JP7018716B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after variable display of the variable display unit, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

A slot machine generally has a variable display unit having a reel on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state where a predetermined bet number is set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is displayed as a combination of display results, or A prize is generated by deriving a role).

There are various types of roles such as small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special role is derived on the winning line, the game state can be controlled to a special game state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In addition, it is possible to control a state such as AT (Assist Time) in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

As such a slot machine, when the push order bell is won, the same display result can be derived in any of a plurality of operation modes, and there is a machine that notifies one of the operation modes by navigation (for example). , Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-078541

The slot machine of Patent Document 1 can improve the interest of the game by diversifying the operation mode of notifying when the navigation is executed, but the navigation control is complicated by the diversification of the operation mode.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of simplifying notification control of an operation mode according to a situation while improving the interest of a game. Is.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41),
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result, and
A derivation control means (for example, a reel control process executed by the main control unit) that controls the derivation of the display result, and
A notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) capable of notifying operation information (for example, navigation information) capable of specifying an operation mode (for example, push order) of the derivation operation means, and
A state is controlled by a state control means (for example, a main control unit 41) that controls one of a plurality of types of states including a first state (for example, during normal ART) and a second state (for example, during an additional special zone). With processing to control)
In the derivation control means, when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result (for example, the push order bell 1 is won), the derivation operation means has a plurality of types of specific operation modes (for example, "left middle right". The specific display result corresponding to the specific determination result is derived when the operation is performed in any of the pressing orders of "" and "left and right middle"), whereas the derivation operation means is the plurality of types of specific operations. When the operation is performed in a different operation mode from any of the modes, the specific display result is not derived (for example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the push order bell 1 is won, the correct answer procedure "left middle right" and "left middle right" The symbol combination of the protagonist is derived when it is operated by any of Is not derived),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, the notification means is among a plurality of types of specific operation information capable of specifying each of the plurality of types of specific operation modes when the first state is reached. In the second state, only one of the plurality of types of specific operation information is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 2, the push order). When Bell 1 is won, any of the plurality of navigation information that can identify each of the correct answer procedures "left middle right" and "left and right middle" can be notified during normal ART. Only navigation information that can identify the correct procedure "left, middle, right" is notified when the special zone for addition is in progress).

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, the type of winning is the same regardless of which of the plurality of specific operation modes the derivation operation means is operated (for example,). , As shown in FIG. 2, when the push order bell 1 is won, the leading role, which is the eight-card role, is won regardless of whether the correct answer procedure is "left middle right" or "left and right middle").

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The display result different from the specific display result includes a predetermined display result (for example, a cherry symbol combination) having a high degree of advantage in the second state (for example, as a symbol combination different from the main character symbol combination). There is a cherry pattern combination that triggers a lottery for additional lottery in the conversion zone).

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, any one of the plurality of types of specific operation information capable of specifying each of the plurality of types of specific operation modes is notified (for example, in FIG. 2). As shown, when the push order bell 1 is won, any of the plurality of navigation information that can identify each of the correct answer procedure "left middle right" and "left and right middle" is notified by the display "1-". ) Further provided with instruction means (for example, a game auxiliary display 12).

It is a figure which shows the appearance and the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between a navigation target role and a push order. It is a figure for demonstrating the display by the liquid crystal display 51 and the voice output by a speaker 53, 54 at the time of a navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the display by the liquid crystal display 51 and the voice output by a speaker 53, 54 at the time of a navigation effect.

An embodiment for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance and internal configuration of a slot machine. FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized through the see-through window 3. A plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

As shown in FIG. 1 (A), in the slot machine 1, as an example of the operation means, the slot machine 1 is determined according to the game state within the range of credits stored as the game value (medal) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting a specified bet number, start switch 7 operated when starting a game, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of reels, and A production switch 56 or the like for use in production is provided. Further, the slot machine 1 is provided with a medal payout outlet 9 for paying out medals and speakers 53 and 54.

As an example of the notification means, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game. The game display unit 13 includes a game auxiliary display 12. The game assist display 12 displays the number of medals to be paid out, an error code at the time of an error, information corresponding to the operation mode of the reel, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1 (B), inside the slot machine 1, a main control unit 41 that controls the progress of the game, a sub control unit 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the progress of the game, and the like are provided. ing.

The main control unit 41 transfers to various operating means based on the detection signals input in response to the operation of the operating means related to the progress of the game such as the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Detects the operation of. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the like and the display of the game display unit 13 based on the progress of the game. The sub control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56 based on the detection signal from the effect switch 56. The sub-control unit 91 notifies predetermined information by controlling the notification means such as the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54.

