JP7076249B2 - 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 or a big bonus. 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, it is equipped with multiple types of special roles, and after displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the low-profit special role that has not been won on the bonus confirmation screen, it corresponds to the winning high-profit special role. There was a slot machine that performed an upgrade effect to display a combination of symbols (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5299929

In the above-mentioned slot machine, the promotion effect is aimed at improving the interest of the game after winning a special role and allowing the derivation of the display result accompanied by the transition to an advantageous state such as a bonus state. However, there was room for improvement.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an improved slot machine for a subsequent effect during a game in which derivation of a display result accompanied by a transition to an advantageous state is permitted. Is.

(1) A plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, are provided.
After variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result combination , and
Predetermining means for determining display result combinations that allow derivation, and
Derivation control means that controls the derivation of display result combinations ,
State control means to control the state and
Equipped with a production means to execute the production,
The state control means is
When the first special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the first special gaming state.
When the second special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the second special gaming state.
When the third special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the third special gaming state.
When the 4th special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the 4th special gaming state.
The determination results of the prior determination means include a first determination result in which the derivation of the first special display result combination is permitted, a second determination result in which the derivation of the second special display result combination is permitted, and the above. The third decision result that allows the derivation of the third special display result combination , the fourth decision result that allows the derivation of the first special display result combination and the predetermined display result combination , the second special display result combination , and the second special display result combination. The fifth determination result in which the derivation of the predetermined display result combination is permitted and the sixth determination result in which the derivation of the fourth special display result combination is permitted are included.
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, control is performed so that the first special display result combination can be derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, control is performed so that the second special display result combination can be derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the third determination result, control is performed so that the third special display result combination can be derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the fourth determination result, control is performed so that the predetermined display result combination can be derived without deriving the first special display result combination .
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the fifth determination result, control is performed so that the predetermined display result combination can be derived without deriving the second special display result combination .
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the sixth determination result, control is performed so that the fourth special display result combination can be derived.
The predetermining means is
When the decision result is the first decision result or the fourth decision result and the first special display result combination is not derived, the allowance for the derivation of the first special display result combination is carried over to the next game or later. Is possible,
When the decision result is the second decision result or the fifth decision result and the second special display result combination is not derived, the allowance for the derivation of the second special display result combination is carried over to the next game or later. Is possible,
When the decision result is the third decision result and the third special display result combination is not derived, the permission for the derivation of the third special display result combination can be carried over to the next game or later.
When the decision result is the sixth decision result and the fourth special display result combination is not derived, the allowance for the derivation of the fourth special display result combination can be carried over to the next game or later.
The staging performed by the staging means includes
When the allowance for deriving the first special display result combination is carried over, when the allowance for deriving the second special display result combination is carried over, the allowance for deriving the third special display result combination is carried over. The first special display result combination , the second special display result combination , the said A specific effect suggesting that the derivation of any of the third special display result combination and the fourth special display result combination is permitted, and
The first suggestion effect suggesting that the first special display result combination can be derived, and the first suggestion effect.
The second suggestion effect suggesting that the second special display result combination can be derived, and the second suggestion effect.
The third suggestion effect suggesting that the third special display result combination can be derived, and the third suggestion effect.
The fourth suggestion effect suggesting that the fourth special display result combination can be derived is included.
The first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are more advantageous than the third special gaming state and the fourth special gaming state.
The staging means
When the specific effect is being executed and the determination result of the predetermined means is the fourth determination result, the third suggestion effect is executed, and in the subsequent game, the predetermined means of the predetermined effect is executed. It is possible to execute the first suggestion effect when the decision result is the first decision result.
When the specific effect is being executed and the determination result of the predetermined means is the fifth determination result, the third suggested effect is executed, and in the subsequent game, the predetermined means of the predetermined effect is executed. It is possible to execute the second suggestion effect when the decision result is the second decision result.
The probability that the third suggested effect is executed when the specific effect is being executed and the determination result of the prior determination means is the fourth determination result is that the specific effect is executed. At times and when the determination result of the prior determination means is the fifth determination result, the probability that the third suggestion effect is executed is higher than the probability that the third suggestion effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the BB1 is won. When it is, there is a higher probability that the false combination effect of RB1 will be executed than when it is won in BB2 ) ,
The probability that the third suggested effect is executed when the specific effect is being executed and the determination result of the prior determination means is the fourth determination result is that the specific effect is executed. It is higher than the probability that the fourth suggestion effect is executed when the determination result of the prior determination means is the fourth determination result.
The third special display result combination has more display results in common with the first special display result combination than the fourth special display result combination .

(2) A plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, are provided.
After variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result combination , and
Derivation control means that controls the derivation of display result combinations ,
Predetermined means for deciding whether or not to control the special gaming state,
State control means to control the state and
Equipped with a production means to execute the production,
The state control means is
When the first special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the first special gaming state.
When the second special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the second special gaming state.
When the third special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the third special gaming state.
When the 4th special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the 4th special gaming state.
The staging performed by the staging means includes
When the control to the first special gaming state is determined, when the control to the second special gaming state is determined, when the control to the third special gaming state is determined , and. It can be executed at any time when the control to the fourth special gaming state is determined, and the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state , the third special gaming state , and the fourth special gaming state. A specific effect that suggests that control to any of the special gaming states has been decided, and
The first suggestion effect suggesting an operation mode in which the first special display result combination can be derived, and the first suggestion effect.
The second suggestion effect suggesting an operation mode in which the second special display result combination can be derived, and the second suggestion effect.
The third suggestion effect suggesting an operation mode in which the third special display result combination can be derived, and the third suggestion effect.
The fourth suggestion effect suggesting an operation mode in which the fourth special display result combination can be derived is included.
The first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are more advantageous than the third special gaming state and the fourth special gaming state.
The staging means
The third suggestion effect is executed when the specific effect is being executed and the control to the first special gaming state is determined, and the operation mode suggested by the third suggestion effect is followed. It is possible to execute the first suggestion effect in the game after the derivation operation means is operated and neither the first special display result combination nor the third special display result combination is derived.
The third suggestion effect is executed when the specific effect is being executed and the control to the second special gaming state is determined, and the operation mode suggested by the third suggestion effect is followed. It is possible to execute the second suggestion effect in the game after the derivation operation means is operated and neither the second special display result combination nor the third special display result combination is derived.
The probability that the third suggested effect will be executed when the specific effect is being executed and the control to the first special gaming state is determined is when the specific effect is being executed. There is a higher probability that the third suggestion effect will be executed when the control to the second special gaming state is determined (for example, when BB1 is won as shown in FIG. 20). There is a higher probability that the fake combination effect of RB1 will be executed than when BB2 is won ) ,
The probability that the third suggested effect will be executed when the specific effect is being executed and the control to the first special gaming state is determined is when the specific effect is being executed. It is higher than the probability that the fourth suggestion effect is executed when there is and the control to the first special gaming state is determined.
The third special display result combination has more display results in common with the first special display result combination than the fourth special display result combination .

(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 the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure which shows an example of a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows an example of development production. 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 RB1 combination production via the battle mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of a predetermined role suggestion production via a battle mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of the BB1 combination production via the battle mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of a big 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 RB1 combination production via the castle search mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of a predetermined role suggestion production via a castle search mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of a BB1 combination production via a castle search mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of a big bonus prize-winning production via a castle search mission production. It is a flowchart of the staging process during carry-over. It is a figure which shows the table for effect determination. It is a figure which shows the table for effect determination. It is a figure which shows the modification of the production after the false combination production. It is a figure which shows the modification of the effect determination table.

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. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a design arrangement of reels.

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. As shown in FIG. 2, 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, there is a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game (game), and a stop switch that is operated to stop the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and derive a display result. 8L, 8C, 8R are 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 ROM that stores various data related to the effect. The sub control unit 91 controls the image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output 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 ROM.

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, a prize corresponding to the winning combination is generated. In this embodiment, five winning lines are set, and the generation of winning is determined according to the symbol combination stopped on any of the winning lines of the first winning line LN1 to the fifth winning line LN5. do. In the present embodiment, five winning lines are set, but the number of winning lines may be one or more. Hereinafter, the first winning line LN1 to the fifth winning line LN5 are also collectively referred to as a winning line.

[Winner]
As the winning combination (also referred to as "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 role is higher than that in the non-bonus state by winning a prize, and is a role that accompanies the subsequent bonus state. 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. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a winning combination.

In this embodiment, a plurality of types of bonuses are provided. The multiple types of bonuses include at least multiple types of bonuses having different degrees of advantage in terms of bonus status. The degree of advantage regarding the bonus state includes the advantage of the period controlled by the bonus state and the advantage of the bonus state of the transition destination. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of types of bonuses, the plurality of types of bonuses having different degrees of advantage differ in the degree of advantage regarding the bonus state in that the periods controlled by the bonus states (end conditions) are different from each other.

Specifically, the bonus includes five types of bonuses: big bonus 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB), regular bonus 1 and 2 (hereinafter, each regular bonus is referred to as RB).

BB1 will be awarded when the combination of "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7" is aligned on the winning line. BB2 will be awarded when the combination of "White 7-White 7-White 7" is aligned on the winning line. BB3 will be awarded when the combination of "white 7-black 7-bar" is aligned on the winning line. RB1 will be awarded when the combination of "Black 7-Black 7-Bar" is aligned on the winning line. RB2 will be awarded when the combination of "White 7-White 7-Bar" is aligned on the winning line.

When any of BB1 to BB3, RB1 and RB2 is won, the bonus state is controlled from the transition to the bonus state until a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Specifically, when a prize is won in BB1, the bonus state is controlled until 200 or more medals are paid out. If you win BB2, you will be controlled to a bonus state until 200 or more medals are paid out. If you win BB3, you will be controlled to a bonus state until 300 or more medals are paid out. If you win RB1, it will be controlled to a bonus state until 50 or more medals are paid out. If you win RB2, it will be controlled to a bonus state until 50 or more medals are paid out.

That is, the period controlled by the bonus state is the longest when the BB3 is won, followed by BB1 and BB2, and then RB1 and RB2. Therefore, the degree of advantage regarding the bonus state is higher in BB1 and BB2 than in RB1 and RB2, and higher in BB3 than in BB1 and BB2.

Small roles include cherries and bells. Each small combination has a symbol combination set. Cherry will be awarded when the combination of "cherry-cherry-any (any symbol is acceptable)" is aligned on the winning line. When the cherry wins, one medal will be paid out.

Bells will be awarded when the winning line has a "bell-bell-bell" combination. When the bell wins, eight medals will be paid out. In the bonus state, the probability of winning the bell among the small roles is higher than in the non-bonus state.

Replays include replays. A replay is a prize when the combination of "rip-rip-rip" is aligned on the winning line. The winning combination shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other winning combinations may be set.

[Internal lottery]
In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations is before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7). Is determined at the time of detection). In the internal lottery, a lottery target role (lottery target role) is set for each game state such as a bonus state, and one lottery target role is determined from the set lottery target roles, and the determined lottery target is determined. Winning of the role included in the role is allowed. Here, the fact that a prize is allowed is also referred to as winning.

In the present embodiment, the lottery target combination includes a lottery target combination including one combination and a lottery target combination including a plurality of combinations. Here, it is also referred to as simultaneous winning that the winning combination is determined to be a lottery target combination including a plurality of winning combination and the plurality of winning combination is won at the same time.

The cherry is a role that can be simultaneously won with BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 (hereinafter, generally referred to as "bonus") during the normal state in which the bonus is not won. On the other hand, replays and small wins do not win at the same time as the bonus during the normal state when the bonus is not won. Further, BB1 to BB3, RB1 and RB2 do not win each other at the same time. For example, BB1 and RB1 are not won at the same time.

Under normal conditions, replays and small wins do not win at the same time as the bonus, while cherry is a win that can win at the same time as the bonus. That is, if you win the cherry, you may have won at the same time as the bonus. A role that may have been granted the right to move to an advantageous state such as a bonus state when such a prize is won is also called a "rare role".

[Reel control]
The main control unit 41 functions as a derivation control means for performing reel control for deriving the display result. The main control unit 41 performs reel control based on the result of the internal lottery and the mode in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. The mode in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated includes the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated and the timing at which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can pull in a maximum of four symbols to stop the reel after detecting that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated (stop operation). That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in up to four symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation, and stop when the stop operation is detected. It is possible to specify the stop position of a symbol from a range of up to 5 symbols including the operation position.

In the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate so that the symbols pass on the winning line LN in the order of the numbers shown in FIG. After "20", it returns to "1". As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the symbols constituting the lip and the bell among the winning combinations are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Therefore, regardless of the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, if the lip and bell are won, the prize can be always won.

