JP7082468B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game.

As a gaming machine, it is equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and after variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. , There is a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result. Further, as a gaming machine, a gaming ball, which is a gaming medium, is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and when the gaming ball wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, a gaming value is given to the player. There is a pachinko game machine.

As such a game machine, an image of a battle suggesting the granting of a right to control the operation procedure of the stop switch to an AT (assist time) that can notify the player is displayed on the image display device, and as a result of the battle. There was a slot machine that displayed a text image of "victory" or "defeat" (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-314522

In the slot machine described above, by displaying the character image of "victory" or "defeat" as a result of the battle, it is possible to suggest the granting of the right to control a specific state such as AT, but the right There was still room for improvement regarding the suggestion of grant.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an improved gaming machine with respect to the suggestion of granting the right to control a specific state.

(1) In a gaming machine that plays a game
Display means for displaying images and
A staging means for executing a result notification staging in each of the first state and the second state is provided.
The result notification effect includes a first result notification effect executed in the first state and a second result notification effect executed in the second state.
When a predetermined event has occurred in the first result notification effect
As a result of the first result notification effect, the first predetermined result image is displayed on the display means so as to move .
A common predetermined sound is output until the first predetermined result image is displayed, and after the first predetermined result image is displayed, a first predetermined result sound corresponding to the first predetermined result image is output.
The display of the first predetermined result image and the output of the first predetermined result sound are continued until the scene is switched.
When the predetermined event does not occur in the first result notification effect ,
A second predetermined result image suggesting that the first state ends as a result of the first result notification effect is displayed on the display means, and a darkened image is displayed on the front side of the second predetermined result image. A game history image that informs information about the game history is displayed on the display means on the front side of the blackout image.
The brightness of the darkened image is gradually reduced.
The common predetermined sound is output until the second predetermined result image is displayed, and after the second predetermined result image is displayed, the second predetermined result sound is output in accordance with the decrease in the brightness of the darkened image.
When the reduction in the brightness of the darkened image is completed, the silence state is set, and the silence state is continued until the scene is switched.
The display of the blackout image is continued until the scene is switched with the decrease in brightness completed.
When a specific event has occurred in the second result notification effect
As a result of the second result notification effect, the first specific result image is displayed on the display means so as to move.
The common specific sound is output until the first specific result image is displayed, and after the first specific result image is displayed, the first specific result sound corresponding to the first specific result image is output.
The display of the first specific result image and the output of the first specific result sound are continued until the scene is switched.
When the specific event does not occur in the second result notification effect ,
A second specific result image suggesting that the second state ends as a result of the second result notification effect is displayed on the display means, and a darkened image is displayed on the front side of the second specific result image by the display means. A game history image that informs information about the game history is displayed on the display means on the front side of the blackout image.
The brightness of the darkened image is gradually reduced.
The common specific sound is output until the second specific result image is displayed, and after the second specific result image is displayed, the second specific result sound is output in accordance with the decrease in the brightness of the darkened image.
When the reduction in the brightness of the darkened image is completed, the silence state is set, and the silence state is continued until the scene is switched.
The display of the darkened image is continued until the scene is switched with the decrease in brightness completed .
The gaming machine may be configured as follows.
In a gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine)
A display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) and
As a result of the production, the first result (for example, there is development in the development production, there is mission clear in the mission production, there is AT continuation in the AT continuation production, there is special zone continuation in the special zone continuation production) or the second result (for example, there is special zone continuation). Result notification effect (for example, development effect, mission effect, AT continuation) to notify the development of no development in the development effect, no mission clear in the mission effect, no AT continuation in the AT continuation effect, no special zone continuation in the special zone continuation effect). It is equipped with a staging means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that executes staging and special zone continuous staging.
When a predetermined event occurs (for example, when the effect develops, when the bonus is confirmed, when the AT continues, when the special zone continues), the first result is notified as a result of the result notification effect. First result images (for example, images of FIGS. 2 (h11) to (h15), images of FIGS. 3 (a13) to (a17), images of FIGS. 7 (b13) to (b17), FIG. 11 ( The images of c14) to (c18) and the images of FIGS. 12 (d13) to (d17) are displayed on the display means.
When the predetermined event does not occur (for example, when the effect does not develop, the bonus is not fixed, the AT does not continue, or the special zone does not continue), the second result is obtained as a result of the result notification effect. Second result images (for example, images of FIGS. 2 (h5) to (h9), images of FIGS. 3 (a7) to (a11), images of FIGS. 7 (b7) to (b11), FIG. 11 when notified. The images (c8) to (c12) and the images of FIGS. 12 (d7) to (d11) are displayed on the display means, and the brightness of the second result image is made lower than the brightness of the first result image. Darkening process (for example, darkening process of FIGS. 2 (h7) to (h9), darkening process of FIGS. 3 (a9) to (a11), darkening process of FIGS. 7 (b9) to (b11), FIG. 11 (c10) to (C12) darkening process, FIGS. 12 (d9) to (d11) darkening process) are performed.
A game history image (for example, a result image of FIG. 11 (c12) and a result image of FIG. 12 (d11)) for notifying information about the game history is displayed on the display means together with the second result image.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The game history image notifies information about the game history in a predetermined period before the result notification effect is executed (for example, the total number of medals paid out during AT, the total number of AT games added in the special zone). It is an image to be done.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The effect means executes the result notification effect in an advantageous state (for example, AT, special zone).
The predetermined event is the continuation of the advantageous state (for example, the continuation of AT, the continuation of the specialization zone).

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The darkening process is a process of lowering the brightness of the entire screen on which the second result image is displayed to be lower than the brightness of the entire screen on which the first result image is displayed (for example, FIGS. 2 (h7) to (h9). ), FIGS. 3 (a9) to (a11), FIGS. 7 (b9) to (b11), FIGS. 11 (c10) to (c12), and FIGS. 12 (d9) to (d11). The whole becomes dark).

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The darkening process is a process of lowering the brightness of a part of the screen on which the second result image is displayed to be lower than the brightness of a part of the screen on which the first result image is displayed (for example, described in a modification). As you can see, the darkening process darkens part of the screen).

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The game history image is arranged on the front side of the second result image when viewed from the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 11 (c12), the result image is displayed on the front side of the still image of the ally character or the enemy character. As shown in FIG. 12 (d11), the result image is displayed on the front side of the still image of the ally character or the enemy character, and the result image is displayed on the front side of the still image of the cloud or the treasure box).
The darkening process is performed on the second result image without performing the darkening process on the game history image (for example, the darkening process is not performed on the result image, and the still image is subjected to the darkening process. The blackout process is performed).

