JP2020192248A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game by adding a variation in a performance part that a player can recognize visually from start of a specific suggestive performance.SOLUTION: A game machine includes plural display areas, and includes a specific suggestive performance executed by using at least a performance part in which game information regarding a game is set for each display area, and an index part capable of moving a part overlapping with the performance part. The performance part includes: a first performance part that is an aggregate of the display areas, and is visible from start of a specific suggestive performance; and a second performance part that is an aggregate of the display areas, cannot be easily and visually recognized at the start of a specific suggestive performance, and becomes visible from the middle of the specific suggestive performance. In the specific suggestive performance, the index part travels and then stops at a position overlapping with one display area of the performance part, and a display mode corresponding to one display area of the stopped performance part becomes visible through the index part when the index part stops.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, there is known a game machine provided with a rotatable roulette wheel and performing a roulette effect that suggests game information according to a position where the rotation of the roulette wheel is stopped.

For example, in Patent Document 1, a movable roulette accessory having a plurality of squares is provided in the vicinity of the liquid crystal display, and a part of the plurality of squares is in front of the liquid crystal display during the roulette production. The technology to advance to is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-180123

Here, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1 in which one square is determined from a plurality of squares, the production mode is monotonous, and measures are sufficiently taken to enhance the interest of the game. I wasn't.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the game by adding a variation of the effect unit that can be visually recognized by the player from the start of the specific suggestion effect.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configurations.
The gaming machine according to the present invention is executed by using at least an effect unit having a plurality of display areas and game information related to the game set for each display area and an index unit capable of moving a portion overlapping the effect unit. The specific suggestion effect is provided, and the effect unit is an aggregate of the display areas, the first effect unit that is visible from the start of the specific suggestion effect, and an aggregate of the display areas. A second effect unit that is difficult to see at the start of the specific suggestion effect and becomes visible from the middle of the specific suggestion effect is provided. In the specific suggestion effect, after the index unit moves, the effect unit is provided. When the index unit is stopped at a position overlapping the display area of one, the display mode corresponding to the display area of the stopped effect unit can be visually recognized through the index unit. ..

The specific suggestion effect is executed by using at least an effect unit having a plurality of display areas and setting game information about the game for each display area, and an index unit that can move a portion that overlaps with the effect unit.
The effect unit is an aggregate of display areas, and is a first effect unit that can be visually recognized from the start of the specific suggestion effect, and an aggregate of display areas, and is difficult to see at the start of the specific suggestion effect. It is equipped with a second production unit that can be visually recognized from the middle of the specific suggestion production.

Then, in the specific suggestion effect, after the index unit moves, it stops at a position overlapping with one display area of the effect unit, and when the index unit stops, one display of the stopped effect unit is displayed through the index unit. The display mode corresponding to the area becomes visible.

That is, in this configuration, at the start of the specific suggestion effect, only the first effect unit of the effect unit can be visually recognized, and the second effect unit in addition to the first effect unit can be visually recognized from the middle of the specific suggestion effect. .. Then, in the specific suggestion effect, by adding the second effect unit from the middle, the display area where the index unit can be stopped increases, and along with this, the game information that can be suggested to the player also increases. .. Specifically, when the second effect unit is not added, only the game information corresponding to the display area of the first effect unit can be suggested to the player as a result of the specific suggestion effect, but the second effect unit is added. In this case, in addition to the first effect unit, game information corresponding to the display area of the second effect unit can be suggested to the player as a result of the specific suggestion effect.

From the above, according to this configuration, by adding a variation of the effect unit that can be visually recognized by the player from the start of the specific suggestion effect, the display area in which the index unit can be stopped from the start of the specific suggestion effect increases. Compared to the case without it, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the specific suggestion effect, when the second effect unit becomes visible, the first effect unit and the second effect unit The state of being aligned in the linear direction or the circumferential direction becomes visible.
According to this configuration, the specific suggestion effect can be made to have a sense of unity as compared with the case where the first effect unit and the second effect unit can be visually recognized in a separated state.

Here, in this configuration, when the second effect unit becomes visible, the state in which the first effect unit and the second effect unit are aligned only in the "circumferential direction" becomes visible (that is, the "straight line direction"). ”Includes configurations that are not aligned). Further, in this configuration, when the second effect unit becomes visible, the state in which the first effect unit and the second effect unit are aligned only in the "straight line direction" becomes visible (that is, the "circumferential direction"). ”Includes configurations that are not aligned). Further, in this configuration, when the second effect unit becomes visible, when the first condition is satisfied, the first effect unit and the second effect unit are aligned in the "circumferential direction", and the second condition is satisfied. It also includes a configuration in which the alignment direction can be switched based on the establishment of a specific condition such that the first effect unit and the second effect unit are aligned in the "straight line direction" when the condition is satisfied.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a display unit displaying the display mode corresponding to the game information for each display area of the effect unit and display control of the display unit are performed. The second effect unit is composed of an image displayed on the display unit, and the notification means is displayed so as to be continuous with the first effect unit in the specific suggestion effect. The second production unit is displayed on the unit.

In this configuration, the second effect unit is composed of an image displayed on the display unit. That is, in this configuration, by configuring the second effect unit with an image, it is possible to provide a case where the second effect unit is displayed on the display unit and a case where the second effect unit is not displayed based on the display control of the notification means. Therefore, according to this configuration, when the second effect unit is not displayed on the display unit, the image can be displayed on the display unit including the display portion of the second effect unit.

Further, in this configuration, in the specific suggestion effect, the second effect unit is displayed on the display unit so as to be continuous with the first effect unit by the notification means. Therefore, according to this configuration, the specific suggestion effect can be made to have a sense of unity as compared with the case where the first effect unit and the second effect unit can be visually recognized in a separated state.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first effect unit is a translucent decorative member provided at a position overlapping with the display unit, and in the specific suggestion effect, the first effect unit is provided. The light emitted to the first effect unit makes it possible to visually recognize the display mode corresponding to the display area of the first effect unit.

In this configuration, it is composed of a translucent decorative member provided at a position where the first effect unit overlaps with the display unit. That is, in this configuration, the first effect unit is always visible by forming the first effect unit with the decorative member. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the first effect unit as compared with the configuration in which the first effect unit is visible and the first effect unit is difficult to see.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first effect unit is visible even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed, and is not during the execution of the specific suggestion effect. Even in this case, the light emitted to the first effect unit makes it possible to visually recognize the display mode corresponding to the display area of the first effect unit.

In this configuration, in addition to the execution of the specific suggestion effect, the first effect unit can be visually recognized even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed. Then, in this configuration, even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed, the display mode corresponding to the display area of the first effect unit can be visually recognized by the light emitted to the first effect unit.
Therefore, according to this configuration, unlike the configuration in which the first effect unit can be visually recognized only during the execution of the specific suggestion effect, the first effect unit can be used for the effect even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the notification means is further displayed in at least one display area of the second effect unit while the index unit is moving. The display mode is changed to a second display mode different from the first display mode, and the game information corresponding to the second display mode is compared with the game information corresponding to the first display mode. It is advantageous or disadvantageous for the person.

In this configuration, the notification means changes the first display mode being displayed in at least one display area of the second effect unit to a second display mode different from the first display mode while the index unit is moving. To change. Then, the game information corresponding to the second display mode is more advantageous or disadvantageous to the player than the game information corresponding to the first display mode.

According to this configuration, by changing the first display mode to the second display mode, the game information corresponding to the display area of the second effect unit can be changed, and the first effect unit and the second effect unit can be changed. The player's expectation can be changed after the player becomes visible. Further, according to this configuration, the game information corresponding to the second display mode is more advantageous or disadvantageous to the player than the game information corresponding to the first display mode, so that the index unit can be used as any display area. It is possible to give a feeling of tension (a feeling of excitement) as to whether or not to stop at the overlapping position.

Here, this configuration includes a configuration in which the game information corresponding to the second display mode is advantageous to the player (that is, not disadvantageous to the player) as compared with the game information corresponding to the first display mode. .. With this configuration, the first display mode is the second display, such as when the second effect unit becomes visible or when an effect suggesting a change from the first display mode to the second display mode is executed. It is possible to raise the expectation of the player before changing to the mode.
Further, in this configuration, when the first display mode is changed to the second display mode, at least a part of the display area of the changed second display mode may be advantageous to the player, and the display of the second effect unit may be obtained. The area may include a display area in which the advantage for the player does not change.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the notification means further makes it possible to visually recognize the second effect unit and the second effect unit in the specific suggestion effect. When switching from the case to the case and making the second effect unit difficult to see, at least a part of the suggestion information that is advantageous for the player is displayed on the part of the display unit where the second effect unit becomes difficult to see. Let me.

In this configuration, the notification means switches between a case where the second effect unit becomes difficult to see and a case where the second effect unit becomes visible in the specific suggestion effect. Further, when the second effect unit is difficult to see, the notification means causes the second effect unit to display at least a part of the suggestion information that is advantageous for the player on the portion of the display unit that is difficult to see.

That is, in this configuration, by configuring the second effect unit with an image, it is possible to provide a case where the second effect unit is displayed on the display unit and a case where the second effect unit is not displayed based on the display control of the notification means. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to secure a wider display portion of the suggestion information on the display unit as compared with the case where the second effect unit is always displayed on the display unit.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the index unit is a movable accessory provided at a position overlapping with the effect unit, and a drive unit for driving the index unit and the drive unit for driving the index unit. A drive control means for controlling the drive of the unit is provided, and the drive control means stops at a position overlapping the display area of one of the effect units after the index unit moves in the specific suggestion effect. The drive of the drive unit is controlled.

In this configuration, the index unit is composed of a movable accessory provided at a position where it overlaps with the effect unit. Further, this configuration includes a drive unit for driving the index unit and a drive control means for controlling the drive of the drive unit. Then, in this configuration, the drive control means controls the drive of the drive unit so as to stop at a position overlapping with one display area of the effect unit after the index unit moves in the specific suggestion effect.

According to this configuration, by configuring the index unit with a movable accessory, the index unit can be moved over a wide range at a lower cost than when the index unit is composed of an image.

It is a schematic front view of the game machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the display part, the liquid crystal panel, and a decorative panel in 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the input, control and output of the game machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the main control means of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the sub control means of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the game state in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the non-advantageous section and the advantageous section in this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the game in this embodiment. This is a display example immediately after the start of the specific suggestion effect in the first embodiment. The display mode and the index unit displayed in the squares of the effect unit in the first embodiment are shown. This is a display example when the grids of the index unit and the effect unit in the first embodiment are superimposed. This is a display example after a certain period of time has elapsed from immediately after the start of the specific suggestion effect in the first embodiment. This is a display example when the grids of the index unit and the effect unit in the first embodiment are superimposed. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow until the specific suggestion effect is started in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the specific suggestion effect in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the specific suggestion effect in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the specific suggestion effect in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the specific suggestion effect in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the specific suggestion effect in 1st Embodiment. It is the schematic front view of the game machine in 2nd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the display part, the 1st effect part, a liquid crystal panel, and a decorative panel in 2nd Embodiment. It is a perspective view (A) which shows the 1st effect part in 2nd Embodiment, and is the exploded perspective view (B) which shows the structure of the 1st effect part. It is a display example immediately after the start of the specific suggestion effect in the second embodiment. This is a display example after a certain period of time has elapsed from immediately after the start of the specific suggestion effect in the second embodiment. It is a schematic front view of the game machine in 3rd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the display part, the effect part, the liquid crystal panel, and the decorative panel in 3rd Embodiment. A front view (A) showing the effect unit, the pinion, and the motor in the third embodiment, a sectional view (B) of II of (A), and an exploded perspective view (C) showing the configuration of the first effect unit. It is an exploded perspective view (D) which shows the structure of the 2nd effect part, the perspective view (E) which shows the effect part in the housed state, and the perspective view (F) which shows the effect part in an exposed state. It is a functional block diagram of the sub-control means in the 3rd and 4th embodiments. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the specific suggestion effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a part of the schematic front view of the gaming machine in 4th Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the display part, the index part, the drive part, and a decorative panel in 4th Embodiment. It is a perspective view (A) which shows the index part and the perspective view (B) which shows the index part and the drive part in 4th Embodiment. An example of moving the index unit in the specific suggestion effect in the fourth embodiment is shown.

(First Embodiment)
(Game machine 10)
In this specification, when the definition about the direction is not shown in each explanation, the player facing the game machine 10 is seen from the game machine 10 in front of the player. The direction toward the side is the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is the "rear" direction. Similarly, the left-right direction such as "left" and "right" and the vertical direction such as "up" and "down" are also left and right, or up and down when viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition of the direction or the like is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the game machine 10.
The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Case 12, front door 14)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens toward the front, and a front opening of the housing 12. It is equipped with a front door 14 that covers the door so that it can be opened and closed.

(Rotating reel 62)
The central portion of the front door 14 is provided with an upper panel 20 made of thin resin. At the center of the upper panel 20, a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotary reels 62 (left-handed reel 64 on the left side when facing the front, medium-sized reel 66 in the center, and right-handed reel 68 on the right side) A transparent pattern display window portion 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window portion 16 is formed so that when the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 is stopped, a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows are shown to the player. .. The symbol display window portion 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on the effective line 86 described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. Is. The rotary reel 62 can variablely display a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, three reel drive motors 65, a total of three rotary reels 62 rotated by each reel drive motor 65, and the reel drive motor. A reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding the 65 and the rotary reel 62 is arranged. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a reel position sensor 63 in order to detect that the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is a reference position (reference position). The reel drive motor 65 is driven based on a drive signal for driving the reel drive motor 65 output from the main control means 200.

(Credit display 87, payout number display 88)
On the left side of the symbol display window portion 16, there is a credit display 87 that displays the number of stored credit medals (hereinafter referred to as "the number of credit medals"), and a game that is arranged below the credit display 87. A payout number indicator 88 is provided to display the total number of medals paid out from the machine 10. These indicators are composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. With such a configuration, the credit display 87 can display a two-digit number corresponding to the number of credit medals, and the payout number display 88 can display a two-digit number corresponding to the number of payouts. It has become.

The game machine 10 according to the first embodiment has a credit function that can store up to 50 medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38, which will be described later, as credit medals (the number of inserted medals is electronically stored and managed as electronic data). It has a function to do). The maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is defined as the "maximum number of credit medals".

(Section notification lamp 90)
Of the front door 14, on the right side of the credit display 87, a section notification lamp 90 for notifying that the current state is the "advantageous section" by the light emitting mode is provided.
Here, the "advantageous section" is a section in which it is possible to shift from a non-advantageous section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50, which is advantageous for the player, is not displayed, and the above-mentioned pressing order can be displayed.

The section notification lamp 90 is set to light up after the so-called third stop of the game in which a predetermined combination that triggers the transition to the advantageous section is won. Then, when the section notification lamp 90 is turned on, it is always turned on during the advantageous section.
The lighting of the section notification lamp 90 is not limited to the above-mentioned case, and may be turned on in other cases, for example, at the time of transition to the AT state described later.

