JP6755056B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of relatively easily transmitting related information without increasing man-hours in a development stage as much as possible. SOLUTION: In a switching effect of switching an option as a selection candidate in a selection effect, when switching an option displayed with high brightness as a selection candidate to the next option, the option that has been a selection candidate has a high brightness. The brightness of the next option is low, while the transmittance of the related image related to the option is gradually increased to make it difficult for the player to see. The transmittance of the related image related to the next option is gradually lowered to make it easier for the player to see. [Selection diagram] FIG. 10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game and having a display area for displaying an image according to the progress of the game.

As an example of a game machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are provided, a winning combination lottery is performed by operating a start switch, and rotation of the reels is started, and the result of the winning combination lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch ( There is a slot machine that can stop the rotation of reels based on the push order, operation timing, etc., and give benefits according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all reels stop. In addition, as an advantageous state for the player, a bonus that improves the winning probability of a predetermined role (for example, a small role or a replay), RT (Replay Time), and the result of the role lottery result in winning a plurality of roles. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) that notifies operation information that is advantageous to the player in order to win a winning combination with a larger privilege. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine that launches a pachinko ball into the game area and wins a prize at the start winning opening provided in the game area to variably display a plurality of types of symbols and then stops the pachinko game machine to display the symbol combination. Are known.

In such a game machine, for example, options related to a plurality of types of effects and the like are displayed on the screen, and roulette is displayed by sequentially changing the position of the cursor with respect to one of the plurality of types of options, and the result is selected. There was one that notified that the option was selected by displaying the option with a cursor (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-223750

However, in the selection effect such as the roulette display of the conventional game machine, although the options are displayed, for example, how the game progresses and what kind of character appears when the option is selected. A related image such as a character that makes it possible to identify information related to such an option is not displayed. Therefore, during the selection effect such as roulette display, it is conceivable to move the display position of the related image such as the character corresponding to the option or to scale the display size according to the cursor display of the option. Be done. However, in order to perform image control that smoothly shifts to the related image corresponding to the next choice according to the cursor display of the choice, for example, the display position and display size of the intermediate point until the transition to the next choice, etc. Many parameters need to be set, including. As a result, there is a risk of increasing the man-hours in the development stage.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of relatively easily transmitting related information without increasing man-hours in the development stage as much as possible.

A gaming machine according to a certain aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and having a display area for displaying an image according to the progress of the game, and the display area is satisfied when a specific condition is satisfied. Of the plurality of types of options related to the game in the predetermined display area, the option to be displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the next option, and the options to be displayed in the specific display mode are sequentially switched until the switching period ends. A selection notification means that performs switching notification and notifies the result that the option has been selected by displaying one of the options in the specific display mode after the switching notification is completed, and the predetermined position in the display area. A related image related to the option displayed in the specific display mode was displayed in a specific display area different from the display area, and the option displayed in the specific display mode in the switching notification was switched to the next option. Occasionally, it is provided with a related image display means for displaying a related image related to the next option in the specific display area, and it takes time to switch the option displayed in the specific display mode to the next option in the switching notification. With respect to the specific option displayed in the specific display mode, the selection notification means gradually changes from the specific display mode to a predetermined display mode having a lower effect than the specific display mode. The next option is gradually changed from the predetermined display mode to the specific display mode, and the related image display means gradually increases the transmittance of the related image related to the specific option, while the next option is described as follows. Gradually reduce the transparency of the associated image associated with the choice.

According to this configuration, when switching the option displayed in the specific display mode to the next option in the switching notification, the specific option displayed in the specific display mode is gradually changed from the specific display mode to the predetermined display mode. As the effect of the effect changes and the effect becomes lower, the transmittance of the related image related to the specific option gradually increases, making it difficult for the player to see. On the other hand, the next option has a specific display mode from a predetermined display mode. As the effect of the effect increases, the transmittance of the related image related to the next option gradually decreases, making it easier for the player to see. As a result, the options and the related images can be smoothly switched by changing the transmittance of the related images as the display mode of the options changes. Therefore, the man-hours in the development stage can be reduced and the related images can be easily switched and displayed as compared with the case where the display position of the related image is moved and switched with the change of the display mode of the options.

Preferably, the selection notification means displays the specific display for both the specific option and the next option until the option displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the next option in the switching notification. The display mode is changed so that the effect of the effect is lower than that of the mode.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the display mode of both the specific option and the next option from being excessively enhanced until the option displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the next option in the switching notification. .. As a result, the player gives the impression that the effect when one of the options is displayed in the specific display mode in the switching notification is lower than the effect during the switching from the specific option to the next option. It is possible to prevent the choices displayed in a specific display mode from becoming inconspicuous.

Preferably, the related image display means obtains the transmittance of the related image related to the specific option and the following until the option displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the next option in the switching notification. The transmittance of the related image is changed so that the sum with the transmittance of the related image related to the option of is constant.

According to this configuration, the total transmittance of both the related image related to the specific option and the related image related to the next option until the option displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the next option in the switching notification. Can be prevented from becoming too low or too high. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to see because the transmittances of both the related image related to the specific option and the related image related to the next option are uniformly lowered or increased in the switching notification. ..

Preferably, when the option displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the next option in the switching notification, the timing at which the selection notification means starts changing the display mode of the option and the related image display means are related images. The timing at which the change in the transmittance of the above is started is the same as the timing at which the selection notification means displays the next option in the specific display mode and the related image related to the specific option becomes invisible. The timing at which the related image display means changes until the transmittance at which only the related image related to the next option becomes visible is the same timing.

According to this configuration, when switching the option displayed in the specific display mode in the switching notification to the next option, the timing of changing the display mode of the option and the timing of changing the transmittance of the related image can be synchronized. At the same time, it is possible to synchronize the timing of displaying the next option in a specific display mode with the timing at which only the related image related to the next option becomes visible. For this reason, only one of the display mode of the option and the transmittance of the related image changes first, and the next option is made before only the related image related to the next option becomes visible. Will be in a specific display mode, and only the related images related to the next option will be visible before the next option becomes the specific display mode. It is possible to prevent a person from feeling uncomfortable.

Preferably, when the option displayed in the specific display mode in the switching notification is switched to the next option, the selection notification means is selected so that the degree to which the display mode of the option changes per predetermined time is constant. The related image display means changes the transmittance of the related image so that the degree of change in the transmittance of the related image per predetermined time is constant.

According to this configuration, the display mode of the options and the transmittance of the related image each change evenly with the passage of time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unevenness in the display mode of the options and the change in the transmittance of the related image, and the change can be made smoothly.

Preferably, the selection notification means is provided with a selection target determining means for determining the options to be displayed in the specific display mode in the result notification, and an operation receiving means for receiving an operation from the player, and the selection notification means is in the switching notification. Based on the operation, the result is notified by displaying the options determined by the selection target determining means in the specific display mode regardless of the options displayed in the specific display mode by the switching notification, and the related When the result notification is performed, the image display means erases the related image in the specific display area, and then sets the transmittance of the related image related to the option determined by the selection target determination means over time. Gradually lower accordingly.

According to this configuration, when the result notification is performed based on the operation, the related image related to the determined option can be gradually displayed after the related image is deleted. As a result, the related image related to the option determined at the time of operation can be displayed naturally, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

Preferably, in the result notification, the selection target determination means for determining the option to be displayed in the specific display mode and the operation reception means for receiving the operation from the player are provided, and the selection notification means is in the switching notification. After displaying the display modes of all of the plurality of types of options in the specific display mode based on the operation, the options other than the options determined by the selection target determination means are deleted while being determined by the selection target determination means. The result is notified by enlarging the selected option in the specific display mode and then gradually increasing the transmittance of the option with the passage of time, and the related image display means is based on the operation. When the display modes of all of the plurality of types of options are displayed in the specific display mode, at least the related images related to the options other than the options determined by the selection target determining means are deleted.

According to this configuration, since the result notification is performed after all of the plurality of types of options are displayed in the specific display mode based on the operation, the result is notified in the specific display mode by the switching notification immediately before the operation through the player's vision. You can encourage the memory of your choices to be reset (cleared). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player feels uncomfortable that the options displayed in the specific display mode momentarily fly before and after the operation.

Further, when the result notification is performed, the options other than the determined options are deleted, and the determined options are enlarged and displayed in a specific display mode, so that the options can be made conspicuous. A simple effect can be applied by gradually increasing the transmittance of the option with the passage of time.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door open. It is a development view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a role name, a symbol combination, and the like. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination group and combination composition. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of each game state and advantageous period. It is a figure for demonstrating the display example in the liquid crystal display when a selection effect is executed. It is a figure for demonstrating the change pattern of each of the lightness of an option during a switching effect and the transmittance of a related image in a selection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the display example in the liquid crystal display when a selection effect is executed. It is a figure for demonstrating the display example in the liquid crystal display when the 1st step selection effect and the 2nd step selection effect are executed. It is a figure for demonstrating the change pattern of each of the brightness of the option during the switching effect and the transmittance of a related image in the 2nd step selection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the display example in the liquid crystal display when the selection effect over a plurality of stages is executed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of performing a game using a medal as a gaming medium will be described. However, the game machine is not limited to such a slot machine, and does not use a game machine capable of performing a game using a game ball as a game medium or a game medium (value of a tangible object such as a medal) internally. It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of performing a game using the given score (value of an intangible object such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method).

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The overall configuration of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door of the slot machine is opened.

The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface and a front door 5 which is openably and closably attached to one side of the housing 3. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked / unlocked with respect to the housing 3 by a door key managed by the manager of the amusement park. Whether or not the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3 is detected by the door sensor 20.

As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. From the display window 7, reels 11L, 11M, 11R (hereinafter, collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a state in which the symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed can be visually recognized from the display window 7. In this way, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form a variable display unit 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

The variable display unit 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display unit 13 is a left variable display row 10L composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11L and the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11M. A medium variable display row 10M composed of a reel 11M and a reel 11M, and a right variable display row 10R composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R are provided. When the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can each stop and display the symbols in the upper, middle, and lower rows. Therefore, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

In the present embodiment, a so-called middle row line composed of the middle row of the left variable display row 10L, the middle row of the middle variable display row 10M, and the middle row of the right variable display row 10R is set as the winning line to be the winning judgment target of the winning combination. There is. A winning line NL is drawn on the display window 7.

A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 executes the effect by displaying a predetermined image according to the progress of the game. Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols and the number of payouts are printed is provided, and further above and to the left and right of the explanation panel 29. , Lamp portions 33L, 33M, 33R are provided. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided with a light source such as an LED, and emit light according to the progress of the game to execute the effect.

On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, and an advantageous period notification lamp 80 are arranged. The credit display 45 displays the number of medals stored (stored) in the slot machine 1 among the medals owned by the player. The maximum number of credits is set to 50.

The payout display 46 is a display that displays the number of medals (game media) to be paid out when a winning combination occurs, and also displays various information such as error information and setting suggestion information. The setting suggestion information is information that makes it possible to specify at least one of the set values 1 to 6, and is information that suggests the set set value. The notification display 60 is a display that notifies predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, push order, etc., hereinafter also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) that is advantageous to the player, a combination lottery result, and the like. It is a vessel. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display that notifies that it is an advantageous period (hereinafter, referred to as an advantageous period) in which an AT game capable of notifying an advantageous operation mode can be tolerated.

The credit display 45, the payout display 46, and the notification display 60 are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. Further, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is composed of, for example, an LED, and is turned on in an advantageous period and turned off in a normal period other than the advantageous period.

Various operation units are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5. The operation unit includes a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, an effect operation unit 81, a chance switch 81F, a start switch 19, a settlement switch 23, a stop switch 21L, 21M, and 21R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R). ), And a medal slot 25 is provided.

The bet switch 15 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of medals for the maximum number of bets using credits. The maximum number of bets is the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game (hereinafter, also referred to as one game) (set to "3" in this embodiment). The maximum bet switch 17 has a built-in LED, and when the bet number can be set, the maximum bet switch 17 emits light in a predetermined mode (blinking state, lighting state).

The effect operation unit 81 is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to a player menu state for displaying a game history or the like, an administrator menu state for displaying a setting history, or the like. The chance switch 81F is a switch that detects an operation related to the production. Operations related to the production include operations for executing and developing the production, operations for selecting the production mode and characters, and a player menu for displaying the game history, etc. An administrator menu for displaying the status, setting history, etc. Includes operations for transitioning to the state.

The start switch 19 is a switch that detects an operation for starting the variable display of the symbol by rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R. The settlement switch 23 is a switch that detects an operation for paying out a number of medals corresponding to credits or a set number of bets. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels of the reels 11L to 11R to stop the variable display of the symbol. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for a player to insert a medal.

Various switches including the effect operation unit 81 and the chance switch 81F detect an operation on the operation unit (button unit) corresponding to each. The operation unit corresponding to various switches is composed of a transmissive member that transmits light. In addition, a light source such as an LED is mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to various switches, and it is produced by emitting light at a timing that can be operated according to the progress of the game (timing at which the operation is effectively accepted). To execute.

Below the various operation units on the front door 5, a lower panel 35 on which a character or the like is printed is provided. Further, lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided with a light source such as an LED, and emit light according to the progress of the game to execute the effect.

Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout exit 39 for paying out medals in response to the occurrence of winning a prize and the like, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 39 are provided. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided on the left and right sides of the medal payout outlet 39, respectively, for producing effects by outputting sound effects, sounds, and the like according to the progress of the game.

Next, the internal configuration of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a reel unit 9 for accommodating reels 11L to 11R side by side is provided in the center of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1. The reel unit 9 is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. The reel unit 9 includes reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter also referred to as reel motors 14L to 14R) and position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter, position sensors 55L to 55R). It has).

The reel motors 14L to 14R are fixed side by side with respect to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding reels of the reels 11L to 11R are fixed to the rotation shaft thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are composed of, for example, stepping motors.

The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that the protrusions provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed a predetermined position as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are composed of, for example, a photo interrupter. When the position sensors 55L to 55R detect the protrusions of the corresponding reels, the symbol at a predetermined position on the reel (for example, the symbol of symbol number 19 in FIG. 3) is located in the middle of the display window 7. It is configured in.

A main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case cannot come into contact with the control board unless, for example, some members are destroyed so that the traces can be easily discriminated if the control board or the like housed in the board case is illegally identified. It has a structure. Further, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by a signal line connecting the boards.

A hopper unit 43 is provided below the reel unit 9. The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full tank sensor 58 (see FIG. 4), a hopper motor 57 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 54 (see FIG. 4).

The hopper container 42 is a container for storing medals received from the medal slot 25. The full tank sensor 58 is a sensor provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 and detects that the medals stored in the hopper container 42 are in a full tank state when the predetermined amount is reached.

The hopper motor 57 is a motor that is driven when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied and is driven to discharge a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper container 42. The hopper motor 57 is composed of, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects medals discharged from the hopper container 42 one by one by the hopper motor 57. The medals detected by the payout sensor 54 are paid out from the medal payout outlet 39 via the medal chute 47 provided below the back side of the front door 5.

On the left side of the hopper unit 43, a power supply unit 49 for supplying electric power to various devices included in the slot machine 1 is arranged. The power supply unit 49 is provided with a power supply switch 50, a reset switch 52, and a change processing start switch 56.

The power switch 50 is a switch for switching whether or not power is supplied to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during a setting change process in which the set value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs. The change processing start switch 56 is a switch that includes a key cylinder for setting change processing and detects an operation for shifting to the setting change processing. The switch provided inside the housing 3 including the change processing start switch 56 is a switch that can be operated when the front door 5 is open. Therefore, basically, only the manager of the amusement park can operate it.

The set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the set value is a value for specifying the winning probability of winning a predetermined combination in the combination lottery. In the winning combination lottery, the winning probability of winning a winning combination can be made different by using the winning probability according to the set value. That is, when the set value is different, the winning probability of winning in the winning combination lottery may be different even if the winning combination is the same. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out during the execution of the game a predetermined number of times differs depending on the set value, and as a result, the payout rate can be different. Therefore, it can be said that the set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player and a value for specifying the payout rate. As the set value, for example, 1 to 6 having different winning probabilities (in this embodiment, four stages of set values 1, 2, 5, and 6) are provided, and the set value 1 is the lowest payout rate. , The set value 6 is the highest payout rate. The set value may be set in 6 steps of 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by shifting to the setting change processing by turning on the power with the change processing start switch 56 turned on by the setting change key managed by the game hall administrator.

The set value can be sequentially switched by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process (for example, ... 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 → 5 ...). During the setting change process, the set value is displayed on the payout display 46. In the setting change process, after the operation to the start switch 19 is detected, the change process start switch 56 is turned off to store the set value displayed at that time. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, the winning combination lottery and the like, which will be described later, are performed based on the stored set value. When the setting change process is performed, the RAM 65 of the slot machine 1 is initialized.

On the back side of the front door 5, a medal selector 48 is arranged at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 are genuine, and the regular medals are stored on the first flow path 40 side for being stored in the hopper container 42. On the other hand, non-regular medals have a structure of guiding to the side of the second flow path 44 for discharging to the outside.