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

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

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 for displaying an image and a speaker 53 for outputting sound. A perspective window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3. On each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, are arranged in a predetermined order. Below the see-through window 3, 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 RAM 91c 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 RAM 91c.

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

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

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

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

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

(Development production)
In this embodiment, in a game in which a simultaneous winner (for example, a rare role such as a cherry or a watermelon) that can be won at the same time as a bonus is won, a development effect that expects the player to develop into a mission effect described later is provided. 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. 7.

(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. Further, a specific mode of effect of the bonus confirmation effect when going through the castle search mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

(Combination production)
In the present embodiment, when the bonus winning is carried over, the combination effect is executed in the game in which the carried over bonus can be won. Regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle 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, an image (for example, a character image of "777") showing a symbol combination corresponding to a winning bonus (for example, a symbol combination of 7 reds in the case of a big bonus) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed. The character image of "777" is enlarged and then gradually reduced, and eventually stops at a fixed position that does not hinder the visibility of the image of the mission effect executed on the back side as much as possible. The specific mode of the combination staging when going through the battle mission staging will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, a specific mode of the combination staging when going through the castle search mission staging will be described later with reference to FIG. 9.

(Bonus winning production)
In the present embodiment, when a bonus winning occurs, a bonus winning effect suggesting the occurrence of the bonus winning is executed. Regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle hunting mission production is used, the common bonus winning production data is used as the production data in the bonus 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 big bonus is won, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged and then gradually reduced and then stopped at a fixed position. Then, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated, and the voice of "Big Bonus" is output from the speaker 53. This suggests a big bonus prize to the player. The specific mode of the bonus winning effect when going through the battle mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG. 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.

(AT continuation production)
In the present embodiment, the state may be controlled by the AT (assist time) having the performance related to the instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R include the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated (operation procedure, push order) and the timing in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated (operation timing). included. For example, when controlled by AT, numbers and alphabets are not shown as operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R until the assigned AT game number (for example, 50 games) is exhausted. It may be displayed in 7 segments on the auxiliary display or displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the player wins the role to be the target of the navigation, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the operation information notified by the navigation to win a role of giving more medals. It is possible to win a winning combination that controls a more advantageous state, or avoid winning a winning combination that controls a more disadvantageous state. Therefore, by being controlled by the AT, the player can easily obtain more medals, so that the player can play the game while expecting to be controlled by the AT and further controlled by the AT for as long as possible. Proceed.

The AT is controlled over the number of given AT games (50 games), and when the total number of AT games is exhausted, it is determined by lottery whether or not the AT continues. If the AT continues, it is controlled by the AT over the number of AT games granted again. On the other hand, if AT does not continue, the state returns to the normal state which is non-AT.

In the present embodiment, when all the assigned AT games are exhausted, the AT continuation effect that makes the player expect the AT to continue is executed over a plurality of games. In the AT continuation effect, the AT continuation effect data is used as the effect data.

In the AT continuation 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 to the player that the AT will continue.

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 the AT did not continue. The specific mode of the AT continuation effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Specialized zone continuation production)
In the present embodiment, in the AT state, the state may be controlled to a specialized zone in which the period controlled by the AT can be extended. For example, when the number of special zone games is given during AT, the subtraction of the number of AT games during the AT is temporarily stopped, and then the number of special zone games given (for example, 10 games) is exhausted. , The state is controlled in the specialized zone.

The special zone is controlled over the number of assigned special zone games (10 games), and whether or not to add the number of AT games in each game is determined by lottery. For example, when a bell or a rare role is won between 10 games, an additional lottery is executed, and the number of AT games determined by the additional lottery is added. Furthermore, after all the special zone games (10 games) have been exhausted, when the number of AT games is added by winning the bell or rare role, the special zone will continue, while the bell or rare role will continue. If the number of AT games is not added by winning a role other than (for example, replay), the special zone ends. In this way, as long as the number of AT games is added by winning the role of bell or rare, the special zone will continue. When the special zone ends, the state returns to the original AT state, and the number of AT games added to the special zone is added to the number of AT games for which subtraction has been stopped. Then, the subtraction of the number of AT games starts again.

In the present embodiment, in the game in which all the assigned special zone games (10 games) are exhausted, the special zone continuation effect that makes the player expect the special zone to continue is executed. In the special zone continuous staging, the special zone continuous staging data is used as the staging data.

In the special zone continuous staging, the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the number of AT games is added by winning the role of bell or rare, a cloud with a character indicating the number of special zone games given from the treasure box appears. Then, the image of the cloud continues to move, and further, sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. This gives the player a bright impression and suggests that the specialized zone will continue.

On the other hand, when the number of AT games is not added by winning a role other than the bell or rare role (for example, replay), a cloud without any characters appears from the treasure box. Then, as the darkening process is performed, the image of the cloud is stopped, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests to the player that the special zone did not continue. The specific mode of the special zone continuous staging 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. 2 is a diagram showing an example of development production. In FIG. 2, 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 after that, the effects (h5) to (h9) are performed. Is executed, while the effects (h11) to (h15) are executed when the mission effect is developed. FIG. 2 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.

First, in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, it is assumed that a rare role 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 the mission production described later in FIG. 3 (a1) or FIG. 7 (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. 3 to 6, an example of various effects via the battle mission effect will be specifically described.

(An example of battle mission production)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a battle mission production. In addition, in FIG. 3, the same effect is executed in (a1) to (a6) regardless of whether or not the bonus is won, and then the effect of (a7) to (a11) is performed when the bonus is not won. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, the effects (a13) to (a17) are executed. 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.

After (h15) in FIG. 2, 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).

(An example of bonus confirmation production via battle mission production)
FIG. 4 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.

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) and (a27) described later, as shown in (* 1), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in gradation. Not too much. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (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 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 (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, The 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 RAM 91c as bonus fixed effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, the bonus confirmed effect is executed based on the bonus confirmed effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the bonus confirmation effect, the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(An example of combination production and small role suggestion production via battle mission production)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a combination effect and a small role suggestion effect via a battle mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (a29) described above.