[Overview of games on slot machines]
Next, the outline of the game in the slot machine 1 will be described. Here, in the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the first stop is referred to as the first stop. Similarly, the second stop is called the second stop, and the third stop is called the third stop or the final stop.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the main control unit 41 determines a display result that allows derivation. Further, when the start switch 7 is operated, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to display the symbol in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the main control unit 41 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel. When the rotation of the reel is stopped, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. The main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R based on the display result that allows the derivation, the timing at which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, and the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. Performs reel control to stop.

When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, the main control unit 41 executes a process according to the winning. The process according to the winning includes, for example, the process of granting a privilege. Here, in the slot machine 1, since it is necessary to set a predetermined bet number in order to execute one game, a medal which is a game value is consumed every time one game is played. Benefits include the addition of game value and the right to play the game without consuming the game value (replay).

The lottery target combination is a combination that is the target of the internal lottery executed by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 determines a winning combination that is allowed to occur by performing an internal lottery. Here, the fact that the prize is allowed to be generated by the internal lottery is also referred to as winning. In the internal lottery, by winning one lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be won at the same time.

[About ART]
The main control unit 41 can control any of a plurality of RT states in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability. The RT state includes an advantageous RT and an unfavorable RT. An advantageous RT is an advantageous RT for a player, and an unfavorable RT is an unfavorable RT for a player. The winning probability of the replay is set so that advantageous RT> disadvantageous RT. The transition from the disadvantageous RT to the advantageous RT is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition includes winning a prize in a predetermined role. The winning of a predetermined role is, for example, a winning of a replay role.

Further, the main control unit 41 can be controlled by the AT. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery as to whether or not to control the AT. The state controlled by AT in the disadvantageous RT is called the ART preparation state, and the state controlled by the AT in the advantageous RT is called ART.

The main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN (the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The process for notifying the information that can identify the operation procedure and the correct answer procedure) is executed. The operation mode includes an operation order (order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, also referred to as a push order) and an operation timing (timing of operating each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R).

During the ART, an additional lottery for extending the period controlled by the AT is executed. In addition, the ART usually has an ART and an additional special zone. In the additional special zone, the winning probability of the additional lottery is higher than that of the normal ART. Whether or not to move to the additional special zone is decided by the transfer lottery. The transition lottery and the additional lottery are executed when the lottery execution conditions are satisfied, respectively. The lottery execution condition may include a condition that is satisfied by winning a predetermined combination. For example, when a rare role such as cherry or watermelon, which has a low winning probability, is won as a predetermined role, a transition lottery and an additional lottery may be executed. Further, when a rare role is won, a transition lottery and an additional lottery may be executed.

[Navigation production]
During the ART, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to execute a process for notifying the navigation information that can specify the correct answer procedure when the navigation target combination is won.

When the navigation target combination is won during ART, the main control unit 41 outputs a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination. The sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the push order command. During ART, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a process for notifying navigation information based on a push order command. In this way, the navigation information is notified in both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

Here, "navigation information" refers to information that can specify the correct answer procedure. Specifically, the correct answer procedure indicates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped next in the navigation timing (described later) of the first to third stop operations in the order of operation. For example, in the correct answer procedure "left and right middle", the left stop switch 8L is operated at the navigation timing of the first stop operation to stop the left reel 2L, and then the right stop switch 8R is operated at the navigation timing of the second stop operation. Then, the right reel 2R is stopped, and finally, the right stop switch 8R is operated at the navigation timing of the third stop operation to stop the middle reel 2C.

Further, "notification of navigation information" is to notify information that can identify the correct answer procedure by using the game auxiliary display 12, the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53, 54.

In the game assist display 12, all of the plurality of correct answer procedures are notified so that they can be specified. The plurality of correct answer procedures in the present embodiment are "left middle right" and "left and right middle" correct answer procedures, "middle left and right" and "middle right left" correct answer procedures, and "right left middle" and "right middle left". There is a correct answer procedure. In the game assist display 12, the correct answer procedure of "left middle right" and "left and right middle" is displayed by "1-", the correct answer procedure of "middle left and right" and "middle right left" by the display of "2-", and The display of "3-" informs the correct procedure of "right, left, middle" and "right, middle, left", respectively.