Further, the medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and an insertion sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medals to the second flow path 44 side according to the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, when the credit upper limit is reached, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects one medal guided to the first flow path 40 side among the medals inserted from the medal insertion port 25. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 in a state where the front door 5 is closed. On the other hand, the medal guided to the second flow path 44 side is discharged from the medal payout outlet 39 via the medal chute 47.

Next, the configuration of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3A, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the reels 11L to 11R, respectively. A plurality of types of patterns are composed of patterns. In the following, each of the plurality of types of symbols has a name (“R7”, “B7”, “BAR”, “BL”, “R1”, “R2”, “BE”, “CH”, which is shown to correspond to each other in FIG. "WM1" "WM2") will be described. The plurality of types of symbols are not limited to the symbols as long as they can be distinguished from other symbols, and may be any pattern, symbols, numbers, or the like. Although "R7" and "B7" mainly have a pattern of "7" and have the same shape, the position and direction of the sharp part (R7: pointed to the left in the upper right part + upward in the lower left part). It is sharp, B7: not sharp in the upper right part and the lower left part, and the hue (R7: red, B7: blue) is different. In addition, "R1" and "R2" are described as "Replay" in the center of the pattern, and although they have the same shape and color, they are protruding parts (R1: up / down / left / right, R2: upper left, lower left, upper right, right). Below) is different. As described above, since "R1" and "R2" are composed of patterns having similar appearances, they are also collectively referred to as "R". Similarly, "WM1" and "WM2" have a design mainly of "watermelon" and have the same shape and color, but with or without a special design (design that makes you imagine glitter) (WM1: None, WM2: At the cut end. Dotted along) are different. As described above, since "WM1" and "WM2" are composed of patterns having similar appearances, they are also collectively referred to as "WM".

In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end thereof, corresponding to a symbol arrangement area in which symbols are arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement area is the symbol in each of the reels 11L to 11R of the present embodiment.

In the case of the present embodiment, for example, a reel tape on which symbols from symbol numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 7 in a predetermined order such as symbol number ... 19 → 18 → 17 → ... 2 → 1 → 0 → 19 → 18 ... Can be made to.

The slot machine 1 having the above configuration has a specified number required to start one game by first inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 25 or operating the bet switch 15 or the like (set to "3" in this embodiment). When the number of medals for the minute is set, the rotation can be started, and when the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated to variably display the symbols and one game is started. In the present embodiment, an example in which "3" is set as the specified number regardless of the game state will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a different specified number is set according to the game state (for example, other than the "bonus state"). "3" may be set as the specified number of game states, and "2" may be set as the specified number of "bonus states".

After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reels are rotating, and the rotation of all reels 11L to 11R is stopped to end one game. To do. The slot machine 1 newly imparts a predetermined game value to the player according to a symbol combination (game result) when all the reels 11L to 11R have stopped rotating. Examples of the value for the game include paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits), and re-gaming given by automatically setting the number of bets for the next game without using new medals. It is not limited to these.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control board 63, a sub control board 73, a power supply unit 49, an external output board 90, and the like.

The main control board 63 is a board on which a main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted. The sub control board 73 is a board on which a sub CPU 71 that controls the effect according to the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 uses electric power supplied from the outside to generate a power source for driving various electric components mounted on the slot machine 1. The external output board 90 is a board that outputs a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a hall computer, a data display for each machine, etc.).

The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 that stores a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 that temporarily stores data related to the game, and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. It has various functions to be performed and various functions realized by controlling the hardware.

The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a game control program stored in the ROM 67, and is transmitted from a switch (operation means) or a sensor (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. Processes related to the progress of the game based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. The errors include, for example, a selector error detected by the closing sensor 53 for a predetermined time or longer, a full tank error in which the hopper container 42 is detected by the full tank sensor 58 to be full, and the hopper motor 57 being driven. Nevertheless, it includes a medal-out error that has not been detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or longer.

The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include a closing sensor 53, a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a start switch 19, a door sensor 20, stop switches 21L to 21R, and a settlement switch 23, as shown in FIG. , Reset switch 52, change processing start switch 56, position sensors 55L to 55R, payout sensor 54, full tank sensor 58, and the like.

In addition, the main CPU 61 performs processing related to the progress of the game to drive and control the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include a switching solenoid 51, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, an advantageous period notification lamp 80, and reel motors 14L to 14R, as shown in FIG. , Hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, the main control board 63 is equipped with a display composed of 7-segment LEDs. On the main control board 63, the ratio of staying in the advantageous period for the entire game period, the ratio of the number of bonuses paid out to the total number of games paid out, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the total number of games, from the bonus winning to the end of the bonus The ratio of the number of games played, such as the number of medals, and the ratio of the total number of medals paid out by the navigation effect (instruction) during the advantageous period to the total number of medals paid out during the bonus state (for example, the designated combination). It is equipped with a display that displays items such as (also called object ratio). It should be noted that the advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the accessory state ratio, the indicated accessory ratio, etc. are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but are provided separately. It may be displayed on a display (for example, payout display 46, etc.). In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the accessory state ratio, the indicated accessory ratio, and the like on the display. Good.

The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls the effect based on the command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command cannot be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. The command is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in only one direction.

The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 for storing an effect control program for controlling the effect and a RAM 75 for temporarily storing data related to the effect, and the effect control stored in the ROM 77. It has various functions realized by executing a program and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect content according to the progress of the game. Etc., and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are driven and controlled to produce an effect. The devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include speakers 31L and 31R, a liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, an effect operation unit 81, a chance switch 81F, and the like shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 27 includes a display control unit that executes display processing for displaying an image in the display area. The display control unit executes a display process based on a command for display control from the sub control board 73, and displays a predetermined image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. Further, the display control unit can also transmit a command to the sub control board 73 according to the display content. The sub-control board 73 transmits commands corresponding to the speakers 31L, 31R, various lamps, LEDs, and the like based on commands from the display control unit, thereby producing a sound or light effect corresponding to the image displayed in the display area. To execute. The various lamps / LEDs controlled by the sub CPU 71 include LEDs mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to the various switches. The sub CPU 71 can illuminate the operation unit by controlling the LED or the like so that the power consumption corresponds to the controlled mode, depending on whether or not the eco mode is used.

The effect operation unit 81 includes a determination switch 81a for determination, a left selection switch 81b for selection, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (collectively referred to as up / down / left / right switches). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts an operation on the chance switch 81F when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes or develops a predetermined effect by operating the chance switch 81F. Control to make it. Further, the sub CPU 71 is in an effect mode selectable state (during the effect mode selection screen display) in which one of a plurality of types of effect modes having different types of effects (characters and backgrounds) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like can be set. In, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up / down / left / right switches, and the selected effect mode is set by operating the determination switch 81a.

Further, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the decision switch 81a when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, and displays the administrator menu screen on the liquid crystal display. It can be displayed on the vessel 27. On the administrator menu screen, "date and time setting", "setting change history" can be displayed, "mobile phone interlocking service ON / OFF setting", "eco mode setting", and the like can be performed. The eco-mode is a mode in which the electric power consumed by the production execution by the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 is saved more than in the normal state. When the eco mode is set, for example, control to lower the brightness of the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, control to shorten the driving time or lighting time, and output from the speakers 31L and 31R than in the normal state. Control to lower the volume of the LED is performed.

The sub CPU 71 has no rotation of the reels 11L to 11R, and a specific effect generated according to the progress of the game (for example, continuous effect over a plurality of games, a chance button for prompting an operation to the chance switch 81F). When the effect) is not executed, the determination switch 81a is operated to shift to the player menu state so that the player menu screen can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

Further, on the player menu screen, a mobile interlocking service for confirming a role history such as the number of times a prize is generated and the probability of occurrence of a prize and accumulating a player's game history according to an operation on the effect operation unit 81. It is possible to set (hereinafter, also referred to as mobile interlocking), set the volume output from the speakers 31L and 31R, and adjust the brightness, brightness, etc. of the liquid crystal display 27. The eco-mode setting will be described as an example in which the eco-mode can be set in the administrator menu state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the eco-mode setting may be set in the player menu state.

The sub CPU 71 selects an item or target to be displayed by operating the up / down / left / right switches in the administrator menu state and the player menu state, and responds to the selected item or target by operating the determination switch 81a. Execute the processing. Note that the sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when a specific effect is being executed. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect on a specific layer, and by operating the determination switch 81a, the player menu screen in the player menu state in the layer having a higher priority than the specific layer. By drawing the image of, the player menu screen may be displayed with priority. While the player menu screen is being displayed, the specific effect on the specific layer may be continuously executed, or the specific effect on the specific layer may be temporarily terminated.

Further, when a specific effect is continuously executed on a specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, and the effect is a continuous effect that does not involve a chance button effect that prompts the operation of the chance switch 81F. The player menu screen can be displayed by operating the decision switch 81a, while the player menu screen is displayed even if the decision switch 81a is operated when the effect is a chance button effect that prompts the operation of the chance switch 81F. You may not do it. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the switch for developing the chance button effect from being operated while the player menu screen is being displayed and unintentionally developing the effect.

Further, the sub CPU 71 promotes a specific effect (for example, continuous effect continuously over a plurality of games, operation to the chance switch 81F) that occurs according to the progress of the game without rotating any of the reels 11L to 11R. It is determined in advance in a state where a predetermined time has elapsed without detecting any operation (hereinafter, also referred to as a standby state or a game waiting state) when the chance button effect) is not executed. Perform the demo production that has been done. There are multiple types of demo production. The sub CPU 71 executes a type of demo effect according to a symbol (display result) that is stopped when controlled during the game standby. Further, when an operation (for example, an operation for setting the number of bets) is detected during the execution of the demo effect, the effect at the time of return can be executed. The sub CPU 71 executes the return effect according to the time from the start of the demo effect to the detection of the operation. Both the demo effect and the return effect are effects performed by displaying a predetermined demo screen and a return screen on the liquid crystal display 27.

Further, the sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts the operation of the chance switch 81F when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes the predetermined effect by operating the chance switch 81F. Or control to develop. Further, the sub CPU 71 is in an effect mode selectable state (during the effect mode selection screen display) in which one of a plurality of types of effect modes having different types of effects (characters and backgrounds) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like can be set. In, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up / down / left / right switches of the effect operation unit 81, and the selected effect mode is set by operating the determination switch 81a.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs a game control process for controlling the progress of the game based on the game control program stored in the ROM 67. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the game control process.

(Bet number setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the input sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the replay flag set at the time of winning the replay combination, and the like. The process for setting is performed. In the bet number setting process, the bet number setting command is output when the bet number is set. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation startable state (validation) that effectively accepts the operation to the start switch 19 is set.

Further, in the bet number setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and the number of medals corresponding to the credit amount or the set bet number is paid out. Settlement processing is performed. The bet number setting process ends when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received in a state where the rotation can be started, and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process of S200. In the bet number setting process, when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received and the process shifts to the internal lottery process, a bet command that can specify the actually set bet number (number of medals) is output. As a result, the number of medals set for one game can be specified on the sub-control board 73 side as well.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, a random number value for winning combination lottery is extracted from a random number circuit that updates the random number value within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is predetermined based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as an extracted value). A role lottery is held to determine whether or not to win one of a plurality of types of roles. With reference to FIG. 6, the type of combination and the combination name set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

As the types of roles, a bonus role, a replaying role, and a small role are provided. The bonus role is a transfer role with a privilege of shifting to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small role is high. The replay combination (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a combination in which the above-mentioned replay flag is set when a prize is won and a replay is given. In the bet number setting process, when the re-game flag is set, the specified number of games (this time games) to be started next (from now on) is set without using new medals (or credits) owned by the player. The corresponding bet number is automatically set as the bet number for the next game. A small role is a role that involves paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits).

As a bonus combination, the combination name "RBB1" is provided. As the symbol combination of "RBB1", a combination of three "R7" is defined. When "RBB1" is won, it is controlled to a bonus state. The bonus state ends with a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds the number of medals corresponding to the winning bonus combination (200 medals described in the remarks column of FIG. 6).

The role names "RP1" to "RP10" are provided as the re-game combination. As the symbol combination of "RP1", a combination of three "R1" is defined. As for "RP2" to "RP10", the symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined respectively. When the symbol combination of "RP1" and "RP2" stops at the winning line NL, the "R" symbol stops at the middle, middle, and middle stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "R" symbol appears to be the winning line. Align on NL. When the symbol combination of "RP3" stops at the winning line NL, the "R" symbols stop at the lower, middle, and upper rows of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "R" symbols appear to line up on the rising line. .. “RP4” and “RP5” are also referred to as promotion replays because they serve as an opportunity to control a gaming state (RT2 described later) which is advantageous for a player who has a high probability of winning a replaying combination. When each symbol combination of "RP4" and "RP5" stops at the winning line NL, the "R" symbol stops at the middle and middle stages of each of the reel 11L and reel 11M, and the "BE" symbol stops at the middle stage of the reel 11R. However, apparently, the "R" symbol is tempered on the reels 11L and 11M.

When each symbol combination of "RP6" and "RP7" stops at the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbol stops at the middle stage of the reel 11M and the upper or lower stage of the reel 11R, and the "BE" symbol appears at the middle stage of the reel 11L. When stopped, the reel 11M and the reel 11R may be in a state where the "BAR" symbol is tempered. Therefore, "RP6" and "RP7" are also referred to as BAR tempi replay or fake BAR.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination of "RP8" stops at the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbol stops at the lower, middle and upper stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "BAR" symbol appears to rise to the right. It may be stopped on the line. For this reason, "RP8" is also referred to as a right-up BAR-aligned replay. Further, when the symbol combination of "RP9" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbol is stopped at the upper, middle, and lower rows of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "BAR" symbol is apparently lowered to the right. It may be in a stopped state. For this reason, "RP9" is also referred to as a downward-sloping BAR-aligned replay. When the symbol combination of "RP10" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "CH" symbol may be stopped at the middle and upper stages of the reels 11L and 11M, respectively.

As the small role, the role names "PZ1" to "PZ41" are provided. For "PZ1" to "PZ41", the symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined. Of these, when the symbol combinations of "PZ1" and "PZ2" stop at the winning line NL, the "BE" symbol stops at the upper, middle, and lower stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the appearance is "BE". The symbol is stopped at the downward-sloping line. Therefore, "PZ1" and "PZ2" are also referred to as right-down bells. When the symbol combination of "PZ3" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "BE" symbol is stopped at the middle, middle, and middle stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "BE" symbol is stopped on the winning line NL. Therefore, "PZ3" is also referred to as a middle bell. In the states other than the bonus state, "PZ1" to "PZ3" are won when the push order is correct, and in the bonus state, the prize is won regardless of the push order, and 9 medals are paid out. "PZ4" to "PZ36" can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R when the pressing order is incorrect (failed), and four medals are paid out. "PZ4" to "PZ36" are also referred to as push order incorrect answer bells.

Further, when the symbol combination of "PZ37" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "WM" symbol is stopped at the upper, middle, and lower stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "WM" symbol is stopped at the downward right line. There is. Therefore, "PZ37" is also called a watermelon. When each symbol combination of "PZ38" to "PZ40" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "CH" symbol may be stopped at the upper or lower stage of each of the reels 11L and 11M. Therefore, "PZ38" to "PZ40" are also referred to as cherries. "PZ41" is a role that can stop the chance that the "WM" symbol is tempted on the winning line NL. "PZ37" to "PZ41" can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and four medals are paid out.

In the internal lottery process, a winning combination lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups composed of predetermined combinations among the winning combinations shown in FIG. The winning combination group and combination composition in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

As a winning combination group including a bonus combination, an "RBB" composed of the bonus combination "RBB1" is provided. The winning combination group including the bonus combination may include not only the bonus combination but also the winning combination group that is elected at the same time as other combinations (for example, "PZ38" to "PZ41").

The winning role groups for the replay role are "normal replay", "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT2 transition replay"), "fake play", and "fake play". "BAR matching replay" is provided. "Normal replay" is a winning combination group composed of "RP1" and "RP2". "RT2 transition replay 1" is a winning combination group composed of "RP1", "RP2", "RP4", and "RP5". The winning combination group of the other replaying combination is also composed of the combination described in the combination composition column of FIG.

As the winning combination group of the small role, "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4", and "all small roles" are provided. Of these, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are a plurality of types of roles of "PZ4" to "PZ36" in addition to "PZ1" and "PZ2" or "PZ3". This is a winning combination group that is configured to include combinations that are different from each other. "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" are also collectively referred to as "push order bell". "All small roles" is a winning combination group consisting of all small roles. The winning combination groups of other small combinations are also composed of the combinations described in the combination composition column of FIG.

Among these plurality of types of winning combination groups, the winning combination group to be the target of the combination lottery is determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. Further, the determination value related to the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is determined according to the winning combination group, the controlled game state, and the set value set.

As the game states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1, "RT0" to "RT2", "RBB1" are won, so-called carry-over game state and internal winning state, "RT3", and a bonus role is won. "RBB1" which is a bonus state accompanying the above is provided. "RT0" to "RT2" are also collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

Among the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, "RBB" is subject to the combination lottery in the general gaming state. For the winning combination group including the bonus combination, the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/400 when the set value is 1, for example. As the judgment value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination, different judgment values are set according to the set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability. For example, when the set value is 6, the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/380. In addition, "RBB" may have a determination value set so as to win with a uniform probability regardless of the set value. Further, the probability of winning a winning combination group including a bonus combination is not limited to the example, and may be set to be another probability.

