JP6735459B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

In gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, those with complicated game characteristics and high technical intervention are increasing, and there are those that display game explanations such as the contents of production and game methods on the liquid crystal display of the gaming machine. It is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). By displaying such a game description, the player can understand the game nature of the gaming machine and the playing method, and can progress the game smoothly.

JP, 2016-202624, A

However, such a conventional game machine has room for improvement.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has a variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and a player changing the variable display means on the variable display means. Stop operation means operable to stop display of the displayed identification information, and stop display of the identification information variably displayed on the variable display means based on the operation of the stop operation means . Based on the stop display control means capable of executing control, the operation means operable by the player, and the operation means operated by the player when the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means. A display unit capable of displaying specific information, which is information related to a game description, in a display area, the display unit including the operation unit for displaying information related to a predetermined privilege being given to the player. The image that prompts the player to operate can be displayed in the center of the display area, and the image that prompts the player to operate the operating means to display the specific information can be displayed in the display area. Ri displayable der to an end, the is capable of displaying special information which is information relating to the operation stop operation means, in particular the display area of the display area is capable of displaying the specific information and the special information at the same time When the first special information regarding the pressing order of the stop operation means is displayed as the special information, it is possible to display the first special information before the specific information, and as the special information, When displaying the second special information regarding the operation timing of the stop operation means, the second special information can be displayed after the specific information .

It is a schematic front view showing the external appearance of the gaming machine. It is a schematic perspective view showing an internal configuration of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the gaming machine. It is the state transition diagram which shows the transition of the game state of the game machine. It is a timing chart showing the operation during the precursor effect of ART. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when selecting the latter half indication effect of ART. It is a chart explaining the selection rate of each selection area at the time of deciding the selection screen of the latter half aura effect, for every kind of the latter half aura effect. It is a chart explaining the selection rate in the case of displaying a notice image on the selection screen of the second half indication effect of ART. It is a timing chart showing an operation during the second half omen effect of ART. It is the figure which explains the indicatory position in the indicator of the production button image. It is a chart explaining the selection rate of the latter half indication effect of ART, and the selection rate of the display position of an effect button image. It is a figure explaining a display on a display when displaying a production button image during the second half sign presentation of ART. It is a figure explaining a display on a display when displaying a production button image during the second half sign presentation of ART. It is a figure explaining a display on a display when displaying a production button image during the second half sign presentation of ART. It is a figure explaining a display on a display when displaying a production button image during the second half sign presentation of ART. It is a figure explaining a display on a display when displaying a production button image during the second half sign presentation of ART. It is a figure explaining a display on a display when displaying a magnifying effect button image. It is a figure explaining the display of the game explanation screen during non-play. It is a figure explaining the display of the game explanation screen during a game. It is a chart explaining the operation reminder image display period for each game state. It is a figure explaining the display of a game explanation screen when displaying a navigation image during ART. It is a figure explaining the display of a game explanation screen when displaying a production button image during ART. (A) is a figure explaining the exceptional information displayed on the game explanation screen in ART, (B) and (C) are the display of the game explanation screen when displaying a reminder image during a bonus. FIG. It is a flow chart which shows game explanation screen control processing. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when moving and displaying the production button image in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when moving and displaying the production button image in a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when selecting the latter half precursor effect of ART in a 3rd modification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 1a that covers the opening so that the opening can be opened and closed.
At the upper part of the front door 1a, a display front frame 17 having an opening window portion formed in the center is provided. Behind the display device front frame 17, for example, a liquid crystal display device is provided with a display device 8 as a display device capable of displaying a plurality of information such as effects according to a game and various notification information. There is. The display 8 is arranged such that the display area faces the front from the opening window portion of the display front frame 17. To the left and right of the display device 8, a speaker 9 for producing a sound effect and notification and a lamp 11 for producing an effect and notification by light emission are provided.

Further, on one side of the display device 8 (on the right side when viewed from the front), for example, a liquid crystal display device is provided, and like the display device 8, an auxiliary display means for performing presentation and information display according to the game. A display device 19 is provided next to it. Further, below the auxiliary display device 19, an upper effect button 21 as a specific operation means that can be operated by the player is provided. The upper effect button 21 is configured so that the player can press it in the front-rear direction.

On the other hand, on the other side of the display 8 (left side in front view), a movable accessory device 18 that is operated by the operation of an electric drive source (not shown) such as a motor is provided adjacently. The movable accessory device 18 is arranged behind the front frame 17 of the display, and the movable accessory device 18 is provided with a movable accessory 18a (see FIG. 10) which is operated by the operation of the electric drive source. .. In the normal state (first state), the movable accessory 18a is hidden by the front frame 17 of the display unit and invisible from the front, but a part of the movable accessory 18a is displayed by the operation of the electric drive source. It projects to the front of the display area of the container 8 and is converted into a state (second state) visible from the front. In the following, the left and right directions are shown when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front.

A front panel 14 on which a decorative pattern or the like is drawn is arranged in the center of the front door 1a. In the center of the front panel 14, a display window 6 capable of visually recognizing the rear (for example, transparent) Are formed. Through the display window 6, the design of the reel 16 provided in the housing 1b is visible.
A navigation lamp 12 is provided above the display window 6 to allow the player to navigate the operation sequence of the stop button 5. Further, below the display window 6, there is provided an advantageous state lamp 13 for notifying that the gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player such as ART described later.

A step portion is formed below the front panel 14 so as to project to the front side. On the upper surface of this step portion, a medal insertion slot located upstream of the medal selector 2b (see FIG. 3) for inserting medals is formed. 2, a bet button 2a for setting the bet number by the player's pressing operation at the start of the game, and a production operation means for performing an operation related to the production of the slot machine 1 without affecting the progress of the game. The effect button 2c and the cross key button 2d are provided.
The effect button 2c is a button capable of changing the effect image or the like on the display device 8 by a pressing operation by the player, and the cross key button 2d is a selection of a display item on the display device 8 by a pressing operation by the player. , Is a button that can be released.
Further, below the stepped portion, there are provided a start lever 3 that is operated when the player starts the game, and a stop button 5 that is pressed down when the player stops the reel 16.
Further, a medal payout opening 7b for paying out medals is provided below the front door 1a.

On the upper part of the housing 1b, there are provided a main control unit 10 that totally controls the game, and a sub-control unit 20 that controls the production of the game under the control of the main control unit 10.
Further, a drum unit 4 for rotating and driving the reels 16 is provided in a substantially central portion of the housing 1b. The reel 16 of the drum unit 4 is composed of a reel 16a, a reel 16b, and a reel 16c arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. These reels 16a to 16c can be rotated by driving a stepping motor (not shown). Is configured. Further, a plurality of symbols (identification information) are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 16a to 16c according to a predetermined arrangement, and when the reel 16 is stopped, a predetermined number of consecutive reels (e.g. (3) symbols are visible through the display window 6.

Further, a medal payout device 7 for paying out medals is provided at a lower part of the housing 1b, and the medals paid out from the medal payout device 7 are paid out to the player through the medal payout opening 7b.

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine games by the main control unit 10 operating as a game state control means or the like.

At the start of the game, the bet number is set using medals (including credit medals).
The number of bets can be set by inserting a medal directly from the medal insertion slot 2 and setting it, or by pressing the bet button 2a.

In the method of setting the number of bets by inserting the medals from the medal insertion slot 2, the inserted medals are detected by the medal selector 2b (medal detection means) provided on the back surface of the front door 1a, and thus the inserted medals. The bet number corresponding to the number of coins (however, the bet number “3” corresponding to three medals is the upper limit) is set.
The upper limit of the bet number may be "1", "2", or "4" or more.

The bet button 2a is an example of an operation means that can accept the operation of the player relating to the setting of the bet number, and when the bet button 2a is pressed, a predetermined number (for example, from the credit medals internally stored as data, The number of medals (3 coins) is subtracted, and the subtracted amount is set as the bet number.
The bet button is not limited to the bet button 2a, and a plurality of bet buttons having different set bet numbers may be provided. Further, the credit medals are added by the insertion of a medal from the medal insertion slot 2 and a prize, and for example, up to 50 medals can be credited (stored).

In this way, the bet number set by the direct insertion from the medal slot 2 or the pressing operation of the bet button 2a is stored in the RAM (storage means) of the main control unit 10.
Then, when the bet number reaches a predetermined number (for example, three), the game in which the right to execute one game is held can be started.

In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 is valid. In this valid state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, the game is started, and the reels 16a to 16c with a plurality of symbols start to change, and a plurality of replay combinations, small combinations, bonus combinations, etc. A lottery (prize lottery) of the current game is performed from among the winning combinations (including the failure), and an internal lottery process for determining the lottery result in advance before the reel 16 is stopped is executed.
In the internal lottery process, a winning combination of the current game is determined by a lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is assumed to be completed before the reels 16a to 16c reach steady rotation, but it may be completed before the reels 16a to 16c start rotating.

Each of the reels 16a to 16c is an example of a variable display means, and a plurality of (usually 21) symbols serving as identification information are provided on the peripheral surface of each of the reels 16a to 16c, for example, "replay", "bell", "Watermelon", "cherry", "7", "BAR", etc. are respectively shown, and after gradually increasing the rotation speed from the stopped state, a steady rotation is achieved in which the rotation speed is constant.
When such a steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c are in a state in which they can be pressed (operation of the stop button 5 is enabled).

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are an example of a stop operation means for performing a stop operation of the reel 16, and for example, a state in which the stop buttons 5a to 5c can be pressed down by lighting a light emitting means such as an LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c. Then, when each stop button 5 is pressed down in such a state, the main control unit 10 operates as a stop display control means, and the combination of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so as to stop and display.
If the pressing operation is performed before the symbol corresponding to the winning combination reaches the winning line, the timing of stopping the reels 16a to 16c is delayed to stop the symbol on the winning line, so-called withdrawal. Stop control is performed.

In the stopped state, the three symbols, which are continuously displayed in the vertical direction on the reels 16a to 16c, are stopped so as to face the outside from the display window 6 (sometimes referred to as stop display), and the stop display mode at this time is displayed. The presence or absence of a prize is determined based on this.
The determination of the winning is determined based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the predetermined winning line, and for example, the winning line is stopped on any of the five winning lines including the upper, middle and lower three lines and the diagonal two lines. It is determined based on the symbol combination, and when the stopped symbol combination is a combination corresponding to the winning, the winning is achieved.
Note that the number of winning lines is not limited to 5 lines, and may be any number of lines such as 1 line.

The combination of symbols to be determined is a combination of symbols corresponding to a small winning combination, in the order of "left reel 16a, middle reel 16b, right reel 16c", "bell bell bell" (bell role), "cherry".・ANY/ANY” (role of cherry, but ANY is any pattern), “watermelon/watermelon/watermelon” (role of watermelon), etc.
In the present embodiment, the "bell" and "replay" are arranged within 5 consecutive frames on all reels 16a to 16c, so that the reels can always be stopped on the pay line by pull-in stop control of 4 frames. it can. On the other hand, symbols other than "bell" and "replay" are not necessarily arranged within 5 consecutive frames, so even if you perform pull-in stop control for 4 frames, you cannot stop on the winning line and lose the winning combination. It may happen. In other words, in order to stop these symbols on the pay line, it is necessary to push down the stop buttons 5a to 5c aiming at the desired symbol (so-called push operation).

Further, in the “bell combination”, among the six pressing orders (for example, “5a→5b→5c”, “5c→5b→5a”, etc.) as the operation order (referred to as the pressing order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c. It is also possible to provide a "push-order bell" in which the combination of symbols corresponding to "bell-bell-bell" is stopped by one push order of. The "push-order bell" is provided with "push-order bells 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six push-orders, and also notifies the push-order corresponding to each of the "push-order bells 1 to 6". Is performed during ART (including during AT).
The reel stop control may be performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell combination" may be stopped if only the reel to be stopped first is fitted, and only the stop button to be stopped first may be notified. In this case, the pressing order becomes three ways, and the annoyance of the player can be reduced.

Further, as a combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay role", there are "replay/replay/replay" (referred to as normal replay), "replay/replay/bell" (chance replay), and the like.
Further, in the "replay combination", by one of the six pressing orders as the operation order (referred to as the pressing order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c, the pattern corresponding to the "replay/replay/replay" is selected. A "push order replay" is provided where the combination stops. The "push order replay" provides "push order replays 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six push orders, and notifies the push order corresponding to each of the "push order replays 1 to 6" when winning. Is performed during ART (including during AT).

Also, the "replay role", "promotion replay" corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the transition from non-RT (replay winning low probability state) to RT (replay winning high probability state), transition from RT to non-RT There is also a “fall replay” corresponding to the combination of symbols related to. The push order is also associated with these winning combinations, and, for example, with respect to the “promotion replay”, one of the six push orders has a “promotion replay” related to the transition from non-RT to RT. The combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped, and regarding the "falling replay", the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "falling replay" relating to the transition from RT to non-RT by the 5 kinds of pressing orders out of the 6 kinds of pressing orders is Stop.

Also, as the "bonus combination", the "big bonus combination" and the "regular bonus combination" are set, and the combination of the big bonus symbols corresponding to the "big bonus combination" is "7,7,7". As a combination of regular bonus symbols corresponding to “bonus combination”, there are “BAR, BAR, BAR”.

Then, as a result of determining the symbol combination stopped on the pay line, when the symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to each of the above, as a prize is awarded and a privilege is awarded according to the establishment of each prize. Occurrence of a special game state and payout of a predetermined number of medals are performed.

For example, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to small winning combinations such as “bell winning”, “cherry winning”, and “watermelon winning”, a small winning prize is established, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from the stored hopper 7a through the medal payout opening 7b.
Specifically, eight medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell role"("bell bell bell"), and the combination of symbols corresponding to the "watermelon role"("watermelon 5 medals are paid out by the stop display of "watermelon watermelon").

Further, in the “cherry role”, the payout number of medals varies depending on the position of the “cherry” stopped on the left reel 16a, and when the “cherry” stops at the “upper” or the “lower” (the upper cherry or the lower cherry). Two medals are paid out, and when the "cherry" is stopped in the middle tier (called middle tier cherry), one medal is paid out.
The winning probability of each winning combination is “replay combination”> “bell combination”> “upper/lower cherry combination”> “watermelon combination”> “middle cherry combination” in each game state described below except “bonus combination”. It is assumed that the relationship, that is, the "replay combination" is set to be most easily won and the "middle-stage cherry combination" is set to be most difficult to be selected.

Further, for the “bell role”, the winning probability may be set such that the number of medals per game increases by 1.5 during ART.
Also, the payout of medals can be configured so that only the amount exceeding the maximum number of credit medals is paid out, but by operating a predetermined setting button (not shown) in advance, each time a prize is won It is also possible to configure so that medals corresponding to are paid out.

In addition, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay role" (for example, "Replay/Replay/Replay"), the replay prize is established and the medal is spent in the next game without inserting the medal. It will be in a state where it can be played
Also, by stopping the combination of bonus symbols corresponding to the "bonus combination" (for example, "7/7/7"), there is a high probability that a predetermined small combination (bell combination) will be won (special gaming state). Move to.
In addition, it is preferable to carry over the winning right of the above-mentioned “bonus combination” as long as the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped in the winning game and the subsequent games.

Next, the configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the same or corresponding components as those described in FIGS. 1 and 2 are designated by the same reference numerals.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the control system of the slot machine 1, a main control unit 10 that totally controls a game, and a sub-control unit 20 that controls the production of the game under the control of the main control unit 10. Is provided.

The main control unit 10 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs and control data, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, and a work area of the CPU. A RAM (not shown) including the above is provided.

Further, the bet button 2a, the medal selector 2b, the start lever 3, and the stop button 5 (stop buttons 5a to 5c) are connected to the main control unit 10 so that a signal from a sensor incorporated in each device can be input. Has been done.
Here, the main control unit 10 performs a process of subtracting a predetermined number (for example, 3) from the credit medal number stored in the RAM based on the signal from the bet button 2a and setting the bet number as the number. .. Further, the main control unit 10 performs the processing of detecting the inserted medals based on the signal from the medal selector 2b, performs the processing of setting the bet number according to the detection of the medal, and exceeds the upper limit of the bet number. When a medal is detected, a process of adding the number of credit medals in the RAM is performed.