First, in the internal lottery, the small role suggestion effect that is executed when the small role (bell in this example) is won together with the carry-over bonus will be described. As shown in (a30), the small winning combination suggestion 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. 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 at the lower right of the screen on the front side thereof, the bell pattern image is viewed from the bottom of the screen. Is displayed in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in (a35), the combination effect 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, 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 at 51. In this example, the big bonus is won, and the character image of "777" indicating the red 7 set corresponding to the big bonus is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters of "777" ("7" on both left and right) do not fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, at this point, it is difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination for which the derivation is promoted among the big bonus and the regular bonus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(An example of bonus winning production via battle mission production)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect via a battle mission effect. After winning the bonus in (a39) described above, the bonus winning effect starts as shown in (a40). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIG BONUS" suggesting a bonus prize is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters (“B” and “S”) of the characters “BIG BONUS” are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. Further, the remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) among the characters of “BIG BONUS” are displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. It doesn't fit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in (a44) and (a46) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (a25) and (a27) described above in FIG. 4, 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 "Killern" than the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killern"). The number of sounds is large, and the output time of the sound is long. In addition, the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killern") is louder than the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killern"). It's getting bigger. In other words, the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killern") is emphasized more than the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killern"). Is output.

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

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

[Examples of various productions when going through the castle search mission production]
With reference to FIGS. 7 to 10, an example of various effects when the castle search mission effect is used will be specifically described.

(Example of castle search mission production)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a castle search mission production. In addition, in FIG. 7, the same effect is executed in (b1) to (b6) regardless of whether or not the bonus is won, and then the effect of (b7) to (b11) is performed when the bonus is not won. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, the effects (b13) to (b17) are executed. FIG. 7 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.

Further, the effects of FIGS. 7 (b7) to (b11) and the effects of FIGS. 3 (a7) to 3 (a11) described above make transitions on the same time axis. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect period of FIGS. 7 (b7) to (b11) and the effect period of FIGS. 3 (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. 2, 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. 8 (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).

(An example of bonus confirmation production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus confirmation effect via a castle search mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated as shown in (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.

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 (* 5), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in gradation. Not too much. On the other hand, as an example in which the effect is generated, in the screen state shown in (b26) and (b28) described later, as shown in (* 6), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are "BONUS confirmed". Is superimposed on the character image. In this way, when an effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS confirmed", the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, so that the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is effectively used by the player. It can be noticed. The effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image, for example, the 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 RAM 91c as bonus fixed effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect is executed based on the castle search mission effect data, the bonus confirmed effect is executed based on the bonus confirmed effect data. Therefore, even during the execution of the bonus confirmation effect, the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, in the bonus confirmation effect via the castle search mission effect, the same bonus confirmation effect data as the bonus confirmation effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 4 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed, the production mode of the bonus confirmation production is common to both. As a result, it is possible to inform the player that the bonus has been won in an easy-to-understand manner.

(An example of combination production and small role suggestion production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a combination effect and a small role suggestion effect via the castle search mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated after it is suggested that the bonus has been won in (b29) described above.

First, in the internal lottery, the small role suggestion effect that is executed when the small role (bell in this example) is won together with the carry-over bonus will be described. As shown in (b30), the small winning combination suggestion 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. 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, but at the lower right of the screen on the front side, the bell pattern image looks into from the bottom of the screen. Is displayed on.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the small role suggestion effect via the castle search mission effect, the same small role suggestion effect data as that of the small role suggestion effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 5 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed, the production mode of the small role suggestion production is common to both. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player the type of the winning small role in an easy-to-understand manner.

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

As shown in (b35), the combination effect 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, since the big bonus is won, the character image of "777" corresponding to the big bonus is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters of "777" ("7" on both left and right) do not fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, at this point, it is difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination for which the derivation is promoted among the big bonus and the regular bonus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(An example of bonus winning production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect via a castle search mission effect. After winning the bonus in (b39) described above, the bonus winning effect starts as shown in (b40). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIG BONUS" suggesting a bonus prize is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some of the characters (“B” and “S”) of the characters “BIG BONUS” are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. Further, the remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) among the characters of “BIG BONUS” are displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. It doesn't fit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the bonus 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. 6 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is performed, the production mode of the bonus winning production is common to both. This makes it possible to suggest the bonus winning to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Here, the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in (b44) and (b46) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (b25) and (b27) described above in FIG. 4, and the 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".

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

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

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

(An example of AT continuation production)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of AT continuous production. In FIG. 11, the same effect is executed in (c2) to (c7) regardless of whether AT continues, and then the effects (c8) to (c12) are executed when AT does not continue. On the other hand, when AT continues, the effects (c14) to (c18) are executed. In the production of (c8) to (c12) and the production of (c14) to (c18), the effects of transitioning on the same time axis are shown in FIG. 11 in parallel. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the production period of (c8) to (c12) and the production period of (c14) to (c18) have the same length.

As shown in (c1), during AT, an image in which a character is running is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a background image of a mountain and a moon indicating an AT state. Further, a number (213 in this example) is displayed as operation information below the liquid crystal display 51, and above the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "AT in progress" indicating that AT is in progress and a character image of "AT in progress". A character image of "remaining 50G" indicating the number of remaining AT games is displayed. BGM for AT is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (c2), when the total number of AT games is exhausted, the AT continuation effect is executed. An image in which an ally character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) face each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and on the front side thereof, a "battle" suggesting the start of a battle in the AT continuation effect. The text image of "Start" is displayed. BGM for continuous fanning is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (c3), when the predetermined time elapses, the character image of "battle start" disappears, and the image of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous fanning is continued.

After that, after a battle in the AT continuation production is performed over a plurality of games, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, the production shifts to the production of (c4). During this period, the output of the BGM for continuous fanning is continued from the speaker 53.

As shown in (c4), 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. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous fanning is continued.

As shown in (c5), 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. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous fanning is continued.

As shown in (c6), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the image in which the ally character and the enemy character face each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous fanning is continued, and further, the dialogue sound "This is the last !!" suggesting that the battle is settled is output.

As shown in (c7), 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 continuous fanning is continued, and further, the dialogue sound of "tryer" is output as if a heated battle is unfolding.

When the AT does not continue, as shown in (c8), 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 AT did not continue. 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 (c9), an animation is displayed in which the ally character trembles while lying down and tears spill, and the enemy character is pleased. 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 (c10), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation in which the character moves as shown in (c9) ends, the image of the character stands still, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is the image shown in (c9). It is a little lower than the brightness of, and the whole screen becomes a little dark. BGM for dark conversion is output from the speaker 53.

After that, as shown in (c11), 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 (c10) 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 (c10). From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for darkening is continued, and further, the effect of "garn" as a sound suggesting that the AT is not continued so as to match the darkening process from (c10) to (c11). Sound is output.

After that, as shown in (c12), 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 (c11) 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 (c9) and (c10). The speaker 53 stops sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53.

