JP7101033B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and can derive a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit. Regarding a game machine.

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

As such a gaming machine, there was a slot machine controlled by BB when the combination of "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7" was derived on the winning line. As such a slot machine, Patent Document 1 discloses a slot machine including a super BB that can be expected to win a medal as a BB and a BB that is not controlled by the super BB.

Japanese Patent No. 4671390

However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when controlled by BB, the combination of "black 7-black 7-black 7" is used when controlled by super BB and when controlled by super BB. Was not considered for the effect when the specific display result that was stopped on the winning line was derived.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to improve the interest of a gaming machine that is controlled to a different state when a specific display result is derived.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided.
A gaming machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit, and ending one game by deriving the display result.
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to allow the derivation of the display result,
A permissible suggestion means for executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the prior determination means in a normal state.
A predetermined state control means for controlling the state to a predetermined state more advantageous than the normal state in the next game of the game by deriving the specific display result in the game in the normal state.
A specific state control means for controlling the state to a specific state more advantageous than the predetermined state in the next game of the game by deriving the specific display result in the game in the normal state.
After the specific display result is derived in the game in the normal state, a state suggesting means for suggesting the type of state controlled in the next game based on the suggestion pattern until the next game of the game starts, and a state suggesting means.
A changing means for changing the visibility of the display result is provided.
The suggested pattern includes a predetermined pattern selected when the predetermined state control means controls the predetermined state, and a specific pattern selected when the specific state control means controls the specific state. ,
When suggesting a state based on the specific pattern, the state suggesting means executes an effect common to the effect executed when suggesting a state based on the predetermined pattern after the specific display result is derived, and then executes the effect. Suggest a specific condition,
The changing means makes the visibility of the specific display result different between when the specific state is suggested based on the specific pattern and when the predetermined state is suggested based on the predetermined pattern.
The gaming machine may be configured as follows.
A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine in a modified example) capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit.
A state control means (eg, for example) that controls a state into one of a plurality of types including a predetermined state (for example, a normal bonus) and a specific state that is more advantageous than the predetermined state (for example, a chance bonus or a special bonus that is an advantageous bonus). , Main control unit 41),
A suggestion means (for example, a sub-control unit 91 that executes a suggestion effect) that suggests the type of state controlled by the state control means based on the suggestion pattern (for example, a normal suggestion pattern or an advantageous suggestion pattern).
It is provided with a changing means (for example, a reel LED) for changing the visibility of the display result.
The state control means controls a predetermined state when a specific display result (for example, a display result in which "black 7-black 7-black 7" is aligned on the winning line) is derived, and the specific state. There are cases where it is controlled to
The suggestion pattern includes a predetermined pattern (for example, a normal suggestion pattern) selected when controlled to the predetermined state and a specific pattern (for example, a chance suggestion pattern, special) selected when controlled to the specific state. Suggestion pattern) and included
When the suggestion means suggests a state based on the specific pattern (for example, a second chance suggestion pattern), the suggestion means has a common effect (for example, FIG. 4 (A1)) to be executed when the suggestion state is suggested based on the predetermined pattern. )-(A4), FIG. 6 (B'1)-(B'5)) are executed after the specific display result is derived, and then the specific state is suggested (for example, FIG. 8 (for example). C7) Subsequent production),
The changing means makes the visibility of the specific display result different between when the specific state is suggested based on the specific pattern and when the predetermined state is suggested based on the predetermined pattern (for example). , All reel LEDs are lit when a normal bonus is suggested as shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6 (B7), whereas all reel LEDs are lit, as shown in FIGS. 8 (C11) (C12). All reel LEDs are blinking and bright when a chance bonus is suggested).

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The changing means is the case where the state is suggested based on the specific pattern and the case where the state is suggested based on the predetermined pattern. The visibility of the specific display result is made common (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the common effect is executed between (A1) to (A4) and (B1) to (B6). The lighting mode of the reel LED is common).

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
When the state is suggested based on the specific pattern, the changing means obtains the visibility of the specific display result after the common effect is executed, and the visibility when the state is suggested based on the predetermined pattern. Make the visibility different from the sex (for example, as shown in (B7) of FIG. 5 and (C7) of FIG. 9, when the normal suggestion pattern is selected and when the advantageous suggestion pattern is selected, The lighting mode of the reel LED also changes from the timing when the effect changes).

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The state control means is
When the right to control the advantageous state (for example, AT right, CZ right) is granted, the advantageous state (for example, AT state, CZ state) is controlled.
When the specific display result is derived and controlled to the specific state, the right is granted, and after controlling to the specific state, control to the advantageous state (for example, control to the AT state or CZ state after the end of the bonus state). ),
The suggestion means suggests the advantageous state when suggesting the particular state based on the particular pattern (eg, as shown in FIG. 9D1), the AT lamp when suggesting a special bonus. 57 lights up).

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The specific state includes a first specific state (for example, a chance bonus) and a second specific state (for example, a special bonus).
The specific pattern includes a first specific pattern (for example, a chance suggestion pattern) selected when controlled by the first specific state, and a second specific pattern selected when controlled by the second specific state. Including (for example, special suggestion patterns)
When suggesting a state based on the second specific pattern, the suggestion means suggests the first specific state after performing the common effect, and then suggests the second specific state (for example, a second special). When the suggestion effect is executed according to the suggestion pattern, as shown in FIG. 9, the character image of "CHANGE BONUS" is displayed to suggest a chance bonus, and then the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS" is displayed as a special bonus. Suggests).

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The suggestion means
By displaying a state image (for example, a character image indicating the type of bonus) corresponding to each of the plurality of types of states, the type of state controlled by the state control means is suggested.
After displaying the state image, a decorative image (for example, a diamond-shaped decorative image) that decorates the state image is displayed together with the state image.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
When suggesting a state based on the specific pattern, the suggestion means displays a predetermined state image corresponding to the predetermined state as the common effect, and the specific state without displaying the decorative image together with the predetermined state image. The suggestion is started to switch to the display of the specific state image corresponding to the specific state, and after the specific state image is displayed, the decorative image is displayed together with the specific state image (advantageous bonus as shown in FIG. 11). After the character image of "NORMAL BONUS" is displayed on the entire screen when controlled to, the effect after (C7) is realized without displaying the diamond-shaped decorative image).

(8) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
When suggesting a state based on the specific pattern, the suggestion means displays a predetermined state image corresponding to the predetermined state as the common effect, displays the decorative image together with the predetermined state image, and then displays the decorative image of the specific state. The suggestion is started and the display is switched to the display of the specific state image corresponding to the specific state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5, 7, and 9), as an effect common to the normal suggestion pattern and the advantageous suggestion pattern, "NORMAL". After the effect of displaying the character image of "BONUS" and suggesting the normal bonus is performed, the diamond-shaped decorative image is displayed once, and then the suggestion of the advantageous bonus is started).

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above.
The specific state includes a first specific state (for example, a chance bonus) and a second specific state (for example, a special bonus).
The specific pattern includes a first specific pattern (for example, a chance suggestion pattern) selected when controlled by the first specific state, and a second specific pattern selected when controlled by the second specific state. Including (for example, special suggestion patterns)
The suggestion means
When suggesting a state based on the first specific pattern (for example, the first chance suggestion pattern), the first timing after executing the common effect (for example, the timing between timing t3 and timing t4 in FIG. 10). It is suggested that the first specific state is controlled by
When suggesting a state based on the second specific pattern (for example, the first special suggestion pattern), the second timing after executing the common effect (for example, the timing between timing t5 and timing t6 in FIG. 10). It is suggested that the second specific state is controlled by the above.

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a bonus. It is a figure which shows an example of the start production after a bonus prize. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion effect at the time of normal bonus confirmation. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion effect at the time of normal bonus confirmation. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion effect at the time of confirming a chance bonus. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion effect at the time of confirming a chance bonus. It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion effect at the time of confirming a special bonus. It is a figure which shows the flow of the production of each suggestion pattern. It is a figure which shows the modification of the suggestion effect at the time of confirming an advantageous bonus.

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

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

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

The slot machine 1 includes an AT lamp 57 that indicates by turning on the lamp that it is controlled by the assist time (AT) in the advantageous state called the advantageous section. Further, the slot machine 1 includes a reel LED that changes the visibility of the symbols attached to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that can be visually recognized through the see-through window 3. The reel LED is provided inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back surface. The reel LED consists of nine LEDs. Each LED is provided corresponding to each of the three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and illuminates each symbol independently. In other words, the reel LED functions as a changing means for changing the visibility of each symbol.

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

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the effect, and a ROM that stores various data related to the effect. The sub control unit 91 controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51, the sound output from the speaker 53, the lighting of the AT lamp 57, and the lighting of the reel LED based on the command from the main control unit 41. The effect data used for the image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output of the speaker 53 is stored in the ROM.

