JP6735986B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a message prompting an operation on a predetermined operation means.

As a gaming machine of this type, there is a slot machine, and for example, at a timing at which there is a possibility of shifting to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player called bonus, RT, AT, ART, etc., a bet button or other operating means. There is one in which a display prompting an operation is performed via display means such as a liquid crystal TV (for example, Patent Document 1).
When the operating means is operated in accordance with such a display, when the transition to the specific game state has been determined in advance, a result display indicating that such as "winning confirmation" is displayed, and the transition to the specific game state is not made beforehand. If it is decided to, the result display indicating that such as "sorry" is displayed.

JP, 2005-80706, A

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

To solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention receives based on the acceptance of the operation by the player, and one operating means can be displaced from the first position to the second position, the operation by the player On the basis of the fact, another operation means that can be displaced from the third position to the fourth position, and a first state that enables displacement from the first position to the second position by the one operation means. , A second state in which the displacement from the first position to the second position by the one operation means is disabled, and an operation of the one operation means or the other operation means . In a gaming machine provided with a display unit capable of displaying an operation image including an image showing an operation unit as an urging image, and a privilege granting unit capable of granting a privilege to a player based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition, As the operation image, a first operation image showing a first range of the game machine is displayed on the display means, and a second operation image showing a second range of the game machine different from the first range is displayed. a display control means for displaying on the device, the first operating image, the an image including an operation means, the second operating image is an image including the other operating means, the display control means Is controlled so that the probability that the predetermined condition is satisfied is higher when the first operation image is displayed on the display means than when the second operation image is displayed, A first operation mode image that prompts the operation means in a first operation mode as an image that prompts the operation of the operation means, and a second operation mode that prompts the operation means in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode. 2 operation mode images, and an operation mode display control means capable of displaying the operation mode image, the second operation mode is an operation mode for performing a plurality of operations by the operation means, and the operation mode display control means, The display of the second operation mode image is performed only when the operation of the operation means is prompted in the second operation image, and the display control means displays the first operation image and then the one operation means. On the basis of the operation of, the special image indicating whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is displayed on the display means, and the other operation means is operated after the second operation image is displayed. Based on this, the special image is displayed on the display means, and the special image is displayed based on the operation of the other operation means after the first operation image is displayed, while the second operation is performed. After displaying the image, the special image is displayed based on the operation of the one operation means. Without doing so, the control means can control the one operation means to the first state when the first operation image is displayed, and the other operation means can be positioned at the third position. In this state, the displacement from the third position to the fourth position is not disabled .

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 a figure which shows the operating method and operating amount of a display button typically. It is a figure which shows the operating method and operating amount of a lever typically. It is a figure which shows the operating method and operation amount of a bet button typically. It is the figure which shows the operational method and operational quantity of the production button typically. It is a figure which shows the operation image corresponding to each operation means. It is a figure which shows the site|part display of an indicator button. 9 is a chart for explaining a method of determining an operation image and an expectation level of winning. It is a flow chart which shows operation image display processing. It is a chart for demonstrating the determination method of the operation mode of each operation means in a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on a display when displaying the operation image of a display button and a lever in ART in a 2nd modification. It is a timing chart which shows the operation|movement during the sign production of ART in a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on a display device when displaying the operation image of a lever in a 4th modification.

A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

The slot machine 1 is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and 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, like a normal slot machine. There is.
The front door 1a is configured to be able to identify three consecutive symbols (identification information) 51 represented on each of the reels 41a to 41c from the outside of the machine, and includes a plurality of operating means operated by a player, and a casing. The body 1b includes a drum unit 4 that rotationally drives the reels 41a to 41c, a plurality of devices such as a medal payout device 7 that pays out medals, a main control unit 10 that operates as a computer, and a sub-control unit 20. The design (identification information) 51 displayed on the reels 41a to 41c is a design peculiar to the slot machine 1 and is information (model-specific information) capable of specifying the slot machine 1.

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine games by the main controller 10 operating as a privilege granting 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 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 the inserted medals are detected. 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, and when the bet button 2a is pressed, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of medals is selected from the credit medals internally stored as data. 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).

As described above, the bet number set by the direct insertion from the medal insertion slot 2 or the pressing operation of the bet button 2a is stored in the storage unit such as the RAM provided in the main control unit 10.
Then, when the bet number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3), the game is ready to start with the right to execute one game.

In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 becomes valid. When the start lever 3 is tilted in this valid state, the game is started, and the reels 41a to 41c showing the plurality of symbols 51 start changing (hereinafter sometimes referred to as rotation). At the same time, an internal lottery process is performed in which the lottery result of the current game is determined in advance from a plurality of winning combinations (including a winning combination) such as a replay combination, a small combination, and a bonus combination before the reel 41 is stopped.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 41a to 41c, which will be described later, reach steady rotation, but may be completed before the reels 41a to 41c start rotating. ..

Each of the reels 41a to 41c is an example of a variable display portion, and a plurality of (usually 21) symbols 51 serving as identification information are provided on the peripheral surface of each of the reels 41a to 41c, for example, "replay", "bell". , "Watermelon", "cherry", "7", etc. are respectively shown, and after the rotation speed is gradually increased from the stopped state, the steady rotation is performed at a constant speed.
When such a steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the reels 41a to 41c are in a state where they can be pressed (the operation of the stop button 5 is validated).

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are an example of operation means capable of accepting the operation of the player, and, for example, when the light emitting means such as the LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c are turned on, they can be pressed and operated. When each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, each reel 41a to 41c is stopped (also referred to as derivation) at a combination of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. Is controlled to stop.

In the stopped state, the three symbols 51 continuous in the vertical direction, which are respectively displayed on the reels 41a to 41c, stop so as to face the outside of the machine from the display window 6 (sometimes referred to as stop display), and the stop display mode at this time The presence or absence of a prize is determined based on the.
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 combination of symbols.
The combination of symbols to be determined is a combination of symbols corresponding to a small winning combination, in the order of "left reel 41a, middle reel 41b, right reel 41c", "bell-bell-bell" (bell role), "cherry".・ANY/ANY” (role of cherry, but ANY is any pattern), “watermelon/watermelon/watermelon” (role of watermelon), etc.
Also, as a combination of symbols corresponding to the replay role, there are "Replay/Replay/Replay" (normal replay), "7/7/7" (promotional replay), "Replay/Replay/bell" (falling replay), etc. ..
Then, as a result of determining the symbol combination stopped on the pay line, when the symbol combination is a display result corresponding to a small winning combination or the like, a game value corresponding to the symbol combination is given.

For example, a winning combination is determined by stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to small winning combinations such as a winning combination of a bell, a cherry, and a watermelon, and the medal payout device 7 is drive-controlled, so that medals are collected from the hopper 7a in which medals are stored. A predetermined number of medals are paid out through the payout opening 7b, and specifically, eight medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell combination"("bell-bell-bell"). , One medal is paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "cherry role"("Cherry/ANY/ANY"), and the combination of symbols corresponding to the "role of watermelon"("Watermelon/Watermelon/Watermelon") By the stop display of 5), 5 medals are paid out.
The payout of medals can be configured so that only the amount exceeding the upper limit number of credit medals is paid out, but by operating a predetermined setting button (not shown) in advance, a prize is generated every time a prize is generated. It is also possible to configure so that medals corresponding to are paid out.
Also, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay combination" (for example, "replay/replay/replay"), the winning is determined, and the game can be played in the next game without inserting medals.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine game in which such a series of operations is one game, the main control unit 10 operates the bet button 2a, the start lever 3, the stop button 5, and the like, and the medal selector 2b. It is realized by controlling the output means such as the drum unit 4 provided with the reels 41a to 41c and the pulse motor for rotating these reels, the medal payout device 7, etc. based on the input information from the input means such as.

Further, the main control unit 10 performs game state transition control.
The gaming states controlled by the main control unit 10 include, for example, a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state.
The normal game state is a game state that is disadvantageous to a player who is unlikely to increase medals, and the specific game state is a game state that is advantageous to a player who is likely to increase medals.

In this embodiment, the specific game state is set to ART.
ART is a game state in which two states, AT and RT, are combined.
AT is an abbreviation for assist time, and assists the derivation of the symbol combination corresponding to the lottery result of the internal lottery process by notifying the operation sequence of each stop button 5 and the symbol which is a guide for the push. It is a game state to play.
For example, in the small winning combination and the replay winning combination that are drawn in the internal drawing processing, the pressing order designation that can be derived in correspondence with each of the six operation sequences in which the corresponding symbol combination is performed on the stop buttons 5a to 5c The AT has a notification means such as the display 8 indicating the push order corresponding to each of the small wins and the replay wins so that the player can obtain advantageous game results when these wins. Notify via
Instead of or in addition to such notification of the pushing order, when a small winning combination or a replay winning combination is won, the corresponding symbols are notified through an output means such as the display unit 8 You can also assist.

RT is an abbreviation for replay time, and is an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the regular replay selected in the internal lottery process is higher than the regular gaming state.
ART is a gaming state in which such AT and RT are combined, and while winning a replay combination with a high probability, a small winning combination can be obtained by assisting the operation of the stop button 5, so that the medal on hand is The game state is advantageous to the player who tends to increase.

Such ART has a beginning and an end.
In the beginning of ART, for example, in a normal gaming state, a predetermined small winning combination (for example, a rare small winning combination of cherry, watermelon, etc.) and winning in the ART (AT) lottery process performed at the time of this winning After that, it is possible to further win the promotion replay, which is a winning role related to the start of the RT, and derive a combination of symbols (for example, “7,7,7”) corresponding thereto. This combination of symbols can be derived by notifying the operation sequence for each stop button 5 corresponding to the promotion replay, the symbol or the like serving as a guide for the push, and the like.
In this way, the main control unit 10 functions as the privilege granting means, and grants the player the privilege of ART based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition as described above.
Further, the end of the ART can be ended by, for example, exhausting a predetermined number of games, acquiring a predetermined number of medals, winning a predetermined number of small winnings a predetermined number of times, and the like.