Further, in a state where the still image of the character is darkened, the result image is displayed on the front side of the still image so as to overlap the still image. The result image is an image that informs information about the game history, and in the present embodiment, the number of medals paid out by the player during the AT (during the series of ATs if the game is continued once or multiple times). It is an image showing the total. For example, as shown in (c12), the character image of "TOTAL 700 sheets" is displayed so as to overlap the still image to which the darkening process has been performed. Since the result image is displayed so as to overlap the still image such as the character to which the darkening process has been performed, the darkening process is not performed on the result image, and the darkening process is performed on the still image. Even if it is broken, the visibility of the result image is not hindered. The result image may be any as long as it informs information about the game history, for example, it may inform the total number of net medals increased during AT, or it may inform the total number of games. You may.

After that, as shown in (c13), when the start switch 7 is operated, the production returns to the normal state again as in (h1).

On the other hand, when the AT continues, as shown in (c14), 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 AT continues. 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 (c15), the enemy character trembles while lying down and tears spill, and the animation that the ally character is pleased is displayed. 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 (c16), 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 AT continues, the darkening process as in (c10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, the dialogue sound of "victory" by the ally character is output.

After that, as shown in (c17), an animation is displayed in which the character is still moving and the confetti is further falling. Since the AT continues, the darkening process as in (c11) 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 AT is continued.

After that, as shown in (c18), an animation is displayed in which a large amount of confetti falls while the character is still moving. Since the AT continues, the darkening process as in (c12) 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 AT is continued.

After that, as shown in (c19), when the start switch 7 is operated, the character image of "AT continue !!" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the production returns to the AT state as in (c1). ..

As described above, in the AT continuation effect, when the AT does not continue, the darkening process is performed, so that the brightness of the images shown in (c10) to (c12) is higher than the brightness of the images shown in (c16) to (c18). Also, as shown in (c10) to (c12), the image displayed in animation is stationary and the sound output is also stopped, which gives a dark impression to the player. This suggests to the player that AT does not continue. On the other hand, when AT continues, as shown in (c16) to (c18), an animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without darkening processing, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. As a result, the sound is output for a longer period than when the AT does not continue, which gives a bright impression to the player. This suggests to the player that AT will continue.

(An example of continuous production of specialized zone)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a special zone continuous production. In addition, in FIG. 12, regardless of whether or not the special zone continues, the same effect is executed in (d3) to (d6), and when the special zone does not continue after that, (d7) to (d11). While the effect of (d13) to (d17) is executed when the special zone continues. 12 shows in parallel the effects of (d7) to (d11) and the effects of (d13) to (d17) that transition on the same time axis. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the effect period of (d7) to (d11) and the effect period of (d13) to (d17) are the same length period.

As shown in (d1), the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the special zone. In the example shown in (d1), an image in which the treasure box is slightly opened and a part of the cloud can be seen from inside is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, above the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "in the special zone" indicating that the player is in the special zone and a character image of "remaining 10 G" indicating the number of remaining special zone games are displayed. Will be done. The BGM for the special zone is output from the speaker 53, and a "flickering" sound effect is output so that clouds can be seen a little from the treasure chest.

As shown in (d2), when the number of AT games is added by winning the role of bell or rare, "GET! The character image of "!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player can be made to recognize the character "+20 GET !!" as an addition to the number of AT games. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for the special zone is continued, and further, the character voice "+20 GET" is output as a sound suggesting that the number of AT games has been added.

After that, after all the number of specialized zone games (10 games) are exhausted, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, the specialized zone continuation effect is executed as shown in (d3). Will be done. An image of a treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. BGM for continuous fanning is output from the speaker 53.

As shown in (d4), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the image of the treasure box and the key is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous fanning is continued.

As shown in (d5), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an animation such as inserting a key into the treasure box is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous fanning is continued, and further, the sound effect of "Gacha" that unlocks the treasure box is output.

As shown in (d6), 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 BGM for continuous fanning is continued, and further, a "flickering" sound effect that makes the clouds look a little is output. With such an effect, the player can expect the special zone to continue.

If the special zone does not continue, as shown in (d7), an animation is displayed in which the treasure chest opens and clouds appear from inside. If the special zone does not continue, the clouds that appear will not have any letters. The speaker 53 outputs a discontinuous BGM, and further outputs a "pakka" sound effect that opens the treasure chest.

After that, as shown in (d8), an animation in which the appearing clouds move is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for discontinuity is continued, and further, a sound effect of "scrunchie" that makes the clouds move is output.

After that, as shown in (d9), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation of moving clouds shown in (d8) ends, the moving cloud image stops, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is (d8). 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 (d10), 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 (d9) 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 (d9). From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for darkening is continued, and further, as a sound suggesting that the special zone is not continued to match the darkening process from (d9) to (d10), "Garn" is used. Sound effect is output.

After that, as shown in (d11), 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 (d10) 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 remain stationary and are in the same display state as (d9) and (d10). The speaker 53 stops sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53.

Further, the result image is displayed so as to overlap the still image on the front side of the still image in the state where the darkening process is performed on the still image of the cloud or the treasure box. The result image is an image that informs information about the game history, and in the present embodiment, is an image showing the total number of AT games added in the special zone. For example, as shown in (d11), the character image of "TOTAL150G" is displayed so as to overlap the still image to which the darkening process has been performed. Since the result image is displayed so as to overlap the still image to which the darkening process has been performed, the darkening process is not performed on the result image, and the darkening process is performed on the still image. However, the visibility of the result image is not obstructed. The result image may be any one that informs information about the game history, for example, may inform the total number of medals paid out in the special zone, or informs the total number of net medals increased. It may be a thing. Further, the number of continuous games in the special zone may be notified.

After that, as shown in (d12), when the start switch 7 is operated, the process returns to the production of the game during AT, as in (c1). At this time, a character image indicating that the number of AT games added in the special zone is added to the remaining number of AT games whose subtraction has been stopped by shifting to the special zone is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed on the vessel 51. In the example shown in (d12), the character image of "+ 150G" indicating the number of AT games added in the special zone is displayed below the character image of "remaining 32G" indicating the rest of the number of AT games on the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed in. After that, although not shown, the character image of "+ 150G" disappears, 150G is added to the "remaining 32G" indicating the remaining number of AT games, and the resulting character image of "remaining 182G" is a liquid crystal display. It is displayed on 51.

On the other hand, when the special zone continues, as shown in (d13), an animation is displayed in which the treasure chest opens and clouds appear from inside. Since the special zone continues, the clouds that appear are marked with letters indicating the number of special zone games to be added. For example, in this example, the character "+100" is attached to the cloud. From the speaker 53, a BGM for continuation is output, and further, a "pakka" sound effect that opens the treasure box is output.

