JP2022095991A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine from which a player is likely to recognize execution of suggestion display, when the suggestion display is conducted in any of different kinds of performance, even if the suggestion display is conducted in any of the performance.

SOLUTION: A game machine can conduct suggestion display of displaying a development icon even in performing either of a first precursory performance (treasure box performance) and a second precursory performance (curtain performance). A sound output from a speaker when the development icon is displayed is a common sound that is an icon display sound in both of the first precursory performance and the second precursory performance.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

As a gaming machine, a slot machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set and a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed based on a start operation, or a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium wins a prize in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

As a gaming machine of this type, a slot machine has been proposed in which a character image of "CHANGE" is displayed in a continuous production to expect a special role to be internally elected (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5947755

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, by displaying the character image "CHANGE" in the continuous production, a suggestion display suggesting that a special role is won and a bonus is given is performed. However, it is not considered to execute the suggestion display other than the continuous production. That is, when the suggestion display is performed by various types of effects, the suggestion display may be performed in a manner in which it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the display is the suggestion display.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is that when the suggestion display is performed in any of the different types of effects, the player may perform the suggestion display in any of the effects. Is the provision of a gaming machine that makes it easy to recognize that the suggestion display is being executed.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1).
A suggestion display means (for example, a sub-control unit 91 that displays a suggestion display for displaying the development icon) that executes a suggestion display regarding the privilege by displaying an image (for example, the development icon shown in FIG. 11C).
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53, 54) and
An effect executing means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of effects including the first effect and the second effect (for example, the sub-control unit 91 for executing the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect shown in FIG. 11). And with
The suggestion display means can execute the suggestion display during either the first effect or the second effect (for example, FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c'). ), It is possible to display a suggestion to display the development icon during either the first precursor effect or the second precursor effect).
The same sound is output by the sound output means when the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect (for example, FIG. 11 (FIG. 11). As shown in c) and (c'), the icon display sound is displayed from the speakers 53 and 54 when the suggestion display for displaying the development icon is performed regardless of whether the first precursor effect or the second precursor effect is being produced. Is output).

According to such a configuration, the suggestion display is executed in both the first and second effects, and the same sound is output when the suggestion display is executed in any of the effects. It is possible to make it easy to understand that the suggestion display is being executed while improving the interest.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The image displayed by the suggestion display means consists of a character portion (for example, a character portion of development) and a design portion (for example, a design portion in which the shape and color of a green cloud are combined).

According to such a configuration, since the image displayed by the suggestion display means consists of a character part and a design part, it is easy to understand that the suggestion display has been executed, and the player can see at a glance that the suggestion display has been executed. Can be recognized.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The image displayed by the suggestion display means comprises only a design portion (for example, a specific character described in the [Image used for suggestion regarding privilege] column of the modified example is used as an icon displayed in the suggestion display).

According to such a configuration, since the image displayed by the suggestion display means consists only of the design portion, it is easy to understand that the suggestion display has been executed, and the player can recognize at a glance that the suggestion display has been executed. Can be done.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The suggestion display means executes the suggestion display in the same manner during the first effect and the second effect (for example, during the first precursor effect and during the second precursor effect, whichever precursor effect is used. , The same development icon is displayed).

According to such a configuration, the suggestion display is executed in the same manner in both the first effect and the second effect, so that the player can execute the suggestion display in any of the effects. , It is easy to recognize that what is executed is a suggestion display.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The suggestion display means is
During the first effect, the suggestion display is executed according to the first aspect related to the first effect.
During the second effect, the suggestion display is executed according to the second aspect related to the second effect (suggestion to display gold coins in the treasure box effect described in the [Image used for suggestion regarding privilege] column of the modified example. Display is performed, and in the curtain production, a suggestion display suggesting the granting of benefits is performed by the shape of the cloud).

According to such a configuration, since the suggestion display is executed in the mode related to the effect, the suggestion display can be executed along with the effect, and the fun of the game is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The suggestion display means includes a first suggestion display (for example, a suggestion display for displaying a development icon) and a second suggestion display (for example, a suggestion display for displaying an intense heat icon) having a different aspect from the first suggestion display. Multiple types of suggestion display can be executed,
The sound output means is
Along with the execution of the first suggestion display, the first sound (for example, the icon display sound A described in the [sound output for each type of image used for suggestion regarding privilege] column of the modified example) is output.
Along with the execution of the second suggestion display, the second sound (for example, the icon display sound B described in the [sound output for each type of image used for suggestion regarding privilege] column of the modified example) is output.

Since the output sound is different for each type of suggestion display, the fun of the game is improved.
(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
There are multiple types of the suggestion display (for example, a suggestion display that displays a development icon and a suggestion display that displays a fiery heat icon).
Regardless of the type of the suggestion display, the sound output by the sound output means when the suggestion display is executed is the same (for example, the same icon is displayed when the icon is displayed regardless of the type of the displayed icon. Display sound is output).

According to such a configuration, since the same sound is output regardless of the type of suggestion display, it is easy for the player to recognize that the suggestion display has been executed.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
A storage means for storing moving image data for executing the suggestion display (RAM 91c for storing moving image data for displaying an icon) is further provided.

According to such a configuration, the suggestion display can be executed in the first effect and the second effect, and the same moving image can be used in different effects, so that the data capacity can be reduced.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) and (4) to (8) above.
The suggestion display means includes a first suggestion display (for example, the WIN icon in FIG. 12) and a second suggestion display (for example, the ... icon in FIG. 12) having a different aspect from the first suggestion display. The suggestion display is feasible and
The image displayed by the suggestion display means has a character portion (for example, a cloud) in addition to a design portion including a shape portion (for example, a shape of a cloud-like design) and a color portion (for example, the color of a cloud). Consists of including the characters drawn inside)
The first suggestion display and the second suggestion display have the same shape portion of the image displayed by the suggestion display means, and the character portion and the color portion are different (as shown in FIG. 12, WIN). The icon and ... the icon have the same cloud-like design shape, but the color of the cloud and the characters drawn in the cloud are different).

According to such a configuration, it is easy to understand that the image is displayed in the suggestion display by making the shape portion of the image displayed by the suggestion display means the same even if the suggestion displays have different modes. At the same time, since the character part and the color part are different, the variation of the suggestion display can be increased and the fun of the game is improved.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above.
The sound output means is
During the first production, the first production sound (for example, music A) is output.
During the second production, the second production sound (for example, music B) is output.

According to such a configuration, the sound output when the suggestion display is executed is the same regardless of the type of effect, but the sound can be changed depending on the type of effect, so that the interest of the game is improved. ..

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery target combination. It is a figure which shows the AT / CZ lottery table. It is a figure which shows the AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a precursor staging. It is a figure which shows the common part and the difference part of various icons. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st continuous production. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd continuous production. It is a figure which shows the continuous production decision table. It is a figure which shows the cut-in effect decision table. It is a figure which shows the precursor staging decision table. It is a figure which shows the precursor period determination table. It is a figure which shows the icon determination table.

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

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a design arrangement of reels. As shown in FIG. 1A, in the slot machine 1, a liquid crystal display 51 is provided on the front door 1b, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 are provided. It becomes visible. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on each reel.

As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the front door 1b is defined according to the game state within the range of credits stored as the game value (number of medals) owned by the player as an example of the operation means. MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the specified number of bets, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets). The settlement switch 10 is operated when the game is started, the start switch 7 is operated when the game is started, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated when the rotation of the reel is stopped, and the effect is used. A switch 56 for directing is provided for this purpose.

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 is set with a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs. 1BETLED14 for notifying the number of bets, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, an insertion request LED17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, and an operation for starting a game by operating a start switch 7 are notified. Notifies that the start valid LED 18 and the weight (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) are in progress after the operation of the start switch 7. A weighting LED 19 and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress after the replay winning is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1 (b), inside the slot machine 1, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a predetermined effect according to the command. An effect control board 90 or the like for control is provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 that receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform an effect, and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90.

The main control unit 41 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, and has a built-in RAM 41c used as a work memory and a main CPU 41a that performs control operations according to a program. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the 40 is directly or indirectly controlled. When the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the checkout switch 10 are operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 detects operations on these various switches based on the detection signals from these various switches. From the main control unit 41, control signals for lighting control or display control of various indicators included in the game display unit 13 are output to the game display unit 13. Various indicators included in the game display unit 13 are lit or display predetermined information based on the control signal from the main control unit 41.

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, and has a built-in RAM 91c used as a work memory and a sub CPU 91a that performs control operations according to a program. And directly or indirectly control each part of the control circuit mounted on the staging control board 90. When the effect switch 56 is operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56 based on the detection signal from the effect switch 56. The sub-control unit 91 outputs control signals for controlling each of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54 to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54, respectively. The liquid crystal display 51 displays predetermined information based on the control signal from the sub control unit 91. Further, the speakers 53 and 54 output voice based on the control signal from the sub control unit 91. Note that FIG. 1B is just an example, and other configurations are provided inside the slot machine 1.

[Overview of games on slot machines]
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 or not the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 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. Further, 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.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reel rotation is performed. By stopping, 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, the medal will be paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

In this embodiment, operating the start switch 7 to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is also referred to as lever-on. Further, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the reel that stops first is called the first stop reel, and the stop is called 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 it is called the final stop.

Further, the "game" in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L to 2R, but the number of bets before the operation of the start switch 7 when playing a game. Since the setting, the payout of medals and the transition of the game state are also performed after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

[Winner]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination. In the name column of FIG. 3, the name of the winning combination is shown, and in the symbol combination column, the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination is shown. Further, in the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid line, a combination of symbols that stops at the invalid line when the combination of the winning symbols stops at the winning line and is easy for the player to recognize is shown. ing. In the grant column, the value given at the time of winning (medal payout, replay grant, etc.) is shown.

BB1 and BB2 are winning roles with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the payout number column of BB1 and BB2, the end condition of the bonus transferred by winning is shown. Each bonus ends when a predetermined number of medals or more are paid out. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

In addition, "/" means "or". For example, for a fall replay, the combination of symbols is "bell-replay-bell", and the value given is the replay grant. Further, when the combination of the symbols of the fall replay is stopped on the winning line, "replay / plum-replay-replay / plum" is stopped on the invalid line.

The replay role is a role of granting a replay. Here, the re-game means that the next game can be performed without using the game value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, the replay means that the variable display unit can be variablely displayed without using the game value owned by the player. In the present embodiment, when the re-game combination is won, a prize is won regardless of the operation mode (also referred to as an operation procedure) (at least one of the operation order and the operation timing) of the derivation operation means. As a modification, even if the replaying combination is won, it may be a combination that does not win a prize (that is, a combination that is missed) depending on the operation mode of the derivation operation means.

[Lottery target role]
Next, the lottery target combination will be described. The lottery target combination is a combination that is the target of the internal lottery executed by the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 determines a winning combination that is allowed to occur by performing an internal lottery. As shown in the "lottery target combination" column and the "combination of winning combination" column in FIG. 7, in the internal lottery, by winning one lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combination can be won at the same time. Specifically, if a weak watermelon is won, a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon are allowed to win. In other words, when a weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon and the middle watermelon are won at the same time.