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

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. The internal lottery is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result) that allows derivation. The fact that the derivation of the symbol combination is permitted by the internal lottery is also said to have won the role corresponding to the symbol combination. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. Of the operations for the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the rotation of the reels, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel is the first stop operation and the operation for stopping the rotation of the second reel. The operation for stopping the rotation of the third reel is also referred to as a second stop operation. When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line, a prize corresponding to the winning combination is generated. In this embodiment, one winning line is set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the middle stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the middle stage wins a prize. It is defined as a line. In the present embodiment, the number of winning lines is one, but there may be a plurality of winning lines.

[Winner]
As the winning combination (also referred to as "winning combination"), a special role (bonus), a small role, and a replaying role are provided. The bonus is a role in which the gaming state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than that in the non-bonus state by winning a prize, and is a role that accompanies the subsequent bonus state. A small role is a role in which a medal is awarded by winning a prize. The replay role is a role in which the next game can be started without consuming the medals owned by the player by winning a prize. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination.

In this embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is provided as a special role. BB wins when the combination of "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7" is aligned on the winning line. When a prize is won in the BB, the bonus state is controlled from the transition to the bonus state until a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Specifically, when a prize is won in BB, it is controlled to a bonus state until 200 or more medals are paid out.

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

A watermelon will be awarded when the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is aligned on the winning line. When the cherry wins, one medal will be paid out.

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

Replays include replays. A replay is a prize when the combination of "rip-rip-rip" is aligned on the winning line. The winning combination shown in FIG. 2 is an example, and other winning combinations may be set.

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

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

Cherry and watermelon are roles that can be won at the same time as BB during the normal state where BB is not won. On the other hand, the replay and the small role are not won at the same time as the bonus during the normal state where the BB is not won.

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

[Reel control]
The main control unit 41 performs reel stop control based on the lottery result of the internal lottery and the operation mode including the order and timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. That is, the main control unit 41 determines the display result to be derived based on the lottery result of the internal lottery and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

The winning combination includes a combination that can be won regardless of the operation mode and a winning combination according to the operation mode. Further, when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won, the main control unit 41 may control to give priority to one of the winning combinations. In the present embodiment, when the BB and the other winning combination are simultaneously won, the reel control is performed so that the other winning combination is given priority to win the prize.

[Game state]
In the slot machine 1, a normal state, an internal middle state, and a bonus state are provided as controllable gaming states. The main control unit 41 wins the BB during the normal state, and if the BB winning game does not win the bonus, the main control unit 41 controls the internal middle state from the next game. On the other hand, if the BB is won in the normal state and the BB is won in the game in which the BB is won, or if the BB is won in the internal middle state, the bonus state is controlled from the next game.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 carries over the winning flag (bonus winning flag) set when the BB wins to the game in which the winning BB wins. The state in which the bonus winning flag is carried over is the internal medium state. When a small winning combination or a replaying combination is won during the internal medium state, or when a small winning combination and a BB are simultaneously won during the normal state, the main control unit 41 corresponds to the winning small winning combination or the replaying combination. Reel control is performed so that the symbol combination is preferentially drawn onto the winning line. That is, the small role and the replaying role can be given priority over the BB.

After controlling to the bonus state, the main control unit 41 controls to the bonus state until the end condition shown in FIG. 2 is satisfied, and when the end condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 controls to the normal state.

[AT and CZ]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) or CZ (cell range zone) in addition to the bonus state. During the AT, among the modes of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is notified. For example, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the notified specific operation mode, the specific display result is derived, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an operation mode different from the specific operation mode. , The specific display result is not derived. The specific display result is an advantageous display result as compared with other display results, for example, a display result with a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a display result with a privilege grant, and a display result without transition to a disadvantageous gaming state. Includes display results that can stay in the game state under control. In the following, notifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is also referred to as "navigation notification".

The AT is controlled when the right to control the AT (AT right) is granted to the AT. During CZ, the probability of granting AT rights is higher than when not controlled by CZ. The CZ is controlled when the right to control the CZ (CZ right) is granted.

The main control unit 41 performs a grant lottery to determine whether or not to grant any of the AT right and the CZ right when the winning combination with the BB is won at the same time in the normal state. Here, the grant lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to grant advantageous rights including at least AT rights and CZ rights. In the present embodiment, the type of rights to be granted and the amount of rights to be granted are determined by a grant lottery. The amount of rights means the period of control over AT or CZ. That is, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by consuming the AT right, and controls the CZ by consuming the CZ right.

In the present embodiment, a grant lottery for determining whether or not to grant either the AT right or the CZ right when the winning combination (watermelon or cherry) that is simultaneously won with the BB during the normal state is won. I do. That is, the BB winning and the grant lottery winning can occur at the same time. When the BB is won and the grant lottery is won, the main control unit 41 controls to AT or CZ after the bonus state. It should be noted that the game may be controlled by AT or CZ from the game following the game that won the grant lottery.

In the present embodiment, when the AT right is granted, the main control unit 41 performs an additional lottery to add the AT right from the next game of the game in which the grant lottery is performed, and consumes the AT right after the end of the bonus state. And control to AT. The additional lottery is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and is a lottery for determining whether or not to add the AT right and to determine the amount of the AT right to be added. That is, the additional lottery determines whether or not to extend the period controlled by the AT, and if so, how much to extend.

Further, when the CZ right is granted, the main control unit 41 controls the CZ from the next game of the game in which the grant lottery is performed without consuming the CZ right, and starts consuming the CZ right after the bonus state ends. ..

In the following, the non-bonus state (normal state and internal medium state) of the gaming states is defined as the non-bonus state, and the non-bonus state that is not controlled by AT or CZ is simply non-existent. It is referred to as a bonus state, a state controlled by AT in a non-bonus state may be referred to as an AT state, and a state controlled by CZ in a non-bonus state may be referred to as a CZ state.

[Bonus type]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the types of bonuses. In the present embodiment, when a BB is won, that is, when a display result in which "black 7-black 7-black 7" is aligned on the winning line LN is derived, the bonus state is more advantageous than the normal bonus and the normal bonus. It is controlled to one of the advantageous bonuses. Here, the advantageous bonus is a bonus that is controlled when the user shifts to the bonus state while the right for controlling the advantageous state such as the AT right and the CZ right is granted. The normal bonus is a bonus that is controlled when the player shifts to the bonus state without the right to control the advantageous state.

In this embodiment, a chance bonus and a special bonus are provided as advantageous bonuses. The chance bonus is a bonus that is controlled when the CZ right is granted and the bonus state is entered. The special bonus is a bonus that is controlled when the AT right is granted and the bonus state is entered.

After being controlled by the normal bonus, if the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied without granting the AT right or the CZ right, the control is performed in the non-bonus state.

While controlled by the chance bonus, it is controlled by the bonus state and controlled by the CZ. Further, after being controlled by the chance bonus, when the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied, it is controlled to the CZ state. If the AT right is granted during the chance bonus, it is controlled to the AT state when the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied. During the chance bonus, it is controlled to the bonus state and also to the CZ (BB + CZ). Here, the chance bonus is at least more advantageous than the normal bonus in that it is determined to be controlled by the CZ after the end of the bonus state, and the chance bonus is further controlled to the advantageous AT state. It can be said that it is in an advantageous state over the normal bonus in that the possibility is high.

While it is controlled by the special bonus, it is controlled to the bonus state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an additional lottery is performed. After being controlled by the special bonus, when the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied, it is controlled to the AT state. Here, the special bonus is at least more advantageous than the normal bonus and more advantageous than the chance bonus in that it is determined that the AT is controlled to be more advantageous than the CZ after the end of the bonus state.

As described above, the main control unit 41 is more advantageous than the normal bonus when controlling to the normal bonus when the display result in which "black 7-black 7-black 7" is aligned on the winning line LN is derived. There are times when you control to a favorable bonus. Further, when the main control unit 41 controls the advantageous bonus, the right to control the advantageous state is given, and after controlling the advantageous bonus, the main control unit 41 controls the advantageous AT state or the CZ state.

[Direction at the time of bonus winning]
At the time of winning a bonus, the sub-control unit 91 executes a suggestion effect suggesting the type of bonus to be controlled from now on. The main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the game state and a command capable of specifying the granted right to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the type of bonus to be controlled from the command that can specify the game state and the command that can specify the granted right.

The sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect according to one suggestion pattern from the plurality of suggestion patterns. The plurality of suggestion patterns include at least a normal suggestion pattern that finally suggests a normal bonus and an advantageous suggestion pattern that finally suggests a favorable bonus. Here, "finally suggesting" means suggesting at the end of the suggestion staging. For example, even if one bonus is suggested when the suggestion effect is started, another bonus is suggested after that, and if the suggestion effect ends as it is, the other bonus is finally suggested. It will be.

When controlled by the normal bonus, the sub control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect according to the normal suggestion pattern. When the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by the advantageous bonus, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect according to the advantageous suggestion pattern. In other words, the suggestion effect executed according to the normal suggestion pattern is the effect when the normal bonus is confirmed. Further, the suggestion effect executed according to the advantageous suggestion pattern is the effect when the advantageous bonus is confirmed.

