JP7150542B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display section, stops variably displaying the variable display section to derive a display result. , relates to a slot machine in which a prize can be awarded according to the display result.

A slot machine is generally provided with a variable display device having a plurality (usually three) of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery thereof, and each reel has a start switch when a player presses a start switch. When operated, rotation is started, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, rotation is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time range from the operation timing. . Winning occurs according to the display result derived when all the reels stop rotating.

As the types of wins, there are types such as small wins, special wins, and replay wins. Here, in winning a small winning combination, the player can obtain the benefit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. Winning a special role allows the player to obtain the benefit of being shifted to a game state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, from the next game. Winning the replaying combination provides the advantage that the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

As such a slot machine, a slot machine is known in which two types of cut-in effects, red and blue, which have the same pattern but different color tone can be selected, and the red system has a higher expectation of granting benefits than the blue system. (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-221282 [for example, 0193]

In the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, two types of cut-in effects are executed with different degrees of expectation for granting benefits, but the player who has experienced the cut-in effects many times can expect either cut-in effect. On the other hand, it is difficult for players who have not experienced the cut-in effect to identify which cut-in effect they should expect. There was room for improvement to improve interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of enhancing the enjoyment of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention includes:
a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, deriving a display result by variably displaying the variable display unit and then stopping variably displaying the variable display unit;
In a slot machine that can win a prize according to the display result,
display means for displaying an image;
derivation operation means operated when deriving a display result of the variable display unit;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
a promotion effect executing means for executing a promotion effect to prompt derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result,
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect,
The game state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of game states including a predetermined game state and a specific game state more advantageous than the predetermined game state. It is possible to control to a specific game state,
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character,
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character,
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect,
The predetermined game state is a game state with the highest rate of being controlled among a plurality of game states,
In a predetermined game state, it is possible to control to a plurality of effect states including a predetermined effect state in which a predetermined background display is executed,
When the predetermined performance state is a performance state with the highest control rate among a plurality of performance states, and when the predetermined background display is executed in the predetermined performance state but the first promotion performance is not executed, the first promotion performance is performed. Since one character is displayed and the second character is not displayed, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character in the predetermined game state,
The promotion effect executing means performs a special display in an area for displaying the image of the specific identification information before displaying the image of the specific identification information when executing any of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect. After that, the image of the specific identification information is displayed.

1 is a front view of a slot machine of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow until AT controls; 10 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing (sub). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a stage stay rate and an AT expectation level in a normal state; It is the selection rate of the promotion effect according to the presence or absence of the derivation of "7" and the selection rate of the expectation suggesting effect according to the result of the continuous effect. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram when a cut-in effect occurs on a mountain stage; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram when a cut-in effect occurs on a mountain stage; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram when a cut-in effect occurs on the river stage; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram when a cut-in effect occurs on the river stage; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram when a cut-in effect occurs on the space stage; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram when a cut-in effect occurs on the space stage; 4 is a flowchart of effect sound output processing; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example when outputting a dramatic sound; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between presence/absence of development and AT expectation level in a modified example in which cut-in effects develop. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a case where the promotion effect does not develop in the modified example in which the cut-in effect develops; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a case where an promotion effect develops in a modified example in which a cut-in effect develops;

[Slot machine configuration]
An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. and a front door 1b rotatably supported at one end thereof.

Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. ) are horizontally arranged side by side, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive patterns among the patterns arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen through the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. are arranged as

``Red 7'', ``Blue 7'', ``White 7'', ``BAR'', ``Watermelon'', ``Cherry a'', ``Cherry b'', ``Bell'', 21 pieces each of a plurality of types of patterns such as "replay a", "replay b", and "plum" which are mutually identifiable are drawn in a predetermined order. The patterns drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front door 1b. Hereinafter, "red 7", "blue 7", and "white 7" may be collectively referred to as "7".

Each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is rotated by a corresponding reel motor, and the symbols of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed on the see-through window 3 while continuously changing. , the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) for displaying an image is arranged on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that is transparent when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as game value owned by the player). MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range using the MAXBET switch 6, medals stored as credits, and setting of the bet amount Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the medals used for the game (returning the medals used for setting credits and bet amount), start switch 7 operated when starting the game, reels 2L, 2C , and 2R, which are operated to stop the rotations of , and 2R, respectively, and a production switch 56 used for production are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the first stop. Moreover, the stop operation is called a first stop operation. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, and that stop is called the second stop. Moreover, the stop operation is called a second stop operation. Also, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and that stop is called the third stop or the final stop. Moreover, the stop operation is called a third stop operation. Further, the first stop operation to stop the reel 2L first is the left first stop operation, the first stop operation to stop the reel 2C first is the middle first stop operation, and the first stop operation to stop the reel 2R first. This is called a right first stop operation.

Also, as shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, a credit display 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the content of an error is displayed. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, information that can identify the stopping order of the reels by navigation notification, which will be described later, etc., a 1 BET LED 14 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, and the number of bets is set to 2. 3 BET LED 16 lights to notify that the number of bets has been set to 3; insertion request LED 17 lights to notify that the medals can be inserted; A start valid LED 18 notifies by lighting that the start operation is valid, and notifies by lighting that it is in a wait state (a state in which the reels are waiting for the start of rotation because a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the previous game). A game display unit 13 is provided with a waiting LED 19 and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress by lighting.

Further, the front door 1b is provided with a BB lamp 60 on one side of the see-through window 3 to indicate that BB (Big Bonus) is being controlled.

When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal inserting section 4 or credits are used to set the bet amount. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 should be operated. When the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes effective, that is, the game can be started. Become. When the maximum number of medals among the specified number corresponding to the game state is exceeded, the amount is added to the credits.

A winning line is a line set for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed in the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the pay line LN set across the symbols horizontally aligned in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R is the pay line. It is defined. Although only one pay line is applied in this embodiment, a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C and 2R continuously change. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3.

One game ends when all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the winning line is displayed on each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. When the game stops as , a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and added to the credits. Also, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the game state is stopped as a result of the display of each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R on the winning line, the game state is shifted to a game state corresponding to the combination of symbols.

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

Further, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. When pressed, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed.

Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when there is no particular need to distinguish them. Also, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. Further, an operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be called a stop operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the slot machine 1 is a game control board 40 for controlling the progress of a game and for outputting various commands according to the progress of the game, and for controlling a predetermined effect according to the commands. A performance control board 90 and the like are provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control section 41 that performs processing relating to the progress of the game and that controls components mounted on or connected to the game control board 40 . The production control board 90 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs a process of producing a production. The main control unit 41 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, and a RAM 41c. The main control unit 41 executes the control program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. The sub-controller 91 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer and includes a sub-CPU 91a, ROM 91b, and RAM 91c. The sub control unit 91 executes the control program stored in the ROM 91b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 90.