Further, the main control unit 10 performs a game starting process, a process of sampling a random number from a random number generator (not shown), and the like based on a signal from the start lever 3. Then, the main control unit 10 performs a lottery process of winning combinations based on the sampled random numbers. Further, the main control unit 10 performs random number generation processing by updating the random number at predetermined timing, for example, according to the control program of the ROM, and based on the generated random number, ART lottery processing and additional lottery in ART. Perform processing, etc. That is, the main control unit 10 constitutes a lottery means for performing a lottery for a winning combination (bonus combination), a lottery for ART, and an additional lottery for the number of games in ART. The lottery pattern using random numbers may be other than the above-mentioned pattern, and the lottery of the winning combination is performed based on the random number generated by software, and the ART lottery or the additional lottery is performed based on the random number generated by the random number generator. Alternatively, all the lottery may be performed by using a random number generated by software or a random number generated by a random number generator.

A probability setting device 15 is connected to the main control unit 10. The probability setting device 15 allows, for example, changing the winning probability of the “big bonus role” in a plurality of levels (for example, 6 levels), and the main control unit 10 performs the probability setting operation in the probability setting device 15 based on the probability setting operation. For example, the process of setting the winning probability of the “big bonus role” to any one of a plurality of probability values having different probabilities is performed. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the “big bonus combination” among the “bonus combinations” is configured to be changeable by the probability setting device 15. However, the winning probability of the “regular bonus combination” is the probability. The setting device 15 is configured so that the setting cannot be changed.

Further, the main control unit 10 is connected to the drum unit 4, the medal payout device 7, the advantageous state lamp 13, and the sub control unit 20, and is configured to be able to output a signal to each device.
Based on a signal from the start lever 3, the main control unit 10 drives a stepping motor (not shown) of the drum unit 4 to perform a game start process of rotating the reels 16a to 16c. Further, based on the signal from the stop button 5 (stop buttons 5a to 5c), the process of stopping the reels 16a to 16c is performed with reference to the stop table stored in the ROM.

Further, the main control unit 10 drives the medal payout device 7 to pay out medals based on the establishment of the medal payout condition at the end of the game.
Further, the advantageous state lamp 13 is composed of, for example, an LED, and the main control unit 10 performs a process of turning on the advantageous state lamp 13 when a specific game state advantageous to the player such as ART occurs. The main control unit 10 may turn on the advantageous state lamp 13 at the time when the specific game state is internally won.

The sub-control unit 20 includes a CPU (not shown) for performing various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) for storing control programs and control data, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like. A RAM (not shown) and the like are provided.

The main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 are configured to be able to transmit control information from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20 in only one direction. The display 8 and the auxiliary display 19 are connected to the sub-control unit 20, and the sub-control unit 20 displays various images on the display 8 and the auxiliary display 19 based on the reception of the control information from the main control unit 10. Is configured to be displayed. Examples of images displayed on the display 8 and the auxiliary display 19 include precursor effect of ART, effect of bonus generation, additional effect of the number of games in ART, display of effect button image described later, and the like. That is, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 constitute a production control unit capable of controlling the production.

Further, the sub-control unit 20 is connected to an effect button 2c and a cross key button 2d so that signals from sensors of the effect button 2c and the cross key button 2d can be input. The sub-control unit 20 performs processing such as changing the image effect on the display 8 and the auxiliary display 19 based on the signal from the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d. Further, an upper effect button 21 is connected to the sub control unit 20, and a signal from a sensor of the upper effect button 21 can be input. The sub control unit 20 is configured to perform a process of changing the image effect on the display 8 and the auxiliary display 19 based on the signal from the upper effect button 21.

A speaker 9, a lamp 11, and a navigation lamp 12 are connected to the sub-control unit 20 so that signals can be output to each device. The sub-control unit 20 controls the main control unit 10. Based on the information, output processing of the speaker 9 for performing various effects and notifications, lighting processing of the lamp 11 configured by an LED and the like are performed. Further, the navigation lamp 12 is composed of, for example, an LED, and the sub control unit 20 navigates the operation sequence of the stop button 5 during the occurrence of a specific game state such as ART based on the control information from the main control unit 10. Lighting processing of the navigation lamp 12 for gate is performed.

Further, the movable accessory device 18 is connected to the sub-control unit 20, and a signal can be output to an electric drive source (not shown) such as a motor provided in the movable accessory device 18. Based on the control information from the main control unit 10, the sub-control unit 20 operates the electric drive source to project the movable accessory 18a of the movable accessory device 18 from the normal position to the front of the display area of the display 8. It is configured so that it can be converted to the working position.

Further, the effect button 2c and the upper effect button 21 each have a light emitting means such as an LED built therein, and the effect button 2c and the upper effect button 21 are caused to emit light on the basis of the output signal from the sub-control unit 20, and each of the buttons is turned on. It is configured to be able to inform that the operation is effective.
The effect button 2c, the upper effect button 21, and the movable accessory device 18 are connected to the main control unit 10, and the main control unit 10 controls the effect button 2c, the upper effect button 21, and the movable accessory device 18. You may

In addition to such a configuration, in the slot machine 1, the main control unit 10 operates as a lottery unit, and the cooperation of the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 causes an effect control unit, an operation image control unit, and a display position control. By operating as a means, the following characteristic game characteristics can be realized.

FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram for explaining a game state in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 can generate a normal game state ST1, a special game state (big bonus) ST2, a special game state (regular bonus) ST3, and a specific game state (ART) ST4.

In the normal gaming state ST1, the player wins the "big bonus combination", and the special gaming state (big bonus) ST2 is entered by stopping the combination of the corresponding big bonus symbols (a).
In the special gaming state (big bonus) ST2, a game in which the probability of winning a predetermined small winning combination (bell role) is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST1 is executed. Then, when the total number of medals paid out to the player reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200), the special game state (big bonus) ST2 ends, and the game state shifts to the normal game state ST1 (b).

Further, in the normal game state ST1, the "regular bonus combination" is won, and the special game state (regular bonus) ST3 is entered by stopping the combination of the corresponding regular bonus symbols (d).
In the special gaming state (regular bonus) ST3, a game in which the probability of winning a predetermined small winning combination (bell role) is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST1 is executed. Then, when the total number of medals paid out to the player reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100), the special game state (regular bonus) ST3 ends, and the game state shifts to the normal game state ST1 (c).

In addition, when the "regular bonus part" is won, a lottery for the specific game state (ART) ST4 is also performed at the same time, and when the special game state (ART) ST4 is won, after the special game state (regular bonus) ST3 is finished. , The specific game state (ART) ST4 (i).

In the normal game state ST1, a lottery of a specific game state (ART) ST4 is carried out at the time of winning the "upper/lower tier role", "watermelon role", and "middle tier role". The game state shifts to the game state (ART) ST4 (e).

The specific game state (ART) ST4 is managed for a continuation period by the number of games set in the initial stage and the number of games added during the specific game state (ART) ST4, and when the remaining number of games is exhausted, the specific game state (ART) ST4 ends and shifts to the normal gaming state ST1 (f).

In addition, during the specific game state (ART) ST4, the player wins the "big bonus combination", and by stopping the combination of the corresponding big bonus symbols, the special game state (big bonus) ST2 is entered (h). When the state (big bonus) ST2 is finished, the game is returned to the specific game state (ART) ST4 (g).

Also, during the specific game state (ART) ST4, the player wins the "regular bonus combination", and by stopping the combination of the corresponding regular bonus symbols, the special game state (regular bonus) ST3 is entered (j). When the state (regular bonus) ST3 is completed, the game is returned to the specific game state (ART) ST4 (i).

Next, each game state controlled by the main controller 10 will be described in detail.

[Normal game state]
First, the ART lottery in the normal game state will be described.
In the normal game state, ART lottery is performed by executing the game. Examples of small wins that trigger the ART win include "upper/lower cherry win", "watermelon win", and "middle cherry win". When these wins are won, the ART lottery is selected. To execute.
In addition, the winning probability of ART has a relationship of “middle-cherry part”>“watermelon part”>“upper/lower-part cherry part”. In other words, the winning probability of the ART is set higher in the case of winning the "middle cherry role" than in the "upper/lower cherry role".

When the player wins the ART, a precursor effect before the occurrence of the ART, which is illustrated as an effect performed on the display device 8 in order to increase the player's expectation for the occurrence of the ART, is executed by the image effect on the display device 8. It Therefore, even if the player wins the ART, the ART is not immediately generated. In addition, the omen effect before the occurrence of ART is roughly divided into the first half omen effect and the latter half omen effect, and the omen effect is generated before the omen effect. Then, the main control unit 10 respectively determines the number of games of the precursory presentation effect, the number of games of the first half precursory presentation, and the number of games of the latter half precursory presentation.

In addition, if you have won a small winning combination of the "upper/lower cherries", "watermelon", and "middle cherries" that are the triggers for the ART lottery, but you have not won the ART Even in some of the above, the omen effect (so-called gaze omen effect) occurs along with the omen direction effect, and the occurrence probability has the relationship of "middle tier cherry part"> "watermelon part"> "upper/lower cherry part". , The probability that the omen effect (gase omen effect) is most likely to occur when the player wins the "middle-tier cherry" is set to 1/2.

Also, from the main control unit 10 to the sub-control unit 20, winning/non-winning information of ART, number of games with omen signs, number of games with omen omen effects, number of games with omen omen effects, type information of omen omen effects. The control information such as is transmitted, and the display 8 displays images of various effects before the ART including the precursor effect of the ART is generated.
Further, during the indication effect, the speaker 9 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the indication effect, and the lamp 11 performs lighting or the like corresponding to the indication effect.

Regarding the ART lottery, for example, until the game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/10) when the player wins the “watermelon role”, A high-probability state (a so-called chance zone) may be provided in which the winning probability of the ART at the time of winning the "lower tier role", "watermelon role", and "middle tier role" is higher than the normal probability. Also, during the high probability state, the ART lottery may be performed even when the "bell role" is won.

Further, when the player wins the ART, or when the player wins the ART lottery trigger and does not win the ART, a pattern may be provided to start the precursor effect without performing the predictive effect. Similarly, a pattern for starting the latter half precursory effect without performing the precursory precursor effect and the first half precursory effect may be provided. Further, these patterns may be performed with a predetermined probability.
Further, control information regarding the high probability state may be transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20, and the image effect in the high probability state may be performed on the display 8 or the like. In this case, the effect in the high probability state corresponds to the precursor effect of ART.

When the player wins the ART in the normal gaming state and the start of the ART is confirmed through the precursor effect, the AT is informed of the pushing order of the winning small win, and the pushing order of the "promotion replay role" is notified, and " ART will be generated by stopping the combination of promotion replay symbols corresponding to "promotion replay combination".

Next, the lottery for the "bonus combination" in the normal game state will be described.

In the normal game state, a "big bonus combination" and a "regular bonus combination" are drawn for each game.
The "Big Bonus Role" will be double-winned at a predetermined ratio (eg, 1/4) when the "Chance Replay Role" is won, and the "Regular Bonus Role" will be determined when the "Chance Replay Role" is won. It is set so as to win multiple times at a ratio (for example, 1/5).

Also, the probability of winning the “big bonus role” can be changed by the probability setting device 15 (see FIG. 3), and the “chance replay role” is won according to the probability setting value in the probability setting device 15. If you do so, the percentage of duplicate wins for the "big bonus role" will change. In addition to winning the "Big Bonus Role," you may be able to win the "Chance Replay Role" as well as when you win another small role. You may make it a predetermined ratio (for example, ⅙) to win multiple times. Alternatively, the player may win the “big bonus role” independently.

On the other hand, the winning probability of the “regular bonus hand” cannot be changed by the probability setting device 15 (see FIG. 3), and the lottery is always performed with a fixed winning probability. In addition to winning the “Regular Bonus” as a duplicate of the “Chance Replay”, you may also win it when you win another small role. For example, if you win the “Cherry in the Middle” You may be made to win multiple times at a predetermined ratio (for example, 1/8). Alternatively, the player may be individually elected for the “regular bonus role”.

In addition, when the “bonus combination” is won, a display effect is generated on the display 8 for a predetermined number of games, which finally informs that the “bonus combination” has been won. Then, the main control unit 10 determines the number of games of the bonus effect. Further, the main control unit 10 transmits to the sub-control unit 20 the winning information of the “big bonus combination” or the “regular bonus combination”, the control information such as the number of games of the generated effect, and the display 8 displays the bonus information. An image display of various effects relating to the generation of the bonus including the generation effect is performed.

In addition, even when the "chance replay combination" is won and the "bonus combination" is not won, a bonus generation effect (so-called gratification generation effect) is performed. Further, even when the "bonus combination" is not won, the main control unit 10 determines the number of bonus generation effects (gase generation effect), as in the case where the "bonus combination" is won. In addition, the main control unit 10 transmits to the sub control unit 20 non-winning information of the "bonus combination", control information such as the number of games of the production effect (gather generation effect), and the display unit 8 generates the bonus. An image display of various effects relating to the generation of bonuses including effects (gase occurrence effects) is performed.
Further, the bonus generation effect exemplified as the effect performed on the display device 8 is executed, for example, by the same effect as the latter half precursor effect of ART. Therefore, the effect button image 30 to be described later is displayed, and various effects similar to the latter half indication effect such as the effect using the effect button 2c are executed.

[Special game state (big bonus)]
Next, the big bonus as a special game state will be described.

In the big bonus, the "bell role" lottery is performed with a high probability in each game, and the big bonus ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200 coins). In addition, when the "big bonus combination" is won, the ART lottery is not performed in the games from the winning of the "big bonus combination" to the occurrence of the big bonus, and the games during the big bonus.
Further, the main control unit 10 transmits control information related to the big bonus to the sub control unit 20, and the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 control the display device 8 to obtain various effects during the big bonus. An image display such as the number information is displayed.

Then, after the end of the big bonus, the game state shifts to the normal game state. However, if the big bonus occurs during the ART, the interrupted ART is restarted after the end of the big bonus. ..

When the "big bonus role" is won during the sign effect of ART, the sign effect of ART is interrupted, and the sign effect of ART is restarted after the end of the big bonus. In addition, when the "big bonus combination" is won during the omen effect that occurs when the ART is won, the occurrence of the ART may be notified together with the occurrence of the big bonus.

[Special game state (regular bonus)]
Next, a regular bonus as a special game state will be described.

As for the regular bonus, the “bell role” lottery is performed with a high probability in each game, and when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100), the regular bonus ends. Also, when the "regular bonus role" is won, an ART lottery is also performed at the same time.
Further, the main control unit 10 transmits control information related to the regular bonus to the sub control unit 20, and the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 control the display device 8 to obtain various effects during the regular bonus. An image display such as the number information is displayed.

When the "regular bonus combination" is won, the ART lottery is also performed at the same time, and the ART is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/10). In addition, regardless of whether or not the player wins the ART, the precursor effect of the ART corresponding to the lottery of the ART when the "regular bonus role" is won is always performed during the regular bonus.
The precursory effect of ART, which is executed when the winning of the “regular bonus role” is triggered, is performed so as to be ended during the regular bonus, and is executed so as to notify whether or not the ART is won in the final game of the regular bonus.

In addition, when the "regular bonus hand" is won during the ART, the number of the ART games is increased by a predetermined number (for example, 10 games), and it is indicated that the number of the games is increased on the display 8 at the end of the regular bonus. Be informed.
Also, when the "regular bonus combination" is won during the ART, the ART lottery is performed and the precursor effect of the ART is performed during the regular bonus. Then, at the end of the precursor effect executed upon the winning of the ART, the display unit 8 displays that the right to generate the ART has been internally added.

In the present embodiment, the ART lottery is performed when the "regular bonus combination" is won. However, the ART is selected so that the ART is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/50) each time the game during the regular bonus is executed. The lottery may be carried out. In this case, the indication effect may be executed in advance during the regular bonus, and the result of the indication effect may be changed depending on whether or not the ART is won. Further, the precursory effect of ART may be started from the game in the middle of the regular bonus.

After the regular bonus ends, if the right to generate the ART is granted, a specific game state as the ART occurs, and if the regular bonus occurs during the ART, the regular bonus is generated. After the bonus ends, the interrupted ART will be restarted.

