JP2020195837A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enable a player to feel refreshed.SOLUTION: In a game in that a special navigation performance, where specific information is displayed for a reel to be stopped first, and predetermined information is displayed for other reels, is executed, the specific information and the predetermined information are deleted in an explosion mode when the reel to be stopped first is subjected to a first stop.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

Slot machines are generally equipped with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery, and a predetermined number of bets is set. When a plurality of reels start to rotate by the start operation and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of each reel, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter symbols) on the winning line A prize is generated by deriving a combination (also called a combination).

The types of roles include small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the symbol combinations constituting the small winning combination are derived on the winning line, a number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination are paid out. When the symbol combinations that make up the special role are derived on the winning line, it is possible to shift to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the symbol combinations constituting the re-game combination are derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

In such a slot machine, it is possible to execute a navigation effect that notifies the operation procedure when the operation procedure of the stop switch wins a predetermined combination, and as the navigation effect, of the three reels. There was a slot machine capable of performing a navigation effect of displaying specific information that can identify the reel to be stopped first (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-65872

However, in the navigation effect described in Patent Document 1, the mode of erasing specific information is not considered. Therefore, for example, it was not possible to erase the specific information so as to give the player a feeling of exhilaration.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of giving a player a feeling of exhilaration.

(1) A plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, are provided.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8C) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
Of the plurality of variable display units (for example, a plurality of rotating reels) during the variable display, the specific variable display unit (for example, the reel to be stopped first, and in the example of FIG. 12A, the middle reel 2C ) Is notified of specific information (for example, specific information 551 as shown in (a) of FIG. 12 (a)) for urging the display result to be derived, and a variable display unit different from the specific variable display unit (for example). , Left reel 2L and right reel 2R) are notifying means (sub-control unit 91) for notifying predetermined information different from the specific information (for example, predetermined information 560 as shown in (a) of FIG. 12A). And with
When the specific information and the predetermined information are notified and an operation corresponding to the specific information is performed, the notification means ends the notification of the specific information and the predetermined information ((FIG. 12). As shown in (a) and (c) of a), both the specific information 551 and the predetermined information 560 are deleted).

According to such a configuration, since the display of the specific information and the predetermined information is terminated when the operation corresponding to the specific information is performed, it is possible to give the player an exhilarating feeling in the operation to the derivation operation means. ..

The specific variable display unit may be only one variable display unit, or may include one variable display unit and another variable display unit.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
The notification means terminates the notification of the specific information and the notification of the predetermined information in the same manner (as shown in (a) and (c) of FIG. 12 (a), the specific information 551 and the predetermined information are predetermined. Information 560 and erase this information in an explosive manner).

According to such a configuration, since the notification of the specific information and the notification of the predetermined information are terminated in the same manner, it is possible to give the player an exhilarating feeling in the operation to the derivation operation means.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The notification means is
For each of the plurality of variable display units, the operation procedure information that can specify the operation procedure for deriving the display result is notified (for example, as in the normal navigation effect shown in (a) of FIG. 12 (b), 3 Display operating procedure information for each reel),
When an operation for deriving the display result of one of the plurality of variable display units is performed according to the operation procedure specified from the operation procedure information, the one variable display unit is used. Ending the notification of the operation procedure information (for example, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the stop switch is operated according to the operation procedure notified in the normal navigation effect, each time the stop switch is operated. , Erase the operating procedure information corresponding to the operated stop switch).

According to such a configuration, the display of the operation procedure information ends every time the derived operation means is operated by the operation procedure specified from the operation procedure information, so that the operation is performed according to the operation procedure. Can be recognized by others.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
When the specific information and the predetermined information are being notified, the notification means has different modes depending on whether an operation corresponding to the specific information is performed or an operation different from the operation is performed. The notification of the specific information and the predetermined information is terminated (when the special navigation effect is executed, when the operation is performed according to the procedure notified by the special navigation effect, the mode of explosion as shown in FIG. 12A). While erasing the specific information 551 and the predetermined information 560, when the specific information is operated by a procedure different from the procedure notified by the special navigation effect, the specific information is covered with smoke as shown in FIG. 12 (c). 551 and predetermined information 560 are deleted).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the technician recognize that an operation different from the operation according to the specific information has been performed.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
A derivation control means for deriving a display result according to the operation of the derivation operation means,
A procedure-specific effect executing means for executing a procedure-specific effect capable of specifying an operation procedure for each of the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units.
Further provided with a privilege granting means (for example, an AT lottery by the main control unit 41) for granting a privilege (for example, the number of AT games).
Before and after the variable display of the first variable display unit is stopped, whether or not the mode of the procedure specifying effect for the second variable display unit changes suggests the degree of advantage regarding the privilege grant by the privilege granting means. (See, for example, FIG. 16).

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to whether or not the mode of the procedure effect changes, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41),
A derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) that controls the derivation of the display result according to the determination result of the predetermining means and the operation of the derivation operation means.
Procedure effect executing means for executing a procedure effect (for example, navigation effect) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result (for example, winning a navigation target combination). (For example, the process of executing the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91)
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state (for example, ART) (for example, processing for controlling to ART by the main control unit 41),
It is provided with a notification effect executing means (for example, a process of executing an ART rush effect by the sub control unit 91) for executing a notification effect (for example, an ART rush effect) for notifying control of the specific state.
The procedure effect includes a first procedure effect (for example, a complete navigation effect) and a second procedure effect (for example, a partial navigation effect) in which a part of the effect is omitted from the first procedure effect.
When the procedure effect execution means executes the procedure effect in an overlapping manner with the notification effect, the procedure effect execution means executes the second procedure effect of the procedure effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 14B, ART. When it overlaps with the rush effect, some navigation effects are executed).