[About AT]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the assist time (hereinafter referred to as assist time), which is a notification period during which the main control unit 41 can perform the navigation notification for notifying the player of the stopping order by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12, is displayed. AT) can be controlled. In addition, the main control unit 41 can control the normal state as a game state other than AT. The AT becomes controllable when it wins the AT lottery that is performed in the normal state. The AT lottery wins according to the results of the internal lottery. In the AT lottery, when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result, 100% wins are made and the AT is decided. This state is referred to as establishment of the 7-aligned flag. In addition, the AT lottery can be won even when a rare role whose winning probability is lower than other lottery roles is won by the internal lottery. When the AT lottery is won, the AT lottery is controlled, but when the AT ends, the normal state is controlled. The normal state has a higher probability of being controlled than other game states including AT. Therefore, most games are played in the normal state.

When the main control unit 41 is controlled to AT, by winning the navigation target role according to the game state, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification, and the player is informed based on the winning number of the winning navigation notification role. In addition to notifying the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player, by transmitting a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number to the sub control unit 91, the liquid crystal display 51 etc. Execute the navigation effect using . The AT ends after a predetermined number of games have been played. In the slot machine 1, most of the games are played in the normal state, and among the plurality of states including AT and bonus, the ratio of being controlled to the normal state is the highest.

[Regarding the flow of the game until it is controlled by AT]
The flow of the game until it is controlled by the AT will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, there are three stages in the normal state, and the game is played while staying in one of the stages. The three stages consist of a mountain stage, a river stage, and a space stage. In any stage, an effect called a cut-in effect can be executed as a promotional effect. The cut-in effect is executed when the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, that is, when the game is started and before the operation of the stop switch is validated. In the cut-in effect, an image of specific identification information (in this example, an image showing "7" in the pattern) related to a specific display result (a display result in which three "7" in the pattern are aligned on the winning line LN), and the player's By displaying an image suggesting an action (in this example, an image showing the characters "Aim for it!") and outputting the voice of the character, derivation of the specific display result is prompted. Then, when a specific display result is derived (that is, when the symbols "7" are aligned on the pay line LN), it is suggested that the bonus AT be given. When the symbols "7" are aligned on the winning line LN, AT is controlled from the next game. Note that, in the present embodiment, the derivation expectation level of the specific display result is the AT expectation level, and therefore the derivation expectation level of the specific display result is sometimes referred to as the AT expectation level. In addition, prompting the derivation of the specific display result may be abbreviated as prompting the derivation of "7". Also, the cut-in effect that encourages the derivation of "7" may be referred to as the "Aim for 7" effect.

When the 7-aligned flag is established in the normal state, the AT may be controlled through the execution of a cut-in effect prompting the derivation of "7". The cut-in effect may be executed even when the 7-match flag is not established, and the cut-in effect may not be executed even when the 7-match flag is established. Furthermore, in the normal state, when a rare role is won by an internal lottery and an AT lottery is won, the player may be controlled by the AT through a continuous effect over a plurality of games. The continuous production has success and failure as a result of the production, and succeeds when controlled by the AT. In addition, even if you win the rare role and win the AT lottery, the continuous effect may not be executed and the AT may control it, and when you win the rare role and win the AT lottery, the cut-in effect It may also be executed and controlled by the AT. Furthermore, a 7-matching flag may be established and a continuous effect may be executed.

In any of the mountain stage, the river stage, and the space stage, a cut-in effect A in which the character A appears, a cut-in effect B in which the character B appears, and a cut-in effect C in which the character C appears can be executed. In FIG. 6, as will be described later, the execution ratio of the cut-in effect is the same for each stage.

Also, only character A appears in the mountain stage, characters A and B appear in the river stage, and characters A, B, and C appear in the space stage.

In addition, if you win the AT lottery while being controlled by AT, when the 7 matching flag is established, the number of games in AT is added as it is, and in AT winning by winning a rare role, it is AT via continuous production. may be configured to add the number of games of

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit first saves the registers in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, power failure determination processing is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit. If the voltage drop signal was also input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure flag indicating that effect is set.

After the power failure determination process in step Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set (Sp3), and if the power failure flag is set, the power failure process (sub) is performed. In the power-off processing (sub), the backup flag used in the startup processing (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

If the power failure flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer, and if the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. Then, it executes processing according to the acquired command.

At Sp5, the sub-controller 91 executes a stage selection process (Sp5). In the stage selection process, when the number of bets is set and the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, the sub-controller 91 determines by lottery which of the three stages to control. When the same stage as the stage during stay is determined, the stage is not shifted, and when the stage different from the stage during stay is determined, the stage is shifted.

At Sp6, the sub-control unit 91 executes continuous effect execution processing (Sp6). In the continuous effect execution process, the sub-control part 91 determines by lottery whether or not to execute the continuous effect when the number of bets is set and the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. When it is decided to execute the continuous performance, the execution of the continuous performance is started from the game. Then, it is indicated whether the continuous performance was successful or unsuccessful in the final game of the continuous performance. If successful, it is informed that the AT lottery was won, and if unsuccessful, it is informed that the AT lottery was not won.

At Sp7, the sub-control unit 91 executes an expectation degree suggestion effect execution process (Sp7). In the expectation degree suggesting effect execution processing, the sub-control part 91 determines whether the result of the continuous effect is successful or unsuccessful when the number of bets is set during the execution of the continuous effect and the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. It is determined by lottery whether or not to execute an expectation degree suggesting performance suggesting that. In the present embodiment, the expectation suggesting effect is executed when the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, that is, when the game is started and before the operation of the stop switch is validated. be. Specifically, cut-in effects a to c are executed as expectations suggesting effects. Then, in the cut-in effects A to C, the corresponding character appears to prompt the derivation of "7", but in the cut-in effects a to c, the corresponding character appears in the same way as in the cut-in effects A to C, but " 7” will not be encouraged. Specifically, the character A appears in the cut-in effect a, the character B appears in the cut-in effect b, and the character C appears in the cut-in effect c. Then, in the expectation degree suggesting effect execution processing, when it is decided to execute the expectation degree suggesting effect, the cut-in effect to be executed is selected from cut-in effects a to c. Hereinafter, the cut-in effects a to c may be referred to as cut-in effects when continuous effects occur.

At Sp8, the sub-control unit 91 executes promotion effect execution processing (Sp8). In the promotion effect execution process, the sub-control unit 91 performs a cut-in effect to prompt the derivation of "7" as the promotion effect when the number of bets is set and the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, that is, "7". It is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the aim for ``7'' performance, and when it is decided to execute the aim for ``7'' performance, the aim for ``7'' performance to be performed is selected from cut-in performances A to C.例文帳に追加When it is decided to execute the "Aim for 7" effect, the "Aim for 7" effect is executed before the operation of the stop switch is validated.

At Sp9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a sound effect output process (Sp9). In the effect sound output process, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a effect sound when the stop switch is operated or when the symbols "7" are aligned on the pay line LN.