Further, when the "regular bonus combination" is won during the precursor effect of ART, the precursor effect of ART is interrupted, and the precursor effect of ART is restarted after the regular bonus ends. In addition, when the "regular bonus combination" is won during the precursor effect that occurs when the ART is won, the occurrence of the ART may be notified together with the occurrence of the regular bonus. In addition, when a regular bonus accompanied by the winning of the ART occurs during the precursor effect generated by the winning of the ART, the right to generate the ART for the precursor effect may be internally added.

[Specific game state]
Next, ART as a specific game state will be described.

The ART as the specific game state is a game state in which the game is executed advantageously for the player, and a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) is set as an initial value at the start, and the number of games is set every time the game is executed. When the number of games is subtracted and the number of games is exhausted, the ART ends.

In addition, ART is a game state in which an AT that moves by winning the ART and a RT that moves when the combination of symbols corresponding to "promotion replay" are stopped by the notification of the pushing order in the AT are combined. Is.
During this ART, in the internal lottery, the winning probability of the “replay role” (normal replay) is higher than the normal state (for example, 1/7.3) (for example, 1/3), and the “push order bell 1 to 1”. 6” or “push order replays 1 to 6”, the ATs that notify the push order corresponding to each are in a game state in which they overlap.

It should be noted that, even when not in AT, the "promotion replay" may be established if the pressing order is correct, and the game may shift to RT, but in this case, the specific game state is not established. Further, after the end of the specific game state, RT continues until the "fall replay" is established, but during this period, the specific game state does not occur.

As an example of pressing order notification, for example, when the "pressing order bell 1" of "pressing order bells 1 to 6" is won in ART, the stop button 5 is operated in the order of "5a→5b→5c". And, when the combination of symbols corresponding to "push order bell 1" ("bell-bell-bell") is stopped, a display such as "left->middle->right" is displayed on the display 8, and the speaker 9 displays "left". , “Middle”, and “right” in that order.

At this time, the navigation lamp 12 controlled by the sub-control unit 20 shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 is turned on in the order of “12a→12b→12c” according to the operation of the stop button 5.
That is, the operation of the stop button 5 is navigated through the operation information notification means such as the display 8, the speaker 9, and the navigation lamp 12.
As a result, the player operates the stop button 5 in accordance with this navigation (notification), so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bell 1" is stopped, and the prescribed 8 medals are paid out.

On the other hand, when winning the "push order bells 1 to 6" and operating the stop button without following the above navigation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bells 1 to 6" stops. Therefore, the prescribed eight medals will not be paid out.
The notification of the push order is the same when the "push order replays 1 to 6" are won during the ART.

In addition to the navigation lamp 12 described above, a navigation lamp controlled by the main controller 10 can be provided. This navigation lamp displays a specific symbol on the payout amount display unit (for example, 7-segment) that visually displays the payout amount of medals, or configures the payout amount display unit with a 3-digit 7-segment display to display "123". "213" or the like is displayed to inform the pressing order of the order in which the left, middle, and right reels should be stopped.

Next, the additional lottery performed during ART will be described.

During the ART, when the "upper/lower cherry combination", the "watermelon combination", and the "middle cherry combination" are won, an additional lottery is performed in which a predetermined number is added to the remaining number of games on the ART. The probability of winning the additional lottery has a relationship of "middle-cherry part"> "watermelon part"> "upper/lower-part cherry part". In other words, a higher winning probability is set for a person who wins the "middle cherry role" than for the "upper/lower cherry character". In addition, the number of games to be added when the "middle tier role" is won is set to, for example, 10 games or 20 games, and the number of games to be added when the "watermelon role" is won is, for example, 30 games or 50 games. A relatively large number of games is set, and the number of games to be added when the "upper/lower cherry combination" is won is set to, for example, 10 games.

In addition, in the case of winning the “upper/lower tier role”, “watermelon role”, or “middle tier role” during the ART, the main control unit 10 determines the number of additional production games in addition to the number of additional production games. To be done. Further, control information such as additional winning/non-winning information, number of additional games, number of additional effects games, etc. is transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20, and an image of the additional effects is displayed on the display 8. Done.

Here, the additional effect exemplified as an effect performed on the display device 8 is, for example, an image effect displayed on the display device 8 in order to increase the player's expectation that the number of ART games is increased. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the same image effect as the second half sign effect of ART is executed, but another image effect may be performed.
In addition, the addition effect is executed when a small winning combination that triggers the addition lottery is won, regardless of whether the addition is successful or not. Further, the number of games of the additional effect is the number of games in which the additional effect continues, and for example, one of the 2 to 4 games is selected. In addition, the number of games for the addition effect is controlled such that the number of games in the case of winning the addition is larger than that in the case of not winning the addition. If the player has not won the additional ride, that effect is displayed on the display 8 at the end of the additional ride, while if the additional ride is won, the additional ride is added at the end of the additional ride. The number of games is displayed on the display 8. Further, when notifying the result of the addition, the effect button 2c may be used in the same manner as the latter half indication effect of ART.

In addition, if you win the small win that triggers the additional lottery and you do not win the additional prize, you should not always give the additional effect, but rather perform the additional effect with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/2). May be. Further, the addition effect may be started from the start of the game in which the addition lottery is performed or the end of the game in which the addition lottery is performed.
Further, during the additional effect, the speaker 9 outputs the sound effect corresponding to the additional effect, and the lamp 11 lights up or the like corresponding to the additional effect.

In addition, during the ART, a “big bonus combination” and a “regular bonus combination” are drawn for each game under the same conditions as in the normal game state described above. When a big bonus or a regular bonus occurs during the ART, the ART is interrupted once, and the interrupted ART is restarted after the end of the big bonus or the regular bonus.

Further, when the "chance replay combination" is won during the ART, the bonus generation effect (generation effect including a gratification generation effect) is executed under the same conditions as in the normal game state described above.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the effect executed before the ART occurs will be described in detail.

FIG. 5 shows how the effect state changes each time the game is executed.
First, when it is determined that the precursor effect of ART (precursor effect of ART) is won by winning the ART or not winning the ART by execution of the game (execution of the first game in FIG. 5), the precursor effect is generated.
The precursory effect is an effect that is executed before the subsequent predictive effect, and is executed for, for example, 10 to 15 games. In the game during this period, the occurrence rate of the effect that the main character appears on the display 8 for a moment and then disappears immediately is increased, and the player's expectation for the occurrence of the omen effect is increased. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the indication effect is being performed for 14 games.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the fifteenth game after winning the ART (or winning the harsh omen effect), the first half omen effect is first started as the omen effect.
The first half aura effect is an effect mainly for changing the feeling of expectation in the second half aura effect that follows, and is executed for, for example, 8 to 13 games.

Here, the precursor effect of ART is an effect that is displayed by an image on the display device 8, and is, for example, a story in which the main character and the enemy character finally compete, and the main character advances the enemy character in the game. It is configured to be developed in a series of stories including a first half of a predetermined number of games to be searched for according to the above, and a second half of a predetermined number of games in which the main character finds an enemy character and competes for each game. The first half of this omen effect is the omen effect.

In the first half omen presentation, there is a scene in which the hero character acquires various items, and the background color changes in the order of yellow→green→red each time the item is acquired. Items are drawn for each game, and if you have not won the ART, you will be drawn so that the acquisition probability will be a relatively low value (for example, 1/15), but if you have won the ART Is drawn so that the acquisition probability has a relatively high value (for example, 1/10). In this way, the player's expectation of the second half aura effect is changed by the item acquisition by the character and the change of the background color accompanying it. It should be noted that the probability of acquiring the next item may be reduced each time an item is acquired.
In addition, the number of games in which the first half precursor effect of ART is performed is selected so that a larger number of games are easily selected when the player wins the ART than when the player does not win the ART. Good.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the final game of the first half aura effect (28th game), an effect selection effect for determining the type of the latter half amenity effect to be described later is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, in the next game (29th game) after the execution of the effect selection effect, the second half aura effect is started.
The second half omen effect is an effect finally executed on the display device 8 for notifying whether the ART is won or not, and is executed for, for example, 2 to 4 games. Further, the latter half aura effect is composed of a plurality of types of effects in which different enemy characters appear, and any one of the latter half aura effect A, the latter half aura effect B, and the latter half aura effect C is selectively determined.

In addition, for example, when the ART is won, each of the latter half precursor effects is selected with a probability of 20% for the latter half precursor effect A, with a probability of 30% for the latter half precursor effect B, and with a probability of 50% for the latter half precursor effect C. It is determined. On the other hand, when the ART is not won (during the precursor effect), the latter half precursor effect A has a probability of 50%, the latter half precursor effect B has a probability of 30%, and the latter half precursor effect C has a probability of 20%. Will be decided. Since the type of each second half aura effect is determined with such a probability, the degree of expectation for the occurrence of ART has a relationship of the second half aura effect C>the latter half aura effect B>the latter half aura effect A.

The latter half omen effect is an effect executed in the latter half of the omen effect as described above, and the scene in which the main character battles with the enemy character develops each time the game is executed, and from the end of the final game in the latter half omen effect, Until the game starts, the result finalizing effect is executed as shown in FIG. In the result finalizing effect, when the player wins ART, an image in which the main character finally wins is displayed as the result of the precursor effect, and the occurrence of ART is notified.
On the other hand, when the player does not win the ART (in the case of the precursor effect), in the result finalizing effect, the image in which the main character is finally defeated by the enemy character is displayed as the result of the precursor effect and the predictive effect (precursor effect). Production) ends.
Further, in the result finalizing effect, an effect using an effect button 2c, an upper effect button 21, a movable accessory device 18, and an auxiliary display device 19, which will be described later, is executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the effect selection effect (selection effect) executed in the final game of the first half indication effect will be described.

The effect selection effect is an effect that selects any one of the latter half aura effect A, the latter half aura effect B, and the latter half aura effect C as an effect to be subsequently performed, and the main control unit 10 and the sub control as the selection effect control means. Under the control of the unit 20, as shown in FIG.

In the present embodiment, the effect selection effect is executed from the end of the final game of the first half indication effect to the start of the next game. As shown in FIG. 6, when the effect selection effect is started, a selection screen in which the display area of the display 8 is divided into four is displayed. For example, the second half sign effect A is displayed in the upper left selection area 31 in the upper right. The latter half indication effect B is displayed in the selection area 32, the latter half indication effect C is displayed in the lower right selection area 33, and the latter half indication effect A is displayed in the lower left selection area 34, respectively, and at the center of the screen, they are divided. An effect button image 30 imitating the effect button 2c is displayed so as to extend over each selected area.

Then, the selected areas 31 to 34 that have been divided move and emit light in a roulette shape so as to gradually increase the speed, and after the elapse of a predetermined time when the moving light emission becomes faster, the operation of the effect button 2c becomes effective, and The effect button image 30 emits light, and a display prompting the player to operate the effect button 2c is displayed.
In this state, when the player presses the effect button 2c, the moving light emission is stopped in the selection region of the second half aura effect, which is of a type that is determined in advance, and the type of the second half aura effect is determined. Then, when the effect selection effect ends, the second half signage effect of the type displayed in the lighted selection area is started from the next game.

Further, in each of the selection areas 31 to 34, it is possible to display a notice image relating to the second half precursor effect such as suggestion of use of the effect button 2c or the upper effect button 21 in the latter half precursor effect. In the example of FIG. 6, a notice image 35 including character information “?” is displayed in the selection areas 31 and 32, a notice image 36 simulating the upper effect button 21 is displayed in the selection area 33, and the selection area is displayed. At 34, a notice image 37 imitating the effect button 2c is displayed. Then, in the example of FIG. 6, when the selection area 31 in which the advance notice image 35 of “?” is displayed is selected, in the latter half precursor effect A of the transfer destination, it is not possible to use the effect button 2c or the upper effect button 21. When the selection area 33 in which the notice image 36 imitating the upper effect button 21 is displayed, suggesting that there is either possibility of use, the upper effect button 21 is selected in the second half precursor effect C of the transfer destination. If the selection area 34 in which the notice image 37 imitating the effect button 2c is displayed is selected, it is indicated that the effect button 2c is used in the second half aura effect A of the transfer destination. Suggests.

Next, FIG. 7 shows an example of a table used when determining the type of the second half aura effect in each selection area (display area) of the selection screen of FIG.

In the table of FIG. 7, the second half aura effect A is displayed in the selection area 31, the second half aura effect B is displayed in the selection area 32, and the second half aura effect C is displayed in the selection area 33, except that all are determined to be the same second half aura effect. On the basis of the above, it is configured to determine which type of second half aura effect is displayed in the selection area 34.
In addition, the latter half precursor effect to be actually transferred is determined in advance by the main control unit 10 as shown in FIG. 11A described later, but the determination of the type of the latter half precursor effect on the selection screen is determined in advance. The selection screen is displayed on the display 8 by the control information transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub-control unit 20 based on the determination result of the latter half indication effect. Note that the sub control unit 20 may determine the type of the second half aura effect on the selection screen.

First, FIG. 7(a) is a table used when the ART is not won (during the precursor effect of Gase). When the ART is not won, if the transition destination is the second precursor effect A, the latter precursor effect A is set at two places. Display, that is, selection of displaying the latter half aura effect A in the selection area 31, displaying the latter half aura effect B in the selection area 32, displaying the latter half aura effect C in the selection area 33, and further displaying the latter half aura effect A in the selection area 34 The rate is determined at 60/100. Further, the selection ratio of displaying the latter half indication effect B at two places, that is, displaying the latter half indication effect B also in the selection area 34 is determined to be 30/100. Similarly, the selection rate for displaying the latter half indication effect C at two places is determined to be 100/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying all the second half indication effects A is determined to be 0/100.

If the destination is the second half indication effect B, the selection rate for displaying the latter half indication effect A at two locations is determined to be 20/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the latter half indication effect B at two places is determined to be 50/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying the latter half indication effect C at two locations is determined to be 30/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying the second half indication effect B is determined to be 0/100.
If the destination is the second half indication effect C, the selection rate for displaying the latter half indication effect A at two locations is determined to be 100/100. In addition, the selection rate of displaying the latter half indication effect B at two places is determined to be 35/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the latter half indication effect C at two places is determined to be 55/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying all the second half indication effects C is determined to be 0/100.

Next, FIG. 7B is a table used when the ART is won. When the ART is won and the destination is the second half precursor effect A, the selection rate for displaying the latter half precursor effect A at two places is 45/100. Is determined by. In addition, the selection rate of displaying the latter half indication effect B at two places is determined to be 35/100. Further, the selection rate of displaying the latter half indication effect C at two places is determined to be 15/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying the second half indication effect A is determined to be 5/100.

If the destination is the second half indication effect B, the selection rate for displaying the latter half indication effect A at two locations is determined to be 100/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the latter half indication effect B at two places is determined to be 50/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying the latter half indication effect C at two places is determined to be 33/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying all the second half indication effects B is determined to be 7/100.
If the destination is the second half indication effect C, the selection rate for displaying the latter half indication effect A at two places is determined to be 5/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the latter half indication effect B at two places is determined to be 25/100. Further, the selection rate of displaying the latter half indication effect C at two places is determined to be 60/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying all the second half indication effects C is determined to be 100/100.

The tendency of the table in FIG. 7 is that when the ART is won, a large number of second half sign presentation effects, which have higher expectations than when the ART is not won, are displayed on the selection screen. Similarly, when the second half aura effect with higher expectations is determined in advance, a large number of the second half aura effects with high expectations are displayed on the selection screen. Also, when the same kind of the second half sign presentation effect is selected in all the selection areas, it is sure to win the ART. Therefore, it is possible to change the player's expectation for the occurrence of ART depending on the display mode of the selection screen, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.
In addition, you may provide four or more types of the latter half aura production. Further, all of the four or more kinds of second half aura effects may have different enemy characters and different expectations for the ART win. In some of the latter half aura effects, the expectations for the ART win are the same. However, the appearing enemy characters may be different. Further, the selection processing of the second half aura effects may be performed so that different types of the latter half aura effects are arranged in each of the selection areas 31 to 34. In this case, except for the latter half aura effects which are determined in advance. The second half omen effect may be randomly determined, or may be determined according to whether or not the ART is won. Moreover, when arranging different kinds of the latter half precursor effects in each of the selection areas 31 to 34, the latter half precursor effects may be randomly arranged, for example, when the selection area 34 is selected as the transition destination. For example, each of the second half sign presentation effects may be arranged so that a predetermined regularity is generated, such as a higher expectation of winning the ART.

