JP7058483B2 - 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 gaming state can be shifted to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB). When the display result corresponding to the re-game 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, there is a slot machine that executes a bonus confirmation effect for notifying that the grant of a right to control a bonus, which is an advantageous state for the player, has been confirmed (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5065829

In the above-mentioned slot machine, when the bonus confirmation effect is executed, a character image such as "bonus confirmation" or "777" indicating the type of bonus is displayed, but the right to control a specific state such as a bonus is displayed. It was not possible to effectively improve the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion of grant, and there was still room for improvement.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that effectively enhances the interest of a game with respect to the suggestion of granting the right to control a specific state. ..

(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 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.
Display means for displaying images and
The specific effect of displaying the first character image suggesting the granting of the right to control the specific state on the display means is executed via either the first effect or the second effect, and the specific effect is executed. After that, an identification information display effect for displaying an identification information image indicating the identification information constituting the specific display result to be controlled to the specific state is executed on the display means, and after the identification information display effect is executed, the identification information display effect is executed. It is provided with an effect means for executing a special effect of displaying a second character image relating to the right on the display means when controlled to the specific state .
When the specific display result is derived after the right is granted, it is controlled to the specific state.
The production means
In the specific effect after passing through the first effect, the character related to the first effect is displayed, and the first character image is displayed in an enlarged manner overlapping with the display of the character related to the first effect. After that, a display operation is performed so that the first character image is displayed in a reduced mode that does not overlap with the display of the character related to the first effect, and further, after the display operation of the first character image is started, the display operation is started. The first character image is displayed without effect display in the period until the display operation of the first character image is completed, and the effect display is accompanied in the period after the display operation of the first character image is completed. Display the first character image,
In the identification information display effect after executing the specific effect via the first effect, a character related to the first effect is displayed, and the identification information image is displayed as a character related to the first effect. Display in a manner that overlaps with the display of
In the specific effect after passing through the second effect, the character related to the second effect is displayed, and the first character image is displayed in an enlarged manner overlapping with the display of the character related to the second effect. After that, a display operation is performed so that the first character image is displayed in a reduced mode that does not overlap with the display of the character related to the second effect, and further, after the display operation of the first character image is started, the display operation is started. The first character image is displayed without effect display in the period until the display operation of the first character image is completed, and the effect display is accompanied in the period after the display operation of the first character image is completed. Display the first character image,
In the identification information display effect after executing the specific effect via the second effect, a character related to the second effect is displayed, and the identification information image is displayed as a character related to the second effect. Display in a manner that overlaps with the display of
In the special effect after executing the specific effect and the identification information display effect via either the first effect or the second effect, the second character image display operation is started and then the second effect is started. The second character image is displayed without the effect display in the period until the display operation of the character image is completed, and the second character image is displayed with the effect display in the period after the display operation of the second character image is completed. Display a text image,
The number of times the sound effect corresponding to the effect display is output when the effect is displayed along with the display of the second character image is the number of times the effect is displayed when the effect is displayed along with the display of the first character image. More than the number of output times of the sound effect corresponding to the effect display,
The output time of the sound effect corresponding to the effect display when the effect is displayed along with the display of the second character image is the time when the effect is displayed along with the display of the first character image. Longer than the output time of the sound effect corresponding to the effect display,
The volume of the sound effect corresponding to the effect display when the effect is displayed along with the display of the second character image is the effect when the effect is displayed along with the display of the first character image. Loud than the volume of the sound effect corresponding to the display,
The identification information display effect executed via the first effect and the identification information display effect executed via the second effect display the identification information image by common effect data. Will be.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
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 (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.
A display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) and
An image "777" showing a character image of "BONUS confirmed" and a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, which suggests the granting of the right to control the specific state (for example, the bonus state) (for example, winning the bonus). With the effect means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that executes the combination effect (for example, the battle mission effect) and the second effect (for example, the castle search mission effect). Equipped with
After the right is granted, when the specific display result (for example, 7 sets of symbol combinations) is derived, it is controlled to the specific state (for example, 7 sets in FIGS. 4 (a39) and 8 (b39)). When the symbol combination is derived, a bonus prize will be awarded as shown in FIGS. 5 and 9),
The production means
When the specific effect is executed via the first effect, an image related to the first effect (for example, an image in which a ally character wins an enemy character as shown in FIG. 4) is displayed on the display means.
When the specific effect is executed via the second effect, an image related to the second effect (for example, an image of the character arriving at the castle shown in FIG. 8) is displayed on the display means.
Regardless of whether the first effect or the second effect is used, a common specific image (for example, FIGS. 4 (a35) to (a39)) is used as an image for promoting the derivation of the specific display result in the specific effect. , The character images of "BONUS confirmed" and "777" shown in FIGS. 8 (b35) to (b39) are displayed on the display means (for example, a combination effect when the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 4 is used and a combination effect). The character images of "BONUS confirmed" and "777" are common to the combination effect when passing through the castle search mission effect shown in FIG. 8).

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
Further equipped with a sound output means (for example, a speaker 53) for outputting sound,
Regardless of whether the effect means the first effect or the second effect, the effect means a common specific sound (for example, FIG. 4 (a38)) as a sound for promoting the derivation of the specific display result in the specific effect. ), The "truon" sound shown in FIG. 8 (b38) is output from the sound output means (for example, a combination effect when passing through the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 4 and a castle search mission effect shown in FIG. 8). The sound of "Trun" is common to the combination production when going through.).

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
In the specific effect, the effect means enlarges and displays the specific image on the display means and then reduces the display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a35) to (a38) and FIGS. 8 (b35) to (b38). In addition, the character image of "777" changes from enlarged display to reduced display),
The position of the specific image after the reduced display is a position that does not interfere with the visibility of the image related to the first effect or the second effect (for example, the character image of "777" after the reduced display is a battle mission. The visibility of the image is not hindered, and the character image of "777" after the reduced display does not hinder the visibility of the castle search mission image).

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
There is specific data (for example, combination effect data consisting of a series of images and sounds used for the combination effect) in which the specific image suggesting the grant of the right and the specific sound suggesting the grant of the right are combined.
The effect means uses the common specific data in the specific effect regardless of whether the first effect or the second effect is passed (for example, when the effect means the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 4). The same combination effect data is used for the combination effect of (1) and the combination effect when passing through the castle search mission effect shown in FIG. 8).

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
There are multiple types of the specific display results.
Regardless of which of the plurality of types of the specific display results is promoted, the effect means obtains the position and size of the specific image suggesting the grant of the right and the specific sound suggesting the grant of the right. In common (for example, a combination effect that encourages a combination of red 7 symbols corresponding to a big bonus prize and a combination effect that encourages a combination of red 7, red 7, and blue 7 symbols corresponding to a regular bonus prize are "777". The position and size of the character image of "" and the sound effect of "Trun" are common).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a battle mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of a bonus confirmation production via a battle mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of the combination production and the small role suggestion production via the battle mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of a bonus winning production via a battle mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of a castle search mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of a bonus confirmation production via a castle search mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of the combination production and the small role suggestion production which went through the castle search mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of a bonus winning production via a castle search mission production.

An embodiment for implementing a slot machine as a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[Slot machine configuration]
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 includes a liquid crystal display 51 for displaying an image and a speaker 53 for outputting sound. A perspective window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3. On each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, are arranged in a predetermined order. Below the see-through window 3, a start switch 7 operated when starting a game (game) and stop switches 8L, 8C operated to stop the rotation of each reel and derive a display result, 8R is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1B, a main control unit 41 is provided inside the slot machine 1 to control the progress of the game and output various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects an operation on the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and controls the progress of the game according to the detected operation.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the effect, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the effect. The sub control unit 91 controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of sound from the speaker 53 based on the command from the main control unit 41. The effect data used for the image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output of the speaker 53 is stored in the RAM 91c.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into a medal insertion unit (not shown) or operates a BET switch (not shown) to set a predetermined number of bets. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the perspective window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. The internal lottery is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result) that allows derivation. The fact that the derivation of the symbol combination is permitted by the internal lottery is also said to have won the role corresponding to the symbol combination. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. Of the operations for the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the rotation of the reels, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel is the first stop operation and the operation for stopping the rotation of the second reel. The operation for stopping the rotation of the third reel is also referred to as a second stop operation. When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, a prize corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

As the winning combination, a special role (bonus), a small role, and a replaying role are provided. The bonus is a role in which the gaming state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than that in the non-bonus state by winning a prize. A small role is a role in which a medal is awarded by winning a prize. The replay role is a role in which the next game can be started without consuming the medals owned by the player by winning a prize. As a bonus state, a big bonus and a regular bonus are provided. Big bonuses are more advantageous bonuses than regular bonuses. For example, the number of medals paid out during the bonus that is the end condition of the big bonus is larger than the number of medals that are paid out during the bonus that is the end condition of the regular bonus. For example, the big bonus is controlled when the symbol combination of red 7, red 7, red 7 (red 7 set) stops on the winning line LN, and the regular bonus is red 7, red 7, red 7 on the winning line LN. It is controlled when the symbol combination of Blue 7 is stopped.