Here, the section notification lamp 90 is not limited to notifying that the current state is the "advantageous section" by the light emitting mode, and for example, the specific seven segments constituting the credit display 87 or the payout number display 88. Both the LED and the section notification lamp 90 may be used to notify that the current state is the "advantageous section" according to the light emitting mode.
Further, without providing the section notification lamp 90, for example, by using a specific 7-segment LED constituting the credit display 87 or the payout number display 88, it is determined by the light emitting mode that the current state is the "advantageous section". It may be notified.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided below the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 that is located above the lower panel 22 and projects toward the front of the front door 14. The operation unit 30 includes a medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36, a stop switch 50, a start switch 40, a bet switch 32, and a production button switch 42.

(Medal slot 38)
On the right side of the operation unit 30, a medal insertion slot 38 for inserting a medal as a game value into the game machine 10 is provided.

(Medal selector 17)
On the back side of the front door 14, in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 38, it is selected whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 38 are genuine, and only the regular medals are guided to the hopper unit 24. A medal selector 17 is provided. The medal selector 17 is provided with an insertion sensor 92 that detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 one by one.

A medal passage (not shown) is provided on the back side of the front door 14, and medals excluded as non-regular medals in the medal selector 17 and medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 pass through this medal passage. Then, it is paid out from the medal payment exit 28.

(Settlement switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38, a checkout switch 36 for paying out all the medals credited by the credit function is provided.

(Stop switch 50)
In the center of the operation unit 30, three stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 62 by the operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 62, and after the start of the variation display of the symbol 61 of the plurality of rotary reels 62, the fluctuation of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 is performed by the player's operation. This is to stop the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is provided on condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 32 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the variable display of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 by the operation of the player.

(Bet switch 32)
Above this start switch 40, as a bet switch 32, the number of medals that can be inserted is reduced from the number of credited medals until the maximum number of medals (specifically, 3) is reached, and a max bet is replaced with 3 medals. A switch 34 and a single bet switch 35 that subtracts the number of medals from the number of credited medals and replaces the number of medals with one are provided.

(Button switch 42 for production)
On the right side of the max bet switch 34, a production button switch 42 that can be operated by the player in a predetermined production is provided.
Further, on the back side of the front door 14, a door opening / closing switch 19, a setting change switch 46, a setting indicator 89, and the like are arranged (see FIG. 3).

(Door opening / closing switch 19)
The door opening / closing switch 19 is for detecting whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on by pressing the back surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19, and as the front door 14 opens, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on. The back of the front door 14 is separated from the front of the door opening / closing switch 19 and the pressure is released to turn it off.

(Setting change switch 46)
The setting change switch 46 is for changing the setting together with the setting key switch 45 of the power supply unit 43 described later.

(Setting display 89)
The setting display 89 displays a setting value provided in a plurality of stages by, for example, a 7-segment small LED. The setting value of the game machine 10 is displayed on the setting display 89, but the display is canceled after a certain period of time has passed after the setting so as not to be visible from the outside.

Further, inside the housing 12 corresponding to the lower part of the front door 14, there is a hopper unit 24 capable of storing medals and paying out medals, and an operation for turning on or shutting off the power. It has a possible power switch 44 and is arranged with a power supply unit 43 for supplying power to each component (see FIG. 3).

(Hopper unit 24)
The hopper unit 24 is provided with a hopper motor 95 that pays medals toward the medal payout outlet 28 by driving the hopper unit 24, and detects medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 28 one by one at the outlet of the hopper unit 24. It is provided near the payout sensor 94 and the auxiliary tank for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24, detects that the medals in the auxiliary tank are full, and signals the main control means 200. Is provided with an overflow sensor 96 that outputs.

(Power supply unit 43)
The power supply unit 43 is provided with a power supply switch 44 that can be operated for turning on or off the power, and a setting key switch 45 for setting change processing.

(Medal payment exit 28, etc.)
A medal payout outlet 28 is formed in the lower part of the front door 14 to pay out medals from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout outlet 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed in order to store the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 28. If the number of medals credited is less than 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are not paid out from the medal payment exit 28 and are added to the number of credit medals until the number reaches 50.

(Explanation of the flow of the game)
The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment enables the start of a game by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34, the single bet switch 35, or the like, or by inserting medals. Then, by pressing the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started and the game is started, and at least one of the plurality of combinations is won or lost. Then, the game machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning combination lottery based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotating reel 62 and the result of the winning combination lottery. In the game machine 10, the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined valid line (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is aligned on the line, the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stopping is predetermined. This is the line on which medals are awarded as a dividend, and will be referred to as the valid line 86 below.) If the player stops on the line, a prize will be awarded and a predetermined dividend such as paying out a predetermined number of medals will be paid by the player. Give to. As a result, one game is completed.

(Direction device 70)
The front door 14 is formed with an effect device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning a role lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The effect device 70 includes a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, a back lamp 67, a display unit 84, and a liquid crystal panel 77.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 arranged on the upper left and right of the front door 14, and a lower speaker 76 arranged on the lower left and right of the front door 14.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 arranged above the front door 14, and lower lamps 82 arranged on the left and right below the front door 14.

(Back lamp 67)
The back lamp 67 is provided on the reel unit 60 and is for illuminating the symbol 61 on the rotary reel 62.

(Display unit 84)
The display unit 84 is a liquid crystal display device for displaying various information on the screen. In the specific suggestion effect described later, the display unit 84 displays a display mode corresponding to the game information for each square 120 of the effect unit 110 described later. The details will be described later.

(Liquid crystal panel 77)
The liquid crystal panel 77 is a liquid crystal display device for displaying various information on the screen. The liquid crystal panel 77 is a colorless and transparent member having translucency (transmissive liquid crystal). Then, the liquid crystal panel 77 displays an index unit 300, which will be described later, capable of moving a portion that overlaps with the effect unit 110 in the specific suggestion effect. The details will be described later. A decorative panel 75 is provided at a position where it overlaps with the liquid crystal panel 77, specifically, in front of the liquid crystal panel 77. Although detailed description of the decorative panel 75 is omitted, the decorative panel 75 is a frame member that makes it possible to visually recognize the information displayed on the liquid crystal panel 77 and the display unit 84 through the window portion which is a rectangular opening portion.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the display unit 84, the liquid crystal panel 77, and the decorative panel 75. As shown in FIG. 2, the display unit 84, the liquid crystal panel 77, and the decorative panel 75 are arranged at positions where they overlap each other. Specifically, the display unit 84, the liquid crystal panel 77, and the decorative panel 75 are arranged in this order from the rear. Due to this positional relationship, the information displayed on the rear display unit 84 can be visually recognized through the liquid crystal panel 77.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the game machine 10 is formed inside the game machine 10. The control device 100 receives information (commands) from the main control means 200 that advances the game and controls the game, and the information (command) from the main control means 200, and controls the production according to the progress of the game, mainly the game. It is equipped with a sub-control means 500 that performs an effect of notifying the player of information about the content.

The main control means 200 and the sub control means 500 are communicated in one direction from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500 in order to prevent unauthorized operation on the main control means 200. There is no reverse communication from the control means 500 to the main control means 200 (ie, not bidirectional communication). The main control means 200 is an input of a medal selector 17, a start switch 40, a bet switch 32, a stop switch 50, a setting change switch 46, a checkout switch 36, a door opening / closing switch 19, a power supply unit 43, a reel unit 60 and a hopper unit 24. The operation of the credit display 87, the payout number display 88, the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 24, the setting display 89, and the section notification lamp 90 is controlled. The sub control means 500 inputs signals from the main control means 200 and the effect button switch 42, and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the effect lamp 78. Each part of the liquid crystal panel 77 as the effect device 70, the effect lamp 78, the speaker 72, the display unit 84, and the back lamp 67 is connected to the sub control means 500.

Although not particularly shown, the main board having the main control means 200 and the sub board having the sub control means 500 are housed inside a dedicated board case, respectively. Specifically, the main control means 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control means 500 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part on the inner side of the housing 12, and the sub board case is fixed to the left side when viewed from the front inside the housing 12.

The main control means 200 and the sub control means 500 are composed of a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a microcomputer having an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM, and performs various processes. The ROM stores fixed data such as programs executed by the CPU and various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, a storage for storing the state of the game machine 10. It is used as an area or a storage area for storing the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

(External centralized terminal board 18)
Further, an external centralized terminal plate 18 is provided on the right side of the inside of the housing 12 when viewed from the front.
The external centralized terminal plate 18 outputs game data to the outside of the game machine 10. A connection terminal (connector) wired to the main control means 200 and a connection terminal (connector) wired to an external device (not shown). ) Is provided on the terminal board. Although not shown, the external centralized terminal plate 18 is connected to a game island facility (for example, a data display) or a hall computer.

(Main control means 200)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control means 200 includes a combination lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout giving means 240, a game state control means 250, an advantageous section control means 260, and a transmission means 270. It has each means of. Details of each means will be described later.

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 draws a winning combination, controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the rotary reels 62 are stopped, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game and for advancing the game. Hereinafter, the game according to the first embodiment will be described.

When the specified number of bets (3 or 2) is set, one valid line 86 is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, 3 or 2 is set as a predetermined bet number. As a method of setting the number of bets, there are a method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method of setting a credit medal as the number of bets by operating the bet switch 32. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on the condition that the specified number of bets (3 or 2) is set, the number of bets is fixed, and the winning combination lottery means 210 wins one of the plurality of winning combinations. A lottery (role lottery) will be held to see if the game is lost or lost. Further, almost at the same time as the winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the first embodiment) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 62 in the previous game, and a predetermined time is determined. When the time elapses, the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 starts.

After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in the first embodiment, after the process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, a predetermined sensor detects that the rotational position of the rotary reel 62 is the reference position. When that is satisfied, the stop switch 50 is in a state where it can be operated (stop operation is possible).
After that, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. Then, when the operation of all three stop switches 50 is completed, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.

At this time, when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is aligned on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of the symbols 61 is performed. The game machine 10 according to the first embodiment is formed so that a medal as a payout is given to a player when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86. For example, when the combinations of the symbols 61 corresponding to the small winning combination (the winning combination with the payout of medals) are aligned on the effective line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small winning combination is given to the player.

In addition, if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the replay role (the role that enables the start of the next game without using the player's own medal, the so-called replay role) is aligned on the effective line 86, the medal will be paid out. Although not, the number of bets can be automatically set and the game can be played without using the player's own medal in the next game.

(Role lottery means 210)
The winning combination lottery means 210 executes a winning combination lottery to determine the winning combination. That is, the winning combination lottery means 210 is for performing a winning combination lottery for winning or losing any one (one or a plurality of) of the plurality of winning combinations, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40. The combination lottery means 210 is provided with a plurality of combination lottery tables for determining whether or not a combination has been won, mainly for the normal game state, the bonus internal medium state, and the bonus game state. It is stored in the ROM of the main control means 200. The combination lottery means 210 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values in a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved.

The winning probability used for the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 210 is formed to be changeable by the manager of the game hall within a range programmed in advance by the winning combination lottery table (not shown). Specifically, by operating the setting change switch 46 inside the housing 12 for changing the setting value of a plurality of stages, which is a value for defining the winning probability, any one of the setting values of the plurality of stages is operated. One particular setting is selected. Then, the winning combination lottery means 210 performs a winning combination lottery with a predetermined lottery probability for each selected set value.

Further, the set value in the first embodiment is set in six stages from the set value "1" to "6". The set value is not limited to the six stages of the set values "1" to "6" as long as it has a plurality of stages, and may be, for example, "1.3.6" or "2.4.6".
In the first embodiment, the winning combinations drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210 are roughly classified into a small winning combination, a replay winning combination, and a bonus transition winning combination (a winning combination with a transition of the gaming state).

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotating reel 62 based on the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotating reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. It should be noted that the reel control means 220 may set a condition for stopping whether or not the pressing order of each stop switch 50 conforms to a predetermined condition, if necessary.

(Stop symbol determination means 230)
The stop symbol determination means 230 is for storing the combination of the symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped and for determining a winning or the like.

(Dividend granting means 240)
The dividend giving means 240 grants a predetermined dividend such as a medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determining means 230. The payout giving means 240 pays out medals as a payout when it is determined that the small winning combination has won as a result of the determination of the stop symbol determining means 230.

(Game state control means 250)
The game state control means 250 controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the game state control means 250 includes each of the normal game state control means 251, the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and the bonus game state control means 253.

(Normal game state control means 251)
The normal game state control means 251 controls the "normal game state" (see FIG. 6). Here, the normal game state refers to a state other than the bonus internal medium state by the bonus internal medium state control means 252 and the bonus game state by the bonus game state control means 253.

(Bonus internal medium state control means 252)
The bonus internal medium state control means 252 controls the “bonus internal medium state” (see FIG. 6). Here, in the bonus internal medium state, for example, "CBB1" and "CBB2" were won as bonus transfer roles, but the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer role could not be stopped and displayed on the effective line 86. Migrate to the case.

(Bonus game state control means 253)
The bonus game state control means 253 controls the “bonus game state” (see FIG. 6).
The bonus game state is changed by winning, for example, "CBB1" and "CBB2" as the bonus transfer combination, and stopping and displaying the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination on the effective line 86.

Here, the bonus game states "CBB1" and "CBB2" end with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, 200 or more medals.
Then, after the bonus game state ends, the game shifts to the normal game state.

(Advantageous section control means 260)
The advantageous section control means 260 controls a non-advantageous section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50, which will be described later, cannot be notified, and an advantageous section in which the notification is possible, using FIG. 7. Then, the advantageous section control means 260 uses the notification means 520, which will be described later, to execute an effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50.

Further, the advantageous section control means 260 wins the transition lottery from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", which is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery. As a result, the “non-advantageous section” is shifted to the “advantageous section” (see FIG. 7).
In addition, it is not limited to the case where it is decided to shift to the advantageous section by the lottery (advantageous section transition lottery) executed when the winning combination is won in the combination lottery, and it is not limited to the case where the transition is made in advance. By winning a predetermined combination, the player may shift from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section without drawing a lottery for shifting to the advantageous section.

Further, the advantageous section control means 260 performs a transition lottery (AT transition lottery) as to whether or not to shift from the advantageous section normal state to the AT state when the AT transition lottery combination predetermined by the combination lottery is won. When the AT transition lottery is won, the advantageous section is shifted from the normal state to the AT state.
In addition, when the AT transition lottery combination determined in advance by the combination lottery is won, the AT transition lottery may be performed based on the winning combination in the combination lottery, not limited to the case where the AT transition lottery is performed. .. In addition, when a predetermined AT transition lottery combination is won by the combination lottery, the AT state may be shifted to without the AT transition lottery.

Further, the advantageous section control means 260 starts counting the number of games when the section shifts to the advantageous section, and the counted number of games reaches a predetermined number of games determined by the ceiling game number lottery, for example, 666 games. By doing so, it is made to shift to the AT state described later (so-called ceiling).
The predetermined number of games is not limited to the case where it is determined by lottery, and may be a predetermined number of games.