Next, referring to FIG. 8, when displaying the notice image in the selection area (display area) actually selected on the selection screen of FIG. 6 and the selection area (display area) other than the selected selection area The table used for is explained.
Although the main control unit 10 determines the preview image, the sub control unit 20 may determine the preview image.

First, FIG. 8A shows an example of a table used when determining the preview image to be displayed in the selection area (display area) actually selected on the selection screen of FIG.
In FIG. 8A, when the second half aura effect that is determined in advance does not use the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21), the selection is made on the selection screen regardless of whether or not the ART is won. The selection rate for displaying the advance notice image 35 of "?" in the selected area is 100/100, and the selection rate for displaying the advance notice image 37 of the effect button 2c is 0/100.
The display of the notice image 35 of "?" may or may not use the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) even in the same second half sign effect (see FIG. 11). Alternatively, even in the case of the latter half precursor effect in which the upper effect button 21) is not used, it is to prevent the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) not being used from being decided in advance. If the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) is not used, the notice image may not be displayed in the selection area.

In addition, when the second half aura effect which is decided in advance is one using the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21), when the ART is not won, a question mark "?" is displayed in the selection area selected on the selection screen. The selection rate for displaying the notice image 35 is 60/100, and the selection rate for displaying the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c is 40/100.
In addition, when the second half aura effect which is decided in advance is the one using the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21), at the time of winning the ART, a notice of "?" is displayed in the selection area selected on the selection screen. The selection rate for displaying the image 35 is 40/100, and the selection rate for displaying the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c is 60/100.

In addition, when the use of the upper effect button 21 is determined in the latter half indication effect, the display of the notice image 36 of the upper effect button 21 is determined instead of the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c.
Since it is decided to display the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c at such a selection rate, when the ART is won, the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c is displayed more than when the ART button is not won. The probability increases, the player's expectation for winning the ART can be changed depending on the display mode of the selection screen, and the interest can be increased.

Next, FIG. 8B is an example of a table used when determining the preview image to be displayed in the three display areas 3 other than the selection area actually selected on the selection screen of FIG. Showing.
In FIG. 8B, when ART is not won, the selection rate for displaying the notice image 35 of “?” in all three selected areas is 55/100, and the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c is displayed in one place. Is 30/100, the selection rate for displaying the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c in two places is 10/100, and the selection rate for displaying the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c in all three places. Is 5/100.

Further, when the ART is won, the selection rate for displaying the advance notice image 35 of "?" in all three selection areas is 40/100, and the selection rate for displaying the advance notice image 37 of the effect button 2c in one place is high. It becomes 30/100, and the selection rate of displaying the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c at two places becomes 20/100, and the selection rate of displaying the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c at all three places becomes 100/100. ing.

It should be noted that, except that the same notice image is displayed in all the selection areas, it is randomly determined which selection area the notice image 35 of "?" and the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c are assigned to. When it is, the probability that the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c is displayed in the selection area in which the second half sign effect having a higher degree of expectation is displayed may be increased as compared with the case where the winning is not won. In addition, when the ART is not won, a lottery is performed, for example, with a probability of 5%, and when the ART is won, with a probability of 10%, for example, to replace the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c with the notice image 36 of the upper effect button 21. The notice image 37 of the upper effect button 21 is displayed.

With such a selection rate, it is determined that the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c is displayed in the area other than the selection area that is actually selected. Therefore, when the ART is won, it is more practical than when the ART is not won. The probability that the notice image 37 of the effect button 2c will be displayed also in areas other than the selection area selected for is increased, and the player's expectation for winning the ART can be changed depending on the display mode of the entire selection screen. It is possible to raise it.

As described above, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 are configured as effect control means capable of executing a plurality of types of predetermined second half aura effects. Further, the effect control means is provided with an effect determining means that can determine any one of the plurality of types of the latter half aura effects as the latter half aura effects. Further, the effect control means, based on the determination result by the effect determining means, a selection effect control means for executing a selection effect of selecting the latter half aura effect, with a predetermined number of the latter amenity effects among the plurality of types of the latter half aura effects as options. In the stage before the latter half precursor effect is selected in the selection effect, the effect button 2c or the upper effect button 21 is used in the predetermined latter half precursor effect, which is an option, that is, an operation accompanied by the operation of the player. And the like, and a notice display means for giving a notice that a particular effect is executed.
In addition, the production control means is configured to include production selection image display means for displaying a production selection image (selection screen) with a predetermined number of the latter half precursor effects as options from a plurality of types of the latter half precursor effects.

Therefore, since a notice such as an effect accompanied by an operation of the player is given before the transition to the second half omen effect, it is possible to enhance the interest and expectation for the game. In particular, since it is possible to display a notice image having different expectations for each option on the selection screen for the second half aura effect, it is possible to significantly enhance the expectations for the effect selection effect. In addition, since the notice image is displayed as an image that imitates each effect button as the notice image, it is possible to give a notice with a very easy-to-understand content. Further, in the effect selection effect, the effect button image 30 is displayed on the roulette-shaped selection screen, and the notice image 37 (or the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21)) imitating the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) is also displayed in each selection area which is an option. Since the notice image 36) is also displayed, it is possible to execute a highly entertaining game in which the player participates.

Although the effect button image 30 imitating the effect button 2c is displayed on the selection screen, an effect button image imitating the upper effect button 21 may be displayed, or an effect button image imitating the upper effect button 21. When is displayed, it is possible to select the second half indication effect with a higher probability with a higher probability than when the effect button image 30 that imitates the effect button 2c is displayed.

It is also possible to cancel the effect selection effect by setting the bet number for starting the next game or operating the start lever 3 while the selection screen is displayed. However, the effect selection effect was canceled. In this case, a penalty means may be provided so that the second half indication effect A having a low expected degree set in advance is selected. In this case, the ART lottery result does not change even if the second half indication effect A having a low expectation is selected, so that the player is not disadvantaged.

Further, when displaying the notice image 37 or the notice image 36 in each selection area of the selection screen, the use mode of the production button 2c or the upper production button 21 is announced by a predetermined second half precursor production of the transition destination. May be. For example, when a so-called continuous hit effect, which requires a plurality of pressing operations of the effect button 2c before notification of the result, is scheduled in the latter half of the indication effect of the transition destination, the notice image 37 is displayed in the corresponding selection area of the selection screen. At the same time, the character information of “continuous hit” may be displayed. Similarly, in the case where a so-called long-press effect, which requires a predetermined time for maintaining the press operation state of the effect button 2c before the result notification, is planned, in the corresponding selection area of the selection screen, together with the notice image 37, The character information of "long press" may be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

Next, FIG. 9 shows a detailed timing chart in the timing chart of the indication effect of FIG. 5 just before the end of the latter half indication effect.
In the example shown in FIG. 9, the 31st game after winning the ART (or winning the premonition effect) is the final game in which the latter half precursor effect ends, but the latter half precursor effect is the next game of the final game. The execution period of the effect is until the start of the (32nd game). Then, between the timing t0 when the final game (the 31st game) ends and the timing t3 when the next game starts, the result finalized effect is performed as a part of the second half aura effect.

The result finalizing effect is an effect for finalizing the result of the effect in the final stage of the latter half precursory effect, and as shown in FIG. 9, at the timing t1 when a predetermined time elapses from the end timing t0 of the final game, for example, the display 8 is displayed. An image immediately before the battle result between the teammate character and the enemy character is determined is displayed. After that, at timing t1, the effect button image 30 and character information such as "press!" are displayed as information prompting the player to operate the effect button 2c, together with the image immediately before the battle result is determined, and the game is displayed. It becomes a state of waiting for the pressing operation of the effect button 2c by the person. After that, at a timing t2 when the player presses the effect button 2c, an image in which the battle result is confirmed is displayed to notify the result. Further, in the final stage of the latter half precursor effect, in the case of the effect that does not use the effect button 2c, after the display of the image immediately before the battle result is decided, an image in which the battle result is decided after a predetermined time has elapsed is displayed. Becomes

Here, cancellation of the result finalizing effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, the effect can be canceled by operating the start lever 3 or an operation for starting the next game, such as setting the bet number, during execution of the result finalizing effect. Further, if the effect is canceled, the result finalizing effect that is being executed will be stopped midway. However, the image display on the display 8 is changed according to the timing of canceling the effect.

First, between the timing t0 and the timing t1 in FIG. 9, that is, before the effect button image 30 is displayed on the display unit 8, if the effect is canceled, the effect button image 30 is displayed once and the effect is also displayed. After the moving image in which the button image 30 is pressed is displayed, the result is notified. For example, in the case of winning the ART, after the moving image on which the effect button image 30 is pressed is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), a confirmation image including character information such as “ART confirmation!” is displayed. When it is displayed and the player has not won the ART, the moving image on which the effect button image 30 is pressed is displayed for a predetermined time, and then an image including character information such as "sorry" is displayed. If the player wins the ART, an image in which the teammate character wins may be displayed before the confirmation screen. Further, when the player has not won the ART, an image in which the teammate character is defeated may be displayed before the display of the character information of "sorry".

On the other hand, when the effect is canceled from the timing t1 to the timing t3, that is, when the effect button image 30 is displayed on the display device 8, the result is notified at that time. For example, if the player has won the ART, at the time of cancellation, a confirmed image including the character information such as "ART confirmed!" is displayed, and if the player has not won the ART, the character information such as "sorry" is displayed. An image including is displayed. If the player has not won the ART, the effect of the next game may be displayed at the time of cancellation without displaying the image including the character information such as “sorry”.

Therefore, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 are provided with the cancel control means capable of canceling the effect. Further, the cancel control means is provided with a cancel display control means for changing the subsequent display of the display device 8 according to the timing of canceling the effect.
In this way, since the image display of the display 8 is changed according to the cancel timing of the effect, it is possible to notify the result according to the progress of the effect, and particularly, the effect button image 30 is displayed. In order to cancel before production, the player often cancels the production without noticing that the production button image 30 is displayed. Due to the movie display of the production button image 30, the production button image is displayed in this scene. You will be notified that 30 is displayed, and you will be careful not to cancel the effect from the next time, so you can reduce the player's dissatisfaction and prevent the prepared effect from being wasted. it can.

Next, FIG. 10 shows the display position of the effect button image 30 in the display area of the display 8 when the effect using the effect button 2c is performed in the result finalizing effect.
As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, in the present embodiment, in the result finalizing effect, when an effect using the effect button 2c is performed, an effect as an operation image that prompts the player to perform an operation. The button image 30 can be displayed at a plurality of positions in the display area of the display unit 8.

Also, the main control unit 10 determines the type of the second half aura effect (result confirmation effect) including determination of whether or not to perform the effect using the effect button 2c and determination of the display position of the effect button image 30. Based on the transmission of the control information from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20, the subordinate control unit 20 controls the display unit 8 to display the result finalizing effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of auxiliary devices are arranged in the vicinity of the display device 8 and in the vicinity of the display device 8. An auxiliary indicator 19 as an auxiliary display means capable of displaying a plurality of information is provided on the upper side (upper right) on one side of the display 8, and on the lower side (lower right) on one side of the display 8. Is provided with an upper effect button 21 that can be operated by the player, and is a component of the movable accessory device 18 on the upper side (upper left) on the other side of the display unit 8. A movable accessory 18a that is operated by is provided.

FIG. 10A shows a state in which the effect button image 30 is displayed substantially at the center of the display area of the display device 8 as the first display position, and FIG. 10B shows the effect button image 30 in the display device. 8C is a display area on the upper right of 8, and is displayed in a position near the auxiliary display device 19 exemplified as the second display position. FIG. 10C shows the effect button image 30 on the right of the display device 8. In the lower display area, the state is displayed in the vicinity of the upper effect button 21 exemplified as the second display position, and FIG. 10D shows the effect button image 30 on the upper left of the display 8. It is a region and is displayed in a position near the movable accessory 18a exemplified as the second display position.

Since the display positions of these effect button images 30 in the display area are determined according to whether or not the ART is won, the effect button images 30 are displayed in addition to whether or not the effect button images 30 are displayed. It is possible to attract the interest of the player to the position where it is located.

Next, FIG. 11A shows an example of a table used when determining the type of the second half aura effect.
The latter half precursor effect is composed of a latter half precursor effect A, a latter half precursor effect B, and a latter half precursor effect C in which different enemy characters appear, and the selection rates of the respective latter half precursor effects are set differently depending on whether or not the ART is won. ing.
Further, although the latter half indication effect is determined by the main control unit 10, it may be determined by the sub control unit 20.

As shown in FIG. 11A, when ART is not won, the latter half aura effect A is selected with a selection rate of 50/100, the latter half aura effect B is selected with a selection rate of 30/100, and the latter half aura effect C is selected. The selection process is performed so as to select at a selection rate of 20/100. Also, at the time of winning the ART, the second half aura effect A is selected with a selection rate of 20/100, the second half aura effect B is selected with a selection rate of 30/100, and the second half aura effect C is selected with a selection rate of 50/100. The selection process is performed so as to

Since the second half aura effect is determined by such a selection rate, the expectation for the winning of the ART is higher when the latter half aura effect B is generated than the latter half aura effect A, and the latter half aura effect is higher than the latter half aura effect B. When the effect C occurs, the degree of expectation for winning the ART increases. Therefore, it is possible to change the player's sense of expectation according to the type of the second half aura effect that has occurred, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Next, in FIG. 11(b) and FIG. 11(c), whether or not the effect button image 30 is displayed in the result finalizing effect during the second half indication effect, that is, the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) is displayed. An example of a table used for determining whether to perform an effect to be used and which display position to display when the effect button image 30 is displayed in the display area of the display 8 is shown. In the present embodiment, even in the same second half sign presentation, the case where the production button 2c (or the upper production button 21) is used and the case where the production button 2c is not used are provided, and the production is performed in FIGS. 11B and 11C. When no display of the button image 30 is selected, the second half indication effect that does not use the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) is determined.
Further, although various determination processes regarding the display of the effect button image 30 are performed by the main control unit 10, they may be performed by the sub control unit 20.

As shown in FIG. 11( b ), when the ART is not won, in the case of the latter half precursor effect A, the effect button image 30 is not displayed, that is, the effect without using the effect button 2 c is selected at a selection rate of 40/100. , The display in the approximate center of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 35/100, and the display in the upper right of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 13/100, Displaying at the lower right of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 7/100, and displaying at the upper left of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 5/100.

Further, in the case of the latter half indication effect B, no display of the effect button image 30 is selected at a selection rate of 35/100, and it is displayed at approximately the center of the display area of the display unit 8 at a selection rate of 25/100. Selecting and displaying in the upper right of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 17/100, and displaying in the lower right of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 13/100. Then, the display at the upper left of the display area of the display unit 8 is selected at a selection rate of 10/100.

Further, in the case of the latter half indication effect C, no display of the effect button image 30 is selected with a selection rate of 30/100, and display in the approximate center of the display area of the display 8 is with a selection rate of 23/100. Selected and displayed at the upper right of the display area of the display unit 8 is selected at a selection rate of 22/100, and displayed at the lower right of the display area of the display unit 8 is selected at a selection rate of 20/100. Then, the display at the upper left of the display area of the display 8 is selected at the selection rate of 15/100.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11C, when the ART is won, in the case of the latter half precursor effect A, there is no display of the effect button image 30, that is, the effect without using the effect button 2c is selected at the selection rate of 10/100. The display in the approximate center of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 15/100, and the display in the upper right of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 20/100. , Displaying at the lower right of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 25/100, and displaying at the upper left of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 30/100. ..

Further, in the case of the latter half indication effect B, no display of the effect button image 30 is selected with a selection rate of 10/100, and display in the approximate center of the display area of the display 8 is with a selection rate of 15/100. Selecting and displaying in the upper right of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 17/100, and displaying in the lower right of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 18/100. Then, the display at the upper left of the display area of the display 8 is selected at a selection rate of 40/100.

Further, in the case of the latter half indication effect C, no display of the effect button image 30 is selected at a selection rate of 5/100, and display at approximately the center of the display area of the display 8 is performed at a selection rate of 10/100. Selected and displayed in the upper right of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 15/100, and displayed in the lower right of the display area of the display 8 is selected with a selection rate of 20/100. Then, the display at the upper left of the display area of the display 8 is selected at a selection rate of 50/100.

Since various selections are made at the above selection rates, when the lottery result by the main control unit 10 as the lottery means is the ART win, the effect button image 30 is displayed more than when it is not the ART win. The effect button image 30 is displayed with a high probability, and the effect button image 30 is also displayed with a high probability at a position (second display position) near the auxiliary device.