In the present embodiment, a first normal suggestion pattern and a second normal suggestion pattern are provided as normal suggestion patterns. When the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect according to either the first normal suggestion pattern or the second normal suggestion pattern, the period from the derivation of the display result to the suggestion of the normal bonus is common. There is. In other words, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect according to any of the suggestion patterns of the first normal suggestion pattern and the second normal suggestion pattern, the timing of suggesting the normal bonus is common.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the advantageous suggestion pattern, a first advantageous suggestion pattern in which the timing for suggesting the controlled advantageous bonus is the first timing and a second advantageous suggestion pattern as the second timing are provided. There is.

In this embodiment, a chance bonus and a special bonus are provided as advantageous bonuses. When controlled by the chance bonus, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect according to the chance suggestion pattern which is an advantageous suggestion pattern. When controlled by the special bonus, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect according to the special suggestion pattern which is an advantageous suggestion pattern. In other words, the suggestion effect executed according to the chance suggestion pattern is the effect when the chance bonus is confirmed. Further, the suggestion effect executed according to the special suggestion pattern is the effect when the special bonus is confirmed.

Further, as a chance suggestion pattern, a first chance suggestion pattern and a second chance suggestion pattern are provided, and as a special suggestion pattern, a first special suggestion pattern and a second special suggestion pattern are provided. In the present embodiment, the first chance suggestion pattern is an example of the first advantage suggestion pattern in which the timing for suggesting the controlled advantage bonus is the first timing. The second chance suggestion pattern, the first special suggestion pattern, and the second special suggestion pattern are examples of the second advantageous suggestion pattern in which the timing for suggesting the controlled advantageous bonus is the second timing.

Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of which suggestion pattern is used to execute the suggestion effect, the common start effect is executed after the display result is derived. In addition, some of the productions after the start production are also common. Therefore, while the common effect is being executed, it is not possible to know which suggestion pattern the suggested effect being executed is according to which suggestion pattern, so that the interest of the game is improved.

[Start staging]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the start effect after the bonus winning. The start effect is an effect that is executed after the display result is derived, regardless of whether the suggestion effect is executed according to any suggestion pattern, that is, regardless of which bonus is controlled. In addition, in FIGS. 4 to 9, the diagonal line attached to the see-through window 3 and the three triangles described on each of the left and right sides of the see-through window 3 indicate that the reel LED is lit. Further, the finer the interval between the diagonal lines, the stronger the light emitted from the reel LED. Further, the larger the size of the triangle, the stronger the light emitted from the reel LED.

First, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are all operated, all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and the display result that "black 7-black 7-black 7" is stopped on the winning line LN is derived. Then, the suggestion effect shown after (A1) is started according to the suggestion pattern. Here, in the present embodiment, the suggestion pattern is determined at the timing when the stop of "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7" is confirmed. The suggestion pattern is determined according to the type of bonus being controlled. Further, in the present embodiment, since a plurality of suggestion patterns are provided for one bonus, for example, one of the plurality of suggestion patterns is determined by lottery. The timing for determining the suggestion pattern may be determined when the bonus is won, and then the suggestion pattern may be redetermined each time the right is granted.

Further, in the present embodiment, an effect suggesting that the BB has been won is performed between the time when the BB is won and the time when the bonus is won, and it is confirmed that the BB is won. It is assumed that the suggestive effect after (A1) is performed after being notified to the player in a recognizable manner.

As shown in (A1), when the display result that all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and "black 7-black 7-black 7" is stopped on the winning line LN is derived, nine reel LEDs Are all lit, and the derivation of the display result is emphasized. In addition, in this embodiment, the player has already been notified in a manner that the player can recognize that the BB has been won, and specifically, a predetermined position on the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in the area. In (A1), the player can recognize that he / she has won the BB, but cannot recognize which bonus is controlled. Further, in the following, the liquid crystal display 51 is also simply referred to as a screen.

Then, as shown in (A2), the curtain image is displayed at the right edge and the left edge of the screen, respectively, and the curtain image causes a part of the left side and a part of the right side of the image displayed on the back surface of the curtain image to be curtains. Hidden by the image. At this time, regarding the lighting of the reel LED, the LED attached to the left reel 2L and the LED attached to the right reel 2R out of the nine LEDs are turned off. In this way, by associating the effect executed on the screen with the effect executed for the display result, it is possible to improve the interest of each effect.

After that, the curtain is closed from the left and right sides, and as shown in (A3), substantially all of the image displayed on the back surface of the curtain image is hidden by the curtain image. Also at this time, all the reel LEDs are turned off in response to the fact that substantially all of the image displayed on the back of the curtain image is hidden by the curtain image.

After that, the curtain is further closed, and at the timing shown in (A4), the entire screen is covered with the curtain.

As shown in (A1) to (A4), during the start effect, the effect according to the type of bonus is not executed. Therefore, in (A4), the player knows which bonus is controlled. do not have.

[Direction when normal bonus is confirmed (1st normal suggestion pattern)]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a suggestion effect when the normal bonus is confirmed. It is assumed that the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 5 is a suggestion effect executed according to the first normal suggestion pattern. When the suggestion effect is executed according to the first normal suggestion pattern, the curtain starts to open slightly to the left and right as shown in (B1) after the above-mentioned (A4). At this timing, only a small amount of the image hidden behind the curtain image is displayed, and the player cannot recognize what kind of image is displayed. Further, at this timing, since the image hidden in the curtain image is hardly displayed, all the reel LEDs are turned off correspondingly.

As shown in (B2), after that, the curtain further opens to the left and right, and the display area of the image hidden by the curtain image expands. Specifically, some of the character images ("R]," M "," O "," N "," U ") of the character images of" NORMAL BONUS "are displayed, and the rest. The character images (“N”, “O”, “A”, “L”, “B”, “S”) are hidden by the curtain and are not displayed. At this timing, only the reel LED provided on the middle reel 2C is turned on in response to the display of the center of the character image of "NORMAL BONUS".

As shown in (B3), when the curtain is further opened to the left and right and the curtain is stopped at a predetermined position, the display range of the image displayed behind the curtain image is further expanded. Specifically, some character images (“O],“ A ”,“ B ”,“ S ”) hidden by the curtain image are displayed. However, some character images (“N”, “L”) are hidden by the curtain and are not displayed. Further, even at this timing, the reel LEDs provided on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R remain off in response to the fact that the area on the right side and the area on the left side of the character image are hidden by the curtain image. ..

As shown in (B4), the curtain is then removed and the entire image hidden by the curtain image is displayed on the screen. Specifically, the entire character image "NORMAL BONUS" (normal bonus) is displayed on the screen. At this timing, the reel LEDs provided on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are also lit due to the fact that the entire character image is displayed, and all nine reel LEDs are lit.

As shown in (B5), when the entire character image of "NORMAL BONUS" is displayed on the screen and the effect using the curtain is completed, a diamond-shaped decorative image for emphasizing the character image of "NORMAL BONUS" is displayed. Is superimposed on the character image of "NORMAL BONUS" and displayed. In this way, by displaying the diamond-shaped decorative image together with the character image of "NORMAL BONUS", the player can effectively pay attention to the character image of "NORMAL BONUS".

As shown in (B6), the diamond-shaped decorative image disappears once after that. Then, as shown in (B7), a diamond-shaped decorative image is generated again. If a predetermined advantageous suggestion pattern is selected from the advantageous suggestion patterns selected when the advantageous bonus is confirmed, the effect after (B6) may change, and the effect shown after (B7) may be executed. Instead, the production after (C7) will be executed.

After that, the start switch 7 is effective when the diamond-shaped decorative image as shown in (B7) is displayed and when the diamond-shaped decorative image as shown in (B8) is not displayed. Repeated until manipulated. "The start switch 7 is effectively operated" means that the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started due to the operation of the start switch 7. Even if the start switch 7 is operated, if the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R do not rotate, it cannot be said that the start switch 7 has been effectively operated.

Here, all the nine reel LEDs remain lit from the time when the entire character image is displayed until the start switch 7 is operated. It should be noted that all the lights of the nine reel LEDs may be turned off and off repeatedly in response to the display and disappearance of the diamond-shaped decorative image. By doing so, it is further emphasized that the entire character image "NORMAL BONUS" is displayed.

[Direction when the normal bonus is confirmed (second normal suggestion pattern)]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a suggestion effect when the normal bonus is confirmed. It is assumed that the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 6 is a suggestion effect executed according to the second normal suggestion pattern. When the suggestion effect is executed according to the second normal suggestion pattern, (B'1) to (B'1) to (B'1) to (B'1) to (B'1) to (B'1) to FIG. The production of B'5) is executed. Further, the effect time of FIGS. 5 (B3) to (B8) and the effect time of FIGS. 6 (B3) to (B8) are the same, and the timing at which FIG. 5 (B3) is executed and FIG. 6 (B3). It is assumed that the timing at which B3) is executed is the same.