On the other hand, among the winning combinations, the symbols constituting BB1 to 3, RB1, RB2, and the cherry are not arranged within 5 symbols for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Therefore, when BB1 to 3, RB1, RB2, and cherry are won, it may not be possible to win a prize depending on the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

When the main control unit 41 wins BB1 to 3, RB1, RB2, and cherry, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the timing when the symbols constituting the winning combination can be pulled in, the main control unit 41 operates. If the winning combination is won, while the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the timing when the symbols that make up the winning combination cannot be pulled in, the reel will not win any of the winning combinations. Take control. Further, in the present embodiment, since a plurality of winning lines are set, the winning line is selected depending on which winning line the symbols constituting the winning combination are stopped by the first stop operation.

[Game state]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a normal state, an internal medium state, and a bonus state as controllable gaming states. The main control unit 41 wins the bonus during the normal state, and if the bonus is not won in the winning game, the main control unit 41 controls the internal middle state from the next game. On the other hand, if the bonus is won during the normal state and the bonus is won in the game in which the bonus is won, or if the bonus is won during the internal state, the game is controlled to the bonus state from the next game.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 carries over the winning flag (bonus winning flag) set when the bonus is won to the game in which the winning bonus is won. The state in which the bonus winning flag is carried over is the internal medium state. For example, the main control unit 41 has a BB1 winning flag when BB1 is won, a BB2 winning flag when BB2 is won, a BB3 winning flag when BB3 is won, and an RB1 winning flag when RB1 is won. , When the RB2 is won, the RB2 winning flag is carried over to the game in which the winning bonus is won. If a small winning combination or a replaying combination is won during the internal medium state, or if a small winning combination and a bonus are simultaneously won during the normal state, the main control unit 41 corresponds to the winning small winning combination or the replaying combination. Reel control is performed so that the symbol combination is preferentially drawn onto the winning line. 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. In the following, you can win a small role or a replay role during the internal middle state, you can win a bonus and a rare role at the same time during the normal state, and as a whole, the bonus and other roles are won at the same time. To do. In addition, the fact that the bonus and other roles are not won at the same time is also said to be the single winning of the bonus.

After controlling to the bonus state, the main control unit 41 controls to the bonus state until the end condition shown in FIG. 3 is satisfied, and when the end condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 controls to the normal state.

In the present embodiment, although not shown, the bonus states are the bonus state 1 that shifts with the winning of BB1, the bonus state 2 that shifts with the winning of BB2, and the bonus state that shifts with the winning of BB3. 3 includes a regular bonus state 1 that shifts with the winning of RB1 and a regular bonus state 2 that shifts with the winning of RB2.

[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 ROM.

(Development production)
In the present embodiment, in a game in which a rare role, which is a simultaneous winning combination that can be simultaneously won with a bonus, is won, a development effect that expects the player to develop into a mission effect described later may be executed. The same development effect may be executed regardless of the type of the simultaneous winning combination, or different development effects may be executed depending on the type of the simultaneous winning combination. In the development production, the development production data is used as the production data.

In the development effect, the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when a cloud with the characters "development" appears from the treasure box, the image of the cloud continues to move, and sound output such as BGM (Back Ground Music) and character voice continues. In the present embodiment, the character voice includes a dialogue sound by a person's character, a sound effect by a treasure chest or a cloud character, and the like. This gives a bright impression to the player and suggests to the player that it develops into a mission production.

On the other hand, when a cloud without any characters appears from the treasure box, the darkening process is performed, the image of the cloud is stopped, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice is stopped. The darkening process is a process of gradually darkening the entire screen by gradually reducing the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In this way, the entire screen becomes dark, the moving image is changed to a still image, and the sound output is also stopped, giving the player a dark impression. This suggests to the player that it will not develop into a mission production. The specific mode of the development effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Mission production)
In the present embodiment, when it is suggested to the player that the development effect develops into the mission effect, the mission effect that causes the player to expect the bonus winning is executed in the next game. The mission production includes a battle mission production and a castle search mission production. Which mission effect is executed is determined by lottery when the simultaneous winners are elected. The mission effect to be executed may be determined 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. However, regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is executed, common effect data is used for the darkening process executed in the mission effect. That is, a common darkening process is performed in both the battle mission production and the castle search mission production.

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. When the ally character finally wins over the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the image of the character and the like continues to move, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice is output. continue. This gives a bright impression to the player and suggests that the player has won the bonus.

On the other hand, when the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character, the darkening process is performed, the image of the character or the like is stopped, and the sound output of the BGM or the character voice is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests to the player that he did not win the bonus. 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. When the character finally finds the castle, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the image of the character and the like continues to move, and the sound output of the BGM and the character voice continues. .. This gives a bright impression to the player and suggests that the player has won the bonus.

On the other hand, if the character finally gets lost in the forest without finding the castle, the darkening process is performed, the image of the character or the like is stopped, and the sound output of the BGM or the character voice is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests to the player that he did not win the bonus. 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 final 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. 7. In addition, 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.

In addition, the bonus confirmation effect is executed regardless of which bonus has been won. Further, when a plurality of types of bonus confirmation effects are set as bonus confirmation effects, it is preferable that the execution ratio of the bonus confirmation effects for each type to be executed does not change regardless of the type of the winning bonus. By doing so, the player does not know which bonus has been won at the stage when the bonus confirmation effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to which bonus has been won.

(Proposed role suggestion production)
In the present embodiment, when a predetermined role other than a rare role and a special role such as a bell or a replay is won, a predetermined role suggestion effect suggesting the type of the winning role may be executed.

In addition, while the predetermined 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 predetermined 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 predetermined role suggestion effect is displayed on the front side based on the predetermined 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 predetermined role suggestion production is displayed on the front side based on the predetermined 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 predetermined role suggestion effect is displayed on the front side based on the common predetermined role suggestion effect data. ..

For example, in the predetermined combination 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 predetermined 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 predetermined 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, a combination effect suggesting the type of the winning bonus is executed. The effect data according to the type of the suggested bonus is stored in the ROM. For example, when it is suggested that the BB1 is won, the BB1 combination effect is executed, and when it is suggested that the RB1 is won, the RB1 combination effect is executed. Regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search 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, a symbol image showing a symbol combination corresponding to a winning bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The design image is enlarged and then gradually reduced, and then 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. For example, in the RB1 combination effect, an image showing "black 7 black 7 bar" is used as the symbol image. Further, in the BB1 combination effect, an image showing "black 7 black 7 black 7" is used. The specific mode of the RB1 combination staging when going through the battle mission staging will be described later with reference to FIG. The specific mode of the BB1 combination staging when going through the battle mission staging will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, a specific mode of the RB1 combination staging when going through the castle search mission staging will be described later with reference to FIG. The specific mode of the BB1 combination staging when going through the castle hunting mission staging will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Promotion production)
In the present embodiment, when the bonus winning is carried over, a series of suggesting the winning of the carry-over bonus (carry-over bonus) after suggesting the winning of a different type of bonus (non-carry-over bonus) from the carried-over bonus. The promotion effect, which is the effect of, may be executed.

The promotion effect is a game after the bonus confirmation effect is executed, and a combination effect (fake combination effect) suggesting the winning of the non-carry-over bonus is executed in the game in which the carry-over bonus cannot be won, and then the carry-over effect is carried out. It is executed by performing a combination effect (true combination effect) that suggests a bonus.

Here, both when a combination effect suggesting a specific bonus is executed as a fake combination effect and when a combination effect suggesting the specific bonus is executed as a true combination effect, the combination effect data common to the effect data. Is used. For example, when the RB1 combination effect is executed as the false combination effect and the RB1 combination effect is executed as the true combination effect, the common combination effect data is used as the effect data.

In addition, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is used, the common combination production data is used as the production data in the combination production, and the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed. Regardless of whether, a common combination effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is used, the common combination production data is used as the production data in the promotion production, and the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is used. Regardless, a common promotion effect is performed.

(Bonus winning production)
In the present embodiment, when a bonus prize is generated, a bonus prize-winning effect suggesting the occurrence of the bonus prize is executed. Regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle hunting mission production is used, the common bonus prize-winning production data is used as the production data in the bonus prize-winning 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 prize is won in BB1, the character image of "BIGBONUS" is enlarged and then gradually reduced and then stopped at a fixed position. Then, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIGBONUS" 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 going through the battle mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG. 11. Further, the specific mode of the bonus winning effect when going through the castle search mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Example of development production]
An example of the development effect will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of development production. In FIG. 5, the same effect is executed in (h1) to (h4) regardless of whether or not it develops into a mission effect, and when it does not develop into a mission effect thereafter, the effects (h5) to (h9) are performed. Is executed, while the effects (h11) to (h15) are executed when the mission effect is developed. FIG. 5 shows in parallel the effects of (h5) to (h9) and the effects of (h11) to (h15) that transition on the same time axis. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the production period of (h5) to (h9) and the production period of (h11) to (h15) have the same length. If it is decided to execute the development effect regardless of whether or not the bonus is won and the type of the winning bonus, the same effect is executed in (h1) to (h4). The reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the liquid crystal display 51 shown in FIG. 5 are schematic views, and the size ratio between the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the liquid crystal display 51 in FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram. It does not always match the ratio in the actual machine.

First, in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, it is assumed that the cherry that can be won at the same time as the bonus is won. At this time, for example, whether or not the mission effect is developed by lottery, and the type of the mission effect when it is developed are determined. Then, the development effect is executed in the game shown after (h1).

As shown in (h1), the reel is rotated by operating the start switch 7. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image showing that the character is walking is displayed together with a background image of a mountain and the sun showing a normal state. A normal BGM is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (h2), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the development effect starts. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image of a treasure box and a key, and a character image of "if there is development in the treasure box ..." that expects a cloud with the word "development" to appear from the treasure box. Is displayed. The pre-development BGM is output from the speaker 53. 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 (h3), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an animation (movie) in which the key is inserted into the treasure box is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the pre-development BGM is continued, and further, a "gacha" sound effect that unlocks the treasure box is output.

As shown in (h4), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an animation is displayed in which the treasure box opens a little and a part of the cloud can be seen from inside. From the speaker 53, the output of the pre-development BGM is continued, and a "flickering" sound effect that makes the clouds look a little is output. With such an effect, the player can be expected to develop into a mission effect.

If it does not develop into a mission effect, as shown in (h5), an animation is displayed in which the treasure chest opens and clouds appear from inside. If it does not develop into a mission production, the clouds that appear will not have any characters attached. The speaker 53 outputs a non-development BGM, and further outputs a "pakka" sound effect that opens the treasure chest.

After that, as shown in (h6), an animation in which the appearing clouds move is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the non-development BGM is continued, and further, the sound effect of "scrunchie" that makes the clouds move is output.

After that, as shown in (h7), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation of moving clouds shown in (h6) is completed, the moving cloud image is stopped, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is (h6). The brightness of the image is lower than the one shown, and the entire screen becomes dark. BGM for dark conversion is output from the speaker 53.

After that, as shown in (h8), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered from the brightness of the image shown in (h7) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. Images of treasure chests and clouds continue to stand still and are in the same display state as in (h7). From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for darkening is continued, and further, as a sound suggesting that it has not developed into a mission production so as to match the darkening process from (h7) to (h8), it is called "Garn". Sound effects are output.

After that, as shown in (h9), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered from the brightness of the image shown in (h8) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. Clouds and treasure chests are visible even if the blackout process is performed. Images of treasure chests and clouds continue to stand still and are in the same display state as (h7) and (h8). The speaker 53 stops sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53.

After that, as shown in (h10), when the start switch 7 is operated, the production returns to the normal state again as in (h1).

On the other hand, when developing into a mission effect, as shown in (h11), an animation in which a treasure box opens and clouds appear from inside is displayed. Since it is a case of developing into a mission production, the characters "development" are attached to the clouds that appear. From the speaker 53, a BGM for development is output, and further, a "pakka" sound effect that opens the treasure box is output.

After that, as shown in (h12), an animation in which the appearing clouds move is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and further, the sound effect of "scrunchie" that makes the clouds move is output.

After that, as shown in (h13), an animation in which the clouds move further is displayed. Since this is a case of developing a mission effect, the darkening process as in (h7) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and further, the sound effect of "scrunchie" that makes the clouds move is output.

After that, as shown in (h14), an animation is displayed in which the clouds gradually increase. Since this is a case of developing a mission effect, the darkening process as in (h8) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and further, the sound effect "Pyrrolilorene" is output as a sound suggesting that the BGM is developed for the mission production.

After that, as shown in (h15), an animation is displayed so that the clouds become larger. Since this is a case of developing a mission effect, the darkening process as in (h9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and further, the character voice "development" is output as a sound suggesting that the BGM is developed for the mission production. After that, it develops into a mission effect described later in FIG. 6 (a1) or FIG. 12 (b1).

As described above, in the development effect, when the mission effect does not develop, the darkening process is performed so that the brightness of the images shown in (h7) to (h9) is higher than the brightness of the images shown in (h13) to (h15). Also, as shown in (h7) to (h9), the animated image is stationary and the sound output is also stopped, giving the player a dark impression. This suggests to the player that it will not develop into a mission production. On the other hand, when developing into a mission effect, as shown in (h13) to (h15), an animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without darkening processing, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. By doing so, the sound is output for a longer period than when it does not develop into a mission production, giving a bright impression to the player. This suggests to the player that it will develop into a mission production.

