JP2019213588A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing game interest by a performance that suggests imparting of an advantageous amount to increase the control period to an advantageous state.SOLUTION: A slot machine is configured to determine the number of AT games that increases the control period to an AT that is more advantageous than a normal state, execute a notification performance to notify the determined number of AT games, execute a suggestion performance suggesting an addition of the number of AT games prior to execution of the notification performance, execute the suggestion performance over a longer period as the number of notification AT games to be notified by the notification performance increases, and execute the suggestion performance so that the execution period of the suggestion performance is longer when the number of AT games is imparted than when the number of AT games is not imparted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

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 each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. There is a slot machine that can generate a winning according to the display result. Furthermore, as a gaming machine, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable is provided. There is a pachinko gaming machine which derives a pachinko game machine which derives and controls a specific game state advantageous to a player when the display result becomes a predetermined specific display result.

  Such a gaming machine is a slot machine that can be controlled to an AT (Assist Time) that is advantageous to the player, and provides an indication effect as an effect indicating an additional specialization zone in which an increase in the number of AT games can be expected. There has been a slot machine that determines the number of games of an indication effect from a plurality of types of games (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2017-064255

  According to the above-described slot machine, the player can pay attention to the increase in the number of AT games notified after the indication effect, but even if the number of games of the indication effect is changed, it is not enough for the indication effect. The player could not be noticed, and the interest in the game could not be improved.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by an effect suggesting that an advantageous amount for increasing a control period to an advantageous state is given. It is to be.

(1) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling the AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means (for example, the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) determines an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) for increasing the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state. Decision)),
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided, prior to the execution of the notification effect, a suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect indicating the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIGS. A process of executing a suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG.
The suggestion means,
The suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the advantage amount notified by the notification effect increases (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 2C, the suggestion effect increases as the number of notification addition games increases). More games)),
When the advantageous amount is provided, the suggested effect is executed such that the execution period of the suggested effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not provided (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C). As described above, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of notification additional games is 10 G or more), the number of suggested effects is larger than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of notification additional games is 0 G). ,
Further, the gaming machine further includes a developed image display means for displaying, on a display unit, a developed image suggesting that the game is developed into the notification effect in a game in which the suggested effect ends (see, for example, FIG. 5 (d1), As shown in (d2), FIG. 6 (d1), (d2), FIG. 7 (d1), FIG. 11 (d1), FIG. 12 (d1), and FIG. A cloud icon indicating a character of "development" indicating that the effect is developed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for explaining various lotteries regarding addition of an AT game. It is a figure for explaining various lotteries regarding addition of an AT game. It is a figure showing an example of the production in the rare part winning game. It is a figure showing an example of the 1st suggestion effect. It is a figure showing an example of the 1st suggestion effect. It is a figure showing an example of the 1st suggestion effect. It is a figure showing an example of the 1st suggestion effect. It is a figure showing an example of the 1st notice production. It is a figure showing an example of the 1st notice production. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd suggestion production. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd suggestion production. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd suggestion production. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd suggestion production. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd information production. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd information production.

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

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating 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, the see-through window 3 is formed. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, 2R arranged inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3. On each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  Below the see-through window 3, a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game (game) and a stop switch that is operated to stop the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and derive a display result. 8L, 8C, and 8R, and a PUSH button 56 for a player to operate in an effect or the like are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, a main control unit 41 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game is provided inside the slot machine 1. 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, 8R, and performs control relating to the progress of the game according to the detected operation.

  Inside the slot machine 1, there is provided a sub-control unit 91 for controlling an effect according to a command from the main control unit 41. The sub-control unit 91 includes a sub-CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the effect, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the effect. The sub-control unit 91 controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speaker 53 based on a command from the main control unit 41. The effect data used for the image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output of the speaker 53 is stored in the RAM 91c. Further, the sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the push button 56 and controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speaker 53 according to the detected operation.

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

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. The internal lottery is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result combination) that is permitted to be derived. Permitting the derivation of the symbol combination by the internal lottery is also referred to as winning 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 stops. Thereby, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. Note that among the operations on the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the rotation of the reels, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel is a first stop operation, and the operation for stopping the rotation of the second reel. The operation for stopping the rotation of the third reel is also referred to as a third stop operation. Stopping the rotation of the first reel is also referred to as a first stop, stopping the rotation of the second reel is referred to as a second stop, and stopping the rotation of the third reel is referred to as a third stop. When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a winning corresponding to the winning combination occurs.

  Special winning combinations (bonuses), small winning combinations, and replaying combinations are provided as winning combinations. The bonus is a combination in which the gaming state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small combination is higher than a non-bonus state by winning. The small combination is a combination to which a medal is given by winning. The replay role (replay) is a role that enables the player to start a next game without consuming a medal owned by the player by winning.

  Among the small roles and re-playing roles described above, there is a role called a rare role. The rare combination includes, for example, a cherry that wins when a cherry symbol is derived as a display result, and a watermelon that wins when a watermelon symbol is derived as a display result.

[AT]
In the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a privilege is given to the player. As the privilege, there is a right to control the player to a more advantageous state than the normal state. An advantageous state is, for example, AT (assist time). The AT is a state in which information capable of specifying the operation mode (operation sequence, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is notified according to the result of the internal lottery.

  Specifically, the small winning combination and the re-playing role include what is called a pushing sequence. As the pushing sequence, for example, there is a sequence called a pushing sequence bell. In the pressing order bell, different symbol combinations are derived as display results in accordance with the pressing order (operation order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and different winnings are generated. For example, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the correct answer procedure in the game in which the push order bell is won, the role called the leading role wins, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the incorrect answer procedure. When it is done, a role called a sub role wins or loses the winning. The payout number of medals when the leading role wins is greater than or equal to the payout number of medals when the secondary role wins. Furthermore, the payout number of medals when the leading role wins is larger than the bet number.

  Therefore, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the correct answer procedure in the game in which the pushing order bell is won, more medals are paid out than the bet number, and further, the stop switches 8L, 8C, More medals or the same number of medals are paid out than when the 8R is operated, and no prize is missed. In the AT, since the correct answer procedure is notified when the pushing order bell is won, the AT can acquire more medals than in the normal state (non-AT), which is an advantageous situation for the player. .

  Further, there is a pushing sequence called a pushing sequence replay. In the pressing order replay, different symbol combinations are derived as display results in accordance with the pressing order (operation order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and accordingly, different winnings occur. For example, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the correct answer procedure in the game in which the push order replay has been won, the game is controlled to the RT (replay time) state in which the winning probability of the replay is higher than the current state. When the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in an incorrect answer procedure, the current state is maintained, or the role controlled to be more disadvantageous to the player than the current state wins. I do.

  Therefore, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the correct answer procedure in the game won in the push order replay, in the game after that, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the incorrect answer procedure. Since the winning probability of the re-game combination is increased, the player can proceed with the game without consuming medals. In the AT, when the push order replay is won, the correct answer procedure is notified, so that for the player, the AT can proceed the game without consuming medals as compared to the normal state (non-AT). Can be an advantageous situation.

  As described above, since the AT is an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (non-AT), as the control period for the AT increases, the advantageous state for the player lasts longer. .

  In the normal state (non-AT), for example, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery to determine whether to give the AT the number of AT games, which is a right to control the AT, when the player wins a role such as a rare role or a bonus. . When determining that the number of AT games is to be provided in the lottery, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by exhausting the provided number of AT games for each game.

[Various lotteries related to adding AT games]
In the AT, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an additional game that increases the control period for the AT may be provided. FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are diagrams for explaining various lotteries relating to the addition of the AT game.

  The main control unit 41 performs an additional game number lottery to determine whether or not to add an additional game number for increasing the control period to the AT when a rare combination or bonus such as cherry or watermelon is won in the AT.

  FIG. 2A shows an additional game number lottery table used for the additional game number lottery. As shown in FIG. 2A, in the additional game number lottery, for example, when one of a cherry, a watermelon, and a bonus is won, the main control unit 41 sets 0G, The number of additional games is determined from among 10G, 50G, and 100G.

  When the number of additional games is determined by the additional game number lottery by the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of additional games to be notified to the player from the number of added games determined to be added (also referred to as the number of additional information games). ) Is determined. An additional game number lottery is performed.

  FIG. 2B shows a notification addition game number lottery table used for the notification addition game number lottery. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the notification additional game number lottery, the sub-control unit 91 sets 0G, 10G, 50G, and 100G based on a predetermined probability for each additional game number determined to be given. The number of additional games to be notified is determined from among the above.

  For example, if the number of added games determined to be given is 0G, there is no additional game number to be notified, so the number of notified additional games is determined to be 0G with a probability of 100%. If the number of added games determined to be given is 10G, the number of notified additional games is determined to be 10G with a probability of 100%. When the number of added games determined to be given is 50G, the number of notified additional games is determined to be 10G with a probability of 50%, and the number of notified additional games is determined to be 50G with a probability of 50%. If the number of added games determined to be given is 100G, the number of notified additional games is determined to be 50G with a probability of 50%, and the number of notified additional games is determined to be 100G with a probability of 50%.

  The number of notification additional games determined by the notification addition game number lottery is notified by the result of the notification effect executed by the sub-control unit 91. The notification effect is an effect of notifying the player of the provision of part or all of the additional game number determined by the additional game number lottery. If a part of the number of added games determined to be given is notified by the notification effect, the number of additional games not yet notified is so-called concealed, and a predetermined timing (for example, the notified AT game At the timing when all the numbers have been consumed or at the same time as the next notification effect).

  The notification effect includes a first notification effect and a second notification effect. The first notification effect is, for example, a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character unfold a battle, and notify whether or not to add the number of additional games based on the result of the battle. A specific mode of the first notification effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. The second notification effect is, for example, a mission effect for notifying whether or not to add the number of additional games depending on whether or not the character has achieved the mission of aiming at the castle and arriving at the castle. The specific mode of the second notification effect will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  When determining the number of notification-added games by the number-of-notification-additional-games lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs a number-of- suggestion-effect-games lottery for determining the number of suggested effects (also referred to as the number of suggestion-effect games). The suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the execution of the notification effect prior to the execution of the notification effect, and also indicates the addition of the number of additional games. In the suggestion effect, a suggestion display for displaying an icon image (cloud icon described later) or the like for giving a suggestion regarding the provision of the additional game in each game is performed.

  The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect. The first suggestion effect is an effect performed prior to the execution of the first notification effect. For example, the first suggestion effect is a treasure box effect in which a character appears and opens a treasure box to provide a suggestion display. The second suggestion effect is an effect that is executed prior to the execution of the second notification effect, and is, for example, a curtain effect in which a suggestion display is performed by opening a curtain. When the suggestion effect is performed over a plurality of games, a game suggestion display is performed for each game. When a suggestion effect is performed over a plurality of games, the same type of suggestion effect is executed for each game. As described above, the same type of suggestion effect is repeated in each game, so that it is easy for the player to understand that the suggestion effect is continuously performed.

  Further, in the final game of the first suggestion effect, an effect indicating the end timing of the first notification effect executed over a plurality of games (2G to 4G in the present embodiment) is executed. For example, in the first suggestion effect, the content of the line emitted by the character changes according to the end timing of the first notification effect. Specifically, when the end timing of the first notification effect is likely to be earlier, a dialogue image of “I am looking forward to a quick conclusion” indicating that the first notification effect ends earlier is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the character. It is displayed, and the sound of “I expect it to be settled quickly” is also output from the speaker 53. In addition, when the end timing of the first notification effect is likely to be delayed, a “long battle” dialog image indicating that the first notification effect ends late is displayed together with the character on the liquid crystal display 51, The speaker 53 also outputs a voice saying “It may be a long battle”.

  Since the advantage regarding the provision of the number of additional games is different depending on the end timing of the first notification effect, the player may pay attention to the effect indicating the end timing of the first notification effect during the first suggestion effect. it can. A specific mode of the suggestion effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIGS. 11 to 14.

  FIG. 2C shows a suggested effect game number lottery table used in the suggested effect game number lottery. As illustrated in FIG. 2C, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of suggested effect games from 0G to 4G based on a predetermined probability for each additional informational game number in the suggested effect game number lottery. decide.

