JP7088816B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined prize according to a display result of a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified.

As a slot machine of this type, it is possible to execute a continuous effect suggesting the possibility of granting a privilege over a plurality of games, and the continuous effect can be executed before the continuous effect is executed. It has been proposed that a precursory effect suggesting sex can be performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-034631

In a machine such as the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, in which the precursory effect can be executed in the stage before the continuous effect is executed, the continuous effect is executed by executing the precursory effect. Expectations can be raised, but there is room for improvement in the production before the continuous production.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of suitably performing a pre-stage effect to be executed before a specific effect suggesting that a privilege may be granted.

The slot machine of claim 1 is
It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to a display result combination which is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.
Benefit granting means to grant benefits and
A specific effect execution means that performs a specific effect that suggests the possibility that a privilege will be given,
The pre-stage effect execution means for performing the pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility that the specific effect is performed, and
Equipped with
The pre-stage effect includes a first pre-stage effect and a second pre-stage effect in which the number of times the effect is updated according to the stop of the variable display of the variable display unit is larger than that of the first pre-stage effect.
The ratio of the specific effect being performed is higher when the first pre-stage effect is performed than when the second pre-stage effect is performed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the ratio of the specific effect being performed when the first pre-stage effect with a smaller number of updates is performed than when the second pre-stage effect with a larger number of updates than the first pre-stage effect is performed is Since it is high, even if the number of updates in the pre-stage effect is small, it can be expected that the specific effect will be performed following the pre-stage effect, and the pre-stage effect can be preferably performed.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the game section. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the control flow of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 in relation to the precursor period controlled by the main control unit and the precursor period. It is a figure for demonstrating the first stage staging lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of continuous production. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of the first stage staging. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the production mode of the continuous production. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the effect mode of the pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A). It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the effect mode of the pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect C). It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the effect mode of the pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect E). It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the effect mode of the pre-stage effect (the pre-stage effect F when the continuous effect is performed). It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the effect mode of the pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect F when continuous effect is not performed). It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the effect mode of the pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect H). It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode (first aspect) of a navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode (the first aspect, at the time of the start of effect) of a navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode (second aspect) of a navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between a navigation effect and a pre-stage effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the navigation effect at the time of the correct answer push order. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of a navigation effect at the time of an incorrect answer push order. It is a figure for demonstrating the production mode of the specific role suggestion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the double navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution ratio of a double navigation effect and a selection suggestion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a double navigation effect A. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the double navigation effect B. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the double navigation effect D. It is a figure for demonstrating the difference between the display mode of a double navigation effect A and the display mode of a double navigation effect B. It is a figure for demonstrating the comparative example of the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect C. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where the double navigation effect is executed and the case where it is not executed, and the comparative example. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the 3rd part in a double navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a stage change suggestion effect.

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

[Form 1]
The gaming machine of Form 1-1 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays games
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
Operation means operated by the player (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) and
An operation promotion effect executing means (navigation effect) for executing an operation promotion effect (navigation effect) for prompting the operation of the operation means a plurality of times by displaying a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images) for prompting the operation of the operation means on the display means (navigation effect). Sub control unit 91) and
It is characterized by having.

The gaming machine of Form 1-2 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-1.
The display means is provided with a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect (previous stage effect A) for displaying a specific image (choice image).

The gaming machine of Form 1-3 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-2.
When a specific image (choice images 1 to 4) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means, the operation promotion image is the specific image. The operation promotion image (navigation image 1b, 1c, navigation image) that is displayed in the foreground and corresponds to any of the second and subsequent operations than the operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the first operation. 2b and 2c) have a higher transmission rate, so that the specific image displayed behind the operation promotion image can be visually recognized.
According to this feature, when a specific image and a plurality of operation promotion images are displayed on the display means, the operation promotion image corresponding to any of the second and subsequent operations is performed rather than the operation promotion image corresponding to the first operation. By increasing the transmittance, the specific image displayed behind the operation promotion image can be visually recognized. Therefore, the operation promotion image having a high priority to be recognized by the player is clearly recognized and behind. A specific image can also be preferably recognized.

The gaming machine of Form 1-4 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-3.
The operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation image 2a, 2b, 2c) is an operation promotion unit (numerical image) for promoting the operation of the operation means (stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R switch) and the operation promotion. It is characterized by including a decorative part (decorative frame image) that decorates the part.
According to this feature, even when the operation promoting image includes the operation promoting portion and the decorative portion and the display area is large, the specific image behind can be suitably recognized.

The gaming machine of Form 1-5 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-3 or 1-4.
When a specific image (choice image) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the first operation is performed. The transparency of the corresponding operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) is 0%, and the transmission rate of the operation promotion image (navigation image 1b, navigation image 2b) corresponding to the second operation is the first operation. The transparency of the operation promotion image (navigation image 1c, navigation image 2c) corresponding to the third operation is higher than the transparency of the operation promotion image corresponding to the second operation. It is characterized by being higher than.
According to this feature, the operation-promoting image having a higher priority to be recognized by the player is clearly recognized by lowering the transmittance, while the operation-promoting image having a relatively lower priority to be recognized has a higher transmittance. By raising the height, it is possible to preferably recognize the specific image behind.

The gaming machine of Form 1-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-3 to 1-5.
The operation promotion effect (navigation effect) includes a first operation promotion effect (navigation effect when the re-game combination is won) for displaying the operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, 1b, 1c) of the first color (blue) and a first. Includes a second operation promotion effect (navigation effect when a small winning combination is won) that displays two colors (yellow) operation promotion images (navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c).
When a specific image (choice image) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the first operation promotion is performed. Regardless of whether it is an effect or a second operation promotion effect, the transparency of the operation promotion image (navigation image 1c, navigation image 2c) corresponding to the last operation is the operation promotion image (navigation) corresponding to the first operation. It is characterized in that it is higher than the transparency of the image 1a and the navigation image 2a).
According to this feature, the operation-promoting image having the lowest priority to be recognized by the player can be suitably recognized by increasing the transmittance regardless of the display color of the operation-promoting image. can.

The gaming machine of Form 1-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-2 to 1-6.
When the specific image (choice image) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the operation promotion image is displayed. The operation promotion image (navigation image 1b, 1c) that is displayed in front of the specific image and corresponds to any of the second and subsequent operations than the operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the first operation. , Navigation images 2b, 2c) are displayed darkly, which makes it easier to visually recognize a specific image displayed behind the operation promotion image.
According to this feature, when a specific image and a plurality of operation promotion images are displayed on the display means, the operation promotion image corresponding to any of the second and subsequent operations is displayed rather than the operation promotion image corresponding to the first operation. By displaying it darkly, the specific image displayed behind the operation promotion image becomes easy to see. Therefore, while clearly recognizing the operation promotion image having a high priority to be recognized by the player, the specific image behind the operation promotion image is clearly recognized. Can also be suitably recognized.

The gaming machine of Form 1-8 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-7.
The operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are an operation promotion unit (numerical image) for encouraging the operation of the operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) and the operation promotion unit. It is characterized by including a decorative part (decorative frame image) for decorating.
According to this feature, even when the operation promoting image includes the operation promoting portion and the decorative portion and the display area is large, the specific image behind can be suitably recognized.

The gaming machine of Form 1-9 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-7 or 1-8.
When a specific image (choice image) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the first operation is performed. The corresponding operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) is displayed brightest, and the operation promotion image corresponding to the second operation (navigation image 1b, navigation image 2b) is displayed more than the operation promotion image corresponding to the first operation. Is displayed darker, and the operation promotion image (navigation image 1c, navigation image 2c) corresponding to the third operation is displayed darker than the operation promotion image corresponding to the second operation.
According to this feature, the operation promotion image having a higher priority to be recognized by the player is displayed brighter to clearly recognize it, while the operation promotion image having a relatively lower priority to be recognized is displayed darker. It is possible to preferably recognize a specific image behind.

The gaming machine of Form 1-10 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-7 to 1-9.
The operation promotion effect includes a first operation promotion effect (navigation image at the time of winning the re-game combination) for displaying the operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, 1b, 1c) of the first color (blue), and a second color (yellow). ), The second operation promotion effect (navigation image at the time of winning a small role) for displaying the operation promotion image (navigation image 2a, 2b, 2c) is included.
When a specific image (choice image) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the first operation promotion is performed. The operation promotion image (navigation image 1c, navigation image 1c,) corresponding to the last operation rather than the operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the first operation regardless of whether the effect is the effect or the second operation promotion effect. The feature is that the navigation image 2c) is displayed darkly.
According to this feature, the operation-promoting image having the lowest priority to be recognized by the player can be suitably recognized by displaying the operation-promoting image darkly regardless of the display color of the operation-promoting image.

The gaming machine of Form 1-11 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-2 to 1-10.
In the specific effect (previous stage effect C), option images (option images 1 to 4) showing a plurality of options are displayed as specific images on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), and any of the option images is selected as a selection result. It is characterized by being a specific selection effect.

The gaming machine of Form 1-12 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-11.
Operation when the selection image (choice images 1 to 4) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51). By displaying the promotion image in front of the option image and displaying the operation promotion image so as not to cover all of the option image, the option image displayed behind the operation promotion image can be visually recognized. It is a feature.
According to this feature, when the option image and a plurality of operation promotion images are displayed on the display means, the operation promotion image is displayed so as not to cover all of the option images, so that the operation promotion image is displayed behind the operation promotion image. Since the option image to be displayed can be visually recognized, the operation promotion image can be clearly recognized, and the option image behind can also be preferably recognized.

The gaming machine of Form 1-13 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-12.
The operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are from the first aspect to the second aspect in the period until the operation of the operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) becomes effective. Change to mode,
When the selection image (choice image) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the operation promotion image is displayed. Both the first aspect and the second aspect are characterized in that they are displayed so as not to cover all of the option images.
According to this feature, the option image displayed behind the operation promotion image can be visually recognized regardless of whether the operation promotion image is the first aspect or the second aspect.

The gaming machine of Form 1-14 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-11 to 1-13.
It is characterized in that one of the option images (option image) is specified as the selection result after the last operation is performed.
According to this feature, one of the option images is specified as the selection result after the last operation is performed, so that the selection result can be focused on.

The gaming machine of Form 1-15 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-11 to 1-14.
When the operation promotion effect (navigation effect) is executed together with the selection effect (previous stage effect C), the situation may be more advantageous for the player than when the selection effect is executed without executing the operation promotion effect. It is characterized by being expensive.
According to this feature, it can be expected that the situation is advantageous for the player by executing the operation promotion effect together with the selection effect.

The gaming machine of Form 1-16 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-11 to 1-15.
When the operation promotion effect (navigation effect) is executed together with the selection effect (previous stage effect C), the initially determined option image is specified as the selection result regardless of whether or not the operation prompted by the operation promotion effect is performed. It is characterized by being done.
According to this feature, the initially determined option image can be recognized as the selection result regardless of whether or not the operation prompted by the operation promotion effect is performed.

The gaming machine of Form 1-17 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-2 to 1-16.
It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each.
It is a gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.
The operation means is a derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result.
The operation promotion effect is an operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation image 2a) indicating an order in which the display means (liquid crystal display 51) is associated with each of the plurality of variable display units to derive a display result. 2b, 2c) is an effect (navigation effect) that encourages the operation of the derivation operation means in the order shown by the operation promotion image.
In a situation where all of the plurality of variable display units are fluctuating, the display means (liquid crystal display 51) has a specific image (choice image) and an operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation image 2a, 2b, 2c). ) Is displayed, the operation promotion image is displayed in front of the specific image, and is 2 more than the operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the variable display unit that first derives the display result. The operation promotion image (navigation image 1b, 1c, navigation image 2b, 2c) corresponding to any of the variable display units for deriving the display result from the second onward has a higher transmission rate, so that the operation promotion image is behind the operation promotion image. It is characterized by making the specific image displayed in the visible visible.
According to this feature, when a specific image and an operation promotion image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display units are fluctuating, the operation corresponding to the variable display unit that first derives the display result. By setting the transmittance of the operation promotion image corresponding to any of the variable display units for deriving the display result to the second and subsequent images to be higher than that of the promotion image, the specific image displayed behind the operation promotion image can be visually recognized. Therefore, it is possible to clearly recognize the operation promotion image having a high priority to be recognized by the player, and to preferably recognize the specific image behind.

The gaming machine of Form 1-18 is the gaming machine according to Form 1-17.
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a special result (specific combination winning), the operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b) of the display means (liquid crystal display 51), A suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect (specific role suggestion effect) for displaying a suggestion image (specific role suggestion image) suggesting that a special result has been obtained in the area where 2c) is displayed.
Equipped with
When a specific image and a suggestion image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display units are fluctuating, the suggestion image is displayed in front of the specific image and the suggestion image is transmitted. , The feature is that the specific image displayed behind the suggestion image can be visually recognized.
According to this feature, when a specific image and a suggestion image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display units are fluctuating, the suggestion image is transparently displayed behind the suggestion image. Since the specific image can be visually recognized, it is possible to preferably recognize the specific image behind while recognizing the suggestion image.

The gaming machine of Form 1-19 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-18.
The operation promotion effect is an operation promotion image (navigation images 1a, 1b, indicating the order in which the display means (liquid crystal display 51) is operated in association with each of the plurality of operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed to encourage the operation of a plurality of operation means in the order indicated by the operation promotion image (navigation effect).
When a plurality of operation promotion images are displayed on the display means, the operation promotion image corresponding to the first operation (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) and the operation promotion image corresponding to the second operation (navigation image 1b, The navigation image 2b) is characterized in that the operation promotion image is displayed in the order of the operation promotion image (navigation image 1c, navigation image 2c) corresponding to the third operation.
According to this feature, the operation promotion images are displayed in an order that matches the operation order of the plurality of operation means. The operation order can be recognized.

The gaming machine of Form 1-20 is the gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1-1 to 1-19.
In a situation where the first operation promotion image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the first operation and the second operation promotion image (navigation image 1b, navigation image 2b) corresponding to the second operation are displayed. It is characterized in that after the brightness or transmittance of the second operation-promoted image is changed when the first operation is performed, the second operation-promoted image is enlarged more than before the first operation is performed.
According to this feature, in a situation where the first operation promotion image corresponding to the first operation and the second operation promotion image corresponding to the second operation are displayed, the next operation is supported along with the first operation. In addition to changing the brightness or transmittance of the second operation-promoted image, the second operation-promoted image is enlarged and the second operation-promoted image is promoted at a timing different from the timing at which the brightness or transmittance of the second operation-promoted image changes. Since the image is enlarged, it is possible to easily identify the operation promotion image corresponding to the next operation.

[Form 2]
The gaming machine of Form 2-1 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays games
Benefit granting means (main control unit 41) for granting benefits,
Specific effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) that performs specific effects (continuous effects A to D) that suggest the possibility of granting benefits, and
A pre-stage effect executing means (sub-control unit 91) that performs a pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A to H) suggesting the possibility that the specific effect is performed, and
Equipped with
The specific effect includes a plurality of types of specific effects (continuous effects A to D).
The pre-stage effect suggests the possibility that the specific effect is performed, and the first pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, B, E, F) that does not suggest the type of the specific effect and the possibility that the specific effect is performed. The second pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect C, D, G, H), which suggests the type of the specific effect, is included.
It is related to the granting of benefits when the specific type of specific effect is performed after the first pre-stage effect is performed and when the specific type of specific effect is performed after the second pre-stage effect is performed. The degree of advantage is different (the expectation that the privilege will be given is higher when the previous stage effects A, B, E, and F are performed than when the previous stage effects C, D, G, and H are performed).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a privilege is given when a specific type of specific effect is performed after the first pre-stage effect is performed and when a specific type of specific effect is performed after the second pre-stage effect is performed. Since the advantages related to the above are different, even when the same type of specific effect is performed, it is possible to change the advantage related to the privilege depending on the type of the previous stage effect performed before the specific effect is performed. The effect can be suitably performed. Further, since the pre-stage effect includes a first pre-stage effect that does not suggest the type of the specific effect and a second pre-stage effect that suggests the type of the specific effect, it depends on whether or not the type of the specific effect is suggested by the pre-stage effect. , It is possible to change the advantage of the privilege, and it is possible to preferably perform the pre-stage production.

The gaming machine of Form 2-2 is
It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each.
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to a display result combination which is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.
Benefit granting means (main control unit 41) for granting benefits,
Specific effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) that performs specific effects (continuous effects A to D) that suggest the possibility of granting benefits, and
A pre-stage effect executing means (sub-control unit 91) that performs a pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A to H) suggesting the possibility that the specific effect is performed, and
Equipped with
In the pre-stage effect, the first pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, C, E, G) and the second pre-stage effect in which the number of times the effect is updated according to the stop of the variable display of the variable display unit is larger than that of the first pre-stage effect. Including staging (previous staging B, D, F, H),
The ratio of the specific effect being performed is higher when the first pre-stage effect is performed than when the second pre-stage effect is performed (when the pre-stage effects A, C, E, and G are performed). However, there is a higher expectation that continuous production will be performed than when the previous stage productions B, D, F, and H are performed.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the ratio of the specific effect being performed when the first pre-stage effect with a smaller number of updates is performed than when the second pre-stage effect with a larger number of updates than the first pre-stage effect is performed is Since it is high, even if the number of updates in the pre-stage effect is small, it can be expected that the specific effect will be performed following the pre-stage effect, and the pre-stage effect can be preferably performed.

The gaming machine of Form 2-3 is the gaming machine according to Form 2-2.
In the first pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, C, E, G), the variable display of the variable display unit from which the display result is first derived is stopped (the first stop of the reel), and finally the display result is derived. The effect is updated according to the stop of the variable display of the variable display unit (the third stop of the reel), and the effect is updated according to the stop of the variable display of the other variable display unit (the second stop of the reel). It is characterized by not being done.
According to this feature, in the first first stage effect, the effect is produced according to the stop of the variable display of the variable display unit from which the display result is first derived and the stop of the variable display of the variable display unit from which the display result is finally derived. Since the update is performed and the effect is not updated in response to the stop of the variable display of the other variable display units, the display result is first derived and the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped and then the last. In the period until the variable display of the variable display unit from which the display result is derived is stopped, the effect content of the first first stage effect can be focused on.

The gaming machine of Form 2-4 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays games
Benefit granting means (main control unit 41) for granting benefits,
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
Specific effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) that performs specific effects (continuous effects A to D) that suggest the possibility of granting benefits, and
A background display means (sub-control unit 91) that causes the display means to display a background image (for example, a background image of an AT state effect).
A pre-stage effect executing means (sub-control unit 91) that performs a pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A to H) suggesting the possibility that the specific effect is performed.
Equipped with
The pre-stage effect includes a first pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect E, F, G, H) performed in a state where the background image is invisible, and a second pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect) performed in a state where the background image is visible. Including directing A, B, C, D),
The ratio of the specific effect being performed is higher when the first pre-stage effect is performed than when the second pre-stage effect is performed (than when the pre-stage effects E, F, G, H are performed). The expectation that continuous production will be performed is higher when the previous stage productions A, B, C, and D are performed.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is more specific when the first pre-stage effect is performed when the background image is invisible than when the second pre-stage effect is performed when the background image is visible. Since the ratio of the effect is high, it can be expected that the specific effect will be performed when the background image is invisible. Further, since the first pre-stage effect is performed in a state where the background image is invisible and the second pre-stage effect is performed in a state where the background image is visible, the ratio of the specific effect to be performed after that in the pre-stage effect is the second. The first pre-stage effect, which is higher than the effect, can be made more conspicuous than the second effect, and the pre-stage effect can be suitably performed.

The gaming machine of Form 2-5 is the gaming machine according to Form 2-4.
The second pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect E, F, G, H) is started in a state where the background image can be visually recognized, and when the specific effect (continuous effect A to D) is performed, the second pre-stage effect is performed. While the background image becomes invisible at the end, when the specific effect is not performed, the background image is maintained in a visible state at the end of the second pre-stage effect.
According to this feature, in the second pre-stage effect, the background image becomes invisible at the end of the second pre-stage effect when the specific effect is performed, while the second pre-stage effect is not performed when the specific effect is not performed. Since the background image is maintained in a visible state at the end of the process, it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode when the second pre-stage effect is completed.

The gaming machine of Form 2-6 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays games
Benefit granting means (main control unit 41) for granting benefits,
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
A specific effect executing means (sub-control unit 91) that performs a specific effect (continuous effect A to D) that suggests the possibility that the privilege is given by the display means and finally suggests whether or not the privilege is given. )When,
A pre-stage effect executing means (sub-control unit 91) that performs a pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A to H) suggesting the possibility that the specific effect is performed by the display means, and
Equipped with
In the specific effects (continuous effects A to D), the display of the display means is dimmed (darkened by displaying a darkening result suggestion image) when it is not suggested that the privilege is given.
In the pre-stage effect, the display of the display means is not darkened (the darkening result suggestion image is not displayed) when the specific effect is not performed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the specific effect, when it is not suggested that the privilege is given, the display of the display means is dimmed, so that it can be suggested that the privilege is not given. Further, in the pre-stage effect, the display of the display means is not dimmed when the specific effect is not performed, so that the pre-stage effect is suitable to prevent the specific effect from being performed, that is, the deterioration of the interest due to the privilege not being given. Can be done.

The gaming machine of Form 2-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Form 2-1 to Form 2-6.
At least one of the first pre-stage effect and the second pre-stage effect is a first part in which a plurality of options are displayed, a second part in which no option is displayed after the first part, and the second part. It is characterized in that it is an effect composed of a third part in which the options as the selection result are displayed so as to be identifiable after.
According to this feature, in at least one of the first pre-stage effect and the second pre-stage effect, a plurality of options can be recognized by the first part, and the options as a selection result can be recognized by the third part. By performing the second part in which neither option is displayed between the part and the third part, the option of the selection result in the third part can be suitably recognized.

The gaming machine of Form 2-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of Form 2-1 to Form 2-7.
The pre-stage effect includes a first pre-stage effect (for example, pre-stage effect A) and a second pre-stage effect (for example, pre-stage effect C).
In the pre-stage effect, it is possible to display a suggestion image (continuous effect transition suggestion image) suggesting that the specific effect is performed when the specific effect (continuous effect A to D) is performed. Both the first-stage effect and the second-stage effect of the first-stage effect are characterized in that a common suggestion image is displayed when a specific effect is performed.
According to this feature, a common suggestion image is displayed when a specific effect is performed in both the first stage effect and the second pre-stage effect, so that it is easy to understand that the specific effect is performed. can do.

The gaming machine of Form 2-9 is the gaming machine according to any one of Form 2-1 to Form 2-8.
When it is decided to grant the privilege, the first stage effect (previous stage effects A to H) is performed in the game in which it is decided to grant the privilege (the game in which the additional state lottery is performed and the lottery is won). It is also characterized in that the pre-stage effect may be performed in a game after the game in which it is decided to grant the privilege.
According to this feature, the first stage effect may be performed in the game in which the privilege is decided to be given, or the first stage effect may be performed in the game after the game in which the privilege is decided to be given. Therefore, even if the pre-stage effect is not performed in the game in which the event in which the privilege may be granted occurs, it can be expected that the pre-stage effect will be performed in the subsequent game.

The gaming machine of Form 2-10 is the gaming machine according to any one of Form 2-1 to Form 2-9.
The display means includes a background display means (sub-control unit 91) for displaying a background image (for example, a background image of an AT state effect).
The specific effect (continuous effect A to D) is characterized in that the background image is invisible.
According to this feature, since the specific effect is performed in a state where the background image is invisible, the specific effect can be conspicuous and the specific effect can be focused on. In addition, it is possible to recognize that a specific effect is performed when the background image is invisible.

An embodiment of the slot machine 1 which is a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is composed of a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. There is. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are arranged in the same number in a predetermined order are horizontally arranged. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged side by side in the see-through window 3 provided in the substantially center of the front of the slot machine 1. Each is displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages and is arranged so that it can be seen from the player side. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, each reel has a plurality of types of symbols (“red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, and “cherry” that can be identified by each reel. , "Bell", "Replay", "Plum") are arranged in a predetermined order.

Although the configuration using three reels is illustrated in this embodiment, a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display unit for variably displaying the symbols by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is configured, but the variable display unit may be other than the reel, for example, a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface. The design may be changed and displayed by moving the belt on which the reels are arranged. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display unit is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 1, there are a medal insertion section 4 in which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 in which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value). ) Is used as the MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum number of medals among the specified number of medals (3 in this embodiment) determined according to the gaming state within the range, as medals. Settlement switch 10, which is operated when the medals used for setting the stored medals and the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and which is operated when starting the game. The stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, which are operated when the rotations of the start switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, are provided so as to be operable by the player.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit display 11 displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs are shown. Game auxiliary display 12, game auxiliary display 12, which displays an error code, operation information (navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, an advantageous section display indicating that the control is controlled in an advantageous section, etc. 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that 1 is set, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the number of bets is 2 by lighting, 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that 3 bets are set, and the insertion of medals The input request LED 17 that notifies the possible state by lighting, the start effective LED 18 that notifies that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and the section state of the game section is controlled to the advantageous section. A game display unit 13 is provided with a section display LED 19 for notifying by lighting and a replaying LED 20 for notifying by lighting that a replay game is in progress. Further, a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image or the like is provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is effective is provided, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, there are left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 3) that notify by lighting that the operation of stopping the reel by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. It is provided.

Inside the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, there is a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 3) that detects a reset operation for canceling an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1 by operating a predetermined key. A set value display 24 (see FIG. 3) that displays the set value at that time while checking the set value, a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3) that detects the open state of the front door 1b, and a medal insertion unit 4. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching the flow path of medals inserted from the above to either the hopper tank side or the medal payout outlet 9 side provided inside the slot machine 1, the medal insertion section. A medal selector 29 (see FIG. 3) having a medal sensor 31 that detects medals that have been thrown in from 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank side is provided.

Further, inside the slot machine 1, control from the reel unit 34 and the main control unit 41 for rotating and stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R described above according to the control signal from the main control unit 41. A hopper unit 35 for paying out medals from the medal payout outlet 9 according to a signal is provided.

Further, inside the slot machine 1, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state in a normal state, and will be described later in the setting change state. A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game control board 40 controls the game, and the effect control board 90 responds to the game state. The production is controlled.

The game control board 40 includes the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the input medal sensor 31, the reel sensor (not shown) of the reel unit 34, and the hopper. A payout sensor and a full tank sensor (not shown) of the unit 35, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected, and detection signals of these connected switches and the like are input.

Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1 to 3 BETLED 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, section display LED 19, replaying LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left. , Middle, right stop effective LED 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel unit 34, hopper unit 35 are connected, and these electric parts are mounted on the game control board 40. It is driven based on the control of the main control unit 41.

The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d, and is equipped with a main control unit 41 that controls the game.

The staging control board 90 includes the above-mentioned liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54 capable of outputting sound, reel LEDs 55 capable of illuminating predetermined positions of reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the back side, and not involved in the progress of the game. , A staging device such as a staging switch 56 used for staging is connected, and the output state of these staging devices can be controlled by a sub control unit 91 mounted on the staging control board 90. The sub control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and performs various controls for performing the effect. Further, the above-mentioned effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and the input state of the effect switch 56 can be detected by the sub control unit 91.