According to such a configuration, when the notification effect and the procedure effect overlap, the second procedure effect in which a part of the effect is omitted from the first procedure effect is executed instead of the first procedure effect. It is possible to prevent the notification effect for notifying the control to a specific state from being hindered by the notification of the operation procedure.

The "notification effect for notifying the control to the specific state" is, for example, an effect for notifying in advance that the specific state will be controlled in the future. Further, the "notification effect for notifying the control to the specific state" is, for example, an effect for notifying the control of the specific state after or at the same time as the notification. Further, the "notification effect for notifying the control to the specific state" is, for example, an effect for notifying that the control to the specific state has been performed.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41),
A derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) that controls the derivation of the display result according to the determination result of the predetermining means and the operation of the derivation operation means.
Procedure effect executing means for executing a procedure effect (for example, navigation effect) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result (for example, winning a navigation target combination). (For example, the process of executing the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91)
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state (for example, ART) (for example, processing for controlling to ART by the main control unit 41),
It is provided with a notification effect execution means (for example, a process of executing the ART end effect by the sub control unit 91) for executing a notification effect (for example, an ART end effect) for notifying information about the end of the specific state.
The procedure effect includes a first procedure effect (for example, a complete navigation effect) and a second procedure effect (for example, a partial navigation effect) in which a part of the effect is omitted from the first procedure effect.
When the procedure effect execution means overlaps with the notification effect and executes the procedure effect, the procedure effect execution means executes the second procedure effect of the procedure effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 15B, ART. When it overlaps with the end effect, a part of the navigation effect is executed).

According to such a configuration, when the notification effect and the procedure effect overlap, the second procedure effect in which a part of the effect is omitted from the first procedure effect is executed instead of the first procedure effect. It is possible to prevent the notification effect of notifying the information regarding the end of the specific state from being hindered by the notification of the operation procedure.

The “notification effect for notifying information regarding the end of the specific state” is, for example, an effect for notifying in advance that the control of the specific state will end in the future. Further, the "notification effect for notifying information regarding the end of the specific state" is, for example, an effect for notifying that the control of the specific state ends after the notification or at the same time as the notification. Further, the "notification effect for notifying information regarding the end of the specific state" is, for example, an effect for notifying that the control of the specific state has ended.

Further, the "operation procedure" of (6) and (7) means, for example, when a plurality of variable display units are provided, pressing of a plurality of derivation operation means for stopping the variable display of the plurality of variable display units. It is in order. Further, the "operation procedure" is, for example, the operation timing of the derivation operation means for stopping the variable display of the variable display unit at a predetermined timing.

Further, "partially omitted" in (6) and (7) means that, for example, a part of the notification means such as the device, the instrument, and the member used in the first procedure effect is used in the second procedure effect. There is no such thing. Further, "partially omitted" means, for example, that even if one notification means is used in the same manner in the first procedure effect and the second procedure effect, the first procedure effect is one. The area used in the notification means is not used in the second procedure effect.

Further, "when executing the procedure effect overlapping with the notification effect" in (6) and (7) means that, for example, the notification means used for the notification effect is also used in the procedure effect, and the notification effect and the procedure. At least part of the execution timing overlaps with the production. "When the procedure effect is executed in duplicate with the notification effect" means, for example, that one notification means is used in the same manner in the notification effect and the procedure effect, and further, the notification effect and the procedure effect are one. The area used in the notification means is the same, and the execution timings of the notification effect and the procedure effect overlap at least partially.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is an internal structure diagram of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the winning combination, the symbol combination of the winning combination, and the technical matter related to the winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the winning combination, the symbol combination of the winning combination, and the technical matter related to the winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the winning combination, the symbol combination of the winning combination, and the technical matter related to the winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a special roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery target combination, the number of determination values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery target combination, the number of determination values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a special navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode of the navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between a rush effect and a navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the end effect and the navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the navigation effect mode. It is a figure for demonstrating a modification example of a special navigation effect.

[Configuration of slot machine 1]
A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example will be described when the present invention is applied to a slot machine.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the perspective window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 by transmitting the transmission area 51b out of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. A plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on the reels 2L to 2R. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display unit shows an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

A medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout outlet 9, speakers 53, and 54 for paying medals are provided at the lower part of the front door 1b.

Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state within the range of credits stored as the game value (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when the game is played, settlement switch 10 operated when the credit and the set number of bets are settled and returned, start switch 7 operated when the game is started, reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when each rotation is stopped, an effect switch 56 for use in the effect, and the like are provided.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game as an example of the notification means. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for notifying the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for notifying that medals can be inserted, start effective LED18 for notifying that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and start switch. After the operation of 7, the LED19 in the weight that notifies that the weight (the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, after the replay winning. The replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress is provided.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6.
As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the number of bets already set, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combinations of the symbols constituting the prize are aligned on the prize line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a winning judgment is made, and when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called breaks) is aligned with the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 have a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the specific winning is aligned on the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. , Three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the perspective window 3. When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). If this is the case, medals will be paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for electrical components. A power supply board 101 for generating the above, an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game, and the like are provided.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and the notification means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as (exemplified on the left side of the substrate 40) are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on the signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) such as a main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40.
The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, and the like.

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56, and drives and controls an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4) such as a sub control unit 91.
The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90.