[Examples of various productions when going through battle mission productions]
With reference to FIGS. 6 to 11, an example of various effects via the battle mission effect will be specifically described.

(An example of battle mission production)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a battle mission production. In addition, in FIG. 6, the same effect is executed in (a1) to (a6) regardless of whether or not the bonus is won and the type of the winning bonus, and then when the bonus is not won. While the effects (a7) to (a11) are executed, when the bonus is won, the effects (a13) to (a17) are executed regardless of the type of the winning bonus. FIG. 3 shows in parallel the effects of (a7) to (a11) and the effects of (a13) to (a17) that transition on the same time axis. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the production period of (a7) to (a11) and the production period of (a13) to (a17) have the same length. In FIG. 6, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are omitted, and only the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. However, in the battle production when the bonus is won, the winning bonus is not won. Explain as a thing.

After (h15) in FIG. 6, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, the battle mission effect starts as shown in (a1). The liquid crystal display 51 displays 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 in Colosseo, 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!". BGM for battle is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (a2), 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. The output of the BGM for battle is continued from the speaker 53.

As shown in (a3), 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. The output of the BGM for battle is continued from the speaker 53.

As shown in (a4), 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. The output of the BGM for battle is continued from the speaker 53.

As shown in (a5), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the scene changes to the night scene, and the image of the ally character and the enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again. .. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for battle is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "This is the last !!" suggesting that the battle is settled is output.

As shown in (a6), after that, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character fight again is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for battle is continued, and further, the dialogue sound of "tryer" is output as if a heated battle is unfolding.

If the bonus is not won, as shown in (a7), 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. Specifically, an animation is displayed in which the ally character trembles and the enemy character is pleased. The BGM for LOSE is output from the speaker 53, and a “lost” dialogue sound suggesting that the ally character has been defeated is output.

After that, as shown in (a8), the ally character trembles while lying down and tears spill, and the animation that the enemy character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for LOSE is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "Anytime come" by the enemy character is output.

After that, as shown in (a9), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation of moving the character shown in (a8) is completed, the image of the character is stationary, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is the image shown in (a8). The brightness is lower than that of, and the entire screen becomes dark. BGM for dark conversion is output from the speaker 53.

After that, as shown in (a10), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered from the brightness of the image shown in (a9) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. The image of the character continues to be stationary and is in the same display state as in (a9). From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for darkening is continued, and further, a sound effect of "Garn" is used as a sound suggesting that the bonus is not won so as to match the darkening process from (a9) to (a10). Is output.

After that, as shown in (a11), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered from the brightness of the image shown in (a10) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. The character can be visually recognized even if the darkening process is performed. The image of the character continues to be stationary and has the same display state as (a9) and (a10). The speaker 53 stops sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53.

After that, as shown in (a12), when the start switch 7 is operated, the production returns to the normal state again as in (h1).

On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (a13), 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. Specifically, an animation is displayed in which the enemy character trembles and the ally character is pleased. From the speaker 53, the BGM for WIN is output, and further, the line sound of "winning" suggesting that the ally character has won is output.

After that, as shown in (a14), the enemy character trembles while lying down, tears spill, and an animation is displayed in which the ally character is pleased. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "done" by the ally character is output.

After that, as shown in (a15), the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 while the ally character and the enemy character are still moving. Since the bonus is won, the blackout process as in (a9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "mission clear" by the ally character is output.

After that, as shown in (a16), an animation is displayed in which the character is still moving and the confetti is further dropped. Since the bonus is won, the blackout process as in (a10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, a sound effect of "pyrrolilorine" is output as a sound suggesting that the bonus has been won.

After that, as shown in (a17), an animation is displayed in which a large amount of confetti falls while the character is still moving. Since the bonus is won, the blackout process as in (a11) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, the character voice "WIN" is output as a sound suggesting that the bonus has been won. After that, the bonus winning is carried over, and the process shifts to the bonus confirmation effect described later in FIG. 4 (a18).

As described above, in the battle mission production, when the bonus is not won, the darkening process is performed so that the brightness of the images shown in (a9) to (a11) becomes the brightness of the images shown in (a15) to (a17). Further, as shown in (a9) to (a11), the image displayed in the animation is stationary and the sound output is also stopped, which gives a dark impression to the player. This suggests to the player that the bonus has not been won. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (a15) to (a17), an animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without darkening processing, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. By doing so, the sound is output for a longer period than when the bonus is not won, giving the player a bright impression. This suggests to the player that the bonus has been won.

In order to advance the game while the effects shown in (a7) to (a11) when the bonus is not won or the effects shown in (a13) to (a17) 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).

In addition, even if any of the bonuses is won, the battle mission effect may be executed. Therefore, in the production after (a13) in which the bonus winning is suggested in the battle mission production, the player does not know which bonus has been won. If multiple types of battle mission effects are provided, the type of bonus may correspond to the type of battle mission effect, and even in this case, the type of bonus is not determined by the type of battle mission effect. The battle mission production is done like this. For example, if BB1 or BB2 is won, the first battle mission effect is executed with a high probability, and if BB3 is won, the second battle mission effect is executed with a high probability, and RB1 or RB2 is won. If so, the third battle mission effect may be executed with a high probability.

(An example of bonus confirmation production via battle mission production)
FIG. 7 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 (a18) after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (a17) described above. In the internal lottery held at this time, it is assumed that the replay is won together with the carry-over bonus. In addition, in FIG. 7, it is assumed that the same effect is executed regardless of the type of the winning bonus.

As shown in (a18), 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 (a19), 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 (a20), 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 (a21), 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 (a22), 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 (a18) to (a22), 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. A sound effect of "Papala" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound.

After that, as shown in (a23), 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 (a24), 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 (a25), 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 (a23) to (a25), 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 (a26), 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 (a25) or (a27) described later, as shown in (* 1), only the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. do not have. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (a26) and (a28) 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 (a26), 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 character voice of "bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting that the player has won.

As shown in (a27), after that, the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (a28), 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 (a27) is not generated and the state in which the effect as shown in (a28) is generated are repeated.

As shown in (a29), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, in this example, the replay wins a prize, 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 (a18) to (a22), 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 (a22), 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 (a23) to (a25), 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 (a25), 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 (a26), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not move the position, and "Killern, A character voice "bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53, and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (a27) and (a28), 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 ROM as bonus finalized effect data, and are stored in the ROM 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.

In addition, regardless of which bonus is won, a common bonus confirmation effect is performed. Therefore, at the stage when the bonus confirmation effect is performed, the player does not know which bonus has been won.

(An example of RB1 combination production via battle mission production)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an RB1 combination effect via a battle mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (a29) described above. In FIG. 8, the RB1 combination effect shown in (a30-1) to (a35-1) is executed regardless of whether the RB1 is won or not. That is, both when the RB1 combination effect is executed as the false combination effect and when the RB1 combination effect is executed as the true combination effect, the common RB1 combination effect is executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, it is assumed that the RB1 is won alone, or the predetermined combination (replay in this example) is simultaneously won together with the BB1. That is, when the RB1 is won independently, it is assumed that the RB1 combination effect is performed as the true combination effect. Further, when the predetermined combination (replay in this example) is simultaneously won together with BB1, it is assumed that the RB1 combination effect is performed as a false combination effect.

As shown in (a30-1), the RB1 combination effect is started with the start operation as a trigger, and the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is output from the speaker 53. 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, but the image showing the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is enlarged on the liquid crystal display 51 on the front side. It is displayed. In this example, the winning of RB1 is suggested, and the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" corresponding to RB1 is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters (“black 7” on the left and “bar” on the right) among the characters of “black 7 black 7 bar” 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 (a31-1), after that, the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is gradually reduced and displayed. This makes it a little easier to recognize the characters "black 7 black 7 bar".

As shown in (a32-1), after that, the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the left "black 7" and the right "bar" among the characters of "black 7 black 7 bar" can be completely fitted 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 RB1 is promoted.

As shown in (a32-1), when the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" completely fits in the display area, the derivation of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus suggested by the combination effect is derived. A sound effect of "trun" is output from the speaker 53 as a prompting sound.

As shown in (a33-1), when the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is stopped at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is generated.

For example, as an example in which the effect is not generated, in the screen state shown in (a32-1) or (a34-1) described later, as shown in (* 3), the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is displayed. Is only displayed. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (a33-1) and (a35-1) described later, as shown in (* 4), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are displayed. Is superimposed on the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" and displayed. In this way, when an effect is generated on the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar", the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, so that the player can effectively "black". You can pay attention to the character image of "7 black 7 bar". The effect on the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image, for example, the diamond-shaped decorative image or the character itself of "black 7 black 7 bar" shines. Any process may be applied as long as it emphasizes the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar".

Further, as shown in (a33-1), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is generated, a "glitter" sound effect is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect. Will be done.

As shown in (a34-1), after that, the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (a35-1), the effect is generated again, and further, a "glittering" sound effect 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 (a34-1) is not generated and the state in which the effect as shown in (a35-1) is generated are repeated.

As shown in (a36-1) to (a36-3), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the production is controlled according to the winning status and the winning status, and one game ends. do.

As shown in (a36-1), if the RB1 is independently won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the timing when the RB1 can be won, the RB1 wins and the RB1 wins. Be notified. Specifically, the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" disappears, and the character image of "regular bonus" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the winning of RB1.

As shown in (a36-2), if the RB1 is won independently and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at a timing different from the timing at which the RB1 can be won, all the winning combinations are won. No symbol combination is derived. (A36-2) is an example of the display result when the operation timing for the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C is correct, but the operation timing for the right reel 2R is not correct. As shown in (a36-2), the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" disappears at the timing when the third stop operation is performed.

As shown in (a36-3), when BB1 and replay are won at the same time, the replay wins, the RB1 combination production is a fake combination production, and the RB1 combination production performed in this game is promoted. It is suggested that it is part of the production. Specifically, the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" disappears, and the character image of "promotion" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the example shown in (a36-3), it is assumed that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at the timing when the "black 7 black 7 bar" can be derived.

In the examples shown in (a36-1) and (36-2), the RB1 combination effect from (a30-1) to (a35-1) is executed as a true combination effect suggesting a bonus during carry-over. On the other hand, in the example shown in (36-3), the RB1 combination effect from (a30-1) to (a35-1) is executed as a false combination effect suggesting a different kind of bonus from the bonus being carried over. There is.

In both (a36-1) and (a36-2), RB1 is elected alone. Therefore, in (a36-1) and (a36-2), if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode in which the RB1 can be won in any situation, the RB1 can be won. .. On the other hand, in (a36-3), since the BB1 and the replay are simultaneously won, even if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode in which the BB1 can be won, the operation mode does not matter. Replays that are derived without priority are preferentially derived.

As described above, in the RB1 combination effect, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is displayed and operated as follows. That is, during the period shown in (a30-1) to (a32-1), the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" consisting of one image is displayed on the back side with the image related to the battle mission effect. However, an animation is displayed that gradually shrinks from the enlarged state toward the center of the screen. As a result, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" moves its position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a32-1), the reduced-displayed character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" stops at the position in the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is completed and the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is stopped, the character image of "777" is displayed as shown in (a32-1). The sound "Trun" is output from the speaker 53 without moving the position, and as shown in (a33-1), the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Black 7" is "glittering" without moving the position. Sound is output from the speaker 53 and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (a34-1) and (a35-1), the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" remains stopped, and the state in which the effect does not occur and the state in which the effect occurs are repeated. Is done.

Such a series of sound data and image data of the RB1 combination effect is stored in the ROM as the RB1 combination effect data, and is stored in the ROM as the 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 RB1 combination effect is executed based on the RB1 combination effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the RB1 combination 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.

(This is an example of a predetermined role suggestion production via a battle mission production)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a predetermined role suggestion effect via the battle mission effect. In the internal lottery, the predetermined role suggestion effect suggesting that the predetermined role (replay in this example) has been won will be described. In the present embodiment, the predetermined combination suggestion effect is executed in the internal medium state. The sub-control unit 91 makes the control of the predetermined combination suggestion effect different between the game in which the combination effect is executed and the game in which the combination effect is not executed. Specifically, (a30-2) to (a38-2) show an example in which a predetermined combination suggestion effect is executed in a game in which the RB1 combination effect is executed. (A40) to (a44) show an example in which a predetermined combination suggestion effect is executed in a game in which the RB1 combination effect is not executed.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the operation mode corresponding to the winning bonus, the predetermined combination suggestion effect derives a symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus on the winning line. Can be performed in a bonus non-winning game where reel control is performed.

The RB1 combination staging shown in (a30-2) to (a38-2) is common to the RB1 combination staging shown in FIGS. 8 (a30-1) to (a35-1). Therefore, the description of the RB1 combination effect shown in (a30-2) to (a38-2) will be omitted.