Further, in the liquid crystal display 51, the correct answer procedure is notified in the specific display area 51A and the predetermined display area 51B. In the predetermined display area 51B, the order in which the left stop switch 8L should be operated on the left side, the order in which the middle stop switch 8C should be operated in the center, and the order in which the right stop switch 8R should be operated on the right side are each using numerical images. Is displayed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3A, the correct answer procedure of "left middle right" is notified by displaying the image of "123". The notification in the specific display area 51A will be described later.

Further, the navigation effect is an effect in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped next are notified at any of the plurality of navigation timings. Specifically, the plurality of navigation timings are three navigation timings from the operation of the start switch 7 to the final stop operation and the derivation of the display result combination. The navigation information is notified by executing the navigation effect three times at the three navigation timings.

The first navigation timing is the timing at which the start switch 7 is operated. At this timing, a navigation effect is executed in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be first stopped are notified. The second navigation timing is the timing at which the first stop operation is performed. At this timing, a navigation effect is executed in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be operated for the second stop are notified. The third navigation timing is the timing at which the second stop operation is performed. At this timing, a navigation effect is executed in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be operated for the third stop are notified.

In the liquid crystal display 51, in the area of the predetermined display area 51B, the numerical image corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped next is displayed in a large size. Further, from the speakers 53 and 54, a voice for notifying the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R to be stopped next is output.

For example, when the correct answer procedure is "middle left and right", a navigation effect for notifying the left stop switch 8L, which should be the next stop operation, is executed at the navigation timing of the first stop operation. In this case, in the liquid crystal display 51, the numerical image "1" displayed on the left side of the predetermined display area 51B is displayed in a large size. Further, the voice "press left" is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the navigation target combination and the push order. There are push order bells 1 to 3 and push order rips 1 to 3 as navigation target roles.

First, the push order bell will be described. If you win the push order bells 1 to 3, you will win the leading role and the sub role at the same time. When the push order bell 1 is the left first stop, the push order bell 2 is the middle first stop, and the push order bell 3 is the right first stop, each of them wins the leading role. If you operate in any other push order, you will not win the leading role. In the push order bells 1 to 3, the push order in which the leading role is won is the correct procedure.

If you operate in a push order other than the correct answer procedure, you can win a prize as a secondary role. The secondary role does not have to win a prize depending on the operation timing. If the sub-role is not won due to the operation timing, it may be transferred to the disadvantageous RT. The protagonist is more advantageous in terms of the number of payouts than the sub-role. For example, the protagonist is more advantageous in terms of the number of payouts than the sub-role in that no prizes are missed. Further, in the present embodiment, the leading role is an eight-card role. On the other hand, for example, the sub-role may be a 5-card role.

For example, in the case of the push order bell 1, the correct answer procedure is "left middle right" and "left and right middle" because the leading role is won when the left first stop is made. If the operation is performed by a procedure other than "left middle right" and "left and right middle", the leading role will not be won.

In the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the method of notifying the correct answer procedure differs depending on whether the control state is in the normal ART or in the additional special zone. When normally in ART, any one of a plurality of navigation information that can specify each of the correct answer procedure "left middle right" and "left and right middle" can be notified. On the other hand, in the case of the additional special zone, only a part of the above-mentioned plurality of navigation information can be notified.

During normal ART, the sub-control unit 91 further draws a lottery to determine a second stop operation and a third stop operation for executing the navigation effect. That is, it is determined whether the correct answer procedure to be notified is "left middle right" or "left and right middle".

When the correct answer procedure to be notified of the push order bell 1 is determined to be "left middle right" by the lottery, "123" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the correct answer procedure to be notified of the push order bell 1 is determined to be "middle left and right" by lottery, "132" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When in the addition special zone, the sub control unit 91 does not perform a lottery, but fixes the correct answer procedure to be notified to "left middle right" and notifies the notification. In this case, "123" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In the game assist display 12, navigation information is notified by the display "1-" so that all of the plurality of correct answer procedures (correct answer procedure "left middle right" and "left and right middle") can be specified. In the game auxiliary display 12, "1-" is always displayed regardless of whether the control state is in the normal ART or in the additional special zone.

The same applies to the push order bells 2 and 3, and while the navigation information that can specify one of the two types of correct answer procedures is normally notified during ART, one type is notified during the addition special zone. Only the navigation information that can identify the correct procedure of is notified.