In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is called the third stop or the final stop. Refer to. The first stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a left first stop, the second stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a left second stop, and the third stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a left third stop. The first stop of the middle reel 2C is called the middle first stop, the second stop of the middle reel 2C is called the middle second stop, and the third stop of the middle reel 2C is called the middle third stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as the first right stop, the second stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as the second right stop, and the third stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as the third right stop.

5 to 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to the winning combinations. The name column shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination. The general game column shows the number of medals to be paid out. In the remarks column, another name for the winning combination is shown.

For example, in the bell 1 shown in FIG. 7, the combination of symbols is "bell a-bell a-bell a" and "bell b-bell a-bell a", and 15 medals are paid out when a prize is won. The bell 1 is also called a middle bell.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a special roll that is stopped on the effective line only when a predetermined small winning combination is missed. As for the special outcome, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 15 are won, and all of the bells 1, bell 2, and push order bells 1 to 8 can be won. If it cannot be done, it will be aligned with the winning line LN. When a special roll stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, and 3, it shifts to RT1.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, among RTs 0 to 3 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 11), the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. It is controlled by one of the corresponding RTs (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 9A). The type of replay drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (the circle in the lower figure of FIG. 9 indicates the replay drawn).

Further, FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining an example of a reel stop result at the time of winning the lip 5 (falling lip), which triggers the transition from RT2 to RT1. On the other hand, FIG. 9 (c) is a diagram for explaining an example of a reel stop result at the time of winning the lip 4 (promotion lip), which triggers the transition from RT1 to RT2.

[Lottery target combination, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of the lottery target combination, and the reel control in the game in which the lottery target combination is won will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof, which are the targets of the internal lottery, differ depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. In FIGS. 10 and 11, the vertical column shows the types of lottery target combinations that can be read by the internal lottery, and the horizontal columns indicate the combination of winning combinations and the lottery game state for each lottery target combination. And the contents of reel control are shown.

In the present embodiment, when a normal lip (replay 1), watermelon, or cherry is won, a predetermined point lottery is performed, and the lottered points become 100 points, and whether or not to control the AT. An AT lottery will be held to determine. In addition, when the chance replays 1 to 3 are won, a lottery is performed in which the number of AT games is 0 to 100. In addition, when the chance replays 4 to 6 are won, the number of AT games is 500.

Furthermore, when one of the cherries (middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry) or any watermelon (weak watermelon, strong watermelon) is won during AT, CZ (Change)
A CZ lottery will be held to determine whether or not to control the Zone). In CZ, the degree of advantage in the point lottery and the degree of advantage in the AT lottery are higher than in non-CZ. For example, during CZ, the lottery probability is set so that at least one of the probability of winning in the point lottery and the size of points that can be expected to be awarded when winning is higher than in non-CZ. There is.

Next, the contents of the reel control described in the right column of FIGS. 10 and 11 will be described. The winning combination determined according to the type of winning combination (winning winning combination) and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are aligned and stopped on the effective line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames. Control is done. For example, when the left bell 1 is won and the left reel 2L is first stopped, control is performed so that the bell 2 of the winning small winning combinations is aligned with the effective line and stopped. On the other hand, when the left bell 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped first, the push order bell 1 or the push order bell 4 among the winning small wins is placed on the effective line within the pullable range. It controls to align and stop, and if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, it controls to align the left bell spilled eye among the special rolls to the effective line and stop it without winning a prize.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so as to be controlled by the RT3 and to maintain the RT3 (see FIGS. 9 and 11). , Most of the games when in AT are digested in RT3. The state of being controlled by the AT at RT3, which is advantageous for the player, is particularly controlled by ART (Assist).
Also referred to as Play Time).

The role of notifying an advantageous operation procedure in AT is called a push order role (navigation target role). The push order combination includes the following lottery target combinations, which will be described later. The push order combinations shown in FIG. 10 are left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4, and are collectively referred to as "navi bells". Further, the push order combinations shown in FIG. 11 are ascending roll rips 1 to 5, maintenance roll rips 1 to 3, chance rips 1 to 6, and special rips 1 to 3, which are collectively referred to as "navi rip". These "Navibell" and "Navilip" are the push order roles (navigation target roles). When the push order combination is won during AT, the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified. For example, when the middle bell 1 is won among the push order combinations, the middle first stop is notified as a navigation effect.

[About the mode of navigation production]
In the present embodiment, the navigation effect may be executed in either the normal navigation mode or the special navigation mode as the navigation effect mode. In the following, a reel that is advantageous to the player by stopping is referred to as a "reel to be stopped". Further, "a combination in which only the first reel to be stopped is defined and the second reel to be stopped and the third reel to be stopped are not defined" is referred to as a "three-choice combination". In the present embodiment, the three-choice combination is, for example, a navigator. For example, in the middle bell 1 of the navigation bells, as shown in FIG. 10, the reel to be stopped first is defined to be the middle reel 2C, and the reel to be stopped second and the reel to be stopped third. Is not specified (the second reel to be stopped and the third reel to be stopped may be the left reel and the right reel, or the right reel and the left reel).

On the other hand, "a combination in which the first reel to be stopped and the second reel to be stopped are defined" is called a "six-choice combination". In the present embodiment, the six choices are, for example, ascending rips 2 to 5 and chance rips 1 to 3. Further, the navigation effect in the special navigation mode is referred to as "special navigation effect", and the navigation effect in the normal navigation mode is also referred to as "normal navigation effect".

In the game in which the three-choice combination is won, a navigation mode lottery is executed to determine which of the normal navigation mode and the special navigation mode is to be executed. In the present embodiment, in the navigation mode lottery, the probability of determining the normal navigation mode and the special navigation mode is 50% each.