After it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (a29) described above, it is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated and it is decided to execute the RB1 combination effect and the predetermined combination suggestion effect. As shown in (a30-2), the RB1 combination effect is started with the start operation as an opportunity, and the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is output from the speaker 53. After that, as shown in (a31-2) and (a32-2), the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is gradually reduced and displayed.

As shown in (a32-2), when the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" completely fits in the display area, the predetermined suggestion effect starts. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of an ally character in a battle mission effect winning over an enemy character on the back side, and a symbol corresponding to a combination of symbols of a predetermined role is shown in the lower right of the screen on the front side thereof. The predetermined role suggestion image is displayed as if looking into it from the bottom of the screen.

As shown in (a33-2), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the predetermined combination suggestion image moves further upward, and a part of the predetermined combination suggestion image becomes visible.

As shown in (a34-2), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the predetermined combination suggestion image moves further upward, and the predetermined combination suggestion image completely fits within the display area. In the game that executes the RB1 combination effect, as shown in (a34-2), as the predetermined role suggestion image, the first predetermined role suggestion image in which the character image of "?" Is superimposed on the image of the replay symbol is predetermined. Used for role suggestion production.

As shown in (a38-2), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the first predetermined combination suggestion image disappears, and in this example, the replay wins and one game ends. That is, the first predetermined combination suggestion image continues to be displayed from the situation (a34-2) in which the first predetermined combination suggestion image is displayed in the display area until the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch.

Next, a predetermined combination suggestion effect executed in a game in which the RB1 combination effect is not executed will be described.

In (a40), after it is suggested that the bonus was won in (a29) described above, or in (a36-3) described above, the RB1 combination effect is executed, and the RB1 combination effect is a part of the promotion effect. After it is suggested that the start switch 7 is operated, it is determined that the predetermined combination suggestion effect is executed. That is, the examples shown in (a40) to (a44) are examples of predetermined combination suggestion effects that are executed before and after the pseudo combination effect is executed as a part of the promotion effect.

As shown in (a40), the predetermined combination suggestion effect starts with the start operation as an opportunity. At this time, if the start operation is performed after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (a29), the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is output. On the other hand, if the RB1 combination effect is executed in (a36-3) and it is suggested that the RB1 combination effect is a part of the promotion effect, and then the start operation is performed, the bonus is continuously confirmed. BGM is output. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of an ally character in a battle mission effect winning over an enemy character on the back side, and a symbol corresponding to a combination of symbols of a predetermined role is shown in the lower right of the screen on the front side thereof. The predetermined role suggestion image is displayed as if looking into it from the bottom of the screen.

As shown in (a41), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the predetermined combination suggestion image moves further upward, and a part of the predetermined combination suggestion image becomes visible.

As shown in (a42), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the predetermined combination suggestion image moves further upward, and the predetermined combination suggestion image completely fits in the display area. In the game in which the combination effect is not executed, as shown in (a42), the second predetermined combination suggestion image, which is an image of the replay symbol, is used for the predetermined combination suggestion image as the predetermined combination suggestion image.

As shown in (a43), when the second predetermined combination suggestion image is completely within the display area, a “bash” sound effect is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (a44), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, the predetermined combination suggestion image disappears, and in this example, the replay wins and one game ends.

The series of effect data (including sound data and image data) of the predetermined role suggestion effect shown in (a32-2) to (a37-2) is stored in the ROM as the predetermined role suggestion effect data, and is the battle mission effect data. It is stored in the ROM as different production data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, the predetermined role suggestion effect is executed based on the predetermined role suggestion effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the predetermined 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.

(An example of BB1 combination production via battle mission production)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a BB1 combination effect via a battle mission effect. In the situation where the bonus is won independently, the sub-control unit 91 executes the combination effect corresponding to the winning bonus. That is, in a game in which the winning bonus can be won by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the operation mode corresponding to the winning bonus, the true combination effect is executed.

After the situation shown in (a29), (a36-3), (a38-2) or (a44) described above, the start switch 7 is operated and the BB1 combination is not won in any of the lottery target combinations. Suppose it is decided to perform the production.

As shown in (a50), the combination effect starts with the start operation as an opportunity. The BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is not output from the speaker 53 (a29) After the situation shown in (a29), the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is output from the speaker 53 triggered by the start operation. On the other hand, in the situation where the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is output from the speaker 53, the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is continuously output from the speaker 53. 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 the front side of the liquid crystal display 51 shows an image showing a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus that can be won. It is enlarged and displayed in 51. In this example, BB1 is won, and the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" indicating a set of black 7 corresponding to BB1 is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters of "black 7 black 7 black 7" ("black 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 (a51), after that, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is gradually reduced and displayed. This makes it a little easier to recognize the characters "black 7 black 7 black 7".

As shown in (a52), after that, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the "black 7" on both the left and right sides of the characters "black 7 black 7 black 7" can be completely fitted 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 (a52), when the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" completely fits in the display area, it is called "truon" as a sound that prompts the derivation of 7 sets corresponding to the bonuses that can be won. The sound effect is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (a53), when the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" stops at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is generated.

For example, as an example in which the effect is not generated, in the screen state shown in (a52) or (a55) described later, as shown in (* 5), the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is displayed. It's just that. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (a53) and (a55) described later, as shown in (* 6), the large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are "black 7". It is displayed superimposed on the character image of "Black 7 Black 7". In this way, when an effect is generated on the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7", the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, which is effective for the player. It is possible to pay attention to the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7". The effect on the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image, for example, the diamond-shaped decorative image or the character itself of "black 7 black 7 black 7" shines. , Any processing may be performed as long as it emphasizes the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7".

Further, as shown in (a53), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is generated, a "glittering" sound effect is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect. To.

As shown in (a54), after that, the effect disappears once again, and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (a55), the effect is generated again, and further, a “glittering” sound effect 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 (a54) is not generated and the state in which the effect as shown in (a55) is generated are repeated.

As shown in (a56), when the third stop operation is performed, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" disappears, and in this example, BB1 wins and one game ends.

As described above, in the BB1 combination effect, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is displayed and operated as follows. That is, during the period shown in (a50) to (a52), the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" consisting of one image is displayed in the center of the screen with the image related to the battle mission effect displayed on the back side. An animation is displayed that gradually shrinks from the enlarged state toward. As a result, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" moves its position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a52), the reduced-displayed character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" stops at the position in the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is completed and the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is stopped, the character image of "777" is positioned as shown in (a52). A "trun" sound is output from the speaker 53 without movement.

Such a series of sound data and image data of the BB1 combination effect is stored in the ROM as the BB1 combination effect data, and is stored in the ROM as the 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 BB1 combination effect is executed based on the BB1 combination effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the BB1 combination 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.

The combination effect is provided for each type of bonus. Specifically, the combination effect data is stored in the ROM for each of BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2. Further, when one combination effect is executed as a true combination effect or as a false combination effect, the combination effect is executed using the same combination effect data.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a33-1) and (a35-1) and FIGS. 10 (a53) and (a55), the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7". ("Kirakira") has more "Kira" sounds than the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Bar" ("Kira"), and the output time of the sound is corresponding to that. Is long. In addition, the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Black 7" ("glitter") is the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Bar" ("glitter"). ), The volume is also louder. In other words, the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Black 7" ("glitter") is the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Bar" ("glitter"). ) Is emphasized and output.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (* 4) and 10 (* 6), the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" corresponding to BB1 having a higher advantage than RB1 is "black 7 black 7 bar". The number of diamond-shaped decorative images when the effect is generated is larger and more flashy than the character images. That is, the effect on the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is displayed more emphasized than the effect on the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar".

(An example of bonus winning production via battle mission production)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect via a battle mission effect. After winning the bonus in (a56) described above, the bonus winning effect starts as shown in (a60). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIGB ONUS" suggesting a prize for BB1 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 (a61), 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 (a62), 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 (a63), 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 (a60) to (a63), 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 (a64), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped 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 (a63) or (a65) described later, as shown in (* 7), only the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed. do not have. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (a64) and (a66) 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 (a64), 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" character voice is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting a bonus prize.

As shown in (a65), after that, the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (a66), 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 (a65) 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 (a60) to (a63), 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 (a63), 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 (a64). , Big bonus ”is output from the speaker 53 and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (a65) and (a66), 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 ROM as bonus winning effect data, and are stored in the ROM 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 (a64) and (a66) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (a25) and (a27) described above in FIG. 7, and is a liquid crystal display. 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, as shown in FIGS. 7 (* 2) and 11 (* 8), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is a diamond-shaped decorative image when the effect is generated, rather than the character image of "BONUS confirmed". The number of is large and flashy. 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 (a60) to (a66) 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. 12 to 17, an example of various effects when the castle search mission effect is used will be specifically described.

(Example of castle search mission production)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a castle search mission production. In addition, in FIG. 12, regardless of whether or not the bonus is won and the type of the winning bonus, the same effect is executed in (b1) to (b6), and then when the bonus is not won. While the effects of (b7) to (b11) are executed, when the bonus is won, the effects of the winning bonus types (b13) to (b17) are executed. 12 shows in parallel the effects of (b7) to (b11) and the effects of (b13) to (b17) that transition on the same time axis. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the production period of (b7) to (b11) and the production period of (b13) to (b17) have the same length. In FIG. 12, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are omitted, and only the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. However, in the battle production when the bonus is won, the winning bonus is not won. Explain as a thing.

Further, the effects of FIGS. 12 (b7) to (b11) and the effects of FIGS. 6 (a7) to 6 (a11) described above make transitions on the same time axis. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect period of FIGS. 12 (b7) to (b11) and the effect period of FIGS. 6 (a7) to (a11) are the same length period, and in (b9). The start timing of the darkening process is the same as the start timing of the darkening process in (a9). In addition, the trigger for starting the blackout process is that the third stop operation was performed in both cases, which is common to both.

After (h15) in FIG. 5, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, the castle search mission production starts as shown in (b1). 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!" .. A BGM for searching for a castle is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (b2), 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. The output of the BGM for searching for a castle is continued from the speaker 53.

As shown in (b3), 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. The output of the BGM for searching for a castle is continued from the speaker 53.

As shown in (b4), 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. The output of the BGM for searching for a castle is continued from the speaker 53.

As shown in (b5), 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. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for searching for a castle is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "Which?" Is output.

As shown in (b6), after that, an image in which the character selects the right path and starts walking is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for searching for a castle is continued, and further, the line sound of "right" is output.

If the bonus is not won, as shown in (b7), the image of the character falling in the woods and flying in the woods without reaching the castle is displayed on the LCD as an image suggesting that the bonus was not won. It is displayed on the vessel 51. Specifically, an animation is displayed in which the character trembles and the bird flies toward the left in the center of the screen. The BGM for LOSE is output from the speaker 53, and further, a “lost” dialogue sound suggesting that the character is lost is output.

After that, as shown in (b8), an animation is displayed in which the character trembles while lying down in the forest, tears spill, and the bird flies further to the left in the center of the screen. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for LOSE is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "already the limit" by the character is output.

After that, as shown in (b9), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation of moving the character or bird shown in (b8) is completed, the image of the character or bird is stationary, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is (b8). The brightness of the image is lower than that shown in, and the entire screen becomes dark. BGM for dark conversion is output from the speaker 53.

After that, as shown in (b10), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered from the brightness of the image shown in (b9) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. The images of characters and birds continue to stand still and are in the same display state as in (b9). From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for darkening is continued, and further, a sound effect of "Garn" is used as a sound suggesting that the bonus is not won so as to match the darkening process from (b9) to (b10). Is output.

After that, as shown in (b11), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered from the brightness of the image shown in (b10) by the darkening process, and the entire screen is further darkened. Even if the darkening process is performed, the characters and birds can be visually recognized. The images of characters and birds continue to be stationary and have the same display state as (b9) and (b10). The speaker 53 stops sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output.

After that, as shown in (b12), when the start switch 7 is operated, the process returns to the normal game production again as in (h1).

On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (b13), the 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. Specifically, an animation that makes the character happy is displayed. From the speaker 53, a BGM for WIN is output, and further, a “found” line sound suggesting that the character has found the castle is output.

After that, as shown in (b14), an animation that makes the character happy is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "done" by the character is output.

After that, as shown in (b15), the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 while the character is still moving. Since the bonus is won, the blackout process as in (b9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "mission clear" by the character is output.

After that, as shown in (b16), an animation is displayed in which the character is still moving and the confetti is further falling. Since the bonus is won, the blackout process as in (b10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, a sound effect of "pyrrolilorine" is output as a sound suggesting that the bonus has been won.

After that, as shown in (b17), an animation is displayed in which a large amount of confetti falls while the character is still moving. Since the bonus is won, the blackout process as in (b11) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, the character voice "WIN" is output as a sound suggesting that the bonus has been won. After that, the bonus winning is carried over, and the process shifts to the bonus confirmation effect described later in FIG. 13 (b18).