[Reel control when multiple winning combinations are won at the same time]
With reference to FIG. 4, reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. In the winning combination column, the winning combination is shown. The push order column indicates the order in which the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated. For example, "left middle right" means that the left stop switch 8L, the middle stop switch 8C, and the right stop switch 8R are operated in this order to stop the reels in the order of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Is shown. Further, "left first stop" means that the left stop switch 8L is operated first, and the subsequent operation procedure does not matter. In the symbol combination column to be stopped, the winning combination generated when the stop operation is performed in the pushing order shown in the pushing order column is shown.

In the present embodiment, a push order combination is provided as a combination in which the display results derived according to the operation mode (operation procedure) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are different. The operation mode includes an operation order (order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, also referred to as a push order) and an operation timing (timing of operating each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). Push order combinations include push order bells and push order replays.

As shown in FIG. 4, the push order bells include left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4. If any of the left bells 1 to 4 is won and the push order is the left first stop, the symbol combination constituting the right-down bell is derived so that the right-down bell wins, and the push order is derived. If is other than the first stop on the left, the symbol combination constituting the upper bell is derived so that the upper bell wins, or the transition result shown in FIG. 5 is derived. The transition roll is a so-called lost roll, and is a combination of symbols that does not generate any prize. Although the transition roll is a lost roll, the derivation is permitted only when the push order replay is won, and if the slot machine 1 does not win any of the lottery target combinations in the internal lottery, the transition roll is made. A different loss result is derived. Here, the fact that the slot machine 1 did not win the lottery target combination in the internal lottery is also said to have been lost in the internal lottery.

Here, in the game in which the push order bell is won, the operation procedure for deriving the display result advantageous to the player is also referred to as a correct answer procedure. In the push order bell, the correct procedure is the procedure in which the leading role (the role of increasing the net increase number) wins, in other words, the procedure in which the transition result cannot be derived. For example, in the left bell, the procedure for first operating the left stop switch 8L is the correct procedure. In addition, the procedure in which the transition result can be derived is also called an incorrect answer procedure. The correct answer procedure corresponding to the push order bell is not limited to the push order, and may be an operation timing or a combination of the push order and the operation timing.

In the game in which the push order bell is won, the role in which the net increase number is increased by being derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure (right-down bell, middle bell) is called the leading role. To. On the other hand, in the game in which the push order bell is won, the combination (upper bell) that can be derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the incorrect answer procedure is called a sub-role.

As shown in FIG. 4, the push order replays include replays GR1-6, replays GR11-13, and replays GR21-23. In replays GR1 to 6 and replays 21 to 23, the correct procedure is an operation procedure for deriving a display result advantageous to the player, such as promotion replays 1 and 2, or special replay. On the other hand, in the replays GR11 to 13, the correct procedure is the operation procedure for not deriving the display result which is disadvantageous to the player, that is, the fall replay. The correct answer procedure corresponding to the push order replay is not limited to the push order, and may be an operation timing or a combination of the push order and the operation timing.

Further, among the lottery target combinations, when a simultaneous winning combination that simultaneously wins a plurality of winning combinations is won, reel control different from that when the simultaneous winning combination is not won may be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, a reel control is performed in which the lower right watermelon or the upper watermelon is given priority over the middle watermelon and pulled into the winning line, whereas when a strong watermelon is won, the lower right watermelon is performed. Reel control is performed to prioritize the middle watermelon over either the watermelon or the upper watermelon and pull it onto the winning line. Further, when the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won, the reel control for pulling the lower cherry onto the winning line is performed, and when the middle cherry is won, the reel control for pulling the middle cherry onto the winning line is performed. .. Thereby, it is possible to estimate whether the reels 2L to 2R are cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or whether it is a middle cherry or not, from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped.

[Game state]
A gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 has RT0 to RT4 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replaying combination column in FIG. 7A), and RT0 to RT4 in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is RT0 to RT4. It is controlled to one of a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus that is improved more than when (a). Refer to the start condition / end condition column of).

Of RT1 to RT4, both RT1 and RT3 are in a disadvantageous gaming state for a player having a low medal payout rate. On the other hand, both RT0 and RT2 are advantageous gaming states for a player having a high medal payout rate. In particular, RT2 has a higher medal payout rate than RT0, which is a more advantageous gaming state for the player. RT4 is a gaming state that shifts when a bonus is won. In RT0 to RT4, the probability of winning a small winning combination that is a lottery target combination other than the replaying combination is set so as not to change.

When either BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when either BB1 or BB2 is won is carried over until the winning BB wins. In addition, RT4 is also continuously controlled from the BB winning to the occurrence of the BB winning. In RT4, it is lower than in RT0 and RT2, and the replay is won with the same probability as in RT1 and RT3 (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in FIG. 7A). The replay probability in RT4 is set to the probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is that the total number of medals paid out when winning a prize without missing the small winning combination during RT4 is the number of medals or medals used to set the number of bets during RT4. It is set to the probability that the total number of medals will not be exceeded and the number of medals will not increase. When a BB prize is generated during RT4, it is controlled by a bonus, and when the number of medals or more described with reference to FIG. 3 is paid out, the bonus ends and the bonus is controlled. The type of replay to be drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (the circle in FIG. 7B indicates the replay to be drawn).

If the BB wins at the same time as another lottery target combination, the reels are controlled so that the lottery target combination other than the BB wins preferentially. Therefore, if there is a high probability of winning a small role or a replaying role in RT4, it is difficult for BB winning to occur and it is difficult to shift to a bonus. Therefore, in RT4, the probability of winning the re-game combination is set to be lower than that of RT0 or RT2 (see FIG. 7A). As a result, in RT4, it is easy to win the BB alone, and it is less likely that the bonus cannot be transferred forever.

As shown in FIG. 6, the transition from RT0 to RT3 is performed depending on the outcome. The gaming state immediately after finishing the setting change for setting the winning probability of the winning combination is RT3. The transition from RT3 to RT1 is performed by deriving the transition result. As for the transition result, the winning line LN is won when the push order bell shown in FIG. 4 is won, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the downward-sloping bell or the middle bell are the first stop, and the winning upper bell is dropped. It is a reel that is aligned with.

It shifts from RT1 to RT0 by winning a promotion replay. It shifts from RT0 to RT2 by winning a special replay. When a transition roll is made in RT2, it returns to RT1. Also, if a transition roll is made at RT0 or a fall replay wins, the game returns to RT1. The promotion replay and the special replay are won when the replays GR1 to 6 or the replays GR21 to 23 shown in FIG. 4 are won and operated in the push order shown in FIG. Further, the fall replay is won when the replays GR11 to 13 shown in FIG. 4 are won and the reels other than the reels which are the winning conditions of the normal replay are set as the first stop.

Therefore, the player needs to pay attention to the outcome in order to stay in the current advantageous gaming state or shift to a more advantageous state. However, which of the promotion replay, the special replay, and the fall replay is derived depends not only on the internal winning situation but also on the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. That is, whether it is possible to stay in the current advantageous gaming state, shift to a more advantageous state, or fall into a disadvantageous gaming state is determined by the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The slot machine according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying a correct answer procedure that is advantageous to the player. The production for such notification is called the navigation production. The period during which the navigation effect is performed is called the assist time (AT).

When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is controlled by AT. During the AT, the correct answer procedure of the winning push order combination is notified when the push order combination is won. As a result, if the push order bell is won, it is possible to win a right-down bell or a middle bell without deriving a transition roll, a medal can be obtained, and the payout rate is controlled to RT1. Can be prevented. In addition, when the push order replay is won, it is possible to win a promotion replay or a special replay, so that it can be transferred to RT2, and in RT2, it is possible to avoid winning a fall replay, so RT2 Can stay in.

[Lottery target role read out for each game state]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a lottery target combination. The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target for each RT type, and the numerical value under the circle indicates the winning probability. Shows the number of judgment values involved. As shown in FIG. 8, the lottery target combinations read out for each gaming state are different. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination of 360/65536 in any of RT0 to RT3. During RT4, the bonus lottery is not done, but the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the simultaneous winning combination) has the same probability as during other RTs. For weak watermelons, an internal lottery is performed based on the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

During the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is set to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). In addition, the middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, the middle bell winning can occur with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and the operation order. Therefore, during the bonus, the number of medals can be efficiently increased, and the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

As shown in FIG. 8, for example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. Weak watermelons include downward-sloping watermelons, upper watermelons, and middle watermelons. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

Of the lottery target combinations, bonus 2 to bonus 6 and bonus 8 to bonus 12 are combinations in which BB1 or BB2 and a predetermined winning combination such as a weak cherry or a bell can be read out at the same time and won. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the bonus 2 to the bonus 6 and the bonus 8 to the bonus 12 have different determination value numbers. For this reason, the percentage of BB1 or BB2 actually winning at the same time (hereinafter, also referred to as reliability), which is an advantage for the player and when the simultaneous winning combination is won, is included in bonuses 6 and 12. The number of judgment values is determined so that the middle cherry is the highest, followed by the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, and the weak cherry, and the weak watermelon is the lowest.

[Advantageous state]
In this embodiment, advantageous states other than the controlled bonus will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls to any one of the challenge zone (CZ), AT, and non-CZ regardless of whether or not the bonus is in progress. Here, the non-CZ means a normal state that is not controlled by any of the CZ, AT, and bonus states. Further, CZ is an advantageous state in which the degree of advantage regarding control to AT is higher than usual (during non-CZ). Here, the section controlled by the AT having the performance related to the instruction function for instructing the player of the operation mode (pushing order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the section controlled by the CZ are also referred to as an advantageous section. Say. Further, a section controlled by a non-CZ having no performance related to an instruction function for instructing the player of the operation mode (pushing order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R other than the advantageous section is also referred to as a normal section.

The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the granting of an AT game that is the right to control the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines by AT lottery whether or not to grant an AT game and the number of grants (the number of AT games) when the AT game is granted. It should be noted that the decision to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is referred to as AT winning, and the decision not to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is referred to as non-AT winning.

In addition, the main control unit 41 executes a CZ lottery relating to the granting of a CZ game that is the right to control the CZ. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a CZ game and the number of grants (the number of CZ games) when the CZ game is granted by a CZ lottery. It should be noted that the decision to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is referred to as CZ winning, and the decision not to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is referred to as non-CZ winning.

