JP7195612B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a game machine, a pachinko game machine is provided with a display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of pieces of identification information, and generates a specific game state advantageous to the player according to the result of the variable display game. It has been known. Further, a plurality of reels are provided, the plurality of reels are variably displayed based on the player's start operation to execute the game, the plurality of reels are stopped based on the player's stop operation, and the plurality of reels are stopped. A slot machine is known that generates a specific game state according to a display mode. Further, in recent years, slot machines are increasingly equipped with a display device capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of information in addition to the reels.
Among such gaming machines, there is also known a gaming machine in which a plurality of display devices are provided and various information is displayed on each display device (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-154991

However, conventional game machines have room for improvement.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes privilege provision determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to a player, and display of predetermined information according to the determination result of the privilege provision determination means. display means for executing related effects, wherein the display means includes first display means and second display means provided separately from the first display means, and a predetermined During execution of the production, a movement means for moving the second display means from the first position to a second position different from the first position, an production control means for controlling the display means and the movement means, wherein the effect control means moves to the second position when the specific information related to the provision of the privilege is displayed on the second display means during execution of the predetermined effect. While the display means is moving and returning to the first position, the display of the specific information is restricted, and after the movement and returning, the specific information is displayed, and the second position is being moved and returning from the second position to the first position. A display means is caused to execute a specific effect, and the specific information is displayed as a result of the specific effect .

1 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a game machine; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game of a gaming machine. It is a timing chart for explaining game states and effects until an ART state occurs. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining displays on the main display and the sub-display when a rare combination is won; It is a chart which shows the selection rate of the pattern of continuous production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining displays on the main display and the sub display during execution of a continuous effect; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining display on a sub-display that moves during execution of a continuous effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining displays on the main display and the sub-display when a button effect is executed during the continuous effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining displays on the main display and the sub-display when the timer effect is executed during the continuous effect; FIG. 11 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a gaming machine in Modification 1; 10 is a chart showing selection rates of button effects in Modification 1. FIG. It is a chart showing the effect selection rate when using the effect button and the upper effect button at the time of the button effect in Modification 1. FIG. 11 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of a gaming machine in Modification 2; 14 is a chart showing button selection rates during button presentation in Modification 2. FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining displays of the main display and the sub-display during execution of the winning effect in Modification 3; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining displays of the main display and the sub-display during execution of the winning effect in Modification 3; FIG. 20 is a chart showing selection rates of display devices that execute effects when a rare combination is won in Modification 3. FIG. FIG. 13 is a chart showing the selectivity of the timing for starting the presentation on each display when a strong cherry combination is won and when a bonus combination is won alone in Modification 3. FIG.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.
The slot machine 1 is installed in a game arcade or the like.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1a, a bet button 2a, a return button 2c, a production button 2d, an upper production button 2f, a medal slot 2, a start lever 3, reels 4, and a stop button. 5, display window 6, medal payout device 7, medal payout port 7b, main display 8, speaker 9, front panel 19, lamp 11, navigation lamp 12, advantageous section lamp 13, probability setting device 14, display decorative frame 15 , drum unit 4 d , main controller 10 and sub controller 20 .

The main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are each provided with a storage section and a control section, and are devices capable of performing various kinds of arithmetic processing and various controls, and are included in the concept of a computer. Each storage unit includes a storage device such as a semiconductor memory device for storing programs, information, etc. necessary for the operation of the slot machine 1 . Each control unit includes a CPU and the like. Each control unit implements various functions of the present embodiment by appropriately reading and executing various programs and the like stored in each storage unit.

As shown in FIG. 1, a front door 1a is provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG.
The front door 1a is pivoted so as to be openable and closable on one side (left side in front view) of a main body (not shown) that is arranged on the rear side of the front door 1a and attached to an island facility (not shown). It is configured so that it can be opened and closed from the side. In the following description, left and right directions are shown when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front.

When the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front side, a main display 8 is arranged at the center position in the left-right direction above the front door 1a. The main display 8 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying a plurality of information such as information relating to effects (image effects), as will be described later, and constitutes display means (first display means) and effect means.
A display decorative frame 15 having an opening in the center is disposed above the front door 1a and in front of the main display 8. The main display 8 extends from the opening of the display decorative frame 15 to the display surface. is placed facing forward.

A speaker 9 is arranged on each of the left and right sides of the main display 8, and can output sound effects corresponding to the presentation displayed on the main display 8, for example.
In addition, lamps 11 made of LEDs or the like are arranged on the left and right sides of the main display 8, respectively. can be output.

A sub-display 17 is arranged on the right side of the main display 8 .
The sub-display 17 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like capable of displaying a plurality of information such as information relating to effects (image effects), as will be described later, and constitutes display means (second display means) and effect means.

The sub-display unit 17 is driven by an electric drive source (not shown) such as a motor and a drive mechanism (not shown) that transmits the driving force to the first position which is the normal position on the right side of the main display unit 8 shown in FIG. , it can be moved in the direction of the main display 8 (to the left). The electric drive source and drive mechanism for moving the sub-display 17 constitute moving means, which will be described later.
The second position, which is the maximum leftward movement point of the sub-display 17 , is set at a position where the right end of the sub-display 17 is on the left side of the right end of the main display 8 .

Therefore, when the sub-display 17 moves from the first position and reaches the second position, the entire sub-display 17 is positioned in front of the main display 8 .
Note that the rectangular sub-display 17 whose longitudinal direction is oriented in the vertical direction moves in parallel while maintaining that state, but it does not move in the direction of the main display 8 . If so, it may move while rotating or move slightly downward.

On the right side of the main display 8 and below the sub-display 17, an upper effect button 2f as an operation means (specific operation means) is arranged.
The upper effect button 2f is a push-type button that moves in the front-rear direction, and the pressing operation of the upper effect button 2f is detected by a non-contact type sensor or the like, and is transmitted to the sub control device 20 as operation information of the upper effect button 2f. output to Further, inside the upper effect button 2f, a light emitting source (not shown) made up of an LED or the like is provided, and the fact that the operation of the upper effect button 2f is effective can be notified by light emission of the light emitting source.

At the center of the front door 1a of the slot machine 1 in the vertical direction, a flat front panel 19 having decorations and various functional displays on its surface is provided.
Behind the front panel 19, a drum unit 4d having a reel 4 as variable display means is arranged.
A display window 6 made of a translucent member is formed in substantially the center of the front panel 19 so that the patterns on the reel 4 can be visually recognized from the front.

The reel 4 is composed of a left reel 4a, a middle reel 4b, and a right reel 4c, which are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. is set. The reels 4 (4a to 4c) have continuous patterns (identification information) on the peripheral surface, and these patterns are configured to be identifiable from the outside through the display window 6, and the reels 4 rotate in one direction. As a result, within the display window 6, for example, the pattern can be variably displayed from top to bottom. A plurality of symbols (for example, 20 symbols) are displayed on each of the reels 4a to 4c. be.
The form of the reel 4 is not limited to this, and for example, the number of patterns on the peripheral surface may be other than 20.

Above the display window 6 on the front panel 19, navigation lamps 12a, 12b, 12c capable of informing the stop order of the stop button 5, which will be described later, are arranged corresponding to the respective reels 4a, 4b, 4c.
Further, on the lower left side of the display window 6 on the front panel 19, an advantageous section lamp 13 composed of, for example, an LED is arranged. The advantageous section lamp 13 is controlled to light up during an advantageous section (to be described later). In addition, instead of the advantageous section lamp 13, the slot machine 1 has, for example, a 7-segment display (also referred to as "7-segment") that constitutes a payout number display section for displaying the payout number of medals. , may be controlled to light up.

A stepped portion protruding forward is formed below the front panel 19, and a medal slot 2 and a bet button 2a are provided on the upper surface of the stepped portion. Also, a production button 2d is provided as an operation means (normal operation means).
The medal slot 2 is a portion into which a player inserts medals (game media). Inside the medal insertion slot 2, a medal selector 2b (medal detection means), which is a sensor or the like for detecting medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 2, is provided.
The bet button 2a is a push-type button for the player to input the number of bets, which is a condition for starting the game.

The effect button 2d is a push-type button that moves in the vertical direction, and the pressing operation of the effect button 2d is detected by a non-contact sensor or the like, and is output to the sub-controller 20 as operation information of the effect button 2d. be. In addition, a light source (not shown) made up of an LED or the like is provided inside the effect button 2d, and it is possible to inform that the operation of the corresponding effect button 2d is effective by light emission of the light source.

A start lever 3, a return button 2c and a stop button 5 are arranged on the front surface of the stepped portion.
The start lever 3 is a lever operated by the player to start the game. After inputting the number of bets, the start lever 3 becomes effective and the game can be started.
The return button 2c is a push-type button that moves in the front-rear direction, and is a button that is operated to cancel the set number of bets or to pay out medals stored as credit medals.
The stop button 5 is a button for stopping the rotating reel 4, and is composed of a push-type button that moves in the front-rear direction. , a middle stop button 5b, and a right stop button 5c are arranged laterally at predetermined intervals.

Below the front door 1a of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 7b through which medals paid out from the medal payout device 7 are discharged is arranged.

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a control system in the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a main controller 10 that controls the lottery of wins and the progress of the game, etc. A sub-control device 20 that performs various effects control and the like is provided. Transmission of control information between the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 is restricted to one direction only from the main controller 10 to the sub-controller 20, and an illegal signal from the sub-controller 20 to the main controller 10 is prohibited. input is prevented.

The main controller 10 includes a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a return button 2c, a start lever 3, a stop button 5, a probability setting device 14 (setting means), a medal payout device 7, a drum unit 4d, an advantageous zone lamp 13, and a communication cable. It is connected by , and it is possible to control each device. Further, the main controller 10 is provided with a storage section (storage means) and a control section.

The probability setting device 14 can change the winning probability of the bonus combination to a plurality of stages (for example, 6 stages). is set to one of a plurality of probability values with different probabilities.
As for the setting values set by the probability setting device 14, setting 1 is the lowest probability value, setting 6 is the highest probability value, and the larger the number, the higher the probability value. Therefore, the setting 1 is the most disadvantageous setting for the player, the larger the number is, the more advantageous the player is, and the setting 6 is the most advantageous setting for the player.
The winning probability of the bonus combination may be controlled by a fixed probability value without being affected by the set value of the probability setting device 14 .

In addition to the bonus combination, the probability of winning a predetermined small combination (eg, bell combination) may be changed in multiple stages (eg, 6 stages). Further, both the CZ state and the ART state, or either one of the transition lottery probabilities, which will be described later, may be configured to be changeable according to the setting value of the probability setting device 14. may be configured so that the shift lottery is always performed with a fixed probability value without being affected.

The drum unit 4d is a device that integrally includes reels 4a to 4c and a stepping motor (not shown) that rotates each of the reels 4a to 4c.
The medal payout device 7 has a medal storage section (not shown) that collects the medals inserted into the medal selector 2b as medals before payout, and pays out the medals stored in the medal storage section to the medal payout opening 7b. is. The medal payout device 7 is equipped with a sensor for detecting the paid out medals.

The medal selector 2b is provided on the downstream side of the medal slot 2 and has a sensor for detecting medals inserted from the medal slot 2. FIG.

The storage unit of the main controller 10 stores various information such as a game program relating to the game, a table for performing a lottery for a minor combination or a bonus combination, and the like.
The main control device 10 is operated by a control section and a storage section storing a program, thereby performing processes related to progress of the game of the slot machine 1 and the like.

Based on the signal from the start lever 3, the main controller 10 performs processing such as starting the game and sampling random numbers from a random number generator (not shown). Then, lottery processing for a winning combination is performed based on the sampled random numbers. In addition, according to the control program of the storage unit, for example, by updating the random number at a predetermined timing, random number generation processing is performed, and based on the generated random number, CZ state or ART state transition lottery processing, addition lottery during ART state processing, etc.

That is, main controller 10 is provided with lottery means (privilege grant determination means) for determining whether or not to award a privilege such as a prize or an ART state corresponding to the execution of the game.
Also, the lottery pattern using random numbers may be any pattern other than the pattern described above. Alternatively, random numbers generated by software or random numbers generated by a random number generator may be used for all the lotteries.

Main controller 10 also controls the rotation of reel 4 based on a signal from start lever 3 . The main controller 10 detects the rotational positions of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c based on signals from sensors (not shown) provided on the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. It is possible to grasp the rotational position of the pattern on 4c. Then, based on the signal from the stop button 5, control is performed to stop the desired pattern within the display window 6. FIG.

In addition, the main control device 10, in accordance with the operation of the operation unit such as the start lever 3, performs game progress processing including internal lottery processing, etc., manages various information stored in the storage unit, and controls devices such as the medal payout device 7. The game of the slot machine 1 is realized by controlling the .

The sub-control device 20 is connected to the production button 2d, the upper production button 2f, the speaker 9, the main display 8, the lamp 11, the navigation lamp 12, and the sub-display 17 by communication cables and can communicate with them. The sub control device 20 controls these devices according to control information from the main control device 10 . Further, the sub control device 20 is provided with a storage section and a control section.

The storage unit of the sub-controller 20 stores various kinds of information such as programs related to effects, image effects data, audio data, and the like.
The sub-controller 20 is operated by a control unit and a storage unit in which programs are stored, and performs processes such as effects synchronized with the game of the slot machine 1 according to commands (control information) from the main control unit 10 . For example, the main display 8, the lamp 11, the speaker 9, etc. are controlled to produce an image effect indicating the transition of the game state, an output of sound effects, a lamp effect, and the like.

Further, the sub control device 20 can control the switching timing of each effect based on the signal from the effect button 2d.
Either one or both of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 constitute privilege provision determination means, effect control means, operation effect control means, effect mode control means, and effect timing control means in the present invention. .

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute slot machine games as described below under the control of the main controller 10 .

At the start of the game, the player inserts medals from the medal slot 2 or sets the number of bets from credit medals by operating the bet button 2a.
Then, when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3), one of the conditions for starting the game is met, and a state is entered in which the player has the right to execute one game and can start the game.

In this game-startable state, the operation of the start lever 3 is enabled. In this effective state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, all the conditions for starting the game are satisfied, the game is started, and the reels 4a to 4c on which a plurality of symbols are displayed start to fluctuate. Before stopping the reels 4, an internal lottery process is executed to determine in advance the lottery result of the current game from among a plurality of winning combinations (including loses) such as replay combination, minor combination and bonus combination.
In the internal lottery process, a winning combination for the current game is determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of winning combinations. For example, a replay combination is derived as a result of the first lottery, and a bell combination is derived as a result of the second lottery.

In addition, when the main controller 10 receives a signal from the start lever 3, the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not passed since the reels 4 started rotating in the previous game. , by temporarily waiting (inserting a waiting time) for the start of rotation of the reels 4 to delay the start of rotation of the reels 4, the number of times the game is executed per unit time (for example, one minute) is increased to a predetermined number ( For example, limit control is performed to limit the number of games to within 14 times. That is, main controller 10 has a game number limiting means capable of limiting the number of times games are executed per unit time within a predetermined number. By this control, the shortest execution time required for one game is defined as a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds).
It should be noted that the period for monitoring the shortest execution time may be set other than based on the start of rotation of the reel 4 between games. Any point in time may be used as a reference as long as the number of games can be monitored.

Each of the reels 4a to 4c is an example of display means, and a plurality of symbols (replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, 7) are displayed in a predetermined arrangement on the circumference of each reel 4a to 4c. After gradually increasing the rotation speed from the state, it reaches steady rotation at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the respective reels 4a to 4c can be pressed.

When the stop buttons 5a to 5c are pressed in this state, the reels 4a to 4c are controlled to stop so that they are stopped at combinations of symbols allowed by the operation timing and the lottery result of the internal lottery process. .

In the stopped state, the reels 4a to 4c are stopped (stopped display) so that the three vertically continuous patterns displayed on the respective reels 4a to 4c face the outside of the machine through the display window 6, and a prize is awarded based on the stopped display mode at this time. Presence or absence is determined.
Winning is determined based on a combination of symbols stopped on one of the five winning lines of the upper/middle/lower lines, the lower right line, and the upper right line in the display window 6.例文帳に追加

Winning of a winning combination such as a small combination, a replay combination, a bonus combination, etc. is determined based on a combination of symbols on such a winning line.
The small roles include, for example, a bell role, a watermelon role, and a cherry role.

For the bell combination, two bell combinations with different combinations of corresponding symbols are provided. For example, a common bell combination in which the corresponding symbol combinations are respectively ``Bell, Replay, and Bell'' in the order of ``left reel 4a, middle reel 4b, and right reel 4c'' on the winning line (the same applies hereinafter), and `` A push-order bell role of "bell, bell, bell" can be provided.

The common bell combination is a small combination in which the combination of corresponding symbols ("bell replay bell") stops regardless of the operation order (referred to as the pressing order) of the stop buttons 5a to 5c. It is a small combination in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("bell-bell-bell") is stopped by following the pressing order.

Furthermore, for the bell role, one of six pressing orders (for example, "5a→5b→5c", "5c→5b→5a", etc.) can There are provided six push order bell combinations 1 to 6 in which the corresponding combination of symbols ("Bell, Bell, Bell") is stop-displayed when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated. Such push order bell combinations 1 to 6, when the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in accordance with the other five push orders (push order other than the specific push order), the corresponding symbol combinations ("Bell, Bell-Bell") is not stopped and displayed, and a combination of other symbols such as "Bell-Bell Replay" (referred to as "Bell-dropped eyes") is stopped and displayed.

Incidentally, when winning the push-order bell combination, regardless of whether the stop button 5 is operated second or third, if only the stop button 5 operated first follows a specific push order, it corresponds to the push-order bell combination. The stop control of the reels 4 may be performed so as to stop the combination of symbols. Also, the number of pushing order bells is not limited to six, and three pushing order bells 1 to 3 may be provided.

The watermelon role is a small role (rare role) in which the combination of corresponding symbols is "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon". Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon" has a strong watermelon role in which it stops on a line rising to the right or a line falling to the right.
The cherry combination is a small combination (rare combination) in which the combination of corresponding symbols is "cherry, ANY, ANY". There is a strong cherry combination in which the is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 4a.

The replay role is provided with two replay roles with different combinations of corresponding symbols. A chance replay role (chance role) called "replay bell bell" is provided.
"Replay Bell Bell" (chance eye) is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when the chance replay role is won, and is a so-called rare role that has a relatively low winning probability in the internal lottery process, along with the watermelon role and cherry role. is set.

In addition, for the replay role, the combination of symbols corresponding to "replay, replay, replay" is stopped by pressing one of the six pressing orders of the stop buttons 5a to 5c. A push order replay role is provided. As for the push order replay roles, there are provided push order replay roles 1 to 6 corresponding to each of the six push orders, and when each of the push order replay roles 1 to 6 is won, notification of the corresponding push order is provided by ART. It is performed during state (including during AT state).
As a replay combination, a common replay combination with no pressing order setting may be provided.

In addition, the main controller 10 can change the winning probability of winning a replay role, and the state of non-RT (replay winning low probability state), which is a state in which the winning probability of the replay role is low, and the winning probability of the replay role are different. It is possible to control RT (replay winning high probability state), which is a high state.
That is, the main controller 10 can control the specific game state (ART state) by the high probability game state (RT) in which the probability that the lottery result of the lottery means will be a replay combination is increased.

The replay combination (push-order replay combination) includes a promotion replay combination corresponding to a combination of symbols related to the transition from non-RT to RT, and a falling replay combination corresponding to a combination of symbols related to transition from RT to non-RT. is set. Pushing orders are also associated with these winning hands. For example, with respect to the promoted replay role, one pushing order out of six pushing orders corresponds to the promoted replay role related to the transition from non-RT to RT. The combination of symbols is stopped, and as for the fall replay combination, the combination of symbols corresponding to the fall replay combination relating to the transition from RT to non-RT is stopped by 5 push orders out of 6 push orders.
It should be noted that, when winning the push order bell combination during RT, if a push order operation other than a specific push order to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning push order bell combination is performed, RT will be changed to non-RT. You may make it stop the combination of the pattern made to shift to .

In addition, the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 can generate an AT (assist time) state as a game state related to the push order bell combination or the push order replay combination. When the push-order bell role or push-order replay role is won, the AT notifies the pushing order of the winning push-order bell role or push-order replay role through the main display 8 and the navigation lamp 12 (executes push-order navigation). ).
Therefore, when a promotion replay combination is won during AT, the pressing order corresponding to the winning promotion replay combination is notified, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the promotion replay combination stops, the process shifts to RT. However, since the AT state continues even during this RT, the game state becomes the ART state in which the replay winning high probability state and the state in which the push order navigation is performed overlap.

In addition, when the falling replay combination is won in the ART state, the pressing order navigation is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the falling replay combination does not stop, and the RT shifts to the non-RT during the ART state. is prevented.
After the end condition of the ART state is satisfied, when the fall replay combination is won due to the end of the AT state, the push order navigation is not performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the fall replay combination does not stop, and the fall occurs. Stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination causes RT to shift to non-RT.

In addition, while the ART state continues, if the fall replay combination is won, the push order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the fall replay combination does not stop, but the stop operation is mistaken and the fall falls If the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination is stopped, RT will shift to non-RT, but unless the conditions for ending the ART state are satisfied, the state of AT will continue to promote replay again. Pushing order navigation for the role is performed, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the promotion replay role is stopped again, the game shifts to RT again. However, since the ART state continues even when the state is temporarily shifted to the non-RT state, the number of games executed during that time is also subtracted from the number of games that can be continued in the ART state.

The bonus combination is a combination of corresponding symbols (special mode) of "7.7.7", which is a special combination that generates a bonus state advantageous to the player.
When the bonus combination is won, the winning state of the bonus combination is carried over until the combination of the corresponding symbols stops.