As described above, the push order bell has a plurality of correct answer procedures to be notified. The navigation information that can specify the correct answer procedure is notified on the liquid crystal display 51 and the game auxiliary display 12. When the push order bell 1 is won, in the liquid crystal display 51, any one of the plurality of navigation information that can identify each of the correct answer procedure "left middle right" and "left middle right" during normal ART is used. While it is possible to notify, only the navigation information that can specify the correct answer procedure "left middle right" is notified when the addition special zone is in progress. In this way, while the various navigations usually improve the interest of the game during ART, the situation is improved while improving the interest of the game in order to simplify the control for the navigation during the additional special zone. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the notification control of the correct answer procedure.

On the other hand, in the game auxiliary display 12, when the push order bell 1 is won, all the correct answer procedures to be notified are specified regardless of whether they are in the normal ART or the additional special zone. Possible navigation information is notified. By doing so, any correct answer procedure to be notified can be specified.

Also, if you win the push order bell, you will win the leading role regardless of which correct procedure is used. By doing so, no matter which of the plurality of correct answer procedures is selected, the player will not be disadvantaged.

Next, the push order lip will be described. If you win the push order rips 1 to 3, you will win the prize-winning rips 1 and 2 at the same time. When the push order rip 1 is the left first stop, the push order rip 2 is the middle first stop, and the push order rip 3 is the right first stop, each of them wins the rip 1. If you operate in any other push order, you will not win Lip 1. In the push order rips 1 to 3, the push order in which the rip 1 is won is the correct procedure. As for the push order rip, as with the push order bell, one of the navigation information that can specify the two types of correct answer procedures is normally notified during ART, while 1 in the additional special zone. Only navigation information that can identify the correct procedure of the type is notified.

In addition, in the push order rips 1 to 3, if the operation is performed in the push order other than the correct answer procedure, the rip 2 is won. Regardless of whether you win Lip 1 or Lip 2, you will be given a replay by winning. If a prize is won in Lip 1 by the correct answer procedure, it may be controlled to an advantageous gaming state, or if a prize is won in Lip 2 by a procedure other than the correct answer procedure, it may be controlled to a disadvantageous gaming state. For example, the disadvantageous RT may be controlled by winning the Lip 2.

As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol combination corresponding to the push order bell or the like can be derived by the notification of the navigation information that can specify the correct answer procedure during the normal ART and the addition special zone. As a symbol combination having a higher degree of advantage than the symbol combination, there is a symbol combination of a rare role such as a cherry. If you win the role of rare, an additional lottery will be held. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the player as to whether or not to win the rare role in the additional special zone. Further, as a symbol combination having a higher degree of advantage than the symbol combination, it may be possible to shift to a more advantageous state than the current state by deriving the symbol combination.

[Notification mode of navigation information]
Next, the notification mode of the navigation information will be described. The notification mode includes a first mode and a second mode in which a part of the notification mode of the navigation information is omitted as compared with the first mode. When the push order bell is won, the navigation information is notified in the first mode, whereas when the push order lip is won, the navigation information is notified in the second mode.

In the present embodiment, the first aspect is the notification mode using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54. The second aspect is a notification mode using only the liquid crystal display 51. In the liquid crystal display 51, an image is displayed in a display area including a specific display area 51A and a predetermined display area 51B (see FIG. 3). Further, when the navigation information is notified in the first aspect, the navigation information is notified by displaying an image in any of the display areas of the specific display area 51A and the predetermined display area 51B. On the other hand, when the navigation information is notified in the second aspect, the image is displayed and notified only in the predetermined display area 51B.

Further, the effect executed in the present embodiment includes a specific effect. The specific effect is an effect that can be executed during a period that overlaps with the navigation timing of any of the first to third stop operations until the symbol combination is derived. As the specific effect, the effect using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54 is executed. For example, a specific effect includes a resurrection effect.

Here, the continuous effect is an effect of notifying the lottery result after executing an effect suggesting the possibility of AT winning or additional winning over a plurality of games. For example, in a continuous production, when a ally character and an enemy character fight and the ally character wins, the winning is notified. The continuous production includes a revival production. The revival effect is an effect in which the ally character is revived after the defeat of the ally character in the continuous effect.

When the navigation timing of the first stop operation and the execution period of the specific effect do not overlap, the navigation effect of the first stop operation is executed in the first aspect. On the other hand, when the navigation timing of the first stop operation and the execution period of the specific effect overlap, the navigation effect of the first stop operation is executed in the second aspect. The same applies to the navigation timing of the second and third stop operations.

[Execution example of navigation effect]
Hereinafter, an execution example of the navigation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the voice output on the speakers 53 and 54 during the navigation effect.