The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The display area is provided so as to be arranged in. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 is visible from the player side through the transmission area corresponding to the see-through window 3 and the see-through window 3 in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power switch 39 of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by 1 (when the setting value 6 is further operated, the setting value is changed to 1). return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

The setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are provided inside the slot machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the front door 1b, which can be opened by a predetermined key operation, is opened. Of the clerk of the game store to be installed, only the clerk who possesses the predetermined key can operate it. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation, only the clerk who has the key for operating the setting key switch 37 can operate the setting key switch 37 among the clerk of the game store. Further, the reset switch 23 does not need to open the front door 1b, but requires a key operation using a predetermined key, so that only a store clerk who possesses the predetermined key can operate the reset switch 23. Further, the reset / setting switch 38 also functions as a reset switch for canceling the error state in the normal state.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or a MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set a bet number using credits. When a predetermined number of bets is set according to the game state, the predetermined winning lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game. Is ready to start. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount will be added to the credit. Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of winning lines are applied, but only one winning line may be applied.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated while the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are rotated, stop control is performed for the corresponding reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and the rotation of the reel is performed. It is stopped, and the design of the reel is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

In the stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (millisecond) in this embodiment) from the time when the operation of each stop switch is performed. Is done. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (rotation) x 21 (number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 21 frames) = 1680 frames of symbols are varied, so a predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, up to four frames of symbols can be drawn in. That is, in the stop control, one symbol from the symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated and the symbols up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames (retraction range). Can be selected and led to the reels 2L, 2R, 2R.

As a result, in the stop control, when the rotation is stopped by operating the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the winning combination won in the internal lottery described later is selected. If the constituent symbols are within the pull-in range from the symbol when the stop switch is operated to 4 frames ahead, the symbol is pulled onto the winning line and the rotation of the reel on which the stop switch is operated is stopped. On the other hand, if the symbols that make up the winning combination that has been won in the internal lottery are not within the drawing range, the symbols that make up the winning combination that has not been won in the internal lottery will be on the winning line. It is possible to draw a symbol that does not constitute any winning combination onto the winning line so as not to stop, and control the stop switch to stop the rotation of the operated reel.

When all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game is ended, and the combination of the winning combination symbols predetermined on the winning line is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Will be awarded a prize, and a number of medals determined according to the prize will be given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), the medals are directly paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line, the combination of the symbols is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of the symbols.

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. In addition, one unit of control for executing the game (game control) starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the type of winning combination (hereinafter referred to as winning combination) is determined according to the game state, and it is not necessary to set a small combination with medal payout and a bet number. There are a re-gaming role in which a re-game that enables the start of the next game is given, and a special role that accompanies a transition to a gaming state (special state) that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small role and the replaying role are collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for the winning combination. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations is before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the specified number). When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected with the bet number set), it is determined by using a random number.

Of the winning flags for each combination, the winning flags for the small combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is the relevant. It is valid until all the allowed combinations of combinations are available by the flag, and is invalid in the game where all the allowed combination of combinations are available. That is, once the winning flag of a special role is won, even if the combination of combinations allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. There is.

Further, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, stop operation order, operation timing), it is more advantageous than the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. A role and a replaying role (hereinafter, may be referred to as a navigation target role) can be won. The navigation target role may be, for example, a role that is more advantageous than the stop mode in which the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode and the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Includes a combination in which, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined predetermined operation mode, the rate of stopping the advantageous stop mode is higher than that in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Further, the advantageous stop mode includes not only a stop mode accompanied by the awarding of medals, but also a stop mode accompanied by a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a stop mode in which a transition to an unfavorable gaming state is avoided, and the like.

The main control unit 41 executes a navigation notification that notifies the navigation information that can specify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result, by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT), which is a possible notification period. The main control unit 41 starts controlling the AT and controls the AT by granting the right to be controlled by the AT to the player. Then, when the AT is controlled, by winning the navigation target combination, the navigation notification is executed, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the push order, which is advantageous for the player). The operation timing, etc.) is notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and a command that can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, so that the operation mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The navigation effect to be notified is executed by using 51 or the like. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the navigation target winning combination won in the internal lottery can be reliably won.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a game auxiliary display 12 capable of displaying the number of medals paid out, an error code, and navigation information, and the game auxiliary display 12 is used in controlling the navigation notification. Although it is configured to notify the navigation information, a configuration may be provided in which a dedicated display capable of displaying only the navigation information is provided and the navigation information is notified using the dedicated display in the control of the navigation notification.

[About the game section]
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment can control the game section to either a normal section or an advantageous section.

The normal section is a game section in which navigation notification is not performed, and it is started when the next game is started after the advantageous section is finished, and it is decided to shift to the advantageous section by the advantageous section transition lottery. It ends by being done. In the normal section, the section display indicating that the section display LED 19 is turned on to indicate that the section is controlled to an advantageous section is not performed, and the section display LED 19 is controlled to be turned off.

Further, in the normal section, the winning combination of the advantageous section transition lottery is won in the internal lottery, so that the advantageous section transition lottery is performed and whether or not to shift to the advantageous section is determined. Further, in the normal section, even if the AT lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the AT lottery is not performed, so that the AT is not determined to be controlled and the AT is not controlled. .. In the AT lottery during the normal section, the probability of winning the control to the AT is set to 0, so that the determination to control the AT may not be made.

The advantageous section is a game section in which navigation notification may be performed, and is an advantageous game section as compared with a normal section because navigation notification can be executed. The advantageous section starts when the next game is started after it is determined by the advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section that the advantageous section is transferred to the advantageous section, and ends when the predetermined advantageous section end condition is satisfied. .. In the advantageous section, the section display is started at the start of the game in which the medal payout rate (payout number / bet number) can exceed 100% by first performing the navigation notification after the start of the advantageous section, and the section display is performed. By controlling the LED 19 to the lighting state, it is notified that the LED 19 is controlled in the advantageous section. Further, in the advantageous section, the navigation notification is performed when the predetermined navigation condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, the AT state is controlled to be described later and the navigation target combination is won by the internal lottery). , The operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which is advantageous for the player is notified.

Further, in the advantageous section, the AT lottery is performed by winning a predetermined AT lottery target combination in the internal lottery. By winning the AT lottery, the system shifts to the AT state in which the AT is controlled. Then, when the navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, the navigation notification is performed, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player, is notified, and the advantageous section is , It is a game section that is more advantageous for the player than the normal section.

The end condition of the advantageous section is the end condition 1, which is established when the number of games in the advantageous section (the number of games in the advantageous section) reaches the upper limit number of games (1500 games in this embodiment), and the net increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section. Is the specified number (in this embodiment, 2388 (the maximum number (15) of the number of payouts in the slot machine 1 is subtracted from the maximum number of 2400, and the maximum number (3) used for setting the number of bets) is added. End condition 2 that is satisfied by exceeding), an end condition that can be established without being based on the number of advantageous section games and the net increase in the number of medals, and a predetermined arbitrary condition (for example, the end of the AT state). The end condition 3 that is satisfied when the predetermined number of games elapses after the end of the AT state is included, and the advantageous section ends when at least one of the end conditions 1 to 3 is satisfied. Will be done.

In this embodiment, when the game section is controlled to the normal section, the advantageous section transition lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, so that the advantageous section transition lottery is performed and the advantageous section transition lottery is performed. By winning, the game section is transferred to the advantageous section, but when the game section is controlled to the normal section, the predetermined advantageous section transition combination is won, and the game section is transferred to the advantageous section. It may be configured to shift to.

[Control status related to AT]
The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can control a plurality of types of AT-related control states, including a normal state, an AT state, and an additional state. The normal state is a state in which AT is not controlled. The AT state is a state in which AT is controlled. The addition state is a state in which the AT is controlled and it is determined at a higher rate than the AT state that the number of games to be controlled (the number of AT games) is added to the AT.

When the game section described above is controlled to the normal section, the main control unit 41 controls the control state related to the AT to the normal state. Then, after the game section is shifted to the normal section, when the control state related to AT is controlled to the normal state, the predetermined AT lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, so that the AT state (AT state 1) is obtained. , An AT lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the AT state 2). Then, if the player wins the AT lottery and decides to control the AT state, then a predetermined transition condition (in this embodiment, after winning the AT lottery, a predetermined number of games (for example, 10). The number of AT games according to the type of AT state determined by the AT lottery (in this embodiment, 100 games in AT state 1 and 50 games in AT state 2) is established. The game) is added to the AT game number counter that counts the number of remaining games for controlling the AT state, and the game shifts to the corresponding AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2). In the AT state 1, a larger number of AT games are given at the start of the AT state 1 as compared with the start of the AT state 2, and the AT state 1 is a player as compared with the AT state 2. It is in a favorable condition for.

In the AT state, control is performed to subtract the value of the AT game number counter by 1 each time a game is played, and the AT state is terminated at the end of the game when the remaining number of AT games becomes 0 to shift to the normal state. .. Further, even if the above-mentioned end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, the AT state is terminated and the normal state is entered.

Further, in the AT state, every time the above-mentioned navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, the navigation notification is controlled to notify the operation mode that is advantageous to the player. In addition, in the AT state, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games by winning a predetermined additional lottery target combination in the internal lottery, and the additional lottery is won. Add the number of games to the number of remaining AT games.

Further, in the AT state, the additional state lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the additional state is performed by winning the predetermined additional state lottery target combination in the internal lottery. Then, when the additional state lottery is won, the precursor period control is performed. In the precursor period control, the period until the game that wins the additional status lottery shifts to the additional status (hereinafter, may be referred to as a precursor period) is in the range of a predetermined number of games (4 to 7 games in this embodiment). An additional state game that counts the number of remaining games to be controlled to the additional state at the end of the last game in which the precursor period over the number of games determined in the precursor period lottery is passed after the precursor period lottery determined from within is performed. A predetermined number of games (10 games in this embodiment) is added to the number counter to shift to the additional state.

In the additional state, the additional lottery is performed at a higher winning rate than the additional lottery in the AT state in each game, and the number of games won in the additional lottery is added to the remaining number of AT games. In addition, the number of additional games counter is subtracted by 1 in each game. Then, after shifting to the added state, the number of games in the added state counter becomes 0, and before the transition to the added state at the end of the game in which the predetermined number of games (10 games in this embodiment) is specified to elapse. To the AT state of. In addition, if the end condition of the above-mentioned advantageous section is satisfied while being controlled to the additional state, the AT state is terminated and the normal state is restored even in the situation where the additional state or the remaining number of games in the AT state remains. Migrate.

Further, in the added state, the control of subtracting the number of AT games by 1 each time the game is played is not performed, but the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is notified every time the above-mentioned navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery. Control to perform navigation notification. In the additional state, the additional lottery is performed at a higher winning rate than the additional lottery in the AT state in each game, and the additional state is advantageous for the player as compared with the AT state.

In this way, when the control state related to the AT is controlled to the AT state, the main control unit 41 controls the additional state by winning the predetermined additional state lottery target combination in the internal lottery. After winning the additional state lottery, the control state is controlled over a predetermined number of games in a precursory period, and when the precursory period elapses, the control state related to the AT is controlled to the additional state.

Further, the main control unit 41 performs a precursory period lottery when controlling during the precursory period, and controls the precursory period over the number of games determined by the precursory period lottery.

When the main control unit 41 wins an AT lottery while controlling the control state related to the AT to the normal state and shifts to the AT state, it is a precursor over a predetermined number of games before shifting to the AT state. It may be configured to control the period and shift to the AT state when the precursor period elapses.

[Regarding the staging control related to the precursor period]
The staging control performed by the sub-control unit 91 in relation to the precursory period will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8.

As described above, when the control state related to the AT is controlled to the AT state, the main control unit 41 performs the additional state lottery by winning the predetermined additional state lottery target combination in the internal lottery. By winning the additional state lottery, it is possible to control the additional state thereafter. After winning the extra state lottery, the precursor period is controlled, and the precursor period is controlled over a predetermined number of games (4 to 7 games in this embodiment), and the add state is entered when the precursor period elapses. To control.

Further, the main control unit 41 can transmit a command capable of specifying the progress status and control state of the game to the sub control unit 91 at a predetermined timing. For example, when an internal lottery is performed, the internal lottery is performed. A command that can specify the winning result (for example, winning of the additional state lottery target combination, winning of the navigation target role, etc.), a command that can specify the lottery result of the additional state lottery when the additional state lottery is performed, a precursor period lottery A command that can specify the number of games in the precursory period that was won in the precursory period lottery, and a command that can identify the stop switch that was operated each time the stop switch that stops rotation control is operated in the game. , The operation of the stop switch that stops the rotation of the last reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the game (hereinafter, may be referred to as the third stop operation) is completed, and the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. It sends a command or the like that can identify that the game has ended.

On the other hand, when it is specified that the sub control unit 91 wins the additional state lottery based on the command received from the main control unit 41 and is controlled in the precursor period, the sub control unit 91 is controlled in the precursor period. A series of effects described later and the continuous effects that suggest the possibility of giving a privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to an additional state) by performing a precursor effect control that controls an effect that suggests that the user is present are performed. While performing a pre-stage effect that suggests the possibility of being affected, if it is specified that the additional state lottery is not won and it is not controlled during the precursory period, the effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled during the precursory period is controlled. It is possible to perform a continuous effect or a pre-stage effect by performing false precursor effect control.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 41 performs an additional state lottery when the additional state lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery in the game controlled to the AT state. Then, a command capable of specifying the lottery result of the additional state lottery is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. In addition, when the additional state lottery is won, a lottery for the precursory period is performed. Then, a command capable of specifying the lottery result of the precursor period lottery is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. After that, the precursor period control is performed, the game waits for the predetermined number of games won in the precursor period lottery (4 to 7 games in this embodiment), and the control state related to AT is set at the end of the game in which the predetermined number of games has elapsed. It shifts to the added state and is controlled to the added state from the next game of the game.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 starts the precursor staging control when the addition state lottery is performed based on the command received from the main control unit 41 and it is specified that the addition state lottery has been won. On the other hand, when it is specified that the additional state lottery has been performed based on the received command but the additional state lottery has not been won, the false precursor effect control is started.

In the precursor effect control, first, the lottery result of the precursor period lottery, that is, the number of games in the precursor period is specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and is set in the precursor period counter for counting the number of remaining games in the precursor period. do. The precursor period counter is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 subtracts the precursor period counter by 1 at the end of each game, and counts the number of remaining games in the precursor period.

After setting the precursor period counter, a pre-stage effect lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the pre-stage effect. In the first stage effect lottery, as will be described later, a lottery is performed based on whether or not the game is in the precursory period, whether or not the game is a navigation effect, and whether or not the first stage effect is performed and when the first stage effect is performed. The type of the preceding stage effect (previous stage effect A to H), whether or not the continuous effect is performed, and the type of the continuous effect when the continuous effect is performed (continuous effect A to D) are determined.

If it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that the pre-stage effect and continuous effect will not be performed or that the pre-stage effect will not be performed (in the case of non-winning), the pre-stage effect and continuous effect will not be performed in the game, and the precursor period After updating the counter to subtract 1, wait until the next game starts. On the other hand, if it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery to perform the pre-stage effect and continuous effect or to perform the pre-stage effect (in the case of winning), the type of pre-stage determined in the pre-stage effect lottery in the game is concerned. It is controlled to perform the effect (see FIG. 10 and the like).

As will be described later, in the first stage effect, the continuous effect transition suggestion image (see FIG. 10D, etc.) suggesting that the continuous effect is performed at the final stage is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to perform the continuous effect. It includes a type 1 pre-stage effect that suggests the above, and a type 2 pre-stage effect that does not suggest that the continuous effect is performed without displaying the continuous effect transition suggestion image. In the pre-stage effect lottery, it is also decided whether the type 1 pre-stage effect or the type 2 pre-stage effect is to be performed as the type of pre-stage effect. While it is decided to perform the first type first stage effect as the first stage effect, when it is decided to perform only the first stage effect, it is decided to perform the second type first stage effect as the first stage effect. There is.

If it is decided in the pre-stage production lottery that only the pre-stage production will be performed, the continuous production transition suggestion image will not be displayed at the final stage of the pre-stage production, the precursor period counter will be subtracted by 1, and the next game will start. Wait until it is done. On the other hand, when it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that the pre-stage effect and the continuous effect are to be performed, the continuous effect transition suggestion image is displayed at the final stage of the pre-stage effect.

After displaying the continuous effect transition suggestion image, when the start operation of the next game (operation of the start switch 7 with the specified number of bets set) is performed, the continuous effect transition suggestion image is performed. Is controlled to end the display of and start the continuous effect. After that, in the game in which the predetermined number of games (3 games in this embodiment) including the game for starting the continuous production has elapsed, that is, in the final game of the continuous production, the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the last reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When the operation of (hereinafter, may be referred to as a third stop operation) is completed and the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, it is notified that the transition to the additional state is confirmed. The additional state transition confirmation notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 9D).

After the addition state transition confirmation notification image is displayed, the start operation of the next game is performed to end the display of the addition state transition confirmation notification image and the precursor effect control, and the main control unit 41 side. It is controlled so as to perform an effect according to the additional state controlled by.

In the false precursor effect control, first, a predetermined number of games (4 games in this embodiment) is set in the false precursor period counter for counting the maximum number of remaining games for performing the false precursor effect control. The false precursor period counter is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 subtracts the false precursor period counter by 1 at the end of each game and counts the number of remaining games. The false precursor period counter may be a counter common to the precursor period counter described above.

After setting the false precursor period counter, the pre-stage effect lottery is performed in the same manner as the above-mentioned precursor effect control, and whether or not the pre-stage effect and continuous effect are performed and the type of each effect when performing the pre-stage effect and continuous effect are determined. do.

If it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that the pre-stage effect and continuous effect will not be performed or that the pre-stage effect will not be performed (in the case of non-winning), the pre-stage effect and continuous effect will not be performed in the game. A continuous lottery will be held to determine whether or not to continue the false precursor effect control. In the continuous lottery, there is a 50% probability that the false precursor effect control will be continued, and a 50% probability that the false precursor effect control will not be continued. By making a decision to continue, the false precursor effect control will be performed in the next game as well.

When it is decided to continue the false precursor effect control in the continuous lottery, after updating to subtract 1 from the false precursor period counter, the false precursor period counter value is not 0 by referring to the false precursor period counter. In that case, the false precursor effect control is continued and waits until the next game is started. On the other hand, when it is not decided to continue in the continuous lottery (when it is not won), or when it is decided to continue the false precursor effect control but the false precursor period counter value is 0. , Control to end the false precursor effect control.

On the other hand, if it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery to perform the pre-stage effect and continuous effect or to perform the pre-stage effect (in the case of winning), the type of pre-stage determined in the pre-stage effect lottery in the game is concerned. It is controlled to perform the effect (see FIG. 10 and the like). If it is decided in the pre-stage production lottery that only the pre-stage production will be performed, the continuous production transition suggestion image will not be displayed at the final stage of the pre-stage production, and after the pre-stage production is completed, the above-mentioned continuous lottery will be performed. I do. Then, when it is decided to continue the false precursor effect control in the continuous lottery, the false precursor period counter is updated to be subtracted by 1, and then the false precursor period counter value is referred to with reference to the false precursor period counter. If is not 0, the false precursor effect control is continued and waits until the next game is started, but when it is not decided to continue in the continuous lottery (when not won), and When it is decided to continue the false precursor effect control, but the false precursor period counter value is 0, the control is performed so that the false precursor effect control is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that the pre-stage effect and the continuous effect are to be performed, the continuous effect transition suggestion image is displayed at the final stage of the pre-stage effect. Then, when the start operation of the next game (operation of the start switch 7 when the specified number of bets is set) is performed, the display of the continuous effect transition suggestion image is terminated and the continuous effect is performed. Control to start. After that, in a game in which a predetermined number of games (3 games in this embodiment) including the game for starting continuous production has elapsed, that is, in the final game of continuous production, a stop switch for stopping the rotation of the last reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. (Hereinafter, may be referred to as a third stop operation) is completed, and when the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is dimmed to add a state. The liquid crystal display 51 displays a darkening result suggestion image notifying that the transition to is not performed (see FIG. 9E).

After the blackout result suggestion image is displayed, the start operation of the next game is performed to end the display of the blackout result suggestion image and control to end the false precursor effect control.

Next, the first stage staging lottery will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8.

In the pre-stage effect lottery, a lottery is performed with a pre-determined effect pattern as to whether or not to perform a continuous effect with the pre-stage effect. The staging pattern includes a first group staging pattern in which a pre-stage staging and a continuous staging are performed, and a second group staging pattern in which only the pre-stage staging is performed without continuous staging. The pre-stage effect includes a plurality of types of pre-stage effects A to H, and the continuous effect includes a plurality of types of continuous effects A to D.

The first group effect pattern is an effect pattern in which one of the previous stage effects A to H and one of the continuous effects A to D are continuously produced (for example, an effect pattern in which the front stage effect A and the continuous effect A are performed or a front stage). A staging pattern for performing staging A and continuous staging B, etc.) is included. By winning the effect pattern included in the first group effect pattern in the pre-stage effect lottery, the combination of the type of the pre-stage effect to be executed and the type of the continuous effect is determined.

Further, the second group effect pattern includes an effect pattern for performing one of the previous stage effects A to H (for example, an effect pattern for performing the previous stage effect A, an effect pattern for performing the previous stage effect B, and the like). By winning the effect pattern included in the second group effect pattern in the pre-stage effect lottery, the type of the pre-stage effect to be executed is determined.

In the first stage effect lottery, the precursor effect control is performed, and when the number of remaining games in the precursor period specified based on the precursor period counter is 5 games or more, the second group effect pattern is targeted for the lottery. , When the number of remaining games in the precursory period is 4 games, the first group production pattern is targeted for lottery. In addition, when the precursory effect control is performed and the number of games remaining in the precursory period is 5 or more, and the second group effect pattern is targeted for the lottery, it is won that the first stage effect is performed. However, while the number of games remaining in the precursory period is 4 games, if the 1st group production pattern is the target of the lottery, the pre-stage production and continuous production are performed. The fact is always won, and the type of pre-stage production and the type of continuous production are decided. As a result, in a game in which the number of remaining games in the precursor period is 4 games, one type of pre-stage effect is performed, and in a game in which the number of remaining games in the precursor period is 3 games, continuous effect is started, and the precursor period is started. In the final game, the third game of the continuous production, that is, the final game is performed, and the notification that the privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to the additional state) is given is given.

Further, in the pre-stage effect lottery, when the false precursor effect control is performed, the first group effect pattern and the second group effect pattern are targeted for the lottery. In addition, if the first group effect pattern and the second group effect pattern are targeted for lottery while the false precursor effect control is being performed, the fact that the first stage effect is performed may or may not be won. , The fact that the first stage production and the continuous production are performed may or may not be won.

As shown in FIG. 6A, in the pre-stage effect lottery, it is determined that the pre-stage effect is to be performed, or it is determined that the pre-stage effect and the continuous effect are to be performed. The lottery is performed so that the degree of expectation that is given is a predetermined value. The degree of expectation that the privilege is given when the first stage production is performed is based on whether or not the navigation target role is won in the internal lottery, that is, whether or not the navigation production is performed in the game. As shown in FIG. 6B, the expectation level G2 due to the pre-stage effect being performed when the navigation target role is won is set, and the pre-stage effect is set when the navigation target role is not won. It is set higher than the expected degree G1 due to being performed.

Here, the appearance rate g1 when the privilege is given to the first stage effect can be calculated by multiplying the probability that the privilege is given and the probability that the first stage effect is executed when the privilege is given. .. Further, the appearance rate g2 when the privilege is not given to the first stage effect can be calculated by multiplying the probability that the privilege is not given and the probability that the first stage effect is executed when the privilege is not given. As for the degree of expectation that the privilege suggested when the first stage effect is executed is given, the appearance rate g1 when the privilege is given for the first stage effect is given, and the appearance rate g1 and the privilege are given for the first stage effect. It can be calculated by dividing by the added value of the appearance rate g2 when it is not performed. The probability that the first stage effect will be executed when the privilege is given and the navigation target role is won, and the first stage effect is when the privilege is not given and the navigation target role is won. When the probability of execution, the privilege is given, and the navigation target role is not won, the probability that the previous stage effect is executed, the privilege is not given, and the navigation target role is not won. Occasionally, the probability that the pre-stage effect will be executed is due to the expectation G2 due to the pre-stage effect being performed when the navigation target role is won, and the pre-stage effect being performed when the navigation target role is not won. It is set to be higher than the expectation degree G1.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the continuous staging includes continuous staging A to D having different staging contents. The continuous effect A is an effect in which the enemy character A appears as an opponent, the continuous effect B is an effect in which the enemy character B appears as an opponent, and the continuous effect C is an effect in which the enemy character C appears as an opponent. It is a production, and the continuous production D is a production in which the enemy character D appears as an opponent. The above-mentioned first group effect pattern includes an effect pattern in which continuous effect A is performed as a continuous effect, an effect pattern in which continuous effect B is performed, an effect pattern in which continuous effect C is performed, and an effect pattern in which continuous effect D is performed. In the pre-stage production lottery, when it is decided to perform the continuous production, it is also determined which of the continuous productions A to D is to be performed as the type of the continuous production.

As shown in FIG. 7B, in the pre-stage effect lottery, the privilege suggested when the continuous effect D is executed (in this embodiment, it is controlled to the additional state) is given. Compared to the expectation degree δ, the expectation degree γ that the privilege suggested when the continuous effect C is executed is higher, and the privilege suggested when the continuous effect C is executed is given. When the expectation β for the privilege suggested when the continuous effect B is executed is higher than the expectation γ for being performed, and the continuous effect B is executed. Compared to the expectation β that the suggested privilege is given, the expectation α that the suggested privilege is given when the continuous staging A is executed is higher. ing.

Here, the appearance rate X when the privilege is given for one continuous effect is obtained by multiplying the probability that the privilege is given and the probability that the continuous effect is executed when the privilege is given. Can be calculated. Further, the appearance rate Y when the privilege is not given for one continuous effect is calculated by multiplying the probability that the privilege is not given and the probability that the continuous effect is executed when the privilege is not given. can. The degree of expectation that the privilege suggested when one continuous effect is executed is that the appearance rate X when the privilege is given for one continuous effect is the same as the appearance rate X. It can be calculated by dividing the continuous production by the addition value of the appearance rate Y when the privilege is not given. The probability that each continuous effect is executed when the privilege is given and the probability that each continuous effect is executed when the privilege is not given are the expectation degree α of the continuous effect A and the expectation degree of the continuous effect B. It is set to be higher than β, the expectation β of the continuous staging B is higher than the expectation γ of the continuous staging C, and the expectation γ of the continuous staging C is higher than the expectation δ of the continuous staging D.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the pre-stage staging includes pre-stage staging A to H having different staging contents from each other. In the first stage effect A, as will be described later, by using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the main effect image (hereinafter, may be referred to as a background image) corresponding to the control state related to the AT cannot be visually recognized. In addition to suggesting the type of continuous effect performed after the previous stage effect A, the effect is performed according to the first stop operation and the third stop operation of the stop switch during the execution of the previous stage effect A. It is a production in which the content is updated twice. The pre-stage staging B is performed in a state where the background image is invisible, suggests the type of continuous staging performed after the pre-stage staging B, and the first stop operation of the stop switch, the first stop operation, while the pre-stage staging B is being executed. 2 This is an effect in which the effect content is updated three times in response to the stop operation and the third stop operation. The pre-stage staging C is performed in a state where the background image is invisible, does not suggest the type of continuous staging performed after the pre-stage staging C, and is the first stop operation of the stop switch and the first stop operation during the execution of the pre-stage staging C. 3 This is an effect in which the effect content is updated twice in response to the stop operation being performed. The pre-stage staging D is performed in a state where the background image is invisible, does not suggest the type of continuous staging performed after the pre-stage staging D, and the first stop operation of the stop switch, the first stop operation, is performed during the execution of the pre-stage staging D. 2 This is an effect in which the effect content is updated three times in response to the stop operation and the third stop operation. The pre-stage staging E is performed with the background image visible, suggesting the type of continuous staging performed after the pre-stage staging E, and the first stop operation of the stop switch and the first stop operation during the execution of the pre-stage staging E. 3 This is an effect in which the effect content is updated twice in response to the stop operation being performed. The pre-stage staging F is performed with the background image visible, suggesting the type of continuous staging performed after the pre-stage staging F, and the first stop operation and the first stop operation of the stop switch during the execution of the pre-stage staging E. This is an effect in which the effect content is updated three times according to the two stop operations and the third stop operation. The pre-stage staging G is performed in a state where the background image can be visually recognized, does not suggest the type of continuous staging performed after the pre-stage staging G, and the first stop operation of the stop switch and the first stop operation during the execution of the pre-stage staging G are performed. 3 This is an effect in which the effect content is updated twice in response to the stop operation being performed. The pre-stage staging H is performed in a state where the background image can be visually recognized, does not suggest the type of continuous staging performed after the pre-stage staging H, and the first stop operation of the stop switch, the first stop operation, while the pre-stage staging H is being executed. This is an effect in which the effect content is updated three times according to the two stop operations and the third stop operation.

