JP6955278B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, and generating a specific gaming state advantageous to the player according to the result of the variable display game. It has been known. It is also known that a plurality of reels are provided and the image for notifying the stop order of the reels in the display device is variously changed to enhance the interest of the game. (For example, Patent Document 1)

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-233412

However, there was room for improvement in such conventional gaming machines.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a gaming machine that executes a game based on an operation of a player and imparts a predetermined game value when a specific result is derived as the execution result of the game. In the display means capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of information, a specific effect operation means that can be operated by a player, and an operation image display control means for causing the display means to display an operation image for deriving the specific result in the game. When the operation of the specific effect operation means can be accepted, the effect operation image display control means for displaying the effect operation image prompting the operation of the specific effect operation means on the display means, and the operation image can be displayed. The effect operation image display control means includes one of the effect operation image display control means when displaying the effect operation image. One of a first specific pattern for displaying an operation image and a second specific pattern for displaying a plurality of the effect operation images can be selected, and when the second specific pattern is selected, it is displayed on the display means. When it is possible to execute control for displaying a plurality of the effect operation images in response to the erasure of the operation image, and the specific game value is given to the player, the specific game value is changed. When the amount is large, the number of the effect operation images to be displayed is controlled by controlling so that the second specific pattern is more easily selected than when the amount of the specific game value is small. It is a configurable.

It is a schematic front view which shows the appearance of a gaming machine. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the internal structure of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control composition of a game machine. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the gaming state of a gaming machine. It is the schematic front view explaining the operation of a movable member. It is a top view explaining the front-rear positional relationship of a display and a movable member. It is a chart explaining the selection rate of the effect pattern at the time of the addition effect of ART. It is a figure explaining the display on the display at the time of the addition effect of ART, and the operation of a movable member. It is a timing chart which shows the display on the display at the time of the addition effect of ART, and the operation of a movable member. It is a figure explaining the display on the display at the time of the addition effect of ART, and the operation of a movable member. It is a figure explaining the display on the display at the time of the addition effect of ART, and the operation of a movable member. It is a figure explaining the display on the display at the time of the addition effect of ART, and the operation of a movable member. It is the schematic front view explaining the operation of the door member in 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the display on the display and the operation of the movable member at the time of the addition effect of ART in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the display on the display and the operation of the movable member at the time of the addition effect of ART in the 2nd modification.

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

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

Further, above the display 8, a movable member 18 that operates by operating an electric drive source (not shown) such as a motor is adjacently provided. The movable member 18 is arranged behind the display front frame 17 in the normal state (first state) and cannot be seen from the front of the slot machine 1, but the display is operated by the operation of the electric drive source. By operating from the upper side to the lower side of No. 8, it protrudes to the front of the display area and is converted into an operating state (second state) that can be visually recognized from the front of the slot machine 1.

A display window 6 (for example, transparent) that allows the rear to be visually recognized is formed in the central portion of the front door 1a. The design of the reel 41 provided in the housing 1b can be visually recognized through the display window 6.
Further, above the display window 6, a navigation lamp 12 for navigating the operation order of the stop button 5 to the player is provided. Further, below the display window 6, an advantageous section lamp 14 for notifying that the gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous for a player such as ART, which will be described later, is provided.
Further, below the display window 6, a two-digit 7 that displays the operation order (pushing order information) of the stop button 5 to the player during a specific game state in which the game state is advantageous for the player such as ART, which will be described later. An information display 13 including a segment display is provided.

A step portion that protrudes to the front side is formed below the information display 13, and a medal insertion that is located on the upstream side of the medal selector 2b (see FIG. 3) and inserts a medal is formed on the upper surface of this step portion. The mouth 2 and the bet button 2a that sets the number of bets by the player's pressing operation at the start of the game, and the betting button 2a that does not affect the progress of the game, but the pressing operation by the player can be used for image production on the display 8 and the like. An effect button 2c is provided as an effect operation means capable of giving a change.
Further, below the step portion, a start lever 3 operated by the player when starting the game and a stop button 5 operated by the player when stopping the reel 41 are provided.
Further, a medal payout outlet 7b for paying out medals is provided at the lower part of the front door 1a.

The upper part of the housing 1b is provided with a main control unit 10 that comprehensively controls the game, and a sub-control unit 20 that controls the production of the game under the control of the main control unit 10.
Further, a drum unit 4 for rotationally driving the reel 41 is provided in a substantially central portion of the housing 1b. Further, in the drum unit 4, the reel 41 is configured by arranging reels 41a, reels 41b, and reels 41c side by side in the horizontal direction, and these reels 41a to 41c can be rotated by driving a stepping motor (not shown). It is configured in. Further, a plurality of symbols (identification information) are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 41a to 41c according to a predetermined arrangement, and when the reels 41 are stopped, a predetermined number of consecutive symbols (for example, for example) are arranged for the reels 41a to 41c. The symbols of 3) can be visually recognized through the display window 6.

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

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

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

In the method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 2 to set the number of bets, the inserted medals are detected by the medal selector 2b (medal detecting means) provided on the back surface of the front door 1a, so that the inserted medals are used. The number of bets corresponding to the number of medals (however, the upper limit is the number of bets "3" corresponding to three medals) will be set.
The upper limit of the number of bets may be "1", "2", or "4" or more.

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

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

In the startable state of this game, the operation of the start lever 3 is in an effective state. In this valid state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, the game is started, the reels 41a to 41c on which a plurality of symbols are represented start to fluctuate, and a plurality of replay roles, small roles, bonus roles, etc. are started. The lottery (prize lottery) of the game is performed this time from among the winning combinations (including the losers), and the internal lottery process in which the lottery result is determined in advance before the reel 41 is stopped is executed.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of this game is determined by lottery from a plurality of winning combinations based on a predetermined winning probability.
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 41a to 41c reach steady rotation, but the reels 41a to 41c may be completed before the reels start rotating.

Further, even if the start lever 3 is operated, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation of the reels 41a to 41c in the previous game has not reached a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds), in this game The fluctuation start of reels 41a to 41c is temporarily waited for, and when a predetermined time has passed from the start of fluctuation of reels 41a to 41c in the previous game, the fluctuation of reels 41a to 41c in this game is changed. It will be started. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, limit control for limiting the number of games is executed so that the number of games executed per unit time is less than a predetermined number of times (for example, 14 games per minute). Therefore, the minimum execution time of one game is defined as a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) by this limit control.

Each reel 41a to 41c is an example of variable display means, and on the peripheral surface of each reel 41a to 41c, as a plurality of (usually 21) symbols serving as identification information, for example, "replay", "bell", and the like. "Watermelon", "cherry", "7", "BAR", etc. are represented respectively, and after gradually increasing the rotation speed from the stopped state, it reaches a steady rotation that rotates at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the reels 41a to 41c are in a state in which they can be pressed (validation of the stop button 5 operation).

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are examples of operation means for performing the stop operation of the reel 41. For example, when the light emitting means such as the LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c is turned on, the push operation can be performed. When each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, the reels 41a to 41c are stopped and controlled so as to stop at a combination of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery. ..
If the pressing operation is performed before the symbol corresponding to the winning combination reaches the winning line, the timing of stopping the reels 41a to 41c is delayed to stop the symbol on the winning line, so-called pull-in. Stop control is performed.

In the stopped state, the three symbols represented in the reels 41a to 41c, which are continuous in the vertical direction, are stopped so as to face the outside of the machine from the display window 6 (sometimes referred to as a stop display), and the stop display mode at this time is set. Whether or not there is a prize is determined based on this.
The winning judgment is made based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the predetermined winning line. For example, the winning is stopped on any of the five lines of the upper, middle, and lower three lines and the two diagonal lines. The winning is established when the judgment is made based on the combination of symbols and the combination of stopped symbols is a combination corresponding to the winning.
The number of winning lines is not limited to 5 lines, and may be any number of lines such as 1 line.

As for the combination of symbols to be judged, "bell bell bell" (bell role) and "cherry" are used in the order of "left reel 41a, middle reel 41b, right reel 41c" as the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination.・ ANY ・ ANY ”(role of cherry, but ANY is an arbitrary pattern),“ watermelon, watermelon, watermelon ”(role of watermelon), etc.
In the present embodiment, the "bell" and the "replay" are arranged within 5 consecutive frames on all reels 41a to 41c, so that the "bell" and "replay" can always be stopped on the winning line by the pull-in stop control of 4 frames. can. On the other hand, the symbols other than "Bell" and "Replay" are not necessarily arranged within 5 consecutive frames, so even if the pull-in stop control of 4 frames is performed, the winning combination cannot be stopped on the winning line and the winning combination is missed. It may end up. That is, in order to stop these symbols on the winning line, it is necessary to press the stop buttons 5a to 5c aiming at the desired symbols (so-called push-button operation).

Further, in the "bell role", among the six push orders (for example, "5a → 5b → 5c", "5c → 5b → 5a", etc.) as the operation order (referred to as the push order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c. It is also possible to provide a "push-order bell" in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell-bell-bell" illustrated as a specific result is stopped by one of the push orders. The "push order bell" is provided with "push order bells 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six push orders, and notification of the push order corresponding to each "push order bell 1 to 6" is won. Is performed during ART (including during AT).
In addition, if only the reel that stops first is matched, the reel stop control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell role" is stopped, and the push order display that notifies only the stop button that is stopped first is displayed. It may be. In this case, the pushing order is three, and the troublesomeness of the player can be reduced.

In addition, as a combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay role", there are "replay, replay, replay" (usually called replay), "replay, replay, bell" (chance replay), and the like.
Further, the "replay combination" is a "replay / replay / replay" illustrated as a specific result by one of the six push orders as the operation order (referred to as the push order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c. There is a "push-order replay" that stops the combination of symbols corresponding to. The "push order replay" provides "push order replays 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six push orders, and notifies the push order corresponding to each of the "push order replays 1 to 6". Is performed during ART (including during AT).

In addition, the "replay role" includes "promotional replay" corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the transition from non-RT (replay winning low probability state) to RT (replay winning high probability state), and transition from RT to non-RT. There is also a "fall replay" that corresponds to the combination of symbols related to. The push order is also associated with these winning combinations. For example, regarding "promotion replay", one of the six push orders is changed to "promotion replay" related to the transition from non-RT to RT. The combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped, and with regard to the "fall replay", the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "fall replay" related to the transition from RT to non-RT is performed by 5 of the 6 push orders. Stop. During ART, the push order when the "push order replays 1 to 6" is won is notified, so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the "fall replay" is prevented from stopping, and the ART (RT) Will be maintained.
In addition, there is "7, 7, 7" as a combination of big bonus symbols corresponding to the "bonus role".

Then, as a result of determining the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line, when the combination of the symbols is the combination of the symbols corresponding to each of the above, the winning is established and the privilege is given according to the establishment of each winning. As (giving a predetermined game value), a special game state is generated, a predetermined number of medals are paid out, or the right to execute the next game (right to replay) is given.

For example, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to small roles such as "bell role", "cherry role", and "watermelon role", a small winning combination is established, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled to obtain medals. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from the stored hopper 7a via the medal payout outlet 7b.
Specifically, eight medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell role"("bell bell bell"), and the combination of symbols corresponding to the "watermelon role"("watermelon"". Five medals will be paid out by the stop display of "Watermelon / Watermelon").

In the "cherry role", the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the position of the "cherry" that stops on the left reel 41a, and when the "cherry" stops at the "upper" or "lower" (upper cherry or lower). Two medals (called cherries) are paid out, and when "cherry" stops in the middle row (called middle tier cherries), one medal is paid out.
The winning probability of each winning combination is "Replay role">"Bellrole">"Upper / lower cherry role">"Watermelonrole">"Middle cherry role" in each game state described later except "Bonus role". It is assumed that the relationship, that is, the "replay role" is the easiest to win, and the "middle cherry role" is the most difficult to win.