FIG. 3A describes a navigation effect when "middle left and right" is notified as a correct answer procedure when the push order bell 1 is normally won during ART.

As shown in FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (a), by winning the push order bell 1, the navigation information that can specify the correct answer procedure “left / right center” is notified in the first aspect. That is, the notification is performed in a notification mode using the specific display area 51A and the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53 and 54.

The image "132" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the first stop operation of the left stop switch 8L, the second stop operation of the right stop switch 8R, and the navigation effect for prompting the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C are executed, respectively. Further, the image of "1" corresponding to the left stop switch 8L to be stopped next is displayed in a large size.

Further, in the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, an enemy character image is displayed in conjunction with the image of the predetermined display area 51B. The enemy character image corresponding to the image "1", the enemy character image corresponding to the image "2", and the enemy character image corresponding to the image "3" are the image "1", the image "2", and the image "3", respectively. It is displayed at the top. Further, as a background image during normal ART, three star images are displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the voice "press left" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. This prompts the first stop operation of the left stop switch 8L.

When the player first stops the left stop switch 8L, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a navigation effect for prompting the second stop operation of the right stop switch 8R is executed. Since the first stop operation is completed, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is erased and the image "32" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51. Then, the image of "2" corresponding to the right stop switch 8R to be stopped next is displayed in a large size.

Further, in the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, the enemy character image corresponding to the completed first stop operation is erased, and the enemy character image corresponding to the image "2" and the image "3" is displayed. .. Further, the voice "Next is right" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. This prompts the second stop operation of the right stop switch 8R.

When the player operates the right stop switch 8R for the second stop, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3C, a navigation effect for urging the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C is executed. Since the second stop operation is completed, the image "2" corresponding to the second stop operation is erased in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and only the image "3" is displayed. Then, the image of "3" corresponding to the middle stop switch 8C to be stopped next is displayed in a large size.

Further, in the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, the enemy character image corresponding to the completed second stop operation is erased, and the enemy character image corresponding to the image "3" is displayed. Further, the voice "middle" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. This prompts the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C.

In FIG. 3B, when the push order bell 1 is normally won during ART, information that can identify "left and right middle" as the correct answer procedure is notified, and the navigation timing and revival effect of the first stop operation are notified. The navigation effect when the execution periods overlap will be described.

The difference between the situations of FIGS. 3A and 3B is whether or not the navigation timing of the first stop operation and the execution period of the revival effect overlap. In FIGS. 3A and 3A, since the navigation timing of the first stop operation and the execution period of the revival effect do not overlap, the notification is given in the first aspect.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3A, since the navigation timing of the push order bell 1 winning and the first stop operation and the execution period of the revival effect overlap, the notification is made in the second mode. That is, the liquid crystal display 51 is used to display an image in the display area of the predetermined display area 51B, and the navigation effect is executed.

Similar to FIGS. 3A and 3A, the image "132" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and "1" corresponding to the left stop switch 8L to be stopped next. The image of is displayed large. However, the notification using the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is not performed.

The revival effect is executed using the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. In the specific display area 51A, an image showing that the ally character has been revived is displayed. Further, the voice "Resurrection!" Of the ally character is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3A, in the display area of either the specific display area 51A or the predetermined display area 51B at the navigation timing of the first stop operation that does not overlap with the execution period of the revival effect. The navigation effect of the first stop operation is executed in the first embodiment using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, whereas the navigation effect of the first stop operation is executed, as shown in FIGS. 3 (B) and 3 (a). As described above, in the navigation timing of the first stop operation that overlaps with the execution period of the revival effect, a part of the notification mode is omitted as compared with the first mode in which the image is displayed only in the predetermined display area 51B and only the liquid crystal display 51 is used. Since the navigation effect of the first stop operation is executed in the second aspect, the omission of the notification mode is limited to a limited range, and the operation order is notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner while enhancing the interest of the specific effect. be able to.

When the player first stops the left stop switch 8L, the revival effect ends. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3B, a navigation effect for urging the second stop operation of the right stop switch 8R is executed. Since the navigation timing of the second stop operation and the execution period of the revival effect do not overlap, the notification is given in the first mode. Since the effects in FIGS. 3 (B), (b), and (c) are the same as those in FIGS. 3 (A), (b), and (c), the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 3C describes a navigation effect when "right, left, middle" is notified as a correct answer procedure when the push order bell 3 is won during normal ART.