[Stage selection rate]
In the stage selection process of Sp5, a lottery is performed to select a stage so that the stage stay rate (that is, stage selection rate) in the normal state becomes the probability shown in FIG.

As shown in Figure 5, the mountain stage has the highest retention rate ("high" in the figure), the river stage has the second highest retention rate ("medium" in the figure), and the space stage has the lowest retention rate ("medium" in the figure). medium "low"). As described above, only character A appears in the mountain stage, characters A and B appear in the river stage, and characters A, B, and C appear in the space stage. Due to the stage stay rate as described above, in the normal state, the character A has the highest appearance rate, the character B has the second highest appearance rate, and the character C has the lowest appearance rate.

On the other hand, the mountain stage has the lowest AT expectation (probability of being controlled by AT) ("low" in the figure) and the lowest advantage in terms of AT granting. The river stage has a higher AT expectation (probability of being controlled by an AT) than the mountain stage, and has a higher advantage in granting AT than the mountain stage ("middle" in the figure). The space stage has a higher AT expectation (probability of being controlled by an AT) than the river stage, and has a higher advantage in granting AT than the river stage ("high" in the figure).

[Selection rate of expectation indication effect]
In the expectation degree suggesting effect execution processing of Sp7, a lottery for selecting cut-in effects a to c is performed so that the probability shown in FIG. 6 is obtained.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), in the cut-in effects a to c when the continuous effects occur, when the continuous effects are successful, the cut-in effect a is 30%, the cut-in effect b is 60%, and the cut-in effect c. The cut-in effects a to c are selected so that the is 10%. In addition, cut-in effects a to a are selected so that when the continuous effect fails, when the continuous effect succeeds, the cut-in effect a is 30%, the cut-in effect b is 60%, and the cut-in effect c is 10%. be.

[Selection rate of promotion effects]
In the promotion effect execution process of Sp8, a lottery for selecting cut-in effects A to C is performed so as to have the probability shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), in the aim for "7" effect, when the symbol "7" is derived, the cut-in effect A is 30%, the cut-in effect B is 60%, and the cut-in effect C is The cut-in effects A to C are selected so that the is 10%. When the symbol "7" is not derived, cut-in effects are selected such that cut-in effects A are 80%, cut-in effects B are 20%, and cut-in effects C are 0%.

It should be noted that even if the cut-in effect is executed in two games in a row, since each game selects which of the cut-in effects A to C is to be executed with the probability shown in FIG. 6(b), the cut-in effect C is lower than cut-in effect C in cut-in effect B, the derivation degree of expectation (i.e. AT expectation) of the display result that the symbol "7" stops on the winning line LN is lower, and cuts more than cut-in effect B. The rule that the derivation expectation is lower in the in-effect A does not change.

[Specific example of promotion effect]
Next, a specific example of the promotion effect (aim for "7" effect) will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 12. FIG. 7 and 8 show a specific example when cut-in effect A is generated as the effect of aiming for "7" on the mountain stage, and FIGS. 9 and 10 show a cut-in effect B occurring as the effect of aiming for "7" on the river stage. FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show a concrete example when a cut-in effect C occurs as a effect of aiming for "7" on the space stage.

[Mountain stage cut-in A]
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the mountain stage, a normal background 60 with mountains as a background and a character A superimposed on the normal background 60 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . Assume that the game is started in this state. The arrows in the drawing indicate that the reels are rotating.

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the game is started, a cut-in background 61 for cut-in effects is displayed so as to be superimposed on the normal background 60 . A cut-in background 61 is displayed across the center of the screen, and a part of the normal background 60 remains displayed behind the cut-in background 61 even when the cut-in background 61 is displayed. Also, a flash image 62 that looks like blinking light and the character A are displayed on the cut-in background 61 . As a result, the predetermined period of time is awaited until the execution of the cut-in effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 7(C), characters 63 saying "Aim for 7!" are superimposed on the character B at the position where the flash image 62 was displayed to urge the user to derive the symbol "7". be done. Also, the character A's voice "Aim for 7!" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Note that characters 63 reading "Aim for 7!" are blurred. In other words, effect processing is applied. As a result, an image in which the contours of the characters 63 are blurred is displayed. In the display of "7" in the character 63, a color similar to the color having the highest occupancy rate among the colors used for the symbol "7" is used. In addition, the edges of "7" in the character 63 and "7" in the pattern are different from each other. Specifically, the pattern "7" is provided with a black edge, but the character "7" in the character 63 is different in that such an edge is not provided. The display of "Aim!!" in the character 63 is subjected to blur processing with the same color as the color used for the display of "7". However, blur processing may be performed using a color different from the display of "7" (for example, red for "7" and blue for "Aim!!").

As shown in FIG. 7D, it is assumed that "7" is derived when the left first stop operation is performed and the left first stop is performed. At this time, the image on the liquid crystal display 51 does not change.

After that, when the AT lottery is won, the process branches to FIG. 8(E) to FIG. 8(F), and when the AT lottery is not won, the AT lottery is won, and FIG. 8(G) to FIG. 8(H).

As shown in FIG. 8(E), when the AT lottery is won, it is assumed that "7" is derived when the middle first stop operation is performed and the middle first stop is performed. At this time, the image on the liquid crystal display 51 does not change. However, from the speakers 53 and 54, the voice of the character A, which can specify that two "7"s are present, is output. It should be noted that the voice "Reach!!" that can specify that two "7"s are present is output with a probability of 50% when winning the AT lottery. Since the sound is not output when the AT lottery is not won, the player is prevented from recognizing that the AT lottery is won by the sound. Note that the example in the figure shows an example of outputting the voice "Reach!!".

Next, as shown in FIG. 8(F), it is assumed that "7" is derived when the first right stop operation is performed and the first right stop is performed. As a result, a display result in which "7" is aligned on the pay line LN is derived, and it becomes possible to specify that the AT is controlled. Therefore, the cut-in background 61 of the liquid crystal display 51 displays "AT confirmed!"

As shown in FIG. 8(G), when the AT lottery is not won, it is assumed that "7" is derived when the middle first stop operation is performed and the middle first stop is performed. At this time, the image on the liquid crystal display 51 does not change. Also, even if two "7"s are present, no sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 8(F), when the AT lottery is not won, "7" does not stop on the winning line LN even if the first right stop operation is performed and the first right stop is performed. Then, the cut-in background 61 is returned to the normal background 60 on the liquid crystal display 51 .

[River stage cut-in B]
As shown in FIG. 9A, in the river stage, a normal background 64 with a river as a background and characters A and B superimposed on the normal background 64 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . Assume that the game is started in this state. The arrows in the drawing indicate that the reels are rotating.