  For example, if the number of additional games to be notified is 0G, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 0G with a probability of 70%, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 1G with a probability of 20%, and the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 10%. The number is determined to be 2G. If the number of additional games to be notified is 10G, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 1G with a probability of 50%, and the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 2G with a probability of 50%. When the number of informative games to be added is 50G, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 0G with a probability of 10%, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 1G with a probability of 10%, and the number of suggested effect games is determined with a probability of 10%. It is determined to be 2G, and the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 3G with a probability of 70%. When the number of additional games to be notified is 100G, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 0G with a probability of 5%, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 1G with a probability of 5%, and the number of suggested effect games is determined with a probability of 5%. The number of suggested effect games is determined to be 2G, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 3G with a probability of 5%, and the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 4G with a probability of 80%.

  By determining the number of suggested effect games with the above-described probabilities, in the relationship between the number of suggested effect games and the number of additional games to be notified, the following shows the multiplication result of the multiplying ratio, the multiplying amount, and the multiplying ratio. Tend to be. The loading rate is a probability that the number of added games is notified for each number of suggested effect games. The amount of addition is the number of additional games to be notified when the number of additional games is notified for each number of suggested effect games.

  Specifically, when the number of suggested effect games is 0 G, the loading rate is about 18%, the loading amount is about 67 G, and the multiplication result of the loading rate and the loading amount is about 12 G. When the number of suggested effect games is 1 G, the loading rate is about 76%, the loading amount is about 23 G, and the multiplication result of the loading rate and the loading amount is about 17 G. When the number of suggested effect games is 2G, the loading rate is about 87%, the loading amount is about 23G, and the multiplication result of the loading rate and the loading amount is about 20G. When the number of suggested effect games is 3G, the loading rate is 100%, the loading amount is about 53G, and the multiplication result of the loading rate and the loading amount is about 53G. When the number of suggested effect games is 4G, the loading rate is 100%, the loading amount is 100G, and the multiplication result of the loading rate and the loading amount is 100G.

  As a result, the greater the number of suggested effect games, the greater the number of notified additional games (addition amount) when the number of additional games is notified. For this reason, the player can be made to pay attention to the suggested effect, and the player can play the game while expecting the execution period of the suggested effect to be continued.

  The greater the number of suggested effect games, the higher the probability (addition rate) that the number of additional games is notified. In other words, for example, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of notification additional games is 10 G or more), the number of games of the suggested effect is larger than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of notification additional games is 0 G). Become. For this reason, the player can be made to pay attention to the execution of the number of suggested effects games, and the player can be caused to play while expecting the execution of the suggested effects.

  Further, when the number of suggested effect games is 0G, the probability (addition rate) that the number of additional games is notified is lower than when the number of suggested effect games is 1G or more, but the case where the number of additional games is notified is As for the number of additional games to be notified (amount of addition), the number of suggested effect games is larger than in the case of 1G to 3G. Specifically, when the additional effect is notified when the number of suggested effect games is 0G, 50G or more is determined as the information additional game number. For this reason, when the number of suggested effects games is 0G, that is, when the number of additional games is notified without performing the suggested effects, the player can be expected to expect that the number of additional information games is large.

  When the number of suggested effect games is 3G or 4G, the number of additional games is notified with a probability of 100%. For this reason, when the execution period of the suggestion effect continues to be 3G or more, it is determined that the number of additional games is notified, so that it is possible to make the player play while expecting the suggestion effect to be 3G or more. it can.

  Further, when the number of suggested effect games is 4G, the number of additional games (addition amount) to be notified is 100G. Therefore, when the execution period of the suggested effect continues to be 4G, it is determined that the number of additional games of 100G will be notified, so that it is possible to make the player play while expecting the suggested effect to be 4G. it can.

  When determining the number of notification-added games by the number-of-notification-additional-games lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect type lottery for determining the type of the suggested effect and the notification effect. FIG. 3A shows an effect type lottery table used for the effect type lottery. As shown in FIG. 3A, in the effect type lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines the type of the suggested effect and the information effect based on a predetermined probability for each number of additional games to be notified.

  According to the effect type lottery, the greater the number of additional games to be notified, the higher the probability that the set of the first suggested effect and the first informational effect is executed than the set of the second suggested effect and the second informational effect. For this reason, when the set of the first suggestion effect and the first notification effect is executed, the expectation of the player can be enhanced more than the set of the second suggestion effect and the second notification effect.

  In the first notification effect, the effect period changes such that the battle ends in any of 2G to 4G. When determining that the first notification effect is to be executed by the notification effect lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs a first notification effect game number lottery for determining the number of games of the first notification effect (also referred to as the first notification effect game number). Do.

  FIG. 3B shows a first notification effect game number lottery table used for the first notification effect game number lottery. As illustrated in FIG. 3B, the sub-control unit 91 determines the first notification effect game number based on a predetermined probability for each notification additional game number in the first notification effect game number lottery. .

  According to the first notification effect game number lottery, there is a higher probability that the first notification effect game number will decrease when the number of notification additional games is present than when there is no information additional game. When the effect is finished, the player can be expected to be notified of the number of additional games than when the first notification effect is finished in 3G or 4G. Furthermore, since the number of first notification effect games decreases as the number of notification additional games increases, for example, when the first notification effect ends at 2G, it is greater than when the first notification effect ends at 3G or 4G. It is possible to make the player expect that the number of added games is large.

  Furthermore, even if the number of notification additional games is 0G, the number of first notification effect games may be determined to be 2G to 4G. For this reason, since the number of additional games is not always notified by the result of the first notification effect, the player can pay attention to the result of the first notification effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

  When determining the number of the first notification effect games, the sub-control unit 91 performs a first suggestion effect dialogue lottery for determining the content of the dialogue in the first suggestion effect. Note that the first suggestive effect dialogue lottery is executed on condition that it is determined that the set of the first suggestive effect and the first notification effect is to be executed by the effect type random determination.

  FIG. 3C shows a suggested effect dialogue lottery table used for the first suggestive effect dialogue lottery. As illustrated in FIG. 3C, the sub-control unit 91 determines the character of the character in the first suggestion effect based on a predetermined probability for each game number of the first notification effect in the first suggestion effect dialogue lottery. Determine the content of the line.

  According to the first suggestion effect line drawing, if the number of games in the first notification effect is small, such as 2G, it is easy to be determined to be a line of "I expect for a quick settlement", and the number of games in the first notification effect is 4G, etc. When there are many, it is easy to be decided as a phrase "may be a long battle". For this reason, the execution period of the first notification effect can be predicted by the player based on the content of the dialogue.

[Rare role winning game production]
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect in the rare role winning game. As shown in FIG. 4A, in a normal AT effect, an AT-only background image that is not displayed in the normal state (non-AT) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the present embodiment, a landscape image in which the moon and stars shine above the mountain is displayed as an AT-only background image. Further, the remaining game number of the AT ("AT remaining 21G" in this example) is displayed in an area 51a at the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the AT is being performed.

  If a cherry, which is a rare combination, is won when the start operation of the game is performed by the start switch 7, an image of the cherry indicating the cherry winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This can indicate to the player that the cherry has been won. Note that when the cherry is won, various lotteries relating to the addition of the AT game shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, when the third stop is performed in the game in which the cherry has been won, a push image prompting an operation on the push button 56 is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. When the push button 56 is operated by the player, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display modes shown in FIGS. 4 (c1) to (c3). Specifically, when the push button 56 is operated, an image (hereinafter, also referred to as an icon) for indicating a benefit that is advantageous to the player such as the number of AT games is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. . In this way, the display of an image (icon) for suggesting an advantageous privilege is also referred to as suggestion display.

  For example, the number of notification additional games at the time of cherry winning (FIG. 2 (b)) determines the number of notification additional games to be 0G, and the number of suggested effect games becomes 0G by the number of suggested effect game lotteries (FIG. 2 (c)). When it is determined, as shown in FIG. 4C1, when the push button 56 is operated, a cloud-shaped icon (hereinafter, also referred to as a cloud icon) appears, and "..." A character image is displayed.

  For example, the number of notification additional games at the time of cherry winning (FIG. 2B) determines the number of notification additional games to be 50 G or more, and the number of suggested effect games is 0G by the number of suggested effect game lottery (FIG. 2C). When the push button 56 is operated, an image indicating the number of additional games is displayed in the cloud icon as shown in FIG. 4 (c2). In this example, since the number of additional games to be notified is 50G, a character image of "additional + 50G" is displayed in the cloud icon. At this time, a delay control (freeze) for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined period may be performed. Specifically, when the third stop is performed in the game in which the cherry has been won, a freeze is performed, so that a bet operation for setting a bet amount of the next game and a start operation of the next game are invalidated for a predetermined period. , And a character image of “additional +50 G” may be displayed in the cloud icon in the predetermined period.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of suggested games is 0G, that is, when the number of additional games is notified without performing the suggested effect, 50G or more is determined as the number of additional games to be notified. For this reason, when the image indicating the number of additional games is displayed in the cloud icon when the push button 56 is operated, the number of additional games of 50 G or more is given to the player, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 4D, when the presence or absence of the additional game number is notified without executing the suggested effect in FIG. 4C1 or FIG. 4C2, the process returns to the normal AT effect. In the example shown in FIG. 4D, the navigation operation for the pressing sequence is performed by performing the start operation of the next game in which the cherry is won. Note that the remaining game number of the AT is updated to “20G” by subtracting 1G.

  On the other hand, the number of notification additional games is determined to be 10 G or more by the notification additional game number lottery at the time of winning the cherry (FIG. 2 (b)), and the suggestion effect game number is 1G by the suggestion effect game number lottery (FIG. 2 (c)). When the above is determined, as shown in FIG. 4C3, when the push button 56 is operated, a character image of "chance" is displayed in the cloud icon. In subsequent games, a first suggestion effect or a second suggestion effect is performed. As described above, the suggestion effect is performed by displaying the character image of “chance”, and therefore, displaying the character image of “chance” suggests that the suggestion effect is performed to the player. it can.

[First Suggestion Direction]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, BGM (Back Ground Music) corresponding to each of the 1st to 4th G of the first suggestion effect executed over a maximum of 4G is provided, and the BGM flowing in each game is different from each other. . For example, in the first suggestion effect, the music A1 is output from the speaker 53 as BGM. In the first suggestion effect 1G shown in FIG. 5, navigation during the AT is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when the start operation of the next game is performed by the start switch 7 after the game in which the rare role has been won, a treasure chest effect is executed as the first suggestive effect. In the present embodiment, four treasure chests A to D are displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. These four treasure chests are treasure chests corresponding to the 1G to 4G of the first suggestion effect executed over a maximum of 4G, and have different patterns. Specifically, in the first suggestion effect, the treasure chest of A is selected in 1G, the treasure chest of B is selected in 2G, the treasure chest of C is selected in 3G, and the treasure chest of D is selected in 4G. Is selected.

  In the upper right area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, "20G" which is the remaining game number of the AT is displayed. Further, in the area 51b at the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "suggesting × 1" indicating the number of games of the suggested effect is displayed. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the 1Gth of the suggested effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, when the first stop is performed, the treasure chest of A corresponding to the first G of the first suggestion effect is selected from the treasure chests of A to D, and a character appears. As shown in FIG. 5C, when the second stop is performed, the treasure chest of A is slightly opened, and a sound effect of “flicker” is output from the speaker 53. Thereafter, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display modes shown in FIGS. 5 (d1) to (d3), and a suggestion display is performed.

  For example, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 1 G by the number of suggested effect game lotteries (FIG. 2C), and the words of the character are "expected to be settled earlier" by the first suggested effect dialogue lottery (FIG. 3C). When the third stop is performed, a cloud icon indicating the word “development” appears from the treasure chest and the character is set to “early settlement” as shown in FIG. 5 (d1). Is expected. " Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound of “Packa” and outputs a sound of “I expect it to be settled quickly” (shown as a dialogue A in the figure). After that, the production develops from the next game to the first notification production. Thus, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect evolves from the first suggestion effect to the first notification effect, and to indicate to the player that the first notification effect ends relatively early.