When the suggestion effect is executed according to the second normal suggestion pattern, the curtain starts to open slightly to the left and right as shown in (B'1) after the above-mentioned (A4). At this timing, only a small amount of the image hidden behind the curtain image is displayed, and the player cannot recognize what kind of image is displayed. Further, at this timing, since the image hidden in the curtain image is hardly displayed, all the reel LEDs are turned off correspondingly.

As shown in (B'2), the curtain then opens further to the left and right, and the image displayed behind the curtain hidden by the curtain is slightly displayed. Specifically, some of the character images ("R]," M "," O "," N "," U ") of the character images of" NORMARBONUS "are displayed, and the remaining characters are displayed. The images (“N”, “O”, “A”, “L”, “B”, “S”) are hidden by the curtain and are not displayed. At this timing, only the reel LED provided on the middle reel 2C is turned on in response to the display of the center of the character image of "NORMAL BONUS".

As shown in (B'3), after that, the curtain is closed again, and the image displayed behind the curtain image is no longer displayed. Corresponding to the fact that the image displayed behind the curtain image is not displayed, the reel LEDs provided on the middle reel 2C are turned off, and all the reel LEDs are turned off.

As shown in (B'4), after that, the curtain opens to the left and right again, and the image hidden by the curtain image is displayed. Specifically, some of the character images ("A]," N "," O "," N "," U ") of the character images of" CHANCE BONUS "are displayed, and the rest. Character images (“C”, “H”, “C”, “E”, “B”, “S”) are hidden by the curtain and are not displayed. As can be seen by comparing (B'2) and (B'4), once the curtain is closed, the character image behind it is changed. At this timing, only the reel LED provided on the middle reel 2C is turned on in response to the display of the center of the character image of "CHANGE BONUS".

As shown in (B'5), after that, the curtain is closed again, and the image displayed behind the curtain image is no longer displayed. Corresponding to the fact that the image displayed behind the curtain image is not displayed, the reel LEDs provided on the middle reel 2C are turned off, and all the reel LEDs are turned off.

When the suggestion effect is executed according to the second normal suggestion pattern, after (B'5), the curtain opens to the left and right, and the display range of the character image hidden behind the curtain gradually expands. When the suggestion effect is executed according to the second normal suggestion pattern, the character image hidden behind the curtain after (B'5) is "NORMAL BONUS". After that, the effect described with reference to FIGS. 5 (B3) to 5 (B8) is executed. If a predetermined advantageous suggestion pattern is selected from the advantageous suggestion patterns selected when the advantageous bonus is confirmed, the effects after (B'5) are changed, and the effects shown after (B3) are executed. Instead, the production after (C1) will be executed.

In the suggestion effect according to the second normal suggestion pattern, a part of the character image of "NORMAL BONUS" is displayed by repeating opening and closing of the curtain, and then a part of the character image of "CHANGE BONUS" is displayed. .. As a result, after suggesting that it is controlled by the normal bonus, it can be suggested that it is controlled by the chance bonus, and the expected value of being controlled by the chance bonus can be increased.

[Direction when chance bonus is confirmed (1st chance suggestion pattern)]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a suggestion effect when the chance bonus is confirmed. It is assumed that the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 7 is a suggestion effect executed according to the first chance suggestion pattern. When the suggestion effect is executed according to the first chance suggestion pattern, from the effect of FIGS. 4 (A1) to (A4) among the suggestion effects according to the second normal suggestion pattern, FIGS. 6 (B'1) to (B') The production up to 5) is common, and when the suggestion effect is executed according to the second normal suggestion pattern with (B'5) as the boundary, the effect after (B3) is executed, and the suggestion effect is performed according to the first chance suggestion pattern. When is executed, the production after (C1) is executed.

Specifically, when the suggestion effect is executed according to the first chance suggestion pattern, after (B'5), the curtain opens to the left and right, and the display range of the character image hidden behind the curtain gradually expands. When the suggestion effect is executed according to the first chance suggestion pattern, the character image hidden behind the curtain after (B'5) is "CHANGE BONUS".

As shown in (C1), when the curtain is stopped at a predetermined position, some of the images displayed behind the curtain image (a part of "H", "A", ", "N", a part of "C", "B", "O", "N", "U", "S") are displayed. However, some character images (part of "H]," C ", part of" C "," E ") are hidden by the curtain image and are not displayed. Further, at this timing, the reel LEDs provided on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are turned off in response to the fact that the area on the right side and the area on the left side of the character image are hidden by the curtain image. Only the reel LED provided on the middle reel 2C lights up. At this time, as can be seen by comparing FIG. 6 (B3) and FIG. 7 (C1), the brightness of the reel LED is the one when the character image hidden behind the curtain image is "CHANGE BONUS". Is bright. In this way, by changing the lighting mode of the reel LED according to the object suggesting the lighting mode, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

As shown in (C2), the curtain is then removed and the entire image hidden by the curtain image is displayed on the screen. Specifically, the entire character image "CHANGE BONUS" (chance bonus) is displayed on the screen. At this timing, the reel LEDs provided on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are also lit due to the fact that the entire character image is displayed, and all nine reel LEDs are lit. As can be seen by comparing FIGS. 6 (B4) and 7 (C2), the brightness of the reel LED is brighter when the character image hidden behind the curtain image is "CHANGE BONUS".

As shown in (C3), when the entire character image of "CHANCE BONUS" is displayed on the screen and the effect using the curtain is completed, a diamond-shaped decorative image for emphasizing the character image of "CHANCE BONUS" is displayed. Is superimposed on the character image of "CHANGE BONUS" and displayed. In this way, by displaying the diamond-shaped decorative image together with the character image of "CHANGE BONUS", the player can effectively pay attention to the character image of "CHANGE BONUS".

As shown in (C4), the diamond-shaped decorative image disappears once after that. At this time, all the reel LEDs are turned off due to the disappearance of the diamond-shaped decorative image. After that, as shown in (C5), a diamond-shaped decorative image is generated again, and all the reel LEDs are lit correspondingly. If a predetermined special suggestion pattern is selected from the special suggestion patterns selected when the special bonus is confirmed, the effects after (C4) may change and the effects shown after (C5) may be executed. Instead, after the effect of (C7) is executed, the effect of (D1) and thereafter is executed.

After that, the start switch 7 is effective when the diamond-shaped decorative image as shown in (C5) is displayed and when the diamond-shaped decorative image as shown in (C6) is not displayed. Repeated until manipulated. Further, in response to the display and disappearance of the diamond-shaped decorative image, the reel LED is also turned on and off repeatedly until the start switch 7 is effectively operated.

[Direction when the chance bonus is confirmed (second chance suggestion pattern)]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a suggestion effect when the chance bonus is confirmed. It is assumed that the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 8 is a suggestion effect executed according to the second chance suggestion pattern. When the suggestion effect is executed according to the second chance suggestion pattern, the effects (A1) to (B6) among the suggestion effects according to the normal suggestion pattern are common, and the first normal suggestion is set at (B6). When the suggestion effect is executed according to the pattern, the effect after (B7) is executed, and when the suggestion effect is executed according to the second chance suggestion pattern, the effect after (C7) is executed. After (A1) to (A4), when the chance bonus is confirmed at the boundary of (B'5) via the production of (B'1) to (B'5), the production after (C7) is executed. It may be provided with a chance suggestion pattern.

That is, once the character image of "NORMAL BONUS" is displayed, the decorative pattern is displayed and disappears together with the character image of "NORMAL BONUS", and then the character image of "NORMAL" is displayed as shown in (C7). An image of smoke is displayed so as to hide. At this time, the character image of "NORMAL" is no longer displayed, and all of the reel LEDs are turned off in response to the fact that it is not clear which bonus is suggested. If a predetermined special suggestion pattern is selected from the special suggestion patterns selected when the special bonus is confirmed, the effects after (C7) may change and the effects shown after (C8) may be executed. Instead, after the effect of (C7) is executed, the effect of (D1) and thereafter is executed.

As shown in (C8), after that, the smoke disappears, the character image of "CHANGE" is displayed, and the character image of "CHANGE BONUS" is displayed on the screen. That is, the display of the smoke image suggests that the character image of "NORMAL" is changed to another character image. In addition, in response to the display of the character image of "CHANGE BONUS", all the reel LEDs are turned on with the brightness corresponding to the chance bonus.

As shown in (C9), when the effect using the smoke image is completed, a diamond-shaped decorative image for emphasizing the character image of "CHANGE BONUS" is displayed superimposed on the character image of "CHANGE BONUS". To. In this way, by displaying the diamond-shaped decorative image together with the character image of "CHANGE BONUS", the player can effectively pay attention to the character image of "CHANGE BONUS".

As shown in (C10), the diamond-shaped decorative image disappears once after that. At this time, all the reel LEDs are turned off due to the disappearance of the diamond-shaped decorative image. After that, as shown in (C11), a diamond-shaped decorative image is generated again, and all the reel LEDs are lit correspondingly.