As shown in FIG. 9B, when the game is started, a cut-in background 65 for cut-in effects is displayed so as to be superimposed on the normal background 64 . A cut-in background 65 is displayed across the center of the screen, and a part of the normal background 64 remains displayed behind the cut-in background 65 even when the cut-in background 65 is displayed. Also, a flash image 66 that looks like blinking light and the character B are displayed on the cut-in background 65 . As a result, the predetermined period of time is awaited until the execution of the cut-in effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 9C, characters 67 saying "Aim for 7!" are superimposed on the character A at the position where the flash image 66 was displayed to urge the user to derive the symbol "7". be done. The characters 67 are displayed in the same manner as the characters 63 (see FIG. 7C), and are displayed at the same (same) positions as the characters 63 . Also, the character B's voice saying "Aim for 7!" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Note that characters 67 reading "Aim for 7!" are blurred. In other words, effect processing is applied. As a result, an image in which the contours of the characters 67 are blurred is displayed. In the display of "7" in the character 67, a color similar to the color having the highest occupancy rate among the colors used for the symbol "7" is used. In addition, the edges of "7" in the character 67 and "7" in the pattern are different from each other. Specifically, the pattern "7" has a black edge, but the character "7" in the character 67 does not have such an edge. The display of "Aim!!" in the character 67 is subjected to blur processing with the same color as the color used for the display of "7". However, blur processing may be performed using a color different from the display of "7" (for example, red for "7" and blue for "Aim!!").

As shown in FIG. 9D, it is assumed that "7" is derived when the first left stop operation is performed and the first left stop is performed. At this time, the image on the liquid crystal display 51 does not change.

After that, when the AT lottery is won, the process branches to FIG. 10(E) to FIG. 10(F), and when the AT lottery is not won, the AT lottery is won, and FIG. 10(G) to FIG. 10(H).

As shown in FIG. 10(E), when the AT lottery is won, it is assumed that "7" is derived when the middle first stop operation is performed and the middle first stop is performed. At this time, the image on the liquid crystal display 51 does not change. However, from the speakers 53 and 54, the character B's voice, which can specify that two "7"s are present, is output. It should be noted that the voice "Reach!!" that can specify that two "7"s are present is output with a probability of 50% when winning the AT lottery. Since the sound is not output when the AT lottery is not won, the player is prevented from recognizing that the AT lottery is won by the sound. Note that the example in the figure shows an example of outputting the voice "Reach!!".

Assume that, as shown in FIG. 10(F), "7" is derived when the first right stop operation is performed and the first right stop is performed. As a result, a display result in which "7" is aligned on the pay line LN is derived, and it becomes possible to specify that the AT is controlled. Therefore, the cut-in background 65 of the liquid crystal display 51 displays "AT confirmed!"

As shown in FIG. 10(G), when the AT lottery is not won, it is assumed that "7" is derived when the middle first stop operation is performed and the middle first stop is performed. At this time, the image on the liquid crystal display 51 does not change. Also, even if two "7"s are present, no sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10(F), when the AT lottery is not won, "7" does not stop on the winning line LN even if the right first stop operation is performed and the right first stop is performed. Then, the cut-in background 65 is returned to the normal background 64 on the liquid crystal display 51 .

[Space stage cut-in C]
As shown in FIG. 11(A), on the space stage, a normal background 68 with space as a background, and a character A, a character B, and a character C superimposed on the normal background 68 are displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. . Assume that the game is started in this state. The arrows in the drawing indicate that the reels are rotating.

As shown in FIG. 11B, when the game is started, a cut-in background 69 for cut-in effects is displayed so as to be superimposed on the normal background 68 . A cut-in background 69 is displayed across the center of the screen, and a part of the normal background 68 remains displayed behind the cut-in background 69 even when the cut-in background 69 is displayed. Also, the flash image 70 and the character C that look like blinking lights are displayed on the cut-in background 69 . As a result, the predetermined period of time is awaited until the execution of the cut-in effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 11(C), characters 71 saying "Aim for 7!" are superimposed on the character C at the position where the flash image 70 was displayed to urge the user to derive the symbol "7". be done. The characters 71 are displayed in the same manner as the characters 63 (see FIG. 7C), and are displayed at the same (same) positions as the characters 63 . Also, the character C's voice saying "Aim for 7!" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Note that characters 71 reading "Aim for 7!" are blurred. In other words, effect processing is applied. As a result, an image in which the contours of the characters 71 are blurred is displayed. In the display of "7" in the character 71, a color similar to the color having the highest occupancy rate among the colors used for the symbol "7" is used. In addition, the edges of "7" in the character 71 and "7" in the pattern are different from each other. Specifically, the pattern "7" has a black edge, but the character "7" in the character 71 does not have such an edge. The display of "Aim!!" in the character 71 is subjected to blur processing in the same color as the color used for the display of "7". However, blur processing may be performed using a color different from the display of "7" (for example, red for "7" and blue for "Aim!!").

As shown in FIG. 11(D), it is assumed that "7" is derived when the left first stop operation is performed and the left first stop is performed. At this time, the image on the liquid crystal display 51 does not change.

As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, when the cut-in effect C occurs in the space stage, it is determined that "7" will be derived, that is, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won. 12(E) to 12(F) without branching the production flow.

As shown in FIG. 12(E), it is assumed that "7" is derived when the intermediate first stop operation is performed and the intermediate first stop is performed. At this time, the image on the liquid crystal display 51 does not change. However, from the speakers 53 and 54, the voice of the character C, which can specify that two "7"s are present, is output. It should be noted that the voice "Reach!!" that can specify that two "7"s are present is output with a probability of 50% when winning the AT lottery. Since the sound is not output when the AT lottery is not won, the player is prevented from recognizing that the AT lottery is won by the sound. Note that the example in the figure shows an example of outputting the voice "Reach!!".

Next, as shown in FIG. 12(F), it is assumed that "7" is derived when the first right stop operation is performed and the first right stop is performed. As a result, a display result in which "7" is aligned on the pay line LN is derived, and it becomes possible to specify that the AT is controlled. Therefore, the cut-in background 69 of the liquid crystal display 51 displays "AT confirmed!"

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 12, the retention rate of the stages is highest in the mountain stage, followed by the highest retention rate in the river stage, and the lowest retention rate in the space stage. Only character A appears in the mountain stage, characters A and B appear in the river stage, and characters A, B, and C appear in the space stage. Therefore, in the normal state, the appearance rate of character A is the highest, followed by the appearance rate of character B, and the appearance rate of character C is the lowest. On the other hand, the mountain stage has the lowest AT expectation level, the river stage has a higher AT expectation level than the mountain stage, and the space stage has a higher AT expectation level than the river stage. Therefore, while the character A is frequently seen, the characters B and C are less often seen than the character A. For this reason, it is imagined that cut-in effects B and C in which characters B and C, which are not seen as often as character A, appear are more advantageous than cut-in effects A in which character A appears frequently. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a unique effect (background effect) is executed in each stage as the effect other than the cut-in effect. In the background effect, only character A appears in the mountain stage, and character A and character B appear in the river stage. , character A, character B, and character C appear, but character B has a lower appearance ratio than character A, and character C has a lower appearance ratio than character B (for example, 7:2:1). By adopting such a configuration, in addition to changing the stay rate of the stage, the appearance rate of the characters A to C is changed. Note that the appearance rate of characters A to C in the background effect can be appropriately set, for example, character C related to cut-in effect C with high expectations for AT is prevented from appearing in the background effect as a premier character.