Therefore, whether or not to display the effect button image 30 and the display position of the effect button image 30 in the display area of the display unit 8 are determined, and therefore the expectation level for winning the ART is lower left>lower right>upper right>center. Since there is a relation that there is no effect button image, the player's expectation can be changed according to the display position of the effect button image 30. In particular, when the effect button image 30 is displayed near the auxiliary device, it is possible to improve the player's expectation. Further, since the display position of the effect button image 30 also changes depending on the type of the second half aura effect, it is possible to change the display position according to the player's expectation.

Next, FIG. 12 shows the display of the display 8 when the effect button image 30 is displayed at the timing t1 in FIG.

When the effect button image 30 is displayed in the display area of the display device 8, the effect button image 30 is not immediately displayed at the display position determined in advance, but immediately before the battle result is fixed, as shown in FIG. Together with the effect image, the effect button image 30 is moved and displayed once in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19 in the display area, in the vicinity of the upper effect button 21, in the center of the display area, in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, and then again. While moving on the same trajectory, the display position is finalized and displayed when the display position finally reaches a predetermined display position. Since the display position of the effect button image 30 is confirmed and displayed in this manner, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the display position of the effect button image 30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, in some of the effects using the effect button 2c, the enlarged effect button image 30a may be displayed instead of the effect button image 30. Even when displayed, the display position is confirmed and displayed after the moving button image 30 is moved and displayed in the same manner.
The moving display of the effect button image 30 and the enlargement effect button image 30a is controlled by the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as display position control means.

The display of the enlargement effect button image 30a is changed from the effect button image 30 with a probability of 1% when ART is not won and 5% when ART is won. Therefore, when the enlargement effect button image 30a is displayed, the degree of expectation for winning the ART is increased.
The effect button image 30 may be changed to the enlarged effect button image 30a while the effect button image 30 is being moved and displayed. By doing so, it is possible to change the player's expectation both when the effect button image 30 is moved and displayed and when it is enlarged.

Next, after the display position of the effect button image 30 (or the enlargement effect button 30a) is determined by the moving display in FIG. 12, the effect using the effect button 2c or the upper effect button 21 performed on the display 8 will be described with reference to FIG. ~ It demonstrates with reference to FIG. The effects shown in FIGS. 13 to 16 are executed by the display 8 under the control of the sub control unit 20 based on the transmission of control information from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20.
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, a plurality of auxiliary devices are arranged around the display 8. As the auxiliary device, an auxiliary display device 19 as an auxiliary display device arranged at the upper right of the display device 8, an upper effect button 21 as a specific operation means arranged at the lower right, and a movable role arranged at the upper left. The object 18a (movable accessory device) is illustrated.

First, with reference to FIG. 13, an effect when the effect button image 30 is displayed in the approximate center of the display area of the display 8 will be described.

FIG. 13A shows the display after the display position of the effect button image 30 is confirmed by the moving display of FIG. 12A, and the effect button image 30 is displayed in the approximate center of the display area of the display unit 8. ing. At this time, the effect button image 30 is displayed together with the image just before the battle result is determined, and the character information of “press!” is displayed on the upper part of the effect button image 30 and a display prompting the player to operate is displayed. Done. Further, in this state, the effect button 2c is enabled, the built-in light emitting source (LED) is turned on, and it is notified that the effect button 2c is enabled.

In this state, when the player presses the effect button 2c, if the player wins the ART, the effect button image 30 disappears and the main character wins as the battle result, as shown in FIG. 13(b). The winning image 38 is displayed, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 13C, the character information “ART confirmed!” is displayed to inform the result.

On the other hand, when the player has not won the ART, as shown in FIG. 13D, the effect button image 30 disappears, and the defeat image 39 in which the main character is defeated as a result of the battle is displayed. As shown in FIG. 13E, the character information of “failure” is displayed and the result is notified.

Next, in FIG. 14, when the effect button image 30 is displayed at the position (upper right) near the auxiliary display device 19 in the display area of the display device 8, it is the timing t2 in FIG. The display mode of the specific effect performed on the display 8 is shown when is operated.

FIG. 14A shows a display after the display position of the effect button image 30 is confirmed by the moving display of FIG. 12A, and the effect button image 30 is displayed together with the image immediately before the battle result is confirmed. It is displayed at a position (upper right) in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19 in the display area of No. 8. Further, in this state, the effect button 2c emits light to enable the operation, and the character information of "press!" is displayed on the upper part of the effect button image 30 to perform a display prompting the player to operate. Further, the ally character image 40, which is a character participating in additional battle in the battle, is displayed on the auxiliary display device 19, and then the ally character image 40 is additionally displayed in the image immediately before the battle result is determined.

When the player presses the effect button 2c in this state, if the player wins the ART, the effect button image 30 disappears and the victory image 38 is displayed as the battle result as shown in FIG. 14(b). After a predetermined time has been displayed, as shown in FIG. 14C, the character information "ART confirmed!" is displayed to inform the result.

On the other hand, when the player has not won the ART, as shown in FIG. 14D, the effect button image 30 disappears and the defeat image 39 is displayed as the battle result, and after a predetermined time elapses, FIG. As shown in, the character information of “failure” is displayed and the result is notified.
In this way, when the effect button image 30 is displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary display device 19 in the display area of the display device 8, the ally character image 40 is additionally displayed on the auxiliary display device 19 so that the appearance is apparent. However, it is possible to increase the player's expectation more than when the effect button image 30 is displayed substantially in the center. In addition, the effect button image 30 can be displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary display device 19 and the ally character image 40 displayed on the auxiliary display device 19 can be additionally displayed. Rather than displaying the effect button image 30 in the vicinity of the auxiliary display device 19, it is possible to realize a result confirmation effect with a high degree of expectation in a form that is easy for the player to understand.

Next, in FIG. 15, when the effect button image 30 is displayed at a position (lower right) near the upper effect button 21 in the display area of the display 8, the player performs the effect button at the timing t2 in FIG. 2C shows a display mode of a specific effect performed on the display 8 when the user operates 2c.

FIG. 15A shows the display after the display position of the effect button image 30 is confirmed by the moving display of FIG. 12A, and the effect button image 30 is displayed together with the image immediately before the battle result is confirmed. It is displayed at a position (lower right) near the upper effect button 21 in the display area of 8. Further, in this state, the effect button 2c emits light and the operation becomes effective, and the character information of "press!" is displayed on the upper part of the effect button image 30 to perform a display prompting the player to operate.

When the player presses the effect button 2c in this state, an upper effect button image 40 newly imitating the upper effect button 21 is displayed instead of the effect button image 30 as shown in FIG. 15(b). At the same time, the character information of “press!” is displayed on the upper part of the upper effect button image 40. In addition, at this time, the operation of the upper effect button 21 is enabled, the built-in light emitting source (LED) is lit, and it is notified that the operation of the upper effect button 21 is enabled.

When the player presses the upper effect button 21, if the player has won the ART, as shown in FIG. 15C, the upper effect button image 40 disappears and the victory image 38 is displayed as the battle result. After a predetermined period of time has been displayed, as shown in FIG. 15D, the character information “ART confirmed!” is displayed to inform the result.

On the other hand, when the player has not won the ART, as shown in FIG. 15(e), the upper effect button image 40 disappears, and the defeat image 39 is displayed as the result of the battle. ), the character information of "failure" is displayed and the result is notified.

In this way, when the effect button image 30 is displayed in the vicinity of the upper effect button 21 in the display area of the display device 8, the upper effect button 21 having a higher expectation than the effect button 2c is used. Since the effect is changed to the effect, it is possible to increase the player's expectation as compared with the case where the effect button image 30 is displayed substantially in the center. In addition, the effect button image 30 being displayed in the vicinity of the upper effect button 21 and the use of the upper effect button 21 can be related to each other, and the operation of the upper effect button 21 is surely performed by the player. It is possible to encourage

Next, FIG. 16 shows the timing t2 in FIG. 9 when the effect button image 30 is displayed at the position (upper left) near the movable accessory 18a (movable accessory device 18) in the display area of the display 8. The display mode of the specific effect performed on the display device 8 when the player operates the effect button 2c is shown.

FIG. 16A shows a display after the display position of the effect button image 30 is fixed by the moving display of FIG. 12A, and the effect button image 30 is displayed together with the image immediately before the battle result is fixed. It is displayed at a position (upper left) near the movable accessory 18a in the display area of No. 8. Further, in this state, the effect button 2c emits light to enable the operation, and the character information of "press!" is displayed in the display area, and a display prompting the operation of the player is performed.

In addition, the movable accessory 18a has a center of rotation set at the lower end, and the upper end of the movable accessory 18a is tilted toward the display 8 side by the operation of the electric drive source. ) Is configured to be convertible from a hidden first state behind the display front frame 17 (see FIG. 1) to a second state protruding toward the front side of the display area of the display 8.

When the player presses the effect button 2c in this state, if the player has won the ART, as shown in FIG. 16B, the effect button image 30 disappears and the movable accessory 18a is in the second state. And the victory image 38 is displayed as the result of the battle. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 16C, the character information “ART confirmed!” is displayed and the result is notified.

On the other hand, if the player has not won the ART, as shown in FIG. 16D, the effect button image 30 disappears, the movable accessory 18a maintains the first state, and the defeat image 39 is displayed as the battle result. It Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 16E, the character information of “failure” is displayed and the result is notified.

In this way, when the effect button image 30 is displayed in the display area of the display 8 in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, the result is notified together with the operation of the movable accessory 18a. It is possible to make a notification with a higher impact than when is displayed in the approximate center. In addition, the effect button image 30 can be related to the display in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a and the operation of the movable accessory 18a, and the effect button image 30 is simply displayed on the movable accessory 18a. As a result, it is possible to realize a result finalizing effect that is more entertaining and has a higher degree of expectation than displaying in a nearby position.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a relationship between the effect button image 30 and the enlarged effect button image 30a having a higher degree of expectation than the effect button image 30 will be described.

FIG. 17A shows a case where the effect button image 30 is enlarged to the enlargement effect button image 30a at approximately the center of the display area of the display device 8. In this case, the center of the effect button image 30 or the vertical direction is shown. The enlargement effect button image 30a is enlarged and displayed based on the enlargement reference point 30c set on the center line of.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17B, for example, when the effect button image 30 is enlarged to the enlargement effect button image 30a at a position (upper left) near the movable accessory 18a in the display area of the display device 8, In the effect button image 30, the enlargement effect button image 30a is enlarged and displayed based on the enlargement reference point 30d moved to the movable accessory 18a side (left side) from the enlargement reference point 30c. That is, when the enlargement effect button image 30a is displayed at the second display position, the effect button image 30 having a position different from the enlargement reference point 30c when the enlargement effect button image 30a is displayed at the first display position. The enlargement reference point 30d that has moved to the side of the center of the is used for enlargement.

By doing so, when the enlargement effect button image 30a is displayed at a position near the movable accessory 18a in the display area of the display device 8, the enlargement effect button image 30a can be displayed without protruding outside the display area. It will be possible.
Even when the enlargement effect button image 30a is displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary display device 19 or the upper effect button 21, the enlargement reference point is set to a position close to the auxiliary display device 19 or the upper effect button 21 side and enlarged. The display is done.
When the enlargement effect button image 30a is displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary display device 19, a part of the enlargement effect button image 30a can be displayed on the auxiliary display device 19 as well, so that the enlargement effect is displayed approximately in the center of the display area. Similar to the case of displaying the button image 30a, the enlarged effect button image 30a is enlarged and displayed based on the enlargement reference point 30c, and the enlarged effect button image 30a is displayed so as to straddle the display 8 and the auxiliary display 19. You may do it. Further, once the enlargement effect button image 30a is displayed so as to straddle the display 8 and the auxiliary display 19, the enlargement reference point is moved to a position close to the auxiliary display 19, so that the entire enlargement effect button image 30a, Alternatively, the main part of the enlarged effect button image 30a may be moved from the auxiliary display 19 side to the display 8 side.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as the operation image control unit, as the operation image that prompts the operation of the effect button 2c as the operation unit during the execution of the result confirmation effect. The button image 30 is displayed on the display device 8 as a display unit, and the victory image 38 or the defeat image 39 can be displayed as the predetermined information related to the award of the privilege based on the operation of the effect button 2c. Further, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the display position control means can control the display position of the effect button image 30 in the display area of the display 8 based on the lottery result by the main control unit 10.

Therefore, the degree of expectation for granting the privilege changes depending on the display position where the effect button image 30 is displayed in the display area of the display device 8, and the interest can be improved.

Further, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as the display position control means display the effect button image 30 in the first display position and in the second display which is a position closer to the auxiliary device than the first display position. If the result of the lottery by the main control unit 10 as the lottery means that the privilege is given, the effect button image 30 is more likely to be displayed than the case where the privilege is not given. It is configured to be displayed at the display position of 2.
Therefore, the production related to the auxiliary device can be executed, and the interest can be improved. Further, when the effect button image 30 is displayed at the second display position, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

[Display of game explanation screen]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 to 24, a game explanation screen displayed on the display 8 of the slot machine 1 will be described.
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to display the specific information (game explanation screen) on the game explanation on the display 8 based on the operation of the effect operation means (effect button 2c) by the player.
On the game explanation screen, for example, a game flow of the slot machine 1, effect contents for each game state, a game method, etc. are displayed.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the effect state in each game state, the normal effect state in which the effect is executed in the normal game state (corresponding to the second effect state according to the present invention), and the effect in ART. Has an ART effect state (corresponding to a first effect state according to the present invention), a bonus effect state in which an effect is performed during a bonus (corresponding to a third effect state according to the present invention), and the like. There is.
Controlling to one of the plurality of effect states is performed by the sub-control unit 20 operating as an effect state control unit.
In addition, in the following description, when it is described as a game state, it is assumed to include an effect state.

The contents displayed on the game explanation screen and the display period thereof are different depending on whether the slot machine 1 is “playing” or “not playing”.
“Non-gaming” means that the game is shifted from “gaming” when a bet button 2a is operated or a medal is not inserted into the medal insertion slot 2 for a predetermined period after the end of the third reel stop operation. This is a state in which the operation is ended when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 2.
"In game" is a state other than non-game, that is, the reel 16 is changing.
In addition, when the winning combination of the game this time is the replay combination, the game is not shifted from "in game" to "not in game".
The third reel refers to the reel that has been stopped at the last third operation when the stop operation of the three reels 16a to 16c has been performed once, that is, three times in total. Further, after the third reel stop operation is finished, it means after the time when the player releases the finger or the like from the stop button 5 that is stopped to stop the third reel.

(Game explanation screen displayed during non-game)
The game explanation screen displayed during non-game can be displayed within the operation valid period of the effect button 2c.
The “operation valid period” is a period in which the operation with the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d is allowed, and for example, the period other than during the execution of the continuous effect, during the display of the bonus confirmation screen, and during the bonus is the operation effective period. Is provided as.

Specifically, during non-play, as shown in FIG. 18A, the effect operation button image 51 is displayed on the display 8 and the player can operate the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d. Is shown.
In the state shown in FIG. 18A, for example, when the cross key button 2d is operated, a volume adjustment screen for adjusting the volume of the game sound of the slot machine 1 output from the speaker 9 is displayed. (Not shown).
Further, when the effect button 2c is operated in the state shown in FIG. 18A, a plurality of selectable items (“game flow”, “payout table”, A top screen including "Return" etc. is displayed.
On the top screen, when the effect button 2c is operated while the desired item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d, information on the selected item is displayed.
For example, when "game flow" is selected on the top screen, as shown in FIG. 18C, all the game states provided in the slot machine 1 are displayed. Further, when the effect button 2c is operated in a state where a desired item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d, as shown in FIG. 18D, a game description that displays a game description of the selected game state. The screen 50 is displayed.

Thus, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during non-game, it is possible to display the game explanation according to all the game states of the slot machine 1. Therefore, if the state of the slot machine 1 is set to non-playing state, the player can see the game explanations regarding other gaming states regardless of the current gaming state.
However, not limited to this, the game explanation screen 50 displayed during non-gaming may be restricted so that the game explanation relating to a part of the game state provided in the slot machine 1 cannot be displayed.