In addition, in RT, a duplicate winning combination is set in which a normal replay (“Replay/Replay/Replay”) and a fall replay (“Replay/Replay/Bell”) are repeatedly won. The normal replay is stopped and displayed in the pressing order of 6, and the fall replay is stopped and displayed in the pressing order of 5/6. When the normal replay is stopped and displayed, RT is maintained, but the fall replay is performed. If is displayed in a stopped state, RT is terminated.
Also, in the same way, the bell (8-combination) that is stopped and displayed in the pressing order of 1/6, and the 1-combination that may be stopped and displayed in 5/6 is a duplicate winning combination. It is set, and when the push order bell is dropped (when the combination of 1 sheet is stopped), it shifts to non-RT.
These overlapping winning combinations are informed of the pressing order when the player wins during AT, and the correct pressing order of 1/6 can be obtained.

Also, in the normal gaming state, a normal winning replay (“replay/replay/replay”) and a promoted replay (“7/7/7”) are set to a double winning combination, for example, in a pressing order of 1/6. The promotion replay is stopped and displayed, and the normal replay is stopped and displayed in the pressing order of 5/6.
In addition, the bell (8 wins) is stopped and displayed in the pressing order of 1/6, and the bell (pressing bell) that may be stopped and displayed in 5/6 is set as the duplicate winning combination. There is. In the normal gaming state, since the push order is not notified, it is unlikely that the promotion replay or the bell is stopped and displayed.
For this reason, the normal gaming state is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player who is unlikely to increase the number of medals he has, as compared to the specific gaming state.

Further, in the slot machine 1, a game effect synchronized with such a slot machine game is also performed. For example, an image effect indicating a transition to ART or the like, a fanfare sound, a lamp effect, etc. are respectively notified by a display device 8 (display means) such as a liquid crystal TV, a speaker 9, and a lamp 11 provided with a light emitting means such as an LED. Output through the means.
Such notification means is controlled by the sub control unit 20. Further, the sub control unit 20 controls these based on a control command received from the main control unit 10 at every predetermined game timing.

The sub control unit 20 is an example of an effect control unit, a display control unit, and an operation mode display control unit, and is configured to be able to execute an operation according to a command from the main control unit 10.
For example, the sub-control unit 20 uses a receiving unit such as an input port provided in the sub-control unit 20 to send a control command transmitted from a transmitting unit such as an output port provided in the main control unit 10 at each predetermined game timing. While receiving via the control command, the received control command is decoded, and the notification means such as the display 8 is controlled so as to perform the effect according to the control command.
In addition, the sub-control unit 20 includes a display control unit (not shown) that controls the display device 8. In addition, the display control unit includes an image data storage unit (not shown) that stores image data displayed on the display unit 8. Then, based on the control information from the sub-control unit 20, the display control unit performs the display control on the effect image such as the display of the operation image on the display device 8 by the image data of the image data storage unit.

The slot machine 1 has the following features in addition to the configuration similar to that of such a normal slot machine.

Specifically, when the above-mentioned ART lottery process is executed, the result of success or failure is notified by the notification means.
At this time, an operation image including a display of the operating means is displayed on the display device 8 as an image prompting the player to operate the operating means, prior to the notification of the result of winning or hitting. When the player operates the operating means in accordance with this display, the result of the win or failure is notified.

The slot machine 1 has a feature in the display mode when displaying such an operation image.
Specifically, there is a correlation between the display mode and the result of winning/judging, and for example, in the display mode in which the operating means for urging the player to operate is displayed on the display device 8, the slot machine including the display of the operating means. The wider the display range of 1, the higher the expectation of winning.

Here, the operation means that can be operated by the player prior to the notification of the result of winning or hitting will be described.
As the operation means, in addition to the bet button 2a described above, a display button 12, a lever 13, and a production button 14 are provided.
As shown in FIG. 1, each operation means is arranged on the front door 1a of the slot machine 1 so that the player can operate it.
For example, the indicator button 12 is arranged in the upper part of the slot machine 1 and in front of the indicator 8, the lever 14 is arranged on the right side of the display window 6, the bet button 2a is the medal slot 2, the start button. Arranged in the operation section S having the lever 3, and the stop button 5 and other operation means relating to the progress of the slot machine game, the effect button 14 is the lower part of the slot machine 1 and is a corner of the decorative panel P (lower right). ) Is located.
Further, the decorative panel P is provided with a decorative portion 53 having a design peculiar to the slot machine 1. Further, the decorative panel P is provided with a model name display portion 54 on which the model name of the slot machine 1 is drawn. The decoration section 53 and the model name display section 54 are information (model-specific information) with which the slot machine 1 can be specified.
Further, the front panel 52 on which the display window 6 is formed is also provided with the same decorative portion 53 as the decorative panel P.
Each operating means is provided with a detecting means such as a sensor, and each operating means is connected to the sub-control unit 20 via this detecting means (see FIG. 3).
Further, each operating means is configured to be able to detect the operation of the player, as shown in FIGS.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the indicator button 12 is formed of a transparent plate-shaped member that covers the front surface of the indicator 8, and is configured to be able to receive a pushing operation from the front side of the slot machine. ..
The display button 12 is controlled by the sub-control unit 20 into a pushable state and a pushable state. For example, a solenoid 121 connected to the sub-control unit 20 is provided, and as shown in FIG. 4A, when the solenoid 121 is “OFF”, the push-in operation is disabled, and as shown in FIG. In addition, when the solenoid 121 is “on”, the push-in operation is possible.
When the push-in operation is possible, the display button 12 is pushed in from the front side of the slot machine, whereby the state shown in FIG. 4A is displaced to the state shown in FIG. 4B. Is detected by the detection means, and the detection signal is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20, whereby the operation of the player is detected. Further, in the no-load state, the state is restored to that shown in FIG.
The indicator button 12 is configured to be capable of accepting a player's pushing operation over the entire plate surface covering the front surface of the indicator 8. For example, not only one hand, but also a pushing operation with both hands can be accepted. The (operation area) is the widest among the operation means 2a, 12-14.
Further, the operation amount A (displacement amount) related to the pushing operation is, for example, 15 mm, which is the largest among the operation amounts of the operation means 2a, 12 to 14.
Further, although the display button 12 is in a state in which it cannot be pushed in in a normal state, it is a timing at which an operation image as a first operation image shown in FIG. At the timing of prompting the operation of the display button 12 prior to the notification of the result, it is converted into a push-operable state by the control of the sub control unit 20. Then, at the timing when the player operates the display button 12 or starts the next game without operating it and the operation image is hidden, the display button 12 becomes inoperable. Will be restored.
In addition, after the operation image is displayed, when a state where the display button 12 is not operated for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), the operation image is changed to non-display, and the display button 12 is pushed. You may make it return to the state which cannot be pushed in from the possible state. In addition, the indicator button 12 may be changed from a state in which the push-down operation is impossible to a state in which the push-down operation is possible at a timing other than the timing prior to the notification of the result of winning or losing the ART. When notifying the result of the lottery, or when notifying the number of games to be added, it may be converted into a push-operable state. Also, it may be possible to confirm the operation of the detecting means in the indicator button 12 by converting the slot machine 1 into a push-operable state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the power is turned on. ..
Note that the indicator button 12 may be configured to be always in the push-in operable state by removing the solenoid 121 or the like without being in the push-in impossible state.

As shown in FIG. 5, the lever 13 is formed of a rod-shaped lever member and is configured to be able to receive a tilting operation of a player.
The lever 13 is configured to be always tiltable, and when a tilting operation is performed to push the lever 13 downward in the state shown in FIG. 5A, the lever 13 is displaced to the state shown in FIG. 5B and the displacement is detected. The operation is detected by the means and the operation signal of the player is detected by transmitting the detection signal to the sub control unit 20. Further, in the no-load state, the state is restored to that shown in FIG.
The lever 13 is configured so that the player can operate it by gripping the handle with one hand, and the acceptance area (operation area) of the operation is the widest next to the indicator button 12 in the operation means 2a, 12-14. ..
The operation amount B (displacement amount) related to the tilting operation is, for example, 10 mm, which is the second largest after the display button 12 in the operation amounts of the operation means 2a and 12 to 14.

As shown in FIG. 6, the bet button 2a (so-called MAX bet button) is formed of a button member and is configured to be able to receive a pressing operation by a player.
The bet button 2a is configured so that it can be always depressed, and when the bet button 2a is depressed in the state shown in FIG. 6A, the bet button 2a is displaced to the state shown in FIG. The operation of the player is detected by the detection means and the transmission of the detection signal to the sub control unit 20. Further, in the no-load state, the state is restored to that shown in FIG.
The bet button 2a is configured so that the player can operate it with his/her finger, and the acceptance area (operation area) of the operation is the second largest after the lever 13 in the operation means 2a, 12-14.
Further, the operation amount C (displacement amount) related to the pressing operation is, for example, 8 mm, which is the second largest amount of the operation amount of the operation means 2a, 12 to 14 next to the lever 13.

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect button 14 is formed of a button member, and is configured to be able to receive a pressing operation by the player.
The effect button 14 is controlled by the sub-control unit 20 into a depressible operation state and a depressible operation state. For example, a motor connected to the sub-control unit 20 is provided (not shown), and when the motor is not operated, the movable pedestal 141 is housed in the decorative panel P as shown in FIG. When the motor is in operation, as shown in FIG. 7B, the movable pedestal 141 projects from the decorative panel P and is in a depressible operation state.
When the pressing operation for pressing the effect button 14 is performed in the state where the pressing operation is possible, the state is changed from the state shown in FIG. 7C to the state shown in FIG. 7D, and the displacement is detected by the detection means. At the same time, the detection signal is transmitted to the sub-control unit 20, whereby the player's operation is detected. In the no-load state, the state shown in FIG. 7C is restored.
The effect button 14 is configured so that the player operates it with a finger, and the operation receiving area (operation area) is the narrowest in the operation means 2a, 12 to 14.
The operation amount D (displacement amount) related to the pressing operation is, for example, 5 mm, which is the smallest among the operation amounts of the operation means 2a and 12 to 14.