After that, as shown in (d14), an animation in which the appearing clouds move is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuation is continued, and further, a sound effect of "scrunchie" that makes the clouds move is output.

After that, as shown in (d15), an animation in which the clouds move further is displayed. Since the special zone continues, the darkening process as in (d9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuation is continued, and further, a sound effect of "scrunchie" that makes the clouds move is output.

After that, as shown in (d16), an animation is displayed in which the clouds gradually increase. Since the special zone continues, the darkening process as in (d10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuation is continued, and further, a sound effect of "pyrrolilorene" is output as a sound suggesting that the special zone is continued.

After that, as shown in (d17), the cloud moves further and the character image of "GET !!" is added. As a result, the player can be made to recognize the character "+100 GET !!" as an addition to the number of AT games. Since the special zone continues, the darkening process as in (d11) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuation is continued, and further, the character voice "+100 GET" is output as a sound suggesting that the number of AT games has been added.

After that, as shown in (d18), when the start switch 7 is operated, the special zone continuation effect that encourages whether or not the special zone continues is executed again as in (d3).

As described above, in the special zone continuation production, when the special zone does not continue because the number of AT games is not added, the darkening process is performed, so that the brightness of the images shown in (d9) to (d11) is (d). The brightness of the images shown in d15) to (d17) is lower than that of the images, and as shown in (d9) to (d11), the animated images are stationary and the sound output is also stopped. Gives a dark impression. This suggests to the player that the special zone will not continue. On the other hand, when the special zone continues due to the addition of the number of AT games, as shown in (d9) to (d11), an animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without darkening processing, and further. Since the sound output such as BGM and character voice continues, the sound is output for a longer period than when the special zone does not continue, which gives a bright impression to the player. This suggests to the player that the specialized zone will continue.

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

(1-1) As shown in FIGS. 11 (c12) and 12 (d11), when the AT or special zone does not continue, the game history is after the darkening process is performed on the image such as a character, a cloud, or a treasure chest. A result image is displayed that informs you about the information about. In this way, since the result image is displayed when the player recognizes the end of the AT or the special zone by performing the darkening process on the image, the result display should be shown to the player at an appropriate timing. Can be done. Furthermore, the result image is displayed after the image such as a character, a cloud, or a treasure box is stopped from the state in which the animation was displayed. In this way, since the result image is displayed when the player recognizes the end of the AT or the special zone because the image displayed in the animation is stationary, the result display should be shown to the player at an appropriate timing. Can be done. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 improved with respect to the suggestion of granting the right to control a specific state such as an AT or a specialized zone.

(1-2) As shown in FIGS. 11 (c12) and 12 (d11), by displaying the result image, the total number of medals paid out during AT and the number of AT games added in the special zone The total is notified to the player. As a result, the player can recognize the total number of medals paid out during AT and the total number of AT games added in the special zone when the AT or special zone ends.

(1-3) As shown in FIGS. 11 (c10) to (c12) and FIGS. 12 (d9) to (d11), the brightness of the entire screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased by performing the darkening process. It drops and the entire screen becomes dark. As a result, the blackout process is performed when the AT or the special zone ends, so that the player can easily recognize that the AT or the special zone ends.

(2-1) FIGS. 2 (h1) to (h6), FIGS. 3 (a1) to (a8), FIGS. 7 (b1) to (b8), FIGS. 11 (c2) to (c9), and FIGS. 12 (d3). )-(D8), while there is a state in which sounds such as BGM and character voice are output from the speaker 53 before the darkening process is performed, FIGS. 2 (h9) and 3 (a11). ), FIG. 7 (b11), FIG. 11 (c12), and FIG. 12 (d11), when the darkening process is being performed, the speaker 53 does not output sounds such as BGM and character voice. there were. In this way, when the darkening process is performed as a result of the production, no sound is output, which gives the player a dark impression, does not develop into a mission production, and does not win the bonus. Alternatively, it is possible to emphasize and notify the player that the AT or the special zone will not continue. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 improved with respect to the suggestion of granting the right to control a specific state such as an AT or a specialized zone.

(2-2) As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 7, 11, and 12, when notifying the development, WIN, or the number of additional games in the production, the sound output is higher than when these are not notified. The period is long. For example, in the development production, when the mission production does not develop, the sound is output until the production period of (h5) to (h8), but the sound is not output in the production of (h9). On the other hand, when developing into a mission production, the sound is continuously output during the production period (h11) to (h15). The same applies to mission production, AT continuation production, and special zone continuation production. This can give a bright impression to the player, and can emphasize to the player that it will develop into a mission production, that the bonus has been won, or that the AT or special zone will continue. can.

(2-2) As shown in Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 7, Fig. 11 and Fig. 12, depending on whether or not there is development to mission production, whether or not a bonus is won, or whether or not AT or a special zone is continued. Before the staging branches, a common BGM and character voice are output. For example, in the development production, common BGM and character voices are output regardless of whether or not the productions (h1) to (h4) before the production branches depending on whether or not the production is developed into the mission production. By doing this, a common production will be performed during the production period before the production branches, so that it will develop into a mission production, win a bonus, or continue the AT or special zone. Can be expected effectively.

(3-1) As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 7, 11, and 12, when notifying the development, WIN, or the number of additional games in the production, the character or the character is not subjected to the darkening process. While an image such as a paper wipe is displayed as an animation, when the development, WIN, or the number of additional games is not notified in the production, the darkening process is performed and a part of the animated image is stopped. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner depending on the content of the production whether or not to notify the development, WIN, or the number of additional games in the production. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 improved with respect to the suggestion of granting the right to control a specific state such as an AT or a specialized zone.

(3-2) FIGS. 2 (h7) to (h9), FIGS. 3 (a9) to (a11), FIGS. 7 (b9) to (b11), FIGS. 11 (c10) to (c12), and FIG. 12 (d9). )-(D11), the animated image is stopped and darkening is performed. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the mission production does not develop, that the bonus is not won, or that the AT or special zone does not continue. In the above-mentioned example, the darkening process may be performed after the image displayed as an animation has stopped. Even in this way, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the mission production does not develop, that the bonus is not won, or that the AT or special zone does not continue.

(4-1) As shown in FIGS. 3 (a9) to (a11) and 7 (b9) to (b11), the battle mission production and the castle search mission production have a common darkening based on common production data. Processing is done. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a9) and 7 (b9), in the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect, the darkening process is performed with the same third stop operation as a trigger, and the darkening process is further started. The timing is the same. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a9) to (a11) and 7 (b9) to (b11), the execution period of the darkening process is the same between the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect. As a result, even if the content of the production is different, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the bonus has not been won.