As shown in FIGS. 3C and 3A, the navigation information that can specify the correct answer procedure “right, left, middle” is notified in the first mode by winning the push order bell 3. The image "231" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the first stop operation of the right stop switch 8R, the second stop operation of the left stop switch 8L, and the navigation effect for prompting the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C are executed, respectively. Further, the image of "1" corresponding to the right stop switch 8R to be stopped next is displayed in a large size.

Further, in the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, an enemy character image is displayed in conjunction with the image of the predetermined display area 51B. Further, the voice "press right" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. This prompts the first stop operation of the right stop switch 8R.

As shown above, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3A, when the right stop switch 8R should be operated next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation, the speakers 53 and 54 are used. The navigation effect is executed by the voice "press right". On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, when the right stop switch 8R should be operated next at the navigation timing of the second stop operation, the speakers 53 and 54 are used for voice. The navigation effect is executed by "Next is right". That is, the notification mode is different between the two. In this way, the voice "press right" is output for the first stop operation, and the voice "next is right" is output for the second stop operation, so that the navigation timing of the stop operation is set. It is possible to improve the fun of the game by diversifying the notification mode accordingly. In addition, the types of output sounds can be diversified to improve the interest of the game.

However, in the notification using the liquid crystal display 51, the notification mode is the same in both of the above. For example, in an image (for example, "231") displayed as information that can identify the correct answer procedure, the number ("1") shown in the image displayed on the right side is next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation. Indicates that the right stop switch 8R should be operated, and when the right stop switch 8R should be stopped, the image (“1”) displayed on the right side is displayed in large size. As described above, the notification modes of the notification using the speakers 53 and 54 are various, but the notification modes of the notification using the liquid crystal display 51 are the same, so that the notification modes are various according to the navigation timing of the stop operation. Even so, it is difficult for the player to make a mistake in the operation.

When the player first stops the right stop switch 8R, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3B, a navigation effect for prompting the second stop operation of the left stop switch 8L is executed. Since the first stop operation is completed, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is erased and the image "23" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51. Then, the image of "2" corresponding to the left stop switch 8L to be stopped next is displayed in a large size.

Further, in the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, the enemy character image corresponding to the completed first stop operation is erased, and the voice "Next is left" is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

As shown above, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3A, when the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation, the speakers 53 and 54 are used. The navigation effect is executed by the voice "press left". On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3B, when the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the second stop operation, the speakers 53 and 54 are used for voice. The navigation effect is executed by "Next is the left". That is, the notification mode is different between the two. In this way, the voice "press left" is output for the first stop operation, and the voice "next is left" is output for the second stop operation, so that the navigation timing of the stop operation is set. It is possible to improve the fun of the game by diversifying the notification mode accordingly.

When the player operates the left stop switch 8L for the second stop, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3C, a navigation effect for urging the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C is executed. Since the effect in FIGS. 3 (C) and 3 (c) is the same as the effect in FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (c), the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 3D will explain the navigation effect when "middle left and right" is notified as the correct answer procedure when the push order lip 1 is won during normal ART. The difference between the situations of FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (D) is whether the winning combination is a push order bell or a push order lip. In FIG. 3A, since the winning combination is a push order bell, the notification is given in the first aspect, whereas in FIG. 3D, since the winning combination is a push order lip, the second aspect is used. Be notified. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the push order bell 1 winner rather than the push order lip 1 winner, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIGS. 3 (D) and 3 (a), by winning the push order lip 1, information that can identify the correct answer procedure “left and right middle” is notified in the second mode. That is, the liquid crystal display 51 is used to display an image in the display area of the predetermined display area 51B and notify the notification.

Similar to FIGS. 3A and 3A, the image "132" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and "1" corresponding to the left stop switch 8L to be stopped next. The image of is displayed large. However, the notification using the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is not performed. Here, only the background image (star image) that is normally in ART is displayed. Hereinafter, the difference between FIGS. 3 (A) (b) and (c) and FIGS. 3 (D) (b) and (c) is the difference between the notification of the first aspect and the notification of the second aspect. Therefore, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the voice output on the speakers 53 and 54 during the navigation effect.

FIG. 4A describes a navigation effect when information that can identify the correct answer procedure “left / right center” is notified when the push order bell 1 is won during the continuous effect execution during normal ART. The difference between the situations of FIGS. 3 (A) and 4 (A) is whether or not continuous production has occurred. In FIG. 4A, since the continuous effect is generated, the image in which the enemy character and the ally character are fighting in the continuous effect is displayed in the specific display area 51A.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4A, the image "132" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and the sound "left" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. There is.