Here, when the operation areas and the operation amounts of the operation means 2a, 12 to 14 are summarized, with respect to the operation area, the display button 12 is the widest, and the display button 12>lever 13>bet button 2a>production button 14 is set. Regarding the operation amount (displacement amount), the indicator button 12 is the largest, and the indicator button 12>lever 13>bet button 2a>effect button 14 has a relation. Further, the larger the operation amount (displacement amount), the longer the time required for the displacement from the initial position (restoration position) to the operation completion position (operation detection position) tends to be.
It is to be noted that each of the detecting means detects the operation of the corresponding operating means by operating the operating amount of each operating means (by operating to the full operation movable range). The detection means may detect the operation of the corresponding operation means without performing the operation of the operation amount (even during the operation). Even if each detecting means detects the operation of the corresponding operating means without performing the operation of the prescribed operating amount (during the operation), the operating amount from the initial position until the operation is detected is 12> The order of 13>2a>14 is preferable, but the order is not limited to this.

The operation means 2a, 12 to 14 as described above are displayed in the operation image prompting the operation to the operation means.
Here, the operation image will be described.
FIG. 8 is an image that is displayed prior to the notification of the result of the hit on the display device 8 that is an example of the display means, and is an example of an operation image that prompts the user to operate each of the operation means 2a and 12-14.

For example, FIG. 8A shows an operation image as a first operation image that prompts the user to operate the display device button 12, and this image includes a region display 81a representing the entire slot machine 1 including the display device button 12. , "Press the display" message display 82, and a mark display 83 (for example, an arrow) indicating the position of the display button 12 in the slot machine 1 are displayed.
Further, prior to the notification of the result of the hit or miss, at the timing when the operation image as the first operation image shown in FIG. 8A is displayed, the indicator button 12 is changed from the inoperable state to the operable state. To be converted.
Further, FIG. 8B is an operation image exemplified as a second operation image for prompting an operation to the lever 13, and this image is a part of the slot machine 1 including the lever 13 and is displayed on the display window 6. A part display 81b showing the periphery, the operation section S and the decoration panel P, a message display 82 of "pull lever", and a mark display 83 (for example, arrow) showing the position of the lever 13 in the slot machine 1 are displayed. It

Further, FIG. 8C is an operation image exemplified as a second operation image for prompting an operation to the bet button 2a, and this image is a part of the slot machine 1 including the bet button 2a and is an operation unit. A part display 81c showing S, a message display 82 of "press bet button", and a mark display 83 (for example, arrow) showing the position of the bet button 2a in the slot machine 1 are displayed.
Further, FIG. 8D is an operation image exemplified as a second operation image for prompting an operation to the effect button 14, and this image shows a part of the slot machine 1 including the effect button 14. A part display 81d showing an image of the movable pedestal 141 viewed from above and a message display 82 of "press production button" are displayed, and a mark indicating the position of the production button 14 in the slot machine 1 is not displayed.

Further, the data of each image displayed on the part display 81 is stored in the image data storage unit described above, and the display is controlled by the control of the display control unit (sub-control unit 20). Further, although the components of the slot machine 1 other than the operating means are also displayed as these images, the displayed components of the slot machine 1 are information (model-specific information) that can identify the model of the slot machine 1. ) Is configured so that the image data is not included. For example, the part display 81a displayed in the operation image shown in FIG. 8A as the first operation image includes the images of the reels 41a to 41c as the variable display portion, but the images of the reels 41a to 41c are included. If the image is an image imitating the slot machine 1 accurately, as shown in FIG. 9A, the reel image 51a on which the design 51 is arranged should be displayed. As shown in FIG. 9(b), without displaying the image of the symbol 51 (identification information) arranged on the reels 41a to 41c, for example, the reels 41a to 41c are white solid reel images 51b. Similarly, the part display 81a also includes a front panel image 52a and a decorative panel image 55a that imitate the front panel 52 of the display window 6 and the decorative panel P, but originally, the front panel image 52a and the decorative panel image 55a. 9A, a model-specific decorative portion image 53a and model name image 54a are displayed, as shown in FIG. 9A. These images are also solid white as shown in FIG. 9B. Of the front panel image 52b and the decorative panel image 55b. Further, the part display 81a includes the image of the display unit 8, but the image of the display unit 8 may display the model name or the like. However, the display unit 8 also has a white solid display image. 56a.
8B to 8E, the reels 41a to 41c, the front panel 52, the decoration panel P, and the display 8 are displayed as in the part display 81a in FIG. 9B. If it does, the image does not include model-specific information. It should be noted that the method of not displaying the model-specific information may be something other than solid white painting, and for example, the model may be replaced with unidentifiable decoration or identification information.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the operation image prompting the operation of each of the plurality of operation units 2a and 12 to 14 is displayed prior to the notification of the result of the hit or miss, the interest of the operation image can be enhanced. ..
Further, the slot machine 1 uses the casing including other various operating means as it is, by exchanging the main controller 10, the sub controller 20, the symbols 51 arranged on the reels 41a to 41c, various panels, and the like. Although it can be used for another model, in the present embodiment, the operation image (region display 81) does not include the model-specific information of the slot machine 1. It is possible to utilize and display it on other models, and as a result, an image that is familiar to the player is displayed, and it is possible to prevent mistaken operation means to be operated. Further, these image data can be given versatility, and the efficiency is improved even in the development stage of the slot machine 1.

Incidentally, such an operation image is either before the end of one slot machine game, that is, from the time when the start lever 3 is operated and the reels 41 start to rotate until all the reels 41 stop. Although it is displayed during the period, it is preferably displayed immediately after the operation of the start lever 3 and after the execution of the internal lottery process.
The images used for the part displays 81a to 81d may be photographs of the game machine (for example, the part display 81a is a picture of the casing), or illustrations (for example, the part display 81a is an illustration of the casing) and CG ( For example, the part display 81a may be CG of the housing or the like.

In addition, the operation images that prompt the user to operate each of the operation means 2a and 12 to 14 have the following differences in their display modes.
Specifically, in the part display 81, the whole (front surface) of the slot machine 1 is displayed or a part thereof is displayed, and when a part thereof is displayed, whether the range is wide or narrow. As described above, there is a difference in the display range of the slot machine 1 displayed in the part display 81.
For example, in the operation image including the indicator button 12 shown in FIG. 8A, since the entire slot machine 1 is represented in the part display 81a, the part of the operation image including the lever 13 shown in FIG. 8B is displayed. The range of the slot machine 1 displayed in the region display 81 is wider than that of the display 81b, that is, the region of the slot machine 1 displayed in the region display 81 is larger.
The same tendency can be said after FIG. 8C, and in the operation image, the part display 81a shown in FIG. 8(a)>FIG. 8(b)>FIG. 8(c)>FIG. 8(d).

Then, it is preferable to correlate the width (slightness) of such a part display 81 with the result of winning or hitting.
For example, it is preferable that the wider the display range of the slot machine 1 displayed in the region display 81, that is, the more regions the slot machine 1 is displayed in, the higher the expectation of winning is set.

Such setting is realized by setting a numerical value in the operation image lottery table.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation image lottery table that is referred to when the operation image lottery process is executed.
The operation image lottery process is a process executed based on the lottery result of the ART lottery process, and is a process of randomly determining the operation image displayed on the display device 8.
In this operation image lottery process, when the lottery result of the ART lottery process is a win (at the time of winning), the lottery is performed by referring to the operation image lottery table shown in FIG. At the time of winning (at the time of losing), the lottery is performed with reference to the operation image lottery table shown in FIG.

The operation image set as the lottery target in each operation image lottery table includes “display button” (a), “lever” (b), “bet button” (c), and “display button” (a) shown in each drawing of FIG. In addition to the effect button” (d), there is “all operations”.
"All operations" is an image in which operation images are sequentially switched and displayed, for example, in the order of (d) to (a) of Fig. 8, and all the operation means 2a, 12 to 14 are operated in accordance with this switching display. This is an operation image prompting the user to do so. It should be noted that there may be an operation image that is a part of the operation means 2a and 12 to 14 and that operates a plurality of operation means at the same time (almost simultaneously).
Further, “all operations” may be operation images in which the operation images are sequentially switched and displayed in the order of (a) to (d) of FIG.

The appearance rate of each operation image is set in each operation image lottery table. For example, “all operations” are set to appear at a ratio of 5/100 in the operation image lottery table referenced at the time of winning, and appear at a ratio of 0/100 in the operation image lottery table referenced at the time of losing. That is, it is set not to appear.
In addition, for example, the “effect button” is set to appear at a ratio of 5/100 in the operation image lottery table referred to when winning, and is set to 40/100 in the operation image lottery table referred to when lost. It is set to appear in proportion.
In this way, the appearance rate of each operation image is set separately for winning and losing.
The appearance rate in the table is an example and can be changed as appropriate.

Based on such setting of the appearance rate of each operation image, the expectation degree of ART winning when each operation image is displayed on the display 8 is calculated.
The expectation of winning when each operation image is displayed on the display 8 is calculated as a ratio of the appearance rate at the time of winning to the total appearance rate at the time of winning and losing, specifically, the expectation of winning= It is calculated by the appearance rate at winning ÷ (appearance rate at winning + appearance rate at losing).
FIG. 10C shows the expectation of winning when each operation image calculated in this way is displayed.
For example, when "all operations" are displayed on the display 8 as an operation image, the expected winning degree is 100%, and when this is displayed, the ART winning is confirmed.
Further, when the “display button” is displayed on the display 8 as an operation image, the expected winning rate is 83%, which suggests that the probability of winning the ART is considerably high.