The details of the normal navigation mode and the special navigation mode in the game in which the middle bell is won will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, in the navigation effect, in the first display area 51A located below the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the information suggesting the operation procedure and the numerical image are attached to the numerical image to decorate the numerical image. A decorative image (for example, a circle image surrounding the numerical image of FIG. 12A and a columnar pedestal image on which the circle image is placed) is displayed.

Further, in the second display area 51B located above the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, an image (bell in FIG. 12) suggesting a winning combination is displayed. By displaying such an image, it is possible to make the player recognize that the navigation bell has been won (it is possible to win the bell 1 or the bell 2).

FIG. 12A is a diagram showing an example of a special navigation mode. As shown in FIG. 12A, the special navigation mode displays specific information about the reel to be stopped first (in association with the reel to be stopped first) when the three reels are rotating. This is an embodiment in which the reel to be stopped first is notified. In other words, the special navigation mode is a mode that encourages the reel to be stopped. Further, in the special navigation mode, predetermined information is displayed for a reel different from the reel to be stopped first (in association with the different reel).

In the example of (a) of FIG. 12A, the middle reel 2C is notified that the middle reel 2C is stopped first by displaying the number "1" as the specific information 551.
By displaying such specific information 551, it is possible to make the player recognize that "the middle reel 2C is stopped first". Further, for the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, "-" (hyphen) is displayed as predetermined information 560. As described above, for the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R (the reel different from the reel to be stopped first), by displaying the predetermined information 560, "the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R should be stopped first. It is possible to make the player recognize that "it is not".

In the game in which this special navigation mode is executed, when the operation is performed according to the operation procedure notified in the special navigation mode (in the example of FIG. 12A, when the middle first stop operation is performed), As shown in (a) of FIG. 12 (a), the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are simultaneously changed into the explosion image 514. At the same time, a character for recognizing that the image of the bell displayed in the second display area 51B was operated by the notified operation procedure (in the example of FIG. 12A, the character "done !!"). Change to.

After the explosion image 514 is displayed in an exploding mode for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the explosion image 514 is erased as shown in (c) of FIG. 17 (a). That is, the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are erased in an exploded manner.

In this way, as shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. 12 (a), the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are erased in an explosive manner by the first middle stop. It can make the player feel exhilarated. As a modification, the timing of changing the specific information 602 to the explosion image 514 and the timing of changing the predetermined information 604 to the explosion image 514 may be different.

Further, in the example of FIG. 12A, the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are erased in the same mode (explosion mode). In this way, erasing the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 in the same manner can give the player a feeling of exhilaration rather than erasing the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 in different modes. ..

FIG. 12B is a diagram showing an example of a normal navigation mode. As shown in FIG. 12B, the normal navigation mode is information that can specify the operation procedure for stopping each of the three reels when the three reels are rotating (hereinafter, "operation procedure information"). It is an aspect of notifying. In the following, the operation procedure information for each of the left reel 2C, the right reel 2R, and the right reel 2L will be 551L, 551C, and 551R, respectively.

In the normal navigation mode in the example of FIG. 12B, since the numbers "3", "1", and "2" are displayed as the operation procedure information 551L, 551C, and 551R, "the operation procedure is middle right and left. It is possible to make the player recognize that it is. By executing such a normal navigation effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that "the middle reel 2C is stopped first".

When the operation at the middle first stop is executed, the operation procedure information 551C for the middle reel 2C is deleted and the operation procedure information for the right reel 2R is erased as shown in (a) of FIG. 12B. 551R is displayed large. As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the second stop switch to be stopped is the stop switch 2R.

Next, when the operation at the second right stop is executed, as shown in (c) of FIG. 12B, the operation procedure information 551R for the right reel 2R is erased, and the operation procedure information 551R for the left reel 2L is deleted. The operation procedure information 551L is displayed in large size. As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the third stop switch to be stopped is the stop switch 2L.

As shown in FIG. 12B, in the normal navigation mode, every time the stop switch is operated by the operation procedure specified from the operation procedure information, the operation procedure information corresponding to the stop switch is deleted. It is possible to make the player recognize that the operation is performed according to the operation procedure.

Further, when a three-choice combination such as a navigation bell is won, the navigation effect can be executed in any one of the special navigation mode and the normal navigation mode. Therefore, the navigation mode can be diversified. Further, the special navigation mode is a mode in which only the reel to be stopped first is notified, but the special navigation mode is a mode applied only in a game in which a three-choice combination (for example, a navigator) is won. Therefore, in the game in which the navigation bell is won, the bell 1 or the bell 2 can be won even if the navigation effect in the special navigation mode is executed.

FIG. 12C is a diagram for explaining a case where, in a game in which a special navigation mode is executed, an operation procedure different from the operation procedure notified in the special navigation mode is operated due to an erroneous operation of a player or the like. Is. As shown in (a) of FIG. 12 (c), in the game in which the special navigation mode is executed, when the operation procedure is different from the operation procedure (middle first stop) notified in the special navigation mode. (In the example of FIG. 12 (c), when the right first stop operation is performed), as shown in (a) of FIG. 12 (c), the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are simultaneously displayed in the smoke image 516. Change to. At the same time, the character that recognizes that the image of the bell displayed in the second display area 51B was operated by a procedure different from the notified operation procedure (in the example of FIG. 12C, "No!" ).

After the smoke image 516 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the smoke image 516 is erased as shown in (c) of FIG. 12 (c). That is, the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are erased in a manner covered with smoke. As a modification, the timing of changing the specific information 602 to the smoke image 516 and the timing of changing the predetermined information 604 to the smoke image 516 may be different.