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

In addition, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "replay role" (for example, "replay, replay, replay", etc.), the replay prize is established, and the medal is not inserted in the next game, that is, the medal is spent. It will be in a state where it can be played without any problems.
In addition, a bonus game state (special game state) in which a predetermined small role (bell role) is won with a high probability by stopping the combination of big bonus symbols corresponding to the "bonus role" (for example, "7, 7, 7"). ).
In addition, it is preferable that the above-mentioned "bonus combination" carries over the winning right as long as the combination of the corresponding symbols is not stopped in the winning game and the games after the game.

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

The main control unit 10 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs, control data, etc., a storage area that temporarily stores various data, and a work area of the CPU. A RAM (not shown) and the like equipped with the above are provided.

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

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

Further, a probability setting device 15 is connected to the main control unit 10. The probability setting device 15 makes it possible to change the winning probability of the "bonus combination" to a plurality of stages (for example, 6 stages), and the main control unit 10 determines the "bonus combination" based on the probability setting operation in the probability setting device 15. The winning probability of "" is set to any one of a plurality of probability values having different probabilities.

Further, the main control unit 10 is connected to a drum unit 4, a medal payout device 7, an information display 13, an advantageous section lamp 14, and a sub control unit 20, and is configured to be able to output signals to each device.
Based on the signal from the start lever 3, the main control unit 10 drives the stepping motor (not shown) of the drum unit 4 to start the game of rotating the reels 41a to 41c. Further, based on the signal from the stop button 5 (stop buttons 5a to 5c), the reels 41a to 41c are stopped by referring to the stop table stored in the ROM.
Further, even if the main control unit 10 receives the signal from the start lever 3 as described above, the elapsed time from the start of rotation of the reels 41a to 41c in the previous game is a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds). If it has not passed, the number of times the game is executed per unit time (for example, 1 minute) is within a predetermined number (for example, 14 times) by temporarily waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 41a to 41c. Limit control is performed to limit the number of games so as to be. That is, the main control unit 10 is provided with a game number limiting means capable of limiting the number of game executions per unit time within a predetermined number. By this control, the shortest time required for one game is defined as a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds).

Further, the main control unit 10 drives the medal payout device 7 to pay out medals based on the establishment of the medal payout condition at the end of the game.
Further, the advantageous section lamp 14 is composed of, for example, an LED, and the main control unit 10 generates an ART that is internally won in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player such as ART, and in a specific gaming state that will be described later. A process of turning on the advantageous section lamp 14 is performed during the previous precursor effect. When a high probability state (so-called chance zone) in which the winning probability of ART is increased is provided, the main control unit 10 performs a process of turning on the advantageous section lamp 14 even during the high probability state.
Further, the information display 13 is configured by mounting a 2-digit 7-segment display made of LEDs on a substrate, for example, and is a main control unit when a specific game state advantageous to the player such as ART occurs. By the control of 10, the display related to the pressing order is performed. Specifically, when "push order bells 1 to 6" or "push order replay" is won, the push order information is displayed on a 2-digit 7-segment display. For example, the identification code (number) associated with each of the six push orders is displayed in the first digit segment, and the "bell role" or "replay role" is identified and displayed in the second digit segment. It has become. For example, if the identification code when the "bell role" is won is 2, and the push order of "left, middle, right" is associated with the identification code 1, the push order is "left, middle, right". When the "pushing order bell 1" is won, the numerical information of "21" is displayed on the information display 13.

Further, the information display 13 is designed so that the LED is turned off and the information is not displayed regardless of the lottery result of the lottery means except during ART. Also, during ART, if you win a rare role such as "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", "middle cherry role", or if you win a small role that does not require push order operation such as normal replay. Is not notified of the winning small role. In this case, the LED is turned off as in the case where the small winning combination is not won.
Further, the information display 13 has a versatility and has a structure that can be commonly used by a plurality of models. Further, the information displayed by the main control unit 10 is also configured to display information common to a plurality of models.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the information display 13 is arranged at a position that is not affected by the display state (visual state) by the conversion operation of the movable member 18. That is, even when the movable member 18 is converted to the operating position, a part of the display area of the display 8 is concealed, but the display area of the information display 13 is not concealed at all. It is configured.

If the information display 13 can display the winning of each of the "push order bells 1 to 6" and the "push order replays 1 to 6" in an identifiable manner, the information display 13 is of a dot type other than the 7-segment type display, for example. It may be a display. In addition, the information display 13 has an advantageous section lamp 14, a credit display for displaying the number of credits, a payout display for displaying the number of medals paid out in the game, a bet number display, and a replay display for notifying that the replay has been won. It may be integrally provided on one substrate together with a vessel and the like.
Further, even if the information display 13 is composed of a single-digit 7-segment type display, only the pressing order is notified without notifying the type of the winning combination of the "bell role" or the "replay role". good.

The sub-control unit 20 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs and control data, a storage area that temporarily stores various data, a work area of the CPU, and the like. RAM (not shown) and the like are provided.

The main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 are in a form capable of transmitting control information in only one direction from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20. A display 8 is connected to the sub control unit 20, and the sub control unit 20 is configured to perform processing for displaying various images on the display 8 based on the reception of control information from the main control unit 10. ing. Examples of the image displayed on the display 8 include a precursor effect of ART, a push order display during ART (operation image), a bonus generation effect, an additional effect of the number of games during ART, a display of an effect button image, and the like. be. That is, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 constitute a display control means, an operation image display control means, a specific image display control means, and an effect control means.

Further, the effect button 2c is connected to the sub control unit 20, and the signal from the sensor of the effect button 2c can be input. The sub-control unit 20 performs a process of changing the image effect on the display 8 based on the signal from the effect button 2c.

Further, a speaker 9, a lamp 11, and a navigation lamp 12 are connected to the sub control unit 20 so that signals can be output to each device, and the sub control unit 20 is controlled by the main control unit 10. Based on the information, the output treatment of the speaker 9 for performing various effects and notifications, the lighting processing of the lamp 11 composed of LEDs and the like, and the like are performed. Further, the navigation lamp 12 is composed of, for example, LEDs, and the sub control unit 20 navigates the operation order of the stop button 5 while a specific game state such as ART is generated based on the control information from the main control unit 10. The navigation lamp 12 for gate is turned on.

Further, the sub-control unit 20 is configured to be able to output a signal to an electric drive source (not shown) such as a motor that converts and operates the movable member 18. The sub-control unit 20 can operate the electric drive source based on the control information from the main control unit 10 to convert the movable member 18 from the normal position to the operating position protruding in front of the display area of the display 8. It is configured.

Further, each of the effect button 2c has a built-in light emitting means such as an LED, and based on the output signal from the sub-control unit 20, the effect button 2c is made to emit light so that it is possible to notify that the operation of each button is effective. It is configured.
The effect button 2c and the movable member 18 may be connected to the main control unit 10, and the effect button 2c and the movable member 18 may be controlled by the main control unit 10.

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

FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram for explaining the gaming state in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 has a normal gaming state ST1, a special gaming state ST2, and a specific gaming state ST3.

In the normal game state ST1, the player wins the "bonus combination" and shifts to the special game state (big bonus) ST2 by stopping the combination of the corresponding bonus symbols (a).
In addition, in the normal game state ST1, when the "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", and "middle cherry role" are won, a transition lottery to the specific game state ST3 is performed, and if the transition lottery is won, the transition lottery is performed. , After the lapse of a predetermined precursor period, the state shifts to the specific gaming state (ART) ST3 (e).
In the special game state ST2, a game in which the winning probability of a predetermined small role (bell role) is higher than that in the normal game state ST1 is executed. When the total number of medals paid out to the player reaches 200, the special game state ST2 ends and the normal game state ST1 is entered (b).

The duration of the specific game state (ART) ST3 is managed by the number of games set at the initial stage and the number of games added during the specific game state (ART) ST3, and when the remaining number of games is exhausted, the specific game state is reached. (ART) ST3 ends and shifts to the normal game state ST1 (f).

In addition, during the specific game state (ART) ST3, the "bonus combination" is won, and by stopping the combination of the corresponding big bonus symbols, the game shifts to the special game state (big bonus) ST2 (d), and this special game state (Big bonus) When ST2 ends, it returns to the specific gaming state (ART) ST3 (c).
In addition, the number of games from the winning of the transition lottery to the specific game state (ART) ST3 is counted, and then while the specific game state (ART) ST3 and the special game state (big bonus) ST2 are continuously generated. If the specific game state (ART) ST3 continues when the number of games reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1500 times), the specific game state (ART) ST3 ends at that time and the normal game state is reached. Transition to ST1 (f). If the special game state (big bonus) ST2 is reached when the number of games reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1500 times), the specific game state (ART) is set after the end of the special game state (big bonus) ST2. The game shifts to the normal game state ST1 without returning to ST3 (b).

Next, each gaming state controlled by the main control unit 10 will be described in detail.

[Normal game state]
First, the lottery of ART in the normal gaming state will be described.
In the normal game state, the ART lottery is performed by executing the game. The small roles that trigger the winning of ART can be exemplified by "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", "middle cherry role", etc., and when these small roles are won, the ART lottery will be drawn. To execute.
In addition, the winning probability of ART has a relationship of "middle cherry role">"watermelonrole">"upper / lower cherry role". In other words, the probability of winning the ART is set higher for those who win the "middle cherry role" than for the "upper / lower cherry role".
In addition, the winning probabilities of the "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", and "middle cherry role" that trigger the winning of ART are the same in each set value without being affected by the set value of the probability setting device 15. It is the winning probability of. Further, the winning probability of ART when each small winning combination that triggers the winning of ART is also not affected by the set value of the probability setting device 15. Therefore, the winning probability of ART itself is not affected by the set value of the probability setting device 15. It should be noted that the winning probability of each small winning combination that triggers the winning of ART, or the winning probability of ART when each small winning combination that triggers the winning of ART is changed according to the set value of the probability setting device 15. May be good.

When the ART is won, in order to raise the player's expectation for the occurrence of ART, the precursory effect before the occurrence of ART, which is exemplified as the effect performed on the display 8, is displayed on the display 8 before the occurrence of ART. It is executed by image production. Therefore, even if the ART is won, the ART does not occur immediately. In addition, the precursory effects before the occurrence of ART are roughly classified into the first half precursory effects and the second half precursory effects. Then, the main control unit 10 determines the number of games for the first half precursor effect and the number of games for the second half precursor effect, respectively. Further, the main control unit 10 lights the advantageous section lamp 14 during the precursory effect before the occurrence of ART.

In addition, if you win the small role of any of the "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", and "middle cherry role" that is the trigger for the lottery of ART, but you do not win the ART. Even in a part of, a precursory effect (so-called ghost effect) occurs, and the probability of occurrence has a relationship of "middle-tier cherry role"> "watermelon role"> "upper / lower-tier cherry role", and "middle-tier cherry" It is set to the probability (for example, 1/2) that the precursory effect (watermelon precursory effect) is most likely to occur when the "role" is won. In addition, during the precursory effect (gase precursor effect) when the ART is not won, for example, when the "push order bell" is won, the push order is displayed only once.

Further, control information such as ART winning / non-winning information, the number of games of the first half precursor effect, the number of games of the second half precursor effect, and the type information of the second half precursor effect is transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20. , The display 8 displays images of various effects before the occurrence of ART, including the precursor effect of ART.
Further, during the precursory effect, the speaker 9 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the precursory effect, and the lamp 11 lights the lamp 11 corresponding to the precursory effect.