Next, among the winning combination groups including the re-game combination, the "normal replay" is subject to the combination lottery in the general game state, "RT3". In addition, "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are subject to the combination lottery only in "RT1". "Fake play" and "BAR matching replay" are subject to the role lottery in "RT1" and "RT2", respectively. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the re-game combination is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

The probability of winning any of "normal replay", "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3", "fake play", and "BAR matching replay" is, for example, "RT1" ≤ "RT0" <"RT3". The determination value is stored so that the relationship is <“RT2”. Therefore, among the general gaming states, "RT2" can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is improved as compared with other gaming states. Further, the determination value is stored so that the probability of winning any one of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is, for example, 1/20 in "RT1". Further, the probability of winning the "fake play" and the probability of winning the "BAR matching replay" are, for example, 1/20 in "RT1" and 1/10 in "RT2", respectively. Is remembered. It should be noted that the probability of winning the winning combination group including the replaying combination is not limited to the example, and may be set to be another probability.

Of the winning combination groups including small roles, "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are subject to the role lottery in the general game state and "RT3", respectively. Become. In addition, the probability of winning each of "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is determined so that it is a uniform probability regardless of the game state and the set value. It is remembered. For example, the probability of winning any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is, for example, 1/5 regardless of the game state or set value, and "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4". 4 ”The judgment values are evenly distributed so that the winning probabilities of each are the same. The determination value is stored so that the probability of winning any of "cherry", "watermelon", and "chance eye" is, for example, 1/100 regardless of the game state or the set value. In addition, "all small wins" are subject to the lottery in "RBB1", and the judgment value is set so that they will be won with a probability of 1/1, and all small wins will be won for each game 9 Win a prize in "PZ3" with payout. Therefore, it can be said that the "RBB1" is in an advantageous state for the player as compared with the general gaming state and the like. The probability of winning a winning combination group including a small combination is not limited to the example, and may be set to be another probability, and is determined according to the set value. It may be the one that exists.

In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (judgment value according to the set setting value) of the winning combination group that is the target of the combination lottery in the current game state is read and subtracted from the extraction value (the extraction value is updated). Judgment processing is performed to determine whether or not is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not a small value (for example, when it is 0 or more), determination processing is performed for the next winning combination group. Repeat the cycle.

When it is determined in the determination process for any of the winning combination groups that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been won, and the winning flag of the combination included in the winning combination group is determined. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the winning combination lottery is completed. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning combination group is "determination value of the winning combination group / 65536". It can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability because the larger the determination value read in the winning combination lottery, the more likely it is to be smaller than the predetermined value. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the winning combination groups that are the target of the winning combination lottery are not smaller than the predetermined value, the winning combination group is not elected. Is determined to be. The probability of "out of place" in the present embodiment may be set so that, for example, "RT1" ≥ "RT0"> "RT3"> "RT2".

In the internal lottery process, if it is determined that one of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is determined that no winning combination group has been elected and it is "missing", the combination lottery is terminated. , S300 shifts to the advantageous period related processing.

In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the winning combination lottery to the sub-control board 73 is performed. For example, when "RBB1" is won, a winning type command that can identify that a bonus combination has been won is output, and when any of the winning combination groups including the replaying combination is won, it becomes one of the replaying roles. A winning type command that can identify that you have won is output, and when you win any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4", you can identify that you have won the push order bell. Output the type command. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantageous period related processing)
In the advantageous period-related processing of S300, processing related to the advantageous period is performed. In the present embodiment, it is possible to control the advantageous period by satisfying the predetermined advantageous period transition condition in the normal period. The advantageous period includes the advantageous general, the chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ), and the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). The general advantage is the period during which the CZ transition lottery for whether or not to transition to CZ can be executed. The CZ is a period during which the AT transition lottery for whether or not to shift the AT game to an executable AT can be executed. The general advantage is the period during which the transition lottery (CZ transition lottery, AT transition lottery) for whether or not to shift to an AT in which the CZ or AT game can be executed can be executed. CZ is a period during which the AT transition lottery for whether or not to transition to AT can be executed. In the AT transition lottery, the rate at which the transition to AT is determined is higher in the CZ than in the advantageous general.

Among the advantageous periods, the advantageous general and CZ are periods in which the payout rate does not exceed 1 during the period (for example, also referred to as a non-ball-out period during the advantageous period), whereas in the AT, the AT game is performed. As a result, it can be said that it is a period in which the payout rate during AT exceeds 1 (for example, it is also referred to as a ball ejection period during an advantageous period). Therefore, AT is an advantageous privilege for the player. In the advantageous period, the advantage is generally controlled first. Further, in the general advantage, the CZ can be controlled by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. Further, in the advantageous general and CZ, the AT can be controlled by winning in the AT transition lottery performed when the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions are satisfied. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period that can be controlled by the AT. Further, it can be said that the AT during the advantageous period is in an advantageous state for the player.

The predetermined advantageous period transition condition is a condition that is established based on the result of the winning combination lottery in the internal lottery process, and is established by winning one of the winning combination groups including, for example, the replaying combination and the small combination. Including conditions and so on. The conditions for transition to the advantageous period are also established by winning the winning combination group with a setting difference in the winning probability, and also by winning the winning combination group with no setting difference in the winning probability. To do. The conditions for transition to the advantageous period may be satisfied by winning a specific winning combination group that is uniformly defined regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is controlled. "The winning probability in the winning combination lottery is uniformly determined regardless of the type of the controlled state" means that the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is uniformly determined in any of the states described later using FIG. 8A. It means what is defined.

In addition, for each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions and the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions, for example, conditions that are satisfied by winning any of "cherry", "watermelon", and "chance eye" and conditions that are satisfied by winning "RBB". And so on. Therefore, for example, when "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", or "RBB" is won, the advantageous transition condition is satisfied, and the CZ transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition are satisfied. As a result, even in the normal period, by winning the "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye" and "RBB", by winning in the CZ transition lottery and the AT transition lottery, the AT is controlled during the advantageous period. It can also happen. The advantageous period transition condition, the CZ transition lottery condition, and the AT transition lottery condition may be exactly the same condition, may be completely different conditions, or may include common conditions. ..

The conditions for ending the advantageous period are the first condition that is established when the advantageous period counter = 1500 indicating that the upper limit value of the advantageous period (for example, the maximum number of games: 1500) has been reached, and the number of bets in the advantageous period. The lowest cumulative number, which is the total number of differences based on the number of medals and the number of medals awarded, is set to 0 as the base point, and the current cumulative number from that base point reaches the upper limit of the advantageous period (for example, the upper limit cumulative number: 2400). The second condition that is satisfied by the above is included. The cumulative number is specified according to the value of the cumulative number counter that is updated during the advantageous period. Both the advantageous period counter and the cumulative number counter are updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. Regarding the first condition, the maximum number of games 1500, and the second condition, the maximum cumulative number 2400, the numerical values are not always reached, and the advantageous period is a numerical value that does not exceed these conditions. It may be terminated, for example, it may be terminated at around 1450 under the first condition, or at around 2300 under the second condition.

The conditions for ending the advantageous period are that the number of AT games and the number of AT navigations have ended, and that the game is digested a predetermined number of times without being transferred to CZ or AT during the general advantage after the end of AT. It also includes a third condition that is satisfied by digesting the game a predetermined number of times without being transferred to the AT during the CZ after the AT is completed. In the following, the conditions for ending the advantageous period (general advantage, either CZ or AT) are collectively referred to as "conditions for ending the advantageous period (condition for ending the advantageous period)". The conditions for terminating the advantageous period are not limited to those exemplified in the present embodiment as long as they include at least the first condition and the second condition, and conditions that can be satisfied by other predetermined events. It may be.

In the advantageous period-related processing, during the advantageous period, the advantageous period may end with the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions, the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions (for example, winning a predetermined winning combination group), and the end of this game. It is determined whether or not the situation (for example, the maximum number of games (1500) or the maximum cumulative number (2400) of the advantageous period has been reached by this game), and if the situation can be satisfied, the condition may be satisfied. Perform a production that incites something. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display 46, the notification display 60, and the like in a manner in which all segments are blinked.

Further, in the advantageous period-related processing, when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the situation where the advantageous period can end with the end of the game this time during the advantageous period, the main CPU 61 A condition-related command that can specify a condition that may be satisfied is output to the sub-control board 73. Thereby, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility that each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for terminating the advantageous period is satisfied. As described above, the advantageous period-related processing executes the processing according to whether or not the conditions related to the advantageous period can be satisfied. The process for actually shifting to the advantageous period and the process for determining whether or not the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied and ending the advantageous period are performed by the advantageous period setting process of S700 described later. Will be

Further, in the advantageous period-related processing, it is possible to execute the notification processing for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display 60 according to the result of the winning combination lottery during the AT during the advantageous period. For example, when the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won in the winning combination group, the notification display is stopped from the left reel 11L in order to win the "PZ1" or "PZ2" as described later. The notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the segment (one of the upper and lower two lower sides on the left side) at the position corresponding to the capital letter "L" of the alphabet among the seven segments constituting the 60 is turned on. Further, in the advantageous operation mode-related processing, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. As a result, the effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be executed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like on the sub control board 73 side as well. When the advantageous period-related processing is completed, the process shifts to the reel control processing of S400.

(Reel control processing)
In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R. In the reel control process, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds, and the measurement is started after the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started in the reel control process of the previous game.

In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the reel rotation process for starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is performed. As a result, the timing of starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R in the current game can be delayed until at least 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R was started in the previous game. In the reel rotation process, when the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R starts, a reel rotation start command is output.

In the reel control process, after starting the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R and reaching a constant speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes an excitation pattern having a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, the stop operation is possible, and the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively accepted (validation).

Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in a state where the stop operation is possible, for example, the symbols located on the winning line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch are arranged within a predetermined retractable range. A reel stop process is performed in which one of the symbols is drawn into the winning line NL to stop the reel. The retractable range is the range up to 4 symbols, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols arranged from the symbols on the winning line NL to the 4 symbols can be stopped on the winning line NL. Become.

If any of the winning roles is won in the winning combination lottery, when the symbols that make up the winning combination can be drawn onto the winning line within the drawable range, the symbol is drawn onto the winning line. Stop it. On the other hand, if no winning combination is won, a symbol that is a combination of out-of-order symbols that does not win any winning combination is drawn onto the winning line and stopped. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, if the symbols constituting the winning combination can be drawn onto the winning line NL within the pullable range, the symbols are pulled into the winning line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination will not be stopped on the winning line NL.

In this embodiment, as described above, "If any of the winning roles is won in the winning combination lottery, the symbols constituting the winning combination can be drawn into the winning line within the drawable range. It is a thing. Here, since the role lottery is performed for each "winning combination group", the "winning combination" corresponds to any of the winning combinations of the "winning combination group" in detail. It becomes a thing.

In the reel stop process, the symbols within the retractable range can be stopped on the winning line NL, but the symbols outside the retractable range cannot be stopped on the winning line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, for a winning combination in which the symbols constituting the winning combination do not exist within the drawable range, even if the winning combination is won in the winning combination lottery, if the operation timing does not match, the winning line In some cases, the symbols constituting the winning combination cannot be drawn on the NL and the winning combination is missed (non-winning).

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the "RBB1" have parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. For example, only one symbol "R7" constituting "RBB1" is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, even if the "RBB1" is won, it may not be possible to draw the symbols constituting the bonus combination into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and there is a possibility that the "RBB1" will be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when the "RBB1" is won, the reel control for drawing in the winning bonus combination within the drawable range may be performed, but none of the winning combinations may be won. Regarding "RBB1", if it is not possible to win a prize in the winning game, a process of carrying over the winning flag of the bonus combination is performed until the winning combination is won under the control of RT3.

As shown in FIG. 3, "R1" constituting the middle symbol and the right symbol of "RP1" and "RP2" included in the "normal replay" are arranged within the retractable range in all the reels 11L to 11R. There is. On the other hand, "R1" and "R2" constituting the left symbols of "RP1" and "RP2" have places that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels, respectively. However, when the "normal replay" is won, both "RP1" and "RP2" are won. As a result, when the "normal replay" is won, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be won without fail regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

In addition, the symbols that make up the replay combination included in each of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are not within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but "RT2 transition replay" When each of "1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, all the corresponding replays are won. As a result, when any of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, the replay included in the winning "RT2 transition replay" is performed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. You can always win one of the roles.

Further, when "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are won, it is determined that the target to be drawn in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means that the reels are stopped first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stopped reel. Further, the second stop means to stop when one reel is stopped by the first stop and the remaining two reels are rotating, and the third stop means that the remaining one reel is rotating. Sometimes it means to stop. The operations on the stop switch for the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop are also referred to as the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation.

For example, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won and the left first stop (the left reel 11L is the first stop), "RP4" and "RP5" accompanied by the transition to RT2 are used as other roles. It is stipulated to draw in with priority over. The "R1" and "BE" constituting the middle and right symbols of "RP4" and "RP5" are all arranged within the retractable range on the reels 11M and 11R. On the other hand, "R1" and "R2" constituting the left symbols of "RP4" and "RP5" have some parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L, but one of the symbols is the winning line. They are arranged within a range that can be pulled in on the NL. In addition, when "RT2 Transition Replay 1" is won, both "RP4" and "RP5" are won. As a result, when "RP4" and "RP5" are drawn in with priority over other roles, either "RP4" or "RP5" can be won. Therefore, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, the reel control is performed so that one of "RP4" and "RP5" is always won when the left first stop is made.

On the other hand, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won and the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is the first stop), "RP1" is more than "RP4" and "RP5". ”And“ RP2 ”are given priority to be drawn in. Therefore, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, the reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won when the middle or right first stop is made.

In addition, when the "RT2 transition replay 2" is won, the reel control is performed so that when the middle first stop is made, either "RP4" or "RP5" is always won, and the left or right first. When stopped, reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won. In addition, when the "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, the reel control is performed so that when the right first stop is made, either "RP4" or "RP5" is always won, and the left or middle first is performed. When stopped, reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won.

The push order for winning either "RP4" or "RP5" when any of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won is also called a correct answer procedure. When any of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won during the AT described above, information that can identify the correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

Next, the reel control when the "fake play" is won will be described. The symbols that make up the replay role included in the "fake play" have some parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but when the "fake play" is won, all the corresponding replay roles Win. As a result, when the "fake play" is won, any of the replay roles included in the "fake play" can be won without fail regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

Further, when the "fake play" is won, it is determined that the target to be pulled in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. For example, when the "fake play" is won, the reel control is performed so that when the left first stop or the middle first stop is made, either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won.

On the other hand, when the "fake play" is won, when the first stop on the right is made, it is stipulated that "RP6" and "RP7" are preferentially drawn in over "RP1" and "RP2". "R1" and "BE" constituting the right symbols of "RP6" and "RP7" are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11R. Further, the "BEs" constituting the left symbols of the "RP6" and the "RP7" are arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11L. On the other hand, the "BAR" constituting the middle symbols of the "RP6" and the "RP7" has a part that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11M. For this reason, when the "Fake Play" is won, when the first stop on the right is made, "RP6" and "RP7" are pulled in with priority over other roles, and the stop switch 21M draws the middle symbol "BAR" to the winning line NL. When the stop operation is performed at a timing that allows the switch to be pulled upward, either "RP6" or "RP7" can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 21L.

When the stop switch 21M is not stopped at the timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled into the winning line NL, a prize is generated according to the already stopped symbols of "RP1" to "RP3". It is stipulated that the role should be prioritized and drawn in. For example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be preferentially drawn in to win a prize. In addition, when "BE" is stopped as the right symbol, it is stipulated that "RP3" is preferentially pulled in. "BE" constituting the left symbol of "RP3" is arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11L, and "R1" constituting the middle symbol of "RP3" is arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11M. Has been done. Therefore, when "RP3" is preferentially drawn in, "RP3" can always be won.

When the first right stop is made when the "fake play" is won, either "R1" or "BE" can be stopped on the winning line NL as described above. At this time, when both the "R1" of the symbol number 0 and the "BE" of the symbol number 1 of FIG. 3 are stopped at the timing when they can be drawn onto the winning line NL, the "R1" of the symbol number 0 is used. Is also stipulated to give priority to "BE" of symbol number 1 and draw it onto the winning line NL. Further, when both "R1" of symbol number 5 and "BE" of symbol number 6 in FIG. 3 are stopped at a timing when they can be drawn onto the winning line NL, they are more than "BE" of symbol number 6. It is stipulated that "R1" of symbol number 5 is preferentially drawn onto the winning line NL. For this reason, when the first stop on the right is made when the "fake play" is won, the "BE" of the symbol number 1 is placed on the winning line NL when the stop operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" symbol of the symbol numbers 2 to 4. It is possible to stop and stop the "BAR" symbol in the lower row, or stop the "R1" of symbol number 5 on the winning line NL and stop the "BAR" symbol in the upper row.