The winning flag set when the bonus is won is carried over across the game until the winning bonus is won. In this embodiment, if the bonus winning is carried over from before the previous game and the small winning combination or the replaying combination is won, or if the bonus is won at the same time as the small winning combination or the replaying combination, the winning small winning combination The reel control is performed so as to preferentially draw the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination onto the winning line LN. In other words, small wins and replay wins can be won in preference to bonuses. It should be noted that reel control may be performed so that the bonus can be given priority over the small winning combination and the replaying combination.

[Overview of various productions]
First, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, various effects executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The sub control unit 91 grasps the state of the game such as bonus winning and bonus winning based on the command from the main control unit 41, and executes various effects using the effect data stored in the RAM 91c.

(Mission production)
In the present embodiment, in a game in which a simultaneous winning combination (for example, a rare role such as a cherry or a watermelon) that can be simultaneously won as a bonus is won, a mission effect is executed in which the player is expected to win the bonus. The mission production includes a battle mission production and a castle hunting mission production. Which mission effect is executed is determined by lottery when the simultaneous winners are elected. It should be noted that the mission effect to be executed may be predetermined according to the type of simultaneous winning combination. In the battle mission production, the battle mission production data is used as the production data. In the castle search mission production, the castle search mission production data is used as the production data.

In the battle mission effect, the effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character engage in a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the ally character finally wins the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and it is suggested to the player that the bonus has been won. On the other hand, when the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character, the character image of "LOSE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, suggesting to the player that the bonus was not won. The specific mode of the battle mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the castle search mission effect, the effect image in which the character searches for a castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the character finally finds the castle, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and it is suggested to the player that the bonus has been won. On the other hand, when the character finally gets lost in the forest without finding the castle, the character image of "LOSE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, suggesting to the player that the bonus was not won. The specific mode of the castle search mission production will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Bonus confirmation production)
In the present embodiment, when it is suggested to the player that the bonus has been won by the mission effect, the bonus confirmation effect is executed in the next game. Regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle hunting mission production is used, the common bonus confirmation production data is used as the production data in the bonus confirmation production. That is, a common bonus confirmation effect is executed regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is used.

While the bonus confirmation effect is being executed, the image corresponding to the mission effect that has passed through is displayed on the back side of the image corresponding to the bonus confirmation effect. That is, when going through the battle mission effect, the image of the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the battle mission effect data, and the image of the bonus confirmed effect is displayed on the front side based on the bonus confirmed effect data. .. In addition, when going through the castle search mission production, the image of the castle search mission production is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission production data, and the image of the bonus confirmation production based on the bonus confirmation production data is displayed on the front side. Is displayed. Regardless of whether the image of the battle mission effect data or the castle search mission effect data is displayed on the back side, the image of the common bonus confirmed effect is displayed on the front side based on the common bonus confirmed effect data.

In the bonus confirmation effect, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is enlarged and then gradually reduced and displayed, and then stops at a fixed position that does not interfere with the visibility of the image of the mission effect being executed on the back side. Then, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is generated, and the voice of "bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53. This suggests to the player that the bonus has been won. The specific mode of the bonus confirmation effect when going through the battle mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, a specific production mode of the bonus confirmation effect when going through the castle search mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG. 7.

(Small role suggestion production)
In the present embodiment, when a small winning combination is won, a small winning combination suggestion effect suggesting the type of the winning small winning combination may be executed.

In addition, while the small role suggestion effect is being executed in the game after the bonus confirmation effect is executed, the image corresponding to the transmitted mission effect is displayed on the back side of the image corresponding to the small role suggestion effect. Is displayed. That is, when going through the battle mission effect, the image of the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the battle mission effect data, and the image of the small role suggestion effect is displayed on the front side based on the small role suggestion effect data. To. In addition, when going through the castle search mission production, the image of the castle search mission production is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission production data, and the small role suggestion production is displayed on the front side based on the small role suggestion production data. The image is displayed. Regardless of whether the image of the battle mission effect data or the castle search mission effect data is displayed on the back side, the image of the common small role suggestion effect is displayed on the front side based on the common small role suggestion effect data. ..

For example, in the small role suggestion effect when the bell is won, the bell symbol image showing the symbol corresponding to the bell is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The bell pattern image moves upward so as to look into it from the bottom of the screen, and eventually stops at a fixed position that does not hinder the visibility of the image of the mission effect being executed on the back side as much as possible. The specific mode of the small role suggestion effect when going through the battle mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, a specific production mode of the small role suggestion effect when going through the castle search mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Combination production)
In the present embodiment, when the bonus winning is carried over, the combination effect is executed in the game in which the carried over bonus can be won. Regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle hunting mission production is used, common combination production data is used as the production data in the combination production. That is, a common combination effect is executed regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is used.

While the combination effect is being executed, the image corresponding to the transmitted mission effect is displayed on the back side of the image corresponding to the combination effect. That is, when going through the battle mission effect, the image of the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the battle mission effect data, and the image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side based on the combination effect data. In addition, when going through the castle search mission production, the image of the castle search mission production is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission production data, and the image of the combination production based on the combination production data is displayed on the front side. To. Regardless of whether the image of the battle mission effect data or the castle search mission effect data is displayed on the back side, the image of the common combination effect is displayed on the front side based on the common combination effect data.

In the combination effect, an image (for example, a character image of "777") showing a symbol combination corresponding to a winning bonus (for example, a symbol combination of 7 reds in the case of a big bonus) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed. The character image of "777" is enlarged and then gradually reduced, and eventually stops at a fixed position that does not hinder the visibility of the image of the mission effect being executed on the back side as much as possible. The specific mode of the combination effect when the battle mission effect is used will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, the specific mode of the combination effect when the castle search mission effect is used will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Bonus winning production)
In the present embodiment, when a bonus winning occurs, a bonus winning effect suggesting the occurrence of the bonus winning is executed. Regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle hunting mission production is used, the common bonus prize production data is used as the production data in the bonus prize production. That is, a common bonus winning effect is executed regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is used.

For example, in the bonus winning effect when a big bonus is won, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged and then gradually reduced and then stopped at a fixed position. Then, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated, and the voice of "Big Bonus" is output from the speaker 53. This suggests a big bonus prize to the player. The specific mode of the bonus winning effect when the battle mission effect is used will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, a specific production mode of the bonus winning effect when going through the castle search mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG. 9.

[Examples of various productions when going through battle mission productions]
With reference to FIGS. 2 to 5, an example of various effects via the battle mission effect will be specifically described.

(An example of battle mission production)
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a battle mission production. As shown in (a1), it is assumed that in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, a rare role that can be won at the same time as the bonus is won. At this time, for example, whether or not to execute the mission effect by lottery and the type of the mission effect to be executed are determined. In this example, the execution of the battle mission production is determined.

As shown in (a2), after the start switch 7 is operated, the battle mission production starts. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image in which a friendly character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) face each other is displayed on the Colosseum, and on the front side thereof, a "battle mission" suggesting the type of mission effect. The character image of "Defeat the enemy character A!", Which suggests the subtitle of the battle mission production, is displayed. When a plurality of types of battle mission effects are provided, the subtitle may change depending on the type, for example, "defeat enemy character B!" Or "defeat the boss!".

As shown in (a3), after a predetermined time has passed, the character image of "Battle Mission" and the character image of "Defeat Enemy Character A!" The image facing the character appears more clearly.

As shown in (a4), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character develop a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Since the cherry, which is a rare role, is stopped at the bottom of the stopped left reel, the player can recognize that the cherry has been won as a rare role that can be won at the same time as the bonus.

As shown in (a5), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character develop a battle is further displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is inferior is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in (a6), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the scene changes to the night scene, and the image in which the ally character and the enemy character confront each other in the Colosseum is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again. .. Then, in the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "This is the last!" Is displayed, which suggests that the battle is settled.

As shown in (a7), after that, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character fight again is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

If the rare role is not won at the same time as the bonus, as shown in (a8), an image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image suggesting that the bonus is not won. ..