When the "lever" is displayed on the display device 8 as an operation image, the expected winning degree is 50%, and at the time when this is displayed, it is suggested that the odds of ART winning and non-winning are half.
Further, when the “bet button” is displayed on the display device 8 as the operation image, the expected winning degree is 33%, and at the time when this is displayed, it is suggested that the probability of winning the ART is about 1/3. ..
Further, when the “effect button” is displayed on the display device 8 as an operation image, the expectation of winning is 11%, and at the time when this is displayed, it is suggested that the probability of ART winning is low.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the wider the display range of the slot machine 1 displayed in the region display 81 of the operation image, that is, the larger the region of the slot machine 1 displayed, the higher the expectation of ART winning. Is set to be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display button 12 is the widest with respect to the operation area, and the relationship of the display button 12>lever 13>bet button 2a>production button 14 is established. , It means that the expectation of winning is high.
Regarding the operation amount, the display device button 12 is the largest, and there is a relation of the display device button 12>lever 13>bet button 2a>the effect button 14. Therefore, the larger the operation amount, the higher the expectation of winning. Is set to be high.
Further, regarding the time required until the operation is completed (operation detection), “all operations” is the longest, and there is a relation of “all operations”>display button 12>lever 13>bet button 2a>production button 14. Therefore, the longer the time required to complete the operation, the higher the expectation of winning.
Further, regarding the position of the operating means displayed on the operation image in the slot machine, the higher the operating means is located in the upper part of the slot machine, the higher the expectation of winning is set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the wider the display range of the slot machine 1 displayed in the region display 81, the wider the operation area, the larger the operation amount, the longer the time required to complete the operation, and the operation means. The higher the position of the slot machine is, the higher the expectation of ART win is set, so that the display range, the operation area, the operation amount, the time required to complete the operation, and the physical quantity such as the position in the slot machine, It has a correlation with the expected degree of winning.
By providing such a correlation, the player will pay attention to the display range of the operation means and the slot machine displayed in the operation image prior to the notification of the result of the hit or miss, which can enhance the interest.

In the present embodiment, as a preferred embodiment, the operation means is located above the slot machine, as the display range is wider, the operation area is wider, the operation amount is larger, the time required to complete the operation is longer. The higher the expected degree of winning is, the more the positive correlation is set. However, even if some physical quantities are different, the expected degree of winning may be the same (for example, “all operations”). (The expectation of "display button" is the same.) Also, the narrower the display range, the smaller the operating area, the smaller the amount of operation, the shorter the time required to complete the operation, the operation means is the lower part of the slot machine. It can also be set to have a negative correlation in which the higher the expected position, the higher the expected degree of winning.
Further, the appearance rate of each operation image in the operation image lottery table may be equalized so that the physical quantity and the expected winning degree are not correlated with each other.

Further, the effect when displaying the operation image is preferably determined by the above-described operation image lottery process executed at a specific effect timing.
However, the operation means to be selected may be different depending on the effect itself, that is, the operation image that can be selected depending on the effect may be different.
For example, in the production A, the operation image of the display button 12 or the operation image of the plurality of operating means such as the operation image of the lever 13 may be selected, and in the production B, only the operation image of the display button 12 is selected. May be fixedly selected, and in the effect C, only the operation image of the lever 13 may be fixedly selected. There may be a case where it exists and a case where a unique effect corresponding to each operation means (operation image) exists, and these effects may be mixed.

Further, without paying attention to the physical quantities such as the display range, the operation area, the operation amount, the operation time, and the position of the slot machine, the presence or absence of the mark display 83 is focused on by the presence or absence of the mark display 83 in the operation image. , It is possible to have a correlation with the expected degree of winning.
That is, in the operation image, it is possible to make the expectation level of the winning different depending on whether the mark display 83 showing the positions of the respective operation means 2a, 12 to 14 in the slot machine 1 is displayed or not displayed. it can.

For example, in the operation image, when the mark display 83 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the mark display 83 is not displayed as shown in FIG. 8D. You can also set a high expectation level for winning.
In the present embodiment, even when the above physical quantity is disregarded, as shown in FIG. 10C, the operation images of the “display button”, the “lever”, and the “bet button” having the mark display 83 are displayed. It is set that the expected degree of winning is higher than that when the operation image of the “effect button” that does not have the mark display 83 is displayed.
In this way, by making the expectation of winning different depending on the presence or absence of the mark display 83 in the operation image, the player's eyes can be focused on the operation image, and the interest can be enhanced.

In the present embodiment, as a preferred embodiment, there is a positive correlation that the expectation of winning is higher when the mark display 83 is displayed than when the mark display 83 is not displayed. Although it is set to have, it is set to have a negative correlation that the expectation of winning is higher when the mark display 83 is not displayed than when the mark display 83 is displayed. You can also

Further, in each operation image lottery table shown in FIG. 10, the presence or absence of the mark display 83 can be added to each operation image as an item (lottery target), and the appearance rate can be set for each item. As a result, even if the operation image includes the same operation means, it is possible to change the expectation of winning depending on the presence or absence of the mark display 83. At this time, when there are two operation images in which the mark display 83 is displayed together, although the operation images are different, the larger the display range of the slot machine, the larger the operation area, and the larger the operation amount, the operation is performed. It is preferable to set a higher expectation of winning as the time required for completion is longer and the operation means is located above the slot machine.

When the operation image as described above is displayed on the display device 8, the player operates the operation means displayed on the operation image to display a special image on the display device 8 as a result of success or failure in the ART lottery process. Will be done.
When the ART lottery process is won, a message such as “ART confirmed” is displayed on the display unit 8 as a special image. At this time, it is preferable that the speaker 9 outputs a fanfare sound congratulating the winning.
Further, when the ART lottery process is not won, that is, when the player is “missing”, a message such as “sorry” is displayed on the display 8 as a special image.
In the present embodiment, when the operation image is displayed, if the player does not operate the operation means displayed in the operation image within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), the special image as described above is displayed. Not displayed. As a result, the result of success or failure in the ART lottery process can be known in the next and subsequent games, but by responding to the player's request that he wants to be known as soon as possible and by actively participating in the game, You can concentrate on the game without getting bored.
Further, not limited to the above, even when the player does not operate the operation means displayed in the operation image within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), the special image may be displayed after the predetermined time has elapsed.

In "all operations", the operation images are sequentially switched and displayed in the order of (d) to (a) or (a) to (d) in Fig. 8. It is preferable that the displayed operation means be sequentially switched on condition that the operation of the player is accepted, and it is preferable that the special image is displayed only after all the operation means displayed in each operation image are operated. In this case, when the player does not operate the operation means displayed on the operation image within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), the operation image for the next operation means is not displayed, and the special image is finally displayed. Although not displayed, the special image may be displayed.
Note that the operation images may be sequentially switched by an operation on an operation unit that does not correspond to the operation image.
Further, in the "all operations", the switching timing of the operation images may be sequentially switched and displayed at predetermined time intervals instead of when the operation means receives the operation of the player as described above. In this case, as long as the series of operation images related to "all operations" is being displayed, the special image is displayed regardless of which operation means is operated, not limited to the operation means corresponding to the currently displayed operation image. It is preferable to be displayed.

The display of the operation image as described above is realized by executing the operation image display process described below. This processing is stored as a program in a storage unit such as a ROM provided in the main control unit 10 or the sub-control unit 20, and the CPUs provided in the main control unit 10 or the sub-control unit 20 execute the processes individually or in cooperation. By doing so, the operation image is displayed on the display 8.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of this program.

In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the ART lottery conditions are satisfied (S1). For example, in the normal game state, winning a predetermined small winning combination (for example, a rare small winning combination such as cherry or watermelon) can be set as the ART lottery condition.
Next, when the ART lottery condition is satisfied (S1-Yes), the ART lottery process is executed (S2). In this lottery process, the winning/winning weights are weighted according to the winning small winning combination, and for example, the smaller the winning combination having a lower winning frequency is, the higher the ART winning rate becomes.

Next, based on the result of the ART lottery process, the operation image lottery process for determining the operation image displayed on the display 8 by lottery is executed (S3).
In the operation image lottery process, when the winning is performed in the ART lottery process, the operation image lottery table shown in FIG. 10A is referred to perform the lottery, and when the ART lottery process is not won, that is, when the "miss" is determined. , Lottery is performed by referring to the operation image lottery table shown in FIG. 10(b), and based on the result of winning or failure and the appearance rate set in the operation image lottery table, "all operations", "display button", One of the operation images of the "lever", "bet button", and "effect button" (see FIG. 8) is determined.
Subsequently, the operation image determined in the operation image lottery process is displayed on the display device 8 (S4).
Then, it is determined whether or not the operation means 2a, 12 to 14 displayed on the operation image are operated within a predetermined time (S5), and when they are operated (S5-Yes), as a lottery result of the ART lottery process. A special image is displayed (S6). For example, as a special image related to the lottery result, when the ART lottery process is won, a message such as “ART confirmed” is displayed on the display device 8 and a fanfare sound congratulating the win is output from the speaker 9. On the other hand, when “miss” is determined in the ART lottery process, a message such as “sorry” is displayed on the display unit 8.

In the present embodiment, the lottery result is not displayed when the operation is not performed within the predetermined time (S5-No), but the lottery result may be displayed.
In addition, in the operation image lottery process, "all operations", "display button", "lever", "bet button", and "effect button" were targeted for lottery, but "non-display of operation image" was selected. Other images may be displayed when included in the target and won.
In the present embodiment, the operation image is displayed by performing the above-mentioned operation image display processing in the game in which the small winning combination is won. An image may be displayed.

Further, for example, when the first operation image in which the display button 12 (one operation means) is operated is displayed, the bet button 2a is used as a substitute operation means, and based on the operation of the bet button 2a, A special image may be displayed, and by doing so, the special image is displayed even when the bet button 2a that is in a relatively easy-to-operate position or operation mode is displayed. This is a highly satisfying function for experienced players and players who want to proceed with the game quickly. On the other hand, even if the bet button 2a is used as the substitute operation means, when the second operation image in which the bet button 2a (another operation means) is operated is displayed, based on the operation of the indicator button 12, It is preferable not to display the special image. This means that if the indicator button 12 set with a relatively high degree of expectation is made effective even when the second operation image is displayed, the player's expectation for the indicator button 12 will be reduced. This is to prevent it. The bet button 2a may be used as a substitute operation means when the operation image with the lever 13 as the operation target is displayed. Also in this case, when the operation image with the bet button 2a as the operation target is displayed. , Invalidates the operation of the lever 13.