In addition, when the "Fake Play" is won, the "BAR" symbol is stopped in the upper or lower row by the first right stop, and when the middle second stop is performed, the stop operation is aimed at the "BAR" symbol of symbol number 3. When this happens, the "BAR" of symbol number 3 can be stopped on the winning line NL. In this way, when the "fake play" is won, the "BAR" symbol is placed on either the right-up line or the right-down line by stopping the "BAR" symbol by the first right stop and the second middle stop. You can make it tempai. When the left symbol "BE" constituting "RP6" and "RP7" stops on the winning line NL, at least the "BAR" symbol of symbol number 2 is in the upper row from the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L shown in FIG. Alternatively, since it is not stopped in the lower row, the "BAR" symbols are not stopped in line on the line.

Next, the reel control when the "BAR matching replay" is won will be described. The symbols that make up the replay combination included in the "BAR alignment replay" include parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but when the "BAR alignment replay" is won, the corresponding replay combination Win all. As a result, when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, any of the replaying roles included in the "BAR Matching Replay" can be won without fail regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

In addition, when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, it is stipulated that the target to be drawn in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. For example, at the time of winning the "BAR matching replay", when the left first stop or the middle first stop is made, the reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won.

On the other hand, when the "BAR-matched replay" is won, when the first stop on the right is made, it is stipulated that "RP8" and "RP9" are preferentially drawn in over "RP1" and "RP2". "R1" and "BE" constituting the right symbols of "RP8" and "RP9" are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11R. On the other hand, "R1" and "CH" constituting the left symbols of "RP8" and "RP9" have places that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L. Further, the "BAR" constituting the middle symbols of the "RP8" and the "RP9" has a part that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11M. For this reason, when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, when the first right stop is made, "RP8" and "RP9" are pulled in with priority over other roles, and the stop switch 21L is the left symbol "R1" and "CH". When any of the above is stopped at the timing when it can be pulled onto the winning line NL, and when the stop switch 21M is stopped at the timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled into the winning line NL, "RP8" "And either" RP9 "can be won.

On the other hand, when neither "RP8" nor "RP9" can be won by the timing of the stop operation to the stop switches 21L and 21M, the following reel control is performed. First, when the stop switch 21M is not stopped at the timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled into the winning line NL by the second stop operation, or when the stop switch 21L is not operated at the timing when the left symbol "R1" or "CH" can be pulled. When the stop operation is not performed at the timing when the winning line NL can be pulled in, the winning combination of "RP1" to "RP3" according to the already stopped symbol is preferentially pulled in. Has been done. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be preferentially drawn in to win a prize, and "BE" is stopped as the right symbol. Occasionally, "RP3" can be given priority and won a prize.

Next, in a state where the middle symbol "BAR" is pulled onto the winning line NL by the second stop operation and stopped, the stop switch 21L moves the left symbol "R1" or "CH" by the third stop operation to the winning line NL. When the stop operation is not performed at the timing when it can be pulled upward, it is stipulated that the winning combination of "RP6" and "RP7" that causes a prize according to the already stopped symbol is preferentially pulled. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP6" can be preferentially drawn in and won a prize, and when "BE" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP7" is prioritized. You can pull in and win a prize.

In the state where the left symbol "R1" or "CH" is pulled onto the winning line NL by the second stop operation and stopped, the stop switch 21M pulls the middle symbol "BAR" onto the winning line NL by the third stop operation. When the stop operation is not performed at a possible timing, it is stipulated that the winning combination of "RP1" and "RP10" is preferentially drawn according to the already stopped symbol. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the left symbol, "RP1" can be preferentially drawn in and won a prize, and when "CH" is stopped as the left symbol, "RP10" is prioritized. You can draw in and win a prize.

When the first right stop is made when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, either "R1" or "BE" can be stopped on the winning line NL as described above. At this time, when both "R1" of symbol number 0 and "BE" of symbol number 1 in FIG. 3 are stopped at a timing when they can be drawn onto the winning line NL, the same as when the "fake play" is won. Because the reel control of is performed, when the stop operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" symbols of symbol numbers 2 to 4, the "BE" of symbol number 1 is stopped on the winning line NL and the "BAR" symbol is displayed in the lower row. It is possible to stop or stop the "R1" of the symbol number 5 on the winning line NL and stop the "BAR" symbol in the upper row.

In addition, when the "BAR Alignment Replay" is won, the "BAR" symbol is stopped in the upper or lower row by the first right stop, and the "BAR" symbols of the reels 11L and 11M are respectively in the second stop and the third stop. When the stop operation is performed aiming at, the "BAR" symbol can be stopped on the winning line NL. Therefore, by aiming at the "BAR" symbol and stopping the operation when the "BAR alignment replay" is won, the "BAR" symbol can be tempered or aligned at either the right-up line or the right-down line. .. As a result, by aligning the "BAR" symbols on the upward-sloping line or the downward-sloping line, it is possible to definitively notify the player that the "BAR matching replay" has been won. In addition, when the "BAR" symbol is tempted to the upward-sloping line or the downward-sloping line, the player has the expectation that he has won the "BAR-matched replay" when the stop operation timing does not match. Can be squeezed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the left symbols (“BAR”, “BL”, “WM1”) that make up the small combination included in the “cherry” among the small combinations do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L. Exists. For this reason, even if the "cherry" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21L, it may not be possible to pull in the left symbol that constitutes the small winning combination included in the "cherry", and there is a possibility that the "cherry" will be missed. ..

Among the small combinations, the symbols forming the small combination included in the "watermelon" are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the "watermelon" is won, the small winning combination included in the "watermelon" can be drawn in and won a prize regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

Of the small wins, the left symbol (“WM1”) and the middle symbol (“WM2”) that make up the small win included in the “chance eye” are within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L and 11M, as shown in FIG. There is a part that does not exist inside. Therefore, even if the "chance eye" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L and 21M, it may not be possible to pull in the left symbol or the middle symbol that constitutes the small winning combination included in the "chance eye". , May be missed.

Next, the reel stop processing when any one of "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won will be described. When any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, it is determined that the target to be pulled in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel.

For example, when the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, when the left first stop is made, it is stipulated that "PZ1" and "PZ2", which will be paid out 9 cards, are drawn in with priority over other roles. There is. "R1" and "R2" constituting the left symbols of "PZ1" and "PZ2" have some parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L, but one of the symbols is placed on the winning line NL. It is arranged within the range that can be pulled into. In addition, when the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, both "PZ1" and "PZ2" are won. As a result, when "PZ1" and "PZ2" are drawn in prior to other roles, either "PZ1" or "PZ2" can be won. Therefore, when the "left correct answer bell 1" is won, the reel control is performed so that when the left first stop is made, either "PZ1" or "PZ2" is always won.

On the other hand, when the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, when the middle or right first stop is made, priority is given to other small roles such as "PZ4" which are simultaneously won over "PZ1" and "PZ2". It is stipulated to pull in. As shown in FIG. 3, none of the symbols constituting the other small combinations such as "PZ4" are arranged within the retractable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to draw in the symbols that make up other small roles such as "PZ4" that are simultaneously won in the winning line, and even if the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won. In some cases, it may not be possible to win a prize in any of the roles.

Also, even when "Left Correct Answer Bell 2" to "Left Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "PZ1" and "PZ2" can always be won when the left first stop is made, but when the middle or right first stop is made. There are places where other small winning combinations that are simultaneously won are preferentially drawn in over "PZ1" and "PZ2", and the symbols on the reels 11L to 11R cannot attract the symbols that make up the other small winning combination. Since it is an existing symbol array, it may not be possible to win any small winning combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. Similarly, even when "Middle Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Middle Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "PZ3", which always pays out 9 cards when the first stop in the middle, can be won. However, when the first stop is made on the left or right, other small winning combinations that are simultaneously won are drawn in with priority over "PZ3", and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R constitutes the other winning combination. Since it is a symbol array in which there are places that cannot be pulled in, it may not be possible to win any of the winning combinations depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. Also, even when "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "PZ3", which always pays out 9 cards when the first right stop is made, can be won, but the left or middle first stop is made. Occasionally, other small wins that are simultaneously won are drawn in with priority over "PZ3", and there is a place where the symbol arrangement of reels 11L to 11R cannot draw in the symbols that make up the other small wins. Since it is an array, it may not be possible to win any small winning combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch.

The push order in which any of "PZ1" to "PZ3", which is paid out when 9 cards are paid out when any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" is won, is also called a correct answer procedure. When any of "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won during the above-mentioned AT, information that can identify the correct answer procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

When any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, the timing cannot be operated by the correct answer procedure and none of the other small wins that have been won at the same time can be won. When the stop operation is performed with, among the "missing" symbol combinations, a specific "missing" symbol combination that does not stop on the winning line when "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are not won. Is performed to pull the winning line onto the winning line. A particular "missing" symbol combination is accompanied by a transition to "RT1" when stopped on the winning line NL at "RT0" or "RT2". For this reason, a particular "off" symbol combination is also commonly referred to as a transition roll.

When "all small wins" are won (for example, in the "bonus state"), 9 cards are always paid out regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R, whichever is "PZ1" to "PZ3". Reel control is performed so as to win a crab.

In addition, in the reel stop processing when the winning of the bonus role is carried over (RT3) and the replaying role or the small role is won, it is determined that the replaying role or the small role is drawn in with priority over the bonus combination. Has been done.

In the reel stop processing, every time any of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command that can specify the stopped reel and the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle stage) is issued. Output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 can identify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can execute the corresponding effect. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process shifts to the result determination process of S500.

(Die judgment processing)
In the result determination process of S500, the process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL. For example, when a small winning combination wins, the medals shown in the payout column of FIG. 6 are paid out, or a payout process for adding credits is executed. In the payout process, a payout command that can specify the number of medals (including 0) given to the player by paying out medals or adding credits is output. As a result, the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game can be specified on the sub control board 73 side as well. In addition, when the re-game combination wins a prize, a process for setting the re-game flag is executed. In the roll determination process, a game result command that can specify the symbol combination on the winning line NL, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning combination, and the like is output. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the winning line NL. Further, in the roll determination process, the advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the accessory state ratio, and the like are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 according to the result of the game. When the result determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the game state setting process of S600.

(Game state setting process)
In the game state setting process of S600, a game state flag that can specify the game state from the next time onward is set based on the result of the winning combination lottery or the game. The game state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies the currently controlled gaming state based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the gaming state.

The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify "RT1" when the normal transition roll is stopped on the winning line NL at "RT0" or "RT2". In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify "RT2" when the promotion replays "RP4" to "RP5" are won in "RT1".

In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of identifying "RT3" when no prize is won in the game in which "RBB1" is won in any of "RT0", "RT1", and "RT2". .. In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify the "bonus state" when the "RBB1" is won. The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in the "bonus state" and sets a game state flag capable of specifying "RT0" when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a game state flag that can identify "RT0" when it is initialized by changing the setting or the like. When the game state setting process is completed, the process shifts to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. 8A. In the following, first, the transition of the gaming state when the AT is not controlled during the advantageous period (hereinafter, also referred to as non-AT) will be described.

When the slot machine 1 is initialized due to a setting change or the like, the slot machine 1 is set to RT0 as a game state and the game is started. In RT0, while the "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), the AT game that notifies the advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) is not performed when the "push order bell" is won. .. Therefore, the push order bell is dropped at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition roll is stopped, and the RT1 is controlled.

In RT1, if the "RT2 transition replay" is won and the "promotion replay" wins, it is controlled by RT2. However, since it is not AT, the AT game that notifies the advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) at the time of winning the "RT2 transition replay" is not performed. In addition, since the player is not in AT after winning the "promotion replay" and being controlled by RT2, as in RT0, the "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability, and as a result, it is usually at a relatively early timing. The transition roll is stopped and controlled by "RT1". Therefore, during non-AT, most of the games are played in RT1.

Further, even if the "RBB1" is won in the middle of RT1, the prize cannot be won unless the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbols constituting the "RBB1" can be drawn onto the winning line NL. As a result, if it is not possible to win a prize in the game in which "RBB1" is won, it is controlled by "RT3".

If you win "RBB1", it will be controlled to a bonus state. In the bonus state, as a result of winning all the small wins in each game, any of "PZ1" to "PZ3", which pays out 9 medals regardless of the operation mode, can be won, so medals can be efficiently awarded. Can be acquired. When the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the number is controlled to "RT0".

On the other hand, when controlled by AT during the advantageous period, any one of "PZ1" to "PZ3", which is paid out when the "push order bell" is won in "RT1" and "RT2", is paid out. An advantageous operation mode for winning a prize is notified by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, any one of "PZ1" to "PZ3" can be reliably won as long as the stop operation is not mistaken. As a result, the rate at which nine medals are paid out increases. Further, when the "RT2 transition replay" is won during the "RT1" when controlled by the AT, the advantageous operation mode for winning the "promotion replay" is notified by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. Will be done. As a result, as long as the stop operation is not mistaken, the "promotion replay" can be reliably won. As a result, "RT2" can be controlled. Furthermore, when controlled by the AT, as described above, it is possible to win a prize such as "PZ1" when the "push order bell" is won, so that it is possible to avoid a normal transition result, and therefore the player falls from "RT2" to "RT1". It is also possible to prevent it from happening. As a result, most of the games can be played in RT2 during AT.

Further, after the winning RBB is completed during the AT, the number of AT games and the like are carried over, so that the AT is in progress again, and the advantageous operation mode is notified and controlled by "RT2". The period controlled by "RT0" and "RT1" until it is controlled by "RT2" after the RBB won during AT is finished is the preparatory stage until it is controlled by "RT2". Also called a period. In addition, when the "push order bell" is won in "RT0" controlled after the RBB won during AT is finished, "PZ1" or the like is won in order to be able to shift to "RT1". The advantageous operation mode for this is not notified.

(Advantageous period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, the advantageous period is controlled based on the fact that the advantageous period transition condition is satisfied in the normal period. In the advantageous period setting process, a process for controlling the state transition during the advantageous period is executed. Here, the outline of the state transition during the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG. 8 (b).

In the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous period is controlled based on the establishment of the advantageous period transition condition in the normal period. The advantageous period transition condition is established, for example, by winning one of the winning combination groups including the replaying combination and the small combination in the internal lottery. For this reason, most of the games are played during an advantageous period. During the advantageous period, the lowest value at which the cumulative number of differences based on the number of bets and the number of medals awarded since the start of the advantageous period is the lowest is set to 0 as the base point, and the current cumulative total from the base point is set. The number (so-called MY value) and the number of games are counted.

When controlled from the normal period to the advantageous period, it is generally controlled to be advantageous as shown in FIG. 8 (b). Advantage In general, even if the probability of winning in the CZ transition lottery (degree of advantage for the player) is different, it is controlled to one of a plurality of types such as low accuracy, normal, and high accuracy. Often, for example, when controlled from a normal period to an advantageous period, it may be controlled to a mode having a high probability of winning in the CZ transition lottery among a plurality of types of modes. By doing so, the player's expectation can be maintained when the normal period immediately after the end of AT is controlled to the advantageous period. Further, the degree of advantage of the AT transition lottery (for example, the rate of winning the AT) in the general advantage may be different depending on the type of mode such as low accuracy, normal, and high accuracy. In addition, one or both of the CZ transition lottery and the AT transition lottery may be set to be constant.

Further, when the control is performed from the normal period to the advantageous period, the number of ceiling games required to control the AT is set. The AT is different from the RBB and the like that can be controlled by winning the bonus in the winning combination lottery in that the AT is controlled by reaching the number of ceiling games and winning the AT. The number of ceiling games is the number of times the AT is forcibly controlled. When the number of games digested after the advantageous period starts reaches the number of ceiling games, the AT is controlled. The number of ceiling games may be uniformly set to a predetermined number of games (for example, 999 times), or a plurality of games (for example, 250 times) when controlled from a normal period to an advantageous period. , 500 times, 999 times) may be determined by lottery.

When the player wins the CZ transition lottery during the general advantage, the game is controlled by the CZ for a predetermined period (for example, a period for digesting a predetermined number of games). When a predetermined period elapses without winning the AT transition in CZ, it is generally controlled again in an advantageous manner. Advantage General or when the AT transition lottery in CZ is won or the number of ceiling games is reached, the AT is controlled. When starting AT, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on.

During AT, a navigation effect is executed to notify an advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) when the "push order bell" and the "RT transition replay" (hereinafter collectively referred to as navigation target roles) are won. In addition, during AT, whether or not to add the number of AT games that can be controlled to AT (additional lottery) is satisfied (lottery as the number of AT games corresponding to one AT). Whether to continuously control the AT (next AT) again after the determined number of games (for example, 30 to 100 games, etc.) or the number of games added to the number of AT games (30 to 100 games + α) is exhausted) (AT continuation lottery), which is advantageous when there is no AT stock after one AT end condition is satisfied. Various AT lottery to draw lots about whether to control to general or CZ (AT end state lottery) Will be done. The various AT lottery is performed, for example, by winning a predetermined winning combination group (for example, BAR matching replay, cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc.) in the internal lottery.