After that, as shown in (a9), the ally character remains collapsed and does not move, but the image of the enemy character moving from the state shown in (a8) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When the predetermined time elapses, as shown in (a10), the operation of the enemy character is stopped, and the character image of "LOSE" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes darker than the states of (a2) to (a9), and the entire screen is in a so-called smoked state. Even if smoke is applied, the ally character and the enemy character are in a visible state. As shown in (a11), the display state of the still image as shown in (a10) is maintained for a predetermined time.

In the still image display state as shown in (a10) and (a11), as a sound suggesting that the bonus was not won, the sound effect of "Garn" and the sound of "LOSE" are output from the speaker 53.

In this way, if the bonus is not won, as shown in (a8) to (a11), an image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the entire screen is smoked. Further, a sound suggesting that the bonus was not won is output from the speaker 53. The sound data and image data of a series of battle mission effects when such a bonus is not won are stored in the RAM 91c as battle mission effect data. Then, the battle mission production is executed based on the battle mission production data.

On the other hand, when the rare role is won at the same time as the bonus, as shown in (a12), an image in which the ally character wins the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image suggesting that the bonus is won.

After that, as shown in (a13), the enemy character remains collapsed and does not move, but the image of the ally character moving from the state shown in (a12) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

After the predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in (a14), the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 while the ally character is still moving. The screen of the liquid crystal display 51 cannot be smoked as shown in (a10). As shown in (a15), the display state of the animation in which the ally character moves is maintained for a predetermined time.

In the screen states as shown in (a14) and (a15), the voice of "WIN" is output from the speaker 53 together with the sound effect of "pyrrolilorene" as a sound suggesting that the bonus has been won. After that, the bonus winning is carried over to the next game described later in (a16).

In this way, when the bonus is won, as shown in (a12) to (a15), an image in which the ally character wins the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a sound suggesting that the bonus is won is further heard. It is output from the speaker 53. The sound data and image data of a series of battle mission effects when such a bonus is won are stored in the RAM 91c as battle mission effect data. Then, the battle mission production is executed based on the battle mission production data.

In order to advance the game while the effects shown in (a8) to (a11) when the bonus is not won or the effects shown in (a12) to (a15) when the bonus is won are being executed. (For example, the operation of starting the next game or the operation of setting the number of bets) can be performed. Therefore, if the game shifts to the next game before the series of battle mission effects is completed, it is possible to end the battle mission effects in the middle (so-called cancellation).

(An example of bonus confirmation production via battle mission production)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus confirmation effect via a battle mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated as shown in (a16) after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (a15) described above. In the internal lottery held at this time, it is assumed that the replay is won together with the carry-over bonus.

As shown in (a17), after the start switch 7 is operated, the bonus confirmation effect starts. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image on the back side of which the ally character in the battle mission effect has won the enemy character, and the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is enlarged and displayed on the front side thereof. At this time, some of the characters (“B” and “S”) of the characters “BONUS confirmed” are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. Further, the remaining characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “certain”, “fixed”) among the characters of “BONUS confirmed” do not fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in (a18), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced and displayed toward the center of the screen. As a result, some characters (“B” and “S”) that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 can be barely visible in the display area, and the rest of the characters “BONUS confirmed”. The characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “certain”, “fixed”) are within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. However, some characters (“B” and “S”) that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are not yet contained in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, so that it is difficult to recognize them.

As shown in (a19), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced and displayed toward the center of the screen. This makes it easier to recognize the characters "BONUS confirmed".

As shown in (a20), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced and displayed toward the center of the screen. As a result, the characters "BONUS confirmed" completely fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in (a21), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen and temporarily stopped at the center of the screen which is a fixed position.

As shown in (a17) to (a21), it is suggested that the bonus is won in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BONUS confirmed" changes from the enlarged display state where it is difficult to recognize to the reduced display state where it is easy to recognize. As a sound, a sound effect of "Papala" is output from the speaker 53.

After that, as shown in (a22), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" starts to move toward the upper left of the screen while being reduced and displayed again.

Then, as shown in (a23), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" continues to move toward the upper left of the screen while being further reduced and displayed.

As shown in (a24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is further reduced and displayed, and stops at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen. The fixed position on the upper left of this screen is a position that does not interfere with the visibility of the image related to the battle mission displayed on the back side. In the present embodiment, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not superimposed on various images (friendly character, enemy character, Colosseum, moon, star) of the battle mission effect.

As shown in (a22) to (a24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is reduced and displayed and stopped at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen. The combined "shuin" sound effect is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (a25), when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" stops at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is generated. The effect is an effect of emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" by processing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" or adding another image such as a decorative image.

For example, as an example in which the effect is not generated, in the screen state shown in (a24) or (a26) described later, as shown in (* 1), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in gradation. Not too much. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (a25) and (a27) described later, as shown in (* 2), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are "BONUS confirmed". Is superimposed on the character image. In this way, when an effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS confirmed", the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, so that the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is effectively used by the player. It can be noticed. The effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image. For example, the diamond-shaped decorative image or the character itself of "BONUS confirmed" shines, and the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. Any treatment may be applied as long as it emphasizes.

Further, as shown in (a25), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is generated, a sound effect "Killern" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect, and a bonus. A "bonus confirmed" sound is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting that the player has won.

As shown in (a26), after that, the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (a27), the effect is generated again, and the sound effect "Killern" is output from the speaker 53 as the sound corresponding to the effect.

After that, in this game, the state in which the effect as shown in (a26) is not generated and the state in which the effect as shown in (a27) is generated are repeated.

As shown in (a28), when the third stop operation is performed for the stop switch, in this example, the replay wins, the bonus prize is missed, and one game ends.

As described above, in the bonus confirmation effect, the character image of "BONUS confirmation" is displayed and operated as follows. That is, during the period shown in (a17) to (a21), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image is enlarged toward the center of the screen while the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side. An animation is displayed that gradually shrinks from the state. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a21), the reduced and displayed character image of "BONUS confirmed" temporarily stops at the position in the center of the screen. After that, during the period shown in (a22) to (a24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image continues to shrink again, but this time it gradually shrinks from the enlarged state toward the upper left of the screen. An animation is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves toward the upper left of the screen. Then, as shown in (a24), the further reduced display of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" stops at the upper left position of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed and the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is stopped, as shown in (a25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not move the position, and "Killern, The sound "bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53, and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (a26) and (a27), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" remains stopped, and the state in which the effect does not occur and the state in which the effect occurs are repeated.

The sound data and image data of such a series of bonus confirmation effects are stored in the RAM 91c as bonus confirmation effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, the bonus confirmed effect is executed based on the bonus confirmed effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the bonus confirmation effect, the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(An example of combination production and small role suggestion production via battle mission production)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a combination effect and a small role suggestion effect via a battle mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated as shown in (a29) after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (a28) described above.

First, in the internal lottery, the small role suggestion effect that is executed when the small role (bell in this example) is won together with the carry-over bonus will be described. As shown in (a30), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image on the back side of which the ally character in the battle mission production has won the enemy character, triggered by the start operation. Below, the bell design image is displayed as if looking into it from the bottom of the screen.

As shown in (a31), the bell symbol image moves further upward at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and a part of the bell symbol image becomes visible.

As shown in (a32), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the bell symbol image moves further upward, and the bell symbol image completely fits within the display area.

As shown in (a33), when the bell pattern image is completely within the display area, a "bash" sound effect is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (a34), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the bell symbol image disappears, and in this example, the bell wins and one game ends.

The sound data and image data of such a series of small role suggestion effect are stored in the RAM 91c as the small role suggestion effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, the small role suggestion effect is executed based on the small role suggestion effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the small role suggestion effect, the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, the combination effect executed when the carry-over bonus is won alone due to the loss in the internal lottery will be described.

As shown in (a35), the combination effect starts with the start operation as an opportunity. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image on the back side of which the ally character in the battle mission production has won the enemy character, and on the front side of the image, an image showing a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus that can be won is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is enlarged and displayed at 51. In this example, the big bonus is won, and the character image of "777" indicating the red 7 set corresponding to the big bonus is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters of "777" ("7" on both left and right) do not fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, at this point, it is difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination for which the derivation is promoted among the big bonus and the regular bonus.

As shown in (a36), after that, the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. This makes the character "777" a little easier to recognize.

As shown in (a37), after that, the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the "7" on both the left and right sides of the character "777" can be completely contained in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player can clearly recognize that the derivation of the symbol combination of the big bonus is promoted.