As shown in FIG. 8B, when the pre-stage effect G is performed as compared with the expectation h1 that the continuous effect is subsequently performed when the pre-stage effect H is performed as the pre-stage effect, the continuous effect is subsequently performed. Expectation g1 for being to be done is high, and when the pre-stage effect F is performed compared to the expectation g1, the expectation f1 for subsequent continuous production is high, and the pre-stage is higher than the expectation f1. When the production E is performed, the expectation e1 that the continuous production is performed after that is high, and compared to the expectation e1, the expectation d1 that the continuous production is performed after the previous stage production D is performed. Is high, and when the expectation degree c1 for the continuous effect to be performed thereafter is high when the pre-stage effect C is performed as compared with the expectation degree d1, and when the pre-stage effect B is performed as compared with the expectation degree c1. After that, the expectation b1 for the continuous production is high, and when the pre-stage production A is performed, the expectation a1 for the subsequent continuous production is higher than the expectation b1. A lottery will be held.

Further, in the pre-stage effect, when the pre-stage effects A, B, C, and D in which the background image is invisible are performed, the degree of expectation a1, b1, c1, d1 that the continuous effect is subsequently performed is that the background image is visually visible. When the impossible pre-stage effects E, F, G, and H are performed, the degree of expectation that the continuous effect is subsequently performed is higher than the expectations e1, f1, g1, and h1.

Further, in the pre-stage effect, when the pre-stage effects A, B, E, and F suggesting the type of the continuous effect to be performed thereafter are performed, the expectations a1, b1, e1, and f1 that the continuous effect is subsequently performed are determined. When the pre-stage effects C, D, G, and H that do not suggest the type of continuous effect to be performed after that are performed, the degree of expectation that the continuous effect will be performed after that is higher than that of c1, d1, g1, and h1. It has become.

Further, in the pre-stage effect, when the pre-stage effects A, C, E, and G are performed in which the number of times of updating the effect contents in response to the stop operation by the stop switch being performed during execution is relatively small, the continuous effect is performed thereafter. The expectations a1, c1, e1, and g1 for being to be seen are the pre-stage effects B, D, F, and H, in which the number of times the effect content is updated in response to the stop operation performed by the stop switch during execution is relatively large. When it is performed, the degree of expectation that the continuous production will be performed thereafter is higher than that of b1, d1, f1, and h1.

Here, for the one pre-stage effect, the appearance rate x1 when the continuous effect is subsequently performed is the probability that any of the continuous effects will be executed and the one pre-stage effect will be executed when the continuous effect is executed. It can be calculated by multiplying the probabilities. Further, the appearance rate y1 when the continuous effect is not performed for the one pre-stage effect is the product of the probability that none of the continuous effects is executed and the probability that the one pre-stage effect is executed when the continuous effect is not executed. Can be calculated by The degree of expectation that the continuous effect is executed after the one pre-stage effect is executed is that the appearance rate x1 when the continuous effect is subsequently performed for the one pre-stage effect, the appearance rate x1, and one. It can be calculated by dividing the first stage effect by the added value of the appearance rate y1 when the continuous effect is not performed thereafter. The probability that the one pre-stage effect will be executed when the continuous effect is executed, and the probability that the one pre-stage effect will be executed when the continuous effect is not executed, will be determined by performing each pre-stage effect thereafter. Is set to satisfy the above-mentioned relationship.

As shown in FIG. 8C, when the pre-stage effect H is performed as the pre-stage effect, the pre-stage effect G is performed as compared with the expectation h2 that the continuous effect A is subsequently performed among the continuous effects A to H. The expectation g2 for the continuous effect A to be performed after that is high, and the expectation f2 for the continuous effect A to be performed after the previous stage F is higher than the expectation g2. When the pre-stage effect E is performed as compared with the expectation degree f2, the expectation degree e2 for the continuous effect A to be performed after that is high, and when the pre-stage effect D is performed as compared with the expectation degree e2, after that. The degree of expectation d2 for the continuous effect A to be performed is high, and the degree of expectation c2 for the subsequent continuous effect A to be performed when the previous stage effect C is performed is higher than the degree of expectation d2. Compared to c2, when the pre-stage effect B is performed, the expectation degree b2 that the continuous effect A is performed after that is high, and when the pre-stage effect A is performed as compared with the expectation degree b2, the continuous effect A is subsequently performed. The pre-stage staging lottery is performed so that the degree of expectation a2 to be performed is high. In this way, when the pre-stage effect A is performed as the pre-stage effect, the expectation that the continuous effect A is performed after that is higher than that when the other pre-stage effects are performed. As for the continuous effect of, when a specific pre-stage effect is performed, the expectation that the specific continuous effect is performed after that is higher than that when other pre-stage effects are performed.

Further, in the pre-stage staging, when the pre-stage staging A, B, C, D in which the background image is invisible is performed, the expectation degree a2, b2, c2, d2 that the continuous staging A is subsequently performed is the background image. When the invisible pre-stage staging E, F, G, and H are performed, the degree of expectation that the continuous staging A is subsequently performed is higher than the degree of expectation e2, f2, g2, h2.

Further, in the pre-stage staging, when the pre-stage staging A, B, E, and F suggesting the type of the continuous staging to be performed after that is performed, the degree of expectation that the continuous staging A is performed after that is a2, b2, e2, f2. , The degree of expectation that the continuous staging A will be performed after that when the pre-stage staging C, D, G, H that does not suggest the type of the continuous staging to be performed after that is performed is higher than the expectation c2, d2, g2, h2. It has become like.

Further, in the pre-stage effect, when the pre-stage effect A, C, E, and G are performed in which the number of times of updating the effect content in response to the stop operation by the stop switch being performed during execution is relatively small, the continuous effect A is subsequently performed. Expectations a2, c2, e2, and g2 to be performed are the previous stage effects B, D, F, and H, in which the number of times the effect content is updated in response to the stop operation performed by the stop switch during execution is relatively large. The degree of expectation that the continuous production will be performed after that is higher than that of b2, d2, f2, and h2.

Here, for the one pre-stage effect, the appearance rate x2 when the continuous effect A is subsequently performed is the probability that the continuous effect is executed and the probability that the one pre-stage effect is executed when the continuous effect A is executed. Can be calculated by multiplying by. Further, the appearance rate y2 when the continuous effect A is not performed for the first stage effect is the probability that the continuous effect A is not executed and the probability that the first stage effect is executed when the continuous effect A is not executed. It can be calculated by multiplication. The degree of expectation that the continuous effect A is executed after the one pre-stage effect is executed is that the appearance rate x2 when the continuous effect A is subsequently performed for the one pre-stage effect is defined as the appearance rate x2. It can be calculated by dividing the first stage effect by the addition value of the appearance rate y2 when the continuous effect A is not performed thereafter. The probability that the one pre-stage effect will be executed when the continuous effect A is executed and the probability that the one pre-stage effect will be executed when the continuous effect A is not executed will be determined after each pre-stage effect is performed. The degree of expectation that the continuous production A is performed is set so as to satisfy the above-mentioned relationship.

As shown in FIG. 8D, when the pre-stage effect G is performed as compared with the expectation h3 that the privilege is given when the pre-stage effect H is performed and then one continuous effect is performed. After that, the expectation g3 that the privilege is given when the one continuous effect is performed is high, and when the previous stage effect F is performed as compared with the expectation g3, the one continuous effect is performed thereafter. The degree of expectation f3 for the privilege to be given is high, and the privilege is given when the first stage effect E is performed and then the one continuous effect is performed as compared with the expectation degree f3. The expectation degree e3 is high, and the expectation degree d3 that the privilege is given when the first stage effect D is performed and then the one continuous effect is performed as compared with the expectation degree e3 is high. Compared to the expectation degree d3, the expectation degree c3 that the privilege is given when the first stage effect C is performed and then the one continuous effect is performed is higher, and the previous stage effect is compared with the expectation degree c3. When B is performed, the expectation b3 that the privilege is given when the continuous production of the one is performed after that is high, and when the first stage production A is performed as compared with the expectation degree b3, the one is subsequently performed. The pre-stage staging lottery is performed so that the degree of expectation a3 that the privilege is given when the continuous staging of the above is performed is high.

Further, in the pre-stage staging, the background image is invisible depending on the degree of expectation a3, b3, c3, d3 that the privilege is given when the pre-stage staging A, B, C, D in which the background image is invisible is performed. The degree of expectation that the privilege will be given when the pre-stage effects E, F, G, and H are performed is higher than that of e3, f3, g3, and h3.

Further, in the pre-stage effect, the degree of expectation a3, b3, e3, f3 that the privilege is given when the pre-stage effect A, B, E, F, which suggests the type of the continuous effect to be performed after that, is performed, is subsequently. The degree of expectation that benefits will be given when the previous stage effects C, D, G, and H that do not suggest the type of continuous effect to be performed is higher than the degree of expectation c3, d3, g3, h3. There is.

Further, in the pre-stage effect, a privilege is given when the pre-stage effect A, C, E, and G are performed in which the number of times of updating the effect content corresponding to the stop operation by the stop switch during execution is relatively small. The degree of expectation a3, c3, e3, g3 is that the previous stage effects B, D, F, and H, which have a relatively large number of updates of the effect contents according to the stop operation performed by the stop switch during execution, are performed. The degree of expectation that the privilege will be given at the time of being asked is higher than that of b3, d3, f3, and h3.

Here, the appearance rate x3 when a privilege is given for one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect is the probability that the privilege is given and the one previous stage effect and one continuous effect when the privilege is given. It can be calculated by multiplying the probability that the effect will be executed. Further, the appearance rate y3 when the privilege is not given for the one pre-stage effect and the one continuous effect is the probability that the privilege is not given and the one front stage effect and the one continuous effect are executed when the privilege is not given. It can be calculated by multiplying the probabilities. The degree of expectation that the privilege suggested when one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect is executed is the appearance rate when the privilege is given for one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect. It can be calculated by dividing x3 by the appearance rate x3 and the addition value of the appearance rate y3 when the privilege is not given to the one pre-stage effect and the one continuous effect. The probability that one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect will be executed when the privilege is granted, and the probability that one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect will be executed when the privilege is not granted satisfy the above-mentioned relationship. Is set to.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform the pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility of continuous effect, and suggests the possibility of continuous effect being performed in the pre-stage effect. The first pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect C, D, G, H) that does not suggest the type of the continuous effect, and the second pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect) that suggests the possibility of continuous effect and suggests the type of the continuous effect. Productions A, B, E, F) are included. Then, in the pre-stage effect lottery that determines whether to perform the pre-stage effect, the degree of expectation that the privilege (in this embodiment, controlled to the additional state) due to the first pre-stage effect is given is compared with the degree of expectation. Therefore, expectations are high due to the second pre-stage production.

As a result, the suggested benefits are given when the specific type of continuous effect is performed after the first pre-stage effect is performed and when the specific type of continuous effect is performed after the second pre-stage effect is performed. When the specific type of continuous effect is performed after the second pre-stage effect, rather than when the specific type of continuous effect is performed after the first pre-stage effect is performed. However, it has been suggested that there is a high possibility that benefits will be granted. When a specific type of continuous effect is performed after the first stage effect is performed, and when a specific type of continuous effect is performed after the second stage effect is performed, the advantages related to the granting of benefits are Since they are different, even when the same type of continuous production is performed, it is possible to change the advantage regarding the privilege by the difference in the type of the pre-stage production performed before the continuous production, and the pre-stage production is preferably performed. Can be done. Further, since the pre-stage effect includes a first pre-stage effect that does not suggest the type of continuous effect and a second pre-stage effect that suggests the type of continuous effect, it depends on whether or not the pre-stage effect suggests the type of continuous effect. , It is possible to change the advantage of the privilege, and it is possible to appropriately perform the pre-stage production.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility of continuous effect, and the pre-stage effect is the number of times the effect is updated according to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The third front stage effect (previous stage effect A, C, E, G) in which is a predetermined number of times (twice in this embodiment) and the number of times the effect is updated according to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are the third front stage effect. The fourth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect B, D, F, H, which has three updates more than the pre-stage effects A, C, E, and G), which is more than the effect, is included. Then, in the pre-stage effect lottery that determines whether to perform the pre-stage effect and the continuous effect, the third pre-stage effect is performed as compared with the expectation that the continuous effect is performed by the fourth pre-stage effect. The expectation that the continuous production will be performed is high, and the expectation that the privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to the additional state) will be given is high.

As a result, the continuous effect is performed when the third pre-stage effect is performed, which has a smaller number of updates than the ratio at which the continuous effect is performed when the fourth pre-stage effect is performed, which has a larger number of updates than the third pre-stage effect. Even if the ratio is high and the number of updates in the previous stage production is small, it can be expected that continuous production will be performed following the previous stage production, and further benefits (in this embodiment, it is controlled to the additional state). Can be expected to be given, and the pre-stage staging can be suitably performed.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility of continuous effect, and the pre-stage effect is the number of times the effect is updated according to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The third front stage effect (previous stage effect A, C, E, G) in which is a predetermined number of times (twice in this embodiment) and the number of times the effect is updated according to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are the third front stage effect. It includes the 4th pre-stage production (pre-stage production B, D, F, H, which has 3 updates more than the pre-stage production A, C, E, G), which is more than the production, and is the 4th in the pre-stage production lottery. Compared to the expectation that the continuous production will be performed by the first stage production, the expectation that the continuous production will be performed by the third first stage production is high, and the privilege (in this embodiment, The expectation that it will be given (controlled to the additional state) is increasing. Further, in the third pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, C, E, G), the effect is updated according to the stop of the first reel (first stop) and the stop of the last reel (third stop). , The effect is not updated according to the stop (second stop) of other reels. In the third first stage effect, the effect is not updated during the period from the update of the effect according to the stop of the first reel to the update of the effect according to the stop of the last reel. However, it is possible to expect that a continuous production will be performed following the previous stage production, and further, it is possible to expect that a privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to an additional state) will be given, and the previous stage The effect can be suitably performed. Further, in the third pre-stage effect, the effect is updated according to the stop of the first reel, so that it is possible to suggest the possibility of the third pre-stage effect at a relatively early stage in the game, and then the effect is performed. It is possible to pay attention to whether or not it is updated, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the previous stage production.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility of continuous effect, and the pre-stage effect includes a main effect image (background image) corresponding to a control state related to AT. Includes the 5th pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, B, C, D) performed in an invisible state and the 6th pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect E, F, G, H) performed in a state where the background image is visible. Is done. In the pre-stage production lottery, the expectation that the continuous production will be performed by the fifth pre-stage production is higher than the expectation that the continuous production will be performed by the sixth pre-stage production. In addition, the expectation that a privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to an additional state) will be given is high. As a result, the ratio of continuous production being performed is higher when the fifth first stage production is performed than when the sixth first stage production is performed, and the privilege (in this embodiment, it is controlled to the additional state). ) Is given higher. The ratio of continuous production is higher when the fifth pre-stage effect is performed when the background image is invisible than when the sixth pre-stage effect is performed when the background image is visible. Moreover, since the ratio of the privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to the added state) is high, it is expected that the continuous effect will be performed and the privilege will be granted when the background image is invisible. Can be made to.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect that suggests the possibility of continuous effect, and is a privilege on the main control unit 41 side (in this embodiment, it is controlled to an additional state). It is decided that the precursor effect control will be performed when the game is controlled during the precursory period from the game in which it is decided to grant the privilege to the game in which the privilege is granted, and the privilege will be granted on the main control unit 41 side. A pre-stage effect lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the pre-stage effects A to H and the continuous effects A to D in each game during the precursory period including the played game. Then, while controlling to perform the winning type of pre-stage effect in the game in which the pre-stage effect is determined in the pre-stage effect lottery, it is not determined in the pre-stage effect lottery to perform the pre-stage effect. Control so that the first stage effect is not performed in the game. As a result, when it is decided to grant the privilege, the pre-stage effects A to H may be performed in the game in which the privilege is determined to be granted, as compared with the game in which the privilege is determined to be granted. In the later game, the first stage production may be performed. The privilege is given because the first stage effect may be performed in the game where it is decided to give the privilege, or the first stage effect may be performed in the game after the game where it is decided to give the privilege. In any pre-stage effect in a game in which a possible event (for example, the additional lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery and the symbol combination of the additional lottery target combination stops at reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) Even if is not performed, it can be expected that the first stage effect will be performed in the subsequent game.

[Continuous production]
An effect mode of the continuous effect performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

The sub-control unit 91 suggests the possibility of granting a privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to an additional state) over a predetermined number of games (3 games in this embodiment), and finally grants the privilege. It is possible to perform continuous production to notify whether or not it will be performed, and as described above, continuous production will be performed over a predetermined number of games from the next game of the game in which the decision to perform continuous production is performed in the previous stage production lottery. .. The continuous staging includes continuous staging A to D having different staging modes, and whether or not the continuous staging is performed and the type of the continuous staging to be performed are determined by the pre-stage staging lottery. Further, the continuous effects A to D are produced by using the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 as described later, so that the above-mentioned main effect image (background image) cannot be visually recognized from the player side. It is supposed to do.

The operation to start the next game after the game in which the pre-stage effect is performed is determined by the pre-stage effect lottery (the start switch with the specified number of bets set). When the operation (7) is performed, the continuous production is started. After starting the continuous production, it is suggested that the privilege may be given depending on the content of the production by performing a series of productions over a predetermined number of games (3 games in this embodiment) including the game. Then, when it is decided that the privilege is granted, the stop operation (third stop) by the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the last reel in the game in which the predetermined number of games has elapsed, that is, in the final game of the continuous production. When the operation) is completed and the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a result notification image for notifying that the privilege is given is displayed. On the other hand, if it is not decided that the privilege will be granted, the stop operation (third stop operation) for stopping the rotation of the last reel in the final game of the continuous production is ended, and all reels 2L. When the rotations of 2C and 2R are stopped, the display in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is darkened to display a darkening result suggestion image suggesting that it is not determined that the privilege is given.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, for example, in the continuous production B, when the start condition of the continuous production is satisfied (the operation to start the next game of the game in which the previous stage production is performed is performed), the continuous production is performed. The start image B (in this embodiment, the image in which the ally character and the enemy character B face each other) is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (excluding the display area corresponding to the see-through window 3), and the continuous effect B is displayed. It suggests that it has started (see FIG. 9 (a)).

After that, a confrontation image (for example, FIG. 9 (for example, FIG. 9 (for example, FIG. b) (see (c)) is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (excluding the display area corresponding to the see-through window 3) to execute the battle effect, and the privilege is given according to the difference in the content of the battle effect. Suggests the possibility of being done.

If it is determined that the privilege will be granted in the final game of continuous production, the stop switch operation of the third stop in the final game is terminated, and all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Result notification image B that notifies that the privilege is granted when the game is played (in this embodiment, an image that the ally character has won the battle and a logo image that includes the characters "WIN" that suggests that the ally character has won). Is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the privilege will be granted in the final game of continuous production, the stop switch operation of the third stop in the final game is terminated, and all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. When this is done, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the darkening result suggestion image B that darkens the display of the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

The blackout result suggestion image is a result suggestion image suggesting that it is not determined that the privilege is given in the production mode according to the type of continuous production (for example, in the continuous production B, the image in which the ally character loses the battle). Etc.) and a blackout image (black and transmissivity set to a predetermined value (for example, 30%)) which is a still image arranged on the front side of the image and can darken the display of the liquid crystal display 51. Image) and. By displaying the darkening result suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51 to darken the display and suggesting the result of the continuous effect, it is suggested that the privilege is not determined.

The sub-control unit 91 displays the result notification image or the blackout result suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the start operation of the next game is performed (in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set). (The start switch 7 is operated), the control of the continuous effect is terminated, and the effect suggesting the control state (AT state or additional state in this embodiment) related to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 side. To control.

Although not particularly shown, in the continuous effect A, the continuous effect start image A (in this embodiment, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character A face each other) is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and in the continuous effect C, the continuous effect C is displayed. , The continuous effect start image C (in this embodiment, the image in which the ally character and the enemy character C face each other) is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and in the continuous effect D, the continuous effect start image D (in this embodiment). Then, the image in which the ally character and the enemy character D face each other) is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and it is suggested that the continuous effect is started. Further, in the continuous effects A, C, and D, as in the continuous effect B, the confrontation image in which the ally character and the enemy character appearing in the continuous effect start image confront each other is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Perform a battle effect and suggest the possibility that benefits will be given according to the difference in the content of the battle effect. If it is decided that the privilege will be granted, the result notification image will be displayed at the final stage of the continuous production to notify that the privilege will be granted, while the privilege will be granted. If the decision has not been made, a darkening result suggestion image is displayed at the final stage of the continuous production to suggest that the privilege is not given.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the darkening result suggestion image of the liquid crystal display 51 when the privilege (controlled to the added state) is not given in the continuous effects A to D. While the display is controlled to be darkened, when the privilege is given, the darkening result suggestion image is not displayed and the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled not to be darkened. In the continuous effects A to D, the darkening result suggestion image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the display in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is darkened, which suggests that the privilege is not given.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform a continuous effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and in the continuous effect, the control related to AT is performed by performing the effect using the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The main effect image (background image) corresponding to the state is performed in a state in which it cannot be visually recognized from the player side. Since the continuous effect is performed in a state where the background image is invisible, the continuous effect can be conspicuous and the continuous effect can be focused on. In addition, it is possible to recognize that the continuous effect is performed because the background image is invisible.

[About the first stage production]
An effect mode of the pre-stage effect performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 15.

The sub-control unit 91 can perform a pre-stage effect that suggests the possibility of continuous production, and in the game in which the pre-stage effect is determined by the pre-stage effect lottery as described above, the pre-stage effect is the same. The type of pre-stage production determined by the production lottery will be performed. The pre-stage effect includes the pre-stage effects A to H having different production modes, and whether or not the pre-stage effect is performed and the type of the pre-stage effect to be executed are determined by the pre-stage effect lottery. In a game in which it is decided to perform a pre-stage effect in the pre-stage effect lottery, it is suggested that a continuous effect may be subsequently performed by performing the type of pre-stage effect determined in the pre-stage effect lottery.

The pre-stage effect is composed of a first part performed at the start of the pre-stage effect, a second part performed after the first part, and a third part performed after the second part (see, for example, FIG. 10). , The sub-control unit 91 first starts the first part when the game start operation is performed by the start switch 7 with the specified number of bets set. In the first part, the production is advanced according to the type of the previous stage production.

When the third stop operation of the reel by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed (when the stop switch related to the third stop operation is pressed) while the first part is being performed, the first part is performed. To the second part. In the second part, a whiteout image displaying a single white color is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, so that the image of the effect displayed in the first part is not displayed.

After starting the second part, when a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the process is performed from the second part to the third part.

In the third part, if it is decided to perform the continuous production in the pre-stage production lottery that triggered the pre-stage production, the continuous production transition suggestion image (book) suggesting that the continuous production will be performed. In the embodiment, the logo image of "development" (see FIG. 10 (f), etc.) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the continuous effect transition suggestion image, an image having a common mode is displayed regardless of the type of the preceding stage effects A to H being executed. Then, when the start operation of the next game (operation of the start switch 7 when the specified number of bets is set) is performed while the continuous production transition suggestion image is displayed, the continuous production transition is performed. It is controlled to end the display of the suggestion image and the previous stage effect and start the continuous effect.

On the other hand, if it is not decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that triggered the pre-stage effect to perform the continuous effect, the continuous effect transition suggestion image and the above-mentioned darkening result suggestion image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Instead, the previous stage effect is terminated, and control is performed so that the main effect image corresponding to the control state related to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 side is displayed.

In the first stage production, the second part is moved by performing the third stop operation (pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation) by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R while the first part is being performed. On the other hand, on the main control unit 41 side, stop control for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the third stop operation is started. For example, if the replay is won in the internal lottery, the winner is won. Stop control is performed so that the constituent symbols of the replay being performed are drawn in preferentially to the winning line and stopped (see, for example, FIG. 10 (e)). The sub control unit 91 controls the progress of the second part of the previous stage effect independently of the reel stop control by the main control unit 41, so that the reel rotation position is set when the third stop operation is performed. Correspondingly, the reel corresponding to the third stop operation is stopped while the second part of the previous stage effect is being performed, and the reel corresponding to the third stop operation is being performed while the third part of the previous stage effect is being performed. The reel may stop.

Further, on the main control unit 41 side, when the rotation of all reels is stopped and the third stop operation is completed, that is, when the stop switch related to the third stop operation is released and the pressing operation is completed. , The winning determination process is performed, and a command capable of specifying the winning determination result is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. On the other hand, when it is specified that a winning of any of the winning combinations has occurred based on the command, the sub control unit 91 controls the winning notification effect for a predetermined time, and sets the reel LED 55 as a winning notification mode. (Not shown). At this time, the sub control unit 91 independently controls the pre-stage effect and the prize notification effect, so that the timing when the main control unit 41 receives a command capable of specifying the result of the prize determination, that is, all reels. The third part of the previous stage effect is also performed while the second part of the previous stage effect is being performed, depending on the timing when the third stop operation is completed. A prize notification effect may be performed on the way.

Next, an example of the production mode of the first stage production will be described. As described above, in the pre-stage effect, the first pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect C, D, G, H) that suggests the possibility of continuous effect and does not suggest the type of the continuous effect is performed, and the continuous effect is performed. A second pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, B, E, F) that suggests the possibility and suggests the type of the continuous effect is included.

As shown in FIG. 10, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT state effect suggesting that the control state related to the above-mentioned AT is controlled to the AT state, and the main effect image (background) corresponding to the AT state. When the image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 10A), a decision is made in the pre-stage staging lottery to perform the pre-stage effect, for example, in the second pre-stage effect. In the case of performing a certain pre-stage effect A, when the start operation of the game is performed, a pre-stage effect lottery is performed to determine that the pre-stage effect A is performed, and the first part of the pre-stage effect A is started. Let me. In the first part of the pre-stage effect A, the pre-stage effect image A showing the four areas is arranged and displayed on the front side of the main effect image (background image) of the AT state effect, so that the background image cannot be visually recognized. As a result, the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is used to control the pre-stage staging A. Further, the character images showing the enemy characters A to D appearing in the continuous effects A to D are arranged and displayed on the front side of the front stage effect images A as the option images A to D (see FIG. 10B).