Here, the precursor effect of ART is an effect performed by displaying an image on the display 8, for example, a story in which the main character and the enemy character finally play against each other, and the main character plays the enemy character in the game. It is configured to be developed in a series of stories consisting of the first half of the predetermined number of games to be searched for according to the above, and the second half of the predetermined number of games in which the main character finds an enemy character and plays against each game. The first half of this precursory effect is the first half precursory effect, and is executed for, for example, 10 to 15 games.

In the first half precursory production, there are scenes where the main character acquires various items, and the background color changes in the order of yellow → green → red each time an item is acquired. Items are drawn for each game, and if the ART is not won, the item is drawn so that the acquisition probability is a relatively low value (for example, 1/15), but if the ART is won. Is drawn so that the acquisition probability is a relatively high value (for example, 1/10). In this way, the player's expectation for the latter half precursor effect is changed by the acquisition of the item by the character and the change in the background color accompanying it. It should be noted that each time an item is acquired, the probability of acquiring the next item may be lowered.
In addition, the number of games for which the precursory effect of the first half of ART is performed is selected so that when the ART is won, a large number of games can be easily selected as compared with the case where the ART is not won. May be good.

The second half precursor effect executed following the first half precursor effect is an effect executed on the display 8 for finally notifying whether or not the ART has been won, and is executed for, for example, 2 to 4 games. Further, the latter half precursor effect is composed of a plurality of types of effects in which the enemy characters appearing are different. For example, any one of the latter half precursor effect A, the second half precursor effect B, and the second half precursor effect C is selectively determined.

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

As mentioned above, the second half precursory production is a production that is executed in the latter half of the precursory production, and the scene where the main character plays against the enemy character develops every time the game is executed, and the next from the end of the final game during the second half precursory production. Until the game is started, the result confirmation effect is executed. As a result, if the ART is won in the finalized effect, the image in which the main character finally wins is displayed as the result of the precursory effect, and the occurrence of the ART is notified.
On the other hand, if the ART is not won (in the case of the Gase precursor effect), the image in which the main character is finally defeated by the enemy character is displayed as the result of the precursor effect in the result confirmation effect (Gase precursor effect). (Direction) is finished.
Further, in the result confirmation effect, an effect using the effect button 2c and the movable member 18 may be executed.

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

Further, a pattern may be provided in which the precursory effect is started without performing the precursory effect with a predetermined probability when the ART is won or when the ART is won and the ART is not won. Similarly, a pattern may be provided in which the second half precursor effect is started without performing the first half precursor effect. Further, these patterns may be performed with a predetermined probability.
Further, the main control unit 10 may transmit control information regarding the high probability state (chance zone) to the sub control unit 20, and the display 8 or the like may perform image production in the high probability state. In this case, the effect in the high probability state corresponds to the precursor effect of ART. Further, in the high probability state (so-called chance zone), the advantageous section lamp 14 is turned on by the control of the main control unit 10.

When the ART is won during the normal game state and the start of the ART is confirmed through the precursory effect, the AT state is set to notify the push order of the winning small winning combination, and the pushing order of the "promotion replay role" is notified and " ART will be generated by stopping the combination of the promotion replay symbols corresponding to the "promotion replay combination". Further, during the precursory effect and during ART, the advantageous section lamp 14 is turned on by the control of the main control unit 10.

Next, the lottery of the "bonus role" in the normal gaming state will be described.

In the normal game state, a lottery of "bonus role" is performed for each game.
The "bonus combination" is set to be duplicated at a predetermined ratio (for example, 1/4) when the "chance replay combination" is won.

Further, the winning probability of the "bonus combination" can be changed by the probability setting device 15 (see FIG. 3), and the "chance replay combination" is won according to the probability setting value in the probability setting device 15. The duplicate winning rate of the "bonus role" in the case is changing. In addition to the duplicate winning of the "chance replay role", the winning of the "bonus role" may be performed at the time of winning another small role. (For example, 1/6) may be duplicated. In addition, the "bonus role" may be won independently.

Further, when the "bonus combination" is won, the display 8 executes a bonus generation effect of a predetermined number of games to notify that the "bonus combination" is finally won. Then, the main control unit 10 determines the number of games for which the bonus is generated. Further, the main control unit 10 transmits control information such as the winning information of the "bonus combination" and the number of games of the generation effect to the sub control unit 20, and the display 8 generates a bonus including the generation effect of the bonus. Images of various effects related to are displayed.

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

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

As for the big bonus, the lottery of the "bell role" is performed with high probability in each game, and when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200), the big bonus ends. In addition, when the "bonus role" is won, the ART lottery is not performed in the game between the winning of the "bonus role" and the generation of the big bonus, and the game during the big bonus.
Further, control information regarding the big bonus is transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20, and various effects and acquisitions during the big bonus are performed on the display 8 by the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20. An image such as the number of sheets information is displayed.

Then, after the end of the big bonus, the game state shifts to the normal game state, but if the big bonus occurs during the ART, the interrupted ART will be restarted after the end of the big bonus. .. Further, when the big bonus occurs during ART, the main control unit 10 continuously lights the advantageous section lamp 14 even during this big bonus.

In addition, if the "bonus role" is won during the precursory effect of ART, the precursory effect of ART is interrupted, and the precursory effect of ART is restarted after the end of the big bonus. If the "bonus combination" is won during the precursory effect that occurs when the ART is won, the occurrence of the ART may be notified at the same time as the occurrence of the big bonus.

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

ART as a specific game state is a game state in which a game is executed in an advantageous manner for the player, and a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) is set as an initial value at the start, and the number of games is set for each game execution. After subtracting, ART will end when the number of games is exhausted.

Further, the ART is a gaming state in which an AT that shifts by winning the ART and an RT that shifts by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "promotion replay" due to the push order notification during the AT are combined. Is.
In this ART, the RT is such that the winning probability (for example, 1 / 7.3 of the normal) of the "replay combination" (normal replay) in the internal lottery is higher than the normal state (for example, 1/2). , When the "push order bells 1 to 6" and the "push order replays 1 to 6" are won, the AT that notifies the corresponding push order is in a game state that overlaps.

Even during non-AT, if the push order is correct, "promotion replay" may be established and the game may shift to RT, but in this case, the specific game state is not reached. In addition, after the end of the specific game state, RT continues until the "fall replay" is established, but the specific game state is not reached during this time as well.

As an example of notification of the push order, for example, when the "push order bell 1" of the "push order bells 1 to 6" is won during ART, the stop button 5 is operated in the order of "5a → 5b → 5c". And, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the "pushing order bell 1" ("bell bell bell") is stopped, the display 8 is controlled by the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as display control means. As an image for deriving a combination of symbols (“bell bell bell”), an operation image including numerical information indicating the order in which each stop button is stopped corresponding to each of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is displayed. Will be done. Further, each sound is output from the speaker 9 in the order of "left", "middle", and "right".

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the push order display displayed by the control of the sub control unit 20 based on the control information from the main control unit 10 such as the navigation lamp 12 and the display 8, the main control unit 10 directly controls the display. The push order display is also performed on the information display 13 to be displayed. The information display 13 is composed of a 2-digit 7-segment display, displays the identification code (number) corresponding to the pressing order in the first digit, and identifies the winning combination (bell combination or replay combination). Number) is displayed in the second digit. Further, even when the movable member 18 is converted to the operating position, the push order display area 23 (see FIG. 5) of the display 8 is hidden, but the display area of the information display 13 is completely hidden. It is supposed to never happen. Therefore, even if the movable member 18 is converted to the operating position and the push order display area 23 is concealed, the information that can identify the operation image is notified to the player by the display of the information display 13.

Further, since the information display 13 is provided in the vicinity of the reels 41a to 41c, when playing while watching the image effect on the display 8, the operation image c on the display 8 can be confirmed, while the reel. When playing a game while looking at 41a to 41c, it is possible to easily confirm the information on the information display 13.
The LED for displaying the push order on the information display 13 is composed of a 3-digit 7-segment display, and "123", "213", etc. are displayed to indicate in what order the left, middle, and right reels 41 should be stopped. The push order may be notified.

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

During ART, if the "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", and "middle cherry role" are won, an additional lottery is performed in which a predetermined number is added to the number of remaining games in the ART. The probability of winning the additional lottery has a relationship of "middle cherry role"> "watermelon role"> "upper / lower cherry role", and if you win the "middle cherry role", you will win the additional lottery. The probability is 100%. In other words, if you win the "watermelon role" rather than the "upper / lower cherry role", the probability of winning the additional role is set higher, and if you win the "middle cherry role", the additional role will always be performed. There is. Further, the number of games added when the "middle-tier cherry role" is won is set to, for example, 10 games, 20 games, 30 games, etc., and the number of games added when the "watermelon role" is won is, for example, 30 games, 50 games. A relatively large number of games such as games is set, and the number of games added when the "upper / lower cherry role" is won is set to, for example, 10 games. In addition, the number of games to be added is determined by a predetermined lottery.

In addition, when the "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", and "middle cherry role" are won during ART, the main control unit 10 determines the number of additional games and the number of additional production games. Will be done. Further, the main control unit 10 transmits control information such as additional winning / non-winning information, the number of additional games, and the number of additional production games to the sub control unit 20, and the display 8 displays the image of the additional production. Will be done.

Here, the additional effect illustrated as the effect performed by the display 8 is an effect for increasing the player's expectation that the number of ART games is added, and as will be described later, a plurality of effect patterns. Is set, and each effect pattern is set so that the image effect displayed on the display 8 and the conversion operation of the movable member 18 are different.

In addition, the additional effect is executed when a small winning combination that triggers an additional lottery is won regardless of whether the additional winning or non-winning is won. Further, the number of games of the additional effect is the number of games in which the additional effect continues, and for example, the number of any one of 1 to 3 games is selected. In addition, the selection control of the number of games is performed so that the number of games for the additional effect is larger in the case where the additional effect is won than in the case where the additional effect is not won. Then, if the additional effect is not won, that effect is displayed on the display 8 at the end of the additional effect, while if the additional effect is won, the additional effect is added at the end of the additional effect. The number of games is displayed on the display 8. Further, when notifying the result of the addition, the effect button 2c may be used as in the latter half precursor effect of ART.

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

In addition, during ART, a lottery of "bonus combination" is performed for each game under the same conditions as the above-mentioned normal game state. If a big bonus occurs during ART, the ART is temporarily interrupted, and after the end of the big bonus, the interrupted ART is restarted.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the operation of the movable member 18 performed by the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20, and the push order display on the display 8 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the movable member 18 is normally arranged above the display 8 and behind the display front frame 17.
The movable member 18 is composed of a horizontal plate-shaped base member 18b that is longer than the width of the display 8 and a movable member main body 18a that is provided on the base member 18b and is provided with a predetermined decoration. Further, both ends of the base member 18b are each connected to a link mechanism (not shown), and the movable member 18 is configured to be vertically movable by the link mechanism. A conversion operation is performed between the normal position above the display 8 and the operating position in front of the display area of the display 8.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, when "push order replays 1 to 6" or "push order bells 1 to 6" are won in the lower part of the display area of the display 8 during ART, A push order display area 23 for displaying the push order is formed.
Then, when the push order display is performed during ART, an operation image showing the order in which the reels 41 are stopped is displayed in the push order display area 23 under the control of the sub control unit 20. Specifically, the left push order display unit 22a that displays the push order number of the left stop button 5a, the middle push order display unit 22b that displays the push order number of the middle stop button 5b, and the push order of the right stop button 5c. Each of the right push order display units 22c for displaying the numbers is displayed side by side in the left and right direction of the push order display area 23.

