JP2020110241A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine improved regarding notification that a performance executed over plural games follows a next game in the performance.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: derivation control means (for example, a main control part 41) for performing control for deriving a display result; and performance execution means (for example, a sub-control part 91) for executing specific performances (a battle mission performance shown in Figs. 3 to 5 and a castle search mission performance shown in Figs. 9 to 11) over at least three games. A continuous image is displayed with derivation of a display result as an opportunity in a game (a second game) before a third game in which a result performance is executed while a continuous image is not displayed with derivation of a display result as an opportunity in a game (a first game) before a second game in which a result performance is not executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to display a display result. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can be derived and generate a prize according to the display result.

As a slot machine, there is one that executes a battle effect over a plurality of games (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2005-139642, A

In the slot machine described above, in the effect executed over a plurality of games, there is room for improvement in executing the notification that the effect continues to the next game.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine improved in notification of the fact that the effect is continued to the next game in the effect executed over a plurality of games. That is.

Derivation control means (for example, the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving the display result,
A production execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) that executes a specific production (battle mission production shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 and castle search mission production shown in FIGS. 9 to 11) over three or more games. Equipped with
The three or more games include a first game (for example, a first game), a second game next to the first game (for example, a second game), and a second game after the second game. 3 games (for example, the third game),
The effect execution means,
In the first game, a first stage effect (for example, item effect shown in FIG. 3) is executed as the specific effect,
In the second game, a second stage effect (for example, a battle effect shown in FIG. 4) is executed as the specific effect,
In the third game, a third stage effect (for example, a result effect shown in FIG. 5) for notifying an effect result of the specific effect is executed as the specific effect,
In the slot machine, in the first game and the second game, a continuation notification suggesting that the specific effect continues in the next game (for example, the NEXT image 511 in FIG. 3(Aa3) and FIG. 4( Ba3), (Ba6) display of the next game image 512) is further provided with a continuous notification executing means (for example, the sub-control unit 91),
The continuation notification execution means,
In the first game, the continuation notification is not executed upon the derivation of the display result in the first game (for example, when the derivation of the display result is shown as indicated by * mark 1 in (Aa3) of FIG. Without displaying the NEXT image 511, the NEXT image 511 is displayed upon the lapse of 10 seconds from the start of the item effect),
In the second game, the continuation notification is executed upon the derivation of the display result in the second game (for example, upon the derivation of the display result as indicated by the * mark at the upper left of (Ba5) in FIG. 4). The next game image 512 is displayed),
The slot machine further includes display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image,
The display means is
In the first game, a still image is displayed while the continuation notification is being executed (for example, as shown in (Aa3) of FIG. 3, in the battle mission effect of the first game, the still image is displayed together with the still image. , NEXT image 511 is displayed),
In the second game, a moving image is displayed during the period in which the continuation notification is executed (for example, as shown in (Ba5) and (Ba6) of FIG. The next game image 512 is displayed together with the display of the moving image which is an image).

(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 showing an example of development production. It is a figure showing an example of a battle mission production. It is a figure showing an example of a battle mission production. It is a figure showing an example of a battle mission production. It is the figure which shows one example of the bonus decision production which passes the battle mission production. It is a figure showing an example of combination production and a small role suggestion production via a battle mission production. It is a figure showing an example of a bonus winning effect via a battle mission effect. It is a figure showing an example of a castle search mission production. It is a figure showing an example of a castle search mission production. It is a figure showing an example of a castle search mission production. It is the figure which shows one example of the bonus decision production which passes the castle search mission production. It is a figure showing an example of a combination effect and a small role suggestion effect via a castle search mission effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus winning effect via the castle search mission effect. It is a figure showing an example of AT continuation production. It is a figure showing an example of specialization zone continuation production. It is the figure which shows the execution period and the like of production. It is the figure which shows the execution period and the like of production.

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

[Structure of slot machine]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 that displays an image and a speaker 53 that outputs a sound. The transparent window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, 2R arranged side by side inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3. On each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order. Below the transparent window 3, a start switch 7 operated when starting a game (game) and a stop switch operated to stop the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and derive a display result. 8L, 8C, and 8R are provided. In the present embodiment, the number of reels is three, but as a modified example, the number of reels may be one, two, or four or more. Also, as for the stop switch, a stop switch corresponding to the one or more reels is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, there is provided a main controller 41 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a storage unit (for example, ROM and 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 controls the progress of the game according to the detected operation.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub-control unit 91 that controls an effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various control 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 images on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speaker 53 based on the 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.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player sets a specified number of bets by inserting a medal into a medal inserting section (not shown) or operating a BET switch (not shown). As a result, the pay line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid so that the game can be started. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R displayed on the see-through window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main controller 41. The internal lottery is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result) that allows derivation. Allowing the derivation of the symbol combination by the internal lottery is also referred to as winning the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed in the see-through window 3. Of the operations on the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for stopping the rotation of the reel, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel is the first stop operation and the operation for stopping the rotation of the second reel. This operation is also referred to as a second stop operation, and an operation for stopping the rotation of the third reel is also referred to as a third stop operation. On the winning line LN, when the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination (display result combination) of the winning combination is stopped, the winning corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

As a winning combination, a special winning combination (bonus), a small winning combination, and a re-gaming winning combination are provided. The bonus is a role in which the gaming state is controlled to be a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than that in the non-bonus state by winning. The small role is a role to which a medal is given by winning the prize. The re-play role (replay) is a role in which the next game can be started without consuming the player-owned medal by winning. Big bonuses and regular bonuses are provided as bonus states. The big bonus is more advantageous than the regular bonus. For example, the payout number of medals in the bonus which is the ending condition of the big bonus is larger than the payout number of medals in the bonus which is the ending condition of the regular bonus. For example, the big bonus is controlled when the symbol combination of red 7, red 7, red 7 (red 7 complete) is stopped on the pay line LN, and the regular bonus is red 7, red 7, on the pay line LN. It is controlled when the symbol combination of blue 7 is stopped.

The winning flag, which is set when the bonus is won, is carried over across the games until the winning of the winning bonus occurs. In the present embodiment, when the bonus win has been carried over from the previous game or before and the small win or re-game win is won, or when the bonus is won at the same time as the small win or re-game win, the winning small win or The reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the re-gaming combination is preferentially drawn onto the pay line LN. That is, the small winning combination and the re-playing combination can be won in preference to the bonus. The reel control may be performed so that the bonus can be preferentially won over the small winning combination and the re-playing combination.

In the narrow sense, the “game (also referred to as a unit game)” in the slot machine 1 may be from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of all reels. In addition, the game is executed by processes associated with the execution of one game, for example, “setting the number of bets before operating the start switch 7 when playing a game”, “deriving a display result”, and “after all reels are stopped. At least one process of the “payout of medals” and “transition of gaming state” may be included in the “game” in a broad sense. In addition, in the drawings and the following description, “game” may be indicated as “G”.

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

(Development production)
In the present embodiment, in a game in which a bonus and a simultaneous winning combination that can be simultaneously won (for example, a rare role such as cherry or watermelon) are won, a development effect is executed to expect the player to develop into a mission effect described below. It may be done. The same development effect may be executed regardless of the type of simultaneous winning combination, or different development effects may be executed depending on the type of simultaneous winning combination. In the development performance, the development performance data is used as the performance data.

In the development effect, the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when a cloud with the character "development" appears in the treasure box, the image of the cloud continues to move, and sound output such as BGM (Back Ground Music) and character voice continues. In the present embodiment, the character voice includes a serif sound by a person character, a sound effect by a treasure box or a cloud character, and the like. This gives the player a bright impression and suggests that the player develops into a mission effect.

On the other hand, when a cloud without any characters appears in the treasure box, darkening processing is performed, the image of the cloud is stopped, and sound output such as BGM and character voice is stopped. The darkening process is a process of gradually reducing the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to gradually darken the entire screen. In this way, the entire screen becomes dark, the moving image is changed to a still image, and the sound output is stopped, which gives the player a dark impression. This suggests to the player that the mission production does not develop. Note that a specific production mode of the development production will be described later with reference to FIG. 2 (for example, production during battle shown in FIG. 4).

(Mission production)
In the present embodiment, when the player is suggested to develop into a mission effect in the development effect, a mission effect that causes the player to expect a bonus win is executed in the next game. The mission effect of the present embodiment is a continuous effect executed over three or more games. In the mission production, a series of stories is formed over the three or more games. In the mission effect, the effect gradually progresses along the series of stories over the three or more games. Further, in the present embodiment, each effect of the mission effect is composed of one part. Further, the degree of advantage of the player may be changed according to the number of games in which the mission effect is executed. For example, the greater the number of games in which the mission effect is executed, the higher the degree of advantage.

Further, in the final game of the three or more games, the effect result of the mission effect (whether or not the bonus is won in this embodiment) is notified.

The mission performance includes a battle mission performance and a castle search mission performance. Which mission effect is executed is determined by a lottery when the simultaneous winning combination is won. The mission effect to be executed may be determined according to the type of the simultaneous winning combination.

In the battle mission performance, battle mission performance data is used as the performance data. In the castle search mission effect production, castle search mission effect data is used as effect data. However, regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is executed, common effect data is used for the darkening process executed in the mission effect. That is, the common darkening process is performed in both the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect.

In the battle mission production, a production image of a series of stories in which a teammate character and an enemy character play a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the ally character finally wins over the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the image of the character and the like continues to move, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice is further output. continue. This gives a bright impression to the player and suggests to the player that the bonus has been won.

On the other hand, when the teammate character is finally defeated by the enemy character, the darkening process is performed, the image of the character or the like is stopped, and the sound output of the BGM or the character voice is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests to the player that they have not won the bonus. Note that a specific aspect of the battle mission effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5.

In the castle search mission effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays effect images of a series of stories in which a character searches for a castle. When the character finally finds the castle, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the image of the character or the like continues to move, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. .. This gives a bright impression to the player and suggests to the player that the bonus has been won.

On the other hand, if the character eventually loses sight of the castle and gets lost in the forest, the darkening process is performed, the image of the character or the like is stopped, and the sound output of the BGM or the character voice is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests to the player that they have not won the bonus. A specific aspect of the castle search mission effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11.

(Bonus confirmation performance)
In the present embodiment, when the player is informed that the bonus is won by the mission effect, the bonus fixed effect is executed in the next game. Regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle hunting mission production is performed, in the bonus final production, common bonus final production data is used as production data. That is, the common bonus decision effect is executed regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is passed.

It should be noted that while the bonus finalization effect is being executed, an image corresponding to the via mission effect is displayed on the back side of the image corresponding to the bonus finalization effect. That is, when the battle mission effect is passed, an image of the battle mission effect is displayed on the rear side based on the battle mission effect data, and an image of the bonus final effect is displayed on the front side based on the bonus final effect data. .. In addition, when the game goes through the castle search mission effect, an image of the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission effect data, and an image of the bonus decision effect based on the bonus fixed effect data is displayed on the front side. Is displayed. No matter which image of the battle mission effect data or the castle search mission effect data is displayed on the back side, a common bonus decision effect image is displayed on the front side based on the common bonus decision effect data.

In the bonus confirmation effect, the character image of “BONUS confirmation” is enlarged and then gradually reduced, and then stopped at a fixed position where the visibility of the image of the mission effect executed on the back side is not obstructed. Then, an effect for emphasizing the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is generated, and the sound of “bonus confirmed” is output from the speaker 53. This suggests to the player that the bonus has been won. Note that a specific effect aspect of the bonus finalized effect when passing through the battle mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, a specific production mode of the bonus finalized production when the castle search mission production is performed will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Small role suggestion production)
In the present embodiment, when a small winning combination is won, a small winning combination suggestion suggesting the type of the winning small winning combination may be executed.

While the small role suggestion effect is being executed in the game after the bonus fixed effect is executed, the image corresponding to the mission effect that has been passed through is displayed on the back side of the image corresponding to the small role suggestion effect. Is displayed. That is, when the battle mission effect is passed, the image of the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the battle mission effect data, and the image of the small role suggestion effect is displayed on the front side based on the small role suggestion effect data. It Also, when the game goes through the castle search mission effect, the image of the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission effect data, and the front side displays the small role suggestion effect based on the small role suggestion effect data. The image is displayed. No matter which image of battle mission effect data or castle search mission effect data is displayed on the back side, a common small role suggestion effect image is displayed on the front side based on the common small role suggestion effect data. ..

For example, in the small role suggestion effect in the case of winning the bell, a bell symbol image showing a symbol corresponding to the bell is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The bell symbol image moves upward so as to look into it from the bottom of the screen, and eventually stops at a fixed position that does not hinder the visibility of the image of the mission effect being executed on the back side as much as possible. Note that a specific effect mode of the small role suggestion effect when the battle mission effect is passed will be described later with reference to FIG. 7. In addition, a specific effect mode of the small role suggestion effect when passing through the castle search mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG. 13.

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

While the combination effect is being executed, the image corresponding to the mission effect that has passed through is displayed on the back side of the image corresponding to the combination effect. That is, when a battle mission effect is passed, an image of the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the battle mission effect data, and an image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side based on the combination effect data. In addition, when passing through the castle search mission effect, an image of the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission effect data, and an image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side based on the combination effect data. It No matter which image of the battle mission effect data or the castle search mission effect data is displayed on the rear side, the image of the common combination effect is displayed on the front side based on the common combination effect data.

In the combination effect, an image (for example, a character image of “777” in the case of a big bonus) corresponding to a winning bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed. The character image of “777” is enlarged and then gradually reduced and then stopped at a fixed position where the visibility of the image of the mission effect being executed on the back side is not obstructed as much as possible. Note that a specific presentation mode of the combination presentation when passing through the battle mission presentation will be described later with reference to FIG. 7. In addition, a specific presentation mode of the combination presentation when the castle search mission presentation is performed will be described later with reference to FIG. 13.

(Bonus prize production)
In the present embodiment, when a bonus prize is generated, a bonus prize effect that indicates the occurrence of a bonus prize is executed. Regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle hunting mission production is performed, in the bonus winning production, common bonus winning production data is used as the production data. That is, regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle hunting mission effect is passed, the common bonus winning effect is executed.

For example, in the bonus winning effect when a big bonus is won, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged and then gradually reduced and then stopped at a fixed position. Then, an effect for emphasizing the character image of “BIG BONUS” occurs, and the sound of “big bonus” is output from the speaker 53. This suggests to the player a big bonus prize. It should be noted that a specific effect mode of the bonus winning effect when the battle mission effect is passed will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, a specific effect mode of the bonus winning effect when the castle search mission effect is passed will be described later with reference to FIG.

(AT continuous production)
In this embodiment, the state may be controlled to an AT (assist time) having a performance related to an instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player how to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R include the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (operation procedure, pressing order) and the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (operation timing). included. For example, when controlled by the AT, numbers and alphabets are used as operation information corresponding to the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R until the given AT game number (for example, 50 games) is exhausted. The 7-segment display is displayed on the auxiliary display or the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. When the player wins the winning combination for navigation, he/she operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the operation information notified by the navigation, thereby winning the winning combination for giving more medals, It is possible to win a winning combination that controls a more advantageous state or avoid winning a winning combination that controls a more unfavorable state. Therefore, by being controlled by the AT, the player can easily obtain more medals, so that the player is expected to be controlled by the AT and further controlled by the AT for as long as possible. Proceed.

The AT is controlled over the given AT game number (50 games), and when all the AT game numbers are exhausted, whether or not the AT continues will be determined by a lottery. When the AT continues, it is controlled by the AT over the number of AT games given again. On the other hand, if the AT does not continue, the state returns to the non-AT normal state.

In the present embodiment, when all the assigned AT games have been exhausted, the AT continuation effect that makes the player expect the AT to continue is executed over a plurality of games. In the AT continuous production, the AT continuous production data is used as the production data.

In the AT continuation effect, an effect image in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the ally character finally wins over the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the image of the character and the like continues to move, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice is further output. continue. This gives the player a bright impression and suggests to the player that the AT will continue.

On the other hand, when the teammate character is finally defeated by the enemy character, the darkening process is performed, the image of the character or the like is stopped, and the sound output of the BGM or the character voice is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests to the player that the AT has not continued. Note that a specific production mode of the AT continuous production will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Special zone continuation production)
In this embodiment, in the AT state, the state may be controlled in a specialized zone capable of extending the period controlled by the AT. For example, when the number of specialized zone games is given to an AT, the subtraction of the number of AT games in the AT is temporarily stopped, and the number of specialized zone games (for example, 10 games) given is exhausted. , The state is controlled in the specialized zone.

The specialization zone is controlled over the number of specialization zone games (10 games) provided, and whether or not to increase the number of AT games in each game is determined by lottery. For example, when a bell or a rare part is won in 10 games, an additional lottery is executed, and the number of AT games determined by the additional lottery is added. Furthermore, after the number of all specialized zone games (10 games) has been exhausted, when the number of AT games is increased by winning the role of bell or rare, the specialized zone continues while the role of bell or rare is played. If the number of AT games is not increased by winning a combination other than the above (for example, replay), the specialization zone ends. In this way, as long as the number of AT games is increased by winning the role of bell or rare, the specialized zone continues. When the specialization zone ends, the state returns to the original AT state, and the number of AT games added to the specialization zone is added to the number of AT games for which the subtraction was once stopped. Then, the subtraction of the AT game number starts again.

In the present embodiment, a special zone continuation effect that causes the player to expect the special zone to continue is executed in a game in which the number of special zone games (10 games) provided has been exhausted. In the special zone continuous production, special zone continuous production data is used as production data.

In the special zone continuation effect, the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the number of AT games is increased by winning the role of bell or rare, a cloud with a letter indicating the number of specialized zone games given from the treasure box appears. Then, the image of the cloud continues to move, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. This gives the player a bright impression and suggests to the player that the specialization zone will continue.

On the other hand, when the number of AT games is not increased by winning a role other than the role of bell or rare (for example, replay), a cloud without any characters appears in the treasure box. Then, the darkening process is performed, the image of the cloud is stopped, and sound output such as BGM and character voice is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests to the player that the specialization zone did not continue. Note that a specific production mode of the special zone continuation production will be described later with reference to FIG. 16.

[Example of development production]
An example of the development effect will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the development effect. In FIG. 2, the same effects are executed in (h1) to (h4) regardless of whether or not the mission effect is developed, and thereafter, when the mission effect is not developed, the effects (h5) to (h9) are performed. On the other hand, the effects (h11) to (h15) are executed when the mission effect is developed. In the effects of (h5) to (h9) and the effects of (h11) to (h15), effects that transit on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the effect period of (h5) to (h9) and the effect period of (h11) to (h15) have the same length.

First, in an internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, it is assumed that a rare combination that can be simultaneously won with a bonus is won. At this time, for example, whether or not to develop into a mission effect by a lottery, and the type of mission effect in the case of development, are determined. Then, the development effect is executed in the game after (h1).

As shown in (h1), the reel is rotated by operating the start switch 7. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image showing that the character is walking is displayed together with a background image of mountains and the sun showing a normal state. The normal BGM is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (h2), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the development effect starts. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image of a treasure box and a key, and a character image of "if there is development in the treasure box..." that expects a cloud with the word "development" to appear from the treasure box. Is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM before development is output. In addition, since the rare role of cherry is stopped at the lower stage of the stopped left reel, the player can recognize that the cherry has been won as a rare role that can be simultaneously won with the bonus.

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

As shown in (h4), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the treasure box is slightly opened and an animation is displayed such that a part of the cloud can be seen from the inside. The speaker 53 continues to output the pre-development BGM and also outputs a "flickering" sound effect that makes the clouds slightly visible. With such an effect, the player can be expected to develop into a mission effect.