Based on the combinations of symbols as described above, winning of a small combination, a replay combination, and a bonus combination is determined (determining means), and as a result of the determination, the combination of symbols is the combination of symbols corresponding to each of the above. Sometimes, a winning is established, and a game value is given according to the establishment of each winning.
For example, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a small combination such as a bell combination, a cherry combination, and a watermelon combination is stopped, it is determined that a small combination has been won, and the medal payout device 7 is driven and controlled to open the medal payout port 7b. A predetermined number of medals are paid out through the game.

Specifically, in the bell combination (common bell combination, push-order bell combination), eight medals are paid out when the combination of the corresponding symbols is stop-displayed.
Further, when the pressing order bell combination is won, if the stop buttons 5a to 5c are operated in a pressing order other than the specific pressing order (five pressing orders), medals are not paid out.
The winning probability of the bell combination is set so that the number of medals owned by the player increases during the ART state, which will be described later.

Further, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to the weak watermelon combination and the strong watermelon combination are stopped and displayed, two medals are paid out.
Also, when the combinations of symbols corresponding to the weak cherry combination and the strong cherry combination are stopped and displayed, one medal is paid out.
It should be noted that the number of medals to be paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination is stopped and displayed may be other than the number described above.

Further, the replay combination and the chance replay combination are determined by the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination and the chance replay combination, and the previous game is performed without inserting medals in the next game (without setting the number of bets). The game can be played with the same number of bets as the number of bets set in .
In addition, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the promotion replay combination, it shifts to RT where the winning probability of the replay combination is increased, and by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the falling replay combination during RT, it shifts to non-RT.

In addition, a transition to a bonus state advantageous to the player is made by the stop display of the symbol combination (special mode) corresponding to the bonus combination. When the symbol combination (special mode) corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed, medals are not paid out.
During the bonus state, a predetermined minor combination (for example, a common bell combination) is won with a high probability, and the game ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 200 medals).

In addition, the probability of winning each role excluding the bonus role is determined by the relationship of Bell role > Replay role > Weak Cherry role > Weak Watermelon role > Chance Replay role > Strong Cherry role > Strong Watermelon role. It is assumed that the combination is set to be the most likely to be won and the strong watermelon combination is the least likely to be won. Also, the bonus combination is set to have a lower winning probability than the minor combination and the replay combination. In addition, the relationship of the winning probability of each role other than the bonus role may be other than the one described above. > The relationship may be a strong watermelon role.
In addition, the weak cherry role, weak watermelon role, chance replay role, strong cherry role, and strong watermelon role are called rare roles in the sense that winning roles are difficult to win.

Next, the game flow of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a game state in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment.
The main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 can control the slot machine 1 in a plurality of game states, various processes in each game state, control of transition between game states (hereinafter simply referred to as "transition"), etc. is performed as follows.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment consists of a plurality of game states such as a normal game state, a bonus state, a CZ state, and an ART state. The main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20 are controllable so as to shift from one game state to another game state based on establishment of a predetermined transition condition.
In the normal game state, bonus state, and CZ state, it is controlled to be non-RT. In addition, although AT is controlled during the ART state, AT may also be controlled during the CZ state.

Also, the game of the slot machine 1 has a normal section and an advantageous section. These sections are divided according to the game state, and further divided according to the winning state for the game state such as the ART state that is advantageous to the player.
A normal probability state and a high probability state are set as winning states for game states advantageous to the player, as will be described later.
The normal section is a section in which a game can be played in the normal game state, and includes a section in which the game can be played in the normal probability state of the ART state in the normal game state.
The advantageous section stays continuously until it returns to the normal section again after shifting from the normal section to another game state.

The advantageous section includes a bonus state, a CZ state, a premonitory state of the CZ state, a high-probability state of the ART state, a premonitory state of the ART state, and a section in which a game can be played in the ART state. Main controller 10 counts (calculates) the number of games that have been played continuously while staying in the advantageous section. When the game state is in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 13 is lit.
Note that the advantageous section lamp 13 may be lit only during periods such as the CZ state, the ART state, the bonus state, etc., in which the player can actually recognize the state as being advantageous. For example, the advantageous section lamp 13 may not be turned on during the high-probability state of the ART state.

After moving to the advantageous section, in order to end the advantageous section, in addition to the case of transitioning to the normal section due to the lottery result of the game, "the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section has reached a predetermined number" or "the advantageous section Limiting means for limiting the number of medals that can be obtained during a series of advantageous intervals consisting of each state specified as an advantageous interval, in which any of the conditions "that the number of medals acquired during the period has reached a predetermined number" is satisfied (so-called limiter) is provided.

Note that the conditions for ending the advantageous interval are just an example, and may include, for example, "at least one pressing order bell has been announced". In addition, the conditions for ending the advantageous section are, for example, "the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed", "the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination of the first type special bonus (so-called regular bonus) may be included. In addition, the upper limit of the number of consecutive games in the advantageous section can be any number such as 1000 or 1500, and the upper limit of the number of medals obtained can be any number such as 1000 or 2400. Any number is acceptable.

Next, each game state (normal game state, CZ state, ART state, bonus state) executed under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, transition processing between game states, and generation accompanying the transition processing Various effects and the like to be performed will be described in detail for each game state.

Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the point of transition from each game state to another game state is basically after the third reel stop operation of the game in which the transition condition is established (or after the payout of medals is completed). is. However, it is not limited to this, and the next game may be shifted after the transition condition is met. Note that the RT-related type changes depending on promotion replays and the like even while staying in the same gaming state, but is basically set as follows.
In addition, the effects include an ART precursor effect (ART false precursor effect), a continuous effect, an occurrence effect, a winning effect, etc., which will be described later. It consists of notification of the awarding of the privilege by sound effect, light emission of the lamp 11, etc., prior notification before the awarding of the privilege, etc., and heightens the expectation of the awarding of the privilege to the player.

(Normal game state)
The type of RT in the normal game state is basically non-RT. That is, the normal gaming state is a gaming state in which it is easy to stay in non-RT. Therefore, the game in the normal game state is disadvantageous for the player.
As shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 10 carries out lottery processing for shifting to the CZ state, ART state, and bonus state while staying in the normal game state. Depending on the specifications of the slot machine 1 or the like, the normal game state may not be directly shifted to the ART state.

・Transition processing from normal game state to ART state (arrow a in FIG. 3)
In the normal game state, based on the fact that the main control device 10, which serves as a privilege provision determining means, determines whether or not to grant a privilege, has become a specific determination result as the establishment of a predetermined special condition, A specific game state (ART state) is given as a privilege (specific privilege).

More specifically, main controller 10 performs lottery processing for transition to the ART state based on the winning of a predetermined rare combination as a specific lottery result. For example, the process of transitioning to the ART state is performed at a predetermined probability (for example, 20%) when a chance combination is won. When the conditions for shifting to the ART state are established, the basic game state is controlled to AT, the winning of the promoted replay combination is won, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the promoted replay combination stops, the game shifts to the ART state. Also, the player is given an initial number of games (for example, 50 games) as the number of games that can be played in the ART state.

It should be noted that the transition to the ART state, that is, the determination of whether or not to give the privilege may be made by means other than the lottery for the rare combination by the lottery means. For example, the transition to the ART state may be determined when a predetermined winning combination (for example, the bell combination) has been won (or the number of actual establishments) has reached a predetermined number of times. When the number of games played reaches a predetermined number, the transition to the ART state may be determined.
In addition, main controller 10 manages the continuation of the ART state depending on whether or not there is a given number of games due to the transition of the ART state. A number may be assigned, and the continuation of the ART state may be managed depending on the presence or absence of the number of sets.
In addition, in the present embodiment, as the fulfillment of a specific condition, the ART state winning trigger role is mainly set to the chance role and the strong/weak watermelon role. can be

When the lottery for the transition to the ART state is won, a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) to announce that the transition to the ART state will finally occur in order to increase the player's expectation for the transition to the ART state. ART precursor effect is executed on the main display 8. Therefore, even if the lottery for transition to the ART state is won, the transition to the ART state is not made immediately, and the transition is delayed by the number of precursor games.

During the ART prognostic effect, the main display 8 is switched to a stage image with a background different from that during the normal game state, and an image effect is executed in which the characters that appear perform different actions than during the normal game state. . For example, an effect that a character advances through a cave is performed through a plurality of games. These effects do not change even if one game ends. For example, even if screens are switched due to the occurrence of various events in a predetermined game, the effect itself, such as a character advancing through a cave, does not change and continues in the next game. Therefore, the ART precursor effect is a series of effects that are executed over (straddle) a plurality of games.

In addition, even if you win a rare role (for example, a chance role) that triggers the transition to the ART state, but you do not win the lottery to transition to the ART state, the final result is the same as when you win the ART state. A predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) of ART false indication effects are executed on the main display 8 to notify that the game will not transition to the ART state. ART omen effect and ART false omen effect basically consist of a series of effects over multiple games in which the image effects (stages, appearing characters, etc.) are set in the same way, and the contents to be notified in the end are different. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's sense of expectation until the end.

In addition, in the ART precursor effect and the ART false precursor effect, notification is made as to whether or not the final state will shift to the ART state. For example, a continuous effect (continuous effect) is executed from two games before). The continuous effect is executed by, for example, a battle effect consisting of an image in which the main character and the enemy character fight for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games).

In the continuous effect, an image effect is executed in which the main character and the enemy characters repeatedly attack and defend each game, and the effect of each game is carried over to the next game. For example, when the main character takes damage in a given game, an effect (for example, an effect of changing a meter indicating the amount of damage) is performed so that the damage is carried over to the next game.
Also, the offensive and defensive states of the main character and the enemy character in each game are set according to the presence or absence of a transition to the ART state, which is determined in advance. It is set so that there are many games that attack.
That is, the continuous effect is a series of effects that are executed over (straddle) a plurality of games.
Further, as will be described later, in the continuous effect, a button effect and a timer effect may be executed in parallel.

Then, when the ART state has been won (in the case of the ART premonition effect), an image in which the main character finally wins is displayed as an image notifying that the ART state has been won, and the ART state has not been won. In this case (in the case of the ART false indication effect), an image in which the main character is finally defeated is displayed as an image informing that the winning is not won in the ART state.
Instead of the continuous effect, an effect that is completed only in the final game of the ART precursor effect and the ART false precursor effect may be executed, and the transition to the ART state may be notified based on the result of the effect.

In addition, the ART precursor effect and the ART false precursor effect may be generated immediately when winning a rare role that triggers the transition to the ART state, or may be generated after a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) have been executed. You can let it run. Also, the ART false premonition effect may be generated without fail or at a predetermined probability when winning a rare role that triggers the transition to the ART state. Also, the number of games for the ART precursor effect and the ART false precursor effect may be any number of games, or may be selectively determined from a plurality of numbers of games (for example, 25 to 35 games).

In addition, the normal game state has a normal probability state and a high probability state in which the winning probability state to the ART state is different. The winning probability of the lottery to transition to the ART state is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state, and the transition to the probability state is, for example, 30% probability when winning the weak watermelon role, and the normal probability state. Control is performed such that the state is shifted from the state to the high probability state. On the other hand, as a predetermined falling condition, for example, control is performed to shift from a high probability state to a low probability state with a probability of 5% when a replay combination is won, when a bell combination is won, and when a losing combination is lost.

The winning probability in the ART state is set at, for example, a 20% probability of winning a chance role in the normal probability state, and is set to a 50% probability of winning a chance role in the high probability state.
When the winning probability of the bonus combination is changed in the probability setting device 14 or when the system of the main control device 10 is reset, the game can be started according to the normal probability state. A game may be started in a high probability state with a predetermined probability for each set value in .

・Transition processing from normal game state to CZ state (arrow c in FIG. 3)
In the normal game state, the main controller 10 performs lottery processing for shifting to the CZ state based on winning of a predetermined rare combination. For example, when a weak cherry combination or a strong cherry combination is won, processing to shift to the CZ state is performed with a predetermined probability. The condition for transitioning to the CZ state is winning the transition lottery.

In addition, in the normal game state, the main control device 10 and the sub control device 20 may change the winning probability state in the CZ state. In addition, notification control may be performed for the winning probability state. In the case of performing notification control, instead of directly informing each probability state, the player can change the display content of the main display 8 to indicate which state the probability state is at that time. It may be made to be predictable.

In addition, when the lottery for transition to the CZ state is won, a premonitory state of the CZ state is set in order to increase the player's expectation for the shift to the CZ state, and notification is made that the state will finally shift to the CZ state. A continuous effect of the CZ state for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) is executed on the main display 8 . Therefore, even if the lottery for transition to the CZ state is won, the state does not shift to the ART state immediately, but shifts to the CZ state through the CZ continuous effect.

In addition, even if a predetermined rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) is won, but the lottery for transition to the CZ state is not won, a predetermined number of games (for example, , 3 games) are executed on the main display 8. In the CZ continuous performance and the CZ fake continuous performance, the characters appearing are basically set in the same manner, and by differentiating the content to be reported in the end, it is possible to attract the player's expectation until the end. It's like

In the CZ continuous effect (CZ false continuous effect), for example, an image effect is executed in which characters challenge sports competitions throughout each game. During the CZ continuous production (CZ fake continuous production), the sports competition is continuously performed through the game during that time, and if the CZ state is won, the competition is finally successful (for example, a goal is scored in soccer). However, if the CZ state is not won, an image effect of failing the competition is executed.
That is, the CZ continuous effect (CZ fake continuous effect) is a series of effects that are executed over (straddle) a plurality of games.
It should be noted that during the CZ continuous effect (CZ false continuous effect), any series of effects may be executed over a plurality of games (spanning). A fighting performance by a character may be used.

・Transition processing from normal game state to bonus state (arrow f in FIG. 3)
The main controller 10 also has a function of determining whether or not to generate a bonus state. It has become.
More specifically, the lottery means performs a lottery for a bonus combination with a predetermined probability based on the execution of the game, and generates a bonus state when the lottery results in winning the bonus combination (special lottery result). I'm trying

The lottery probability value of the bonus combination can be controlled by a plurality of stages of probability values (for example, 1/250 of setting 1 to 1/200 of setting 6) corresponding to settings 1 to 6 that can be set by the probability setting device 14. If a bonus combination is won by lottery based on the probability values set by the probability setting device 14, the combination of symbols ("7, 7, 7") corresponding to the winning bonus combination on the reels 4 can be stopped, When the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped by the player's operation, processing for shifting to the bonus state is performed.
Therefore, even when the bonus combination is won, the game does not shift to the bonus state immediately, but shifts to the bonus state via the bonus winning state in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination can be stopped. This transition mode is the same even when a bonus combination is won in a game state other than the normal game state.

In addition, when the bonus combination is won, the fact that the bonus combination has been won is notified on the main display 8, but the notification is not performed immediately, and the notification that the bonus combination has been finally won is given in advance. After the bonus generation effect for the number of games (for example, 3 games) is executed on the main display 8, the winning of the bonus combination is notified, thereby increasing the player's expectation for the winning of the bonus combination. there is

In addition, when a predetermined condition is met in a game in which the bonus role has not been won, a bonus false occurrence effect similar to the bonus occurrence effect is performed with a predetermined probability as an effect to notify that the bonus role has not been finally won. It is displayed on the main display 8 .
The bonus false occurrence effect moderately increases the expectation of the player. For example, if the bonus false occurrence effect is generated with the same probability as the winning probability of the bonus role in the game in which the bonus role is not won. When the generation performance is displayed, the degree of expectation for the winning of the bonus combination can be set to about 50%, and the player's degree of expectation can be changed by adjusting the probability of occurrence of the bonus false generation performance.

The bonus generation effect and the bonus trick generation effect are executed, for example, by a battle effect consisting of an image in which the main character and the enemy character fight for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games). Therefore, the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect) is executed with the same effect content as the continuous effect in the ART state described above.

That is, the bonus generation effect (bonus trick generation effect) is a series of effects that are executed over (straddle) a plurality of games.
Then, when the bonus role is won (in the case of the bonus occurrence effect), an image in which the main character finally wins is displayed as an image notifying that the bonus role has been won, and the bonus role is not won. In the case of the bonus trick generation effect, an image in which the main character is finally defeated is displayed as an image notifying that the bonus combination has not been won.

In addition to winning the bonus role alone, it is also possible to win a bonus role in some cases when a predetermined minor role (for example, a chance role or a strong cherry role) is won. good. In this case, if the bonus combination is not won even if the predetermined minor combination is won, the effect of generating a false bonus is executed to notify that the bonus combination is not finally won. You will be able to enhance your sexuality.
In addition, during the bonus generation effect (bonus guess generation effect), any effect may be executed as long as a series of effects are executed over a plurality of games, and a different effect from the continuous effect in the ART state is executed. You may make it
In addition, the bonus generating effect (bonus false generating effect) and the continuous effect in the ART state can be executed in a plurality of modes of the effect pattern during the effect, but it may be possible to execute the same effect pattern in both. However, some or all of them may be executable with different effect patterns.

(CZ state)
The RT type of CZ state is basically non-RT. The CZ state may be controlled to AT in which the push order navigation is not performed when the push order bell combination or the push order replay combination is won, but the push order navigation is executed only when the push order bell combination is won. Also, while staying in the CZ state, an ART shift lottery process (described later) is performed in each game, so it is easier to shift to the ART state than while staying in the normal game state. Therefore, the CZ state is more advantageous than the normal game state in a series of game flows.

While staying in the CZ state, it is easier to shift to the ART state than while staying in the normal game state, so the CZ state is positioned as a chance zone in a series of game flows.
The number of possible games in the CZ state is 10 at maximum.
In the CZ state, even if a promotion replay combination is won, the pushing order is not notified, so basically non-RT is maintained.
During the CZ state, control information regarding the CZ state is transmitted from the main controller 10 to the sub-controller 20, and under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20, on the main display 8, during the CZ state , and the number of remaining games are displayed on the main display 8.

・Transition processing from CZ state to ART state (arrow e in FIG. 3)
In the CZ state, ART transition lottery processing is performed in each game.
The winning probability of the ART shift lottery process is set according to the winning combination of each game. The winning probability of the ART transition lottery process is, for example, 100% when winning a bonus combination, 50% when winning a rare combination, 10% when winning a bell combination and a replay combination, and 5% when winning a losing combination. The ART transition lottery is performed for each game during the CZ state, but whether or not there is a transition to the ART state is determined in the final game of the CZ state. The game state will shift to the ART state in the same way as in the state.
Since the ART transition lottery is executed when each winning combination is internally won, the ART transition lottery is executed even when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination does not stop on the reel 4 (at the time of failure).

Note that the winning probability of the ART shift lottery process for some or all of the winning combinations may be other than the above. Also, although the ART transition lottery process is performed when the bell combination is won, the ART transition lottery process may be performed based on the winning of the symbol corresponding to the bell combination. In addition, when the player wins the bonus combination, the player's expectation is heightened by shifting to the ART state after the bonus state ends with a probability of 100%. As for the bonus combination that can be changed, the ART transfer lottery process may not be performed so as not to significantly disrupt the profit balance between the game parlor and the player.

In addition, during the CZ state, a CZ effect in which a predetermined character appears is displayed on the main display 8 in order to enhance the interest of the game. In the CZ effect, an image effect in which the main character prepares for battle is displayed during the first few games (for example, 7 games), and during the last few games in the CZ state (for example, 3 games), An image effect in which the main character and the enemy character fight each other is displayed as a series of effects over (across) a plurality of games. Then, when the ART transition lottery is won, it is notified that the main character wins the final game and transitions to the ART state.
In addition, during the CZ state, the background during the battle preparation presentation and the details of the offense and defense during the battle presentation change according to the contents of the winning game executed during that time, and the expectation for the transition to the ART state changes. is designed to give Also, the number of remaining games in the CZ state is displayed on the main display 8, and the number of remaining games is decremented each time the game is executed.
In addition, even during the preparation effect before the battle effect in the CZ effect, the image effect in which the main character prepares for the battle is continuously executed throughout each game, so that the preparation effect also extends over (straddles) a plurality of games. A series of performances.

・Transition processing from CZ state to normal game state (arrow d in FIG. 3)
In the CZ state, when the ART shift lottery is not won, the normal game state is entered after the specified number of games are executed in the CZ state. At this time, in the CZ effect, it is notified that the main character is defeated and does not shift to the ART state.

In addition, at the time of transition from the CZ state to the normal game state, under the control of the main control device 10 and the sub-control device 20, notification of setting related information (setting suggestion information) that can suggest the setting value set by the probability setting device 14 You may notify by means (main display 8, speaker 9). For example, the main display 8 displays a predetermined character out of a plurality of characters. Since the characters to be displayed are selected according to the selection probabilities preset according to the respective set values of the probability setting device 14, it is possible to predict the set values to some extent from the displayed characters.

・Transition processing from CZ state to bonus state (arrow h in FIG. 3)
In the CZ state, a lottery for a bonus combination is performed for each game in the same manner as in the above-described normal game state. Therefore, the main controller 10 draws a lottery for a bonus combination based on the set value of the probability setting device 14 in the same manner as in the normal game state, and when the bonus combination is won, the symbols corresponding to the winning bonus combination are displayed on the reels 4. The combination ("7.7.7") can be stopped. At this time, since the transition to the ART state is confirmed, the CZ state ends, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped by the player's operation, the game state shifts to the bonus state.

It should be noted that if a bonus combination is won during the CZ state, the transition to the ART state may be prevented with a predetermined probability. may be restored after the bonus state ends (arrow i in FIG. 3).
When the player wins the bonus role during the CZ state, unlike the normal game state, no bonus generation performance is performed, and the main display 8 notifies that the player wins the bonus role in the game in which the bonus role is won. That is, the fact that the bonus combination has been won is notified before the game following the game in which the bonus combination has been won is started.