When the player first stops the left stop switch 8L, the image "32" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B. The voice "right" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Since the description of FIGS. 4A and 4C is the same, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 4B will explain the navigation effect when the information that can identify the correct answer procedure “right, left, middle” is notified when the push order bell 3 is won during the continuous effect execution during the normal ART. The difference between the situation in FIG. 4 (A) and FIG. 4 (B) is whether the push order bell 1 was won (the correct answer procedure is "left and right middle") or the push order bell 3 was won (the correct answer procedure is "right and left"). Medium ").

As shown in FIGS. 4B and 4A, the image "231" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and the sound "right" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. There is.

When the player first stops the right stop switch 8L, the image "23" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4B. The voice "left" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Since the description of FIGS. 4 (B) and 4 (c) is the same, the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown above, when the continuous effect is executed, the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation as shown in FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (a), and FIG. (B) As shown in (b), the voice "left" is output both when the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the second stop operation, so that the notification mode is the same. Is. By doing so, it is possible to attract the attention of the player to the fact that the continuous production is in progress, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, even in the navigation effect during the ART preparation state and the addition special zone, when the left stop switch 8L is operated, the voice "left" is output regardless of the navigation timing of the stop operation, and the notification mode is set. It may be the same.

[Navigation timing of sub-control unit 91]
Both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 notify the information according to the internal lottery result. By doing so, stable notification can be executed. Further, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation at the same timing regardless of whether it is the first situation (during CB) or the second situation (during AT after the end of CB). By doing so, the player can feel reassured. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at different timings in the first situation and in the second situation. By doing so, the degree of freedom in designing the notification process can be improved.

Here, CB is a state in which all small wins are won. When CB is won during non-bonus, CB (Challenge Bonus) is activated. Further, when any of SB1 to SB6 is won during the non-bonus, SB (single bonus) is activated. The SB ends on the condition that one game is played while maintaining the gaming state, and in one game in the SB, the winning probability of a predetermined small winning combination is improved by a predetermined number than usual.

The first situation (for example, during CB) is a situation in which the player is more advantageous when the information according to the internal lottery result is notified than when the information is not notified. By doing so, it is possible to provide the playability of attracting the player's attention to the notification of the information according to the internal lottery result. For example, in the CB, the CB ends when the SB is won. Further, the fact that the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 navigated means that the push order bell was won and that the SB that terminates the CB was not won. Further, the fact that the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are not navigating means that there is a possibility that the SB that terminates the CB has won. Therefore, the CB is more advantageous to the player when the navigation is performed than when the navigation is not performed.

In the first situation, the timing at which the main control unit 41 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result and the timing at which the sub control unit 91 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result are the same. For example, when in the CB, the navigation timings of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are the same. By doing so, in the first situation, which is advantageous when the information according to the internal lottery result is notified, either the timing notified by the main control unit 41 or the timing notified by the sub control unit 91. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the notification control is executed. Therefore, it is possible to lengthen the period of tension to the player as much as possible.

When the specific combination (push order bell) is won, the display result (leading role) derived by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R based on the information notified in the first situation and the notification in the second situation are announced. It is the same as the display result (leading role) derived by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R based on the information. By doing so, the degree of freedom in design can be improved.

The main control unit 41 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result when the start switch 7 is operated regardless of whether it is the first situation or the second situation. Further, the sub control unit 91 notifies information according to the internal lottery result when the start switch 7 is operated in the first situation, and the start switch 7 is operated in the second situation. After that, the information according to the internal lottery result is notified. For example, the main control unit 41 navigates at the timing when the lever is turned on (the start switch 7 is operated to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R) regardless of whether the main control unit 41 is in the CB or the AT. To execute. Further, in the CB, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation at the lever-on operation timing, for example, in the AT, the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation at the reel rotation start timing after the lever-on operation timing. By doing so, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the sub-control unit 91 while performing appropriate notification.

The main control unit 41 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result when the reel rotation is started regardless of whether it is the first situation or the second situation. Further, the sub control unit 91 notifies information according to the internal lottery result when the reel rotation is started in the first situation, and the start switch 7 is operated in the second situation. At that time, the information according to the internal lottery result is notified. By doing so, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the sub-control unit 91 while performing appropriate notification.

The main control unit 41 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result when the operation to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes acceptable regardless of whether it is the first situation or the second situation. do. Further, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result when the derivation operation receiving means becomes acceptable in the first situation, and the start switch in the second situation. When 7 is operated, information according to the internal lottery result is notified. By doing so, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the sub-control unit 91 while performing appropriate notification.