If the mission effect is not developed, as shown in (h5), an animation in which a treasure box opens and a cloud appears from the inside is displayed. If it does not develop into a mission production, the clouds that appear do not have any characters attached. From the speaker 53, non-development BGM is output, and further, a sound effect such as "pa-katsu" that opens the treasure box is output.

After that, as shown in (h6), an animation in which the appearing cloud moves is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the non-development BGM is continued, and further, a sound effect such as "shushu" that the cloud moves is output.

Then, as shown in (h7), the darkening process is started. Specifically, the animation in which the cloud shown in (h6) moves is ended, the moving cloud image stops, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes (h6). The brightness of the image is lower than that shown, and the entire screen becomes dark. From the speaker 53, BGM for darkening is output.

After that, as shown in (h8), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (h7) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. The image of the treasure chest and the cloud remains stationary and is in the same display state as (h7). From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for darkening is continued, and further, as a sound that indicates that the mission performance has not been developed so as to match the darkening processing from (h7) to (h8), it is called "Garn". A sound effect is output.

Then, as shown in (h9), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (h8) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. Even if the darkening process is performed, the cloud and the treasure box are visible. The image of the treasure box or the cloud remains stationary and is in the same display state as (h7) and (h8). The speaker 53 stops sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53.

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

On the other hand, when developing into a mission effect, as shown in (h11), an animation in which a treasure box opens and a cloud appears from the inside is displayed. The word "development" is attached to the cloud that appears because it is a case where it develops into a mission production. From the speaker 53, the BGM for development is output, and further, a sound effect such as "pa-ka" that opens the treasure box is output.

After that, as shown in (h12), an animation in which the appearing cloud moves is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the background BGM for development is continued, and further, a sound effect of “shushu” that makes the cloud move is output.

After that, as shown in (h13), an animation in which the cloud moves further is displayed. Note that the darkening process as in (h7) is not performed because it is a case where it is developed into a mission effect. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and further, a sound effect such as "chunchy" that the cloud moves is output.

After that, as shown in (h14), an animation in which the cloud gradually increases is displayed. Note that the darkening process as in (h8) is not performed because it is a case where it is developed into a mission effect. From the speaker 53, the output of the background BGM for development is continued, and further, a sound effect of "pyrroli lorine" is output as a sound indicating that the production of the mission will be developed.

After that, as shown in (h15), an animation in which the cloud becomes larger is displayed. Note that the darkening process as in (h9) is not performed because it is a case where the production of the mission is advanced. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and further, a character voice of "development" is output as a sound indicating that the production of the mission is developed. After that, a mission effect described later with reference to FIG. 3 (Aa1) or FIG. 9 (Ca1) is developed.

In this way, in the development effect, when the mission effect is not developed, the darkening process is performed so that the brightness of the images shown in (h7) to (h9) is lower than the brightness of the images shown in (h13) to (h15). Also decreases, and as shown in (h7) to (h9), the image that is being displayed as an animation is still and the sound output also stops, giving a dark impression to the player. This suggests to the player that the mission production does not develop. On the other hand, when developing to the mission effect, as shown in (h13) to (h15), the animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without performing the darkening process, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. By doing so, the sound is output for a longer period than when the mission effect is not developed, which gives a bright impression to the player. This suggests to the player that it will develop into a mission effect.

[Example of various effects when passing through battle mission effects]
An example of various effects when a battle mission effect is passed will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 8.

(An example of battle mission production)
Next, an example of the battle mission effect (first specific effect) will be described. Here, an example of battle mission effects executed over three games will be described. The three games are a first game (first game), a second game next to the first game (second game), and a third game next to the second game (third game). Eye games) and.

3 to 5 are diagrams showing an example of a battle mission effect. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of item production (first stage production) which is a battle mission production of the first game, and FIG. 4 is a battle mid production (second stage production) which is a battle mission production of the second game. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a result effect (effect in the third stage) which is an effect of the battle mission of the third game (final game). The result effect is an effect that suggests (notifies) the result of the mission effect (battle mission effect, and castle search mission effect described later) (for example, the result of whether or not a bonus is won).

3 to 5, the same effect is executed in (Aa1) to (Ba7) regardless of whether or not the bonus is won, and thereafter, when the bonus is not won (a7) to (a11). On the other hand, the effects (a13) to (a17) are executed when the bonus is won. In the effects (a7) to (a11) and the effects (a13) to (a17), effects that transit on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the effect period of (a7) to (a11) and the effect period of (a13) to (a17) have the same length.

After (h15) of FIG. 2, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, as shown in (Aa1), the item effect as the battle mission effect is started. Further, during the item production, the speaker 53 continues to output the BGM for the item production.

In the example (Aa1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a teammate character (a character on the left side of the screen) and a plurality of types of item images (weapon images), and suggests that the item be acquired. The character image "Get the item!" is displayed. In the example (Aa1), a plurality of images (in the example (Aa1), an ax image, a sword image, and a club image) are displayed as items. An image in which the teammate character acquires any one of these three items is displayed. In the present embodiment, the degree of advantage of the player differs depending on the item acquired by the player.

As shown in (Aa2), an image in which the teammate character acquires any one of the three items is displayed. Also, the item effect is an effect that progresses regardless of which of the first stop operation to the third stop operation and the derivation of the display result is executed, as indicated by the * mark in (Aa2). .. In other words, the trigger for the progress of the item effect is neither the first stop operation to the third stop operation nor the derivation of the display result. That is, the item production progresses as time passes. In addition, "the effect progresses" means, for example, "in the state where the image of one frame (the image of one cut) is displayed, the image of the next frame (the image of the next cut) is displayed". Say.

When a start operation, which is an operation related to starting the next game, is executed, the in-battle effect, which is the second game battle mission effect, is executed. The start operation includes, for example, “operation of setting a specified number of bets by operating a BET switch”, “operation of setting a bet number by inserting medals into a slot machine”, and “specified number of bets “Operation of the start switch 7 in the state where is set” and the like. In the present embodiment, the start operation is “operation on the start switch 7 in a state where a specified number of bets has been set”.

Further, from the time when the item effect is started (that is, when the image of (Aa1) is displayed), the start operation is not executed and the predetermined item effect execution period (10 seconds in the present embodiment). When the time has elapsed, the image (Aa3) is displayed.

As shown in (Aa3), an image in which the ally character is heading is displayed on the Colosseum where the battle is performed. As shown in (Aa3), a NEXT image 511 (continuous image) that is a character image of "NEXT" is further displayed in a specific region of the entire region of the liquid crystal display 51. The specific area of the present embodiment is an upper left area (hereinafter referred to as “upper left area”). The NEXT image 511 is an image that suggests that the battle mission effect continues in the next game. By displaying such a NEXT image 511, the player can be encouraged to play the next game in which the battle mission effect continues.

Further, as shown in (Aa3), the continuous sound 513 is output from the speaker 53. The continuation sound 513 is a sound that suggests that the battle mission effect continues in the next game. In the example of (Aa3), the continuous sound 513 is a voice such as “next”.

In this way, the process of displaying the NEXT image 511 on the liquid crystal display 51 and the process of outputting the continuous sound 513 from the speaker 53 are collectively referred to as a continuous notification. Further, the continuation notification may include, for example, "a process of causing a light emitting means (for example, an LED) to emit light in a mode that suggests that the battle mission effect will continue in the next game".

Further, as indicated by *1 in (Aa3), the trigger for displaying the NEXT image 511 is not “derivation of display result (third stop operation)” but “from the time item production is started to item production. The execution period (10 seconds in this embodiment) elapses."

Further, as indicated by *2 in (Aa3), the image of (Aa3) is a still image. When the start operation is executed in the state where the image of (Aa2) is displayed and the state where the still image of (Aa3) is displayed, the production during the battle of the second game is started, so that FIG. The (Ba1) screen is displayed. The displayed image includes a first image including a character image and a character image, and a second image including a background image, and the still image is an image in which the first image and the second image are stationary. Is. As a modification, the still image may be an image in which the first image is stationary but the second image is moving. The image in which the second image is moving is, for example, an image in which the cloud of the background image is moving. When the start operation is executed, the display of the NEXT image 511 ends (the NEXT image 511 is deleted).

As for the battle mission effect of the second game (effect during battle), as shown by the mark * on the left side of FIG. 4, regardless of the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the battle is performed according to the passage of time. Middle production progresses.

As shown in (Ba1), an image in which a ally character (a character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (a character on the right side of the screen) face each other is displayed in the Colosseum, and a "battle" suggesting the type of mission effect is displayed on the front side thereof. The character image of "Mission" and the character image of "Defeat enemy character A!" which suggests the subtitle of the battle mission effect are displayed. When multiple types of battle mission effects are provided, for example, the subtitle may change depending on the type, such as “defeat enemy character B!” or “defeat boss!”. The BGM for battle is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (Ba2), when a predetermined time elapses, the character image of “Battle Mission” and the character image of “Kill the enemy character A!” disappear, and the Colosseum displayed on the back side of the character image causes an enemy character and an enemy character. The image facing the character appears more clearly. The BGM for battle is continuously output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (Ba3), when a predetermined time has elapsed, an image in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the teammate character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The BGM for battle is continuously output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (Ba4), after a lapse of a predetermined time, an image in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the teammate character is inferior is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The BGM for battle is continuously output from the speaker 53.

As indicated by the * mark at the upper left of (Ba5), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch and the display result is derived, the production during battle proceeds. In other words, the trigger for the progress of the production during the battle is the third stop operation. As shown in (Ba5), an image in which a teammate character wears a sword is displayed. Further, in the upper left area, the next game image 512 (continuation image), which is a character image of “next game”, is displayed upon the derivation of the display result. The next game image 512 is an image that suggests that the battle mission effect continues in the next game. By displaying such a next game image 512, the player can be encouraged to play the next game in which the battle mission effect continues.

Further, as shown in (Ba5), the speaker 53 outputs a continuous sound 513 (voice such as "next") that is the same as (Aa3). The continuation sound 513 is a sound that suggests that the battle mission effect continues in the next game. Further, the voice "trier" is also output so as not to overlap with the voice "this next".

Further, after the image of (Ba5) is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), as shown in (Ba6), the teammate character swings down the sword while the display of the next game image 512 is continued. The image is displayed. Further, after the image of (Ba6) is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), the image of (Ba5) is displayed again while the display of the next game image 512 is continued. In this way, the image of (Ba5) and the image of (Ba6) are repeatedly displayed while the display of the next game image 512 is continued until the start operation is performed. That is, by this repeated display, the image in which the teammate character swings the sword and the image in which the teammate character swings down the sword are displayed as the repeated images. When the start operation is executed in the state where the repeated image (moving image) is displayed, the screen of (a7) or (a13) of FIG. 5 is displayed by starting the battle mission effect of the third game. To be done. Further, the display of the next game image 512 ends (the next game image 512 is deleted).

In addition, as described in the diagonally lower right of (Ba4), the display result is not derived from the time when the battle effect is started (that is, the image of (Ba1) is displayed), and the predetermined result is set. When the effect execution period during battle (8 seconds in the present embodiment) that has been performed has elapsed, the image of (Ba7) is displayed.

As shown in (Ba7), the image in which the teammate character and the enemy character are fighting is displayed as a still image. When the display result is derived by performing the third stop operation during the display of (Ba7), the repeated image of the image of (Ba5) and the image of (Ba6) is displayed.

Next, the battle mission effect of the third game will be described with reference to FIG. The battle mission effect of the third game proceeds regardless of the first stop operation to the third stop operation and the derivation of the display result. In the state where the image of (Ba5) and the repeated image of (Ba6) are displayed and the start operation is executed and the bonus is not won, it is suggested that the bonus is not won as shown in (a7). As an image to be displayed, an image in which the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, an animation in which the teammate character trembles and the enemy character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM for LOSE is output, and further, a dialogue sound “Loss” indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is output.

Thereafter, as shown in (a8), the ally character trembles while still falling, and tears spill further, and an animation in which the enemy character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for LOSE is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "Anytime come" by the enemy character is output.

Then, as shown in (a9), the darkening process is started. Specifically, the animation of the character shown in (a8) ends, the image of the character is stopped, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is the image shown in (a8). The brightness is lower than that of, and the entire screen becomes darker. From the speaker 53, BGM for darkening is output.

After that, as shown in (a10), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes lower than the brightness of the image shown in (a9) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. The character image remains stationary and is in the same display state as in (a9). From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for darkening is continued, and further, in order to match the darkening processing from (a9) to (a10), a sound effect "Garn" is indicated as a sound indicating that the bonus is not won. Is output.

After that, as shown in (a11), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes lower than the brightness of the image shown in (a10) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. The character can be visually recognized even if the darkening process is performed. The image of the character remains stationary and is in the same display state as (a9) and (a10). The speaker 53 stops sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53.

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

In the state where the image of (Ba5) and the repeated image of (Ba6) are displayed, when the start operation is executed and the bonus is won, as shown in (a13), the image indicating that the bonus is won As a result, an image in which the teammate character wins over the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, an animation in which the enemy character trembles and the ally character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM for WIN is output, and further, a serif sound "winning" indicating that the teammate character has won is output.

After that, as shown in (a14), the enemy character trembles while falling, and tears spill further, and an animation in which the ally character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, the dialogue sound of “do” is output by the teammate character.

After that, as shown in (a15), the WIN character 515, which is a character image of “WIN”, is displayed in the upper left area of the liquid crystal display 51 while the ally character and the enemy character are still moving (lower left of (a15)). (See also *). Since the bonus is won, the darkening process as in (a9) is not performed. The speaker 53 continues to output the BGM for WIN, and further outputs a dialogue sound “Mission clear” by the teammate character.

After that, as shown in (a16), an animation in which the character is still moving and confetti falls further is displayed. Since the bonus is won, the darkening process as in (a10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, a sound effect “pyrroli lorine” is output as a sound indicating that the bonus is won.

Then, as shown in (a17), a still image (see * mark under (a17)) in which the character and a large amount of confetti are displayed is displayed. Further, the display of the WIN image 515 is continued. Since the bonus has been won, the darkening process as in (a11) is not performed. The speaker 53 continues to output the BGM for WIN, and further outputs a character voice "WIN" as a sound indicating that the bonus is won. After that, the bonus winning is carried over and the bonus finalizing effect described later with reference to FIG.

As described above, in the battle mission effect, the darkness processing is performed when the bonus is not won, so that the brightness of the images shown in (a9) to (a11) is the brightness of the images shown in (a15) to (a17). Further, as shown in (a9) to (a11), the image that is being displayed as an animation becomes stationary and the sound output also stops, giving a dark impression to the player. This suggests to the player that the bonus has not been won. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (a15) to (a17), animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without performing the darkening process, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. By doing so, the sound is output for a longer period than when the bonus is not won, which gives a bright impression to the player. This suggests to the player that the bonus has been won.

In addition, in order to advance the game while the effects shown in (a7) to (a11) when the bonus is not won or the effects shown in (a13) to (a17) when the bonus is won are being executed. (For example, a start operation of the next game or a bet number setting operation) is possible. Therefore, if the game is shifted to the next game before the series of battle mission effects is completed, the battle mission effects can be ended (so-called cancellation) on the way.

In addition, in (Ba5) and (Ba6) of FIG. 4, a moving image in which the teammate character is swinging the sword is displayed, and in the result presentation shown in FIG. 5, the teammate character wins over the enemy character or the enemy character An effect of defeating the character is executed. Therefore, the contents of the effects are associated with the moving images of (Ba5) and (Ba6) in FIG. 4 and the result effect shown in FIG. More specifically, the moving images of (Ba5) and (Ba6) in FIG. 4 and the resulting effect shown in FIG. 5 have a series of storyliness. In other words, in the series of stories, the result effect shown in FIG. 5 is an effect that progresses from the moving images of (Ba5) and (Ba6) in FIG.

(An example of bonus fixed production via battle mission production)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus confirmation effect via the battle mission effect. When the start switch 7 is operated after suggesting that the bonus is won in (a17), the screen of (a18) is displayed. In the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, it is assumed that the replay is won together with the carried-over bonus.

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

After that, as shown in (a19), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. As a result, some characters (“B” and “S”) that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 can barely be seen in the display area, and the remaining characters of the “BONUS confirmed” character The characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “certain”, “constant”) will fit within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. However, some characters (“B” and “S”) that are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are difficult to recognize because they are not yet contained in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

After that, as shown in (a20), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. This makes it easier to recognize the character “BONUS confirmed”.

After that, as shown in (a21), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is further reduced and displayed toward the center of the screen. As a result, the character "BONUS confirmed" is completely within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

After that, as shown in (a22), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is further gradually reduced toward the center of the screen and temporarily stopped at the center of the screen which is a fixed position.

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

After that, as shown in (a23), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is reduced and displayed again, and starts moving toward the upper left of the screen.

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

As shown in (a25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is further reduced in size and stopped at a fixed position in the upper left of the screen. The fixed position on the upper left of the screen is a position that does not hinder the visibility of the image regarding the battle mission displayed on the back side. In the present embodiment, the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is not superimposed on various images of the battle mission effect (friend character, enemy character, Colosseum, moon, star).

As shown in (a23) to (a25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is reduced and stopped at a fixed position in the upper left of the screen. The combined sound effect of "Sheen" is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (a26), when the "BONUS confirmed" character image stops at a fixed position in the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the "BONUS confirmed" character image occurs. The effect is an effect of enhancing the character image of “BONUS confirmed” by processing the character image of “BONUS confirmed” or adding another image such as a decorative image.

For example, as an example in which the effect is not generated, in the screen state shown in (a25) or (a27) described later, the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is displayed in gradation as shown in (*1). Not too much. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (a26) and (a28) described later, as shown in (*2), the large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are “BONUS confirmed. Is superimposed and displayed on the character image. In this way, when an effect occurs in the character image of “BONUS confirmed”, the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is decorated with the diamond-shaped decoration image, so that the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is effectively provided to the player. It can be noticed. The effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decoration image. For example, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" such as the diamond-shaped decoration image or the character itself of "BONUS confirmed" shines. Any processing may be performed as long as it emphasizes.

Further, as shown in (a26), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" occurs, a sound effect of "KILLAN" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect, and a bonus. A character sound of “confirmed bonus” is output from the speaker 53 as a sound indicating that the player has won.

After that, as shown in (a27), the effect once disappears, and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (a28), the effect is generated again, and further, the sound effect “KILLAN” is output from the speaker 53 as the sound corresponding to the effect.

After that, in this game, a state in which the effect as shown in (a27) is not generated and a state in which the effect as shown in (a28) are generated are repeated.

As shown in (a29), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, in this example, the replay wins, the bonus win is missed, and one game ends.

As described above, in the bonus confirmation effect, the character image of “BONUS confirmation” is displayed as follows. That is, in the period shown in (a18) to (a22), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image is enlarged toward the center of the screen with the image related to the battle mission effect displayed on the back side. An animation that gradually shrinks from the state is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves its position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a22), the reduced character image of "BONUS confirmed" is temporarily stopped at the center position of the screen. After that, in the period shown in (a23) to (a25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image continues to shrink again, but this time it gradually shrinks from the enlarged state toward the upper left of the screen. Animation is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves its position toward the upper left of the screen. Then, as shown in (a25), the further reduced-sized character image of "BONUS confirmed" is stopped at the upper left position of the screen. After the animation of the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is completed and the character image of “BONUS confirmed” stops, as shown in (a26), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” does not move its position, and “Killan, A character sound "confirm bonus" is output from the speaker 53 and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (a27) and (a28), the state where the effect does not occur and the state where the effect occurs are repeated while the character image of “BONUS confirmed” remains stopped.