During AT, each AT is controlled to one of a plurality of types of modes (stages) having different degrees of advantage. The plurality of types of modes are determined as, for example, the additional winning ratio of winning in the additional lottery, the continuous winning ratio of continuous winning in the AT continuous lottery (corresponding to the continuous determination ratio), and the number of AT games when continuous winning is performed. By making each of the expected number of expected games different for each mode, it is determined that the degree of advantage during AT is different for each mode. The types of modes include space mode, sky mode, ground mode, sea mode, and underground mode. The type of background image on the liquid crystal display 27 during AT, the type of sound effect output from the speakers 31L and 31R, and the like differ depending on the type of controlled mode. For example, in the space mode, a background image reminiscent of the universe is displayed, and sound effects and the like that give a quiet impression are output. Further, in the sea mode, a background image reminiscent of the sea is displayed, and a sound effect reminiscent of the sound of waves is output. In addition, the continuous winning ratio between modes is set so that, for example, the space mode has the highest ratio, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode has the lowest ratio. In addition, the expected number of games between modes is determined so that, for example, the space mode has the largest number, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode has the smallest number. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player in the AT continuous lottery is highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is the lowest.

In the AT continuous lottery, by winning, the number of controllable times (AT stock number) is added to AT by 1. As a result, it is confirmed that the control will be performed by the next AT even after the termination condition of the AT being controlled this time is satisfied. Specifically, when one AT is completed, the number of AT stocks is subtracted by 1 on condition that the number of AT stocks is 1 or more, and the control is continued for the next AT. The mode of the AT is determined by lottery or the like when the AT is started. Further, when the AT continuous lottery is won, the number of AT games of the AT in stock is determined by lottery from 30 games to 100 games.

Similarly, regarding the additional winning ratio between modes, the space mode is the highest, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is set to be the lowest. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player in the additional lottery is highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is the lowest. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player by the mode is highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is the lowest.

In the additional lottery, by winning, the number of AT games of the AT being controlled this time is added. As a result, the number of games that can be digested in the AT being controlled this time increases, and the period controlled by the AT can be extended. Further, when the additional lottery is won, the number of additional games is determined by the lottery from 10 to 30 games. Expected games that can be expected to be determined as the number of games to be added when winning are, for example, the space mode is the most, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, the sea mode, and the underground mode is the least. It is stipulated in.

When the number of AT games is added in the additional lottery among the various lottery during AT, it is added to the number of remaining AT games of the AT being controlled this time. As a result, the number of games that can be digested in the AT being controlled this time increases, and the period controlled by the AT can be extended. Further, when the end condition of the AT being controlled is satisfied and the number of AT stocks is 1 or more, the AT is continuously controlled again. Further, when the end condition of the AT being controlled this time is satisfied and the number of AT stocks is not 1 or more, it is controlled to either advantageous general or CZ according to the result of the state lottery after the end of AT. .. After being controlled by the AT at least once during the advantageous period, a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined game) without winning in the advantageous general and AT transition lottery during the CZ controlled after the end of the AT. When the number is digested), it is controlled during the normal period. At this time, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off, and all information related to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games updated during the advantageous period, is reset.

In the advantageous period, the first condition is satisfied when the number of games played during the advantageous period reaches the maximum number of games of 1500, or the difference number based on the number of bets and the number of medals awarded during the advantageous period is accumulated. The lowest value at which the cumulative number is the lowest is set as 0 as the base point, and when the current cumulative number upper limit cumulative number of 2400 is reached from the base point, the process ends when the second condition is satisfied. When the number of remaining games or the cumulative number of games until the first condition and the second condition are satisfied becomes less than a predetermined value, the ending is controlled. Specifically, during AT, the ending is controlled when the number of games played during the advantageous period reaches 1200 or when the difference number during the advantageous period reaches 2000. It is stipulated that the navigation effect is executed even during the ending. The ending continues until the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, and when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied and the advantageous period end condition is satisfied, the ending is controlled to the normal period. At this time as well, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off, and all information related to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games that were updated during the advantageous period, is reset.

In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the game state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which game state the next and subsequent games are in is determined by the normal period, the advantageous general of the advantageous period, CZ, and AT ( It outputs a status command that can identify which of the remaining AT game counters (including the value of the remaining AT game counter), various information updated during the advantageous period (satisfaction of conditions for performing various AT lottery), and the like. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute the effect according to the state after the next time. When the advantageous period setting process is completed, the process shifts to the bet number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processes S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1, and when it is determined that an error has occurred, outputs an error command capable of identifying the type of the error.

<Direction control processing>
The sub CPU 71 executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on the command from the main control board 63, and performs the effect lottery to determine the presence / absence and type of the effect execution according to the progress of the game by a random number lottery. Based on the lottery result, the effect control process for driving and controlling the effect means such as the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L and 31R, and various lamps / LEDs connected to the sub control board 73 is performed. The effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect is included in the effect control process performed by the sub CPU 71. An example of the effect executed by the effect control process will be described below.

(Direction about the winning group)
In the effect control process, when a winning type command that can specify the type of the winning combination group won in the combination lottery is received, the effect according to the type of the winning combination group can be executed. The effect control process is based on the reception of the winning type command, for example, when the winning type command of "RBB" is received, a confirmation screen including "bonus confirmation!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, or " Based on the winning type command that can specify the "pushing order bell", an effect of displaying an image of a "yellow balloon" having a color similar to that of the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed. As a result, the player can proceed with the game while guessing the winning combination group, and can improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode is received during AT, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Execute. As a result, when any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed according to the correct answer procedure, and one of "PZ1" to "PZ3" is surely won. It becomes possible to make it. In addition, during ART, which is "RT2" and AT, even when any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" is won, "PZ1" etc. can be won, so the normal transition is made. It is possible to surely prevent the eyes from stopping and falling to "RT1". In addition, when one of the "RT2 transition replays" is won during AT and "RT1", it is possible to perform the stop operation according to the correct answer procedure and reliably win the "promotion replay", and the RT2 is controlled. It will be possible. An image capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode is also referred to as a navigation effect.

(Direction related to various conditions)
As described above, in the advantageous period-related processing of S300, the predetermined advantageous period transition condition, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, various AT lottery conditions, and the condition for ending the advantageous period are satisfied. A command that can identify the situation to be obtained is output to the sub-control board 73.

In the effect control process, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, any one of a plurality of types of effects including "continuous effect" and "aiming effect" can be executed. The predetermined conditions may be advantageous for the player, for example, that the AT transition lottery condition and various AT lottery conditions are satisfied by winning the BAR matching replay, cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc., and the RBB winning. It is established by occurring or winning a fake play. In addition, the predetermined condition is not limited to this, and in place of or in addition to this, for example, the predetermined advantageous period transition condition is satisfied, or the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. You may.

The continuous production can be executed, for example, by winning the cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc. and satisfying the AT transition lottery conditions and various AT lottery conditions, or by winning the RBB. The continuous production is a predetermined production over a plurality of (for example, 3 to 4 times) games (a production with a story content, for example, a battle production in which a player's ally character and an enemy character play against each other). There is a possibility that the AT transition lottery conditions will be met and controlled by the AT, there is a possibility that the lottery conditions during various ATs will be met and additional or AT continuation will be performed, and there is a possibility that the RBB has been won. This is an effect of notifying the lottery result by notifying the end of the effect (for example, the victory or defeat of a ally character) after suggesting the above. The ending of the production is the final conclusion in the flow of the predetermined production, and in the case of the production having a story, it means the final result in the story development. The lottery result is whether or not the lottery was won in the AT transition lottery (whether or not it is controlled by AT), whether or not it was won in various lottery during AT (whether or not it is added, whether or not AT is continued). Or, etc.), or whether or not the RBB was won. If you have not won in the AT transition lottery, you will be notified that you have not won as the end of the production. On the other hand, when winning in the AT transition lottery or the like, it is notified that the winning rate is high as the end of the production. However, even when the player has won the AT transition lottery or the like, it may be notified at a low rate that he / she has not won as the end of the production. The ending that notifies that the player has won in the continuous production corresponds to a specific event in which the privilege of adding AT or continuing AT is won and the privilege can be specified. A specific event is an event that can occur only when a privilege is won.

As the continuous production, a plurality of types of continuous production having different story characteristics are provided. As the plurality of types of continuous effects, for example, at least one of the ally character and the enemy character appearing during the continuous effect is defined to be different. The plurality of types of continuous effects are defined so that the degree of expectation of winning in the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous effects differs depending on which type is executed. For example, it is determined that the degree of expectation of winning in the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous production differs depending on the types of the ally character and the enemy character that appear during the continuous production. Specifically, when determining the type of continuous effect to be executed, when the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous effect is won, the first type of continuous effect is more than the other second type of continuous effect. It is decided as a continuous effect to be executed at a high rate, and when the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous effect is not won, the second type of continuous effect is executed at a higher rate than the first type of continuous effect. decide. For this reason, the winning ratio of AT winning, additional winning, continuous winning, etc. differs depending on the type of continuous production. During the continuous production, the production type information (name of the type of continuous production) that makes it possible to specify the type of continuous production and the production expectation that suggests the winning ratio of the continuous production (winning expectation, including the continuous notification ratio). Degree information (including continuous notification rate information) is notified. The effect expectation information is notified by, for example, the number of star images, and it is suggested that the larger the number of displayed star images, the higher the expectation of winning and the higher the winning ratio.

The aiming effect can be executed, for example, by winning the BAR matching replay and winning the AT transition lottery condition and various AT lottery conditions, or by winning the fake play. The aiming effect suggests a "BAR" symbol with the goal of stopping the "BAR" symbol, and stops along with a "BAR" related image (hereinafter, also referred to as a BAR aiming related image) that aims at the "BAR" symbol. By displaying an arrow image indicating the pressing order (reverse pressing) for first stopping the switch 21R, it is an effect of urging the pressing of the "BAR" symbol.

Aiming production is not only when you win in the AT transition lottery or lottery during various ATs (not only when you win the BAR matching replay win, but also when you win the cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc. When the continuous production is not executed and the winning notification is not yet executed), it is executed during the game (at least during reel rotation) in which the "BAR matching replay" shown in FIG. 7 is won, and the AT transition lottery and various types are performed. When the player has not won the lottery during AT, the game is executed during the game (at least during reel rotation) in which the "fake play" shown in FIG. 7 is won. That is, when winning in the AT transition lottery, various AT lottery, etc., the aiming effect is executed only in the game that has won the "BAR matching replay" in which three "BAR" symbols can be matched. On the other hand, if you have not won in the AT transition lottery or various AT lottery, it is not the game that has won the "BAR matching replay", and the "BAR" symbol cannot be a set of three "fake". The aiming effect is executed in the game that has won the "replay". As a result, when the "BAR" symbol is aimed and pushed backward, and the "BAR" symbol is accurately aimed and the stop operation is performed, the three "BAR" symbols are aligned, so that the AT transition lottery and various ATs are performed. Notify that it is confirmed that the winner has been won in the middle lottery, etc., and the three "BAR" symbols are not aligned and become a tempai, so the lottery has not been won in the AT transition lottery or various AT middle lottery. You can notify that. Further, even when the stop operation cannot be performed by accurately aiming at the "BAR" symbol, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the player has won the AT transition lottery or various AT lottery.

When three "BAR" symbols are aligned during the aiming effect, a message such as "AT acquisition" or "STOCK" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. In the aiming production, the fact that three "BAR" symbols are aligned and the message such as "AT acquisition" is displayed are both winning the benefits of winning the AT, adding the AT, and continuing the AT. It becomes possible to identify that the privilege is granted. The effect of notifying information about the results of the AT transition lottery and various AT lottery is not limited to the continuous effect and the aiming effect, and for example, the effect of notifying the winning by making a specific character appear. Often, it may be another production.

(Selective production)
The effect control process displays a plurality of types of options related to the effect, etc., performs a switching effect of sequentially switching the options that are candidates for selection, and then notifies a predetermined option as the final result. Includes selection effect processing for executing. The selection effect is executed when a specific condition is satisfied. The specific condition is a condition that can be satisfied according to the progress of the game. An example of a specific condition is when an operation to the start switch 19 is detected, and further, for example, the result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result, or an opportunity such as an AT transition lottery is established once. The control to the AT is started, the control to the AT is finished once, the number of games consumed in the advantageous period reaches the predetermined number of games (for example, 1400), and the present from the base point in the advantageous period. It can be established when the cumulative number of the above reaches a predetermined number (for example, 2000).

In the selection effect, a plurality of types of options are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. As multiple types of options, for example, options corresponding to the type of effect to be executed, options corresponding to the type of characters appearing, options corresponding to the type of mode to be transferred, and the size of the privilege to be given ( For example, options corresponding to the number of additional games, etc.), options corresponding to the development of a selection effect having a high degree of advantage for the player who displays the options with a high degree of expectation, and the like are included.

In the selection effect processing, a plurality of types of options to be displayed are determined according to the type of the established specific condition, and finally, the options to be notified as a result are determined in advance. In the selection effect, after displaying a plurality of determined options, the options that are candidates for selection are displayed in a display mode having a higher brightness than the other options, and the options to be displayed at a high brightness are displayed for a predetermined time (for example). By switching to the next option every 0.3 seconds), a switching effect of sequentially switching the options that are candidates for selection is performed. Further, among the selection effects, the switching effect ends when, for example, an operation on the stop switch, which is the third stop, is detected. In addition, 0.3 seconds will be described as an example of the predetermined time required to switch the option that is the selection candidate to the next option in the switching effect, but while making the player visually recognize the change of the option. Is not limited to this as long as the memory of the options that are candidates for selection is not excessively fixed to the player, for example, an arbitrary value between 0.2 seconds and 0.5 seconds. It may be.

In the selection effect, after stopping the switching of the selection candidates according to the timing of the third stop operation, the predetermined options are displayed with a higher brightness than the other options (for example, the brightness is set to 100%). By making it pure white), the result notification that the option is selected is notified. For this reason, there is a risk that the player will be informed of the result of the option different from the option displayed with high brightness immediately before the operation and which is a selection candidate, and the player will feel a sense of discomfort that the brightly displayed position will fly momentarily. was there. However, in the selection effect in the present embodiment, as described below, the brightness of all at least a plurality of types of options is increased from the operation of the stop switch that is the third stop to the notification of the result. Processing is done. As a result, it is possible to reduce the feeling of strangeness that the brightly displayed position flies momentarily.

The switching effect of sequentially switching the options as selection candidates by switching the options to be displayed with high brightness to the next option is performed in a predetermined display area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. On the other hand, during the selection effect, a related image related to the option that is a selection candidate among the plurality of types of options is displayed in a predetermined specific display area different from the predetermined display area.

The related image displayed in the selection effect is an image related to the option that is a selection candidate. When the option that is a selection candidate is, for example, an option corresponding to the type of effect, the character image used in the effect or the like is displayed. In addition, when the option that is a selection candidate is an option corresponding to the size of the privilege to be given (for example, the number of additional games), a message image with numbers or characters that can specify the size of the privilege is displayed. Is displayed. Further, in the selection effect, when the selection candidate is switched to the next option, the related image related to the next option is displayed. As a result, even if the player does not see the option, the player can be associated with the game content (the content of the effect to be executed, the character that appears, etc.) after the option is selected.

Further, in the selection effect in the present embodiment, the selection target option and the change in brightness of each of the following options correspond to the related image of the selection candidate option and the next option as described later. By changing the transmittance of each of the related images, the related images in the specific display area can be gradually switched in correspondence with the switching of the options. For this reason, the development and design time required to synchronize the related images when switching the options can be shortened as compared with the case where the display position of the related image itself is moved and switched, for example. The man-hours in the stage can be reduced, and related images can be easily switched and displayed.

Hereinafter, an example of the selection effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. 9 and 11 show a display example on the liquid crystal display 27 when the selection effect is executed. FIG. 9A shows how the start switch 19 is operated, and FIG. 9B shows that the above-mentioned specific conditions are satisfied in response to the operation of the start switch 19 and the selection effect is started. A display example is shown. As shown in FIG. 9B, when a message such as "roulette chance" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, it is notified that the selection effect is started.

9 (c) to 9 (e) show display examples from the start of displaying the option images corresponding to the options to the completion of the display (arrangement) of the option images corresponding to all the options. .. The option images are superimposed on a message display such as "roulette chance" and moved and displayed one by one from above the liquid crystal display 27 to a predetermined position in the predetermined display area 27a on the left side of the liquid crystal display 27. Will be done. In FIG. 9, for example, it is assumed that a selection effect for selecting a ally character appearing in the continuous effect is executed. Therefore, in FIGS. 9 (c) to 9 (e), as the option images, four option images including the character name appearing as the ally character and the degree of expectation that the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character are included. Is displayed. Further, in FIGS. 9 (c) to 9 (e), not only the option images corresponding to the characters but also the option images corresponding to the development of the selection effect having a high degree of advantage for the player are displayed.