In this way, in the castle search mission production, when the bonus is not won, the darkening process is performed, so that the brightness of the images shown in (b9) to (b11) becomes the brightness of the images shown in (b15) to (b17). The brightness is lower than the brightness, and as shown in (b9) to (b11), the animated image is stationary and the sound output is also stopped, giving the player a dark impression. This suggests to the player that the bonus has not been won. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (b15) to (b17), the image is displayed as an animation so that the image continues to move without darkening processing, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. By doing so, the sound is output for a longer period than when the bonus is not won, giving the player a bright impression. This suggests to the player that the bonus has been won.

In order to advance the game while the effects shown in (b7) to (b11) when the bonus is not won or the effects shown in (b13) to (b17) 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).

In addition, the castle search mission may be performed regardless of which bonus is won. Therefore, in the production after (b13), in which the bonus winning is suggested in the castle search mission production, the player does not know which bonus has been won. If multiple types of castle hunting mission effects are provided, the type of bonus and the type of castle hunting mission effect may be matched. In this case as well, the type of bonus depends on the type of castle hunting mission effect. The castle search mission will be directed so that is not confirmed. For example, if BB1 or BB2 is won, the first castle search mission effect is executed with a high probability, and if BB3 is won, the second castle search mission effect is executed with a high probability, and RB1 or RB2 If you are elected, you may try to execute the 3rd castle search mission production with high probability.

(An example of bonus confirmation production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus confirmation effect via the castle search mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated as shown in (b18) after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (b17) described above. In the internal lottery held at this time, it is assumed that the replay is won together with the carry-over bonus. In addition, in FIG. 13, it is assumed that the same effect is executed regardless of the type of the winning bonus.

As shown in (b18), 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 (b19), 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 (b20), 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 (b21), 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 (b22), 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 (b18) to (b22), 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. A sound effect of "Papala" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound.

After that, as shown in (b23), 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 (b24), 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 (b25), 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 production.

As shown in (b23) to (b25), 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 (b26), 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 (a26) 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 (b25) or (b27) described later, as shown in (* 9), only the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. do not have. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (b26) and (b28) described later, as shown in (* 10), 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 character image of "BONUS confirmed" such as the diamond-shaped decorative image or the character itself of "BONUS confirmed" shines. Any treatment may be applied as long as it emphasizes.

Further, as shown in (b26), 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 character voice of "bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting that the player has won.

As shown in (b27), after that, the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (b28), 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 (b27) is not generated and the state in which the effect as shown in (b28) is generated are repeated.

As shown in (b29), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, in this example, the replay wins a prize, 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 (b18) to (b22), 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 (b22), 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 (b23) to (b25), 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 (b25), 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 (b26), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not move the position, and "Killern, The character voice "bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53, and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (b27) and (b28), 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 ROM as bonus fixed effects data, and are stored in the ROM 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 interest 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. 7 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.

In addition, regardless of which bonus is won, a common bonus confirmation effect is performed. Therefore, at the stage when the bonus confirmation effect is performed, the player does not know which bonus has been won.

(An example of RB1 combination production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of an RB1 combination effect via a castle search mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (b29) described above. In FIG. 14, the RB1 combination effect shown in (b30-1) to (b35-1) is executed regardless of whether the RB1 is won or not. That is, both when the RB1 combination effect is executed as the false combination effect and when the RB1 combination effect is executed as the true combination effect, the common RB1 combination effect is executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 14, it is assumed that the RB1 is won alone, or the predetermined combination (replay in this example) is simultaneously won together with the BB1. That is, when the RB1 is won independently, it is assumed that the RB1 combination effect is performed as the true combination effect. Further, when the predetermined combination (replay in this example) is simultaneously won together with BB1, it is assumed that the RB1 combination effect is performed as a false combination effect.

As shown in (b30-1), the RB1 combination effect is started with the start operation as a trigger, and the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is output from the speaker 53. 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 the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus that can be won on the front side. It is enlarged and displayed at 51. In this example, the winning of RB1 is suggested, and the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" corresponding to RB1 is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters of the "black 7 black 7 bar" (the left "black 7" and the right "bar") 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 (b31-1), after that, the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is gradually reduced and displayed. This makes it a little easier to recognize the characters "black 7 black 7 bar".

As shown in (b32-1), after that, the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the left "black 7" and the right "bar" among the characters of "black 7 black 7 bar" can be completely fitted 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 RB1 is promoted.

As shown in (b32-1), when the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" completely fits in the display area, "truon" is used as a sound to prompt the derivation of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus. Is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (b33-1), when the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is stopped at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is generated.

For example, as an example in which the effect is not generated, in the screen state shown in (b32-1) or (b34-1) described later, as shown in (* 11), the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is displayed. Is only displayed. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (b33-1) and (b35-1) described later, as shown in (* 12), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are displayed. Is superimposed on the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" and displayed. In this way, when an effect is generated on the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar", the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, so that the player can effectively "black". You can pay attention to the character image of "7 black 7 bar". The effect on the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image, for example, the diamond-shaped decorative image or the character itself of "black 7 black 7 bar" shines. Any process may be applied as long as it emphasizes the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar".

Further, as shown in (b33-1), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is generated, a "glittering" sound effect is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect. Will be done.

As shown in (b34-1), after that, the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (b35-1), the effect is generated again, and further, a “glittering” sound effect 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 (b34-1) is not generated and the state in which the effect as shown in (b35-1) is generated are repeated.

As shown in (b36-1) to (b36-3), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the production is controlled according to the winning status and the winning status, and one game ends. do.

As shown in (b36-1), if the RB1 is independently won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the timing when the RB1 can be won, the RB1 wins and the RB1 wins. Be notified. Specifically, the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" disappears, and the character image of "regular bonus" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the winning of RB1.

As shown in (b36-2), if the RB1 is won independently and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at a timing different from the timing at which the RB1 can be won, all the winning combinations will be won. No symbol combination is derived. (B36-2) is an example of the display result when the operation timing for the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C is correct, but the operation timing for the right reel 2R is incorrect. As shown in (b36-2), the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" disappears at the timing when the third stop operation is performed.

As shown in (b36-3), when BB1 and replay are won at the same time, the replay wins, the RB1 combination production is a fake combination production, and the RB1 combination production performed in this game is promoted. It is suggested that it is part of the production. Specifically, the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" disappears, and the character image of "promotion" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the example shown in (b36-3), it is assumed that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at the timing when the "black 7 black 7 bar" can be derived.

In the examples shown in (b36-1) and (36-2), the RB1 combination effect from (b30-1) to (b35-1) is executed as a true combination effect suggesting a bonus during carry-over. On the other hand, in the example shown in (36-3), the RB1 combination effect from (b30-1) to (b35-1) is executed as a false combination effect suggesting a different kind of bonus from the carry-over bonus. There is.

In both (b36-1) and (b36-2), RB1 is elected alone. Therefore, in (b36-1) and (b36-2), if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode in which the RB1 can be won in any situation, the RB1 can be won. .. On the other hand, in (b36-3), since the BB1 and the replay are simultaneously won, even if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode in which the BB1 can be won, the operation mode does not matter. Replays that are derived without priority are preferentially derived.

As described above, in the RB1 combination effect, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is displayed and operated as follows. That is, during the period shown in (a30-1) to (a32-1), the characters "black 7 black 7 black 7" consisting of one image are displayed on the back side with the image related to the castle search mission effect. An animation is displayed in which the image gradually shrinks from the enlarged state toward the center of the screen. As a result, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" moves its position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a32-1), the reduced-displayed character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" stops at the position in the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is completed and the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is stopped, the character image of "777" is displayed as shown in (a32-1). The sound "Trun" is output from the speaker 53 without moving the position, and as shown in (a33-1), the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Black 7" is "glittering" without moving the position. Sound is output from the speaker 53 and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (a34-1) and (a35-1), the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" remains stopped, and the state in which the effect does not occur and the state in which the effect occurs are repeated. Is done.

Such a series of sound data and image data of the RB1 combination effect is stored in the ROM as the RB1 combination effect data, and is stored in the ROM 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 RB1 combination effect is executed based on the RB1 combination effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the RB1 combination effect, the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the RB1 combination effect via the castle search mission effect, the same RB1 combination effect data as the RB1 combination effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 8 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed, the production mode of the RB1 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.

Although the RB1 combination production is taken as an example, the same combination production data is used in any of the combination productions of RB2, BB1 to BB3, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed. Be done.

(This is an example of a predetermined role suggestion production via a castle search mission production)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a predetermined role suggestion effect via the castle search mission effect. In the internal lottery, the predetermined role suggestion effect suggesting that the predetermined role (replay in this example) has been won will be described. In the present embodiment, the predetermined combination suggestion effect is executed in the internal medium state. The sub-control unit 91 makes the control of the predetermined combination suggestion effect different between the game in which the combination effect is executed and the game in which the combination effect is not executed. Specifically, (b30-2) to (b38-2) show an example in which a predetermined combination suggestion effect is executed in a game in which the RB1 combination effect is executed. (B40) to (b44) show an example in which a predetermined combination suggestion effect is executed in a game in which the RB1 combination effect is not executed.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the operation mode corresponding to the winning bonus, the predetermined combination suggestion effect derives a symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus on the winning line. Can be performed in a bonus non-winning game where reel control is performed.

The RB1 combination staging shown in (b30-2) to (b38-2) is common to the RB1 combination staging shown in FIGS. 14 (b30-1) to (b35-1). Therefore, the description of the RB1 combination effect shown in (b30-2) to (b38-2) will be omitted.

After it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (b29) described above, it is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated and it is decided to execute the RB1 combination effect and the predetermined combination suggestion effect. As shown in (b30-2), the RB1 combination effect is started with the start operation as a trigger, and the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is output from the speaker 53. After that, as shown in (b31-2) and (b32-2), the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" is gradually reduced and displayed.

As shown in (b32-2), when the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" completely fits in the display area, the predetermined suggestion effect starts. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image on the back side of which the ally character in the castle search mission production has won the enemy character, and in the lower right of the screen on the front side thereof, a symbol corresponding to the symbol combination of the predetermined role is displayed. The predetermined role suggestion image to be shown is displayed as if looking into it from the bottom of the screen.

As shown in (b33-2), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the predetermined combination suggestion image moves further upward, and a part of the predetermined combination suggestion image becomes visible.

As shown in (b34-2), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the predetermined combination suggestion image moves further upward, and the predetermined combination suggestion image completely fits within the display area. In the game that executes the RB1 combination effect, as shown in (b34-2), as the predetermined role suggestion image, the first predetermined role suggestion image in which the character image of "?" Is superimposed on the image of the replay symbol is predetermined. Used for role suggestion production.

As shown in (b38-2), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the first predetermined combination suggestion image disappears, and in this example, the replay wins and one game ends. That is, the first predetermined combination suggestion image continues to be displayed from the situation where the first predetermined combination suggestion image is displayed in the display area (b34-2) until the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch.

Next, a predetermined combination suggestion effect executed in a game in which the RB1 combination effect is not executed will be described.

In (b40), after it is suggested that the bonus was won in (b29) described above, or in (b36-3) described above, the RB1 combination effect is executed, and the RB1 combination effect is a part of the promotion effect. After it is suggested that the start switch 7 is operated, it is determined that the predetermined combination suggestion effect is executed. That is, the examples shown in (b40) to (b44) are examples of predetermined combination suggestion effects that are executed before and after the pseudo combination effect is executed as a part of the promotion effect.

As shown in (b40), the predetermined combination suggestion effect starts with the start operation as an opportunity. At this time, if the start operation is performed after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (b29), the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is output. On the other hand, if the RB1 combination effect is executed in (b36-3) and it is suggested that the RB1 combination effect is a part of the promotion effect, and then the start operation is performed, the bonus is continuously confirmed. BGM is output. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image on the back side of which the ally character in the castle search mission production has won the enemy character, and in the lower right of the screen on the front side thereof, a symbol corresponding to the symbol combination of the predetermined role is displayed. The predetermined role suggestion image to be shown is displayed as if looking into it from the bottom of the screen.

As shown in (b41), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the predetermined combination suggestion image moves further upward, and a part of the predetermined combination suggestion image becomes visible.

As shown in (b42), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the predetermined combination suggestion image moves further upward, and the predetermined combination suggestion image completely fits within the display area. In the game in which the combination effect is not executed, as shown in (b42), the second predetermined combination suggestion image, which is an image of the replay symbol, is used for the predetermined combination suggestion image as the predetermined combination suggestion image.

As shown in (b43), when the second predetermined combination suggestion image is completely within the display area, a “bash” sound effect is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (b44), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, the predetermined combination suggestion image disappears, and in this example, the replay wins and one game ends.