The sound data and the image data of such a series of bonus finalizing effects are stored in the RAM 91c as bonus finalizing effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data different from the battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, the bonus final effect is executed based on the bonus final effect data. Therefore, even while the bonus fixed effect is being executed, the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(Example of combination production and small role suggestion production via battle mission production)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a combination effect and a small role suggestion effect via the battle mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated after it is suggested in (a29) that the bonus is won.

First, in the internal lottery, a small win suggestion effect that is executed when a small win (bell in this example) is won together with the carried over bonus will be described. As shown in (a30), the small winning suggestion effect is started with the start operation as a trigger, and the speaker 53 outputs BGM for after bonus determination. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character in the battle mission production wins the enemy character on the back side, but at the lower right of the screen on the front side, the bell symbol image looks into the lower part of the screen. Displayed in.

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

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

As shown in (a33), when the bell symbol image completely fits within the display area, the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect of "bash".

As shown in (a34), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, the bell symbol image disappears, and in this example, the bell wins and one game ends.

The sound data and the image data of such a series of small role suggestion effects are stored in the RAM 91c as small role suggestion effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data different from the battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, the small role suggestion effect is executed based on the small role suggestion effect data. Therefore, even while the small role suggestion effect is being executed, the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, a description will be given of the combination effect that is executed when the carried-over bonus is independently won due to the loss in the internal lottery.

As shown in (a35), the combination effect is started with the start operation as a trigger, and the speaker 53 outputs the post-bonus-fixing BGM. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which a teammate character wins the enemy character in the battle mission production on the back side, but an image showing a symbol combination corresponding to a prize that can be won is displayed on the front side of the liquid crystal display. It is enlarged and displayed at 51. In this example, the big bonus is won, and the character image of “777” showing the set of red 7 corresponding to the big bonus is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters “777” (“7” on both sides) are not contained in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. For this reason, at this point, it is difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination that is urged to be derived from the big bonus and the regular bonus.

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

After that, as shown in (a37), the character image of "777" is further gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the left and right "7" of the character "777" can be completely accommodated in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player can clearly recognize that the derivation of the symbol combination of the big bonus is urged.

As shown in (a38), when the character image of "777" is completely within the display area, a sound effect of "Trun" is produced as a sound urging the deriving of 7 sets corresponding to the winning bonus. Is output from.

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

As described above, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" is displayed as follows. That is, in the period shown in (a35) to (a37), the character image of "777" consisting of one image is enlarged toward the center of the screen in a state where the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side. An animation that gradually shrinks from is displayed. As a result, the position of the character image "777" moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a37), the reduced character image of "777" is stopped at the center position of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "777" is completed and the character image of "777" is stopped, as shown in (a38), the character image of "777" does not move its position, and the sound of "Trun" is generated. It is output from the speaker 53.

The sound data and the image data of such a series of combination effects are stored in the RAM 91c as combination effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data different from the battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, the combination effect is executed based on the combination effect data. Therefore, even while the combination effect is being executed, the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side of the combination effect, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Note that the combination effect via the battle mission effect described above is an example of the case where the big bonus is won, but even when the regular bonus is won, the position and size of the character image of "777", and 7 The sound effects "Trun" are the same as the sounds that encourage the derivation of the set.

(An example of bonus prize production via battle mission production)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect via a battle mission effect. After the bonus winning in (a39), the bonus winning effect starts as shown in (a40). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIG BONUS" indicating a bonus prize is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters “BIG BONUS” (“B” and “S”) are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and are not visible. The remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) of the characters “BIG BONUS” are displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. It doesn't fit.

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

Thereafter, as shown in (a42), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the characters "BIG BONUS" completely fit within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

After that, as shown in (a43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is further gradually reduced in size and temporarily stopped at the center of the screen, which is the fixed position.

As shown in (a40) to (a43), in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BIG BONUS" changes from the difficult-to-recognize enlarged display state to the easily recognizable reduced display state, as a sound indicating a bonus winning The speaker 53 outputs the sound effect “Papparapa”.

As shown in (a44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" stops at a fixed position in the center of the screen, an effect for enhancing the character image of "BIG BONUS" occurs. The effect is an effect of emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" by modifying the character image of "BIG BONUS" or adding another image such as a decorative image.

For example, as an example in which no effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (a43) or (a45) described later, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in gradation as shown in (*3). Not too much. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (a44) or (a46) described later, as shown in (*4), the large and small diamond-shaped decoration images are displayed as “BIG BONUS”. Is superimposed and displayed on the character image. Thus, when an effect occurs in the character image of "BIG BONUS", the character image of "BIG BONUS" is decorated with the diamond-shaped decoration image, so that the character image of "BIG BONUS" is effectively displayed to the player. It can be noticed. The effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decoration image, and for example, the character image of "BIG BONUS" such as the diamond-shaped decoration image or the character itself of "BIG BONUS" shines. Any processing may be performed as long as it emphasizes.

Further, as shown in (a44), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" occurs, the character image is displayed and a sound effect of "Kirarn Kiran" is displayed as a sound corresponding to the effect. In addition to being output from the speaker 53, a character sound of “big bonus” is output from the speaker 53 as a sound indicating a bonus winning.

After that, as shown in (a45), the effect once disappears and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (a46), when the effect is generated again, the sound effect “Kirarn Kiran” is output from the speaker 53 as the sound corresponding to the effect.

After that, in this game, a state in which the effect as shown in (a45) is not generated and a state in which the effect as shown in (a46) are generated are repeated.

As described above, in the bonus winning effect, the character image of "BIG BONUS" performs the display operation as follows. That is, in the period shown in (a40) to (a43), a character image of "BIG BONUS" consisting of one image is displayed as an animation in which the character image gradually decreases from the enlarged state toward the center of the screen. As a result, the character image of "BIG BONUS" moves its position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a43), the reduced-sized character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped at the center position of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed and the character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped, as shown in (a44), the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not move its position, and "Killan Killan" is displayed. The sound "Big bonus" is output from the speaker 53 and the effect is generated. After that, as shown in (a45) and (a46), the state in which the effect does not occur and the state in which the effect occurs are repeated with the character image of “BIG BONUS” stopped.

The sound data and the image data of such a series of bonus winning effect are stored in the RAM 91c as bonus winning effect data, and are also stored in the RAM 91c as effect data different from the battle mission effect data. Then, the bonus winning effect is executed based on the bonus winning effect data.

Here, the character images of "BIG BONUS" shown in (a44) and (a46) are larger in size and larger than the character images of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (a25) and (a27) of FIG. The display area of the display unit 51 occupies a large proportion. That is, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

Furthermore, the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killeran Killan") is more than the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killeran"). There are a lot of sounds, and the sound output time is long accordingly. In addition, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killeran Killan") has a volume higher than the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killeran"). It's getting bigger. In other words, the sound when the effect occurs in the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killeran") is emphasized more than the sound when the effect occurs in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killeran"). Is output.

Further, the character image of “BIG BONUS” is more flashy than the character image of “BONUS confirmed” because the number of diamond-shaped decoration images when the effect occurs is large. That is, the effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

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

[Examples of various effects when passing through the castle search mission effect]
An example of various effects when the castle search mission effect is passed will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 14.

(An example of a castle search mission production)
Next, an example of a castle search mission effect (second specific effect) will be described. Here, an example of the castle search mission effect executed over three games will be described. The three games include a first game (first game), a second game (second game) next to the first game, and a third game (third game) next to the second game. Including.

9 to 11 are diagrams showing an example of castle search mission effects. FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of a map effect (first stage effect) which is a castle search mission effect of the first game, and FIG. 10 is a road walk effect (second stage effect) which is a castle search mission effect of the second game. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a result effect (third-stage effect) which is a castle search mission effect of the third game (final game).

9 to 11, the same effect is executed in (Ca1) to (Da7) regardless of whether or not the bonus is won, and thereafter, when the bonus is not won (b7) to (b11). On the other hand, the effects of (b13) to (b17) are executed when the bonus is won. In the effects of (b7) to (b11) and the effects of (b13) to (b17), effects that transit on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the effect period of (b7) to (b11) and the effect period of (b13) to (b17) have the same length.

Further, the effects of FIGS. 11(b7) to (b11) and the effects of FIGS. 5(a7) to (a11) described above make transitions on the same time axis. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect period of FIG. 11(b7) to (b11) and the effect period of FIG. 5(a7) to (a11) have the same length, and the dark period in (b9). The start timing of the process is the same as the start timing of the darkening process in (a9). Further, the trigger for starting the darkening process is that the start operation is performed for both, and is common to both.

After (h15) in FIG. 2, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, as shown in (Ca1), the map effect as the castle search mission effect starts. Further, during the map production, the speaker 53 continuously outputs the BGM for the map production.

In the example of (Ca1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a teammate character (a character on the left side of the screen) and a map image that is a floating map, and suggests that a map be acquired. The character image "GET the map!" is displayed. In the example of (Ca1), one type of map is displayed. The degree of advantage of the player depends on whether or not the teammate character can acquire this map. As a modification, a plurality of types of map images may be displayed. In this case, the degree of advantage of the player may differ depending on the map acquired by the player.

As shown in (Ca2), the image of the teammate character acquiring a map is displayed. Further, the map effect is an effect that the effect proceeds regardless of which of the first stop operation to the third stop operation and the derivation of the display result is executed, as indicated by the mark * of (Ca2). .. That is, the map production progresses as time passes.

Further, when a start operation, which is an operation related to starting the next game, is executed, a road-walking effect, which is the castle search mission effect of the second game, is executed. Further, from the time when the map effect is started (that is, when the image of (Ca1) is displayed), the start operation is not executed and the predetermined map effect execution period (10 seconds in the present embodiment). When the time has passed, the image of (Ca3) is displayed.

As shown in (Ca3), an image in which the teammate character faces the mountain is displayed. Further, as shown in (Ca3), the NEXT image 511 (continuous image) which is the same as (Aa3) is displayed in the upper left area. The NEXT image 511 is an image that suggests that the castle search mission effect will continue in the next game. By displaying such a NEXT image 511, it is possible to encourage the player to play the next game in which the castle search mission effect continues.

Further, as shown in (Ca3), the speaker 53 outputs a continuous sound 513 (voice such as "next") that is the same as (Aa3). The continuation sound 513 is a sound that suggests that the castle hunting mission effect continues in the next game.

Further, as shown in *1 of (Ca3), the trigger for displaying the NEXT image 511 is not “derivation of display result (third stop operation)” but “from the time when the map effect is started to the map effect. The execution period (10 seconds in this embodiment) elapses."

Further, as shown in *2 of (Ca3), the image of (Ca3) is a still image. When the start operation is executed in the state where the still image of (Ca3) is displayed, the screen of (Da1) of FIG. 10 is displayed by starting the road walk effect of the second game. When the start operation is executed, the display of the NEXT image 511 ends (the NEXT image 511 is deleted).

Also, regarding the castle search mission effect (road walking effect) of the second game, as indicated by the * mark on the left side of FIG. 10, regardless of the first stop operation and the second stop operation, Road walking production progresses.

As shown in (Da1), an image in which the character is walking on the road leading to the castle is displayed, and on the front side thereof, a character image of "castle search mission" that suggests the type of mission effect and castle search mission effect. A character image of "I can safely reach the castle!", which suggests the subtitle of, is displayed. When there are multiple types of castle search mission effects, the subtitle may change depending on the type, such as "Get to the castle in time!" or "Get the treasure chest in the castle!" .. From the speaker 53, BGM for searching for a castle is output.

As shown in (Da2), after a lapse of a predetermined time, the character image of "castle search mission" and the character image of "reach the castle safely!" disappear and continue to the castle displayed on the back side. The image of the character walking along the road appears more clearly. The speaker 53 continues to output the BGM for searching the castle.

As shown in (Da3), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an image in which the character searches for a castle while sweating is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The speaker 53 continues to output the BGM for searching the castle.

As shown in (Da4), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the night scene is displayed, and an image in which the character continues to sweat and searches for the castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The speaker 53 continues to output the BGM for searching the castle.

As shown by the * mark at the upper left of (Da5), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch and the display result is derived, the road-walking effect proceeds. As shown in (Da5), an image is displayed in which the character has lost his way and the character has a troubled expression, and the face is facing straight. Further, the next game image 512 (continuous image) that is the same as (Ba5) is displayed upon the derivation of the display result. The next game image 512 is an image that suggests that the castle search mission effect will continue in the next game. By displaying such a next game image 512, it is possible to encourage the player to play the next game in which the castle search mission effect continues. Further, in (Da5), a character image such as "Which way?" is also displayed.

Further, as shown in (Da5), the speaker 53 outputs a continuous sound 513 (voice such as "next") that is the same as (Aa3). The continuation sound 513 is a sound that suggests that the castle hunting mission effect continues in the next game. In addition, the voice "which" is output so as not to overlap with the voice "Next".

Further, after the image of (Da5) is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), as shown in (Da6), the character has a lost expression and the face is slanted. The facing image is displayed while the display of the next game image 512 is continued. After the image of (Da6) is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), the image of (Da5) is displayed again while the display of the next game image 512 is continued. In this way, the image of (Da5) and the image of (Da6) are repeatedly displayed while the display of the next game image 512 is continued until the start operation is performed. That is, with this repeated display, an image in which the character's face is facing straight and an image in which the character's face is facing diagonally are displayed as repeated images. When the start operation is executed in the state where the repeated images (moving images) are displayed, the screen of (b7) or (b13) of FIG. 11 is displayed by starting the castle search mission effect of the third game. Is displayed. Further, the display of the next game image 512 ends (the next game image 512 is deleted).

In addition, as described at the lower right of (Da4), the display result is not derived from the time when the road-walking effect is started (that is, the image of (Da1) is displayed), and the predetermined result is set. When the preset walking performance execution period (8 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed, the image (Da7) is displayed.

As shown in (Da7), the image of the character walking on the road is displayed as a still image. When the display result is derived by performing the third stop operation during the display of (Da7), the repeated image of the image of (Da5) and the image of (Da6) is displayed.

Next, the castle search mission effect of the third game will be described with reference to FIG. The castle search mission effect of the third game proceeds regardless of the first stop operation to the third stop operation and the derivation of the display result. In the state where the image of (Da5) and the repeated image of (Da6) are displayed and the start operation is executed and the bonus is not won, it is suggested that the bonus is not won as shown in (b7). As an image to be displayed, an image in which a character has fallen in the forest and a bird is flying without reaching the castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, an animation is displayed in which the character shakes and the bird is flying toward the left in the center of the screen. From the speaker 53, BGM for LOSE is output, and further, a serif sound of “lost” indicating that the character is lost.

After that, as shown in (b8), an animation is displayed in which the character trembles while falling down in the forest, tears spill, and the bird is flying further to the left in the center of the screen. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for LOSE is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "Already limit" is output by the character.

Then, as shown in (b9), the darkening process is started. Specifically, the animation in which the character and the bird shown in (b8) move is finished, the image of the character and the bird are stopped, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is (b8). The image becomes darker than the image shown in, and the entire screen becomes dark. From the speaker 53, BGM for darkening is output.

After that, as shown in (b10), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (b9) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. The images of the character and the bird remain stationary and are in the same display state as in (b9). From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for darkening is continued, and further, a sound effect "Garn" is indicated as a sound indicating that the bonus has not been won so as to match the darkening processing from (b9) to (b10). Is output.

After that, as shown in (b11), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (b10) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. Even if the darkening process is performed, the character and the bird are visible. The images of the character and the bird remain stationary and are in the same display state as in (b9) and (b10). The speaker 53 stops the sound output and does not output any BGM or character voice.

After that, as shown in (b12), when the start switch 7 is operated, the normal game effect is restored again as in (h1).

When the start operation is executed and the bonus is won while the image of (Ba5) and the repeated image of (Ba6) are displayed, an image indicating that the bonus is won, as shown in (b13). As a result, the image of the character reaching the castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, an animation that makes the character happy is displayed. From the speaker 53, a BGM for great success is output, and further, a serif sound of “found” indicating that the character has found the castle is output.

After that, as shown in (b14), an animation that makes the character happy is displayed. From the speaker 53, the BGM for great success is continuously output, and further, a dialogue sound "doing" is output by the character.

Thereafter, as shown in (b15), the character is still moving, and a large success image 516, which is a character image of “great success”, is displayed in the upper left area of the liquid crystal display 51 (* mark at the lower left of (b15). See also). Since the bonus has been won, the darkening process as in (b9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the BGM for great success is continuously output, and a dialogue sound "mission clear" by the character is further output.

After that, as shown in (b16), an animation in which the character is still moving and confetti falls further is displayed. Since the bonus is won, the darkening process as in (b10) is not performed. The speaker 53 continues to output the BGM for great success, and further outputs a sound effect “pyrroli lorine” as a sound indicating that the bonus is won.

After that, as shown in (b17), a still image in which the character and a large amount of confetti are displayed (see * mark under (b17)) is displayed. Further, the display of the great success image 516 is continued. Since the bonus has been won, the darkening process as in (b11) is not performed. The speaker 53 continues to output the BGM for great success, and further outputs a character voice "great success" as a sound indicating that the bonus is won. After that, the bonus winning is carried over and the bonus finalizing effect described later with reference to FIG.

In this way, in the castle search mission effect, when the bonus is not won, the darkening process is performed, so that the brightness of the images shown in (b9) to (b11) becomes that of the images shown in (b15) to (b17). The brightness becomes lower than the brightness, and as shown in (b9) to (b11), the image that is being displayed as an animation becomes stationary and the sound output also stops, giving a dark impression to the player. This suggests to the player that the bonus has not been won. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (b15) to (b17), the animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without performing the darkening process, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. By doing so, the sound is output for a longer period than when the bonus is not won, which gives a bright impression to the player. This suggests to the player that the bonus has been won.

In addition, while the effects shown in (b7) to (b11) when the bonus is not won or the effects shown in (b13) to (b17) when the bonus is won are being executed, the game is advanced. (For example, a start operation of the next game or a bet number setting operation) is possible. For this reason, when the game is shifted to the next game before the series of castle search mission effects are completed, it is possible to end the castle search mission effects midway (so-called cancellation).

Further, in (Da5) and (Da6) of FIG. 10, a moving image in which the character is worried about which way to go is displayed, and in the result effect shown in FIG. 11, the effect that the character discovers a castle, or the character A production that makes him lose his way is executed. Therefore, the contents of the effects are associated with the moving images of (Da5) and (Da6) in FIG. 10 and the result effect shown in FIG. More specifically, the moving images of (Da5) and (Da6) in FIG. 10 and the resulting effect shown in FIG. 11 have a series of storylines. In other words, in the series of stories, the result effect shown in FIG. 11 is an effect that has progressed from the moving images of (Da5) and (Da6) in FIG.

(An example of bonus confirmation effect via the castle search mission effect)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus confirmation effect via the castle search mission effect. When the start switch 7 is operated after suggesting that the bonus is won in (b17), the screen of (b18) is displayed. In the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, it is assumed that the replay is won together with the carried-over bonus.

As shown in (b18), after the start switch 7 is operated, the bonus finalizing effect is started. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the character in the castle search mission effect reaches the castle on the back side, and the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is enlarged and displayed on the front side. At this time, some of the characters "BONUS confirmed" ("B" and "S") are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and are not visible. The remaining characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “certain”, “constant”) of the characters “BONUS confirmed” are not contained in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

Thereafter, as shown in (b19), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. As a result, some characters (“B” and “S”) that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 can barely be seen in the display area, and the remaining characters of the “BONUS confirmed” character The characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “certain”, “constant”) will fit within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. However, some characters (“B” and “S”) that are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are difficult to recognize because they are not yet contained in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

After that, as shown in (b20), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. This makes it easier to recognize the character “BONUS confirmed”.