In the present embodiment, when the operation procedure is different from the operation procedure notified in the special navigation mode, the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are covered with smoke as shown in FIG. 12 (c). It is erased in the mode. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by the operation procedure notified in the special navigation mode, the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are deleted in the explosive manner as shown in FIG. 12A.

In this way, when the operation procedure is different from the operation procedure notified in the special navigation mode, the specific information and the predetermined information are displayed in a mode different from the operation procedure notified in the special navigation mode. to erase. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that "the operation procedure is different from the operation procedure notified in the special navigation mode".

[Relationship between navigation production and other production]
As shown in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, two types of navigation effects such as a complete navigation effect and a partial navigation effect are used depending on whether or not another effect is being executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the relationship between the number of unreported AT games and the change in the mode of the navigation image at the time of the first stop is shown for each of the complete navigation effect and the partial navigation effect described later. The number of unannounced AT games means the number of AT games that have been granted but have not been notified of the grant.

Other effects include, for example, a rush effect and an end effect. The rush effect is an effect that notifies the control to a predetermined state. For example, as shown in FIG. 14B described later, when controlled by ART, or when controlled by ART, an ART rush effect is performed as a rush effect. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 14 (c) described later, when controlled by CZ or controlled by CZ, a CZ rush effect is performed as a rush effect.

The end effect is an effect that notifies the end of control in a predetermined state. For example, as shown in FIGS. 15 (b) and 15 (c) described later, when the ART control ends, or when the ART control ends, the ART end effect is performed as the end effect. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 15 (d) described later, when the control of CZ ends, a CZ end effect is performed as an end effect.

Of the two types of navigation effects, the complete navigation effect is an effect that notifies the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) of the stop switch corresponding to the navigation target combination without omitting a part of the effect. The complete navigation effect is an effect of notifying the operation procedure by displaying a navigation image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, in the complete navigation effect, the navigation image is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 as well as the rush effect and the end effect, and the operation procedure is notified by outputting the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54. It is a production to do.

Of the two types of navigation effects, the partial navigation effect is an effect in which a part of the effect is omitted from the complete navigation effect and the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) of the stop switch corresponding to the navigation target combination is notified. Unlike the rush effect and the end effect, the partial navigation effect is an effect of notifying the operation procedure by displaying the navigation image only in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

Here, if the navigation effect overlaps with the rush effect or end effect and the execution timing, the rush effect or end effect is hindered by the notification of the operation procedure by the navigation effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the navigation effect is executed when the rush effect or the end effect is not being executed, that is, when the execution timing of the navigation effect and the execution timing of the rush effect or the end effect do not overlap. While the complete navigation effect is executed, when the navigation effect is executed when the rush effect or the end effect is being executed, that is, the execution timing of the navigation effect and the execution timing of the rush effect or the end effect are at least one. When the parts overlap, a part of the navigation effect is executed.

First, the relationship between the rush effect and the navigation effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 describes a case where the navigation effect is executed when the middle first stop is notified when the special lip 2 is won.

As shown in FIG. 14A, in the game in which the special lip 2 is won, if the rush effect (ART rush effect, CZ rush effect) and the navigation effect do not overlap, the complete navigation effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the game in which the special lip 2 is won, when the ART rush effect and the navigation effect overlap, a part of the navigation effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), in the game in which the special lip 2 is won, when the CZ rush effect and the navigation effect overlap, a part of the navigation effect is executed.

As described above, when the rush effect and the navigation effect overlap, the partial navigation effect in which a part of the effect is omitted from the complete navigation effect is executed instead of the complete navigation effect, so the player enters ART or CZ. It is possible to prevent the rush effect that notifies the user from being hindered by the notification of the operation procedure by the navigation effect.

Next, the relationship between the end effect and the navigation effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 describes a case where the navigation effect is executed when the middle first stop is notified when the middle bell is won.

As shown in FIG. 15A, in the game in which the middle bell is won, if the end effect (ART end effect, CZ end effect) and the navigation effect do not overlap, the complete navigation effect is executed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the game in which the middle bell is won, if the ART end effect for notifying in advance that the ART control ends and the navigation effect overlap, a part of the navigation effect is performed. Will be executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), in the game in which the middle bell is won, when the ART end effect for notifying the result during ART and the navigation effect overlap with each other, a part of the game is used. Navigation production is executed.

In this way, when the navigation effect is executed in duplicate with the ART end effect, the navigation image is displayed using only the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image is displayed in the second display area 51B. And the navigation sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 are omitted, and a partial navigation effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15D, in the game in which the middle bell is won, when the CZ end effect and the navigation effect overlap, a part of the navigation effect is executed. In this way, when the navigation effect is executed overlapping with the CZ end effect, the navigation image is displayed using only the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image is displayed in the second display area 51B. And the navigation sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 are omitted, and a partial navigation effect is executed.

As described above, when the end effect and the navigation effect overlap, the ART or CZ control is performed because the partial navigation effect in which a part of the effect is omitted from the complete navigation effect is executed instead of the complete navigation effect. It is possible to prevent the end effect of notifying the end of the operation from being hindered by the notification of the operation procedure by the navigation effect. The navigation effects shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 are all navigation effects to which the normal navigation mode is applied, but may be a navigation effect to which the special navigation mode is applied.