  For example, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 1G by the number of suggested effect game lotteries (FIG. 2C), and the words of the character are "Long battles" by the first suggested effect dialogue lottery (FIG. 3C). When the third stop is performed, a cloud icon indicating the word “development” appears from the treasure chest as shown in FIG. 5 (d2), and the character is displayed in the “long battle”. An image indicating that the words "Is it?" Will be displayed. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound of “Pacuka” and also outputs a sound of “Maybe a long battle” (shown as dialogue B in the figure). After that, the production develops from the next game to the first notification production. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect is developed from the first suggestion effect to the first notification effect, and to indicate to the player that the first notification effect ends relatively late.

  For example, if the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 2 G or more by the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2C), as shown in FIG. , A cloud icon showing the word "chance" appears, and an image indicating that the character issues a line of "chance" is displayed. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound of “paka” and a sound of “chance” (shown as a dialogue C in the figure). After that, the first suggestion effect continues in the next game. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the first suggestion effect continues. In the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect described below, not only “chance” but also a character image of “continuation” may be displayed, and a sound of “continuation” may be output from the speaker 53.

  As described above, in the case where the effect evolves from the first suggestive effect to the first notification effect, in the example of FIG. 5 (d1) and the example of (d2), the character “development”, the cloud icon, the treasure chest, and the character , And “Pacuka” have the same icon display voice mode, but have different character lines. Then, the words of the character indicate to the player the end timing of the first notification effect to be executed thereafter. As a result, the end timing of the first notification effect can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving hope to the subsequent development.

  Further, the case where the effect evolves from the first suggestion effect to the first notification effect (examples of FIGS. 5 (d1) and (d2)) and the case where the first suggestion effect continues (example of FIG. 5 (d3)) Although the icon display voice of the cloud icon, the treasure chest, the character, and the “paka” have the same icon display style, the characters and characters of the cloud icon have different dialogues. Specifically, when the effect develops, the word “development” is displayed on the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive effect continues, the same mode (color, shape, "Chance" is shown on the cloud icon of the same size. Then, the character or the line of the character indicated by the cloud icon indicates to the player whether the effect is developed from the first suggested effect to the first notification effect or whether the first suggested effect is continued. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the subsequent development can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

  After the first suggestion effect 1G ends, the second suggestion effect 2G shown in FIG. 6 is executed. In the second suggestion effect of 2G, music A2 is output from speaker 53 as BGM corresponding to 2G. The song A2 is a song with a faster tempo than the song A1. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggested effect games, the higher the probability of being notified of the number of additional games (loading rate). Therefore, the tempo of the music is faster in 2G than in 1G. The player can be expected to be notified of the number of additional games.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the next game is started by the start switch 7 after the 1st G of the first suggestion effect is completed, a treasure chest effect is executed as the first suggestion effect, and the liquid crystal display is performed. At the center of the screen of the container 51, four treasure chests A to D are displayed.

  In the upper right area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, "19G" which is the remaining game number of the AT is displayed. Further, in the area 51b at the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "suggesting × 2" indicating the number of games of the suggested effect is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player that the 2Gth of the suggested effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when the first stop is performed, the treasure chest of B corresponding to the second G of the first suggested effect is selected from the treasure chests of A to D, and a character appears. As shown in FIG. 6C, when the second stop is performed, the treasure box of B is slightly opened, and the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect of “flicker”. Thereafter, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display modes shown in FIGS. 6 (d1) to (d3), and the suggestion display is performed.

  For example, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 2G by the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2 (c)), and the words of the character are "expected to be settled earlier" by the first suggested effect dialogue lottery (FIG. 3 (c)). When the third stop is performed, a cloud icon indicating the word "development" appears in the treasure chest as shown in FIG. 6 (d1), and the character is displayed as "early settlement". Is expected. " Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound of “Packa” and outputs a sound of “I expect it to be settled quickly” (shown as a dialogue A in the figure). After that, the production develops from the next game to the first notification production. Thus, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect evolves from the first suggestion effect to the first notification effect, and to indicate to the player that the first notification effect ends relatively early.

  For example, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 2G by the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2 (c)), and the words of the character may be “long battle” by the first suggested effect dialogue lottery (FIG. 3 (c)). When the third stop is performed, a cloud icon indicating the word "development" appears from the treasure chest and the character is displayed in the "long battle" as shown in FIG. 6 (d2). An image indicating that the words "Is it?" Will be displayed. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound of “Pacuka” and also outputs a sound of “Maybe a long battle” (shown as dialogue B in the figure). After that, the production develops from the next game to the first notification production. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect is developed from the first suggestion effect to the first notification effect, and to indicate to the player that the first notification effect ends relatively late.

  For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 3G or more by the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2C), as shown in FIG. , A cloud icon showing the word "chance" appears, and an image indicating that the character issues a line of "chance" is displayed. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound of “paka” and a sound of “chance” (shown as a dialogue C in the figure). After that, the first suggestion effect continues in the next game. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the first suggestion effect continues.

  As described above, when the effect evolves from the first suggestive effect to the first notification effect, in the example of FIG. 6 (d1) and the example of (d2), the character of “development”, the cloud icon, the treasure chest, and the character , And “Pacuka” have the same icon display voice, but have different lines from the characters. Then, the words of the character indicate to the player the end timing of the first notification effect to be executed thereafter. As a result, the end timing of the first notification effect can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving hope to the subsequent development.

  In addition, when the effect evolves from the first suggestion effect to the first notification effect (examples in FIGS. 6 (d1) and (d2)), and when the first suggestion effect continues (example in FIG. 6 (d3)). The icon display voices of the cloud icon, the treasure chest, the character, and the “paka” have the same form of voice, while the characters indicated by the cloud icon and the words uttered by the character are different from each other. Specifically, when the effect develops, the word “development” is displayed on the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive effect continues, the same mode (color, shape, "Chance" is shown on the cloud icon of the same size. Then, the character or the line of the character indicated by the cloud icon indicates to the player whether the effect is developed from the first suggested effect to the first notification effect or whether the first suggested effect is continued. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the subsequent development can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the first suggestion effect at the 2Gth stage (the example in FIG. 6) is the same as the first suggestion effect at the 1Gth stage (the example in FIG. 5). Specifically, the effect shown in FIG. 6 (d1) and the effect shown in FIG. 5 (d1) have different treasure chest patterns, but the cloud icon, the character, the mode of the icon display voice of “Paka”, and the character The words are the same. Also, the effect shown in FIG. 6 (d2) and the effect shown in FIG. 5 (d2) have different treasure chest patterns, but the cloud icon, the character, the icon display voice of “Paka”, and the character dialogue are different. Is the same. In addition, the effect shown in FIG. 6 (d3) and the effect shown in FIG. 5 (d3) have different treasure chest patterns, but the cloud icon, the character, the icon display voice of “Pacuka”, and the character dialogue Is the same. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the subsequent development can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

  After the 2nd G of the first suggestion effect ends, the 3Gth of the first suggestion effect shown in FIG. 7 is executed. In the third suggestion effect of 3G, music A3 is output from speaker 53 as BGM corresponding to 3G. The music A3 is a music having a faster tempo than the music A1 and the music A2. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggested effect games, the higher the probability that the number of additional games is notified (loading rate). In addition, when the number of suggested effect games is 3G, the number of additional games is 100%. Since the number of games is notified, the player can expect the notification of the number of additional games by making the tempo of the music faster in the 3G than in the 1G and 2G. In addition, in the 3Gth of the first suggestion effect shown in FIG. 7, the navigation during the AT is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when the start operation of the next game is performed by the start switch 7 after the 2G of the first suggestion effect is completed, a treasure chest effect is executed as the first suggestion effect, and the liquid crystal display is performed. At the center of the screen of the container 51, four treasure chests A to D are displayed.

  In the upper right area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, "18G" which is the remaining game number of the AT is displayed. Further, in the area 51b on the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "suggesting × 3" indicating the number of games of the suggested effect is displayed. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the 3Gth of the suggested effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, when the first stop is performed, the treasure chest of C corresponding to the 3G of the first suggested effect is selected from the treasure chests of A to D, and a character appears. As shown in FIG. 7C, when the second stop is performed, the treasure box of C slightly opens, and a sound effect of “click” is output from the speaker 53. Thereafter, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display mode shown in FIGS. 7 (d1) and (d2), and a suggestion display is performed.

  For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 3G by the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2 (c)), as shown in FIG. 7 (d1), when the third stop is performed, A cloud icon with the word "evolve" appears. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound of “paka”. Note that, when the number of suggested effect games has been executed up to 3G, it is determined that the number of additional games is to be notified, and therefore, an image indicating a character line indicating the end timing of the first notification effect is not displayed. After that, the production develops from the next game to the first notification production. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect is developed from the first suggestion effect to the first notification effect. Note that even when the number of suggested effect games is 3G, an image showing a character line that suggests the end timing of the first notification effect is displayed, or a character line that suggests the end time of the first notification effect is displayed. May be output.

  For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 4G by the number of suggested effect game lotteries (FIG. 2C), as shown in FIG. A cloud icon showing the word "chance" appears, and an image indicating that the character issues a line of "chance" is displayed. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound of “paka” and a sound of “chance” (shown as a dialogue C in the figure). After that, the first suggestion effect continues in the next game. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the first suggestion effect continues.

  In this way, the case where the effect evolves from the first suggestion effect to the first notification effect (example of FIG. 7 (d1)) and the case where the first suggestion effect continues (example of FIG. 7 (d2)) , The cloud icon, the treasure chest, the character, and the icon display voice of “Paka” are the same, but the characters and characters of the cloud icon have different dialogues. Specifically, when the effect develops, the word “development” is displayed on the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive effect continues, the same mode (color, shape, "Chance" is shown on the cloud icon of the same size. Then, the character or the line of the character indicated by the cloud icon indicates to the player whether the effect is developed from the first suggested effect to the first notification effect or whether the first suggested effect is continued. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the subsequent development can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, the first suggestion effect at the 3G stage (the example in FIG. 7) is the same as the first suggestion effect at the 1G stage (the example in FIG. 5) and the 2G stage effect (the example in FIG. 6). More specifically, in the effect shown in FIG. 7 (d1) and the effects shown in FIGS. 5 (d1) and (d2) and FIGS. 6 (d1) and (d2), the treasure chest pattern and the presence or absence of character dialogue are determined. Although different, the mode of the icon display voice of the cloud icon, the character, and the “paka” is the same. Also, although the effect shown in FIG. 7 (d2) and the effect shown in FIGS. 5 (d3) and 6 (d3) have different treasure box patterns, the mode of the cloud icon, the character, and the icon display voice of “Paka” are shown. , And the characters of the characters are the same. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the subsequent development can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

  After the end of the third suggestion effect 3G, the fourth suggestion effect 4G shown in FIG. 8 is executed. In the fourth suggestion effect of 4G, the music A4 is output from the speaker 53 as BGM corresponding to 4G. The song A4 is a song having a faster tempo than the song A1, the song A2, and the song A3. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggested effect games, the higher the probability that the number of additional games is notified (loading rate). In addition, when the number of suggested effect games is 4G, the number of additional effects is 100%. Since 100G is notified as the number of games, the player can expect the notification of the number of additional games by making the tempo of the music faster in the 4G than in the 1G to 3G.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the start operation of the next game is performed by the start switch 7 after the 3G of the first suggestion effect is completed, a treasure chest effect is executed as the first suggestion effect, and the liquid crystal display is performed. At the center of the screen of the container 51, four treasure chests A to D are displayed.

  In the upper right area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, "17G" which is the remaining number of games of the AT is displayed. Further, in the area 51b at the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "suggesting × 4" indicating the number of games of the suggested effect is displayed. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the 4Gth of the suggested effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the first stop is performed, a treasure chest of A corresponding to the fourth G of the first suggested effect is selected from the treasure chests of A to D, and a character appears. As shown in FIG. 8C, when the second stop is performed, the treasure box of D is slightly opened, and the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect of “click”. After that, when the third stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 8D, a cloud icon is displayed in which the letters “PUSH” are displayed from the treasure box to prompt the user to operate the push button 56. Further, the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect called “paka”.