After that, as shown in (b21), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. As a result, the character "BONUS confirmed" is completely within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

After that, as shown in (b22), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is further gradually reduced toward the center of the screen and temporarily stopped at the center of the screen which is a fixed position.

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

After that, as shown in (b23), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” starts to move toward the upper left of the screen while being reduced and displayed again.

Then, as shown in (b24), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” continues to move toward the upper left of the screen while being further reduced in display.

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

As shown in (b23) to (b25), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” moves in a series of screen states in which the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is reduced and stopped at a fixed position in the upper left of the screen. The combined sound effect of "Sheen" is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (b26), when the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is stopped at a fixed position in the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of “BONUS confirmed” occurs. The effect is similar to the effect shown in (a26) as described above, by modifying the character image of “BONUS confirmed” or adding another image such as a decorative image, “BONUS confirmed” The effect of emphasizing the character image.

For example, as an example in which no effect occurs, in the screen state shown in (b25) and (b27) described later, as shown in (*5), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is displayed in gradation. Not too much. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (b26) and (b28) described later, as shown in (*6), the large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are “BONUS confirmed. Is superimposed and displayed on the character image. In this way, when an effect occurs in the character image of “BONUS confirmed”, the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is decorated with the diamond-shaped decoration image, so that the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is effectively provided to the player. It can be noticed. The effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decoration image. For example, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" such as the diamond-shaped decoration image or the character itself of "BONUS confirmed" shines. Any processing may be performed as long as it emphasizes.

Further, as shown in (b26), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" occurs, a sound effect of "KILLAN" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect, and a bonus. A character sound of “confirmed bonus” is output from the speaker 53 as a sound indicating that the player has won.

After that, as shown in (b27), the effect once disappears and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (b28), when the effect is generated again, the sound effect “KILLAN” is output from the speaker 53 as the sound corresponding to the effect.

After that, in this game, a state in which the effect as shown in (b27) is not generated and a state in which the effect as shown in (b28) are generated are repeated.

As shown in (b29), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, in this example, the replay wins, the bonus win is missed, and one game ends.

As described above, in the bonus confirmation effect, the character image of “BONUS confirmation” is displayed as follows. That is, in the period shown in (b18) to (b22), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image is displayed toward the center of the screen with the image related to the castle search mission effect displayed on the back side. An animation that gradually reduces from the enlarged state is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves its position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b22), the reduced character image of "BONUS confirmed" is temporarily stopped at the center position of the screen. After that, in the period shown in (b23) to (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image continues to be reduced again, but this time it gradually decreases from the enlarged state toward the upper left of the screen. Animation is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves its position toward the upper left of the screen. Then, as shown in (b25), the further reduced character image of "BONUS confirmed" is stopped at the upper left position of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed and the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is stopped, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not move its position as shown in (b26). A character sound "confirm bonus" is output from the speaker 53 and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (b27) and (b28), the state where the effect does not occur and the state where the effect occurs are repeated while the character image of “BONUS confirmed” remains stopped.

The sound data and image data of such a series of bonus finalization effects are stored in the RAM 91c as bonus finalization effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data different from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect is executed based on the castle search mission effect data, the bonus decision effect is executed based on the bonus decision effect data. Therefore, even while the bonus finalization effect is being executed, the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the bonus finalization effect via the castle search mission effect, the same bonus finalization effect data as the bonus finalization effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 6 is used. Therefore, whether the battle mission effect or the castle hunting mission effect is passed through, the effect mode of the bonus fixed effect is common to both. As a result, the player can easily be informed that the bonus has been won.

(Example of combination production and small role suggestion production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a combination effect and a small role suggestion effect via the castle search mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated after it is suggested in (b29) that the bonus is won.

First, in the internal lottery, a small win suggestion effect that is executed when a small win (bell in this example) is won together with the carried over bonus will be described. As shown in (b30), the small role suggestion effect is started with the start operation as a trigger, and the speaker 53 outputs the BGM for after bonus determination. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image of the character in the castle search mission production reaching the castle is displayed on the back side, but at the lower right of the screen on the front side, the bell pattern image can be seen from below the screen. Displayed in.

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

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

As shown in (b33), when the bell symbol image completely fits within the display area, the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect of "bash".

As shown in (b34), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, the bell symbol image disappears, and in this example, the bell wins and one game ends.

The sound data and the image data of such a series of small role suggestion effects are stored in the RAM 91c as small role suggestion effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data different from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect is executed based on the castle search mission effect data, the small role suggestion effect is executed based on the small role suggestion effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the small role suggestion effect, the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, in the small role suggestion effect via the castle search mission effect, the same small role suggestion effect data as the small role suggestion effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 7 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle hunting mission effect is passed, the effect mode of the small role suggestion effect is common to both. As a result, the type of winning small winning combination can be easily suggested to the player.

Next, a description will be given of the combination effect that is executed when the carried-over bonus is independently won due to the loss in the internal lottery.

As shown in (b35), the combination effect is started with the start operation as a trigger, and the speaker 53 outputs BGM for after bonus determination. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which a character in the castle search mission production reaches the castle on the back side, but an image showing a symbol combination corresponding to a winning prize is displayed on the front side of the liquid crystal display. It is enlarged and displayed at 51. In this example, since the big bonus is won, the character image of “777” corresponding to the big bonus is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters “777” (“7” on both sides) are not contained in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. For this reason, at this point, it is difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination that is urged to be derived from the big bonus and the regular bonus.

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

Thereafter, as shown in (b37), the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the left and right "7" of the character "777" can be completely accommodated in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player can clearly recognize that the derivation of the symbol combination of the big bonus is urged.

As shown in (b38), when the character image of "777" is completely within the display area, a sound effect of "Trun" is produced as a sound that prompts the derivation of 7 sets corresponding to the winning bonus. Is output from.

As shown in (b39), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, the character image of "777" disappears, and in this example, a big bonus is won and one game ends.

As described above, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" is displayed as follows. That is, in the period shown in (b35) to (b37), the character image of "777" consisting of one image is enlarged toward the center of the screen in a state where the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side. An animation that gradually shrinks from the state is displayed. As a result, the position of the character image "777" moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b37), the reduced character image of "777" is stopped at the center position of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "777" is completed and the character image of "777" is stopped, as shown in (b38), the character image of "777" does not move its position and the sound effect of "Trun" is generated. Is output from the speaker 53.

The sound data and the image data of such a series of combination effects are stored in the RAM 91c as combination effect data, and are also stored in the RAM 91c as effect data different from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect data is executed based on the castle search mission effect data, the combination effect is executed based on the combination effect data. Therefore, even while the combination effect is being executed, the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side of the combination effect, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, in the combination effect via the castle search mission effect, the same combination effect data as the combination effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 7 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle hunting mission effect is passed, the effect mode of the combination effect is common to both. As a result, it is possible to suggest the symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Note that the combination effect via the battle mission effect described above is an example of the case where the big bonus is won, but even when the regular bonus is won, the position and size of the character image of "777", and 7 The sound effects "Trun" are the same as the sounds that encourage the derivation of the set.

(An example of bonus prize production via the castle search mission production)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect via the castle search mission effect. After the bonus winning in (b39), the bonus winning effect is started as shown in (b40). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIG BONUS" indicating a bonus prize is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters “BIG BONUS” (“B” and “S”) are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and are not visible. The remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) of the characters “BIG BONUS” are displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. It doesn't fit.

After that, as shown in (b41), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, some characters (“B” and “S”) that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 can be visually recognized in the display area, and the remaining characters of the “BIG BONUS” characters are displayed. About ("B", "I", "G", "O", "N", "U"), it comes to fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. However, some characters (“B” and “S”) that are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are not included in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

After that, as shown in (b42), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the characters "BIG BONUS" completely fit within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

After that, as shown in (b43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is further gradually reduced in size and temporarily stopped at the center of the screen, which is the fixed position.

As shown in (b40) to (b43), as a sound indicating a bonus winning in a series of screen states in which the character image of “BIG BONUS” changes from the difficult-to-recognize enlarged display state to the easily recognizable reduced display state. The speaker 53 outputs the sound effect “Papparapa”.

As shown in (b44), when the character image of “BIG BONUS” stops at a fixed position in the center of the screen, an effect for enhancing the character image of “BIG BONUS” occurs. The effect is the same as the effect shown in (a44) described above. By modifying the character image of "BIG BONUS" or adding another image such as a decoration image, the "BIG BONUS" effect can be obtained. The effect of emphasizing the character image.

For example, as an example in which no effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (b43) or (b45) described later, the character image of “BIG BONUS” is displayed in gradation as shown in (*7). Not too much. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (b44) and (b46) described later, as shown in (*8), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are displayed as “BIG BONUS”. Is superimposed and displayed on the character image. Thus, when an effect occurs in the character image of "BIG BONUS", the character image of "BIG BONUS" is decorated with the diamond-shaped decoration image, so that the character image of "BIG BONUS" is effectively displayed to the player. It can be noticed. The effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decoration image, and for example, the character image of "BIG BONUS" such as the diamond-shaped decoration image or the character itself of "BIG BONUS" shines. Any processing may be performed as long as it emphasizes.

Further, as shown in (b44), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" occurs, the character image is displayed, and a sound effect "Killan Killan" is output as a sound corresponding to the effect. In addition to being output from the speaker 53, a character sound of “big bonus” is output from the speaker 53 as a sound indicating a bonus winning.

After that, as shown in (b45), the effect once disappears and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (b46), when the effect is generated again, the sound effect “Kirarn Kiran” is output from the speaker 53 as the sound corresponding to the effect.

After that, in this game, a state in which the effect as shown in (b45) is not generated and a state in which the effect as shown in (b46) are generated are repeated.

As described above, in the bonus winning effect, the character image of "BIG BONUS" performs the display operation as follows. That is, in the period shown in (b40) to (b43), a character image of "BIG BONUS" consisting of one image is displayed with an animation in which the image gradually decreases from the enlarged state toward the center of the screen. As a result, the character image of "BIG BONUS" moves its position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b43), the reduced-sized character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped at the center position of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed and the character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped, as shown in (b44), the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not move its position, and "Killan Killan" is displayed. The character voice ", big bonus" is output from the speaker 53 and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (b45) and (b46), the state in which the effect does not occur and the state in which the effect occurs are repeated with the character image of “BIG BONUS” stopped.

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

Further, in the bonus winning effect via the castle search mission effect, the same bonus winning effect data as the bonus prize effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 8 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle hunting mission effect is passed, the effect mode of the bonus winning effect is common to both. As a result, the bonus prize can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Here, the character images of "BIG BONUS" shown in (b44) and (b46) are larger in size than the character images of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (b25) and (b27) of FIG. The display area of the display unit 51 occupies a large proportion. That is, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

In addition, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killeran Killan") is more "Killer" than the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killeran"). There are a lot of sounds, and the sound output time is long accordingly. In addition, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killeran Killan") has a volume higher than the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killeran"). It's getting bigger. In other words, the sound when the effect occurs in the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killeran") is emphasized more than the sound when the effect occurs in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killeran"). Is output.

Further, the character image of “BIG BONUS” is more flashy than the character image of “BONUS confirmed” because the number of diamond-shaped decoration images when the effect occurs is large. That is, the effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

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

(Example of AT continuous production)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the AT continuous effect. In FIG. 15, regardless of whether or not the AT continues, the same effects are executed in (c2) to (c7), and thereafter, when the AT does not continue, the effects (c8) to (c12) are executed. On the other hand, when the AT continues, the effects (c14) to (c18) are executed. In the effects (c8) to (c12) and the effects (c14) to (c18), effects that transit on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the effect periods (c8) to (c12) and the effect periods (c14) to (c18) have the same length.

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

As shown in (c2), when all the AT game numbers have been exhausted, the AT continuous effect is executed. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image in which an ally character (a character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (a character on the right side of the screen) face each other is displayed, and on the front side thereof, a "Battle" suggesting the start of the battle in the AT continuous production. The character image of "Start" is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM for continuous stirring is output.

As shown in (c3), when the predetermined time has elapsed, the character image of “battle start” disappears, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous agitation is continued.

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

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

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

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

After that, as shown in (c7), an image in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle again is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous agitation is continued, and further, a serif sound of “tryer” as if an incandescent battle is unfolding is output.

When the AT does not continue, as shown in (c8), an image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image indicating that the AT did not continue. Specifically, an animation in which the teammate character trembles and the enemy character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM for LOSE is output, and further, a dialogue sound “Loss” indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is output.

After that, as shown in (c9), the ally character trembles while falling down, and tears spill further, and an animation in which the enemy character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for LOSE is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "Anytime come" by the enemy character is output.

After that, as shown in (c10), the darkening process is started. Specifically, the animation of moving the character shown in (c9) ends, the image of the character stops, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is the image shown in (c9). The brightness is slightly lower than that of, and the entire screen is slightly darker. From the speaker 53, BGM for darkening is output.

After that, as shown in (c11), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes lower than the brightness of the image shown in (c10) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. The image of the character remains stationary and is in the same display state as (c10). From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for darkening is continued, and further, as a sound indicating that the AT did not continue so as to match the darkening processing from (c10) to (c11), the effect of "Garn" Sound is output.

After that, as shown in (c12), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes lower than the brightness of the image shown in (c11) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. The character can be visually recognized even if the darkening process is performed. The image of the character remains stationary and is in the same display state as (c9) and (c10). The speaker 53 stops sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53.

Further, in a state where the still image of the character is darkened, the result image is displayed on the front side of the still image so as to overlap the still image. The result image is an image for notifying information about the game history, and in the present embodiment, the total number of medals paid out by the player during AT (in a series of ATs when it is continued once or a plurality of times). Is an image showing. For example, as shown in (c12), the character image of “TOTAL 700 sheets” is displayed so as to overlap the still image subjected to the darkening process. Since the result image is displayed so as to overlap the still image of the character that has undergone the darkening process, the darkening process is not performed on the result image, and the darkening process is performed on the still image. Even if the result image is displayed, the visual recognition of the result image is not hindered. The result image may be any information as long as it informs information about the game history, for example, it may indicate the total number of net medals in AT, or the total number of games. May be.

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

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

After that, as shown in (c15), the enemy character trembles while falling, and tears spill further, and an animation in which the ally character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, the dialogue sound of “do” is output by the teammate character.

Thereafter, as shown in (c16), the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 while the character is still moving. Since the AT continues, the darkening process as in (c10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, the dialogue sound “victory” by the teammate character is output.

After that, as shown in (c17), an animation in which the character is still moving and confetti falls further is displayed. Since the AT continues, the darkening process as in (c11) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, a sound effect of “pyrroli lorine” is output as a sound indicating that the AT continues.

After that, as shown in (c18), an animation is displayed in which the character is still moving and more confetti falls. Since the AT continues, the darkening process as in (c12) is not performed. The speaker 53 continuously outputs the BGM for WIN, and further outputs a character voice "WIN" as a sound indicating that the AT continues.

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

As described above, in the AT continuation effect, when the AT is not continued, the brightness of the images shown in (c10) to (c12) is lower than the brightness of the images shown in (c16) to (c18) by performing the darkening process. Also decreases, and as shown in (c10) to (c12), the image that is being displayed as an animation becomes stationary and the sound output also stops, giving a dark impression to the player. This suggests to the player that the AT will not continue. On the other hand, when AT continues, as shown in (c16) to (c18), the animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without performing the darkening process, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. As a result, sound is output for a longer period than when AT is not continued, which gives the player a bright impression. This suggests to the player that the AT will continue.

(An example of continued production of specialized zones)
FIG. 16: is a figure which shows an example of specialization zone continuation production. Note that, in FIG. 16, the same effect is executed in (d3) to (d6) regardless of whether or not the specialization zone continues, and when the specialization zone does not continue thereafter (d7) to (d11). On the other hand, the effects (d13) to (d17) are executed when the specialization zone continues. In the effects of (d7) to (d11) and the effects of (d13) to (d17), effects that transit on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. 16. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the effect period of (d7) to (d11) and the effect period of (d13) to (d17) have the same length.

As shown in (d1), the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the specialized zone. In the example shown in (d1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the treasure chest is slightly opened and a part of the cloud can be seen from the inside. In addition, above the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "during specialization zone" indicating that it is in the specialization zone and a character image of "remaining 10G" indicating the number of remaining specialization zone games are displayed. To be done. From the speaker 53, BGM for the specialized zone is output, and further, a sound effect of “flickering” that makes the treasure box slightly see the clouds is output.

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

Then, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game after all the specialized zone games (10 games) have been exhausted, the specialized zone continuation effect is executed as shown in (d3). To be done. An image of the treasure chest is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. From the speaker 53, BGM for continuous stirring is output.

As shown in (d4), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays images of the treasure box and the key. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous agitation is continued.

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

As shown in (d6), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the treasure chest is slightly opened and an animation is displayed so that a part of the cloud can be seen from the inside. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous agitation is continued, and further, a sound effect of "flickering" that makes the clouds slightly visible is output. With such an effect, the player can be expected to continue the specialized zone.

When the specialization zone does not continue, as shown in (d7), an animation in which a treasure box opens and a cloud appears from the inside is displayed. If the specialization zone does not continue, the appearing clouds are not marked with any characters. From the speaker 53, BGM for non-continuation is output, and further, a sound effect such as “pa-katsu” that opens the treasure box is output.

After that, as shown in (d8), an animation in which the appearing cloud moves is displayed. From the speaker 53, the BGM for non-continuation is continuously output, and further, a sound effect such as “shushu” that the cloud moves is output.

Then, as shown in (d9), the darkening process is started. Specifically, the animation in which the cloud shown in (d8) moves is ended, the moving cloud image stops, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes (d8). The brightness of the image is lower than that shown, and the entire screen becomes dark. From the speaker 53, BGM for darkening is output.

Then, as shown in (d10), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (d9) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. The image of the treasure chest and the cloud remains stationary and is in the same display state as (d9). From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for darkening is continued, and further, in order to match the darkening process from (d9) to (d10), a sound indicating that the specialized zone has not continued is "Garn". The sound effect is output.

After that, as shown in (d11), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (d10) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. Even if the darkening process is performed, the cloud and the treasure box are visible. The image of the treasure box or the cloud remains stationary and is in the same display state as (d9) and (d10). The speaker 53 stops the sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53.

Further, in a state where the still image of the cloud or the treasure box has undergone the darkening process, the result image is displayed on the front side of the still image so as to overlap the still image. The result image is an image for notifying information about the game history, and in the present embodiment, it is an image showing the total number of AT games added in the specialized zone. For example, as shown in (d11), the character image of “TOTAL150G” is displayed so as to overlap the still image on which the darkening process has been performed. Since the result image is displayed so as to overlap the still image on which the darkening process has been performed, the darkening process is not performed on the result image, and the darkening process is performed on the still image. However, the visual recognition of the result image is not hindered. It should be noted that the result image may be any one as long as it informs the information about the game history, for example, it may inform the total number of paid-out medals in the specialized zone, or informs the total number of medals net increase. It may be one. Further, the number of continuing games in the specialized zone may be notified.

After that, as shown in (d12), when the start switch 7 is operated, the game effect in AT is returned to, similarly to (c1). At this time, a character image indicating that the number of AT games added in the special zone is added to the remaining number of AT games whose subtraction is stopped by moving to the special zone is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed on the container 51. In the example shown in (d12), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image of "+150G" indicating the number of AT games added in the specialization zone below the character image of "remaining 32G" indicating the remaining number of AT games. Displayed in. After that, although illustration is omitted, the character image of “+150G” disappears, and 150G is added to “remaining 32G” indicating the remaining number of AT games. As a result, the character image of “remaining 182G” is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51 is displayed.