If CZ is won during non-CZ, it will be controlled to CZ from the next game. During CZ, the degree of advantage regarding control to AT is higher than usual (during non-CZ). Specifically, in CZ, the probability of winning AT is higher than in non-CZ, and the number of AT games given when AT is won is larger. Further, during the CZ, the navigation effect in which a prize is generated to obtain the maximum number of payouts is executed at least once. Specifically, when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect is executed to notify the correct answer procedure. The number of CZ games given at the time of winning the CZ is subtracted every time one game is controlled by the CZ, and when the number of CZ games becomes 0 games without winning the AT, the control to the CZ ends and the non-CZ is not won. Is controlled by. If the AT is won during the CZ, it will be controlled by the AT from the next game. In addition, an additional lottery may be performed to add the number of CZ games to the number of CZ games remaining in the CZ. Further, even if the AT is won during the CZ, the control to the CZ may be continued and the AT may be controlled when the number of CZ games becomes 0.

It should be noted that the CZ may be advantageous to the player in that the navigation effect in which the winning is generated to obtain the maximum number of payouts is executed at least once, and the degree of advantage regarding the control to the AT may be the same as usual. good. Of course, the CZ may be advantageous to the player in that the navigation effect in which the prize is obtained to obtain the maximum number of payouts is executed at least once, and the degree of advantage regarding the control to the AT is higher than usual. Further, the number of CZs is not limited to one, and a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, in any CZ, the degree of advantage regarding control to AT is higher than usual, but the degree of advantage may be different depending on the type of CZ.

It is controlled by AT when AT is won during non-CZ or CZ. During the AT, a navigation effect is performed to notify the correct answer procedure that is advantageous for the player. The number of AT games given at the time of winning the AT is subtracted every time one game is controlled by the AT, and when the number of AT games becomes 0 games, the control to the AT ends and the control is performed non-CZ. In addition, an additional lottery may be performed to add the number of AT games to the number of AT games remaining in the AT. The AT is not limited to one, and a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, the degree of advantage regarding control to the AT may be different depending on the type of AT. Specifically, the probability of winning the additional lottery may be different, or the number of AT games obtained when the additional lottery is won may be different.

However, if RT0 to 3 and the AT or CZ is won at the same time as the bonus during non-CZ, it starts to be controlled by the AT or CZ when the bonus state is entered. For example, if a bonus is won and a CZ is won during RT0 and the bonus is not won in the game, the game is controlled to RT4 and non-CZ from the next game. After that, it is controlled to the bonus and CZ from the next game of the game that won the bonus. The section controlled by RT4 and non-CZ is also called a waiting section, and neither AT lottery nor CZ lottery is performed during the waiting section.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet settlement are performed.

When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning. For example, the random number circuit (not shown) provided in the main control unit 41 updates the determination value belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to the predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts the determination value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. Then, if the extracted determination value corresponds to the determination value belonging to the predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target combination, the main control unit 41 determines the winning of the corresponding lottery target combination. When the lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the BB1 is won, the BB1 winning flag is set, and when the strong cherry is won, the lower cherry winning flag and the one-card winning flag are set. The winning flag of BB is carried over until the winning BB wins, while the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination other than BB is erased at the end of the winning game regardless of whether or not a winning is generated. ..

When the internal lottery process is completed, a lottery related to CZ and AT such as a CZ lottery and an AT lottery is performed based on the internal lottery result. After that, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, and then the stop switches 8L, 8C are started. , 8R is enabled and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIG. 4).

In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delay the activation of each stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). After executing the freeze effect processing for the operation, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are enabled to shift to the normal game.

When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 3) is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Further, the state shown in FIG. 6 is controlled according to the combination of symbols on the winning line.

When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, processing related to counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus and controlling the end of the bonus, and winning without carry-over). Flags (winning flags for small wins, replays, etc.) are erased).

When it is determined that one of BB1 and BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process of setting a game state (see FIGS. 6 and 7) is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

[CZ lottery, AT lottery]
The CZ lottery and AT lottery executed by the main control unit 41 will be described in detail. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an AT / CZ lottery table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an AT lottery table. The winning combination in the figure is the winning combination in the internal lottery.

When a specific lottery target combination is won, the main control unit 41 performs an AT / CZ lottery during non-CZ and an AT lottery during CZ. Here, the AT / CZ lottery means a lottery in which lottery related to AT and CZ is collectively executed. Specifically, it is a lottery for deciding whether to give the number of AT games, the number of CZ games, or nothing (off).

When a middle cherry, a strong cherry, a strong watermelon, a weak cherry or a weak watermelon is won during the non-CZ, the AT or CZ is won with the probability shown in the AT / CZ lottery table shown in FIG. For example, if the middle cherry is won, there is a 70% chance of winning the CZ and a 30% chance of winning the AT. Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the probability of winning either AT or CZ is set to be higher in the order of weak cherry or weak watermelon, strong cherry or strong watermelon, and middle cherry. The probability of winning the AT is set to be higher in the order of weak cherry or weak watermelon, strong cherry or strong watermelon, and middle cherry. Further, during non-CZ, the probability of winning the CZ is set to be higher than that of the AT.

If a middle cherry, a strong cherry, a strong watermelon, a weak cherry, or a weak watermelon is won during the CZ, the AT is won with the probability shown in the AT lottery table shown in FIG. For example, if you win the middle cherry, there is a 100% chance that you will win the AT. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the probability of winning the AT is set to be higher in the order of weak cherry or weak watermelon, strong cherry or strong watermelon, and middle cherry.

Here, if the weak cherry, the weak watermelon, the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, or the middle cherry, which triggers the AT / CZ lottery and the AT lottery, are won, there is a possibility that the bonus is won at the same time (Fig.). 8). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a weak cherry, a weak watermelon, a strong cherry, a strong watermelon, or a middle cherry is won, the player is expected to be controlled by any of bonus, AT, or CZ. It is a game that you can have.

[Various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the progress status and the processing result of the game according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on the command from the main control unit 41.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 an internal winning command, a push order command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a game state command, an AT / CZ lottery command, a CZ middle command, and the like. Sends multiple types of commands, including AT lottery commands, AT commands, and so on.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the group to which the winning winning combination belongs according to the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can operate the start switch 7 and specify the group to which the winning lottery target combination belongs. If the internal lottery is lost, a command that can identify the loss is transmitted as an internal winning command. Here, the lottery target combinations that have advantages and disadvantages for the player depending on the push order are grouped so that it cannot be determined which lottery target combination has been won.

The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player according to the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery. The push order command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started during CZ or AT. For example, during AT, a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure is transmitted, and during non-AT, a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure is not transmitted. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the correct answer procedure by receiving the push order command during AT, but cannot specify the correct answer procedure during non-AT. In the non-AT period where the navigation effect is not performed, a push order command that can specify a predetermined standard procedure (for example, the first stop on the left) is transmitted.

The operation command of the stop switch or the start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or the start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The game state command is transmitted when the game state changes. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

The AT / CZ lottery command is a command that can specify the result of the AT / CZ lottery and the start timing of the AT or CZ.

The command during CZ is a command that is transmitted when the game starts and can specify whether or not the game is a game during CZ and the number of remaining CZ games.

The AT lottery command is a command that can specify the result of the AT lottery and the start timing of the AT.

The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game starts and can specify whether or not the game is a game during AT and the number of remaining AT games.

[Grouping command]
The internal winning command includes a grouping command as a command transmitted when a navigation target combination such as a push order bell or a push order replay is won. The main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command to the sub control unit 91 by executing the following processing.

First, each lottery target combination has a combination number that can specify the type of combination. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the left bells 1 to 4 have the role numbers of "14" to "17", respectively, the middle bells 1 to 4 have the role numbers of "18" to "21", and the right bells 1 to 4 respectively. Each has a role number of "22" to "25". Replay GR1 to 6 have role numbers of "32" to "37", replay GR11 to 13 have role numbers of "38" to "40", and replay GR21 to 23 have role numbers of "41" to "43", respectively. The role number is set.

In addition, each lottery target role is grouped together with other roles having the same function or role, and a group number is determined. For example, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are push order bells having a function in which the leading role (the role of increasing the net increase number) wins according to the operation procedure. It is organized as a forward bell group. That is, each of the push order bells corresponding to the combination numbers "14" to "25" is grouped as a push order bell group. In addition, replay GR1 to 6, replay GR11 to 13, and replay GR21 to 23 have a function of winning a role advantageous to the player (for example, promotion replay, normal replay, special replay, etc.) according to the operation procedure. Since it is a sequential replay, it is organized as a push order replay group. That is, each of the push order replays corresponding to the combination numbers "32" to "43" is grouped as a push order replay group.

When any of the lottery target combinations is won by the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 specifies the combination number corresponding to the winning combination. The main control unit 41 performs processing on the main side such as reel control using the specified winning combination number. Further, the main control unit 41 specifies a group to which the main control unit 41 belongs based on the specified combination number. Then, the main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command capable of specifying the specified group to the sub control unit 91. For example, if the specified group is a push order bell group, the main control unit 41 includes information of "14" as a role number that can specify the push order bell group in the grouping command. Alternatively, if the specified group is a push order replay group, the main control unit 41 includes information of "32" as a combination number that can specify the push order replay group in the grouping command.

As an example, when the middle bell 2 is won by the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 identifies the winning combination number "19" corresponding to the middle bell 2. The main control unit 41 performs processing on the main side such as reel control using the specified winning combination number “19”. Further, the main control unit 41 sequentially determines for each group which group the specified combination number "19" belongs to. When the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the specified combination number "19" belongs to the combination numbers "14" to "25" corresponding to the push order bell group, the combination number "19" is the push order bell. It is specified that it belongs to the combination numbers "14" to "25" corresponding to the group. Then, the main control unit 41 includes the information of "14" as a combination number that can identify the push order bell group in the grouping command, and transmits the grouping command to the sub control unit 91.

The grouping command as described above is a command that can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs, but cannot specify the specific type of combination. Therefore, even if the sub control unit 91 receives the grouping command from the main control unit 41, the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) cannot be specified, and the correct answer procedure cannot be notified by the navigation effect.

Therefore, the main control unit 41 may execute the internal lottery in the normal section (during non-CZ, during non-AT) and the internal lottery in the advantageous section (during CZ, during AT), respectively. Send the command as described.

For example, when the main control unit 41 wins some combination in the internal lottery executed in the normal section (during non-CZ, non-AT), the main control unit 41 sends a grouping command to the sub control unit 91, while operating the operation procedure (correct answer procedure). ) Is not sent to the sub-control unit 91. Therefore, in the normal section, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs based on the grouping command, but cannot specify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure), and cannot notify the correct answer procedure by the navigation effect. .. As described above, the sub control unit 91 cannot notify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) by using the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 as a clue. Therefore, by controlling the sub control unit 91 by fraud, it is possible to prevent the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) from being notified by the navigation effect even though it is a normal section.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins some winning combination in the internal lottery executed in the advantageous section (during CZ, during AT), the main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command to the sub control unit 91 and uses the game auxiliary display 12. A push order command that can specify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) when performing navigation notification is further transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs based on the grouping command in the advantageous section, and can also specify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) based on the push order command, and the correct answer procedure can be specified by the navigation effect. It can be notified. In this way, the sub control unit 91 can notify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) by using the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 as a clue. In this way, the main control unit 41 manages the notification of the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) in the advantageous section.