[About sound effect processing]
Next, the effect sound processing executed by the sub-controller 91 in the timer interrupt processing (sub) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the effect sound output process, the sub-controller 91 first determines whether or not the first stop operation has been performed based on a command from the main controller 41 (Se1).

When the first stop operation is performed, it is determined whether or not the symbol "7" stops on the pay line LN (Se2). If "7" does not stop, the process ends. When "7" stops, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a stop sound that can identify that "7" has stopped on the pay line LN (Se3). The stop sound ends after a certain period of time.

Further, when the first stop operation has not been performed, it is determined whether or not the second stop operation has been performed (Se4). When the second stop operation is performed, it is determined whether or not a display result in which two "7"s are aligned on the winning line ("7" tenpai in the figure) is derived (Se5). If "7" is not tense, the process is terminated. When "7" is tenpai, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a stop sound that can specify that "7" has stopped on the pay line LN (Se6). The stop sound ends after a certain period of time.

Further, when the second stop operation has not been performed, it is determined whether or not the third stop operation has been performed (Se7). If the third stop operation has not been performed, the process ends. When the third stop operation is performed, it is determined whether or not a display result in which three "7"s are aligned on the winning line ("7"s are aligned in the figure) is derived (Se8). If "7" is not aligned, the process is terminated. When "7" is aligned, it is determined whether or not the stop switch related to the third stop operation has been released (Se9). When the stop switch related to the third stop operation is not released, i.e., when the stop switch is kept pressed down, the speaker emits a stop sound that can identify that "7" has stopped on the pay line LN. Output continues from 53 and 54 (Se10). At this time, unlike Se3 and Se6, the stop sound continues to be output as long as the stop switch is pressed even after a certain period of time has passed. When the stop switch related to the third stop operation is released, that is, when the pressed state of the stop switch is released, the speaker 53 emits a winning sound that can identify that "7" is aligned on the winning line LN. , 54, and the reel LEDs that illuminate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back are blinked (Se11).

[Concrete example of outputting sound effects]
A specific example of outputting a dramatic sound will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14(A), when the game is started, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R start rotating and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is validated. When the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated, the internal LED lights up. In the figure, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R shaded indicate that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are depressed and the internal LEDs are turned off.

As shown in FIG. 14B, when the first stop operation is performed by the stop switch 8L and the pattern "7" is derived, it is specified that the pattern "7" is derived from the speakers 53 and 54. A possible "7" stop sound is output as a special effect. Specifically, the sound "bishi" is output. At this time, even if the stop switch 8L is kept pressed or released, the output of the stop sound "7" ends.

As shown in FIG. 14(C), when the second stop operation is performed by the stop switch 8C and the symbol "7" is derived, the speakers 53 and 54 output the stop sound of "7". Specifically, the sound "bishi" is output. At this time, even if the stop switch 8C is kept pressed or the stop switch 8L is released, the output of the stop sound of "7" ends.

As shown in FIG. 14(D), when the third stop operation is performed by the stop switch 8R and the symbol "7" is derived, the speakers 53 and 54 output the stop sound of "7". Specifically, the sound "bishi" is output, but if the stop switch 8R is kept depressed, the output of the stop sound "7" continues without ending. Specifically, the sound "bishi~~" continues to be output.

As shown in FIG. 14(E), when the stop switch 8R is released, winning sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54 when "7" is aligned on the winning line LN. Specifically, a special effect is executed by outputting a sound "jang" and blinking the reel LEDs that illuminate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back.

At this time, the special effect may be changed in a different mode, such as notifying that a privilege such as AT is given as a special effect. In addition, as a special effect, there is an example of outputting a stop sound that can identify that the symbol "7" has been derived, but when the symbol "7" is derived, special effects such as blinking the reel LED You may make the aspect into a different aspect.

[Regarding a modified example in which the cut-in effect develops]
Next, a modified example in which cut-in effects are developed will be described. In the above embodiment, an example of executing one type of cut-in effect within one game was given, but in this modified example, when one type of cut-in effect is executed within one game 2 types) cut-in effects are executed successively step by step. Then, the derivation expectation degree of the symbol "7", that is, the awarding probability of AT as a privilege, differs between when executing one type of cut-in effect and when executing a plurality of types of cut-in effect. In this modified example, when a cut-in effect by character A (hereinafter referred to as cut-in effect A) develops into a cut-in effect by character B (hereinafter referred to as cut-in effect B), only cut-in effect B is performed. There are times when it is executed.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the cut-in effect A develops into the cut-in effect B by operating the start switch 7, the symbol "7" is displayed more than when the cut-in effect B is executed by operating the start switch 7. There are high expectations for the derivation of That is, when the cut-in effect A develops into the cut-in effect B by operating the start switch 7, the degree of AT expectation is higher than when the cut-in effect B is executed by operating the start switch 7.例文帳に追加

[Concrete examples of developing cut-in effects]
Next, a specific example of a modification in which cut-in effects are developed will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. First, FIG. 16 describes an example in which only the cut-in effect B is executed.

Assume that the game is started with the normal background 80 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 16(A). The arrows in the drawing indicate that the reels are rotating.

As shown in FIG. 16B, when the start switch 7 is operated after the bet amount is set and the game is started, a cut-in background 81 for cut-in effects is displayed so as to be superimposed on the normal background 80 . A cut-in background 81 is displayed across the center of the screen, and a portion of the normal background 80 remains displayed even when the cut-in background 81 is displayed. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the cut-in background 81 was displayed, the cut-in effect B is started, and the character B is displayed on the cut-in background 81, prompting the derivation of the symbol "7". A character 82 reading "Aim for 7!" is displayed so as to be superimposed on the character B. Also, the voice of character B is output from the speakers 53 and 54, saying "Aim for 7!". Operation of the stop switch is then activated.

Next, an example of developing from cut-in effect A to cut-in effect B will be described with reference to FIG.

Assume that the game is started with the normal background 80 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 17(B). The arrows in the drawing indicate that the reels are rotating.