On the other hand, when the specialization zone continues, as shown in (d13), an animation in which a treasure box opens and a cloud appears from the inside is displayed. Since the specialization zone continues, a character indicating the number of specialization zone games to be added is attached to the appearing cloud. For example, in this example, the character "+100" is attached to the cloud. From the speaker 53, BGM for continuation is output, and further, a sound effect such as "pa-ka" that opens the treasure box is output.

After that, as shown in (d14), an animation in which the appearing cloud moves is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuation is continued, and further, a sound effect such as “shushu” that the cloud moves is output.

After that, as shown in (d15), an animation in which the cloud moves further is displayed. Since the specialization zone continues, the darkening process as in (d9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuation is continued, and further, a sound effect such as “shushushu” that the cloud moves is output.

After that, as shown in (d16), an animation in which the cloud gradually increases is displayed. Since the specialization zone continues, the darkening process as in (d10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuation is continued, and further, a sound effect of “pyrrolilorene” is output as a sound indicating that the specialization zone continues.

After that, as shown in (d17), the clouds further move and the character image of "GET!!" is added. This allows the player to recognize the character "+100 GET!!" as an addition to the number of AT games. Since the specialization zone continues, the darkening process as in (d11) is not performed. The speaker 53 continuously outputs the BGM for continuation, and further outputs a character voice "+100 GET" as a sound indicating that the number of AT games has been added.

After that, as shown in (d18), when the start switch 7 is operated, the specialized zone continuation effect for inspiring whether or not the specialized zone is continued is executed again as in (d3).

As described above, in the specialization zone continuation effect, when the specialization zone does not continue because the number of AT games is not added, the darkening process is performed, so that the brightness of the images shown in (d9) to (d11) becomes ( d15) to (d17) are lower than the brightness of the image, and as shown in (d9) to (d11), the image that is being displayed as an animation is still and the sound output is stopped. Give a dark impression. This suggests to the player that the specialized zone will not continue. On the other hand, when the specialization zone continues due to the addition of the number of AT games, as shown in (d9) to (d11), an animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without performing the darkening process. Since the sound output such as BGM and character voice continues, the sound is output for a longer period than when the specialized zone does not continue, which gives a bright impression to the player. This suggests to the player that the specialized zone will continue.

[About performance period]
Below, the battle mission effects of FIGS. 3 to 5 and the castle search mission effects of FIGS. 9 to 11 are collectively referred to as “continuous effects”. Next, the execution period of the continuous effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17A is a diagram for explaining the execution period of the continuous effect according to the present embodiment. Below, a battle mission effect will be described as a continuous effect.

FIG. 17(A-1) is a diagram showing the continuous effect of the first game (for example, the item effect of FIG. 3). For the continuous effect of the first game, when the predetermined item effect execution period (10 seconds in the example of FIG. 17) has elapsed without deriving the display result from the time when the effect was started, Item production ends. Further, as indicated by * mark 2 in FIG. 3(Aa3), the still image is displayed when the item effect is finished. Further, as indicated by * mark 1 in FIG. 3(Aa3), a continuous image (NEXT image 511) is displayed.

FIG. 17(A-2) is a diagram showing continuous effects of the second game (for example, effects during battle in FIG. 4). Regarding the continuous effect of the second game, when the predetermined effect execution period during battle (8 seconds in the example of FIG. 17) has elapsed since the effect was started, the display result was not derived. , This production during the battle ends temporarily. Here, “provisionally ends” does not mean that it is completely ended, but a still image is displayed as shown in (Ba7) of FIG. 4 and the still image is displayed. When the display result is derived, the repeated images of (Ba5) and (Ba6) are displayed, which means that the production during the battle continues.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17(A-1) and 17(A-2), when the display result is not derived, the item effect is set to be longer than the in-battle effect.

FIG. 17(A-3) shows, for the first game continuous effect (for example, the item effect of FIG. 3 ), from the time when the item effect is started, both the item effect execution period and the battle effect execution period. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a case where a display result is derived when a short specific period (5 seconds in the example of FIG. 17) has elapsed.

As shown in FIG. 17(A-3), even if the display result is derived, the item effect is not ended, the still image is not displayed, and the continuous image is not displayed until the item effect execution period elapses. .. After that, when the item effect execution period elapses without executing the start operation, the item effect ends, the still image is displayed, and the continuous image is displayed (see the description of FIG. 3 ).

FIG. 17(A-4) shows the display result when the specific period (5 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the in-battle effect was started for the second game continuous effect (for example, the in-battle effect in FIG. 4). It is a figure for demonstrating the case where is derived.

As shown in FIG. 17(A-4), when the display result is derived, the production in the battle progresses upon the derivation of the display result, and the moving image which is a repetitive image is displayed (in FIG. 4). (See also (Ba5), (Ba6)). Further, a continuous image is also displayed. Further, in the production during battle, displaying a moving image that is a repetitive image may be expressed as "end of production during battle". Also, in the production during battle, the fact that the start operation is executed while the moving image is being displayed, rather than being displayed repeatedly, is expressed as "end of the production during battle". May be.

As shown in FIG. 17(A), the execution period of the first stage effect (the item effect of the first game) and the execution period of the second stage effect (the effect during the battle of the second game) are different. Here, "the execution period is different" means a period from the start of the effect to the end of the effect without deriving the display result (for example, 10 of the item effect shown in FIG. 17A-1). Seconds) and a period from when the effect is started to when the effect is temporarily terminated without deriving the display result (for example, 8 seconds of the effect during battle shown in FIG. 17(A-2)). Has the first idea that they are different.

In addition, “different execution period” also includes a second idea that the period from the start of the effect until the continuous image is displayed is different. Regarding the second idea, in the item effect shown in FIG. 17(A-3), for example, from the time when the effect is started to the time when the continuous image is displayed even if the display result is derived in the middle. Is "10 seconds". On the other hand, in the in-battle effect shown in FIG. 17(A-4), when the display result is derived halfway from the time when the effect is started (that is, the continuous image is triggered by the derivation of the display result). The period up to (when displayed) is the specific period (5 seconds). As a modification, “different execution periods” may have either one of the first idea and the second idea.

[Main effects]
Next, the configuration of the above-described embodiment and the main effects obtained will be described.

(1-1) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine),
Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image,
As a result of the production, a first result (for example, development in development production, mission clear in mission production, AT continuation in AT continuation production, special zone continuation in special zone continuation production) or a second result (for example, Result notification production (for example, development production, mission production, AT continuation) that informs no development in development production, no mission clear in mission production, no AT continuation in AT continuous production, no special zone continuation in specialized zone continuous production And a production means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) for executing the production, the special zone continuation production,
When a predetermined event occurs (for example, when the effect develops, when the bonus is fixed, when AT continues, when the specialization zone continues), the first result is notified as the result of the result notification effect. The first result image (for example, the images of FIGS. 2(h11) to (h15), the images of FIGS. 5(a13) to (a17), the images of FIGS. 11(b13) to (b17), and FIG. 15( The images (c14) to (c18) and the images (d13) to (d17) in FIG. 16 are displayed on the display means,
When the predetermined event does not occur (for example, when the effect does not develop, the bonus is not fixed, the AT does not continue, or the specialization zone does not continue), the second result is the result of the result notification effect. When notified, the second result image (for example, the images of FIGS. 2(h5) to (h9), the images of FIGS. 5(a7) to (a11), the images of FIGS. 11(b7) to (b11), and FIG. The images (c8) to (c12) and the images (d7) to (d11) in FIG. 16 are displayed on the display means, and the brightness of the second result image is further lowered than that of the first result image. Darkening process (for example, the darkening process of FIGS. 2(h7) to (h9), the darkening process of FIGS. 5(a9) to (a11), the darkening process of FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11), and FIG. 15(c10) to The darkening process of (c12) and the darkening process of FIGS. 16(d9) to (d11) are performed,
A game history image (for example, a result image of FIG. 15(c12), a result image of FIG. 16(d11)) for notifying information about the game history is displayed on the display means together with the second result image.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (c12) and FIG. 16 (d11), when the AT or the specialized zone does not continue, the game history after the darkening process is performed on the image such as the character, the cloud, or the treasure box. A result image is displayed to inform the user about the information. In this way, the result image is displayed when the player recognizes the end of the AT or the specialized zone by performing the darkening process on the image, so that the result display can be shown to the player at a suitable timing. You can Further, the result image is displayed after the image of the character, the cloud, or the treasure box is displayed in an animation state and then stopped. In this way, the result image is displayed when the player recognizes the end of the AT or the special zone by the image that is being displayed as an animation being stationary, so that the result display can be shown to the player at a suitable timing. You can As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 which is improved with respect to the suggestion of granting the right for controlling the specific state such as the AT and the specialized zone.

(1-2) The game history image is information related to the game history in a predetermined period before the result notification effect is executed (for example, the total number of paid-out medals in AT, the number of AT games added in the specialized zone). The total) is an image for informing.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15(c12) and FIG. 16(d11), by displaying the result image, the total number of medals paid out in AT and the number of AT games added in the specialized zone are displayed. The total is notified to the player. This allows the player to recognize the total number of paid-out medals in AT and the total number of AT games added in the special zone when the AT or special zone ends.

(1-3) The darkening process is a process of reducing the brightness of the entire screen on which the second result image is displayed to be lower than the brightness of the entire screen on which the first result image is displayed (for example, FIG. h7)-(h9), FIG. 5(a9)-(a11), FIG. 11(b9)-(b11), FIG. 15(c10)-(c12), and FIG. 16(d9)-(d11). , The entire screen becomes dark in the darkening process).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15(c10) to (c12) and FIGS. 16(d9) to (d11), the darkening process is performed, so that the brightness of the entire screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is changed. The entire screen becomes darker. As a result, the darkening process is performed when the AT or the specialized zone ends, so that the player can easily recognize that the AT or the specialized zone ends.

(2-1) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine),
Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image,
Sound output means (for example, a speaker 53) for outputting sound,
As a result of the production, a first result (for example, development in development production, mission clear in mission production, AT continuation in AT continuation production, special zone continuation in special zone continuation production) or a second result (for example, Result notification production (for example, development production, mission production, AT continuation) that informs no development in development production, no mission clear in mission production, no AT continuation in AT continuous production, no special zone continuation in specialized zone continuous production And a production means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) for executing the production, the special zone continuation production,
When a predetermined event occurs (for example, when the effect develops, when the bonus is fixed, when AT continues, when the specialization zone continues), the first result is notified as the result of the result notification effect. The first result image (for example, the images of FIGS. 2(h11) to (h15), the images of FIGS. 5(a13) to (a17), the images of FIGS. 11(b13) to (b17), and FIG. 15( The images (c14) to (c18) and the images (d13) to (d17) in FIG. 16 are displayed on the display means,
When the predetermined event does not occur (for example, when the effect does not develop, the bonus is not fixed, the AT does not continue, or the specialization zone does not continue), the second result is the result of the result notification effect. When notified, the second result image (for example, the images of FIGS. 2(h5) to (h9), the images of FIGS. 5(a7) to (a11), the images of FIGS. 11(b7) to (b11), and FIG. The images (c8) to (c12) and the images (d7) to (d11) in FIG. 16 are displayed on the display means, and the brightness of the second result image is further lowered than that of the first result image. Darkening process (for example, the darkening process of FIGS. 2(h7) to (h9), the darkening process of FIGS. 5(a9) to (a11), the darkening process of FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11), and FIG. 15(c10) to The darkening process of (c12) and the darkening process of FIGS. 16(d9) to (d11) are performed,
If the predetermined event does not occur, at least before the darkening process is performed, a state in which a sound is output from the sound output unit (for example, a state of FIG. 2(h1) to (h6), FIG. 5(a7). (A8) state, FIG. 11(b7)(b8) state, FIG. 15(c2) to (c9) state, and FIG. 16(d3) to (d8) state), and at least the darkening process is performed. When the brightness of the second result image is completed and the brightness of the second result image is lower than that of the first result image, no sound is output from the sound output means (for example, the state of FIG. 2(h9), FIG. 5). (A11) state, FIG. 11(b11) state, FIG. 15(c12) state, and FIG. 16(d11) state.

In this embodiment, FIGS. 2(h1) to (h6), 5(a7), (a8), 11(b7), (b8), 15(c2) to (c9), and 16(d3). As shown in )-(d8), before the darkening process is performed, there is a state in which sounds such as BGM and character voice are output from the speaker 53, whereas in FIGS. 2(h9) and 5(a11). ), FIG. 11(b11), FIG. 15(c12), and FIG. 16(d11), when the darkening process is being performed, it is possible that a sound such as BGM or character voice is not output from the speaker 53. there were. In this way, when the darkening process is performed as a result of the effect, a state in which no sound is output can give a player a dark impression, the mission effect does not develop, and no bonus is won. Alternatively, the player can be informed by emphasizing that the AT or the specialized zone does not continue. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 which is improved with respect to the suggestion of granting the right for controlling the specific state such as the AT and the specialized zone.

Further, the sound includes a background sound (for example, BGM) and a character voice (for example, serif sound).

(2-2) When the first result image is displayed on the display unit, a sound is output from the sound output unit more than when the second result image is displayed on the display unit. The state has a long period (for example, as shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, FIG. 15, and FIG. The sound output period is longer than when not notified).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, FIG. 15, and FIG. 16, when notifying development, WIN, or the number of additional games in production, these are not notified. The sound output period is longer than when. For example, in the development effect, when the mission effect is not developed, the sound is output until the effect period of (h5) to (h8), but the effect of (h9) does not output the sound. On the other hand, when developing to the mission effect, the sound is continuously output over the effect period of (h11) to (h15). The same applies to the mission effect, the AT continuous effect, or the special zone continuous effect. As a result, the player can be given a bright impression, and the player can be informed by emphasizing on the development of mission production, winning of bonus, or continuation of AT or specialized zone. it can.

(2-3) A predetermined period (for example, the period of (h1) to (h4) of FIG. 2, the period of FIGS. 3 and 4, and the figure regardless of which of the first result and the second result is notified. 9, the background sound (for example, BGM) that is common in the period of FIG. 10, the period of FIGS. 15(c2) to (c7), and the period of FIGS. 16(d3) to (d6) is output from the sound output means. , After the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the period of FIG. 2 (h5) to (h9) or (h11) to (h15), the period of FIG. 5 (a7) to (a11) or (a13) to (a17) , (B7) to (b11) or (b13) to (b17) of FIG. 11, (c8) to (c12) or (c14) to (c18) of FIG. 15, and (d7) to (d11) of FIG. Alternatively, in the period (d13) to (d17)), different background sound (for example, BGM) is output from the sound output unit depending on which of the first result and the second result is notified.

Further, a predetermined period (for example, the period of (h1) to (h4) of FIG. 2, the period of FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 9, and FIG. In the period of 10, the period of (c2) to (c7) of FIG. 15 and the period of (d3) to (d6) of FIG. 16, a common character voice (for example, a serif sound or a sound effect) is output from the sound output means. After the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, in the period of (h5) to (h9) or (h11) to (h15) of FIG. 2, the period of (a7) to (a11) or (a13) to (a17) of FIG. 11(b7) to (b11) or (b13) to (b17), 15(c8) to (c12) or (c14) to (c18), and 16(d7) to (d11). ) Or (d13) to (d17)), a different character voice (for example, a serif sound or a sound effect) is output depending on which of the first result and the second result is notified. Is output from.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 15, and FIG. Before the effect is branched depending on the presence or absence of continuation, common BGM and character voice are output. For example, in the development production, common BGM and character voices are output regardless of whether or not the productions of (h1) to (h4) before the production branches according to the presence or absence of the development to the mission production. By doing this, common production is performed in the production period before the production is branched, so that it is possible to develop into mission production, win bonus, or continue AT or specialized zone. People can expect effectively.

(3-1) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine),
Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image,
As a result of the production, a first result (for example, development in development production, mission clear in mission production, AT continuation in AT continuation production, special zone continuation in special zone continuation production) or a second result (for example, Result notification production (for example, development production, mission production, AT continuation) that informs no development in development production, no mission clear in mission production, no AT continuation in AT continuous production, no special zone continuation in specialized zone continuous production And a production means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) for executing the production, the special zone continuation production,
When a predetermined event occurs (for example, when the effect develops, when the bonus is fixed, when AT continues, when the specialization zone continues), the first result is notified as the result of the result notification effect. The first result image (for example, the images of FIGS. 2(h11) to (h15), the images of FIGS. 5(a13) to (a17), the images of FIGS. 11(b13) to (b17), and FIG. 15( The images (c14) to (c18) and the images (d13) to (d17) in FIG. 16 are displayed on the display means,
When the predetermined event does not occur (for example, when the effect does not develop, the bonus is not fixed, the AT does not continue, or the specialization zone does not continue), the second result is the result of the result notification effect. When notified, the second result image (for example, the images of FIGS. 2(h5) to (h9), the images of FIGS. 5(a7) to (a11), the images of FIGS. 11(b7) to (b11), and FIG. The images (c8) to (c12) and the images (d7) to (d11) in FIG. 16 are displayed on the display means, and the brightness of the second result image is further lowered than that of the first result image. Darkening process (for example, the darkening process of FIGS. 2(h7) to (h9), the darkening process of FIGS. 5(a9) to (a11), the darkening process of FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11), and FIG. 15(c10) to The darkening process of (c12) and the darkening process of FIGS. 16(d9) to (d11) are performed,
When the first result is notified, the first result image is displayed on the display unit so as to move without performing the darkening process (for example, the effects of FIGS. 2(h13) to (h15), FIG. In the effects of (a15) and (a16), the effects of FIGS. 11 (b15) and (b16), the effects of FIGS. 15 (c16) to (c18), and the effects of FIGS. 16 (d15) to (d17), images are displayed as animations. Be done),
When the second result is notified, the darkening process is performed and the second result image is displayed on the display unit without moving (for example, the effects of FIGS. 2(h7) to (h9), FIG. 5). Still images are displayed in the effects of (a9) to (a11), the effects of FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11), the effects of FIGS. 15(c10) to (c12), and the effects of FIGS. 16(d9) to (d11). Be done).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 5, FIG. 11, FIG. 15, and FIG. 16, when notifying the development, WIN, or the number of additional games in the production, the character and While an image such as confetti is displayed as an animation, when the development, WIN, or the number of additional games is not notified in the production, a darkening process is performed and a part of the image displayed as an animation stands still. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner based on the contents of the effect whether or not to notify the development, WIN, or the number of additional games in the effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 which is improved with respect to the suggestion of granting the right for controlling the specific state such as the AT and the specialized zone.

(3-2) Regardless of which of the first result and the second result is notified, a predetermined period (for example, the effect period of (h1) to (h4) of FIG. 2, the period of FIGS. 3 and 4, In the period shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the production period shown in FIGS. 15(c2) to (c7), and the production period shown in FIGS. 16(d3) to (d6), a common moving image is displayed on the display unit, and the predetermined period is displayed. (E.g., the production period of (h5), (h6) or (h11), (h12) of FIG. 2, the production period of (a7), (a8) or (a13), (a14) of FIG. 11 (b7), (b8) or (b13), (b14) production period, FIG. 15 (c8), (c9) or (c14), (c15) production period, FIG. 16 (d7), (d8) Alternatively, in (d13) and (d14) production period), different moving images are displayed on the display means depending on which of the first result and the second result is notified.
When the first result is notified, the first result image continues to be displayed on the display unit so that the first result image moves without performing the darkening process (for example, the effects of FIG. 2 (h13) to (h15), FIG. 5(a15) to (a17), the effects of FIGS. 11(b15) to (b17), the effects of FIGS. 15(c16) to (c18), and the effects of FIGS. 16(d15) to (d17), the images are animated. It continues to be displayed),
When the second result is notified, the darkening process is performed and the second result image is displayed on the display unit as a part of the moving image without moving (for example, FIGS. 2(h7) to (h9)). 5(a9)-(a11), 11(b9)-(b11), 15(c10)-(c12), 16(d9)-(d11). In the still image is part of the image that was being displayed with animation).