In addition, the upper limit of the advantageous section is set for the game section in which the game can be played, and when the predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games is exhausted after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the upper limit of the advantageous section is set. Assuming that the number of games has been reached, the transition from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section is made.

Further, in the first embodiment, even after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section and before the predetermined maximum number of games (1500 games) is exhausted (before the maximum number of games in the advantageous section is reached). When a predetermined number of balls (for example, so-called MY2400) are obtained, the advantage section is changed to the non-advantageous section even before the maximum number of games is exhausted. ..

In the advantageous section, even before reaching the maximum number of games in the advantageous section or before acquiring MY2400 cards, it is not advantageous from the advantageous section at any time such as the end of the bonus game state or the end of the AT state. It can also be transferred to a section.

(Transmission means 270)
The transmission means 270 is for transmitting a signal to the sub-control means 500.
The transmission means 270 is, for example, transmitted with an input detection signal transmitted with the detection of the input sensor 92, an input operation signal transmitted with the detection by the bet switch 32, and a detection with the start switch 40. The start signal and the stop signal transmitted when the stop switch 50 detects the signal are transmitted to the sub control means 500.

Further, in addition to the signals corresponding to the detection of these switches, the transmitting means 270 can identify the gaming state managed by the main control means 200 (for example, whether it is in a gaming state or a non-gaming state). The game status signal for playing the game is also transmitted at an appropriate timing.

(Sub control means 500)
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control means 500 includes the receiving means 510 and the notifying means 520. Details of each means will be described later.
With the above configuration, the sub control means 500 receives a signal from the main control means 200 and performs an effect as the game progresses.

Specifically, the sub-control means 500 outputs data that regulates the lighting and extinguishing of the LED to the LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. Video data that specifies the sound to be output to the sound output circuit (not shown) for output, or is output to the liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display unit 84. Outputs the data that specifies.

(Receiving means 510)
The receiving means 510 receives the signal from the transmitting means 270.

(Notification means 520)
The notification means 520 is for notifying the player of various information, specifically, the production by using the effect device 70.
The notification means 520 notifies the player of an effect according to the winning combination based on the result of the combination lottery, an effect according to each game state, an effect according to each effect state, an effect for notifying the push order, and the like. To do. A plurality of these effects are provided, and the notification means 520 notifies the player of the effects selected by lottery and the effects corresponding to the signals (commands) from the main control means 200 by using the effect device 70. ..

In addition, the notification means 520 controls the display of the display unit 84 and the liquid crystal panel 77 in the specific suggestion effect. The details will be described later.

(Explanation of the game state using FIG. 6)
Next, the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
The game state is managed by the main control means 200, and as shown in FIG. 6, there are a normal game state, a bonus internal medium state, and a bonus game state.

(Normal game state)
The normal gaming state (NOM) is controlled by the normal gaming state control means 251.
The winning probability for the replay combination in the normal game state is set to normal (1 / 7.3).

If the bonus transfer combination is won by the combination lottery in the normal game state and the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, the normal game state is changed to the bonus internal medium state. , If it is stopped and displayed, it shifts to the bonus game state.

(Medium inside bonus)
The bonus internal medium state is controlled by the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and in the normal game state, for example, "CBB1" and "CBB2" are won as bonus transfer combinations, and the bonus transfer combinations "CBB1" and "CBB2" are selected. When the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to "" is not stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, the transition is made.

Specifically, if the bonus transfer combination "CBB1" is won, it is transferred to "CBB1F", and if the bonus transfer combination "CBB2" is won, it is transferred to "CBB2F".
The probability of winning the replay role in the bonus internal medium state is set higher than in the normal game state.

In addition, a plurality of bonus internal medium states are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of bonus game states.
Specifically, the bonus game state "CBB1F" can be shifted to the bonus game state "CBB1", and the bonus game state "CBB2F" can be shifted to the bonus game state "CBB2".

(Bonus game state)
The bonus game state is controlled by the bonus game state control means 253, and in the first embodiment, for example, "CBB1" and "CBB2" are won as bonus transfer combinations, and the bonus transfer combinations "CBB1" and "CBB2" are selected. When the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to "" is stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, the transition is made.

The winning probability for the replay combination in the bonus game state is set to "0".
In the first embodiment, the bonus game state is "CBB1" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer combination "CBB1" is won, and "CBB2" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer combination "CBB2" is won. Each is provided.

Here, in the first embodiment, the "CBB" is only a so-called two-card bet with only two specified numbers, the so-called challenge bonus (CB) operates continuously, and ends with the payout of more than 200 medals. To do.
Then, after the end of "CBB", the state shifts to the normal gaming state (NOM).

In addition, in the CB as the second type special accessory in this "CBB", the small combination is established (winning) regardless of the lottery. Further, in other games other than during the CB, for example, in the bonus non-winning state, all the rotating reels 62 must be stopped within 190 ms from the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50, whereas in the CB. , Only the left-handed reel 64 is set to stop within 75 ms from the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50. The middle rotation reel 66 and the right rotation reel 68 are set with a time limit within 190 ms from the stop operation timing as in other games.

(Explanation of advantageous section using FIG. 7)
As shown in FIG. 7, when the push order combination, which is a prize when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order by the combination lottery, is won, the push order cannot be notified to the player. It is possible to shift from the "non-advantageous section" and the "non-advantageous section", and if the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the winning combination lottery, the winning winning combination is won. There is an "advantageous section" in which the player can be notified of the push order.

The "non-advantageous section" is a section excluding the "advantageous section" and includes a "non-advantageous section normal state".
From the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", in the first embodiment, when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery, the advantageous section transition lottery from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is performed. Then, the transition is made by winning the advantageous section transition lottery.

In the first embodiment, the winning probability of the advantageous section transition lottery is set to a high probability, and it is set to shift to the advantageous section in several games of the non-advantageous section.
In addition, the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is not limited to the case of shifting by winning the advantageous section transition lottery, which is performed when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery. If a predetermined combination is won, the advantage section may be transferred to the advantageous section without drawing a lottery.

(Advantageous section)
The "advantageous section" is a section that is more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section", and includes an "advantageous section normal state" and an "AT state".

Here, the section that is advantageous to the player is, for example, in the non-advantageous section, the push order combination that is won when the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the combination lottery is won. Even in the case, the game is changed from a state in which it was impossible to notify the player of the push order to a possible state, or an AT state that is not executed in the non-advantageous section is executed. It is a section that is advantageous to people.

Therefore, it is not necessary for the player to be advantageous throughout the "advantageous section", and it may not be advantageous for the player in a part of the "advantageous section".
Further, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the upper limit of the game section in which the advantageous section can be played, in the first embodiment, when a predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games is exhausted, the advantageous section Assuming that the maximum number of games has been reached, the transition from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section is made.

Therefore, the main control means 200 is provided with an upper limit game number counter, and counts the number of digested games after shifting to the advantageous section in order to determine whether or not a predetermined upper limit game number (1500 games) is reached.

In addition, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the predetermined maximum number of games (1500 games) is exhausted (before reaching the maximum number of games in the advantageous section), medals inserted in the advantageous section When the difference number, which is the difference between the number of medals and the number of medals paid out, reaches a predetermined number (upper limit difference number), taking this as an opportunity, even before the upper limit number of games is exhausted, from the advantageous section. I am trying to shift to a non-advantageous section.

Here, the difference in the number of medals, which is the difference between the number of medals inserted in the advantageous section and the number of medals paid out, is, for example, the state where the number of medals is the smallest in the advantageous section and the state where the number of medals is the largest in the advantageous section. The number obtained by the difference, so-called MY.
Therefore, in the main control means 200, in order to determine whether or not the difference number of sheets (so-called MY2400 sheets) of a predetermined number is reached, the number of input sheets and the number of payout sheets after shifting to the advantageous section are counted.

(Advantageous section normal state)
The advantageous section normal state is a state excluding a special state such as an "AT state" in the "advantageous section".
The advantageous section normal state is a state in which the non-advantageous section normal state of the non-advantageous section is continued, and the same effect as the non-advantageous section normal state is performed. That is, the difference between the non-advantageous section normal state and the advantageous section normal state is whether the staying section is a "non-advantageous section" or an "advantageous section".

(AT state)
The "AT state" is a state more advantageous to the player than the advantageous section normal state.
When the state shifts to the "AT state", a game (AT) in which the push order of the winning combination is notified (push order navigation) is started as a notification effect for assisting the winning of a predetermined role, and the notified push is started. By operating the stop switch 50 in order, the combination of the winning small winning combination and the replay winning symbol 61 can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small winning combination are paid out.

The "AT state" is a state in which the transition is made by winning the above-mentioned AT transition lottery.
Further, in the "AT state", the number of games for which counting is started after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section reaches the number of games (666 games, etc.) determined by the above-mentioned ceiling game number lottery (such as 666 games). The so-called ceiling) is also used for the transition.

Then, after the end of the "AT state", the non-advantageous section shifts to the normal state.
The "advantageous section" is not limited to the normal state or the AT state of the advantageous section, and there is a high probability that the precursory state in which the precursory effect suggesting the transition to the AT state is executed or the AT state can be transitioned to. It may be provided with a state such as an additional state in which a gaming section in a zone state or an AT state can be added.

Here, the above-mentioned "advantageous section normal state" is an advantageous state such as an AT state or a precursor state in which a precursor effect suggesting a transition to a state more advantageous for the player than the advantageous section normal state such as the AT state is executed. A general that can shift to a chance zone state that can shift to a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section with a high probability, or a precursor state or a chance zone state described above, and stays first when the section shifts to an advantageous section. It may be configured to include a state and the like. Further, the above-mentioned "AT state" may be configured to include an additional state in which the game section in the AT state can be added, an AT general state in which the game section in the AT state can be added, and the like.

(Explanation of the basic flow of the game using FIG. 8)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 8, a general game control process executed by the main control means 200 for each game will be described.
In step S10, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the bet number cannot be set. After that, the process proceeds to the next step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 is not operated, step S10 is performed again.

As a premise of this step S10, the bet number setting process is performed. In this bet number setting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined bet number (3 or 2 bets) is set as the bet number. Specifically, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the bet number of the game has reached the predetermined bet number (3 or 2).

In step S11, the winning combination lottery process is performed by the winning combination lottery means 210. At this time, the result of the winning combination lottery is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. When the role lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S12.

In step S12, the rotation fluctuation processing of the rotary reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is performed. After the rotary reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotational speed, when the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating rotary reel 62 is operated, the reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The pressing order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the main control means 200, and is also stored. It is read out in the subsequent processing.

Further, after all the stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of the full rotation reel 62 is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. Then, when the rotation fluctuation processing of all the rotating reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S13.

In step S13, the stop symbol determination means 230 performs a stop symbol determination process for determining whether or not a combination of symbols 61 having a predetermined combination is aligned with the combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86. Here, the data of the determination result of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. Then, when the determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S14.

In step S14, the payout giving means 240 performs a payout process or the like corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. As a result of the determination, if the payout is unnecessary, the payout process is not performed. Then, the process is terminated.

(Specific suggestion production)
Hereinafter, the specific suggestion effect will be described. This specific suggestion effect includes a plurality of squares 120 as display areas, an effect unit 110 in which game information related to the game is set for each cell 120, and an index unit 300 that can move a portion that overlaps with the effect unit 110. At least it is used and executed. Further, the specific suggestion effect in the first embodiment is executed by the notification means 520 controlling the display of the display unit 84 and the liquid crystal panel 77. Then, the specific suggestion effect is performed based on winning the AT transition lottery combination in the combination lottery in the advantageous section normal state. Specifically, the specific suggestion effect is started after the AT transition lottery by the advantageous section control means 260 is performed based on the winning of the AT transition lottery combination.

Here, the game information in the first embodiment is defined as "the degree of expectation of winning the AT transition lottery". That is, the specific suggestion effect is an effect for suggesting the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery performed in the advantageous section normal state.

FIG. 9 shows a display example immediately after the start of the specific suggestion effect. Further, FIG. 9A shows a state in which the player can visually recognize the information. Specifically, the information displayed on the display unit 84 shown in FIG. 9B and the liquid crystal display shown in FIG. 9C. This is a state in which the information displayed on the panel 77 is superimposed. As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the effect unit 110 and the background image 85 are displayed on the display unit 84.
The effect unit 110 shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is an aggregate of three elliptical squares 120 displayed below and to the right of the display unit 84. The three squares 120 are aligned in a straight line direction (horizontal direction). Hereinafter, the effect unit 110 that can be visually recognized from the start of the specific suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B will be referred to as “first effect unit 130”.

The background image 85 is an image displayed on the display unit 84 in addition to the effect unit 110 in the specific suggestion effect. In FIGS. 9A and 9B, a plurality of leaves 85A floating on the water surface and a stone 85B partially exposed from the water surface are displayed as the background image 85.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9C, the index unit 300 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 77. The index unit 300 in the first embodiment is referred to as a "frog character".

Here, as shown in FIG. 9C, the index unit 300 is not only displayed as a still image at a specific position on the liquid crystal panel 77, but also, for example, a frog character flies, bounces, or dances. , It can also be displayed as a moving image (animated image).
Further, the position where the index unit 300 is displayed is not limited to the lower side and the right side of the liquid crystal panel 77 shown in FIG. 9 (C), and the square 120 shown in FIG. 9 (A) and the stone 85B of the background image 85. It can be displayed at any position on the liquid crystal panel 77 corresponding to the above.

Further, in the first embodiment, it is also possible to display the index unit 300 to orbit around the liquid crystal panel 77 along a movement path (eg, a circumferential shape) virtually set. In this case, the index unit 300 may orbit only in one direction along the movement path, or reverses the movement direction when orbiting in one direction along the movement path, and the other direction along the movement path. Orbital movement may be started.

FIG. 10 shows a display mode displayed on the square 120 of the effect unit 110 and the index unit 300. "Green", "blue", and "red" are provided in the display mode displayed on the square 120 of the effect unit 110. Of the above display modes, "green" is expressed by hatching horizontal lines in the square 120 as shown in FIG. 10 (A) and in the square 120 as shown in FIG. 10 (D). The letter "G" may be displayed and expressed. Of the above display modes, "blue" is expressed by hatching a downward-sloping diagonal line in the square 120 as shown in FIG. 10 (B) and in the square 120 as shown in FIG. 10 (E). The letter "B" may be displayed and expressed inside. Of the above display modes, "red" is expressed by hatching the squares 120 with a downward-sloping diagonal line as shown in FIG. 10 (C) and the squares 120 as shown in FIG. 10 (F). In some cases, the letter "R" is displayed and expressed.

Here, in the display mode displayed in the square 120 of the effect unit 110, not only the light emission mode of each color as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed as a still image, but also, for example, the lighting state and the extinguishing state are switched. , The shade changes (changes from dark red to light red), and it can be displayed as a moving image (animated image). Further, the display mode displayed on the square 120 of the effect unit 110 is not limited to the elliptical shape as shown in FIG. 10, but is displayed in another shape such as a square shape or a shape imitating a leaf (lotus leaf). You may.