(4-2) As shown in FIGS. 3 (a9) to (a11) and 7 (b9) to (b11), the same darkening process is performed in the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect, so that the character The image display for darkening is common. In this way, since common production data is used for the battle mission production and the castle search mission production, the storage capacity of the RAM 91c can be reduced.

(5-1) As shown in FIG. 4, in the bonus confirmation effect via the battle mission effect, the image related to the battle mission effect (the ally character wins the enemy character) on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The image) is displayed, while the image of the bonus confirmation effect is displayed on the front side thereof. As a result, while showing the image related to the battle mission effect, the image related to the bonus confirmation effect can be shown to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

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

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

(5-2) As shown in FIGS. 4 (a26) and 8 (b26), the common "killer" is used as a sound suggesting that the bonus has been won regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is used. Since the sound of ", bonus confirmation" is output from the speaker 53, it is possible to suggest to the player that the bonus has been won in an easy-to-understand manner regardless of the type of mission effect via the speaker 53.

(5-3) As shown in FIGS. 4 (a25) to 4 (a29), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" after being reduced and displayed does not interfere with the visibility of the image of the battle mission effect, and is shown in FIG. 8 (b25). As shown in (b29), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" after being reduced and displayed does not interfere with the visibility of the image of the castle search mission effect. Therefore, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" suggests to the player that the bonus has been won, and does not impair the visibility of the images of the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect displayed on the back side thereof.

(5-4) Since the same bonus confirmation effect data is used for the bonus confirmation effect when going through the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 4 and the bonus confirmation effect when going through the castle search mission effect shown in FIG. Regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is used, the effect mode of the bonus confirmation effect is common to both, and it is possible to clearly indicate to the player that the bonus has been won. Further, since it is not necessary to provide different bonus confirmation effect data depending on the type of mission effect, the storage capacity of the RAM 41c can be reduced.

(6-1) As shown in FIG. 5, in the combination effect via the battle mission effect, the image related to the battle mission effect on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (the image in which the ally character wins the enemy character). ) Is displayed, while the image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side thereof. As a result, while showing the image related to the battle mission effect, the image related to the combination effect can be shown to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in the combination effect via the castle search mission effect, an image related to the castle search mission effect (an image of the character arriving at the castle) is displayed on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, the image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side thereof. As a result, while showing the image related to the castle search mission effect, the image related to the combination effect can be shown to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

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

(6-2) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a38) and 9 (b38), the derivation of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus is promoted regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is used. Since the common "truon" sound is output from the speaker 53, it is possible to suggest to the player a symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus in an easy-to-understand manner regardless of the type of the mission effect via the speaker 53.

(6-3) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a37) to 5 (a38), the character image of "777" after being reduced and displayed does not hinder the visibility of the image of the battle mission effect as much as possible, and FIG. 9 (b37). As shown in (b38), the character image of "777" after being reduced and displayed does not hinder the visibility of the image of the castle search mission effect as much as possible. For this reason, the character image of "777" prompts the player to derive a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus that can be won, and at the same time, the visibility of the images of the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect displayed on the back side thereof is improved. Do not hinder as much as possible.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a38) and 9 (b38), the character image of "777" is stopped at a fixed position in the center of the screen and is displayed on the back side. It was superimposed on the image of the mission production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character image of "777" may be stopped at a position that is not superimposed on the image of the mission effect displayed on the back side as a fixed position. By doing so, it is possible that the character image of "777" does not further impair the visibility of the image of the mission effect.

(6-4) Since the same combination effect data is used for the combination effect when going through the battle mission effect shown in Fig. 5 and the combination effect when going through the castle search mission effect shown in Fig. 9, the battle mission Regardless of whether the staging or the castle hunting mission staging is used, the staging mode of the combination staging is the same for both, and the player is easily informed of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus winning and winning bonus. be able to. Further, since it is not necessary to provide different combination effect data depending on the type of mission effect, the storage capacity of the RAM 41c can be reduced.

(6-5) As described above in FIGS. 5 and 9, a combination effect that encourages a combination of 7 red symbols corresponding to the big bonus prize, and 7 red, 7 red, and 7 blue symbols corresponding to the regular bonus prize. In the combination effect that encourages the combination, the position and size of the character image of "777" and the sound of "trun" as the sound that prompts the derivation of the 7 sets are common. In this way, only the combination of symbols that encourages derivation is different, and the position and size of the other character images of "777" and the sound of "Trun" as the sound that encourages the derivation of 7 sets are common. It is easy for the player to recognize the symbol combination to be aimed at.

(7-1) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a18) and 8 (b18), the content of the character image is not contained in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in a size that does not exist, and then, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a25) and 8 (b25), the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" can be effectively shown to the player. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a40) and 10 (b40), the size of the character image does not fit in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51. A character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed, and then, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a46) and 10 (b46), "BIG BONUS" is sized so that the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. Character image is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be effectively shown to the player.

(7-2) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a18) to (a25) and FIGS. 8 (b18) to (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. The sound of "Papala" and the sound of "Sheen" are output from the speaker 53 while the enlarged display is reduced. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a26) and 8 (b26), when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, the sound of "Killern, bonus confirmed" is emitted from the speaker 53. It is output. In this way, since the sound suggesting that the bonus has been won is output from the speaker 53 for the first time after the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completely reduced and displayed, it is possible to inform the player that the bonus has been won in an easy-to-understand manner. can.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a40) to (a43) and FIGS. 10 (b40) to (b43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged from the enlarged display. While the reduced display is performed, the sound of "Papparapa" is output from the speaker 53. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a44) and 10 (b44), when the character image of “BIG BONUS” is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, the sound of “Killern Killern, Big Bonus” is heard in the speaker 53. Is output from. In this way, since the sound suggesting the bonus winning is output from the speaker 53 only after the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completely reduced and displayed, the bonus winning can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(7-3) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a18) and 8 (b18), the content of the character image does not fit in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in a size that does not exist, and then, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a26) and 8 (b26), the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" can be shown to the player in an impactful display mode, and the player can be informed that the bonus has been won in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a40) and 10 (b40), the size of the character image does not fit in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51. A character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed, and then, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a46) and 10 (b46), "BIG BONUS" is sized so that the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image on the liquid crystal display 51. Character image is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be shown to the player in an impactful display mode, and the bonus winning can be easily conveyed to the player.