(Game explanation screen displayed during the game)
The game explanation screen displayed during the game can be displayed within the operation valid period of the effect button 2c and within the operation reminder image display period.
The “operation reminder image display period” is a period during which operation information (operation reminder image 52) that prompts the player to operate the effect button 2c can be displayed, and as shown in FIG. 20, depending on the game state, Start timing and end timing are provided.
During the operation reminder image display period, the effect button 2c is lit to notify that the operation of the effect button 2c is valid, and the operation reminder image 52 is displayed from outside the frame of the display unit 8 to inside the display unit 8. It is displayed so as to project toward.
Then, while the operation prompting image 52 is displayed on the display device 8, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed by operating the effect button 2c.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19C, when the effect button 2c is operated while the operation prompting image 52 is displayed, a display area (specific display area) in which the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed. R) is displayed (appears).
Further, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C, when the game explanation screen 50 is already displayed small on the display device 8, when the effect button 2c is operated, the specific display area R is displayed. The game explanation screen 50 is enlarged so that the game explanation screen 50 is enlarged. The operation reminder image 52 may be displayed even in the state shown in FIG.
When the game explanation screen 50 has a plurality of screens, the screen can be switched by operating the cross key button 2d (see FIG. 19D).
The change of the specific display area R for displaying such a game explanation screen 50 is performed by the sub-control unit 20 operating as a changing unit.

Next, the game explanation screen for each game state displayed during the game will be described.
In the following description, "third reel is stopped (when the third reel is stopped in FIG. 20)", "start lever 3 is operated (when the start lever is operated in FIG. 20)", and "bet button 2a is operated". (When the bet button is operated in FIG. 20)" indicates the time when the player operates each operation means with his/her finger or the like.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be the time when the player releases the finger or the like from each operation means.

-Game explanation screen displayed during normal game state During the normal game state, the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed at the start of a predetermined effect.
For example, in a game in which a bonus or ART precursor effect (continuous effect) is started, an operation reminder image 52 is displayed during a period from when the start lever 3 is operated to when the third reel of the game is stopped. When the effect button 2c is operated within this period, the operation reminder image 52 is displayed (see FIG. 20). In this case, the game explanation screen 50 displays information or the like for explaining the expected degree of winning of the bonus or ART.

In addition, for example, in a game that is completed in one game and in which a player presses for the correct pressing order, the third reel of the game is stopped after the start lever 3 is operated. The operation reminder image 52 is displayed in the period until it is played, and the game explanation screen 50 is displayed when the effect button 2c is operated within this period. In this case, on the game explanation screen 50, information regarding the transition of the game state when the correct answer is given in the order of pressing and the incorrect answer is displayed.

-Game explanation screen displayed during ART The ART is provided with a plurality of game states (stages), for example, stages A to C, and the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed at the start of each stage. ..
For example, in the game in which each stage is started, the period from the operation of the start lever 3 to the operation of the start lever 3 of the next game (when the winning combination of this game is the replay combination) or the bet button 2a is The operation reminder image 52 is displayed during the period until it is operated (when the winning combination of this game is other than the replay combination), and the game explanation screen 50 is displayed when the effect button 2c is operated within this period. (See FIG. 20).
In this case, on the game explanation screen 50, for example, information about rights that can be acquired during each stage, effect contents during each stage, etc. are displayed, and different information is displayed for each stage.

In addition, when special information (navi image 53) for navigating the operation sequence of the stop button 5 is displayed on the display device 8 by winning the “push order bell” or the “push order replay” (see FIG. 21(A )), when the game explanation screen 50 is displayed by operating the effect button 2c, the navigation image 53 is displayed before the game explanation screen 50 as shown in FIG.
That is, when the navigation image 53 and the game explanation screen 50 are simultaneously displayed on the display device 8, the navigation image 53 is preferentially displayed and made visible.
This is because when the operation order corresponding to “push order bell” or “push order replay” is hidden by the game explanation screen 50 and becomes invisible, the player has an operation order different from the operation order by the navigation image 53. There is a possibility that the stop button 5 may be operated by mistake. In that case, a combination of symbols corresponding to the operation sequence that is operated by mistake is stopped and displayed, which may cause a disadvantage to the player such as shifting (falling) from the current advantageous state. is there. For this reason, the navigation image 53 is preferentially displayed.
In addition, the navigation image 53 is not limited to the display of the operation order (“1”-“3”-“2”), and for example, “?” displayed in the pressing order hitting effect, a rare role winning, etc. Even when "!" displayed in is displayed, the navigation image 53 is preferentially displayed and displayed before the game explanation screen 50.

It should be noted that when the navigation image 53 and the game explanation screen 50 are simultaneously displayed on the display device 8, the navigation image 53 has been explained to be displayed in front of the navigation image 53. May be displayed on the screen.
Further, which of the navigation image 53 and the game explanation screen 50 should be displayed with priority may be determined according to the winning combination of the current game. For example, when the rare combination is won, the navigation image 53 may be displayed with priority, and when the winning combination other than the rare combination is won, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed with priority.

Further, when the effect button image 30 for prompting the operation of the upper effect button 21 is displayed on the display device 8 (see FIG. 22(A)), when the game explanation screen 50 is displayed by the operation of the effect button 2c. , One of the game explanation screen 50 and the effect button image 30 is displayed in front.
That is, when the effect button image 30 and the game explanation screen 50 are simultaneously displayed on the display device 8, the game explanation screen 50 is prioritized and displayed before the effect button image 30 (see FIG. 22(B)). ), or the effect button image 30 is preferentially displayed before the game explanation screen 50 (see FIG. 22C).
It should be noted that which of the game explanation screen 50 and the effect button image 30 should be preferentially displayed may be determined according to the game state. For example, the effect button image 30 may be preferentially displayed on the stage A, and the game explanation screen 50 may be preferentially displayed on the stage C.
Further, the player may be allowed to select which of them is prioritized and displayed first.

Similarly, even when the effect button image 30 for prompting the operation of the effect button 2c is displayed, when the effect button image 30 and the game explanation screen 50 are simultaneously displayed, the game explanation screen 50 and the effect are displayed. Either one of the button images 30 may be displayed in front.
It should be noted that which of the game explanation screen 50 and the effect button image 30 should be prioritized and displayed first may be determined according to the type of the button. For example, when the effect button image 30 for prompting the operation of the upper effect button 21 is displayed, the effect button image 30 is preferentially displayed and the effect button image 30 for prompting the operation of the effect button 2c is displayed. When displayed, the game explanation screen 50 may be preferentially displayed.

Further, in a game in which the effect button image 30 and the game explanation screen 50 may be simultaneously displayed on the display device 8, the operation means corresponding to the effect button image 30 and the operation means capable of displaying the game explanation screen 50 are different. May be controlled as follows.
For example, the cross key button 2d may be used as the operation means corresponding to the effect button image 30, and the effect button 2c may be used as the operation means capable of displaying the game explanation screen 50, or vice versa. Alternatively, the effect button 2c may be used as the operation means corresponding to the effect button image 30, and the upper effect button 21 may be used as the operation means capable of displaying the game explanation screen 50.
In this case, it is preferable to display the operable operation means on the display 8 (operation prompting image 52) so that the player can recognize the operation means.

Furthermore, when the navigation image 53 (including the display of the operation sequence, the display of “?” and the display of “!”) and the effect button image 30 are simultaneously displayed on the display device 8, the operation of the effect button 2c is performed. When the game explanation screen 50 is displayed, it is preferable to display the navigation image 53 preferentially and display it first, and then display either the game explanation screen 50 or the effect button image 30.

Further, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during ART, it is displayed that an exceptional case may occur during ART.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23(A), "after the bonus ends, the current game state may not be restored (shift to the normal game state)" may be displayed.
This is based on the following reasons.

As described above, the slot machine 1 returns to the ART after the bonus is ended (the predetermined ending condition is satisfied) when the bonus is won (the predetermined transition condition is satisfied) during the ART (FIG. 4). If the bonus is won (a predetermined transition condition is satisfied) during the normal game state (see g and i), the bonus game is shifted to the normal game state after the bonus is ended (a predetermined end condition is satisfied). (See b and c in FIG. 4).
On the other hand, cases such as the following (1) and (2) may occur exceptionally with respect to such a transition of the game state.
(1) Based on a predetermined trigger during the normal gaming state, when the transition to ART shifts to a definite gaming state, the display 8 shows the ART effect state, but internally the gaming state is When a bonus is won in the normal game state, after the bonus is over, the game state shifts to the normal game state without returning to ART.
In addition, when the game state shifts to the normal game state after the end of ART, the display 8 still shows the ART effect state, but internally, when the game state shifts from the ART state to the normal game state, a bonus is given. Similarly, when winning the prize, after the bonus is over, the game state is shifted to the normal game state without returning to ART.
That is, in the ART effect state before winning the bonus, if the game state is ART (a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied), the game is returned to ART after the bonus ends, while if the game state is not ART ( The predetermined advantageous condition is not established), and after the bonus ends, the game state is shifted to the normal game state.
It should be noted that if the player wins the ART during the bonus game, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ART shifts to the ART after the bonus ends regardless of the game state before winning the bonus.
(2) In the game of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the continuation upper limit value (limiter) is provided in the game state including the ART, which is advantageous for the player, and when the limiter is reached, the player stays in the ART. If there is, it will be shifted to the normal game state. Then, when a bonus is won in the game state close to the limiter, after the bonus is over, the game state shifts to the normal game state without returning to ART.
For the above reason, it is displayed that there is an exceptional case as shown in FIG.

-Game Explanation Screen Displayed During Bonus During the bonus, the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed during bonus winning or during bonus games.
In the case of a bonus winning, for example, the operation reminder image 52 is displayed during a period from the elapse of a certain time after the operation of stopping the third reel to the operation of the bet button 2a in the game in which the bonus is won. When the effect button 2c is operated within the period, the operation prompting image 52 is displayed (see FIG. 20).
In this case, the contents of the game explanation displayed on the game explanation screen 50 are different depending on the game state at the time of bonus winning.
Specifically, when a bonus is won during the normal game state (see a and d in FIG. 4 ), the game explanation screen 50 shows information related to ART lottery executed during the bonus game (for example, (Explanation of winning expectation degree of display effect on screen and light emission effect on lamp) is displayed.
On the other hand, when the bonus is won during the ART (see h and j in FIG. 4), the game explanation screen 50 shows the information about the right to generate the ART (ART stock) executed during the bonus game and the additional lottery. Or, a combination of symbols (stop result), for example, a sure stop result or a sure stop result, for which the winning of the additional lottery is confirmed is displayed.

Further, the contents of the game explanation displayed on the game explanation screen 50 are also different depending on whether or not it is informed that the game will be transferred to the ART after the bonus is over.
For example, when a bonus is won in a state where the player wins the ART in the normal gaming state but has not yet announced the winning result, the same display as the former is displayed.
On the other hand, when the player wins the ART in the normal gaming state and the winning result is informed, when the bonus is won, the same display as the latter is displayed.
Incidentally, in the game explanation screen 50 (see FIG. 18D) that can be displayed when the state of the slot machine 1 is set to the non-gaming state during the bonus game, similarly to the above, the game state at the time of bonus winning or The display contents differ depending on whether or not the ART winning result has been notified.

During the bonus game, the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed when the advantageous right is given to the player.
For example, when a bonus generation right or an ART generation right is acquired during the bonus game, a reminder image such as "Aim for 7!!" is displayed as shown in FIG. In the state in which the reminder image is displayed, that is, in the game in which the 7 symbols can be stopped and displayed, the operation reminder image 52 is displayed and the game explanation screen 50 is displayed by operating the effect button 2c.
Then, when the reminder image of "Aim for 7!!" and the game explanation screen 50 are simultaneously displayed on the display 8, as shown in FIG. 23C, the game explanation screen is displayed before the reminder image. 50 is displayed. This is because the right is granted regardless of whether or not the 7 symbols are aimed (even if the 7 symbols are not stopped and displayed), so that the player is not disadvantaged.

Further, as an example in which the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed during the bonus game, for example, when a JAC in type bonus is provided as the type of big bonus, "7 aim at winning the JAC in prize during the bonus game! The reminder image and the operation reminder image 52 are displayed, and the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed.
Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 23C, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed before the reminder image.
The JAC in-type bonus ends, for example, by paying out a predetermined number of medals or winning a predetermined number of JAC in prizes. In addition, a combination of predetermined symbols (combination of 7 symbols) is stopped during the bonus game, a JAC in prize is won, and a regular bonus is made.
Regular bonuses with high net increase and regular bonuses with low net increase are provided as regular bonuses to be transferred by the JAC in prize. For example, in the regular bonus with a high net increase, 14 bets are paid out with one bet, whereas in the regular bonus with a low net increase, 7 payouts are made with a three bet, and those who have transitioned to the regular bonus with a high net increase Is an advantageous game for players.
On the game explanation screen 50 displayed at the time of winning the JAC in prize as described above, for example, "regular bonus of high net increase and regular bonus of low net increase when JAC in stops", "regular bonus of high net increase or low net increase “Stop result that determines the winning of the regular bonus”, “contents of the effect during the regular bonus”, etc. are displayed.

In addition, when the reminder image of “Aim for 7!!” and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed at the same time, the game explanation screen 50 has been explained to be displayed first, but the reminder image is given priority. It may be displayed before.
For example, when one of the regular bonus of high net increase and the regular bonus of low net increase is won, a reminder image is displayed before the game explanation screen 50, and when the other bonus is won, the reminder image is displayed. By displaying the game explanation screen 50 before that, the type of the regular bonus that has been won may be suggested depending on whether or not the reminder image is visible.
In addition, a game explanation screen that can be displayed when the number of winnings of the regular bonus of high net increase or the regular bonus of low net increase reaches or exceeds a predetermined number may be provided. For example, when the number of times of winning the regular bonus of high net increase is two or more, the interest of the game can be enhanced by displaying the game explanation screen which displays information advantageous to the player.

In this way, the display contents of the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the game are different depending on the game state.
In addition, during a game such as when the reel 16 is changing or the navigation image 53 is displayed, when the player wants to confirm the effect contents and the game method, a game explanation screen displayed by operating the effect button 2c. You can figure out 50.
Thus, the player can see the game explanation screen even during the game without temporarily stopping the game to put it in the non-game state.

[Game explanation screen display control processing]
Next, the game explanation screen control processing performed by the sub control unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the sub-control unit 20 determines whether or not an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect operation means (effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d) is allowed (S1).
In S1, if it is determined that the operation is not valid (S1: No), the process proceeds to S18, and if it is determined that the operation is in the valid period (S1: Yes), the effect button 2c or the cross key 2d is pressed. It is determined whether or not is operated (S2).
When it is determined that the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d is not operated (S2: No), the process proceeds to S18, and when it is determined that the effect button 2c or the cross key button 2d is operated ( (S2: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game is in progress (S3).

When it is determined that the game is not being played (not being played) (S3: No), it is determined whether the effect button 2c has been operated during the non-playing (S4).
When it is determined that the effect button 2c is operated during the non-game (S4: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 (S5).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is not being displayed (S5: No), the top screen is displayed on the display 8 (see FIG. 18B) (S6).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S5: Yes), the screen display is switched according to the operation of the effect button 2c (S7). For example, in the game explanation screen 50, when the effect button 2c is operated in the state where a predetermined item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d or the like, it is effected as a confirmation button for confirming the selected item. The display screen is switched by the function of the button 2c.

When it is determined in S4 that the effect button 2c is not operated during non-play (the cross key button 2d is operated) (S4: No), whether or not the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display unit 8. It is determined whether (S8).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S8: Yes), the display on the game explanation screen 50 is switched according to the operation of the cross key button 2d (S9). For example, in the game explanation screen 50, when an item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d, the effect button 2c functions as a cursor movement button for moving between items on the screen, thereby displaying on the screen. Change the content.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is not being displayed (S8: No), for example, a volume adjustment screen is displayed according to the operation of the cross key button 2d (S10). Further, when the cross key button 2d is operated, the cross key button 2d functions as a volume adjustment button, thereby changing the display content (volume level) on the volume adjustment screen. The changed volume level is determined by operating the effect button 2c.