[Notification of navigation information when a power failure occurs]
As described above, the game auxiliary display 12 is notified of the navigation information. Further, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped with the stop operation enabled, the stop operation is not enabled until the activation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is restarted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the display result from being derived in a situation where it is unclear whether the rotation is normal after the power supply is restarted.

Further, the stop operation is performed when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the stop operation is enabled and the game auxiliary display 12 is in control to notify the navigation information. The notification of navigation information is restarted on the game assist display 12 at a timing earlier than when is enabled. By doing so, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation mode other than the operation mode erroneously notified on the game auxiliary display without knowing that the navigation information is notified. It is possible to prevent it from happening.

After the start of the game, the game auxiliary display 12 starts the notification of the navigation information at a timing earlier than the stop operation is enabled. By doing so, the player may operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation mode other than the operation mode in which the navigation information is erroneously notified without knowing that the navigation information is notified. Can be prevented.

After the stop operation is enabled, if a fluctuation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is detected, the stop operation is not enabled. Further, even when a fluctuation abnormality is detected after the stop operation is enabled, the game assist display 12 continues to notify the navigation information. By doing so, the player may operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation mode other than the operation mode in which the navigation information is erroneously notified without knowing that the navigation information is notified. Can be prevented.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the push order command. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing the navigation information.

When the main control unit 41 restarts the power supply after the power supply is stopped while the stop operation is enabled and the navigation information is being notified by the game auxiliary display 12. The push order command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at a timing earlier than the stop operation is enabled. By doing so, it becomes possible to start the navigation effect before the stop operation is activated when the power supply is restarted, and the player mistakenly knows that the navigation information has been notified. It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from being operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode notified by the user.

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

[About navigation production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, navigation information prompting the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is notified in the addition special zone. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the navigation information prompting only the first stop operation may be notified. For example, when the push order bell is won during normal ART, the sub-control unit 91 determines the correct answer procedure as "left middle right", "left and right middle", or "left ---" by lottery and notifies it. do. Here, "left ---" indicates that the first stop operation is the left stop switch 8L. Then, if the push order bell is won during the addition special zone, the notification may be made only by "left ---".

Then, a common bell, which is a lottery target winning combination that wins 100% regardless of the push order, may be provided. If you win the common bell during normal ART, the correct procedure is one of "left middle right", "left and right middle", "middle left and right", "middle right left", "right left middle", and "right middle left". If the common bell is won in the additional special zone, the correct answer procedure may not be notified of the identifiable information.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the notification is performed in the pressing order (operation order), but the notification is not limited to this, and the operation timing (timing to operate each stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R). It may be notified by. For example, each stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R may be stopped aiming at a specific symbol. For example, a display such as "Aim for 7!" May be displayed and the "7" symbol may be pressed. Further, one of a plurality of procedures in which the operation order and the operation timing are mixed may be notified.

[About the notification mode of navigation information]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3D, when the push order lip is won, the navigation information is not notified using the specific display area 51A and the speakers 53 and 54. However, navigation information using the speakers 53 and 54 may also be notified. In this case, for example, the volume may be reduced so that the voice "press left" is output. Further, the voice may be output so that the notification mode does not differ at any of the navigation timings of the first to third stop operations. For example, the voice "left" may always be notified regardless of the navigation timing of the navigation timings of the first to third stop operations. Further, although the speakers 53 and 54 are not used, the notification may be performed by using any of the display areas of the specific display area 51A and the predetermined display area 51B. Further, as long as it is a push order combination, it is not limited to the push order lip and may be any.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the navigation information is notified using the speakers 53 and 54 during the continuous production, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the speakers 53 and 54 are used. The navigation information may not be notified.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 game auxiliary display, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU , 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
Derivation control means that controls the derivation of display results,
A notification means capable of transmitting operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means, and a notification means.
A state control means for controlling any of a plurality of types of states including a first state and a second state is provided.
The derivation control means corresponds to the specific determination result when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result and the derivation operation means is operated by any one of a plurality of types of specific operation modes. While the specific display result is derived, when the derived operation means is operated in an operation mode different from any of the plurality of types of specific operation modes, the specific display result is not derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, the notification means is among a plurality of types of specific operation information capable of specifying each of the plurality of types of specific operation modes when the first state is reached. A slot machine that notifies only one of the plurality of types of specific operation information in the second state, while all of the above can be notified.

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