That is, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as the display control means display the special image based on the operation of the bet button 2a (other operation means) after displaying the first operation image, while the second control image is displayed. After the operation image is displayed, the special image is not displayed based on the operation of the display button 12 (one operation means).
Further, since the bet button 2a is an operation means relating to the progress of the game, a production button having an operation area and an operation amount equivalent to those of the bet button 2a is separately provided in the vicinity of the bet button 2a in the operation section S, and the production is performed. A button sensor may be connected to the sub-control unit 20, and instead of the bet button 2a, the result of ART win/fail may be notified based on a detection signal from the effect button. In this case, the effect button may be made to function as a substitute operation means when the first operation image is displayed.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the operation images corresponding to each of the plurality of operation means are displayed at the predetermined timing, it is possible to increase the variation of the operation images, which makes us tired. It is possible to provide no playability. In addition, the display range of the slot machine, the physical quantity such as the operation area and the operation quantity, and the success or failure in the lottery process for shifting to the specific game state such as ART have a correlation, so that the player is expected. The degree of the degree can be easily recognized, and the player can be made to pay attention to the operation image, so that the interest can be enhanced.
In addition, the presence or absence of the mark display 83 indicating the positions of the respective operating means 2a, 12 to 14 in the slot machine 1 and the presence or absence of the lottery process for shifting to the specific game state such as ART have a correlation, It is possible to make the player easily recognize the degree of expectation, and to make the player pay attention to the operation image, which can enhance the interest.

<First Modification>
Next, a first modified example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the first modification, the notification of the result of ART is executed based on one operation of the operation means 2a, 12 to 14 as a normal operation (normal operation mode), and is different from one operation. It is also configured to be executable based on a special operation (special operation mode) that is an operation.

The special operation is an operation that requires the operation means 2a, 12 to 14 to be operated a plurality of times (the detection signal is turned on), such as 10 times, as a condition for notifying the result of hitting the ART. That is. Further, when the normal operation (normal operation mode) is prompted, as described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8E, the display 8 includes the part display 81 and the message display 82 as the normal operation mode image. The operation image is displayed. On the other hand, when a special operation (special operation mode) is prompted, as the special operation mode image on the display unit 8, an operation image having a message display such as “repeated strike” is displayed in addition to the part display 81. The player is informed that the special operation mode is required. The normal operation mode image and the special operation mode image are displayed on the display 8 under the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the operation mode display control means.
As the special operation, in addition to the repeated hitting operation, the operation state of the operation means 2a, 12 to 14 (on-state of the detection signal) is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) as a condition for notifying the result of hitting or not of the ART. It may be a so-called long-pressing operation in which the operation is maintained. Further, the continuous hitting operation and the long-pressing operation may be appropriately switched and executed according to a predetermined condition.

Further, the operation mode of the operation means 2a, 12 to 14, that is, whether to perform the operation once or to perform the special operation is determined based on the result of winning or losing the ART, but in the operation image lottery process described above, After the predetermined operation image is determined, it is executed based on the lottery result of the ART lottery process.
In the operation image lottery process in the first modified example, after the operation image is determined, the operation mode determination process of the operation means 2a, 12 to 14 is performed, and the lottery result of the ART lottery process is a win (at the time of winning). When the lottery is performed by referring to the operation mode lottery table shown in FIG. 12A and the lottery result of the ART lottery process is non-winning (at the time of losing), the operation mode lottery table shown in FIG. 12B is referred to. Then a lottery is held.

As shown in the operation mode lottery table of FIG. 12A, when the ART lottery result is a win, when the determined operation image is “all operations”, the one-time operation appearance rate, that is, the operation means. 2a, the mode in which 12 to 14 is operated once is set to appear at a rate of 100/100, and the special operation appearance rate, that is, the mode in which special operation is performed is set to appear at a rate of 0/100. Has been done. Similarly, when the operation image is the "display button", the one-time operation appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 100/100, and the special operation appearance rate appears at a rate of 0/100. Is set. Further, even when the operation image is the "lever", the one-time operation appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 100/100, and the special operation appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 0/100. Has been done.
On the other hand, when the operation image is the "bet button", the one-time operation appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 80/100, and the special operation appearance rate appears at a rate of 20/100. It is set. Further, when the operation image is the “effect button”, the one-time operation appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 90/100, and the special operation appearance rate appears at a rate of 10/100. Is set to.

Further, as shown in the operation mode lottery table of FIG. 12B, when the ART lottery result is non-win (miss), when the determined operation image is “all operations”, operation is performed once. The appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 100/100, and the special operation appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 0/100. Similarly, when the operation image is the "display button", the one-time operation appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 100/100, and the special operation appearance rate appears at a rate of 0/100. Is set. Further, even when the operation image is the "lever", the one-time operation appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 100/100, and the special operation appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 0/100. Has been done.
On the other hand, when the operation image is the “bet button”, the one-time operation appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 90/100, and the special operation appearance rate appears at a rate of 10/100. It is set. Further, when the operation image is the “effect button”, the one-time operation appearance rate is set to appear at a rate of 95/100, and the special operation appearance rate appears at a rate of 5/100. Is set to.

As shown in the operation mode lottery table of FIG. 12, in determining the operation mode of the operation means 2a, 12 to 14, the display range of the slot machine, the operation area, the operation amount, the time required to complete the operation, and the operation means. Regarding the position of the slot machine with respect to the slot machine, which is higher than the "display button", the "lever", and the "all operations" including the operation of the display button 12 and the lever 13, the operation mode of the special operation is not determined. Has become. This is because the display button 12 and the lever 13 require more labor from the player with respect to each of the operation area, the operation amount, the time required to complete the operation, and the position with respect to the slot machine. The reason is that if a special operation is performed with these operation means, the player may feel dissatisfied. Further, regarding the indicator button 12 and the lever 13, the operation mechanism and the detection mechanism are also complicated, and if the detection means having such a mechanism is specially operated, the device may be broken.

In addition to the operation area, the operation amount, the time required to complete the operation, and the position with respect to the slot machine, the operation direction of the display button 12 is the front-back direction. 14 is relatively difficult to operate, and the operation mode of the lever 13 is difficult to operate as compared with the pressing (pressing) mode of the bet button 2a and the effect button 14. Therefore, the labor of the player is required, and there is a high possibility that the device will malfunction.
Further, regarding the bet button 2a and the effect button 14, since the appearance rate of the special operation is set to be higher when the lottery result is not won in the ART than when it is not won, the special operation is performed. When the mode is determined, the player's expectation can be increased.

In addition, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as display control means, for example, when the operation of the start lever 3 is performed as an operation related to the start of the next game while the operation image is displayed. In addition, a cancel control means is provided for ending the display of the operation image and immediately notifying the result of winning or hitting the ART. Further, the cancel control means can cancel the display while the special operation mode display control means is urging the special mode, that is, the display of the operation image including the special operation mode image. Therefore, even in a state where a special operation having a relatively long time is being urged, it is possible to cancel the operation image and proceed to the next game, and a satisfactory game for the player who wants to advance the game quickly. Provides the environment.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the first modified example, as the operation image, the first operation image showing the first range of the slot machine 1 is displayed on the display unit 8 as the display unit, and the first operation image is displayed. A main control unit 10 and a sub-control unit 20 as display control means for displaying on the display means a second operation image showing the second range of the slot machine 1 different from the range, the display control means is provided on the display means. Control is performed so that the probability that the predetermined condition is satisfied is higher when displaying one operation image than when displaying the second operation image, and the operation means (for example, the bet button 2a) is controlled. An operation mode display control means capable of displaying a normal operation mode image for prompting the operation means in the normal operation mode and a special operation mode image for prompting the operation means in a special operation mode different from the normal operation mode as the image for prompting the operation. The operation mode display control means is configured to display the special operation mode image only when the operation of the operation means is prompted in the second operation image.

Therefore, as the operation means for which the operation is prompted by the first operation image, a large operation area, a large operation amount, or a long time required for completing the operation can be provided to give a special feeling to the operation means. It is possible to enhance the player's expectation of granting the privilege. On the other hand, if this operating means is operated in a special operation mode, the player's feeling of fatigue may be increased or the risk of equipment failure may be increased, but the target of the special operation mode is the second operation image. By only doing so, it is possible to reduce the labor of the player as much as possible and to execute a highly entertaining effect, thereby increasing the player's expectation. Further, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the operating means.

<Second Modification>
Next, a second modified example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the second modification, the operation image is displayed even when the specific condition is satisfied. Specifically, it is displayed at the time of addition effect during ART as the specific game state.

The ART in the second modified example manages the number of games set at the start of ART as the number of remaining games, subtracts the number of remaining games each time the game in ART is executed, and when the number of remaining games becomes zero. , ART is configured to end. In addition, a specific condition is satisfied with a predetermined probability when a rare small winning combination such as a cherry winning role or a watermelon winning role is won during the ART, and the number of games to be added to the remaining number of games is added. For example, if you win the role of Cherry, you will win the odds with a probability of 1/2, and the number of games of 20 games will be added as an additional amount. The number of games in the game is added as an addition.
In addition, management of the number of games such as setting of the initial number of games and addition of the number of additional games during ART is performed by the main control unit 10, and is displayed based on the transmission of a control command from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20. Display control of the effect image during ART in the container 8 is performed.

FIG. 13 shows a display example of the third operation image at the time of addition effect which is executed by the display device 8 under the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 when a rare small winning combination is won during ART. .. In the addition effect in the second modified example, whether or not to add the number of games and whether or not to add the number of games are notified based on the operation of the operation means 2a, 12 to 14.
13A and 13B show, for example, an effect image displayed on the display device 8 when the winning of the role of cherry is decided, the addition is decided, and 20 games are added to the remaining games as the addition game number. Showing. Moreover, the effect image which made the indicator button 12 the operation target is illustrated.