The series of effect data (including sound data and image data) of the predetermined role suggestion effect shown in (b32-2) to (b37-2) is stored in the ROM as the predetermined role suggestion effect data, and the castle search mission effect. It is stored in the ROM as production data separate from the data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect is executed based on the castle search mission effect data, the predetermined role suggestion effect is executed based on the predetermined role suggestion effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the predetermined role suggestion effect, the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the predetermined suggestion effect via the castle search mission effect, the same predetermined suggestion effect data as that of the predetermined suggestion effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 9 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed, the production mode of the predetermined suggestion production is common to both. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player the type of the winning predetermined combination in an easy-to-understand manner.

(An example of BB1 combination production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a BB1 combination effect via a castle search mission effect. In the situation where the bonus is won independently, the sub-control unit 91 executes the combination effect corresponding to the winning bonus. That is, in a game in which the winning bonus can be won by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the operation mode corresponding to the winning bonus, the true combination effect is executed.

After the situation shown in (b29), (b36-3), (b38-2) or (b44) described above, the start switch 7 is operated and the BB1 combination is not won in any of the lottery target combinations. Suppose it is decided to perform the production.

As shown in (b50), the combination effect starts with the start operation as an opportunity. The BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is not output from the speaker 53 (b29) After the situation shown in (b29), the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is output from the speaker 53 triggered by the start operation. On the other hand, in the situation where the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is output from the speaker 53, the BGM for after the bonus is confirmed is continuously output from the speaker 53. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image on the back side of which the ally character in the castle search 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 on the vessel 51. In this example, BB1 is won, and the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" indicating a set of black 7 corresponding to BB1 is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters of "black 7 black 7 black 7" ("black 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 (b51), after that, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is gradually reduced and displayed. This makes it a little easier to recognize the characters "black 7 black 7 black 7".

As shown in (b52), after that, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the "black 7" on both the left and right sides of the characters "black 7 black 7 black 7" can be completely fitted 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 (b52), when the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" completely fits in the display area, it is called "truon" as a sound that prompts the derivation of 7 sets corresponding to the bonuses that can be won. The sound effect is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (b53), when the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is stopped at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is generated.

For example, as an example in which the effect is not generated, in the screen state shown in (b52) or (b55) described later, as shown in (* 13), the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is displayed. It's just that. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (b53) and (b55) described later, as shown in (* 14), the large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are "black 7". It is displayed superimposed on the character image of "Black 7 Black 7". In this way, when an effect is generated on the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7", the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, which is effective for the player. It is possible to pay attention to the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7". The effect on the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image, for example, the diamond-shaped decorative image or the character itself of "black 7 black 7 black 7" shines. , Any processing may be performed as long as it emphasizes the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7".

Further, as shown in (b53), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is generated, a "glittering" sound effect is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect. To.

As shown in (b54), after that, the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (b55), the effect is generated again, and further, a “glittering” sound effect 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 (b54) is not generated and the state in which the effect as shown in (b55) is generated are repeated.

As shown in (b56), when the third stop operation is performed, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" disappears, and in this example, BB1 wins and one game ends.

As described above, in the BB1 combination effect, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is displayed and operated as follows. That is, during the period shown in (b50) to (b52), the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" consisting of one image is displayed on 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 toward the center. As a result, the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" moves its position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b52), the reduced-displayed character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" stops at the position in the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is completed and the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is stopped, the character image of "777" is positioned as shown in (b52). A "trun" sound is output from the speaker 53 without movement.

Such a series of sound data and image data of the BB1 combination effect is stored in the ROM as the BB1 combination effect data, and is stored in the ROM 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 BB1 combination effect is executed based on the BB1 combination effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the BB1 combination effect, the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the BB1 combination effect via the castle search mission effect, the same BB1 combination effect data as the BB1 combination effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 10 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed, the production mode of the BB1 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 is provided for each type of bonus. Specifically, the combination effect data is stored in the ROM for each of BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2. Further, when one combination effect is executed as a true combination effect or as a false combination effect, the combination effect is executed using the same combination effect data. In addition, the combination effect is executed using the combination effect data common to both the castle search mission effect and the battle mission effect.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 14 (b33-1) and (b35-1) and 16 (b53) and (b55), the sound when an effect is generated in the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7". ("Kirakira") has more "Kira" sounds than the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Bar" ("Kira"), and the output time of the sound is corresponding to that. Is long. In addition, the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Black 7" ("glitter") is the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Bar" ("glitter"). ), The volume is also louder. In other words, the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Black 7" ("glitter") is the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "Black 7 Black 7 Bar" ("glitter"). ) Is emphasized and output.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 (* 12) and 16 (* 14), the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" corresponding to BB1 having a higher advantage than RB1 is "black 7 black 7 bar". The number of diamond-shaped decorative images when the effect is generated is larger and more flashy than the character images. That is, the effect on the character image of "black 7 black 7 black 7" is displayed more emphasized than the effect on the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar".

(An example of bonus winning production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect via a castle search mission effect. After winning the bonus in (b56) described above, the bonus winning effect starts as shown in (b60). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIGB ONUS" suggesting a prize for BB1 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 (b61), 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 (b62), 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 (b63), 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 (b60) to (b63), 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 (b64), 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 (b63) or (b65) described later, as shown in (* 15), only the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed. do not have. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (b64) and (b66) described later, as shown in (* 16), 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 (b64), 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" character voice is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting a bonus prize.

As shown in (b65), after that, the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (b66), 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 (b65) 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 (b60) to (b63), 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 (b63), 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 (b64). , Big bonus ”is output from the speaker 53 and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (b65) and (b66), 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 ROM as bonus winning effect data, and are stored in the ROM 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 prize-winning effect via the castle search mission effect, the same bonus prize-winning effect data as the bonus prize-winning effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 11 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 (b64) and (b66) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (b25) and (b27) described above in FIG. 13, and is a liquid crystal display. 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, as shown in FIGS. 13 (* 10) and 17 (* 16), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is a diamond-shaped decorative image when an effect is generated, rather than the character image of "BONUS confirmed". The number of is large and flashy. 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 (b60) to (b66) 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).

[Example of promotion]
An example of the promotion effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10 and 14 to 16. As a series of flow of promotion effect, the following three flows are exemplified in FIGS. 8 to 10 and 14 to 16.

(1) The fake combination effect is executed in the game after the bonus confirmation effect is executed, and then the true combination effect is executed. Specifically, when going through the battle mission production, it is a series of productions performed in the order of (a30-1) to (a35-1), (a36-3), (a50) to (a56). When going through the castle search mission production, it is a series of productions performed in the order of (b30-1) to (b35-1), (b36-3), (b50) to (b56).

(2) In the game after the bonus confirmation effect is executed, the fake combination effect and the predetermined combination suggestion effect are executed, and then the true combination effect is executed. Specifically, when going through the battle mission production, it is a series of productions performed in the order of (a30-2) to (a38-2) and (a50) to (a56). When going through the castle search mission production, it is a series of productions performed in the order of (b30-2) to (b38-2) and (b50) to (b56).

(3) The fake combination effect is executed in the game after the bonus confirmation effect is executed, and then the true combination effect is executed after the predetermined combination suggestion effect is executed. Specifically, when going through the battle mission production, the order is (a30-1) to (a35-1), (a36-3), (a40) to (a44), (a50) to (a56). It is a series of productions. When going through the castle search mission production, a series of (b30-1) to (b35-1), (b36-3), (b40) to (b44), (b50) to (b56) are performed in this order. It is a production.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 14, the RB1 combination effect is executed as a fake combination effect and the RB1 combination effect is used as a true combination effect regardless of whether the battle mission effect is used or the castle search mission effect is used. The production mode of the RB1 combination effect does not change depending on the case of execution. Therefore, the player can perform the RB1 combination effect in the situation of FIGS. 8 (a30-1) to (a35-1) in which the RB1 combination effect is executed and in the situation of FIGS. 14 (b30-1) to (b35-1). It is not known whether is being executed as a fake combination effect or whether the RB1 combination effect is being executed as a true combination effect.

After that, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the operation mode corresponding to RB1 whose derivation is promoted by the RB1 combination effect, if the RB1 is won, that is, the RB1 combination effect is executed as the true combination effect. If so, RB1 wins as shown in FIG. 8 (a36-1) or FIG. 14 (b36-1). On the other hand, if the RB1 is not won, that is, if the RB1 combination effect is executed as the false combination effect, the RB1 does not win as shown in FIG. 8 (a36-3) or FIG. 14 (b36-3). ..

The player corresponds to RB1 as shown in FIG. 8 (a36-3) or FIG. 14 (b36-3) even though the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the operation mode corresponding to RB1. Since a symbol combination different from the symbol combination to be performed is derived on the winning line, it can be recognized that the executed RB1 combination effect is a false combination effect. As a result, it can be recognized that a bonus other than RB1 has been won.

Further, in the present embodiment, in a situation where it is recognizable that a bonus other than RB1 has been won, a character image suggesting that the bonus "promotion", which is more advantageous than RB1, has been won. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. By displaying the character image "promotion", it is easy to understand that the other bonuses other than RB1 have been won. For example, it is easy for the player to determine whether the RB1 was not won due to a mistake in the operation mode, or whether the RB1 combination effect is a fake combination effect and the RB1 combination effect is executed as a part of the promotion effect. Can be grasped.

[Direction processing during carry-over]
The sub CPU 91a executes the carry-over effect processing for determining whether or not the combination effect and the predetermined combination suggestion effect performed in the post-determination game after the bonus confirmation effect is performed, and the effect mode. The carry-over effect processing is performed when the sub control unit 91 receives a command indicating the internal lottery result sent from the main control unit 41, and is performed in each game until the transition to the bonus state. Further, in the carry-over production process, the carry-over production process is commonly executed regardless of whether the bonus confirmation effect is performed via the battle mission production or the bonus confirmation effect is performed via the castle search mission production. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the carry-over effect processing.

In step S11, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the predetermined combination has been won. Here, the predetermined role is a role other than the rare role and the special role.

If it is determined that the predetermined combination has not been won (NO in step S11), the sub CPU 91a determines the execution of the true combination effect in step S12 and ends the process. For example, the sub CPU 91a determines the execution of the true combination effect when the cherry, which is a rare role, is won in the internal medium state, or when neither the lottery target combination is won.

When it is determined that the predetermined combination has been won (YES in step S11), the sub CPU 91a switches to step S13. Here, when the carry-over effect processing is being executed, one of BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 is elected as a special role. Therefore, winning a predetermined role means that the player has won a predetermined role that is derived with priority over the bonus being won. In the present embodiment, the predetermined combination is a winning combination regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Therefore, winning the predetermined combination is an operation mode corresponding to the bonus during winning. Even when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in, a symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus is derived on the winning line LN.

In step S13, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the true combination effect has already been executed. For example, the sub CPU 91a temporarily stores information indicating that the true combination effect has been executed in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 in the game of executing the true combination effect, and stores the information until the transition to the bonus state.

If it is determined that the true combination effect has already been executed (YES in step S13), the sub CPU 91a determines in step S15 to execute the predetermined combination suggestion effect and ends the process.

When it is determined that the true combination effect has not been executed yet (YES in step S13), the sub CPU 91a switches to step S14. In step S14, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the false combination effect has already been executed. For example, the sub CPU 91a temporarily stores information indicating that the false combination effect has been executed in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 in the game of executing the false combination effect, and stores the information until the transition to the bonus state.

If it is determined that the false combination effect has already been executed (YES in step S13), the sub CPU 91a determines in step S15 to execute the predetermined combination suggestion effect and ends the process. Here, the case where the fake combination effect is already executed means that the combination effect is executed as a part of the promotion effect.

When it is determined that the false combination effect has not been executed yet (YES in step S14), the sub CPU 91a switches to step S16. In step S16, the effect to be executed is determined according to the effect determination table, and the process is terminated.

[Table for determining the production]
19 and 20 are diagrams showing a table for determining an effect. The effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 is a table for determining which of the fake combination effect and the predetermined combination suggestion effect is to be executed. The effect determination table shown in FIG. 20 is a table for determining the type of combination effect to be executed as the false combination effect when the execution of the false combination effect is determined.

As shown in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 91a executes a fake combination effect according to the number of games elapsed since the bonus confirmation effect is executed and the type of the winning bonus, or performs a predetermined combination suggestion effect. Decide if you want to do it.

As shown in FIG. 19, when RB1 and RB2 having a low degree of advantage are won, the false combination effect is not executed. That is, when RB1 and RB2 are won, the promotion effect is not executed.

Further, as can be seen by comparing BB1 to BB3, the execution of the false combination effect is determined with different probabilities depending on the type of the winning BB. That is, the promotion effect is executed with different probabilities depending on the type of the winning BB.

In addition, as can be seen by comparing the number of games that have passed since the bonus confirmation effect was executed, the execution of the false combination effect is determined with a different probability depending on the number of games that have been struck. That is, the promotion effect is executed with different probabilities according to the number of games elapsed since the bonus confirmation effect is executed.

The effect determination table shown in FIG. 20 is a table for determining the type of combination effect to be executed as the false combination effect when the execution of the false combination effect is determined. That is, when the sub CPU 91a decides to execute the pseudo combination effect according to the effect determination table shown in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 91a determines the type of the combination effect to be executed according to the effect determination table shown in FIG.