Further, in the first part of the pre-stage effect A, a predetermined time (this) from the time when the first stop operation of the reel is performed while the pre-stage effect image A is displayed or when the display of the pre-stage effect image A is started. In the embodiment, when 3 seconds) elapses, the selection frame image indicating that one of the option images A to D is a selection candidate is placed on the front side of the one option image (for example, the option image C). Place it in and display it. After that, the control of sequentially moving the selection frame image so as to be arranged on the front side of each option image is repeatedly performed, and it is suggested that any of the displayed option images A to D can be selected (FIG. 10 (c). )reference).

When the second stop operation of the reel is performed while the control of displaying the pre-stage effect images A and the option images A to D and displaying and moving the selection frame image is repeatedly performed, the effect is produced according to the stop operation. The previous production mode is continued without changing the mode (see FIG. 10D). After that, when the third stop operation of the reel is performed, the process shifts from the first part to the second part, and the whiteout image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 10E).

Then, when a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after starting the second part, the display of the whiteout image is terminated and the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is decided to perform the continuous production in the pre-stage production lottery that triggered the pre-stage production, the selection result notification image suggesting the selection result of the options in the pre-stage production is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed in the entire display area of the display 51. The selection result notification image includes a selection result image (in this embodiment, an image of the enemy character B) according to the type of continuous production performed from the next game, and an option determined as a selection result (in this embodiment, an enemy). By notifying the character B), the type of continuous effect to be performed thereafter (in this embodiment, the continuous effect B in which the enemy character B appears) is notified. Further, the selection result notification image is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, so that the main effect image on the back side of the selection result image is invisible. Further, the selection result notification image is displayed larger than the option image displayed in the first part, so that the option determined as the selection result is displayed as one of the plurality of options in the first part. Is also highlighted and displayed.

Further, in the third part, a continuous effect transition suggestion image (in this embodiment, a logo image of "development") suggesting that continuous effect is performed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (FIG. 10 (f)). By performing the start operation of the next game while the selection result notification image and the continuous effect transition suggestion image are displayed, the previous stage effect is ended and the continuous effect is controlled to be started.

On the other hand, in the third part, if it is not decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that triggered the pre-stage effect to perform the continuous effect, the selection result notification image, the continuous effect transition suggestion image, or the above-mentioned darkening Without displaying the result suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51, the previous stage effect is terminated, and the main effect image corresponding to the control state related to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 side is displayed, and the previous stage effect is displayed. It is controlled to return to the effect according to the control state regarding the AT that has been performed before the performance (not shown).

In this embodiment, an example in which the enemy character B is selected as the selection result in the pre-stage effect A and the selection result image for notifying the selection result is displayed has been described, but in the pre-stage effect A, it is determined by the pre-stage effect lottery. It is possible to select enemy characters A to D as selection results according to the type of continuous effect and display a selection result image for notifying the selection result.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined in the pre-stage staging lottery that the image displayed as the option image is to perform the pre-stage effect and the continuous effect, and if the predetermined continuous effect is subsequently performed, at least the predetermined state is specified. It suffices if the configuration includes a predetermined selection image suggesting the type of continuous production of the above, and if it is decided in the pre-stage production lottery that the pre-stage production is performed and then the predetermined continuous production is not performed, the relevant It may be configured to include a predetermined option image suggesting a predetermined type of continuous effect, or may not include a predetermined option image suggesting the type of the predetermined continuous effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, by displaying four types of option images A to D as option images, a plurality of types of option images that do not overlap each other are displayed, but one type of option image is displayed as an option image. It may be configured to display four types, or it may be configured to display two or more types of option images having overlapping types as option images.

As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control unit 91 is performing the AT state effect described above, and is displaying the main effect image (background image) corresponding to the AT state on the liquid crystal display 51 (FIG. 11). 11 (a)), when it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that the pre-stage effect is to be performed, for example, when the pre-stage effect C, which is the first pre-stage effect, is performed, the game start operation is performed. At that time, a lottery for the pre-stage effect is performed to determine that the pre-stage effect C is to be performed, and the first part of the pre-stage effect C is started. In the first part of the pre-stage effect C, first, the pre-stage effect image C including the ally character image is arranged and displayed on the front side of the main effect image (background image), so that the background image is invisible and the liquid crystal is displayed. The entire display area of the display 51 is used to control the pre-stage staging C (see FIG. 11B).

In the first part of the pre-stage effect C, after the pre-stage effect image C is displayed, a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) of option images 1 to 4 (in this embodiment, the characters "development" are displayed. Option image 1, including option image 2, option image 2 including the character "chance", option image 3 including the character "!", Option image 4) including the character "?" (See FIG. 11B). The option image 1 has the same mode as the above-mentioned continuous effect transition suggestion image (in this embodiment, the characters, shapes, patterns, and colors included are the same), and is displayed as an option image in the previous stage effect to be continuous. It is designed to suggest the possibility of directing. The option images 2 to 4 are different from the continuous effect transition suggestion image, and do not directly suggest the possibility that the continuous effect is performed, but do not deny the possibility that the continuous effect is performed. Further, the option images 1 to 4 do not include suggestive images suggesting the type of continuous effect (for example, images of enemy characters A to D appearing in the continuous effect), and the types of continuous effect that may be performed thereafter. It is designed not to suggest.

It should be noted that the pre-stage effect image C may have a configuration in which at least one option image suggests the possibility of continuous staging, and may be a configuration in which only one option image suggests the possibility of continuous staging. The configuration may be such that two or more option images suggest the possibility of continuous production. Further, as the option image, the option image of one aspect may be displayed in duplicate.

If all of the option images 1 to 4 are not displayed when the first stop operation of the reel is performed by the stop switch, all the option images 1 to 4 are displayed and the option images 1 to 4 are displayed. A selection frame image indicating that one of the option images 4 is a selection candidate is arranged and displayed on the front side of all the option images 1 to 4. If all of the option images 1 to 4 are displayed when the first stop operation of the reel is performed by the stop switch, the selection frame image is arranged on the front side of all the option images 1 to 4. To display. After displaying the selection frame image, the control of sequentially moving the selection frame image so as to be arranged on the front side of each option image is repeatedly performed, and any of the displayed option images 1 to 4 can be selected. This is suggested (see FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (d)).

When the second stop operation of the reel is performed while the previous stage effect image C and the option images 1 to 4 are displayed and the control of displaying and moving the selection frame image is repeatedly performed, the effect is produced according to the stop operation. The previous production mode is continued without changing the mode (see FIG. 11 (d)). After that, when the third stop operation of the reel is performed, the process shifts from the first part to the second part, and the whiteout image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 11 (e)).

Then, when a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after starting the second part, the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is decided to perform continuous production in the pre-stage production lottery that triggered the pre-stage production, the pre-stage production suggestion suggests that the result of the pre-stage production is notified. An image (in this embodiment, an image including a plurality of concentrated lines toward the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and is displayed on the back side of the preceding stage effect suggestion image. Makes the placed main staging image invisible. Then, as a selection result notification image suggesting the selection result of the options in the previous stage effect, a continuous effect transition suggestion image (in this embodiment, the logo image of "development") is arranged on the front side of the previous stage effect suggestion image and is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed on 51 (FIG. 11 (f)). The selection result notification image of the first stage effect C does not include the selection result image (for example, the image of the enemy characters A to D) according to the type of the continuous effect, and does not suggest the type of the continuous effect to be performed after that. Further, the selection result notification image is displayed larger than the size of the option image displayed in the first part, so that the option determined as the selection result is displayed as one of the plurality of options in the first part. It is designed to be displayed with more emphasis than when.

Further, in the third part, the start operation of the next game is performed while the continuous effect transition suggestion image is displayed as the selection result notification image, so that the previous stage effect is ended and the continuous effect is started. Control.

On the other hand, in the third part, if it is not decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that triggered the pre-stage effect to perform the continuous effect, the selection result notification image, the continuous effect transition suggestion image, or the above-mentioned darkening Without displaying the result suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51, the previous stage effect is terminated, and the main effect image corresponding to the control state related to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 side is displayed, and the previous stage effect is displayed. It is controlled to return to the effect according to the control state regarding the AT that has been performed before the performance.

In this embodiment, an example in which the option image 1 is selected as the selection result in the pre-stage effect C and the selection result image for notifying the selection result is displayed has been described, but in the pre-stage effect C, it is displayed in the first part. It is possible to select any one of the selected option images 1 to 4 and display the selection result image for notifying the selection result.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined in the pre-stage staging lottery that the image displayed as the option image is to perform the pre-stage effect and the continuous effect, and if the predetermined continuous effect is subsequently performed, at least the predetermined state is specified. Any configuration may include a predetermined option image (for example, an option image including the characters "development") that suggests that the continuous production of If the predetermined continuous effect is not performed thereafter, a configuration may include a predetermined option image suggesting the type of the predetermined continuous effect, or a predetermined option image suggesting the type of the predetermined continuous effect. It may be a configuration that does not include.

Further, in the present embodiment, by displaying four types of option images 1 to 4 as option images, a plurality of types of option images that do not overlap each other are displayed, but one type of option image is displayed as an option image. It may be configured to display four types, or it may be configured to display two or more types of option images having overlapping types as option images.

For example, when performing the first stage effect D (not shown), the sub control unit 91 starts the first part when the game start operation is performed, and the second stop of the reel. Until the operation is performed, the same effect as in the case of performing the previous stage effect C is advanced. Then, when the second stop operation is performed, the brightness of some of the displayed option images that are not displayed as the selection result is reduced, suggesting that the option is not specified as the selection result. .. When determining the option image to reduce the brightness, the brightness is reduced in order from the options that are displayed but not displayed as the selection result, which suggests that the situation is less advantageous for the player. By deciding as an option, the option suggesting that the situation is highly advantageous remains, and the player's expectation can be maintained.

Then, in the first stage effect D, when the third stop operation is performed by the stop switch (when the stop switch related to the third stop operation is pressed) while the first part is being performed, the first part is performed. To the second part, the whiteout image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see, for example, FIG. 11 (e)). After that, as in the case of the previous stage effect C, control is performed according to the lottery result of the previous stage effect lottery.

In the first stage effect D, it is possible to select any of the option images 1 to 4 displayed in the first part and display the selection result image for notifying the selection result.

Further, in the pre-stage effects G and H, which are the first pre-stage effects, at least the suggestion image (for example, the image of the enemy characters A to D appearing in the continuous effect) that finally suggests the type of the continuous effect is not displayed. , It is designed not to suggest the kind of continuous production that may be performed after that. On the other hand, in the pre-stage effect B, which is the second pre-stage effect, as in the pre-stage effect A, when at least the enemies characters A to D appearing in the continuous effects A to D are subsequently continuously produced, the type of the continuous effect is performed. By displaying the pre-stage effect image B including the image of the enemy character corresponding to the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the possibility of continuous effect and the type of continuous effect to be executed are suggested. ing. Further, in the pre-stage effects E and F, which are the second pre-stage effects, a suggestion image (in this embodiment, an image of the enemy character B) that finally suggests the type of continuous effect is displayed, as described later. It is designed to suggest the types of continuous production that may be performed.

Next, an example of the effect mode of the first stage effect will be described. As described above, in the pre-stage effect, the third pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, C, E) in which the number of times the effect is updated according to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a predetermined number of times (twice in this embodiment). , G), and the number of updates of the effect according to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is larger than that of the third previous stage effect. The first stage staging B, D, F, H) is included.

As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control unit 91 starts the first part when the game start operation is performed, for example, in the case of performing the front stage effect E which is the third front stage effect. In the first part of the pre-stage staging E, first, until the first stop operation of the reel is performed, the leading role corresponding to the above-mentioned control state related to AT displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the pre-stage staging is started. The display of the output image (background image) is continued and waits (see FIG. 12A).

When the first stop operation is performed while the main effect image (background image) is being displayed, the pre-stage effect image E (this embodiment) that covers a predetermined part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is used. Then, the image of the enemy character B) is arranged and displayed on the front side of the main effect image (background image). By displaying the pre-stage effect image E in response to the first stop operation of the reel, the first effect content in the pre-stage effect E is updated.

The pre-stage effect image E is an image in which at least a part of the background image is visible without covering the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the pre-stage effect image E appears in the continuous effect determined to be performed in the pre-stage effect lottery when it is determined in the pre-stage effect lottery that the pre-stage effect is to be performed. An image of a character (in the embodiment, an image of the enemy character B) is included, but if it is not determined to perform a continuous effect, an image of a character that can appear in the continuous effect (in the embodiment, the enemy character A). (Image of any of D) is included. By displaying the pre-stage staging image E, it is suggested that a continuous staging of the type corresponding to the image of the character included in the pre-stage staging image E (continuous staging B in this embodiment) may be performed. (See FIG. 12 (b)).

In the first part of the pre-stage effect E, after the pre-stage effect image E is displayed, the process waits until the third stop operation of the reel is performed. That is, when the second stop operation of the reel is performed, the front stage effect E is not advanced, and the front stage effect image E displayed in response to the first stop operation is maintained (see FIG. 12 (c)). .. Then, when the third stop operation of the reel is performed while the previous stage effect image E is displayed, the process is shifted from the first part to the second part, and the whiteout image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (. See FIG. 12 (d)).

Then, when a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after starting the second part, the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is decided in the first stage effect lottery that triggered the first stage effect, the image of the character displayed in the first part is included and the first stage effect is included. The leading effect suggestion image (in this embodiment, the image of the enemy character B) suggesting the result of the previous stage is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and is arranged on the back side of the previous stage effect suggestion image. Makes the output image invisible. Then, by arranging and displaying the continuous effect transition suggestion image (in this embodiment, the logo image of "development") suggesting that the continuous effect is performed on the front side of the previous stage effect result suggestion image, the continuous effect can be achieved. Notifies the effect of being performed and the type of continuous effect to be executed (in this embodiment, continuous effect B in which the enemy character B appears) (FIG. 12 (e)).

By performing the start operation of the next game while the previous stage effect result suggestion image and the continuous effect transition suggestion image are displayed, the previous stage effect is ended and the continuous effect is controlled to be started.

On the other hand, in the third part, if it is not decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that triggered the pre-stage effect to perform the continuous effect, the pre-stage effect result notification image, the continuous effect transition suggestion image, or the above-mentioned The pre-stage effect is terminated without displaying the blackout result suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the main effect image corresponding to the control state related to AT controlled by the main control unit 41 is displayed to display the pre-stage effect. Is controlled so as to return to the effect according to the control state regarding the AT that has been performed before the operation (see FIG. 12 (f)).

In the pre-stage effect E, after the whiteout image is displayed in response to the third stop operation of the reel, the pre-stage effect result suggestion image and the continuous effect transition suggestion image are displayed by the third part, or the main effect image is displayed. By displaying it, the content of the production will be updated for the second time.

In this embodiment, an example suggesting that the continuous staging B is performed by including the image of the enemy character B in the pre-stage staging image E in the pre-stage staging E and the image of the enemy character B in the pre-stage staging result suggestion image has been described. , The corresponding continuous staging A to D is performed by displaying the pre-stage staging image E including the images of the enemy characters A to D according to the type of the continuous staging determined by the pre-stage staging lottery, and the pre-stage staging result suggestion image. It is possible to suggest a possibility.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the sub-control unit 91 starts the first part when the game start operation is performed, for example, when the front stage effect F, which is the fourth front stage effect, is performed. In the first part of the pre-stage staging F, first, until the first stop operation of the reel is performed, the leading role corresponding to the above-mentioned control state related to AT displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the pre-stage staging is started. The display of the output image (background image) is continued and waits (see FIGS. 13 (a) and 14 (a)).

When the first stop operation is performed while the main effect image (background image) is being displayed, the pre-stage effect image F1 (the present embodiment) that covers a predetermined part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is used. Then, the image of the enemy character B) is arranged and displayed on the front side of the main effect image (background image) (see FIGS. 13 (b) and 14 (b)). By displaying the pre-stage effect image F1 in response to the first stop operation of the reel, the first effect content in the pre-stage effect F is updated.

The pre-stage effect image F is an image in which at least a part of the background image is visible without covering the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the pre-stage effect image F appears in the continuous effect determined to be performed in the pre-stage effect lottery when it is determined in the pre-stage effect lottery that the pre-stage effect is to be performed. While the image of the character to be used (in the embodiment, the image of the enemy character B covering about 1/3 of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) is included, if it is not decided to perform the continuous effect, the continuous effect is used. An image of a character that may appear (in the embodiment, an image of any of the enemy characters A to D) is included. By displaying the pre-stage effect image F1, it is suggested that a continuous effect of the type corresponding to the image of the character included in the pre-stage effect image F1 (in this embodiment, the continuous effect B) may be performed. (See FIGS. 13 (a) and 14 (a)).

In the first part of the pre-stage staging F, after the pre-stage staging image F1 is displayed, when the second stop operation of the reel is performed, the pre-stage staging image F2 (this) has a wider range covering the display area than the pre-stage staging image F1. In the embodiment, an image of the enemy character B covering about two-thirds of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) is arranged and displayed on the front side of the main effect image (background image) (FIGS. 13 (c) and 14". See (c)). By displaying the pre-stage effect image F2 in response to the second stop operation of the reel, the second effect content in the pre-stage effect F is updated.

If it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that triggered the pre-stage effect to perform the pre-stage effect and the continuous effect, and it is decided to perform the continuous effect after the continuous effect, the pre-stage effect image F2 When the third stop operation of the reel is performed while is displayed, the process is performed from the first part to the second part, and the whiteout image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 13 (d)). ).

Then, when a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after starting the second part, the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is decided in the first stage effect lottery that triggered the first stage effect, the image of the character displayed in the first part is included and the first stage effect is included. The leading effect suggestion image (in this embodiment, the image of the enemy character B) suggesting the result of the previous stage is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and is arranged on the back side of the previous stage effect suggestion image. Makes the output image invisible. Then, by arranging and displaying the continuous effect transition suggestion image (in this embodiment, the logo image of "development") suggesting that the continuous effect is performed on the front side of the previous stage effect result suggestion image, the continuous effect can be achieved. Notifies the effect of being performed and the type of continuous effect to be executed (in this embodiment, continuous effect B in which the enemy character B appears) (FIG. 13 (e)).

In the pre-stage effect F, after the whiteout image is displayed in response to the third stop operation of the reel, the pre-stage effect result suggestion image and the continuous effect transition suggestion image are displayed by the third part, or the main effect image is displayed. By displaying it, the content of the production will be updated for the third time.

By performing the start operation of the next game while the previous stage effect result suggestion image and the continuous effect transition suggestion image are displayed, the previous stage effect is ended and the continuous effect is controlled to be started.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the pre-stage effect lottery that triggered the pre-stage effect that the pre-stage effect is to be performed and it is not decided to perform the continuous effect after the continuous effect, the pre-stage effect image F2 is displayed. When the third stop operation of the reel is performed in the displayed state, the display of the previous stage effect image F2 is terminated and the control of the previous stage effect is terminated, so that the whiteout image and the previous stage effect result notification image are displayed. , The leading role corresponding to the control state related to AT controlled by the main control unit 41 side by ending the previous stage effect without displaying the continuous effect transition suggestion image or the above-mentioned darkening result suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51. The output image is displayed, and control is performed so as to return to the effect according to the control state regarding the AT that has been performed before the previous stage effect is performed (see FIG. 14 (d)).

In this embodiment, an example suggesting that the continuous staging B is performed by including the image of the enemy character B in the pre-stage staging image F1, the pre-stage staging image F2, and the pre-stage staging result suggestion image has been described. In the pre-stage staging E, the pre-stage staging image F1, the pre-stage staging image F2, and the pre-stage staging result suggestion image including the images of the enemy characters A to D according to the type of the continuous staging determined by the pre-stage staging lottery are displayed. It is possible to suggest the possibility that the corresponding continuous staging A to D will be performed.

Further, in the pre-stage effects A and C, which are the third pre-stage effects, the effect contents are updated according to the first stop operation and the third stop operation of the reel, so that the reel stop operation can be performed. It is updated twice accordingly. Further, although not particularly shown, in the pre-stage effect G, which is the third pre-stage effect, the effect contents are updated according to the first stop operation and the third stop operation of the reel, as in the case of the pre-stage effect E. It is updated twice according to the stop operation. On the other hand, in the pre-stage effects B, D, and H, which are the fourth pre-stage effects, the effect contents are updated according to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation of the reels, as in the case of the front stage effect F. So, it is updated three times according to the reel stop operation.

As shown in FIG. 15, the sub-control unit 91 starts the first part when the game start operation is performed, for example, in the case of performing the front stage effect H which is the fourth front stage effect. In the first part of the pre-stage staging H, first, until the first stop operation of the reel is performed, the leading role corresponding to the above-mentioned control state related to AT displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the pre-stage staging is started. The display of the output image (background image) is continued and waits (see FIG. 15A). The pre-stage effect H is a fourth pre-stage effect and is also a second pre-stage effect that does not suggest the type of continuous effect.

When the first stop operation is performed while the main effect image (background image) is being displayed, the pre-stage effect image H1 (this embodiment) that covers a predetermined part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (this embodiment). Then, the image of the ally character) is arranged and displayed on the front side of the main effect image (background image) (FIG. 15 (b)). By displaying the pre-stage effect image H1 in response to the first stop operation of the reel, the first effect content in the pre-stage effect H is updated.

The pre-stage effect image H1 is an image in which at least a part of the background image is visible without covering the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the pre-stage effect image H1 is one of continuous effects A to D, regardless of whether or not it is determined in the pre-stage effect lottery that the pre-stage effect is to be performed. An image corresponding only to the staging (in the embodiment, an image of one enemy character appearing in the staging A to D) is not included, while an image common to the staging A to D (in the present embodiment, the staging A). -Includes images of ally characters that appear in common with D). By displaying the pre-stage effect image H1, it is suggested that the continuous effect may be performed after that without suggesting the type of continuous effect that may be performed after that.

In the first part of the pre-stage staging H, when the second stop operation of the reel is performed after the pre-stage staging image H1 is displayed, the pre-stage staging image H2 (this) has a wider range covering the display area than the pre-stage staging image H1. In the embodiment, an image of an ally character that covers about two-thirds of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) is arranged and displayed on the front side of the main effect image (background image) (see FIG. 15 (c)). By displaying the pre-stage effect image H2 in response to the second stop operation of the reel, the second effect content in the pre-stage effect H is updated.

If it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that triggered the pre-stage effect to perform the pre-stage effect and the continuous effect, and it is decided to perform the continuous effect after the continuous effect, the pre-stage effect image H2 When the third stop operation of the reel is performed while is displayed, the process is performed from the first part to the second part, and the whiteout image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 15 (d)). ).

Then, when a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after starting the second part, the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is decided to perform a continuous production in the pre-stage production lottery that triggered the continuous production, it was decided in the pre-stage production lottery that triggered the continuous production. The pre-stage effect result suggestion image (in this embodiment, the image of the ally character) that does not include the image corresponding to the type of continuous effect and suggests only the result of the pre-stage effect is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. , Makes the main effect image arranged on the back side of the previous stage effect suggestion image invisible. Then, by arranging and displaying the continuous effect transition suggestion image (in this embodiment, the logo image of "development") suggesting that the continuous effect is performed on the front side of the previous stage effect result suggestion image, the continuous effect A Notifies that any of 1 to D is performed (FIG. 15 (e)).

In the pre-stage effect H, after the whiteout image is displayed in response to the third stop operation of the reel, the pre-stage effect result suggestion image and the continuous effect transition suggestion image are displayed by the third part, or the main effect image is displayed. By displaying it, the content of the production will be updated for the third time.

By performing the start operation of the next game while the previous stage effect result suggestion image and the continuous effect transition suggestion image are displayed, the previous stage effect is ended and the continuous effect is controlled to be started.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the pre-stage effect lottery that triggered the pre-stage effect that the pre-stage effect is to be performed and it is not decided to perform the continuous effect after the continuous effect, the pre-stage effect image H2 is displayed. When the third stop operation of the reel is performed in the displayed state, the display of the previous stage effect image H2 is terminated and the control of the previous stage effect is terminated, so that the whiteout image and the previous stage effect result notification image are displayed. , The leading role corresponding to the control state related to AT controlled by the main control unit 41 side by ending the previous stage effect without displaying the continuous effect transition suggestion image or the above-mentioned darkening result suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51. The output image is displayed, and control is performed so as to return to the effect according to the control state regarding the AT that has been performed before the previous stage effect is performed (see FIG. 15 (f)).

In this embodiment, the pre-stage effect H does not include the images of the pre-stage effect images H1, the pre-stage effect image H2, and the pre-stage effect result suggestion images of the enemy characters A to D corresponding to the continuous effects A to D, and can be performed after that. An example of not suggesting a type of continuous staging with sex has been described, but in the pre-stage staging H, the pre-stage staging image H1, the pre-stage staging image H2, and the pre-stage staging result suggestion image including the image of the ally character common to the continuous staging are displayed. This makes it possible to suggest the possibility that any kind of continuous staging will be performed thereafter.

Further, in the pre-stage effect H, which is the fourth pre-stage effect, the effect content is updated according to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation of the reel, so that the effect content is updated three times according to the reel stop operation. It is supposed to be updated. On the other hand, although not particularly shown, in the pre-stage effect G, which is the third pre-stage effect, when the first stop of the reel is performed after the game for performing the pre-stage effect is started, the same as the pre-stage effect image H1. The front stage effect image G1 (for example, an image having the same aspect as the front stage effect image H1) covering a predetermined part of the display area on the liquid crystal display 51 is arranged and displayed on the front side of the main effect image (background image). After that, when the second stop of the reel is performed, the display of the previous stage effect image G1 is continued, and when the third stop of the reel is performed, a whiteout image or a continuous effect transition suggestion is made according to the result of the previous stage effect lottery. An image or a main effect image is displayed. In the previous stage effect G, the effect content is updated according to the first stop operation and the third stop operation of the reel, so that the effect content is updated according to the reel stop operation. It is designed to be updated once.

Further, in the present embodiment, the front stage effect images H1 and H2 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in response to the reel stop operation, and the front stage effect images H1 and H2 are continuously produced. By including the images of the ally characters and not including the images of the enemy characters A to D appearing in the above, the configuration does not suggest the type of continuous production that may be subsequently performed by the preceding stage production images H1 and H2. In each pre-stage effect image displayed in response to the reel stop operation, it is sufficient that the image corresponding to at least one type of continuous effect is not displayed. For example, a reel stop operation is performed as a configuration in which an image corresponding to at least one type of continuous effect is not displayed in each front stage effect image displayed in response to the reel stop operation. In each of the preceding stage effect images displayed corresponding to the above, an image that does not correspond to the continuous effect may be displayed, or, for example, it is displayed corresponding to the first stop operation of the reel. The pre-stage effect image includes an image corresponding to one type of continuous effect, and the pre-stage effect image displayed in response to the second stop operation of the reel is an image corresponding to another type of continuous effect. By including the above, the type of continuous staging suggested by the pre-stage staging image may be not limited to one type.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pre-stage effect images H1 and H2 displayed in response to the reel stop operation being performed in the pre-stage effect H are continuous in the pre-stage effect lottery in which it is determined to perform the pre-stage effect. Regardless of whether or not it is decided to perform the effect, the image corresponding to only one type of continuous effect A to D is not included, while the image common to the continuous effects A to D is included. This is a configuration that suggests the possibility that a continuous effect will be performed after that, but does not suggest the type of continuous effect that can be performed, but it is displayed in response to the reel stop operation being performed in the previous stage effect. The pre-stage staging image may have a configuration that does not include an image corresponding to only one type of continuous staging, and the pre-stage staging image does not include an image corresponding to only one type of continuous staging, and any continuous staging is performed. It may be a configuration including an image that is not related to the above, and even in such a configuration, it suggests the possibility that the continuous staging is performed after the pre-stage staging, but does not suggest the type of continuous staging that can be performed. It becomes a composition.