(ART state)
The RT type at the time of the first transition to the ART state is basically non-RT, but since it is in the AT state, it is easy to be promoted to RT by winning the promoted replay role. Since the RT state is expected to increase the number of acquired medals, the ART state is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state and the CZ state.
During the ART state, by performing push order navigation for the push order replay combination and the push order bell combination as notification of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the RT can be easily maintained and medals can be obtained.
Note that the winning probability of the push order replay combination in the ART state is basically a fixed probability corresponding to the RT.

During the ART state, a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) provided at the time of initial transition to the ART state are managed as the number of remaining games for which the ART state can be continued, and the number of remaining games is subtracted for each game. , the ART state is continued until the number of remaining games is exhausted. Further, the number of remaining games in the ART state is increased when a predetermined condition is met during the ART state, and the continuation period of the ART state is extended accordingly.
Then, when the number of remaining games in the ART state is exhausted, the ART state ends.

During the ART state, control information regarding the ART state is transmitted from the main controller 10 to the sub-controller 20, and under the control of the sub-controller 20, images of various effects during the ART state are displayed on the main display 8. display is performed. Also, the number of remaining games during the ART state, the total number of medals acquired during a series of ART states, and the total number of games executed during the ART state are displayed on the main display 8 .

In addition, during the ART state, when a predetermined rare role (for example, a weak cherry role, a weak watermelon role, a strong watermelon role, and a strong cherry role) is won, a lottery is performed to add the number of games in the ART state, and an extra lottery is performed. , a predetermined number of games corresponding to the rare combination that triggered the winning is added to the remaining number of games.
In addition, when a predetermined rare combination is won, the main display 8 executes an additional effect for raising expectations for the additional number of games. The add-on effect is executed, for example, for 1 to 3 games, and the degree of expectation for the add-on is different according to the content of the effect, and the success or failure is notified in the final game of the add-on effect, and the number of add-on games is notified. be.
For example, when the additional effect is executed in a series of effects over a plurality of games (three games), the battle effect is executed on the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 as in the continuous effect.

Further, in the ART state, when a predetermined rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won as a result of establishment of a specific condition, the number of games for a specific period (for example, 10 games) is added in addition to the above-mentioned extra lottery. It is possible to generate an additional specialized zone that has a higher probability than other states.
The additional special zone occurs with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) when a predetermined rare role (for example, a strong cherry role) is won. In addition to the role, all the roles other than the replay role serve as an opportunity to add, increasing the possibility that a large number of games will be awarded (added) as a predetermined privilege.

For example, when the weak cherry role is won, there is a 10% chance of winning the extra bonus except in the extra special zone, but in the extra special zone, the extra bonus is won at 100%. Except for the special zone, control is performed so that the player wins the additional prize with a probability of 50%, but in the special zone, the player wins the additional prize with a probability of 100%. As for the bonus combination, regardless of whether it is in the special addition zone or not, the addition is won at a rate of 100%.

In addition, when winning the bell role (common bell role and pushing order bell role), which has no possibility of adding up except in the special zone, an extra lottery will be held, and when the bell role is won, 80% of the winnings will be added. control is performed. Therefore, in the special bonus zone, as a predetermined privilege related to the continuation of the ART state, control is performed to increase the probability of winning the bonus when winning multiple combinations.
In addition, even if the bell role is won in the special addition zone, the addition may be won with a probability of 100%.

In addition, in the additional specialization zone, the number of games to be added is also larger than that outside the specialization zone. However, 20 games are added in the special zone, and when the strong cherry role and bonus role are won, 20 games are added outside the special zone. Control is performed such that the number of games of 50 games is added in the specialized zone. Therefore, in the zone specializing in addition, as a predetermined benefit relating to the continuation of the ART state, control is performed so that the number of games to be added is increased when winning the addition.

Further, when the falling replay combination is won in the special zone, the main controller 10 stops the combination of the symbols corresponding to the falling replay combination due to the player's erroneous operation, etc. state is shifted to a non-RT state, but the additional specialized zone is maintained as it is until the prescribed number of games (10 games) is completed.

During the special zone, an image in which the main character and the enemy character face each other is displayed on the main display 8 under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on the signal from the main controller 10, and the main character is one-sided for each game. A production that attacks is performed. Then, the main character attacks according to the execution of the game, the attack fails if not added, the attack succeeds if added, and the number of added games determined according to the lottery of the game is notified. be done.
In this way, when the additional specialization zone is being executed, a series of effects are executed in which the main character repeatedly attacks throughout the execution (for example, 10 games), and upon completion of the additional specialization zone, After a series of presentations are completed, the original image in the ART state is restored.

In addition, when a predetermined rare combination that triggers the occurrence of the additional special zone is won, the additional special zone may be immediately generated from the next game, or may be generated after the execution of a predetermined number of games. You may do so.
Further, when the additional specialization zone is generated after the execution of a predetermined number of games, the additional specialization zone is generated under the control of the sub-controller 20 after winning a predetermined rare combination that triggers the addition specialization zone. It is also possible to perform an additional special zone generation effect for increasing the expectation for the generation of . The additional special zone generation effect is executed, for example, for 1 to 3 games, and the degree of expectation for the additional special zone is different depending on the content of the effect. It is preferred that notification be made.

Further, when the additional special zone generation effect is executed as a series of effects over a plurality of games, it may be executed as a battle effect in the same manner as the continuous effect.
In addition, the winning probability and the number of games to be added when winning each role in the addition-specialized zone may be other than the above, and the addition is more advantageous to the player in the addition-specialized zone than in the other than the addition-specialized zone. may be used as long as the control for is performed.

However, when a replay role is won in a zone specializing in addition, an addition lottery is not performed. This means that even if the player erroneously performs a stop operation to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the falling replay combination in the special special zone that is in the RT state, the player will be at a disadvantage. This is to prevent this from happening. In other words, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the fall replay combination is stopped, the special zone for addition will be in a non-RT state, and the probability of winning the replay combination will decrease. If the additional trigger role is set, the number of wins for the replay combination that is the additional trigger role is reduced due to the transition to the non-RT state, which is extremely disadvantageous to the player. In this embodiment, such a situation can be prevented.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, since the bonus trigger role in the special bonus zone is set to a role with a constant winning probability (for example, a bell role), even if the above situation occurs, It is possible to prevent a specific player from being extremely disadvantageous, and to generate an additional specialized zone with high expectation and interest for all players.

・Transition processing from ART state to normal game state (arrow b in FIG. 3)
In the ART state, when the number of remaining games for continuing the ART state is exhausted, the ART state ends and the game state shifts to the normal game state.
When the ART state is shifted to the normal game state, the winning probability state in the ART state is controlled to be the normal probability state. At this time, the state may be shifted to the high probability state with a predetermined probability for each setting in the probability setting device 14 .
Further, in the case of transitioning to the high probability state after the ART state ends, there is a possibility that limit control by the above-described limiting means is performed during the high probability state, but limit control is not performed during the high probability state. If so, the state is shifted to the normal probability state.

・Transition processing from ART state to bonus state (arrow k in FIG. 3)
In the ART state, a lottery for a bonus combination is performed for each game in the same manner as in the above-described normal game state and CZ state. Therefore, the main controller 10 draws a lottery for a bonus combination based on the set value of the probability setting device 14 in the same manner as in the normal game state and the CZ state. It becomes possible to stop the combination of symbols ("7.7.7"). At this time, the ART state is temporarily interrupted, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped by the player's operation, the game state shifts to the bonus state. It should be noted that the temporarily interrupted ART state will return after the bonus state ends.

Further, when a bonus combination is won during the ART state, a bonus generation effect for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) is executed on the main display 8 to notify that the bonus combination has finally been won. Expectations for the winning of the bonus role are heightened.
If a bonus combination is won during the ART state, a predetermined number of games may be added (added) to the number of remaining games in the ART state.

(bonus state)
The bonus state is controlled so that the control related to the lottery of the lottery means is advantageous to the player. Specifically, in each game, the lottery for the role of Bell is performed with a high probability, and the player can win a large number of medals. state. In addition, as described above, when a bonus combination is won in the CZ state, the ART state transition lottery is performed. can be However, the lottery for transition to the ART state is not performed in the game from when the bonus combination is won until the bonus state occurs (during the bonus winning state). It should be noted that the ART state transition lottery may be performed for each game executed during the bonus state.
In addition, control information related to the bonus state is transmitted from the main controller 10 to the sub-controller 20, and under the control of the sub-controller 20, the main display 8 displays various effects during the bonus state, winning number information, etc. An image is displayed.

・Transition processing from bonus state to normal game state (arrow g in FIG. 3)
During the bonus state, the number of medals paid out has reached a predetermined number (for example, 200) as a result of the control performed for a predetermined period of time so that the control related to the lottery by the above-described lottery means is advantageous to the player. In this case, the bonus state is terminated and the game state is shifted from the bonus state to the normal game state.

At the end of the bonus state, an ending state is set for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds). During the ending state (ending period), the progress of the game is temporarily disabled, and after the ending state ends, the normal game state is entered. will be transferred.
During the ending state, under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20, setting-related information capable of suggesting the set value set by the probability setting device 14 is notified by the notification means. For example, a predetermined image is displayed on the main display 8 and a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 9 .

When the bonus state is shifted to the normal game state, the winning probability state in the ART state is controlled to be the normal probability state. At this time, the state may be shifted to the high probability state with a predetermined probability for each setting in the probability setting device 14 .
Further, when the transition to the high probability state is made after the bonus state ends, there is a possibility that the limit control by the above-described limiting means is performed during the high probability state, but the limit control is not performed during the high probability state. If so, the state is shifted to the normal probability state.

・Transition processing from bonus state to ART state (arrow j in FIG. 3)
Conditions for transition from the bonus state to the ART state include the case where the bonus combination is won during the CZ state and the case where the bonus combination is won during the ART state.
When the number of paid out medals reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200) during the bonus state shifted from the CZ state or the ART state, the bonus state ends and the game state shifts from the bonus state to the ART state. be done. At this time, in the case of transition from the CZ state, the ART state is started from the initial state, but in the case of the transition from the ART state, the ART state is resumed from the state at the time of interruption. . Therefore, the ART state is resumed from the number of remaining games in the number of sets when the ART state was interrupted. Also, when the ART state and the bonus state occur in succession, the number of earned medals is the total number of them. is displayed.

Also, at the end of the bonus state transitioned from the ART state, the ending state for a predetermined period is set, and during the ending state, the probability setting device 14 is set by the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 Setting-related information that can suggest a setting value is reported by the reporting means. For example, the main display 8 displays a predetermined image that can suggest the set value, and the speaker 9 outputs a predetermined sound that can suggest the set value.
As described above, the gaming state is changed in the slot machine 1 .

Next, the stage transition lottery on the main display 8 will be described.
In the main controller 10 of the slot machine 1, as described above, regarding the lottery for the ART state during the normal game state, when a predetermined rare combination is won, the normal probability state with a relatively low transition probability to the ART state is selected. Lottery control for the ART state is performed in any one of the probability states of , and relatively high high probability state.

Further, the sub controller 20 performs display control of the stages on the main display 8 based on the information from the main controller 10 that can identify the normal probability state and the high probability state.
That is, the sub-controller 20 controls the image of the stage on the main display 8 based on the control information from the main controller 10 that manages and controls the normal probability state and the high-probability state, thereby performing stage display control. It is done.
The stage displayed on the main display 8 is composed of images consisting of a background image, characters appearing, etc. Under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on control information from the main controller 10, multiple stages with different background images and characters appearing can be displayed. can be displayed, and the stage to be displayed is selected according to the game state and the probability state.

Therefore, the stages displayed on the main display 8 also play a role of notifying the game state and the probability state (suggestion notifying).
A plurality of stages are set in advance during the normal game state and the ART state, and any one of the stages A to C is displayed on the main display 8 during the normal game state.

The sub control device 20 performs control to select any one of stages A to C based on the execution of the game, but the selection control at this time is the state of the transition lottery probability of the ART state at that time, that is, the normal Different selection controls are performed depending on whether the probability state or the high probability state.
Therefore, the type of stage displayed on the main display 8 reflects the probability state at that time. However, since stage selection is performed by lottery based on a predetermined probability, the internal probability state is not reflected as it is, and the player can guess to some extent.

A stage transition lottery, that is, a lottery to determine whether to transition from the current stage to another stage or to maintain the current stage, is executed for each game, and the expectation for transitioning to a high probability state is high. , stage A<stage B<stage C. For example, in the normal probability state, the probability that stage A is selected is the highest, followed by the probability that stage B is selected, and stage A transition lottery is performed such that the probability that C is selected is the lowest. On the other hand, in the high-probability state, a transition lottery is performed such that stage C has the highest probability of being selected, stage B has the next highest probability of being selected, and stage A has the lowest probability of being selected.
As a result of such a stage transition lottery, the degree of expectation that stage B is transitioning to a high probability state is higher than stage A, and similarly, stage C is more likely than stage A and stage B. The degree of expectation of transitioning to the high probability state increases.

In each stage, for example, an effect as if the main character is walking in a predetermined place is executed, and the stage differs depending on where the main character walks, such as a meadow in stage A, a town in stage B, and a forest in stage C. is notified.
Each stage has the same background and main character actions, unless you move on to another stage. It can also be regarded as a series of effects over multiple games.

Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 4, the change of the game state according to the execution of the game and the effect display on the main display 8 under the control of the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 will be described.
FIG. 4 illustrates a state in which the game is started from a normal game state in which the probability state is the normal probability state. Also, the main display 8 displays stage A.

As illustrated in FIG. 4, when a weak watermelon role is won by executing a predetermined game (second game in FIG. 4) during a normal game state (timing t0), a transition lottery to a high probability state is performed with a predetermined probability. However, as a result of the transition lottery, when the transition to the high probability state is determined, the probability state is changed to the high probability state at the start (timing t1) of the next game (third game). The transition to the high-probability state may be performed at the start of a game in which a lottery for transition to the high-probability state is performed instead of the next game.

Further, when the third game is executed, a stage transition lottery is performed in the high-probability state, and it is determined that there is no stage transition, and the stage transition is not performed.
Then, as a result of the stage transition being determined by the stage transition lottery for the execution of the subsequent 4th game, the stage displayed on the main display 8 at the start of the 4th game (timing t2) will change from stage A to stage C. migrated. In addition, the lottery result of the stage is such that the stage C is maintained until the 12th game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, when a chance role is won during the execution of the tenth game (timing t3), the probability state at this time is a high probability state, so the winning probability is higher than the normal probability state. A state transition lottery is held.
When the chance combination is won, the ART precursor effect is performed on the main display 8, but the ART precursor effect is performed from the start of the 12th game (timing t4) by setting a predetermined delay period.
The example of FIG. 4 shows the case where the ART state transition lottery is won. An omen effect is executed.

The ART precursor effect is performed until the 40th game is executed, but the continuous effect during the ART precursor effect is performed over the three games immediately before the final game. That is, from the start of the 38th game, a continuous effect is executed by the battle effect in which the main character and the enemy character fight on the main display 8 .
For example, every game from the 38th game to the 40th game, a battle image in which either the main character or the enemy character attacks is displayed, and after the game of the 40th game, which is the final game of the premonition effect, is displayed. When that character wins, an effect is executed to inform the propriety of the ART state.

In addition, as for the offensive and defensive images executed for each game during the continuous production, if the ART state is won, an image is displayed in which the main character attacks more or gives a greater blow to the enemy character. Thus, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the ART state can be heightened.

The continuous effect executed at the start of the 38th game (timing t5) ends at a point in time (timing t6) after a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the end of the 40th game, and any character is displayed, but in the example shown in FIG. 4, the ART state is won, so the next game is started after a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the end of the 40th game. Until (timings t6 to t7), an image in which the main character wins as well as text information such as "Victory" and "ART confirmed" are displayed as a result image of the continuous effect.
Thereafter, the game state shifts to the ART state from the start of the 41st game (timing t7), and the main display 8 displays an image during the ART state.
As described above, the game state changes and the effect display on the main display 8 is performed according to the execution of the game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the cut-in effect executed by the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 under the control of the sub-controller 20 will be described.
As described above, when a rare role is won, a determination (lottery) is made as to whether or not to grant benefits (ART status, bonus status, etc.). A winning effect is executed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. - 特許庁
The winning effect is different from the above-mentioned continuous effect, etc., and is basically completed in one game in which a role is won, and a predetermined image is mainly displayed on the main display 8 in the game. It is executed by being

The winning effect mainly informs that the player has won a rare role and the type of rare role that has been won. However, when it is notified that a privilege (for example, a bonus state) will be given immediately after execution of a winning effect executed in a game in which a rare role is won with a predetermined probability (predetermined probability when winning multiple bonus roles). There is also
Therefore, when it is announced that a privilege will be granted by the winning effect, the effect will end and the privilege will not be granted before the game in which the winning effect started ends (before the next game starts). You will be notified.

For example, in a game at the time of winning a rare role, when executing a winning effect in which a predetermined character appears on the main display 8, the image of the predetermined character is displayed at the start of the game, At the end of the game, an effect such as the character taking out from the bag an item image that informs the type of the rare winning combination is executed.
Also, at this time, when the winning of the bonus combination is notified by the winning effect, an item image for notifying the winning of the bonus combination is displayed from within the bag.
In addition, when a rare role, which is a winning trigger role in the ART state, is won and a winning effect is executed, then a sign effect or a continuous effect over a plurality of games is executed, and after these effects are executed, the benefit is given. Whether or not it is granted is notified.

Also, when a rare combination is won, a cut-in effect is executed with a predetermined probability, as shown in FIG. 5(a).
The cut-in effect is executed when the start lever 3 is operated in the game in which the rare combination is won, and the cut-in image A50a made up of a predetermined image is displayed on the main display 8 and the sub display 17. - 特許庁
The cut-in image A50a is composed of a predetermined character image (for example, a full face image) and a cut-in character image A51a composed of predetermined character information arranged in a part of the image.
The cut-in character image A51a, which is a part of the cut-in image A50a, is information that more clearly conveys to the player whether or not a privilege will be given. It can be selectively displayed.
Also, the cut-in effect ends after a predetermined time (for example, two seconds) has elapsed, and the cut-in image A50a is erased before the game ends.

Therefore, when the cut-in effect is executed when the rare combination is won, the winning effect is executed after the cut-in effect is finished.
The cut-in effect may be executed simultaneously with the winning effect. In this case, the cut-in image is displayed simultaneously with the winning effect image executed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 when the rare role is won. A50a is displayed, but the cut-in image A50a, which is set to be smaller than the area of the screen with respect to the image of the winning effect displayed on the entire screen of each display, is placed in front of the image of the winning effect. You can execute it by displaying it in .

In addition, when the cut-in effect is executed when the rare role is won, the cut-in effect is executed so that the probability that the privilege is given is higher than when the cut-in effect is not executed. preferable.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), when the cut-in effect is executed, a cut-in image A50a is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. As shown in FIG.
When the cut-in image A50a is displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, the center position of the cut-in image A50a is set to a position slightly shifted to the right of the screen center of the main display 8. be done. Therefore, half or more of the cut-in image A50a is displayed on the main display 8, and the remaining portion is displayed on the sub-display 17, thereby forming the entire image of the predetermined character.
In addition, a cut-in character image A51a is arranged in the portion displayed on the sub display 17 in the cut-in image A50a. Therefore, the cut-in character image A51a is displayed only on the sub-display 17 without straddling the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. FIG.

The cut-in character image A51a consists of predetermined character information, and in the example shown in FIG. It is displayed vertically according to the longitudinal direction of the container 17 . Also, the cut-in character image A51a is displayed so as to fit within the screen of the sub-display 17 without protruding from the screen. Therefore, the cut-in character image A51a is displayed only on the sub display 17. FIG.
In this way, when the cut-in image A50a is displayed, the entire cut-in image A50a is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, thereby displaying the entire cut-in image A50a in a larger size. It is possible to execute a powerful production by letting it.

Further, even when the cut-in image A50a is displayed on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, the cut-in character image A51a arranged in a part of the cut-in image A50a is displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display. It is possible to improve the visibility of the cut-in character image A51a by displaying it only on the sub-display 17 without straddling the device 17. FIG.
That is, there is no problem even if an image such as a character intended to be powerful is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, and it is rather effective. 8 and the sub-display 17, the gap between the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 and the members (frames of the display, etc.) placed therebetween may affect, for example, There is a possibility that the visibility of character information, etc. may be hindered, such as characters being scattered and difficult to read, characters in the middle disappearing, etc. However, such a problem occurs in this embodiment. Therefore, the cut-in character image A51a can be displayed with high visibility.

In addition, in the sub control device 20, the cut-in image A50a is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, and the cut-in character image A51a is displayed only on the sub-display 17. and data for displaying the cut-in character image A51a is stored in advance, and the cut-in effect is executed by performing display control based on the data.
Also, the cut-in image A50a and the cut-in character image A51a may be other than those described above. For example, an image of a predetermined character holding a card as an item may be displayed during the cut-in effect, and characters such as "chance" may be displayed on the card. When displaying information, the image of the entire character may be displayed across both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, and the image of the card may be displayed only on the sub-display 17.例文帳に追加

That is, when an image containing important information (character information, etc.) is displayed during cut-in effects, the entire image of the image is displayed across both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, Any important information may be displayed only on the sub-display 17 without straddling the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 .
Also, important information may be displayed only on the main display 8 instead of the sub-display 17, or may be displayed on any display as long as it does not extend over a plurality of displays.

Next, FIG. 5(b) shows an example of displaying an image different from the cut-in image A50a described in FIG. 5(a).
In this embodiment, a plurality of images are prepared in advance for the images displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 during the cut-in effect, and any one of the images can be displayed. Then, under the control of the sub-controller 20, one of the images is selectively determined and displayed based on the result of determination as to whether or not to give a predetermined privilege.