The type of combination staging is determined according to the winning combination. Specifically, when the BB1 is won, the sub CPU 91a has a 90% probability of determining the execution of the RB1 combination effect and a 10% probability of determining the execution of the RB2 combination effect. On the other hand, when the BB2 is won, the sub CPU 91a has a 90% probability of determining the execution of the RB2 combination effect and a 10% probability of determining the execution of the RB1 combination effect. If the BB3 is won, the sub CPU 91a has a 50% probability of determining the execution of the RB1 combination effect and a 50% probability of determining the execution of the RB2 combination effect.

Here, as shown in FIG. 3, when the symbol combination constituting RB1 and the symbol combination constituting RB2 are compared, the symbol combination constituting RB1 constitutes BB1 as compared with the symbol combination constituting RB2. There are many symbols in common with the symbol combinations to be performed. On the other hand, the symbol combinations constituting the RB2 have more symbols in common with the symbol combinations constituting the BB2 than the symbol combinations constituting the RB1.

That is, when BB1 is won, the combination effect corresponding to RB1 which has many symbol combinations common to the symbol combinations constituting BB1 is executed with a higher probability than the combination effect corresponding to RB2. On the other hand, when BB2 is won, the combination effect corresponding to RB2, which has many symbol combinations common to the symbol combinations constituting BB2, is executed with a higher probability than the combination effect corresponding to RB1.

[Modification example of production after fake combination production]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a modified example of the effect after the false combination effect. The example shown in FIG. 21 is a situation in which the RB1 combination effect is executed after passing through the battle effect. Here, the effect contents shown in FIGS. 21 (a30-1) to (a35-1) are common to the effect contents of FIGS. 8 (a30-1) to (a35-1), and FIGS. 21 (a36-1) and FIG. Since the effect content shown in (a36-2) is the same as the effect content in FIGS. 8 (a36-1) and (a36-2), the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 21 (a'36-3) is a BB1 non-winning game in which BB1 and replay are won at the same time and BB1 cannot be won. It is a figure which shows the display content of the liquid crystal display 51 in the situation where the symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to RB1 is derived.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a'36-3), when the third stop operation is performed, the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" disappears. That is, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a36-2) and (a'36-3), the RB1 combination effect is executed in the RB1 winning game, and the RB1 is stopped in an operation mode different from the operation mode in which the RB1 can be won. In the situation where the switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated to derive a symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to RB1 on the winning line, and in the BB1 winning non-winning game, the RB1 combination effect is executed as a false combination effect. In a situation where a symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to RB1 is derived on the winning line, a common mode of production may be performed.

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

(1) When a predetermined combination such as a replay or a bell is won in the internal medium state, the main control unit 41 gives priority to winning the winning predetermined combination over the carry-over bonus. As a result, in a game in which a predetermined role such as a replay or a bell is won during the internal medium state, the winning bonus is not derived. In such a bonus non-winning game, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a false combination effect suggesting that a bonus different from the winning bonus has been won. Even if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the operation mode corresponding to the bonus suggested by the fake combination effect during the fake combination effect, the bonus is not won, so the suggested bonus is No prize is won, and the winning bonus is not won because the winning of the predetermined role is prioritized over the winning bonus.

As described above, in the game in which the bonus winning is not possible, the stop switch 8L is operated in the operation mode corresponding to the bonus suggested by the executed combination effect regardless of whether the true combination effect is executed or the fake combination effect is executed. Even if, 8C, 8R are operated, the suggested bonus will not be won. Therefore, even if the fake combination effect is executed, there is no disadvantage to the player.

In addition, depending on the lottery result, bonus winning games may continue. In such a case, if the true combination effect is continuously executed, the player is given the impression that the game is delayed. As in the present embodiment, since the fake combination effect can be executed in the game in which the bonus prize cannot be won, the range of the effect during the game in which the bonus prize cannot be won is widened, and the impression that the game is delayed can be reduced. As a result, the fun of the game is improved.

In the present embodiment, if the bonus is won, it will be carried over until the winning bonus is won. Therefore, winning the bonus is, in other words, determined to be controlled to the bonus state. That is, for example, winning BB1 means that it is determined to be controlled to the bonus state 1, and winning RB1 means that it is controlled to the regular bonus state 1. It means that it has been decided.

Further, since the various combination effects suggest the timing of operating the suggested bonus, as shown in FIGS. 8, 10, 14, and 16, for example, the suggested bonus can be derived. It can be said that it is a production that suggests various operation modes.

(2) As shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, and 14 and 16, the true combination effect is executed after the false combination effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 19, the probability of executing the false combination effect varies depending on the number of games that have passed since the bonus confirmation effect was executed. Therefore, the probability of executing the fake combination effect changes according to the period that has passed since the bonus confirmed effect is executed, and irregularity is created in the effect after the bonus confirmed effect, and the interest of the game after the bonus confirmed effect is created. Is improved.

(3) In step S11 of FIG. 18, it is determined not to execute the false combination effect depending on whether or not the predetermined combination is won. Specifically, if the bonus and the predetermined combination are won at the same time, the fake combination effect may be executed, but if the rare combination different from the predetermined combination is simultaneously won, the false combination effect is not executed. ..

That is, the execution probability of the fake combination effect differs depending on the winning combination at the same time as the bonus. Therefore, irregularity is created in the production after the bonus confirmation production, and the fun of the game after the bonus confirmation production is improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination and the bonus that can be won are simultaneously won regardless of the mode in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, a false combination effect can be executed, while the stop is stopped. If the winning combination and the bonus that cannot be won are won at the same time regardless of the mode in which the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the false combination effect is not executed. That is, even if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by the operation mode corresponding to the winning combination such as the fake combination effect, the winning combination is won at the same time as the bonus. Therefore, it is disadvantageous to the player by executing a fake combination effect when the winning combination and the bonus can be won at the same time regardless of the mode in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. It is possible to perform a fake combination effect without any.

(4) As shown in FIG. 19, when RB1 or RB2 is won, the false combination effect is not executed, whereas when any one of BB1 to BB3 is won, the false combination effect can be executed. .. In other words, when any one of BB1 to BB3 is won, the false combination effect is executed with a higher probability than when RB1 or RB2 is won.

Therefore, when the fake combination effect is executed, it is possible to expect the winning of a specific bonus. In the game in which the fake combination effect is executed, the player executes the game in a situation where the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the operation mode corresponding to the bonus suggested by the fake combination effect, but the bonus is not won. It is possible to recognize that the combination effect that has been performed is a fake combination effect, and we have high hopes for winning a specific bonus.

Further, in the present embodiment, the production mode of the combination effect does not change whether the combination effect suggesting the winning of the same type of special role is executed as the true combination effect or the false combination effect. Therefore, until the player recognizes that the bonus suggested by the fake combination effect does not win, the player does not know whether the combination effect being executed is a fake combination effect or a true combination effect. It has become like.

Further, in the present embodiment, there is a case where any one of BB1 to BB3 which is more advantageous than RB1 and RB2 is won, and a case where any one of RB1 and RB2 is won, which is advantageous for BB1 to BB3. If you win one of them, there is a higher probability that the fake combination effect will be executed. Therefore, it can be expected that a favorable bonus such as BB1 to BB3 has been won.

(5) As shown in FIG. 20, when the BB1 is won, the probability that the RB1 combination effect is executed as the false combination effect is higher than the RB2 combination effect. That is, the possibility of being suggested by the fake combination effect changes depending on the type of bonus. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the bonus suggested by the fake combination effect.

In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the types of bonuses that are likely to be suggested by the fake combination effect change depending on the types of winning bonuses. It should be noted that the possibility suggested by the false combination effect may change depending on the type of bonus, and the selection probability is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 20.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a modified example of the effect determination table. Specifically, it is a table for determining the type of the combination effect to be executed as the fake combination effect when it is determined to execute the fake combination effect. As shown in FIG. 20, regardless of which of the bonuses BB1 to BB3 is won, the RB1 combination effect is executed with a 90% probability as a false combination effect, and the RB2 combination effect is performed with a 10% probability. You may want to do it. In this way, when the probability of the combination effect to be executed does not change regardless of the winning bonus, the combination is executed at the timing when a specific combination effect (RB1 combination effect in the example shown in FIG. 22) is executed. You can expect that the production is a fake combination production.

(6) As described above, when the BB1 is won, the probability that the RB1 combination effect is executed as the false combination effect is higher than the RB2 combination effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbol combination corresponding to RB1 is "black 7 black 7 bar", the symbol combination corresponding to RB2 is "white 7 white 7 bar", and the symbol combination corresponding to BB1. Is "black 7 black 7 black 7". That is, the symbol combination corresponding to RB1 has more symbols in common with the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 than the symbol combination corresponding to RB2. Therefore, it is possible to suggest a bonus that is highly related to the bonus that is actually won by the fake combination staging, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, it is assumed that a bonus that is not related to the winning bonus may be suggested by the fake combination effect (for example, when the fake combination effect is executed when the BB1 is won). In addition, the RB2 combination effect is executed with a probability of 10%), and only the bonuses that are highly related to the winning bonus may be suggested by the false combination effect.

(7) As shown in FIG. 8 (a36-2), the RB1 combination effect can be executed in the RB1 winning game in which the RB1 is won and the RB1 can be won. Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (a36-3), the RB1 combination effect is executed even in the BB1 winning non-winning game in which the BB1 is won and a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the BB1 is derived on the winning line. Can be done.

In the RB1 winning game, the RB1 combination effect is executed, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode in which the RB1 can be won, except for the symbol combination corresponding to the RB1 on the winning line. In the first situation in which the symbol combination of RB1 is derived (also referred to as missing the prize of RB1), the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" corresponding to the RB1 combination effect disappears. On the other hand, in the second situation where the RB1 combination effect is executed in the BB1 non-winning game and the symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to RB1 is derived on the winning line, the character image of "black 7 black 7 bar" disappears. At the same time, the character image "promotion" is displayed. That is, the sub-control unit 91 executes different modes of staging in the first situation and the second situation.

Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize whether it is the first situation or the second situation. Specifically, it can be seen whether the executed RB1 combination effect is a true combination effect or a false combination effect. In addition, the player can recognize whether or not the operation mode is wrong.

In the present embodiment, as an example of executing different aspects of the effect in the first situation and the second situation, an example in which the display contents of the liquid crystal display 51 are different is shown. For example, the speaker 53. The control of the sound output from the LED may be changed, or the light emission control for the LED may be changed when the slot machine 1 is provided with the LED. Here, changing the control includes outputting sound on the one hand and not outputting sound on the other hand, and causing the LED to emit light on the one hand and not emitting the LED on the other side.

(8) In the RB1 winning game in which the RB1 combination effect is executed as a true combination effect and the RB1 can be won, the mode of the effect in the first situation where the RB1 is missed is shown in FIG. 21 (a36). As shown in -2), the character image used for the RB1 combination effect is erased, and the entire surface of the image displayed on the back side of the character image is displayed.

On the other hand, in the second situation in which the RB1 combination effect is executed as a fake combination effect and neither the BB1 nor the RB1 is awarded in the BB1 non-winning game in which the winning BB1 cannot be won. As shown in FIG. 21 (a'36-3), the effect is such that the character image used for the RB1 combination effect is erased and the entire surface of the image displayed on the back side of the character image is displayed. There may be.

That is, in the present embodiment, the effects of different modes are executed in the first situation and the second situation, but the effects of a common mode may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to make it difficult to tell whether the situation is the first situation or the second situation. Specifically, the game determines whether the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R was correct or incorrect, or whether the executed combination effect is a true combination effect or a false combination effect. It is possible to prevent the person from being identified.

By doing so, it is possible to continue the expectation as to which bonus the winning bonus is, including the bonus corresponding to the executed combination effect.

(9) As shown in FIG. 8, when the combination effect is not executed, the predetermined combination suggestion effect is performed using the second predetermined combination suggestion image and the voice "bash", whereas the combination effect is executed. Is performed with a predetermined combination suggestion effect using the first predetermined combination suggestion image. That is, the control regarding the predetermined combination suggestion effect differs depending on whether the combination effect is not executed or the combination effect is executed.

Therefore, it is possible to execute the predetermined combination suggestion effect according to the situation such as whether or not to execute the combination effect, and as a result, the effect according to the situation can be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the combination effect is executed, the execution of the predetermined combination suggestion effect is controlled so as to give priority to the combination effect. Specifically, when the combination effect is executed and the sound used for the combination effect is output, the sound used in the predetermined combination suggestion effect is not output. As a result, it is possible to execute the predetermined role suggestion effect so as not to interfere with the effect being executed.

[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.