Next, an example of the effect mode of the first stage effect will be described. The fifth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, B, C, D) performed in a state where the main effect image (background image) corresponding to the control state related to AT is invisible, and the sixth pre-stage effect performed in a state where the background image is visible. The production (previous stage production E, F, G, H) is included.

As shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs the pre-stage effect A, which is the fifth pre-stage effect, the sub-control unit 91 displays the pre-stage effect image A in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The main effect image (background image) on the back side of the pre-stage effect image A is invisible, suggesting the possibility of continuous effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, when the pre-stage effect C, which is the fifth pre-stage effect, is performed, the pre-stage effect image C is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, so that the pre-stage effect image C is displayed. The main effect image (background image) on the back side of the screen is invisible, suggesting the possibility of continuous effect.

Further, although not particularly shown, in the pre-stage effects B and D, which are the fifth pre-stage effects, a predetermined pre-stage effect image is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, as in the case of the pre-stage effects A and C. , The main effect image (background image) on the back side of the previous stage effect image is invisible, suggesting the possibility of continuous effect.

As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control unit 91 displays the pre-stage effect image E at a predetermined position in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, for example, when performing the pre-stage effect E which is the sixth pre-stage effect. Therefore, the main effect image (background image) is visually recognizable in a predetermined display area that is not covered by the pre-stage effect image E, suggesting the possibility of continuous effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the sub control unit 91 displays the front stage effect images F1 and F2 in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, for example, when performing the front stage effect F which is the sixth front stage effect. By displaying the image at a predetermined position, the main effect image (background image) can be visually recognized in a predetermined display area not covered by the previous stage effect images F1 and F2, and there is a possibility that a continuous effect is performed. It has come to suggest.

Further, although not particularly shown, the pre-stage effect G, which is the sixth pre-stage effect, also displays the pre-stage effect image covering a predetermined part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, similarly to the pre-stage effects E and F. The main effect image (background image) is visible in a predetermined display area that is not covered by the previous stage effect image, suggesting the possibility of continuous effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs the pre-stage effect H, which is the sixth pre-stage effect, the sub-control unit 91 places the pre-stage effect images H1 and H2 at predetermined positions in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. By displaying the image on the screen, the main effect image (background image) can be visually recognized in a predetermined display area not covered by the previous stage effect images H1 and H2, suggesting the possibility of continuous effect. It has become.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the blackout result suggestion image when the privilege (controlled to the added state) is not given in the above-mentioned continuous effects A to D, thereby displaying the liquid crystal display. While controlling so that the display of 51 is dimmed, in the previous stage staging A to H, the non-transition suggestion image is not displayed and the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled so as not to be dimmed when the continuous staging is not performed. It has become. In the continuous production, when it is not suggested that the privilege is given, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is dimmed, so that it can be suggested that the privilege is not given. Further, in the pre-stage effect, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 does not go dark when the continuous effect is not performed, so that the continuous effect is not performed, that is, the pre-stage effect is prevented from deteriorating the interest due to the privilege not being given. Can be preferably performed.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform the pre-stage staging A to H, and the pre-stage staging suggests the possibility that the continuous staging is performed, and does not suggest the type of the continuous staging. (Pre-stage staging C, D, G, H) and the second pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, B, E, F) that suggests the possibility of continuous staging and suggests the type of the continuous staging. include. The pre-stage effect includes a first pre-stage effect that does not suggest the type of continuous effect and a second pre-stage effect that suggests the type of continuous effect. In this embodiment, since the degree of expectation that the addition state) is given is different, it is possible to change the advantage regarding the suggested privilege, and the pre-stage staging can be preferably performed. ..

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the pre-stage staging A to H, and in the pre-stage staging, the number of times the staging is updated according to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a predetermined number of times (this embodiment). Then, the third pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, C, E, G), which is (twice), and the fourth pre-stage effect, in which the number of updates of the effect according to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is larger than that of the third pre-stage effect. Staging (pre-stage staging B, D, F, H) is included. In the third pre-stage effect, the effect is updated according to the first reel stop operation (first stop operation) and the last reel stop operation (third stop operation), and the other reel stop operations (third stop operation). 2 The effect is not updated according to the stop operation). In the third pre-stage effect, the effect is updated according to the stop operation of the first reel and the stop operation of the last reel, and the effect is not updated according to the stop operation of the other reels. In the period from the time when the stop operation of the third reel is performed to the time when the last reel stop operation is performed, it is possible to pay attention to the effect content of the third pre-stage effect.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the pre-stage staging A to H, and in the pre-stage staging, the fifth pre-stage staging (pre-stage staging A, B, which is performed in a state where the AT state background image is invisible). C, D) and a sixth pre-stage staging (pre-stage staging E, F, G, H) performed in a state where the AT state background image is visible are included. The sixth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect E, F, G, H) is started with the main effect image (background image) corresponding to the control state related to AT visible, and the continuous effect (continuous effect A to D) is performed. When this is performed, the background image becomes invisible because the pre-stage effect result suggestion image suggesting the result of the pre-stage effect is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 at the end of the sixth pre-stage effect. On the other hand, when the continuous effect is not performed, the pre-stage effect result suggestion image is not displayed at the end of the sixth pre-stage effect, and the background image is maintained in a visible state. In the sixth pre-stage effect, the background image becomes invisible at the end of the sixth pre-stage effect when the continuous effect is performed, while the background image is visually visible at the end of the sixth pre-stage effect when the continuous effect is not performed. Since the possible state is maintained, it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode when the sixth pre-stage effect is completed.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the pre-stage staging A and C, and the pre-stage staging A and C are option images (choice images A to D in the pre-stage staging A and options in the pre-stage staging C). The first part in which images 1 to 4) are displayed, the second part in which no option image is displayed after the first part, and the option image as a selection result are identifiablely displayed after the second part. It is composed of the third part. In the first stage effects A and C, a plurality of choice images can be recognized by the first part, and the choice image as a selection result can be recognized by the third part, and any choice image can be recognized between the first part and the third part. By performing the second part in which is not displayed, the option image of the selection result in the third part can be suitably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility that a continuous effect is performed. The pre-stage effect includes the pre-stage effects A to H, and the pre-stage effect includes a continuous effect thereafter. It is possible to display a continuous effect transition suggestion image (in this embodiment, a logo image of "development") that suggests that the continuous effect is performed when the process is performed, and any of the previous stage effects A to H. Even in the type of pre-stage effect, a common continuous effect transition suggestion image is displayed when the continuous effect is performed. In any of the pre-stage effects A to H, the common continuous effect transition suggestion image is displayed when the continuous effect is performed, so that it is possible to clearly suggest that the continuous effect is performed.

[About navigation production]
The navigation effect performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 21.

As described above, the main control unit 41 can control the control state related to AT to the AT state, and when the control state is controlled to the AT state and the navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, the navigation concerned. It is possible to execute navigation notification that notifies navigation information that can specify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player according to the target combination.

Further, when the internal lottery is performed in each game, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination in the internal lottery to the sub control unit 91, and the reels in each game. Every time the stop operation is performed, a command that can identify the reel on which the stop operation is performed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Further, when the navigation notification is performed, a command capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player to notify by the navigation notification, is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 is a stop switch that is advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification in a game in which it is specified that the navigation notification is performed based on the command received from the main control unit 41. A navigation effect suggesting the operation mode of 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed.

In the navigation effect, a navigation image suggesting the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is placed at a position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Display. The navigation image is decorated with a numerical image suggesting the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (in this embodiment, any of "1", "2", and "3") and the numerical image. It is composed of a decorative frame image (in this embodiment, a round frame image or a star frame image). Further, the navigation image includes a type 1 navigation image displayed in a predetermined first aspect (blue and round shape in this embodiment) and a second aspect different from the first aspect (this embodiment). Then, the type 2 navigation image displayed in yellow and star shape) is included.

The first type navigation image is a navigation image 1a (in this embodiment, a numerical image in which "1" is displayed in white and a decorative frame displayed in blue and a circle shape, which suggests a reel for which the stop operation should be performed first. (Image composed of images) Navi image 1b (in this embodiment, "2" is displayed in white and in blue and in a circle shape) suggesting the second reel to be stopped. An image composed of a decorative frame image), a navigation image 1c suggesting a reel to be stopped at the end (in this embodiment, a numerical image in which "3" is displayed in white, and a numerical image in which "3" is displayed in blue and a circle shape. An image composed of a decorative frame image) is included.

In addition, the type 2 navigation image is a navigation image 2a (in this embodiment, a numerical image in which "1" is displayed in white and a yellow and star shape) indicating a reel for which the stop operation should be performed first. An image composed of a decorative frame image), a navigation image 2b suggesting a reel to be stopped second (in this embodiment, a numerical image in which "2" is displayed in white, and a numerical image in which "2" is displayed in yellow and a star shape. An image composed of a decorative frame image), a navigation image 2c (in this embodiment, a numerical image in which "3" is displayed in white, and a yellow and star shape, which suggests a reel to be stopped at the end). An image composed of the displayed decorative frame image) is included.

As shown in FIG. 16, it is specified that the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and serves as a navigation target role in the internal lottery. In the game in which it is specified that the re-game combination has been won, the navigation effect is controlled in the first aspect.

In the control of the navigation effect (first aspect), first, after the game is started and the rotations of all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are started, the reception of the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective. The positions of the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c that suggest the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R notified by the navigation notification in the first aspect are the positions corresponding to the reels in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. To display each.

As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, for example, when the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R notified by the navigation notification are in the order of stopping in the middle, left and right, first stop is first. After displaying the navigation image 1a at the position corresponding to the middle reel to be operated in the first aspect a described later, the navigation image 1b is displayed at the position corresponding to the left reel to be operated with the second stop operation in the first aspect described later. Display with b. After that, the navigation image 1c is displayed at the position corresponding to the right reel on which the third stop operation should be performed in the first aspect c described later.

As shown in FIG. 17A, in the first aspect a of the navigation image 1a, the numerical image of the navigation image 1a is white, the transparency is 0%, and the brightness is 100%, and the decorative frame image of the navigation image 1a is blue. The transparency is 0% and the brightness is 100%. Further, when the navigation image 1a is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the first stop operation should be performed in the first aspect a, first, the decorative frame image gradually becomes transparent from the contour side to the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually reduced and the brightness is increased from the contour side to the center side. The display starts. Finally, the numerical image and the decorative frame image are displayed so that the transparency is 0% and the brightness is 100%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the first aspect b of the navigation image 1b, the numerical image of the navigation image 1b is white, the transparency is 70%, and the brightness is 70%, and the decorative frame image of the navigation image 1a. Is blue, has a transparency of 50%, and has a brightness of 70%. Further, the display size in the first aspect b is smaller than the display size in the first aspect a. Further, when the navigation image 1b is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the second stop operation should be performed in the first aspect b, first, the decorative frame image gradually becomes transparent from the contour side to the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually reduced and the brightness is increased from the contour side to the center side. The display starts. Finally, the transparency of the numerical image is 70%, the brightness is 70%, and the transparency of the decorative frame image is 50%, and the brightness is 70%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17C, in the first aspect c of the navigation image 1c, the numerical image of the navigation image 1c is white, the transparency is 80%, and the brightness is 40%, and the decorative frame image of the navigation image 1c. Is blue, has a transparency of 70%, and has a brightness of 40%. Further, the display size in the first aspect c is smaller than the display size in the first aspect b. Further, when the navigation image 1c is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the third stop operation should be performed in the first aspect b, first, the decorative frame image gradually becomes transparent from the contour side to the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually reduced and the brightness is increased from the contour side to the center side. The display starts. Finally, the transparency of the numerical image is 80%, the brightness is 40%, and the transparency of the decorative frame image is 70%, and the brightness is 40%.

Whether the display size of each navigation image is the first aspect a, b, c or the second aspect a, b, c, the image displayed in the previous stage effect (for example, the option of the previous stage effect A). It is set smaller than the display size of images A to D and the previous stage effect image E of the previous stage effect E) so that each navigation image can be displayed without covering all of the effect images arranged on the back side. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 16C, the navigation image 1a is displayed in the first aspect a, the navigation image 1b is displayed in the first aspect b, the navigation image 1c is displayed in the first aspect c, and then the stop switch is displayed. When the stop operation of the middle reel is performed as the first stop operation while the acceptance of the stop operation by 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled, the navigation image 1a is changed so as to disappear according to the stop operation. (See FIG. 16 (d)). Further, the navigation image 1b is changed from the first aspect b to the first aspect a, and the navigation image 1c is changed from the first aspect c to the first aspect b.

When changing the navigation image 1b from the first aspect b to the first aspect a, first, the transparency and the brightness of the numerical image and the decorative frame image in the navigation image 1b are changed to the values in the first aspect a (respectively). 16 (c) (d)), and then the display size of the navigation image 1b is changed so as to be the display size in the first aspect a (see FIGS. 16 (d) and 16 (e)). ), The navigation image 1b is displayed in the first aspect a (see FIG. 16E).

Further, when changing the navigation image 1c from the first aspect c to the first aspect b, first, the transparency and the brightness of the numerical image and the decorative frame image in the navigation image 1c are changed to the values in the first aspect b, respectively. (Refer to FIGS. 16 (c) and 16 (d)), and then the display size of the navigation image 1c is changed so as to be the display size in the first aspect b (FIG. 16 (d) (e). ), The navigation image 1c is displayed in the first aspect b (see FIG. 16E).

Then, the navigation image 1b is displayed in the first aspect a, the navigation image 1c is displayed in the first aspect b, and the left reel is stopped as the second stop operation while the left and right reels are rotation-controlled. When this is done, the navigation image 1b is changed so as to disappear according to the stop operation (see FIG. 16 (f)). Further, the navigation image 1c is changed from the first aspect b to the first aspect a.

When changing the navigation image 1c from the first aspect b to the first aspect a, first, the transparency and the brightness of the numerical image and the decorative frame image in the navigation image 1c are changed to the values in the first aspect a (respectively). 16 (e) (f)), and then the display size of the navigation image 1c is changed so as to be the display size in the first aspect a (see FIGS. 16 (f) and 16 (g)). ), The navigation image 1c is displayed in the first aspect a (see FIG. 16 (g)).

Then, when the navigation image 1c is displayed in the first aspect a and the right reel is stopped as the third stop operation while the right reel is rotation-controlled, the navigation image 1c is stopped. After changing so as to disappear according to (see FIG. 16 (h)), the control of the navigation effect is terminated.

As shown in FIG. 18, it is specified that the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and serves as a navigation target role in the internal lottery. In the game in which it is specified that the small winning combination has been won, the navigation effect is controlled in the second mode.

In the control of the navigation effect (second aspect), as in the control of the navigation effect (first aspect), first, the game is started, and acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled. By then, the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c suggesting the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R notified by the navigation notification in the second mode are displayed at the positions corresponding to the reels in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, respectively. Let me.

As shown in FIGS. 18 (a) to 18 (c), for example, when the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R notified by the navigation notification are in the order of stopping in the middle, left and right, first stop is first. After displaying the navigation image 2a at the position corresponding to the middle reel to be operated in the second aspect a described later, the navigation image 2b is displayed at the position corresponding to the left reel to be operated with the second stop operation in the second aspect described later. Display with b. After that, the navigation image 2c is displayed at the position corresponding to the right reel on which the third stop operation should be performed in the second aspect c described later.

Although not particularly shown, in the first aspect a of the navigation image 2a, the numerical image of the navigation image 2a is white, the transparency is 0%, and the brightness is 100%, and the decorative frame image of the navigation image 2a is yellow, the transparency is 0%. The brightness is 100%. Further, when the navigation image 2a is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the first stop operation should be performed in the second aspect a, first, the decorative frame image gradually becomes transparent from the contour side to the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually reduced and the brightness is increased from the contour side to the center side. The display starts. Finally, the numerical image and the decorative frame image are displayed so that the transparency is 0% and the brightness is 100%.

Further, in the second aspect b of the navigation image 2b, the numerical image of the navigation image 2b is white, the transparency is 70%, and the brightness is 70%, and the decorative frame image of the navigation image 2a is yellow, the transparency is 50%, and the brightness is 70%. Is. Further, the display size in the second aspect b is smaller than the display size in the second aspect a. Further, when the navigation image 2b is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the second stop operation should be performed in the second aspect b, first, the decorative frame image gradually becomes transparent from the contour side to the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually reduced and the brightness is increased from the contour side to the center side. The display starts. Finally, the transparency of the numerical image is 70%, the brightness is 70%, and the transparency of the decorative frame image is 50%, and the brightness is 70%.

Further, in the second aspect c of the navigation image 2c, the numerical image of the navigation image 2c is white, the transparency is 80%, and the brightness is 40%, and the decorative frame image of the navigation image 2c is yellow, the transparency is 70%, and the brightness is 40%. Is. Further, the display size in the second aspect c is smaller than the display size in the second aspect b. Further, when the navigation image 2c is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the third stop operation should be performed in the second aspect c, first, the decorative frame image gradually becomes transparent from the contour side to the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually reduced and the brightness is increased from the contour side to the center side. The display starts. Finally, the transparency of the numerical image is 80%, the brightness is 40%, and the transparency of the decorative frame image is 70%, and the brightness is 40%.

As shown in FIG. 18C, the navigation image 2a is displayed in the second aspect a, the navigation image 2b is displayed in the second aspect b, the navigation image 2c is displayed in the second aspect c, and then the stop switch is displayed. When the stop operation of the middle reel is performed as the first stop operation while the acceptance of the stop operation by 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled, the navigation image 2a is changed so as to disappear according to the stop operation. (See FIG. 18 (d)). Further, the navigation image 2b is changed from the second aspect b to the second aspect a, and the navigation image 2c is changed from the second aspect c to the second aspect b.

When changing the navigation image 2b from the second aspect b to the second aspect a, first, the transparency and the brightness of the numerical image and the decorative frame image in the navigation image 2b are changed to the values in the second aspect a (respectively). 18 (c) (d)), and then the display size of the navigation image 2b is changed so as to be the display size in the second aspect a (see FIGS. 18 (d) and 18 (e)). ), The navigation image 2b is displayed in the second aspect a (see FIG. 18E).

Further, when changing the navigation image 2c from the second aspect c to the second aspect b, first, the transparency and the brightness of the numerical image and the decorative frame image in the navigation image 2c are changed to the values in the second aspect b, respectively. (Refer to FIGS. 18 (c) and 18 (d)), and then the display size of the navigation image 2c is changed so as to be the display size in the second aspect b (FIG. 18 (d) (e). ), The navigation image 2c is displayed in the second aspect b (see FIG. 18E).

Then, the navigation image 2b is displayed in the second aspect a, the navigation image 2c is displayed in the second aspect b, and the left reel is stopped as the second stop operation while the left and right reels are rotation-controlled. When this is done, the navigation image 2b is changed so as to disappear according to the stop operation (see FIG. 18 (f)). Further, the navigation image 2c is changed from the second aspect b to the second aspect a.

When changing the navigation image 2c from the second aspect b to the second aspect a, first, the transparency and the brightness of the numerical image and the decorative frame image in the navigation image 2c are changed to the values in the second aspect a (respectively). (See FIGS. 18 (e) and 18 (f)), and then by changing the display size of the navigation image 2c so as to be the display size in the second aspect a (see FIGS. 18 (f) and 18 (g)). ), The navigation image 2c is displayed in the second aspect a (see FIG. 18 (g)).

Then, when the navigation image 2c is displayed in the second aspect a and the right reel stop operation is performed as the third stop operation while the right reel is rotation controlled, the navigation image 2c is subjected to the stop operation. After changing so as to disappear according to (see FIG. 18 (h)), the control of the navigation effect is terminated.

When the sub-control unit 91 is performing the navigation effect and the reel stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the operation mode suggested by the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 is displaying the navigation image at that time. Is controlled to be hidden, and the navigation effect is terminated.

Next, an effect mode in which the navigation effect and the above-mentioned pre-stage effect (for example, the pre-stage effect C) are performed in the same game will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the pre-stage effect lottery is performed in each game during the period during which the precursor effect control or the false precursor effect control is performed, and the pre-stage effect is performed in the pre-stage effect lottery. By doing so, it is controlled to perform the first stage effect in the game. Further, during the period in which the precursor effect control or the false precursor effect control is performed, the navigation effect is controlled in the game in which it is specified that the navigation target combination has been won by the internal lottery. As a result, it may be controlled to perform the pre-stage effect and the navigation effect in the same game.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the sub-control unit 91 decides to perform the pre-stage effect C as the pre-stage effect in the pre-stage effect lottery, for example, when the game start operation is performed, the pre-stage effect B After starting the first part of the above stage and displaying the previous stage effect image C (see FIG. 19A), control is performed so that the option images 1 to 4 are sequentially displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (FIG. 19 (b)-(d)).

Further, in the game in which the first stage effect C is performed, if it is specified by the internal lottery that the navigation target (for example, the replaying combination) has been won, the navigation effect (for example, when the game start operation is performed) The control of the first aspect) is started, and the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c are displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in a predetermined order in the first aspect (in this embodiment, the stop switches 8L, 8C, suggested by the navigation effect, Display in the order corresponding to the operation order of 8R). At this time, the navigation image is arranged and displayed on the front side of the front stage effect image C and the option images 1 to 4 of the front stage effect C (see FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (d)).

As shown in FIG. 19C, the state in which the option images 1 to 4 and the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c in the previous stage effect C are displayed, that is, the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop). The navigation image 1a corresponding to the operation) is displayed in the first aspect a, and the navigation image 1b corresponding to the operation of the second stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (second stop operation) is displayed in the first aspect b. In the state where the navigation image 1c corresponding to the operation of the third stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (third stop operation) is displayed in the first aspect c, the transparency of the numerical image and the decorative frame image of the navigation image 1a. Is 0%, the transparency of the numerical image of the navigation image 1b is 70%, the transparency of the decorative frame image is 50%, the transparency of the navigation image 1b is higher than the transparency of the navigation image 1a, and the navigation The transparency of the numerical image of the image 1c is 80%, the transparency of the decorative frame image is 70%, and the transparency of the navigation image 1c is displayed to be higher than the transparency of the navigation image 1b (FIG. 17). reference). Further, the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c are arranged and displayed on the front side of the option images 1 to 4, and the display size of the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c is smaller than the display size of the option images 1 to 4. By controlling so as to be, each navigation image is displayed so as not to cover all of each option image.

Although not particularly shown, when the navigation effect is performed in the second mode and the previous stage effect C is performed, the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are arranged and displayed on the front side of the option images 1 to 4. By controlling the display size of the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c to be smaller than the display size of the option images 1 to 4, each navigation image is displayed so as not to cover all of the option images. Further, when the navigation effect is performed in the first mode or the second mode, when a type of pre-stage effect other than the pre-stage effect C is performed, the display size of each navigation image is an image displayed in the pre-stage effect (for example,). By controlling the display size to be smaller than the display size of the option images A to D of the previous stage effect A and the previous stage effect image E of the previous stage effect E, each navigation image is displayed so as not to cover all of the images of each effect. It is designed to let you.

Then, as shown in FIG. 20, in the pre-stage effect C, after displaying the option images 1 to 4, the control of sequentially moving the selection frame images so as to be arranged on the front side of each option image is repeatedly performed and displayed. The control suggesting that any one of the selected option images 1 to 4 can be selected is repeatedly performed until the third stop operation is performed (see FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (c)). On the other hand, in the control of the navigation effect, after displaying the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c, each time the effective stop switch is operated for each reel, the corresponding navigation image is deleted and another navigation image is specified. It is controlled so as to change to an aspect (first aspect 1a or first aspect 1b) (see FIGS. 18 (a) to 18 (c)). Since the pre-stage effect C and the navigation effect are performed in the same game, the pre-stage effect images C, the option images 1 to 4, the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c of the pre-stage effect C may be superimposed, but the navigation images 1a and 1b may be superimposed. 1c is arranged and displayed in the foreground, and the navigation image 1a has a transmission rate of 0%, while the navigation images 1b and 1c have a transmission rate larger than 0%. Since it is displayed, the option images 1 to 4 displayed on the back side of the navigation images 1b and 1c can be visually recognized. Further, each display size of the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c is smaller than each display size of the option images 1 to 4, and the option images 1 to 4 displayed on the back side of the navigation images 1b and 1c are navigated. The option images 1 to 4 displayed on the back side of the images 1b and 1c are visible.

Then, when the third stop operation is performed, in the previous stage effect C, the first part is shifted to the second part and controlled to display the whiteout image, and in the navigation effect, the third stop operation is performed. It is controlled so that the corresponding last navigation image disappears and the navigation effect is terminated. As a result, when the third stop operation is performed, neither the option images 1 to 4 nor the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c are displayed (see FIG. 20D).

Then, in the first stage effect C, after the second part is started, when a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) elapses, the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is decided to perform continuous production in the pre-stage production lottery that triggered the pre-stage production, the pre-stage production suggestion suggests that the result of the pre-stage production is notified. An image (in this embodiment, an image including a plurality of concentrated lines toward the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and is displayed on the back side of the preceding stage effect suggestion image. Makes the placed main staging image invisible. Then, by arranging and displaying the continuous effect transition suggestion image (in this embodiment, the logo image of "development") suggesting that the continuous effect is performed on the front side of the previous stage effect result suggestion image, the continuous effect can be achieved. Notifying that it will be performed (FIG. 18 (e). When the third part is performed in the front stage effect C, the control of the navigation effect is finished, the navigation image is not displayed, and the front stage effect C is performed. The visibility of the image suggesting the transition to continuous staging is not reduced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), in the control of the navigation effect, after displaying the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c, the operation mode in which the reel stop operation suggests in the navigation effect (hereinafter, the operation mode). When the operation mode is other than the correct answer pressing order), all the navigation images displayed at that time are controlled to be hidden, and the navigation effect is terminated (FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b). )reference). On the other hand, in the first stage effect C, after the option images 1 to 4 are displayed, the selection frame images are sequentially moved so as to be arranged on the front side of each option image, so that any of the displayed option images 1 to 4 is displayed. The control suggesting that the image can be selected is repeated until the third stop operation is performed, regardless of the reel stop order (see FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (c)). Then, in the first stage effect C, when the third stop operation is performed, the control is performed so as to shift to the second part and display the whiteout image (see FIG. 21D), and then for a predetermined time (this In the embodiment, the process shifts to the third part after 3 seconds) have elapsed. In the third part, regardless of the order in which the reels are stopped in the game, if it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that triggered the pre-stage effect, the pre-stage effect result suggestion image and If the continuous effect transition suggestion image is displayed (see FIG. 21 (e)) and the decision to perform the continuous effect is not made, the previous stage effect suggestion image and the continuous effect transition suggestion image are not displayed. It is controlled to return to the effect according to the control state regarding the AT that has been performed before the effect is performed (not shown).