As shown in FIG. 17B, when the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount and the game is started, a cut-in background 81 for cut-in effects is displayed so as to be superimposed on the normal background 80 . A cut-in background 81 is displayed across the center of the screen, and a portion of the normal background 80 remains displayed even when the cut-in background 81 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the cut-in background 81 is displayed, the cut-in effect A is started, the character A is displayed on the cut-in background 81, and the character "7" is urged to derive. A character 82 reading "Aim for 7!" is displayed so as to be superimposed on the character A. Also, the character A's voice "Aim for 7!" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Then, the cut-in effect A ends, the cut-in effect B starts, the character B is displayed on the cut-in background 81, and "Aim for 7!" A character 82 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the character B. Also, the voice of character B is output from the speakers 53 and 54, saying "Aim for 7!". Operation of the stop switch is then activated.

In this modification, an example is given in which the cut-in effect develops between the operation of the start switch 7 and the activation of the operation of the stop switch. The cut-in effect may be developed at a timing different from that of this modified example, such as developing the cut-in effect.

[Effect of this embodiment]
Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described.

(1) In the present embodiment, the cut-in effect B related to the character B is more advantageous than the cut-in effect A related to the character A in giving AT. In the normal state, the appearance rate of character A is higher than that of character B (in this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 5 and 6B).
Therefore, since the appearance rate of the character A is higher than that of the character B, the character A is seen frequently, but the character B is not seen as often as the character A. Therefore, it can be imagined that the cut-in effect related to the character B is more advantageous than the cut-in effect related to the character A, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(2) In this embodiment, the image of "7" on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed superimposed on the corresponding characters A to C (in this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 7, 9 and 11).
Therefore, since the characters A to C and the display of the image "7" on the liquid crystal display 51 are superimposed, both displays can be easily recognized.

(3) In the present embodiment, the cut-in effect C related to character C is more advantageous than the cut-in effect B related to character B, and the cut-in effect B related to character B has a cut-in effect related to character A. It has a higher advantage than in effect A. In the normal state, the appearance rate of character A is higher than that of character B, and the appearance rate of character B is higher than that of character C (in this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 5 and 6B).
Therefore, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(4) In the present embodiment, in each game when the cut-in effect is executed two games in a row, the cut-in effect related to the character B is more likely than the cut-in effect related to the character A is executed. The derivation expectation of "7" is higher when executed.
Therefore, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(5) In this embodiment, the normal state includes a plurality of stages including a mountain stage and a river stage. The river stage is more advantageous than the mountain stage, and character A appears in the mountain stage. , character B appears in the river stage, and stays in the mountain stage more often than in the river stage in the normal state (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 5).
Therefore, since the character B appears in the river stage, which is more advantageous than the mountain stage, the player feels that the cut-in effect involving the character B is more advantageous than the cut-in effect involving the character A. can be made

(6) In the present embodiment, the effect of the continuous effect is more successful when the cut-in effect b of the expectation level suggesting effect is executed than when the cut-in effect a of the expectation level suggesting effect is executed. The probability is high (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 6(a)).
Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that the expectation degree suggesting effect B will be executed.

(7) In the present embodiment, in a game in which a cut-in effect is executed and three "7"s are derived, the stop switch is operated for a plurality of reels until three "7"s are derived. It is possible to execute a specific effect related to the character corresponding to the cut-in effect (in this example, the output of the voice "Reach!") (in this example, parts shown in FIGS. 7, 9, and 11).
Therefore, by executing the specific effect even in the process of operating the stop switch for a plurality of reels, it is possible to preferably show the effect to the player.

(8) In this embodiment, the cut-in effect B may be started by operating the start switch 7 or may develop from the cut-in effect A (in this example, the parts shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 ).
Therefore, the player can expect the cut-in performance B to be executed even if the cut-in performance A is executed.

(9) In this embodiment, when the cut-in effect A develops into the cut-in effect B, the degree of expectation for deriving the symbol "7" is higher than when the cut-in effect B is executed by operating the start switch 7. (In this example, the portion shown in FIG. 16).
Therefore, by providing an effect pattern with a higher degree of expectation, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(10) In the present embodiment, in both the cut-in effect A and the cut-in effect B, before the image "7" is displayed, flash display is performed using the area where the image "7" is displayed. An image of "7" is displayed (in this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 7, 9, and 11).
Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the image of "7".

(11) In the present embodiment, the cut-in effect is a effect in which "7" is displayed after the corresponding character is displayed, and the flash display is at the timing when the character corresponding to the cut-in effect starts to be displayed. (in this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 7, 9, and 11).
Therefore, the display of the image of "7" can be favorably displayed.

(12) In the present embodiment, the cut-in effect is a display of an image of "7", a display suggesting the action of the player, and a voice of the character to encourage derivation of "7". When the display suggesting the action of the player is performed in the production A, the content indicated by the display is output by the voice of the character A, and the display suggesting the action of the player is provided in the cut-in production B. When the character B is on, the content different from the content indicated by the display is output by the voice of the character B (in this example, the portion shown in FIGS. 9 and 11).
Therefore, in the cut-in effect A, the display and the sound match, but in the cut-in effect B, the display and the sound do not match, which makes the player feel uncomfortable.

(13) In the present embodiment, the sound output by character B in cut-in effect B is common to a part of the sound output by character A in cut-in effect A (“aiming” in this example). 9 and 11 in the example).
Therefore, since some of the voices are common and others are not, it is possible to create a more uncomfortable feeling.

(14) In this embodiment, blur processing is performed on the display of the image "7" and the display suggesting the action of the player (in this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 7, 9, and 11).
Therefore, it is possible to make the display of the image of "7" and the display suggesting the action easier to see.

(15) In the present embodiment, the edge of the image of "7" displayed in the cut-in effect and the symbols "7" arranged on the reels are different (in this example, in FIGS. 7, 9 and 11, part shown).
Therefore, it is possible to clearly distinguish between the performance display and the actual display, and the content of the game can be easily understood.

(16) In this embodiment, the image of "7" displayed in cut-in effect A and the image of "7" displayed in cut-in effect B are displayed at a common position (in this example, the 7, the portion shown in FIG. 9).
Therefore, by displaying the image of "7" at a common position in the cut-in performance A and the cut-in performance B, the player can easily understand which symbol should be stopped.

(17) In the present embodiment, in the cut-in effect A, the image "7" is displayed when a predetermined period of time has passed since the cut-in effect A started, and in the cut-in effect B, the cut-in effect B is displayed. After a predetermined period of time has passed since the start, an image of "7" is displayed (in this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 7 and 9).
Therefore, since the timing at which the image of "7" is displayed is the same, it is possible for the player to easily understand which symbol should be stopped.

(18) In the present embodiment, in the game in which "7" is derived, when the cut-in effect is being executed, when the stop switch is operated, "7" is derived. (In this example, a winning sound due to the stop of "7") is not performed, and a specific performance is performed when the operation of the stop switch is completed (in this example, the part shown in FIGS. 13 and 14).
Therefore, after the player recognizes that the specific effect is to be executed, the specific effect can be enjoyed by setting the timing of executing the specific effect to any timing of the player.