Further, the display of these operation images is performed by a process separate from the conversion process of the movable member 18 under the control of the sub-control unit 20, and is displayed regardless of which state the movable member 18 is in. .. That is, the operation image is displayed in the display area of the display 8 at the same timing immediately after the start of the game, regardless of the conversion state of the movable member 18. Therefore, even if the movable member 18 starts the conversion to the operating position at the start of the game, the operation image is displayed before the push order display area 23 is hidden by the movable member 18. Further, if the game is started while the display movable member 18 is in the operating position, the operation image is already displayed in the push order display area 23 of the rear display 8. ..

Further, each of the push order display units 22a to 22c is an order display unit that displays a numerical image indicating the order in which the reels 41 are stopped as information images for instructing the player to operate, and a decorative image that surrounds the information images. It is composed of a circular decorative portion that decorates the appearance of the push order display portions 22a to 22c. In addition, the images of the decoration part and the order display part are displayed in blue when the winning combination is "push order replay", and are displayed in yellow when the winning combination is "push order bell".

In this way, the operation image is displayed in the lower portion of the display area of the display means by the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the display control means, and the movable member 18 is displayed from above the display area of the display means. Since it is configured to be converted to the front of the position where the operation image is displayed, even if the movable member 18 is converted in the game in which the operation image is displayed, the operation image is converted when the movable member 18 is converted to the operating position. Is concealed at the end, and further, when the movable member 18 is converted to the normal position, the concealed state in the operation image is immediately released, so that it is possible to prevent the influence of the visual state on the operation image as much as possible. There is. Further, since the operation image is displayed in the display area of the display 8 based on the execution of the game regardless of the conversion state of the movable member 18, the player is made to recognize the operation image even immediately after the conversion operation of the movable member 18. Further, even if a defect occurs in the operation mechanism of the movable member 18, the operation image is displayed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

FIG. 5B shows a case where the movable member 18 is converted to the operating position.
When the electrical drive source that converts the movable member 18 is activated, the movable member 18 at the position shown in FIG. 5A is on the front side of the display area of the display 8 and is shown in FIG. 5B. As shown above, the position is converted to the front position of the push order display area 23. At this time, a part of the movable member main body 18a and the base member 18b other than the portions connected to the link mechanisms at both ends of the base member 18b appears on the front side of the display area, and the push order display area 23 of the display area appears. Most of them are hidden by the movable member 18. However, even if it is hidden by the movable member 18, the arcuate portion at the lower part of the decorative portion, which is a part of each push order display portion 22a to 22c, protrudes outward from the appearance of the movable member 18. It is visible from the front of the slot machine 1. As a part of each push order display unit 22a to 22c, the lower part of the order display unit may also be configured to protrude outward from the appearance of the movable member 18.

Therefore, the player recognizes that the push order display is performed behind the movable member 18 even when the push order display is performed in a state where most of the push order display area 23 is hidden by the movable member 18. In this state, it is possible to avoid operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c and prevent an operation error in the pressing order. Further, even in this state, the push order is displayed on the information display 13, and the push order display can be confirmed by the information display 13.

Further, the images of the push-order display units 22a to 22c displayed in the push-order display area 23 are sequentially deleted according to the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 5a to 5c. For example, when the stop button 5a is first operated according to the push order display, the push order display unit 22a is erased, and only the push order display unit 22b and the push order display unit 22c are displayed, and the rest. The push order display for the stop button 5b and the stop button 5c is notified. Then, similarly, the image is erased according to the stop operation. On the other hand, regarding the push order display of the information display 13 directly controlled by the main control unit 10 described above, the display is maintained until all the operations of the stop buttons are completed. The push order display of the information display 13 displayed in this case may be maintained until the game ends (medal payout ends), or may be maintained until the start of the next game.

Further, when the stop button is operated in an order different from the push order display displayed on the display 8, all the images of the push order display units 22a to 22c displayed at that time are deleted. At the same time, the speaker 9 outputs a voice such as "the pressing order is different" to notify that a different stop operation has been performed. On the other hand, regarding the push order display of the information display 13, even if the stop operations are performed in different orders, the display is maintained until all the stop button operations are completed. The push order display of the information display 13 displayed in this case may be maintained until the end of the game, or may be maintained until the start of the next game. By maintaining the display on the information display 13 in this way, it is possible to confirm an error in the stop operation later.

When the push order display is performed, the image of the push order display unit to be stopped first among the push order display units 22a to 22c at that time is made larger than the image of the other display units. In this way, it is possible to prevent mistakes in the stop operation. Further, by enlarging this image, if the portion of the decorative portion protruding from the movable member 18 at the operating position is enlarged, it becomes possible for the player to know that the push order is displayed.

Next, FIG. 6 shows a top view of the display 8 and the movable member 18.
As shown in FIG. 6, the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18a) is located in the front position of the display 8 at a position separated from the display surface 8a by a predetermined distance a (for example, 10 mm) in the vertical direction. It is arranged so as to perform a conversion operation. Therefore, even when the movable member 18 is converted to the operating position, a predetermined gap is formed between the movable member 18 and the display 8. At this time, if the push order display is performed in the push order display area 23 of the rear display 8, the push order display becomes invisible from the front of the gaming machine, but a gap is formed in front of the display area 23. Therefore, the player can visually recognize a part of the push order display by slightly shifting the line of sight in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. Therefore, a player or the like who cannot wait for the progress of the game until the movable member 18 returns can check the push order display without any effort, so that it is possible to provide a game environment in which various players are satisfied. ing. Further, since the chamfered portion 18c is formed around the entire rear surface of both the left and right movable member main bodies 18a, the player can display a relatively wide range of the push order display by simply shifting the line of sight in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. It is possible to confirm.

The movable member 18 can be moved up and down by a guide or the like, and a stopper for maintaining the normal position is provided. By releasing the stopper by the operation of the electric drive source, the movable member 18 is lowered by its own weight. The conversion operation may be performed to the operating position. Even in this case, the conversion operation from the normal position to the operating position is performed in a short time, but when returning from the operating position to the normal position, the return operation by the operation of the electric drive source such as the motor is required, and it is complete. It will take a predetermined time longer than the fall time to return to.

Next, the additional effect executed during ART will be described in detail.
As mentioned above, during ART, if you win the "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", and "middle cherry role", an additional lottery will be held in which a predetermined number is added to the number of remaining games in the ART. Along with that, an additional production will be performed. The additional effect is executed mainly by the image effect of the display 8 and the conversion operation of the movable member 18 under the control of the sub control unit 20 based on the control information from the main control unit 10. In addition, the output of the sound effect by the speaker 9 and the light emission effect by the lamp 11 are also executed.

Here, as an example of the additional effect, the additional effect when the player wins the "middle-tier cherry role" in which the number of games is always added when the game is won will be described.
FIG. 7 shows the selection rate of each pattern of the additional effect executed when the “middle-stage cherry role” is won during ART.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the "middle-stage cherry role" is won, the four patterns A to D, which are different in the image effect on the display 8 and the conversion operation of the movable member 18, are used as the basis. A total of 9 patterns of effect patterns are set, 5 patterns in which the use of the effect button 2c is added. The five patterns in which the effect button 2c is used are set for the effect patterns A, B, and C, and two patterns that use the effect button 2c at the start of the game and the effect button 2c are used after the end of the game. It is composed of 3 pans. Further, the selectivity of each effect pattern changes depending on whether or not the game is executed after the movable member 18 is operated, that is, whether or not the game is executed when the movable member 18 is in the operating position in front of the push order display area 23. It has become like. Further, when the effect button 2c is used, the effect button image as an effect operation image imitating the effect button 2c is displayed on the display 8 to prompt the operation of the effect button 2c.

First, in a normal case, that is, when the conversion operation of the movable member 18 is not performed in the previous game, the effect button 2c is used at the start of the game as the effect pattern A "game start effect button + effect pattern". The selection rate of "A" is 15/100, and the selection rate of "game start effect button + effect pattern B" is 10/100 as the effect pattern B in which the effect button 2c is used at the start of the game. Further, the selection rate of "effect pattern A" is 20/100, the selection rate of "effect pattern B" is 15/100, the selection rate of "effect pattern C" is 10/100, and the selection rate of "effect pattern D" is. It is 5/100. Further, the selection rate of "effect pattern A + effect button after game end" in which the effect button 2c is used after the effect pattern A is executed and the end of the final game is 10/100, and the effect pattern B is executed to end the final game. The selection rate of "effect pattern B + effect button after game end" is 8/100, and effect pattern C is executed and effect button 2c is used after the end of the final game. "Production pattern C + game" The selection rate of the "after-end effect button" is 7/100.

Further, in the case of a game after the conversion operation of the movable member 18 is performed, the selection rate of "game start effect button + effect pattern A" is 0/100, and "game start effect button + effect pattern B". The selection rate of is 0/100. Further, the selection rate of "effect pattern A" is 25/100, the selection rate of "effect pattern B" is 20/100, the selection rate of "effect pattern C" is 15/100, and the selection rate of "effect pattern D" is. It is 7/100. In addition, the selection rate of "effect pattern A + effect button after game end" is 15/100, the selection rate of "effect pattern B + effect button after game end" is 10/100, and the selection rate of "effect pattern C + effect button after game end" is selected. The rate is 8/100.

As for the tendency of the selection rate, in the basic pattern "directing pattern A to D", "directing pattern A"> "directing pattern B"> "directing pattern C"> "directing pattern D", and "directing pattern A" Has the highest appearance rate. The number of games added when each effect pattern is executed is set to be "effect pattern D"> "effect pattern C"> "effect pattern B"> "effect pattern A", contrary to the selection rate. Therefore, the determination control of the number of games is performed so that the number of games to be added tends to increase as the production pattern has a lower appearance rate. Further, in the same effect pattern, the determination control of the number of games is performed so that the number of games to be added is more likely to be added to the pattern in which the effect button 2c is used.

Further, in the game after the conversion operation of the movable member 18 is performed, the effect pattern in which the effect button 2c is used is not selected at the start of the game. That is, in the game executed after the game in which the movable member is converted, the display probability of the effect button image as the effect operation image is changed by the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the effect control means. It is supposed to be done. This is because when the conversion operation of the movable member 18 is performed, the movable member 18 is still in front of the display area of the display 8 at the start of the next game, so that the effect button image is displayed in the display area in this state. This is to prevent the effect button image from being hidden by the movable member 18 and proceeding with the game without noticing that the operation of the effect button 2c is being prompted.

Further, regardless of which effect pattern is executed, if "push order bells 1 to 6" or "push order replays 1 to 6" are won during ART, the display 8 displays the push order as an operation image. Parts 22a to 22c will be displayed. Therefore, the operation image is always displayed on the display 8 at a constant timing regardless of whether or not the conversion operation of the movable member 18 is performed according to the selected effect pattern.

Next, for each effect pattern shown in FIG. 7, the image effect displayed on the display 8 and the conversion of the movable member 18 executed under the control of the sub control unit 20 based on the control information from the main control unit 10. The operation will be described in detail.

First, a case where “the effect button at the start of the game + the effect pattern A” is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG. 7 will be specifically described.
FIG. 8 shows the display on the display 8 and the conversion operation of the movable member 18 when the effect pattern A in which the effect button 2c is used at the start of the game is executed by winning the “middle-stage cherry role”. ing.

First, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the game starts, the effect button 2c is imitated in the substantially center of the display area of the display 8 by the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the effect control means. An instruction image 29a composed of the character information of "press!" Is displayed on the effect button image 26 and the upper part of the effect button image 26, and the operation of the effect button 2c is prompted. At this point, the movable member 18 still maintains its normal position above the display 8. Further, the total number of games executed during ART and the number of remaining games during ART are displayed on the game number information display unit 24 at the upper part of the display area, and the total number of games acquired during ART is displayed on the acquisition information display unit 25. The number of medals won is displayed.