As shown in (a38), when the character image of "777" is completely within the display area, the sound effect "Trun" is heard as a sound prompting the derivation of 7 sets corresponding to the bonuses that can be won. Is output from.

As shown in (a39), when the third stop operation is performed, the character image of "777" disappears, and in this example, a big bonus is won and one game ends.

As described above, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" is displayed and operated as follows. That is, during the period shown in (a35) to (a37), the character image of "777" composed of one image is enlarged toward the center of the screen while the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side. An animation that gradually shrinks from is displayed. As a result, the character image of "777" moves its position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a37), the reduced and displayed character image of "777" stops at the position in the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "777" is completed and the character image of "777" is stopped, as shown in (a38), the character image of "777" does not move its position, and a "truon" sound is heard. It is output from the speaker 53.

The sound data and image data of such a series of combination effects are stored in the RAM 91c as combination effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, the combination effect is executed based on the combination effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the combination effect, the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the fun of the game can be improved.

The combination effect via the battle mission effect described above is an example of the case where the big bonus is won, but even if the regular bonus is won, the position and size of the character image of "777" and 7 The sound effect "Trun" is the same as the sound that encourages the derivation of matching.

(An example of bonus winning production via battle mission production)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect via a battle mission effect. After winning the bonus in (a39) described above, the bonus winning effect starts as shown in (a40). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIG BONUS" suggesting a bonus prize is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters (“B” and “S”) of the characters “BIG BONUS” are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. Further, the remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) among the characters of “BIG BONUS” are displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. It doesn't fit.

As shown in (a41), after that, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, some characters (“B” and “S”) that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 can be visually recognized in the display area, and the remaining characters of “BIG BONUS” can be visually recognized. The characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) will fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. However, some characters (“B” and “S”) that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 do not fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in (a42), after that, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the characters "BIG BONUS" completely fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in (a43), after that, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed, and temporarily stops at the center of the screen which is a fixed position.

As shown in (a40) to (a43), as a sound suggesting a bonus prize in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BIG BONUS" changes from a difficult-to-recognize enlarged display state to an easy-to-recognize reduced display state. , The sound effect "Papparapa" is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (a44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" stops at a fixed position in the center of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated. The effect is an effect of emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" by processing the character image of "BIG BONUS" or adding another image such as a decorative image.

For example, as an example in which the effect is not generated, in the screen state shown in (a43) or (a45) described later, as shown in (* 3), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in gradation. Not too much. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (a44) and (a46) described later, as shown in (* 4), the large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are "BIG BONUS". Is superimposed on the character image. In this way, when an effect is generated on the character image of "BIG BONUS", the character image of "BIG BONUS" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, so that the character image of "BIG BONUS" is effectively used by the player. It can be noticed. The effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image. For example, the diamond-shaped decorative image or the character itself of "BIG BONUS" shines, and the character image of "BIG BONUS". Any treatment may be applied as long as it emphasizes.

Further, as shown in (a44), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated, a character image is displayed and a sound effect of "Killern Killern" is generated as a sound corresponding to the effect. Along with being output from the speaker 53, a "big bonus" sound is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting a bonus prize.

As shown in (a45), after that, the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (a46), when the effect is generated again, the sound effect "Killern Killern" is output from the speaker 53 as the sound corresponding to the effect.

After that, in this game, the state in which the effect as shown in (a45) is not generated and the state in which the effect as shown in (a46) is generated are repeated.

As described above, in the bonus winning effect, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed and operated as follows. That is, during the period shown in (a40) to (a43), an animation is displayed in which the character image of "BIG BONUS" consisting of one image is gradually reduced from the enlarged state toward the center of the screen. As a result, the character image of "BIG BONUS" moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a43), the reduced and displayed character image of "BIG BONUS" stops at the position in the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed and the character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped, the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not move the position as shown in (a44). , Big bonus ”is output from the speaker 53 and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (a45) and (a46), the character image of "BIG BONUS" remains stopped, and the state in which the effect does not occur and the state in which the effect occurs are repeated.

The sound data and image data of such a series of bonus winning effects are stored in the RAM 91c as bonus winning effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the battle mission effect data. Then, the bonus winning effect is executed based on the bonus winning effect data.

Here, the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in (a44) and (a46) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (a25) and (a27) described above in FIG. It occupies a large proportion in the display area of the display 51. That is, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed with more emphasis than the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

Furthermore, the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killern") is more "Killeran" than the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killern"). The number of sounds is large, and the output time of the sound is long. In addition, the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killern") is louder than the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killern"). It's getting bigger. In other words, the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killern") is emphasized more than the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killern"). Is output.

Further, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is more flashy than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" because the number of diamond-shaped decorative images when the effect is generated is large. That is, the effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

While the bonus winning effects shown in (a40) to (a46) are being executed, operations for advancing the game (for example, starting operation of the next game and setting operation of the number of bets) are possible. Therefore, if the game shifts to the next game before the series of bonus winning effects is completed, it is possible to end the bonus winning effects in the middle (so-called cancellation).

[Examples of various productions when going through the castle search mission production]
With reference to FIGS. 6 to 9, an example of various effects when passing through the castle search mission effect will be specifically described.

(Example of castle search mission production)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a castle search mission production. As shown in (b1), it is assumed that in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, a rare role that can be won at the same time as the bonus is won. At this time, for example, whether or not to execute the mission effect by lottery and the type of the mission effect to be executed are determined. In this example, the execution of the castle hunt mission production is determined.

As shown in (b2), after the start switch 7 is operated, the castle search mission production starts. An image of a character walking on the road leading to the castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and on the front side thereof, a character image of "castle hunting mission" suggesting the type of mission production and a castle hunting mission production. The text image of "Safely reach the castle!" Suggesting the subtitle is displayed. If there are multiple types of castle hunting mission effects, the subtitle may change depending on the type, for example, "Get to the castle in time!" Or "Get the treasure chest in the castle!" ..

As shown in (b3), after a predetermined time has passed, the text image of "Castle hunting mission" and the text image of "Safely reach the castle!" Disappear and continue to the castle displayed on the back side. The image of the character walking on the road appears more clearly.

As shown in (b4), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an image of the character searching for a castle while sweating is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Since the cherry, which is a rare role, is stopped at the bottom of the stopped left reel, the player can recognize that the cherry has been won as a rare role that can be won at the same time as the bonus.

As shown in (b5), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the scene changes to the night scene, and an image in which the character continues to sweat and searches for the castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in (b6), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the character reaches a forked road and is wondering which way to select, left or right. Will be done. Then, a character image of "Which?" Is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in (b7), after that, an image in which the character selects the right path and starts walking is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

If the role of Rare did not win at the same time as the bonus, as shown in (b8), as an image suggesting that the bonus was not won, the character fell in the woods without reaching the castle, and the bird flew. The displayed image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

After that, as shown in (b9), in the image in which the character is lying down in the forest, the character remains lying down and does not move, but the image in which the bird is moving from the state shown in (b8) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed.

After a lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in (b10), the operation of the bird is stopped, and the character image of "LOSE" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes darker than the states of (b2) to (b9), and the entire screen is in a so-called smoked state. Even if smoke is applied, the characters and birds are still visible. As shown in (b11), the display state of the still image as shown in (b10) is maintained for a predetermined time.

In the still image display state as shown in (b10) and (b11), the sound effect of "Garn" and the sound of "LOSE" are output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting that the bonus is not won.

In this way, if the bonus is not won, the image of the character lying down in the woods is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in (b8) to (b11), and the entire screen is smoked. Further, a sound suggesting that the bonus was not won is output from the speaker 53. The sound data and image data of a series of castle search mission effects when such a bonus is not won are stored in the RAM 91c as castle search mission effect data. Then, by executing the castle search mission production based on the castle search mission production data, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that the bonus was not won.

On the other hand, when the rare role is won at the same time as the bonus, as shown in (b12), an image of the character arriving at the castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image suggesting that the bonus has been won.

After that, as shown in (b13), an image in which the character is moving from the state shown in (b12) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

After a lapse of a predetermined time, as shown in (b14), the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 while the character is still moving. The screen of the liquid crystal display 51 cannot be smoked as shown in (b10). As shown in (b15), the display state of the animation in which the character moves is maintained for a predetermined time.

In the display state of the animation as shown in (b14) and (b15), the voice of "WIN" is output from the speaker 53 together with the sound effect of "pyrrolilorene" as a sound suggesting that the bonus has been won. After that, the bonus winning is carried over to the next game described later in (b16).