(18) In this embodiment, the special effect is continuously executed while the derivation operation means is being operated, and the special effect is terminated and the specific effect is executed when the operation of the derivation operation means is finished. (In this example, the portion shown in FIGS. 13 and 14).
Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the afterglow of the derivation of "7" with a special effect.

[Others and modifications]
[Regarding the prescribed state]
In the above-described embodiment, the normal state is given as an example of the predetermined state, but BB, RB, AT (assist time), ART (assist replay time), and CT (challenge) where reel stop control is not controlled or the retraction range is narrowed Time), RT (replay time) where the probability of winning a replay is high, CZ (chance zone) where there is a possibility of granting benefits, etc., may be applied to the present invention in a manner different from the above embodiment. Then, the advantage of each stage regarding privilege provision can be changed by changing the probability of the AT lottery, the lottery for determining whether to control to CT, the internal lottery, and the like.

[Regarding specific effects related to characters that support promotion effects]
In the above-described embodiment, as a specific effect related to the character corresponding to the promotion effect, the sound "Reach!!" is output when "7" is tense. A specific effect may be executed in a manner different from the above-described embodiment, such as outputting a sound or displaying an image related to a character corresponding to the promotion effect.

[About special display]
In the above embodiment, a flash image is displayed as a special display. However, a special display different from the above embodiment may be used, such as a burning display at the position where the image of "7" is displayed.

[Regarding displays and sounds that suggest actions of the player]
In the above-described embodiment, the display and voice suggesting the action of the player in the cut-in effect are displayed such as "Aim for 7!". It's fixed!!", or a different form of suggestion may be made.

[Regarding inventions included in the above embodiments]
It should be noted that the above embodiment includes the inventions of means 1 to 18 shown below.

(Means 1)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The specific identification information is superimposed on the corresponding character and displayed (for example, the portions shown in FIGS. 7, 9, and 11).
According to this configuration, since the display of the character and the specific identification information are superimposed, both displays can be easily recognized.

(Means 2)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A), a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B), and a third promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect C),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The third promotion effect is a promotion effect related to a third character (for example, character C),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character, and the appearance ratio of the second character is higher than that of the third character (for example, characters A and B appear as shown in FIG. 5). The stay rate is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage),
The degree of expectation for derivation of the specific display result is higher when the third promotion performance is executed than when the second promotion performance is executed, and the second promotion performance is executed more than when the first promotion performance is executed. The degree of advantage with respect to awarding of benefits is higher when it is given (for example, FIG. 6(b)).
According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(Means 3)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The promotion effect executing means is capable of executing the promotion effect for two consecutive games,
In each game when the promotion performance is executed in succession for two games, the derivation expectation of the specific display result is higher when the second promotion performance is executed than when the first promotion performance is executed.
According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(Means 4)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
The appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character in a predetermined state (for example, FIG. 5),
The predetermined state includes a plurality of stages including a predetermined stage and a specific stage (for example, a mountain stage, a river stage, and a space stage),
A specific stage is a stage with a higher degree of advantage than a predetermined stage (for example, FIG. 5),
The first character appears on a predetermined stage,
The second character appears in a specific stage,
The number of stay stages in a predetermined state is higher in a predetermined stage than in a specific stage (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, a mountain stage in which only character A appears has a higher stay rate than a river stage in which characters A and B appear. high).
According to this configuration, since the second character appears in the specific stage having a higher advantage than the predetermined stage, the player can be made to feel that the second promotion effect is more advantageous than the first promotion effect. .

(Means 5)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
promotion effect execution means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect for prompting derivation of a specific display result by displaying an image of specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
a continuous effect executing means for executing continuous effects over a plurality of games,
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
There are successes and failures as a result of directing by continuous directing,
Benefits are given when the result of continuous production is successful,
further comprising an expectation level suggesting effect executing means for executing an expectation level suggesting effect suggesting whether the result of the continuous effect is success or failure during execution of the continuous effect;
The expectation level suggesting effect includes a first expectation level suggesting effect and a second expectation level suggesting effect,
The first degree of expectation suggestion effect is a effect related to the first character,
The second expectation suggesting effect is a effect related to the second character,
When the second expectation level suggestive effect is executed, the probability that the result of the continuous effect will be successful is higher than when the first expectation level suggestive effect is executed (eg, FIG. 6(a)).
According to this configuration, it is possible to make the player expect that the second expectation level suggestion effect will be executed by the second character.

(Means 6)
Equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each,
A slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variably displaying the variable display unit and generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
promotion effect execution means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect for prompting derivation of a specific display result by displaying an image of specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
In a game in which a promotion effect is executed and a specific display result is derived, a specific effect related to a character corresponding to the promotion effect can be executed in the process of operating a derivation operation means until the specific display result is derived. Effect execution means (for example, parts shown in FIGS. 7, 9, and 11),
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high).
According to this configuration, by executing the specific effect even in the process of operating the derivation operation means for the plurality of variable display portions, the effect can be preferably shown to the player.

(Means 7)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
promotion effect execution means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect for prompting derivation of a specific display result by displaying an image of specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
A start operation means (for example, a start switch 7) operated to variably display the variable display part in a state where the number of bets for variably displaying the variable display part is set,
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The second promotion effect is executed by the operation of the start operation means, and the second promotion effect is performed after the first promotion effect is started by the operation of the start operation means and before the derivation operation means is operated. is executed (for example, parts shown in FIGS. 16 and 17).
According to this configuration, the player can expect the second promotion effect to be executed even if the first promotion effect is executed.

(Means 8)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
promotion effect execution means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect for prompting derivation of a specific display result by displaying an image of specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
A start operation means (for example, a start switch 7) operated to variably display the variable display part in a state where the number of bets for variably displaying the variable display part is set,
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The second promotion effect is executed by the operation of the start operation means, and the second promotion effect is performed after the first promotion effect is started by the operation of the start operation means and before the derivation operation means is operated. is executed (for example, parts shown in FIGS. 16 and 17),
Compared to the case where the second promotion effect is executed by the operation of the start operation means, the second promotion effect is produced after the first promotion effect is started by the operation of the start operation means and before the derivation operation means is operated. is executed, the expectation for derivation of the specific display result is higher (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 16).
According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game by providing an effect pattern with a higher degree of expectation.

(Means 9)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
In both the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect, before the specific identification information is displayed, the specific identification information is displayed after special display is performed using the area where the specific identification information is displayed (for example, FIG. 7, 9 and 11).
According to this configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the specific identification information.

(Means 10)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
In both the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect, before displaying the specific identification information, the specific identification information is displayed after performing special display using the area where the specific identification information is displayed (for example, FIG. 7, 9 and 11),
The first promotion effect is a effect in which the specific identification information is displayed after the first character is displayed,
The second promotion effect is a effect in which the specific identification information is displayed after the second character is displayed,
The special display is started at the timing when the character corresponding to the promotion effect is started to be displayed (for example, parts shown in FIGS. 7, 9, and 11).
According to this configuration, the specific identification information can be displayed preferably.