(8-1) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, the characters "BONUS confirmed" as in the period of FIGS. 4 (a18) to (a25) and the period of FIGS. 8 (b18) to (b25). During the period when the image changes from the enlarged display to the reduced display and the position changes, the effect does not occur in the character image of "BONUS confirmed". On the other hand, after the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed and stopped at a fixed position as in the period after FIG. 4 (a26) and the period after FIG. 8 (b26), "BONUS confirmed". An effect occurs on the character image of ". As a result, during the period when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is moving, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is moving, so that the player can pay attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed". Can be done. In addition, during the period when the operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed and the position is not moved, the effect is generated so that the player can pay attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed". Further, since the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not move the position, the content of the character image can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. In this way, the operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" and the generation of the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" can draw the player's attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed", so that the bonus is won. It is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion of.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged as in the period of FIGS. 6 (a40) to (a43) and the period of FIGS. 10 (b40) to (b43). During the period when the display changes to the reduced display and the position changes, the effect does not occur in the character image of "BIG BONUS". On the other hand, after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed and stopped at a fixed position as in the period after FIG. 6 (a44) and the period after FIG. 10 (b44), "BIG BONUS" is displayed. An effect occurs on the character image of ". In this way, since the effect is generated after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed, it is possible to inform the player that the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed in an easy-to-understand manner.

(8-2) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a18) to (a25) and FIGS. 8 (b18) to (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. During the enlarged display to the reduced display, the sound of "Papala" and the sound of "Sheen" are output from the speaker 53 in conjunction with the display operation. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a26) and 8 (b26), when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, a "killer" sound is heard in conjunction with the effect. It is output from the speaker 53. In this way, since the sound linked to the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" and the effect is output from the speaker 53, the fun of the game can be improved.

In the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a40) to (a43) and FIGS. 10 (b40) to (b43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in a reduced size from the enlarged display. During this period, the sound of "Papparapa" is output from the speaker 53 in conjunction with the display operation. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a44) and 10 (b44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, "Killern Killern, Big Bonus" is linked to the effect. Is output from the speaker 53. In this way, since the sound linked to the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" and the effect is output from the speaker 53, the interest of the game can be improved.

(8-3) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, in the period of FIGS. 4 (a18) to (a25) and the period of FIGS. 8 (b18) to (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. Changes from the enlarged display to the reduced display. On the other hand, in the period after FIG. 4 (a26) and the period after FIG. 8 (b26), the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not change. As a result, first, the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is changed to draw the player's attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed", and then the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not change. It is possible to convey the content of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged and displayed in the period of FIGS. 6 (a40) to (a43) and the period of FIGS. 10 (b40) to (b43). The position changes by reducing the size from. On the other hand, the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not change in the period after FIG. 6 (a44) and the period after FIG. 10 (b44). As a result, first, the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" changes to draw the player's attention to the character image of "BIG BONUS", and then the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not change, so that "BIG BONUS" does not change. The content of the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(8-4) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a18) to (a25) and FIGS. 8 (b18) to (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. During the enlarged display to the reduced display, the effect does not occur on the character image of "BONUS confirmed", and then the effect is applied to the character image of "BONUS confirmed" after the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed. Occur. As a result, when the effect is generated, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed.

Further, in the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a40) to (a43) and FIGS. 10 (b40) to (b43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged from the enlarged display. While the reduced display is performed, no effect is generated on the character image of "BIG BONUS", and then an effect is generated on the character image of "BIG BONUS" after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed. As a result, when the effect is generated, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed.

(9-1) The character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIGS. 6 (b44) and (b46) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in FIGS. 4 (b26) and (b28). Is also flashy and is highlighted. As a result, the suggestion when the bonus is actually controlled is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, so that the player can be given more joy of being controlled by the bonus, and the hobby of the game can be enjoyed. Can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus and the suggestion of controlling the bonus.

(9-2) The sound (“killer killer”) when an effect is generated in the character image of “BIG BONUS” shown in FIGS. 6 (b44) and 6 (b46) is shown in FIGS. 4 (b26) and (b28). The number of "killer" sounds is larger than the sound when the effect is generated in the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("killer"), and the output time of the sound is longer and the volume is louder by that amount. As a result, the suggestion when the bonus is actually controlled is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, so that the player can be given more joy of being controlled by the bonus, and the hobby of the game can be enjoyed. Can be improved.

(9-3) The effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIGS. 6 (b44) and (b46) is more diamond-shaped than the effect on "BONUS confirmed" shown in FIGS. 4 (b26) and (b28). The number of decorative images is large and flashy. As a result, the suggestion when the bonus is actually controlled is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, so that the player can be given more joy of being controlled by the bonus, and the hobby of the game can be enjoyed. Can be improved.

(10-1) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a30), (a35) and 9 (b30), (b35), the bonus and the bell are simultaneously won when the start switch 7 is operated. When it is, the small role suggestion effect is executed and the bell symbol image is displayed, and when the bonus is won independently, the combination effect is executed and the character image of "777" is displayed. In this way, both when suggesting a small winning combination and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, the symbol image is displayed at the same execution trigger of the start operation, so that the symbol image display starts. Depending on the timing, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of whether it is a suggestion of a small role or a suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus and the suggestion of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus.

(10-2) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a33), (a38) and 9 (b33), (b38), in the small role suggestion effect, the bell symbol image is displayed first, and then "bash". Sound is output from the speaker 53. On the other hand, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" is displayed first, and then the sound of "trun" different from "bash" is output from the speaker 53. In this way, since there is a sound corresponding to each of the time of suggesting a small role and the time of suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, which of the bell symbol image and the character image of "777" is displayed is displayed. It can be communicated to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, since the timing at which the display of the bell symbol image or the character image of "777" starts is earlier than the timing at which these sounds are output, the sound is output before the timing at which the display of the symbol image starts. It is possible to prevent the player from being aware of whether it is a suggestion of a small role or a suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus.

(10-3) Even if a common sound is output from the speaker 53 when the bell pattern image is displayed in the small role suggestion effect and when the character image of "777" is displayed in the combination effect. good. By doing so, it is not necessary to provide different sound data depending on when suggesting a small combination and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, so that the storage capacity of the RAM 41c can be reduced. Further, depending on the type of sound, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of whether it is a suggestion of a small role or a suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a winning bonus.

(10-4) When the bonus and the small winning combination are won at the same time, an image suggesting the small winning combination (for example, a bell symbol image) and an image suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus (character "777"). The image) and may be displayed at the same time triggered by the start operation. By doing so, the image suggesting a small role and the image suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus are displayed at the same time on the same screen, so that an impactful effect is produced when suggesting a symbol combination that encourages derivation. Can be performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(10-5) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a33), (a38) and 9 (b33), (b38), the size of the character image of "777" is larger than the size of the bell pattern image. As a result, the player can pay more attention to the character image of "777" which suggests the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, rather than the bell symbol image which suggests the small role.