For example, in the option image corresponding to the leftmost "character A", it is shown that the expectation degree is 1 by the character name such as "character A" and one white star. Further, in the option image corresponding to "character D", the expectation degree is 3 due to the character name such as "character D" and the three white stars, and it is shown that the expectation degree is higher than that of character A. When any one of "Character A" to "Character D" is notified as a result, a continuous effect in which the notified character appears as a ally character is executed. In addition, a message such as "increased expectation" is shown as an option image corresponding to the development of a selection effect having a high degree of advantage for the player. When the result of "expectation increase" is notified, a character including "character D" and having a higher expectation than "character D" (for example, "character D" to "character H") is selected as an option. It develops into a selection effect to be displayed, that is, a selection effect having a high degree of advantage for the player. The case where the selection effect develops will be described later with reference to FIG.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 (c) to 9 (e), "character A" is displayed first for each of the "character A" to "character D" options and the "expectation increase" option. , Then, "Character B", "Character C", and "Character D" are displayed in this order, and finally "Expectation level up" is displayed. FIG. 9E shows a display example in which the arrangement of options is completed. When the placement of the options is completed, all the option images are displayed with the same brightness (normal brightness). Further, at the stage when the arrangement of the options is completed, the related images are not displayed because the options as the selection candidates have not been specified yet. At the stage when the arrangement of the options is completed, the option predetermined as the default (for example, the option of "character A") is specified as the selection candidate, and the related image corresponding to the option is displayed. It may be.

In FIG. 9 (f), the option of “character A” is selected as the first selection candidate at the timing T1 at which the switching effect of switching the selection candidate option by switching the option displayed with high brightness is started. A display example when identified is shown. The brightness of the option image of the "character A" as a selection candidate is higher than the brightness of the normal time, and the brightness of the other option images is lower than the brightness of the normal time. As a result, it is notified that the selection candidate is the option of "character A". The method for notifying the options that are the selection candidates is not limited to this as long as the option images that are the selection candidates are displayed in a conspicuous manner by setting the brightness or the like higher than the other option images. For example, the brightness of the option image may be made higher than the normal brightness, while the brightness of the other option images may be maintained at the normal brightness, and the brightness of the option image may be maintained at the normal brightness. On the other hand, the brightness of the other option image may be lower than the normal brightness.

The option that becomes the selection candidate first is the option that is displayed first after the selection effect is started. Since the option of "character A" is displayed first as shown in FIG. 9C or the like, the option of "character A" is the first selection candidate. In FIG. 9 and the like, the height of the brightness of the option image is shown by the hue of the option image and the presence or absence of a line image around the option image. Specifically, the brightness of the selected image is higher when it is "light gray" than when it is "dark gray", and when it is "white" than when it is "light gray". It shows that it is high, and even if it is "white", it is higher when there is a line image than when there is no line image. That is, the brightness is lowest in "light gray", highest in the order of "dark gray", "white and no line image", and highest in "white and with line image". The highest brightness of the option image "white and with line image" is the brightness that slightly reduces the visibility of the image in the option image because it is dazzling for the player, and makes it stand out more than the other options. It can be said that the brightness is about the same and the effect of the effect is high.

In FIG. 9 (f), the option image of "character A" is specified as a selection candidate, and is indicated by "white and with line image", so that the lightness is the highest. It is shown. Further, in FIG. 9 (f), when the selection candidate is specified at the timing T1, the character A image (image imitating the frog A) is used as the related image corresponding to the option of the “character A” that is the selection candidate. Is displayed in the specific display area 27b on the right side of the liquid crystal display 27. When the brightness of the option as a selection candidate in the predetermined display area 27a is the highest, only the related image corresponding to the option is displayed in the specific display area 27b with a transmittance of 0%.

9 (g) to 9 (i) show a display example of the process in which the option as the selection candidate is switched from the option of "character A" to the option of the next option "character B". The options that are candidates for selection are switched in the same order in which the options are displayed in FIGS. 9 (c) to 9 (e). That is, the choices that are candidates for selection are switched from "Character A" → "Character B" → "Character C" → "Character D" → "Expectation increase", and then "Character A" → "Character B" again. → "Character C" → ... can be switched in this order.

In the process of switching the selection candidate option to the next option, the brightness of the selection candidate image is gradually lowered from the highest state (making it less noticeable, producing an effect) as time passes. On the other hand, the process of gradually increasing the brightness of the next option image from the lowest state (making it more noticeable and increasing the effect) is performed. In this way, lowering the brightness of one option image while increasing the brightness of the other option image is also called crossfade. Adjusting the brightness of the option image does not change the brightness of the option image itself. For example, a second layer for changing the brightness is superimposed on the first layer on which the option image is drawn. The first layer is not changed, but the brightness of the region corresponding to the option image in the second layer is changed.

In the timing T2 of FIG. 9 (g), the option image of "character A" is indicated by "white and no line image", while the option image of "character B" is indicated by "light gray". .. Further, in the timing T3 of FIG. 9 (h), the option image of "character A" is shown in "light gray", while the option image of "character B" is shown in "white and no line image". ing. Further, in the timing T4 of FIG. 9 (i), the option image of "character A" is indicated by "dark gray", while the option image of "character B" is indicated by "white and with line image". ing. As a result, in the process of switching the option of "character A" which was a selection candidate to the next option of "character B", the brightness of the option image of "character A" which was a selection candidate gradually decreases. The brightness of the next "Character B" option image gradually increases. FIG. 9 (i) shows a display example at the timing when the option as the selection candidate is switched to the option of the next option “character B”.

Further, in the process of switching the selection candidate option to the next option, the transmittance of the related image related to the selection candidate option is set to 0 along with the process of changing the brightness of the option image according to the passage of time. Gradually increase from% (make it difficult to see, reduce the effect), while gradually decrease the transmittance of related images related to the next option from 100% (make it easier to see, increase the effect) Processing is done. In this way, increasing the transmittance of one related image while decreasing the transmittance of the other related image is also referred to as crossfade. The related image related to the option as the selection candidate and the related image related to the next option are displayed by superimposing one of them on the other in the specific display area 27b.

In the timing T2 of FIG. 9 (g), the transmittance of the character A image, which is a related image related to the option of “character A”, is slightly higher than 0%, while the next option of “character B” is selected. It is shown that the transmittance of the character B image (an image imitating a frog B), which is a related related image, is slightly lower than 100%. Further, at the timing T3 of FIG. 9 (h), the state in which the transmittance of the character A image is further increased while the transmittance of the character B image is further decreased is shown. Further, in the timing T4 of FIG. 9 (i), the state in which the transmittance of the character A image is 100% while the transmittance of the character B image is 0% is shown. As a result, as time passes, the appearance of the image imitating the frog A, which is the character A image, gradually weakens, while the appearance of the image imitating the frog B, which is the character B image, gradually strengthens. When the selection candidate is switched to the "character B" option as shown in 9 (i), the character A image is hidden and only the character B image is displayed with a transparency of 0%.

In the same manner thereafter, the options that are candidates for selection are "Character B"-> "Character C"-> "Character D"-> "Expectation increase"-> "Character A"-> "Character B"-> In addition to the process of changing the brightness of the corresponding option image, the process of changing the transmittance of the related image related to the option that is the selection candidate and the related image related to the next option is performed so that the order can be switched. Will be. As a result, in the selection effect, the related image can be smoothly switched to the next option together with the option image according to the passage of time. The time required for the option as the selection candidate to be switched to the next option is set to be, for example, 0.3 seconds. Therefore, the selection candidates and related images can be sequentially switched to the next option every 0.3 seconds.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a change pattern of the brightness of the options during the switching effect and the transmittance of the related image in the selection effect. In FIG. 10, from the left column, the timing during the switching effect, the mobility regarding the brightness of the option image (0% to 100%), and the transmittance of the related image (0% to 100%) are shown. There is. The mobility of 0% means the lowest brightness within the range in which the brightness of the option image can be changed, and means that the brightness of the option image increases as the mobility increases. However, 100% means the highest brightness within the range in which the brightness of the option image can be changed. Further, the options A to E of the option images are five options displayed in the selection effect. Option A is the option displayed in the leftmost position, options B, C, and D are displayed one by one on the right side, and option E means the option displayed in the rightmost position. To do. Further, the related A to the related E among the related images are related images related to each of the five options displayed in the selection effect. The association A is a related image related to the option A displayed at the leftmost position, the associations B, C, and D are related images related to the option displayed on the right side one by one, and the association E is. It means the related image related to option E displayed at the rightmost position.

After the five option images are displayed during the selection effect (see FIG. 9 (e)), at the timing T1 (see FIG. 9 (f)) at which the switching effect of switching the options as the selection candidates is started, FIG. As shown in the T1 column of, the first option A as a selection candidate is displayed with 100% mobility, the other options B to E are displayed with 0% mobility, and the related A has a transmittance of 0%. Is displayed, and the other related B to E have a transmittance of 100% and are hidden. The mobility of 100% in FIG. 10 corresponds to, for example, the state of “white and with line image” shown for the option image of “character A” in FIG. 9 (f), and the mobility of 0% is, for example, This corresponds to the “dark gray” state shown for the option image of “character B” in FIG. 9 (f). Further, the transmittance of 0% in FIG. 10 corresponds to, for example, the display state of the character A image related to the option of “character A” in FIG. 9 (f). When only the related image of the option that is a selection candidate is displayed with a transmittance of 0% and the other related images are hidden with a transmittance of 100%, the frame buffer used to display the related image on the liquid crystal display 27 Is drawn only for the related images of the options that are the selection candidates, and is not drawn for the other related images. During the switching effect, for example, the mobility of the options and the transmittance of the related image change at a rate of 10% every predetermined time (for example, 0.03 seconds).

At the timing T2 (see FIG. 9 (g)) in which the time (for example, 0.12 seconds) has passed from the timing T1, the option A of the selection candidate has a mobility of 60% as shown in the T2 column of FIG. The next option B has a mobility of 40%, the association A has a transmittance of 40%, and the association B has a transmittance of 60%. The mobility of 60% in FIG. 10 corresponds to, for example, the state of “white and no line image” shown for the option image of “character A” in FIG. 9 (g), and the mobility of 40% is, for example, This corresponds to the “light gray” state shown for the option image of “character B” in FIG. 9 (g). Further, the transmittance of 40% in FIG. 10 corresponds to, for example, the display state of the character A image related to the option of “character A” in FIG. 9 (g), and the transmittance of 60% is, for example, FIG. 9 (g). ) Corresponds to the display state of the character B image related to the option of "character B". In the process of switching from the selection candidate option to the next option during the switching effect, both the selection candidate option and the related image of the next option are displayed. In this case, in the frame buffer used for displaying the related image on the liquid crystal display 27, only two related images, that is, the related image of the selection candidate option and the related image of the next option, are drawn and then transparent. The rate is adjusted, but not limited to this, after drawing all the related images of multiple types of options regardless of the options of the selection candidates, the transmittance of the selection candidate option and the corresponding related image according to the next option May be adjusted.

At the timing T3 (see FIG. 9 (h)) in which a time (for example, 0.18 seconds) has passed from the timing T1, the option A of the selection candidate has a mobility of 40% as shown in the T3 column of FIG. The next option B has a mobility of 60%, the association A has a transmittance of 60%, and the association B has a transmittance of 40%.

At the timing T4 (see FIG. 9 (i)) when a time (for example, 0.3 seconds) has passed from the timing T1, the option A has 0% mobility as shown in the T4 column of FIG. Option B has 100% mobility and the selection candidate is switched to option B, association A has a transmittance of 100% and is hidden, and association B has a transmittance of 0%.

Subsequently, at the timing T5 in which the time (for example, 0.12 seconds) has elapsed from the timing T4, as shown in the T5 column of FIG. 10, the selection candidate option B has a mobility of 60%, and the next option C Has a mobility of 40%, the association B has a transmittance of 40%, and the association C has a transmittance of 60%. At the timing T6 in which the time (for example, 0.18 seconds) has passed from the timing T4, as shown in the T6 column of FIG. 10, the option B of the selection candidate has a mobility of 40%, and the next option C has a mobility of 60%. The mobility of the association B is 60%, and the transmittance of the association C is 40%. At timing T7, when time (for example, 0.3 seconds) has passed from timing T4, option B has 0% mobility and the next option C has 100% mobility, as shown in the T7 column of FIG. Then, the selection candidate is switched to option C, the association B has a transmittance of 100% and is hidden, and the association C has a transmittance of 0%.

Similarly, thereafter, as shown in Timing T8 to Timing T16, the brightness of the option image that is a selection candidate is gradually decreased, while the brightness of the next option image is gradually increased as time passes. On the other hand, the transmittance of the related image related to the option that is the selection candidate is gradually increased, while the transmittance of the related image related to the next option is gradually decreased. Further, the degree of change in the brightness of the options and the transmittance of the related image is set to change by 10%, for example, over a period of 0.03 seconds. As a result, every time a predetermined time (0.3 seconds) elapses, the option that is a selection candidate can be switched to the next option, and the related image can be switched to the related image of the next option.

FIG. 11 shows a display example on the liquid crystal display 27 when the stop switch, which is the third stop of the selection effect, is operated during the switching effect and the result is notified. In FIG. 11A, for example, in the same state as shown in the timing T16, the options of the selection candidate “character A” are displayed with 100% mobility, and the other options have 0% mobility. Operation to the stop switch that is the third stop in the state where the related image related to the option of "Character A" is displayed and the related image is displayed with the transmittance of 0% and the other related images are 100% and hidden. Indicates the timing when

When an operation is performed on the stop switch that is the third stop during the selection effect, the predetermined option is switched to the selected state in the predetermined display area 27a, and the option is selected in the specific display area 27b. It is switched to the state where the related related image is displayed (display state where the result can be notified). However, at the same time as the switching, a dizziness effect is performed as shown in FIG. 11B. The timing of switching to the display state in which the result can be notified is not limited to the timing at which the dizziness effect is started, and the dizziness effect is being executed even after the dizziness effect is started. It may be a predetermined timing of. Further, the option image and the related image may be hidden during the period when the dizziness effect is being executed. The dizziness effect is an effect that momentarily increases the brightness of an image displayed in a display area including a predetermined display area 27a in which a choice image is displayed and a specific display area 27b in which a related image is displayed. is there.

The brightness in the dizziness effect is a display mode when the option that is a selection candidate in the switching effect is switched to the next option in that the brightness is increased (for example, the display mode of the option image of "character B" in FIG. 9 (i)). However, the brightness is defined to be higher than the brightness when the option that is a selection candidate is switched to the next option (“white and with line image”). For this reason, the brightness in the dizziness effect is a brightness that greatly reduces the visibility of the image because it is extremely dazzling for the player, and it can be said that the brightness has a high effect in terms of dizzying the player's eyes. The brightness in the dizziness effect is not limited to this, and may be the same as the brightness when the option as the selection candidate is switched to the next option. The dizziness effect is performed over a predetermined time (for example, 0.6 seconds), and then ends by gradually lowering the brightness. The brightness of the dazzling effect does not change the brightness of the option image or the related image itself. For example, with respect to a layer for drawing the option image or the related image or a second layer for changing the brightness. , The third layer of one color (for example, white) is superimposed, and the transparency of the third layer is changed without changing the layer for drawing the option image and the related image and the second layer. ..

FIG. 11C is a display example when the dizziness effect is completed and the result notification becomes visible. FIG. 11C exemplifies a case where the options of “Character D” are determined in advance. Therefore, only the option image of "Character D" is indicated by "white and has a line image", and only the option image of "Character D" is indicated by "dark gray" as the option images other than "Character D". On the other hand, the brightness of the selected images other than "Character D" is low. After displaying only the option image determined in the result notification in the highest state, for example, only the option image is displayed in the same manner as the mode at the start of the selection effect (FIG. 9E). You may try to do it. Further, only the character D image (an image imitating the frog D) as the related image related to the "character D" option is displayed with a transmittance of 0%. As a result, it is possible to notify that the "character D" has been selected, and to notify that the continuous effect in which the character D appears as a ally character is started.

The result notification sound corresponding to the result notification is output from the speakers 31L and 31R by operating the stop switch that becomes the third stop during the selection effect, but the output timing is dizzy during the third stop operation. Furthermore, it is set at the start of the production, the end of the dizziness production, or the result notification.

When the result notification is performed and the selection effect is terminated, the plurality of types of option images are moved and displayed to a predetermined position at the start of the selection effect (see FIG. 9C, etc.) in the same order. The option image of the type may be moved to the outside of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 (retracted) to end the selection effect, and the screen may be moved to the next effect screen. In addition, when the result notification is performed and the selection effect is terminated, the selection effect is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of option images are deleted at once without being moved and displayed, and the selection effect is terminated, and the screen shifts to the next effect screen. You may try to do it.

<Example of effects produced by slot machine 1>
(1) In the selection effect of the above embodiment, when the result is notified based on a predetermined operation such as the third stop operation, at least the option image is displayed as shown in FIG. 11 (b). The entire predetermined display area 27a is displayed in a specific display mode (light emitting mode) in which the brightness is higher than the normal brightness. As a result, the memory for the option that was displayed in the specific display mode (light emitting mode) that becomes high brightness during the switching effect immediately before the operation through the player's vision and was the selection target is reset (cleared). ) Can be encouraged. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the options displayed with high brightness give the player a sense of incongruity such as momentarily flying before and after the operation.

Specifically, in FIG. 11A, an operation is performed on the stop switch that becomes the third stop when the brightness of the option of "character A" is set high as the selection candidate, and after the operation, the operation is performed. , As shown in FIG. 11 (c), the lightness of the "Character D" option arranged three times to the right of the "Character A" option is high. However, as shown in FIG. 11B, a dizziness effect is performed between the third stop operation and the result notification. As a result, the brightness of the image in each of the predetermined display area 27a and the specific display area 27b becomes as high as the options that are candidates for selection during the switching effect. Therefore, the options that have been selection candidates during the switching effect can be visually reset once, and then the result notification of FIG. 11C is performed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the player from feeling uncomfortable that the position of the option that was a selection candidate momentarily flies before and after the operation with respect to the stop switch.