Further, as described above, the main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command to the sub control unit 91 in either the normal section or the advantageous section, and is in the advantageous section (during CZ, during AT). Since the push order command may be further transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, the processing can be shared between the normal section and the advantageous section in terms of transmitting the grouping command.

Not limited to the above-mentioned example, the main control unit 41 may send a push order command capable of specifying a predetermined standard procedure (for example, the first stop on the left) together with the grouping command in the normal section. ..

Further, not limited to the above-mentioned example, the main control unit 41 includes a combination number that can individually identify each winning combination instead of the grouping command without transmitting the push order command in the advantageous section. You may send a command.

Rare roles such as cherries and watermelons may also be grouped, and when a cherry or watermelon is won, the main control unit 41 issues a grouping command that can identify the group to which the winning combination belongs. May be sent to.

For example, a weak cherry and a weak watermelon may belong to the same group as a rare role with "weak". If the sub-control unit 91 executes the same effect for winning the weak rare role regardless of whether the weak cherry or the weak watermelon is won, the sub-control unit 91 is weak if it can identify that the weak rare role has been won based on the grouping command. It is possible to perform a production for winning a rare role. Similarly, strong cherries and strong watermelons may belong to the same group as rare roles with "strong". If the sub-control unit 91 executes the same effect for winning the strong rare role regardless of whether the strong cherry or the strong watermelon is won, the sub-control unit 91 is strong if it can identify that the strong rare role has been won based on the grouping command. It is possible to perform a production for winning a rare role.

For example, a weak cherry and a strong cherry may belong to the same group as the "cherry" role. If the sub-control unit 91 executes the same cherry-winning effect regardless of whether the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won, the sub-control unit 91 can identify that the cherry combination has been won based on the grouping command. You can perform the production. Similarly, the weak watermelon and the strong watermelon may belong to the same group as the "watermelon" role. If the sub-control unit 91 executes the same watermelon winning effect regardless of whether the weak watermelon or the strong watermelon is won, the sub-control unit 91 can identify that the watermelon role has been won based on the grouping command. You can perform the production.

For example, when the weak cherry is divided into the weak cherry 1 and the weak cherry 2, the weak cherry 1 and the weak cherry 2 may belong to the same group as the "weak cherry" role. Further, when the strong cherry is divided into the strong cherry 1 and the strong cherry 2, the strong cherry 1 and the strong cherry 2 may belong to the same group as the "strong cherry" role. If the sub-control unit 91 executes the same effect for winning the weak cherry regardless of whether the weak cherry 1 or the weak cherry 2 is won, the sub-control unit 91 can identify that the weak cherry combination has been won based on the grouping command. It is possible to perform a production for winning a weak cherry. Further, if the sub-control unit 91 executes the same effect for winning the strong cherry regardless of whether the strong cherry 1 or the strong cherry 2 is won, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the strong cherry role has been won based on the grouping command. If it can be specified, the production for winning the strong cherry can be executed. The same thing can be said about the role of watermelon as the role of cherry by dividing the group into the role of weak watermelon and the role of strong watermelon.

In addition, special roles such as bonuses may also be grouped, and when a bonus or the like is won, the main control unit 41 sends a grouping command that can identify the group to which the winning combination belongs to the sub control unit 91. You may. For example, all bonuses may be grouped together and a common grouping command may be sent no matter which bonus is won. Alternatively, if the sub control unit 91 executes different effects and navigation effects according to the type of bonus, the main control unit 41 can group the bonuses according to the type of bonus and specify the type of bonus. Grouping command may be sent.

The sub control unit 91 controls the output of various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 based on the command received from the main control unit 41. Hereinafter, various effects executed by the sub control unit 91 will be specifically described.

[Direction during CZ]
When the AT lottery is performed during the CZ, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect suggesting that the AT has been won or that the bonus has been won. Specifically, at least one of a precursor effect executed over 1 to 3 games and a continuous effect executed over 2 to 4 games is executed.

The precursory effect is an effect in which a suggestion display is performed to display an image (hereinafter, also referred to as an icon) for suggesting a privilege advantageous to the player such as each game, AT, or a bonus. The precursor effect is a treasure box effect (also called the first precursor effect) in which a character appears and opens the treasure box to display a suggestion, and a curtain effect (also called the second precursor effect) in which the suggestion is displayed by opening the curtain. including.

In the present embodiment, when the precursory effect is executed over a plurality of games, the precursory effect in which the suggestion display is performed for each game is executed. Further, when the precursory effect is executed over a plurality of games, the same type of precursory effect is executed for each game. As a result, the same precursory effect is repeated a plurality of times, so that it becomes easy to understand that the precursory effect is continuously performed. When executing the precursor effect over a plurality of games, the type of the precursor effect may be changed for each game instead of executing the same type of precursor effect for each game. By doing so, the same precursory effect is not performed many times, and the player can prevent the player from getting tired of the precursory effect.

The continuous effect is an effect that is executed for a predetermined period (number of games) and finally notifies whether or not a privilege advantageous to the player such as AT or a bonus is given. The continuous production is a battle production (first continuous production) in which a friendly character (warrior character in FIG. 13) and an enemy character (devil character shown in FIG. 13) fight and notify whether or not a privilege is given depending on the result of the battle. It also includes a mission effect (also referred to as a second continuous effect) that notifies whether or not the privilege has been granted depending on whether or not the character has achieved the mission of aiming at the castle and arriving at the castle.

[Precursor production]
The effect executed during the precursory effect will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a precursory effect. FIGS. 11A, 11B, and 11C shown on the left side of FIG. 11 are diagrams showing an example of the first precursor effect, which is a treasure box effect. FIGS. 11 (a'), (b'), and (c') shown on the right side of FIG. 11 are diagrams showing an example of a second precursor staging, which is a curtain staging. FIG. 11
Of the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect shown in the above, both of the effects are the effects performed before the continuous effect when the continuous effect is executed.

The first precursor effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11A to 11C. In the first precursor effect, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the lever is turned on, the images of the three types of treasure chests A to C are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music A starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the BGM related to the first precursor effect, and continues to be output until the first precursor effect is completed. After that, when the first stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 11B, a character appears, and an image in which the character selects one of the treasure chests A to C is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the third stop is made, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 such that the treasure box opens and a development icon indicating that the treasure box shifts to continuous production appears on the liquid crystal display 51, and the speaker 53, The icon display sound is output from 54.

Next, the second precursor effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11 (a') to 11 (c'). In the second precursor staging, as shown in FIG. 11 (a'), when the lever is turned on, an image showing the state in which the curtain is closed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music B starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the BGM related to the second precursor effect, and continues to be output until the second precursor effect is completed. After that, when the first stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 11 (b'), an image showing how the curtain is slightly open is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the third stop is made, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so that the entire development icon indicating that the curtains are fully opened and the continuous effect covered with the curtains is transferred can be visually recognized. At the same time, the same icon display sound as the sound output when the development icon is displayed in the first precursor staging is output from the speakers 53 and 54. That is, when the third stop is made, a suggestion display for displaying the development icon is performed.

Here, the continuous effect is executed with a higher probability when the bonus is won (see FIG. 15). In other words, showing that the development icon shifts to continuous production can be said to be an icon that suggests that the development icon has a bonus, which is a bonus, and the development icon is displayed, which suggests the privilege. It can be said that it has been broken.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c'), when the suggestion display is performed, the icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of whether it is the first precursor effect or the second precursor effect. To. That is, regardless of whether it is the first precursor effect or the second precursor effect, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the suggestion display is performed is a common sound called the icon display sound. The player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been performed. Further, since the suggestion display can be performed in any of the different types of effects, various effects can be executed as the effects for performing the suggestion display, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c'), as in the first precursor effect, an effect in which other images such as characters and treasure chests are displayed in addition to the icon image for suggesting a privilege. In the second precursor effect, the icon image for suggesting the privilege is smaller than the effect of opening the curtain and showing only the icon image for suggesting the privilege to the player. Specifically, the ratio of the specific area in which the icon image is displayed to the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is less than 1/2 in the first precursor effect, whereas the ratio of the second precursor effect is less than 1/2. Is more than 1/2. The ratio of the liquid crystal display 51 to the specific area with respect to the display area is an example, and a predetermined value may be used as a reference.

In this way, the size of the development icon displayed in the first precursor effect and the size of the development icon displayed in the second precursor effect can be different, so that suggestions regarding benefits can be made in various effects. Images can be used, and as a result, the fun of the game is improved.

In addition, in the first precursor effect, in addition to the icon image for suggesting the privilege, the suggestion regarding the privilege is also made according to the type of the displayed character, and the size of the icon image displayed in the first precursor effect. May be made smaller than the icon image displayed in the second precursor staging. By doing so, in the first precursor effect in which suggestions regarding the privilege are given by a plurality of types of images, the player can pay attention to images other than the images common to the second precursor effect.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c'), the position where the development icon is displayed in the first precursor effect is above the center of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas it develops in the second precursor effect. The position where the icon is displayed is the center of the liquid crystal display 51. In this way, the position where the development icon is displayed in the first precursor effect and the position where the development icon is displayed in the second precursor effect can be different, so that suggestions regarding benefits can be made in various effects. Images can be used, and as a result, the fun of the game is improved.

For example, in a production such as the first precursor effect, in which other images such as characters and treasure chests are displayed in addition to the icon image for suggesting the privilege, the privilege is placed in a position that does not cover the other images. Display a development icon to give suggestions about. On the other hand, in a production such as the second precursor effect, in which only the icon image for opening the curtain and suggesting the privilege is shown to the player, the player uses the icon image for suggesting the privilege. A development icon can be displayed in a prominent position in the center to give suggestions about perks to attract the attention of.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c'), the timing at which the suggestion display is performed is the third stop in both the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect. It's time. That is, in both the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect, the suggestion display is performed with the third stop as an opportunity. Therefore, the player can recognize that the display performed by the predetermined trigger of the third stop is a suggestion display for suggesting the privilege, and the suggestion display is performed in any of two or more different effects. In such a case, the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been performed. Further, the player can recognize that the suggestion display is performed at the predetermined trigger of the third stop, and as a result, the player can have a sense of expectation for the display of the liquid crystal display 51 at the predetermined trigger.

As shown in FIG. 11, the musical piece A is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the first precursory effect, and the musical piece B is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the second precursory effect. On the other hand, when the suggestion display is performed, the icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of whether it is the first precursor effect or the second precursor effect. In this way, although the sound output when the suggestion display is executed is the same regardless of the type of effect, the sound can be changed depending on the type of effect, so that the interest of the game is improved.

In the present embodiment, the music A and the music B (also referred to as BGM) are output until the precursory effect is completed. That is, the icon display sound is output so as to overlap with the BGM. At this time, the icon display sound may be output so that the volume of the icon display sound is higher than the volume of the BGM. As a method of increasing the volume, the icon display sound may be made louder than the BGM volume without changing the BGM volume, or the icon display sound volume may be decreased by reducing the BGM volume. May be increased. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the sound of the icon display sound. When the volume of the BGM is reduced, the volume may be returned to the original volume when the output of the icon display sound is stopped.