In this way, when the bonus is won, as shown in (b12) to (b15), the image of the character arriving at the castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a sound suggesting that the bonus is won is further emitted from the speaker. It is output from 53. The sound data and image data of a series of castle search mission effects when such a bonus is won are stored in the RAM 91c as castle search mission effect data. Then, by executing the castle search mission production based on the castle search mission production data, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that the bonus has been won.

In order to advance the game while the effects shown in (b8) to (b11) when the bonus is not won or the effects shown in (b12) to (b15) when the bonus is won are being executed. (For example, the operation of starting the next game or the operation of setting the number of bets) can be performed. Therefore, if the game shifts to the next game before the series of castle search mission effects is completed, it is possible to end the castle search mission effects in the middle (so-called cancellation).

(An example of bonus confirmation production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus confirmation effect via a castle search mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated as shown in (b16) after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (b15) described above. In the internal lottery held at this time, it is assumed that the replay is won together with the carry-over bonus.

As shown in (b17), after the start switch 7 is operated, the bonus confirmation effect starts. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image of the character in the castle search mission effect arriving at the castle is displayed on the back side, and a character image of "BONUS confirmed" is enlarged and displayed on the front side thereof. At this time, some of the characters (“B” and “S”) of the characters “BONUS confirmed” are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. Further, the remaining characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “certain”, “fixed”) among the characters of “BONUS confirmed” do not fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in (b18), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced and displayed toward the center of the screen. As a result, some characters (“B” and “S”) that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 can be barely visible in the display area, and the rest of the characters “BONUS confirmed”. The characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “certain”, “fixed”) are within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. However, some characters (“B” and “S”) that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are not yet contained in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, so that it is difficult to recognize them.

As shown in (b19), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced and displayed toward the center of the screen. This makes it easier to recognize the characters "BONUS confirmed".

As shown in (b20), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced and displayed toward the center of the screen. As a result, the characters "BONUS confirmed" completely fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in (b21), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen and temporarily stopped at the center of the screen which is a fixed position.

As shown in (b17) to (b21), it is suggested that the bonus is won in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BONUS confirmed" changes from the enlarged display state where it is difficult to recognize to the reduced display state where it is easy to recognize. As a sound, a sound effect of "Papala" is output from the speaker 53.

After that, as shown in (b22), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" starts to move toward the upper left of the screen while being reduced and displayed again.

Then, as shown in (b23), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" continues to move toward the upper left of the screen while being further reduced and displayed.

As shown in (b24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is further reduced and displayed, and stops at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen. The fixed position on the upper left of this screen is a position that does not interfere with the visibility of the image related to the castle search mission displayed on the back side. In the present embodiment, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not superimposed on various images (characters, castles) of the castle search mission effect.

As shown in (b22) to (b24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is reduced and displayed and stopped at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen. The combined "shuin" sound effect is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (b25), when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" stops at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is generated. The effect is the same as the effect shown in (a25) described above, by processing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" or adding another image such as a decorative image to "BONUS confirmed". It is the effect of emphasizing the character image.

For example, as an example in which the effect is not generated, in the screen state shown in (b24) or (b26) described later, as shown in (* 5), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in gradation. Not too much. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (b25) and (b27) described later, as shown in (* 6), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are "BONUS confirmed". Is superimposed on the character image. In this way, when an effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS confirmed", the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, so that the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is effectively used by the player. It can be noticed. The effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image. For example, the diamond-shaped decorative image or the character itself of "BONUS confirmed" shines, and the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. Any treatment may be applied as long as it emphasizes.

Further, as shown in (b25), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is generated, a sound effect "Killern" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect, and a bonus. A "bonus confirmed" sound is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting that the player has won.

As shown in (b26), after that, the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (b27), when the effect is generated again, a sound effect of "Killern" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect.

After that, in this game, the state in which the effect as shown in (b26) is not generated and the state in which the effect as shown in (b27) is generated are repeated.

As shown in (b28), when the third stop operation is performed for the stop switch, in this example, the replay wins, the bonus prize is missed, and one game ends.

As described above, in the bonus confirmation effect, the character image of "BONUS confirmation" is displayed and operated as follows. That is, during the period shown in (b17) to (b21), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image is displayed toward the center of the screen with the image related to the castle search mission effect displayed on the back side. An animation is displayed that gradually shrinks from the enlarged state. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b21), the reduced and displayed character image of "BONUS confirmed" temporarily stops at the position in the center of the screen. After that, during the period shown in (b22) to (b24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image continues to shrink again, but this time it gradually shrinks from the enlarged state toward the upper left of the screen. An animation is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves toward the upper left of the screen. Then, as shown in (b24), the further reduced display of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" stops at the upper left position of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed and the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is stopped, as shown in (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not move the position, and "Killern, The sound "bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53, and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (b26) and (b27), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" remains stopped, and the state in which the effect does not occur and the state in which the effect occurs are repeated.

The sound data and image data of such a series of bonus finalized effects are stored in the RAM 91c as bonus fixed effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect is executed based on the castle search mission effect data, the bonus confirmed effect is executed based on the bonus confirmed effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the bonus confirmation effect, the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, in the bonus confirmation effect via the castle search mission effect, the same bonus confirmation effect data as the bonus confirmation effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 3 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed, the production mode of the bonus confirmation production is common to both. As a result, it is possible to inform the player that the bonus has been won in an easy-to-understand manner.

(An example of combination production and small role suggestion production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a combination effect and a small role suggestion effect via the castle search mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated as shown in (b29) after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (b28) described above.

First, in the internal lottery, the small role suggestion effect that is executed when the small role (bell in this example) is won together with the carry-over bonus will be described. As shown in (b30), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the character in the castle search mission effect arriving at the castle on the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 triggered by the start operation. Below, the bell design image is displayed as if looking into it from the bottom of the screen.

As shown in (b31), the bell symbol image moves further upward at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and a part of the bell symbol image becomes visible.

As shown in (b32), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the bell symbol image moves further upward, and the bell symbol image completely fits within the display area.

As shown in (b33), when the bell pattern image is completely within the display area, a "bash" sound effect is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (b34), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the bell symbol image disappears, and in this example, the bell wins and one game ends.

The sound data and the image data of such a series of small role suggestion effect are stored in the RAM 91c as the small role suggestion effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as the effect data different from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect is executed based on the castle search mission effect data, the small role suggestion effect is executed based on the small role suggestion effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the small role suggestion effect, the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, in the small role suggestion effect via the castle search mission effect, the same small role suggestion effect data as that of the small role suggestion effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 4 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed, the production mode of the small role suggestion production is common to both. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player the type of the winning small role in an easy-to-understand manner.

Next, the combination effect executed when the carry-over bonus is won alone due to the loss in the internal lottery will be described.

As shown in (b35), the combination effect starts with the start operation as an opportunity. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the character in the castle search mission effect arriving at the castle on the back side, and the liquid crystal display has an image showing a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonuses that can be won on the front side. It is enlarged and displayed at 51. In this example, since the big bonus is won, the character image of "777" corresponding to the big bonus is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters of "777" ("7" on both left and right) do not fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, at this point, it is difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination for which the derivation is promoted among the big bonus and the regular bonus.

As shown in (b36), after that, the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. This makes the character "777" a little easier to recognize.

As shown in (b37), after that, the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the "7" on both the left and right sides of the character "777" can be completely contained in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player can clearly recognize that the derivation of the symbol combination of the big bonus is promoted.

As shown in (b38), when the character image of "777" is completely within the display area, the sound effect "Trun" is heard as a sound prompting the derivation of 7 sets corresponding to the winning bonuses. Is output from.

As shown in (b39), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the character image of "777" disappears, and in this example, a big bonus is won and one game ends.

As described above, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" is displayed and operated as follows. That is, during the period shown in (b35) to (b37), the character image of "777" consisting of one image is enlarged toward the center of the screen with the image related to the castle search mission effect displayed on the back side. An animation is displayed that gradually shrinks from the state. As a result, the character image of "777" moves its position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b37), the reduced and displayed character image of "777" stops at the position in the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "777" is completed and the character image of "777" is stopped, as shown in (b38), the character image of "777" does not move the position, and a "truon" sound is heard. It is output from the speaker 53.

The sound data and image data of such a series of combination effects are stored in the RAM 91c as combination effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data different from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect is executed based on the castle search mission effect data, the combination effect is executed based on the combination effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the combination effect, the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, in the combination effect via the castle search mission effect, the same combination effect data as the combination effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 4 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed, the production mode of the combination production is common to both. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player an easy-to-understand symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus.