In the example shown in FIG. 5B, the cut-in image B50b is displayed across both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. In the example shown in FIG.
The cut-in image B50b is composed of a character image with a different color scheme and pattern from the cut-in image A50a, and has a larger area than the cut-in image A50a.

Also, when the cut-in image B50b is displayed, similarly to the cut-in image A50a, when the cut-in effect is executed, the cut-in image B50b is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. Is displayed. Then, the center position of the cut-in image B50b is set to a position slightly shifted to the right of the screen center of the main display 8, and more than half of the cut-in image B50b is displayed on the main display 8, and the remaining is displayed on the sub-display 17, the entire image of the predetermined character is formed.
In addition, since the cut-in image B50b has a larger area than the cut-in image A50a, the range occupied by the cut-in image B50b on the respective display surfaces of the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 is larger than the cut-in image A50a. It's becoming

Further, when it is determined in advance to give a privilege, the sub control device 20 performs image selection control such that the probability of displaying the cut-in image B50b is higher than that of the cut-in image A50a. .
Therefore, when the cut-in image B50b is displayed, the degree of expectation that the privilege is given is higher than when the cut-in image A50a is displayed.

Also, the cut-in image B50b is displayed with a cut-in character image B51b included in the right end part thereof.
The cut-in character image B51b is arranged in the portion displayed on the sub-display 17 in the cut-in image B50b, like the cut-in character image A51a. Therefore, the cut-in character image B<b>51 b is displayed only on the sub-display 17 without straddling the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 .

The cut-in character image B51b consists of predetermined character information, and in the example shown in FIG. . Also, the cut-in character image B51b is displayed at the same position as the cut-in character image A51a so as to fit within the screen of the sub-display device 17 without protruding from the screen. Therefore, the cut-in character image B51b is displayed only on the sub-display 17. FIG.

By displaying the cut-in image B50b and the cut-in character image B51b on the main display device 8 and the sub-display device 17 in this manner, the same effect as in the case of displaying the cut-in image A50a and the cut-in character image A51a described above can be obtained. is obtained.
In addition, even if the image to be cut-in is changed from the cut-in image A50a to the cut-in image B50b having a different size, color scheme, and pattern, the cut-in character image B51b is the cut-in character image on the sub display 17. Since it is displayed at the position where A51a is displayed, the player can confirm the cut-in character image B51b, which is important information, without any confusion.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, the cut-in image A50a and the cut-in character image A51a are paired, and the cut-in image B50b and the cut-in character image B51b are paired. The sub-controller 20 may perform display control so that each of the images can be selected and displayed independently.
For example, when the cut-in image A50a is displayed, the cut-in character image B51b may be displayed, and when the cut-in image B50b is displayed, the cut-in character image A51a may be displayed. In this case, the sub control device 20 performs image selection control such that the probability of displaying the cut-in character image B51b is higher than that of the cut-in character image A51a when it is determined in advance to give the privilege. is preferred.

When the cut-in image and the cut-in character image are displayed independently, the combination of each image changes. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking important information.
Also, during the cut-in effect, after the cut-in image A50a is displayed once, the display may be switched to the cut-in image B50b after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Even in this case, the cut-in character image is always displayed at a predetermined position on the sub-display 17 .
As described above, the cut-in effect is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a continuous effect pattern executed at the end of the ART precursor effect (ART false precursor effect) under the control of the sub-controller 20 will be described.
The continuous effect is executed by a series of effects over a predetermined number of games (for example, three games), and in each game, a battle image is displayed in which either the main character or the enemy character attacks, and the final game is played. After the end of the game, it is composed of a battle effect in which it is announced whether or not a privilege (such as an ART state) will be given if any character wins.
In addition, as for the attack and defense images executed for each game during the continuous production, when the ART state is given as a privilege, images are displayed in which the main character attacks many times or gives a greater blow to the enemy character. As a result, the player's expectation for the award of the privilege can be heightened.

The sub-controller 20 stores data on pattern A, pattern B, pattern C, and pattern D in which predetermined image effects (offensive and defensive images) are set in advance for each game as effect patterns when the continuous effect continues for three games. It is stored in the means, and one of the performance patterns is selected depending on whether or not to give a privilege when the continuous performance is executed.
As for the effect pattern of the continuous effect, the image effect after each game is set so as to form a relationship of Pattern A<Pattern B<Pattern C<Pattern D with respect to the expectation of the player regarding the awarding of the privilege. . For example, the pattern D is set to have more image effects such as the main character attacking or giving a big blow to the enemy character than the pattern A.
In each pattern, in addition to the above-described offensive and defensive content, the characters that appear may differ, and the stages (places) where the battles are fought may differ, thereby changing the degree of expectation for the granting of benefits. Anything will do.

In addition, patterns A to D are all effect patterns in the case of continuing 3 games, which is the main of continuous effect, but in addition, pattern E that ends in 2 games and pattern F that ends in 4 games may be provided. . Also, patterns E and F may be set as rare patterns that are selected only when winning in the ART state. For example, as will be described later, with respect to the selection rate (5%) of pattern D, which has a relatively low selection rate that is selected only when winning in the ART state, each pattern is selected with a lower selection rate (for example, 2%). You may make it select.

FIG. 6 is, for example, a table of the selection rate of the effect pattern when the continuous effect continues for three games. shows the selectivity of
First, when the ART state is not won, the probability that pattern A will be selected is 70%, the probability that pattern B will be selected is 20%, the probability that pattern C will be selected is 10%, and the probability that pattern D will be selected. 0%, respectively.

Next, when winning the ART state, the probability that pattern A will be selected is 30%, the probability that pattern B will be selected is 40%, the probability that pattern C will be selected is 25%, and the probability that pattern D will be selected. 5%, respectively.

As a result of selecting the effect pattern of continuous effects (three games) in the case of winning the ART state winning trigger role at the selection rate shown in FIG. Also, selection control is performed so that the probability that pattern A or pattern B is selected is low, and conversely, the probability that pattern C or pattern D is selected is high. Also, pattern D is not selected when the ART state is not won, so when pattern D is selected, the ART state win is confirmed.

Since the selection control is performed with the above selectivity, there is a relationship of Pattern A<Pattern B<Pattern C<Pattern D with respect to the degree of expectation of the ART state.
Note that the selectivity of each pattern may be other than the probability shown in FIG. can be
In addition, the degree of expectation may be changed by setting a plurality of enemy characters to be fought during the continuous production, and changing the enemy characters that appear depending on whether the ART state is right or wrong.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the fact that benefits such as ART state, CZ state, bonus state, etc. will be granted is notified after the effect (for example, continuous effect) over a plurality of games, but there is another notification mode. As such, for example, the granting of the privilege may be notified after the execution of the winning effect.

As described above, the winning effect is basically completed in one game in which the winning role is won. executed. Therefore, when the award of the privilege is notified by the winning effect, the effect is completed and the award of the privilege is notified by the time the game in which the effect is started is finished (before the next game is started). It will happen.
Selection of the pattern in the continuous effect is performed as described above.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10, the continuous effects executed by the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 under the control of the sub-controller 20 based on the control signal from the main controller 10 will be described.
FIG. 7 shows a state in which one of the above-described patterns A to D is executed as a continuous effect executed in the final stage of the ART precursor effect (ART false precursor effect) on the main display 8. is shown.
Although a gap is formed between the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 in this embodiment, the gap may be omitted. Also, a gap may be formed by a frame formed around the sub-display 17 .

FIG. 7(a) shows an effect image during execution of the first game of the continuous effect.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when the final stage of the ART precursor effect (ART false precursor effect) is reached and a continuous effect is executed according to a predetermined pattern (for example, pattern A), the main display 8 is displayed. A continuous effect image A30a is displayed in the main part of the screen and part of the sub-display 17. FIG.
That is, the continuous effect image A30a is displayed across the main display device 8 and the sub-display device 17, and the image on the main display device 8 and the image on the sub-display device 17 are combined to form the entire continuous effect image A30a. An image is formed.
It should be noted that the images shown in each drawing are simplified from the images that are actually displayed, but in reality, preset images such as characters and backgrounds are displayed on the main display 8 as moving images. be done.
For example, an image of a main character with a weapon or an enemy character is displayed on a background image as a decorative image, and these background images or images of predetermined characters are displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. be.

As described above, since the continuous effect is executed in the battle effect by the character, the continuous effect image A30a displayed during the execution of the first game of the ART precursor effect (ART false precursor effect) is, for example, the main character. After displaying an image in which the character starts attacking, an image in which the enemy character starts attacking after a predetermined period of time has passed.
Therefore, in the continuous effect image A30a executed during execution of the first game of the continuous effect, it is an image in which it is not yet known which character's attack will succeed.

Next, FIG. 7B shows an effect image after the end of the first game of the continuous effect.
As shown in FIG. 7(b), after the first game of the continuous effect is completed, the main display 8 and the sub display 8 are displayed in the same manner as during the execution of the first game of the continuous effect shown in FIG. 7(a). A continuous effect image B<b>30 b is displayed across the display device 17 .

In the effect executed after the end of the first game of the continuous effect, an image notifying the result of each game, that is, the attack of any character succeeds, as shown in FIG. 7(b). The continuous effect image B30b is, for example, an image in which the enemy character successfully attacks.
Therefore, in the continuous effect image A30a executed during execution of the first game of the continuous effect, it was an image in which it was not yet known which character's attack would succeed, but the result was displayed in the continuous effect image B30b. It is supposed to be

It should be noted that the type of character whose attack succeeds in each game during the continuous effect is selected and controlled such that any pattern image is selected depending on whether or not the ART state is won. Selection control is performed such that the probability of selecting a pattern in which the attack of the main character succeeds is higher when the player wins than when the player does not win the prize.

Also, even when the attack screen of the enemy character is selected after the game ends, an image may be provided in which the main character avoids the enemy character's attack and the enemy character's attack does not succeed and ends in failure.
Also, if the attack start image of the main character displayed during execution of the game is displayed before the attack start image of the enemy character, the probability that the attack of the main character succeeds is increased. You may make it select control of an attack start pattern.

Next, FIG. 7(c) shows an effect image during execution of the second game of the continuous effect.
As shown in FIG. 7(c), during execution of the second game of the continuous effect, a continuous effect image A30a is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 in the same manner as during the execution of the first game. appears again.
Therefore, in the continuous effect image A30a executed during the execution of the second game of the continuous effect, an image is displayed in which it is not yet known which character's attack will be successful, as in the case during the execution of the first game. .

Next, FIG. 7(d) shows an effect image after the end of the second game of the continuous effect.
As shown in FIG. 7(d), after the second game of the continuous effect is completed, the continuous effect image C30c is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, as during the execution of the second game. Is displayed.

In the effect executed after the end of the second game of the continuous effect, similar to the effect executed after the end of the first game, the attack of any character succeeds, and the continuous effect image C30c is displayed. Then, for example, the image is an image in which the attack of the main character succeeds.

Then, when the third game of the continuous effect, that is, the final game of the continuous effect is started, the effect accompanied by the movement of the sub-display 17 is executed.
When the third game of the continuous effect is started, under the control of the sub control device 20, the continuous effect image D30d (see FIG. 7E) is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub display 17. At the same time, the movement of the sub-display 17 shown in FIG. 7(d) from the first position toward the main display 8 (left side) starts at a predetermined speed.

At this time, within the screen of the moving sub-display 17, a portion of the display forming the continuous effect image D30d moves from left to right, that is, in the direction opposite to the movement of the sub-display 17 at the same speed. By scrolling, a part of the continuous effect image D30d does not shift due to the movement of the sub-display 17 even when the sub-display 17 moves, and the entire image of the continuous effect image D30d straddles the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. display is maintained.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8(a), a component image 30e, which is a part of a background image (for example, a star shining in the night sky) as a decorative image forming a continuous effect image D30d, is displayed on the sub-display 17. In this case, as the sub-display 17 moves from right to left, as shown in FIG. is scrolled with .

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the component image 30e moves from left to right within the sub-display 17, but when viewed from above, the image 30e shown in FIG. As shown in (c) and (d), even if the sub-display 17 moves leftward, the constituent image 30e is displayed so as to maintain the same horizontal position.

More specifically, when the sub-display 17 exists at the position shown in FIG. 8(c), the configuration image 30e is displayed at a position near the right outside of the main display 8, but FIG. Even if the sub-display 17 moves to the position shown in d), the constituent image 30e is displayed at a position near the right outside of the main display 8, that is, at the same position as shown in FIG. 8(c). of.
Therefore, even if the sub-display 17 moves, the component image 30e is displayed in a stopped state as a part of the continuous effect image D30d.

Then, when the sub-display 17 moves further to the left than the position shown in FIG. 8(d), the constituent image 30e is finally erased from the right end of the screen of the sub-display 17 and out of the screen. It will happen.
When the sub-display 17 moves vertically, the configuration image 30e may be vertically scrolled to correspond to the vertical movement of the sub-display 17, as described above.

After a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has passed since the sub-display 17 started to move, the sub-display 17 completes its movement to the second position, which is the final movement position.
Further, even while the sub-display device 17 is being moved from the first position to the second position, the continuous effect image D30d continues to be displayed as a moving image.

FIG. 7(e) shows a state in which the sub-display 17 has completed its movement to the second position.
When the movement of the sub-display 17 to the second position is completed, it is stopped at the second position for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), during which time progress image 31a as specific information consisting of character information of "final battle" is displayed. is displayed substantially in the center of the sub-display 17 .

Further, the display of the continuous effect image D30d across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 is continued even while the sub-display 17 is stopped at the second position. Therefore, the intermediate progress image 31a is displayed in a state of higher display priority than the continuous effect image D30d so as to be in front of the continuous effect image D30d.

Further, in the continuous effect image A30a displayed during execution of the first game of the continuous effect, after displaying an image in which the main character starts attacking, an image in which the enemy character starts attacking after a predetermined time is displayed. However, during the execution of the third game, an image in which both characters start attacking at the same time is displayed. An image of the attack will be displayed.

Therefore, in the continuous effect image D30d executed during the execution of the third game of the continuous effect, it is not yet known which character's attack will be successful, as in the case of the first and second games. However, the image is changed to notify that the battle between the two characters has reached the final stage.

After the sub-display 17 has been stopped at the second position for a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 second), the sub-display 17 moves from the second position to the first position (toward the right), as shown in FIG. ) is moved back. The movement return speed at this time is the same as when the sub-display 17 moves from the first position to the second position.
Further, when the movement and return of the sub-display 17 from the second position to the first position is started, the progress image 31a on the sub-display 17 is erased. Therefore, the progress image 31a is displayed only while the sub-display 17 is stopped at the second position.

Further, the continuous effect image D30d is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 even during the movement and return of the sub-display 17 from the second position to the first position.
Also, while the sub-display device 17 is moving back from the second position to the first position, the part of the display that forms the continuous effect image D30d is displayed from right to left, That is, by scrolling the sub-display 17 at the same speed in the direction opposite to the movement return direction of the sub-display 17, a part of the continuous effect image D30d does not shift due to the movement of the sub-display 17 even when the sub-display 17 moves back. A display in which the entire image of the continuous effect image D30d straddles the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 is formed.

Next, FIG. 7(g) shows an effect image after the third game of the continuous effect, that is, the final game of the continuous effect.
Whether or not the ART state is won is informed by whether or not the attack of any character succeeds in the final game of the continuous presentation. You will be informed that you have won the ART state. Therefore, the battle result displayed after the end of the final game of the continuous effect displays not only the result of each game but also the final result of the continuous effect (whether the ART state is correct).
The example of FIG. 7 shows the case where the ART state is won. Therefore, as shown in FIG. , a continuous effect image C30c, which is an image in which the main character's attack succeeds, is displayed as an image showing the final result of the continuous effect.

Further, the movement and return of the sub-display 17 from the second position to the first position is completed before the third game of the continuous effect ends.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7G, when the continuous effect image C30c, that is, the image in which the main character successfully attacks, is displayed in the effect executed after the end of the third game of the continuous effect, It is confirmed that the ART state has been won, and the final result image 31b consisting of character information such as "ART confirmed" is displayed on the sub display 17 as the specific information, and a privilege is given to the player. will be notified.

At this time, since the movement and return of the sub-display 17 to the first position is completed, the final result image 31b is displayed while the sub-display 17 is stopped at the normal position (first position). . Further, the final result image 31b is displayed only on the sub-display 17 without straddling the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, but the character information as the final result image 31b is displayed on the sub-display 17 are displayed in vertical writing along the longitudinal direction.
It should be noted that the final result image 31b is also displayed with a higher display priority than the continuous effect image C30c so as to be in front of the continuous effect image C30c, similarly to the intermediate progress image 31a.
The time required for the sub-display 17 to move from the first position to the second position and then return to the first position and the time required to stop at the second position may be other than those described above. It is preferable to recover in a short time. However, even if the game ends before the sub-display 17 returns to the first position, the final result image 31b may be displayed after the sub-display 17 has completely returned to the first position.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the progress image 31a and the final result image 31b, which are important information related to awarding of benefits during the continuous effect, are displayed on the sub-display 17, there is a predetermined limitation. to display the image.
Specifically, while the sub-display 17 is moving, the intermediate progress image 31a and the final result image 31b are not displayed, and the moving sub-display 17 is displayed in a state of being stopped at a predetermined position. there is

Therefore, it is possible to convey important information to the player in an accurate manner.
That is, if the sub-display 17 displays the progress image 31a or the final result image 31b while the sub-display 17 is moving, it will be difficult to recognize the information, but such a situation can be prevented. In particular, when important information is transmitted in the form of character information, there is a possibility that misrecognition of characters will occur, so this is more effective.

In addition, the intermediate progress image 31a and the final result image 31b are not displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, but are displayed only on the sub-display 17, making it difficult to recognize the images. can also be prevented.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the intermediate progress image 31a and the final result image 31b are displayed as character information, and the character information is displayed vertically along the longitudinal direction of the sub-display 17. By efficiently utilizing the shape and orientation of the display 17, character information can be displayed in a more legible state.

Next, the case where the button effect is executed during the continuous effect in FIG. 7 described above will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the button effect accompanying the operation of the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f will be described.
For the button effect, for example, during execution of a predetermined game during continuous effect, first, any of the effect buttons (effect button 2d, upper effect button An operation image imitating an operation button prompting the operation of 2f) or an operation prompting image (specific information) consisting of character information instructing an operation, etc. is displayed, and then any of the displayed effect buttons is operated. In this case, the effect image displayed on the display means is changed (the effect mode is changed).
Therefore, the button effect is composed of a series of displays including the display of the operation prompting image and the display of the predetermined image that is subsequently performed by the button operation.

For example, when the button effect is executed after the end of the last game in the continuous effect, the operation promotion image is displayed after the end of the game, and the final result image of the battle effect is displayed by the player's operation of the effect button. I'm trying
Therefore, normally, when the final result image of the battle effect is automatically displayed after the end of the final game, the operation of the effect button by the player triggers an effect such that the final result image is displayed. .
As a result, it is possible to create a state in which the player himself intervenes in the result of the performance, thereby making it possible to improve the amusement.

Further, the button effect is controlled to be executed at a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) when the continuous effect is executed, and when the button effect is executed, the button effect is not executed. Rather, control is performed such that the degree of expectation for the continuous effect (the degree of expectation for winning in the ART state) is increased.

Therefore, even when the player operates the effect button, the button effect is executed, although the image notifying the granting of the privilege (the image in which the main character attacks successfully) is not necessarily displayed. In this case, the probability of displaying an image notifying the awarding of the privilege is higher than in the case of not being executed, and it is possible to improve the expectation for the execution of the button effect.

It should be noted that, among the patterns of the continuous effects described above, the higher the degree of expectation, the higher the probability that the button effects will be executed.

Also, the button effect may be executed at a time other than after the end of the last game in the continuous effect, for example, during the execution of a predetermined game of the continuous effect (for example, during the second game). You may make it perform a button production at . In this case, instead of displaying the final result image of the battle effect by executing the button effect, it is preferable to display an expectation-increasing image composed of character information such as "Chance" and "Extremely Hot". Also in this case, when the button effect is executed rather than when it is not executed, and when "hot" is displayed rather than "chance", the image notifying the grant of the privilege is displayed. It is preferable to perform control so as to increase the probability that the
Further, the button effect may be executed in any game other than the game during the continuous effect as long as it is time to display the image for notifying the provision of the privilege.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the button effect is executed during the continuous effect, the sub-display 17 moves from the second position to the first position during the execution of the third game of the continuous effect. The button effect is started while the player is returning (during the period described with reference to FIG. 7(f)).

As described above, after the sub-display 17 has been stopped at the second position for a predetermined period of time (for example, one second), the sub-display 17 moves from the second position to the second position as shown in FIG. The movement and return to position 1 (right direction) is performed, and the progress image 31a that has been displayed on the sub-display 17 until then is erased.
Further, the continuous effect image D30d is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 even while the sub-display 17 is moving and returning from the second position to the first position.

Then, when the sub-display 17 starts moving and returning from the second position to the first position, an operation image 32a imitating the effect button 2d is displayed on the main portion of the screen of the sub-display 17 .
However, since the sub-control device 20 has not validated the operation of the effect button 2d at this point, the operation of the effect button 2d by the player does not affect the screen display at all.
Although this operation image 32a is displayed, character information such as "Waiting for button operation" or "Waiting for final result display" is displayed on the sub display 17 while the operation of the effect button 2d is not yet enabled. may be displayed. Also, the remaining time until the operation of the effect button 2d is validated may be displayed, and the remaining time display may be subtracted as time elapses.