[About the mode of navigation production (Part 2)]
Returning to FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the change in the mode of the navigation image at the time of the first stop is properly used depending on whether or not there is an unreported number of AT games. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a change in the navigation effect mode. Note that FIG. 16 shows an example of a navigation effect in a normal navigation mode.

As shown in FIG. 16, the navigation effect in the present embodiment changes the mode of the navigation image (numerical image and decorative image) when a predetermined stop operation (for example, the first stop operation) is performed. , It is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility that the number of AT games has been added by winning the AT lottery.

The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect mode change lottery that determines whether the mode of the navigation effect (navigation image) is changed when the first stop operation is performed, or which mode is changed when the mode is changed. The navigation effect mode change lottery is executed every time the game starts during AT, but it may be executed at the start of the game in which the AT lottery target combination is won. FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining a navigation effect mode change lottery table referred to in the navigation effect mode change lottery.

FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining an example of the navigation effect mode. In FIG. 16B, the first navigation effect is executed as the navigation effect at the start of the game, and one of the modes (no change, first mode, and second mode) when the first stop operation is performed. ) Is shown. When "no change" is determined in the navigation effect mode change lottery, as shown when there is no change, the mode of the numerical image and the decorative image corresponding to the stop switches 8L and 8R other than the stop switch 8C in which the first stop operation is performed is It does not change.

When "change to the first mode" is determined in the navigation effect mode change lottery, the second of the stop switches 8L and 8R other than the stop switch 8C in which the first stop operation is performed, as shown at the time of the change in the first mode. The mode of the numerical image corresponding to the stop switch 8L for prompting the stop operation changes to the Roman numeral "II", and the mode of the decorative image changes to a star mark.

Further, when "change to the second mode" is determined in the navigation effect mode change lottery, among the stop switches 8L and 8R other than the stop switch 8C in which the first stop operation is performed, as shown at the time of the change in the second mode, The mode of the numerical image corresponding to the stop switch 8L for prompting the second stop operation is changed to the Chinese character "2", and the height (placement surface) of the decorative image is changed to be high.

As shown in FIG. 16A, the larger the number of unreported AT games and the larger the number of AT games, the higher the rate of change in the navigation effect mode and the higher the rate of change in the second mode. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the navigation effect mode changes, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 16B, whether or not there is an unreported number of AT games and whether or not there is an unreported AT depending on whether or not each of the numerical image and the decorative image of the navigation effect (navigation image) changes. Since the degree of advantage regarding the granting of benefits such as whether or not the number of games is large is suggested, it is possible to make it noticeable that the mode has changed.

In addition, when changing the navigation effect mode, the shape and height are different as modes other than the size of each of the numerical image and the decorative image. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the mode other than the size of each of the numerical image and the decorative image changes, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the stop operation is not performed according to the navigation effect, even if it is determined in the navigation effect mode change lottery to change the navigation effect mode, the navigation effect mode is not changed. End the production. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of improving the expectation of the player from being executed even when the stop operation is mistaken.

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

[About special navigation mode]
(1) As described in FIG. 12A, the special navigation mode of the present embodiment is described as "when three reels are rotating, by displaying specific information about the reel to be stopped first. It has been described as "a mode of notifying the reel to be stopped first".
However, in the special navigation mode, "a specific information for urging a specific reel to be stopped among the three rotating reels is notified, and a non-specific reel different from the specific reel is specified different from this specific information. Any mode may be used as long as it is a mode for notifying information.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the special navigation mode. FIG. 17A shows a modified example of the special navigation mode when the specific reel is "middle reel 2C and right reel 2R" and the non-specific reel different from the specific reel is "left reel 2L". Is.

In the example of (a) of FIG. 17 (a), "?" Is displayed as specific information 602 for prompting to stop the "middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R", and the "left reel 2L" is predetermined. “−” Is displayed as the information 604. In this way, by displaying "?" As specific information 602 for "middle reel 2C and right reel 2R", "one of middle reel 2C and right reel 2R is stopped first". It can be recognized by the player.

The special navigation effect as shown in FIG. 17A is an effect that causes the player to predict "Which of the middle first stop and the right first stop is the correct answer procedure", that is, a two-choice quiz. It is also an effect provided to the player (an effect of displaying characters such as "Hit the push order!" In the area 51B). In this way, it is possible to provide the player with the playability of predicting the correct answer procedure by the navigation effect in the special navigation mode.

Further, in the game in which the correct answer procedure is the middle first stop (that is, the middle bell is won) and the special navigation effect of (a) of FIG. 17 (a) is executed, the operation is performed at the middle first stop. When (that is, when operated by the correct answer procedure), the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 change to the explosion image 514 at the same time as shown in (a) of FIG. 17 (a). After the explosion image 514 is displayed in an exploding mode for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the explosion image 514 is erased as shown in (c) of FIG. 17 (a). That is, the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are erased in an exploded manner. Furthermore, the characters "Hit the push order !!" are changed to the characters "Correct answer !!".

By erasing the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 in such an embodiment, the player can feel exhilarated. Further, when such a special navigation effect is executed, the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are deleted in an explosive manner when the player's prediction (intuition) is correct and the operation is performed in the correct answer procedure. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the operation was performed in the correct answer procedure.

FIG. 17B shows a case where the game is operated by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure in the game in which the special navigation effect is executed. In the game in which the special navigation effect is executed as shown in (a) of FIG. 17 (b), when the operation is performed at the first right stop as an incorrect answer procedure, it is shown in (a) of FIG. 17 (b). As described above, the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 change to the smoke image 516 at the same time. After the smoke image 516 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the explosion image 514 is erased as shown in (c) of FIG. 17 (b). That is, the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are erased in a manner covered with smoke. Furthermore, the characters "Hit the push order !!" are changed to the characters "Sorry !!".