When the player operates the effect button 2c from the state shown in FIG. 8 (a), as shown in FIG. An image of "!!" is displayed as a rare role notification image (predetermined information) for notifying that a rare role such as "role", "watermelon role", and "middle-tier cherry role" has been won. As described above, when the effect button image 26 is displayed at the start of the game, the number of games to be added is likely to be larger than in the "effect pattern A" in which the rare role notification image is displayed immediately at the start of the game. Since the control is performed so as to be, the display of the effect button image 26 raises the expectation of the player. In addition, since there is a possibility that the display of the effect button image 26 may shift to an effect pattern with a higher degree of expectation (for example, "effect pattern B"), it is possible to attract the player's interest for a longer period of time. There is.
After that, when the game in which the "middle-tier cherry role" is internally won is completed, the effect button image 26 imitating the effect button 2c and the instruction image 29a are displayed again as shown in FIG. 8 (c). The operation of 2c is prompted.

Then, when the player operates the effect button 2c from the state shown in FIG. 8 (c), the movable member 18 is converted and the movable member 18 is displayed on the display 8 as shown in FIG. 8 (d). It moves to the operating position on the front side and in front of the lower part of the display area. At this time, the speaker 9 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the conversion operation of the movable member 18, and the lamp 11 emits light to decorate the movable member 18. In this state, it is in a state of waiting for the execution of the next game.

When the next game is executed from the state shown in FIG. 8D, the movable member 18 returns to the normal position, that is, above the display 8 as shown in FIG. 8E. At this time, if the lottery result of the game is "push order bells 1 to 6" or "push order replays 1 to 6", a predetermined push order display is performed in the push order display area 23. In addition, an additional image 27 showing the number of additional games determined by this addition is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8 (e), "1" is displayed on the left push order display unit 22a, "3" is displayed on the middle push order display unit 22b, and "2" is displayed on the right push order display unit 22c. Further, since it takes a predetermined time to return the movable member 18 to the normal position, the push order display of the push order display area 23 is hidden by the movable member 18 at the beginning of the game. However, with the return of the movable member 18, the push order display gradually appears from the lower part, and then the display of the additional image 27 appears.

Then, when the return of the movable member 18 is completed, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), the display of the push order display area 23 and the display of the additional image 27 completely appear, and each notification is sent to the display 8. It will be done in the display area.

Next, each operation timing related to the effect pattern A in which the effect button 2c is used at the start of the game shown in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, first, the game in which the “middle-stage cherry role” is won is started at the timing t0, and the effect button image 26 shown in FIG. 8A is displayed on the display 8 from this timing t0. Then, at the timing t1 when the player operates the effect button 2c, the rare combination notification image is displayed on the push order display units 22a to 22c shown in FIG. 8B. This rare combination notification image disappears at the timing t2 when the game ends, but after that, the effect button image 26 shown in FIG. 8C is displayed again.

Then, at the timing t3 when the player operates the effect button 2c, the effect button image 26 is erased, the electric drive source that converts the movable member 18 operates, and the conversion operation of the movable member 18 starts. Will be done. At this time, the movable member 18 moves from above the display 8 to the front side of the display 8, while the push order display area 23 is formed in the lower part of the display area 23, so that the movable member 18 is in the normal position. When converting from to the operating position, the push order display area 23 is finally concealed. With the movable member 18 converted to the operating position, the game waits for the start of the next game.
Further, at the timing t3, when the player starts the next game without operating the effect button 2c, the movable member 18 is not converted and is pushed as shown in FIG. 8 (f). The display of the sequential display units 22a to 22c and the additional image 27 are displayed.

Then, when the next game is executed at the timing t4 in the state where the movable member 18 is converted to the operating position (FIG. 8D), the movable member 18 returns to the normal position. If the lottery result of the next game is "push order bells 1 to 6" or "push order replays 1 to 6", a predetermined push order display is performed in the push order display area 23, and at the same time, this time. The number of additional games determined by the addition is displayed. Then, when the movable member 18 is converted from the operating position to the normal position, the push order display area 23 first appears (concealment is released) as shown in FIG. 8 (e), and then the additional image appears. It becomes.

Further, at this time, the time until the movable member 18 returns to the normal position is set to be within a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) by setting the operating time of the link mechanism and the electric drive source. ing.
On the other hand, the time required to complete one game from timing t4 to timing t6 is within a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) under the control of the main control unit 10 as a means for limiting the number of games, as described above. Is limited to. That is, the movable member 18 is set so that the time from the operating position to the normal position is shorter than the shortest time required for one game executed under the limitation of the number of games limiting means. Therefore, even if the game is executed in the shortest time, the return of the movable member 18 to the normal position is always completed at the timing t5, which is within the time from the timing t4 to the timing t6. With the return of the movable member 18, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), the push order display units 22a to 22c and the additional image 27 displayed at the lower part of the display area are completely displayed.

Then, from the timing t5 to the timing t6 when the executed game ends, the push order display is performed in the push order display area 23, and the number of additional games is displayed. In the push order display in the push order display area 23, the display of the corresponding push order display unit among the push order display units 22a to 22c is sequentially deleted according to the stop operation.

In the present embodiment, the time from the start of rotation of the reels 41a to 41c until the steady rotation is reached, the time until the stop buttons 5a to 5c become effective, and the reels by operating the stop buttons 5a to 5c. Since the total time of each shortest time until the 41a to 41c is stopped is set to be shorter than the return time of the movable member 18 (for example, 3 seconds), even if the number of games is limited, it depends on the means. Even if the limit control of the number of games is not performed, the time until the movable member 18 returns to the normal position (for example, 1.5 seconds) is shorter than the shortest time required for the end of one game. Is set to. For example, even if a sufficient time has passed since the end of the previous game and the weight state is not inserted at the start of the next game, the movable member 18 returns to the normal position than the shortest time until the end of the next game. The time to do this is getting shorter. As a result, in the next game, the game can be advanced so that the weight state of the longest time is inserted.

Therefore, if the push order is displayed by the start of the next game in the state where the movable member 18 is converted to the operating position after the conversion operation of the movable member 18 is performed during ART, before the game ends. The return operation of the movable member 18 is completed, and it is possible to prevent the game from ending with the push order display area 23 hidden in the movable member 18, so that the player can reliably see the push order display. It is possible to make it. Further, since the movable member 18 is converted from above the display area of the display 8 while the push order display area 23 is formed in the lower part of the display area, when the movable member 18 is converted to the operating position, it is converted. Finally, when the push order display area 23 is concealed and the movable member 18 returns to the normal position, the push order display area 23 is first unconcealed, and the visual state of the push order display area 23 is changed. It is possible to prevent as much as possible from being affected by the conversion of the movable member 18.

In addition, if a rare role related to the granting of benefits such as "upper / lower cherry role", "watermelon role", and "middle cherry role" is won, the rare role notification image common to each rare role is displayed on the display 8. However, as described above, the information display 13 does not notify the winning small winning combination (the LED is turned off). Therefore, the player has a high expectation for the addition due to the rare notification image of the display 8, and the expectation continues until the reel 41 that recognizes which type of rare combination has been won is stopped. Since the display 13 is hidden, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the type of the winning rare role in advance by checking the information display 13, and the player's expectation is expressed on the reel 41. Can be attracted until it stops.

Although not shown, when "effect pattern A" is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG. 7, the effect button image 26 shown in FIG. 8A is not displayed and the game is played. From the start of FIG. 8B, the rare combination notification image is displayed on the order display units of the push order display units 22a to 22c as shown in FIG. 8B, and thereafter, the same effects as those in FIGS. 8 and 9 are executed. Will be done.
Similarly, although not shown, when "effect pattern B" is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG. 7, a small screen is displayed on the display 8 at the start of the game, and the small screen is displayed on the small screen. Depending on the type of character displayed in, an effect of changing the degree of expectation for the number of additional games is executed. Further, when "effect button + effect pattern B" is selected at the start of the game, the effect button image 26 is displayed at the start of the game, and when the player operates the effect button 2c, "effect pattern B" is displayed. Similarly, a small screen on which a predetermined character is displayed will be displayed.

Next, a case where “effect pattern C” is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG. 7 will be specifically described.
FIG. 10 shows the display on the display 8 and the conversion operation of the movable member 18 when the “middle-stage cherry combination” is won and the “effect pattern C” is executed.
Here, the "effect pattern C" is characterized in that when the push order display is displayed, a false push order display different from the push order related to the small winning combination won in the game is executed at the beginning of the game. ..

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the game in which the "middle-tier cherry role" is won is executed, the push order display area 23 is not normally displayed in the push order display. Alternatively, a rare role notification image (image of "!!") that notifies the winning of the rare role should be displayed as a specific image related to the granting of the privilege, but when the effect pattern C is executed, the push order display area 23 Is displayed in the same push order as the stop order of the stop buttons 5a to 5c displayed when the "push order bells 1 to 6" or the "push order replays 1 to 6" are won. However, the numerical image (guidance information) of the order display unit in the push order display displayed at this time is different from the push order display for deriving "push order bells 1 to 6" or "push order replays 1 to 6". It is a false push order display that includes irrelevant numerical images (fake guidance information). Therefore, even if the stop operation is performed according to the false push order display, the combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bell" and the "push order replay" is not stopped. In addition, the stop order displayed at this time is basically randomly determined, but the stop order is determined so as not to miss the winning small winning combination. For example, when the "middle-stage cherry combination" is won, a push operation is required for the left reel 41a, but a stop order is determined so that the left reel 41a is not stopped first. In the example shown in FIG. 10A, as an operation image (operation order image), "3" is displayed on the left push order display unit 22a and "3" is displayed on the middle push order display unit 22b so that the right reel 41c is stopped first. A numerical image of "2" and "1" is displayed on the right-pressed order display unit 22c. As a result, the left reel 41a is not pressed first, so that it is possible to prevent the combination of symbols corresponding to the "middle-stage cherry combination" from being stopped.

As a result of the false push order display shown in FIG. 10A, a stop operation for the reel that the player first stops according to the false push order, that is, the push order of the right push order display unit 22c as a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the right reel 41c is stopped in response to the display (at the middle of the stop operation), the display of the right push order display unit 22c is erased and the left push order is erased as shown in FIG. 10 (b). The display unit 22a and the order display unit of the middle press order display unit 22b are switched from the numerical image (false guidance information) indicating the stop order to the image display of "!!" as the rare combination notification image. As a result, the player is notified that the rare role has been won in the game, and in the subsequent stop operation, the stop operation is switched to a stop operation aiming at the rare role, for example, a stop operation aiming at the "cherry role" on the left reel 41a. It is possible. That is, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 change the operation image displayed on the display 8 into a rare combination notification image as a specific image based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the right reel 41c is stopped). It means that it is equipped with a display changing means for changing.

After that, when the game ends, as shown in FIG. 10C, the movable member 18 operates and the movable member 18 moves to the operating position on the front surface of the push order display area 23 in the display area. At this time, for example, "+ 10G" is displayed in the display area of the display 8 as an additional image 27 for notifying the number of games to be added.
Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), as shown in FIG. 10D, the movable member 18 returns to the normal position, and the display area is added according to the return operation of the movable member 18 27. Will gradually appear.

As described above, since the additional effect by the "effect pattern C" is executed, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 derive a specific result (for example, a symbol combination of the "push order bell") in the game. To provide an operation image display control means for displaying an operation image (for example, a false push order display) capable of transmitting guidance information (numerical image of push order display) on the display 8 and a privilege advantageous to the player. An operation image displayed on the display 8 based on a specific image display control means for displaying the related specific image (for example, a rare combination notification image) on the display 8 and a predetermined condition (for example, the right stop button 5c). Is provided with a display changing means for changing the image to a specific image.
Further, the display changing means displays the operation image (false push order display) displayed on the display 8 as a specific image during the operation of deriving the execution result of the game (for example, at the time of the stop operation of the right stop button 5c). It will be changed to a rare role notification image as. Further, the operation image corresponding to the reels other than the reel on which the stop operation has been performed (for example, the left reel 41a and the middle reel 41b) is changed to a specific image.