Further, when the operation image 32a is displayed while the sub-display 17 is returning from the second position to the first position, the operation of the effect button 2d may be enabled during that time. Even if the effect button 2d is operated at this time, the change in the image display based on the operation (for example, the display of the final result image of the continuous effect) is not immediately performed, and character information such as "waiting for final result display" is displayed. It is preferable that the image display is changed after the sub-display 17 returns to the first position. In other words, the fact that the production button 2d has been operated is stored, but the change in the image display waits.
This is because, if important information is displayed on the sub-display 17 at this point, the player will be concentrating on the operation of the effect button 2d in addition to moving the player's line of sight to the moving sub-display 17. , the possibility of overlooking or misreading the display on the sub-display 17 increases, but this is to prevent such a situation.

Therefore, when the display of the operation image 32a is regarded as the start of the button effect, the display of the operation image 32a is regarded as the initial effect of the button effect, and the activation of the effect button 2d, which will be described later, is regarded as the start of the button effect. However, in any case, the operation image 32a is displayed while the sub-display device 17 is moving, and the player can operate the operation image 32a. By the display of the image 32a, the player recognizes that an effect accompanying the operation of the effect button 2d will be executed thereafter.

The display of the operation image 32a continues until the sub-display 17 completes the movement and return to the first position.
The display of the operation image 32a may be started when the sub-display 17 starts moving and returning to the first position, or may be at a predetermined time during moving and returning.

Further, the operation image 32a is displayed at the same time as the continuous effect image D30d, but is displayed with a higher display priority than the continuous effect image D30d so as to be in front of the continuous effect image D30d.
Further, while the sub-display 17 is moving and returning from the second position to the first position, as described above, some of the images forming the continuous effect image D30d are displayed from right to left, that is, the sub-display 17, the operation image 32a is fixedly displayed at a predetermined position on the sub-display 17. FIG.

For example, a part of the background image as a decoration image that constitutes the continuous effect image D30d is displayed on the sub-display 17, and the part of the image is displayed when the sub-display 17 moves from left to right and returns. In response, scroll display is performed from right to left at the same speed as the sub-display 17 is moved.
Therefore, while the sub-display device 17 is moving, scrolling display of a part of the continuous effect image D30d results in a state in which the entire image of the continuous effect image D30d is fixedly displayed while being formed, and the operation image 32a is displayed. , the operation image 32a moves rightward.

Next, FIG. 9(b) shows the effect image after the third game of the continuous effect, that is, the final game of the continuous effect.
In the example shown in FIG. 9, unlike the above-described FIG. 7, the continuous effect image D30d continues to straddle the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 even after the third game of the continuous effect is finished. Is displayed. For example, a still image of the final phase of the continuous effect image D30d that has been displayed as a moving image is continuously displayed after the game ends.

Further, the sub-display 17 completes the movement and return to the first position before the end of the final game of the continuous effect, but when the game ends, the sub-display 17 returns to the first position. On the display device 17, an instruction image 32b including character information of "PUSH" is additionally displayed inside the operation image 32a already displayed.
When the operation image 32a and the instruction image 32b are displayed on the sub-display 17, the sub control device 20 validates the input of the effect button 2d and causes the light emitting means (for example, LED) inside the effect button 2d to emit light. to notify that the operation of the effect button 2d is valid.

Therefore, the still image of the final phase of the continuous effect image D30d is displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, and the operation image 32a and the instruction image 32b are displayed in front of the still image on the sub-display 17. Then, the operation of the effect button 2d by the player is awaited.
Then, when the player operates the effect button 2d, the example of FIG. 9 also shows the case where the ART state is won as in FIG. 7, so as shown in FIG. , and across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, a continuous effect image C30c, which is an image in which the main character successfully attacks, is displayed as a final result image of the continuous effect.

On the other hand, on the sub-display 17, when the player operates the effect button 2d, the operation image 32a and the instruction image 32b that have been displayed until then are erased, and instead, the characters "ART confirmed" are displayed. A final result image 31 b consisting of information is displayed in the main part of the screen on the sub-display 17 .

As described above, when the button effect is executed during the continuous effect, when the instruction image 32b is additionally displayed to the operation image 32a on the sub display 17, an operation prompting the player to operate the effect button 2d is performed. After the promotion image is completed, the effect button 2d becomes effective.
That is, when an operation prompting image, which is important information related to awarding of a privilege, is displayed on the sub-display 17 during the continuous effect, the display is limited and the image is displayed while the sub-display 17 is moving. First, it is displayed after the movement and return of the sub-display 17 from the second position to the first position is completed.
Further, the final result image 31b after operating the effect button 2d is also displayed with the sub-display 17 stopped at the first position.

In this way, the final result image 31b and the operation promotion images (the operation image 32a and the instruction image 32b), which are important information for the player, are not displayed while the sub-display 17 is moving. Since the information is displayed after the is stopped, it is possible to convey important information to the player in an accurate state.

In addition, since the final result image 31b and the operation prompting image are not displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 and are displayed only on the sub-display 17, it is difficult to recognize the images. can also be prevented.

Even if the operation image 32a and the instruction image 32b are displayed on the sub display 17, if the player does not operate the effect button 2d and starts the next game, the continuous effect image C30c is displayed. And the display of the final result image 31b is canceled (display disabled), and when the next game starts, it will be switched to a predetermined image after the ART state is confirmed.
Further, when executing a button effect prompting the operation of the upper effect button 2f, the sub control device 20 sub-displays an operation image simulating the upper effect button 2f as an operation prompting image in the same manner as the effect button 2d. display on the device 17.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the case where the timer effect is executed during the above-described continuous effect will be described.
First, the timer effect will be explained.
The timer effect is executed by displaying a timer value in a predetermined area of the display surface of the main display 8 or the sub-display 17, and updating the timer value according to the progress of the continuous effect, for example.

Specifically, an initial timer value determined in advance is displayed on the display screen in accordance with the start of the continuous effect, and the initial timer value is subtracted and displayed (updated display) according to the actual progress time of the continuous effect. done.
The initial timer value that is displayed first is set in association with a predetermined execution period (the number of games to be executed) of continuous effects.

Then, due to the subtraction display (update display) of the timer value, when the timer value becomes zero (time up) at a predetermined time during the execution of the continuous performance or at the end of the continuous performance and the subtraction display ends, it is determined in advance. For example, a button effect, character information, or the like is displayed as the timer result effect.

That is, the sub control device 20 displays the progress of the predetermined period on the main display 8 or the sub display 17 by updating and displaying the predetermined information for the predetermined period related to the continuous effect as the predetermined effect, The update display of the timer value is ended during the final game of the executed continuous effect (for example, at the end of the final game).
In addition, the sub-controller 20 causes the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 to display, as specific information, information relating to the timer result effect upon completion of the update display.

Further, the sub control device 20 sets the initial timer value based on the shortest execution time (for example, 4.1 seconds) of one game, which is the reference time for limiting the number of games per unit time. I have to. For example, if the continuous effect continues for two games, the initial timer value is set to be greater than the shortest execution time (4.1 seconds) for one game and not more than the shortest execution time (8.2 seconds) for two games. and the continuous effect continues for 3 games, the initial timer value is set to be greater than the shortest execution time of 2 games (8.2 seconds) and the shortest execution time of 3 games. (12.3 seconds) If it is set to any value below and the continuous effect continues for 4 games, the initial timer value is set to be greater than the shortest execution time (12.3 seconds) for 3 games. , the shortest execution time of 4 games (16.4 seconds) or less.

That is, the sub control device 20 sets a predetermined period, which is the execution time of the continuous effect, based on the case where each game is executed in the shortest execution time for the continuous effect across a plurality of games, and sets the predetermined period. It sets an initial timer value that indicates the duration.
In addition, the predetermined period here may be the period from the start to the end of the continuous effect, or the period from the start of the continuous effect to the end of the continuous effect and up to a predetermined time during the final game of the continuous effect. period.

By setting the initial timer value of the timer effect in this way, for example, by setting the continuous effect to 3 games, the timer result effect is executed during the third game or before the start of the fourth game. When the initial timer value is set so that the player quickly executes the three games, even if the above-described limit control of the number of games per unit time works, the time-up of the timer value will be four. It is possible to prevent the game from going after the game, and to execute the timer result effect before the game of the fourth game is started without fail.
That is, the sub control device 20 sets the initial timer value and updates and displays the timer value so that the timer value is timed up in response to the end of the continuous effect.

On the other hand, as a result of the player executing the game during continuous presentation for a sufficient time (for example, longer than 4.1 seconds), the execution time of the game exceeds the shortest execution time (predetermined period) of one game. In that case, the update display of the timer value is temporarily stopped (interrupted) at that time.
For example, when the initial timer value is set to 10.0 seconds to start a continuous effect and the timer value is updated and displayed, if the first game exceeds the shortest execution time, the updated display is performed. At 5.9 seconds, which is the updated value of the timer value for the shortest execution time, the timer is temporarily stopped.

That is, the sub control device 20 changes the update mode for updating and displaying the timer value as the predetermined information according to the execution status of the game actually being played.
By performing such control, even if the player executes the game quickly or takes a long time, it is possible to match the timing of the final game of the continuous effect and the time up of the timer effect. It becomes possible.
In particular, when a player slowly executes a predetermined game during continuous performance over a sufficient period of time, there is a possibility that the time-out of the timer value will occur before the final game of the continuous performance. However, it is possible to prevent such a situation, and it is possible to increase the time in the final game in which the player pays the most attention.

Note that, for example, when the first game of the continuous effect is executed after a sufficient time (longer than 4.1 seconds) has passed since the previous game, that is, the first game without waiting time is executed in a short time. Then, when all subsequent games are executed within the shortest execution time, the timer value will time up before the start of rotation of the reel 4 in the next game of the final game of the continuous effect, but the next game will start. Since there is a possibility that it will be after the operation, it is preferable to set the initial timer value so that the remaining timer value at the start of the final game of the continuous effect will be a relatively small value (for example, 1 second).
Also, a freeze effect may be executed in which the progress of the game is paused for a predetermined period (for example, 4.1 seconds) at a predetermined time during execution of the final game of the continuous effect or after the end of the game.

FIG. 10 shows an effect image when the timer effect is concurrently executed while the continuous effect shown in FIG. 7 is being executed. Incidentally, since the continuous effect itself is the same as described above, the detailed description of the continuous effect executed by the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 will be omitted.

In addition, the sub control device 20 as the effect control means, when determining whether or not to execute the timer effect during the continuous effect, when the continuous effect notifies the provision of benefits (for example, ART state). It is controlled according to whether it is a thing or not.
For example, determination control is performed such that the probability of executing the timer performance is higher in the continuous performance when the ART state is won than in the continuous performance when the game is not won. As a result, when the timer effect is executed during the continuous effect, the probability of winning the ART state is increased.

FIG. 10(a) shows an effect image during execution of the first game in the continuous effect.
As shown in FIG. 10(a), when the final stage of the ART precursor effect (ART false precursor effect) is reached and a continuous effect is executed according to a predetermined pattern (for example, pattern A), the main display 8 and A continuous effect image A30a is displayed across the sub-displays 17. - 特許庁

In parallel with the display of the continuous effect image A30a on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, a timer effect as a specific effect is executed on the sub-display 17. An image 37a is displayed.
Also, the timer image 37a is displayed at the same time as the continuous effect image A30a, but is displayed with a higher display priority than the continuous effect image A30a so as to be in front of the continuous effect image A30a.
In the example shown in FIG. 10(a), the initial timer value in the timer effect is set to 12.0 seconds, and the timer image 37a is displayed with numerical information of "12:0", which is the initial timer value.

This initial timer value is set in accordance with a predetermined continuous effect that continues for three games. Further, it is set so as to correspond to the case where all the three games are executed within the shortest execution time in the control for limiting the number of games described above. Therefore, even if all three games are executed within the shortest execution time, the time when the initial timer value becomes zero is during the execution of the third game (final game) of the continuous effect, or after the end of the game and reel 4 of the next game. It will be the point of time until the start of rotation of .
Further, when the timer effect is executed during the continuous effect, the movement of the sub display 17 from the first position to the second position is started when the first game is started. The moving speed at this time is slower than the moving speed of the sub-display 17 shown in FIG.

Also, while the sub-display 17 is moving from the first position to the second position, as described above, some of the images forming the continuous effect image A30a move from left to right, that is, when the sub-display 17 moves. The timer image 37a is fixedly displayed at a predetermined position on the sub-display 17, although the timer image 37a is scrolled in the opposite direction.

For example, a part of the background image as a decoration image that constitutes the continuous effect image A30a is displayed on the sub-display 17, and the part of the image is displayed in response to the movement of the sub-display 17 from right to left. The timer image 37a is displayed fixedly at a predetermined position on the sub-display 17 during this time.

Therefore, during the movement of the sub-display device 17, the entire image of the continuous effect image A30a is displayed while being formed by scrolling display of a part of the image of the continuous effect image A30a, and the timer image 37a is fixedly displayed. , the timer image 37a moves leftward.
It should be noted that the scrolling display of a part of the image during the continuous effect while the sub-display 17 is moving and the fixed display of the image corresponding to the specific effect on the sub-display 17 are performed when the sub-display 17 is moved from the second position to the first position. The scrolling direction is reversed in the same way during the movement return to the position.

Then, when the first game of the continuous effect progresses, the numerical information in the timer image 37a is adjusted according to the actual progress time in accordance with the progress of the display (moving image) of the continuous effect image A30a on the main display 8. It will be displayed as a subtraction.
Therefore, the timer effect is executed on the sub-display 17 during movement to the second position.
In addition, as described above, since the shortest execution time of one game is set as the upper limit and displayed by subtraction, when the first game is progressed in a time longer than the shortest execution time, the shortest execution time has elapsed. The subtraction display will be paused at that point, even if the game is still running at that point.

Next, FIG. 10(b) shows an effect image after the end of the first game of the continuous effect.
As shown in FIG. 10B, a continuous effect image B30b is displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 after the first game of the continuous effect is finished.

Further, the timer image 37a on the sub-display 17 continues to be updated with the subtraction display even after the first game is over if the first game is played quickly, and the timer image 37a reaches the shortest execution time. However, if the second game is started quickly so that the waiting time (wait time) is inserted before the shortest execution time is reached, the subtraction display will remain the same as the second game. It will continue until On the other hand, if the first game is progressed for a time longer than the shortest execution time, the shortest execution time is reached during the first game. , it is paused at the numerical value when the shortest execution time is reached.

Further, the movement of the sub-display 17 from the first position to the second position is executed corresponding to the continuation and pause of the timer image 37a.
In other words, the movement of the sub-display 17 from the first position to the second position continues even after the first game is over if the first game is played quickly, and can be performed in the shortest execution time. When it reaches the minimum execution time, it will be temporarily stopped. The movement of is continued until the second game. On the other hand, if the first game is progressed in a time longer than the shortest execution time, the shortest execution time is reached during the first game. The movement of the sub-display 17 has already been temporarily stopped when the shortest execution time is reached.

In the example shown in FIG. 10(b), the effect image is displayed when the subtraction of the timer image 37a reaches the shortest execution time and is paused, so the timer image 37a is displayed with numerical information of "07:9". It is

The temporary stop position of the sub-display device 17 when the subtraction display of the timer image 37a is temporarily stopped is set on the route where the sub-display device 17 has progressed from the first position to the second position by about ⅔ of the distance. It is
When the second game is started from the state in which the subtraction display of the timer image 37a is temporarily stopped, the subtraction display of the timer image 37a is resumed, and the arrow in FIG. movement of the sub-display 17 is resumed.

Further, the timer image 37a on the sub display 17 does not pause the update display of the timer image 37a when the first game is advanced within the shortest execution time of the game. Even when the game is started, the update display continues as it is.
On the other hand, if the first game is played later than the shortest execution time of the game, the update display of the timer image 37a is paused when the shortest execution time elapses. At the start point, the update display starts again from the paused state.

Next, FIG. 10(c) shows an effect image during execution of the second game of the continuous effect.
As shown in FIG. 10(c), during execution of the second game of continuous effects, a continuous effect image A30a is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 in the same manner as during execution of the first game. appears again.

The example shown in FIG. 10(c) shows an effect image when the numerical information of the timer image 37a is updated to "05:9" during execution of the second game of the continuous effect. Therefore, it indicates the point in time when 2.0 seconds have passed since the start of the second game.
During execution of the second game, the timer image 37a is updated or paused according to the progress of the game, as in the first game.

Also, the sub-display 17 reaches the second position during execution of the second game of the continuous effect, does not stop at that position, turns around, and starts moving (moving and returning) to the first position. It is designed to
Therefore, the moving direction of the sub-display 17 is changed from the left direction to the right direction in the middle of the second game of the continuous effect.

In addition, while the sub-display 17 is being turned back and moving back from the second position to the first position, a part of the image forming the continuous effect image A30a on the sub-display 17 (for example, the background image) part) scrolls from right to left, that is, in the direction opposite to the movement of the sub-display 17, but the timer image 37a is displayed fixedly at a predetermined position on the sub-display 17. FIG.
That is, while the sub-display 17 as the second display means is moving back from the second position to the first position, the sub-controller 20 displays a part of the predetermined decoration image (background image) on the sub-display 17. A specific effect is executed at a predetermined position on the sub-display 17 in a moving display (scrolling display) state.

Further, when the sub-display 17 reaches the second position, the numerical information of the timer image 37a is about half the shortest game execution time (about 2.0 seconds) from the start of the second game. It is set in advance so as to be the point in time that has passed.
Therefore, when the numerical information of the timer image 37a shown in FIG. 10(c) is updated to "05:9", the sub-display 17 is at a position that is close to the position where it is turned back at the second position.

By executing the update mode of the timer image 37a and the movement mode of the sub-display 17, the player can tell the player how many games the initial timer value is for continuous performance by the movement mode of the sub-display 17. It is possible to let you know.
That is, the fact that the sub-display 17 is folded in the middle of the second game means that the player visually recognizes that the middle of the second game (about 1.5 games) is the middle point of the continuous effect. Therefore, the movement mode of the sub-display 17 also informs that the continuous effect at that time will continue for three games.
If the continuous effect continues for four games, the sub-display 17 may turn back at the end of two games (when the shortest execution time for two games has elapsed) or pause at that point. preferably.

Next, FIG. 10(d) shows an effect image after the end of the second game of the continuous effect.
As shown in FIG. 10(d), a continuous effect image C30c is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 after the second game of the continuous effect is finished.

In addition, the timer image 37a on the sub-display 17 continues to display the subtraction even after the second game is over when the second game is played quickly, as in the first game. When the shortest execution time is reached, the game is temporarily stopped. However, if the third game is quickly started so as to insert a waiting time (wait time) before the shortest execution time is reached, The subtraction display continues until the third game. On the other hand, if the second game is progressed for a time longer than the shortest execution time, the shortest execution time is reached during the second game. It is temporarily stopped.
In the example shown in FIG. 10(d), the timer image 37a shows an effect image when the execution time of the second game reaches the shortest execution time. displayed in the information.

Further, the movement and return of the sub-display 17 from the second position to the first position are executed in correspondence with the continuation and temporary stop of the timer image 37a.
In other words, the movement and return of the sub-display 17 from the second position to the first position continues even after the second game is over if the second game is played quickly. However, if the third game is started quickly so that the waiting time (wait time) is inserted before reaching the shortest execution time, the sub display The movement of 17 continues as it is until the third game. On the other hand, if the second game is progressed for a time longer than the shortest execution time, the shortest execution time is reached during the second game. The movement of 17 is temporarily stopped.

The example shown in FIG. 10(d) shows an effect image when the subtraction of the timer image 37a reaches the shortest execution time and is paused, so the timer image 37a is displayed with numerical information of "03:8". It is

The pause position of the sub-display 17 when the subtraction display of the timer image 37a is paused in the second game of the continuous effect is the same as in the first game, when the sub-display 17 moves from the second position to the first position. It is set on a route that goes about 1/3 of the distance to
When the third game is started from the state in which the subtraction display of the timer image 37a is temporarily stopped, the subtraction display of the timer image 37a is resumed, and the arrow in FIG. movement of the sub-display 17 is resumed.

Next, FIG. 10(e) shows an effect image during execution of the third game of the continuous effect, that is, the final game of the continuous effect.
As shown in FIG. 10(e), a continuous effect image D30d is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 during execution of the third game of the continuous effect.

Further, the timer image 37a on the sub-display device 17, when the final game of the continuous effect is started, the subtraction display of the timer image 37a is continued without pausing, or is paused. If so, the process is restarted from the numerical information shown in FIG. 10(d).
On the other hand, the movement of the sub-display 17 is also continued without pausing or pausing when the final game of the continuous effect is started, corresponding to the subtraction mode of the timer image 37a. If so, it resumes from the position shown in FIG. 10(d).

Then, even during execution of the third game of the continuous effect, the sub-display device 17 continues to move and return from the second position to the first position while the timer image 37a continues the subtraction display. However, the subtraction mode of the timer image 37a and the movement mode of the sub-display device 17 are such that the sub-display device 17 reaches the first position when the subtraction display of the timer image 37a times out and the numerical information becomes zero. is preset to

When the player slowly progresses through the third game of the continuous effect, the sub-display 17 completes returning to the first position at the end of the game. If the game is advanced quickly, that is, if the game is finished within the shortest execution time of the game, the sub-display 17 will complete returning to the first position after the game is finished. .

In the example shown in FIG. 10(e), the sub-display 17 returns to the first position during or after the final game is being executed, and the numerical information of the timer image 37a becomes zero (time up). As shown in the drawing, the timer image 37a displays numerical information of "00:0".

Then, after the sub-display 17 returns to the first position and the numerical information of the timer image 37a displays "00:0", after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed, the display in FIG. As shown, the display of the timer image 37a is erased, and instead, an expectation-level-increasing image 31c consisting of character information of "Chance" is displayed on the sub-display 17 in a state of returning to the first position.
The expectation-level-increasing image 31c is displayed at the same time as the continuous effect image D30d, but since it is important information related to the granting of benefits, the display priority is higher than the continuous effect image D30d so that it is positioned ahead of the continuous effect image D30d. It is displayed in the main part of the screen in a high state and in vertical writing corresponding to the longitudinal direction of the sub-display 17 .