As shown in FIG. 10 (G), the contour 315A of the index unit 300 is represented by “black”. Of the index unit 300, the 315B in the eye and the 315C in the mouth are expressed in "white", and the other region 315D is expressed in "colorless and transparent". Therefore, when the index unit 300 and the square 120 of the effect unit 110 are superimposed, the display mode corresponding to the superimposed square 120 in the area portion 315D of the index unit 300 is displayed (see FIGS. 11 and 13). ). As described above, since the liquid crystal panel 77 is a colorless and transparent member having translucency, the information displayed on the display unit 84 can be visually recognized from the portion of the liquid crystal panel 77 that overlaps with the display unit 84. It is possible.

FIG. 11 shows a display example in which the index unit 300 and the squares 120 of the effect unit 110 are superimposed.
FIG. 11A shows a case where the index unit 300 and the squares 120 of the effect unit 110 whose display mode is “red” are superimposed. In addition, in the figure, as shown in FIG. 11B, the character "KR" may be displayed and expressed in the square 120. Then, in this case, the "red" light emitting mode, which is the display mode corresponding to the squares 120 of the superposed effect unit 110, can be visually recognized through the index unit 300.

FIG. 11C shows a case where the index unit 300 and the squares 120 of the effect unit 110 whose display mode is “blue” are superimposed. In addition, in the figure, as shown in FIG. 11D, the character "KB" may be displayed and expressed in the square 120. Then, in this case, the "blue" light emitting mode, which is the display mode corresponding to the squares 120 of the superposed effect unit 110, can be visually recognized through the index unit 300.

FIG. 11 (E) shows a case where the index unit 300 and the square 120 of the effect unit 110 whose display mode is “green” are superimposed. In addition, in the figure, as shown in FIG. 11 (F), the character "KG" may be displayed and expressed in the square 120. Then, in this case, the light emitting mode of "green", which is the display mode corresponding to the squares 120 of the superposed effect unit 110, can be visually recognized through the index unit 300.

FIG. 12 shows a display example during the specific suggestion effect, that is, immediately after the start of the specific suggestion effect and after a certain period of time has elapsed.
As shown in FIG. 12A, three squares 120 are added to the left of the first effect unit 130 after a certain period of time has elapsed from the start of the specific suggestion effect. Hereinafter, the production unit 110 composed of an aggregate of three squares 120, which is considered difficult to see at the start of the specific suggestion effect and becomes visible after a certain period of time has elapsed from the start of the specific suggestion effect, is referred to as a "second effect unit". 140 "is described.

When the second effect unit 140 becomes visible, the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140 are aligned in a linear direction (horizontal direction). That is, in the specific suggestion effect, when the second effect unit 140 becomes visible, the state in which the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140 are aligned in the linear direction becomes visible. Specifically, in the specific suggestion effect, the second effect unit 140 is displayed on the display unit 84 so as to be continuous with the first effect unit 130 based on the display control by the notification means 520, so that the second effect unit 140 is displayed in the above linear direction. The aligned state becomes visible. As described above, in the first embodiment, the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140 are composed of the images displayed on the display unit 84.

Here, the details of the display control of the notification means 520 in the specific suggestion effect will be described. The notification means 520 is, for example, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and functions as an image control means for controlling an image (still image / moving image) displayed in the image display area of the display unit 84 and the liquid crystal panel 77.

Then, the notification means 520 divides the image of the display unit 84 visible to the player into a plurality of drawing layers in which a predetermined priority is set, and draws each drawing layer at an appropriate timing to draw the display unit 84. Display a predetermined image on. In the plurality of drawing layers, the background layer on which the background image 85 is drawn, the first effect layer on which the square 120 of the first effect unit 130 is drawn, and the square 120 on which the second effect unit 140 is drawn are drawn. Two production layers are provided.

For example, the notification means 520 draws the background layer and the first effect layer without drawing the second effect layer. In this case, it becomes difficult for the player to see the second effect unit 140, and the background image 85 and the first effect unit 130 can be visually recognized. Further, the notification means 520 draws the background layer, the first effect layer, and the second effect layer. In this case, the background image 85, the first effect unit 130, and the second effect unit 140 are visible to the player.

Here, as shown in FIG. 12A, in the display mode displayed in the square 120 of the second effect unit 140, the first display displayed immediately after the second effect unit 140 becomes visible. As the embodiment, "green", "blue", and "red" are provided. However, the first display mode displayed in the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 may be changed to a second display mode different from the first display mode. In the first embodiment, a predetermined change lottery is performed at the start of the specific suggestion effect, and when the change lottery is won, the display mode is changed to the second display mode after a certain period of time has elapsed from the start of the display of the first display mode. Be changed.

The second display mode in the first embodiment is provided with two types shown in FIGS. 12 (B) and 12 (C). Specifically, the second display mode is provided with a "V-shape" shown in FIG. 12 (B) and a "rainbow" shown in FIG. 12 (C).

In the second display mode described above, the "V-shape" is expressed by displaying the hatching of the vertical line in the outline character of the "V" in the square 120 as shown in FIG. 12 (B). As shown in FIG. 12 (D), the character "V" may be displayed and expressed in the square 120. In the second display mode described above, "rainbow" is expressed by combining "hatching of horizontal lines, diagonal lines, and vertical lines" in the square 120 as shown in FIG. 12 (C), and in FIG. 12 (E). As shown in the above, the letter "W" may be displayed and expressed in the square 120.

Here, in the second display mode, not only the light emitting mode of each color as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed as a still image, but also, for example, in the case of rainbow, eight fan-shaped regions emitting light in each color are rotated. Or, for example, in the case of a V-shape, the color inside the V-shape changes, so that it can be displayed as a moving image (animated image).
Further, if the square 120 of the first production unit 130 is "elliptical", the shape of the square 120 of the second production unit 140 is also "elliptical", and the square 120 of the second production unit 140 is It is desirable that the shape is the same as the shape of the square 120 of the first effect unit 130.

In the first embodiment, when the display mode corresponding to the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 becomes visible, the game information corresponding to the display mode can be immediately recognized. It is not limited to this structure. For example, the exclamation mark "?" Is displayed before the change from the first display mode to the second display mode, and the display mode is changed to the second display mode after the exclamation mark "?" Is displayed. After providing a situation in which the corresponding game information is difficult to recognize, the game information corresponding to the display mode may be recognized after that (eg, the timing when the index unit 300 is stopped).

FIG. 13 shows a display example when the index unit 300 and the squares 120 of the effect unit 110 are superimposed.
FIG. 13A shows a case where the index unit 300 and the square 120 of the effect unit 110 whose second display mode is “V” are superimposed. In addition, in the figure, as shown in FIG. 13B, the character "KV" may be displayed and expressed in the square 120. Then, in this case, the character "V", which is the second display mode corresponding to the squares 120 of the superposed effect unit 110, can be visually recognized through the index unit 300.

FIG. 13C shows a case where the index unit 300 and the square 120 of the effect unit 110 whose second display mode is “rainbow” are superimposed. In addition, in the figure, as shown in FIG. 13D, the character "KW" may be displayed and expressed in the square 120. Then, in this case, the light emitting mode of "rainbow" (eg, rainbow-colored light emitting), which is the second display mode corresponding to the squares 120 of the superposed effect unit 110, can be visually recognized through the index unit 300.

Here, as described above, the specific suggestion effect is an effect for suggesting the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery performed in the advantageous section normal state. The degree of expectation of winning the AT transition lottery differs depending on the display mode corresponding to the square 120 of the effect unit 110 that can be visually recognized through the index unit 300.

Specifically, the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery is "10%" when the display mode is "red", "15%" when the display mode is "blue", and "green" when the display mode is "green". Is set to "20%", "80%" when the display mode is "V", and "100%" when the display mode is "Rainbow".

In other words, if the display mode is "red", it can be said that the AT transition lottery is won with a probability of "10%", and if the display mode is "blue", the AT transition lottery is won with a probability of "15%". If the display mode is "green", the probability of winning the AT transition lottery is "20%", and if the display mode is "V", the probability is "80%". It can be said that the AT transition lottery has been won, and when the display mode is "Rainbow", it can be said that the AT transition lottery has been won with a probability of "100%".

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a flow until the specific suggestion effect is started. In FIG. 14, the production proceeds in the order of (A), (B), (C), and (D).
In FIG. 14A, a plurality of leaves 85A and stones 85B are displayed on the display unit 84 as the background image 85. Further, in FIG. 14A, the index unit 300 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 77 so as to be located on the stone 85B displayed on the display unit 84. Further, in FIG. 14A, the first effect unit 130 is displayed below and to the right of the display unit 84. In FIG. 14A, the display modes displayed in the squares 120 of the first effect unit 130 are “R (red)”, “B (blue)”, and “G (green)” in order from the right. It has become. The display mode displayed in the squares 120 of the first effect unit 130 is the same in FIGS. 14 (B) to 14 (D) described below. Further, in the figure, "R", "B", and "G" are expressed, but from the player's point of view, "R" is "red", "B" is "blue", and "G" is "G". The "green" light emission mode is visually recognized.

In FIG. 14B, as the background image 85, the opportunity display 85C (example: the characters “CHANGE”) is displayed on the display unit 84 to the left of the index unit 300. In addition, this opportunity display 85C is displayed based on winning the AT transition lottery combination in the combination lottery in the advantageous section normal state, and is a display suggesting that the specific suggestion effect is started.

In FIG. 14C, the liquid crystal panel 77 shows how the index unit 300 jumps into the water as shown by the solid arrow a. Although not shown, the index unit 300 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 77 even after the index unit 300 has jumped into the water, and the index unit 300 is visible to the player.

In FIG. 14D, as the background image 85, the start display 85D (example: the characters “start”) is displayed on the left side of the stone 85B on the display unit 84, and the specific suggestion effect is started. Further, in FIG. 14D, as shown by the broken line arrow b, the liquid crystal panel 77 shows how the index unit 300 is heading toward the first effect unit 130. Although not shown, the appearance of the index unit 300 heading toward the first production unit 130 is also visible to the player.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the specific suggestion effect. FIG. 15 is a state continuous with FIG. 14, and the specific suggestion effect proceeds in the order of (A), (B), (C), and (D).
In FIG. 15A, a plurality of leaves 85A and stones 85B are displayed on the display unit 84 as the background image 85. Further, in FIG. 15 (A), the index unit 300 is moved from the position shown in FIG. 14 (D) as shown by the solid arrow c, and the square 120 on the right side of the first effect unit 130 on the liquid crystal panel 77. The index unit 300 is displayed at a position where it overlaps with (hereinafter, referred to as "first right square 121"). Therefore, the display in the figure in the first right square 121 has changed from "R" to "KR". Further, although it is expressed as "KR" in the figure, the player can visually recognize the "red" light emitting mode of "R" which is the superimposed display mode through the index unit 300.

In FIG. 15 (B), the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 15 (A), and the central square 120 of the first effect unit 130 in the liquid crystal panel 77 (hereinafter, “first middle square 122”). It is displayed at the position where it overlaps with). Therefore, the display in the figure in the first middle cell 122 has changed from "B" to "KB". Further, although it is expressed as "KB" in the figure, the player can visually recognize the "blue" light emitting mode of "B", which is the superimposed display mode, through the index unit 300.

In FIG. 15C, the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 15B, and the square 120 on the left side of the first effect unit 130 on the liquid crystal panel 77 (hereinafter, “first left square 123”). It is displayed at the position where it overlaps with). Therefore, the display in the figure in the first left square 123 has changed from "G" to "KG". Further, although it is expressed as "KG" in the figure, the player can visually recognize the "green" light emitting mode of "G", which is the superimposed display mode, through the index unit 300.

In FIG. 15D, the liquid crystal panel 77 shows how the index unit 300 jumps into the water as shown by the solid arrow d. Therefore, the display in the figure in the first left square 123 has changed from "KG" to "G". Although not shown, the index unit 300 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 77 even after the index unit 300 has jumped into the water, and the index unit 300 is visible to the player.

As shown in FIG. 15 above, in the specific suggestion effect, the portion where the index unit 300 overlaps with the display unit 110 (first effect unit 130) is formed from one end (first right square 121) to the other end (1st right square 121). When it moves to the first left square 123) and reaches the other end (first left square 123), it moves away from the part where the index unit 300 overlaps with the displayed effect unit 110 (first effect unit 130). To go. Then, in the specific suggestion effect, which will be described with reference to FIG. 16 below, after the index unit 300 is separated from the portion that overlaps with the display unit 110 (first effect unit 130), one end (first effect unit 130) is once again. It is displayed at the position where it overlaps with 1 right square 121). In this way, in the specific suggestion effect, the index unit 300 is repeatedly moved from one end to the other end until the index unit 300 stops at a position where it overlaps with one square 120 of the effect unit 110. Can also be called "roulette production".

In FIG. 15, when the index unit 300 moves from the position where it overlaps with the first right square 121 to the position where it overlaps with the first middle square 122, the first right square 121 where the index unit 300 has been located until then. The display in the figure in is changed from "KR" to "R" (see FIGS. 15A and 15B). Further, in FIG. 15, when the index unit 300 moves from the position where it overlaps with the first middle square 122 to the position where it overlaps with the first left square 123, the first middle square 122 where the index unit 300 has been located until then is located. The display in the figure in is changed from "KB" to "B" (see FIGS. 15B and 15C).

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the specific suggestion effect. FIG. 16 is a state continuous with FIG. 15, and the specific suggestion effect proceeds in the order of (A), (B), (C), and (D).
In FIG. 16A, the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 15D as shown by the solid arrow e, and is displayed at a position overlapping the first right square 121 on the liquid crystal panel 77. ing. Therefore, the display in the figure in the first right square 121 has changed from "R" to "KR".

In FIG. 16B, a specific display 85E (eg, a star character) is displayed above and to the left of the display unit 84 as the background image 85. Further, in FIG. 16B, one square 120 of the second effect unit 140 is added next to the first left square 123. The display mode displayed in the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 added in FIG. 16B is “R”.

In FIG. 16C, the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 16B, and is displayed at a position overlapping the first middle square 122 on the liquid crystal panel 77. Therefore, the display in the figure in the first middle cell 122 has changed from "B" to "KB". Further, in FIG. 16C, one new square 120 is added next to the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 added in FIG. 16B while the index unit 300 is moving. The display mode displayed in the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 added in FIG. 16C is “B”.

In FIG. 16D, the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 16C and is displayed at a position overlapping the first left square 123 on the liquid crystal panel 77. Therefore, the display in the figure in the first left square 123 has changed from "G" to "KG". Further, in FIG. 16D, one new square 120 is added next to the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 added in FIG. 16C while the index unit 300 is moving. The display mode displayed in the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 added in FIG. 16D is “G”.

As shown in FIG. 16 above, in the specific suggestion effect, the second effect unit 140 is added immediately after the start of the specific suggestion effect and after a certain period of time has elapsed (when the specific display 85E is displayed), and the player can visually recognize the specific suggestion effect. It is possible. In the specific suggestion effect, the index unit 300 continues to move while the second effect unit 140 is added.