Further, when the icon display sound is output, the BGM output may be stopped. That is, when displaying the icon, the sound may be switched from the BGM to the icon display sound. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the sound of the icon display sound, and it is easier for the player to recognize that the result of the precursory effect is displayed or that the precursory effect is finished. can do.

[Icon (image) displayed in suggestion display]
The icons displayed in the suggestion display will be described in detail. The development icon, which is a type of icon, is an image in which the characters "development" are drawn in a green cloud. In other words, the development icon consists of the character part of development and the design part that combines the shape and color of the green cloud. In this way, since the icon consists of a character part and a design part, the icon is easy to understand, and it can be recognized at a glance that the suggestion display has been performed.

In the present embodiment, the design portion is a portion in which the shape and color of a green cloud are combined, but it is a shape, a pattern, a color, or a combination thereof other than a portion that can be recognized as a character. Any part that creates a sense of beauty through vision is sufficient.

In FIG. 11, the development icon is illustrated as an example of the icon displayed in the suggestion display. However, the types of icons displayed in the suggestion display performed during the precursory effect are not limited to the development icons, and a plurality of types are provided. Here, with reference to FIG. 12, the types of icons displayed in the suggestion display performed during the precursor staging will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing common parts and different parts of various icons. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing common parts of various icons. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing different parts of various icons.

As shown in FIG. 12 (b), there are multiple types of icons such as WIN icon, intense heat icon, CHANCE icon, ... icon, and? ?? An icon is provided. Here, which of these icons is displayed depends on whether or not a bonus or a privilege advantageous to the player such as AT is given (see FIG. 19), so these icons are displayed. By letting them do, it can be said that suggestions regarding benefits are made.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c'), the icon is composed of a cloud-like design shape, characters drawn in the cloud, and the color of the cloud. As shown in FIG. 12A, each of the plurality of types of icons has the same shape, and each icon has a cloud-like design. Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, the characters drawn in the clouds and the colors of the clouds are different for each of the plurality of types of icons. For example, the fiery heat icon is an icon in which the word fiery heat is drawn in a red cloud, and the CHANCE icon is an icon in which the word CHANCE is drawn in a yellow cloud.

In this way, when a plurality of types of icons displayed in the suggestion display are provided and a plurality of types of suggestion displays having different execution modes are executed, different types of suggestion displays are displayed by making the shape portion of each icon the same. Even when is executed, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the icon is displayed in the suggestion display, and the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been performed. Further, by making the character part and the color part of each icon different, the variation of the execution mode of the suggestion display can be increased, and the fun of the game is improved.

In the present embodiment, for each icon, one character is associated with one color, but the color and the character may not be associated with each other. For example, as an icon with the word "development" drawn on it, a plurality of types of icons having a green cloud color, a rainbow-colored icon, and a red icon may be provided. In this way, the combination of characters and colors may be changed to provide a plurality of types of icons. In such a case, three icon data, a shape data, a character data, and a color data, may be prepared and each data may be combined to create one icon data. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the data capacity of the icon data and display a plurality of types of icons.

In addition, a development icon or the like can be displayed in any of the precursory effects of the first precursory effect and the second precursory effect. That is, the suggestion display may be executed in the same manner. In this way, since the suggestion display is executed in the same manner in any of the precursory effects, the player can display the suggestion even if the suggestion display is performed in any of the precursory effects. It is easy to recognize that.

Also, development icons, intense heat icons, CHANCE icons, ... icons ,? ?? Regardless of the icon of the icon, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the icon is displayed is a common icon display sound. That is, regardless of the type of suggestion display, the sounds output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the suggestion display is executed are the same icon display sounds. Therefore, the same icon display sound is output regardless of the type of suggestion display, so that the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been executed.

[Continuous production]
The effect executed during the continuous effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a first continuous production which is a battle production. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a second continuous production which is a mission production.

The first continuous staging will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The first continuous production is a battle production that is executed over four games. In the first continuous production, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the lever is turned on, the characters "battle start" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music C starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the BGM related to the first continuous effect, and continues to be output until the first continuous effect is completed. Then, when the predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 13B, an image of the warrior character, which is a ally character, and the devil character, which is an enemy character, facing each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, as shown in FIG. 13C, an image of the warrior character and the devil character fighting is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an image of the warrior character and the devil character fighting in the second and subsequent games is also displayed. Continues to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When the third stop of the third game is performed after the first continuous effect is started, the cut-in effect may or may not be performed as shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (d'). be. The cut-in effect is an effect in which a different effect image is suddenly displayed over the currently executed effect. In the first continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 13 (d), an image (also referred to as a cut-in image) consisting of the characters "chance!" And the warrior character is displayed so as to cover the currently executed effect. The production is called a cut-in production.

As shown in FIG. 13D, when the cut-in effect is performed, the chance sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13 (d'), when the cut-in effect is not performed, the chance sound is not output. When the lever-on of the fourth game is performed after the third stop of the third game is performed, the image of the warrior character and the devil character fighting is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again.

If at least one of the bonus or AT is granted when the third stop of the fourth game is made, it indicates that the warrior character has won, as shown in FIG. 13 (e). An image of the warrior character's piece is displayed along with the character image "WIN". When the image of the warrior character winning is displayed, the WIN sound indicating that the warrior character has won is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

On the other hand, if neither the bonus nor the AT is granted, the warrior character is defeated as shown in FIG. 13 (e') when the third stop of the fourth game is made. As the image is displayed, the background becomes darker. When the image of the defeat of the warrior character is displayed, the LOSE sound indicating that the warrior character has been defeated is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

Next, the second continuous effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The second continuous production is a mission production that is executed over two games. In the second continuous production, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the lever is turned on, the characters indicating the mission "to reach the castle" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music D starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the BGM related to the second continuous effect, and continues to be output until the second continuous effect is completed. Then, when the predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 14B, an image of the character traveling on the road is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When the third stop is made in the game (first game) in which the second continuous production has started, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the road divided into two hands is displayed, and the road divided into two hands is displayed. The characters "Which one?" Asking which way to go is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When the lever is turned on to start the second game, the cut-in effect may or may not be performed as shown in FIGS. 14 (d) and 14 (d'). In the second continuous production, as shown in FIG. 14D, the image composed of the characters “right!” And the character is a cut-in image.

When the first stop is performed after the lever-on of the second game is performed, the image of the character traveling on the road as shown in FIG. 14B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again.

If at least one of the bonuses or AT benefits is granted when the third stop of the second game is made, the character arrives at the castle and missions, as shown in FIG. 14 (e). Along with the character image "WIN" indicating that the above is achieved, an image in which the character is hurray is displayed. When the image of the achievement of the mission is displayed, the same WIN sound as the sound output when the image of the warrior character winning in the first continuous effect is displayed from the speakers 53 and 54 is output.

On the other hand, if neither of the bonuses and the ATs was granted, the mission could not be completed as shown in FIG. 14 (e') when the third stop of the second game was made. An image showing the situation is displayed, and the background becomes dark as in the case of displaying the image showing the defeat of the warrior character in the first continuous production. When an image showing that the mission has not been achieved is displayed, the same LOSE sound as the sound output when the image showing the defeat of the warrior character in the first continuous production is displayed from the speakers 53 and 54 is output. Will be done.

Here, the cut-in effect is executed with a higher probability when the bonus is won (see FIG. 16). Therefore, the cut-in effect suggests a bonus, which is an advantageous privilege for the player, by displaying a cut-in image (an image composed of characters and characters shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 14 (d)). It can be said to be a production.

Further, in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) and 14 (e), the character image "WIN" is displayed when the bonus or AT is won. .. Further, in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e') and 14 (e'), the liquid crystal display is displayed when neither the bonus nor the AT is won. The background of the image displayed on 51 becomes dark. Therefore, it can be said that by displaying the character image "WIN" or darkening the background of the image, suggestions regarding bonuses and ATs, which are advantageous benefits for the player, are made.

As shown in FIGS. 13 (e) and 14 (e), in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, the character image "WIN" is the same at the same position at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51. It is displayed in size. That is, since the position where the character image "WIN" is displayed is the same regardless of whether it is the first continuous production or the second continuous production, the player has suggested the privilege. Can be easily recognized. In addition, in any of the different types of effects, by displaying the character image of "WIN", it is possible to make suggestions regarding the benefits, so various effects are executed as the effects of displaying the character image of "WIN". As a result, the fun of the game is improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 14 (d), the timing at which the cut-in image is displayed in the first continuous effect is when the third stop is performed, whereas the second continuous effect is displayed. The timing at which the cut-in image is displayed is when the lever is turned on. That is, the cut-in effect is performed with the third stop as a trigger during the first continuous effect, while it is performed with the lever-on as a trigger during the second continuous effect. Further, in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, when the cut-in image is displayed, a common chance sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

That is, regardless of whether it is the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the cut-in effect is performed is a common sound called a chance sound. The player can easily recognize that the cut-in effect has been performed. Further, since the cut-in effect can be performed in any of the different types of effects, various effects can be executed as the effect for performing the cut-in effect, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved. Further, since the trigger for displaying the cut-in image in the first continuous production and the trigger for displaying the cut-in image in the second continuous production can be different, suggestions regarding the privilege are given according to the length and content of the production. As a result, it is possible to use an image for suggesting a privilege in various productions, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in both the cut-in effect in which the warrior character is displayed and the cut-in effect in which the character is displayed, the same chance sound is output when the cut-in effect is executed. Therefore, since the same sound is output regardless of the type of cut-in effect, it is easy for the player to recognize that the cut-in effect has been executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 14 (d), the cut-in image is composed of a character portion and a design portion called a character. In this way, since the cut-in image used for the cut-in effect consists of a character part and a design part, it is easy to understand that the cut-in effect has been executed, and the player recognizes that the cut-in effect has been executed at a glance. can do.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) and 14 (e), the same character image "WIN" is displayed in both the first continuous production and the second continuous production. obtain. That is, suggestions regarding benefits are made in the same manner. In this way, since the suggestion regarding the privilege is executed in the same manner in any of the continuous productions, the player is concerned with the privilege regardless of the suggestion regarding the privilege in any of the continuous productions. It is easy to recognize that it is a suggestion.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 14 (d), the effect mode of the cut-in effect is the first continuous effect in the first continuous effect between the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect. The difference is that the warrior character displayed inside is displayed, whereas the character displayed during the second continuous effect is displayed in the second continuous effect. That is, during the first continuous production, the cut-in effect is performed in the mode related to the first continuous effect, and during the second continuous effect, the cut-in effect is performed in the mode related to the second continuous effect. In this way, by executing the cut-in effect in the manner related to the effect, the cut-in effect can be executed along with the effect, and the fun of the game is improved.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the music C is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the first continuous production, and the music D is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the second continuous production. On the other hand, when the character image "WIN" is displayed, the WIN display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of whether it is the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect. In this way, although the sound output when the suggestion regarding the privilege is given is the same regardless of the type of effect, the sound can be changed depending on the type of effect, so that the interest of the game is improved.