Therefore, when the additional effect by the "effect pattern C" is executed, the push order is displayed in the same manner as when the "push order bells 1 to 6" or the "push order replays 1 to 6" are won at the start of the game. , Since the image is switched to the rare role notification image when the rare role is won in the middle of the game, the production content is unexpected and the interest can be improved.
Also, at the start of the game, the push order display is performed in the same way as when "push order bells 1 to 6" or "push order replays 1 to 6" are won, so the small winning combination is the "push order bell". Even if it is "1 to 6" or "push order replay 1 to 6", it is possible to expect the player to switch to the rare role notification image after that, and the push order is displayed at the start of the game. At that point, it is possible to prevent the expectation for winning the rare role, which is an additional condition, from disappearing, and it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player for a longer period of time.

In addition, even if you win the "upper / lower cherry role" and "watermelon role", you may display the false push order, but you can stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning rare role as described above. It is preferable to display the false push order. For example, when the "watermelon role" is won, the reels 41a to 41c in which the symbol corresponding to the "watermelon role" is not missed is stopped first. It is preferable to indicate as.

Next, regarding the "effect pattern C", as shown in FIG. 7, in addition to the pattern shown in FIG. 10 after the end of the game, the "effect pattern 2c" in which the effect button 2c is used after the game in which the rare role is won is used. The pattern of "C + effect button after the end of the game" can also be selected, but here, only a plurality of different effects executed after the end of the game in which the effect pattern C is executed will be described.

FIG. 11 shows the effect contents executed after FIG. 10 (c). Therefore, FIG. 11 (a) shows the same state as in FIG. 10 (c).
First, as shown in FIG. 11A, the movable member 18 converted to the operating position starts to return. At this time, when the "effect pattern C" shown in FIG. 7 is selected, the additional image 27 gradually appears as the movable member 18 returns, as in the example shown in FIG. 10 described above. (FIG. 11 (b)), for example, "+ 10G" is displayed as the additional image 27 (FIG. 11 (c)).

On the other hand, when "effect pattern C + effect button after game end" is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG. 7, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), the movable member 18 is returned to the rear. The effect button image 26 exemplified as the first effect operation image already displayed on the display 8 gradually appears, and when the return of the movable member 18 is completed, the effect button image is shown in FIG. 11 (e). The concealment of 26 is released and it is completely displayed. At this time, the instruction image 29a as the operation mode instruction image composed of the character information of "press!" Displayed at the upper part of the effect button image 26 gradually follows the effect button image 26 as the movable member 18 returns. After the concealment of the effect button image 26 is released, the concealment of the instruction image 29a is also released and completely displayed, prompting the operation of the effect button 2c. Then, when the player operates the effect button 2c, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), as an additional image 27 (predetermined information related to the granting of the privilege) for notifying the number of games to be added, for example, "+". "20G" is displayed. At this time, the selection control of the effect pattern is performed so that the number of games added is larger than that when the "effect pattern C" is executed.

Further, among the effect patterns shown in FIG. 7, "effect pattern C + effect button after the end of the game" is selected, which is a part of the case where the number of additional games is 30 games, which is the maximum, and is a part of FIG. As shown in (g), the effect button image is changed to the enlarged effect button image 28 exemplified as the second effect operation image having a larger area than the effect button image 26. Then, with the return of the movable member 18, the enlarged effect button image 28 already displayed on the rear display 8 gradually appears, and when the return of the movable member 18 is completed, as shown in FIG. 11 (h). In addition, the concealment of the enlargement effect button image 28 is released and the image 28 is completely displayed. At this time, the instruction image 29a composed of the character information of "press!" Displayed at the upper part of the enlargement effect button image 28 gradually appears following the enlargement effect button image 28 as the movable member 18 returns. After the hiding of the magnifying effect button image 28 is released, the hiding of the instruction image 29a is also released and completely displayed, prompting the operation of the effect button 2c. Then, when the player operates the effect button 2c, as shown in FIG. 11 (i), as an additional image 27 that notifies the maximum number of games that can be acquired among the number of games to be added, for example, " + 30G ”is displayed.
Further, the operation of the effect button 2c becomes effective after the movable member 18 is completely restored and the instruction image 29a is displayed. It may be in the state of being in the normal position, or it may be in the middle of returning to the normal position.

As described above, since the additional effect is executed by the "effect pattern C + effect button after the end of the game", the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 are configured to be able to control the display 8 and the movable member 18. At the same time, the effect control means for controlling the effect related to the granting of the privilege is provided based on the lottery result of the lottery means. Further, the effect control means displays an effect operation image (effect button image 26, enlarged effect button image 28) for prompting the operation of the effect operation means (effect button 2c) on the display 8, and is based on the operation of the effect operation means. , Information related to the granting of benefits (additional image 27) is configured to be displayable, and a predetermined portion of the effect operation image concealed by the movable member 18 according to the conversion from the operating position of the movable member 18 to the normal position. The display 8 and the movable member 18 are controlled so that the concealment is released.
Further, the effect control means is configured to be able to display a first effect operation image (effect button image 26) and a second effect operation image (enlarged effect button image 28) having different display areas as the effect operation image.

In this way, even when the effect pattern C is executed, the number of games may be simply displayed after the game is completed, or the effect button image 26 may be displayed. Since the effect button image 28 may be changed, a wider variety of effects can be executed, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, with the return of the movable member 18, either the effect button image 26 or the enlarged effect button image 28 will gradually appear, so that the player can decide which button image by a part of the gradually visible image. It is possible to infer, and it is possible to attract the player's interest more than in the case of simply showing the result, and it is possible to improve the player's expectation.

Next, a case where “effect pattern D” is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG. 7 will be specifically described with reference to FIG.
This "effect pattern D" is an effect in which the use of the effect button 2c is indispensable, and unlike other effect patterns, different patterns are not set depending on whether or not the effect button 2c is used.
First, when the game is executed, as shown in FIG. 12A, images of “!!” as rare combination notification images (operation images) are displayed on the push order display units 22a to 22c.
Then, when the player performs a stop operation of any of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, the display of the push order display unit corresponding to the stopped button on which the operation is performed is shown in FIG. 12 (b). As described above, the effect button image 26 is changed to an example as a specific image related to the granting of the privilege. In the example shown in FIG. 12B, the left stop button 5a is stopped first (during the stop operation), and the image of the left push order display unit 22a is changed to the effect button image 26.

Next, for example, when the player operates the middle stop button 5b, the image of the middle push order display unit 22b is deleted as shown in FIG. 12 (c), and in this case, the effect button image 26 is not displayed.
Then, when the player operates the last right stop button 5c, as shown in FIG. 12D, the image of the right push order display unit 22c is deleted, and even in this case, the effect button image 26 is not displayed. Finally, one effect button image 26 is displayed.

The displayed effect button image 26 means the number of times the effect button 2c can be operated, and 10 games are added by one operation of the effect button 2c. In the example shown in FIG. 12D, since one effect button 26 is displayed, when the player operates the effect button 2c once, the one effect button image 26 is erased although the illustration is omitted. Instead, the image is changed to "+ 10G" as an additional image for notifying the number of games to be added, and it is notified that the number of games has been added by 10 games in this addition.

On the other hand, for example, by operating the player's middle stop button 5b, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), the image of the middle push order display unit 22b is erased and changed to the effect button image 26, and the player's right stop. By the button 5c, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), the image of the right push order display unit 22c is erased, the effect button image 26 is not displayed, and finally two effect button images 26 are displayed. There is also a pattern, in which case the player can operate the effect button 2c twice. Then, when the player operates the effect button 2c twice, although not shown, the effect button image 26 is erased in order for each operation, and instead, as an additional image notifying the number of games to be added, "+ 10G". "Is displayed in order, and as a result, two images of" + 10G "are displayed, and a total of 20 games are notified as the number of additional games.

Further, for example, by operating the player's middle stop button 5b, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), the image of the middle push order display unit 22b is erased and changed to the effect button image 26, and the player's right stop is performed. As shown in FIG. 12H, the button 5c erases the image of the right-pressed order display unit 22c, changes the image to the effect button image 26, and finally displays three effect button images 26. In this case, the player can operate the effect button 2c three times. Then, when the player operates the effect button 2c three times, although not shown, the effect button image 26 is erased in order for each operation, and instead, as an additional image notifying the number of games to be added, "+ 10G". "Is displayed in order, and as a result, three images of" + 10G "are displayed, and a total of 30 games are notified as the number of additional games.

In the "effect pattern D" shown in FIG. 12, an image of "!!" as a rare role notification image is displayed on each push order display unit 22a to 22c by executing the game, but the game starts. Occasionally, as in the example shown in FIG. 10, each push order display unit 22a to 22c may be changed to a false push order display (operation image) including a false numerical image (false guidance information). In this case, for each stop operation corresponding to the false push order display, the image of the push order display unit corresponding to the stop operation is changed to the effect button image 26 as a specific image, or is pressed, as in the "effect pattern D". The images in the sequential display unit are simply erased, and a predetermined number of effect button images 26 are displayed.

Further, in the game in which the "middle-stage cherry role" is won, the effect by the "effect pattern D" may be executed in the next game without executing the effect by the "effect pattern D". For example, when the "push order bell" or "push order replay" is won in the next game in which the "middle cherry role" is won, the stop operation timing according to the push order display displayed on the display 8 is used. The effect button image 26 may be displayed.

As described above, since the additional effect by the "effect pattern D" is executed, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 provide guidance information (numerical image of push order display) for deriving a specific result in the game. The operation image display control means for displaying the operation image (for example, the push order display unit 22a) capable of notifying the display on the display 8 and the specific image (for example, as the effect operation image) related to the granting of the privilege advantageous to the player. The operation image displayed on the display 8 is a specific image based on the specific image display control means for displaying the effect button image 26) on the display means and the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the operation of the left stop button 5a). It is equipped with a display changing means for changing to.

Further, the display changing means changes the operation image displayed on the display 8 to a specific image during the operation of deriving the execution result of the game.
Further, the display changing means displays an operation image (for example, a push order display unit 22a as an operation order image) corresponding to the predetermined reel when an operation is performed on a predetermined reel among the plurality of reels 41a to 41c. , The effect operation image (for example, the effect button image 26) will be changed.
In addition, the value of the privilege (the number of additional games) is changed according to the number of effect operation images displayed by the specific image display control means.

As described above, in the "effect pattern D", the effect button image as the effect operation image corresponds to the erasure of the push order display units 22a to 22c as the operation image under the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20. The effect is such that 26 appears. Therefore, each time the player operates the stop buttons 5a to 5c, the effect button image 26 suggesting the possibility of adding the number of additional games is displayed, and the number of the effect button images 26 displayed changes variously. , It is possible to further improve the interest in the additional production. Further, as described above, when the "effect pattern D" is selected, it is highly likely that a relatively large number of additional games are selected, and as a result, a plurality of effect button images 26 are likely to be displayed. Therefore, there are many opportunities for the effect button image 26 to be increased according to the operation of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, and the expectation of the player can be gradually increased.