In this embodiment, FIGS. 2(h7) to (h9), 5(a9) to (a11), 11(b9) to (b11), 15(c10) to (c12), and 16(d9). ) To (d11), the image that is being displayed as an animation stands still and the darkening process is performed. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the mission effect will not be developed, that the bonus has not been won, or that the AT or the specialized zone will not continue. Note that in the above-described example, the darkening process may be performed after the image that is being displayed as an animation has stopped. Even in this case, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the mission effect is not developed, the bonus is not won, or the AT or the special zone does not continue.

(3-3) When the first result is notified, the display object of the background portion included in the first result image (for example, confetti of FIG. 5(a16), confetti of FIG. 11(b16), and FIG. 15( The cuffs c17) and (c18) are displayed on the display means so as to move.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5, 11, and 15, when the development, the WIN, or the number of additional games is notified in the production, an image of confetti or the like is displayed as an animation without performing the darkening process. On the other hand, when the development, WIN, or the number of additional games is not notified in the production, the darkening process is performed and the image that is being displayed as an animation stands still. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner based on the contents of the effect whether or not to notify the development, WIN, or the number of additional games in the effect.

(3-4) When the first result is notified, a character that appears in the result notification effect included in the first result image (for example, the clouds of (h11) to (h15) of FIG. 2 and FIG. 5 (a13)). )-(A16) ally characters, FIG. 11(b13)-(b16) ally characters, FIG. 15(c14)-(c18) characters, and FIG. 16(d13)-(d17) clouds) It is displayed on the display means.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 5, FIG. 11, FIG. 15, and FIG. 16, when notifying the development, WIN, or the number of games to be added in the production, clouds and characters are displayed so as to move. .. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the production of the mission will be improved, that the bonus has been won, or that the AT or the special zone will continue.

(3-5) When the second result is notified, the darkening process is performed after the second result image does not move (for example, the effects of FIG. 2 (h7) to (h9), FIG. The effects of a9) to (a11), the effects of FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11), the effects of FIGS. 15(c10) to (c12), and the effects of FIGS. 16(d9) to (d11) are still images. After that the darkening process is performed).

In this embodiment, FIGS. 2(h7) to (h9), 5(a9) to (a11), 11(b9) to (b11), 15(c10) to (c12), and 16(d9). ) To (d11), the image that is being displayed as an animation stands still and the darkening process is performed. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the mission effect will not be developed, that the bonus has not been won, or that the AT or the specialized zone will not continue.

(4-1) In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine),
Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image,
As a result of the production, a first result (for example, development in development production, mission clear in mission production, AT continuation in AT continuation production, special zone continuation in special zone continuation production) or a second result (for example, Result notification production (for example, development production, mission production, AT continuation) that informs no development in development production, no mission clear in mission production, no AT continuation in AT continuous production, no special zone continuation in specialized zone continuous production And a production means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) for executing the production, the special zone continuation production,
When a predetermined event occurs (for example, when the effect develops, when the bonus is fixed, when AT continues, when the specialization zone continues), the first result is notified as the result of the result notification effect. The first result image (for example, the images of FIGS. 2(h11) to (h15), the images of FIGS. 5(a13) to (a17), the images of FIGS. 11(b13) to (b17), and FIG. 15( The images (c14) to (c18) and the images (d13) to (d17) in FIG. 16 are displayed on the display means,
When the predetermined event does not occur (for example, when the effect does not develop, the bonus is not fixed, the AT does not continue, or the specialization zone does not continue), the second result is the result of the result notification effect. When notified, the second result image (for example, the images of FIGS. 2(h5) to (h9), the images of FIGS. 5(a7) to (a11), the images of FIGS. 11(b7) to (b11), and FIG. The images (c8) to (c12) and the images (d7) to (d11) in FIG. 16 are displayed on the display means, and the brightness of the second result image is further lowered than that of the first result image. Darkening process (for example, the darkening process of FIGS. 2(h7) to (h9), the darkening process of FIGS. 5(a9) to (a11), the darkening process of FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11), and FIG. 15(c10) to The darkening process of (c12) and the darkening process of FIGS. 16(d9) to (d11) are performed,
The result notification effect includes a first result notification effect (for example, a battle mission effect) and a second result notification effect (for example, a castle search mission effect),
The darkening process is common when notifying the second result as the result of the first result notifying effect and when notifying the second result as the result of the second result notifying effect (for example, FIG. 5(a9) to (a11) and the darkening process of FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11) are common).

For example, the lightness of the second result image is reduced when the second result is notified as the result of the first result notification effect and when the second result is notified as the result of the second result notification effect. The timing to start the operation is common (for example, the dark start timing in FIG. 5A9 and the dark start timing in FIG. 11B9 are common).

Further, the lightness of the second result image is reduced when the second result is notified as the result of the first result notification effect and when the second result is notified as the result of the second result notification effect. The period from the start to the completion of the reduction is common (for example, the darkening process of FIGS. 5(a9) to (a11) and the darkening process of FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11) are common). ..

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5(a9) to (a11) and FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11), the battle mission effect and the castle hunting mission effect have a common darkness based on common effect data. Processing is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 5(a9) and FIG. 11(b9), in the battle mission effect and the castle hunting mission effect, the same start operation triggers the darkening process, and also the timing at which the darkening process starts. Is the same. Further, as shown in FIGS. 5(a9) to (a11) and FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11), the execution period of the darkening process is the same in the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect. Thereby, even if the contents of the effect are different, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the bonus has not been won.

(4-2) When notifying the second result as the result of the first result notification effect and when notifying the second result as the result of the second result notification effect The image display used when the brightness is reduced is common (for example, the image display for darkening is performed by the darkening process of FIGS. 5(a9) to (a11) and the darkening process of FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11). Common).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5(a9) to (a11) and FIGS. 11(b9) to (b11), the same darkening process is performed in the battle mission effect and the castle hunting mission effect, so that the character The image display for darkening is common. In this way, since the effect data common to the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect is used, the storage capacity of the RAM 91c can be reduced.

(5-1) As shown in FIG. 6, in the bonus confirmation effect via the battle mission effect, an image related to the battle mission effect on the rear side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (allied character has won the enemy character). While the image) is displayed, the image of the bonus fixed effect is displayed on the front side. Thereby, while showing the image related to the battle mission effect, it is possible to show the image related to the bonus fixed effect to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, in the bonus finalization effect via the castle search mission effect, an image related to the castle search mission effect on the rear side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (image in which the character has arrived at the castle). Is displayed, the image of the bonus fixed effect is displayed on the front side. Thereby, while showing the image related to the castle search mission effect, the image related to the bonus finalizing effect can be shown to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle hunting mission production is performed, the common bonus confirmation production is executed, so it is easy for the player to understand that the bonus has been won, regardless of the type of mission production that was passed. can do. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of the bonus winning.

(5-2) As shown in FIG. 6(a26) and FIG. 12(b26), the common "Killeran" is used as a sound indicating that the bonus is won regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle hunting mission effect is passed. Since the sound of ", bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53, it is possible to more easily suggest to the player that the bonus has been won regardless of the type of the mission effect that has passed.

(5-3) As shown in FIGS. 6(a25) to (a29), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” after being reduced and displayed does not hinder the visibility of the image of the battle mission effect, and FIG. 12(b25). As shown in (b29) to (b29), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" after being reduced and displayed does not hinder the visibility of the image of the castle search mission effect. Therefore, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is used to suggest to the player that the bonus is won, and the visibility of the battle mission effect and castle search mission effect image displayed on the back side thereof is not impaired.

(5-4) The same bonus finalization effect data is used in the bonus finalization effect when the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 6 is passed and the bonus finalization effect when the castle search mission effect shown in FIG. 12 is passed. Whether the battle mission effect or the castle hunting mission effect is passed, the effect mode of the bonus final effect effect is common to both, and the player can easily be informed that the bonus is won. Further, since it is not necessary to provide different bonus finalization effect data depending on the type of mission effect, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the RAM 41c.

(6-1) As shown in FIG. 7, in the combination effect via the battle mission effect, an image related to the battle mission effect on the rear side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (an image in which a teammate character has won an enemy character). ) Is displayed, while the image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side. Thereby, while showing the image related to the battle mission effect, the image related to the combination effect can be shown to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in the combination effect via the castle search mission effect, an image related to the castle search mission effect (an image in which the character reaches the castle) is displayed on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. While being displayed, an image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side thereof. Thus, while the image related to the castle search mission effect is shown, the image related to the combination effect can be shown to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, a common combination effect is executed regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle hunting mission effect is passed, so regardless of the type of mission effect that has been passed through, a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus winning and a winable bonus. Can be easily suggested to the player. Therefore, the interest of the game can be effectively improved with respect to the suggestion of the bonus winning and the suggestion of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus.

(6-2) As shown in FIG. 7 (a38) and FIG. 13 (b38), regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle hunting mission effect is passed through, the derivation of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus that can be won is urged. Since a common "Trun" sound is output from the speaker 53 as a sound, it is possible to suggest the symbol combinations corresponding to the bonuses that can be won to the player in a more understandable manner regardless of the type of the mission effect that has passed.

(6-3) As shown in FIGS. 7(a37) to (a38), the character image of “777” after the reduced display does not hinder the visibility of the image of the battle mission effect as much as possible, and FIG. 13(b37). As shown in (b38) to (b38), the character image of "777" after the reduced display does not hinder the visibility of the image of the castle search mission effect as much as possible. Therefore, the character image of "777" is used to urge the player to derive a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus that can be won, and the visibility of the image of the battle mission effect or castle hunting mission effect displayed on the back side of the symbol combination is enhanced. Do not block as much as possible.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7(a38) and 13(b38), the character image of "777" is stopped with the center of the screen at a fixed position and displayed on the back side. It was superimposed on the image of the mission production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character image of “777” may be stopped at a position where it is not superimposed on the image of the mission effect displayed on the back side as the fixed position. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the image of the mission effect from being further hindered by the character image of "777".

(6-4) The same combination effect data is used in the combination effect when the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 7 is passed and the combination effect when the castle search mission effect shown in FIG. Regardless of whether the production or the castle hunting mission production is performed, the production mode of the combination production is common to both, and suggests to the player a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus winning and a winable bonus in an easy-to-understand manner. be able to. Further, since it is not necessary to provide different combination effect data depending on the type of mission effect, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the RAM 41c.

(6-5) As described above with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 13, a combination effect that encourages a combination of symbols of red 7 corresponding to the big bonus prize, and a symbol of red 7, red 7, blue 7 corresponding to the regular bonus prize. In the combination effect that prompts a combination, the position and size of the character image of "777" and the sound of "Trun" are common as a sound that prompts the derivation of seven sets. In this way, only the symbol combination that prompts the derivation is different, and the positions and sizes of the other character images of "777" are common to the sound "Truon" that is a sound that prompts the derivation of 7 sets. It is easy for the player to recognize the symbol combination to be aimed at.

(7-1) In the bonus finalizing effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 12, as shown in FIGS. 6(a18) and 12(b18), the content of the character image does not fit in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51. A character image of “BONUS confirmed” is displayed in a size that does not exist, and then, as shown in FIG. 6(a25) and FIG. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. Thereby, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" can be effectively shown to the player. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of the bonus winning.

In addition, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 8 and 14, as shown in FIGS. 8(a40) and 14(b40), the size of the character image does not fit in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51. A character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 8(a46) and 14(b46), "BIG BONUS" has a size such that the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of “” is displayed. Thereby, the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be effectively shown to the player.

(7-2) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 12, as shown in FIGS. 6(a18) to (a25) and FIGS. 12(b18) to (b25), the character image of “BONUS confirmation” is displayed. During the enlarged display and the reduced display, the sound of “Papper” and the sound of “Sheen” are output from the speaker 53. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 6(a26) and 12(b26), when the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, the sound of “Killer, bonus confirmed” is output from the speaker 53. Is output. In this way, the sound indicating that the bonus is won is output from the speaker 53 for the first time after the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completely reduced and displayed, so that the player can easily be informed of the fact that the bonus is won. it can.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 8 and 14, as shown in FIGS. 8(a40) to (a43) and FIGS. 14(b40) to (b43), the character image of “BIG BONUS” is enlarged. The sound of “Papparapa” is output from the speaker 53 during the reduced display. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8(a44) and 14(b44), when the character image of “BIG BONUS” is completely reduced in size and stopped at a fixed position, the sound of “KILLAN KILLAN, BIG BONUS” is output from the speaker 53. Is output from. In this way, the sound indicating the bonus winning is output from the speaker 53 only after the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completely reduced and displayed, so that the bonus winning can be transmitted to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(7-3) In the bonus fixed effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 12, as shown in FIGS. 6(a18) and 12(b18), the content of the character image does not fit in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51. A character image of “BONUS confirmed” is displayed with no size, and then, as shown in FIG. 6(a26) and FIG. 12(b26), a character image is displayed in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51 with a size that allows the content of the character image to be contained. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" can be shown to the player in a display mode with impact, and the player can be informed easily that the bonus has been won.

In addition, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 8 and 14, as shown in FIGS. 8(a40) and 14(b40), the size of the character image does not fit in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51. A character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 8(a46) and 14(b46), "BIG BONUS" has a size such that the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of “” is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be shown to the player in a display mode with an impact, and the bonus winning can be transmitted to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(8-1) In the bonus finalizing effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 12, the characters “BONUS finalized” are displayed as in the periods of (a18) to (a25) of FIG. 6 and the periods of (b18) to (b25) of FIG. During the period in which the image changes from the enlarged display to the reduced display and the position changes, the effect does not occur in the character image of “BONUS confirmed”. On the other hand, after the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed and stopped at a fixed position as in the period after (a26) in FIG. 6 and the period after (b26) in FIG. The effect occurs on the character image. As a result, while the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is moving, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is moving, so that the player pays attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed". You can In addition, during the period when the operation of the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is completed and the position is not moved, the effect is generated, so that the player can pay attention to the character image of “BONUS confirmed”, Furthermore, since the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" has not moved, the content of the character image can be easily informed to the player. As described above, the operation of the character image of “BONUS confirmed” and the occurrence of the effect on the character image of “BONUS confirmed” can make the player pay attention to the character image of “BONUS confirmed”, and thus the bonus winning. With regard to the suggestion, the interest of the game can be effectively improved.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 8 and 14, the character image of “BIG BONUS” is enlarged as in the period of FIGS. 8(a40) to (a43) and the period of FIGS. 14(b40) to (b43). During the period in which the display changes to the reduced display and the position changes, the effect does not occur in the character image of “BIG BONUS”. On the other hand, after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed and stopped at a fixed position as in the period after (a44) in FIG. 8 and the period after (b44) in FIG. 14, "BIG BONUS" is displayed. The effect occurs on the character image. Thus, since the effect occurs after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed, it is possible to easily inform the player that the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed.

(8-2) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 12, as shown in FIGS. 6(a18) to (a25) and FIGS. 12(b18) to (b25), the character image of “BONUS confirmation” is displayed. Between the enlarged display and the reduced display, the speaker 53 outputs a “papper” sound or a “sheen” sound in synchronization with the display operation. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6(a26) and FIG. 12(b26), when the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, the sound of “KILLAN” is linked with the effect. It is output from the speaker 53. In this way, the sound associated with the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" and the effect is output from the speaker 53, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 8 and 14, as shown in FIGS. 8(a40) to (a43) and FIGS. 14(b40) to (b43), the character image of “BIG BONUS” is displayed from the enlarged display to the reduced display. During the period, the speaker 53 outputs the sound of "papparapa" in conjunction with the display operation. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (a44) and FIG. 14 (b44), when the character image of “BIG BONUS” is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, the “Killer Killer, Big Bonus” is linked to the effect. The sound “” is output from the speaker 53. In this way, the sound associated with the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" and the effect is output from the speaker 53, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(8-3) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 12, the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is displayed in the periods of (a18) to (a25) of FIG. 6 and the periods of (b18) to (b25) of FIG. The position changes from enlarged display to reduced display. On the other hand, in the period after FIG. 6(a26) and the period after FIG. 12(b26), the position of the character image of “BONUS confirmed” does not change. As a result, first, the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is changed, so that the player pays attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed", and thereafter, the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not change. The contents of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" can be easily communicated to the player.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 8 and 14, the character image of “BIG BONUS” is enlarged and displayed in the period of FIGS. 8(a40) to (a43) and the period of FIGS. 14(b40) to (b43). The position is changed by reducing from. In contrast, the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not change in the period after (a44) in FIG. 8 and the period after (b44) in FIG. As a result, first, the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is changed to make the character image of "BIG BONUS" pay attention to the player, and thereafter, the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is not changed. The contents of the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be easily conveyed to the player.

(8-4) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 12, as shown in FIGS. 6(a18) to (a25) and FIGS. 12(b18) to (b25), the character image of “BONUS confirmation” is displayed. During the enlarged display to the reduced display, the effect does not occur on the character image of “BONUS confirmed”, and then the effect is applied to the character image of “BONUS confirmed” after the display operation of the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is completed. appear. As a result, when the effect is generated, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 8 and 14, as shown in FIGS. 8(a40) to (a43) and FIGS. 14(b40) to (b43), the character image of “BIG BONUS” is enlarged. While the reduced image is displayed, the effect does not occur on the character image of “BIG BONUS”, and then the effect occurs on the character image of “BIG BONUS” after the display operation of the character image of “BIG BONUS” is completed. This allows the player to easily understand that the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" has been completed by the generation of the effect.

(9-1) The character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in (b44) and (b46) of FIG. 14 has a larger size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (b26) and (b28) of FIG. Is also flashing and is highlighted. As a result, the suggestion when the bonus is actually controlled is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, so that the joy of being controlled by the bonus can be further given to the player, and the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced. Can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of the bonus winning and the suggestion of the control to the bonus.

(9-2) The sound ("Killan Killan") when the effect occurs in the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in (b44) and (b46) of FIG. 14 is shown in (b26) and (b28) of FIG. The number of sounds "Killan" is larger than the sound ("Killan") when the effect occurs in the character image of "BONUS confirmed", and the output time of the sound is longer and the volume is louder accordingly. As a result, the suggestion when the bonus is actually controlled is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, so that the joy of being controlled by the bonus can be further given to the player, and the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

(9-3) The effect on the character image of “BIG BONUS” shown in FIGS. 14(b44) and (b46) is more diamond-shaped than the effect on “BONUS confirmed” shown in FIGS. 12(b26) and (b28). The number of decorative images is large and flashy. As a result, the suggestion when the bonus is actually controlled is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, so that the joy of being controlled by the bonus can be further given to the player, and the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

(10-1) As shown in FIGS. 7(a30) and (a35) and FIGS. 13(b30) and 13(b35), the bonus and the bell are simultaneously won when the start switch 7 is operated. When the bonus is shown, the bell symbol image is displayed, and when the bonus is independently won, the combination effect is executed and the character image of "777" is displayed. In this way, both when suggesting a small winning combination and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus, the image of the symbol is displayed at the same execution trigger of the start operation, so the display of the symbol image starts. Depending on the timing, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing whether it is a suggestion of a small role or a suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus. Therefore, the interest of the game can be effectively improved with respect to the suggestion of the bonus winning and the suggestion of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus.