The combination effect via the battle mission effect described above is an example of the case where the big bonus is won, but even if the regular bonus is won, the position and size of the character image of "777" and 7 The sound effect "Trun" is the same as the sound that encourages the derivation of matching.

(An example of bonus winning production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect via a castle search mission effect. After winning the bonus in (b39) described above, the bonus winning effect starts as shown in (b40). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIG BONUS" suggesting a bonus prize is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters (“B” and “S”) of the characters “BIG BONUS” are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. Further, the remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) among the characters of “BIG BONUS” are displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. It doesn't fit.

As shown in (b41), after that, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, some characters (“B” and “S”) that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 can be visually recognized in the display area, and the remaining characters of “BIG BONUS” can be visually recognized. The characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) will fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. However, some characters (“B” and “S”) that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 do not fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in (b42), after that, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the characters "BIG BONUS" completely fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in (b43), after that, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed, and temporarily stops at the center of the screen which is a fixed position.

As shown in (b40) to (b43), as a sound suggesting a bonus prize in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BIG BONUS" changes from a difficult-to-recognize enlarged display state to an easy-to-recognize reduced display state. , The sound effect "Papparapa" is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (b44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" stops at a fixed position in the center of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated. The effect is the same as the effect shown in (a44) described above, by processing the character image of "BIG BONUS" or adding another image such as a decorative image to "BIG BONUS". It is the effect of emphasizing the character image.

For example, as an example in which the effect is not generated, in the screen state shown in (b43) or (b45) described later, as shown in (* 7), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in gradation. Not too much. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (b44) and (b46) described later, as shown in (* 8), the large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are "BIG BONUS". Is superimposed on the character image. In this way, when an effect is generated on the character image of "BIG BONUS", the character image of "BIG BONUS" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, so that the character image of "BIG BONUS" is effectively used by the player. It can be noticed. The effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image. For example, the diamond-shaped decorative image or the character itself of "BIG BONUS" shines, and the character image of "BIG BONUS". Any treatment may be applied as long as it emphasizes.

Further, as shown in (b44), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated, a character image is displayed and a sound effect of "Killern Killern" is generated as a sound corresponding to the effect. Along with being output from the speaker 53, a "big bonus" sound is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting a bonus prize.

As shown in (b45), after that, the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (b46), when the effect is generated again, the sound effect "Killern Killern" is output from the speaker 53 as the sound corresponding to the effect.

After that, in this game, the state in which the effect as shown in (b45) is not generated and the state in which the effect as shown in (b46) is generated are repeated.

As described above, in the bonus winning effect, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed and operated as follows. That is, during the period shown in (b40) to (b43), an animation is displayed in which the character image of "BIG BONUS" consisting of one image is gradually reduced from the enlarged state toward the center of the screen. As a result, the character image of "BIG BONUS" moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b43), the reduced and displayed character image of "BIG BONUS" stops at the position in the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed and the character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped, the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not move the position as shown in (b44). , Big bonus ”is output from the speaker 53 and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (b45) and (b46), the character image of "BIG BONUS" remains stopped, and the state in which the effect does not occur and the state in which the effect occurs are repeated.

The sound data and image data of such a series of bonus winning effects are stored in the RAM 91c as bonus winning effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the castle search mission effect data. Then, the bonus winning effect is executed based on the bonus winning effect data.

Further, in the bonus winning effect via the castle search mission effect, the same bonus winning effect data as the bonus winning effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 5 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed, the production mode of the bonus winning production is common to both. This makes it possible to suggest the bonus winning to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Here, the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in (b44) and (b46) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (b25) and (b27) described above in FIG. It occupies a large proportion in the display area of the display 51. That is, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed with more emphasis than the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

In addition, the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killern") is more "Killern" than the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killern"). The number of sounds is large, and the output time of the sound is long. In addition, the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killern") is louder than the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killern"). It's getting bigger. In other words, the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killern") is emphasized more than the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killern"). Is output.

Further, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is more flashy than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" because the number of diamond-shaped decorative images when the effect is generated is large. That is, the effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

While the bonus winning effects shown in (b40) to (b46) are being executed, operations for advancing the game (for example, starting operation of the next game and setting operation of the number of bets) are possible. Therefore, if the game shifts to the next game before the series of bonus winning effects is completed, it is possible to end the bonus winning effects in the middle (so-called cancellation).

[Main effect]
Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1-1) As shown in FIG. 3, in the bonus confirmation effect via the battle mission effect, the image related to the battle mission effect (the ally character wins the enemy character) on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The image) is displayed, while the image of the bonus confirmation effect is displayed on the front side thereof. As a result, while showing the image related to the battle mission effect, the image related to the bonus confirmation effect can be shown to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the bonus confirmation effect via the castle search mission effect, an image related to the castle search mission effect on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (an image of the character arriving at the castle). Is displayed, while an image of the bonus confirmation effect is displayed on the front side thereof. As a result, while showing the image related to the castle search mission production, the image related to the bonus confirmation production can be shown to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, since a common bonus confirmation effect is executed regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is used, it is easy to suggest to the player that the bonus has been won regardless of the type of mission effect that has been performed. can do. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus.

(1-2) As shown in FIGS. 3 (a25) and 7 (b25), a common "killer" is used as a sound suggesting that a bonus has been won regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is used. Since the sound of ", bonus confirmation" is output from the speaker 53, it is possible to suggest to the player that the bonus has been won in an easy-to-understand manner regardless of the type of mission effect via the speaker 53.

(1-3) As shown in FIGS. 3 (a24) to 3 (a28), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" after being reduced and displayed does not interfere with the visibility of the image of the battle mission effect, and is shown in FIG. 7 (b24). As shown in (b28), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" after being reduced and displayed does not interfere with the visibility of the image of the castle search mission effect. Therefore, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" suggests to the player that the bonus has been won, and does not impair the visibility of the images of the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect displayed on the back side thereof.

(1-4) Since the same bonus confirmation effect data is used for the bonus confirmation effect when going through the battle mission effect shown in Fig. 3 and the bonus confirmation effect when going through the castle search mission effect shown in Fig. 7. Regardless of whether the production is via the battle mission production or the castle search mission production, the production mode of the bonus confirmation production is common to both, and it is possible to clearly indicate to the player that the bonus has been won. Further, since it is not necessary to provide different bonus confirmation effect data depending on the type of mission effect, the storage capacity of the RAM 41c can be reduced.

(2-1) As shown in FIG. 4, in the combination effect via the battle mission effect, the image related to the battle mission effect on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (the image in which the ally character wins the enemy character). ) Is displayed, while the image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side thereof. As a result, while showing the image related to the battle mission effect, the image related to the combination effect can be shown to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in the combination effect via the castle search mission effect, an image related to the castle search mission effect (an image of the character arriving at the castle) is displayed on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, the image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side thereof. As a result, while showing the image related to the castle search mission production, the image related to the combination production can be shown to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, since a common combination effect is executed regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle hunting mission effect is used, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus winning and winning bonuses regardless of the type of mission effect passed through. Can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus and the suggestion of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus.

(2-2) As shown in FIGS. 4 (a38) and 8 (b38), the derivation of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus is promoted regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is used. Since the common "truon" sound is output from the speaker 53, it is possible to suggest to the player a symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus in an easy-to-understand manner regardless of the type of mission effect via the speaker 53.

(2-3) As shown in FIGS. 4 (a35) to 4 (a38), the character image of "777" after being reduced and displayed does not hinder the visibility of the image of the battle mission effect as much as possible, and FIG. 8 (b35). As shown in (b38), the character image of "777" after being reduced and displayed does not hinder the visibility of the image of the castle search mission effect as much as possible. For this reason, the character image of "777" prompts the player to derive a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus that can be won, and at the same time, the visibility of the images of the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect displayed on the back side thereof is improved. Do not hinder as much as possible.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a38) and 8 (b38), the character image of "777" is stopped at a fixed position in the center of the screen and is displayed on the back side. It was superimposed on the image of the mission production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character image of "777" may be stopped at a position that does not overlap with the image of the mission effect displayed on the back side as a fixed position. By doing so, it is possible that the character image of "777" does not further impair the visibility of the image of the mission effect.

(2-4) Since the same combination production data is used in the combination production via the battle mission production shown in FIG. 4 and the combination production via the castle search mission production shown in FIG. 8, the battle mission Regardless of whether the production or the castle hunting mission production is used, the production mode of the combination production is the same for both, and the player is easily informed of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus winning and winning bonus. be able to. Further, since it is not necessary to provide different combination effect data depending on the type of mission effect, the storage capacity of the RAM 41c can be reduced.