The timing of displaying the effect button image 26 may be other than those illustrated above. For example, in the case of the second stop button, the last stop button is operated even if the effect button image 26 is not displayed. Occasionally, the effect button image 26 may be displayed. Further, it is not necessary to display the effect button image 26 at the time of the stop button to be operated first.
Further, although the number of additional games is added by 10 for each effect button image 26, the number of additional games for each effect button image 26 is selectively selected from 10 to 30 games. May be added to. Further, when the enlarged effect button image 28 is displayed by displaying the enlarged effect button image 28 shown in FIG. 11 (h) with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/10) instead of the effect button image 26. May add a number of games larger than the effect button image 26.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the additional effect performed when the "middle-tier cherry role" is won is illustrated, but the figure also shows the case where the "upper / lower-tier cherry role" and the "watermelon role" are won. Each effect pattern shown in 7 may be executed. However, if you win the "upper / lower cherry role" and "watermelon role", you will win the extra with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/3), so in addition to each of the above-mentioned production images, you will finally win. A pattern for displaying an image indicating that the addition is not performed will be provided. Further, when the effect button image 26 or the enlarged effect button image 28 is displayed or the movable member 18 is converted, the addition is added in addition to changing the degree of expectation for the size of the number of games to be added. The degree of expectation of whether or not the player won the prize will change.

<First modification>
Next, a first modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the above-described embodiment, the movable member 18 is provided in the vicinity of the display 8, but in the first modification, the door member 30 is provided instead of the movable member 18.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the door member 30 provided in the vicinity of the display 8 is a left door member 30a provided on the left side of the front view of the display 8 and a right side provided on the right side of the front view of the display 8. It is composed of a door member 30b.
The left door member 30a is provided on the left side of the display 8 so as to be movable in the left-right direction, and is concealed behind the display front frame 17 by the operation of an electric drive source (not shown). It is provided so that it can be converted into an operating position protruding forward of 8. Further, the right door member 30b is provided on the right side of the display 8 so as to be movable in the left-right direction, and is concealed behind the display front frame 17 by the operation of an electric drive source (not shown). It is provided so that it can be converted into an operating position that protrudes forward of the display 8.
Further, the lower right corner portion of the left door member 30a is formed with a chamfered concave portion 31 recessed on the left side, and the lower left corner portion of the right door member 30b is formed with a chamfered concave portion 32 recessed on the right side. There is.

The door member 30 having such a configuration is converted from the normal position to the operating position according to the display of the effect image executed by the display 8 under the control of the sub control unit 20 based on the control information from the main control unit 10. It is configured as follows.
FIG. 13 shows an example in which the door member 30 operates during ART. In this example, for example, it indicates that the next game of the game in which the addition of the number of games is confirmed by winning the "middle cherry role" is executed, and the notification of the number of additional games is won in the "middle cherry role". It will be played in the next game after the game you played.

First, as shown in FIG. 13A, when a game during ART is started and, for example, "push order bells 1 to 6" or "push order replays 1 to 6" are won in the game, a numerical image is displayed. Each push order display unit 22a to 22c is displayed as the included operation image. The push order display units 22a to 22c at this time are immediately displayed at the start of the game regardless of whether or not the door member 30 is converted.
Then, the left door member 30a and the right door member 30b are converted from the normal position to the display 8 direction by the operation of the electric drive source. At this time, as shown in FIG. 13B, the push order display units 22a to 22c are gradually concealed as the door member 30 is converted, but the left door member 30a and the right door member 30b Since the recessed portion 32 formed in the above is formed at a position corresponding to the vertical position of each of the push order display portions 22a to 22c, the display image of the display 8 is concealed at the end.

After that, when the conversion operation of the door member 30 to the operating position is completed, the display area of the display 8 is completely closed and displayed in the display area of the display 8 as shown in FIG. 13 (c). All displayed images will be completely hidden. At this time, since the closed state is formed so that the right end portion of the left door member 30a and the left end portion of the right door member 30b overlap each other, the rear display image can be seen from the portions of the recessed portions 31 and 32 formed in each. It prevents the formation of a large gap.

Further, the display of the number of additional games is displayed in the display area of the display 8 when the door member 30 shown in FIG. 13C is converted to the operating position, for example, on the upper part of the push order display units 22a to 22c. Will be done. Then, after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, when the electric drive source is activated again and the door member 30 returns to the normal position, the number of additional games displayed in the display area is increased, although not shown. It will appear and additional notification will be given.
Further, in the middle of the return operation of the door member 30, the recessed portions 31 and 32 formed in each of the left door member 30a and the right door member 30b first conceal the display of the push order display portions 22a to 22c. Will be released.

As described above, in the first modification, since the additional notification of the number of ART games is performed according to the conversion of the door member 30, it is possible to produce a highly entertaining effect. In particular, since the entire display area of the display 8 is closed by the door member 30, the number of additional games and all the images decorating the display can be shown to the player at once by opening the door member 30. It is possible to enhance the effect of the production. Further, even if the door member 30 is closed, the recessed portions 31 and 32 formed in the door member 30 allow the player to see the push order display until the end when the door member 30 is closed, and push the door member 30 first when the door member 30 is opened. Since the sequential display can be shown, it is possible to improve the visibility of the push order display both when the door member 30 is closed and when the door member 30 is opened, and the concealment of the display area by the door member 30 hinders the progress of the game. It prevents it from happening.

Since the door member 30 is opened from the center in the left-right direction at the time of return, each push order display unit 22a to 22c is displayed closer to the center portion in the left-right direction of the display area on the display 8. In this way, it becomes possible for the player to visually recognize each of the push order display units 22a to 22c more quickly. Further, normally, the push order display units 22a to 22c may be displayed in a relatively wide range in the left-right direction, and the push order display units 22a to 22c may be displayed centered during the conversion operation of the door member 30. ..

<Second modification>
Next, a second modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.
In the above-described embodiment, the movable member 18 provided on the upper portion of the display 8 is configured to include a pair of left and right movable member main bodies 18a, but in the second modification, instead of the movable member main body 18a, The difference is that it is provided with an integrated movable member main body 18c. Further, the base member 18b, the link member (not shown), the electric drive source, and the like, which are other components, are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and the conversion operation is also performed in the same manner. Further, the conversion operation of the movable member main body 18c and the image effect on the display 8 are basically performed in the same manner as each effect pattern shown in FIG. 7, but the display is executed together with the conversion operation of the movable member main body 18c. A part of the image production in the vessel 8 is different.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the movable member 18 is composed of a base member 18b and a movable member main body 18c attached to the base member. The movable member main body 18c is provided with a predetermined decoration, and has a horizontally long rectangular shape in which both ends extend to the vicinity of both ends of the display area of the display 8. Therefore, the range for hiding the display area is wider than that of the movable member main body 18a having a pair of left and right structures. Further, the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c) is located in front of the display 8 at a position separated from the display surface 8a by a predetermined distance a (for example, 10 mm) in the vertical direction, as in the above-described embodiment. It is arranged so as to perform a conversion operation. Further, a chamfered portion 18c (see FIG. 6) is formed around the rear surface of the movable member main body 18c as in the movable member main body 18a.

Further, FIGS. 14 and 15 show a conversion operation of the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c) executed by the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20, and an effect image performed by the display 8. , The state in which the effect button image 26 appears with the return operation of the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c) is shown. That is, the game when any one of "effect pattern A + effect button after game end", "effect pattern B + effect button after game end", or "effect pattern C + effect button after game end" shown in FIG. 7 is selected. It shows a state in which the effect button image 26 is displayed after the end.

In the second modification, in addition to the instruction image 29a of "press!" As the operation mode instruction image described in the above-described embodiment, the instruction image 29b composed of the character information of "continuous hitting !!" can be displayed. This is a display prompting the player to operate the effect button 2c a plurality of times, and the additional image 27 (see FIG. 11 (f)) is displayed by operating the effect button 2c a plurality of times. means. In addition, as the instruction image, another instruction image (not shown) consisting of the character information of "long press !!" can be displayed, and the player is required to maintain the operation state of the effect button 2c for a predetermined time. A prompting display is also provided.

In this way, in the second modification, different character information such as "press!", "Continuous hit !!", and "long press !!" can be displayed as instruction images, and different effect buttons 2c are displayed for the player. It is configured to encourage the operation mode. Further, the selection rate when selecting such an instruction image is controlled by the instruction image 29b of "continuous hitting !!" rather than the instruction image 29a of "press!" By the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20. When it is displayed, it is set so that there is a higher possibility that a large number of games will be added. Similarly, the instruction image of "long press !!" It is set so that there is a higher possibility that a large number of games will be added when (not shown) is displayed.

Further, the instruction image 29b is in a state of being completely concealed from the front when the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c) is in the operating position. Further, since the instruction image 29b is displayed at the upper part of the effect button image 26 as shown in FIG. 14A, the instruction image 29b is more than the effect button image 26 with the return of the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c). Later, the non-hidden state will be released. That is, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the effect control means display the operation mode instruction image (instruction image 29b) for instructing the operation mode of the effect operation means (effect button 2c) to the effect operation image (effect button image). The display is displayed on the display 8 so that the release of the concealment by the movable member 18 is slower than that of 26).
Therefore, the player sees the operation mode of the effect button 2c at the end, and can attract the player's expectation for the operation mode of the effect button 2c, which affects the size of the number of games to be added. You will be able to do it, and you will be able to enhance your interest.

Further, in the second modification example, with the return of the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c), the effect button image 26 once displayed is changed to the enlarged effect button image 28 (see FIG. 11 (h)). It is made feasible.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 14B, with the return of the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c), the changed image 29c composed of the character image of "button change" is placed on the upper part of the effect button image 26 once displayed. Is displayed, and after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the appearance of the changed image 29c, the effect button image 26 is changed to the enlarged effect button image 28. Therefore, the change to the enlarged effect button image 28, which can be expected to add a larger number of games, will be notified at the final point of the return of the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c), and the player's expectation will be further increased. It is possible to increase it. The effect button image 26 is changed to the enlarged effect button image 28 after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the appearance of the changed image 29c, but after the changed image 29c is displayed. After the operation of the effect button 2c, the enlarged effect button image 28 may be changed. In this way, the effect button image is changed by the operation of the player, and it is possible to further enhance the interest. It becomes.

Next, FIG. 15 shows an example of changing the display position of the effect button image 26 or the enlarged effect button image 28 displayed in the display area of the display 8 when the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c) returns. Is shown.
FIG. 15 shows the enlarged effect button image 28 with reference to the position where the effect button image 26 is displayed in the display area of the display 8 so as to be substantially in the center of the movable member main body 18c in the operating position in the vertical direction. It shows the case where the display position in the vertical direction is changed. The change of the display position of the enlarged effect button image 28 is executed by the control of the sub control unit 20 based on the control information from the main control unit 10. For example, the display position is changed and the display to be changed is changed based on the lottery result by the lottery means. The position is determined.

First, FIG. 15A shows a case where the enlarged effect button image 28 is displayed so as to be substantially at the center in the vertical direction of the movable member main body 18c at the operating position, similarly to the effect button image 26. The button image 28 is enlarged with reference to the enlargement reference point set at the center of the effect button image 26. In this case, the lower end of the enlarged effect button image 28 is displayed lower than the lower end of the effect button image 26. Therefore, when the magnifying effect button image 28 is displayed, the timing at which the lower end of the magnifying effect button image 28 appears when the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c) is restored is higher than when the effect button image 26 is displayed. Will be faster.

Further, FIG. 15B shows a case where the magnifying effect button image 28 is displayed at a position shifted downward from the substantially center in the vertical direction of the movable member main body 18c at the operating position, and the magnifying effect button image 28 is displayed. Is enlarged with reference to the enlargement reference point set at the upper end of the effect button image 26. Further, the lower end of the magnifying effect button image 28 is displayed so as to protrude downward from the lower end of the movable member main body 18c at the operating position. Therefore, when the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c) is restored, the timing at which the lower end of the enlarged effect button image 28 appears is even earlier than when the effect button image 26 is displayed, and the enlarged effect button image 28 is displayed. It will appear immediately. Further, it is suggested that the magnifying effect button image 28 is displayed when the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c) is in the operating position due to the protrusion of the lower end portion of the magnifying effect button image 28.