(10-2) As shown in FIGS. 7(a33), (a38), and FIGS. 13(b33), (b38), the bell symbol image is displayed first in the small role suggestion effect, and then “Bash” The sound is output from the speaker 53. On the other hand, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" is displayed first, and then the sound of "Trun" different from "Bashi" is output from the speaker 53. In this way, when there is a sound corresponding to suggesting a small winning combination and suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus, which of the bell symbol image and the character image of "777" is displayed is determined. It is easy to understand for the player. Furthermore, the timing at which the display of the bell pattern image or the character image of “777” starts is earlier than the timing at which these sounds are output, so that the sound is output before the timing at which the display of the pattern image starts. It is possible to prevent the player from understanding whether it is a suggestion of a small role or a suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus.

(10-3) Even if a common sound is output from the speaker 53 when the bell pattern image is displayed in the small role suggestion effect and when the character image of "777" is displayed in the combination effect. Good. In this way, it is not necessary to provide different sound data depending on when a small combination is suggested and when a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus is suggested, and thus the storage capacity of the RAM 41c can be reduced. Further, depending on the type of sound, it is possible to prevent the player from understanding as to whether it is a suggestion of a small role or a suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a winning bonus.

(10-4) When a bonus and a small combination are simultaneously won, an image (for example, a bell pattern image) that suggests a small combination, and an image that suggests a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus (characters of "777") And (image) may be simultaneously displayed upon the start operation. By doing this, an image that suggests a small combination and an image that suggests a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus are displayed at the same time on the same screen, so an effect that has an impact when suggesting a symbol combination that prompts derivation It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(10-5) As shown in FIGS. 7(a33), (a38) and FIGS. 13(b33), (b38), the size of the character image of “777” is larger than the size of the bell pattern image. As a result, the character image of "777" that suggests the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus can be made more noticeable to the player than the bell symbol image that suggests the small winning combination.

(10-6) As shown in FIGS. 7(a34), (a39) and FIGS. 13(b34), (b39), the bell pattern image and the character image of "777" are displayed by the third stop operation on the stop switch. Disappears. In this way, both when suggesting a small win and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus, the image of the symbol disappears with the same execution trigger of the third stop operation, so when a small win is suggested. The process does not become complicated because it is not necessary to change the control for ending the display of the symbols depending on when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is suggested.

(11-1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which is identifiable,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation control means (for example, the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving the display result,
A production execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) that executes a specific production (battle mission production shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 and castle search mission production shown in FIGS. 9 to 11) over three or more games. Equipped with
The three or more games include a first game (for example, a first game), a second game next to the first game (for example, a second game), and a second game after the second game. 3 games (for example, the third game),
The effect execution means,
In the first game, a first stage effect (for example, item effect shown in FIG. 3) is executed as the specific effect,
In the second game, a second stage effect (for example, a battle effect shown in FIG. 4) is executed as the specific effect,
In the third game, a third stage effect (for example, a result effect shown in FIG. 5) for notifying an effect result of the specific effect is executed as the specific effect,
In the first game, the derivation of the display result in the first game does not cause the effect of the first stage to proceed (for example, the third stop as indicated by the * mark on the left side of (Aa2) in FIG. 3). Item production proceeds regardless of the operation (deriving the display result),
In the second game, the derivation of the display result in the second game is used as a trigger to advance the second stage effect (for example, the derivation of the display result as indicated by the * mark at the upper left of (Ba5) in FIG. 4). The production will progress during the battle).

With such a configuration, in the first game, the derivation of the display result in the first game does not cause the first stage effect to proceed, while in the second game, the display result in the second game is not displayed. The production of the second stage is promoted by the derivation. Therefore, since the production progresses in the second game before the third game in which the production result of the specific production is notified, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the third game. Further, attention can be paid to the notification of the effect result in the third game in accordance with the content of the effect that has progressed in the second game. As described above, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 which is improved with respect to the progress of effects executed over a plurality of games.

In the present embodiment, in the game before the second game in which the result effect is not executed (the game of the first game), as shown in FIG. 3, the in-battle effect is not advanced while the derivation of the display result is triggered. In the game (the second game) before the third game in which the result effect is executed, as shown in (Ba5) of FIG. 4, the in-battle effect is advanced with the derivation of the display result. Therefore, the progress of the effect in the second game can be made more prominent than in the first game, and as a result, the player's attention can be paid to the third game. Further, as shown in (Ba5) of FIG. 4, attention can be paid to the notification of the effect result in the game of the third game according to the content of the effect during the battle that has progressed in the game of the second game.

(11-2) A display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image is further provided,
The effect of the first stage includes an effect of displaying a still image on the display means when the execution time has elapsed in the first game (for example, as shown by * mark 2 in FIG. 3(Aa3), Display the image),
The effect of the second stage includes an effect of displaying a moving image on the display means when the execution time has elapsed in the second game (for example, as shown in FIGS. 4(Ba5) and 4(Ba6), repeated). Display a moving image that is an image).

With such a configuration, by displaying the moving image that can attract the player's attention rather than the still image, the player's expectation for the third game in which the effect result of the specific effect is notified is appropriately raised. You can

In the present embodiment, since the moving image that is a repetitive image is displayed as shown in FIGS. 4(Ba5) and (Ba6), the player's expectation for the third game in which the result effect is executed is appropriately set. Can be heaped up.

(11-3) A display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image is further provided,
In the third game, the effect executing means displays a still image on the display means and notifies the effect result of the specific effect (for example, as shown by * mark in (a17) of FIG. The WIN image is displayed together with the image).

According to such a configuration, since the effect result of the specific effect is notified together with the display of the still image, the player can easily recognize the effect result of the specific effect.

In the present embodiment, since the WIN image is displayed together with the still image display of (a17) in FIG. 5, the WIN image is clearly recognized as compared with the slot machine that displays the WIN image together with the display of the moving image. be able to.

(11-4) The effect of the second stage after being triggered by the derivation of the display result in the second game and the effect of notifying the effect result in the effect of the third stage are the contents of the effect. Is related (for example, the moving images of (Ba5) and (Ba6) in FIG. 4 and the result effect shown in FIG. 5 are related in content of effect).

With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the effect of the third stage.

In the present embodiment, in (Ba5) and (Ba6) of FIG. 4, a moving image in which the teammate character is swinging the sword is displayed, and in the result presentation shown in FIG. 5, the teammate character wins over the enemy character. Alternatively, an effect in which the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character is executed. Therefore, the contents of the effects are associated with the moving images of (Ba5) and (Ba6) in FIG. 4 and the result effect shown in FIG. Therefore, attention can be paid to the result effect in the flow of the effect from the battle effect to the effect effect.

(11-5) The execution period of the first-stage effect is different from the execution period of the second-stage effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the first game continuous effect is started. The period from when the continuous image is displayed to when the continuous image is displayed is different from the period from when the continuous effect of the second game is started to when the continuous image is displayed).

According to such a configuration, since the first-stage effect and the second-stage effect are executed in the execution period according to the situation, the interest of the specific effect can be improved.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17(A), a period from when the first game continuous effect is started to when the continuous image is displayed and when the second game continuous effect is started. It is different from the period from when the continuous image is displayed. Therefore, since the continuous effect is executed in the execution period according to the situation, the interest of the specific effect can be improved.

(11-6) The execution period of the second-stage effect is shorter than the execution period of the first-stage effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17A-1 and 17A-2). The period from the start of the continuous effect of the second game to the display of the continuous image is shorter than the period from the start of the continuous effect of the first game to the display of the continuous image. ),
The period from the time when the display result is derived in the second game to the time when the effect of the second stage is ended, the effect of the first stage is ended from the time when the display result is derived in the first game. It is shorter than the period up to the time (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17A-3 and 17A-4), in the second game, the continuous image is displayed when the display result is derived. On the other hand, in the first game, even if the display result is derived, the continuous image is not displayed and the continuous image is displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed).

With such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the second-stage effect that is continuous with the third-stage effect until the end as much as possible, so that attention can be paid to the effect result in the third-stage effect.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, since the player can visually recognize the battle effect before the result effect as far as possible to the end, attention can be paid to the result effect.

As a modified example, the execution period of the second-stage effect is shorter than the execution period of the first-stage effect (for example, shown in FIGS. 17A-1 and 17A-2). As described above, the period from when the continuous effect of the second game is started to when the continuous image is displayed is longer than the period from when the continuous effect of the first game is started to when the continuous image is displayed. Is short), the period from the time when the display result is derived in the second game to the time when the effect of the second stage is finished is from the time when the display result is derived in the first game to It may be longer than the period until the end of the one-stage presentation.

In addition, when the execution period of the second-stage effect is shorter than the execution period of the first-stage effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17A-1 and 17A-2, (The period from the start of the game continuous effect to the display of the continuous image is shorter than the period from the start of the first game continuous effect to the display of the continuous image) In the period from when the display result is derived in the second game to when the effect of the second stage is completed, and when the display result is derived in the first game, the effect of the first stage The period up to the end of may be the same.

(11-7) In the first game, the effect executing means advances the effect of the first stage in accordance with the lapse of time (for example, as shown in FIG. 3(Aa2), the started item). The production progresses with the passage of time regardless of the first to third stop operations)
With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately advance the first stage effect.

(12-1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which is identifiable,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation control means (for example, the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving the display result,
A production execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) that executes a specific production (battle mission production shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 and castle search mission production shown in FIGS. 9 to 11) over three or more games. Equipped with
The three or more games include a first game (for example, a first game), a second game next to the first game (for example, a second game), and a second game after the second game. 3 games (for example, the third game),
The effect execution means,
In the first game, a first stage effect (for example, item effect shown in FIG. 3) is executed as the specific effect,
In the second game, a second stage effect (for example, a battle effect shown in FIG. 4) is executed as the specific effect,
In the third game, a third stage effect (for example, a result effect shown in FIG. 5) for notifying an effect result of the specific effect is executed as the specific effect,
In the slot machine, in the first game and the second game, a continuation notification suggesting that the specific effect continues in the next game (for example, display of the NEXT image 511 in FIG. 3(Aa3), and 4 (Ba3), (Ba6) display of the next game image 512) is further provided with a continuous notification executing means (for example, the sub-control unit 91),
The continuation notification execution means,
In the first game, the continuation notification is not executed upon the derivation of the display result in the first game (for example, when the derivation of the display result is shown as indicated by * mark 1 in (Aa3) of FIG. Without displaying the NEXT image 511, the NEXT image 511 is displayed upon the lapse of 10 seconds from the start of the item effect),
In the second game, the continuation notification is executed when the derivation of the display result in the second game is triggered (for example, when the derivation of the display result is triggered as indicated by the * mark at the upper left of (Ba5) in FIG. 4). The next game image 512 is displayed).

With such a configuration, the continuation notification is a notification that indicates that the specific effect is to be continued in the next game, and thus can motivate the player to execute the next game. Further, in the first game, continuous notification is not executed when the display result of the first game is derived, while in the second game, continuous notification is executed when the display result of the second game is derived. .. Therefore, in the second game before the third game in which the effect result of the specific effect is informed, continuous notification is executed with the derivation of the display result as an opportunity, which can motivate the execution of the third game. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the third game. As described above, in the effect executed over a plurality of games, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 improved with respect to the notification that the effect continues to the next game.

In the present embodiment, in the game before the second game in which the result effect is not executed (first game), as shown in FIG. 3, the continuation image is not displayed upon the derivation of the display result, while the result is In the game (game of the second game) before the game of the third game in which the effect is executed, as shown in (Ba5) of FIG. 4, the continuous image is displayed upon the derivation of the display result. Generally, a player starts a game once and then ends the game (derived a display result in the game). Therefore, it is possible to increase the chances of displaying the continuation image in the second game in which the continuation image is displayed upon the derivation of the display result, as compared with the first game in which the continuation image is not displayed upon the derivation of the display result. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the third game, and as a result, the player's attention to the third game can be obtained.

(12-2) A display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image is further provided,
The display means is
In the first game, a still image is displayed while the continuation notification is being executed (for example, as shown in (Aa3) of FIG. 3, in the battle mission effect of the first game, the still image is displayed together with the still image. , NEXT image 511 is displayed),
In the second game, a moving image is displayed during the period in which the continuation notification is executed (for example, as shown in (Ba5) and (Ba6) of FIG. The next game image 512 is displayed together with the display of the moving image which is an image).

With such a configuration, it is possible to execute the continuous notification that indicates that the specific effect will continue in the third game in which the effect result of the specific effect is notified, together with the display of the moving image. Therefore, the interest of continuous notification can be improved.

In the present embodiment, in the game (the second game) before the third game in which the result effect is executed, as shown in (Ba5) and (Ba6) of FIG. 4, a moving image that is a repeated image. And the next game image 512 is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to execute a continuous image that indicates that the result effect will be continued in the third game, together with the display of the moving image. Thereby, the interest of continuous notification can be improved.

(12-3) The continuous notification in the first game and the continuous notification in the second game have different notification modes (for example, the continuous image is the first game as shown in FIG. 3(Aa3)). In the battle mission effect of, the NEXT image 511 is displayed, whereas as shown in FIG. 4 (Ba5), in the battle mission effect of the second game, the next game image 512).

With such a configuration, it is possible to highlight the continuation notification that suggests that the specific effect will continue in the third game in which the effect result of the specific effect is notified. Therefore, the interest of continuous notification can be improved.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to highlight the continuation notification that suggests that the battle mission effect will continue in the third game in which the effect effect is executed. Therefore, the interest of continuous notification can be improved.

As a modification, the continuation notification in the first game and the continuation notification in the second game may be the same.

(12-4) A display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image is further provided,
The continuation notice is a notice for displaying a continuation image in the display area of the display unit (for example, a NEXT image 511 is displayed and a next game image 512 is displayed).
The continuation notification in the first game and the continuation notification in the second game have a common area in the display area in which the continuation image is displayed (for example, * mark 1 in FIG. 3 (Aa3)). As shown in, the NEXT image 511 is displayed in the upper left area in the first game's battle mission effect, and as shown by the * mark in the upper left of FIG. 4 (Ba5), in the second game's battle mission effect as well. The next game image 512 is displayed).

According to such a configuration, since the continuous image is displayed in the common area in the continuation notification in the first game and the continuation notification in the second game, “the continuation notification in the first game and the second notification In the continuation notification in the game, it is possible to make the continuation image easier to show to the player in the first game and the second game, as compared with the slot machine in which the continuation image is displayed in a different area.

In the present embodiment, as shown by * mark 1 in FIG. 3 (Aa3), in the battle mission effect of the first game, the NEXT image 511 is displayed in the upper left area and is shown by the * mark in the upper left part of FIG. 4 (Ba5). As described above, the next game image 512 is displayed in the upper left area even in the battle mission effect of the second game. Therefore, since the continuous image is displayed in the common area in both the first game battle mission effect and the second game battle mission effect, “the first game battle mission effect and the second game battle mission effect are displayed. In the slot machine in which continuous images are displayed in different areas in ", the continuous images can be made easier to show to the player in the battle mission effect of the first game and the battle mission effect of the second game.

As a modification, the continuous image may be displayed in different areas in the display area between the continuous notification in the first game and the continuous notification in the second game.

(12-5) A display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image is further provided,
The continuation notice is a notice for displaying a continuation image in the display area of the display means (for example, as shown by * mark 1 in FIG. 3(Aa3), in the battle mission effect of the first game, NEXT is displayed in the upper left area. The image 511 is displayed, and the next game image 512 is displayed in the upper left region even in the battle mission effect of the second game as shown by the * mark in the upper left of FIG. 4 (Ba5)).
The notification of the effect result is a notification for displaying a notification image in the display area of the display unit (for example, as shown by * mark in FIG. 5(a15), the result effect that is the battle mission effect of the third game is , Display the WIN image 515 in the upper left area),
The continuation image and the notification image are displayed in a common area in the display area (for example, * mark 1 in FIG. 3 (Aa3), * mark at the upper left of FIG. 4 (Ba5), and FIG. As indicated by the * mark in a15), the NET image 511 in the battle mission effect of the first game, the next game image 512 in the battle mission effect of the second game, and the WIN image 515 in the battle mission effect of the third game Is commonly displayed in the upper left area).

According to such a configuration, since the continuous image and the notification image are displayed in the common area, it is possible to compare the continuous image with the “slot machine displayed in a different area from the continuous image”. The image and the notification image can be easily shown to the player.

As a modification, the continuous image and the notification image may be displayed in different areas in the display area.

Further, in the present embodiment, the notification image (for example, the image of LOSE) is not displayed when the bonus is not won. However, the notification image may be displayed even when the bonus is not won. The display area of the notification image may be the same as the display area of the continuous image, or may be different from the display area of the continuous image.

(12-6) A display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image is further provided,
The specific effects include a first specific effect and a second specific effect (for example, including the battle mission effects of FIGS. 3 to 5 and the castle search mission effects of FIGS. 9 to 11),
The continuation notification is executed in a manner common to the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, as shown by * mark 1 in FIG. 3 (Aa3) and * mark 1 in FIG. 9 (Ca3). In the first game mission effect, the NEXT image 511 is displayed in the upper left area, and the second game mission is displayed as indicated by the * mark in the upper left of FIG. 4 (Ba5) and the * mark in the upper left of FIG. 10 (Da5). In the production, the next game image 512 is displayed in the upper left area),
The notification of the effect result is executed in different modes between the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, in the battle mission effect, a WIN image 515 is displayed as shown in FIG. 5(a15)). On the other hand, in the castle search mission effect, a great success image 516 is displayed as shown in FIG. 11 (b15).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize the continuation of the specific effect in an easy-to-understand manner, and it is possible to improve the interest of informing the effect result.

In the present embodiment, in the battle mission effect, the WIN image 515 is displayed as shown in FIG. 5(a15), while in the castle search mission effect, the great success image 516 is displayed as shown in FIG. 11(b15). To do. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the continuation of the mission effect in an easy-to-understand manner and improve the interest of informing the result of the mission effect.

(12-7) The specific effect includes the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, includes the battle mission effect of FIGS. 3 to 5 and the castle search mission effect of FIGS. 9 to 11). ,
At the time of the continuation notification, an output unit that outputs a common sound in both the first specific effect and the second specific effect is further provided (for example, FIG. 3 (Aa3), FIG. 4 (Ba5), FIG. 9 (Ca3), and as shown in FIG. 10 (Da5), a continuous sound 513 (voice of NEXT) is commonly output in both the battle mission effect and the castle hunting mission effect).

With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the continuation of the specific effect.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (Aa3), FIG. 4 (Ba5), FIG. 9 (Ca3), and FIG. 10 (Da5), the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect are commonly used. , Continuous sound 513 (voice called next) is output. Therefore, the output of the common continuation sound 513 allows the player to easily recognize the continuation of the mission effect.

As a modification, the output means may output different sounds in the first specific effect and the second specific effect when the continuation notification is given. As a modified example, in the first specific effect, at the time of continuation notification, a first specific effect of the first game (for example, item effect) and a first specific effect of the second game (for example, effect during battle). , And different sounds may be output.

(12-8) Further provided with operating means (for example, start switch 7) operated by the player,
The continuation notification executing means does not end after a lapse of time, but ends when the operating means is operated (for example, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 3 and the lower part of FIG. 4, a start operation is executed). Until the start operation is performed, display of the continuous image ends until the display of the continuous image ends).

With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably improve the player's expectation toward the notification of the effect result in the third game.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 3, the lower part of FIG. 4, etc., the continuous image is continuously displayed until the start operation is executed, and the continuous image is displayed when the start operation is executed. Display ends. Therefore, it is possible to preferably improve the player's expectation toward the result notification by the result presentation in the third game.

(12-9) In the first game, the continuation notification executing means executes the continuation notification when a predetermined time elapses (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, 10 from the time when the item effect is started). When the second has passed, the NEXT image 511 is displayed).