In FIG. 16, when the index unit 300 moves from the position where it overlaps with the first right square 121 to the position where it overlaps with the first middle square 122, the first right square 121 where the index unit 300 has been located until then. The display in the figure in is changed from "KR" to "R" (see FIGS. 16B and 16C). Further, in FIG. 16, when the index unit 300 moves from the position where it overlaps with the first middle square 122 to the position where it overlaps with the first left square 123, the first middle square 122 where the index unit 300 has been located until then is located. The display in the figure in is changed from "KB" to "B" (see FIGS. 16C and 16D).

Further, in FIG. 16, the combination of the display modes displayed in the squares 120 of the added second effect unit 140 is the same combination as the display modes displayed in the squares 120 of the first effect unit 130. (From left to right, "green (G)", "blue (B)", "red (R)"). However, the combination of display modes displayed in the squares 120 of the added second effect unit 140 is not limited to the above.

For example, the combinations of display modes displayed in the squares 120 of the first effect unit 130 are "blue (B)", "red (R)", and "red (R)" in order from the left, and the added first 2 The combination of display modes displayed on the squares 120 of the effect unit 140 is set to "green (G)", "green (G)", and "blue (B)" in order from the left, and the combination of the entire squares 120 is set. , "Green (G)", "Green (G)", "Blue (B)", "Blue (B)", "Red (R)", "Red (R)" may be used in this order from the left. That is, if the combination of the display modes displayed in the squares 120 of the first effect unit 130 and the combination of the display modes (first display modes) displayed in the squares 120 of the added second effect unit 140 are different. You may let me. With this configuration, the combination of winning expectations of the AT transition lottery can be different.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the specific suggestion effect. FIG. 17 is a state continuous with FIG. 16, and the specific suggestion effect proceeds in the order of (A), (B), (C), and (D).
In FIG. 17A, the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 16D, and the square 120 on the right side of the second effect unit 140 in the liquid crystal panel 77 (hereinafter, “second right square 124”). It is displayed at the position where it overlaps with). Therefore, the display in the figure in the second right square 124 has changed from "R" to "KR".

In FIG. 17B, the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 17A, and the central square 120 of the second effect unit 140 in the liquid crystal panel 77 (hereinafter, “second middle square 125”). It is displayed at the position where it overlaps with). Therefore, the display in the figure in the second middle cell 125 has changed from "B" to "KB".

In FIG. 17C, the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 17B, and the square 120 on the left side of the second effect unit 140 on the liquid crystal panel 77 (hereinafter, “second left square 126”). It is displayed at the position where it overlaps with). Therefore, the display in the figure in the second left square 126 has changed from "G" to "KG".

In FIG. 17D, the liquid crystal panel 77 shows how the index unit 300 jumps into the water as shown by the solid arrow f. Therefore, the display in the figure in the second left square 126 has changed from "KG" to "G". Although not shown, the index unit 300 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 77 even after the index unit 300 has jumped into the water, and the index unit 300 is visible to the player.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the specific suggestion effect, when the second effect unit 140 is added, the movement range of the index unit 300 is expanded, and one end (first right square 121) to the other end (second left) are expanded. It will be possible to move to the square 126). Then, when the other end (second left square 126) is reached, the index unit 300 is separated from the portion that overlaps with the displayed effect unit 110 (first effect unit 130 and second effect unit 140), and then , Although it will be described with reference to FIG. 18 below, it is displayed again at a position where it overlaps with one end (first right square 121).

In FIG. 17, when the index unit 300 moves from the position where it overlaps with the second right square 124 to the position where it overlaps with the second middle square 125, the second right square 124 where the index unit 300 has been located until then. The display in the figure in is changed from "KR" to "R" (see FIGS. 17 (A) and 17 (B)). Further, in FIG. 17, when the index unit 300 moves from the position where it overlaps with the second middle square 125 to the position where it overlaps with the second left square 126, the second middle square 125 where the index unit 300 has been located until then The display in the figure in is changed from "KB" to "B" (see FIGS. 17B and 17C).

Further, in FIG. 17, in FIG. 17 (D), the index unit 300 is separated from the square 120 so that the index unit 300 and the square 120 do not overlap, but the index unit 300 is not limited to this. The index unit 300 may be displayed at a position where it overlaps with one end (first right square 121) immediately after reaching the other end (second left square 126).

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the flow of the specific suggestion effect. FIG. 18 is a state continuous with FIG. 17, and the specific suggestion effect proceeds in the order of (A), (B), (C), and (D).
In FIG. 18A, the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 17D as shown by the solid arrow g, and is displayed at a position overlapping the first right square 121 on the liquid crystal panel 77. ing. Therefore, the display in the figure in the first right square 121 has changed from "R" to "KR".

In FIG. 18B, as shown by the solid arrow h, the display unit 84 shows how the specific display 85E is heading toward the second left square 126. Although not shown, the appearance of the specific display 85E heading toward the second left square 126 is also visible to the player.
In FIG. 18C, the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 18B, and is displayed at a position overlapping the first middle square 122 on the liquid crystal panel 77. Therefore, the display in the figure in the first middle cell 122 has changed from "B" to "KB".

Further, in FIG. 18C, the specific display 85E is moved from the position shown in FIG. 18B while the index unit 300 is moving, and as shown by the solid arrow i, the second display 85E is shown. It is displayed above the middle square 125. Although not shown here, when the specific display 85E touches the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 (when it stops on the square 120), the second effect that the specific display 85E touches. The first display mode displayed in the square 120 of the unit 140 is changed to a second display mode different from the first display mode. Therefore, in FIG. 18C, the display in the second left square 126 that the specific display 85E has already touched has changed from “G” to “W”. Further, although it is expressed as "W" in the figure, the light emitting mode of "Rainbow" is visually recognized by the player.

That is, in FIG. 18C, based on the display control by the notification means 520, “G”, which is the first display mode displayed on the second left square 126, is the second while the index unit 300 is moving. The display mode has been changed to "W". Then, in the first embodiment, the "expected winning degree of the AT transition lottery" as the game information corresponding to the second display mode is higher than the expected winning degree of the AT transition lottery corresponding to the first display mode. It is advantageous for the person. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery of the first display mode "G (green)" is "20%", and the second display mode "W (rainbow)". The expectation of winning the AT transition lottery is "100%".

In FIG. 18D, the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 18C and is displayed at a position overlapping the first left square 123 on the liquid crystal panel 77. Therefore, the display in the figure in the first left square 123 has changed from "G" to "KG".

Further, in FIG. 18 (D), the specific display 85E is moved from the position shown in FIG. 18 (C) while the index unit 300 is moving, and as shown by the solid arrow j, the stone 85B It is displayed on the display unit 84 so as to be located above. Further, although the illustration is omitted, in FIG. 18D, since the specific display 85E has already contacted the second middle square 125 and the second right square 124, the display in the figure in the second middle square 125 is changed to “. The display has changed from "B" to "W", and the display in the figure in the second right square 124 has changed from "R" to "W".

As shown in FIG. 18 above, in the specific suggestion effect, the first display mode displayed in the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 is different from the first display mode while the index unit 300 is moving. Will be changed to the second display mode in which the expectation of winning the AT transition lottery is high. As described above, the change from the first display mode to the second display mode is performed when the change lottery performed at the start of the specific suggestion effect is won. As the lottery result of the change lottery, "no change", "all changes", "partially changed", etc. may be provided.

In the first embodiment, in the state where the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 of the first display mode is added, for example, in the state shown in FIG. 18A, the combination of the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery is , Green (G) is "20%", blue (B) is "15%", and red (R) is "10%". After that, the first display mode displayed in the square 120 of the second production unit 140 is changed to the second display mode (see FIGS. 18C and 18D), so that the AT transition lottery is performed. Since "100%" of the rainbow (W) is added to the winning expectation, the player's expectation for winning the AT transition lottery is greatly improved.

At this time, in FIG. 18, the squares 120 of the second display mode (rainbow (W)) in which the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery is “100%” are increased one by one. Then, the combination of the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery is "100%" for rainbow (W), "20%" for green (G), "15%" for blue (B), and "10" for red (R). Even if the four types of "%" do not change, the ratio of the rainbow (W) square 120 to all the squares 120 gradually increases (0/6 → 1/6 → 2/6 → 3/6). .. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, the player is given the impression that the index unit 300 is likely to stop at the square 120 of the second production unit 140 where the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery is "100%". It is possible to raise the expectation of the person.

Further, in the first embodiment, the specific display 85E is displayed to indicate that the first display mode is changed to the second display mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific display 85E is not displayed. That is, the first display mode may be changed to the second display mode without any warning. Further, in the first embodiment, the specific display 85E is moved before the first display mode is changed to the second display mode, but the first display mode is not limited to this, and the specific display 85E is not moved. May be changed to the second display mode, and an effect (eg, highlighting / sound effect output) for notifying the change may be executed after the change.

In addition, in FIG. 18D, as a result of changing the first display mode to the second display mode, all three squares 120 of the second effect unit 140 are “rainbow (W)”. In this way, when a plurality of squares 120 have the same display mode (same game information), one square 120 having the same size as the plurality of squares 120 is displayed (example: rainbow (W)). When displaying three, one large rainbow (W) may be displayed instead of this). In this case, the index unit 300 is adapted to move on the square 120 over the same time with the three rainbow (W) squares 120 and one large square 120.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the flow of the specific suggestion effect. FIG. 19 is a state continuous with FIG. 18, and the specific suggestion effect proceeds in the order of (A), (B), (C), and (D).
In FIG. 19A, the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 18D and is displayed at a position overlapping the second right square 124 on the liquid crystal panel 77. Therefore, the display in the figure in the second right square 124 has changed from "W" to "KW". Further, although it is expressed as "KW" in the figure, the light emitting mode of "Rainbow" of "W", which is a superposed display mode, can be visually recognized by the player through the index unit 300.

In FIG. 19B, an exclamation mark 85F is displayed on the right side of the specific display 85E on the display unit 84 as the background image 85. The exclamation mark 85F is displayed after the so-called third stop of the game, and is a display suggesting that the movement of the index unit 300 is stopped. Therefore, in FIG. 19B, the moving index unit 300 is stopped based on the display of the exclamation mark 85F. Then, in FIG. 19 (B), the index unit 300 is moved from the position shown in FIG. 19 (A) and stops at a position where it overlaps with the second middle mass 125 on the liquid crystal panel 77. Therefore, the display in the figure in the second middle cell 125 has changed from "W" to "KW".

In FIG. 19C, as the background image 85, the result display 85G (example: characters “GET”) is displayed above the effect unit 110 in the display unit 84. The result display 85G is a display that suggests game information (the degree of expectation of winning the AT transition lottery) corresponding to the square 120 of the production unit 110 in which the index unit 300 has stopped. In FIG. 19C, since the index unit 300 has stopped in the second middle square 125 whose display mode is “Rainbow”, the characters “GET” indicating that the AT transition lottery has been won are displayed as the result display 85G. There is. Although not shown, a plurality of types of result display 85G are provided according to the game information corresponding to the square 120 of the stopped effect unit 110.

Further, in FIG. 19C, two specific displays 85E are displayed on the left and right sides of the result display 85G on the display unit 84 as the background image 85. Then, in FIG. 19C, the display of the effect unit 110 and the index unit 300 is maintained in the state shown in FIG. 19B. As described above, in the specific suggestion effect, after the index unit 300 moves, it stops at a position overlapping the first square 120 (example: second middle square 125) of the effect unit 110. Then, in the specific suggestion effect, when the index unit 300 is stopped, the display mode (example: rainbow) corresponding to the first square 120 (example: second middle square 125) of the stopped effect unit 110 through the index unit 300. Becomes visible.

In FIG. 19 (D), the decorative display 85H (example: "star", "circle", "square") is used as the background image 85 in the portion where the result display 85G and the specific display 85E are displayed in FIG. 19 (C). Figure and "frog character") are displayed. Further, in FIG. 19 (D), as the background image 85, the symbol display 85I (example: 777) as suggestive information advantageous to the player is displayed in the portion where the second effect unit 140 is displayed in FIG. 19 (C). ) Is displayed. This symbol display 85I is displayed based on the operation of the start switch 40 in the game following the game in which the movement of the index unit 300 is stopped. The symbol display 85I is a combination of symbols 61 that the player is aimed at when the stop switch 50 of the game (the game following the game in which the movement of the index unit 300 is stopped) is stopped. Specifically, since the AT state in the first embodiment is a so-called "pseudo-bonus", by displaying the symbol display 85I, the player is given the pseudo-bonus when the stop switch 50 of the game is stopped. It is possible to aim at the combination of the corresponding symbols 61.

Here, the above-mentioned pseudo-bonus shifts to the AT state corresponding to the combination of the specific symbol 61 by aligning the combination of the specific symbol 61. For example, as a pseudo-bonus, the first pseudo-bonus (AT state) that shifts by aligning the combinations of the symbols 61 of "red 7, red 7, red 7" and the symbols of "blue 7, blue 7, blue 7" The second pseudo-bonus (AT state) that shifts by aligning the combinations of 61 and the third pseudo-bonus (AT state) that shifts by aligning the combinations of symbols 61 of "Red 7, Blue 7, Red 7" And can be provided. Then, in this pseudo-bonus, for example, the AT state that is advantageous to the player in the order of the third pseudo-bonus, the second pseudo-bonus, and the first pseudo-bonus (specifically, the initial setting period (initial setting G number)). Is in an AT state, which is advantageous because the number of medals that can be obtained is large.

When the pseudo bonus is configured as described above, the symbol display 85I (777) displayed in FIG. 19 (D) has "red 7, red 7, red 7", "blue 7, blue 7, blue 7", It is a combination of any of the symbols 61 of "Red 7, Blue 7, Red 7". Then, when the combinations (777) of the displayed symbols 61 are aligned, the so-called "freeze state (freeze effect)" in which the progress of the game is temporarily stopped when the start switch 40 is operated is performed. , And a reel effect is performed in which each rotating reel 62 is stopped according to the operation of the start switch 40 of the player. After that, the freeze state is released and the game in the AT state is started.

Further, in FIG. 19 (D), the symbol display 85I (example: 777) is displayed in the portion (W / KW / W) where the second effect unit 140 was displayed in FIG. 19 (C). Therefore, in the first embodiment, the decorative display 85H can be displayed in a wide range of the central portion of the display unit 84 while displaying the combination (777) of the symbols 61 corresponding to the symbol display 85I.
In addition, what is displayed in the (W / KW / W) part where the second production unit 140 is displayed is not limited to the symbol display 85I, but also the push order navigation (example: 2, 1, 3) and the number of medals won (Example: 300 sheets) may be used.

As shown in FIG. 19 above, the notification means 520 switches between the case where the second effect unit 140 becomes difficult to see and the case where the second effect unit 140 becomes visible in the specific suggestion effect. Is possible.