Further, when the dizziness effect is executed, the brightness of the image is increased not only in the predetermined display area 27a but also in the specific display area 27b where the related image is displayed. As a result, the related image displayed during the switching effect can be visually reset once, and then the result notification of FIG. 11C is performed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player feels a sense of incongruity that the related image also flies momentarily.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 (c) to 9 (e), when the selection effect is started, a plurality of types of option images are displayed one by one in a predetermined order up to a predetermined position in the predetermined display area 27a. It is moved and displayed. On top of that, during the switching effect of the selection effect, the options that are candidates for selection (options that are displayed with high brightness) are in the same order in which the options are displayed in FIGS. 9 (c) to 9 (e). Is switched. Therefore, it is possible for the player to grasp the order of switching from before the start of the switching effect. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable when the switching effect is started and the options that are candidates for selection are switched, as compared with the case where the options are switched in a different order from the display order. , It is possible to smoothly guide the switching effect, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

Further, in the brightness of the option image in each of the switching effect shown in FIG. 9F and the result notification shown in FIG. 11C and the dazzling effect shown in FIG. 11B and the like, at least in the entire predetermined display area 27a. The brightness is a brightness that makes it difficult for the player to recognize the displayed image (brightness higher than the normal brightness), although there is a difference in the degree in each case. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the options displayed with high brightness, and it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize at least the entire predetermined display area 27a before the result notification. As a result, it is possible to encourage the memory of the options displayed at high brightness during the switching effect to be more reliably reset.

(2) When switching the option displayed with high brightness (option as a selection candidate) in the switching effect during the selection effect of the above embodiment to the next option, FIGS. 9 (f) to 9 (i) As shown in FIG. 10 and the like, the brightness of the selection candidate is gradually lowered to reduce the effect, and the transmittance of the related image related to the selection candidate is gradually reduced. For the next option, the brightness is gradually increased to increase the effect of the effect, and the transmittance of the related image related to the next option is gradually decreased, while the height is increased to make it difficult for the player to see. It makes it easier for the player to see. As a result, the options and the related images can be smoothly switched by changing the transmittance of the related images as the brightness, which is the display mode of the options, changes. For this reason, the development time and design time required to synchronize the related images when the options are switched can be shortened as compared with the case where the display position of the related image is moved and switched as the brightness of the options changes. Therefore, the man-hours at the development / design stage can be reduced, and related images can be easily switched and displayed.

Further, until the option displayed with high brightness (option as a selection candidate) is switched to the next option in the switching effect, FIGS. 9 (g), 9 (h), and T2 in FIG. As shown in T3, T5, T6, etc., the brightness of any of the selection candidate options and the following options is changed to a mobility of less than 100%, and the effect of the effect is lowered. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect of the brightness of both the option that is the selection candidate and the next option from being excessively enhanced. As a result, the effect when only the options that are the selection candidates in the switching effect are displayed at the mobility of 100% is lower than the effect during the switching from the selection candidate option to the next option. It is possible to prevent the player from having an impression such as, and prevent one option displayed with 100% mobility from becoming inconspicuous.

Further, as shown in T2, T3, T5, T6, etc. of FIG. 10, selection candidates are selected until the option displayed with high brightness (option as a selection candidate) is switched to the next option in the switching effect. The transmittance of the related image is changed so that the total of the transmittance of the related image related to the option and the transmittance of the related image related to the next option is 100%, which is a constant value. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the total transmittance of both the related image related to the option as the selection candidate and the related image related to the next option from becoming too low or too high. As a result, the transmittance of both the related image related to the option that is the selection candidate and the related image related to the next option in the switching effect becomes low or high, which makes it difficult for the player to see. Can be prevented.

In addition, when switching the option displayed with high brightness (option as a selection candidate) in the switching effect to the next option, the timing to start the change in the brightness of the option image and the change in the transmittance of the related image are started. The timing of the operation is the same as shown in FIG. 10 and the like. In addition, the timing of displaying the next option with a brightness of 100% mobility and the related image related to the option that was the selection candidate become invisible due to the transmittance of 100%, and only the related image related to the next option is displayed. The timing at which the transmittance becomes 0% and becomes visible is the same timing as shown in FIG. 10 and the like. For this reason, only one of the brightness of the option image and the transmittance of the related image changes first, and only the related image related to the next option has a transmittance of 0% and becomes visible. Before the brightness of the next option image becomes 100%, the transmittance of only the related images related to the next option is 0% before the brightness of the next option image becomes 100%. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to a deviation such as being visible.

In addition, when switching the option displayed with high brightness (option as a selection candidate) to the next option in the switching effect, the brightness of the option image is set at a predetermined time (for example, 0.03 seconds). The change is made at a constant rate of 10%, and the transmittance of the related image is changed at a constant rate of 10% per predetermined time (for example, 0.03 seconds). That is, the brightness of the option image and the transmittance of the related image each change evenly with the passage of time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unevenness in the changes in the brightness of the option image and the transmittance of the related image, and it is possible to change them smoothly.

<Modification example>
It should be considered that the above embodiments are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims. The changes to the embodiment are illustrated below.

(1) During the selection effect in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 and the like, only the image related to the selection effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the image not related to the selection effect is not displayed at all. did. However, during the selection effect, if the image related to the selection effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, the image is not limited to this, and the image not related to the selection effect is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. There may be. As an image that is not related to the selection effect, for example, a game information image for notifying the game information that is updated according to the progress of the game may be displayed. As the game information, for example, the value of the credit, the number of medals paid out in connection with the small winning combination, and the like may be displayed in a predetermined display mode (decorated numerical value, etc.).

Further, the game information image may be displayed in an area (for example, the lower left corner) included in the predetermined display area 27a of the liquid crystal display 27 regardless of whether or not the selection effect is being performed. Further, the game information image may be displayed in a higher layer having a higher priority than the option image related to the selection effect. As a result, the game information image can be continuously displayed in a predetermined display mode without being affected by the change in the brightness of the option image even during the switching effect of the selection effect or the result notification. In addition, when the brightness of the option image becomes high due to, for example, dizziness effect due to the third stop operation during the selection effect, for example, the credit value and the number of medals paid out are added and updated with the small winning combination. In that case, the player paying attention to the brightness of the option image may overlook that the credits and the number of payouts have been added and updated. Therefore, when the credit value or the number of medals to be paid out is added and updated by the third stop operation during the selection effect, for example, the dazzling effect during the selection effect ends and is determined in the result notification. After the brightness of the option image is lowered and the visibility of the option image is improved, the value of the credit and the number of medals paid out may be added and updated. As a result, the player can confirm the game information even when the predetermined display area 27a or the option image has high brightness, and the option determined after the predetermined display area 27a or the option image has high brightness ends. The game information is updated and displayed after the visibility of the image is improved. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will miss the updated game information.

(2) In the above embodiment and the modified example, the dizziness effect in the selection effect is performed using a display area including a predetermined display area 27a on which the option image is displayed and a specific display area 27b on which the related image is displayed. An example has been described. However, the dizziness effect in the selection effect is not limited to this as long as it is performed using a display area including at least a predetermined display area 27a on which the option image is displayed, for example, one that does not use the specific display area 27b (that is,). The brightness of the specific display area 27b may not be increased). In this case, the dizziness effect is performed in the predetermined display area 27a based on the operation during the switching effect (same as the state of the predetermined display area 27a in FIG. 11B), while the display is performed in the specific display area 278b. After erasing the related image, the transmittance of the related image related to the determined option may be gradually lowered with the passage of time, and the related image may be displayed so as to stand out. As a result, it is possible to naturally display the related image related to the option determined at the time of operation during the switching effect, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

(3) In the above embodiment and the modified example, the brightness of a plurality of types of option images is increased during the dizziness effect in the selection effect, and then the undetermined option images are displayed at a lower brightness than the normal brightness. An example was described in which the result notification is performed by displaying the determined option image at a higher brightness than the normal brightness while maintaining itself. However, this is not limited to the case where the result notification is performed in a manner that enables the determined option image to be specified after the brightness of the plurality of types of option images is increased during the dizziness effect in the selection effect. For example, the option image that has not been determined may be deleted. In this case, further, if the related image related to the undetermined option is also displayed in the specific display area 27b, it may be deleted. On the other hand, for the determined option image, for example, after enlarging the image while the brightness is increased by the dizziness effect, the transmittance of the option image is gradually increased with the passage of time. Then, the result notification may be performed by enlarging and erasing the determined option image with increased brightness. When enlarging the determined option image with increased brightness, the determined option image is displayed (arranged) on the back layer of the option image to enlarge the image. The option image in the back layer may be displayed when the option image is deleted. As a result, when the result is notified, the options other than the determined options are deleted, while the determined options are enlarged and displayed while maintaining the high brightness state, so that the options are conspicuous. Therefore, the transmittance of the options that maintain the high brightness gradually increases with the passage of time thereafter, so that a simple effect can be applied when the result is notified.

(4) In FIGS. 9 to 11 in the above-described embodiment and modified example, a specific number of options (for example, 5) are displayed, and the selection candidates are switched between the specific number of options during the selection effect switching effect. An example of a selection effect selected from the specific number of options. However, as a type of selection effect, selection candidates are switched between a predetermined number (for example, 4) of options (hereinafter, also referred to as first step options) among a specific number (for example, 5) of options. , A selection effect of selecting from the predetermined number of first step options (hereinafter, also referred to as a first step selection effect) and a predetermined development condition are satisfied after the first step option is selected. By doing so (for example, clearing conditions corresponding to all the options of the first step are satisfied), the options other than the options of the first step among the specific number (for example, 5) of the options (hereinafter, also the options of the second step). ) Is also switchable as a selection candidate, and includes a selection effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a second step selection effect) in which the option of the second step is also selected. A display example of such a selection effect will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a display example during the switching effect of the first step selection effect. In FIG. 12A, as five options, each option of "character A" to "character D" and the option of "special battle" are displayed in the predetermined display area 27a, and are "selection candidates". The character A image is displayed in the specific display area 27b as a related image related to the "character A" option. Note that FIG. 12 illustrates a case where the related image (character image) is an image showing the outer edge of the character and displaying the character name.

The options of "Character A" to "Character D" are options that can be switched to selection candidates during the switching effect of the selected effect (corresponding to the options of the first step), whereas the options of "Special Battle" are. , It is an option that cannot be switched as a selection candidate during the switching effect of the selection effect (corresponding to the option of the second step). In the selection effect, the selection candidates are switched between the options of "Character A" to "Character D", and the effect of selecting the option (corresponding to the first step selection effect) is performed. On the other hand, the option images of the "special battle" are displayed in a special mode different from the option images of each of the "character A" to "character D".

In the selection effect in FIG. 12, for example, an enemy character who plays against a friendly character is selected. Therefore, after being selected in the selection effect, the battle effect of playing against the selected enemy character is unfolded on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. Whether or not a ally character wins in such a battle production is determined according to the result of a role lottery before the start of the battle production or during the battle production. By defeating the enemy character by the ally character in the battle production, a privilege (number of AT games, etc.) advantageous to the player can be given.

Further, the above-mentioned clearing condition is satisfied, for example, when a ally character destroys an enemy character in a battle production. After the clearing condition is satisfied in the battle production, the selection effect of switching the selection candidates among the options other than the options satisfying the clearing condition among the options of "Character A" to "Character D" and selecting the option (first) (Equivalent to step selection effect) is executed again. During the selection effect, the option image satisfying the clear condition is different from the display mode and the special mode when it is a selection candidate during the switching effect, and the clear mode can be specified to the effect that the image has been cleared. It is displayed in the embodiment shown in FIG. 12 (b) described later). The option image displayed in the clear mode is not switched to the selection candidate even during the switching effect, and the display in the clear mode is maintained. Further, the option image of the "special battle" is not switched to the selection candidate even during the switching effect of the selection effect to be executed again, and the display in the special mode is maintained.

12 (b) and 12 (c) are diagrams showing a display example during the switching effect of the second step selection effect. In FIGS. 12 (b) and 12 (c), the first step selection effect and the battle effect are repeated, and the selection is made after the clearing conditions corresponding to all the options of “character A” to “character D” are satisfied. This is a display example of the effect (corresponding to the second step selection effect).

After satisfying the clearing conditions corresponding to all the options of "Character A" to "Character D", as illustrated in FIGS. 12 (b) and 12 (c), "Character A" to "Character D" All of the optional images are displayed in low brightness (“dark gray”) and displayed in a clear mode in which a message such as “defeat” is superimposed. On the other hand, the option image of "Special Battle", which was displayed as an option but was excluded from the selection candidates, becomes the selection candidate in the switching effect and has a specific time (for example, 0.3 seconds). ) The brightness can be switched in the order of high → medium → low → high →….

Further, the option of "special battle" is, for example, an option for performing a battle production with any one of "character A" to "character D" which was the target of the selection candidate in the first step selection production. .. Therefore, as related images corresponding to the options of "special battle", each character image of "character A" to "character D" is "character A"-> "character B"-> "character C"-> "character D". → "Character A" → ... can be switched at specific time (for example, 0.3 seconds).

At the timing T1 of FIG. 12B, it is shown by adding a thick line image around the option image of the "special battle" that the brightness of the option image of the "special battle" is in the "high" state, and the related image. The character A image is displayed as. FIG. 12 (c) shows the timing T2 in which a specific time (for example, 0.3 seconds) has elapsed from the timing T1 in FIG. 12 (b). At the timing T2 of FIG. 12C, it is shown by attaching a line image around the option image of the "special battle" that the brightness of the option image of the "special battle" is in the "medium" state, and the related image. Is displayed after switching to the character B image. In this way, in the second step selection effect, the brightness of the option image of the "special battle" and each of the related images are switched at specific time (for example, 0.3 seconds).

Further, even during the switching effect of the second step selection effect, the result notification is performed by operating the stop switch that is the third stop. Specifically, the dizziness effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.6 seconds) by operating the stop switch that is the third stop, and then the dizziness effect ends. As a result, the result notification (related image of the selected character) becomes visible. Even after being selected in the second step selection effect, the battle effect to play against the selected enemy character is unfolded on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like, and the ally character defeats the enemy character and the clear condition is satisfied. As a result, the second step selection effect is performed again after the privilege that is advantageous to the player is given. It should be noted that the degree of advantage of the privilege given by the clear condition being established in the battle production started through the second step selection effect is that the clear condition is satisfied in the battle production started through the first step selection effect. It may be set so as to be greater than the degree of advantage of the privilege given by doing so.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 12A, the option (“special battle”) that is not a selection candidate in the first step selection effect but is a selection candidate in the second step selection effect is also selected in the first step. It is displayed in the same way as the option image in the production. For this reason, the latest goal (enemy character to fight in the first step, etc.) and the future goal (clear the first step and develop it into the second step, and perform the battle production through the "special battle". Since the player can recognize the game, the process of the game development is easy to understand, and the goal can be seen, which can motivate the player.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a change pattern of the brightness of the options during the switching effect and the transmittance of the related image in the second step selection effect. In FIG. 13, from the left column, the timing during the switching effect, the mobility regarding the brightness of the option image, and the transmittance of the related image are shown. Note that option E in the option image is an option that can be a selection candidate in the second step selection effect among the five options displayed in the selection effect. For example, the option of "special battle" in FIG. 12 is selected. means. Further, the related A to the related D among the related images are related images corresponding to the options that can be the selection candidates in the first step selection effect. In the example of FIG. 12, the association A is a character A image, the association B is a character B image, the association C is a character C image, and the association D means a character D image.

At the timing T1 (see FIG. 12B) at which the switching effect of switching the brightness of the option as the selection candidate is started after the option image in the second step selection effect is displayed, as shown in the T1 column of FIG. In addition, the option of "special battle" is displayed with 100% mobility, the related A is displayed with a transmittance of 0%, and the other related B to D are displayed with a transmittance of 100% and are hidden. The mobility of 100% in FIG. 13 corresponds to, for example, a state of “high” brightness with a thick line image shown for the option image of “special battle” in FIG. 12 (b). Further, the transmittance of 0% in FIG. 13 corresponds to, for example, the display state of the character A image in FIG. 12 (b). During the switching effect, for example, the brightness of the options and the transmittance of the related image change at specific time intervals (for example, 0.3 seconds).

At timing T2 (see FIG. 12 (c)) when time (for example, 0.3 seconds) has passed from timing T1, as shown in the T2 column of FIG. 13, the “special battle” option has 60% mobility. Is displayed, the related A is displayed with a transmittance of 100%, the related B is displayed with a transmittance of 0%, and the related image is switched to the related B. The mobility of 60% in FIG. 13 corresponds to, for example, a state of "medium" brightness with a line image shown for the option image of "special battle" in FIG. 12 (c).

At timing T3, when time (for example, 0.6 seconds) has passed from timing T1, the “special battle” option is displayed with 20% mobility (“low” brightness), as shown in the T3 column of FIG. At the same time, the association B becomes 100% transmittance and the association C is displayed with a transmittance of 0%, and the association image is switched to the association C.