(Means 11)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The promotion effect is a display of the specific identification information, a display suggesting the action of the player, and a voice of the character to prompt the derivation of the specific display result.
outputting the content indicated by the display by the voice of the first character when the display suggesting the action of the player is being performed in the first promotion effect;
When the display suggesting the action of the player is being performed in the second promotion effect, the content different from the content indicated by the display is output by the voice of the second character (for example, the parts shown in FIGS. 9 and 11). .
According to this configuration, the display and sound match in the first promotion effect, but the display and sound do not match in the second promotion effect, so that the player can feel uncomfortable.

(Means 12)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The promotion effect is a display of the specific identification information, a display suggesting the action of the player, and a voice of the character to prompt the derivation of the specific display result.
outputting the content indicated by the display by the voice of the first character when the display suggesting the action of the player is being performed in the first promotion effect;
When the display suggesting the action of the player is being performed in the second promotion effect, the content different from the content indicated by the display is output by the voice of the second character (for example, the parts shown in FIGS. 9 and 11). ,
The sound output by the second character in the second promotion effect is common to part of the sound output by the first character in the first promotion effect (for example, the portion shown in FIGS. 9 and 11).
According to this configuration, a part of the voice is shared and the rest is not shared, so it is possible to create a more uncomfortable feeling.

(Means 13)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The promotion effect is a effect that prompts the derivation of the specific display result by displaying the specific identification information and the display suggesting the action of the player,
The display of the specific identification information and the display suggesting the action of the player are blurred (for example, the portions shown in FIGS. 7, 9 and 11).
According to this configuration, it is possible to make the display of the specific identification information and the display suggesting the operation easier to see.

(Means 14)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The edge of the specific identification information displayed in the promotion effect and the edge of the specific identification information of the variable display portion are different (for example, the portions shown in FIGS. 7, 9, and 11).
According to this configuration, it is possible to clearly distinguish between the performance display and the actual display, and the content of the game can be made easier to understand.

(Means 15)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The specific identification information displayed in the first promotion effect and the specific identification information displayed in the second promotion effect are displayed at a common position (for example, portions shown in FIGS. 7 and 9).
According to this configuration, the specific identification information is displayed at a common position in the first promotion performance and the second promotion performance, thereby making it easier for the player to understand which identification information should be stopped. can be done.

(Means 16)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
a promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect to prompt the derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of the specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The specific identification information displayed in the first promotion effect and the specific identification information displayed in the second promotion effect are displayed at a common position (for example, the portions shown in FIGS. 7 and 9),
In the first promotion effect, the specific identification information is displayed when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the first promotion effect was started (for example, the portions shown in FIGS. 7 and 9),
In the second promotion effect, the specific identification information is displayed when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the second promotion effect was started (for example, portions shown in FIGS. 7 and 9).
According to this configuration, since the specific identification information is displayed at the same timing, it is possible for the player to easily understand which identification information should be stopped.

(Means 17)
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
promotion effect execution means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect for prompting derivation of a specific display result by displaying an image of specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
A special effect execution means for executing a special effect when the derivation operation means is operated,
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a given state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The special effect executing means, in the game in which the specific display result is derived, when the promotion effect is being executed, when the operation of the deriving operation means is performed, the special effect is produced by deriving the specific display result. is not executed, and a special effect is executed when the operation of the derivation operation means is finished (for example, parts shown in FIGS. 13 and 14).
According to this configuration, after the player recognizes that the specific effect will be executed, the player can enjoy the specific effect by setting the timing of executing the specific effect to any timing of the player.

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A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
State control means for controlling the state (for example, main control unit 41);
promotion effect execution means (for example, a sub-controller 91) for executing a promotion effect for prompting derivation of a specific display result by displaying an image of specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
a special effect execution means for executing a special effect when the derivation operation means is operated;
A special effect execution means for executing a special effect at the timing when the derivation operation means is operated and the specific identification information is derived,
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result (for example, provision of AT)
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect A) and a second promotion effect (for example, cut-in effect B),
The state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of states including a predetermined state (for example, normal state),
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character (for example, character A),
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character (for example, character B),
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect (for example, FIG. 6(b)),
The predetermined state is the state with the highest rate of being controlled among the plurality of states,
In a predetermined state, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stay ratio is higher in the mountain stage where only character A appears than in the river stage where characters A and B appear). high),
The special effect executing means, in the game in which the specific display result is derived, when the promotion effect is being executed, when the operation of the deriving operation means is performed, the special effect is produced by deriving the specific display result. is not executed, and a special effect is executed when the operation of the derivation operation means is completed (for example, the part shown in FIGS. 13 and 14),
The special effect execution means continues to execute the special effect when the derivation operation means is being operated, and terminates the special effect and executes the specific effect when the operation of the derivation operation means ends ( For example, the parts shown in FIGS. 13 and 14).
According to this configuration, it is possible to enjoy the aftertaste of deriving the specific identification information with a special effect.

Although the embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. It goes without saying that it is included in

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In the above embodiments and modified examples, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the bet amount is set using medals and credits as game values. It may be applied to a slot machine that sets the value or a full credit type slot machine that sets the bet amount using only credits as a game value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. Equivalent to setting a bet using

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to using only one of multiple types of game values such as medals and game balls. For example, multiple types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. can be That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and when a winning occurs, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be played. A slot machine that can pay out any utility value may be applied.

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a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, deriving a display result by variably displaying the variable display unit and then stopping variably displaying the variable display unit;
In a slot machine that can win a prize according to the display result,
display means for displaying an image;
derivation operation means operated when deriving a display result of the variable display unit;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
a promotion effect executing means for executing a promotion effect to prompt derivation of the specific display result by displaying an image of specific identification information related to the specific display result on the display means;
It is possible to suggest the provision of benefits by deriving the specific display result,
The promotion effects include a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect,
The game state control means is capable of controlling a plurality of game states including a predetermined game state and a specific game state more advantageous than the predetermined game state. It is possible to control to a specific game state,
The first promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the first character,
The second promotion effect is a promotion effect related to the second character,
The second promotion effect has a higher advantage in granting benefits than the first promotion effect,
The predetermined game state is a game state with the highest rate of being controlled among a plurality of game states,
In a predetermined game state, it is possible to control to a plurality of effect states including a predetermined effect state in which a predetermined background display is executed,
When the predetermined performance state is a performance state with the highest control rate among a plurality of performance states, and when the predetermined background display is executed in the predetermined performance state but the first promotion performance is not executed, the first promotion performance is performed. Since one character is displayed and the second character is not displayed, the appearance ratio of the first character is higher than that of the second character in the predetermined game state,
The promotion effect executing means performs a special display in an area for displaying the image of the specific identification information before displaying the image of the specific identification information when executing any of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect. A slot machine characterized by displaying an image of the specific identification information after the identification information.

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