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays a plurality of option images (for example, option images 1 to 4) by the pre-stage effect C, and a plurality of navigation images (for example, navigation images 1a and 1b) by the navigation effect. When displaying 1c), the navigation image is displayed in front of the selection image, and the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation) (for example, the navigation image 1a). By making the navigation image (for example, navigation images 1b and 1c) corresponding to the operation of the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (second stop operation, third stop operation) have a higher transparency. , The option image (for example, option images 2 and 4) displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized. When the option image and a plurality of navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the operation of the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed from the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. By increasing the transmittance of the navigation image corresponding to the above, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized, so that the player can clearly recognize the high-priority navigation image to be recognized. At the same time, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can also be preferably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment displays a plurality of option images (for example, option images 1 to 4) by the pre-stage effect C, and displays a plurality of navigation images (for example, navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c) by the navigation effect. When displaying, the navigation image is displayed in front of the option image, and it is the second from the navigation image (for example, the navigation image 1a) corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation). The navigation image (for example, navigation images 1b and 1c) corresponding to the subsequent operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (second stop operation, third stop operation) has a higher transmission rate. The navigation image shows the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the numerical image and the numerical image prompting the operation of the corresponding stop switch are displayed. It is a composition including a decorative frame image to be decorated. Since the navigation image includes a numerical image and a decorative frame image, even if the display area is large, the second stop operation and the third stop operation having higher transmittance than the navigation image corresponding to the first stop operation can be performed. The option image displayed behind the corresponding navigation image can be suitably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment displays a plurality of option images (for example, option images 1 to 4) by the pre-stage effect C, and displays a plurality of navigation images (for example, navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c) by the navigation effect. When displaying, the transmission rate of the navigation image (for example, the navigation image 1a) corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation) is 0%, and the second stop switch 8L, The transparency of the navigation image (for example, the navigation image 1b) corresponding to the operation of 8C and 8R (for example, the navigation image 1b) is higher than the transparency of the navigation image corresponding to the first stop operation, and the third stop switch 8L. , 8C, 8R (3rd stop operation), the transparency of the navigation image (for example, the navigation image 1c) is controlled to be higher than the transparency of the navigation image corresponding to the second stop operation. A navigation image with a high priority to be recognized by the player, that is, a navigation image with a low priority to be recognized relatively while being clearly recognized by lowering the transmittance as the navigation image corresponding to the stop operation performed earlier, that is, By increasing the transmittance of the navigation image corresponding to the stop operation performed later, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be preferably recognized.

In the navigation effect of this embodiment, the navigation effect of displaying the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c in the first aspect mainly using blue as the first color, and the navigation image 2a, 2b mainly containing yellow as the second color. Is the navigation effect the first mode when the sub-control unit 91 displays the option images 1 to 4 by the previous stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images by the navigation effect, including the navigation effect of displaying 2c and 2c? Regardless of the second aspect, the transmission rate of the navigation image (navigation image 1c, navigation image 2c) corresponding to the operation of the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R (third stop operation) is set to the first stop switch. It is controlled so that the transparency of the navigation image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the operation of 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation) is higher than that of the navigation image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a). The navigation image corresponding to the operation of the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R (third stop operation) having the lowest priority to be recognized by the player should have a high transmittance regardless of the display mode of the navigation image. Therefore, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be preferably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the option images 1 to 4 by the previous stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images (navigation images 1a, 1c, 1b, navigation images 2a, 2c, 2b) by the navigation effect. The navigation image is placed in front of the option image and displayed, and is the second from the navigation image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation). The brightness of the navigation images (navigation images 1b, 1c, navigation images 2b, 2c) corresponding to the subsequent operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (second stop operation, third stop operation) is controlled to be low and displayed dark. This makes it easier to visually recognize the option image displayed behind the navigation image. When the option image and a plurality of navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the operation of the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed from the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. By displaying the navigation image corresponding to the above darkly, the option image displayed behind the navigation image becomes easy to see. Therefore, while clearly recognizing the high-priority navigation image to be recognized by the player, The option image displayed behind the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (second stop operation, third stop operation) can also be preferably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the option images 1 to 4 by the previous stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images (navigation images 1a, 1c, 1b, navigation images 2a, 2c, 2b) by the navigation effect. The navigation image is placed in front of the option image and displayed, and it is the second from the navigation image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation). The brightness of the navigation images (navigation images 1b, 1c, navigation images 2b, 2c) corresponding to the subsequent operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (second stop operation, third stop operation) is controlled to be low and displayed dark. This is a configuration that makes it easier to visually recognize the option image displayed behind the navigation image, and the navigation image indicates the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and is a numerical value that prompts the operation of the corresponding stop switch. It is a configuration including an image and a decorative frame image for decorating the numerical image. Since the navigation image includes a numerical image and a decorative frame image, even if the display area is large, the second stop operation and the third stop operation that are displayed darker than the navigation image corresponding to the first stop operation can be performed. The option image displayed behind the corresponding navigation image can be suitably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the option images 1 to 4 by the previous stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images (navigation images 1a, 1c, 1b, navigation images 2a, 2c, 2b) by the navigation effect. The brightness of the navigation image (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation) is controlled and displayed at the highest control, and is the second from the navigation image. Stop switch The brightness of the navigation image (navigation image 1b, navigation image 2b) corresponding to the operation of 8L, 8C, 8R (second stop operation) is controlled to be low and displayed darker, and the third stop switch than the navigation image. The brightness of the navigation images (navigation image 1c, navigation image 2c) corresponding to the operations of 8L, 8C, and 8R (third stop operation) is controlled to be low and displayed. A navigation image with a high priority to be recognized by the player, that is, a navigation image corresponding to the stop operation performed earlier is displayed brighter to clearly recognize it, while a navigation image with a relatively low priority to be recognized later, that is, to be performed later. By displaying the navigation image corresponding to the stop operation darker, the option image behind can be appropriately recognized.

In the navigation effect of this embodiment, the navigation effect of displaying the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c in the first aspect mainly using blue as the first color, and the navigation image 2a, 2b mainly containing yellow as the second color. Is the navigation effect the first mode when the sub-control unit 91 displays the option images 1 to 4 by the previous stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images by the navigation effect, including the navigation effect of displaying 2c and 2c? Regardless of the second aspect, the brightness of the navigation image (navigation image 1c, navigation image 2c) corresponding to the last operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (third stop operation) is the first stop switch 8L. , 8C, 8R (navigation image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the operation (first stop operation) are controlled so as to be lower in brightness and displayed darker. The navigation image corresponding to the operation of the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R (third stop operation) having the lowest priority to be recognized by the player is displayed darkly regardless of the display mode of the navigation image. The option image displayed behind the navigation image can be preferably recognized.

The first stage effect C of this embodiment is a selection effect in which option images 1 to 4 showing a plurality of options are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and one of the option images is specified as a selection result, and the sub control unit 91 is a selection effect. When displaying the option images 1 to 4 by the previous stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images (navigation images 1a, 1c, 1b, navigation images 2a, 2c, 2b) by the navigation effect, the navigation image is displayed in front of the option image. At the same time, by displaying the navigation image so as not to cover all of the option images, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized. When the option image and a plurality of navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized by displaying the navigation image so as not to cover all of the option images. Therefore, while clearly recognizing the navigation image, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can also be preferably recognized.

In the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment captures the navigation image during the period from the time when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game to the time when the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R become effective. It is possible to change the display size (see Fig. 17), and when displaying the option image by the previous stage effect and multiple navigation images by the navigation effect, each navigation image is each option image before and after the display size is changed. It is designed so that it does not cover all of. Even if the display size of the navigation image is changed, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized before and after the change.

The pre-stage effect C of the present embodiment is a selection effect in which the option images 1 to 4 indicating a plurality of options are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and one of the option images is specified as the selection result. After the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R of the above are operated, one of the option images is specified as the selection result. After the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, that is, after the display of the navigation image by the navigation effect is finished, one of the option images is specified as the selection result, so pay attention to the selection result. Can be done.

The pre-stage effect of this embodiment suggests that a continuous effect suggesting the possibility of being given a privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to an additional state) may be performed, which is advantageous for the player. It is an effect that suggests a certain possibility, and it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-stage effect including the pre-stage effect C by the pre-stage effect lottery in each game in the precursory period after the additional state lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery. In the first stage production lottery, the navigation target role is not won in the internal lottery and the navigation target is compared with the expectation that the privilege will be given in the game where the navigation production is not performed. There is a high expectation that benefits will be given in games where the role is won and the navigation effect is performed, and when the navigation effect is executed together with the previous stage effect C, the navigation effect is not executed. The expectation for the privilege is higher than when the first stage staging C is executed, and the possibility that the situation is advantageous for the player is high. By executing the navigation effect together with the previous stage effect C, it can be expected that the situation is advantageous for the player.

When the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment executes the navigation effect together with the previous stage effect C, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the previous stage effect C in the operation mode (correct answer pressing order) prompted by the navigation effect. Regardless of whether or not the operation is performed, a predetermined image (in this embodiment, a continuous effect transition suggestion image, etc.) is displayed as a selection result based on the decision result in the previous stage effect lottery performed before the operation is performed. It has become. Regardless of whether or not the operation prompted by the navigation effect is performed, the predetermined image initially determined in the previous stage effect can be recognized as the selection result.

In the navigation effect of this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a navigation image (for example, navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c) indicating the order in which the symbols are stopped in association with each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. This is an effect that encourages the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the order shown in the navigation image, and the sub control unit 91 displays the liquid crystal on the liquid crystal display in the situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotationally controlled. When displaying the option image by the previous stage effect (for example, the previous stage effect C) and the navigation image (for example, the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c) by the navigation effect on the device 51, the navigation image is displayed in front of the option image and at the same time. The navigation image (eg, navigation images 1b, 1c) corresponding to the second and subsequent reels that prompt the stop of rotation is higher than the navigation image (for example, navigation image 1a) corresponding to the reel that prompts the stop of rotation first. By setting the transparency, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized. When the selection image and the navigation image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotation-controlled, the navigation image corresponding to the reel that first prompts the rotation stop is obtained. By setting the navigation image corresponding to the reel that prompts the stop of rotation from the second onward to have a higher transparency, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized, so that the player can recognize it. While clearly recognizing the navigation image with high priority, it is possible to preferably recognize the option image behind.

In the navigation effect of this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a navigation image (for example, navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c) indicating the order in which the symbols are stopped in association with each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. This is an effect that encourages the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the order indicated by the navigation image, and the sub control unit 91 is a navigation image in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotationally controlled. Is displayed, the navigation image (for example, the navigation image 1a) corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation), and the operation of the second stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. Of the navigation image (for example, navigation image 1b) corresponding to (second stop operation) and the navigation image (for example, navigation image 1c) corresponding to the operation of the third stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (third stop operation). Control to display navigation images in order. Since each navigation image is displayed in the order that matches the operation order of the three stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop switches 8L, 8C depend not only on the order indicated by each navigation image but also on the timing at which each navigation image is displayed. , 8R operation order can be recognized.

In the navigation effect of this embodiment, the navigation image (for example, the navigation image 1a) corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation) and the operation of the second stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R are performed. In a situation where a navigation image corresponding to (second stop operation) (for example, navigation image 1b) is displayed, when the first stop operation is performed, the brightness of the navigation image corresponding to the second stop operation is 100%. After changing so as to increase the transmittance and reduce the transmittance to 0%, the display size of the navigation image corresponding to the second stop operation is changed to be larger than before the first stop operation is performed. In a situation where the navigation image corresponding to the first stop operation and the navigation image corresponding to the second stop operation are displayed, the operation of the next stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (second stop operation) is accompanied by the first stop operation. ), In addition to changing the brightness and transmittance of the navigation image, the display size of the navigation image is expanded, and the navigation image is displayed at a timing different from the timing at which the brightness and transmittance of the navigation image change. Since the display size is expanded, the navigation image corresponding to the next operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be easily specified.

[About specific role suggestion production]
The specific combination suggestion effect performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. 22.

As described above, the main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery by winning the AT lottery target combination in the internal lottery, and controls the control state related to the AT to the AT state by winning the AT lottery. Further, the additional state lottery is performed when the additional state lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, and the control state related to the AT is controlled to the additional state by winning the additional state lottery. Hereinafter, the AT lottery target combination and the additional state lottery target combination may be collectively referred to as a specific combination.

Further, when the internal lottery is performed in each game, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination in the internal lottery to the sub control unit 91, and the reels in each game. Every time the stop operation is performed, a command that can identify the reel on which the stop operation is performed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Further, at the start of each game, a command capable of specifying the control state regarding the AT controlled in the game is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 performs a game in which it is specified that the control state related to the AT is controlled to the AT state or the additional state based on the command received from the main control unit 41, that is, the above-mentioned navigation effect. In a game that may occur, when it is further specified by an internal lottery that a specific role has been won based on a command, control is performed to perform a specific role suggestion effect that suggests that the specific role has been won. do.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the control of the specific combination suggestion effect, the specific combination is won from the time when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game until the time when the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R become effective. Controlled so that the specific role suggestion image suggesting that the image is displayed is arranged and displayed on the frontmost side in the same display area as the navigation image is displayed in the above-mentioned navigation effect in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. do. The specific combination suggestion image includes the suggestion image a displayed at the position corresponding to the left reel, the suggestion image b displayed at the position corresponding to the middle reel, and the suggestion image c displayed at the position corresponding to the right reel. Each suggestion image a, b, c is a symbol image (image of "!" In this embodiment) suggesting that a specific combination has been won, and a decorative frame image (in this embodiment) for decorating the symbol image. Then, it is composed of a star-shaped frame image).

Each of the suggested images a, b, and c of the specific combination suggestion image is displayed in the common third mode regardless of the displayed position. In the third display mode, the symbol image of the suggested image is red, the transparency is 50%, and the brightness is 100%, and the decorative frame image of the suggested image is red, the transparency is 5%, and the brightness is 100%. As a result, even when the suggestion image and the option image are superimposed due to the above-mentioned pre-stage effect, for example, the pre-stage effect C, the option image and other effect images arranged on the back side of the suggestion image can be visually recognized. It is designed to be.

In the control of the specific combination suggestion effect, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotationally controlled, and one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is displayed while the suggestion images a, b, and c of the specific combination suggestion image are displayed. When the stop operation is performed by the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the suggestion image displayed at the position corresponding to the corresponding reel disappears, and after that, the stop switch for the reel whose rotation control is performed. Every time the stop operation is performed by, the suggestion image displayed at the position corresponding to the corresponding reel disappears. Then, by extinguishing the suggestion image displayed at the end, the specific role suggestion effect is terminated.

As described above, the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment is an internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 in a game in which the control state related to AT is controlled to the AT state or the additional state on the main control unit 41 side. When it is specified that a specific combination has been won, a specific combination suggestion image suggesting that the specific combination has been won is displayed in a predetermined area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 where the navigation image is displayed in the navigation effect. Control to perform a specific role suggestion effect. Then, in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotation-controlled, for example, when the option image by the previous stage effect C and the specific combination suggestion image by the specific combination suggestion effect are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. , The specific role suggestion image is placed in front of the option image and displayed, and by making the specific role suggestion image transparent, the option image displayed behind the specific role suggestion image can be visually recognized. There is. When the option image and the specific combination suggestion image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotation-controlled, the specific combination suggestion is transmitted by transmitting the specific combination suggestion image. Since the option image displayed behind the image becomes visible, it is possible to preferably recognize the option image behind the image while recognizing the specific role suggestion image.

[About the production mode of double navigation production]
The double navigation effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 31.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the double navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51. As shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (d), the double navigation effect includes the double navigation effects A to D. In the double navigation effect, after displaying the option images in each of the first area and the second area, the option image of either the option in the first area or the option in the second area can be specified as the selection result. It is a production that suggests the winning result of the internal lottery by displaying it.

The option image corresponds to one of the lottery target combinations of the internal lottery. The option image includes a color navigation option image, a yellow navigation option image corresponding to the winning of a predetermined small role in which a larger number of medals are paid out than the specified number, and a blue navigation corresponding to the winning of a predetermined replaying role. Corresponds to the winning of the selection image, the purple navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific role A, the specific role B, and the specific role C, which are subject to the lottery of the AT lottery and the additional state lottery, but have different winning probabilities, and the winning of the specific role A. A red navigation option image to be used and a green navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific combination B are included.

In the yellow navigation option image, a predetermined item image (in this embodiment, an image of juice in a glass and an image of a cake placed on a plate) is displayed in a yellow display mode. In the blue navigation option image, the same item image as the yellow navigation option image is displayed in a blue display mode. In the purple navigation option image, a predetermined item image (in this embodiment, an image of a ball with the word "chance") different from the yellow navigation option image and the blue navigation option image is displayed in a purple display mode. In the red navigation option image, the same item image as the purple navigation option image is displayed in the red display mode. In the green navigation option image, the same item image as the purple navigation option image and the red navigation option image is displayed in the green display mode.

By determining that the double navigation effect is to be executed in the above-mentioned effect lottery, it is controlled to perform the double navigation effect. In addition, by determining that a predetermined type of double navigation effect is to be executed in the effect lottery, the color navigation option image (yellow navigation option image, blue navigation option image, purple navigation option image, red navigation option image, green navigation) Perform a double navigation effect to display the option image).

The first area is the area on the left side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The second area is the area on the right side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, in the double navigation effect A, the sub control unit 91 has a yellow navigation option image or a yellow navigation option image corresponding to the winning of a predetermined small combination in the first area on the left side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In addition to displaying the blue navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the re-game combination, the purple navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific combination A, the specific combination B, and the specific combination C is displayed in the second area on the right side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. indicate. When the predetermined small winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the yellow navigation option image is displayed in the first area, and when the replaying combination is won, the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area. When the specific combination C is elected, the option image of either the yellow navigation option image or the blue option image is determined by lottery and displayed in the first area.

After that, the sub-control unit 91 displays either the yellow navigation option image or the blue navigation option image and the purple navigation option image identifiable as the selection result. When the yellow navigation option image is displayed, it is suggested that the predetermined small role is won (not shown), and when the blue navigation option image is displayed, it is suggested that the re-game combination is won (see FIG. 25 (e)). When the purple navigation option image is displayed, it is suggested that one of the specific combination A, the specific combination B, and the specific combination C is won (see FIG. 25 (f)). A specific execution example of the double navigation effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 25 to 31.

As shown in FIG. 23B, in the double navigation effect B, the sub control unit 91 displays a purple navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific combination A, the specific combination B, and the specific combination C in the first area. At the same time, the yellow navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the predetermined small combination or the blue navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the replaying combination is displayed in the second area. When the predetermined small winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the yellow navigation option image is displayed in the second area, and when the replaying combination is won, the blue navigation option image is displayed in the second area. When any of the specific combination A, the specific combination B, and the specific combination C is won, the option image of either the yellow navigation option image or the blue option image is determined and displayed by lottery in the second area. .. After that, either the purple navigation option image and the yellow navigation option image or the blue navigation option image is displayed identifiable as the selection result.

As shown in FIG. 23 (c), in the double navigation effect C, the sub control unit 91 has a yellow navigation option image corresponding to the winning of a predetermined small combination in the first area or a blue navigation corresponding to the winning of the replaying combination. The option image is displayed and the green navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific combination B is displayed in the second area. When the predetermined small winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the yellow navigation option image is displayed in the first area, and when the replaying combination is won, the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area. After that, either the yellow navigation option image or the blue navigation option image and the green navigation option image are displayed identifiable as the selection result.

As shown in FIG. 3 (d), in the double navigation effect D, the sub-control unit 91 displays a green navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific combination B in the first area and the specific combination A in the second area. , The purple navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific combination B and the specific combination C is displayed. After that, either the green navigation option image or the purple navigation option image is displayed identifiable as the selection result.

The sub-control unit 91 determines which of the double-navigation effects A to D is to be executed when it is determined in the above-mentioned effect lottery that the double-navigation effect is to be executed. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the execution ratios of the selection suggestion effect and the double navigation effect. The selection suggestion effect will be described later.

When the predetermined small winning combination is won by the internal lottery, the sub control unit 91 executes the double navigation effect A with a probability of 80%, executes the double navigation effect B with a probability of 15%, and doubles with a probability of 5%. Execute navigation effect C. When the re-game combination is won, the double navigation effect D is not executed.

When the re-game combination is won by the internal lottery, the sub-control unit 91 executes the double navigation effect A with a probability of 80%, executes the double navigation effect B with a probability of 15%, and doubles with a probability of 5%. Execute navigation effect C. When the re-game combination is won, the double navigation effect D is not executed.

When the specific combination C is won by the internal lottery, the sub control unit 91 executes the double navigation effect A with a probability of 50% and executes the double navigation effect B with a probability of 50%. When the specific combination C is won, the double navigation effect C and the double navigation effect D are not executed.

When the specific combination A is won by the internal lottery, the sub control unit 91 executes the double navigation effect B with a probability of 20%, executes the double navigation effect C with a probability of 20%, and doubles with a probability of 60%. Execute navigation effect D. When the specific role B is won, the double navigation effect A is not executed.

When the specific combination B is won by the internal lottery, the sub control unit 91 executes the double navigation effect B with a probability of 20%, executes the double navigation effect C with a probability of 20%, and doubles with a probability of 60%. Execute navigation effect D. When the specific role B is won, the double navigation effect A is not executed.

When the specific winning combination A is won in the internal lottery, the winning of the specific winning combination A may not occur depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (need to be pressed). Further, when the specific combination B is won in the internal lottery, the specific combination B winning may not occur depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (need to be pressed). On the other hand, when a predetermined small combination, a re-game combination, or a specific combination C is won, a prize is generated regardless of the pressing order (operation procedure) or operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. That is, when the specific role A is won and when the specific role B is won, it is necessary to push the button to win a prize, whereas when the predetermined small role, the re-gaming role, and the specific role C are won, the push is required. It is not necessary and you can win a prize regardless of the operation procedure or operation timing (no omissions).

Therefore, when the specific combination A or the specific combination B is elected, it is necessary to warn the player that it is necessary to push the eyes. From such a thing, when the specific role A or the specific role B is won, it is suggested that the purple navigation option image (the specific role A, the specific role B, or the specific role C may be won). Includes a red navigation option image (suggesting that the specific role A has been won) and a green navigation option image (suggesting that the specific role B has won) rather than the execution rate of the double navigation effect including The execution rate of the double navigation effect is set to be higher. The red navigation option image or the green navigation option image suggests that a push is necessary.

Specifically, when the specific role B is won, when the navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the replaying role or the specific role B is performed, the double navigation effect C is performed by the blue navigation option image and the green navigation option image. The probability of execution (20%) is higher than the probability of executing the double navigation effect A by the blue navigation option image and the purple navigation option image (0%). As described above, when the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect C are compared, when the specific combination B is won, the green navigation option image is performed at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image.

Further, when the specific combination A is elected, the probability of executing the double navigation effect C by the blue navigation option image and the red navigation option image when the navigation option image corresponding to the re-game combination or the winning of the specific combination A is performed. (20%) is higher than the probability (0%) of executing the double navigation effect A by the blue navigation option image and the purple navigation option image. As described above, when the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect C are compared, when the specific combination A is won, the red navigation option image is performed at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image.

Further, when the specific combination B is elected and the navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific combination C or the specific combination B is displayed, the double navigation effect D is executed by the green navigation option image and the purple navigation option image. The probability (60%) is higher than the probability (20%) of executing the double navigation effect B by the blue navigation option image and the purple navigation option image. As described above, when the double navigation effect B and the double navigation effect D are compared, when the specific combination B is won, the green navigation option image is performed at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image.

Further, when the specific combination A is elected and the navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific combination C or the specific combination A is displayed, the double navigation effect D is executed by the red navigation option image and the purple navigation option image. The probability (60%) is higher than the probability (20%) of executing the double navigation effect B by the blue navigation option image and the red navigation option image. As described above, when the double navigation effect B and the double navigation effect D are compared, when the specific combination A is won, the red navigation option image is performed at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image.

Further, when the specific combination C is elected, the double navigation effect C and the double navigation effect D in which the green navigation option image is performed are not executed. By doing so, when the green navigation option image is displayed, the player becomes aware of pressing the eyes, so that the eyes can be appropriately pressed.

Further, when the specific role C is won, the double navigation effect C and the double navigation effect D in which the red navigation option image is performed are not executed. By doing so, when the red navigation option image is displayed, the player becomes aware of pressing the eyes, so that the eyes can be appropriately pressed.

On the other hand, for example, when the double navigation effect A (blue navigation option image and purple navigation option image) that does not include the green navigation option image is executed, the player has the impression that there is no need to press the button. I often have it. In particular, since the probability of winning the replaying role that is not missed is higher than that of the specific role A and the specific role B, the player needs to press the button when the double navigation effect including the blue navigation option image is executed. It is easy to have the impression that there is no such thing.

For this reason, when the double navigation effect A that displays the blue navigation option image in the first area and the purple navigation option image in the second area is executed, the highest probability is when the re-game combination is won. It is made to be executed at (80%), and is executed at 50% when the specific combination C is elected, and is difficult to be executed when the specific combination B is elected (0%). As a result, there is a high possibility that the player does not have to press the button when executing the double navigation effect A.

Further, when the re-game combination is won, the double navigation effect A is executed with the highest probability (80%), so that the blue navigation option image is selected at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image. Further, when the double navigation effect A is executed and the purple navigation option image is selected, there is a possibility that any of the specific combination A, the specific combination B, and the specific combination C has been won. However, the execution probability (0%) of the double navigation effect A when the specific combination B is won is set lower than the execution probability (50%) of the double navigation effect A when the specific combination C is elected. Therefore, when the purple navigation option image is selected, there is a high possibility that the specific combination C has been won.

As described above, when the double navigation effect A in which the blue navigation option image is performed in the first area and the purple navigation option image is performed in the second area is executed, the blue color is higher than that of the purple navigation option image. The navigation option image is selected. Further, when the purple navigation option image is selected, there is a high possibility that the specific combination C has been elected. By doing so, even if the player does not push the button, there is a high possibility that the player will win the re-player role or the specific role C without any omissions, so that the degree of advantage of the player is impaired as much as possible. Can be prevented.

Further, when the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect B are compared, when the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area, the item image in the blue mode (in this embodiment, the image of the juice in the glass) is displayed. On the other hand, when the blue navigation option image is displayed in the second area (FIG. 23 (a)), the item image in a blue form different from that displayed in the first area (in this embodiment, the dish). (Image of the cake placed on the image) is displayed (FIG. 23 (b)), so that the blue navigation option image is displayed in different modes from each other. By doing so, the display modes are diversified, and the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, the display mode is the same in both the case where the purple navigation option image is performed in the first area (FIG. 23 (b)) and the case where the purple navigation option image is performed in the second area (FIG. 23 (a)). The item image of is displayed as a purple navigation option image. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying when the specific combination A, the specific combination B, and the specific combination C, which have high advantages, are elected.