  When the PUSH button 56 is operated by the player, an announcement effect that gives an announcement of the effect content in the first notification effect is executed as an effect in which it is determined that 100G is given as the number of additional games. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8E, a character image of “next notice” is displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIGS. An image is displayed that shows how the battle is unfolding. After that, the production develops from the next game to the first notification production. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect is developed from the first suggestion effect to the first notification effect, and to indicate in advance to the player that 100G is given as the number of additional games.

[First report production]
9 and 10 are diagrams illustrating an example of the first notification effect. In the present embodiment, as the first notification effect, a battle effect in which the ally character and the enemy character battle over 2G to 4G is executed. In the first notification effect, the music C is output from the speaker 53 as BGM corresponding to the first notification effect. FIG. 9 shows an example of an effect in the case where the first notification effect ends in three games or four games.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the start operation of the next game is performed by the start switch 7 after the first suggestion effect is finished, an image indicating “start of battle” is displayed. After that, when the time elapses, as shown in FIG. 9B, an image is displayed in which the warrior character as the ally character and the devil character as the enemy character face each other. Thereafter, when the time elapses, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), an image is displayed in which the ally character and the enemy character fight.

  In the first notification effect, in accordance with the determination result of the information additional game number lottery (FIG. 2 (b)) and the first notification effect game number lottery (FIG. 3 (b)), a game until a result is obtained by the battle effect. The numbers and the contents of the effects are different.

  For example, the number of notification additional games is determined to be 10G or more by the notification additional game number lottery (FIG. 2B), and the first notification effect is determined to be 3G by the first notification effect game number lottery (FIG. 3B). In this case, as shown in FIG. 9 (d1), when the third stop is performed at the 3G time of the first notification effect, the ally character displays the piece image together with the character image of “WIN” indicating that the ally character has won. The displayed image is displayed. When an image showing that the ally character has won is displayed, a WIN sound indicating that the ally character has won is output from the speaker 53.

  For example, the number of notification addition games is determined to be 0G by the notification addition game number lottery (FIG. 2B), and the first notification effect is determined to be 3G by the first notification effect game number lottery (FIG. 3B). In this case, as shown in FIG. 9 (d2), when the third stop is performed at the 3G time of the first notification effect, an image showing that the ally character has been defeated is displayed and the background becomes dark. When an image showing that the ally character has been defeated is displayed, a LOSE sound indicating that the ally character has been defeated is output from the speaker 53.

  The number of notification additional games is determined to be 10G or more by the notification additional game number lottery (FIG. 2B), and the first notification effect is determined to be 4G by the first notification effect game number lottery (FIG. 3B). In this case, as shown in FIG. 9 (e1), when the third stop is performed at the 3G time of the first notification effect, the cut-in effect is executed. The cut-in effect is an effect in which a different effect image is suddenly displayed over the effect currently being executed. In this example, a cut-in image composed of the characters “chance!” And the ally character is displayed so as to cover the effect currently being executed. Further, when a cut-in effect is executed, a chance sound is output from the speaker 53.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 (e2), when the cut-in effect is not executed, and when the third stop is performed at the 3G time of the first notification effect, the character image of “Still!” Is displayed instead of the cut-in effect. Is displayed, suggesting that the effect will continue until the next game.

  Thereafter, although illustration is omitted, when the start operation of the fourth game is performed after the third stop of the third game is performed, an image of the fight between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed again.

  The number of notification additional games is determined to be 10G or more by the notification additional game number lottery (FIG. 2B), and the first notification effect is determined to be 4G by the first notification effect game number lottery (FIG. 3B). In this case, as shown in FIG. 9 (f1), when the third stop is performed at the 4G of the first notification effect, the ally character cuts off with the character image of “WIN” indicating that the ally character has won. Image is displayed. At this time, a WIN sound indicating that the ally character has won is output from the speaker 53.

  When the number of notification additional games is determined to be 0G by the notification addition game number lottery (FIG. 2 (b)), and the first notification effect is determined to be 4G by the first notification effect game number lottery (FIG. 3 (b)). As shown in FIG. 9 (f2), when the third stop is performed at the 4G time of the first notification effect, an image showing that the ally character is defeated is displayed and the background is darkened. At this time, a LOSE sound indicating that the ally character has been defeated is output from the speaker 53.

  Next, the effect after the result of the first notification effect will be described. When the character image of “WIN” indicating that the ally character has won as shown in FIG. 10A1 is displayed, the operation on the PUSH button 56 is performed after a lapse of time as shown in FIG. The prompting PUSH image is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (c1), when the push button 56 is operated by the player, an image indicating the number of additional games is displayed in the cloud icon. In this example, since the number of additional games to be notified is 50G, a character image of "additional + 50G" is displayed in the cloud icon.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10 (d1), by performing a start operation, the original normal AT effect is executed. Since the addition of 50G has been notified, 50G is added to the remaining game number of the AT displayed in the area 51a at the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and "62G" is displayed.

  On the other hand, when an image indicating that the ally character has been defeated is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (a2), the start operation is performed as shown in FIG. 10 (b2) without notifying the additional number of AT games. Is performed, the original normal AT effect is executed. Since the additional number of AT games is not notified, “12G” is displayed without adding the additional game number to the remaining game number of the AT displayed in the area 51a at the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. .

[Second suggestion effect]
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, BGM (Back Ground Music) corresponding to each of the 1G to 4G of the second suggestion effect executed over a maximum of 4G is provided, and the BGM flowing in each game is different from each other. . For example, in the first suggestion effect 1G, the music B1 is output from the speaker 53 as BGM. In addition, in the 1Gth of the second suggestion effect shown in FIG. 11, the navigation during the AT is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when the start operation of the next game is performed by the start switch 7 after the game in which the rare role has been won, a curtain effect is executed as the second suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, a closed curtain is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The curtain is a curtain corresponding to each of the 1st to 4th eyes of the second suggestion effect executed over a maximum of 4G, and the patterns are different from each other. Specifically, a curtain of a stripe pattern is displayed at the 1G eye of the second suggestion effect, a curtain of a white dot pattern is displayed at the 2G eye, a curtain of a black dot pattern is displayed at the 3G eye, At the 4G eye, a curtain with a star pattern is displayed.

  In the upper right area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, "20G" which is the remaining game number of the AT is displayed. Further, in the area 51b at the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "suggesting × 1" indicating the number of games of the suggested effect is displayed. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the 1Gth of the suggested effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, when the first stop is performed, an image indicating that the stripe-shaped curtain slightly opens is displayed. As shown in FIG. 11C, when the second stop is performed, the curtain further opens, and the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect of “flicker”. Thereafter, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display mode shown in FIGS. 11 (d1) and (d2), and a suggestion display is performed.

  For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 1 G by the number of suggested effect game lotteries (FIG. 2C), as shown in FIG. 11D1, the curtain is fully opened when the third stop is performed. A cloud icon with the word "evolve" appears. Further, an icon display sound of “paka” is output from the speaker 53. After that, the production develops from the next game to the second notification production. Thus, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect is developed from the second suggestion effect to the second notification effect.

  For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 2 G or more by the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2C), as shown in FIG. When opened, a cloud icon appears with the word "chance". Further, an icon display sound of “paka” is output from the speaker 53. Thereafter, the second suggestion effect continues in the next game. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the second suggestion effect continues.

  As described above, the case where the effect evolves from the second suggestion effect to the second notification effect (example of FIG. 11 (d1)) and the case where the second suggestion effect continues (example of FIG. 11 (d2)) , The cloud icon, the curtain, and the icon display voice of “Paka” are the same, but the characters indicated by the cloud icon are different. Specifically, when the effect develops, the word “development” is displayed on the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive effect continues, the same mode (color, shape, "Chance" is shown on the cloud icon of the same size. Then, the character indicated by the cloud icon indicates to the player whether the effect is developed from the second suggestion effect to the second notification effect or whether the second suggestion effect is continued. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the subsequent development can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

  After the first suggestion effect 1G ends, the second suggestion effect 2G shown in FIG. 12 is executed. In the second suggestion effect 2G, the music B2 is output from the speaker 53 as BGM corresponding to the 2G. The song B2 is a song with a faster tempo than the song B1. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggested effect games, the higher the probability of being notified of the number of additional games (loading rate). Therefore, the tempo of the music is faster in 2G than in 1G. The player can be expected to be notified of the number of additional games.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the start operation of the next game is performed by the start switch 7 after the first G of the second suggestion effect is completed, a curtain effect is executed as the second suggestion effect. In the 2G curtain effect, a white dot pattern curtain is displayed.

  In the upper right area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, "19G" which is the remaining game number of the AT is displayed. Further, in the area 51b at the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "suggesting × 2" indicating the number of games of the suggested effect is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player that the 2Gth of the suggested effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, when the first stop is performed, an image indicating that the curtain is slightly opened is displayed. As shown in FIG. 12C, when the second stop is performed, the curtain further opens, and the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect of “flicker”. Thereafter, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display mode shown in FIGS. 12 (d1) and (d2), and a suggestion display is performed.

  For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 2G by the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2C), the curtain is fully opened when the third stop is performed as shown in FIG. 12D1. A cloud icon with the word "evolve" appears. Further, an icon display sound of “paka” is output from the speaker 53. After that, the production develops from the next game to the second notification production. Thus, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect is developed from the second suggestion effect to the second notification effect.

  For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 3G or more by the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2C), as shown in FIG. When opened, a cloud icon appears with the word "chance". Further, an icon display sound of “paka” is output from the speaker 53. Thereafter, the second suggestion effect continues in the next game. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the second suggestion effect continues.

  Thus, the case where the effect evolves from the second suggestion effect to the second notification effect (example of FIG. 12 (d1)) and the case where the second suggestion effect continues (example of FIG. 12 (d2)) , The cloud icon, the curtain, and the icon display voice of “Paka” are the same, but the characters indicated by the cloud icon are different. Specifically, when the effect develops, the word “development” is displayed on the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive effect continues, the same mode (color, shape, "Chance" is shown on the cloud icon of the same size. Then, the character indicated by the cloud icon indicates to the player whether the effect is developed from the second suggestion effect to the second notification effect or whether the second suggestion effect is continued. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the subsequent development can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the effect at the second G of the first suggestion effect (the example in FIG. 12) is the same as the effect at the first G of the first suggestion effect (the example in FIG. 11). Specifically, the effect shown in FIG. 12 (d1) and the effect shown in FIG. 11 (d1) have different curtain patterns, but the cloud icon and the character form in the cloud icon are the same. Also, although the curtain pattern is different between the effect shown in FIG. 12 (d2) and the effect shown in FIG. 11 (d2), the cloud icon, the mode of the icon display voice of “Paka”, and the characters in the cloud icon Are the same. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the subsequent development can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

  After the end of the second suggestion effect 2G, the first suggestion effect 3G shown in FIG. 13 is executed. In the third suggestion effect of 3G, music B3 is output from speaker 53 as BGM corresponding to 3G. The music B3 is a music having a faster tempo than the music B1 and the music B2. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggested effect games, the higher the probability that the number of additional games is notified (loading rate). In addition, when the number of suggested effect games is 3G, the number of additional games is 100%. Since the number of games is notified, the player can expect the notification of the number of additional games by making the tempo of the music faster in the 3G than in the 1G and 2G. In addition, in the 3Gth of the first suggestion effect illustrated in FIG. 13, the navigation during the AT is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, if the start operation of the next game is performed by the start switch 7 after the 2G of the second suggestion effect is completed, a curtain effect is executed as the second suggestion effect. In the 3G curtain effect, a black dot pattern curtain is displayed.

  In the upper right area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, "18G" which is the remaining game number of the AT is displayed. Further, in the area 51b on the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "suggesting × 3" indicating the number of games of the suggested effect is displayed. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the 3Gth of the suggested effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when the first stop is performed, an image indicating that the curtain is slightly opened is displayed. As shown in FIG. 13C, when the second stop is performed, the curtain further opens, and the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect of “flicker”. Thereafter, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display mode shown in FIGS. 13 (d1) and (d2), and the suggestion display is performed.

  For example, if the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 3G by the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2C), the curtain is fully opened when the third stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 13D1. A cloud icon with the word "evolve" appears. Further, an icon display sound of “paka” is output from the speaker 53. After that, the production develops from the next game to the second notification production. Thus, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect is developed from the second suggestion effect to the second notification effect.