Specifically, in FIG. 19 (D), the notification means 520 displays the symbol display 85I in the portion where the second effect unit 140 was displayed in FIG. 19 (C), so that the second effect unit 140 can be displayed. Switching is performed from the case where it becomes visible to the case where it becomes difficult to see. Then, in FIG. 19 (D), the notification means 520 is the portion where the second effect unit 140 is displayed in FIG. 19 (C), that is, the portion of the display unit 84 where the second effect unit 140 is difficult to see. By displaying the symbol display 85I, the combination of the symbols 61 to be aimed at by the player when the stop switch 50 of the game is stopped is suggested.

(Action effect)
The specific suggestion effect can be moved between the effect unit 110, which has a plurality of squares 120 and the "AT transition lottery winning expectation" as game information is set for each cell 120, and the part that overlaps with the effect unit 110. It is executed using at least the index unit 300.
The effect unit 110 is an aggregate of the first effect unit 130 and the square 120 which are visible from the start of the specific suggestion effect, and are visible at the start of the specific suggestion effect. It is equipped with a second production unit 140, which is considered difficult and can be visually recognized from the middle of the specific suggestion production.

Then, in the specific suggestion effect, after the index unit 300 moves, it stops at a position where it overlaps with one square 120 of the effect unit 110, and when the index unit 300 stops, the effect stopped through the index unit 300. The display mode corresponding to the square 120 of the unit 110 becomes visible.

That is, in the first embodiment, at the start of the specific suggestion effect, only the first effect unit 130 of the effect unit 110 is visible, and the second effect is added to the first effect unit 130 from the middle of the specific suggestion effect. Part 140 becomes visible. Then, in the specific suggestion effect, by adding the second effect unit 140 from the middle, the number of squares 120 in which the index unit 300 can be stopped increases, and along with this, the AT transition lottery that can be suggested to the player is won. Expectations will also increase. Specifically, when the second production unit 140 is not added, only the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery corresponding to the square 120 of the first production unit 130 can be suggested to the player as a result of the specific suggestion production. , When the second production unit 140 is added, in addition to the first production unit 130, the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery corresponding to the square 120 of the second production unit 140 is also suggested to the player as a result of the specific suggestion production. It will be possible.

From the above, according to the first embodiment, the index unit 300 can be stopped from the start of the specific suggestion effect by adding a variation of the effect unit 110 that can be visually recognized by the player from the start of the specific suggestion effect. Compared to the case where the number of squares 120 does not increase, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the specific suggestion effect, when the second effect unit 140 becomes visible, the state in which the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140 are aligned in the linear direction becomes visible. Specifically, in the first embodiment, since the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140 are composed of the images displayed on the display unit 84, the first effect unit 130 is based on the display control by the notification means 520. By displaying the second effect unit 140 on the display unit 84 so as to be continuous with the effect unit 130, the state of being aligned in the linear direction can be visually recognized.
Therefore, according to the first embodiment, the specific suggestion effect can be made to have a sense of unity as compared with the case where the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140 can be visually recognized in a separated state.

Further, in the first embodiment, by configuring the second effect unit 140 with an image, the second effect unit 140 may or may not be displayed on the display unit 84 based on the display control by the notification means 520. Can be provided. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, when the second effect unit 140 is not displayed on the display unit 84, another image (example::) is used on the display unit 84 including the display portion of the second effect unit 140. The background image 85) can be displayed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the notification means 520 first displays the first display mode displayed in at least one square 120 of the second effect unit 140 while the index unit 300 is moving. The mode is changed to a second display mode different from the mode. Then, the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery corresponding to the second display mode is more advantageous to the player than the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery corresponding to the first display mode.

According to the first embodiment, by changing the first display mode to the second display mode, it is possible to change the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery corresponding to the square 120 of the second production unit 140. , The player's expectation can be changed after the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140 become visible. Further, according to the first embodiment, the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery corresponding to the second display mode is more advantageous to the player than the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery corresponding to the first display mode. As a result, it is possible to give a feeling of tension (a feeling of excitement) as to which square 120 the index unit 300 stops at.

Further, in the first embodiment, the notification means 520 switches between a case where the second effect unit 140 becomes difficult to see and a case where the second effect unit 140 becomes visible in the specific suggestion effect. Then, when the second effect unit 140 is made difficult to see, the notification means 520 displays a symbol display 85I as suggestive information that is advantageous for the player on the portion of the display unit 84 where the second effect unit 140 is difficult to see. It is displayed (see FIG. 19 (D)).

That is, in the first embodiment, by configuring the second effect unit 140 with an image, the second effect unit 140 may or may not be displayed on the display unit 84 based on the display control of the notification means 520. Can be provided. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, a wider display portion of the symbol display 85I on the display unit 84 can be secured as compared with the case where the second effect unit 140 is always displayed on the display unit 84.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described while omitting or simplifying the overlapping portion with the other embodiments.
FIG. 20 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 20, the first effect unit 130 in the second embodiment is a position that overlaps with the display unit 84, specifically, a decorative member provided below and to the right of the display unit 84. There is. That is, unlike the first embodiment, which is composed of the image displayed on the display unit 84, the first effect unit 130 in the second embodiment is composed of a physical structure. In other words, the first effect unit 130 in the second embodiment is visible even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed. Therefore, in the second embodiment, even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed, the display mode corresponding to the square 120 of the first effect unit 130 can be visually recognized by the light emitted from the display unit 84 described later. It has become.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the display unit 84, the first effect unit 130, the liquid crystal panel 77, and the decorative panel 75. As shown in FIG. 21, the display unit 84, the first effect unit 130, the liquid crystal panel 77, and the decorative panel 75 are arranged at positions where they overlap each other. Specifically, from the rear, the display unit 84, the first effect unit 130, the liquid crystal panel 77, and the decorative panel 75 are arranged in this order.

FIG. 22 (A) is a perspective view showing the first effect unit 130, and FIG. 22 (B) is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the first effect unit 130.
As shown in FIG. 22 (A), the first effect unit 130 in the second embodiment has three elliptical squares 120 (in order from the right, "first right square 121" and "first middle square 122". , "First left square 123") is a physical structure provided.

As shown in FIG. 22B, the first effect unit 130 includes a plate-shaped plate portion 132 that is long in the left-right direction, and a sheet member 134 having the same dimensions as the plate portion 132 that is attached to the front surface of the plate portion 132. It has.
The plate portion 132 is a colorless and transparent member having translucency. Further, on the front surface of the plate portion 132, three groove portions 133 composed of five curved grooves are provided.

The sheet member 134 includes three transparent portions 135, which are colorless and transparent sheet portions, and colored portions 136, which are colored sheet portions. The transparent portion 135 has an elliptical shape, and when the transparent portion 135 is attached to the front surface of the plate portion 132, the groove portion 133 fits within the transparent portion 135. When the sheet member 134 is attached to the front surface of the plate portion 132, the transparent portion 135 becomes the “square 120 of the first effect portion 130”.

With the above configuration, the light emitted from the display unit 84 arranged behind the first effect unit 130 (example: red light emission) in the square 120 (inside the transparent unit 135) of the first effect unit 130. Is displayed. That is, in the specific suggestion effect in the second embodiment, the display mode (example: red) corresponding to the squares 120 of the first effect unit 130 can be visually recognized by the light emitted to the first effect unit 130. However, as described above, the light emitted from the display unit 84 is displayed on the portion of the first effect unit 130 other than the inside of the square 120 (inside the transparent portion 135), that is, the portion to which the colored portion 136 is attached. The ground color of the colored portion 136 can be visually recognized without any damage.

Although not shown, an elliptical partition wall corresponding to the transparent portion 135 is integrally formed on the back side of the plate portion 132 so as to surround the periphery of each groove portion 133. As a result, the light emitted from the display unit 84 is irradiated only to the corresponding transparent portion 135 (squares 120), and it is prevented from affecting the display mode of the other transparent portions 135 (squares 120). .. Therefore, the squares 120 of the first effect unit 130 can visually recognize the lights of different colors, and can display any display mode.

FIG. 23 shows a display example immediately after the start of the specific suggestion effect. FIG. 23A is a display example of the decorative panel 75 in which the display unit 84, the first effect unit 130, and the liquid crystal panel 77 are arranged at the rear, as viewed from the front. FIG. 23B is a display example in which the display unit 84 is viewed from the front in a state where the first effect unit 130 is not arranged. FIG. 24C is a display example in which the liquid crystal panel 77 is viewed from the front with the display unit 84 and the first effect unit 130 not arranged behind.

As shown in FIG. 23 (A), a first effect unit 130 is provided at a position overlapping with the display unit 84, specifically, below and to the right of the display unit 84. Further, as shown in FIG. 23A, a plurality of leaves 85A and stones 85B are displayed as the background image 85 on the display unit 84. Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B), three grid images 91 are displayed at positions of the display unit 84 that overlap each square 120 of the first effect unit 130.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B), at the position of the display unit 84 that overlaps with the first right square 121, the square image 91 has the same shape as the first right square 121. A red image 91A of the same size is displayed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B), at the position on the display unit 84 that overlaps with the first middle square 122, the square image 91 has the same shape and dimensions as the first middle square 122. The blue image 91B is displayed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B), at the position of the display unit 84 that overlaps with the first left square 123, the square image 91 has the same shape and dimensions as the first left square 123. The green image 91C is displayed.

In addition, although it is expressed as "red image 91A", "blue image 91B", and "green image 91C", from the player, "red image 91A" is "red" and "blue image 91B" is "blue". , The "green" light emitting mode of the "green image 91C" is visually recognized. Therefore, in FIG. 23 (A), from the player, the “red” light emitting mode corresponding to the red image 91A superimposed through the first right cell 121 corresponds to the blue image 91B superimposed through the first middle cell 122. The "blue" light emitting mode corresponds to the green image 91C superimposed through the first left square 123, and the "green" light emitting mode is visible.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (C), the index unit 300 is displayed at a position on the liquid crystal panel 77 that overlaps with the first right square 121.
With the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 23A, the player can visually recognize the "red" light emitting mode corresponding to the red image 91A superimposed on the index unit 300 through the index unit 300. It is possible.

FIG. 24 shows a display example during the specific suggestion effect, that is, immediately after the start of the specific suggestion effect and after a certain period of time has elapsed.
As shown in FIG. 24 (A), after a certain period of time has elapsed from the start of the specific suggestion effect, the second effect unit 140 composed of an aggregate of three squares 120 is on the left side of the first effect unit 130. Has been added. As described above, in the second embodiment, the second effect unit 140 is composed of the image displayed on the display unit 84. Further, in FIG. 24A, a specific display 85E (example: a star character) is displayed above and to the left of the display unit 84 as the background image 85.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 24 (A) and 24 (B), the display mode displayed in the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 is that the second right square 124 is “red” and the second middle square 125 is “red”. "V" and the second left square 126 are "rainbow". Although not shown, in FIGS. 24 (A) and 24 (B), since the specific display 85E has already come into contact with the second left cell 126 and the second middle cell 125, the second left cell 126 is displayed as the second display. The mode "Rainbow" and the second middle square 125 are the second display mode "V-shaped".

(Action effect)
In the second embodiment, the first effect unit 130 is composed of a translucent decorative member provided at a position where the first effect unit 130 overlaps with the display unit 84. That is, in the second embodiment, the first effect unit 130 is always visible by forming the first effect unit 130 with a decorative member, that is, a physical structure. Therefore, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the first effect unit 130 as compared with the configuration in which the first effect unit 130 is visible and the first effect unit 130 is difficult to see.

In the second embodiment, by configuring the first effect unit 130 with a physical structure, the first effect unit 130 can be used not only during the execution of the specific suggestion effect but also during the execution of the specific suggestion effect. It becomes visible. Then, in the second embodiment, the display mode corresponding to the squares 120 of the first effect unit 130 can be visually recognized by the light emitted to the first effect unit 130 even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed. It has become.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment, unlike the configuration in which the first effect unit 130 is visible only during the execution of the specific suggestion effect, the first effect unit 130 is used for the effect even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed. Can be used.

(Third Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described while omitting or simplifying the overlapping portion with the other embodiments.
FIG. 25 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 10 according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 25, the effect unit 110 in the third embodiment is provided at a position where it overlaps with the display unit 84, specifically, below and to the right of the display unit 84. The effect unit 110 in the third embodiment is composed of a physical structure rather than an image in which the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140 are displayed on the display unit 84. The details will be described later.

FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the display unit 84, the effect unit 110, the liquid crystal panel 77, and the decorative panel 75. As shown in FIG. 26, the display unit 84, the effect unit 110, the liquid crystal panel 77, and the decorative panel 75 are arranged at positions where they overlap each other. Specifically, from the rear, the display unit 84, the effect unit 110, the liquid crystal panel 77, and the decorative panel 75 are arranged in this order.

27 (A) is a front view showing the effect unit 110, the pinion 150, and the motor 160, and FIG. 27 (B) is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 27 (A).
As shown in FIG. 27 (A), the effect unit 110 in the third embodiment includes a rack 170 connected to the lower end of the plate portion 142 of the second effect unit 140, which will be described later. The teeth of this rack 170 are facing downwards. Then, as shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, the rack 170 can be meshed with the pinion 150 connected to the motor shaft 164 extending forward from the main body 162 of the motor 160.

27 (C) is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the first effect unit 130, and FIG. 27 (D) is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second effect unit 140.
As shown in FIG. 27 (C), the first effect unit 130 in the third embodiment includes a plate portion 132 and a seat member 134 as in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 27 (B), the plate portion 132 in the third embodiment has a substantially inverted U-shape when viewed from the right side, and the second effect portion 140 is housed therein.

As shown in FIG. 27 (D), the second effect unit 140 includes a plate-shaped plate portion 142 that is long in the left-right direction, and a sheet member 144 having the same dimensions as the plate portion 142 that is attached to the front surface of the plate portion 142. It is provided with a rack 170 connected to the lower end of the plate portion 142.

The plate portion 142 is a colorless and transparent member having translucency. Further, on the front surface of the plate portion 142, three groove portions 143 composed of five curved grooves are provided. The left-right length of the plate portion 142 of the second effect portion 140 is formed to be less than or equal to the length of the plate portion 132 of the first effect unit 130 in the left-right direction. Therefore, in a state where the second production unit 140 is housed inside the first production unit 130 (hereinafter referred to as “containment state”), it is difficult to visually recognize the second production unit 140 from the front (hereinafter, referred to as “containment state”). See FIG. 27 (A)).

The sheet member 144 includes three transparent portions 145, which are colorless and transparent sheet portions, and colored portions 146, which are colored sheet portions. The transparent portion 145 has an elliptical shape, and when the transparent portion 145 is attached to the front surface of the plate portion 142, the groove portion 143 fits within the transparent portion 145. Further, the transparent portion 145 of the second effect portion 140 is formed to have the same shape and dimensions as the transparent portion 135 of the first effect unit 130. When the sheet member 144 is attached to the front surface of the plate portion 142, the transparent portion 145 becomes the "square 120 of the second effect portion 140".

With the above configuration, the light emitted from the display unit 84 arranged behind the second effect unit 140 (eg, red light emission) in the square 120 (inside the transparent part 145) of the second effect unit 140. Is displayed. However, as described above, the light emitted from the display unit 84 is displayed in the portion of the second effect unit 140 other than the inside of the square 120 (inside the transparent portion 145), that is, the portion to which the colored portion 146 is attached. The ground color of the colored part 146 can be visually recognized.