Here, a specific period until the AT lottery is performed and the AT lottery is won and the state is transferred to the AT state, or until the additional state lottery is performed and the additional state lottery is won and the state is transferred to the additional state. When the replaying combination is won in the specific period of, the double navigation effect C is more likely to be selected than the double navigation effect A. Specifically, during the specific period, as shown in FIG. 29, when the replaying combination is won, the execution probability of the double navigation effect A is 80% and the execution probability of the double navigation effect C is 5%. On the other hand, inside, the execution probability of the double navigation effect C is higher than the execution probability of the double navigation effect A. That is, if the double navigation effect C is executed when the re-game combination is won, there is a possibility that the player is in a specific period (winning the AT lottery or the additional state lottery), which is highly advantageous to the player. high.

Next, the selection suggestion effect that can be performed during the execution of the double navigation effect performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 25.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the selection suggestion effect at the same time when the double navigation effect is executed. The sub-control unit 91 corresponds to the winning result having a high advantage before either the navigation option image in the first area or the navigation option image in the second area is selected in the selection suggestion effect. Suggests that an image is selected.

As shown in FIG. 29, when the double navigation effect is executed when the re-game combination is won, the selection suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 10%. If the double navigation effect is executed when the specific combination C is elected, the selection suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 60%. If the double navigation effect is executed when the specific combination B is won, the selection suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 90%.

In this way, the selection suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate when the specific combination C or the specific combination B, which has a higher advantage than the replaying combination, is won. Therefore, it is advantageous to execute the selection suggestion effect. It is suggested that the navigation option image corresponding to the winning result with a high degree is selected.

For example, as shown in FIG. 25, in the double navigation effect A, one of the blue navigation option image in the first region and the purple navigation option image in the second region is selected (before FIG. 25 (f)). In addition, a selection suggestion effect (FIG. 25 (c)) suggesting that the purple navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific combination C having a high advantage is selected is executed. In this embodiment, as the selection suggestion effect, the purple navigation option image is changed more than before the selection suggestion effect is executed, and the purple navigation is controlled to a light emitting mode that can be visually recognized as if it is emitting light. By displaying the option image more emphasized than the blue navigation option image, it is suggested that the purple navigation option image is selected.

Next, the production modes of various double navigation effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 31.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining an example of the double navigation effect A. It is assumed that the re-game combination or the specific combination C is won by the operation of the start switch 7 (lever ON), and the execution of the double navigation effect A is decided by the lottery.

As shown in FIG. 25A, by executing the double navigation effect A, the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area. .. Further, by operating the start switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate.

As shown in FIG. 25B, two symbols of the replaying combination are stopped on the winning line L2 by the first stop operation of the left reel and the second stop operation of the middle reel. As a result, the symbol combination of the replaying combination and the symbol combination of the specific combination C can be stopped at the winning line.

Further, when the symbol is derived to the middle reel by the second stop operation, the selection suggestion effect may be executed as shown in FIG. 25 (c). As described above, the probability that the selection suggestion effect is executed is 10% when the replaying combination is won, and 60% when the specific combination C is won. Therefore, it is suggested that the purple navigation option image is more likely to be selected than the blue navigation option image by executing the selection suggestion effect. That is, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the specific combination C, which has a higher advantage than when the replay combination is won, is won.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25 (d), when the third stop operation of the right reel is performed, the double navigation effect is shifted from the first part to the second part to display a whiteout image, and then. By further shifting the double navigation effect from the second part to the third part after the lapse of a predetermined time, the state changes to the state of FIG. 25 (e) or FIG. 25 (f) depending on the winning result of the internal winning. ..

Further, while the first part of the double navigation effect is being performed, the sub-control is performed by performing the third stop operation (pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation) by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. While the second part of the double navigation effect is started on the unit 91 side, the stop control for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the third stop operation is started on the main control unit 41 side, for example, inside. When the re-game combination is won in the lottery, stop control is performed so that the constituent symbols of the winning re-game combination are drawn in priority over the winning line and stopped (see FIG. 25 (d)). ). The sub control unit 91 controls the progress of the second part of the double navigation effect independently of the reel stop control by the main control unit 41, so that the reel rotation position when the third stop operation is performed. Depending on the situation, the reel corresponding to the third stop operation may be stopped while the second part of the double navigation effect is being performed, or the third stop operation may be stopped while the third part of the double navigation effect is being performed. The corresponding reel may stop.

Further, on the main control unit 41 side, when the rotation of all reels is stopped and the third stop operation is completed, that is, when the stop switch related to the third stop operation is released and the pressing operation is completed. , The winning determination process is performed, and a command capable of specifying the winning determination result is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. On the other hand, when it is specified that a winning of any of the winning combinations has occurred based on the command, the sub control unit 91 controls the winning notification effect for a predetermined time, and sets the reel LED 55 as a winning notification mode. (See FIGS. 25 (e) and 25 (f)). At this time, the sub control unit 91 independently controls the double navigation effect and the prize notification effect, so that the timing at which the command that can specify the result of the prize determination is received from the main control unit 41, that is, all Depending on the timing when the reel is stopped and the third stop operation is completed, the winning notification effect can be performed while the second part of the double navigation effect is being performed, or the third part of the double navigation effect is performed. In the middle of the process, a prize-winning notification may be produced.

When the re-game combination was won by the internal lottery when the lever was turned on, the blue navigation option image was selected and the blue navigation option image was displayed in the first part as shown in FIG. 25 (e). It is displayed in a larger display mode than the time. Further, by the third stop operation, the symbol of the re-gaming combination is stopped on the winning line L2 of the right reel, and the re-gaming combination is won. In addition, it is not necessary to push the prize to win the re-game role. Further, as described above, in the double navigation effect A, the blue navigation option image is selected at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image.

When the specific combination C was won by the internal lottery when the lever was turned on, the purple navigation option image was selected and the purple navigation option image was displayed in the first part as shown in FIG. 25 (f). It is displayed in a larger display mode than the time. Further, by the third stop operation, the image of the predetermined small winning combination is stopped on the winning line of the right reel, and the winning of the specific winning combination C is generated. In addition, it is not necessary to push the prize to win the specific role C.

As described above, in the double navigation effect, when the symbol combination is stopped by the third stop operation (FIGS. 25 (e) and 25 (f)), the navigation option image (blue navigation option image) and the first navigation option image in the first area are used. One of the navigation option image (purple navigation option image) in the two areas is selected, which suggests the winning result.

Further, in the selection suggestion effect, when the blue navigation option image is performed in the first area and the purple navigation option image is performed in the second area, the blue navigation option image is selected at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image. Will be done. Further, when the purple navigation option image is selected, the ratio of winning the specific combination C is higher than the ratio of winning the specific combination B.

Next, a comparative example between the double navigation effect B and the double navigation effect D will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. 26 and 27 are diagrams for explaining a comparative example between the double navigation effect B and the double navigation effect D. 26 (a) to 26 (d) explain the production mode of the double navigation effect B when the specific combination C is won, and FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (e) show the double navigation when the specific combination B is elected. The production mode of the production D will be described.

First, the production mode of the double navigation effect B when the specific combination C is won will be described. It is assumed that the specific combination C is won by operating the start switch 7 (lever ON), and the execution of the double navigation effect B is decided by the lottery.

As shown in FIG. 26A, by executing the double navigation effect B, the purple navigation option image is displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the blue navigation option image is displayed in the second area. ..

As shown in FIG. 26B, two symbols of the replaying combination are aligned on the winning line by the first stop operation of the left reel and the second stop operation of the middle reel. As a result, it is shown that either the re-gaming combination or the specific combination C can be won. In this example, when the symbol is stopped on the middle reel by the second stop operation, the selection suggestion effect is not executed.

When the third stop operation of the right reel is performed, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), the double navigation effect is shifted from the first part to the second part to display a whiteout image, and then a predetermined time elapses. By further shifting the double navigation effect from the second part to the third part, the purple navigation option image is selected in the third part. In addition, the symbol of the predetermined small winning combination is stopped on the winning line L2 on the right reel, whereby the winning of the specific winning combination C is generated. In addition, it is not necessary to push the prize to win the specific role C.

Next, an effect mode of the double navigation effect D when the specific combination B is won will be described. It is assumed that the specific combination B is won by operating the start switch 7 (lever ON), and the execution of the double navigation effect D is decided by the lottery.

As shown in FIG. 27A, by executing the double navigation effect D, the green navigation option image is displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area. .. The display of the green navigation option image suggests that the specific combination B may have been elected. In addition, the display of the green navigation option image suggests that it is necessary to press the button.

As shown in FIG. 26B, by the first stop operation of the left reel and the second stop operation of the middle reel, two symbols of the replaying combination are stopped on the winning line L2, and the symbol of the specific winning combination B is awarded. Two stops on line L4. As a result, it is shown that either the re-gaming combination or the specific combination B can be won.

Further, when the symbol is stopped on the middle reel by the second stop operation, the selection suggestion effect may be executed as shown in FIG. 26 (c). As described above, the probability that the selection suggestion effect is executed is 60% when the specific combination C is elected, and 90% when the specific combination C is elected. Therefore, when the specific combination B as described in FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (e) is won, rather than when the specific combination C as described in FIGS. 26 (a) to 26 (d) is won. Is easy to execute the selection suggestion effect.

In order to win the specific combination B in the third stop operation, it is necessary to press the button. Since the green navigation option image is displayed, the player pushes the right reel to stop the specific winning combination B, which is the winning symbol, at the winning line L4. When the third stop operation of the right reel is performed, as shown in FIG. 27 (d), the double navigation effect is shifted from the first part to the second part to display a whiteout image, and then a predetermined time elapses. By further shifting the double navigation effect from the second part to the third part, the green navigation option image is selected in the third part of the double navigation effect as shown in FIG. 27 (e). Further, if the push is successful, the symbol of the specific winning combination B is stopped on the winning line L4 on the right reel, and the winning of the specific winning combination B is generated.

In this way, in the double navigation effect, when the symbol combination is stopped by the third stop operation (FIGS. 26 (d) and 27 (e)), the navigation option image in the first area and the navigation option in the second area are used. One of the images is selected.

Further, when the double navigation effect B and the double navigation effect D are compared, when the specific combination B is won, the green navigation option image is displayed at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image.

Next, the display modes of the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect B will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the difference between the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect B and the display mode. FIG. 28 (a) describes the effect mode of the double navigation effect A, and FIG. 28 (b) describes the effect mode of the double navigation effect B.

When the double navigation effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 28A, a blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51, and a purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area. To. On the other hand, when the double navigation effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 28B, a purple navigation option image is displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51, and a blue navigation option image is displayed in the second area. Is displayed.

Comparing the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect B, a predetermined item image is displayed as a blue navigation option image in the first area (FIG. 28 (a)), whereas in the second area, the second item image is displayed. An item image having a mode different from the item image displayed in one area is displayed as a blue navigation option image (FIG. 28 (b)). In this way, when the blue navigation option image is performed, the navigation option image is performed in different modes in the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect B.

On the other hand, the same mode is used in both the case where the purple navigation option image is performed in the first region (FIG. 27 (a)) and the case where the purple navigation option image is performed in the second region (FIG. 27 (b)). The predetermined item image is displayed as a purple navigation option image. In this way, when the purple navigation option image is performed, the navigation option image is performed in the same manner in the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect B.

Next, a comparison between the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect C when the re-game combination is won will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining a comparative example between the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect C when the replaying combination is won. FIGS. 29 (a) to 29 (c) explain an example of executing the double navigation effect A when the re-game combination is won, and FIGS. 29 (d) to 29 (f) show the double navigation effect D. It describes an example to be executed. In this embodiment, since the re-game combination is won, in any case, the blue navigation option image is finally selected. In FIG. 31, the illustration of the second part of the double navigation effect is omitted.

First, an effect mode of the double navigation effect A when the re-game combination is won will be described. It is assumed that the re-game combination is won by turning on the lever, and the execution of the double navigation effect A is decided by the lottery.

As shown in FIG. 29A, by executing the double navigation effect A, the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area. .. As shown in FIG. 29B, by the first stop operation of the left reel and the second stop operation of the middle reel, two symbols of the replaying combination are aligned on the winning line L2. By the third stop operation of the right reel, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), the blue navigation option image is selected, and the symbol of the replaying combination is also stopped on the winning line L2 for the right reel, and the replaying combination is played. Win a prize.

Next, an effect mode of the double navigation effect C when the re-game combination is won will be described. It is assumed that the re-game combination is won by turning on the lever, and the execution of the double navigation effect C is decided by the lottery.

As shown in FIG. 29 (d), by executing the double navigation effect C, the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the green navigation option image is displayed in the second area. .. As shown in FIG. 29 (e), by the first stop operation of the left reel and the second stop operation of the middle reel, two symbols of the replaying combination are aligned on the winning line L2.

Here, it is assumed that the player aims to win the specific role B because the green navigation option image is performed. However, since the re-game combination is actually won, reel control is performed to draw the re-game combination symbol into the winning line. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), the blue navigation option image is selected by the third stop operation of the right reel, and the symbol of the re-gaming combination is derived on the winning line, so that the re-gaming combination is played. Win a prize.

In such a case, from the player's point of view, the green navigation option image is displayed to aim for the winning of the specific role B, but the specific role B is not won, and as a result, it is specified. Since the symbol combination of the winning combination B does not stop on any of the winning lines L1 to L5, the player feels a little stress. However, as described above, when the double navigation effect C is executed when the re-game combination is won, the inside has a higher advantage for the player than the case where the double navigation effect A is executed. Most likely inside.

That is, in the double navigation effect C, when the blue navigation option image is displayed and the blue navigation option image is selected (re-game combination winning) after the green navigation option image is displayed (FIGS. 29 (d) to (f)). ) Is the case where the blue navigation option image is displayed and the blue navigation option image is selected (re-game combination winning) after the blue navigation option image is displayed and the purple navigation option image is displayed in the double navigation effect A (FIGS. 29 (a) to (c). )) More advantageous than. By doing so, the stress of the player can be reduced.

Next, a comparative example depending on whether or not the double navigation effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a comparative example between the case where the double navigation effect is executed and the case where the double navigation effect is not executed. FIGS. 30 (a) and 30 (b) explain an example in which the double navigation effect is executed, and FIGS. 30 (c) and 30 (d) explain an example in which the double navigation effect is not executed. In FIG. 30, the illustration of the second part of the double navigation effect is omitted.

First, an example in which the double navigation effect is executed will be described. It is assumed that the specific combination C1 is won by turning on the lever, and the execution of the double navigation effect A is decided by the lottery.

As shown in FIG. 30A, by executing the double navigation effect A, the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area. .. The purple navigation option image corresponds to the winning of the specific combination C or the specific combination B. Further, since the specific combination C or the specific combination B is subject to the AT lottery or the additional state lottery, the purple navigation option image suggests the possibility of winning the AT lottery or the additional state lottery. As shown in FIG. 30B, when all the reels are stopped, the purple navigation option image is selected and the specific combination C wins a prize.

Next, an example in which the double navigation effect is not executed will be described. It is assumed that when the lever is turned on, the AT lottery or the additional state lottery is applied, and the one-card combination in which the AT lottery or the additional state lottery is performed under more favorable conditions than when the other roles are won is won. When the one-card combination is won, the double navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), the navigation option image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 30 (d), by aiming at the winning combination B toward the winning lines L1 to L5, when all the reels are stopped, the symbol combination of the one-card combination is stopped at the winning line. Then one piece wins a prize. The BB winning is suggested by the fact that the symbol combination of the one-card combination stops at the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

The one-card role is a role in which an AT lottery or an additional state lottery is performed under more favorable conditions than when the other roles are won, and is a winning combination with a higher advantage than the replaying combination. However, as described in FIGS. 30A and 30B, when the specific combination B or the specific combination C is won, the double navigation effect can be executed, whereas when the single combination is won, the double navigation effect can be executed. As described in FIGS. 30 (c) and 30 (d), the double navigation effect is not executed. The former suggests the winning of the winning combination at the time of winning, while the latter suggests the winning of the winning combination by the symbol combination stopped at the time of winning. By doing so, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the stop of the symbol combination of one piece combination.

Next, an example of the effect in which the continuous effect is controlled after the double navigation effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. 31.

In the above-mentioned effect lottery, it is possible to determine that the continuous effect is to be performed from the next game of the game in which the selection effect is performed. For example, at the start of the game in which the double navigation effect is executed, the next game of the game is performed. May make a decision to perform continuous production.

As shown in FIG. 31, when it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 executes the continuous effect in the next game of the game in which the double-navigation effect is executed, for example, the sub-control unit 91 is purple in the third part of the double-navigation effect. After the navigation options are identifiable as the selection result (see FIG. 31 (a)), the shutter image covering the option image as the selection result is displayed and the option image is shielded (FIG. 31 (b). )), A "development" option image suggesting that the continuous production is developed is displayed, and then the start operation of the next game is performed to control the continuous production to be started.

As a result, even after the selection result option is specified in the third part, the effect content may change to suggest a continuous effect. Therefore, even after the selection result option is specified in the third part. Further development can be expected.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment has two options selected from the color navigation options (yellow navigation option, blue navigation option, red navigation option, green navigation option, purple navigation option) as a plurality of options. Can be displayed, and a double navigation effect of displaying any option as a selection result can be executed by using the liquid crystal display 51.

In the double navigation effect, the first part in which multiple options are displayed, the second part in which none of the options are displayed after the first part, and the options as the selection result can be specified after the second part. It is a configuration including the third part to be performed.

In the third part of the double navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment displays only the option as the selection result among the plurality of options, and displays the option as the selection result in the first part. Is designed to be displayed in a large size.

In the first part of the double navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment displays a predetermined number (two) of options one by one, and finally displays all of the predetermined number of options. ing.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is adapted to display a whiteout screen on the liquid crystal display 51 in order to switch the display in the second part of the double navigation effect.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment starts the first part of the double navigation effect when the player operates the start switch 7 to start the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are used. When the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed, the second part of the double navigation effect is not started, and when the third stop operation is performed by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the second stop operation is performed. It is designed to start the part.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is performing the first part of the double navigation effect, and when the third stop operation is performed by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the second part of the double navigation effect is performed. Is started, and after the second part is started, the third part of the double navigation effect is started when a predetermined time has elapsed.

[About the stage change suggestion production mode]
An effect mode of the stage change suggestion effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 32.

When the gaming state is controlled to the normal state on the main control unit 41 side as described above, the sub control unit 91 mainly controls to perform the normal effect. In the normal effect, a normal effect image mainly displayed when the game state is in the normal state (for example, an image of stage A in which a predetermined character walks around the city (see FIG. 32 (a)) or a predetermined character explores outer space. By displaying the image of the flying stage B (see FIG. 32 (c)) on the liquid crystal display 51, it is suggested that the control is performed in the normal state.

The sub-control unit 91 can be controlled to a plurality of stages (for example, stage A, stage B, etc.) in the normal production, and the above-mentioned game situation (predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games, etc.) since the previous stage switching). ) Has elapsed), a production lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the stage change suggestion effect, and at the start of the game in which it is decided to execute the stage change suggestion effect in the effect lottery. Perform stage change suggestion production.

As shown in FIG. 32 (b), in the stage change suggestion effect, the cut-in image displayed in the stage change suggestion effect (in this embodiment, the predetermined character and the background image displayed in the stage change suggestion effect) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. By displaying it on 51, it is suggested that the stage of the normal production may be changed.

In the production lottery, when deciding whether or not to execute the stage change suggestion effect when the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games, etc.) has elapsed since the previous stage switching, the stage change suggestion effect is executed. Whether or not to perform the stage change suggestion effect, and when the stage change suggestion effect is executed, the type of the stage of the normal effect to be transferred after that is determined.

For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the sub-control unit 91 performs a staging lottery when a predetermined number of games have elapsed since the previous stage switching while controlling to the stage A of the normal staging. When it is determined in the effect lottery that the stage change suggestion effect is to be executed, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), after the stage change suggestion effect is executed and the cut-in image is displayed, the figure is shown. As shown in 32 (c), for example, the stage of the normal effect is moved to the stage B, and the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the normal effect image of the stage A to the normal effect image of the stage B. do.

On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), when the stage A of the normal staging is controlled, the pre-stage staging lottery is performed when the AT lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, and the pre-stage staging is performed. When it is decided to perform the stage change suggestion effect, the effect lottery is performed, and when it is decided to execute the stage change suggestion effect in the effect lottery, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the stage change suggestion effect is performed. After displaying the cut-in image, control is performed to perform the pre-stage effect, and for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (d), the pre-stage effect is started.

As described above, the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment can mainly perform the normal effect when the main control unit 41 is controlled to the normal state, and the normal effect is a plurality of effects. Including the stage of.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment executes the stage change suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that the stage may be switched when the stage of the normal effect is switched, and executes the pre-stage effect in the game in which the pre-stage effect is performed. It is possible to execute the stage change suggestion effect before the stage change suggestion effect, and it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the stage change suggestion effect by the effect lottery.

[Action 1]
As a conventional slot machine, in a display device for displaying an image, there is a configuration in which an image showing the order of stop operations is superimposed and displayed in front of the staging image. In a configuration in which an image prompting an operation is superimposed and displayed in front of the staging image, there is a problem that the staging image is difficult to see due to the image prompting the operation overlapping in front of the image.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment prompts the liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated by the player, and the liquid crystal display 51 to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. It is configured to include a sub-control unit 91 that executes a navigation effect for prompting the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R a plurality of times by displaying a plurality of navigation images. Further, the sub control unit 91 has a configuration capable of executing the pre-stage effect C for displaying the option image on the liquid crystal display 51.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the pre-stage effect C and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and the liquid crystal display 51 has the option image by the pre-stage effect C and the navigation image 1a by the navigation effect. When displaying 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c, the navigation image is displayed in front of the option image, and the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (first stop operation) is supported. The navigation images 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2b, 2c corresponding to the operations (second stop operation, third stop operation) of the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are better than the navigation image 1a and the navigation image 2a. By setting the transparency to high, the option image displayed behind the navigation images 2b and 2c can be visually recognized.

According to this configuration, when the option image and a plurality of navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be operated. By increasing the transparency of the navigation images 1b, 1c, 2b, and 2c corresponding to the operation of the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R than the corresponding navigation images 1a and 2a, they are displayed behind the navigation image. Since the option images to be displayed can be visually recognized, the options displayed behind the navigation images 1b, 1c, 2b, and 2c while clearly recognizing the high-priority navigation images 1a and 2a to be recognized by the player. Images can also be suitably recognized.

In this embodiment, in the navigation effect, the navigation image 1a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, and the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R from the navigation image 2a are operated. The navigation images 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2b, 2c have a higher transmission rate, but at least one of the second and subsequent navigation images than the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. The navigation image corresponding to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R may have a high transparency, and any of the second and subsequent stops than the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. Of the operations of the switches 8L, 8C and 8R, a configuration having a high transparency of the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the last stop switch 8L, 8C and 8R is more preferable.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the navigation image when the liquid crystal display 51 displays the selection image by the previous stage effect C, the navigation image 1a, 1b, 1c, and the navigation image 2a, 2b, 2c by the navigation effect. The navigation image 1a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation), and the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R than the navigation image 2a are displayed in front of the option image. By setting the navigation images 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2b, 2c corresponding to the operations (second stop operation, third stop operation) to have higher transmission rates, the option images displayed behind the navigation images can be visually recognized. The navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, and the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c include a numerical image that prompts the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and a decorative frame image that decorates the numerical image. It is a composition.

According to this configuration, even when the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c include the numerical image and the decorative frame image and the display area is large, the transmittance is higher than that of the navigation image 1. The option image displayed behind the images 1b, 1c, 2b, and 2c can be suitably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the pre-stage effect C and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and the liquid crystal display 51 has a selection image by the pre-stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images by the navigation effect. When 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed, the transmission rate of the navigation image 1a and the navigation image 2a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is 0%. The transparency of the navigation image 1b and the navigation image 2b corresponding to the operation of the second stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is the transmission of the navigation image 1a and the navigation image 2a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R. The transparency of the navigation image 1c and the navigation image 2c corresponding to the operation of the third stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, which is higher than the rate, is the navigation image 1b corresponding to the operation of the second stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. , The configuration is higher than the transparency of the navigation image 2b.

According to this configuration, a navigation image having a higher priority to be recognized by a player is clearly recognized by lowering the transmittance, while a navigation image having a relatively lower priority to be recognized has a higher transmittance. This makes it possible to preferably recognize the option image displayed behind the navigation image.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform the navigation effect and the previous stage effect C by using the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation effect is the navigation images 1a and 1b mainly composed of yellow as the first color. A navigation effect for displaying 1c and a navigation effect for displaying the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c mainly in blue as the second color are included. When the navigation image of is displayed, the final stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated regardless of whether the navigation effect is mainly the first color or the second color. The transmission rate of the corresponding navigation image 1c and the navigation image 2c is higher than the transmission rate of the navigation image 1a and the navigation image 2a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

According to this configuration, the navigation image 1c and the navigation image 2c having the lowest priority to be recognized by the player are displayed behind the navigation image by increasing the transmittance regardless of the display color of the navigation image. It is possible to preferably recognize the option image to be used.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the navigation effect and the pre-stage effect C by using the liquid crystal display 51, and the liquid crystal display 51 has a selection image by the pre-stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images by the navigation effect. When 1a, 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed, the navigation image is displayed in front of the option image, and the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. By displaying the navigation images 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2b, 2c corresponding to the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R second and subsequent than the navigation image 1a and the navigation image 2a darkly, they are displayed behind the navigation image. It is a configuration that makes it easy to visually recognize the option image.

According to this configuration, when the option image and a plurality of navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be operated. By darkening the navigation images 1b, 1c, 2b, and 2c corresponding to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are second and subsequent than the corresponding navigation images 1a and 2a, they are displayed behind the navigation image. Since the option image is easy to see, it is possible to clearly recognize the high-priority navigation image to be recognized by the player, and to preferably recognize the option image displayed behind the navigation image.

In this embodiment, in the navigation effect, the navigation image 1a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, and the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R from the navigation image 2a are operated. The configuration is such that the navigation images 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2b, 2c are displayed darkly, but at least one of the second and subsequent stop switches 8L than the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. , The navigation image corresponding to the operation of 8C, 8R may be displayed darkly, and any of the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, than the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, It is more preferable to display the navigation image corresponding to the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operation of the 8R operation in a dark manner.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the navigation effect and the pre-stage effect C by using the liquid crystal display 51, and the liquid crystal display 51 has a selection image by the pre-stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images by the navigation effect. When 1a, 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed, the navigation image is displayed in front of the option image, and the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. By displaying the navigation images 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2b, 2c corresponding to the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R second and subsequent than the navigation image 1a and the navigation image 2a darkly, they are displayed behind the navigation image. The navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are configured to make it easier to visually recognize the option images, and the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, the number images for prompting the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the decorative frame for decorating the number images. It is a composition including an image.

According to this configuration, even if the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c include the numerical image and the decorative frame image and the display area is large, they are darker than the navigation image 1a and the navigation image 2a. The option images displayed behind the displayed navigation images 1b and 1c and the navigation images 2b and 2c can be suitably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the navigation effect and the pre-stage effect C by using the liquid crystal display 51, and the liquid crystal display 51 has a selection image by the pre-stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images by the navigation effect. When 1a, 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed, the navigation image 1a and navigation image 2a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed most brightly, and the navigation image is displayed. The navigation image 1b and navigation image 2b corresponding to the operation of the second stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed darker than the navigation image, and the navigation corresponding to the operation of the third stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R from the navigation image is displayed. The configuration is such that the image 1c and the navigation image 2c are displayed darkly.