(2-5) As described above in FIGS. 4 and 8, a combination effect that encourages a combination of 7 red symbols corresponding to the big bonus prize, and 7 red, 7 red, and 7 blue symbols corresponding to the regular bonus prize. In the combination effect that encourages the combination, the position and size of the character image of "777" and the sound effect "Trun" as the sound that prompts the derivation of the 7 sets are common. In this way, only the combination of symbols that encourages derivation is different, and the position and size of the other character images of "777" and the sound effect of "Trun" as the sound that encourages the derivation of 7 sets are common. , It is easy for the player to recognize the symbol combination to be aimed at.

(3-1) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a17) and 7 (b17), the content of the character image does not fit in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in a size that does not exist, and then, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a25) and 7 (b25), the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" can be effectively shown to the player. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a40) and 9 (b40), the content of the character image does not fit in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. A character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed, and then, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a46) and 9 (b46), "BIG BONUS" is sized so that the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. Character image is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be effectively shown to the player.

(3-2) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a17) to (a24) and FIGS. 7 (b17) to (b24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. The sound of "Papala" and the sound of "Sheen" are output from the speaker 53 while the enlarged display is reduced. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a25) and 7 (b25), when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, the sound of "Killern, bonus confirmed" is emitted from the speaker 53. It is output. In this way, since the sound suggesting that the bonus has been won is output from the speaker 53 for the first time after the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completely reduced and displayed, it is possible to inform the player that the bonus has been won in an easy-to-understand manner. can.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a40) to (a43) and FIGS. 9 (b40) to (b43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged from the enlarged display. While the reduced display is performed, the sound of "Papparapa" is output from the speaker 53. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a44) and 9 (b44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, the sound of "Killern Killern, Big Bonus" is heard in the speaker 53. Is output from. In this way, since the sound suggesting the bonus winning is output from the speaker 53 only after the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completely reduced and displayed, the bonus winning can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(3-3) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a17) and 5 (a40), the content of the character image does not fit in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in a size that does not exist, and then, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a25) and 7 (b25), the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" can be shown to the player in an impactful display mode, and the player can be informed that the bonus has been won in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a40) and 9 (b40), the content of the character image does not fit in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. A character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed, and then, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a46) and 9 (b46), "BIG BONUS" is sized so that the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. Character image is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be shown to the player in an impactful display mode, and the bonus winning can be easily conveyed to the player.

(4-1) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, the characters "BONUS confirmed" as in the period of FIGS. 3 (a17) to (a24) and the period of FIGS. 7 (b17) to (b24). During the period when the image changes from the enlarged display to the reduced display and the position changes, the effect does not occur on the character image of "BONUS confirmed". On the other hand, after the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed and stopped at a fixed position as in the period after FIG. 3 (a25) and the period after FIG. 7 (b25), "BONUS confirmed". An effect occurs on the character image of ". As a result, during the period when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is moving, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is moving, so that the player can pay attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed". Can be done. In addition, during the period when the operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed and the position is not moved, the effect is generated so that the player can pay attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed". Further, since the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not move the position, the content of the character image can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. In this way, the operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" and the generation of the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" can draw the player's attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed", so that the bonus is won. It is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion of.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged as in the period of FIGS. 5 (a40) to (a43) and the period of FIGS. 9 (b40) to (b43). During the period when the display changes to the reduced display and the position changes, the effect does not occur in the character image of "BIG BONUS". On the other hand, after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed and stopped at a fixed position as in the period after FIG. 5 (a44) and the period after FIG. 9 (b44), "BIG BONUS" is displayed. An effect occurs on the character image of ". In this way, since the effect is generated after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed, it is possible to inform the player that the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed in an easy-to-understand manner.

(4-2) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a17) to (a24) and FIGS. 7 (b17) to (b24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. During the enlarged display to the reduced display, the sound of "Papala" and the sound of "Sheen" are output from the speaker 53 in conjunction with the display operation. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a25) and 7 (b25), when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, a "killer" sound is heard in conjunction with the effect. It is output from the speaker 53. In this way, since the sound linked to the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" and the effect is output from the speaker 53, the fun of the game can be improved.

In the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a40) to (a43) and FIGS. 9 (b40) to (b43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in a reduced size from the enlarged display. During this period, the sound of "Papparapa" is output from the speaker 53 in conjunction with the display operation. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a44) and 9 (b44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, "Killern Killern, Big Bonus" is linked to the effect. Is output from the speaker 53. In this way, since the sound linked to the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" and the effect is output from the speaker 53, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4-3) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, in the period of FIGS. 3 (a17) to (a24) and the period of FIGS. 7 (b17) to (b24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. Changes from the enlarged display to the reduced display. On the other hand, in the period after FIG. 3 (a25) and the period after FIG. 7 (b25), the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not change. As a result, first, the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is changed to draw the player's attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed", and then the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not change. It is possible to convey the content of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged and displayed in the period of FIGS. 5 (a40) to (a43) and the period of FIGS. 9 (b40) to (b43). The position is changed by reducing the display from. On the other hand, the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not change in the period after FIG. 5 (a44) and the period after FIG. 9 (b44). As a result, first, the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" changes to draw the player's attention to the character image of "BIG BONUS", and then the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not change, so that "BIG BONUS" does not change. The content of the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(4-4) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a17) to (a24) and FIGS. 7 (b17) to (b24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. During the enlarged display to the reduced display, the effect does not occur on the character image of "BONUS confirmed", and then the effect is applied to the character image of "BONUS confirmed" after the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed. Occur. As a result, when the effect is generated, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a40) to (a43) and FIGS. 9 (b40) to (b43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged from the enlarged display. During the reduced display, the effect does not occur on the character image of "BIG BONUS", and then the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed. As a result, when the effect is generated, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed.

(5-1) The character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIGS. 5 (b44) and (b46) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in FIGS. 3 (b25) and (b27). Is also flashy and is highlighted. As a result, the suggestion when the bonus is actually controlled is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, so that the player can be given more joy of being controlled by the bonus, and the hobby of the game can be enjoyed. Can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus and the suggestion of controlling the bonus.

(5-2) The sound (“killer killer”) when an effect is generated in the character image of “BIG BONUS” shown in FIGS. 5 (b44) and (b46) is shown in FIGS. 3 (b25) and (b27). The number of "killer" sounds is larger than the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("killer"), and the output time of the sound is longer and the volume is louder by that amount. As a result, the suggestion when the bonus is actually controlled is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, so that the player can be given more joy of being controlled by the bonus, and the hobby of the game can be enjoyed. Can be improved.

(5-3) The effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIGS. 5 (b44) and (b46) is more diamond-shaped than the effect on "BONUS confirmed" shown in FIGS. 3 (b25) and (b27). The number of decorative images is large and flashy. As a result, the suggestion when the bonus is actually controlled is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, so that the player can be given more joy of being controlled by the bonus, and the hobby of the game can be enjoyed. Can be improved.

(6-1) As shown in FIGS. 4 (a30), (a35) and 8 (b30), (b35), the bonus and the bell are simultaneously won when the start switch 7 is operated. When it is, the small role suggestion effect is executed and the bell symbol image is displayed, and when the bonus is won independently, the combination effect is executed and the character image of "777" is displayed. In this way, both when suggesting a small winning combination and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, the symbol image is displayed at the same execution trigger of the start operation, so that the symbol image display starts. Depending on the timing, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of whether it is a suggestion of a small role or a suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus and the suggestion of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus.

(6-2) As shown in FIGS. 4 (a33), (a38) and 8 (b33), (b38), in the small role suggestion effect, the bell symbol image is displayed first, and then "bash". Sound is output from the speaker 53. On the other hand, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" is displayed first, and then the sound of "trun" different from "bash" is output from the speaker 53. In this way, since there is a sound corresponding to each of the time of suggesting a small role and the time of suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, which of the bell symbol image and the character image of "777" is displayed is displayed. It can be communicated to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, since the timing at which the display of the bell symbol image or the character image of "777" starts is earlier than the timing at which these sounds are output, the sound is output before the timing at which the display of the symbol image starts. It is possible to prevent the player from being aware of whether it is a suggestion of a small role or a suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus.