At the timing T4 when the time (for example, 0.9 seconds) has passed from the timing T1, as shown in the T4 column of FIG. 13, the option of "special battle" is again 100% mobility ("high" brightness). At the same time, the related C is displayed with a transmittance of 100% and the related D is displayed with a transmittance of 0%, and the related image is switched to the related D.

At the timing T5 when the time (for example, 1.2 seconds) has passed from the timing T1, as shown in the T5 column of FIG. 13, the “special battle” option is displayed with 60% mobility (“medium” brightness). At the same time, the association D becomes 100% transmittance and the association A is displayed again with the transmittance 0%, and the association image is switched to the association A. Similarly, thereafter, as shown in Timing T6 to Timing T16, the brightness of the option image as a selection candidate and the transmittance of the related image are switched at specific time intervals.

In this way, even if there is only one option image as a selection candidate, the brightness of the option image and the related image can be switched according to the passage of time. Further, even when the same related image is displayed in the specific display area 27b, the brightness of the option image can be changed according to the number of times the related image is displayed. In FIG. 13, for example, at timings T1, T5, T9, and T13, the association A is displayed with a transmittance of 0%, while the brightness of the option image is 100% at each of timings T1, T5, T9, and T13. The brightness of the option image changes according to the number of times it is displayed, such as (high) → 60% (medium) → 20% (low) → 100% (high). This makes it possible to execute a consistent switching expression in a series of roulette effects regardless of the number of choices. Also, despite the series of roulette productions, the impression that another roulette production might have started due to the change in the way of showing, and even with the same roulette production, it changed to an advantageous state such as a high probability state. It is possible to prevent the player from being misunderstood by giving the player the impression that it may be, or that some special privilege may be obtained. In addition, it is not necessary to prepare a dedicated production (production data, etc.) when there is only one option. Further, in the case of association A, the brightness of the option image is 100% (high), in the case of association B, the mobility of the brightness of the option image is 60% (medium), and so on, depending on the type of the related image, the brightness (emission). By biasing the high and low (strength and weakness) of the image, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the impression that the high and low (strength and weakness) of the expectation are expressed and misunderstanding.

In FIG. 13, three levels of values are provided for the brightness of the option image, and two levels of values are provided for the transmittance of the related image, and the brightness of the option image and the related image are set according to the passage of time. An example in which the transmittance can be switched to any stage has been described. However, for example, when the mobility of the brightness of the option image is 100%, the specific related image (for example, the association A) is frequently displayed with a transmittance of 100%, or the mobility of the brightness of the option image is 20. When it is%, a situation occurs in which a specific related image (for example, related C) is frequently displayed with a transmittance of 100%, and the brightness of the option image and the displayed related image are biased. As long as it is not allowed, the number of steps of brightness of the option image and the number of steps of transmittance of the related image are not limited to those set to 3 or 2 steps, but are set to any number. You may. Further, the brightness of the option image and the transmittance of the related image are not limited to those that are switched step by step, and in the example shown in FIG. 12, the brightness of the option image and the transmittance of the related image change over time as in FIG. The related image may be changed smoothly according to the above, and the current related image and the next related image may be superposed to crossfade each transmittance.

(5) In FIG. 11 in the above embodiment and the modified example, a case where the option of “Character D” is determined in advance is illustrated. However, as the options that can be selected, an option having a higher expectation than the character D is provided, and an option having a higher expectation than the character D may be determined in advance. In this way, when an option having a higher expectation than the character D is determined, as shown in FIG. 14 and the like, the selection effect is performed over a plurality of stages, and in the result notification of the plurality of selection effects. The determined option may be notified.

In the first stage selection effect, as in FIGS. 9 to 11, "character A" to "character D" and "expectation increase" are displayed as a plurality of predetermined options, and the switching effect is performed. Is performed, and the result is notified in response to the third stop operation or the like. Since the determined option has a higher expectation than the "character D", "increased expectation" is selected as shown in FIG. 14A in the result notification in the first stage selection effect. You will be notified. As shown in FIG. 14A, a right-up arrow image is displayed at the end of a message such as "chance" together with a predetermined character image as a related image of "expectation increase". As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the degree of expectation is high and that the degree of expectation rises to develop into the second stage. In addition, following the result notification, the selection effect of the second and subsequent stages is performed.

In the selection effect of the second and subsequent stages, a plurality of types of options are displayed in order from the option with the highest expectation in the selection effect of the previous stage, and a switching effect is performed, depending on the third stop operation or the like. The result is notified. Here, as options having a higher expectation than the character D, for example, an option of "character E" and an option of "final battle" having a higher expectation than "character E" are provided. In addition, the options of the "final battle" are provided from the first final battle option to the sixth final battle option, which have the same option image but different expectations. Further, the degree of expectation of the final battle is set so that the first <second <... <fifth <sixth.

In the second-stage selection effect, as a plurality of types of options, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the option of "character D", which has the highest expectation in the first-stage selection effect, and the subsequent "character E". , Two options corresponding to "Final Battle", and "Expectation Up" option are displayed. The two options corresponding to the "final battle" are displayed in the same manner as shown in FIG. 14 (b), but the "final battle" on the left side corresponds to the first final battle and the "final battle" on the right side. "Final Battle" shall correspond to the second Final Battle.

In FIG. 14, it is assumed that the fourth final battle has been decided in advance. In the second-stage selection effect in this case, as shown in FIG. 14B, the result is notified that "expectation increase" has been selected again. Further, also in FIG. 14 (b), as in FIG. 14 (a), a related image of "expectation level up" is displayed. As a result, it is possible to notify that the selection effect of the third stage is developed.

In the third stage selection effect, five "final battle" options are displayed as a plurality of types of options as shown in FIG. 14 (c). Each of the five "final battles" corresponds to the second final battle, which has the highest expectation in the second stage selection production from the left, and the following and subsequent final battles correspond to the third to sixth final battles in order. Therefore, even in the same final battle, the player can have a feeling of expectation that the final battle, which is arranged on the right side as much as possible and has a high expectation, will be selected.

Since FIG. 14 shows an example in which the fourth final battle is determined in advance, in the third stage selection effect, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the third “final battle” from the left. The result is notified that is selected. Further, as a related image of the "final battle", a message such as "final battle" is displayed together with a predetermined character image. This makes it possible to further raise the expectations of the player.

In this way, when the option with a high degree of expectation is determined, a plurality of stages of selection effect are performed before the result of the option is notified. As a result, each time the selection effect develops to the next stage, the player's expectation can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the plurality of types of options displayed in the developed selection effect are displayed in descending order of expectation, including the option having the highest expectation in the previous stage. For this reason, in the developed selection production, it is possible to prevent the choices from being largely omitted from the order of the degree of expectation and the selections from the previous stage from being excessively duplicated.

The plurality of types of options displayed in the developed selection effect (for example, FIG. 14B) are the options with the highest expectation in the previous stage (for example, FIG. 14A) at a predetermined position (leftmost position). ), An example of displaying a predetermined number of options in descending order of expectation from the options has been described. However, when trying to display a predetermined number of options in descending order of expectation, it may not be possible to arrange a predetermined number of options depending on the predetermined number of options. In such a case, the option having the highest expected value may be arranged at a specific position (rightmost position), and a predetermined number of options may be displayed in ascending order of the expected value from the option. Specifically, for example, characters A to I are provided as options, and the degree of expectation is set so that character A <character B <character C <... <character G <character H <character I. If so, in the first stage selection effect, characters A to D and the expectation increase are displayed as options, and in the second stage selection effect, characters D to G and the expectation increase are displayed as options. .. Here, in the next third stage selection effect, when the character G is arranged at a predetermined position (leftmost position), the options of the characters H and I can be subsequently arranged, but the five options cannot be arranged. .. In such a case, in the selection effect of the third stage, the character I, which is the option having the highest expected value, is placed at a specific position (rightmost position), and the options are displayed in ascending order of the expected value. You may try to do it. In this case, the character E is arranged at a predetermined position (leftmost position), then the characters F, G, and H are arranged in this order, and the character I is arranged at a specific position (rightmost position). ..

The related image of the "final battle" may be a common image regardless of which of the first to sixth final battles is determined, and the first image may be defined. ~ Different images may be defined depending on which of the sixth final battles has been decided. Further, the option images of the first to sixth final battles are not limited to those that are common images, and different images may be defined for each of the first to sixth final battles.

In the above-mentioned modified example of FIG. 14, an example in which the degree of expectation is different and the superiority or inferiority is determined for each of the first to sixth final battles shown in FIGS. 14 (b) and 14 (c) has been described. .. However, for the first to sixth final battles, although they are separate options, the expectations may be the same so that the superiority or inferiority is not determined. In this case, for example, in a situation where only "final battle" is displayed as an option image as shown in FIG. 14 (c), an option that is a selection candidate is selected when the third stop operation is performed. As an option, it may be notified (displayed) as it is. In this case, since the brightly displayed position does not fly momentarily, the full screen may not be flashed without executing the above-mentioned dizziness effect. In addition, in the case of FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the dizziness effect is executed at the time of the third stop operation, while the dizziness is displayed when only the final battle is displayed as an option as in FIG. 14 (c). Furthermore, if the production is not performed, the player may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, even when the third stop operation is performed when only the final battle is displayed as an option as shown in FIG. 14C, it is preferable to similarly execute the dizziness effect.

(6) In the above embodiment and the modified example, as a specific display mode for the predetermined display area 27a before the result notification and a specific display mode for the option image during the switching effect and the result notification, the mode of increasing the brightness (light emission). The mode of causing) is illustrated. However, the specific display mode is not limited to this, and may be any mode such as a mode that is emphasized, a mode that makes it more noticeable, and a mode that has a high effect of effect.

In addition, the specific display mode for the predetermined display area 27a before the result notification and the specific display mode for the option image during the switching effect and the result notification are both common modes in which the brightness is set higher than the normal time to emit light. A certain example has been described, and further, an example has been described in which the brightness of the predetermined display area 27a before the result notification is more difficult for the player to recognize than the brightness of the option image during the switching effect and the result notification. However, the specific display mode for the predetermined display area 27a before the result notification and the specific display mode for the option image during the switching effect and the result notification are not limited to the common mode, and for example, the predetermined display mode before the result notification. The specific display mode for the display area 27a is a mode that makes it difficult to recognize which is selected, and the specific display mode for the option image during the switching effect and the result notification emphasizes which is selected. It may be a display mode.

(7) In the above-described embodiment and modification, a predetermined display area 27a and a specific display area 27b are provided, and a plurality of types of option images are displayed in the predetermined display area 27a to perform a switching effect, while the specific display area 27b. An example of displaying a related image has been described. However, depending on the type of selection effect, a plurality of types of option images may be displayed using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27 to perform the switching effect without providing the specific display area 27b. For example, in the first type of selection effect, a plurality of types of option images are displayed using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27 to perform a switching effect, whereas in the second type of selection effect, a predetermined display is performed. A region 27a and a specific display area 27b may be provided, and a plurality of types of option images may be displayed in the predetermined display area 27a to perform a switching effect, while a related image may be displayed in the specific display area 27b. In this case, during the first type of selection effect in which the switching effect is performed using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27, the distance that the selection candidates fly before and after the operation becomes relatively long. On the other hand, during the second type of selection effect in which the switching effect is performed in a part of the predetermined display area 27a of the liquid crystal display 27, the distance that the selection candidates fly before and after the operation becomes relatively short, which is dizzy. The need for directing is lower than that of the first type of selective directing. Therefore, in the first type of selection effect, the result is notified after the dizziness effect is performed based on the third stop operation or the like, whereas in the second type of selection effect, the third stop operation or the like is performed. Based on this, the result notification may be performed without performing the dizziness effect. As a result, it is possible to increase the effect patterns up to the result notification and increase the variation of the selected effect while suppressing the discomfort before and after the operation.

(8) In the above-described embodiment and modified example, an example in which the rate of change of the brightness of the option image and the transmittance of the related image is constant as shown in FIG. 10 has been described, but the switching effect is not limited to this. In the acceleration period from the start of to the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 1 second), the rate of change in the brightness of the option image and the transmittance of the related image is gradually increased from 0 and shown in FIG. The rate of change may be reached. During the acceleration period, the result notification may not be performed without accepting the operation for ending the switching effect.

(9) As the selection effect in the above embodiment and the modified example, an effect of determining one of a plurality of types of options and notifying the result is exemplified, but the effect is not limited to this, and the third stop operation or the like is performed. Depending on the timing at which the operation from the player is accepted, for example, the effect may be an effect of notifying the result of the options that are candidates for selection at that timing. Further, as the selection effect in the above-described embodiment and the modified example, an effect of notifying the result based on the reception of an operation from the player such as the third stop operation is exemplified, but the effect is not limited to this. It may be an effect of notifying the result based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the start. In this case, even if the operation from the player is accepted, the result may be notified without executing the dizziness effect shown in FIG. 11B or the like.

(10) In the above embodiment, as benefits, the transition to AT that enables navigation effect, the addition of the number of AT games, the continuation of AT, and the like are illustrated. However, the benefits are not limited to those that are advantageous to the player (state, etc.), for example, a so-called bonus state in which the probability of winning a small role increases, or a so-called CB (challenge bonus) in which the probability of winning a small role increases. It may be in any state, such as a state, a so-called RT (replay time) state in which the probability of winning / winning a re-game combination increases.

(11) In the above embodiment, an example in which the variable display unit 13 includes three left variable display columns 10L to right variable display columns 10R will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is a gaming machine including one variable display column. Alternatively, it may be a gaming machine having four or more variable display rows. Further, although the variable display unit 13 is configured by the reels 11L to 11R, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display unit 13 may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a 7-segment LED. Further, although an example in which only one winning line is set for the variable display unit 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning lines may be set.

1 slot machine, 11L, 11M, 11R reel, 14L, 14M, 14R reel motor, 21L, 21M, 21R stop switch, 27 liquid crystal display, 63 main control board, 73 sub control board.

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It is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and having a display area for displaying an image according to the progress of the game.
When the specific condition is satisfied, the option to be displayed in the specific display mode among the plurality of types of options related to the game in the predetermined display area in the display area is switched to the next option, and the option is displayed in the specific display mode. A selection notification is performed in which the options to be switched are sequentially switched until the switching period ends, and after the switching notification is completed, one of the options is displayed in the specific display mode to notify the result that the option is selected. Means and
An option that displays a related image related to an option displayed in the specific display mode in a specific display area different from the predetermined display area in the display area, and is displayed in the specific display mode in the switching notification. Is provided with a related image display means for displaying a related image related to the next option in the specific display area when the device is switched to the next option.
When switching the option displayed in the specific display mode to the next option in the switching notification, the specific option displayed in the specific display mode by the selection notification means is described as described above according to the passage of time. The specific display mode is gradually changed to a predetermined display mode having a lower effect than the specific display mode, while the next option is gradually changed from the predetermined display mode to the specific display mode and the related image display. A gaming machine in which means gradually increase the transmittance of related images related to the particular option while gradually decreasing the transmittance of related images related to the next option. The selection notification means is more than the specific display mode for both the specific option and the next option until the option displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the next option in the switching notification. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display mode is changed to have a low effect. The related image display means determines the transmittance of the related image related to the specific option and the next option until the option displayed in the specific display mode is switched to the next option in the switching notification. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the transmittance of the related image is changed so that the total with the transmittance of the related related image becomes a constant value. When switching the option displayed in the specific display mode to the next option in the switching notification, the timing at which the selection notification means starts changing the display mode of the option and the transmittance of the related image display means. The timing of starting the change is the same, and the timing at which the selection notification means displays the next option in the specific display mode and the related image related to the specific option become invisible, and the next option becomes invisible. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the timing at which the related image display means is changed to a transmittance at which only the related image related to the above is visible is the same timing. When switching the option displayed in the specific display mode to the next option in the switching notification, the selection notification means displays the option display mode so that the degree to which the display mode of the option changes per predetermined time is constant. The present invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the related image display means changes the transmittance of the related image so that the degree to which the transmittance of the related image changes per predetermined time is constant. Game machine. A selection target determining means for determining an option to be displayed in the specific display mode in the result notification,
Equipped with an operation reception means that accepts operations from the player
During the switching notification, the selection notification means selects the options determined by the selection target determining means in the specific display mode regardless of the options displayed in the specific display mode by the switching notification based on the operation. The result is notified by displaying with
When the result notification is performed, the related image display means erases the related image in the specific display area, and then determines the transmittance of the related image related to the option determined by the selection target determination means for the time. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is gradually lowered as the process progresses. A selection target determining means for determining an option to be displayed in the specific display mode in the result notification,
Equipped with an operation reception means that accepts operations from the player
During the switching notification, the selection notification means displays the display modes of all the plurality of types of options in the specific display mode based on the operation, and then the options other than the options determined by the selection target determination means. The result is notified by enlarging and displaying the options determined by the selection target determination means in the specific display mode and then gradually increasing the transmittance of the options with the passage of time.
The related image display means is related to at least the options other than the options determined by the selection target determination means when the display modes of all the plurality of types of options are displayed in the specific display mode based on the operation. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which erases the related image.