In this way, in the game in which the special navigation effect is executed, when the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are operated by the incorrect answer procedure, the specific information 602 and the predetermined information 604 are covered with smoke (when the operation is performed by the correct answer procedure). Is erased in a different manner), so that the player can be made aware that the operation was performed by the incorrect answer procedure.

(2) Further, in this modified example, the special navigation effect shown in FIG. 17A is described as being executed when the correct answer procedure is either the middle first stop or the right first stop. did. However, the special navigation effect shown in FIG. 17A may be an effect executed when the correct answer procedure is both the middle first stop and the right first stop.

(3) Further, in this modification, as shown in (A) of FIG. 17 (a) and (A) of FIG. 17 (b), "middle reel 2C and right reel 2R" are stopped. It was explained that "?" Is displayed as the specific information 602 to be prompted. However, regarding the "middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R", the specific information may be other information as long as it is information that prompts the user to stop. For example, in a game in which a specific combination is won, "1" may be displayed as specific information for "middle reel 2C and right reel 2R". Further, the predetermined information 560 may be other information as long as it is information that urges the player not to stop. For example, "x" may be displayed as predetermined information.

(4) In the present embodiment, it is explained that the correct answer procedure of the navigation effect executed in the special navigation mode and the normal navigation mode defines only the order of operating the stop switch regardless of the timing of operating the stop switch. did. However, the correct answer procedure of the navigation effect executed in the special navigation mode and the normal navigation mode may include not only the order in which the stop switches are operated but also the timing in which the stop switches are operated.

In this case, as a special navigation effect, specific information such as "Aim for cherry" is displayed for the reel to be stopped first, and "-" is displayed as predetermined information for the other reels. The cherry is a symbol (a symbol that may be missed) that is derived when the timing of operating the stop switch is a specific timing.

Further, for example, even in a slot machine having two reels (that is, a slot machine having a right reel and a left reel), such a special navigation effect can be executed. For example, when the reel to be stopped first is the right reel, specific information such as "Aim for cherry" is displayed for the right reel, and "-" is set as predetermined information for the other reels (left reel). indicate.

(5) Further, the normal navigation effect and the special navigation effect of the present embodiment have been described as being effects of displaying specific information and predetermined information using the liquid crystal display 51. However, other means may be used to perform the normal navigation effect and the special navigation effect. For example, these navigation effects may be executed by using a means that can be controlled by the main control unit 41 (in this embodiment, the credit display 11 or the game auxiliary display 12). For example, the credit display 11 can display a double-digit number in a double-digit area 7-segment marking. The special navigation effect uses a single-digit area of the credit display 11 to notify specific information that can identify the reel to be stopped first. For example, "L" is displayed in 7-segment display for the left first stop, "C" is displayed in 7-segment display for the middle first stop, and "R" is displayed in 7-segment display for the right first stop. Further, "-" is displayed as predetermined information in the area for another digit. When the reel specified by the specific information is stopped for the first time, the predetermined information is deleted together with the specific information. Therefore, even with such a configuration, the player can be given an exhilarating feeling.

Further, other means (reel LED55, etc.) may be used to execute the normal navigation effect and the special navigation effect.

(6) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12C, it has been described that the specific information 551 and the predetermined information 560 are deleted when the operation is performed in a procedure different from the procedure notified by the special navigation effect. However, the specific information 551 and the predetermined information 560 may not be deleted when the procedure is different from the procedure notified by the special navigation effect.

For example, in the game in which the special navigation effect shown in FIG. 12C is executed, when the right first stop is performed, the display of the predetermined information 560 for the right reel is terminated, and the predetermined information 560 and the specific information for the left reel are terminated. The display of 551 is maintained. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the procedure is different from the procedure notified by the special navigation effect.

Further, the display mode of the specific information 551 may be changed. For example, the display color of the specific information 551 may be changed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to alert the player that "the reel corresponding to the specific information 551 should be stopped first".

(7) Further, in a slot machine having N reels (N is an integer of 3 or more), a special navigation effect may be executed with N-2 or less reels stopped. For example, a state in which N-3 reels are stopped is a state in which three reels are rotating. In this state, the special navigation effect may be executed. In this case, the operation procedure information is displayed for each of the three rotating reels (specific information is displayed for the reel to be stopped first among the three reels, and predetermined for the other reels. Information may be displayed), and the player may stop the reel notified by the special navigation effect to delete the specific information and the predetermined information. Even with such a configuration, the player can be given an exhilarating feeling.

(8) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the operation is performed according to the procedure notified by the special navigation effect, the specific information 551 and the predetermined information 560 are exploded in the same mode. Aspects) described as erasing. However, when the operation is performed according to the procedure notified by the special navigation effect, the specific information 551 and the predetermined information 560 may be deleted in different modes. For example, the specific information 551 may be erased in an explosive manner, and the predetermined information 560 may be erased in a divisible manner. In this way, by erasing the specific information 551 and the predetermined information 560 in different modes, the specific information 551 and the predetermined information 560 can be erased in various modes.
[About complete navigation production and partial navigation production]
In the present embodiment, both the complete navigation effect and the inrush effect and the end effect are in that the image is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. The means for notifying were duplicated. However, it is not limited to the one that overlaps in the point of notifying using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and the complete navigation effect and the inrush effect and the end effect overlap in that other notifying means are used. There may be.