Further, FIG. 15C shows a case where the magnifying effect button image 28 is displayed at a position shifted upward from the substantially center in the vertical direction of the movable member main body 18c at the operating position, and the magnifying effect button image 28 is displayed. Is enlarged with reference to the enlargement reference point set at the lower end of the effect button image 26. Therefore, when the magnifying effect button image 28 is displayed, the timing at which the lower end of the magnifying effect button image 28 appears when the movable member 18 (movable member main body 18c) is restored is the case where the effect button image 26 is displayed. The timing will be the same.
Further, the display position of the enlarged effect button image 28 as described above may be determined and controlled so that the larger the number of games to be added, the higher the possibility that the position is shifted upward. On the contrary, the determination control may be performed so that the larger the number of games to be added, the higher the possibility that the position is determined to be shifted downward.

As described above, the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20 as the effect control means display the effect operation image (effect button image 26,) displayed on the display 8 while the movable member 18 is converted to the operating position. The display position of the enlarged effect button image 28) will be changed.
Therefore, when the movable member 18 is returned, the effect button image 26 or the enlarged effect button image 28 will appear at various timings, so that the effect can be further diversified and the interest can be improved. Further, when the display positions of the effect button image 26 and the enlarged effect button image 28 are fixed, it is known in advance which image will be displayed at the timing of appearance due to the difference in size between the two images. There is a possibility that the player's interest cannot be attracted to the end, but such a problem can be solved by changing the display position. Further, in some cases, as shown in FIG. 15B, if the appearance of the enlarged effect button image 28 having a high expectation for the number of additional games is suggested in advance, the expectation of the player can be further increased. Is possible.
In the example shown in FIG. 15, the display position of the enlarged effect button image 28 is changed, but the display position of the effect button image 26 may be changed. For example, the effect button image 26 may be changed. A pattern may be provided so as to be displayed earlier than the timing at which the magnifying effect button image 28 appears.

As described above, in the present invention, the game is executed based on the operation of the player, and when a specific result is derived as the execution result of the game, a predetermined game value is given. In (slot machine 1), a display means (display 8) having a display area capable of displaying a plurality of identification information and operation images (push order display units 22a to 22c) for deriving a specific result in a game are displayed. It includes a display control means for displaying in the display area of the means, and a movable member provided near the display means and capable of converting from a normal position to an operating position in front of the display area of the display means by the operation of an electric drive source. The display control means displays the operation image in the lower part of the display area of the display means, while the movable member is configured to convert from the normal position to the operating position from the upper side to the lower side of the display area of the display means. At the same time, when the game is started in the state of being converted to the operating position, it is configured to return to the normal position before the game ends.

Here, the display control means may be provided by the main control unit 10 or may be provided by the sub control unit 20. Further, it may be configured by the cooperation of the main control unit 10 and the sub control unit 20.
Further, the specific result is exemplified by a combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order replay", a combination of symbols corresponding to the "push order bell", and the like.
Further, as the given game value, in addition to the granting of medals as a game medium and the granting of the right to replay, ART, big bonus, regular bonus, generation of additional games of ART, etc. may be performed.
Further, examples of the electric drive source include a motor and a solenoid.
Further, the operation image may be an image that notifies the target symbol in addition to the push order display.

Therefore, when the movable member is converted from the normal position to the operating position, the operation image is concealed last, and when the movable member returns to the normal position, the concealment of the operation image is first released. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the fun of the movable member and prevent the deterioration of the visibility of the operation image. Further, when the game is started in the state of being converted to the operating position, the movable member returns to the normal position before the game ends, so that the game ends while the operation image is hidden by the movable member. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

Further, the movable member is configured to form a predetermined gap in front of the display means in a state of being converted into an operating position.
Therefore, even when the movable member is in front of the display area of the display, the player can easily check the operation image by slightly shifting the line of sight, and the game can be played even before the return of the movable member is completed. It becomes possible to proceed.

Further, the operation image is composed of an information image instructing the player to operate and a decorative image surrounding the information image, and even when the movable member is converted into an operating position, a predetermined part of the decorative image is from the front of the gaming machine. It was configured to be visible.
Here, the decorative image may have any shape such as a circle or a rectangle as long as it surrounds and decorates the information image. Further, the color scheme may be one color, or may be changed according to the winning combination.
Therefore, even when the movable member is converted to the operating position, the player can visually recognize the decorative image, so that it is possible to inform that the operation image is displayed behind the movable member. ..

Further, the main control means that controls the progress of the game, the sub-control means that controls the display means based on the information from the main control means, and the sub-control means that are controlled by the main control means and are provided separately from the display means. Information display means is provided, and the information display means displays information that can identify the operation image, and the display of the information display means is arranged at a position that is not affected by the conversion operation of the movable member. And said.

Here, examples of the information display means include a 7-segment type LED and a dot matrix type LED.
Further, the information that can identify the operation image is information for deriving a specific result, and numerical information, symbol information, and the like that can identify the push order display for deriving the specific result are exemplified.
Therefore, even if the operation image displayed by the display means is hidden by the movable member, the information by the information display means is not hidden, so that the operation image can be notified.

An effect in which a player can operate an effect operation means and an effect operation image prompting the operation of the effect operation means at the start of a game are displayed on the display means, and predetermined information is displayed on the display means based on the operation of the effect operation means. In a game that includes a control means and is executed next to a game in which the movable member is converted, the display probability of the effect operation image by the effect control means is changed.

Here, examples of the operation means include a button type and a lever type, and examples of the operation form include pressing, pulling down, and pulling.
Further, the effect operation image includes an image imitating the effect button, character information for prompting the operation of the effect button, and the like. Further, as the effect operation image, an image such as a CG image or a photographic image is exemplified.
In addition, the predetermined information includes information notifying that the rare role has been won, information notifying that the addition of the number of ART games will be confirmed, information notifying the number of games to be added, and indicating that ART will continue. This is information that raises the player's expectation, such as information to be notified.
Further, changing the display probability means that the probability that the effect operation image is displayed is lower than usual, and the probability that the effect operation image is displayed may be set to zero.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect operation image displayed at the start of the game from being hidden by the conversion of the movable member, and thus it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

In addition, the display means displays the effect operation means that can be operated by the player and the effect operation image that prompts the operation of the effect operation means at the start of the game, and the display means displays predetermined information based on the operation of the effect operation means. The effect control means is provided with an effect control means to be displayed, and the effect control means is configured to appear the effect operation image in response to the erasure of the operation image by the display control means.
Here, "appearing the effect operation image in response to the erasure of the operation image" can be rephrased as "appearing the effect operation image instead of erasing the operation image". Further, when displaying a plurality of operation images, it is also included that when a part of the operation images is deleted, the remaining operation images are changed to the effect operation images.
Therefore, since it is possible to display the effect operation image during the operation of the effect operation means, it is possible to execute a game with a high degree of interest that has never existed before.

On the other hand, in Patent Document 1, a movable member is displaceably provided in front of the display device, and the movable member is displaced in front of the display device to conceal the display device when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Have been described. However, since the conventional gaming machine simply hides the display device with a movable member, the game becomes monotonous and does not enhance the interest.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to solve all or part of such problems that the conventional gaming machine should improve.

Although the preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention has been described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, in the present embodiment, the specific gaming state is set to ART, but AT or RT may be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game is terminated when the number of remaining games in the ART is exhausted, but the ART that can execute a predetermined number of games may be a type that can be continued a plurality of times. In this case, if the movable member 18 is converted when notifying the continuation of the ART after the final game of the ART is completed, the visibility of the push order display in the first game of the newly started ART is improved. It becomes possible.

Further, although the movable member 18 is configured to be convertible from above to below, two movable members pivotally attached to the left and right sides of the display 8 are provided, and each movable member is placed on the upper end centering on the rotation axis at the lower end. The side is configured to tilt in the direction of the display 8, and each movable member tilts inward from the normal position where the two movable members stand on both sides of the display 8 due to the operation of the electric drive source. It may be converted to an operating position tilted forward of the display area of the display 8. Also in this case, since the movable member hides the push order display area 23 from above, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

Further, an auxiliary display composed of a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying a plurality of information is provided on the front surface of the movable member main body 18a of the movable member 18, and the effect of the conversion operation of the movable member 18 itself and the display on the auxiliary display are provided. It may be configured to be feasible with the production by. In this case, if the push order display area 23 is concealed by the movable member 18 and the push order display is performed on the auxiliary display, the push order display can be more reliably notified. Similarly, the effect button image 26 may be displayed on the auxiliary display.

Further, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for the number of games to be added is higher when the enlarged effect button image 28 is displayed than when the effect button image 26 is displayed. Instead, the color of the effect button image 26 may be changed, or a predetermined character may be added under the effect button image 26 to increase the degree of expectation for the number of games to be added. When a predetermined character is displayed under the effect button image 26, the predetermined character appears first with the return of the movable member 18, so that the player's expectation can be increased.

Further, the effect button 2c may include a vibrating means that vibrates by the operation of a motor or the like so that the vibrating means is operated when the player operates the effect button 2c. At this time, it is preferable to operate the vibrating means when the production has a high expectation for the additional winning of the number of games during ART, or when the production has a high expectation for the number of additional games. In this way, it is possible to further raise the player's expectation.

Further, a detection sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) capable of detecting that the player's hand has approached the effect button 2c is provided, and the effect button image 26 is changed to the enlarged effect button image 28 based on the detection signal of the detection sensor. You may do so. In this way, the image is changed immediately before the effect button 2c is pressed, so that an unprecedented novel effect can be achieved.

It also monitors the number of games during a series of ART precursors, ARTs, big bonuses, and high-probability states, and limits the number of games so that it does not exceed a predetermined upper limit (for example, 1500 times). When the means is provided, a means for invalidating the lottery related to the continuation of ART such as the additional lottery under the condition exceeding the upper limit may be provided, or the additional effect using the effect button 2c or the movable member 18 may be provided. The probability of occurrence of an effect accompanied by a conversion operation may be reduced. In this way, the dissatisfaction of the player can be reduced.

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

Further, although the present invention has been applied to a slot machine, it can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko (for example, ball slot machines).
The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine capable of executing a game using a simulated gaming medium in a data format without using an actual gaming medium such as a medal or a gaming ball.

Further, in each embodiment, a reel driven and controlled by a motor is used as the variable display means, but instead of or in addition to this, an image in which the design of the reel or the like fluctuates is displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal display. By displaying the display, the display can be used as a variable display means for the identification information.

1 Slot machine 2 Medal slot 2c Direction button 2a Bet button 3 Start lever 5 Stop button 8 Display 9 Speaker 10 Main control unit 11 Lamp 16 Reel 18 Movable member 20 Sub control unit 22a Left push order display 22b Middle push order display 22c Right push order display

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In a gaming machine in which a game is executed based on a player's operation and a predetermined game value is given when a specific result is derived as the execution result of the game.
A display means that can display multiple pieces of information,
Specific production operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation image display control means for causing the display means to display an operation image for deriving the specific result in the game.
An effect operation image display control means for displaying an effect operation image prompting the operation of the specific effect operation means on the display means when the operation of the specific effect operation means can be accepted.
A means for imparting a specific game value, which is a specific game value related to control of a game state capable of displaying the operation image, to the player, and a means for giving the player a specific game value.
With
The effect operation image display control means
When displaying the effect operation image, one of a first specific pattern for displaying one effect operation image and a second specific pattern for displaying a plurality of the effect operation images can be selected.
When the second specific pattern is selected, it is possible to execute control for displaying a plurality of the effect operation images in response to erasing the operation images displayed on the display means.
When the specific game value is given to the player, it is controlled so that the second specific pattern is more easily selected when the amount of the specific game value is large than when the amount of the specific game value is small. doing, the gaming machine, wherein the Ru controllably der so many number of the staging operation image to be displayed.

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