In the present embodiment, the music C and the music D (also referred to as BGM) are output until the continuous production is completed. That is, the chance sound, the WIN sound, and the LOSE sound are output so as to overlap with the BGM. However, the chance sound output in the middle of the continuous production is output so that the volume of the chance sound is higher than the volume of the BGM, and the WIN sound and the LOSE sound output at the end of the continuous production are these. The output of the BGM may be stopped when the sound is output. In other words, when the sound is output when the suggestion about the privilege is executed in the middle of the production, the sound that is always output during the production is not stopped, and the sound is output when the suggestion about the privilege is executed at the end of the production. If this is the case, the sound that is constantly output during the production may be switched to a different sound.

As a method of increasing the volume, the chance sound may be made louder than the volume of the BGM without changing the volume of the BGM, or the volume of the chance sound may be increased by decreasing the volume of the BGM. You may try to do it. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the sound of the chance sound. In addition, by outputting the chance sound without stopping the output of the BGM, the cut-in effect can be executed without making the person think that the continuous effect has ended, and the sound of the chance sound can be produced. It can be made easier for the player to recognize. When the volume of the BGM is reduced, the volume may be returned to the original volume when the output of the chance sound is stopped or when the cut-in effect is completed.

Further, at the end of the production, when a sound related to the privilege such as a WIN sound or a LOSE sound is output, the BGM may be switched to the sound related to the privilege. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the sound related to the privilege, and it is also possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the production is finished.

When outputting the sound related to the privilege (WIN sound, LOSE sound, etc.), the volume of the sound related to the privilege may be louder than the volume of the BGM instead of stopping the BGM. ..

[How to determine the production during CZ]
A method of executing each effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 during CZ, which is shown in FIGS. 11, 13, and 14, will be described. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed when a lottery target combination (specifically, middle cherry, strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, weak cherry) that is won at the same time as the bonus is won (FIG. 8, FIG. See FIG. 10). Therefore, when the AT lottery is held, there are cases where neither AT nor bonus is won, cases where only AT is won, cases where only bonus is won, and cases where both AT and bonus are won. Conceivable. The sub-control unit 91 notifies that one of the AT and the bonus has been won, or that neither the AT nor the bonus has been won by executing the precursor effect and the continuous effect. That is, the precursory effect and the continuous effect can be said to be an example of the notification effect for notifying the player that the privilege has been given to the player such as AT and bonus.

When the AT lottery is performed during the CZ, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the continuous effect is executed, the content of the continuous effect, whether or not the precursor effect is executed, and the content of the precursor effect. Then, according to the determined content, the production is executed over a plurality of games. As the content of the continuous effect, the sub-control unit 91 determines which of the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect is to be executed, and whether or not to execute the cut-in effect. As the content of the precursory effect, the sub-control unit 91 determines which of the precursory effect, the first precursory effect and the second precursory effect, is to be executed, how many games (how many times) the precursory effect is to be executed, and each precursory effect. Decide which icon to display.

The sub control unit 91 can determine that the AT lottery has been performed during the CZ based on the CZ middle command and the AT lottery time command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Then, it can be determined that either the AT or the bonus has been won based on the internal winning command and the AT lottery command. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the continuous effect is executed, the content of the continuous effect, whether or not the precursor effect is executed, and the content of the precursor effect, based on the internal winning command and the AT lottery command.

[Determination of continuous production]
With reference to FIGS. 15 and 16, a method of determining whether or not the continuous effect is executed and the content of the continuous effect will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a continuous effect determination table. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a cut-in effect determination table. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the AT lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the continuous effect, executes the first continuous effect, or executes the second continuous effect with the probability shown in the continuous effect determination table shown in FIG. Decide whether to execute.

The sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not the bonus (BB) has been won based on the internal winning command, and when the bonus is won, the continuous effect is always executed. On the other hand, if the bonus is not won, the sub-control unit 91 decides not to execute the continuous effect with a probability of 70%. Further, the sub-control unit 91 decides to execute the first continuous effect with a higher probability than the second continuous effect when the bonus is won, and has a higher probability than the first continuous effect when the bonus is not won. It is decided to execute the second continuous production. That is, the expectation that the bonus is won is higher when the first continuous effect is executed than when the second continuous effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player not only whether or not the continuous production is executed, but also which continuous production is executed.

Further, when the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect are compared, the period in which the second continuous effect is executed is longer than that of the first continuous effect. In this way, by shortening the period of the second continuous production, in which the possibility of winning the bonus is lower than that of the first continuous production, the production with low expectation is performed for a long time. Can be prevented.

Further, when it is decided to execute the continuous effect, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the cut-in effect during the continuous effect according to the probability shown in the cut-in effect determination table shown in FIG. do. For example, if the bonus is won, it is decided to execute the cut-in effect with a probability of 80%, and to execute the cut-in effect with a probability of 20%. As shown in FIG. 16, when the bonus is won, the cut-in effect is performed with high probability. Therefore, the player can pay attention to whether or not the cut-in effect is executed during the continuous effect.

[Determination of precursory production]
With reference to FIGS. 17 to 19, the presence / absence of execution of the precursory effect and the method of determining the content of the precursory effect will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a precursory effect determination table. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a precursor period determination table. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an icon determination table. After making a decision regarding the continuous effect, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the precursor effect, executes the first precursor effect, or performs the second precursor effect with the probability shown in the precursor effect determination table shown in FIG. Decide if you want to do it.

The sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not the AT and BB have been won based on the AT lottery command and the internal winning command. Regarding the execution of precursory effects, there are different probabilities for winning each of AT and BB, winning only BB, winning only AT, and not winning either AT or BB. Make a decision. For example, when each of AT and BB is won, the sub-control unit 91 decides not to execute the precursor effect with a probability of 10%, and decides to execute the first precursor effect with a probability of 70%. , 20% chance to perform the second precursor effect.

As shown in FIG. 17, when either AT or BB is won, there is a higher probability that either the first precursor effect or the second precursor effect is won, as compared with the case where neither AT nor BB is won. Decide to run. As a result, the player's attention can be drawn to whether or not the precursory effect itself is executed.

Further, when either AT or BB is won, there is a higher probability that the first precursor effect will be executed than the second precursor effect, as compared with the case where only one of them is won. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player not only whether or not the precursory effect is executed, but also which precursory effect is executed.

When it is decided to execute the precursor effect, the sub-control unit 91 determines how many games (how many times) the precursor effect is to be executed according to the probability shown in the precursor period determination table shown in FIG. For example, if both AT and BB are won, there is a 10% chance of deciding on one game, a 30% chance of deciding on two games, and a 60% chance of deciding on three games. As shown in FIG. 18, when neither AT nor BB is won, one game is selected as a precursor period with a higher probability than when either AT or BB is won. Further, when the BB is won, the probability of winning 2 games or more is higher than that of the case of winning the AT, and the probability of winning 3 games is particularly higher than the case of winning the AT. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the period during which the precursory effect is executed.

The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of the icon to be displayed during the precursory effect based on whether or not the continuous effect is executed, the period of the precursory effect, and the type of the privilege given. In the present embodiment, when the continuous effect is not executed, the icon to be displayed during the precursory effect is determined using the icon determination table shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C. On the other hand, when executing the precursor effect, the icon to be displayed during the precursor effect is determined using the icon determination tables shown in FIGS. 19 (d) to 19 (f). Which of the icon determination tables of FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (c) and FIGS. 19 (d) to 19 (f) is used is determined based on the period during which the precursory effect is executed. For example, when it is decided not to execute the continuous effect and to set the precursor period to two games, the icon to be displayed in the precursor effect is determined according to the second display icon determination table shown in FIG. 19B. ..

"...", "WIN", "??", "CHANGE", described in the display icon column in the figure,
"Development" and "heat" refer to the icons displayed at the time of the third stop during the precursory effect, respectively. In addition, when performing multiple games of precursory effects, the icon displayed during each game is the icon displayed on the leftmost side as the icon displayed at the third stop of the first game, and then via the arrow. The described icon is shown as an icon displayed at the time of the third stop of the second game. For example, "??"->"??"->"..." at the third stop of the first game? ??
An icon is displayed, and at the third stop of the second game? ?? An icon is displayed, indicating that the ... icon is displayed at the third stop of the third game.

For example, if it is decided not to execute the continuous effect and to perform the precursor effect for two games and the AT is won, the sub-control unit 91 is in the first game? ?? There is a 30% chance of displaying the icon and displaying the WIN icon in the second game, and a 70% chance of displaying the CHANCE icon in the first game and displaying the WIN icon in the second game. decide.

As can be seen by comparing FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (c) with FIGS. 19 (d) to 19 (f), when the continuous effect is executed, the development icon is displayed in the final game in which the precursor effect is executed. Will be done. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, in the final game in which the precursory effect is executed, the WIN icon is displayed when the AT is won. On the other hand, if neither AT nor BB is won, the ... icon is displayed. That is, the WIN icon is an icon indicating that the privilege is given, and the ... icon is an icon indicating that the privilege is not given.

As shown in FIGS. 19 (b), (c), (e), and (f), the probability that the CHANCE icon will be displayed is that at least one of AT and BB is won as compared with the case of the outlier. It is higher when it is. This makes it possible for the player to expect the CHANCE icon to be displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19 (e) and 19 (f), the intense heat icon is not displayed in the case of a loss in which none of AT and BB is won. That is, the display of the intense heat icon indicates that at least one of AT and BB has been won. In addition, the probability that the intense heat icon will be displayed is that when both AT and BB are won, as shown in FIGS. 19 (e) and 19 (f), only one of them is won. Compared to high. This makes it possible for the player to expect the intense heat icon to be displayed.

In this way, depending on the type of icon, suggestions regarding benefits such as AT and BB are made. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the type of icon.

[Data stored by the sub-control unit]
The sub-control unit 91 includes moving image data (see FIGS. 13 (e) and 14 (e)) for shining the character "WIN" and image data for darkening the background (FIG. 13 (e'), as data related to continuous production. ), FIG. 14 (e')) and moving image data used in the cut-in effect (FIG. 1).
3 (d), see FIG. 14 (d)) is stored in the RAM 91c. Further, as other data related to the continuous production, refer to the moving image data (FIGS. 13 (a) to (d') and FIGS. 14 (a) to (d') of the common production regardless of whether or not the privilege is given. ) And video data of different effects (see FIGS. 13 (e), (e'), 14 (e), (e')) depending on whether or not the privilege is given.