(10-6) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a34), (a39) and 9 (b34), (b39), the display of the bell pattern image or the character image of "777" is the third stop operation for the stop switch. Disappears with. In this way, both when suggesting a small role and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, the image of the symbol disappears at the same execution trigger of the third stop operation, so that when suggesting a small role. Since it is not necessary to change the control for ending the display of the symbol depending on when suggesting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, the process is not complicated.

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

[About 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. By doing so, the blackout process is performed when the AT or special zone ends, so that the player can easily recognize that the AT or special zone ends by the blackout process, while the character, cloud, or the like. Alternatively, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the player's visibility with respect to an image such as a treasure box as much as possible.

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. 2 (h9), 3 (a11), 7 (b11), 11 (c12), and 12 (d11), the speaker is subjected to the darkening process. The sound output from 53 was stopped. 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.

[About bonus confirmation production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a26) and 8 (b26), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not superimposed on various images of the mission effect, but the mission effect It may be partially superimposed on various images. However, even in that case, it is preferable that the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not interfere with the visibility of the mission effect.

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

[About combination production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a35) to (a38) and FIGS. 9 (b35) to (b38), when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus is shown, all reels are supported. The character image of the design "777" was displayed at once when the start operation was triggered. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character image of the symbol "7" corresponding to each reel may be displayed for each operation of the stop switch. For example, the character image of the symbol "7" corresponding to the left reel 2L is displayed as a trigger of the start operation, and the symbol "77" corresponding to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C is triggered by the first operation for the left stop switch 8L. , And triggered by the second operation on the middle stop switch 8C, the character image of the symbol “777” corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R may be displayed. Even in this way, the start timing of the display of the symbol image becomes the same at the same execution trigger of the start operation in both the case of suggesting a small winning combination and the time of suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus. Also, until the character image of the symbol corresponding to the right reel 2R is displayed, it is not known whether the big bonus or the regular bonus has been won, so the player's expectation should be maintained as much as possible. Can be done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a35) to (a37) and 9 (b35) to (b37), the character image of "777" is displayed during the period when the character image of "777" changes from the enlarged display to the reduced display. The sound corresponding to the display operation of the above may be output from the speaker 53.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a30) to (a32) and FIGS. 9 (b30) to (b32), during the period in which the bell symbol image appears from the bottom to the top, a sound matching the display operation of the bell symbol image is heard. It may be output from the speaker 53.

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

[About bonus winning production]
When the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIGS. 6 (a44), (a46) and 10 (b44), (b46) is displayed, FIGS. 4 (a26), (a28) and 8 (b26), As an example of being emphasized more than when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (b28) is displayed, the size of the character image is large, the character image moves, the output sound is loud, and the sound output time. Is long, the character's voice is output, there are multiple characters that output voice, the brightness of the light due to the effect is large, the effect generation time is long, there are many decorative images in the effect, the decorative image in the effect is large, etc. Any method may be used as long as the character image of "BIG BONUS" is emphasized more than the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

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

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

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

For example, as a right to control a specific state, a big hit winning may be applied, and a reach effect that makes the player expect a big hit to occur may be applied to the mission effect in the present embodiment. Further, when the big hit is won, the effect suggesting the confirmation of the big hit may be applied to the bonus confirmation effect in the present embodiment. Further, the effect when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped and the seven sets of symbols corresponding to the jackpot are derived and controlled in the jackpot round may be applied to the bonus winning effect in the present embodiment. Further, the development effect that makes the player expect the player to develop into the reach effect may be applied to the development effect in the present embodiment. Further, the continuous effect that makes the player expect the player to continue the probabilistic change state and the time saving state may be applied to the AT continuous effect and the special zone continuous effect in the present embodiment. In this case, in the result image displayed when the probabilistic change state or the time saving state does not continue in the continuous staging, the duration of the probabilistic change state or the time saving state (for example, the number of consecutive chans), the number of game balls to be paid out, etc. are displayed. May be good.

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

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

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53 speaker, 91 sub control Unit, 91a sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that plays games
Display means for displaying images and
A staging means for executing a result notification staging in each of the first state and the second state is provided.
The result notification effect includes a first result notification effect executed in the first state and a second result notification effect executed in the second state.
When a predetermined event has occurred in the first result notification effect
As a result of the first result notification effect, the first predetermined result image is displayed on the display means so as to move .
A common predetermined sound is output until the first predetermined result image is displayed, and after the first predetermined result image is displayed, a first predetermined result sound corresponding to the first predetermined result image is output.
The display of the first predetermined result image and the output of the first predetermined result sound are continued until the scene is switched.
When the predetermined event does not occur in the first result notification effect ,
A second predetermined result image suggesting that the first state ends as a result of the first result notification effect is displayed on the display means, and a darkened image is displayed on the front side of the second predetermined result image. A game history image that informs information about the game history is displayed on the display means on the front side of the blackout image.
The brightness of the darkened image is gradually reduced.
The common predetermined sound is output until the second predetermined result image is displayed, and after the second predetermined result image is displayed, the second predetermined result sound is output in accordance with the decrease in the brightness of the darkened image.
When the reduction in the brightness of the darkened image is completed, the silence state is set, and the silence state is continued until the scene is switched.
The display of the blackout image is continued until the scene is switched with the decrease in brightness completed.
When a specific event has occurred in the second result notification effect
As a result of the second result notification effect, the first specific result image is displayed on the display means so as to move.
The common specific sound is output until the first specific result image is displayed, and after the first specific result image is displayed, the first specific result sound corresponding to the first specific result image is output.
The display of the first specific result image and the output of the first specific result sound are continued until the scene is switched.
When the specific event does not occur in the second result notification effect ,
A second specific result image suggesting that the second state ends as a result of the second result notification effect is displayed on the display means, and a darkened image is displayed on the front side of the second specific result image by the display means. A game history image that informs information about the game history is displayed on the display means on the front side of the blackout image.
The brightness of the darkened image is gradually reduced.
The common specific sound is output until the second specific result image is displayed, and after the second specific result image is displayed, the second specific result sound is output in accordance with the decrease in the brightness of the darkened image.
When the reduction in the brightness of the darkened image is completed, the silence state is set, and the silence state is continued until the scene is switched.
The display of the blackout image is continued until the scene is switched in a state where the decrease in brightness is completed .

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