  For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 4G by the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2C), the curtain is fully opened when the third stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 13D2. A cloud icon with the word "chance" appears. Further, an icon display sound of “paka” is output from the speaker 53. Thereafter, the second suggestion effect continues in the next game. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the second suggestion effect continues.

  Thus, the case where the effect evolves from the second suggestion effect to the second notification effect (example of FIG. 13 (d1)) and the case where the second suggestion effect continues (example of FIG. 13 (d2)) , The cloud icon, the curtain, and the icon display voice of “Paka” are the same, but the characters indicated by the cloud icon are different. Specifically, when the effect develops, the word “development” is displayed on the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive effect continues, the same mode (color, shape, "Chance" is shown on the cloud icon of the same size. Then, the character indicated by the cloud icon indicates to the player whether the effect is developed from the second suggestion effect to the second notification effect or whether the second suggestion effect is continued. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the subsequent development can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the first suggestion effect at the 3Gth stage (the example in FIG. 12) is the same as the first suggestion effect at the 1Gth stage (the example in FIG. 10) and the 2Gth stage effect (the example in FIG. 12). Specifically, the effect shown in FIG. 13 (d1) and the effect shown in FIGS. 11 (d1) and 12 (d1) have different curtain patterns. The aspect and the aspect of the characters in the cloud icon are the same. Also, although the curtain pattern is different between the effect shown in FIG. 13 (d2) and the effect shown in FIGS. 11 (d2) and 12 (d2), the mode of the cloud icon, the icon display voice of “Paka”, and The character form in the cloud icon is the same. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the subsequent development can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

  After the end of the third suggestion effect 3G, the fourth suggestion effect 4G shown in FIG. 14 is executed. In the fourth suggestion effect 4G, the music B4 is output from the speaker 53 as BGM corresponding to the 4G. The song B4 is a song with a faster tempo than the song B1, the song B2, and the song B3. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggested effect games, the higher the probability that the number of additional games is notified (loading rate). In addition, when the number of suggested effect games is 4G, the number of additional effects is 100%. Since 100G is notified as the number of games, the player can expect the notification of the number of additional games by making the tempo of the music faster in the 4G than in the 1G to 3G.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, when the start operation of the next game is performed by the start switch 7 after the 3G of the second suggestion effect is completed, a curtain effect is executed as the second suggestion effect. In the 4G curtain effect, a star-shaped curtain is displayed.

  In the upper right area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, "17G" which is the remaining number of games of the AT is displayed. Further, in the area 51b at the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "suggesting × 4" indicating the number of games of the suggested effect is displayed. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the 4Gth of the suggested effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, when the first stop is performed, an image indicating that the curtain is slightly opened is displayed. As shown in FIG. 14C, when the second stop is performed, the curtain further opens, and the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect of “flicker”. Thereafter, when the third stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 14D, the curtain is fully opened, and a cloud icon indicating the character “PUSH” prompting an operation on the push button 56 is displayed. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound of “paka”.

  When the PUSH button 56 is operated by the player, an announcement effect that gives an announcement of the effect content in the second notification effect is executed as an effect in which it is determined that 100G will be given as the number of additional games. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (e), a character image of “next notice” is displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 14 (f) and (g), the character moves to the castle with the passage of time. An image indicating that the player has arrived is displayed. After that, the production develops from the next game to the second notification production. Thus, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect is developed from the second suggestion effect to the second notification effect, and to indicate in advance to the player that 100G is given as the number of additional games.

  In the second suggestive effects shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, a cloud icon showing characters indicating that the effect develops into the second notification effect or that the second suggestive effect continues, such as development, chance, and PUSH, appears. The icon display sound (“paka”) is developed or a chance in the first suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, and is PUSH. Then, the effect that the effect develops to the first notification effect or the first suggestive effect is continued. This is the same as the icon display sound (“paka”) in which a cloud icon showing the character “” appears. As described above, although the types of suggested effects are different, in both effects, a cloud icon in a common mode is displayed, and when a common icon display sound is output, the direction of the effect is suggested. Is easy for the player to understand the timing when the whereabouts are suggested.

  In addition, as in the first suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, in an effect in which other images such as a character and a treasure box are displayed in addition to the icon image for suggesting the addition of the number of AT games. As compared with the second suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the number of AT games is smaller than the effect of opening the curtain and showing only the icon image for suggesting the addition of the number of AT games to the player. The icon image for suggesting addition is small. Specifically, the ratio of the specific area where the icon image is displayed to the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is less than 1/2 in the first suggestive effect, whereas the ratio of the second suggestive effect is less than 1/2 in the first suggestive effect. Is 1/2 or more. Note that the ratio of the specific area to the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is merely an example, and may be based on a predetermined value.

  As described above, since the size of the icon image displayed in the first suggestion effect and the size of the icon image displayed in the second suggestion effect can be made different, suggestions regarding the addition of the number of AT games in various effects. The image for playing can be used, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, in the first suggestion effect, in addition to the icon image for suggesting the increase in the number of AT games, suggestion regarding the increase in the number of AT games is made depending on the type of the displayed character. The size of the icon image displayed may be made smaller than the icon image displayed in the second suggestion effect. By doing so, in the first suggestion effect in which a plurality of types of images suggest an increase in the number of AT games, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to images other than the image common to the second suggestion effect. it can.

  In the first suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the position where the icon image is displayed is above the center of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas in the second suggestion effect the position where the icon image is displayed is the liquid crystal display. It is the center of the display 51. As described above, since the position where the icon image is displayed in the first suggestion effect and the position where the icon image is displayed in the second suggestion effect can be made different, suggestions regarding the addition of the number of AT games in various effects. The image for playing can be used, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  For example, in an effect such as a first suggestion effect in which other images such as characters and treasure chests are displayed in addition to an icon image for suggesting an increase in the number of AT games, other images may be covered. An icon image for suggesting the addition of the number of AT games may be displayed at a position where no AT game is added. On the other hand, in an effect such as a second suggestion effect, in which the player opens only the curtain and displays an icon image for suggesting the increase in the number of AT games, the suggestion regarding the increase in the number of AT games is made. The icon image may be displayed at a central prominent position to attract the player's attention to the icon image to be played.

  In any of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, the timing at which the icon image is displayed is when the third stop is performed. That is, in both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, the display of the icon image is performed upon the third stop. For this reason, the player can recognize that the display performed at the predetermined timing of the third stop is a display for suggesting the addition of the number of AT games, and the suggestion is made in any of two or more different effects. Is performed, the player can easily recognize that the suggestion has been made. Further, the player can recognize that the suggestion is made at the predetermined opportunity of the third stop, and as a result, can expect the display of the liquid crystal display 51 at the predetermined opportunity.

  The BGM is different between the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, but when the icon image is displayed, a common icon display sound is generated by the speaker 53 regardless of which of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect. Output from As described above, although the icon display sound is the same when the suggestion is made regardless of the type of the effect, the sound can be changed depending on the type of the effect, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the BGM is output until the suggested effect ends. That is, the icon display sound is output so as to overlap with the BGM. At this time, the icon display sound may be output such that the volume of the icon display sound is higher than the volume of the BGM. As a method of increasing the volume, the icon display sound may be set to be larger than the BGM volume without changing the BGM volume, or the icon display sound volume may be reduced by lowering the BGM volume. May be increased. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the sound of the icon display sound. When the volume of the BGM is reduced, the original volume may be restored when the output of the icon display sound is stopped. It should be noted that the volume of the dialogue sound together with the icon display sound may be higher than the volume of the BGM.

  When outputting the icon display sound, the output of the BGM may be stopped. That is, when displaying the icon, the sound may be switched from BGM to the icon display sound. In this way, the sound of the icon display sound can be easily recognized by the player, and the result of the suggested effect has been displayed, or the player can easily recognize that the suggested effect has ended. can do.

[Second report production]
15 and 16 are diagrams illustrating an example of the second notification effect. In the present embodiment, as the second notification effect, a mission effect is achieved in which the character arrives at the castle over 2G. In the second notification effect, the music D is output from the speaker 53 as BGM corresponding to the second notification effect.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, when the start operation of the next game is performed by the start switch 7 after the end of the second suggestion effect, an image indicating a mission of “reaching the castle” is displayed. Thereafter, when the time elapses, as shown in FIG. 15B, an image indicating that the character is traveling on the road is displayed.

  When the third stop is performed at the 1Gth time of the second notification effect, as shown in FIG. 15C, a character image of "Which is it?" Is displayed.

  In the second notification effect, the content of the effect differs depending on the determination result of the information addition game number lottery (FIG. 2B).

  For example, when the number of notification additional games is determined to be 10 G or more by the notification addition game number lottery (FIG. 2B), the start operation is performed at the 2G second notification effect as shown in FIG. 15D1. Then, a cut-in effect is executed. In this example, a cut-in image composed of the characters “Right!” And a character is displayed so as to cover the effect currently being executed. Further, when a cut-in effect is executed, a chance sound is output from the speaker 53.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15 (d2), when the cut-in effect is not executed, when the start operation is performed at the second notification effect 2G, an image indicating that the character is traveling the road again is displayed. You.

  When the number of notification additional games is determined to be 10 G or more by the notification additional game number lottery (FIG. 2B), the third stop is performed at the second notification effect second G as shown in FIG. 15 (e1). Is displayed together with the image of the character arriving at the castle and the character image of "WIN" indicating that the mission has been achieved. At this time, a WIN sound indicating that the mission has been achieved is output from the speaker 53. The WIN sound in the second notification effect is the same sound as the WIN sound in the first notification effect.

  If the number of notification additional games is determined to be 0G by the notification addition game number lottery (FIG. 2B), as shown in FIG. 15 (e2), if the third stop is performed at the second G of the second notification effect. An image of the character getting lost is displayed, and the background becomes dark. At this time, a LOSE sound indicating that the mission could not be achieved is output from the speaker 53. The LOSE sound in the second notification effect is the same sound as the LOSE sound in the first notification effect.

  Next, the effect after the result of the second notification effect will be described. When a character image of “WIN” indicating that the mission has been achieved is displayed as shown in FIG. 16 (a1), as shown in FIG. 16 (b1), after a lapse of time, an operation on the PUSH button 56 is prompted. The push image is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (c1), when the push button 56 is operated by the player, an image indicating the number of additional games is displayed in the cloud icon. In this example, since the number of additional games to be notified is 50G, a character image of "additional + 50G" is displayed in the cloud icon.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (d1), by performing a start operation, the original normal AT effect is executed. Since the addition of 50G has been notified, 50G is added to the remaining game number of the AT displayed in the area 51a at the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and "62G" is displayed.

  On the other hand, when an image indicating that the mission could not be achieved is displayed as shown in FIG. 16A2, the start of the AT game is not notified as shown in FIG. By performing the operation, the original normal AT effect is executed. Since the additional number of AT games is not notified, “12G” is displayed without adding the additional game number to the remaining game number of the AT displayed in the area 51a at the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. . Note that the normal AT effect (FIGS. 16 (d1), (b2)) executed after the result of the second notification effect is the normal AT effect (FIG. 10 (d1), FIG. 10 (d1)) executed after the result of the first notification effect. This is the same effect as (b2)).

  In both the first notification effect and the second notification effect, the character image of “WIN” is displayed when the additional number of AT games is notified. In both the first notification effect and the second notification effect, the background of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the additional number of AT games is not notified is darkened. Therefore, displaying the character image “WIN” or darkening the background of the image suggests the addition of the AT game number.

  The timing when the cut-in image is displayed in the first notification effect is when the third stop is performed, whereas the start operation is performed when the cut-in image is displayed in the second notification effect. It is when. That is, the cut-in effect is performed at the time of the third stop during the first notification effect, whereas the cut-in effect is performed at the time of the start operation during the second notification effect. In both the first notification effect and the second notification effect, a common chance sound is output from the speaker 53 when the cut-in image is displayed.