First, when the cherry winning combination is won during the ART, an operation image exemplified as a third operation image for prompting an operation to the display button 12 is displayed after the game ends, as shown in FIG. In the operation image displayed in this additional effect, a part display 86a showing only the display button 12 exemplified as a display showing the third range and a message display 82 of "press the display" are displayed in the approximate center of the display area. A game number display 84 indicating the number of games executed during the ART and the number of remaining games during the ART and an acquisition number display 85 indicating the number of medals acquired during the ART are displayed at the upper part of the display area. .. Further, in the part display 86a, character information of "PUSH" that prompts the user to operate the display button 12 is displayed.
When the player operates the display button 12 from this state, when the player has won the addition, the part display 86b in which the character information of "PUSH" disappears is displayed as shown in FIG. 13B. At the same time, the message display 82 of "press the display" is replaced with the "addition+20G" addition game number display 87 indicating the number of games to be added. Further, the game number display 84 showing the number of games executed during the ART and the number of remaining games in the ART, and the acquired number display 85 showing the number of medals acquired during the ART are displayed as they are.
On the other hand, when the player has not won the addition, even if the player operates the indicator button 12, the addition game number display 87 is not displayed and instead, for example, the addition game such as "sorry" is elected. Character information indicating that there is no text is displayed.

In this way, the operation image displayed during the additional effect displays a different image than the operation image displayed during the notification of the hit or miss of the ART described above, even if the operation image prompts the user to operate the same operating means. I am trying to do it. That is, for example, in the first operation image at the time of notification of whether the ART is hit or not in FIG. 8A, a part display 81a representing the entire slot machine 1 including the display button 12 as the first range is displayed. During the addition effect, the third operation image including the part display 86a (86b) showing only the display button 12 whose display range is narrowed to the third range is displayed. This is because it is necessary to display a lot of information such as the number-of-games display 84, the number-of-acquired display 85, and the number-of-added-games display 87 in the display area during the additional effect, and it is better to reduce the display area of the part display 81. This is because each information can be displayed effectively. Even if the display area of the part display 81 is reduced, if the part display 86a (86b) showing only the display button 12 with a narrowed display range is used, it becomes difficult for the player to understand the operation means to be operated. This is because it can be prevented.

Next, FIGS. 13C and 13D are displayed on the display unit 8 when, for example, winning the role of a watermelon, determining the addition, and adding 10 games as the number of additional games to the number of remaining games. Shows an effect image. Moreover, the effect image in which the lever 13 is operated is illustrated.

First, when the watermelon role is won during the ART, an operation image exemplified as a third operation image for prompting an operation to the lever 13 is displayed after the game ends, as shown in FIG. In the operation image displayed in this additional effect, a part display 86c showing only the lever 13 exemplified as a display showing the third range and a message display 82 of "pull lever" are displayed in the approximate center of the display area. A game number display 84 showing the number of games executed during the ART and the number of remaining games in the ART, and an acquired number display 85 showing the number of medals acquired during the ART are displayed at the upper part of the display area.
When the player operates the lever 13 from this state, if the player has won the addition, the region display 86c is changed to a region display 86d showing the state in which the lever 13 is pulled as shown in FIG. 13(d). In addition to being displayed, the message display 82 of "pull lever" is displayed, and the additional game number display 87 of "addition +10G" indicating the number of games to be added is displayed. Further, the game number display 84 showing the number of games executed during the ART and the number of remaining games in the ART, and the acquired number display 85 showing the number of medals acquired during the ART are displayed as they are.
On the other hand, if the player has not won the additional game, the player does not display the additional game number display 87 even if he/she operates the lever 13, and instead, for example, the additional game such as "sorry" has not been won. Character information indicating is displayed.

As described above, even when operating the operating means other than the display button 12 in the presentation effect, the operating image displayed when notifying whether the ART is right or wrong is an operating image prompting the same operating means. , Different images are displayed. That is, for example, in the second operation image at the time of notification of whether the ART is hit or lost in FIG. 8B, a part display 81b representing a part of the slot machine 1 including the lever 13 as the second range and members around the lever 13 is displayed. Although displayed, the third operation image including the part display 86c (86d) showing only the lever 13 in which the range to be displayed is narrowed to the third range is displayed during the additional effect. As a result, even when the third operation image for prompting the operation of the lever 13 is displayed during the additional effect, the same effect as that of the above-described display button 12 can be obtained.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the second modified example, the operation image including the image showing the operation means as the image prompting the operation of the operation means (for example, the display button 12) is displayed on the display means (display 8). The main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 are provided as display control means capable of displaying on the first operation image, which is an image showing the first range of the slot machine 1 as the operation image (see FIG. 8 ( (a) image) and a second operation image (for example, the image of FIG. 8B) which is an image showing the second range of the slot machine 1 different from the first range. A second display control means capable of displaying, and a case where the first operation image is displayed by the first display control means is more preferable than a case where the second operation image is displayed by the second display control means. The first display control means is controlled to increase the probability that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first display control means displays an image indicating the operation means included in the first operation image based on the satisfaction of the specific condition (for example, winning in addition). , And a third operation image (for example, the image in FIG. 13A) showing a third range, which is a range narrower than the first range, can be included and displayed.

Therefore, even in the additional effect that requires the display of a plurality of information, the operation image can be displayed efficiently, the player can be informed of the operation means to be operated accurately, and the expectation can be improved. You can do it.
The third range may be other than the range in which only the operating means such as the indicator button 12 is displayed, and the range around the operating means is narrower than the entire slot machine 1 and narrower than the second range. It may be a range to be displayed.
In addition, the operating means to be operated at the time of addition is not limited to that shown in FIG. 13, and for example, the lever 13 is operated when winning the role of cherry, and the indicator button 12 is operated when winning the role of watermelon. The relationship between the rare minor combination and the operating means may be changed as appropriate. Further, the operation image displayed at the time of the addition effect, the larger the operation area, the larger the operation amount, the longer the time required to complete the operation, the more the operation means is located at the upper part of the slot machine, and It is preferable to increase the degree of expectation and the degree of expectation regarding the number of games to be added.

<Third Modification>
Next, a third modified example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the third modification, for example, an operation to be performed after an operation image including a region display 81 showing a relatively wide range of the slot machine 1 such as the operation images shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is displayed. A guide display for displaying an operation image including a part display 81 showing only the means is performed. Also, prior to the display of the operation image, the precursory effect of ART is performed.

Further, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 14, in the third modified example, the warning sign effect of ART is executed before the notification of the hit result of the ART is performed, and the notification of the hit result of the ART is notified in the final game of the sign warning effect. Will be done after the end of.
The precursor effect of ART is executed by an image effect in which a predetermined character appears on the display device 8, and is started after the execution of the game selected as the ART or the predetermined game from the game, for example, 10 to 15 games are continued. In addition, a battle game in which a teammate character and an enemy character compete with each other is executed three to four games before the final game of the sign production, and the result of ART win/fail is notified according to the win/loss of the teammate character. Further, the precursory effect of ART is also executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3) when, for example, the rare small winning combination that is the trigger of the ART lottery is won and the ART is not won.

As shown in FIG. 14, from the timing t0 at which the final game of the precursor effect of ART ends, the hit result notification effect, which is the final stage of the predictive effect, is started. During the timing t0 to t1, which is the initial start of the hit/miss result notification effect, the final stage effect in which the teammate character and the enemy character compete is executed, and at the time point of the timing t1, for example, FIGS. 8A and 8B. Any of the operation images shown in (1st operation image or 2nd operation image) is displayed. Then, at timing t2, the operation image including the part display 81 indicating a relatively wide range of the slot machine 1 is changed to the operation image including the part display 81 indicating only the operation means that prompts the operation as the third range. Specifically, during these timings t1 to t2, the region display 81 is gradually narrowed (zoomed in) from the region display 81 showing the wide range of the slot machine 1, and finally only the operating means is displayed. The guide display is executed by a series of moving image (movie) displays that are changed and displayed on the part display 81 shown. It should be noted that by providing a plurality of site displays 81 having different ranges shown by the slot machine 1, the site display 81 showing a wide range is switched to the site display 81 having a gradually narrowed range, and finally only the operating means is shown. You may perform guidance display so that the site|part display 81 may be displayed.

Then, at the timing t2, the operation image including the part display 81 showing only the operation means is displayed, and the player waits for the operation of the operation means. When the player operates the operating means in this state, as shown at timing t3, the result of the ART win/fail is notified, and as described above, either the “ART confirmed” or the “sorry” image is displayed on the display unit 8. Will be displayed.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the third modified example, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the display control means, for example, after displaying the first operation image, show the first range. A guidance display for changing from one operation image to a third operation image showing the third range is to be performed.
Therefore, by this guide display, the player can confirm the rough position of the operating means by the display of the first operation image, and can recognize the operating means to be surely operated by the display of the third operating image. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in the operating means to be operated.

<Fourth Modification>
Next, a fourth modified example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the fourth modified example, the “display button”, the “lever”, the “bet button”, the “playing button”, and the “effect button” as the operation images set as the lottery targets in the operation image lottery table in the above-described embodiment. In addition to "all operations", a new lottery target such as "narrow down" is provided, which is a difference from the above-described embodiment.

The “narrowing down” as the lottery target is such that when the operation image is displayed on the display device 8, the operation means of the operation target has not been clearly informed yet, and a plurality of operation images are sequentially switched to the final selection. The operation means to be operated is notified to the user. Further, in a section in which a plurality of operation images are sequentially switched, an operation image including a plurality of operation means is initially displayed, and the operation means to be operated is reduced every time the operation images are switched, so that the operation means to be operated is changed. Switching display of a series of operation images for narrowing down is performed.
In addition, when “narrow down” is selected, there is a possibility that it will be selected as an operation target in any of the operation means 2a, 12 to 14, and a plurality of switching means are selected according to a predetermined operation means. The control is performed so that the operation image of is selectively configured.
For example, when the lever 13 is determined as the operation target, a series of operation images of “narrowing down” as shown in FIG. 15 are displayed by the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as display control means.

First, as shown in FIG. 15A, the operation image of the first stage is displayed on the display unit 8 in which the site display 88a representing the entire slot machine 1 including all the operation means is displayed. Next, after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), as shown in FIG. 15B, among the operation means 2a, 12 to 14, the indicator button 12, the lever 13, and the bet button 2a are displayed on the indicator 8. A part display 88b representing a part of the slot machine 1 including is displayed and switched to the second stage operation image. Next, after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), as shown in FIG. 15C, the slot machine including the indicator button 12 and the lever 13 among the operation means 2a, 12 to 14 on the indicator 8. A part display 88c representing a part of 1 is switched and displayed on the operation image of the third stage. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), finally, as shown in FIG. 15D, a part display 88d showing only the lever 13 of the operation means 2a, 12 to 14 is displayed on the display 8. The display is switched to the final operation image displayed.
It should be noted that in each of these steps, a predetermined time is taken before switching to the next operation image, and only during the final step, that is, only during the display of the operation image in the third step, a longer time than other steps (for example, 2 seconds). ) May be set to attract the player's attention.