According to this configuration, the navigation image having a higher priority to be recognized by the player is displayed brighter to clearly recognize it, while the navigation image having a relatively lower priority to be recognized is displayed darker to be behind. The option image can be preferably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the navigation effect and the pre-stage effect C by using the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation effect is the navigation images 1a and 1b mainly composed of blue as the first color. A navigation effect for displaying 1c and a navigation effect for displaying the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c mainly composed of yellow as the second color are included. When the navigation image of is displayed, the navigation image 1a and the navigation image corresponding to the first operation are displayed regardless of whether the navigation effect is mainly the first color or the second color. The navigation image 1c and the navigation image 2c corresponding to the last operation are displayed darker than 2a.

According to this configuration, among the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c, the navigation image 1c and the navigation image 2c having the lowest priority to be recognized by the player are the display colors of the navigation image. Regardless, by displaying the image darkly, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be preferably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the pre-stage effect C and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and the pre-stage effect C is an option image 1 to show a plurality of options to the liquid crystal display 51. This is a selection effect that displays 4 and specifies one of the option images as the selection result. The option images 1 to 4 by the previous stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, and navigation by the navigation effect are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the images 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed, the navigation image is displayed in front of the selection image, and the navigation image is displayed so as not to cover all of the selection images, so that the navigation image is behind the selection image. It is a configuration that makes it possible to visually recognize the option image displayed in.

According to this configuration, when the option image and a plurality of navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation image does not cover all of the option images. By displaying the image in, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized. Therefore, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be preferably recognized while the navigation image is clearly recognized. can.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the front stage effect C and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and in the navigation effect, until the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R become effective. It is possible to change the display size of the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c during the period, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the option image by the previous stage effect and a plurality of navigation images by the navigation effect. In this case, the navigation image is displayed so as not to cover all of the option images before and after changing the display size of the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, and the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c.

According to this configuration, even if the display sizes of the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are changed, the option images can be visually recognized before and after the change.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the front stage effect C and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and the front stage effect C is the option images 1 to show a plurality of options to the liquid crystal display 51. 4 is displayed and one of the option images is specified as the selection result. In the previous stage effect C, one of the option images is selected as the selection result after the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. It is a specified configuration.

According to this configuration, one of the option images is specified as the selection result after the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, that is, after the display of the navigation image by the navigation effect is finished. You can pay attention to the selection result.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform the pre-stage effect and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and the pre-stage effect has a privilege (in this embodiment, it is controlled to the additional state). It is an effect that suggests the possibility of being granted and suggests that the situation may be advantageous for the player, and when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, when the additional state lottery target combination is won). ), It is a configuration that determines whether or not to perform the pre-stage effect including the pre-stage effect C by the pre-stage effect lottery, which is more advantageous for the player than when the pre-stage effect C is executed without executing the navigation effect. It is a configuration with a high possibility.

According to this configuration, it can be expected that the situation is advantageous for the player by executing the navigation effect together with the previous stage effect C.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the pre-stage effect and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and when the navigation effect is executed together with the pre-stage effect C, the pre-stage effect C has a navigation effect. Regardless of whether or not the operation prompted by (operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the correct pressing order) is performed, the initially determined option image is specified as the selection result.

According to this configuration, regardless of whether or not the operation prompted by the navigation effect is performed, the option image initially determined in the previous stage effect can be recognized as the selection result.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the pre-stage effect and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation effect can be performed on the liquid crystal display 51 on all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. By displaying the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c indicating the order in which the symbols are stopped in association with each other, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the order indicated by the navigation image is urged. The sub-control unit 91 has a selection image by the previous stage effect, a navigation image 1a, 1b, 1c by the navigation effect, and a navigation image on the liquid crystal display 51 in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotation-controlled. When 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed, the navigation image is displayed in front of the option image, and the navigation image 1a and the navigation image 2a corresponding to the reel that prompts the stop of rotation first are rotated to the second and subsequent images. By setting the navigation images 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2b, 2c corresponding to the reels prompting to stop to have higher transmission rates, the option images displayed behind the navigation images can be visually recognized.

According to this configuration, the option image, the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, and the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotation-controlled. In this case, the navigation images 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2b, 2c corresponding to the reels that prompt the stop of rotation first, and the navigation images 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2b, that correspond to the reels that prompt the stop of rotation after the second from the navigation image 2a. By setting the transparency to high, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized. Images can also be suitably recognized.

In this embodiment, in the navigation effect, the navigation image 1a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, and the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R from the navigation image 2a are operated. The navigation images 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2b, 2c have a higher transmission rate, but at least one of the second and subsequent navigation images than the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. The navigation image corresponding to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be configured to have a higher transparency, and any of the second and subsequent navigation images corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. Of the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, it is more preferable that the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the last stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R has a higher transmission rate.

The sub control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the front stage effect and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and when the winning result of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is a specific combination winning. In addition, in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, a specific role suggestion effect for displaying a specific role suggestion image suggesting that the specific combination has been won is executed in a predetermined area where the navigation image is displayed in the navigation effect. , When the liquid crystal display 51 displays the option image by the previous stage effect C and the specific role suggestion image by the specific role suggestion effect in the situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotation-controlled, the specific role suggestion By displaying the image in front of the option image and transmitting the specific combination suggestion image, the option image displayed behind the specific combination suggestion image can be visually recognized.

According to this configuration, when the option image and the specific combination suggestion image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotation-controlled, the specific combination suggestion image is transmitted. As a result, the option image displayed behind the specific role suggestion image becomes visible, so that the option image behind can be suitably recognized while recognizing the specific role suggestion image.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the pre-stage effect and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation effect can be performed on the liquid crystal display 51 on all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. By displaying the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, and navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c indicating the order in which the symbols are stopped in association with each other, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the order indicated by the navigation image is urged. The sub-control unit 91 has a selection image by the previous stage effect, a navigation image 1a, 1b, 1c by the navigation effect, and a navigation image on the liquid crystal display 51 in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotation-controlled. When 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed, the navigation image 1a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the navigation image 2a, and the navigation corresponding to the operation of the second stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. The navigation image is displayed in the order of the navigation image 1c and the navigation image 2c corresponding to the operations of the image 1b, the navigation image 2b, and the third stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

According to this configuration, the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, and the navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed in the order that matches the operation order of the three stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Instead, the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be recognized depending on the timing at which the navigation image is displayed.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform a navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and in the navigation effect, the navigation image 1a and the navigation corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. When the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the situation where the navigation image 1b and the navigation image 2b corresponding to the operation of the image 2a and the second stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed, After changing the brightness of the navigation image 1b and the navigation image 2b to 100% and reducing the transmission rate to 0%, the navigation image 1b is better than before the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. , The configuration is such that the navigation image 2b is changed so as to be enlarged.

According to this configuration, the navigation image 1a and the navigation image 2a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R and the navigation image 1b, the navigation image 2b corresponding to the operation of the second stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Is displayed, the brightness and transparency of the navigation image 1b and the navigation image 2b corresponding to the operation of the next stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R change with the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. In addition to this, the navigation image 1b and the navigation image 2b are enlarged, and the navigation image 1b and the navigation image 2b are enlarged at a timing different from the timing at which the brightness and the transparency of the navigation image 1b and the navigation image 2b change. Therefore, the navigation image 1b and the navigation image 2b corresponding to the next operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be easily specified.

[Action effect 2]
As a conventional gaming machine, it is possible to execute a continuous effect suggesting the possibility that a privilege is given over a plurality of games, and there is a possibility that the continuous effect is executed before the continuous effect is executed. There is a configuration that can perform a precursory effect that suggests.

In a configuration in which the precursory effect can be executed in the stage before the continuous effect is executed, the expectation that the continuous effect is executed can be increased by executing the precursory effect, but the continuous effect can be increased. There is room for improvement in the production before the production.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment has a main control unit 41 for giving a privilege (in this embodiment, controlling to an additional state) and a sub control for performing an effect related to the privilege. The sub-control unit 91 includes a unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 has a configuration capable of performing a continuous effect suggesting the possibility of granting a privilege and a pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility of performing the continuous effect, and is continuous. The staging includes continuous staging A to D, and the pre-stage staging is the first pre-stage staging (pre-stage staging C, D, G, H) that suggests the possibility of continuous staging and does not suggest the type of the continuous staging. , A second pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, B, E, F) that suggests the possibility of continuous effect and suggests the type of the continuous effect, and is specified after the first pre-stage effect is performed. The advantage related to the granting of the privilege is different depending on whether the continuous effect of the type is performed or the continuous effect of the specific type is performed after the second pre-stage effect is performed.

According to this configuration, a privilege is given when a specific type of continuous effect is performed after the first pre-stage effect is performed and when a specific type of continuous effect is performed after the second pre-stage effect is performed. Since the advantages related to the above are different, even when the same type of continuous effect is performed, it is possible to change the advantage related to the privilege depending on the type of the previous stage effect performed before the continuous effect is performed. The effect can be suitably performed. Further, since the pre-stage effect includes a first pre-stage effect that does not suggest the type of continuous effect and a second pre-stage effect that suggests the type of continuous effect, it depends on whether or not the pre-stage effect suggests the type of continuous effect. , It is possible to change the advantage of the privilege, and it is possible to preferably perform the pre-stage production.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 for giving a privilege (in this embodiment, controlling to an additional state) and a sub control unit 91 for performing an effect related to the privilege, and is a sub control unit. 91 is a configuration capable of performing a continuous effect suggesting the possibility of granting a privilege and a pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility of performing the continuous effect, and the pre-stage effect is a third pre-stage effect (previous stage). Productions A, C, E, G) and the 4th front stage production (previous stage productions B, D, F, H) in which the number of times the production is updated according to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is larger than that of the 3rd front stage production. , Is included, and the ratio of continuous production is higher when the third pre-stage effect is performed than when the fourth pre-stage effect is performed.

According to this configuration, the ratio of continuous production is performed when the third pre-stage effect, which has a smaller number of updates, is performed than when the fourth pre-stage effect, which has a larger number of updates than the third pre-stage effect, is performed. Since it is high, even if the number of updates in the pre-stage effect is small, it can be expected that the continuous effect will be performed following the pre-stage effect, and the pre-stage effect can be preferably performed.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 for giving a privilege (in this embodiment, controlling to an additional state) and a sub control unit 91 for performing an effect related to the privilege, and is a sub control unit. 91 is a configuration capable of performing a continuous effect suggesting the possibility of granting a privilege and a pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility of performing the continuous effect, and the pre-stage effect is a third pre-stage effect (previous stage). Productions A, C, E, G) and the 4th front stage production (previous stage productions B, D, F, H) in which the number of times the production is updated according to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is larger than that of the 3rd front stage production. In the third pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect E), the effect is updated according to the stop of the first reel (first stop) and the stop of the last reel (third stop). The structure is such that the effect is not updated in response to the stoppage (second stop) of the other reels.

According to this configuration, in the third pre-stage effect, the effect is updated according to the stop of the first reel and the stop of the last reel, and the effect is not updated according to the stop of the other reels. In the period from the stop of the first reel to the stop of the last reel, it is possible to pay attention to the production content of the third pre-stage effect.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can display an image, a main control unit 41 for giving a privilege (in this embodiment, controlling to an additional state), a sub control unit 91 for performing an effect related to the privilege, and an image. The sub-control unit 91 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51, and the sub-control unit 91 has a continuous effect (continuous effect A to D) that suggests the possibility of giving a privilege, and a pre-stage effect (previous stage) that suggests the possibility that the continuous effect is performed. It is possible to perform the effects A to H) and the AT state effect of displaying the AT state background image suggesting that the liquid crystal display 51 is in the AT state, and the previous stage effect is the AT state background image. The fifth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, B, C, D) performed in a state where is invisible, and the sixth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect E, F, G, H) performed in a state where the AT state background image is visible. Including, the ratio of continuous production is higher when the fifth pre-stage production is performed than when the sixth pre-stage production is performed.

According to this configuration, when the fifth pre-stage effect is performed in which the AT state background image is invisible, it is better than when the sixth pre-stage effect is performed in which the AT state background image is visible. Since the ratio of continuous production is high, it can be expected that continuous production will be performed when the AT state background image is invisible. Further, since the fifth pre-stage effect is performed in a state where the AT state background image is invisible and the sixth pre-stage effect is performed in a state in which the AT state background image is visible, the ratio of the continuous effect to be performed after that of the pre-stage effect is The fifth pre-stage effect, which is higher than the sixth pre-stage effect, can be made more conspicuous than the sixth pre-stage effect, and the pre-stage effect can be suitably performed.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform continuous staging (continuous staging A to D), pre-stage staging (pre-stage staging A to H), and AT state staging, and the pre-stage staging has an AT state background image. The fifth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A, B, C, D) performed in an invisible state and the sixth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect E, F, G, H) performed in a state where the AT state background image is visible. , And the sixth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect E, F, G, H) is started in a state where the AT state background image is visible, and when continuous effect (continuous effect A to D) is performed. The AT state background image becomes invisible at the end of the sixth pre-stage effect, while the AT state background image is maintained in a visible state at the end of the sixth pre-stage effect when the continuous effect is not performed. It is a configuration.

According to this configuration, in the sixth pre-stage effect, the AT state background image becomes invisible at the end of the sixth pre-stage effect when the continuous effect is performed, while the sixth pre-stage effect is not performed when the continuous effect is not performed. Since the AT state background image is maintained in a visible state at the end of the effect, it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode when the sixth pre-stage effect is ended.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can display an image, a main control unit 41 for giving a privilege (in this embodiment, controlling to an additional state), a sub control unit 91 for performing an effect related to the privilege, and an image. The sub-control unit 91 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51, and the sub-control unit 91 has a continuous effect (continuous effect A to D) that suggests the possibility of giving a privilege, and a pre-stage effect (previous stage) that suggests the possibility that the continuous effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 is capable of performing the effects A to H) and the AT state effect of displaying the AT state background image suggesting that the liquid crystal display 51 is in the AT state, and the sub-control unit 91 is a continuous effect. In (Continuous Staging A to D), when the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be darkened by displaying the darkening result suggestion image when the privilege is not given, while the continuous staging is not performed in the previous stage staging. It is configured to control so that the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is not darkened without displaying the darkening result suggestion image.

According to this configuration, in the continuous production, when it is not suggested that the privilege is given, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is dimmed, so that it can be suggested that the privilege is not given. Further, in the pre-stage effect, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 does not go dark when the continuous effect is not performed, so that the continuous effect is not performed, that is, the pre-stage effect is prevented from deteriorating the interest due to the privilege not being given. Can be preferably performed.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 for giving a privilege (in this embodiment, controlling to an additional state) and a sub control unit 91 for performing an effect related to the privilege, and the sub control unit 91. Can perform a continuous effect (continuous effects A to D) suggesting the possibility of giving a privilege and a pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects A to H) suggesting the possibility of performing the continuous effect. In the first stage effect, a first part in which a plurality of option images are displayed, a second part in which no option image is displayed after the first part, and a selection result after the second part. It is a configuration including a pre-stage effect C having a configuration including a third part in which the option image of the above is identifiablely displayed.

According to this configuration, in the first stage effect C, a plurality of option images can be recognized by the first part, and the option images as the selection result can be recognized by the third part, and between the first part and the third part. By performing the second part in which none of the option images is displayed, the option image of the selection result in the third part can be suitably recognized.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 for giving a privilege (in this embodiment, controlling to an additional state) and a sub control unit 91 for performing an effect related to the privilege, and the sub control unit 91. Can perform a continuous effect (continuous effects A to D) suggesting the possibility of giving a privilege and a pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects A to H) suggesting the possibility of performing the continuous effect. The pre-stage effect includes a plurality of types of pre-stage effects A to H, and in the pre-stage effects A to H, the continuous effect is performed when the continuous effect (continuous effect A to D) is performed. It is possible to display a suggestive continuous effect transition suggestion image (in this embodiment, the logo image of "development"), and when the continuous effect is performed in any of the pre-stage effects A to H. It is a configuration that displays a common continuous effect transition suggestion image.

According to this configuration, in any of the pre-stage effects A to H, a common continuous effect transition suggestion image is displayed when the continuous effect is performed, so that it is easy to suggest that the continuous effect is performed. be able to.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 for giving a privilege (in this embodiment, controlling to an additional state) and a sub control unit 91 for performing an effect related to the privilege, and the main control unit 41. Controls the premonition period over a predetermined number of games from the game for which it is decided to grant the privilege, and grants the privilege after the elapse of the precursory period, and the sub-control unit 91 suggests that the privilege may be granted. The sub-control unit 91 has a configuration capable of performing a continuous effect (continuous effect A to D) and a pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A to H) suggesting the possibility of performing the continuous effect. A pre-stage production lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the pre-stage production in each game during the precursory period including the game for which it is decided to grant the privilege, and the pre-stage production is performed in the game won in the pre-stage production lottery. As a result, when it is decided to grant the privilege, it is also decided that the privilege will be granted even if the pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect A to H) is performed in the game in which the privilege is determined to be granted. It is a configuration that the first stage production may be performed in the game after the game.

According to this configuration, the first stage effect may be performed in the game in which the privilege is decided to be given, or the first stage effect may be performed in the game after the game in which the privilege is decided to be given. , A pre-stage effect in a game in which an event that may give a privilege (for example, the additional lottery target combination is won and the symbol combination of the additional lottery target combination is stopped at reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) Even if is not performed, it can be expected that the first stage effect will be performed in the subsequent game.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a main control unit 41 that gives a privilege (in this embodiment, controlling to an additional state) and a continuous effect (continuous effects A to D) that suggests the possibility of the privilege being given. ), And a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image, the sub control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display an AT state background image suggesting that it is in the AT state. It is a configuration in which the effect can be performed, and the continuous effect is a configuration in which the AT state background image is invisible.

According to this configuration, the continuous effect is performed in a state where the AT state background image is invisible, so that the continuous effect can be conspicuous and the continuous effect can be focused on. Further, it is possible to recognize that the continuous effect is performed because the AT state background image is invisible.

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The specific role B winning and the specific role C winning in which the AT lottery and the additional state lottery are performed are more advantageous than the re-gaming role winning in which the AT lottery and the additional state lottery are not performed. In addition, when the specific role B is won, it is necessary to press the button, and when the re-game combination is won or the specific role C is won, there is no need to press the button and there is no omission. Further, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 25, when the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area and the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area in the double navigation effect A, the purple navigation option image is used. When the blue navigation option image is selected and the purple navigation option image is selected at a high rate, the rate at which the specific combination C is elected is higher than the rate at which the specific combination B is elected. In this way, in the double navigation effect A, there is a high possibility that the blue navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the replaying combination without omission is selected, and when the purple navigation option image is selected, there is no omission. There is a high possibility that the specific role C has been won. For this reason, the player recognizes that there is a high possibility that he has won a role that has not been missed, but even if he does not make a push, there is a high probability that he will win a re-game role or a specific role C. It is possible to prevent the player's advantage from being impaired as much as possible.

As shown in FIG. 29, when the blue navigation option image is displayed and the blue navigation option image is selected after the green navigation option image is displayed in the double navigation effect C (FIGS. 29 (d) to (f)). The second part (not shown) is a case where the blue navigation option image is displayed and the blue navigation option image is selected after the blue navigation option image is displayed and the blue navigation option image is selected in the double navigation effect A (FIGS. 29 (a) to (2). c), the second part has a higher advantage than (not shown). In this way, in the double navigation effect C, since the green navigation option image suggesting the push is performed, even if the specific role B is not won even though the player pushes the push, the double is doubled. Since the advantage is higher than the situation when the navigation effect A is executed, the stress of the player can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the double navigation effect A, before either the blue navigation option image in the first region or the purple navigation option image in the second region is selected (FIG. 25 (e)), Since the selection suggestion effect (FIG. 25 (c)) suggesting that the purple navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific role C having a high degree of advantage is selected, the player is focused on whether or not the selection suggestion effect is executed. be able to.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the specific combination B is won (double navigation effect D), the selection suggestion effect (FIG. 27 (c)) is higher than that when the specific combination C is won (double navigation effect B). Will be executed. When the specific role B is elected, it is necessary to press the button. Therefore, by executing the selection suggestion effect in this way, the player can pay more attention to the situation where the button is required. ..

As shown in FIGS. 25 (e) and 25 (f), when the symbol combination is stopped, either the blue navigation option image in the first region or the purple navigation option image in the second region is selected. .. By doing so, it is possible to specify which of the re-game combination winning corresponding to the blue navigation option image and the specific combination C winning corresponding to the purple navigation option image is used as the basis for deriving the symbol combination. ..

When the specific role B is elected, it is necessary to press the button, and when the specific role C is elected, there is no need to press the button and there is no omission. Further, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 27 (a) to 27 (e), when the specific combination B is won, the green navigation option image is displayed at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image in the double navigation effect. .. In this way, when the specific role B that requires a push is won, the green navigation option image that suggests the push is executed more frequently, so the player wins the role (specific role C) that is not missed. It is possible to reduce the chances of not pressing the player because he thinks he is doing it, and to appropriately press the player when the role (specific role B) that needs to be pressed is won.

As shown in FIG. 23, when the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area (FIG. 23 (a)) and when the blue navigation option image is displayed in the second area (FIG. 23 (b)). Then, the blue navigation option image is displayed in a different manner. Further, the case where the purple navigation option image is displayed in the first area (FIG. 23 (a)) and the case where the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area (FIG. 23 (b)) are the same. The purple navigation option image is displayed in the mode of. In this way, by displaying the blue navigation option image in a plurality of modes, the display becomes diverse and the interest of the game can be improved, while by displaying the purple navigation option image in the same mode, the specific role B Alternatively, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying when the specific combination C is elected.

Since the specific role B and the specific role C are subjected to the AT lottery and the additional state lottery, the winning of the specific role B and the winning of the specific role C are more advantageous than when the re-game combination is won. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying when the specific combination B or the specific combination C, which has a high degree of advantage, is elected.

When the specific combination B is won, the specific combination B may not win the prize depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (need to be pressed). When the re-game combination is won, the re-game combination wins a prize regardless of the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (there is no need to press the button and there is no omission). In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying when the specific combination B whose advantage varies depending on the operation mode is won.

Next, a modified example of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the blue navigation option image is an image of juice in a glass and an image of a cake placed on a plate, but the blue navigation option image is not limited to this, and is an image of any shape. It may be. For example, it may be in the shape of some character, or in the shape of food or a vehicle. Further, the color of the image for which the navigation option image is performed may be another color. For example, the color of the corresponding image corresponding to the specific combination A, the specific combination C, and the specific combination B is not limited to purple, but may be white or a rainbow color.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the blue navigation option image is displayed in different modes depending on whether it is displayed in the first area or the second area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the modes may be different depending on those having different shapes, different colors, different patterns, or different elements constituting each other. Further, when the player visually recognizes the two navigation option images, they may be recognized as different from each other.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the case where the purple navigation option image is displayed in the first region and the case where the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second region have the same embodiment. Navi option image is now performed. However, the navigation option image is not limited to the one displayed in the same mode, and the navigation option image may be displayed in substantially the same mode. For example, the ones having the same shape but different colors and patterns, the ones having the same color and pattern but different shapes, and the ones having some elements constituting the mode but different from each other may be used. Further, when the player visually recognizes the two navigation option images, it suffices as long as they can be recognized as being the same or very close to each other by having common elements. For example, the same character may be a character facing right and a character facing left, a character having a different facial expression, or a character having a different hair color. It may be a pen with a different shape, or the same food with different ingredients.

Further, the first area is not limited to the area on the left side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 and the second area is the area on the right side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the first area is the area on the upper part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. It may be a region, and the second region may be a region at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as long as the area is different between the first area and the second area, it may be displayed in any area.

Further, the winning probability of the double navigation effect and the execution probability of the selection suggestion effect are not limited to those shown in FIG. 29. For example, when the specific combination B is won, the execution probability of the double navigation effect A is not limited to 0%, and may be lower than the execution probability of other double navigation effects. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will be pushed when the double navigation effect A is executed.

Further, when the specific role C is won, the execution probability of the double navigation effect C (or the double navigation effect D) is not limited to 0%, and the execution probability of the double navigation effect C (or the double navigation effect D) when the specific role B is won is not limited to 0%. It may be lower than. By doing so, when the green navigation option image is displayed in the double navigation effect C (or the double navigation effect D), it is possible to increase the possibility that the specific combination B will win a prize by pressing the button.

In this embodiment, when the specific winning combination B is won, it is necessary to press the button to win a prize, and the advantage differs depending on the operation timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different winning combinations may be won depending on the operation procedure, and the number of medals paid out may be different (different advantages).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (e) and 25 (f), the selection suggestion effect is executed when the second stop operation is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection suggestion effect may be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the lever is turned on. Further, the selection suggestion effect is executed when the third stop operation is performed, the character image "PUSH" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the same time as the selection suggestion effect is executed, and the player is provided in the slot machine 1. The navigation option image may be selected when the operation means is operated.

In this embodiment, a navigation option image corresponding to any of a plurality of lottery results that can be determined by the internal lottery is displayed, and as the navigation option image, for example, a blue navigation option image corresponding to the re-game combination winning, or The purple navigation option image corresponding to each of the winning of the specific role C and the specific role B is displayed. In addition, when the winning of the specific role C or the specific role B is decided by the internal lottery, the AT lottery or the additional state lottery is further performed, so that the specific role C or the specific role B is won rather than the replaying role winning. It had a high degree of advantage.

However, it is not limited to the AT lottery and the additional state lottery, and may shift to the advantageous section described later when the winning of the specific winning combination C or the specific winning combination B is determined by the first lottery. That is, the specific combination C or the specific combination B may be used as the advantageous section transition combination, and may be transferred to the advantageous section by winning the advantageous section transition combination. By doing so, when the purple navigation option image or the green navigation option image is selected, the transition to the advantageous section is suggested.

In addition, when the winning of the specific role C or the specific role B is determined by the internal lottery, the advantage is higher for the specific role C or the specific role B than for the re-game combination because the section shifts to the advantageous section. .. Further, for example, the single-card combination may be used as an advantageous section transition combination. In this case, the double navigation effect is not executed when the single-card combination is won, but the winning of the single-card combination suggests a shift to an advantageous section. Further, it is not limited to the one that shifts to the advantageous section by winning the advantageous section transition combination, and a lottery may be performed after the winning of the advantageous section transition combination to determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous section. Further, the specific combination C, the specific combination A, the specific combination B, and the one-card combination may be used as an advantageous section transition combination, and may be further elected at the same time as the BB.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the present invention and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within the range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the bet number is set by using medals and credits as the game value has been described, but the slot in which the bet number is set by using the game ball as the game value has been described. It may be applied to machines or fully credited slot machines that set the number of bets using only credits as game value.

Further, in the above-mentioned Examples and Modifications, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area. It can also be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game by doing so.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 12 Game auxiliary display 19 Section display LED
41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to a display result combination which is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.
Benefit granting means to grant benefits and
A specific effect execution means that performs a specific effect that suggests the possibility that a privilege will be given,
The pre-stage effect execution means for performing the pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility that the specific effect is performed, and
Equipped with
The pre-stage effect includes a first pre-stage effect and a second pre-stage effect in which the number of times the effect is updated according to the stop of the variable display of the variable display unit is larger than that of the first pre-stage effect.
A slot machine in which the ratio of performing the specific effect is higher when the first pre-stage effect is performed than when the second pre-stage effect is performed.

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