(6-3) Even if a common sound is output from the speaker 53 when the bell pattern image is displayed in the small role suggestion effect and when the character image of "777" is displayed in the combination effect. good. By doing so, it is not necessary to provide different sound data depending on when suggesting a small combination and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, so that the storage capacity of the RAM 41c can be reduced. Further, depending on the type of sound, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of whether it is a suggestion of a small role or a suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a winning bonus.

(6-4) When the bonus and the small winning combination are won at the same time, an image suggesting the small winning combination (for example, a bell symbol image) and an image suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus (character "777"). The image) and may be displayed at the same time triggered by the start operation. By doing so, the image suggesting a small role and the image suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus are displayed at the same time on the same screen, so that an impactful effect is produced when suggesting a symbol combination that encourages derivation. Can be performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(6-5) As shown in FIGS. 4 (a33), (a38) and 8 (b33), (b38), the size of the character image of "777" is larger than the size of the bell pattern image. As a result, the player can pay more attention to the character image of "777" which suggests the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, rather than the bell symbol image which suggests the small role.

(6-6) As shown in FIGS. 4 (a34), (a39) and 8 (b34), (b39), the display of the bell pattern image or the character image of "777" is the third stop operation for the stop switch. Disappears with. In this way, both when suggesting a small role and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, the image of the symbol disappears at the same execution trigger of the third stop operation, so that when suggesting a small role. Since it is not necessary to change the control for ending the display of the symbol depending on when suggesting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, the process is not complicated.

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

[About mission production]
In the present embodiment, the battle mission production and the castle search mission production are exemplified as the production that makes the player expect the bonus winning, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, mission effects may include mission effects other than battle missions and castle hunting missions, which may be determined by lottery or may be selectable by the player. good. Further, the present invention is not limited to the mission effect, and any effect may be executed as long as it is an effect performed up to the bonus final effect, the combination effect, and the bonus winning effect.

[About bonus confirmation production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a25) and 7 (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not superimposed on various images of the mission effect, but the mission effect It may be partially superimposed on various images. However, even in that case, it is preferable that the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not interfere with the visibility of the mission effect.

The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced from the enlarged display, but the reduced stage may be two stages, three stages, or at least. It suffices as long as it is reduced in a plurality of stages between the enlarged display and the reduced display.

[About combination production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a35) to (a38) and 8 (b35) to (b38), when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus is shown, all reels are supported. The character image of the design "777" was displayed at once when the start operation was triggered. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character image of the symbol "7" corresponding to each reel may be displayed for each operation of the stop switch. For example, the character image of the symbol "7" corresponding to the left reel 2L is displayed as a trigger of the start operation, and the symbol "77" corresponding to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C is triggered by the first operation for the left stop switch 8L. , And triggered by the second operation on the middle stop switch 8C, the character image of the symbol “777” corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R may be displayed. Even in this way, the start timing of the display of the symbol image becomes the same at the same execution trigger of the start operation, both when suggesting a small winning combination and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus. Also, until the character image of the symbol corresponding to the right reel 2R is displayed, it is not known whether the big bonus or the regular bonus has been won, so the player's expectation should be maintained as much as possible. Can be done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a35) to (a37) and 8 (b35) to (b37), the character image of "777" is displayed during the period when the character image of "777" changes from the enlarged display to the reduced display. The sound corresponding to the display operation of the above may be output from the speaker 53.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a30) to (a32) and FIGS. 8 (b30) to (b32), during the period in which the bell symbol image appears from the bottom to the top, a sound matching the display operation of the bell symbol image is heard. It may be output from the speaker 53.

The character image of "777" is gradually reduced from the enlarged display, but the reduced stage may be two stages or three stages, or at least enlarged. It suffices as long as it is reduced in a plurality of stages between the display and the reduced display.

[About bonus winning production]
When the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIGS. 5 (a44), (a46) and 9 (b44), (b46) is displayed, FIGS. 3 (a25), (a27) and 7 (b25), As an example of being emphasized more than when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (b27) is displayed, the size of the character image is large, the character image moves, the output sound is loud, and the sound output time. Is long, the character's voice is output, there are multiple characters that output voice, the brightness of the light due to the effect is large, the effect generation time is long, there are many decorative images in the effect, the decorative image in the effect is large, etc. Any method may be used as long as the character image of "BIG BONUS" is emphasized more than the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

The character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced from the enlarged display, but the reduced stage may be two stages, three stages, or at least. It suffices as long as it is reduced in a plurality of stages between the enlarged display and the reduced display.

[Rights to control a specific state]
In the present embodiment, the winning of a regular bonus or a big bonus is exemplified as the right to control a specific state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a right (for example, Navistock) for controlling the operation procedure of the stop switch to an AT (assist time) that can notify the player may be applied, or the probability of being controlled by the AT may be a normal state. The right to control a higher CZ (chance zone) (eg, the number of CZ games) may be applied. Such a section controlled by AT or CZ is also referred to as an advantageous section, and a section not controlled by the advantageous section is also referred to as a normal section. That is, as the right to control to a specific state, the right to control to an advantageous section may be applied.

[Application to pachinko machines]
In the above-described embodiment, a slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a so-called gaming ball is driven into a gaming area to play a game.

For example, the jackpot winning may be applied as a right to control to a specific state, and the mission effect in the present embodiment may be applied as a reach effect that makes the player expect whether or not a big hit will occur. Further, when the jackpot is won, the bonus confirmation effect in the present embodiment may be applied as an effect suggesting the confirmation of the jackpot. Further, the bonus winning effect in the present embodiment may be applied as an effect when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped and the seven sets of symbols corresponding to the big hits are derived and controlled in the big hit round.

As described above, even when the various effects of the present embodiment are applied to the pachinko gaming machine, the same effects as those of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be obtained.

In addition, various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined.

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, 3 perspective window, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53 speaker, 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.
Display means for displaying images and
The specific effect of displaying the first character image suggesting the granting of the right to control the specific state on the display means is executed via either the first effect or the second effect, and the specific effect is executed. After that, an identification information display effect for displaying an identification information image indicating the identification information constituting the specific display result to be controlled to the specific state is executed on the display means, and after the identification information display effect is executed, the identification information display effect is executed. It is provided with an effect means for executing a special effect of displaying a second character image relating to the right on the display means when controlled to the specific state .
When the specific display result is derived after the right is granted, it is controlled to the specific state.
The production means
In the specific effect after passing through the first effect, the character related to the first effect is displayed, and the first character image is displayed in an enlarged manner overlapping with the display of the character related to the first effect. After that, a display operation is performed so that the first character image is displayed in a reduced mode that does not overlap with the display of the character related to the first effect, and further, after the display operation of the first character image is started, the display operation is started. The first character image is displayed without effect display in the period until the display operation of the first character image is completed, and the effect display is accompanied in the period after the display operation of the first character image is completed. Display the first character image,
In the identification information display effect after executing the specific effect via the first effect, a character related to the first effect is displayed, and the identification information image is displayed as a character related to the first effect. Display in a manner that overlaps with the display of
In the specific effect after passing through the second effect, the character related to the second effect is displayed, and the first character image is displayed in an enlarged manner overlapping with the display of the character related to the second effect. After that, a display operation is performed so that the first character image is displayed in a reduced mode that does not overlap with the display of the character related to the second effect, and further, after the display operation of the first character image is started, the display operation is started. The first character image is displayed without effect display in the period until the display operation of the first character image is completed, and the effect display is accompanied in the period after the display operation of the first character image is completed. Display the first character image,
In the identification information display effect after executing the specific effect via the second effect, a character related to the second effect is displayed, and the identification information image is displayed as a character related to the second effect. Display in a manner that overlaps with the display of
In the special effect after executing the specific effect and the identification information display effect via either the first effect or the second effect, the second character image display operation is started and then the second effect is started. The second character image is displayed without the effect display in the period until the display operation of the character image is completed, and the second character image is displayed with the effect display in the period after the display operation of the second character image is completed. Display a text image,
The number of times the sound effect corresponding to the effect display is output when the effect is displayed along with the display of the second character image is the number of times the effect is displayed when the effect is displayed along with the display of the first character image. More than the number of output times of the sound effect corresponding to the effect display,
The output time of the sound effect corresponding to the effect display when the effect is displayed along with the display of the second character image is the time when the effect is displayed along with the display of the first character image. Longer than the output time of the sound effect corresponding to the effect display,
The volume of the sound effect corresponding to the effect display when the effect is displayed along with the display of the second character image is the effect when the effect is displayed along with the display of the first character image. Loud than the volume of the sound effect corresponding to the display,
The identification information display effect executed via the first effect and the identification information display effect executed via the second effect display the identification information image by common effect data. It's a slot machine.

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