Further, when the operation means other than the lever 13 is determined as the operation target, the operation image of "narrowing down" is also displayed, but at this time, the position farthest from the operation means of the operation target is displayed. The operation image in which the operation means as the operation target is removed from the operation means in FIG. For example, when the effect button 14 is determined to be the operation target, the operation image in which the display button 12 which is the farthest position from the effect button 14 is removed is displayed in the operation image of the first stage. It At the time of the second step and the third step, when there are two possible operation images, for example, when the lever 13 or the bet button 2a is determined as the operation target, the display is displayed. There are two types of operation images: the operation image that displays the part display including the container button 12, the lever 13, and the bet button 2a, and the operation image that displays the part display that includes the lever 13, the bet button 2a, and the effect button 14. However, if you win the ART, the operation image of "narrow down" will be expanded so that the operation means with higher expectations will be more likely to remain in the part display than if you have not won the ART. It is preferable to control.

Further, the lottery of such "narrowing down" operation images is performed by the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as display control means. In the above-mentioned operation image lottery process, "display button", "lever" ”, “Bet Button”, and “Demonstration Button” are selected with a predetermined probability. At this time, when the ART is won, the operation image of “narrowing down” is determined with a higher probability than when the ART is not won. For example, if you win the ART, there is a 1/5 chance that the normal operation image is switched to the “narrow down” operation image, and if you do not win the ART, there is a 1/8 chance that the normal operation image changes. The operation image of is switched to the operation image of “narrow down”. In addition to the lottery control, the probability of switching to the operation image of “narrowing down” may be increased when the operation means having a higher expectation is determined as the operation target.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the fourth modified example, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as display control means, based on the ART lottery result as a privilege, the range of the gaming machine in the operation image. Is provided with operation image control means capable of changing the image. Further, the operation image control means is configured to change the image showing the range of the game machine from an image including a plurality of operation means to an image narrowed down to a predetermined number of operation means excluding the operation means that are not the operation target. .. Further, the operation image control means is configured to display images for narrowing down the operation means in stages.

Therefore, it is possible to display the operation means of the operation target in a more entertaining manner than when the operation means of the operation target is displayed abruptly. That is, since various operation images are displayed at the stage of narrowing down, it is possible to perform a highly entertaining display in which the sense of expectation changes each time. Further, even when the operating means having a relatively low degree of expectation is determined in advance, the operating means having a high degree of expectation is initially displayed as an option, so that the player's expectation can be increased for a long period of time.

As described above, according to the present invention, the operation means operable by the player (for example, the display button 12) and the image showing the operation means as the image prompting the operation of the operation means (part display 81) are included. Display means (display 8) capable of displaying operation images (images of FIGS. 8A to 8E), and privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition ( In the gaming machine (slot machine 1) including the main controller 10), a first operation image (image of FIG. 8A) showing a first range of the gaming machine is displayed on the display means as an operation image. In addition, the display control means is provided with a display control means for displaying on the display means a second operation image (images of FIGS. 8B to 8D) showing a second range of the gaming machine different from the first range. Is controlled so that the probability that the predetermined condition is satisfied is higher when the first operation image is displayed on the display means than when the second operation image is displayed. The operation mode display control means is capable of displaying a normal operation mode image for prompting the operation means in a normal operation mode and a special operation mode image for prompting the operation means in a special operation mode different from the normal operation mode as an image for prompting the user. The operation mode display control means is configured to display the special operation mode image only when the operation of the operation means is prompted in the second operation image.

Here, examples of the image prompting the operation of the operation unit include an image simulating the operation unit, a moving image simulating a state in which the operation unit is operated, and the like. Further, it may be an image including character information for prompting the operation of the operation means.
Further, the satisfaction of the predetermined condition may be winning of ART or various bonuses depending on the random number drawing result, or winning in addition to the number of games to continue ART.
In addition to the ART as the specific game state, the privilege may be a state advantageous to the player, such as a big bonus, a regular bonus, an addition of the number of games for which AT, RT, and ART are continued.
Further, the display control unit and the operation mode display control unit may be configured by the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20, or may be configured by the sub control unit 20.

Therefore, since the operation image corresponding to each of the plurality of operation means is displayed at a predetermined timing, it is possible to increase the variation of the operation image and provide the gameplay that is not boring. Further, as the operation means for which an operation is prompted by the first operation image, a large operation area, a large operation amount, or a long time required for completing the operation can be provided to give a special feeling to the operation means. It is possible to enhance the player's expectation of granting the privilege. On the other hand, if this operating means is operated in a special operation mode, the player's feeling of fatigue may be increased or the risk of equipment failure may be increased, but the target of the special operation mode is the second operation image. By only doing so, it is possible to reduce the labor of the player as much as possible and to execute a highly entertaining effect, thereby increasing the player's expectation. Further, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the operating means.

Further, the special operation mode is an operation mode in which the operation means performs a plurality of operations.
Further, the special operation mode is an operation mode in which the operation state of the operation means is maintained for a predetermined time.
Therefore, it is possible to enhance the entertainingness when the operation image is displayed, and it is possible to enhance the player's expectation.

Further, the display control means includes a cancel control means capable of canceling the display of the operation image based on a predetermined operation by the player while the operation image is being displayed, and the cancellation control means controls the special operation mode display control. The display of the operation image can be canceled even while the means is promoting the special mode.
Here, canceling the display of the operation image is performed by forcibly ending the display of the operation image, and is performed by an operation related to the start of the next game, such as an operation of the start lever 3 or an input of the bet number. In addition, whether or not a privilege is granted by canceling may or may not be immediately notified.
Therefore, even in the state where a special operation having a relatively long time is being urged, it is possible to cancel the operation image and proceed to the next game, and a satisfactory game for the player who wants to advance the game quickly. Provides the environment.

Further, the display control means includes the image showing the operation means included in the first operation image in the third operation image showing the third range narrower than the first range, based on the establishment of the specific condition. It is configured to be displayable.
Therefore, even in the additional effect that requires the display of a plurality of information, the operation image can be displayed efficiently, the player can be informed of the operation means to be operated accurately, and the expectation can be improved. it can.

The first range is the entire gaming machine, and the second range is a part of the gaming machine.
In addition, a plurality of operating means is provided, and the first operating image is an image including one operating means, and the second operating image is an image including another operating means.
Further, the display control means displays a special image indicating whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied on the display means based on that one operation means is operated after displaying the first operation image, and 2 The special image is displayed on the display means based on the fact that the other operation means is operated after the second operation image is displayed, and the special image is displayed based on the operation of the other operation means after the first operation image is displayed. While displaying the image, the special image is not displayed based on the operation of the one operation means after the second operation image is displayed.
Here, examples of the special image include an image in which the teammate character wins in the battle image of the character, character information for notifying that the privilege is given, and the like.
Therefore, the operation of the other operating means affects not only the second operating image but also the first operating image, so that the convenience of the operating means is improved when the other operating means is arranged at a position where it is easy to operate. It is possible to improve, and for example, it is possible to provide a satisfying game environment to a player who wants to proceed with the game quickly. On the other hand, when the second operation image is displayed, since the special image is not displayed by the one operation means, it is possible to prevent the special feeling from being deteriorated with respect to the one operation means having a relatively high expectation, and the one operation means is operated. It is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from being lowered when operating.

Further, the display means can display the first operation image based on that the other operation means is operated after the second operation image is displayed. The special image indicating whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied can be displayed based on the operation of the operation means.
Therefore, a staged effect using a plurality of operating means is executed, and the player's expectation can be further improved.

Further, one operation means has a first operation area capable of accepting an operation by a player, and another operation means has a second operation area capable of accepting an operation by a player, the first operation area Has a larger area than the second operation region.
In addition, one operation means is displaceable from the first position to the second position on the basis of receiving the operation by the player, and the other operation means is based on receiving the operation by the player. And the third operating means is capable of displacing from the third position to the fourth position and is capable of detecting that one operating means is displaced from the first position to the second position. And other detecting means capable of detecting displacement from the position to the fourth position, wherein the displacement amount from the first position to the second position is smaller than the displacement amount from the third position to the fourth position. It is also a big structure.
Therefore, there is a correlation between the display range of the slot machine, the physical quantity such as the operation area and the operation quantity, and the success/failure in the lottery processing for shifting to the specific game state such as ART, so that the player is expected. The degree of the degree can be easily recognized, and the player can be made to pay attention to the operation image, so that the interest can be enhanced.

On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that displays an operation image prompting an operation on the operation means, but the degree of expectation of shifting to the specific game state does not differ depending on the display mode of the operation image, and it is interesting. Was lacking in.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to solve all or part of such problems to be improved by the conventional gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 or the like.

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, as for the operating means, the following configurations can be modified examples.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the four operating means 2a, 12 to 14 are provided, but three or less or five or more may be provided.
Further, although the four operating means 2a and 12 to 14 have different shapes and sizes respectively, a plurality of operating means having the same shape and size may be provided.
Further, as the operation means, a type of pressing the decorative panel P, like the display button 12, may be adopted.
Moreover, you may employ|adopt a touch sensor (what touches) as an operation means.
Further, as the operation means, a means such as a jog dial for rotating operation may be adopted.
Further, the operation means is not limited to pressing, but may be something that pulls out (lever or the like).
Further, in the present embodiment, the higher the expectation of winning is set as the operation means displayed in the operation image is located at the upper part of the slot machine 1, the higher the expectation is set as it is located at the lower part. Alternatively, it may be set without considering such a positional relationship.