As shown in the figure, the expectation degree increasing image 31c is character information for increasing the player's expectation for the provision of the privilege. In this case, the sub-controller 20 controls the selection of the mode of presentation so that the probability of awarding the privilege is higher than in the case of no accompaniment, so it is possible to ensure the credibility of the character information. .

Further, the expectation-level-increasing image 31c is configured to be able to display a plurality of character information. It is designed to display information. By selecting and controlling any character information according to whether or not a privilege is to be given, the player's expectations are changed according to the displayed character information.

It is preferable to set the initial timer of the timer image 37a in advance so that the final game of the continuous effect is being executed when the sub-display 17 returns to the first position. Even if the game is quickly advanced and ended, the moving sub-display 17 does not display the expectation level increasing image 31c, and the position where the sub-display 17 returns to the first position after the end of the final game. At this point, the numerical information of the timer image 37a becomes zero (time is up), and at that time, the expectation-increase image 31c is displayed.

Next, FIG. 10G shows the effect image after the third game of the continuous effect, that is, the final game of the continuous effect.
After a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the end of the final game of the continuous effect, the display of the continuous effect image D30d is erased, and instead, the continuous effect image D30d is displayed as shown in FIG. 10(g). C30c is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub display 17 .
Since the example of FIG. 10 shows the case where the ART state is won, an image in which the main character's attack succeeds is displayed as the continuous effect image C30c.

Also, on the sub-display 17, for example, the character information "ART confirmed" is displayed on the sub-display 17 returned to the first position as the final result image 31b.
The final result image 31b is displayed at the same time as the continuous effect image C30c, but since it is important information related to awarding of the privilege, it has a higher display priority than the continuous effect image C30c so as to be positioned in front of the continuous effect image C30c. state, and is displayed in the main part of the screen in vertical writing corresponding to the longitudinal direction of the sub-display 17 .

It should be noted that if the player has quickly progressed through the final game of continuous effects, there is a possibility that the sub display 17 has not yet completed returning to the first position after the end of the final game. Since it takes a sufficient time (for example, 3 seconds) to switch the image from the continuous effect image D30d to the continuous effect image C30c later, even if the final game progresses quickly, the sub-display 17 , the final result image 31b is displayed after the expectation-increased image 31c is displayed.

As described above, when the timer effect is executed while the continuous effect is being executed, the timer effect is executed on the sub display 17 .
Also, while the timer effect is being executed, the sub-display 17 moves between the first position and the second position. 31c, the final result image 31b) is displayed with the moving sub-display 17 stopped.

In the above embodiment, the timer effect is executed during the continuous effect of 3 games, but the timer effect may be executed during the continuous effect of 2 games or 4 games. . In this case, the selection control is set so that the greater the number of consecutive games played, the higher the expectation for the provision of benefits. You can do it.
Also, the period during which the sub-display 17 moves from the first position to the second position and then returns from the second position to the first position is preferably set according to the number of games in which the continuous effect continues.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the privilege grant determination means (main controller 10) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and the privilege grant determination means by displaying predetermined information. In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) provided with display means (main display device 8, sub-display device 17) for executing an effect related to a result, the display means includes first display means (main display device 8) and , and a second display means (sub-display 17) provided separately from the first display means, and during execution of a predetermined effect (continuous effect), the second display means is changed from the first position to the first display means. A movement means (electrical drive source, drive mechanism) for moving to a second position different from the position, and an effect control means (sub control device 20) for controlling the display means and the movement means, and the effect control means is , during execution of a predetermined effect (for example, a continuous effect), specific information (an intermediate progress image 31a, an expectation-increasing image 31c, a final result image 31b, an operation promotion image) related to the provision of the privilege is displayed on the second display means. In this case, the display of the specific information is restricted while the second display means moved to the second position is moving back to the first position, and the specific information is displayed after moving back.

Therefore, it is possible to transmit important information to the player in an accurate manner.
In other words, if the sub-display 17 displays the specific information while it is moving, it will be difficult to recognize the information, but such a situation can be prevented.

Further, the specific information is configured to be displayed as predetermined character information.
Therefore, when the specific information is displayed in the form of character information, if the specific information is displayed while the second display means is moving, there is a possibility that character recognition errors will occur. By displaying the specific information after returning, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the specific information.

Further, the specific information is configured as information (final result image 31b) for notifying that a privilege is given.
Therefore, by displaying the information, which is important information for the player, that a privilege will be granted, after the second display means returns from the movement, it is possible to reliably notify the player of the information. becomes.

Further, the effect control means (sub control device 20), when displaying a predetermined decoration image (background image) during execution of a predetermined effect (continuous effect), in a state in which a part of the predetermined decoration image is displayed on the second display means, the specific information is displayed only on the second display means without being displayed across the first display means and the second display means. It is configured to allow

Therefore, by displaying the decoration image on both the first display means and the second display means, it is possible to execute a powerful presentation with a larger image.
On the other hand, if the specific information is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, the gap between the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 and the members (display frame, etc.) ) may affect the visibility of the specific information, but it is possible to display the specific information in a highly visible state without causing such a problem.

Further, the effect control means is configured to display a predetermined decorative image even while the second display means is moving back from the second position to the first position.
Therefore, even during the return movement of the second display means, the movement does not interfere with the predetermined performance, and the predetermined performance can be executed without any problem.

Also, the effect control means is configured to execute a specific effect on the second display means during movement and return from the second position to the first position, and to display specific information as a result of the specific effect.
Therefore, since the specific effect is executed while the second display means is moving and returning, it is possible to improve the interest of the specific effect. Further, as a result of the specific performance, the specific information is displayed by the second display means at the first position after the return from movement, so that the interest of the specific performance is enhanced and the specific information is surely notified to the player. becomes possible.

Further, when the predetermined decoration image is displayed during the execution of the predetermined effect, the effect control means causes the display to straddle the first display means and the second display means, and the second display means is positioned at the second position. During the movement and return from the second display means to the first position, part of the predetermined decoration image is moved and displayed on the second display means, and the specific effect is executed at the predetermined position on the second display means.

Therefore, during the movement of the second display means, by moving and displaying a part of the predetermined decoration image, the entire image of the predetermined decoration image can be displayed as it is formed, and the entire decoration image can be displayed. In the formed state, the specific performance can be displayed in a state of being moved together with the second display means, and a powerful and highly entertaining performance can be executed. In particular, it is possible to make the specific effect stand out more.

Further, the specific effect is a effect of displaying the progress of a predetermined period of time by updating and displaying predetermined information on the second display means for a predetermined period of time related to the predetermined effect. The progress of the predetermined period related to the game is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, when the execution period of the predetermined effect is changed according to the degree of expectation for the granting of the privilege, the display of the progress of the predetermined period is more interesting to change the player's expectation. It becomes possible to execute a high production performance.
As described above, images are displayed on the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 during continuous presentation.

<Modification 1>
Next, Modification 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. FIG.
In Modification 1, the only difference is the arrangement position of the upper effect button 2f as the operation means (specific operation means) in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment. , are the same as the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment.
Further, the structure of the upper effect button 2f is also the same as the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, and is structured to be operated by being pressed in the front-rear direction.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the slot machine 1 of Modification 1, the upper effect button 2f is positioned below the main display 8 as effect means (first effect means) and adjacent to the main display 8. It is arranged at a position adjacent to the reel 4 in the upper part of the reel 4 . That is, it is arranged at a position sandwiched between the main display 8 and the reel 4 in the vertical direction.

Also, the effect button 2d in Modification 1 is arranged on the upper surface of the stepped portion that is formed below the front panel 19 and protrudes forward, as in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment.
Therefore, since the production button 2d is located below the reel 4, the upper production button 2f in the first modification is more likely to be the stop button 5 (see FIG. 1) or the start lever 3 (see FIG. 1) than the production button 2d. ) is located away from the

In the slot machine 1 of Modified Example 1, the position of the upper effect button 2f allows the player to view the rotation mode and stop mode of the reels 4 and the display mode of the main display 8 up close. It is possible to operate the production button 2f.

The effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f in the modified example 1 are used during the button effect executed during the continuous effect under the control of the sub control device 20, as in the above-described embodiment.
Further, under the control of the sub control device 20, as in the above-described embodiment, when the button effect is executed during the continuous effect, the button Effect generation control (selection control) is performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment (see FIG. 9), the button effect is executed in the final game of the continuous effect, and by operating the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f, an image or an image notifying the final result of the continuous effect. Although character information is displayed, in Modification 1, for example, a button effect is executed at a predetermined time (for example, at the start of the game) in a game in the middle of a continuous effect (the first or second game). I am trying to
Further, the button effect in Modification 1 is executed by the main display 8 as effect means. Therefore, as an image prompting the operation of the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f, an image simulating each button and character information instructing the operation are displayed on the main display 8. FIG.

When the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is operated during the button effect, any one of a plurality of predetermined character information is displayed on the main display 8. - 特許庁
There are three types of text information to be displayed: "Chance", "Extremely Hot", and "Definite". It has become.
Further, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 9 corresponding to the display of each character information.

It should be noted that when either the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is operated during the button effect, information other than the character information may be displayed, and the player's expectations for the award of the privilege may be displayed. Any information may be displayed as long as it is related to the provision of a privilege, such as information that enhances the player's feeling, information that the player recognizes that the privilege will be granted, or the like. For example, by operating the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f during the button effect, an image consisting of a predetermined character may be displayed on the main display 8 for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds). It may be one that changes the light emission mode (turning off to lighting, turning on to turning off, etc.).

In addition, the main display 8 as a production means is composed of a liquid crystal display, but any display that can notify the player of information related to awarding of a privilege by changing the light emitting mode may be used. Alternatively, the light source may be an LED device.
Further, the main display 8 as the effect means may be arranged at any position in the slot machine 1 as long as it is arranged so as to sandwich the upper effect buttons 2f as the operating means together with the reels 4.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the button effect selection rate will be described.
FIG. 12 shows the selection rate of whether or not to execute button effects in the continuous effects and which button to use when executing the button effects when the continuous effects are executed by the sub control device 20. showing.
As described above, the continuous effect and the button effect are controlled by the sub control device 20, and depending on whether or not the button effect is performed during the continuous effect and which button operation is accompanied by the button effect to be executed, As a result, the probability of awarding a privilege changes, but such a relationship is realized by controlling each selection rate in FIG. 12 .

First, in the case of the continuous effect when the ART state is not won, the probability that "no button effect", that is, the pattern that does not execute the button effect is selected is 70%, and the "use effect button", that is, the operation of the effect button 2d. The probability of selecting a pattern that executes a button effect with is 20%, and the probability that a pattern of executing a button effect with the operation of the upper effect button 2f is selected is 10%. is set.

Next, in the case of the continuous effect when winning the ART state, the probability of selecting "no button effect" is 20%, the probability of selecting "use effect button" is 30%, and the probability of selecting "use upper effect button". is set to 50%.

As a result of selecting the performance pattern of the continuous performance in the case of winning the winning opportunity role in the ART state with the selection rate of FIG. Also, as a result, the probability of winning the ART state is high, and the button effect involving the operation of the upper effect button 2f results in the ART state rather than the button effect involving the operation of the effect button 2d. There is a higher probability that you will be elected to
When either the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is selected, the main display 8 displays an image simulating the selected button and character information instructing the operation of the selected button. The Rukoto.

Next, in FIG. 13, the character information to be displayed is selected when the character information is displayed when the button effect is executed under the control of the sub control device 20 and the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f is operated. It shows the actual selectivity.

FIG. 13(a) shows the selection rate of character information displayed when the effect button 2d is operated when the button effect accompanying the operation of the effect button 2d is executed by the sub control device 20 during the continuous effect. showing.
The character information displayed during the button effect is selectively controlled by the sub-controller 20, and the probability that the privilege is given changes as a result depending on the character information displayed. is realized by controlling with each selectivity shown in FIG.

First, a button effect accompanied by the operation of the effect button 2d is executed during the continuous effect when the ART state is not won, and if the effect button 2d is operated, the probability that the character information "chance" is selected is 90. %, 10% for the probability of selecting the character information “extremely hot”, and 0% for the probability of selecting the “definite” character information.

Further, when the effect button 2d is operated and the effect button 2d is operated during the continuous effect at the time of winning in the ART state, the probability that the character information "chance" is selected is 50%. , 50% of the probability that the character information of "extremely hot" will be selected, and 0% of the probability that the character information of "fixed" will be selected.

A button effect accompanying the operation of the effect button 2d is executed during the continuous effect, and as a result of selecting the character information when the effect button 2d is operated at the selection rate of FIG. As a result, the probability of winning the ART state is higher when the character information "Super Hot" is displayed than when the information is displayed.
It should be noted that the character information of "Confirm" is not displayed when the effect button 2d is operated.

Next, FIG. 13(b) shows characters displayed when the upper effect button 2f is operated when a button effect involving the operation of the upper effect button 2f is executed by the sub control device 20 during continuous effect. It shows the selection rate of information.

First, a button effect accompanying the operation of the upper effect button 2f is executed during the continuous effect at the time of non-winning in the ART state, and when the upper effect button 2f is operated, the probability that the character information of "chance" is selected. is set to 70%, the probability of selecting the character information of "extremely hot" is set to 30%, and the probability of selecting the character information of "determined" is set to 0%.

Further, when the upper effect button 2f is operated during the continuous effect when the ART state is won, the button effect accompanying the operation of the upper effect button 2f is executed. 30%, 60%, and 10%, respectively.

A button effect accompanying the operation of the upper effect button 2f is executed during the continuous effect, and as a result of selecting the character information when the upper effect button 2f is operated at the selection rate shown in FIG. When the character information of "Super Hot" is displayed, the probability of winning the ART state is higher than when the character information is displayed. As a result, the probability of winning the ART state is higher when the character information "confirmed" is displayed than when the information is displayed.
Also, when the upper effect button 2f is operated, there is a possibility that the character information "confirmed" is displayed, but the character information "confirmed" is not selected when the ART state is not won. ' is displayed, the fact that the player has won the ART state is definitely notified at that time.

Further, when the upper effect button 2f is operated than when the effect button 2d is operated, even when the ART state is not won, there is a higher probability that the character information of "super hot" with a high degree of expectation is selected. When the button 2f is operated, there is a high probability that character information that will increase the player's expectations will be displayed.
Further, the character information of "Confirm" can be displayed only when the upper effect button 2f is selected when winning in the ART state. That is, it is not executed when the production button 2d is operated, but is executed only when the upper production button 2f is operated. Thus, it is possible to greatly increase the player's sense of expectation when operating the effect button 2f.

In addition, when the button effect is performed, the character information "Confirm" is displayed as a means of definitively informing that the ART state has been won, but when the upper effect button 2f is operated, the character information Alternatively, the notification may be performed by changing the display mode, for example, by changing the display mode of the entire screen of the main display 8 or by changing the light emission mode (for example, from lighting to turning off). You may do so.

As described above, in Modification 1, when the button effect is executed during the continuous effect, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation.
Further, when the button effect is executed during the continuous effect, the operation effect is executed so that the probability of awarding the privilege changes according to the type of operation means to be operated, and the player's Thus, it becomes possible to execute a highly entertaining game that changes expectations.

Furthermore, the player's sense of expectation can be heightened when the button effect accompanying the operation of the upper effect button 2f is executed rather than when the button effect accompanying the operation of the effect button 2d is executed. of.
In particular, when operating the upper production button 2f, it is necessary to extend the operating hand more than when operating the production button 2d. Since the upper effect button 2f is arranged between the main display 8 and the reels 4, the change of the effect image when operated is executed near the operating hand, and the player's expectation Therefore, it is possible to greatly enhance the feeling and interest of the game.

In addition, the main display 8 itself can be vibrated, or the main display 8 itself can be configured to be movable in the same direction as the operation direction of the upper effect button 2f, so that when the upper effect button 2f is operated, the main display 8 itself can be vibrated. The main display 8 may be vibrated or moved rearward in response to the change in the effect image on the display 8. In this way, a more realistic effect can be achieved. .
In addition, a state-convertible accessory device is provided near the upper effect button 2f, and the state of the accessory device is changed in response to a change in the effect image on the main display 8 when the upper effect button 2f is operated. can be

<Modification 2>
Next, Modification 2 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG.
Modification 2 is different from Modification 1 in the configuration of the upper effect button 2f as the operating means in the slot machine 1 described above. It is the same as the slot machine 1 of .

In the slot machine 1 of Modified Example 1, one upper effect button 2f as a specific operation means is arranged between the main display 8 and the reels 4, but the slot machine 1 of Modified Example 2 is arranged. , a plurality of specific operation means are arranged between the main display 8 as effect means and the reels 4 as variable display means.
That is, in the slot machine 1 according to Modification 2, the production button 2d is arranged below the reels 4 as normal operation means, and the main display 8 as production means and the reels 4 as variable display means are provided. 14, a first upper effect button 2g, a second upper effect button 2h, and a third upper effect button 2i are arranged as a plurality of specific operation means.

As shown in FIG. 14, the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the third upper effect button 2i are arranged between the main display 8 and the reels 4 at equal intervals in the horizontal direction. is set.
More specifically, the second upper effect button 2h is arranged at a position corresponding to the lower part of the main display 8 in the horizontal direction, and the first upper effect button 2g is arranged in the horizontal direction of the main display 8. The third upper effect button 2i is arranged at a position corresponding to substantially below the left end portion, and the third upper effect button 2i is arranged at a position corresponding to substantially below the right end portion of the main display 8 in the horizontal direction.

Further, the plurality of specific operation means have different operation modes, and the first upper effect button 2g, like the upper effect button 2f in Modification 1, has an internal photo that indicates that the pressing portion has been pressed backward. A player's operation is detected by the sensor. In addition, the second upper effect button 2h (upper effect touch sensor) has a metal plate on its surface, and a touch that detects the operation of the player by a change in capacitance due to the contact of the player's hand to the metal plate. It is of the formula. In addition, the third upper effect button 2i (upper effect dial) has a dial rotatable in a predetermined direction, and an internal photo sensor detects rotation of the dial at a predetermined angle in a predetermined direction (for example, rightward direction). It is a dial type that detects the player's operation by doing so.

These first upper production button 2g, second upper production button 2h, and third upper production button 2i are each connected to the sub control device 20 as production control means (operation production control means), and receive detection signals from each. Input is possible.
It should be noted that the plurality of specific operation means may be any form of operation means other than the above as long as the player's operation modes are different, and two or more types of operation means with different operation modes may be provided. For example, some specific operating means may be the same type of operating means.
In addition, the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the third upper effect button 2i are connected to the main control device 10 so that the detection signals from each can be input, and the control based on the input is the main control. Alternatively, the device 10 may be used.

Then, under the control of the sub control device 20 as the operation effect control means, when a button effect (operation effect) involving the operation of any one of the plurality of operation means including the effect button 2d is executed , an image simulating each operation means and an operation prompting image consisting of character information instructing an operation are displayed on the main display 8, but a button effect accompanying the operation of the first upper effect button 2g is executed. In the case of the second upper effect button 2h, for example, "press" is displayed as text information. Similarly, in the case of the second upper effect button 2h, for example, "touch" is displayed. In the case of 2i, for example, "Turn" is displayed.
Note that the operation prompting image may be displayed on the sub-display 17 .

Further, when the button effect is executed, the sub control device 20 selects an operation means to be operated from among a plurality of operation means including the effect button 2d. When it is selected, a button effect involving the operation of the effect button 2d is executed as a normal operation effect on the main display 8, and the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the second upper effect button 2h as specific operation means are executed. When any one of the three upper effect buttons 2i is selected, any one of the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the third upper effect button 2i is displayed on the main display 8 as the specific operation effect. A button effect that accompanies the operation is executed.

Further, when selecting an operation means to be operated from among a plurality of operation means including the effect button 2d, the sub control device 20 selects one of the operation means according to whether or not the ART state is won. I am trying to control it.
Therefore, depending on the type of operation means selected as the operation target, the button presentation is executed such that the degree of expectation for winning in the ART state changes.

FIG. 15 shows the selection rate when determining whether or not to execute a button effect when a continuous effect is executed, and which operation means is to be operated when the button effect is executed. It is a chart.

First, in the continuous effect when the ART state is not won, the probability of not executing the button effect is 70%, the probability of executing the button effect with the effect button 2d as the operation target is 20%, and the first upper effect button 2g is operated. The probability of executing the target button effect is 20%, the probability of executing the button effect with the second upper effect button 2h (upper effect touch sensor) as the operation target is 4%, the third upper effect button 2i (upper effect dial ) is set to 0%.

On the other hand, in the continuous effect when winning the ART state, the probability of not executing the button effect is 20%, the probability of executing the button effect with the effect button 2d as the operation target is 30%, and the first upper effect button 2g is the operation object. 25% probability of executing the button effect, 15% probability of executing the button effect with the second upper effect button 2h (upper effect touch sensor) as the operation target, third upper effect button 2i (upper effect dial) are set to 10%, respectively, to execute a button effect with .

As a result of selecting the effect mode during the continuous effect of the modified example 2 with the selection rate of FIG. The probability of doing so increases.
In addition, when the ART state is not won, the effect button 2d is selected at 20%, and any specific operation means arranged between the main display 8 and the reel 4 (the total number of probability values of each specific operation means) is selected at 10%, and on the other hand, when winning in the ART state, the effect button 2d is selected at 30% and the specific operation means (the total number of probability values of each specific operation means) is selected at 50%. is executed, it is more likely that one of the specific operation means provided between the main display 8 and the reels 4 will be operated, rather than the effect button 2d will be operated. However, as a result, the probability of winning the ART state increases.