  As described above, in any of the first notification effect and the second notification effect, since the sound output from the speaker 53 is common when the cut-in effect is performed, the player performs the cut-in effect. It is easy to recognize what has been done. Further, since the cut-in effect can be performed in any of different types of effects, various effects can be executed as effects for performing the cut-in effect, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since the timing for displaying the cut-in image in the first notification effect and the timing for displaying the cut-in image in the second notification effect can be made different from each other, a suggestion regarding the addition of the AT according to the length and content of the effect is provided. Can be displayed, and as a result, images for suggesting the addition of the AT to various effects can be used, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Regardless of the type of the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect is executed regardless of the type of the cut-in effect because the same chance sound is output when the cut-in effect is executed in any of the first notification effect and the second notification effect. Can be easily recognized by the player.

  The cut-in image includes a character portion and a design portion of a character. In this way, since the cut-in image used for the cut-in effect is composed of the character portion and the design portion, it is easy to understand that the cut-in effect has been executed, and the player recognizes that the cut-in effect has been executed at a glance. can do.

  In both the first notification effect and the second notification effect, the character image of “WIN” is displayed in a common manner. That is, the suggestion regarding the addition of the AT is made in the same manner. As described above, in any of the notification effects, the suggestion regarding the addition of the AT is performed in the same manner. Therefore, even when the suggestion regarding the addition of the AT is performed in any of the notification effects, the player performs the suggestion. It is easy to recognize that things are suggestions for adding AT.

  In the first notification effect and the second notification effect, the production mode of the cut-in effect is such that in the first notification effect, the ally character displayed during the first notification effect is displayed, whereas the second notification effect is displayed. Is different in that a character displayed during the second notification effect is displayed. That is, during the first notification effect, the cut-in effect is performed in a mode related to the first notification effect, and during the second notification effect, the cut-in effect is performed in a mode related to the second notification effect. In this manner, by executing the cut-in effect in a manner related to the notification effect, the cut-in effect can be executed along with the effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The music C is output from the speaker 53 during the first notification effect, and the music D is output from the speaker 53 during the second notification effect. On the other hand, when the character image of “WIN” is displayed, the WIN display sound is output from the speaker 53 regardless of which of the first notification effect and the second notification effect. As described above, although the sound output when the suggestion regarding the addition of the AT is performed regardless of the type of the effect is the same, the BGM can be changed depending on the type of the effect, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the music C and the music D are output until the notification effect ends. That is, the chance sound, the WIN sound, and the LOSE sound are output so as to overlap with the BGM. However, the chance sound output during the notification effect is output such that the volume of the chance sound is higher than the volume of the BGM, and the WIN sound and the LOSE sound output at the end of the notification effect are those sounds. The output of the BGM may be stopped when the sound is output. In other words, in the case where the sound is output along with the execution of the suggestion regarding the addition of the AT during the production, the sound that is constantly output during the production is not stopped, and the output of the suggestion regarding the addition of the AT is performed at the end of the production. In the case of outputting a sound, the sound that is constantly output during the production may be switched to a different sound.

  As a method of increasing the volume, the chance sound may be set to be louder than the BGM volume without changing the BGM volume, and the chance sound volume may be increased by lowering the BGM volume. You may make it. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the chance sound. In addition, by outputting the chance sound without stopping the output of the BGM, the cut-in effect can be executed without making it seem that the notification effect has ended, and the player can output the chance sound. Can be easily recognized. When the volume of the BGM is reduced, the volume may be returned to the original volume when the output of the chance sound is stopped or when the cut-in effect ends.

  Further, at the end of the effect, when outputting a sound related to the addition of the AT, such as a WIN sound or a LOSE sound, the sound may be switched from BGM to a sound related to the addition of the AT. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the sound related to the addition of the AT, and to make it easier for the player to recognize that the effect is finished.

  When outputting sounds related to the addition of the AT (a WIN sound, a LOSE sound, etc.), the volume of the sound related to the addition of the AT is higher than the volume of the BGM instead of stopping the BGM. It may be.

[Data stored by sub-control unit]
The sub-control unit 91 includes moving image data (FIGS. 9 (d1), (f1), FIG. 15 (e1), etc.) for illuminating the character of “WIN” as image data relating to the notification effect, and image data for darkening the background (FIG. 4). (D2), (f2), FIG. 15 (e2), etc. and moving image data (FIG. 9 (e1), FIG. 15 (d2), etc.) used in the cut-in effect are stored in the RAM 91c. Further, as other data relating to the notification effect, moving image data (FIGS. 9 (a) to (c), FIGS. 15 (a) to (c), etc.) of the same effect regardless of whether or not the privilege is given. , Moving image data of different effects depending on whether the number of AT games is added or not (FIGS. 9 (d1), (d2), FIGS. 9 (f1), (f2), FIGS. 15 (e1), (e2), etc.) ) Are respectively stored. Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes the notification effect shown in FIGS. 9 and 15 by combining the determined effect contents with various kinds of moving image data stored in the RAM 91c.

  As described above, by providing the moving image data for displaying the character image of “WIN” executed regardless of the first notification effect or the second notification effect, the moving image data can be shared by different effects. Therefore, the data capacity can be reduced. Also, moving image data commonly used regardless of whether the AT is added, moving image data of a different effect depending on whether the AT is added, and moving image data commonly used regardless of the type of the notification effect Are separately stored in the RAM 91c, and various effects can be performed while reducing the amount of moving image data to be stored.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores common moving image data and moving image data for displaying icons in the RAM 91c, regardless of the type of icon to be displayed, in the RAM 91c for the suggesting effect as well as the notification effect. Data is stored in the RAM 91c for each type of icon.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines an area for displaying moving image data for displaying an icon and a display size of the moving image data based on the type of the suggested effect. For example, when displaying an icon in the first suggestion effect, the display size is made smaller than when displaying the icon in the second suggestion effect, and the icon is displayed not above the center of the liquid crystal display 51 but above the center. Outputs moving image data for display.

  As described above, by providing the moving image data for displaying the icon to be executed irrespective of the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect, the moving image data can be commonly used in different effects. Therefore, the data capacity can be reduced. Also, by storing the moving image data that is common regardless of the type of icon to be displayed and the moving image data that displays the icon separately in the RAM 91c and using them in combination, various effects can be achieved while reducing the amount of moving image data to be stored. It can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, the data used in common and the data used individually are separately stored for the moving image data, but the image data, the sound data, and the like are also commonly used in each effect. May be stored separately from data used individually for each effect.

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

(1) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling the AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means (for example, the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) determines an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) for increasing the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state. Decision)),
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided, prior to the execution of the notification effect, a suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect indicating the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIGS. (A process of performing a suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 11 to FIG. 14).
The suggestion means,
The suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the advantage amount notified by the notification effect increases (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 2C, the suggestion effect increases as the number of notification addition games increases). More games)),
When the advantageous amount is provided, the suggested effect is executed so that the execution period of the suggested effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not provided (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C). As described above, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of notification additional games is 10 G or more), the number of suggested effects is larger than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of notification additional games is 0 G). .

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), in the suggested effect game number lottery, the lottery probability is set such that the more informative additional games, the greater the number of suggested effect games. I have. In other words, the more the number of suggested effects games, the greater the number of games to be added to the notification (the amount of addition), so that the player can pay attention to the suggested effects, and is expected to continue the execution period of the suggested effects The player can be caused to play the game.

  Furthermore, in the suggested effect game number lottery, when the number of added games is 10 G or more (the number of notified additional games is 10 G or more), the suggested effect is more than when the number of added games is 0 G (the number of notified additional games is 0 G). A lottery probability is set so that the number of games is likely to increase. In other words, the greater the number of suggested effect games, the higher the probability of being notified of the number of additional games (addition rate), so that the player can pay attention to the suggested effect, and the period of execution of the suggested effect is reduced. The player can be made to play while expecting to continue.

  Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by a suggestion effect indicating that the number of AT games that increases the control period to the AT is suggested.

(2) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling the AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means (for example, the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) determines an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) for increasing the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state. Decision)),
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided, prior to the execution of the notification effect, a suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect indicating the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIGS. A process of executing a suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG.
Suggestion means for suggesting the end timing of the notification effect (for example, a process of executing an effect in which a character makes a speech by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 5 (d1), (d2), and FIGS. ) And
The suggestion means,
The suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the advantage amount notified by the notification effect increases (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 2C, the suggestion effect increases as the number of notification addition games increases). More games)),
When the advantageous amount is provided, the suggested effect is executed such that the execution period of the suggested effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not provided (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C). As described above, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of notification additional games is 10 G or more), the number of suggested effects is larger than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of notification additional games is 0 G). ,
The end timing of the notification effect includes a first timing (for example, a timing after the first notification effect (battle effect) shown in FIG. 9 is executed over 2G) and a second timing (for example, FIG. (The timing after the first notification effect (battle effect) has been executed over 4G).
The suggestion means suggests at the timing related to the start of the notification effect whether the end timing of the notification effect is the first timing or the second timing (for example, FIG. d2), as shown in FIGS. 6 (d1) and 6 (d2), the timing before the first notification effect (battle effect) is executed indicates the end timing of the first notification effect (battle effect)).

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5 (d1), (d2), and FIGS. 6 (d1), (d2), in the first suggestion effect before the first notification effect (battle effect) is executed, An effect in which the character emits a line indicating the end timing of the first notification effect is performed. Thereby, the number of games up to the game in which the addition of the AT is notified (the timing of ending the battle effect) can be indicated to the player at the timing before the start of the first notification effect. It can be expected, and the interest in the game can be improved with respect to the end timing of the first notification effect.

(3) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling the AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means (for example, the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) determines an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) for increasing the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state. Decision)),
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided, prior to the execution of the notification effect, a suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect indicating the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIGS. A process of executing a suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG.
The suggestion means,
The suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the advantage amount notified by the notification effect increases (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 2C, the suggestion effect increases as the number of notification addition games increases). More games)),
When the advantageous amount is provided, the suggested effect is executed such that the execution period of the suggested effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not provided (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C). As described above, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of notification additional games is 10 G or more), the number of suggested effects is larger than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of notification additional games is 0 G). ,
Further, the gaming machine further includes a developed image display means for displaying, on a display unit, a developed image suggesting that the game is developed into the notification effect in a game in which the suggested effect ends (see, for example, FIG. 5 (d1), As shown in (d2), FIG. 6 (d1), (d2), FIG. 7 (d1), FIG. 11 (d1), FIG. 12 (d1), and FIG. A cloud icon indicating a character of "development" indicating that the effect is developed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51).

  Specifically, FIG. 5 (d1), (d2), FIG. 6 (d1), (d2), FIG. 7 (d1), FIG. 11 (d1), FIG. 12 (d1), and FIG. 13 (d1) As shown, when the effect evolves from the suggestive effect to the information effect, a cloud icon indicating the word “development” indicating that the effect evolves is displayed. This makes it possible for the player to clearly distinguish between the end of the suggested effect and the start of the notification effect.

(4) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling the AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means (for example, the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) determines an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) for increasing the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state. Decision)),
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided, prior to the execution of the notification effect, a suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect indicating the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIGS. (A process of performing a suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 11 to FIG. 14).
The suggestion means,
The suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the advantage amount notified by the notification effect increases (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 2C, the suggestion effect increases as the number of notification addition games increases). More games)),
When the advantageous amount is provided, the suggested effect is executed such that the execution period of the suggested effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not provided (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C). As described above, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of notification additional games is 10 G or more), the number of suggested effects is larger than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of notification additional games is 0 G). ,
In a game in which the suggested effect continues, a continuation image (for example, a character image of “chance”) indicating the continuation of the suggested effect may be displayed on a display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display 51).
In the game in which the suggested effect is completed, a developed image (for example, a character image of “development”) indicating that the effect is developed into the notification effect is displayed on the display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display 51). There is
The mode of the suggested effect when the continuous image is displayed and the mode of the suggested effect when the developed image is displayed are common (for example, FIG. 5 (d1), (d2), (d3)). ), FIGS. 6 (d1), (d2), (d3), FIGS. 7 (d1), (d2), FIGS. 11 (d1), (d2), FIGS. 12 (d1), (d2), and FIGS. As shown in d1) and (d2), the mode of the cloud icon when the effect is developed and the mode of the cloud icon when the suggested effect is continued are common.)