After that, the start switch 7 is effective in the state where the diamond-shaped decorative image as shown in (C11) is displayed and the state where the diamond-shaped decorative image as shown in (C12) is not displayed. Repeated until manipulated. Further, in response to the display and disappearance of the diamond-shaped decorative image, the reel LED is also turned on and off repeatedly until the start switch 7 is effectively operated.

Here, during the execution of the suggestion effect according to the second chance suggestion pattern, when the effect using the smoke image is completed, all nine reel LEDs blink as shown in (C9) to (C12). start. In FIG. 8, it is described that the cycle of repeating the display and erasing of the diamond decorative pattern and the blinking cycle of the reel LED are the same, but they do not have to be the same.

[Direction when special bonus is confirmed]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a suggestion effect when the special bonus is confirmed. In addition, in FIG. 9, it is assumed that the suggestion effect executed according to the first special suggestion pattern and the suggestion effect executed according to the second special suggestion pattern are shown.

When the suggestion effect is executed according to the first special suggestion pattern, the effects (A1) to (B6) among the suggestion effects according to the normal suggestion pattern are common, and the first normal suggestion is set at (B6). When the suggestion effect is executed according to the pattern, the effect after (B7) is executed, and when the suggestion effect is executed according to the first special suggestion pattern, the effect after (D1) is executed after the effect of (C7) is executed. Will be executed. It should be noted that a special suggestion pattern for executing the effects of (B'1) to (B'5) may be provided instead of the effects of (B1) to (B2).

Further, when the suggestion effect is executed according to the second special suggestion pattern, the effects (B'1) to (B'5) are changed from the effects (A1) to (A4) among the suggestion effects according to the normal suggestion pattern. Up to (B'5) is common, and when the suggestion effect is executed according to the first normal suggestion pattern, the effect after (B7) is executed, and the suggestion effect is executed according to the second special suggestion pattern. In the case, after the effect of (C7) is executed, the effect of (D1) and thereafter is executed. It should be noted that a special suggestion pattern for executing the effects of (B1) to (B2) instead of the effects of (B'1) to (B'5) may be provided.

As shown in (D1), the smoke shown in (C7) disappears, the character image of "SPECIAL" is displayed, and the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS" is displayed on the screen. That is, the display of the smoke image suggests that the character image of "NORMAL" is changed to another character image. Further, in response to the display of the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS", the reel LED is turned on in a manner corresponding to the special bonus. Specifically, it is a lighting mode that is brighter than the brightness of the reel LED when suggesting a normal bonus, and only the three LEDs corresponding to the middle stage on the winning line LN are lit. Further, at the timing when the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS" is displayed, the AT lamp 57 is turned on, and the lighting mode of the reel LED is also changed to a mode in which only the middle stage on the winning line is turned on. At this time, although not shown, the colors of the light emitted from the reel LEDs are controlled to be a plurality of colors. Specifically, the reel LED is controlled so that the display result is illuminated with light of seven colors (rainbow colors).

As shown in (D2), a diamond-shaped decorative image for emphasizing the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS" is superimposed and displayed on the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS". In this way, by displaying the diamond-shaped decorative image together with the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS", the player can effectively pay attention to the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS".

After that, the start switch 7 is effective when the diamond-shaped decorative image as shown in (D2) is displayed and when the diamond-shaped decorative image as shown in (D3) is not displayed. Repeated until manipulated. Further, in response to the display and disappearance of the diamond-shaped decorative image, the reel LED is also turned on and off repeatedly until the start switch 7 is effectively operated.

[Common production of each suggestion pattern]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flow of staging of each suggestion pattern. Let t1 be the timing at which all reels are stopped and the display result corresponding to BB is derived. Further, the numbers shown in parentheses in FIG. 10 (for example, (A1) and the like) correspond to the numbers shown in FIGS. 4 to 9. For example, (A1) to (A4) in FIG. 10 correspond to (A1) to (A4) in FIG. FIG. 10 shows, for example, that the effect of FIG. 4 (A1) starts from timing t1 and the effect shown in FIGS. 4 (A1) to (A4) is executed from timing t1 to timing t2. ing.

In any of the suggested patterns, the effects (A1) to (A4) shown in FIG. 4 are executed from the timing t1 to the timing t4.

After that, when any of the first normal suggestion pattern, the second chance suggestion pattern, and the first special suggestion pattern is selected, it is shown in FIG. 5 from timing t2 to timing t3 (B1). The effect of (B2) is executed, and then the effects of (B3) to (B6) shown in FIG. 5 are executed from timing t3 to timing t4.

When the first normal suggestion pattern is selected, the effect of repeating (B7) and (B8) shown in FIG. 5 from the timing t4 until the start operation (operation of the start switch 7) is effectively executed. Is executed.

On the other hand, when the second chance suggestion pattern or the first special suggestion pattern is selected, the effect of (C7) shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 is executed from the timing t4 to the timing t5.

When the second chance suggestion pattern is selected, the effect of (C8) shown in FIG. 8 is subsequently executed from timing t5 to timing t8, and then shown in FIG. 8 from timing t6 to timing t7 (C9). )-(C10) are executed, and after the timing t8, the effects of repeating (C11) and (C12) shown in FIG. 8 are executed until the start operation is effectively executed.

On the other hand, when the first special suggestion pattern is selected, after that, the effect of (D1) shown in FIG. 9 is executed from timing t5 to timing t6, and then the start operation is effectively executed after timing t6. Until then, the effect of repeating (D2) and (D3) shown in FIG. 9 is executed.

Comparing the flows of the first normal suggestion pattern, the second chance suggestion pattern, and the first special suggestion pattern, the following can be said.

After the decorative symbol is superimposed and displayed on the character image suggesting the normal bonus of "NORMAL BONUS" up to timing t4 (B5), at the timing when the decorative symbol disappears once (B6), the first normal suggestion is still made. The player cannot specify whether it is a pattern, a second chance pattern, or a first special suggestion pattern. That is, the player cannot specify whether it is controlled by a normal bonus, a chance bonus, or a special bonus.

When the decorative pattern is superimposed and displayed again after the timing t4 (B7), the player can specify that the first normal suggestion pattern is selected for the first time. As a result, the player can recognize that the normal bonus is controlled from the next game.

If the smoke image is displayed after the timing t4 (C7), the player decides whether it is the second chance pattern or the first special suggestion pattern until the timing of the transition to the timing t5 where the smoke image disappears. Cannot be identified. That is, the player cannot specify whether it is controlled by the chance bonus or the special bonus.

When the smoke image disappears and the character image of "CHANGE" is displayed (C8) after the timing t5, the player can specify that the second chance suggestion pattern is selected for the first time. As a result, the player can recognize that the next game will be controlled by the chance bonus.

When the smoke image disappears and the character image of "SPECIAL" is displayed (D1) after the timing t5, the player can specify that the first special suggestion pattern is selected for the first time. As a result, the player can recognize that the next game will be controlled by the special bonus.

That is, when the effects (B1) to (B2) are executed after the effects (A1) to (A4) are executed, the player can perform the effects after the timing t4 or at the timing after the timing t5. , You can recognize which bonus will be controlled from the next game.

When any of the second normal suggestion pattern, the first chance suggestion pattern, and the second special suggestion pattern is selected after the effects of (A1) to (A4) are executed, the timing t2 From the timing t3, the effects (B'1) to (B'5) shown in FIG. 6 are executed.

When the second normal suggestion pattern is selected, the effects (B3) to (B6) shown in FIG. 6 are executed from timing t3 to timing t4, and then the start operation is effective after timing t4. The effect of repeating (B7) and (B8) shown in FIG. 6 is executed until it is executed.

On the other hand, when the first chance suggestion pattern or the second special suggestion pattern is selected, the effects (C1) to (C4) shown in FIG. 7 are subsequently executed from timing t3 to timing t4.

After that, when the first chance suggestion pattern is selected, the effect of repeating (C5) and (C6) shown in FIG. 7 is executed from the timing t4 until the start operation is effectively executed.

On the other hand, when the second special suggestion pattern is selected, the effect of (C7) shown in FIG. 9 is subsequently executed from timing t4 to timing t5, and then shown in FIG. 9 from timing t5 to timing t6. The effect of (D1) is executed, and then the effect of repeating (D2) and (D3) shown in FIG. 9 is executed after the timing t6 until the start operation is effectively executed.

Comparing the flows of the second normal suggestion pattern, the first chance suggestion pattern, and the second special suggestion pattern, the following can be said.

Until the timing t3, the curtain opens halfway (B'2), closes once (B'3), opens again (B'4), and closes again (B'5). The player cannot specify whether it is a normal suggestion pattern, a first chance pattern, or a second special suggestion pattern. That is, the player cannot specify whether it is controlled by a normal bonus, a chance bonus, or a special bonus.