Further, when any one of the specific operation means arranged between the main display 8 and the reels 4 is operated, the second upper production button 2g is operated more than the first upper effect button 2g. When the upper production button 2h is operated, the probability of winning the ART state is higher as a result, and further, the third upper production button 2h is operated than when the second upper production button 2h is operated. The probability of winning the ART state is higher when the upper effect button 2i is the object to be operated.
Further, since the third upper effect button 2i is not selected when the ART state is not won, when the third upper effect button 2i is operated, it means that the ART state has been won. It will be confirmed at that point.

The sub control device 20 selects the operation means to be operated for the button effect according to the selection rate, and executes the operation effect involving the operation of the selected operation means. , the operating means to be operated is made effective, and the light-emitting means inside each operating means is made to emit light to notify that the relevant operating means is effective. In addition, the main display 8 displays an image simulating each operation means and character information for instructing an operation.

Then, during the button effect, if any of the effect button 2d, the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the third upper effect button 2i is operated, similarly to the first modification, in advance Any one of "Chance", "Extremely hot", and "Fixed" is displayed on the main display 8 as the predetermined plurality of character information.
Also, since the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the third upper effect button 2i correspond to the upper effect button 2f in the modified example 1, the character information of "confirm" is the first upper effect button. It is selected only when any one of the effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the third upper effect button 2i is operated.

Further, when the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the third upper effect button 2i are operated, the second upper effect button 2h is operated rather than the first upper effect button 2g for the selection of character information. Character information with a higher degree of expectation (for example, "hot" than "chance") is selected when the third upper effect button 2i is operated rather than the second upper effect button 2h. Selection control is performed so that the probability of selecting character information with a higher degree of expectation (for example, "determined" rather than "extremely hot") is increased.
Therefore, the selection control of character information is performed so that the probability of displaying character information with a higher degree of expectation forms a relationship of first upper effect button 2g<second upper effect button 2h<third upper effect button 2i. done.
It should be noted that the character information of "Confirm" that definitely notifies that the privilege is given may be selected only when a predetermined button (for example, the third upper effect button 2i) is operated.

As described above, in the modified example 2, when the button effect is executed during the continuous effect, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation.
Further, when the button effect is executed during the continuous effect, the operation effect is executed so that the probability of awarding the privilege changes according to the type of operation means to be operated, and the player's Thus, it becomes possible to execute a highly entertaining game that changes expectations.

Similarly, when the specific operation means is the operation target, the specific operation effect is executed so that the probability of awarding the privilege changes according to the type of the specific operation means that is the operation target. Thus, it becomes possible to execute a highly interesting game that changes the expectations of the player.
Furthermore, the case where the button effect accompanying the operation of any specific operation means arranged between the main display 8 and the reel 4 is executed rather than the case where the button effect accompanying the operation of the effect button 2d is executed. , it is possible to raise the expectation of the player.

When executing the button effect, the sub control device 20 selects one of the operating means in advance and validates only the selected operating means as an operation target. However, the button effect is executed. In this case, first, it is determined whether the normal operation means or the specific operation means is to be the operation target. You may make it selectively determine whether it makes it an operation object.

Furthermore, in the same manner as described above, when a specific operation means is to be operated, all of the plurality of specific operation means are enabled at the time of button presentation, and on condition that a predetermined specific operation means is operated, character information is displayed as the main It may be displayed on the display 8.
For example, all of a plurality of specific operation means are activated during button presentation, the second upper presentation button 2h is operated after the first upper presentation button 2g is operated, and the third upper presentation button is operated after the second upper presentation button 2h is operated. 2i is operated, character information is displayed on the main display 8 when the final third upper effect button 2i is operated.

Similarly, for example, all of the plurality of specific operation means are enabled during button production, and the specific operation means operated first among the first upper production button 2g, the second upper production button 2h, and the third upper production button 2i. Character information may be displayed on the main display 8 at the time of the operation of .
That is, the sub control device 20 as the operation effect control means executes the specific operation effect based on the first operation of the predetermined specific operation means among the plurality of specific operation means.

Also, the operation order of the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the third upper effect button 2i is determined in advance, and the operation of the first upper effect button 2g is validated first, and then the second upper effect button is made valid. The operation of the button 2h may be validated and character information may be displayed on the main display 8 based on the operation of the second upper effect button 2h operated second. Similarly, the operation of the first upper production button 2g is first validated, then the operation of the second upper production button 2h is validated, and then the operation of the third upper production button 2i is validated. The character information may be displayed on the main display 8 based on the operation of the third upper effect button 2i which is operated at the same time.

Further, the specific operation means that triggers the execution of the specific operation presentation may be randomly determined so that the timing of execution of the specific operation presentation may be changed.
In addition, it is preferable not to notify the specific operation means that triggers the execution of the specific operation effect. It is possible to give a thrilling feeling and greatly enhance the interest and unexpectedness of the game.
That is, the sub control device 20 as operation effect control means executes the specific operation effect when predetermined specific operation means among the plurality of specific operation means are operated in a predetermined order.

In addition, the sub control device 20, when a specific operation effect involving operation of any of the specific operation means of the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the third upper effect button 2i is executed, After the specific operation effect is executed, a specific operation means (for example, the first The specific operation effect may end when the upper effect button 2g) is operated.

For example, when the operation of the third upper effect button 2i is prompted during execution of the button effect, predetermined character information is displayed on the main display 8 by operating the third upper effect button 2i. After that, when the first upper effect button 2g different from the third upper effect button 2i that triggered the display of the character information is operated, the predetermined character information displayed on the main display 8 is erased. be.

Further, in the same manner as in Modification 1, in Modification 2, when either the normal operation means or the specific operation means is operated, the image display on the main display 8 is changed instead of the display of the character information. Alternatively, a new image may be displayed.
Further, when the normal operation means is operated, the character information is displayed, and only when any of the specific operation means is operated, the image on the main display 8 is displayed instead of the character information display. The display may be changed or a new image may be displayed.
Further, when any one of the specific operation means is operated, instead of changing the image on the main display 8, the light emission mode may be changed (for example, from lighting to extinguishing).

Further, when the specific operation effect is executed and any one of the plurality of specific operation means is operated, predetermined character information is displayed on the sub display 17, the image on the main display 8 is changed, Alternatively, the light emission mode may be changed.
In addition, in response to changes in the image on the main display 8 and changes in the lighting mode, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped (so-called freeze effect), the rotation of the reels 4 is temporarily stopped, and the reels are displayed. 4 may be temporarily rotated in the reverse direction.

Further, during a specific operation effect involving operation of any one of the plurality of specific operation means, the light emitting source inside the predetermined specific operation means is caused to emit light without displaying the operation prompting image for prompting the operation of the predetermined specific operation means. may be notified that the operation of the specific operation means is valid.

Also, the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the third upper effect button 2i as specific operation means are arranged between the main display 8 and the reels 4 in the vertical positional relationship. , the position in the left-right direction of a predetermined specific operation means (for example, the first upper effect button 2g) may be shifted outward in the left-right direction from the side edge of the main display 8 or the reel 4 .

As described above, in the modification 2, the game with the variable display of the variable display means (reels 4) is started based on the player's start operation, and the game is ended based on the player's stop operation. In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) configured to execute an effect related to the game, effect means (main display device 8) for executing the effect and effect control means (sub-controller) for controlling the effect means device 20) and operation means operated by the player (production button 2d, first upper production button 2g, second upper production button 2h, third upper production button 2i), and production control means is provided as production , operation effect control means (secondary control device 20) that causes the effect means to execute a predetermined operation effect (button effect) accompanying the operation of the operation means, and the operation means includes normal operation means (effect button 2d) and normal operation A plurality of specific operation means (first upper effect button 2g, second upper effect button 2h, third upper effect button 2i) provided separately from the means, and the plurality of specific operation means are combined with the variable display means and the effect means, and the operation effect control means involves the operation of any one of the plurality of specific operation means than when executing the normal operation effect involving the operation of the normal operation means. A predetermined operation effect is controlled so that the player is more likely to receive a privilege when the specific operation effect is executed.

Therefore, by executing the normal operation effect involving the operation of the normal operation means and the specific operation effect involving the operation of any one of the plurality of specific operation means, it becomes possible to execute a wider variety of operation effects. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, since a plurality of specific operation means are arranged between the performance means and the variable display means, it is possible to further diversify the operation modes during the specific operation performance and to improve the interest of the operation performance. of.

In addition, rather than the normal operation effect accompanying the operation of the normal operation means, the specific operation effect involving the operation of any one of the plurality of specific operation means, that is, the variable display means and the Predetermined operation effects are controlled so that a player is more likely to receive a privilege when a specific operation effect involving the operation of a specific operation means arranged at a position close to the effect means is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player perform an operation that matches the progress of the game and has a greater impact, and it is possible to impress that the specific operation effect is a highly anticipated effect. .
Furthermore, when the specific operation means is operated, the specific operation effect is executed by the effect means arranged near it, so that the effect of the effect can be further improved.

In addition, in all cases of the specific operation effect, it may be controlled so that the probability of giving the player a privilege is higher than in the case of the normal operation effect, or in some cases of the specific operation effect, the normal operation effect It may be controlled so that the probability that the privilege is given to the player is higher than that.
For example, in a predetermined effect (for example, a continuous effect) in which an operation effect is executed, control is performed so that the probability that a privilege is given to the player is higher when the specific operation effect is executed. In another effect, control may be performed so that the probability of awarding a privilege to the player is the same between the normal operation effect and the specific operation effect.

In addition, among a plurality of specific operation means (first upper effect button 2g, second upper effect button 2h, third upper effect button 2i), the operation mode of predetermined specific operation means (for example, first upper effect button 2g) It has a configuration different from the operation mode of other specific operation means.
Therefore, the player performs operations with different operation modes, and the specific operation effects are executed with the operations with different operation modes as a trigger, so that more diverse specific operation effects can be executed and the interest of the game is improved. It becomes possible to let

Further, the operation effect control means (secondary control device 20) provides a specific operation effect when a predetermined specific operation means (for example, the third upper effect button 2i) among the plurality of specific operation means is operated in a predetermined order. is configured to execute
Therefore, a more novel specific operation effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In particular, at the stage of sequentially operating a plurality of specific operation means, it is not known when the specific operation performance will be executed, so it is possible to give the player a feeling of nervousness and excitement, and the excitement of the game. It is possible to greatly enhance the degree of unexpectedness.
Further, by changing the order of the predetermined specific operation means which triggers the execution of the specific operation performance, the timing of execution of the specific operation performance becomes rich in variations, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.
In addition, since it is necessary to operate a plurality of operating means rather than operating a single operating means, the period of the operation performance itself becomes longer as a result, and the player can enjoy the operation performance that improves interest and expectation. You can enjoy it more than enough.

Further, the operation effect control means is configured to execute a specific operation effect based on the first operation of a predetermined specific operation means (for example, the first upper effect button 2g) among the plurality of specific operation means. .
Therefore, a more novel specific operation effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In particular, there are many cases in which a skilled player wants to enjoy the specific operation effect quickly in order to progress the game efficiently, and it is possible to provide such a player with a satisfying effect.
In addition, not only for skilled players, when a predetermined specific operation means among a plurality of specific operation means is operated first, the specific operation effect is suddenly executed, so that the player may be surprised. It is possible to perform a performance with unexpectedness, and it is possible to execute a game that satisfies all the players.

Further, the operation effect control means (secondary control device 20) has a different probability of giving a privilege to the player according to the type of the specific operation means that triggered the execution of the specific operation effect among the plurality of specific operation means. It is configured to control the specific operation effect so that it becomes a thing.
It is possible to execute a specific operation presentation that variously changes the player's sense of expectation, and it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, after the specific operation effect is executed, the operation effect control means (secondary control device 20) operates the specific operation means different from the specific operation means that triggered the execution of the specific operation effect among the plurality of specific operation means. Based on what has been done, it was configured to end the specific operation effect.
Therefore, it is possible to end the specific operation effect by the player's will, and it is possible to prevent the specific operation effect from continuing endlessly.
The slot machine 1 in Modification 2 is configured as described above.

<Modification 3>
Next, Modification 3 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19. FIG.
In the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, when a rare combination is won, a winning effect is executed that is completed in the game in which the rare combination is won. However, in the slot machine 1 of Modified Example 3, the manner in which the winning effect is executed is changed.
The winning effect in the slot machine 1 of Modification 3 will be described below.

In the slot machine 1 according to Modification 3, the display as the effect means for executing the winning effect is changed to the main display 8, the sub-display 17, or the main display under the control of the sub-controller 20 as the effect control means. By selecting either one of the display 8 and the sub-display 17, it is possible to change the place where the winning effect is executed.
Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the modified example 3, when the winning effect is executed, the execution mode executed only by the main display 8, the execution mode executed only by the sub-display 17, and the execution mode executed by the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 are executed.
Further, by executing each winning effect, a sound effect corresponding to each winning effect is output from the speaker 9. - 特許庁

FIG. 16 shows an execution mode when a predetermined rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) is won in a predetermined game and a winning effect is executed in the game.
First, FIG. 16(a) shows a case where the main display 8 is selected as the display for executing the winning effect.

As shown in FIG. 16(a), when execution of the winning effect on the main display 8 is selected, a winning effect image A33a is displayed in the main portion of the main display 8. As shown in FIG.
As described above, the winning effect image A33a is executed as a moving image including an image of a predetermined character, a predetermined item for notifying the content of the winning, etc., and the predetermined character takes out the item for notifying the winning combination. A dramatic display is performed.

Also, at this time, the sub display 17 does not display an image related to the winning effect, but displays the image displayed during the normal game state as it is. At this time, nothing may be displayed on the sub-display 17, or a predetermined decorative image commonly used in other effects, although not directly related to the winning effect, may be displayed.

Next, FIG. 16(b) shows a case where the sub-display 17 is selected as the display for executing the winning effect.
As shown in FIG. 16(b), when execution of the winning effect on the sub-display 17 is selected, a winning effect image B33b is displayed in the main portion of the sub-display 17. FIG.
The winning effect image B33b is a moving image display showing the same content as the winning effect image A33a, which includes a predetermined character, a predetermined item for notifying the content of the winning, and the like.

At this time, the image displayed during the normal game state is displayed as it is on the main display 8 without displaying the image related to the winning effect. At this time, nothing may be displayed on the main display 8, or a predetermined decorative image commonly used in other effects may be displayed although it is not directly related to the winning effect.

Next, FIG. 16(c) shows a case where both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 are selected as the display for executing the winning effect.
As shown in FIG. 16(c), when it is selected to execute the winning effect on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, the winning effect is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. An image C33c is displayed.
The winning effect image C33c is a moving image display showing the same content as the winning effect image A33a, which is composed of a predetermined character, a predetermined item for notifying the winning content, and the like.

The selection of such a display is performed by the sub-controller 20 as will be described later, but the main control 10 as privilege provision determining means transmits to the sub-controller 20 information specifying the lottery result of the role, and the sub-controller 20 It is executed by the control device 20 receiving this information.
Therefore, under the control of the sub-controller 20 as the effect mode control means, the display for executing the winning effect is selected in a plurality of modes, and the selected display implements the winning effect in a plurality of modes, each of which has a different display. It is done.

Next, as an effect by a specific effect mode, when the winning effect is executed on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, the effect image for notifying the winning of the bonus state in the winning effect will be described.

In the slot machine 1 according to Modification 3, a bonus combination is also won (double winning) at a predetermined rate (eg, 10%) when a predetermined rare combination (eg, strong cherry combination) is won. FIG. 17 shows an example of an effect by a specific effect mode when a bonus combination is solely won without winning a predetermined rare combination.
In addition, when a bonus combination is won alone, a continuous performance may be executed after the winning performance is executed, and it may be notified that the bonus combination has been won after the continuous performance is executed. A single winning game, that is, an effect image for notifying that a bonus combination has been won after execution of a winning effect is illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 17(a), when a winning effect is executed in a specific effect mode when a bonus combination is won alone, a winning effect image C33c is displayed on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. .
In addition, at a predetermined time (for example, at the start of the game or when the third reel is stopped) during the game of this winning effect, an expectation suggesting image 31d consisting of character information of "may be a chance" is displayed on the main display 8. .
Note that the expectation suggesting image 31d may be displayed in a state included in a part of the winning effect image C33c, similarly to the aforementioned cut-in character image A51a (see FIG. 5), or may be displayed as being included in the winning effect image C33c. may be separately displayed on the front side of the winning effect image C33c.

The expectation suggesting image 31d is not always displayed during the winning effect, but is displayed at a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) during the winning effect to notify the winning of the bonus combination in the game under the control of the sub-controller 20. Is displayed.
On the other hand, a predetermined probability ( For example, 10%).

Therefore, the expectation suggesting image 31d does not clearly notify that the player has won the bonus combination, but rather indicates that there is a high possibility that the bonus combination has been won. That is, the image (information) provides an indefinite notification in the sense that the winning of the bonus combination is not clearly notified.

Next, FIG. 17(b) shows an effect image at the end of the game in the winning effect in a specific effect mode. At the time of this winning effect, the winning of the bonus combination will be reported at the end of the game.
As shown in FIG. 17(b), at the end of the game with the winning effect in the specific effect mode, the sub-display 17 displays a bonus confirmation image 31e consisting of character information "Bonus Confirmation".
That is, the expectation suggesting image 31d is displayed early in the game, and then the bonus confirmation image 31e is displayed.

Note that the bonus confirmation image 31e may be displayed in a state included in a part of the winning effect image C33c like the expectation suggesting image 31d, or may be displayed in front of the winning effect image C33c separately from the winning effect image C33c. can be displayed on the side.
Since the bonus confirmation image 31e is an image that allows the player to clearly recognize that the bonus combination has been won, the bonus confirmation image 31e serves as an image (information) that clearly notifies that the bonus combination has been won.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 17, the winning effect image C33c performed on both the main display device 8 and the sub display device 17, in which the winning effect for notifying the winning of the bonus combination in the game is a specific effect mode. , after the expectation suggesting image 31d is displayed by the main display 8 as the first display means as ambiguous information related to the determination result of the privilege provision determination means (main controller 10) By displaying the bonus determination image 31e as clear information related to the determination result of the privilege provision determination means on the sub-display 17 as the second display means, the performance in a specific mode of performance is executed.

The winning effect image C33c clearly informs the player that the bonus combination has been won, so it is preferable to display character information. A rainbow-patterned image or the like, which is never displayed in some cases, may be displayed.
Further, the expectation level suggesting image 31d may be any image as long as it enhances the player's expectation for winning the bonus role. A predetermined image may be displayed, or the light emission mode of the main display 8 may be changed (for example, from lit to extinguished).

Next, FIG. 18 shows the selection rate when selecting a display for executing a winning effect when a winning effect is executed when a bonus combination is won and when a predetermined rare combination (for example, a strong cherry combination) is won. It is a chart showing.
When the winning effect is to be executed, it is selected whether the winning effect is to be executed only on the main display 8, only on the sub-display 17, or on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17. However, the sub-controller 20 executes the selection control of the display with the probability shown below.

First, as shown in FIG. 18, when the strong cherry hand is won and the bonus hand is not won, the probability that the winning effect is executed only on the main display 8 is 20%, and the probability that it is executed only on the sub display 17 is 20%. 50%, and 30% for the probability of execution on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, respectively.

In addition, when the strong cherry hand is won and the bonus hand is won, the probability of executing the winning effect only on the main display 8 is 50%, the probability of executing it only on the sub display 17 is 20%, the main display 8 and The probability of execution on both sub-displays 17 is set to 30%.

In addition, when the bonus combination is won alone, the probability that the winning effect is executed only on the main display 8 is 10%, the probability that it is executed only on the sub-display 17 is 20%, and the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 are selected. The probability of executing both is set to 70%, respectively.

When the winning effect is executed, the display for executing the winning effect is selected at the selection rate shown in FIG. The probability of winning the bonus role is generally the highest, and the probability of winning the bonus role is the second highest when the game is executed on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, The probability of winning the bonus combination is the lowest when the game is executed only on the sub-display 17 .
Further, when the bonus combination is won alone, the probability that the winning effect is executed on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 is high, and the probability that it is executed only on the sub-display 17 is next highest, and the main display. The probability of being executed only by the device 8 is the lowest.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the start timing when the winning effect is executed will be described.
The winning effect is executed in a game in which a predetermined rare hand (for example, a strong cherry hand) or a bonus hand is won. The start timing of the winning effect in the game can be changed according to the type. In other words, the sub control device 20 as the effect timing control means determines the start time of the winning effect in the game based on the lottery result of the combination in the main control device 10 .

The winning effect is started at the start timing determined by the sub-controller 20 and continues until the next game is started. Only the execution period is changed (for example, the interval between the appearance of the character and the appearance of the item is changed) without changing the contents.
Therefore, the image of the predetermined character, item, etc. will be displayed with the same content regardless of when the winning effect is started.

FIG. 19(a) shows the selectivity of the performance start timing when the strong cherry combination is won and the bonus combination is not won.
As shown in FIG. 19(a), when the strong cherry hand is won and the bonus hand is not won, if the winning effect is executed only on the main display 8, the probability of starting the winning effect at the start of the game is is 40%, when the first reel is stopped, that is, when any one of the left stop button 5a, the middle stop button 5b, and the right stop button 5c is operated first, the probability of starting is 30%, when the second reel is stopped That is, the probability of starting when any one of the left stop button 5a, the middle stop button 5b, and the right stop button 5c is operated second is 20%, and when the third reel is stopped, that is, the left stop button 5a, The probability of starting when either the middle stop button 5b or the right stop button 5c is operated last is set to 10%.