Then, in the accommodated state, the squares 120 of the first production unit 130 and the squares 120 of the second production unit 140 overlap each other. Therefore, in the housed state, the light emitted from the display unit 84 arranged behind the effect unit 110 (eg, red light emission) is emitted in the squares 120 of the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140. Is displayed.

FIG. 27 (E) is a perspective view showing the effect unit 110 in the housed state, and FIG. 27 (F) shows a state in which the first effect unit 130 to the second effect unit 140 are exposed (hereinafter, referred to as “exposed state”). It is a perspective view which shows the directing part 110 of). In FIGS. 27 (E) and 27 (F), the pinion 150 and the motor 160 are not shown. Further, in the effect unit 110, the first effect unit 130 is fixed at a predetermined position of the front door 14, and the second effect unit 140 can be translated in the left-right direction with respect to the first effect unit 130. There is.

From the housed state to the exposed state, the pinion 150 is rotationally driven in one direction by using the motor 160 as a power source, and the second effect unit 140 is translated to the left together with the rack 170 to switch. On the other hand, from the exposed state to the accommodated state, the pinion 150 is rotationally driven in the other direction by using the motor 160 as a power source, and the second effect unit 140 is translated to the right together with the rack 170 to switch.

Here, in the third embodiment, in a state where the effect unit 110 is attached to the front door 14, the lower portion of the effect unit 110 (the lower end portion of the first effect unit 130, the rack 170 and the groove of the second effect unit 140). ), The pinion 150, and the motor 160 are located on the back side of the lower part of the decorative panel 75, and are hidden from the front (see FIG. 25). Therefore, it is possible for the player to visually recognize only the vicinity of the square 120 of the effect unit 110.

FIG. 28 is a functional block diagram of the sub-control means 500 according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 28, the sub control means 500 includes means of receiving means 510, notifying means 520, and driving control means 530.

(Drive control means 530)
The drive control means 530 controls the drive of the motor 160. Specifically, the drive control means 530 switches between the accommodation state and the exposed state of the effect unit 110 by controlling the drive of the motor 160 in the specific suggestion effect.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the flow of the specific suggestion effect. In FIG. 29, the specific suggestion effect proceeds in the order of (A), (B), (C), and (D). Note that, in FIG. 29, although the arrangement is different from the actual arrangement (see FIG. 26), the effect unit 110 is represented on the foremost side for easy explanation.

In FIG. 29A, a plurality of leaves 85A and stones 85B are displayed on the display unit 84 as the background image 85. Further, in FIG. 29A, the index unit 300 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 77 so as to be located on the stone 85B displayed on the display unit 84. Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), three grid images 91 are displayed at positions of the display unit 84 that overlap each square 120 of the first effect unit 130.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), at the position on the display unit 84 that overlaps with the first right square 121, the square image 91 is red with the same shape and size as the first right square 121. Image 91A is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), a blue image 91B having the same shape and size as the first middle cell 122 is formed as the grid image 91 at the position of the display unit 84 overlapping with the first middle cell 122. It is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), a green image 91C having the same shape and size as the first left square 123 is formed as the grid image 91 at the position of the display unit 84 overlapping with the first left square 123. It is displayed.

Further, in FIG. 29 (A), the effect unit 110 is in the housed state, and the first effect unit 130 can be visually recognized from the front, but it is difficult to visually recognize the second effect unit 140 from the front. ing. This containment state is also maintained in FIG. 29 (B) described below.

In FIG. 29 (B), the index unit 300 is moved from the position shown in FIG. 29 (A) as shown by the solid arrow k, and the index unit 300 is positioned on the liquid crystal panel 77 so as to overlap with the first right square 121. Is displayed. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the "red" light emitting mode corresponding to the red image 91A superimposed on the index unit 300 through the index unit 300.

In FIG. 29C, a specific display 85E (example: a star character) is displayed above and to the left of the display unit 84 as the background image 85. Then, the drive control means 530 controls the drive of the motor 160 based on the display of the specific display 85E, drives the pinion 150 to rotate in one direction, and left the second effect unit 140 together with the rack 170. Move in parallel to the direction. As a result, in FIG. 29C, the effect unit 110 is switched from the housed state to the exposed state, and the second effect unit 140 becomes visible.

Further, in FIG. 29C, the notification means 520 has three positions where the effect unit 110 is exposed and overlaps with each square 120 of the second effect unit 140 on the display unit 84. The grid image 91 is displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), the notification means 520 has the same shape as the second right square 124 as a grid image 91 at a position overlapping the second right square 124 on the display unit 84. A red image 91A of the same size is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 29C, the notification means 520 has the same shape and dimensions as the second middle square 125 as a grid image 91 at a position on the display unit 84 that overlaps with the second middle square 125. Display the blue image 91B. Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), the notification means 520 has the same shape and dimensions as the second left square 126 as a grid image 91 at a position overlapping the second left square 126 on the display unit 84. Display the green image 91C.

Further, the notification means 520 moves the index unit 300 to a position overlapping the squares 120 of the second effect unit 140 on the liquid crystal panel 77 based on the effect unit 110 being exposed. As a result, in FIG. 29C, the index unit 300 is displayed at a position overlapping the second middle mass 125 on the liquid crystal panel 77. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the "blue" light emitting mode corresponding to the blue image 91B superimposed on the index unit 300 through the index unit 300.

In FIG. 29 (D), the index unit 300 has been moved from the position shown in FIG. 29 (C) and is displayed at a position overlapping the second left square 126 on the liquid crystal panel 77.

Further, in FIG. 29 (D), the specific display 85E is moved from the position shown in FIG. 29 (C) while the index unit 300 is moving, and the display unit is located on the stone 85B. It is displayed in 84. Further, although not shown, in FIG. 29 (D), since the specific display 85E has already contacted the three squares 120 of the second effect unit 140, the second left square 126, the second middle square 125, and the second middle square 125, and The second right square 124 is a "V" which is the second display mode.

Here, in the third embodiment, when the specific suggestion effect is started, the position where the index unit 300 displayed at a specific position (eg, the position above the stone 85B) overlaps with the first right square 121. (See FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B)). After that, the index unit 300 moves to a position where it overlaps with the first middle cell 122 → a position where it overlaps with the first left cell 123 → jumps into the water → appears from the water surface → a position where it overlaps with the first right cell 121 → ... As shown in the above, it is displayed so as to move the position overlapping with each square 120 of the first effect unit 130 in order. Then, when the index unit 300 overlaps with each square 120 of the first effect unit 130 while the index unit 300 is moving, the display corresponding to the superimposed square 120 is displayed through the index unit 300 (transparently). The mode (light emitting mode) is visible.

After that, the motor 160 is activated with the display of the specific display 85E, and the second production unit 140 advances to the left from behind the first production unit 130 along the line of the squares 120 of the first production unit 130. Then, the square 120 of the second production unit 140 is added to the left of the square 120 of the first production unit 130 (see FIG. 29 (C)). Then, after that, the index unit 300 moves to the position where it overlaps with the first left cell 123, and then the position where it overlaps with the second right cell 124 → the position where it overlaps with the second middle cell 125 → the second left cell 126. Position to overlap → Jump into the water → Appear from the water surface → Position to overlap with the first right square 121 → Position to overlap with the first middle square 122 → ..., 1st production unit 130 and 2nd production It is displayed to move the position overlapping with each square 120 of the unit 140 in order. Then, when the index unit 300 overlaps with each square 120 of the first effect unit 130 or the second effect unit 140 while the index unit 300 is moving, the superimposed cells pass through the index unit 300 (transparently). The display mode (light emitting mode) corresponding to the eyes 120 is visible.

After that, in accordance with the timing when the specific display 85E contacts the square 120 of the second effect unit 140, the first display mode (green, blue, red in order from the left) displayed on the square 120 of the second effect unit 140. ) Is sequentially (or simultaneously) changed to the second display mode (V-shaped, V-shaped, V-shaped) (see FIG. 29 (D)). Then, even while the display mode of the squares 120 of the second effect unit 140 changes, if the index unit 300 overlaps with each square 120 of the second effect unit 140, it is (transparently) through the index unit 300. , The display mode (light emitting mode) corresponding to the superimposed squares 120 can be visually recognized.

In the third embodiment, when the specific suggestion effect is successful (winning the AT transition lottery), the result display 85G (GET) shown in FIG. 19C is displayed on the display unit 84 for a certain period of time. After that, when the motor 160 is operated again, the second effect unit 140 is moved to the right, and the second effect unit 140 is housed on the back side of the first effect unit 130. As a result, the square 120 of the second production unit 140 becomes difficult to see from the player, and the symbol display 85I (example: 777) shown in FIG. 19 (D) is located in the portion where the second production unit 140 was previously located. Is displayed. At this time, the index unit 300 is displayed or hidden at a position that does not overlap with the position where the symbol display 85I is displayed so as not to interfere with the display of the symbol display 85I.

Further, in the third embodiment, the index unit 300 moves to a position where it overlaps with the leftmost square 120 (first left square 123 or second left square 126) among the visible squares 120. After that, the index unit 300 displays an image of jumping into the water and an image appearing from the surface of the water. However, not limited to this, after the index unit 300 moves to a position where it overlaps with the leftmost square 120, the display of the image as described above is omitted, and immediately the rightmost square 120 (first right square) is omitted. The index unit 300 may be displayed at a position overlapping with 121). In such a case, the index unit 300 when the specific suggestion effect is started is displayed at a specific position other than the square 120 of the first effect unit 130 (example: a position on the stone 85B), and is the first. 1 It may be displayed on the square 120 of the production unit 130. Then, in the specific suggestion effect, the index unit 300 receives the effect unit 110 from the time when the specific suggestion effect is started until the display mode of the square 120 of the second effect unit 140 changes to the second display mode. It will be displayed on one of the squares 120.

The index unit 300 in the third embodiment may be configured as a physical structure (movable accessory) as in the fourth embodiment described later.

(Fourth Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the fourth embodiment will be described while omitting or simplifying the overlapping portion with the other embodiments.
30 (A) and 30 (B) are a part of a schematic front view of the game machine 10 in the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, the effect unit 110 is composed of the image displayed on the display unit 84. Further, the index unit 300 in the fourth embodiment is a movable accessory provided at a position overlapping with the effect unit 110. That is, unlike the first, second, and third embodiments composed of the images displayed on the liquid crystal panel 77, the index unit 300 is configured by a physical structure. The index unit 300 can be translated in the left-right direction by driving the drive unit 400 that drives the index unit 300. Note that, in FIG. 30B, a part of the configuration of the drive unit 400 is shown by omitting a part of the configuration of FIG. 30A.

FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the display unit 84, the index unit 300, the drive unit 400, and the decorative panel 75. As shown in FIG. 31, the index unit 300 and the drive unit 400 are arranged between the display unit 84 and the decorative panel 75.

FIG. 32 (A) is a perspective view showing the index unit 300. As shown in FIG. 32 (A), the index portion 300 is composed of a disc portion 310, a support plate portion 320 extending downward from the lower end of the disc portion 310, and two protrusions protruding from the lower end of the support plate portion 320. It has a leg 330 and.

The disk portion 310 is a colorless and transparent member having translucency. Further, on the front surface of the disk portion 310, a decorative portion 315 expressing a frog character is provided as an example. Of the decorative portion 315, the contour 315A is represented by "black", the eyes 315B and the mouth 315C are represented by "white", and the other regions 315D are represented by "colorless and transparent". .. As a result, when the index unit 300 and the grid 120 of the effect unit 110 are superimposed, the display mode (example: red) corresponding to the grid 120 superimposed on the colorless and transparent portion of the disk portion 310 is displayed. ..

FIG. 32B is a perspective view showing the index unit 300 and the drive unit 400.
As shown in FIG. 32 (B), the drive unit 400 is mounted on a cylindrical shaft 410 extending in the left-right direction, a bearing 420 mounted on the left end of the shaft 410, and a right end of the shaft 410, and rotates around the shaft 410. It is equipped with a motor 430, which is a power source for rotationally driving in the direction. Although not shown, the drive unit 400 is a holding member (not shown) that holds the index unit 300 in an upright state with respect to the axial direction (horizontal direction) of the shaft 410 when the index unit 300 moves. ) Is provided. Further, a spiral groove portion 415 is formed on the outer periphery of the shaft 410. The groove portion 415 is a portion into which the leg portion 330 is fitted. Then, in the specific suggestion effect, by rotationally driving the shaft 410 in the circumferential direction, the index portion 300 in which the leg portion 330 is fitted in the groove portion 415 is translated in the left-right direction while being held by the holding member.

FIG. 33 shows an example of movement of the index unit 300 in the specific suggestion effect. The sub-control means 500 according to the fourth embodiment includes the drive control means 530 shown in FIG. 28, and the drive of the drive unit 400 is controlled by the drive control means 530, and the movement of the index unit 300 is controlled. To.

In FIG. 33A, the effect unit 110 is displayed below the display unit 84. In FIG. 33 (A), the display modes displayed in the squares 120 of the effect unit 110 are "R (red)" and "B (") in order from the right in both the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140. It is "blue)" and "G (green)". This display mode is also maintained in FIG. 33 (B) described below.

Here, in FIG. 33A, the index unit 300 is located at a position overlapping the first right square 121. The size of the disk portion 310 is smaller than the size of the grid 120 displayed on the display portion 84. The positional relationship between the index unit 300 and the effect unit 110 in the specific suggestion effect is such that the disk unit 310 fits within the square 120. Therefore, in the specific suggestion effect, the display mode corresponding to the square 120 of the stopped effect unit 110 can be visually recognized through the index unit 300. As a result, in FIG. 33A, the player can visually recognize the “red” light emitting mode corresponding to the first right square 121 superimposed on the index unit 300 through the index unit 300.

In FIG. 33 (B), the index unit 300 is located at a position overlapping the second left square 126. This is shown in FIG. 33 (A) by controlling the drive of the drive unit 400, specifically, the motor 430 by the drive control means 530, and rotating the shaft 410 in one direction using the motor 430 as a power source. This is because the index unit 300 was translated to the left from the state. In this way, the drive control means 530 is a motor so as to stop at a position where the index unit 300 moves and then overlaps with the first square 120 (eg, the second left square 126) of the effect unit 110 in the specific suggestion effect. It controls the drive of the 430. As a result, in FIG. 33B, the player can visually recognize the “green” light emitting mode corresponding to the second left square 126 superimposed on the index unit 300 through the index unit 300.

On the other hand, in the state shown in FIG. 33B, when the drive of the motor 430 is controlled by the drive control means 530 and the shaft 410 is rotationally driven in the other direction by using the motor 430 as a power source, the index unit 300 is on the right. It is translated in the direction. Then, when the index unit 300 is translated to the right, the drive control means 530 is stopped at a position where it overlaps with the first square 120 (example: first right square 121) of the effect unit 110 in the same manner as described above. Control the drive of the motor 430 so that it does.