The sub-control unit 91 executes the continuous effect shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 by combining various moving image data stored in the RAM 91c with the content of the effect determined according to the tables of FIGS. 15 and 16. For example, if it is decided to execute the cut-in effect in the first continuous effect when the privilege is given, the video data of the first continuous effect, the first continuous effect, which is common regardless of whether the privilege is given or not. The video data of the cut-in effect used in the production, the video data of the first continuous production peculiar to the case where the privilege is given, and the video data of making the character "WIN" shine are used at predetermined timings, respectively.

In this way, by providing the video data for displaying the character image "WIN" that is executed regardless of whether it is the first continuous production or the second continuous production, this video data is common to different productions. Therefore, the data capacity can be reduced. In addition, video data that is commonly used regardless of whether or not the privilege is granted, video data that is different depending on whether or not the privilege is granted, and video data that is commonly used regardless of the type of continuous production. By separately storing in the RAM 91c and using them in combination, it is possible to provide a gaming machine which is a slot machine capable of performing various effects while reducing the capacity of the stored moving image data.

The sub-control unit 91 stores in the RAM 91c video data that is common regardless of the type of icon to be displayed and video data that displays the icon for the precursory effect as well as the continuous effect, and the moving image that displays the icon. Data is stored in the RAM 91c for each type of icon.

The sub-control unit 91 determines an area for displaying the moving image data for displaying the icon and the display size of the moving image data based on the type of the precursory effect. For example, when the icon is displayed in the first precursor effect, the display size is smaller than that in the case where the icon is displayed in the second precursor effect, and the icon is displayed above the center of the liquid crystal display 51 instead of the center. Output video data to be displayed.

In this way, by providing the video data for displaying the icon to be executed regardless of whether it is the first precursor effect or the second precursor effect, this video data can be commonly used in different effects. Therefore, the data capacity can be reduced. In addition, by storing the common video data regardless of the type of icon to be displayed and the video data displaying the icon separately in the RAM 91c and using them in combination, various effects can be produced while reducing the capacity of the stored video data. It is possible to provide a gaming machine which is a slot machine capable of performing.

In the present embodiment, the example of storing the moving image data separately from the commonly used data and the individually used data is given as an example, but the image data, the sound data, etc. are also common to each production. The data used in the above process and the data used individually in each effect may be stored separately.

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

[Common items when displaying images used for suggestions regarding benefits in different productions]
In the present embodiment, when displaying an icon which is an image used for suggesting a privilege in the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect, the sound at the time of display, the mode of the icon, and the opportunity to display are common. I gave an example of what to do. In addition, when displaying a cut-in image, which is an image used for suggesting benefits, during the first continuous production and the second continuous production, the sound at the time of display, the size to be displayed, and the position to be displayed are common. I gave an example of what to do. In addition, when displaying the character image "WIN", which is an image used for suggesting benefits, during the first continuous production and the second continuous production, the sound at the time of display, the size to be displayed, the position to be displayed, and the like. An example is given in which the display timing and the mode of the image are common to each other. However, in different productions, when displaying an image used to suggest a privilege, at least one of the sound when displaying, the mode of display, the position to display, the opportunity to display, and the size of the image is in each production. It suffices if they are common.

[Image used to suggest benefits]
In the present embodiment, the icon displayed in the suggestion display has a character portion as a component, such as a "development icon", but may be an icon consisting only of a design portion without including the character portion. For example, a specific character may be used as an icon displayed in the suggestion display. Also, in the continuous production, the character image "WIN" is displayed, but the image consisting only of the design part where the character gives a V sign is displayed in the first continuous production and the second continuous production. You may. Similarly, for the cut-in effect, an image consisting of only a design portion of a specific character may be displayed as a cut-in image. As described above, since the image used for the suggestion regarding the privilege consists only of the design portion, the image is easy to understand, and the player can recognize at a glance that the suggestion regarding the privilege has been made.

Further, in the present embodiment, the CHANCE icon or the intense heat icon used in the precursory effect may be used as the cut-in image during the continuous effect. Further, the WIN icon used in the precursory effect may be used instead of the character image "WIN" in the continuous effect. Further, in FIGS. 13 (e') and 14 (e') in which the LOSE sound is output, the icon used in the precursory effect may be displayed. In this way, since the image used for suggesting the privilege is composed of the character part and the design part, the image is easy to understand, and the player can recognize at a glance that the suggestion regarding the privilege has been made.

In the present embodiment, the same icon is displayed in both the precursory effects during the first precursory effect and the second precursory effect, and the suggestion display is executed in the same manner. However, the suggestion display may be executed in a mode related to each effect during the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect, respectively. For example, when the treasure box is opened as in the first precursor effect, a gold coin may be displayed to indicate that the privilege is given. On the other hand, in the case of opening the curtain as in the second precursor staging, the shape of the cloud may indicate that the privilege is given. Even in such a case, if any one of the sound, the display position, and the display timing when executing the suggestion display is common, the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display is performed. .. In this way, by executing the suggestion display in the aspect related to the effect, the suggestion display can be executed along with the effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is used when suggesting a privilege that the same character image of "WIN" is displayed in both the first continuous production and the second continuous production. The case where the images have the same aspect is shown as an example. However, it may be different between the first continuous production and the second continuous production. For example, during the first continuous production, the character image "victory" is displayed in relation to the battle production, and during the second continuous production, the character image "arrival" is displayed in relation to the mission production. good. In this way, by executing the suggestion display in the mode related to the effect, the suggestion regarding the privilege can be executed according to the effect using the image, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the mode of the cut-in image is different between the first continuous production and the second continuous production. However, the mode of the cut-in image may be the same during the first continuous production and the second continuous production. For example, when an image of a specific character is used as a cut-in image, the image of the specific character may be used as the cut-in image in any continuous production. In this way, since the cut-in effect is performed in the same manner regardless of the type of effect, the player can perform the cut-in effect regardless of which effect the cut-in effect is executed. It is easy to recognize that there is.

Further, in the present embodiment, as an image used for suggesting a privilege, a cut-in image, a character image called WIN, or an icon is given as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be an image showing the operation mode of the derivation operation means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R displayed during the navigation effect. If the navigation is executed when the push order replay or the push order bell is won, the execution of the navigation effect suggests that the privilege of paying out medals or the replay game has been granted. That is, by displaying an image that can identify the operation mode of the derivation operation means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R displayed during the navigation effect, the privilege of paying out medals or a replay game was given. Is suggested. In a gaming machine capable of executing a plurality of types of effects during a navigation effect, when an image that can specify the operation mode of the operation means is displayed during any of the effects, the image is displayed. At least one of the sound, the trigger for displaying the image, the position for displaying the image, and the size of the image may be the same. Also, even if the mode (including sound, mode, position, and size of the image to be displayed) when displaying the image is changed between when the push order bell is won and when the push order replay is won. good.

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

[Sound output for each type of image used to suggest benefits]
In this embodiment, a WIN icon, a development icon, a fiery heat icon, a CHANGE icon, ... icon ,? ?? It is assumed that the same icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of which of the icons is displayed, but the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 depends on the type of icon displayed. May be changed. Specifically, the icon display sound A may be output when the development icon is displayed, and the icon display sound B may be output when the intense heat icon is displayed. In this way, since the output sound is different for each type of suggestion display, various effects can be executed and the fun of the game is improved.

Further, it is assumed that the WIN sound is output when the character image "WIN" is displayed during the continuous production. However, the character image "LOSE" may also be displayed in the production of FIGS. 13 (e') and 14 (e'), which is executed when neither the bonus nor the AT is won. In this case, the same sound may be output regardless of whether the character image "WIN" is displayed or the character image "LOSE" is displayed. By doing so, it is easy for the player to recognize that the suggestion regarding the privilege has been made.

Also, in the cut-in effect, one of a plurality of types of cut-in images can be displayed, and the sound output when the cut-in image is displayed is output for each type of cut-in image. May be different. However, when the same type of cut-in image is displayed in the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, the same sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, a cut-in image in which the character A is displayed and a cut-in image in which the character B is displayed are provided, and when the cut-in image of the character A is displayed, the chance sound A is output and the cut-in image of the character B is displayed. If is displayed, the chance sound B may be output. In this way, since the output sound is different for each type of cut-in image, various effects can be executed and the fun of the game is improved.

[About BGM]
In the present embodiment, the BGM is different between the first precursor effect, the second precursor effect, the first continuous effect, and the second continuous effect, but the same BGM is output for all the effects. You may. Further, the voice of the character may be changed in the production in which the character speaks instead of the BGM.

[Opportunity to display images used to suggest benefits]
In the present embodiment, the trigger for displaying the image used for suggestion regarding the privilege is when the third stop or when the operation of lever-on is performed, but a predetermined period has elapsed since the continuous production or the precursory production started. You may use what you have done as an opportunity. In addition, the effect of urging the operation of the effect switch 56 may be performed, and the image used for suggesting the privilege may be displayed when the effect switch 56 is operated. For example, in the first effect, where the expectation of the privilege is higher than that of the second effect, an image used for suggesting the privilege is displayed when the operation means is operated, such as the effect switch 56, which is not related to the progress of the game. In the second effect, an image used for suggesting a privilege may be displayed when the operation means for the operation means related to the progress of the game is operated, such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

[1st and 2nd productions]
In the present embodiment, the first precursor effect and the first continuous effect are given as the first effect, and the second precursor effect and the second continuous effect are given as the second effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a common icon may be displayed during the precursory effect and the continuous effect. Specifically, the WIN icon, ... icon, indicating that the AT used during the precursory production was won.
The CHANGE icon and the intense heat icon may be used during continuous production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first effect and the second effect are the effects that suggest the same privilege of bonus as in the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, respectively, but the first effect and the second effect are used. The benefits suggested by the production may be different. For example, in the first effect, it may be suggested by displaying an image that the bonus has been won as a privilege, and in the second effect, it may be suggested by displaying an image that the CZ has been won as a privilege.

In the present embodiment, as suggestions regarding the benefits, it is suggested that the AT has been won, the BB has been won, and both the AT and the BB have been won. However, it may indicate that the CZ has been won or the number of CZ games has been granted. In addition, it may indicate that the AT has been won or the number of AT games granted.

Further, in a slot machine that controls AT or CZ from the next game when the AT or CZ is won during non-CZ, and notifies that the player is controlled in an advantageous state such as AT or CZ. May have an effect of suggesting which of AT or CZ has been transferred at the timing of transition to AT or CZ.

[Image display position]
In the present embodiment, the fact that the positions for displaying images are common means that, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) and 14 (e), an example is shown in which the sizes of the images are also the same, but the sizes of the images are different. However, if the center of the image is arranged at the same position, it will be at the same position.

[Game machine]
In the embodiment, as an example of a gaming machine, a slot machine that pays out a game medium to a player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is used by the player according to the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying 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 gaming machine. In addition, it is a slot machine equipped with a game area in which a game ball can be fired to play a game, and the number of bets can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of reels capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are provided, and after the reels are variablely displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the reels. We have explained a slot machine that can generate prizes according to the combination of display results of multiple reels. That is, 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, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. Then, a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units has been described. However, a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. A slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result is not limited to a slot machine having three reels, but a slot machine having only one reel or a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three. May be good.