Further, when the strong cherry combination is won and the bonus combination is not won, if the winning effect is executed only on the sub-display 17, the probability of starting the winning effect at the start of the game is 45% and the first reel is stopped. 35% probability of starting when the second reel stops, 15% probability of starting when the second reel stops, and 5% probability of starting when the third reel stops.

Further, when the strong cherry hand is won and the bonus hand is not won, if the winning effect is executed on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, the probability of starting the winning effect at the start of the game is 35. %, a probability of starting when the first reel stops is set to 30%, a probability of starting when the second reel stops is set to 25%, and a probability of starting when the third reel stops is set to 10%.

Next, FIG. 19(b) shows the selection rate of the performance start timing when the strong cherry combination is won and when the bonus combination is won (when the bonus combination is duplicated).
As shown in FIG. 19(b), when the strong cherry hand is won and when the bonus hand is won, if the winning effect is executed only on the main display 8, there is a high probability that the winning effect will start at the start of the game. 10%, a 20% probability of starting when the first reel stops, a 30% probability of starting when the second reel stops, and a 40% probability of starting when the third reel stops.

Further, when winning the strong cherry combination and winning the bonus combination, if the winning effect is executed only by the sub display 17, the probability of starting the winning effect at the start of the game is 15%, and when the first reel is stopped. The probability of starting is set to 20%, the probability of starting when the second reel stops is set to 30%, and the probability of starting when the third reel stops is set to 35%.

In addition, when the strong cherry hand is won and the bonus hand is won, if the winning effect is executed on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, the probability of starting the winning effect at the start of the game is 5%. , the probability of starting when the first reel stops is set to 15%, the probability of starting when the second reel stops is set to 35%, and the probability of starting when the third reel stops is set to 45%.

Next, FIG. 19(c) shows the selectivity of the performance start timing when a single bonus combination is won.
As shown in FIG. 19(c), when the bonus combination is won alone, if the winning effect is executed only on the main display 8, the probability of starting the winning effect at the start of the game is 10%, and the first reel The probability of starting when the reel is stopped is set to 20%, the probability of starting when the second reel is stopped is set to 30%, and the probability of starting when the third reel is stopped is set to 40%.

Further, when the winning effect is executed only by the sub-display device 17 when the bonus combination is won alone, the probability of starting the winning effect when the game starts is 15%, and the probability of starting when the first reel stops is 20%. , the probability of starting when the second reel stops is set to 30%, and the probability of starting when the third reel stops is set to 35%.

Further, when the bonus combination is won alone, if the winning effect is executed on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, the probability of starting the winning effect at the start of the game is 60%, and when the first reel is stopped. The probability of starting is set to 30%, the probability of starting when the second reel stops is set to 7%, and the probability of starting when the third reel stops is set to 3%.

As a result of the start timing of the winning effect being determined by the respective probabilities shown in FIG. As a result, the probability of winning the bonus combination increases as the start of the winning effect is delayed.
In addition, when the bonus combination is won alone, in each of the case where the winning effect is executed only on the main display 8 and the case where it is executed only on the sub-display 17, there is a probability that the start timing of the winning effect will be delayed in the game. On the other hand, when the winning effect is executed on both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, selection control is performed to increase the probability that the winning effect starts earlier in the game.

That is, when the winning effect for winning the strong cherry role as a predetermined effect is started at the time when the third reel is stopped as a predetermined time in the game, the probability of winning the bonus role as a privilege is increased. Then, the start time of the predetermined presentation is determined. Incidentally, the winning effect in this case may be executed by any display device.
On the other hand, as an effect by a specific effect mode, the winning effect by both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 when the bonus combination is won alone has the lowest probability of being started when the third reel is stopped, so the winning effect is started. The timing is determined so as to increase the probability that it will be determined at a timing different from the time when the third reel is stopped (for example, at the start of the game).

In Modification 3, the start timing of the winning effect itself is changed. The effect to be taken out may be a predetermined effect, and the start timing of this predetermined effect may be changed according to the type of trigger combination for execution of the winning effect and the type of display device to be executed.
Also, the performance mode of the winning performance at the time of winning the strong cherry combination and the performance mode of the winning performance at the time of winning the single bonus combination may be different.

Moreover, all or part of the winning effect in Modification 3 and the button effects in Modifications 1 and 2 may be combined.
For example, as in Modification 3, when the winning effect is performed by both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 when a bonus combination is won alone as an effect in a specific effect mode, the main display is performed as in Modification 1. The operation of the upper effect button 2f arranged between the device 8 and the reel 4 may be used as a trigger.
More specifically, when executing an effect in a specific effect mode, first, at the start of the game, after an image prompting the operation of the upper effect button 2f is displayed on the main display 8 (or the sub-display 17), The winning effect is executed when the player operates the upper effect button 2f.

That is, it is arranged between the variable display means (reel 4) that performs variable display based on the execution of the game, the variable display means, and a predetermined effect means (main display device 8) out of the plurality of effect means, and the game is played. An operation means (upper effect button 2f) operated by a player is provided, and the effect by a specific effect mode is an effect accompanied by the operation of the operation means.

Further, a plurality of upper effect buttons 2f in Modification 1 may be arranged like the first upper effect button 2g, second upper effect button 2h, and third upper effect button 2i in Modification 2.
For example, as in Modification 3, when a winning effect is performed by both the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 when a bonus combination is won alone as an effect in a specific effect mode, the main display is performed as in Modification 2. Triggered by the operation of any one of the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, and the third upper effect button 2i arranged between the device 8 and the reel 4, it is executed.

More specifically, when executing an effect in a specific effect mode, first, at the start of the game, the first upper effect button 2g, the second upper effect button 2h, the second upper effect button 2h, and the After the image prompting the operation of any of the third upper effect buttons 2i is displayed, when the player operates any of those buttons, the winning effect is executed.
That is, the operation means includes a plurality of operation means each having a different operation mode, and the effect by the specific effect mode is a effect (specific operation effect) involving the operation of any one of the plurality of operation means. be.

Further, when the winning effect by the specific effect mode in the modified example 3 is changed to the specific operation effect as in the modified example 2, as in the modified example 2, the predetermined specific operation means is selected first among the plurality of specific operation means. A specific operation effect may be executed based on the operation of .

Further, when the winning effect by the specific effect mode in the modified example 3 is changed to the specific operation effect as in the modified example 2, as in the modified example 2, the predetermined specific operation means among the plurality of specific operation means is the predetermined A specific operation effect may be executed when the operations are performed in the order of .

Further, when the winning effect by the specific effect mode in Modified Example 3 is changed to the specific operation effect as in Modified Example 2, as in Modified Example 2, any one of the plurality of specific operation means is operated. When a specific operation effect is executed, after the specific operation effect is executed, a specific operation means different from the specific operation means that triggered the execution of the specific operation effect is operated among a plurality of specific operation means. Based on this, the specific operation effect may be terminated.

In addition, instead of starting the winning effect by the specific effect mode by operating the predetermined operation means, during the execution of the winning effect by the specific effect mode, the predetermined operation means is used as in the modification 1 and the modification 2. (For example, based on the operation of the first upper effect button 2g), predetermined character information may be displayed during the winning effect.

Further, in Modification 3, images of predetermined characters and items are displayed as winning effects by a specific effect mode, but the display mode and light emission mode of the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 are changed. The winning effect may be executed in a display mode other than the above, as long as it allows the player to win.
In addition, in response to changes in images and changes in light emission mode on the main display 8 and sub display 17, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped (so-called freeze effect), or the rotation of the reels 4 is temporarily stopped. It may be stopped, or the rotation of the reel 4 may be temporarily rotated in the opposite direction.

As described above, in the modification 3, the game machine (slot machine 1) starts the game based on the start operation by the player, finishes the game based on the stop operation by the player, and executes the game. , privilege grant determination means (main controller 10) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to a player; and effect means (main display 8, sub-display) for executing an effect related to the determination result of the privilege grant determination means. device 17), and an effect control means (sub-controller 20) for controlling the effect means, the effect means includes a plurality of effect means provided separately, and the effect control means is privilege provision determination means a performance mode control means (sub-controller 20) for selecting a performance means for executing a performance from among a plurality of performance means based on the determination result of (1) and determining one of the performance modes from among a plurality of performance modes; an effect time control means (sub-controller 20) for determining the start time of the effect in the game based on the determination result of the privilege provision determining means when the effect is executed in the effect mode determined by the effect mode control means; , and the effect mode control means selects a specific effect mode (main display 8 and the sub-display 17), and the performance timing control means, in the case of executing a predetermined effect (effect at the time of winning the strong cherry combination), determines whether the predetermined effect is executed. The start time of a predetermined effect is determined so that the probability of receiving a privilege increases when the game starts at a predetermined time (when the third reel stops), and the effect is executed in a specific mode. In this case, control is performed so as to increase the probability of determining the start time of the effect at a time different from the predetermined time (for example, at the start of the game).

Therefore, the effect mode control means can execute effects in a variety of effect modes, thereby making it possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, the performance timing control means makes it possible to execute performances in which the performance start timings are variously changed, thereby making it possible to improve the amusement of the game.
In addition, when an effect in a specific effect mode is executed, there is a high possibility that it will be executed at a time different from the time when the degree of expectation is usually high. However, it is possible to realize a game with a high sense of anticipation that can be expected from the provision of benefits.

Further, the effect timing control means is configured to determine the start time of the effect in the specific effect mode earlier than the predetermined time in the game (at the start of the game).
Therefore, it is possible to execute a highly unexpected game. In addition, since it is possible to lengthen the execution period of the performance by the specific performance mode, it is possible to further improve the expectation of the player.

In addition, since there is a possibility that an effect in a specific mode of effect will be executed at an earlier time than the time when the level of expectation is usually high, a highly interesting effect that raises the player's expectation in the game as a whole will be provided. available.
Further, even when the performance by the specific performance mode is not executed, there is a possibility that the predetermined performance with high expectation is executed after that, so that the player can be prevented from feeling discouraged.
Furthermore, since the performance in a specific performance mode may be suddenly executed at the beginning of the game, it is possible to perform an unexpected performance that gives the player a startling feeling, thereby greatly improving the amusement of the game. becomes possible.

In addition, the plurality of production means includes a first display means (main display device 8) and a second display means (sub display device 17), and the production control means is specified by the first display means and the second display means. After displaying unclear information (expectation suggestive image 31d) related to the decision result of the privilege grant determination means by the first display means, the privilege grant determination means is performed by the second display means By displaying clear information (bonus confirmation image 31e) related to the determination result of (1), an effect in a specific effect mode is executed.

Therefore, as the game progresses, it becomes possible to provide an unprecedented novel presentation in which the information relating to the awarding of the privilege is gradually clarified, and it is possible to improve the amusement and anticipation of the game. In addition, since the information is displayed by different display means, it is possible to further diversify the effects.

In addition, an operation means (upper effect button 2f) that is arranged between a variable display means that performs a variable display based on the execution of the game and a predetermined effect means out of the plurality of effect means, and that is operated by the player. In addition, the production by the specific production mode is the production (button production) accompanied by the operation of the operating means.
Therefore, the performance by the specific performance mode is executed in a more interesting performance accompanying the operation of the operating means, and it is possible to realize a more interesting game in which the player can intervene in the game. becomes.

Further, the operation means includes a plurality of operation means each having a different operation mode, and an effect by a specific effect mode is an effect accompanied by operation of one of the plurality of operation means.
Therefore, the performance by the specific performance mode is executed in a more interesting performance accompanying the operation of the operating means, and furthermore, the operation mode is diversified, so that the more interesting game can be realized. Realization is possible.
As described above, the slot machine 1 in Modification 3 is realized.

As described above, in the present invention, the privilege provision determination means (main controller 10) for determining whether or not to award a privilege to the player, and the determination result of the privilege provision determination means by displaying predetermined information. In the gaming machine (slot machine 1) provided with display means (main display device 8, sub-display device 17) for executing effects related to a second display means (sub-display device 17) provided separately from the first display means; A moving means (electrical drive source, drive mechanism) for moving to a second position different from, and an effect control means (sub control device 20) for controlling the display means and the moving means, and the effect control means is A second display means is caused to display specific information (an intermediate progress image 31a, an expectation-increasing image 31c, a final result image 31b, an operation promotion image) related to the provision of a privilege during execution of a predetermined performance (for example, continuous performance). In this case, the display of the specific information is restricted while the second display means that has been moved to the second position is moving back to the first position, and the specific information is displayed after moving back.

Here, the privilege provision determination means and the effect control means may be provided in the main control device 10 or may be provided in the sub control device 20 . Alternatively, the main controller 10 and the sub-controller 20 may cooperate with each other.
Also, the privilege may be any one, such as an ART state, a bonus state, or a CZ state, as long as it is advantageous to the player.

In addition, the display means may be any one that displays a plurality of information such as a liquid crystal display, an LED display, and an EL display. good too.
In addition, the effect is executed with an image (moving image) or the like displayed on the display means in order to increase the player's sense of expectation when winning a role related to the granting of a privilege. Examples include a continuous effect during false premonition effect, a bonus generation effect (bonus false effect), and the like.

Further, the predetermined effect is exemplified by a continuous effect related to the generation of the ART state, but it may be all of the continuous effect, or may be a part of the continuous effect.
Further, the first position and the second position may be different positions in the left-right direction or may be different positions in the front-rear direction as long as they are different positions.
Further, limiting the display of the specific information includes not displaying the specific information, shortening the display period of the specific information, reducing the area of the display image of the specific information, and the like.

Therefore, when the specific information is displayed on the second display means, the display of the specific information is limited while the second display means that has moved to the second position is moving back to the first position, and the specific information is displayed after the second display means moves back to the first position. Since the information is displayed, it is possible to convey important information to the player in an accurate manner.
In other words, if the sub-display 17 displays the specific information while it is moving, it will be difficult to recognize the information, but such a situation can be prevented.

Further, the specific information is configured to be displayed as predetermined character information.
Therefore, when the specific information is displayed in the form of character information, if the specific information is displayed while the second display means is moving, there is a possibility that character recognition errors will occur. By displaying the specific information after returning, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the specific information.

Further, the specific information is configured as information (final result image 31b) for notifying that a privilege is given.
Therefore, by displaying the information, which is important information for the player, that a privilege will be granted, after the second display means returns from the movement, it is possible to reliably notify the player of the information. becomes.

Further, the effect control means (sub control device 20), when displaying a predetermined decoration image (background image) during execution of a predetermined effect (continuous effect), in a state in which a part of the predetermined decoration image is displayed on the second display means, the specific information is displayed only on the second display means without being displayed across the first display means and the second display means. It is configured to allow

Therefore, by displaying the decoration image on both the first display means and the second display means, it is possible to execute a powerful presentation with a larger image.
On the other hand, if the specific information is displayed across the main display 8 and the sub-display 17, the gap between the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 and the members (display frame, etc.) ) may affect the visibility of the specific information, but it is possible to display the specific information in a highly visible state without causing such a problem.

Further, the effect control means is configured to display a predetermined decorative image even while the second display means is moving back from the second position to the first position.
Therefore, even during the return movement of the second display means, the movement does not interfere with the predetermined performance, and the predetermined performance can be executed without any problem.

Also, the effect control means is configured to execute a specific effect on the second display means during movement and return from the second position to the first position, and to display specific information as a result of the specific effect.
Therefore, since the specific effect is executed while the second display means is moving and returning, it is possible to improve the interest of the specific effect. Further, as a result of the specific performance, the specific information is displayed by the second display means at the first position after the return from movement, so that the interest of the specific performance is enhanced and the specific information is surely notified to the player. becomes possible.

Further, when the predetermined decoration image is displayed during the execution of the predetermined effect, the effect control means causes the display to straddle the first display means and the second display means, and the second display means is positioned at the second position. During the movement and return from the second display means to the first position, part of the predetermined decoration image is moved and displayed on the second display means, and the specific effect is executed at the predetermined position on the second display means.

Therefore, during the movement of the second display means, by moving and displaying a part of the predetermined decoration image, the entire image of the predetermined decoration image can be displayed as it is formed, and the entire decoration image can be displayed. In the formed state, the specific performance can be displayed in a state of being moved together with the second display means, and a powerful and highly entertaining performance can be executed. In particular, it is possible to make the specific effect stand out more.

Further, the specific effect is a effect of displaying the progress of a predetermined period of time by updating and displaying predetermined information on the second display means for a predetermined period of time related to the predetermined effect. The progress of the predetermined period related to the game is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, when the execution period of the predetermined effect is changed according to the degree of expectation for the granting of the privilege, the display of the progress of the predetermined period is more interesting to change the player's expectation. It becomes possible to execute a high production performance.

On the other hand, Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine provided with a plurality of display devices, each of which executes various effects.
However, conventional gaming machines simply display various effects on a plurality of display devices, resulting in monotonous gaming and not enhancing interest.
As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, all or part of such problems that conventional gaming machines should be improved can be solved.

Although the preferred embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention have been described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, in the present embodiment, the ART state (ART) is given as a privilege, but AT or RT may be given.

Also, in this embodiment, the type of the ART state is such that it ends when the number of remaining games in the ART state is exhausted. It may be of any possible type.

Further, in the present embodiment, the images (operation image 32a and instruction image 32b) prompting the operation of the operation means are always displayed in the same size. good. Also, the size of the operation image may be changed according to the degree of expectation of the continuous effect or winning effect.

Moreover, although the timer effect is executed as the specific effect, the specific effect may be any effect other than the timer effect.
For example, an hourglass-like image may be displayed, and the specific effect may be executed by notifying the progress of the effect in an analog manner based on the amount of falling sand.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect button 2d and the upper effect button 2f are provided as operation means operated by the player. In addition to providing a detectable touch sensor, it is possible to display a touch image (operation image) that prompts the position to be touched on the main display 8 or the sub display 17, and the sub control device 20 responds to the player's contact with the touch image. In response, an operation (touch operation) may be accepted and a predetermined image effect may be displayed on the main display 8 or the sub-display 17 .

Further, the effect button 2d or the upper effect button 2f may incorporate a vibrating means for vibrating by the operation of a motor or the like, and the vibrating means may be operated when the player operates. At this time, it is preferable to operate the vibrating means, for example, when an effect with a relatively high degree of expectation (for example, winning effect) is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to further heighten the player's sense of expectation.

In addition, the sub-display 17 is moving assuming that the front door 1a is provided with vibrating means for vibrating the front door 1a by the operation of a motor, a speaker, or the like, and an effect with a relatively high degree of expectation is displayed. In this case, the player's sense of anticipation may be heightened by activating the vibrating means when the specific operation effect is being executed or when the effect in the specific effect mode is being executed.
Further, assuming that the front door 1a is provided with a blowing means for blowing air toward the player and an effect with a relatively high degree of expectation is displayed, when the sub-display 17 is moving, the specific operation effect is performed. If it is being executed, the player's sense of anticipation may be heightened by activating the air blowing means when an effect in a specific effect mode is being executed.

Further, a detection sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) capable of detecting that the player's hand has approached the production button 2d or the upper production button 2f is provided, and a detection signal of the detection sensor is detected while the button production is being executed. , the operation image may be changed from a normal shape to a large shape. In this way, the operation image changes immediately before the performance button 2d or the upper performance button 2f is pressed, so that a novel performance that has never existed before is possible.

In addition, as the display means, a display other than the main display 8 and the sub-display 17 may be separately provided, and each display means may be selectable as a place where continuous effects, winning effects, etc. are executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main controller 10 operates as various means such as the lottery means, but the sub-controller 20 may perform some or all of them, and the sub-controller 20 may operate as the various means. can also
Conversely, the main controller 10 can perform some or all of the operations performed by the sub controller 20, and the main controller 10 can operate as various means.

Also, although the present invention is applied to slot machines, it can also be applied to other game machines such as pachinko (for example, ball slots).
In addition, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that can execute a game using pseudo game media in a data format without using actual game media such as medals and game balls.

1: Slot machine 2d: Production button 2f: Upper production button 2g: First upper production button 2h: Second upper production button 3i: Third upper production button 4: Reel 8: Main display 10: Main control device 17: Sub Indicator 20: Sub-controller

Claims (5)

A gaming machine comprising privilege grant determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to a player, and display means for executing an effect related to the determination result of the privilege grant determination means by displaying predetermined information. in
The display means is
a first display means;
a second display means provided separately from the first display means;
including
moving means for moving the second display means from a first position to a second position different from the first position during execution of a predetermined effect;
Production control means for controlling the display means and the movement means,
with
The production control means is
When causing the second display means to display the specific information related to the provision of the privilege during execution of the predetermined effect, the second display means that has moved to the second position moves to the first position. restricting the display of the specific information during recovery, and displaying the specific information after recovery from movement ;
executing a specific effect on the second display means during movement and return from the second position to the first position;
Displaying the specific information as a result of the specific effect
A gaming machine characterized by: A gaming machine comprising privilege grant determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to a player, and display means for executing an effect related to the determination result of the privilege grant determination means by displaying predetermined information. in
The display means is
a first display means;
a second display means provided separately from the first display means;
including
moving means for moving the second display means from a first position to a second position different from the first position during execution of a predetermined effect;
Production control means for controlling the display means and the movement means,
with
The production control means is
When causing the second display means to display the specific information related to the provision of the privilege during execution of the predetermined effect, the second display means that has moved to the second position moves to the first position. restricting the display of the specific information during recovery, and displaying the specific information after recovery from movement ;
When displaying a predetermined decoration image during execution of the predetermined effect, displaying the display across the first display means and the second display means,
While a part of the predetermined decoration image is displayed on the second display means, the specific information is displayed only on the second display means without being displayed across the first display means and the second display means. let
A gaming machine characterized by: 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific information is predetermined character information. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the specific information is information for notifying that the privilege is given. 3. The specific effect is a effect of displaying the progress of the predetermined period by updating and displaying predetermined information on the second display means for a predetermined period related to the predetermined effect. 1. The gaming machine according to 1.

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