Further, although the expectation level of winning is different among all the operation means, a part or all of the expectation degrees may be the same.
Further, in the operation image, the expectation of winning is increased when most of the slot machines 1 (housings) are displayed, but the expectation may be decreased as most of the slots are displayed.
Further, whether or not most of the slot machine 1 (housing) is displayed does not have to be reflected in the winning expectation.
Further, since the position of the effect button 14 is difficult to understand, the entire slot machine 1 is displayed as an operation image as shown in FIG. It is possible to indicate whether or not to do so by the mark display 83 and also to prompt the pressing operation.
Regarding one operation means, for example, when notifying whether or not the ART is hit, as for the effect button 14, as shown in the operation image shown in FIG. 8D and the operation image shown in FIG. It is feasible to display only a part of the machine 1 and to display the entire slot machine 1, and displaying the entire slot machine 1 has a higher degree of expectation than displaying a part of the slot machine 1. It may be higher or lower.

Further, regarding the operation image, the following configurations can be modified examples.
Specifically, as the operation image, there are an operation image for prompting an operation for each operating means and “all operations” for prompting an operation for all operating means, but an operation for prompting an operation for two or more operating means. An image may be displayed.
Further, in the case of performing an operation image that prompts the user to operate two or more operating means, the greater the number of the operating means that is prompted, the higher or lower the degree of expectation can be made.
Further, a dummy operation image different from the operation image indicating the operation means to be actually operated may be displayed, and then the actual (true) operation image may be displayed (for example, FIG. 8) is switched to the operation image of FIG. 8B). At this time, it is desirable that the contents of the operation image and the design of the operation means have relevance so that there is no discomfort even if the operation image displayed on the dummy changes to the actual (true) operation image (for example, The operation image of FIG. 8B is configured to include the operation image of FIG. 8D, and the design of the effect button 14 is also used for part of the lever 13).

8A to 8E are used as the operation image, the site display 81 may be used as the operation image.
Further, the degree of expectation may be varied depending on the position where the operation image is displayed on the display device 8.
Further, when the operation image is displayed, a display for illuminating the operating means displayed on the display unit 8 is displayed, and further, a light emitting means (for example, an LED) provided in the actual operating means is also lit in synchronization ( For example, the blinking intervals, colors, etc. may be arranged).
Further, an effect such as zooming in or zooming out of the camera on the display device 8 may be performed so as to gaze at the target operation means.

Further, as described above, in the vicinity of the bet button 2a in the operation section S, an effect button whose operation area and operation amount are equivalent to those of the bet button 2a is separately provided, and a sensor of the effect button is connected to the sub-control section 20. However, instead of the bet button 2a, the result of ART may be notified based on the detection signal from the effect button. Further, even when the effect button is provided and the bet button 2a is used as a dedicated operation means for setting the bet number, when the predetermined operation image is displayed, the bet button 2a can be operated as a substitute operation and the bet button 2a can be operated as a substitute. The special image may also be displayed as the lottery result of the ART lottery process by the operation. Further, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 set the bet number automatically when the replay combination is won in the game displaying the operation image when the bet button 2a can be operated as a substitute. It is preferable to display the special image when the bet button 2a is operated after the automatic setting of the bet number without displaying the special image. By doing so, a highly entertaining effect can be performed by separately providing an effect button, and the effect can be executed even by operating the bet button 2a, so that it is possible to provide a gaming environment in which a game can be played more easily. In addition, in the game in which the operation image is displayed, even if a replay combination that functions similarly to when the bet button 2a is operated is established, the special image is not displayed in the automatic bet number setting. It is possible to prevent the special image from being displayed without intention. The function that allows the bet button 2a to be operated in place of the production button may be executed when an operation image in which any one of the operation means 12 to 14 is operated is displayed.

In addition, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 are not displayed in the ART when the operation unit is operated after the operation images shown in FIGS. 8A to 8E and 15D are displayed. After displaying the special image for notifying that the player has won the game, at the start of the next game (for example, when the start lever 3 is operated), a special effect image for notifying that the player has won the ART is switched and displayed. It may be provided. In addition, such a revival effect may be controlled so that the revival effect is generated so that the occurrence rate is higher for an operation image having a relatively higher degree of expectation. By doing so, it is possible to perform a more entertaining and highly anticipated production.

Further, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 perform any input to the game machine even if a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed when a predetermined image is displayed on the display 8. If not, the display device 8 is provided with a call-in display control means for switching to a call-in display for displaying an introduction image of the gaming machine, etc., and the call-in display control means operates the operation means after displaying the operation image. Even if there is not, the display may be switched to the call-in display. Further, the call-in display control means ends the call-in display when any of the operation means (for example, the operation means that is the operation target of the operation image) is operated during the call-in display from the operation image. At the end of the call-in display, the game may be restarted from the state in which the operation image is displayed again. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the special image from being displayed at the same time as the operation of the operation means at the time of ending the call-in display, and to prevent a situation in which the player is dissatisfied.
Further, the call-in display control means may not perform the call-in display while the operation image is being displayed, or may perform the call-in display only when the operation image in the non-winning state is displayed on the ART. Good.

In addition to the above, the following configurations may be modified examples.
Specifically, a switching image effect may be performed in which the other operation means is operated within a predetermined time after the operation on one operation means is completed. In particular, when the effect is performed between operation means that are physically far from each other, the degree of expectation may be increased.
In addition, the player or the hall staff member may be allowed to set whether or not to use each operation means, the frequency, and the like.
Further, normally, it is set so that the sound output at the time of displaying each operation image is different, and even if the sound corresponding to one operation image is output as the sound corresponding to another operation image only in a specific case. Good.
In addition, it is usually set such that the sound output when each operation means is operated differs depending on the operation image (for example, a unique sound is output for each operation means), and only in a specific case. The voice corresponding to the operation on one operation unit may be output as the voice corresponding to the operation on the other operation unit.
Further, although the special image is displayed as the lottery result of the ART lottery process, the bonus lottery result, the lottery result of the number of games to be added to the ART, and other displays relating to the award of advantageous benefits to the player. You can
That is, the timing at which the operation image is displayed is not limited to the timing related to the lottery in the ART lottery process, and may be the timing prior to the granting of a privilege advantageous to the player.

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 the present embodiment, 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 fluctuates on a display such as a liquid crystal display is displayed. By displaying it, the display can be used as a variable display means of the identification information.

1 slot machine 2 medal slot 2a bet button (operating means)
3 Start lever 5 Stop button 8 Display (display means)
9 speaker 10 main control unit 11 lamp 12 indicator button (operation means)
13 Lever (operating means)
14 Production buttons (operating means)
20 Sub-control unit 41 reel

Claims (2)

One operation means displaceable from the first position to the second position on the basis of receiving the operation by the player;
Other operating means that is displaceable from the third position to the fourth position on the basis of receiving the operation by the player,
A first state enabling displacement from the first position to the second position by the one operating means, and a first state disabling displacement from the first position to the second position by the one operating means Control means capable of controlling two states,
Display means capable of displaying an operation image including an image showing the operation means as an image prompting the operation of the one operation means or the other operation means ;
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition,
In a gaming machine equipped with
As the operation image, a first operation image showing a first range of the game machine is displayed on the display means, and a second operation image showing a second range of the game machine different from the first range is displayed. Display means for displaying on the means,
The first operating image is an image including the one operating means,
The second operating image is an image including the other operating means,
The display control means,
Control is performed so that the probability that the predetermined condition is satisfied is higher when the first operation image is displayed on the display unit than when the second operation image is displayed,
A first operation mode image that prompts the operation means in a first operation mode and an image that prompts the operation means in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode 2 operation mode images, and operation mode display control means capable of displaying
The second operation mode is an operation mode in which the operation means performs a plurality of operations.
The operation mode display control means displays the second operation mode image only when the operation of the operation means is prompted in the second operation image,
The display control means,
Based on the operation of the one operation means after displaying the first operation image, a special image indicating whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is displayed on the display means, and the second operation is performed. Based on the operation of the other operation means after displaying the image, the special image is displayed on the display means,
After displaying the first operation image, the special image is also displayed based on the operation of the other operation unit, while the special image is displayed based on the operation of the one operation unit after displaying the second operation image. Without displaying the image ,
The control means is
When the first operation image is displayed, it is possible to control the one operation means to the first state,
The other operation means is
A gaming machine characterized in that it is not disabled from being displaced from the third position to the fourth position in the state of being located at the third position . One operation means displaceable from the first position to the second position on the basis of receiving the operation by the player;
Other operating means that is displaceable from the third position to the fourth position on the basis of receiving the operation by the player,
A first state enabling displacement from the first position to the second position by the one operating means, and a first state disabling displacement from the first position to the second position by the one operating means Control means capable of controlling two states,
Display means capable of displaying an operation image including an image showing the operation means as an image prompting the operation of the one operation means or the other operation means ;
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition,
In a gaming machine equipped with
As the operation image, a first operation image showing a first range of the game machine is displayed on the display means, and a second operation image showing a second range of the game machine different from the first range is displayed. Display means for displaying on the means,
The first operating image is an image including the one operating means,
The second operating image is an image including the other operating means,
The display control means,
Control is performed so that the probability that the predetermined condition is satisfied is higher when the first operation image is displayed on the display unit than when the second operation image is displayed,
A first operation mode image that prompts the operation means in a first operation mode and an image that prompts the operation means in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode 2 operation mode images, and operation mode display control means capable of displaying
The second operation mode is an operation mode for maintaining the operation state of the operation means for a predetermined time,
The operation mode display control means displays the second operation mode image only when the operation of the operation means is prompted in the second operation image,
The display control means,
Based on the operation of the one operation means after displaying the first operation image, a special image indicating whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is displayed on the display means, and the second operation is performed. Based on the operation of the other operation means after displaying the image, the special image is displayed on the display means,
After displaying the first operation image, the special image is also displayed based on the operation of the other operation unit, while the special image is displayed based on the operation of the one operation unit after displaying the second operation image. Without displaying the image ,
The control means is
When the first operation image is displayed, it is possible to control the one operation means to the first state,
The other operation means is
A gaming machine characterized in that it is not disabled from being displaced from the third position to the fourth position in the state of being located at the third position .