After timing t3, the curtain opened to the extent that it can be specified that the character image displayed behind the curtain is the character image of "NORMAL BONUS" and not the character image of "CHANGE BONUS". At the timing, the player can identify that the second normal suggestion pattern is selected for the first time. As a result, the player can recognize that the normal bonus is controlled from the next game.

After timing t3, the curtain was opened to the extent that it can be specified that the character image displayed behind the curtain is the character image of "CHANGE BONUS" and not the character image of "NORMAL BONUS". At the timing, the player can identify that the first chance pattern or the second special suggestion pattern is selected. After the decorative symbol is superimposed and displayed on the character image suggesting the chance bonus of "CHANGE BONUS" until the timing t4 after that (C3), at the timing when the decorative symbol disappears once (C4), it is still the first. The player cannot specify whether it is a chance pattern or a second special suggestion pattern. That is, the player cannot specify whether it is controlled by the chance bonus or the special bonus.

When the decorative pattern is superimposed and displayed again after the timing t4 (C5), the player can specify that the first chance suggestion pattern is selected for the first time. As a result, the player can recognize that the next game will be controlled by the chance bonus.

When the smoke image is displayed after the timing t4 (C7), the player can specify that the second special suggestion pattern is selected for the first time. As a result, the player can recognize that the next game will be controlled by the special bonus.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 delays the progress of the game after all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the display result corresponding to the BB is derived (stop switches 8L to 8R, respectively). It may be controlled to a freeze state that delays the activation of the stop operation. In the present embodiment, from the timing t1 from which the display result corresponding to the BB is derived to the latest timing among the timings at which the player can recognize which bonus is controlled from the next game. , Controlled to freeze state. Among the timings at which the player can recognize which bonus is controlled from the next game, the latest timing is specifically the timing t6 after the timing t5.

[Main effect]
(1-1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the display result in which "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7" is stopped on the winning line LN is derived, it is controlled by the normal bonus. In some cases, it may be controlled by a favorable bonus. When controlled by the normal bonus, the sub control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect according to the normal suggestion pattern. On the other hand, when controlled by the advantageous bonus, the suggestion effect is executed according to the advantageous suggestion pattern.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the suggestion effect is executed according to the second chance suggestion pattern or the first special suggestion pattern, which is an example of the advantageous suggestion pattern, all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. From timing t1 to timing t4, the same effect as when the suggestion effect is executed according to the first normal suggestion pattern, which is an example of the normal suggestion pattern, is executed. When the second chance suggestion pattern is selected, the chance bonus is suggested after the timing t5 after the timing t4. When the first special suggestion pattern is selected, a special bonus is suggested after timing t5 after timing t4.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when the suggestion staging is executed according to the first chance suggestion pattern or the second special suggestion pattern which is an example of the advantageous suggestion pattern, the timing is from the timing t1 when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Up to t3, the same effect as when the suggestion effect is executed according to the second normal suggestion pattern, which is an example of the normal suggestion pattern, is executed. If the first chance suggestion pattern is selected, a chance bonus is suggested after timing t3. When the second special suggestion pattern is selected, the chance bonus is suggested after the timing t3, and then the special bonus is suggested after the timing t5.

That is, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect according to the advantageous suggestion pattern, the "black 7-black 7-black 7" is the winning line LN, which is the same effect as the effect that executes the suggestion effect according to the normal suggestion pattern. It is executed after the display result stopped above is derived, and then the effect suggesting the advantageous bonus is executed.

Therefore, while the common effect is being executed after all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the possibility of an advantageous bonus remains, and the player's expectation can be maintained for a predetermined period.

(1-2) As can be seen by comparing (B7) and (B8) of FIG. 5 or 6 with (C5) and (C6) of FIG. 7 or (C11) and (C12) of FIG. When finally suggesting a normal bonus, all nine reel LEDs are lit, whereas when finally suggesting a chance bonus, all nine reel LEDs are blinking. Also, as can be seen by comparing (B7) and (B8) of FIG. 5 or 6 with (D2) and (D3) of FIG. 9, when finally suggesting a normal bonus, the reel LED is 9 While all of them are lit, when the special bonus is finally suggested, only the three LEDs corresponding to the middle stage on the winning line LN are lit for the reel LED.

That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect according to the normal suggestion pattern and finally suggests the normal bonus, and finally executes the suggestion effect according to the advantageous suggestion pattern. The reel LED is controlled so that the visibility of the derived display result changes depending on whether the advantageous bonus is suggested or not.

Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the display result when suggesting the type of bonus, and the interest of the game is improved. As a result, when the display result that "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7" is stopped on the winning line LN is derived, the slot may be controlled by the normal bonus or may be controlled by the advantageous bonus. A suitable effect can be performed on the machine 1.

In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed according to the chance suggestion pattern, and the brightness of the reel LED when the chance bonus is finally suggested is the normal suggestion pattern. Brighter than the brightness of the reel LED when suggesting a bonus. That is, the flashiness of the mode of the effect of changing the visibility of the display result using the reel LED is more flashy when the chance bonus is suggested than when the normal bonus is suggested. Further, the reel LED blinks when a chance bonus is suggested, while the reel LED is lit when a normal bonus is suggested. In that respect as well, the flashiness of the mode of the production that changes the visibility of the display result using the reel LED is more flashy when the chance bonus is suggested than when the normal bonus is suggested. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the lighting mode of the reel LED when the suggestion effect is executed according to the special suggestion pattern and finally suggests the special bonus is composed of a plurality of different colors, although not shown. On the other hand, when suggesting a normal bonus or suggesting a chance bonus, the reel LED is lit in a single color, although not shown. More specifically, when suggesting a special bonus, for example, the display result is illuminated with 7 different colors (rainbow colors), while suggesting a normal bonus, or a chance. When suggesting a bonus, the display result is illuminated with a single color (eg blue). That is, the flashiness of the mode of the effect of changing the visibility of the display result using the reel LED is more flashy when the special bonus is suggested than when the normal bonus or the chance bonus is suggested. ..

Chance bonuses are more advantageous than normal bonuses, and special bonuses are more advantageous than chance bonuses. That is, the visibility of the display result changes according to the advantage of the suggested bonus type. More specifically, the higher the advantage of the suggested bonus type, the more flashy the effect is performed and the more decorative the display result is. As a result, the attention to the bonus that is advantageous to the player can be further increased.

(1-3) In the present embodiment, the timing at which the character image of "CHANGE BONUS" shown in FIGS. 7 (C2) and 8 (C8) is displayed on the entire screen is as shown in FIG. There is a first timing between t3 and timing t4 and a second timing between timing t5 and timing t6. Further, the timing at which the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS" shown in FIG. 9 (D1) is displayed on the entire screen is the second timing between the timing t5 and the timing t6 as shown in FIG. Further, both the first timing and the second timing are timings after the effect common to the normal suggestion pattern is executed, as shown in FIG.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect according to the advantageous suggestion pattern selected when controlled by the advantageous bonus, either the first timing or the second timing. Even timing can suggest a controlled favorable bonus.

Therefore, as a result, when the display result in which "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7" is stopped on the winning line LN is derived, there are cases where it is controlled by a normal bonus and cases where it is controlled by an advantageous bonus. In a certain slot machine 1, since there are a plurality of timings suggested to be controlled to an advantageous bonus, the player's attention can be attracted to the plurality of timings, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a common effect is obtained when the first normal suggestion pattern is selected and when the second chance suggestion pattern is selected. During the executions (A1) to (A4) and (B1) to (B6) (timing t1 to timing t4 in FIG. 10), the lighting mode of the reel LED is common.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a common effect is executed when the second normal suggestion pattern is selected and when the first chance suggestion pattern is selected (A1) to (A4). ), (B'1) to (B'5) (timing t1 to timing t3 in FIG. 10), the lighting mode of the reel LED is common.

Also, when the special suggestion pattern is selected, it is the same as when the first chance suggestion pattern is selected and the same effect is being executed, or when the second chance suggestion pattern is selected. While the effect of is being executed, the lighting mode of the reel LED is common.

That is, regardless of which suggestion pattern is selected, the lighting mode of the reel LEDs is also common while the common effect is being executed after all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. In other words, regardless of which bonus is controlled, the display result ("Black 7-Black 7-Black 7") will be displayed while all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the common effect is being executed. The visibility of the display result) stopped on the winning line LN is also common.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to recognize which suggestion pattern is selected, that is, which bonus is controlled, depending on the visibility of the display result. You can maintain the expectation of which bonus will be controlled.

(3) In the present embodiment, as can be seen by comparing (B7) of FIG. 5 with (C7) of FIG. 8 or 9, the normal suggestion pattern is selected and the advantageous suggestion pattern is selected. Depending on the time, the lighting mode of the reel LED also changes from the timing when the effect changes.

Similarly, as can be seen by comparing (B3) of FIG. 6 and (C1) of FIG. 7, the timing at which the effect changes between when the normal suggestion pattern is selected and when the advantageous suggestion pattern is selected. The lighting mode of the reel LED also changes.