When it is determined in S3 that the game is in progress (S3: Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect button 2c has been operated during the game (S11).
When it is determined that the effect button 2c has been operated during the game (S11: Yes), it is determined whether or not the operation prompting image 52 is being displayed on the display device 8 (S12).
When it is determined that the operation reminder image 52 is being displayed (S12: Yes), the game explanation screen 50 according to the game state is displayed (see FIG. 19(B)) (S6).
On the game explanation screen 50, as described above, the displayed contents differ depending on the current game state. Further, the displayed contents are different depending on whether or not the advantageous privilege is given to the player, or whether or not the privilege is given.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation reminder image 52 is not being displayed (S12: No), it is determined whether the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 (S14).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S14: Yes), the display on the game explanation screen 50 is switched according to the operation of the effect button 2c (S15). For example, when the effect button 2c is operated while the game explanation screen 50 is displayed, the effect button 2c functions as a return button to change the display content on the screen.
Specifically, when the highest screen of the game explanation screen 50 is displayed, the game explanation screen 50 is ended, and when a screen other than the highest of the game explanation screen 50 is displayed. Switches the display to the upper screen.

When it is determined in S11 that the effect button 2c is not operated during the game (the cross key button 2d is operated) (S11: No), whether or not the game explanation screen 50 is displayed on the display unit 8. Is determined (S16).
When it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S16: Yes), the screen is switched in the game explanation screen 50 having a plurality of screens in accordance with the operation of the cross key button 2d (S17). ..

Next, it is determined whether or not the ending condition of the game explanation screen 50 is satisfied (S18).
The ending condition of the game explanation screen 50 is, for example, "when the bet button 2a is operated during a non-game or when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 2", "the operation prompt image display period during a game Is completed” and “when the production button 2c is operated while the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed during the game (see S15)”.
When it is determined that this ending condition is satisfied (S18: Yes), the game explanation screen 50 is ended (S19). At this time, if the operation prompting image 52 is being displayed, the display of the operation prompting image 52 is also terminated.

Further, the ending condition of the game explanation screen 50 in S18 is not limited to the above condition, and for example, "when transitioning to another gaming state", "when a predetermined winning combination (rare combination or bonus combination) is won" The game explanation screen may be ended when any one of the conditions is satisfied.
Thereby, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed over a plurality of games.

In this way, in the game explanation image control process performed by the sub-control unit 20, the display content and the display period of the game explanation screen 50 are controlled to be different depending on whether the game is being played or not. When the effect button 2c is operated while the operation prompting image 52 is displayed during the game, the game explanation screen 50 corresponding to the current game state is displayed on the display area of the display device 8 (specific display area R). When the operation reminder image display period ends, the game explanation screen 50 and the operation reminder image 52 are displayed.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is based on an operation by the player during a game (for example, during rotation of the reel 16, during display of the navigation image 53, during display of the effect button image 30). The game explanation is displayed (appeared or enlarged) by changing so that the game explanation area for displaying the explanation is widened.
As a result, the player can confirm the game explanation according to each effect state even during the game, and can know how to play the game (whether to enjoy the game). ..

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above description of [Display of game explanation screen], and the following modified examples may be adopted.
In the above description, when the game explanation screen 50, the navigation image 53, the effect button image 30 or the reminder image of "Aim for 7!!" is simultaneously displayed on the display device 8, it is prioritized and displayed. The image (front image) is made visible, and the other image (rear image) displayed behind it is described as being invisible at a portion overlapping the front image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Part or all can be made visible.
For example, by transmitting a part or all of the front image with a predetermined transmittance, the rear image can be viewed, and even if the front image and the rear image are displayed in an overlapping manner, both of them can be displayed at the same time. it can.
Further, when the front image is not transmitted, a part of the rear image can be displayed from a portion that does not overlap the front image.
For example, when the game explanation screen 50 is a front image, many parts of the rear image may become invisible, and a part of the rear image may be projected outside the specific display area R of the game explanation screen 50. It may be displayable. For example, a part of the navigation image 53 or the "aim for 7" reminder image may be displayed from below the specific display area R of the game explanation screen 50.
Thereby, not only the front image can be displayed easily, but also the presence of the rear image can be shown at the same time.

The game explanation screen 50 displayed based on the operation of the effect button 2c during the non-game may be displayed during the game.
In this case, the game explanation screen 50 is continuously displayed without ending until the “return” on the top screen shown in FIG. 18B is operated, and the game explanation can be displayed over a plurality of games. You may do it. That is, without providing the operation prompting image display period, the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed over a plurality of games even during the game, and the game explanations regarding all the game states can be displayed. ..
Further, in addition to operating "Return", the game explanation screen 50 is displayed when an advantageous situation for the player occurs, such as "when a predetermined winning combination (rare or bonus combination) is won". You may end it. As a result, it is possible to inform that the predetermined winning combination has been won by the transition of the game explanation screen.

Further, in the game explanation screen 50 displayed at the time of bonus winning, the display content of the game explanation screen 50 is different depending on the game state at the time of bonus winning and whether or not it is informed that the game will be transferred to ART after the bonus ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the bonus key 2d is operated, all the game explanation screens 50 can be displayed at all times. May be.

Further, in the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the ART, as shown in FIG. 23A, after the bonus is finished, it is displayed that there is a possibility that the current game state may not be restored. In a case where it is not possible to return to the current game state later, an effect indicating that the current game state is not returned may be performed at any timing from the bonus winning to the end of the bonus.
As a result, it is possible to suggest to a player who did not see the game explanation screen 50 that the player has a game property in which there is a possibility that the player may not return to the current game state by the bonus winning.

Further, in the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the ART, it is explained that the navigation image 53 and the effect button image 30 are displayed as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, but the present invention is not limited to this, and games other than ART are displayed. It can also be displayed in the state.

Further, on the game explanation screen 50, information indicating the probability value set by the probability setting device 15 may be displayed. For example, information suggesting odd/even suggestion, high setting suggestion, etc. may be displayed. As a result, it becomes possible to increase the interest and expectation for the game to the player.
Further, although the effect button 2c and the cross key button 2d are provided as the effect operation means, other operation means such as a jog dial, a touch sensor, an operation lever, or the like may be used. Furthermore, an effect button dedicated to the game explanation screen 50 may be separately provided.

<First Modification>
Next, a first modified example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In the first modified example, at the timing t2 in FIG. 9, before the display position of the effect button image 30 is displayed at the display position determined in advance, the effect button image 30 is temporarily displayed in the display area of the display unit 8. After it is displayed in the approximate center, the change effect of moving it is executable.

First, as shown in FIG. 25A, the effect button image 30 is displayed substantially at the center of the display area of the display 8 at the timing t2 in FIG. At this time, the character information of "long press!" for prompting a so-called long press operation for maintaining the press operation state of the effect button 2c for a predetermined time is displayed in the display area of the display unit 8.

When the player starts the long-pressing operation in this state, the effect button image 30 displayed in the approximate center of the display area moves to a position near the movable accessory 18a, for example, as shown in FIG. 25(b). To start. Then, in the case where the display position of the effect button image 30 determined in advance is a position in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, when the player's long-pressing operation has passed a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), As shown in FIG. 25(c), the effect button image 30 reaches the position in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, and thereafter, the same effect as described in FIG. 16 is executed.

On the other hand, when the display position of the effect button image 30 which is determined in advance is approximately in the center of the display area, even if the player's long press operation has passed a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), the effect is produced. Without the button image 30 reaching the position near the movable accessory 18a, as shown in FIG. 25(e), the effect button image 30 executes a fake effect of returning to the approximate center of the display area. The same effect as described is executed.

As described above, in the first modified example, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the display position control means display the effect button image 30 as the operation image displayed at the first display position, and the second display. It is configured to perform a change effect that can be changed to the position.
Therefore, even when the effect button image 30 is displayed at the first display position, the effect button image 30 may be changed to the second display position, so that the effect button image 30 is displayed at the display position with low expectation. Even if it is played, it is possible to prevent the expectation of the player from being lowered.

Even when the predetermined display position of the effect button image 30 is near the auxiliary display device 19 or the upper effect button 21, the same change effect can be executed. Further, a fake effect of moving in one direction of the auxiliary device is performed with a predetermined probability when the display position of the effect button image 30 determined in advance is substantially in the center of the display area. It is preferable that the production probability is set to be lower as it moves to the auxiliary device side with higher expectation.

When the display position of the effect button image 30 determined in advance is near any one of the auxiliary devices, there is a relatively high probability that the player wins the ART, or if the player does not win the ART. In the case where the display position of the effect button image 30 is determined through the change effect, the execution of the change effect is determined with a relatively low probability as compared with the case where the display position is determined without the change effect. It is preferable to set it so that the expectation of winning the ART is high.

<Second Modification>
Next, a second modified example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In the second modified example, the effect using the effect button 2c is different from that of the above-described embodiment. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect using the effect button 2c is executed after the timing t1 in FIG. 9, but in the second modified example, the final game of the latter half precursor effect (the 31st game in FIG. 9). The game is executed from the start. Therefore, in the second modified example, the image immediately before the battle result is determined is displayed at the start of the final game of the second half omen effect.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the final game of the second half aura effect is started, the effect button image 30 is displayed together with the image immediately before the battle result is fixed, regardless of the display position determined in advance. It is displayed in the approximate center of the display area of the container 8. Further, in the display area of the display device 8, character information of "Would you like to press it?" is displayed.

Then, when the effect button image 30 is displayed substantially in the center of the display area, the operation of the effect button 2c becomes effective, and if the player presses the effect button 2c at this time point, a predetermined effect button image is determined. The effect corresponding to the display position of 30 is executed. For example, when the display position of the effect button image 30 is previously determined to be a position in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, the most highly anticipated effect accompanied by the operation of the movable accessory 18a similar to that in FIG. 16 described above is executed. Will be done.

That is, at this time point, the display positions of the effect button images 30 that have been determined in advance have the possibility of all display positions, and the operation of the effect button 2c is possible at all the possible display positions. Since it can be performed, even if the display position of the effect button image 30 has a low expected degree in the end, it is possible to press the effect button 2c in expectation of a display position with a high expected degree.

Next, when the player stops any one of the reels 16a to 16c without pressing the effect button 2c, the display position of the effect button image 30 which is determined in advance is displayed in the display area. If it is outside the center, as shown in FIG. 26B, the display position of the effect button image 30 moves from the center of the display area to a position near the auxiliary display 19. Further, in the display area of the display unit 8, the character information of "Are you still pressing?" is displayed. At this point, if the player presses the effect button 2c, an effect corresponding to the display position of the effect button image 30 that is predetermined is displayed at a position other than substantially the center of the display area. On the other hand, if the effect button image 30 does not move at this point, the display position of the effect button image 30 is set at the approximate center of the display area, and the effect operation of the effect button 2c is performed in the lowest expected state. Becomes

That is, when any one of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, when the effect button image 30 is moved to a position near the auxiliary display 19, the expectation is higher than that before the first reel is stopped. It is possible to operate the effect button 2c in a high degree of frequency, but when the effect button image 30 does not move, the display position of the effect button image 30 is set in the approximate center of the display area. The effect button 2c has to be operated in a state in which there is no possibility that the effect button image 30 will move to the side of the other auxiliary device as compared with before the reel is stopped.

Next, when the player stops the second reel of the reels 16a to 16c without performing the pressing operation of the effect button 2c, the display position of the effect button image 30 which is determined in advance is changed to the auxiliary display 19 26C, the display position of the effect button image 30 moves from the position near the auxiliary display 19 to the position near the upper effect button 21, as shown in FIG. Further, in the display area of the display unit 8, character information of "Are you sure you want to push?" is displayed. If the player presses the effect button 2c at this time, the effect of the display position of the effect button image 30 determined in advance corresponds to either the position near the upper effect button 21 or the position near the movable accessory 18a. Is executed. On the other hand, if the effect button image 30 does not move at this point, the display position of the effect button image 30 is determined near the auxiliary display 19, and the position near the upper effect button 21 and the movable accessory 18a. The effect operation of the effect button 2c is performed in a state where the degree of expectation is lower than the proximity position.

That is, when the second reel of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, when the effect button image 30 is moved to a position near the upper effect button 21, the degree of expectation is higher than that before the second reel is stopped. The effect button 2c can be operated in a high state, but when the effect button image 30 does not move, the display position of the effect button image 30 is determined to be a position near the auxiliary display device 19. The production button 2c must be operated in a state where there is no possibility that the production button image 30 will move to the side of the auxiliary device, which has a higher expectation than before the second reel is stopped.

Next, when the player stops the last reel of the reels 16a to 16c without performing the pressing operation of the effect button 2c, the display position of the effect button image 30 determined in advance is set to the movable accessory 18a. When it is in the vicinity position, as shown in FIG. 26D, the display position of the effect button image 30 moves from the position near the upper effect button 21 to the position near the movable accessory 18a. Further, the character information of “press!” is displayed in the display area of the display unit 8. At this point, if the player presses the effect button 2c, an effect corresponding to the display position of the effect button image 30 near the movable accessory 18a is confirmed and executed. On the other hand, if the effect button image 30 does not move at this point, the display position of the effect button image 30 is determined at a position near the upper effect button 21, and the degree of expectation is lower than the position near the movable accessory 18a. The pressing operation of the effect button 2c is performed with.

That is, when the last reel of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, when the effect button image 30 is moved to a position near the movable accessory 18a, the expectation is higher than before the last reel is stopped. In the state, the production button 2c can be operated, but when the production button image 30 does not move, the display position of the production button image 30 is set in the vicinity of the upper production button 21, so the last reel. It becomes necessary to operate the effect button 2c in a state where there is no possibility that the effect button image 30 will move to the side of the movable accessory 18a having the highest expectation as compared with before the stop.

As described above, in the second modified example, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the operation image control means, when the effect button image 30 as the operation image is displayed at the second display position, Based on the operation of the effect button 2c as the operation unit, a specific effect associated with the auxiliary device can be executed, and the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as the display position control unit preliminarily display the effect button image 30 in the second position. When it is determined to change to the display position of, the specific effect is executed based on the operation of the effect button 2c even before the effect button image 30 is changed to the second display position. ..

Therefore, since the effect button image 30 can be moved to a display position with high expectation and the player can press the effect button 2c at any position during the movement, the effect button image 30 has high expectation. At the time when there is a possibility of moving to the display position, there is a possibility that the press operation of the effect button 2c will be performed or the display position with a low degree of expectation may be set, but the press operation of the effect button 2c should be performed. Instead, the player can select whether or not to press the effect button 2c with peace of mind after confirming the display position with a relatively high degree of expectation, and execute the effect according to the player's preference. It becomes.
It should be noted that the effect shown in the second modified example may be executed in all of the final games of the second half aura effect, or may be executed with a predetermined probability. Further, when the game is executed with a predetermined probability, it may be executed with a higher probability when the player wins the ART than when the player does not win.

<Third Modification>
Next, a third modified example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In the third modified example, the selection screen displayed in the effect selection effect executed in the final game of the first half aura effect shown in FIG. 6 is different from that in the above-described embodiment, and other respects are the same as in the above-described embodiment. Is.

In the modification shown in FIG. 27A, the display position of the effect button image 30 on the selection screen displayed in the effect selection effect is different from that in the above-described embodiment. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 27(a), it is determined that the second half precursor effect A in the lower left selection area is finally selected. At this time, the display position of the effect button image 30 is selected. Instead of the center of the screen, it is changed to a position that has moved a predetermined distance in the direction of the selected area of the final half sign effect A to be finally selected.

Further, when the display position of the effect button image 30 is determined, it may be moved to the selected area side other than the finally selected selected area, but the one moved to the finally selected selected area side. The selection probability is set so that is determined with high probability. For example, when the ART is not won, the probability of moving to the selected area side that is finally selected is 20%, the probability of being displayed in the center is 71%, and it is moved to three selected area sides that are not finally selected. The probability of selection is set to 3% for each, and at the time of winning the ART, the probability of moving to the selected area to be finally selected is 30%, the probability of being displayed in the center is 55%, and the final selection is 3 The selection probability is set at 5% for each of the probabilities of moving to the selected area side. Therefore, when the display position of the effect button image 30 actually moves, the degree of expectation that the selected area on the moved side is selected is high, and further, the degree of expectation of winning the ART is also high.

As described above, in the modified example shown in FIG. 27A, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as the display position control means produce an effect even on the selection screen in the effect selection effect, based on the lottery result by the lottery means. The display position of the button image 30 is controlled.
Therefore, by changing the display position of the effect button image 30, it is possible to change the player's expectation in the effect selection effect and improve the interest.