(Action effect)
In the fourth embodiment, the index unit 300 is composed of a movable accessory provided at a position where the index unit 300 overlaps with the effect unit 110. Further, the fourth embodiment includes a drive unit 400 for driving the index unit 300 and a drive control means 530 for controlling the drive of the drive unit 400. Then, in the fourth embodiment, the drive control means 530 drives the drive unit 400 so as to stop at a position overlapping the one square 120 of the effect unit 110 after the index unit 300 moves in the specific suggestion effect. To control.

According to the fourth embodiment, by configuring the index unit 300 with a movable accessory, the index unit 300 can be moved over a wide range at a lower cost than when the index unit 300 is composed of an image. That is, according to the fourth embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the liquid crystal panel 77 as in the first, second, and third embodiments in order to represent the index unit 300, and the cost can be reduced accordingly. ..

Here, in the fourth embodiment, since the index unit 300 is configured as a physical structure (movable accessory), the front of the decorative panel 75 is covered so that the movement of the index unit 300 is not hindered from the outside. It is desirable to provide a transparent protective cover (not shown).

(Other)
In the above embodiment, it is decided that the specific suggestion effect is performed in the advantageous section normal state. However, the specific suggestion effect is performed not only in the advantageous section normal state but also in another state such as the AT state. Then, for example, when the specific suggestion effect is performed in the AT state, the specific suggestion effect may be an effect for suggesting the continuation expectation of the AT state, or an effect for suggesting the additional expectation of the number of AT games. You may.

In the above embodiment, the index unit 300 stops moving based on the display of the exclamation mark 85F after the so-called third stop of the game (see FIG. 19B). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movement of the index unit 300 may be stopped at any time during the game by the player operating the effect button switch 42 in the specific suggestion effect.

In the above embodiment, the game information is set to "the degree of expectation of winning the AT transition lottery", but the game information related to the game is not limited to this. For example, the specific suggestion effect may be performed after the AT transition lottery is won, and the game information may be set as the "type of AT state of the transition destination". In addition, when a "chance zone state" that can shift to the AT state with a high probability is provided in the advantageous section, the game information is "expected to shift to the chance zone state" or "type of the chance zone state of the transition destination". May be.

In the above embodiment, when the index unit 300 is composed of the image displayed on the liquid crystal panel 77, the index unit 300 is represented by the “frog character”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other characters, figures, etc. It may be expressed by other images. Further, in the above embodiment, when the index unit 300 is composed of a physical structure, the shape shown in FIG. 32 (A) is used, but the shape of the index unit 300 is not limited, and for example, a roulette wheel is used. It may be shaped like a needle to be used.

In the above embodiment, when the second effect unit 140 becomes visible, the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140 are arranged in a linear direction (horizontal direction). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the second effect unit 140 becomes visible, the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140 may be aligned in the circumferential direction. For example, the first effect unit 130 forms one arc, the second effect unit 140 forms the other arc, and when the second effect unit 140 becomes visible, the first effect unit 130 and the first By aligning the two effect units 140 in the circumferential direction, the entire effect unit 110 may become one circle. In this case, the index unit 300 is configured to be movable along the circumferential direction of the effect unit 110.

In the above embodiment, the game information corresponding to the second display mode is more advantageous to the player than the game information corresponding to the first display mode. However, not limited to this, the game information corresponding to the second display mode may be disadvantageous to the player as compared with the game information corresponding to the first display mode.

For example, while the index unit 300 is moving, the first display in which the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery as game information is "100%" displayed in at least one square 120 of the second production unit 140. The mode may be changed to the second display mode in which the winning expectation of the AT transition lottery is "20%". Since the game information corresponding to the second display mode is disadvantageous to the player as compared with the game information corresponding to the first display mode, the index unit 300 stops at the position where it overlaps with which square 120. It can give a feeling of tension (a feeling of excitement).

In the above embodiment, the entire symbol display 85I is displayed on the portion where the second effect unit 140 is displayed in FIG. 19C, that is, the portion of the display unit 84 where the second effect unit 140 is difficult to see. (See FIG. 19 (D)). However, not limited to this, only a part of the suggestion information that is advantageous for the player is in the part of the display unit 84 where the second effect unit 140 is difficult to see (example: a part of the symbol 61 of the symbol display 85I). May be displayed.

In the above embodiment, it has been explained that when the first effect unit 130 is composed of a physical structure, it can be visually recognized even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed. However, not limited to this, even when the first effect unit 130 is composed of the image displayed on the display unit 84, it can be visually recognized even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed based on the display control of the notification means 520. It may be.

In the above embodiment, when the first effect unit 130 is composed of a physical structure, the light emitted from the display unit 84 arranged behind the first effect unit 130 (eg, red light emission). It was explained that the display mode (example: red) corresponding to the square 120 of the first effect unit 130 can be visually recognized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the first effect unit 130 is configured by a physical structure, a lamp member capable of irradiating the first effect unit 130 with light is provided, and the first effect unit 130 is irradiated from the lamp member. The display mode (eg, red) corresponding to the square 120 of the first effect unit 130 may be visually recognizable by the light (eg, red light emission).

In the above embodiment, the index unit 300 moves the portion that overlaps with the effect unit 110 in one direction (from right to left), but the index unit 300 overlaps with the effect unit 110. The portion may be movable in both directions (right to left, left to right). In other words, the index unit 300 may be able to move backward as well as advance the portion that overlaps with the effect unit 110.

In the above embodiment, the number of squares 120 of the first production unit 130 and the number of squares 120 of the second production unit 140 are the same, but the number is not limited to this, and the number of squares of the first production unit 130 is not limited to this. The number of 120 may be different from the number of squares 120 of the second production unit 140. In particular, when the first effect unit 130 and the second effect unit 140 are configured by a physical structure, the number of squares 120 of the first effect unit 130 (example: 4) is larger than that of the second effect unit 140. It is advisable to reduce the number of squares 120 (eg, 2). With this configuration, the weight of the second production unit 140 can be reduced, the load on the motor 160 can be reduced, and the second production unit 140 can be easily hidden from the front by the first production unit 130. 2 The structure of the effect unit 140 can be simplified.

10 game machine 12 housing
14 Front door 16 Design display window
17 Medal selector 18 External centralized terminal board
19 Door open / close switch 20 Top panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal saucer 28 Medal payment exit
30 Operation unit 32 Bet switch
34 Max Bet Switch 35 Single Bet Switch
36 Settlement switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 42 Production button switch
43 power supply unit 44 power switch
45 Setting key switch 46 Setting change switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61 design
62 rotary reel 63 reel position sensor
64 Left-handed reel 65 Reel drive motor
66 Medium rotation reel 67 Back lamp
68 Clockwise reel 70 Production device
72 Speaker 74 Top Speaker
76 Lower speaker 77 LCD panel
78 Directing lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display 85 Background image
85A leaf 85B stone
85C Opportunity display 85D Start display
85E Specific Display 85F Exclamation Mark
85G result display 85H decorative display
85I symbol display 86 valid line
87 Credit indicator 88 Payout number indicator
89 Setting indicator 90 Section notification lamp
91 square image 91A red image
91B blue image 91C green image
92 Input sensor
94 Payout sensor 95 Hopper motor
96 Overflow sensor
100 Control device 110 Production unit
120th square 121 1st right square
122 1st middle square 123 1st left square
124 2nd right square 125 2nd middle square
126 2nd left square
130 1st production section 132 board section
133 Groove 134 Seat member
135 Transparent part 136 Colored part
140 2nd production section 142 board section
143 Groove 144 Seat member
145 Transparent part 146 Colored part
150 pinion 160 motor
162 Main body 164 Motor shaft
170 rack
200 Main control means 210 Role lottery means
220 Reel control means 230 Stop symbol determination means
240 Dividend granting means 250 Game state control means
251 Normal game state control means 252 Bonus internal medium state control means
253 Bonus game state control means
260 Advantageous section control means 270 Transmission means
300 Indicator section 310 Disk section
315 Decorative part 315A Contour
315B in the eyes 315C in the mouth
315D area
320 Support plate 330 Legs
400 Drive 410 Shaft
415 Groove 420 Bearing
430 motor
500 Sub control means 510 Receiving means
520 Notification means 530 Drive control means

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configurations.
The gaming machine according to the present invention is executed by using at least an effect unit having a plurality of display areas and game information related to the game set for each display area and an index unit capable of moving a portion overlapping with the effect unit. The specific suggestion effect is provided, and the effect unit is an aggregate of the display areas, a first effect unit that can be visually recognized from the start of the specific suggestion effect, and an aggregate of the display areas. A second effect unit that is difficult to see at the start of the specific suggestion effect and becomes visible from the middle of the specific suggestion effect is provided. In the specific suggestion effect, after the index unit moves, the effect unit is provided. When the indicator unit is stopped at a position overlapping the display area of one, the display mode corresponding to the display area of the stopped effect unit can be visually recognized through the index unit. The second effect unit includes a display unit that displays the display mode corresponding to the game information for each display area of the effect unit, and a notification means that controls the display of the display unit. The notification means is composed of an image displayed on the display unit, and in the specific suggestion effect, the display unit displays the second effect unit so as to be continuous with the first effect unit, and the first effect unit is displayed. The effect unit is a translucent decorative member provided at a position overlapping the display unit, and in the specific suggestion effect, the light emitted to the first effect unit causes the first effect unit to have the same effect. The display mode corresponding to the display area becomes visible.
Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention uses at least an effect unit having a plurality of display areas and game information related to the game is set for each display area, and an index unit capable of moving a portion overlapping with the effect unit. A specific suggestion effect to be executed is provided, and the effect unit is an aggregate of the display areas, a first effect unit that is visible from the start of the specific suggestion effect, and an aggregate of the display areas. A second effect unit that is difficult to see at the start of the specific suggestion effect and becomes visible from the middle of the specific suggestion effect is provided. In the specific suggestion effect, after the index unit moves, the above-mentioned When the indicator unit is stopped at a position overlapping the display area of one of the effect units, the display mode corresponding to the display area of the stopped effect unit can be visually recognized through the index unit. The second effect unit includes a display unit that displays the display mode corresponding to the game information for each display area of the effect unit, and a notification means that controls the display of the display unit. The notification means is composed of an image displayed on the display unit, and the notification means causes the display unit to display the second effect unit so as to be continuous with the first effect unit in the specific suggestion effect. Changes the first display mode displayed in at least one display area of the second effect unit to a second display mode different from the first display mode while the index unit is moving. However, the game information corresponding to the second display mode is advantageous or disadvantageous to the player as compared with the game information corresponding to the first display mode.
Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention uses at least an effect unit having a plurality of display areas and game information related to the game is set for each display area, and an index unit capable of moving a portion overlapping with the effect unit. A specific suggestion effect to be executed is provided, and the effect unit is an aggregate of the display areas, a first effect unit that is visible from the start of the specific suggestion effect, and an aggregate of the display areas. A second effect unit that is difficult to see at the start of the specific suggestion effect and becomes visible from the middle of the specific suggestion effect is provided. In the specific suggestion effect, after the index unit moves, the above-mentioned When the indicator unit is stopped at a position overlapping the display area of one of the effect units, the display mode corresponding to the display area of the stopped effect unit can be visually recognized through the index unit. The second effect unit includes a display unit that displays the display mode corresponding to the game information for each display area of the effect unit, and a notification means that controls the display of the display unit. The notification means is composed of an image displayed on the display unit, and the notification means causes the display unit to display the second effect unit so as to be continuous with the first effect unit in the specific suggestion effect. When switching between the case where the second effect unit becomes difficult to see and the case where the second effect unit becomes visible in the specific suggestion effect and the second effect unit becomes difficult to see, At least a part of the suggestion information which is advantageous for the player is displayed on the part of the display part where the second effect part becomes difficult to see.
Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention uses at least an effect unit having a plurality of display areas and game information related to the game is set for each display area, and an index unit capable of moving a portion overlapping with the effect unit. A specific suggestion effect to be executed is provided, and the effect unit is an aggregate of the display areas, a first effect unit that is visible from the start of the specific suggestion effect, and an aggregate of the display areas. A second effect unit that is difficult to see at the start of the specific suggestion effect and becomes visible from the middle of the specific suggestion effect is provided. In the specific suggestion effect, after the index unit moves, the said When the indicator unit is stopped at a position overlapping the display area of one of the effect units, the display mode corresponding to the display area of the stopped effect unit can be visually recognized through the index unit. The index unit is a movable accessory provided at a position overlapping the effect unit, and includes a drive unit that drives the index unit and a drive control means that controls the drive of the drive unit. In the specific suggestion effect, the drive control means controls the drive of the drive unit so as to stop at a position overlapping the display area of one of the effect units after the index unit moves.

Claims (8)

A specific suggestion effect is provided, which is provided with a plurality of display areas, an effect unit in which game information related to the game is set for each display area, and an index unit in which a portion overlapping the effect unit can be moved.
The effect unit is an aggregate of the display areas, and is a first effect unit that can be visually recognized from the start of the specific suggestion effect, and an aggregate of the display areas. It is provided with a second production unit, which is considered difficult to see and can be visually recognized from the middle of the specific suggestion production.
In the specific suggestion effect, after the index unit moves, the effect is stopped at a position overlapping the display area of one of the effect units, and when the index unit is stopped, the effect is stopped through the index unit. A gaming machine in which a display mode corresponding to the display area of one of the parts can be visually recognized. In the specific suggestion effect, when the second effect unit becomes visible, the state in which the first effect unit and the second effect unit are aligned in a linear direction or a circumferential direction becomes visible. The game machine according to 1. A display unit on which the display mode corresponding to the game information for each display area of the effect unit is displayed, and
A notification means for controlling the display of the display unit and
With
The second effect unit is composed of an image displayed on the display unit.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notification means causes the display unit to display the second effect unit so as to be continuous with the first effect unit in the specific suggestion effect. The first effect unit is a translucent decorative member provided at a position where it overlaps with the display unit.
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein in the specific suggestion effect, the display mode corresponding to the display area of the first effect unit can be visually recognized by the light emitted to the first effect unit. The first effect unit is visible even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed, and even when the specific suggestion effect is not being executed, the light emitted to the first effect unit causes the first effect unit to be visible. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the display mode corresponding to the display area of the first effect unit can be visually recognized. While the index unit is moving, the notification means displays a first display mode displayed in at least one display area of the second effect unit in a second display mode different from the first display mode. Change to
The game according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the game information corresponding to the second display mode is advantageous or disadvantageous to the player as compared with the game information corresponding to the first display mode. Machine. In the specific suggestion effect, the notification means switches between a case where the second effect unit becomes difficult to see and a case where the second effect unit becomes visible, and makes the second effect unit difficult to see. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein at least a part of the suggestion information that is advantageous to the player is displayed on the display portion where the second effect unit becomes difficult to see. .. The index unit is a movable accessory provided at a position overlapping with the effect unit.
The drive unit that drives the index unit and
A drive control means for controlling the drive of the drive unit and
With
The drive control means controls the drive of the drive unit so as to stop at a position overlapping the display area of one of the effect units after the index unit moves in the specific suggestion effect. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.