For example, in the complete navigation effect, the reel LED55 that illuminates each reel 2L, 2C, 2R from the back is turned on or blinks to notify, whereas in the rush effect and the end effect, the reel LED55 is similarly used. It may be notified by lighting or blinking.

[About rush production and end production]
In the present embodiment, as the effects in which the complete navigation effect and the execution timing overlap and the notification means overlap, the rush effect (ART rush effect, CZ rush effect) and the end effect (ART end effect, CZ end effect) Was illustrated. However, the effect in which the navigation effect and the execution timing and the notification means overlap is not limited to the rush effect and the end effect, but may be other effects. For example, the navigation effect may overlap with the effect of notifying that the number of AT games has been acquired, or overlaps with the effect of notifying that a special role such as BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus) has been won. It may be duplicated with the effect of notifying that the game is controlled to a special game state such as BB or RB.

[About navigation effect change target]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16B, an example in which each mode of the numerical image and the decorative image is used as the change target of the navigation effect has been described, but the change is not limited to this. The object may be in the form of only the numerical image among the numerical image and the decorative image, or may be in the form of only the decorative image among the numerical image and the decorative image. Further, the change mode of the navigation effect is not limited to this as long as it can identify the change, and may be, for example, one that changes the image color.

[About benefits]
The privilege of this embodiment has been described as the number of AT games. However, the privilege may be that a large number of medals (value for games) are given. Further, the privilege is not limited to this, and may be a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game. For example, a device that notifies information for identifying whether or not a player is in a so-called AT latency that has already acquired the number of AT games and is determined to be controlled by the AT, although is in a non-AT state, or a notification. It may notify the information (that is, the latent suggestion information suggesting AT latent) that is executed so as to actually be in AT latent with a predetermined reliability when it is done. In addition, as a privilege, execution of a privilege effect (such as the appearance of a special character), execution of a set value suggestion effect for suggesting a set value, and a game store where a game machine is installed by collecting a certain number It may be possible to give points that can be exchanged for a predetermined service, display a two-dimensional code that allows the privilege video or privilege information to be downloaded on a predetermined website, or the like.

[About setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Further, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting is made by operating the reset / setting switch 38. It may be possible to shift to the setting change state in which the value can be changed. Further, the setting change state may be shifted to the setting change state on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized setting change when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key switch is turned off after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value displayed by the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41, so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. Further, the setting confirmation state may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on the condition of "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Other variants]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as a control related to AT, control of a high probability state of AT lottery can be mentioned.
To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the game. Includes controls that give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Further, as a control related to AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. Controls that grant penalties include determining the content of the penalty, determining or setting the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamps and LEDs for executing the navigation notification. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation notification in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation notification.

When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and executed by a control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent insufficient capacity of the ROM 41b and RAM 41c and insufficient processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when performing control related to the AT.

Further, in the present embodiment, the control related to the AT is executed by the main control unit 41, but the sub control unit 91 may execute the control. For example, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation notification according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

As an embodiment of the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without giving out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine.

Further, although the slot machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, the present embodiment can also be applied to the pachinko gaming machine. In this case, a pachinko gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize may be adopted, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is paid to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed pachinko gaming machine that adds game points (scores) without giving out may be adopted. The enclosed pachinko game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the pachinko game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit according to the above, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball paying device, but the launching device is not limited to this. It is also possible to share basic functions such as, and distribute only the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game. In this case, the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, is referred to as a game machine.

In the present embodiment, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" is illustrated, but the "ratio (ratio, probability)" is not limited to this, and is, for example, among the values in the range of 0% to 100%. , A value containing 0%, a value containing 100%, and a value not including 0% and 100%.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are examples in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims are included.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 60 accessories, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
After variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
A derivation control means that controls to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation to the derivation operation means,
A display means for displaying information in the first area and the second area is provided.
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific determination result, the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode in which the display result of the specific variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units is first derived. At that time, control is performed to derive a specific display result combination,
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific determination result, the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation mode in which the display result of the variable display unit different from the specific variable display unit is first derived. Occasionally, control is performed to derive a predetermined display result combination,
The display means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the derivation operation means is not operated, the specific information prompting the derivation of the display result of the specific variable display unit is provided in the first region. In addition to displaying in the specific area corresponding to the specific variable display unit, predetermined information different from the specific information is displayed in the predetermined area corresponding to the variable display unit different from the specific variable display unit in the first area.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the derivation operation means is not operated, the suggestion information suggesting that the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result is provided. Display in 2 areas
When the specific information and the predetermined information are displayed and the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode, the display result of the specific variable display unit is first derived from the plurality of variable display units. Occasionally, immediately after the display mode of the specific information and the predetermined information is set to the first display mode, the display of the specific information and the predetermined information displayed in the first display mode is terminated.
When the specific information and the predetermined information are displayed and the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation mode, the display result of the variable display unit different from the specific variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units. Is first derived, immediately after the display mode of the specific information and the predetermined information is set to the second display mode, the display of the specific information and the predetermined information displayed in the second display mode is displayed. Finished
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific determination result and the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode, the specific information and the predetermined information are set to the first display mode at the timing. The first display corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means in the first operation mode is displayed in the second region, and immediately after that, the specific information and the predetermined information displayed in the first display mode are displayed. The display of the first display is maintained at the timing when the display of
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific determination result and the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation mode, the specific information and the predetermined information are set to the second display mode at the timing. A second display corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means in the second operation mode is displayed in the second region, and immediately after that, the specific information and the predetermined information displayed in the second display mode are displayed. A slot machine that maintains the display of the second display at the timing when the display of and is finished.