  Specifically, FIGS. 5 (d1), (d2), (d3), FIGS. 6 (d1), (d2), (d3), FIGS. 7 (d1), (d2), FIGS. d2), as shown in FIGS. 12 (d1) and 12 (d2), and FIGS. 13 (d1) and 13 (d2), when the effect develops, the word "development" is indicated on the cloud icon, When the effect continues, the character "chance" is displayed on the cloud icon in the same mode (the same color, shape, and size) as when the effect develops. In this way, the cloud icon, which is a common mode, suggests to the player whether the production will evolve from the suggested production to the notification production, or whether the production will continue, so that the player can understand the subsequent development. It is easy to suggest, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving hope to the subsequent development.

(5) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling the AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means (for example, the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) determines an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) for increasing the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state. Decision)),
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided, prior to the execution of the notification effect, a suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect indicating the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIGS. (A process of performing a suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 11 to FIG. 14).
The suggestion means,
The suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the advantage amount notified by the notification effect increases (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 2C, the suggestion effect increases as the number of notification addition games increases). More games)),
When the advantageous amount is provided, the suggested effect is executed such that the execution period of the suggested effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not provided (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C). As described above, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of notification additional games is 10 G or more), the number of suggested effects is larger than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of notification additional games is 0 G). ,
The execution period of the suggested effect includes a fixed execution period in which the provision of the advantageous amount is determined (for example, when the first suggested effect is 3G or 4G).

  Specifically, in the suggested effect game number lottery shown in FIG. 2C, when the number of suggested effect games is 3G or 4G, the number of additional games is notified with a probability of 100%. Thus, when the execution period of the suggested effect continues to be 3G or more, it is determined that the number of additional games is notified, so that it is possible to make the player play while expecting the suggested effect to be 3G or more. it can.

(6) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling the AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means (for example, the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) determines an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) for increasing the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state. Decision)),
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided, prior to the execution of the notification effect, a suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect indicating the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIGS. (A process of performing a suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 11 to FIG. 14).
The suggestion means,
The suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the advantage amount notified by the notification effect increases (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 2C, the suggestion effect increases as the number of notification addition games increases). More games)),
When the advantageous amount is provided, the suggested effect is executed such that the execution period of the suggested effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not provided (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C). As described above, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of notification additional games is 10 G or more), the number of suggested effects is larger than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of notification additional games is 0 G). ,
In a game in which the suggested effect ends, a development image (for example, a character image of “development”) suggesting that the effect will develop into the notification effect may be displayed on a display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display 51). Yes,
The execution period of the suggested effect includes a fixed execution period in which the provision of the advantageous amount is determined (for example, when the first suggested effect is 3G or 4G),
When the execution period of the suggestion effect is the fixed execution period, and the notification effect starts after the suggestion effect, the developed image is not displayed on the display unit (for example, FIG. 8D and FIG. As shown in d), when the suggested effect is 4G, the cloud icon indicating the character of "development" is not displayed).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8D and FIG. 14D, when the suggestion effect is executed over 4G and the addition of the AT game is determined, the word “development” is displayed on the cloud icon. Instead, the character “PUSH” prompting the operation of the push button 56 is shown instead. Thereby, since the character of "development" shown when the suggested effect is 1G to 3G is not shown at the 4G, the effect can be diversified and the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling the AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means (for example, the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) determines an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) for increasing the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state. Decision)),
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided, prior to the execution of the notification effect, a suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect indicating the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIGS. A process of executing a suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG.
Suggestion means for suggesting the execution of the suggestion effect (for example, display of the number of games of the suggestion effect in the area 51b, music tempo of BGM in the suggestion effect, treasure chest pattern in the first suggestion effect, curtain pattern in the second suggestion effect). With
The suggestion means,
The suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the advantage amount notified by the notification effect increases (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 2C, the suggestion effect increases as the number of notification addition games increases). More games)),
When the advantageous amount is provided, the suggested effect is executed such that the execution period of the suggested effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not provided (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C). As described above, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of notification additional games is 10 G or more), the number of suggested effects is larger than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of notification additional games is 0 G). ,
The suggesting means changes a mode as the execution period of the suggested performance elapses (for example, a first suggested performance mode illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 8 and a second suggested performance mode illustrated in FIGS. 11 to 14). .

  Specifically, in the first suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, as the number of games of the first suggestion effect increases, the number of games of the suggestion effect displayed in the area 51 b is updated, and the music of the BGM is updated. The tempo will be faster, and the treasure chest pattern will change. In the second suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, as the number of games of the second suggestion effect increases, the number of games of the suggestion effect displayed in the area 51 b is added and updated, and the music tempo of the BGM increases. And the pattern of the curtain changes. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize the number of games in the suggested effect, based on the fact that the mode of the effect changes.

(8) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling the AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means (for example, the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) determines an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) for increasing the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state. Decision)),
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided, prior to the execution of the notification effect, a suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect indicating the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIGS. A process of executing a suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG.
Suggestion means for suggesting the execution of the suggestion effect (for example, display of the number of games of the suggestion effect in the area 51b, a treasure chest pattern in the first notification effect, and a curtain pattern in the second notification effect),
The suggestion means,
The suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the advantage amount notified by the notification effect increases (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 2C, the suggestion effect increases as the number of notification addition games increases). More games)),
When the advantageous amount is provided, the suggested effect is executed such that the execution period of the suggested effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not provided (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C). As described above, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of notification additional games is 10 G or more), the number of suggested effects is larger than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of notification additional games is 0 G). ,
The suggesting means changes a mode as the execution period of the suggested performance elapses (for example, a first suggested performance mode illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 8 and a second suggested performance mode illustrated in FIGS. 11 to 14). ,
The suggestion means is a sound output means (for example, speaker 53) for outputting a sound, and the sound output from the sound output means in the suggestion effect has a faster tempo as the execution period of the suggestion effect elapses ( For example, the mode of the first suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 and the mode of the second suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 11 to 14).

  Specifically, in the first suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the music tempo of the BGM increases as the number of games of the first suggestion effect increases. In the second suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the music tempo of the BGM increases as the number of games of the second suggestion effect increases. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize the number of games in the suggested effect based on a change in the music tempo of the BGM. Furthermore, the more the number of games of the first suggestion effect increases, the faster the music tempo becomes. Therefore, as the approach to reaching 3G at which the addition of the AT is determined or 4G at which the addition of 100G is determined approaches, the flashy effect is achieved. This can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(9) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling the AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means (for example, the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) determines an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) for increasing the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state. Decision)),
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided, prior to the execution of the notification effect, a suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect indicating the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, FIGS. 5 to 8 and FIGS. (A process of performing a suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 11 to FIG. 14).
The suggestion means,
The suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the advantage amount notified by the notification effect increases (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 2C, the suggestion effect increases as the number of notification addition games increases). More games)),
When the advantageous amount is provided, the suggested effect is executed such that the execution period of the suggested effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not provided (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C). As described above, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of notification additional games is 10 G or more), the number of suggested effects is larger than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of notification additional games is 0 G). ,
Some or all of the advantageous amounts may be notified by the notification effect without performing the suggestion effect (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 2C and FIG. 4C2). Even if the number of effect games is 0G, the number of additional games of 50G or more may be notified).

  Specifically, in the suggested effect game number lottery shown in FIG. 2C, even if the suggested effect game number is 0G, the number of additional games may be notified. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 4 (c2), for example, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the notification of the increase in the number of AT games in the game that has won the rare role. Furthermore, when the additional information is notified when the number of suggested effect games is 0G, the number of information additional games is determined to be 50G or more. Therefore, when the number of additional games is notified without executing the suggested effect, the additional information is notified. The player can be expected to have a large number of games.

  (10) As shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the AT is added according to the number of games of the first notification effect (for example, whether the timing at which the battle effect ends is two games or four games). Since the probabilities are different, attention can be paid to the end timing of the first notification effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (11) As shown in FIG. 3B, when the number of AT games is not given, the end timing of the battle effect may be determined to any of 2 to 4 games. Therefore, the number of AT games is not necessarily added at the timing when the first notification effect ends, so that the interest of the first notification effect can be improved.

  (12) As shown in FIG. 5 (d1), as an effect suggesting that the first notification effect is completed in a short number of games, a dialogue image of “I am expecting a quick settlement” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a cloud icon. Is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 (d2), as an effect indicating that the first notification effect ends with a long number of games, a line image of “Maybe a long battle” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a cloud icon. Is done. By doing so, it is possible to suggest the end timing of the first notification effect while suggesting that the game will evolve into the first notification effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (13) When the cloud icon is displayed, the icon display sound is output from the speaker 53 regardless of which of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect. In other words, regardless of the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect, the sound output from the speaker 53 along with the display of the cloud icon is a common sound called the icon display sound. The player can easily recognize that the cloud icon has been displayed. In addition, since the cloud icon can be displayed in any of the different types of effects, various effects can be performed as the effect of displaying the cloud icon, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved. I do.

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

[About advantageous state]
In the present embodiment, the AT is exemplified as the advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to this. The advantageous state may be a state in which the gaming value is more likely to increase than in the normal state, or a state in which the gaming value (for example, medals) is less likely to be consumed than in the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state such as CZ (chance zone) where the probability of being controlled to a more advantageous state (for example, AT) than a normal state (for example, non-CZ) is high. Further, the advantageous state may be a normal state (eg, non-AT) or an additional specialty zone where the probability of increasing the control period to the AT is higher than the AT.

[About advantageous amount]
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games is exemplified as the advantageous amount, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the advantageous amount may be Navistock, which is a right to control the AT. For example, the Navistock may correspond to 50G AT games. Further, the advantageous amount may be a winning probability in a continuous lottery for determining whether or not to control to the next set of ATs after one set of ATs is completed. It may be. Further, if the AT that ends on the condition that the number of times of navigation has reached a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 50 times) is set to an advantageous state, the upper limit number may be increased as an advantageous amount. Good. Further, if the AT, which ends on the condition that the payout number or the net increase number of medals awarded during the AT reaches the predetermined upper limit number, is set to an advantageous state, the upper limit number is increased as an advantageous amount. There may be.

[Notification of advantageous amount]
In the present embodiment, among the number of additional games given and determined in the additional game number lottery shown in FIG. 2A, the information additional game number determined in the information additional game number lottery shown in FIG. It was informed by the information effect, but it is not limited to this. For example, without performing the notification additional game number lottery, all of the additional game numbers assigned and determined in the additional game number lottery may be notified by the notification effect. Furthermore, in the suggested effect game number lottery shown in FIG. 2C, the suggested effect game is selected from 0G to 4G based on a predetermined probability for each additional game number given and determined in the additional game number lottery. The number may be determined. That is, the suggestion effect may be executed over a longer period as the number of additional games determined by the additional game number lottery increases.

[Number of suggested staging games]
In the present embodiment, in the number of suggested effect game lotteries shown in FIG. 2C, the number of suggested effect games is determined from 0G to 4G based on a predetermined probability for each additional informational game number. But it is not limited to this. For example, the number of suggested effect games is not limited to the number of suggested effect games determined by lottery, and the number of suggested effect games corresponding to the number of additional games to be notified may be determined in advance. Specifically, when the number of notification additional games is 0G, the number of suggested effect games is 1G, when the number of information additional games is 10G, the number of suggested effect games is 2G, and when the number of information additional games is 50G, the number of suggestion effects is 50G. When the number of effect games is 3G and the number of additional games to be notified is 100G, the number of suggested effect games may correspond to 4G. The maximum number of suggested effect games is not limited to 4G, but may be any of a plurality of games.

  In the present embodiment, in each of the first suggestive effect (treasure box effect) and the second suggestive effect (curtain effect), the number of suggested effect game lotteries is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of games may be fixedly determined in advance for the second suggestion effect (curtain effect). That is, one suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the amount of advantage is increased, while another suggestion effect is executed over a longer period as the advantage amount is increased. Not necessarily.

  In the present embodiment, the number of suggested effect games is 0G to 4G in common for the first suggested effect (treasure box effect) and the second suggested effect (curtain effect), but is not limited thereto. For example, the number of suggested effect games may be different between the first suggested effect (treasure box effect) and the second suggested effect (curtain effect). Further, the winning probability of the number of suggested effect game lotteries may be different between the first suggested effect (treasure box effect) and the second suggested effect (curtain effect). Also, the first suggestion effect (treasure box effect) is executed over a longer period as the amount of advantage increases, whereas the second suggestion effect (curtain effect) decreases as the advantage amount increases. It may be executed over a period.