That is, while the common effect is being executed, the reel LED lighting mode is common and the normal suggestion pattern is selected regardless of whether the normal suggestion pattern is selected or the advantageous suggestion pattern is selected. From the timing when the effect different from the time when the effect is started, the lighting mode of the reel LED is set to a mode different from the mode when the normal suggestion pattern is selected. When the advantageous suggestion pattern is selected, a different effect from when the normal suggestion pattern is selected means that the suggestion of being controlled by the advantageous bonus is started. Therefore, from the timing when the suggestion of being controlled by the advantageous bonus is started, the visibility of the display result is made different from that when the normal suggestion pattern is selected.

Therefore, the visibility of the display result can be set to the visibility corresponding to the effect executed on the screen, and a suitable suggestive effect can be executed.

(4) When controlling to an advantageous bonus, the main control unit 41 is granted the right to control to an advantageous state, and after controlling to the advantageous bonus, controls to an advantageous AT state or CZ state. As shown in (D1) of FIG. 9, the character image "SPECIAL BONUS" is displayed on the entire screen, and the AT lamp 57 lights up when a special bonus is suggested. This suggests that it is controlled to the AT state, and the player has a feeling of expectation that the transition to the AT state, that is, the AT right is granted, in addition to the transition to the advantageous bonus. You can make it.

(5) In the present embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed according to the second special suggestion pattern, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control unit 91 has the effect common to the second normal suggestion pattern (A1). -(A4), (B'1)-(B'5), and then display the character image of "CHANGE BONUS" as shown in (C2)-(C4) to suggest a chance bonus. Then, as shown in (D1) to (D3), a character image of "SPECIAL BONUS" is displayed to suggest a special bonus.

Therefore, after one advantageous bonus is suggested, another advantageous bonus may be suggested, and even after one advantageous bonus is suggested, it may be controlled by another advantageous bonus. Remaining, it is possible to maintain an uplifting feeling as to which advantageous bonus is suggested.

In the present embodiment, and in the present embodiment, the special bonus is more advantageous than the chance bonus, and the special bonus is suggested after the chance bonus is suggested. Therefore, even after the suggestion of the chance bonus, the player can have a feeling of expectation for a more advantageous special bonus, and the interest of the game is improved. After the special bonus is suggested, the chance bonus may be suggested. By doing this, the possibility that it may be controlled by the chance bonus instead of being controlled by the special bonus remains even after the suggestion of the special bonus, so that the player's feeling of harassment can be continued. ..

(6) In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 suggests the type of bonus by displaying a character image indicating the type of bonus suggested on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, the sub-control unit 91 displays the character image "NORMAL BONUS" on the entire screen as shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6 (B4), so that the player is controlled from the next game to a normal bonus. Suggest that. Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (C2) or FIG. 8 (C8), the sub-control unit 91 displays the character image "CHANGE BONUS" on the entire screen, thereby giving the player a chance bonus from the next game. Suggests that it is controlled by. Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (D1), the sub-control unit 91 displays the character image "SPECIAL BONUS" on the entire screen so that the player can be controlled by the special bonus from the next game. Suggest.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 or 6 (B5), 7 (C3), 8 (C9), and 9 (D2), the sub-control unit 91 indicates a character image indicating the type of bonus to be suggested. After is displayed, a diamond-shaped decorative image is displayed together with the character image. Therefore, the decorativeness of the character image indicating the type of bonus is improved, and the degree of attention to the character image can be increased.

In the present embodiment, as can be seen by comparing (B5) of FIG. 5 or 6 with FIG. 7 (C3) or FIG. 8 (C9) and FIG. 9 (D2), a diamond-shaped decorative image can be seen. The number of is larger when the character image "CHANGE BONUS" is displayed than when the character image "NORMAL BONUS" is displayed, and the character image "CHANGE BONUS" is displayed. It is more often when the character image "SPECIAL BONUS" is displayed than when it is. Also, the chance bonus is more advantageous than the normal bonus, and the special bonus is more advantageous than the chance bonus.

That is, the decorative image is displayed according to the advantage of the suggested bonus type. More specifically, the higher the advantage of the suggested bonus type, the more decorative images are displayed, and the higher the advantage of the bonus type, the more decorative the text image. There is. As a result, the attention to the bonus that is advantageous to the player can be further increased.

(7) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5, 7, and 9, after the character image of "NORMAL BONUS" is displayed on the entire surface of the screen, the diamond-shaped decorative image becomes the character image. It is displayed superimposed (B4), and then the display of the diamond-shaped decorative image disappears once, and when the advantageous bonus is confirmed, the smoke image is displayed without displaying the diamond-shaped decorative image again (B4). C7) After that, the smoke image disappears and the character image of "CHANGE BONUS" or "SPECIAL BONUS" is displayed on the entire screen.

That is, in the present embodiment, as an effect common to the normal suggestion pattern and the advantageous suggestion pattern, a character image of "NORMAL BONUS" is displayed to suggest a normal bonus, and then a diamond type is once performed. The decorative image of is displayed, and then the suggestion of the advantageous bonus is started. The player can specify whether the normal suggestion pattern is selected or the advantageous suggestion pattern is selected depending on whether the display of the diamond-shaped decorative image and the erasure are repeated. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the timing at which the diamond-shaped decorative image is displayed.

(8) In the present embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed according to the first chance suggestion pattern, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control unit 91 has the effect common to the second normal suggestion pattern (A1). -(A4), (B'1)-(B'5) At the first timing between timing t3 and timing t4 after executing the production, a chance to display the character image of "CHANGE BONUS" on the entire screen. Suggest a bonus.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed according to the first special suggestion pattern, the sub-control unit 91 has (A1) to (A4), (B1) as the effect common to the first normal suggestion pattern. At the second timing between the timing t5 and the timing t6 after the effect of (B6) is executed, the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS" is displayed on the entire screen to suggest a special bonus. Similarly, when the suggestion effect is executed according to the second special suggestion pattern, the sub-control unit 91 has (A1) to (A4) and (B'1) to (B') as effects common to the second normal suggestion pattern. At the second timing between timing t5 and timing t6 after executing the effect of 5), the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS" is displayed on the entire screen to suggest a special bonus.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed according to the first chance suggestion pattern, the chance bonus is controlled at the first timing after executing the effect common to the effect executed when the normal bonus is controlled. It is suggested that it will be done. On the other hand, when the suggestion effect is executed according to the first special suggestion pattern or the second special suggestion pattern, the special bonus is controlled at the second timing after executing the effect common to the effect executed when controlled by the normal bonus. It is suggested that it will be done.

Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to different timings, that is, the first timing and the second timing, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) In the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize which bonus the player is controlled from the next game from the timing t1 from which the display result corresponding to the BB is derived. The freeze state is controlled up to the latest timing of the timings. Therefore, no matter which suggestion pattern is selected, that is, which bonus is controlled, until it is possible to recognize which bonus is controlled, the next game The sub-control unit 91 can continue the effect without effectively accepting the start operation. For example, when the first normal suggestion pattern is selected, the suggestion staging is completed at the timing around the timing t4. On the other hand, when the second chance suggestion pattern is selected, the suggestion effect is settled at the timing around the timing t7. By controlling the freeze state for a predetermined period, the entire suggestion effect can be surely shown to the player regardless of which suggestion pattern is selected.

Further, by setting the same freeze period (period controlled to the freeze state) in common in all the suggestion patterns, the control can be simplified. In addition, by setting the same freeze period in common for all suggestion patterns, it is possible to determine which suggestion pattern is selected, that is, which bonus is controlled by the timing at which the freeze state is released. It is possible to prevent a person from being able to recognize it. As a result, the player's attention can be drawn to the effect using the screen or the effect using the reel LED, not the timing when the freeze state is released.

The method of surely showing the entire suggestion effect to the player is not limited to the method of controlling the freeze state. For example, if the suggestion effect is in the middle when the start switch 7 is operated, even if the start switch 7 is operated, an effect indicating that the suggestion effect is controlled as a bonus until the entire suggestion effect is performed is displayed. You may not start. Further, the period for controlling the freeze state may be changed according to each suggestion pattern.

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

[Timing to suggest another bonus after suggesting one bonus]
In the present embodiment, after the character image is displayed, the common effect is displayed by superimposing the diamond-shaped decorative image on the character image until the decorative image disappears once. It should be noted that the common effect may be set before the diamond-shaped decorative image is superimposed and displayed, and the diamond-shaped decorative image may be switched to a non-common effect without being displayed even once.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a modified example of the suggestion effect at the time of determining the advantageous bonus. As shown in FIG. 11, when the advantageous bonus is controlled, after the character image of "NORMAL BONUS" is displayed on the entire screen, the effect after (C7) is performed without displaying the diamond-shaped decorative image. You may do it.

That is, when suggesting a state based on an advantageous suggestion pattern, as a common effect, a character image of "NORMAL BONUS" corresponding to the normal bonus is displayed, and a diamond-shaped decorative image is displayed together with the character image of "NORMAL BONUS". The effect may be switched to start suggesting an advantageous bonus without displaying it.