Further, the display position of the advance notice image displayed on each selection area of the selection screen may be made changeable by the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the display position control means. As shown in b), in the lower left selection area 34 of the selection screen, the display position of the notice image 37 imitating the effect button 2c is moved to the upper left of the selection area 34. In this case, when the latter half aura effect A of the selection area 34 is selected, the effect button image 30 is displayed in the upper left, that is, in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a in the latter half aura effect A of the transition destination, The execution of the specific effect accompanied by the operation of the movable accessory 18a is suggested.

Further, in the selection area 33 at the lower right of the selection screen, the display position of the advance notice image 37 is moved to the upper right of the selection area 33. In this case, when the latter half aura effect C of the selection area 33 is selected, in the latter half aura effect C of the transfer destination, the effect button image 30 is displayed in the upper right, that is, in the vicinity of the auxiliary display device 19, The execution of the specific effect accompanied by the display of the auxiliary display device 19 is suggested.

As described above, in the modified example shown in FIG. 27B, the details of the destination production can be displayed in more detail before the transition to the second half precursor production, so that the player's expectation can be further enhanced. It is possible to execute highly effective productions. Further, since the presentation of the transition destination is suggested at the display position of the notice image, it is possible to perform an unprecedented novel and more easily noticeable display that allows the contents to be understood at a glance.

In addition, the arrangement itself of the selection area on the selection screen may have an expectation level. For example, as shown in FIG. 27C, the notice image 37 is displayed in the upper left of the selection area, and the movable accessory is displayed. The second half indication effect C in which execution of the specific effect accompanied by the action of 18a is suggested is arranged in the selection area 31 in the upper right of the display area, that is, in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, and the notice image 37 is in the upper right of the selection area. The second half aura effect B, which is displayed and suggests the execution of the specific effect accompanied by the display of the auxiliary display 19, is arranged in the selection area 32 at the upper right of the display area, that is, in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19, and the notice image is displayed. 36 is displayed in the lower right of the selection area, and the second half aura effect B in which the execution of the specific effect accompanied by the use of the upper effect button 21 is suggested is selected in the lower right of the display area 33, that is, the upper effect button 21. You may arrange|position in the vicinity position of.

As described above, in the modified example of FIG. 27C, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 are arranged such that the selection area is displayed on the selection screen of the effect selection effect based on the lottery result by the lottery means. Is provided with a selection area display control means for controlling.
Therefore, the placement of the selection area itself can suggest the content of the specific effect to be executed in the second half precursor effect of the transition destination. You can grasp the contents.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following operational effects are exhibited.
According to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game explanation is displayed (appeared or enlarged) by changing the game display area to be wide during the game based on the operation by the player.
As a result, the player can confirm the game explanation according to each game state even during the game, and can know how to play the game (whether it should be enjoyed). Since it is possible to play the game in a grasped state, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.
On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a game explanation area is displayed and a game explanation is displayed by operating an effect button during non-game.
However, in this gaming machine, since the game explanation area cannot be made to appear during the game, it is not possible to know how the player should play the game (whether it should be enjoyed) during the game, resulting in a decrease in interest. There was a risk of inviting.

Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the lottery means for lottery whether or not to give the privilege, the production control means capable of controlling the production based on the lottery result by the lottery means, and the player can operate. The operation control means is provided, and the effect control means can display an operation image for prompting the operation of the operation means during execution of the effect, and can display predetermined information related to grant of a privilege based on the operation of the operation means. The operation image control means is provided with the display position control means capable of controlling the display position of the operation image in the display area of the display means based on the lottery result obtained by the lottery means.

Here, the lottery means, the effect control means, the operation image control means, and the display position control means may be included in the main control unit 10 or may be included in the sub control unit 20. Further, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 may be configured in cooperation with each other.
Further, as the effect, an image such as a battle image by a character, various sports images, or the like that can be used to inform whether or not a privilege is given may be a variable display game using a plurality of identification information.

Further, the operation image may be a photo image or the like in addition to the image simulating the operation means.
Further, examples of the privilege include ART, big bonus, regular bonus, number of games added to ART, and the like.
The operation means may be a button type, a lever type, etc., and the operation modes may be pressing, pulling down, pulling and the like.

Examples of the predetermined information related to the award of a privilege include information for notifying the occurrence of an ART or a bonus, information for adding the number of ART games, information for notifying the degree of expectation for the occurrence of an ART or a bonus, and the like.
In addition, the control of the display position includes control of changing the display position of the image according to conditions, control of moving the displayed image to another position, and the like.
Therefore, the degree of expectation for the award is changed according to the display position where the operation image is displayed in the display area of the display unit, and the interest can be improved.

Further, an auxiliary device capable of assisting the effect is provided around the display means, and the display position control means displays the operation image at the first display position and at a position closer to the auxiliary device than the first display position. When the lottery result of the lottery means gives a privilege, the operation image is displayed at the second display position with a higher probability than when the privilege is not given. It is configured to be displayed.

Therefore, the production related to the auxiliary device can be executed, and the interest can be improved. In addition, it is possible to give a change depending on the degree of expectation of granting the privilege, and it is possible to increase the expectation of the player.

Further, the auxiliary device is an auxiliary display device which can display a plurality of information and is provided separately from the display means.
Therefore, the interest of the effect can be further improved by the display means and the auxiliary display device. Further, by displaying information that increases the degree of expectation for granting the privilege on the auxiliary display device by operating the operation means, it is possible to increase the relevance between the display position of the operation image and the auxiliary display device, which is more interesting. It is possible to produce and to increase the expectation of the player.

Further, the auxiliary device is a movable accessory device that can be converted into a non-actuated state and an actuated state in which a predetermined portion is located in front of the display area of the display means.
Here, the predetermined part may be a part or all of the movable accessory device, for example, a part or all of the movable accessory provided in the movable accessory device. Good.
Therefore, the interest of the production can be further improved by the display means and the movable accessory device. Further, if the movable accessory device is converted into an operating state by operating the operation means, the relevance between the display position of the operation image and the movable accessory device can be increased, and a more interesting effect can be achieved. It is possible to increase the expectation of the player.

Further, the auxiliary device is a specific operation means that can be operated by the player and is provided separately from the operation means.
Therefore, an effect using the specific operation means is also possible, and the interest can be further improved. Further, if the operation of the specific operation means is enabled by the operation of the operation means, the relevance between the display position of the operation image and the specific operation means can be increased, and a more entertaining effect can be achieved, and the player It is possible to increase the expectation of.

Further, the operation image control means can display the first operation image and the second operation image obtained by enlarging the first operation image, and when displaying the second operation image at the first display position. The enlargement reference point for the first operation image is different from the enlargement reference point for the first operation image when the second operation image is displayed at the second display position.
Therefore, when the second operation image is displayed on the side of the display area of the display unit that is close to the auxiliary device, the second operation image can be reliably displayed in the display area.

Further, the display position control means is configured to perform a change effect in which the operation image displayed at the first display position can be changed to the second display position.
Therefore, even when the operation image is displayed at the first display position, the operation image may be changed to the second display position, so that the player's expectation is lowered at the operation image display position. Can be prevented.

In addition, the operation image control means, when the operation image is displayed at the second display position, enables the specific effect associated with the auxiliary device based on the operation of the operation means, and the display position control means operates the operation image. When it is decided to change the image to the second display position in advance, the specific effect is executed based on the operation of the operation means even before the operation image is changed to the second display position. It is configured.

Here, the specific effect associated with the auxiliary device includes an effect accompanied by the operation of the auxiliary device, an effect using the information displayed on the auxiliary device, an effect for instructing the operation of the auxiliary device, and the like.
Therefore, before the operation image is changed to the second display position, at a time when the operation image may be changed to the second display position, the operation means may be operated in the expectation of the change. Alternatively, after the operation image is changed to the second display position, the operation means may be operated with peace of mind, and it becomes possible to operate the operation means at a timing according to the player's preference, which enhances the interest. Is possible.

On the other hand, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-064268 discloses a gaming machine that displays an effect button image during execution of an effect and notifies the result of the effect when the player operates the effect button. The display of the effect button image merely urges the player to operate the effect button, and the game becomes monotonous, making it difficult for the player's expectations to be sharp.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to solve all or some of the problems that the conventional gaming machine should improve.

Although the preferred embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention have been described above, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, although the specific game state is ART in the present embodiment, it may be AT or RT.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) is used when notifying whether or not the ART is won in the result confirmation effect in the second half indication effect, but the expectation level for the ART win. When notifying, the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) may be used. For example, during the first half aura effect, during the latter half aura effect, or at a predetermined time during a high probability state (so-called chance zone), The display of the effect button image 30 and the effect button 2c may be used when displaying an image (so-called cut-in image) that displays the degree of expectation of winning the ART. In this case, images with different expectations may be displayed according to the display position of the effect button image 30, or images with different expectations may be displayed together with the specific effect associated with the auxiliary device. Good. By doing so, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

In addition, the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) may be used in the addition effect in which the number of ART games to be executed during the ART is added. For example, when the addition is confirmed, the effect button 2c is used. In this case, the degree of expectation regarding presence/absence of addition is changed according to the display position of the effect button image 30, or the degree of expectation regarding the number of games to be added is changed according to the display position of the effect button image 30. May be. Moreover, you may perform the specific effect according to the display position of the effect button image 30. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the added-on production and increase the player's expectation.

Also, in the game in which the lottery trigger of the “bonus combination” or the lottery trigger of the ART is won, the effect button image 30 is displayed immediately after the operation of the start lever 3, and the player presses the effect button 2c. You may make it start the bonus production|generation effect|action, or the latter half signage production of ART. Further, in this case, the display position of the effect button image 30 may be controlled by the display position control means in accordance with the "bonus combination" or the expectation of winning the ART. Further, as a bonus generation effect or a precursor effect of ART, a step-up effect in which the degree of expectation gradually increases, for example, the background color changes every time a predetermined number of games (for example, a maximum of 3 times) are executed. May be executed, the effect button image 30 may be displayed each time the game is executed, and the process may shift to the next step each time the player operates the effect button 2c. In this case, each time the step moves, the display position of the effect button image 30 may be moved from the center of the display area to the upper right, further to the upper left or the like to increase the expectation of the display position. In this way, the interest can be improved and the player's expectation can be increased.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the enlargement effect button image 30a is displayed rather than the effect button image 30, the degree of expectation for winning the ART is increased, but instead of the enlargement effect button image 30a. By changing the color of the effect button image 30 or displaying an image in which a predetermined character is placed on the effect button image 30, the degree of expectation of winning the ART may be increased. In this way, the player's expectation can be increased with a variety of effects.

Further, the effect button 2c and the upper effect button 21 may be provided with a vibrating means that vibrates by the operation of a motor or the like, and the vibrating means may be actuated when the player operates. At this time, it is preferable to operate the vibrating means at the time of an effect in which the expectation for winning the ART is high. By doing so, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

Further, a detection sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) capable of detecting that the player's hand approaches the effect button 2c is provided, and the position of the effect button image 30 is set to a position with high expectation based on the detection signal of the detection sensor. The effect button image 30 may be changed to the enlarged effect button image 30a. Further, the effect button image 30 may be changed to the upper effect button image 40. By doing so, the image changes immediately before the production button 2c is pressed, so that a novel production that has never been possible can be realized.

Further, a means for monitoring the number of games during which a series of ART, big bonus, regular bonus, and high probability state occur and limiting the number of games so as not to exceed a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 1500 times). It may be provided. Further, there may be provided means for invalidating the addition effect under the condition of exceeding the upper limit number and the occurrence of the precursor effect of ART accompanied by the addition of the internally generated right, or the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21). ) May be used, or the probability of occurrence of the additional effect accompanying the display of the effect button image 30 at the display position with high expectation may be reduced. In this way, the player's dissatisfaction can be reduced.

Further, when displaying the information for navigating the operation order on the display 8 during the ART, it is preferable to display the navigation information at a position different from the effect button image 30 or the upper effect button image 40.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 performs operations as various means such as a lottery means, but the sub control unit 20 performs a part or all of the operations, and the sub control unit 20 operates as various means. Can also
On the contrary, the main control unit 10 may perform a part or all of the operation performed by the sub control unit 20, and the main control unit 10 may operate as various means.

Further, although the present invention is applied to a slot machine, it can also be applied to other game machines such as pachinko machines (eg, ball slot).
Further, the present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which a game can be executed using a pseudo game medium in a data format without using actual game media such as medals and game balls.

Further, in each of the embodiments, the reel that is drive-controlled by the motor is used as the variable display means, but instead of or in addition to this, an image in which the symbol of the reel or the like changes is displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device. By displaying it, the display can be used as a variable display means of the identification information.

1 slot machine 2 medal slot 2c effect button 2a bet button 2c effect button 2d cross key button 3 start lever 5 stop button 8 indicator 9 speaker 10 main controller 11 lamp 16 reel 18 movable accessory device 19 auxiliary indicator 20 auxiliary Control part 21 Upper production button 30 Production button image 50 Game explanation screen 52 Operation reminder image 53 Navigation image R Specific display area

Claims (5)

A variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition,
Stop operation means that can be operated by the player to stop and display the identification information that is variably displayed on the variable display means,
Stop display control means capable of executing control to stop display of the identification information variably displayed on the variable display means based on the operation of the stop operation means ,
An operation means that can be operated by the player,
Display means capable of displaying specific information, which is information relating to game explanation, in a display area based on the player operating the operating means when the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means.
Equipped with
The display means is
An image that prompts the player to operate the operation means in order to display information related to the player being given a predetermined privilege can be displayed in the central portion of the display area,
Image prompting the operating means be operated player in order to display the specific information, Ri displayable der an end of the display area,
It is possible to display special information that is information related to the operation of the stop operation means,
In the specific display area of the display area, it is possible to simultaneously display the specific information and the special information ,
When the first special information regarding the operation sequence of the stop operation means is displayed as the special information, it is possible to display the first special information before the specific information.
A game machine characterized in that when the second special information regarding the operation timing of the stop operation means is displayed as the special information, the second special information can be displayed behind the specific information . A variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition,
Stop operation means that can be operated by the player to stop and display the identification information that is variably displayed on the variable display means,
Stop display control means capable of executing control to stop display of the identification information variably displayed on the variable display means based on the operation of the stop operation means ,
An operation means that can be operated by the player,
Display means capable of displaying specific information, which is information related to game explanation, in a display area based on the player operating the operating means when the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means.
Equipped with
The display means is
An image that prompts the player to operate the operation means in order to display information related to the player being given a predetermined privilege can be displayed in the central portion of the display area,
Image prompting the operating means be operated player in order to display the specific information, Ri displayable der an end of the display area,
It is possible to display special information that is information regarding the operation sequence of the stop operation means,
In the specific display area of the display area, it is possible to simultaneously display the specific information and the special information,
While the specific information and the special information are displayed in an overlapping manner, the image prompting the player to operate the operation means to display the specific information and the special information are displayed so as not to overlap with each other. Characteristic game machine. The display means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein which of the specific information and the special information is preferentially displayed can be changed according to a winning combination of the current game. A variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition,
Stop display control means capable of executing control to stop display of the identification information that is variably displayed on the variable display means based on the satisfaction of a predetermined stop condition;
An operation means that can be operated by the player,
Display means capable of displaying specific information, which is information relating to game explanation, in a display area based on the player operating the operating means when the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means.
Equipped with
The display means is
An image that prompts the player to operate the operation means in order to display information related to the player being given a predetermined privilege can be displayed in the central portion of the display area,
Image prompting the operating means be operated player in order to display the specific information, Ri displayable der an end of the display area,
A game machine characterized in that the contents of the specific information are made different depending on whether the transition to the specific game state advantageous to the player is informed or not. .. A variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition,
Stop operation means that can be operated by the player to stop and display the identification information that is variably displayed on the variable display means,
Stop display control means capable of executing control to stop display of the identification information variably displayed on the variable display means based on the operation of the stop operation means ,
An operation means that can be operated by the player,
To extend a special game state in which information about the operation sequence of the stop operation means can be notified based on the player operating the operation means when the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means. Display means capable of displaying specific information regarding identification information of the display area,
Equipped with
The display means is
An image that prompts the player to operate the operation means in order to display information related to the player being given a predetermined privilege can be displayed in the central portion of the display area,
The game machine characterized in that an image prompting a player to operate the operation means to display the specific information can be displayed at an end portion of the display area.

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