[About suggestive means]
In the present embodiment, as suggestion means for suggesting the execution of the suggestion effect, the number of games of the suggestion effect is displayed in the area 51b, the music tempo of the BGM in the suggestion effect, the treasure box pattern in the first suggestion effect, and the second suggestion Although the pattern of the curtain in the effect has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to these. For example, the suggestion means may be a lamp that changes the mode each time the number of games of the suggestion effect is consumed. Further, the suggestion means may be a screen display of the liquid crystal display 51, and the mode (color, etc.) of the outer frame on the screen display may change every time the number of games of the suggestion effect is consumed. Good. Each time the number of games of the suggested effect is consumed, the mode of an area different from the effect area used in the suggested effect may be changed.

[About production that suggests the end timing of notification production]
In the present embodiment, as the effect suggesting the end timing of the notification effect (battle effect), the effect in which the words of the character are different is described. However, the effect indicating the end timing may be any effect as long as the effect can indicate the end timing. The effect may be such that the content of the dialogue is the same and the color of the dialogue is different, or the character that emits the dialogue is a different presentation. Further, the effect may indicate the end timing based on the color of the background. Further, a light emitting unit may be provided around the slot machine 1 instead of on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the end timing may be indicated by the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit.

  In addition, an effect that indicates the end timing of the notification effect (battle effect) may include an effect that determines the winning of the privilege. For example, as "victory determined", a winning effect may be executed in the subsequent battle effect. Further, a character that determines the winning of the award of the privilege may be displayed. Further, when the award of the privilege is determined, the number of battle effect games to be executed may be shorter or longer than when the award of the privilege is not determined.

  Further, when performing an effect indicating the end timing of the notification effect (battle effect), an effect using the push button 56 as the operating means may be executed. For example, before the battle effect is started, an effect in which the character emits a speech based on the operation of the PUSH button 56 may be executed, or the color of the speech based on the operation of the PUSH button 56 may be performed. Or the pattern may be different.

  The effect indicating the end timing of the notification effect (battle effect) may be a predetermined timing in the game in which the battle effect has started, instead of the timing before the start of the battle effect. For example, the content of the battle effect may be displayed as a title at the timing when the battle effect is started, and the end timing may be suggested by the mode of the title. Further, an effect indicating the end timing of the battle effect may be executed at a timing before the start of the battle effect, and an effect indicating the end timing of the battle effect may be executed at the timing when the battle effect is started. Further, an effect indicating the end timing of the battle effect may be executed in the middle of the battle effect (after the second game).

  Further, the effect indicating the end timing of the notification effect (battle effect) may be an effect indicating that the end timing becomes short in time. For example, the end timing may be indicated by a timer indicating the time or the length of the display time of the clock.

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

[Common items when displaying images used to suggest benefits in different productions]
In the present embodiment, during the first suggestion effect and during the second suggestion effect, when displaying an icon that is an image used for suggestion regarding a privilege, the sound to be displayed, the mode of the icon, and the opportunity to display are commonly used. An example is given below. Also, during the first notification effect and during the second notification effect, when displaying a cut-in image which is an image used for suggesting a benefit, the sound to be displayed, the display size, and the display position are commonly used. An example is given below. In addition, during the first notification effect and the second notification effect, when displaying the character image “WIN”, which is an image used for suggesting a benefit, a sound at the time of display, a display size, a display position, An example in which the display timing and the image mode are made common has been described. However, during different effects, when displaying an image used for suggesting a benefit, at least one of the sound at the time of display, the display mode, the display position, the opportunity to display, and the size of the image is changed in each effect. All that is required is common.

[Image used to suggest benefits]
In the present embodiment, the icon displayed in the suggestion display has a character portion as a component, such as a cloud icon indicating a development character, but is an icon that does not include a character portion and includes only a design portion. Is also good. For example, a specific character may be an icon displayed in the suggestion display. Also, in the notification effect, the character image “WIN” is displayed. However, an image including only the design portion in which the character has a V-sign is displayed in the first notification effect and the second notification effect. May be. Similarly, for a cut-in effect, an image consisting of only a design part of a specific character may be displayed as a cut-in image. As described above, since the image used for suggesting the privilege includes only the design portion, the image is easy to understand, and the player can recognize at a glance that the suggestion regarding the privilege has been made.

  In the present embodiment, the icon used in the suggestion effect may be used as the cut-in image during the notification effect. Further, instead of the character image “WIN” in the notification effect, a WIN icon used in the suggestion effect may be used. As described above, since the image used for suggesting the privilege includes the character portion and the design portion, the image is easy to understand, and the player can recognize at a glance that the suggestion regarding the privilege has been made.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the same icon is displayed and the suggestion display is executed in the same manner during the first suggestive effect and during the second suggestive effect has been described. However, during the first suggestion effect and during the second suggestion effect, the suggestion display may be executed in a mode related to each effect. For example, when a treasure chest is opened as in the first suggestion effect, gold coins may be displayed to indicate that a privilege has been given. On the other hand, in a case where the curtain is opened as in the second suggestion effect, the shape of the cloud icon may be used to indicate that the privilege is given. Even in such a case, if any one of the sound, the display position, and the display timing when executing the suggestion display is common, the player can easily recognize the suggestion display. . As described above, by performing the suggestion display in a mode regarding the effect, the suggestion display can be performed along with the effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the same character image "WIN" is displayed during the first notification effect and during the second notification effect, and is used when suggesting a benefit. The case where the images have the same mode is shown as an example. However, it may be different between during the first notification effect and during the second notification effect. For example, during the first notification effect, a character image of "victory" is displayed in relation to the battle effect, and during the second notification effect, a character image of "arrival" is displayed in relation to the mission effect. Good. As described above, by performing the suggestion display in the mode regarding the effect, the suggestion regarding the privilege can be executed along with the effect using the image, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the mode of the cut-in image is different between during the first notification effect and during the second notification effect. However, the form of the cut-in image may be the same during the first notification effect and during the second notification effect. For example, when an image of a specific character is a cut-in image, an image of the specific character may be used as a cut-in image regardless of the notification effect. As described above, the cut-in effect is performed in the same manner regardless of the type of the effect, and therefore, even if the cut-in effect is executed in any of the effects, the player executes the cut-in effect in the cut-in effect. It is easy to recognize that there is.

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

[Sounds output for each type of image used to suggest benefits]
In the present embodiment, the same icon display sound is output from the speaker 53 regardless of which icon is displayed. However, the sound output from the speaker 53 depends on the type of the displayed icon. You may change it. Specifically, the icon display sound A may be output when displaying the development icon, and the icon display sound B may be output when displaying the heat icon. As described above, since the output sound is different for each type of suggestion display, various effects can be executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

  It is also assumed that a WIN sound is output when the character image “WIN” is displayed during the notification effect. However, the character image “LOSE” may be displayed even in the effect performed when neither the first privilege nor the second privilege is won. In this case, the same sound may be output regardless of whether the character image “WIN” is displayed or the character image “LOSE” is displayed. By doing so, the player can easily recognize that the suggestion regarding the privilege has been made.

  Also, in the cut-in effect, it is possible to display any one of a plurality of types of cut-in images, and the sound output when the cut-in image is displayed is changed according to the type of the cut-in image. May be different. However, when the same type of cut-in image is displayed in the first notification effect and the second notification effect, the same sound is output from the speaker 53. For example, a cut-in image in which the character A is displayed and a cut-in image in which the character B is displayed are provided. When the cut-in image of the character A is displayed, a chance sound A is output, and the cut-in image of the character B is output. May be displayed, the chance sound B may be output. As described above, since the output sound is different for each type of the cut-in image, various effects can be executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

[About BGM]
In the present embodiment, the BGM is made different during the first suggestion effect, during the second suggestion effect, during the first notification effect, and during the second notification effect, but the same BGM is output for all effects. May be. Also, instead of BGM, the sound of the character may be changed in an effect in which the character speaks.

[Opportunity to display images used to suggest benefits]
In the present embodiment, the trigger for displaying the image used for suggesting the benefit is when the third stop is performed or when the start operation is performed. The passage of the period may be used as an opportunity. In addition, an effect for prompting the operation of the push button 56 may be performed, and an image used for suggesting a privilege may be displayed when the push button 56 is operated. For example, in the first effect in which the degree of expectation regarding the privilege is higher than the second effect, an image used for suggesting the privilege is displayed when the operation to the operation means not related to the progress of the game is performed, such as the PUSH button 56, In the second effect, an image used for suggesting a privilege may be displayed when an operation on an operation unit related to the progress of the game is performed, such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

[Game machines]
In the present embodiment, as an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels each capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable symbols are provided. The slot machine which is derived and can generate a prize according to the combination of the display results of the plurality of reels has been described. That is, a plurality of variable display units each of which is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units has been described. However, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. A slot machine capable of generating a prize in accordance with the display result is not limited to a machine having three reels, but may be a machine having only one reel or a machine having a plurality of reels other than three. Is also good.

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

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

  In any of a plurality of different types of effects, when displaying an image suggesting that the privilege of controlling to the big hit state has been given, a sound output when displaying the image, an opportunity to display the image , The image display position, and the size of the image may be common.

  Further, a plurality of periods during which the state is controlled to the big hit state may be provided. In such a case, an effect indicating the end timing of the period controlled in the big hit state may be executed at a timing related to the start of the big hit state. In addition, in the case where the winning probability of the big hit is increased after the big hit state, and the control is performed in the time-saving state in which the fluctuation time is shortened, the effect relating to the control of these states is provided to indicate the end timing of these states. May be performed.

  In addition, the big hit gaming state, the probable change state, or the time saving state may be set as the advantageous state. Then, prior to execution of a notification effect (for example, a fanfare effect in which a big hit occurs, a large hit determination effect, or the like) for notifying a part or all of the advantageous amounts (for example, the number of fluctuations) for controlling these advantageous states, A suggestion effect (for example, a look-ahead effect, a reach effect, etc.) that suggests the provision of an advantageous amount may be executed. Further, the more the number of advantageous amounts to be notified or the amount to be provided, the more the suggestion effect may be performed over a longer period. As an example in this case, for example, a pseudo-sequence performed at the time of a reach effect is performed. The pseudo rotation of the reel in the effect as described above may be performed over a longer period (the greater the number of times) as the notified advantageous amount or the added advantageous amount increases.

  In the above-described example, the suggested effect may be executed over a longer period when the advantageous amount is provided than when the advantageous amount is not provided. Further, the suggestion mode in the suggestion means for suggesting the execution of the suggestion effect may change with the lapse of the execution period of the suggestion effect. As an example in this case, for example, a pseudo serial performed at the time of the reach effect is performed. In the above, the aspect on the lamp, the liquid crystal screen, or the aspect such as BGM may change with the pseudo rotation of the reel in the pseudo series.

[About production and information]
In the above-described example, an example in which effects and information are performed using the liquid crystal display 51 is given. For example, the speaker 53, a back lamp disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel, and a back lamp disposed on the front side of the reel. Transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured so that reels can be viewed), lamps and LEDs mounted on front doors, vibration of stop switch, ventilation from around stop switch, change in temperature of stop switch, etc. The effect may be executed by means different from the above embodiment.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control section, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 51a, 51b area, 53 Speaker, 56 PUSH button, 91 sub-control unit, 91a sub-CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that perform games,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state that is more advantageous than the normal state;
Determining means for determining an advantageous amount for increasing the control period to the advantageous state;
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided, prior to the execution of the notification effect, comprising a suggestion effect means for performing a suggestion effect to suggest the application of the advantageous amount,
The suggestion means,
Performing the suggestion effect over a longer period as the more advantageous amount notified by the notification effect,
When the advantageous amount is provided, the suggested effect is executed such that the execution period of the suggested effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not provided,
The gaming machine further includes a development image display unit that displays, on a display unit, a development image that suggests that the game will evolve into the notification effect in a game in which the suggested effect ends.

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