By doing so, it is possible to determine whether or not the character image changes thereafter depending on whether or not the decorative image is displayed, and the player determines whether or not the bonus is finally suggested. Can be done. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the timing at which the diamond-shaped decorative image is displayed.

In FIG. 11, as an example of switching to an effect that is not common without displaying a diamond-shaped decorative image, an example of switching to an effect that suggests an advantageous bonus after displaying a character image of "NORMAL BONUS" is shown. .. After displaying the character image corresponding to the chance bonus, the effect may be switched to suggest a special bonus without displaying the diamond-shaped decorative image. Specifically, after the character image of "CHANGE BONUS" shown in (C2) of FIG. 7 is displayed on the entire screen, and then the effect of (C7) is executed without displaying the diamond-shaped decorative image. (D1) and subsequent effects may be executed.

In the present embodiment, after the character image is displayed on the entire screen, the diamond-shaped decorative image is superimposed on the character image and then displayed, and then the diamond-shaped decorative image disappears. Although an example in which the effect is branched is shown in the above, the effect may be branched after the display and erasure of the diamond-shaped decorative image are repeated a predetermined number of times. In addition, although the example of displaying and disappearing the decorative image is shown, the decorative image may be left displayed. In this case, the effect is branched when a predetermined period has passed since the decorative image was displayed. You may.

Further, the method of emphasizing the character image is not limited to the method of adding another image such as a decorative image. For example, it may be a process of making the characters themselves of the character image shine.

[Means of change]
In the present embodiment, a reel LED is taken as an example of a changing means for changing the visibility of the derived display result. The method of changing the visibility of the derived display result is not limited to the method using the reel LED. For example, the visibility of the display result may be changed by configuring the fluoroscopic window 3 with a transparent liquid crystal display and displaying a predetermined image on the transparent liquid crystal display. For example, an image of a shooting star may be displayed on the transparent liquid crystal display, or an image showing the same pattern as the display result derived from the transparent liquid crystal display may be displayed.

Further, a movable body such as a shutter is provided in front of the transparent window 3 or between the transparent window 3 and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the visibility of the display result derived by moving the movable body is changed. You may. Further, although an example of adjusting the flashiness of the effect of changing the visibility of the display result by the brightness of the reel LED or the color used is shown, the method of adjusting the flashiness is not limited to this. For example, by increasing the number of times of visibility that changes per second (for example, the number of blinks), the effect of changing the visibility of the display result may be made flashy to enhance the decorativeness of the display result, and the lighting may be increased. The decorativeness of the display result may be enhanced by setting the position to be different from the usual position.

[Suggestion of bonus type]
In the present embodiment, an example of suggesting the type of bonus is shown by displaying a character image corresponding to the type of bonus. The type of bonus may be suggested by outputting sound from the speaker 53 and changing the output sound. For example, after the display result is derived, a sound common to all the suggestion patterns may be output, and then a sound corresponding to the suggestion bonus may be output. Further, instead of the character image, the character corresponding to the bonus type may be displayed to suggest the bonus type.

In the present embodiment, an effect of gradually increasing the display range of the character image is given as an example. The mode of the effect is not limited to this, and may be, for example, an effect in which the enlarged character image is gradually reduced and displayed, or an effect in which the characters are displayed one by one. ..

Further, the timing of superimposing and displaying the decorative image is preferably the timing at which the image suggesting the type of bonus stays in a predetermined area. For example, in an effect in which the enlarged and displayed character image is gradually reduced and displayed, the decorative image is superimposed and displayed at the timing when the reduction is completed and the image is no longer reduced. May be good. Further, in the production in which characters are displayed one by one, the decorative image may be superimposed and displayed at the timing when all the characters are displayed.

[Specific state and predetermined state]
In the present embodiment, a normal bonus is illustrated as an example of a predetermined state, and an advantageous bonus (chance bonus, special bonus) is exemplified as an example of a specific state. Although an example in which two types of specific states are provided is shown, one type of specific state may be provided, or three or more types may be provided. Further, a normal AT state may be applied as a predetermined state, and a special AT state in which an AT right is more likely to be added than the normal AT state may be applied as a specific state.

When there is only one type of specific state, it is preferable not to switch to the effect suggesting another state as shown in FIGS. 9 and 8 after the effect suggesting the specific state is executed. Further, when three or more types of specific states are provided as the specific states, when the specific state is controlled to the third specific state, the first specific state is suggested and then the second specific state is suggested. , Further suggesting a third specific state. Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B'1) to (B'5), after the first specific state or the second specific state is performed, the first specific state is suggested, and further, the second specific state is indicated. After making a state or a third specific state, a third specific state may be suggested.

[Suggestion of advantageous condition]
In the present embodiment, the AT lamp 57 is turned on and controlled to the AT state only when the suggestion effect is executed according to the special suggestion pattern selected when the special bonus to which the AT right is given is controlled. It was supposed to suggest that. It should be noted that it may be suggested that the CZ state is controlled even when the suggestion effect is executed according to the chance suggestion pattern selected when the CZ right is controlled by the chance bonus. Further, the method of suggesting an advantageous state is not limited to the method of lighting an LED such as an AT lamp 57, and a specific character may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a specific background may be used, or a special sound may be emitted from the speaker 53. It may be output from.

The timing at which the suggestion of the advantageous state is started is the timing when the character image of "SPECIAL BONUS" is displayed on the front surface, but it may be the timing after FIG. 9 (D2) when the decorative image is displayed. In addition, when suggesting an advantageous state in the chance suggestion pattern, the player indicates that the chance suggestion pattern is finally suggested after the timing when the possibility of suggesting the special bonus state remains. Suggestion of advantageous state is started after the timing that can be identified. Specifically, the suggestion of the advantageous state is started from the timing after FIG. 7 (C5) or the timing after FIG. 8 (C8).

[1st timing and 2nd timing]
In the present embodiment, the first timing and the second timing are given as examples as timings suggesting an advantageous bonus. In addition, an example was given in which the timing for suggesting a special bonus is only the second timing. In addition, not limited to two timings, three or more timings may be prepared. Further, the timing for suggesting the special bonus is not limited to the second timing, and may be suggested at the first timing, or may be any of three or more timings.

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

For example, a normal jackpot is applied as a predetermined state, a probability variation jackpot is applied as a specific state, and a normal suggestion pattern is used for the suggestion effect for the normal jackpot after the 7 sets of symbols executed when shifting to the normal jackpot are derived. The suggestion effect of the advantageous suggestion pattern may be applied to the suggestion effect for the probabilistic jackpot after the 7 sets of symbols executed when shifting to the probabilistic jackpot are derived.

Further, when the first probability variation jackpot of the first probability variation period is applied as the first specific state and the second probability variation jackpot of the second period is applied as the second specific state, and the transition to the first probability variation jackpot is applied. The 7-matched symbol executed when the suggestion effect of the chance suggestion pattern is applied to the suggestion effect for the 1st probability variation jackpot after the 7-matched symbol executed in is derived, and the 7-matched symbol executed when shifting to the 2nd probability variation jackpot is The suggestion effect of the special suggestion pattern may be applied to the suggestion effect for the second probability variation jackpot after the derivation.

In addition, a 5R (round) jackpot is applied as a predetermined state, a 15R jackpot is applied as a specific state, and it is normal for the suggestion effect after the 7 sets of symbols executed when shifting to the 5R jackpot are derived. The suggestion effect of the suggestion pattern may be applied, and the suggestion effect of the advantageous suggestion pattern may be applied to the suggestion effect after the 7 sets of symbols executed when shifting to the jackpot of 15R are derived.

Further, as a method of changing the mode of the 7-matched symbols, a method of displaying a decorative image superimposed on the 7 symbols may be applied.

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

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

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

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
A gaming machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit, and ending one game by deriving the display result .
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to allow the derivation of the display result,
A permissible suggestion means for executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the prior determination means in a normal state.
A predetermined state control means for controlling the state to a predetermined state more advantageous than the normal state in the next game of the game by deriving the specific display result in the game in the normal state .
A specific state control means for controlling the state to a specific state more advantageous than the predetermined state in the next game of the game by deriving the specific display result in the game in the normal state.
After the specific display result is derived in the game in the normal state, a state suggesting means for suggesting the type of state controlled in the next game based on the suggestion pattern until the next game of the game starts, and a state suggesting means.
A changing means for changing the visibility of the display result is provided.
The suggested pattern includes a predetermined pattern selected when the predetermined state control means controls the predetermined state and a specific pattern selected when the specific state control means controls the specific state. Including
When suggesting a state based on the specific pattern, the state suggesting means executes an effect common to the effect executed when suggesting a state based on the predetermined pattern after the specific display result is derived, and then executes the effect. Suggest a specific condition,
The changing means is a game in which the visibility of the specific display result is different between when the specific state is suggested based on the specific pattern and when the predetermined state is suggested based on the predetermined pattern. Machine.

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