Further, it may be a so-called pachinko gaming machine. A staging display device composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area of the pachinko gaming machine. When the game ball wins a prize in a predetermined winning opening, the special variable display device changes at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the staging display device displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A variable display (also referred to as a variable display, an updated display, or a patrol display) of an effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with at least one of the variable displays is performed. The variable display of the effect symbol is executed in various variable modes such as a scroll display and an in-situ switching display. The effect display device corresponds to a variable display device that displays a variable display of an effect symbol (decorative symbol) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. The effect display device is provided with an effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol on the display screen, and the effect symbol display area has, for example, three (plural) "left", "middle", and "right". There is a symbol display area as a display area for variable display of the staging symbol. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them.

In the pachinko gaming machine, the game ball wins a prize in the predetermined winning opening, but the predetermined start condition (when the variable display due to the hold memory that is not in the big hit game and the first winning prize is completed) is satisfied. If not, the information is stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4 pieces). Here, the hold storage information is information for specifying, for example, whether or not to control a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state).

The pachinko gaming machine includes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game and a sub control unit that controls the effect. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a screen operation switch (corresponding to the screen operation switch 205), a stick controller, and a trigger button (corresponding to the effect switch 56) in addition to the ball striking operation handle for firing the hit ball (game ball). The screen operation switch, stick controller, and trigger button are electrically connected to the sub control unit so that the sub control unit of the pachinko gaming machine can detect the operation of the screen operation switch, stick controller, and trigger button. It is connected.

On the liquid crystal display device (LCD), the effect described with reference to FIGS. 11, 13, and 14 is performed as an effect suggesting that the jackpot state is entered. As an opportunity to display an image suggesting that it is decided to control the jackpot state, a predetermined period may have passed since the variable display started, and a screen operation switch, a stick controller, and a trigger may be displayed. It may be triggered by operating an operation means such as a button.

When displaying an image that suggests that the privilege of controlling the jackpot state has been given in any of multiple different types of effects, the sound when the image is displayed and the opportunity to display the image , The position where the image is displayed, and at least one of the size of the image need to be common.

[About benefits]
In the above-mentioned example, as a privilege, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT, is exemplified. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be, for example, a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. Specifically, when a high-probability state in which an AT is won with a higher probability than in normal times is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state. , Execution of premier effect along with voice on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next bonus), execution of setting value suggestion effect to suggest the set value, By collecting a certain number, points can be given that can be exchanged for services specified at the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and a two-dimensional code that allows you to download privilege videos and privilege information on a predetermined website is displayed on the LCD. It may be displayed on the vessel 51.

Further, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to AT is not limited to this, and for example, the right (navistock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be a privilege. good. In addition, when the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times the navigation effect can be executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the granted game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

[Advantageous condition]
In the above-mentioned example, as an advantageous state, the big bonus (BB) and AT, in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than that in the predetermined state, are exemplified for the slot machine, but in the advantageous state for the player. If there is, it is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

Advantageous states are, for example, regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) where the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is high, the concentration state of small winning combination, and the pull-in range of at least one reel is higher than usual. It does not change the challenge time (CT), which allows all small wins to occur in each game as it becomes narrower, and the winning probability of winning wins, but the operation procedure for winning the winning small wins is specified. It may be a pseudo-bonus that notifies over a period (for example, until 50 games are exhausted). Further, the probability of being controlled by these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled by a freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. An advantageous state different from the above embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added and a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is likely to be increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a state in which the probability of satisfying the conditions for obtaining benefits on the communication line network and the conditions for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be a special privilege or a state of improving the interest of the game. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to an advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

Further, the advantageous state is, for example, in the privilege grant lottery for determining whether or not to grant the privilege, the "probability of the privilege being granted" and the "grant when it is determined that the privilege is granted". At least one of the "value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege amount)" may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). Further, the advantageous state may mean that the number of triggers for executing the privilege granting lottery is larger than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of games required for digestion required to be digested in order to grant the privilege is smaller than the normal state.

For example, when the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state is the "AT winning probability in the AT lottery" and the "AT given when the AT is won in the AT lottery", compared to the normal state. At least one of the "values of the number of games" may be higher than normal. Further, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of triggers for executing the AT lottery is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the normal state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning, the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the advantageous state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning. In addition, the third role may be won.

[About staging and notification]
In the above-mentioned example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to perform an effect or notification is given. For example, the speakers 53, 54 and the back lamp arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel (reel LED 55 of the above embodiment). ), A transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) placed on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, and surroundings of the stop switch. The effect may be executed by a means different from the above-described embodiment, such as blowing air from the reel or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the above example of the slot machine, 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 not winning 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 the control related to AT, the control of the high probability state of the AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, the control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, the control that shortens the period until it is controlled by the AT 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 are exhausted. 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 the AT, a control for setting a precursory period can be mentioned. 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 the control related to the AT, a control for giving a penalty can be mentioned. 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 effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when the lottery probability is improved, for example, when the main control unit 41 controls the AT lottery to a high probability state, the main control unit 41 notifies that fact by lighting control of a lamp or an LED (for example, a game auxiliary display 12 or the like). You may do so. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that the game auxiliary display 12 controls the AT lottery to a high probability state by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub control unit 91 to control the AT lottery to a high probability state by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times.

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 may transfer 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 the capacity shortage of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c and the processing capacity shortage of the main CPU 41a when performing the control related to the AT.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT described above, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub control unit 91 performs, for example, 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 effect according to the result. Processing may be performed.

[Setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Regarding the setting confirmation state, the setting may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on the condition of "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". This makes it possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not open. 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.

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

[Summary of Embodiments and Modifications]
The gaming machine described in the above-described embodiment and modification has the following configuration.

A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1).
A suggestion display means (for example, a sub-control unit 91 that displays a suggestion display for displaying the development icon) that executes a suggestion display regarding the privilege by displaying an image (for example, the development icon shown in FIG. 11C).
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53, 54) and
An effect executing means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of effects including the first effect and the second effect (for example, the sub-control unit 91 for executing the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect shown in FIG. 11). And with
The suggestion display means can execute the suggestion display during either the first effect or the second effect (for example, FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c'). ), It is possible to display a suggestion to display the development icon during either the first precursor effect or the second precursor effect).
The same sound is output by the sound output means when the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect (for example, FIG. 11 (FIG. 11). As shown in c) and (c'), the icon display sound is emitted from the speakers 53 and 54 when the suggestion display for displaying the development icon is performed regardless of whether the first precursor effect or the second precursor effect is being produced. Is output).

The image displayed by the suggestion display means consists of a character portion (for example, a character portion of development) and a design portion (for example, a design portion in which the shape and color of a green cloud are combined).

The suggestion display means displays the suggestion display at the same position depending on whether the suggestion display is executed during the first effect or the suggestion display is executed during the second effect. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) and 14 (e), in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, the character image "WIN" is on the right side of the liquid crystal display 51. It is displayed in the same position as below).

The suggestion display means executes the suggestion display at the same time when the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect (for example, FIG. As shown in 11 (c) and (c'), the suggestion display is performed when the third stop is performed in either the first precursor effect or the second precursor effect).

The suggestion display means displays the images at different sizes depending on whether the suggestion display is executed during the first effect or the suggestion display is executed during the second effect. Executing the suggestion display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c'), the size of the development icon displayed in the first precursor effect and the size of the development icon displayed in the second precursor effect. The suggestion display is executed differently from the above).

The suggestion display means displays the suggestion display at different positions depending on whether the suggestion display is executed during the first effect or the suggestion display during the second effect. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c'), in the first precursor staging, the development icon is displayed above the center of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas the second is displayed. In the precursory effect, the suggestion display is executed so that the development icon is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 51).

The suggestion display means executes the suggestion display at different moments depending on whether the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and the suggestion display during the second effect (for example, FIG. As shown in 13 (d) and FIG. 14 (d), the cut-in effect is triggered by the third stop during the first continuous effect, whereas the cut-in effect is triggered by the lever-on during the second continuous effect. Will be).

The image displayed by the suggestion display means comprises only a design portion (for example, a specific character described in the [Image used for suggestion regarding privilege] column of the modified example is used as an icon displayed in the suggestion display).

The suggestion display means executes the suggestion display in the same manner during the first effect and the second effect (for example, during the first precursor effect and during the second precursor effect, whichever precursor effect is used. , The same development icon is displayed).

The suggestion display means is
During the first effect, the suggestion display is executed according to the first aspect related to the first effect.
During the second effect, the suggestion display is executed according to the second aspect related to the second effect (suggestion to display gold coins in the treasure box effect described in the [Image used for suggestion regarding privilege] column of the modified example. Display is performed, and in the curtain production, a suggestion display suggesting the granting of benefits is performed by the shape of the cloud).

The suggestion display means includes a first suggestion display (for example, a suggestion display for displaying a development icon) and a second suggestion display (for example, a suggestion display for displaying an intense heat icon) having a different aspect from the first suggestion display. Multiple types of suggestion display can be executed,
The sound output means is
Along with the execution of the first suggestion display, the first sound (for example, the icon display sound A described in the [sound output for each type of image used for suggestion regarding privilege] column of the modified example) is output.
Along with the execution of the second suggestion display, the second sound (for example, the icon display sound B described in the [sound output for each type of image used for suggestion regarding privilege] column of the modified example) is output.

There are multiple types of the suggestion display (for example, a suggestion display that displays a development icon and a suggestion display that displays a fiery heat icon).
Regardless of the type of the suggestion display, the sound output by the sound output means when the suggestion display is executed is the same (for example, the same icon is displayed when the icon is displayed regardless of the type of the displayed icon. Display sound is output).

A storage means for storing moving image data for executing the suggestion display (RAM 91c for storing moving image data displaying an icon) is further provided.

The suggestion display means includes a first suggestion display (for example, the WIN icon in FIG. 12) and a second suggestion display (for example, the ... icon in FIG. 12) having a different aspect from the first suggestion display. The suggestion display is feasible and
The image displayed by the suggestion display means has a character portion (for example, a cloud) in addition to a design portion including a shape portion (for example, a shape of a cloud-like design) and a color portion (for example, the color of a cloud). Consists of including the characters drawn inside)
The first suggestion display and the second suggestion display have the same shape portion of the image displayed by the suggestion display means, and the character portion and the color portion are different (as shown in FIG. 12, WIN). The icon and ... the icon have the same cloud-like design shape, but the color of the cloud and the characters drawn in the cloud are different).

The sound output means is
During the first production, the first production sound (for example, music A) is output.
During the second production, the second production sound (for example, music B) is output.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Instrument, 56 production switch, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
Suggestion display means to execute suggestion display about benefits by displaying an image,
Sound output means to output sound and
A staging execution means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of staging including the first staging and the second staging is provided.
The suggestion display means can execute the suggestion display during either the first effect or the second effect.
A gaming machine in which the same sound is output by the sound output means when the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect.

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