[Predetermined role suggestion production]
In the present embodiment, as an example in which the control of the predetermined role suggestion effect is different between the game in which the combination effect is executed and the game in which the combination effect is not executed, the effect mode of the predetermined role suggestion effect is different. I mentioned it. As a method of making the control of the predetermined combination suggestion effect different, the predetermined combination suggestion effect may not be executed in one game, and the predetermined combination suggestion effect may be executed in the other game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is supposed to perform a predetermined combination suggestion effect by using a display means such as a liquid crystal display 51. The sub-control unit 91 may perform a predetermined combination suggestion effect by using at least one of a sound output means such as a speaker 53, a light emitting means such as an LED, and a display means.

Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of performing a predetermined role suggestion effect, an example of executing an effect suggesting an actually winning predetermined role is given, but a role different from the actually won predetermined role is won. You may perform an effect that suggests that you are doing it.

[Combination production]
In this embodiment, an example of executing a true combination effect in a bonus winning game is shown. The true combination effect may be performed during a non-bonus winning game. Further, when the true combination effect is executed during the non-bonus winning game, the predetermined combination suggestion effect may be executed. Even in this case, the same control as for the predetermined combination suggestion effect during the false combination effect is performed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether the combination effect is a fake combination effect or a true combination effect.

The combination effect suggesting the type of winning bonus is not limited to the effect mode shown in the present embodiment. For example, it may be an effect of outputting a voice "Aim for black 7 black 7 bar".

Further, although the operation timing is suggested by displaying the symbol combination constituting the suggested bonus, the operation order may also be suggested. For example, the character image "from the left" may be added in addition to the character image "black 7 black 7 bar". By doing so, it is possible to derive from the display result common to the bonus actually won and the bonus suggested by the fake combination effect. As a result, it is possible to prolong the period until the player recognizes that the executed combination effect is a false combination effect.

Further, the combination effect shows an example of being performed in the game after the bonus confirmation effect is executed, but in the bonus confirmation effect, the operation for starting the next game is executed after the bonus is confirmed. It may be possible to execute the combination effect before it is done.

Further, in FIG. 19, it is assumed that the number of games after the bonus confirmation effect is calculated with the game played after FIG. 7 (a29) or FIG. 13 (b29) as the first game. It should be noted that the game in which the character image "WIN" shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. 12 appears has already suggested that the bonus is confirmed. Therefore, the number of games may be calculated from the next game of FIG. 6 (a17) or FIG. 12 (b17), and a false combination effect is produced from FIG. 6 (a17) or FIG. 12 (b17) until the next game starts. May be executed.

Further, the combination effect suggesting the type of the winning bonus is not limited to the effect mode shown in the present embodiment.

[Execution probability of fake combination effect]
The process for determining the execution of the false combination effect shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is an example. In the present embodiment, in the bonus winning non-winning game, the execution of the fake combination effect is determined so that the execution probability of the fake combination effect differs depending on whether the predetermined combination is won or the rare role is won. To. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the execution of the fake combination effect is determined according to the type of the winning predetermined combination. For example, in a slot machine having multiple types of replay roles (for example, replay 1 and replay 2) and multiple types of bell roles (for example, bell 1 and bell 2), replay 1 or bell 1 and a bonus are simultaneously won. It is also possible to execute the fake combination effect with different probabilities depending on whether or not the replay 2 or the bell 2 and the bonus are won at the same time. Also, when the replay 2 or bell 2 and the bonus are won at the same time, the derivation of the replay or the bell 2 is prioritized over the winning of the bonus.

Further, an example is shown in which a false combination effect is executed when the derivation of the display result accompanied by the transition to the advantageous state is permitted and the derivation of other display results is also permitted. It should be noted that the false combination effect may be executed when only the derivation of the display result accompanied by the transition to the advantageous state is permitted. In addition, a fake combination effect may be executed when the special role with the lowest advantage is won. That is, the false combination effect may be executed when RB1 or RB2 is won. In this case, as a fake combination effect, suggest a regular bonus that is won after suggesting a regular bonus, rather than suggesting a regular bonus that is won after suggesting a big bonus that is not won. Is preferable.

[Advantageous state]
In the present embodiment, the bonus state is taken as an example as an advantageous state, but the advantageous state is not limited to the bonus state. For example, the advantageous state is the replay time (RT) where the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, the concentration state of small winning combination, and the pullable range of at least one reel becomes narrower than usual, and all in each game. It does not change the challenge time (CT) in which the small winning combination is allowed to occur, the winning probability of the winning winning combination, etc., but the operation procedure for winning the winning small winning combination is digested for a predetermined period (for example, 50 games). It may be a pseudo-bonus or the like that is notified over the period (up to). Further, the probability of being controlled by these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled by a freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. An advantageous state different from the above embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added and a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is likely to be increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a state in which the probability of satisfying the conditions for obtaining benefits on the communication line network and the conditions for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be a special privilege or a state of improving the interest of the game. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[Internal medium state]
In the present embodiment, as the timing for executing the promotion effect, the inside medium state is taken as an example. For example, when the right to move to an advantageous state such as a bonus is carried over and a predetermined role is won during the carry-over, instead of the bonus suggesting the winning of the winning bonus as in the present embodiment. In the case of transition, promotion effect may be executed when the right to transition to an advantageous state is carried over.

[Control to derive a display result different from one special display result]
As an example of the control for deriving a display result different from one special display result, the control for giving priority to the derivation of another display result is given as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the derivation of one special display result may not be allowed. Further, control may be performed to derive a display result different from one special display result by notifying an operation mode different from the operation mode for deriving one special display result.

[About blackout processing]
In the present embodiment, the darkening process is a process of darkening the entire screen by reducing the brightness of the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51. However, the darkening process is not limited to this, and the darkening process may be a process of darkening a part of the screen by reducing the brightness of a part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

The darkening process is not limited to the one that reduces the brightness of the screen, and may be the one that changes the display color of the screen to a dark color. Further, the brightness and display color of the screen may be partially changed to gradually expand the area where the darkening process is performed. Further, the darkening process may be a process of superimposing a dark-colored darkening image on the front side of a still image of a character, a cloud, or a treasure box, and further superimposing a result image on the front side thereof.

In the present embodiment, the blackout process is performed when the third stop operation is performed, but the blackout process is not limited to this, and the start switch 7 is operated, the first stop operation, or the second stop operation is performed. The blackout process may be performed in the wake of this. Regardless of which trigger the blackout process is performed, it is sufficient that the blackout process starts and the start timing are the same for the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect.

[About muffling]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (h9), 6 (a11), and 12 (b11), the sound output from the speaker 53 is stopped after the darkening process is performed. .. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound output may be stopped at the same time as the darkening process is performed, or the sound output may be stopped before the darkening process is performed. In order to give a dark impression to the player, the sound output from the speaker 53 may be stopped at any timing as long as the darkening process is performed and the darkening process is completed.

[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, the mission rendition may include mission renditions other than the battle mission rendition and the castle hunting mission rendition, and these mission renditions may be determined by lottery or may be selectable by the player. good. Further, the production is not limited to the mission production, and any production may be executed as long as it is a production performed up to the bonus confirmation production, the combination production, and the bonus winning production.

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 see-through 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 (2)

It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
After variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result combination , and
Predetermining means for determining display result combinations that allow derivation, and
Derivation control means that controls the derivation of display result combinations ,
State control means to control the state and
Equipped with a production means to execute the production,
The state control means is
When the first special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the first special gaming state.
When the second special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the second special gaming state.
When the third special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the third special gaming state.
When the 4th special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the 4th special gaming state.
The determination results of the prior determination means include a first determination result in which the derivation of the first special display result combination is permitted, a second determination result in which the derivation of the second special display result combination is permitted, and the above. The third decision result that allows the derivation of the third special display result combination , the fourth decision result that allows the derivation of the first special display result combination and the predetermined display result combination , the second special display result combination , and the second special display result combination. The fifth determination result in which the derivation of the predetermined display result combination is permitted and the sixth determination result in which the derivation of the fourth special display result combination is permitted are included.
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, control is performed so that the first special display result combination can be derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, control is performed so that the second special display result combination can be derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the third determination result, control is performed so that the third special display result combination can be derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the fourth determination result, control is performed so that the predetermined display result combination can be derived without deriving the first special display result combination .
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the fifth determination result, control is performed so that the predetermined display result combination can be derived without deriving the second special display result combination .
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the sixth determination result, control is performed so that the fourth special display result combination can be derived.
The predetermining means is
When the decision result is the first decision result or the fourth decision result and the first special display result combination is not derived, the allowance for the derivation of the first special display result combination is carried over to the next game or later. Is possible,
When the decision result is the second decision result or the fifth decision result and the second special display result combination is not derived, the allowance for the derivation of the second special display result combination is carried over to the next game or later. Is possible,
When the decision result is the third decision result and the third special display result combination is not derived, the permission for the derivation of the third special display result combination can be carried over to the next game or later.
When the decision result is the sixth decision result and the fourth special display result combination is not derived, the allowance for the derivation of the fourth special display result combination can be carried over to the next game or later.
The staging performed by the staging means includes
When the allowance for deriving the first special display result combination is carried over, when the allowance for deriving the second special display result combination is carried over, the allowance for deriving the third special display result combination is carried over. The first special display result combination , the second special display result combination , the said A specific effect suggesting that the derivation of any of the third special display result combination and the fourth special display result combination is permitted, and
The first suggestion effect suggesting that the first special display result combination can be derived, and the first suggestion effect.
The second suggestion effect suggesting that the second special display result combination can be derived, and the second suggestion effect.
The third suggestion effect suggesting that the third special display result combination can be derived, and the third suggestion effect.
The fourth suggestion effect suggesting that the fourth special display result combination can be derived is included.
The first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are more advantageous than the third special gaming state and the fourth special gaming state.
The staging means
When the specific effect is being executed and the determination result of the predetermined means is the fourth determination result, the third suggestion effect is executed, and in the subsequent game, the predetermined means of the predetermined effect is executed. It is possible to execute the first suggestion effect when the decision result is the first decision result.
When the specific effect is being executed and the determination result of the predetermined means is the fifth determination result, the third suggested effect is executed, and in the subsequent game, the predetermined means of the predetermined effect is executed. It is possible to execute the second suggestion effect when the decision result is the second decision result.
The probability that the third suggested effect is executed when the specific effect is being executed and the determination result of the prior determination means is the fourth determination result is that the specific effect is executed. It is higher than the probability that the third suggestion effect is executed when the determination result of the prior determination means is the fifth determination result.
The probability that the third suggested effect is executed when the specific effect is being executed and the determination result of the prior determination means is the fourth determination result is that the specific effect is executed. It is higher than the probability that the fourth suggestion effect is executed when the determination result of the prior determination means is the fourth determination result.
The third special display result combination is a slot machine having more display results in common with the first special display result combination than the fourth special display result combination . It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
After variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result combination , and
Derivation control means that controls the derivation of display result combinations ,
Predetermined means for deciding whether or not to control the special gaming state,
State control means to control the state and
Equipped with a production means to execute the production,
The state control means is
When the first special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the first special gaming state.
When the second special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the second special gaming state.
When the third special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the third special gaming state.
When the 4th special display result combination is derived, it is possible to control the 4th special gaming state.
The staging performed by the staging means includes
When the control to the first special gaming state is determined, when the control to the second special gaming state is determined, when the control to the third special gaming state is determined , and. It can be executed at any time when the control to the fourth special gaming state is determined, and the first special gaming state, the second special gaming state , the third special gaming state , and the fourth special gaming state. A specific effect that suggests that control to any of the special gaming states has been decided, and
The first suggestion effect suggesting an operation mode in which the first special display result combination can be derived, and the first suggestion effect.
The second suggestion effect suggesting an operation mode in which the second special display result combination can be derived, and the second suggestion effect.
The third suggestion effect suggesting an operation mode in which the third special display result combination can be derived, and the third suggestion effect.
The fourth suggestion effect suggesting an operation mode in which the fourth special display result combination can be derived is included.
The first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are more advantageous than the third special gaming state and the fourth special gaming state.
The staging means
The third suggestion effect is executed when the specific effect is being executed and the control to the first special gaming state is determined, and the operation mode suggested by the third suggestion effect is followed. It is possible to execute the first suggestion effect in the game after the derivation operation means is operated and neither the first special display result combination nor the third special display result combination is derived.
The third suggestion effect is executed when the specific effect is being executed and the control to the second special gaming state is determined, and the operation mode suggested by the third suggestion effect is followed. It is possible to execute the second suggestion effect in the game after the derivation operation means is operated and neither the second special display result combination nor the third special display result combination is derived.
The probability that the third suggested effect will be executed when the specific effect is being executed and the control to the first special gaming state is determined is when the specific effect is being executed. It is higher than the probability that the third suggestion effect is executed when there is and the control to the second special gaming state is determined.
The probability that the third suggested effect will be executed when the specific effect is being executed and the control to the first special gaming state is determined is when the specific effect is being executed. It is higher than the probability that the fourth suggestion effect is executed when there is and the control to the first special gaming state is determined.
The third special display result combination is a slot machine having more display results in common with the first special display result combination than the fourth special display result combination .

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