According to such a configuration, in the first game, the continuous notification is executed when the predetermined time elapses, so that it can be appropriately notified that the specific effect continues in the next game.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the NEXT image 511 is displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed since the item effect executed in the first game was started. Therefore, since the NEXT image 511 is displayed upon the elapse of 10 seconds, it is possible to appropriately notify that the mission effect continues in the next game.

[Modification]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About darkening processing]
In the present embodiment, the darkening process is a process of reducing the brightness of the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to darken the entire screen. However, the darkening process is not limited to this, and may be a process of reducing the brightness of a part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to darken a part of the screen. In this way, the darkening process is performed when the AT or the specialized zone ends, so that the player can easily recognize that the AT or the specialized zone ends by the darkening process, while the character or the cloud, Alternatively, it is possible to suppress deterioration of the visibility of the player with respect to an image such as a treasure box as much as possible.

Note that the darkening process is not limited to an object that reduces the brightness of the screen, and may be a process that changes the display color of the screen to a dark color. Further, the brightness and the display color of the screen may be partially changed to gradually expand the area where the darkening process is performed. Further, the darkening process may be a process in which a darkened dark image is superimposed on the front side of a still image of a character, a cloud, or a treasure box, and a result image is further superimposed on the front side.

In the present embodiment, the darkening process is performed when the third stop operation is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the start switch 7 is operated, or the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed. The darkening process may be performed on the occasion of the fact. Regardless of the occasion when the darkening process is performed, the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect may have the same opportunity and the same start timing as the darkening process.

[About muting]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2(h9), FIG. 5(a11), FIG. 11(b11), FIG. 15(c12), and FIG. 16(d11), the speaker 53 is performed after the darkening process. The sound output from was stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound output may be stopped at the same time as the darkening process is performed, or the sound output may be stopped before the darkening process is performed. In order to give the player a dark impression, the sound output from the speaker 53 may be stopped at any timing until the dark processing is performed and until the dark processing is completed.

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

Further, as a modified example of FIG. 17(A-2), a moving image (repeated image) may be displayed when 8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the second game continuous effect without deriving a display result. Good. For example, in FIG. 4, (Ba7) may be a moving image. Further, as a modified example of FIG. 17(A-2), a continuous image (NEXT image) may be displayed when the display result is not derived and eight seconds elapse from the start of the continuous effect of the second game. Good. For example, in FIG. 4, the continuous image may be displayed at (Ba7).

In addition, at least one of the above-mentioned effects (for example, mission effects) may be an effect divided into a plurality of parts. It is assumed that the production during battle, which is the production of the battle mission of the second game, is divided into two parts (first part and second part). It is assumed that the effect of the first part is composed of, for example, 8 seconds, and the effect of the second part is composed of, for example, 2 seconds. In this case, regardless of the first stop operation and the second stop operation, even if the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed when the effect of the first part in the battle effect is started. , The production of the first part proceeds. The effect of the first part ends when 8 seconds elapse without performing the third stop operation from the time when the effect of the first part is started. Here, at the end of the effect of the first part, a still image may be displayed or a moving image (repeated image) may be displayed. Further, regardless of whether or not 8 seconds have elapsed from the time when the effect of the first part was started, the effect of the second part is started when the third stop operation is executed. After that, when 2 seconds have passed from the time when the second part effect was started, the moving image (repeated image) is displayed and the continuous image is displayed. According to such a configuration, the effect can be composed of a plurality of parts, and the effect can be changed according to the operation of the player.

Further, as described with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, in the continuous effect of the first game and the continuous effect of the second game, the effect proceeds regardless of the first stop operation and the second stop operation. However, in at least one effect of the first game continuous effect and the second game continuous effect, the effect is developed (advanced) with at least one operation of the first stop operation and the second stop operation as a trigger. You may According to such a configuration, the continuous effect can be advanced according to the operation of the player, so that the interest of the stop operation can be improved.

Further, continuous display may not be executed for the effect that is developed in response to the player's operation during the game. That is, the continuous display is executed in the non-development effect that does not develop in response to the player's operation, and the continuous notification is given in the development effect that develops in response to the player's operation (at least one of the first stop operation and the second stop operation). It may not be executed. The reason will be described below.

When the player is interested in the next game in the development effect that develops in response to the operation of the player (at least one of the first stop operation and the second stop operation), the player recognizes that the effect will develop in the next game. There are many. Therefore, it is assumed that the player executes the next game without executing the continuous notification.

On the other hand, in a non-development production that does not develop according to the operation of the player, there is often no interest in the next game. Therefore, by executing the continuous notification, it is possible to make the player recognize that the non-development effect is progressing in the next game, and as a result, to be interested in the next game. As a modified example, the continuous display is not executed in the non-development effect that does not develop according to the operation of the player, and the development develops according to the operation of the player (at least one of the first stop operation and the second stop operation). In the effect, continuous display may be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 5, in the continuous effect of the third game, the effect proceeds regardless of the first stop operation to the third stop operation. However, in the continuous effect of the third game, the effect may be developed (advanced) triggered by at least one stop operation of the first to third stop operations. According to such a configuration, the continuous effect of the third game can be advanced according to the operation of the player, so that the interest of the stop operation can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5(a15) and (a16), the moving image is displayed when the WIN image 515 is displayed. However, when the WIN image 515 is displayed, a still image (for example, the image shown in FIG. 5A17) may be displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined event has not occurred (for example, when the bonus is not won), the darkening process is executed, while displaying the result image indicating that the predetermined event has not occurred. I explained that I would not. However, when the predetermined event has not occurred, a result image indicating that the predetermined event has not occurred may be displayed. In the example of FIG. 5, the result image indicating that the predetermined event has not occurred is, for example, the image “LOSE”.

[About bonus effect]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6(a26) and FIG. 12(b26), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” does not overlap the various images of the mission effect, but various characters of the mission effect. It may be partially overlapped with the image. However, even in that case, it is preferable that the character image of “BONUS confirmed” does not hinder the visibility of the mission effect.

The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed from the enlarged display to the reduced display in stages, but the reduction stage may be two stages or three stages, or at least It is sufficient that the display is reduced in a plurality of stages between the enlarged display and the reduced display.

[About combination production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7(a35) to (a38) and FIGS. 13(b35) to (b38), when a symbol combination corresponding to a winable bonus is shown, a symbol corresponding to all reels The character image of "777" was displayed at once upon the start operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character image of the symbol “7” corresponding to each reel may be displayed each time the stop switch is operated. For example, with the start operation as a trigger, the character image of the symbol "7" corresponding to the left reel 2L is displayed, and with the first operation on the left stop switch 8L as a trigger, the symbol "77" corresponding to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. The character image of the symbol “777” corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R may be displayed with the second operation of the middle stop switch 8C as a trigger. Even in this case, the start timing of the display of the symbol image becomes the same with the same execution trigger of the start operation, both when suggesting the small winning combination and when suggesting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus. Further, until the character image of the design corresponding to the right reel 2R is displayed, it is not known whether the player has won the big bonus or the regular bonus, so the player's expectation should be kept as long as possible. You can

Further, as shown in FIGS. 7(a35) to (a37) and FIGS. 13(b35) to (b37), the character image of “777” is displayed in the period in which the character image of “777” is changed from the enlarged display to the reduced display. A sound may be output from the speaker 53 according to the display operation.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 7(a30) to (a32) and FIGS. 13(b30) to (b32), in a period in which the bell symbol image appears from the lower side to the upper side, a sound matched with the display operation of the bell symbol image is generated. It may be output from the speaker 53.

The character image of "777" is displayed from the enlarged display to the reduced display in stages, but the reduction stage may be two stages or three stages, and at least enlarged. What is necessary is just to be reduced in a plurality of steps between the display and the reduced display.

[Regarding bonus prize production]
When the character images of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIGS. 8(a44), (a46) and FIGS. 14(b44), (b46) are displayed, FIG. 6(a26), (a28) and FIG. 12(b26), As an example of emphasizing more than when the character image of “BONUS confirmed” shown in (b28) is displayed, the size of the character image is large, the character image is moving, the output sound is loud, the sound output time Is long, the voice of the character is output, there are multiple characters that output voice, the brightness of the light due to the effect is high, the effect generation time is long, there are many decorative images in the effect, large decorative images in the effect, etc. Any method may be used as long as the character image of “BIG BONUS” is emphasized more than the character image of “BONUS confirmed”.

The character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed from the enlarged display to the reduced display in stages, but the reduction stage may be two stages or three stages, or at least It is sufficient that the display is reduced in a plurality of stages between the enlarged display and the reduced display.

[Right to control to a specific state]
In the present embodiment, winning of a regular bonus or a big bonus is illustrated as the right for controlling to a specific state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a right (for example, navigation stock) for controlling the operation procedure of the stop switch to an AT (assist time) that can inform the player may be applied, or the probability of being controlled by the AT is in a normal state. A right (for example, the number of CZ games) for controlling to a higher CZ (chance zone) may be applied. The section controlled by such AT or CZ is also referred to as an advantageous section, and the section not controlled by the advantageous section is also referred to as a normal section. That is, as the right for controlling to the specific state, the right for controlling to the advantageous section may be applied.

Further, for each of the above-mentioned effects, it may be an effect that fuels whether or not to grant a privilege (indicating the possibility of granting a privilege advantageous to the player). In addition, a privilege corresponding to each effect is defined for each effect in the above-described embodiment. For example, a mission effect is an effect that fuels a bonus winning which is a privilege corresponding to the mission effect. As a modified example, at least one of the above-mentioned effects may be an effect that fuels whether or not a privilege different from the privilege corresponding to the effect is given. For example, the mission effect may be an effect that fuels the AT win instead of the bonus win.

[About performance period]
In the above-described embodiment, FIG. 17A is described as the performance execution period. However, in the present modification, the execution period of the second stage effect (during battle) is longer than the execution period of the first stage effect (item effect), and in the second game (second game). During the period from the time when the display result is derived to the time when the second-stage effect is completed, the first-stage effect is ended after the display result is derived in the first game (first game). It may be longer than the period up to. An example of this structure will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 18(B-1) is a diagram showing the continuous effect of the first game (for example, the item effect of FIG. 3). Regarding the continuous effect of the first game, when the predetermined item effect execution period (8 seconds in the example of FIG. 18) has elapsed since the effect was started and the display result has not been derived, Item production ends. Furthermore, as indicated by * mark 2 in FIG. 3 (Ba3), a still image is displayed when the item effect is finished. Furthermore, as indicated by * mark 1 in FIG. 3 (Ba3), a continuous image (NEXT image 511) is displayed.

FIG. 18(B-2) is a diagram showing the continuous effect of the second game (for example, effect during battle in FIG. 4). Regarding the continuous effect of the second game, when a predetermined effect execution period during battle (10 seconds in the example of FIG. 18) has elapsed since the effect was started and the display result was not derived. , This production during the battle ends temporarily.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 18(B-1) and 18(B-2), when the display result is not derived, the effect during battle is set to be longer than the item effect.

In FIG. 18B-3, for the continuous effect of the first game (for example, the item effect of FIG. 3), both the item effect execution period and the battle effect execution period from the time when the item effect is started. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a case where a display result is derived when a short specific period (5 seconds in the example of FIG. 18) has elapsed.

As shown in FIG. 18(B-3), even if the display result is derived, the item effect does not end, the still image is not displayed, and the continuous image is not displayed until the item effect execution period elapses. .. When S seconds have elapsed from the time when the display result was derived, the item effect ends, the still image is displayed, and the continuous image is displayed (see the description of FIG. 3 ).

Here, S second=“8 seconds (item effect execution period)-specific period” (hereinafter, referred to as formula (1)).

FIG. 18(B-4) shows the display result when the specific period (5 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the in-battle effect was started for the second game continuous effect (for example, the in-battle effect in FIG. 4). It is a figure for demonstrating the case where is derived.

As shown in FIG. 18(B-4), the production during battle continues even if the display result is derived. After that, when T1 seconds, which is the first special period, have elapsed, the moving image and the continuous image are displayed.

Here, T1 second=“10 seconds (performance period during battle)-specific period” (hereinafter, referred to as formula (2)).

Further, T1 is a fluctuation value that fluctuates according to the timing at which the display result is derived during execution of the battle production (see the mark *1 in FIG. 18). Further, when S is compared with T1, T1>S is obtained from the equations (1) and (2). In other words, the period from the time when the display result is derived in the second game (the second game) to the time when the second stage effect is finished (that is, T1 seconds) is the first game (one game). It is longer than the period (that is, S seconds) from the time when the display result is derived in the (eye game) to the time when the first stage effect is finished.

As described above, in FIG. 18B-4, when the display result is derived during the performance during battle, when a predetermined performance during battle execution period (10 seconds) elapses from the time when the performance during battle is started. Then, the display of the moving image and the display of the continuous image are executed.

By the way, as a modified example of FIG. 18(B-2), a moving image (repeated image) may be displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the continuous effect of the second game without deriving the display result. Good. Further, as a modified example of FIG. 18B-2, a continuous image (NEXT image) may be displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the second game continuous effect without deriving a display result. Good.

According to FIG. 18(B-4) and FIG. 18(B-2) to which such a modified example is applied, regardless of whether or not the display result is derived during the performance during battle, the performance during battle is produced. When a predetermined in-battle performance execution period (10 seconds) has elapsed from the start of, the common control (for example, at least one of displaying a moving image and displaying a continuous image) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing capacity as compared with the slot machine that executes different control depending on whether or not the display result is derived during the performance during the battle. As a modification of FIG. 18(B-4), a still image may be displayed when T1 seconds have elapsed since the display result was derived.

18B-5 may be used as a modification example of FIG. 18B-4. In FIG. 18(B-5), the production during battle continues even if the display result is derived. After that, when the second special period T2 seconds has elapsed, the moving image and the continuous image are displayed.

Here, T2 is a period that is longer than the maximum value of S seconds during execution of the battle production, regardless of the timing at which the display result is derived, and T2 is a fixed value (marked with *2 in FIG. 18). reference). The maximum value of S seconds (predetermined predetermined value) is, for example, the display result derived when the display result is derived in the minimum period from the start of the continuous effect of the first game. It is a period from the time to the end of the continuous effect of the first game.

In FIG. 18(B-5), the display of the moving image and the display of the continuous image are executed when the second special period T2, which is a fixed value, has elapsed since the display result was derived. Therefore, as control of the slot machine, “control for executing display of continuous image upon deriving display result” is executed.

As shown in FIG. 18, the execution period of the second-stage effect is longer than the execution period of the first-stage effect (for example, shown in FIGS. 18B-1 and 18B-2). As described above, the period from when the continuous effect of the second game is started to when the continuous image is displayed is longer than the period from when the continuous effect of the first game is started to when the continuous image is displayed. Long),
The period from the time when the display result is derived in the second game to the time when the effect of the second stage is ended, the effect of the first stage is ended from the time when the display result is derived in the first game. It may be set to be longer than the period up to the time (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18B-3 to 18B-5, in the second game, from when the display result is derived. The continuous image is displayed when T1 seconds or T2 seconds (both of which are smaller than S seconds) has elapsed, while in the first game, the continuous image is displayed when S seconds have elapsed since the display result was derived. indicate).

According to such a configuration, since the player can visually recognize the first-stage effect that is connected to the second-stage effect until the end, attention is paid to the second-stage effect that is connected to the third-stage effect. You can

In the present embodiment, since the player can visually recognize the continuous production of the first game that is continuous with the continuous production of the second game, the attention is paid to the continuous production of the second game that is continuous with the continuous production of the third game. be able to.

Further, as a modified example described in FIG. 18, the following configuration may be adopted. When the execution period of the second-stage effect is longer than the execution period of the first-stage effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18B-1 and 18B-2, two games are performed. (The period from the start of the continuous production of eyes to the display of the continuous image is longer than the period from the start of the continuous production of the first game to the display of the continuous image) During the period from the time when the display result is derived in the second game to the time when the effect of the second stage is finished, the effect of the first stage is changed from the time when the display result is derived in the first game. It may be shorter than the period until the end.

In addition, when the execution period of the second-stage effect is longer than the execution period of the first-stage effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18(B-1) and 18(B-2), When the period from the start of the continuous effect of the second game to the display of the continuous image is longer than the period from the start of the continuous effect of the first game to the display of the continuous image ), from the time when the display result is derived in the second game to the time when the effect of the second stage is completed, and the time when the display result is derived in the first game, The period until the production ends may be the same.

Further, the execution period of the second stage effect and the execution period of the first stage effect may be the same (for example, the display result is derived from the time when the second game continuous effect is started. Even if the period until the continuation image is displayed without being displayed and the period from the start of the continuous effect of the first game until the continuation image is displayed without deriving the display result, Good).

Further, in the case where the execution period of the second-stage effect and the execution period of the first-stage effect are the same (for example, the display result is not derived from the time when the second game continuous effect is started). In the case where the period until the continuous image is displayed is the same as the period from the start of the first game continuous effect until the continuous image is displayed without deriving the display result) , A period from the time when the display result is derived in the second game to the time when the effect of the second stage is completed, and the time when the display result is derived in the first game, the effect of the first stage The period up to the end of may be the same.

Further, in the case where the execution period of the second-stage effect and the execution period of the first-stage effect are the same (for example, the display result is not derived from the time when the second game continuous effect is started). In the case where the period until the continuous image is displayed is the same as the period from the start of the first game continuous effect until the continuous image is displayed without deriving the display result) The period from the time when the display result is derived in the second game to the time when the effect of the second stage ends is the effect of the first stage from when the display result is derived in the first game. It may be longer than the period until the end of.

Further, in the case where the execution period of the second-stage effect and the execution period of the first-stage effect are the same (for example, the display result is not derived from the time when the second game continuous effect is started). In the case where the period until the continuous image is displayed is the same as the period from the start of the first game continuous effect until the continuous image is displayed without deriving the display result) The period from the time when the display result is derived in the second game to the time when the effect of the second stage ends is the effect of the first stage from when the display result is derived in the first game. The period may be shorter than the period until the end.

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

For example, as a right to control to a specific state, a big hit may be applied, and a reach effect that makes a player expect a big hit to occur may be applied to the mission effect in the present embodiment. Further, when a big hit is won, an effect that suggests the determination of the big hit may be applied to the bonus fixed effect in the present embodiment. In addition, the effect when the variation of the symbols stops and seven sets of symbols corresponding to the big hit are derived and controlled in the big hit round may be applied to the bonus winning effect in the present embodiment. Further, the development effect that makes the player expect to develop into the reach effect may be applied to the development effect in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the continuation effect that makes the player expect the continuation of the probability change state and the time saving state may be applied to the AT continuation effect and the special zone continuation effect in the present embodiment. In this case, in the result image that is displayed when the probability variation state or the time saving state does not continue in the continuous production, the duration of the probability variation state or the time saving state (for example, the number of consecutive chan), the number of payouts of game balls, etc. are displayed. Good.

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

Note that various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described present embodiment and modified examples can be appropriately combined.

The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

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

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving the display result,
And a performance executing means for executing a specific performance over three or more games,
The three or more games include a first game, a second game next to the first game, and a third game next to the second game,
The effect execution means,
In the first game, the first stage effect is executed as the specific effect,
In the second game, a second stage effect is executed as the specific effect,
In the third game, a third stage effect for notifying an effect result of the specific effect is executed as the specific effect,
The slot machine further includes continuation notification execution means capable of executing continuation notification indicating that the specific effect continues in the next game in the first game and the second game,
The continuation notification execution means,
In the first game, the continuation notification is not executed upon the derivation of the display result in the first game,
In the second game, the continuation notification is executed upon the derivation of the display result in the second game,
The slot machine further comprises display means for displaying an image,
The display means is
In the first game, a still image is displayed while the continuation notification is being executed,
In the second game, a slot machine that displays a moving image while the continuation notification is being executed.

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