JP7219073B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A slot machine is generally equipped with a variable display unit having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. When the reels start rotating and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reels, a predetermined symbol combination on the pay line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is a combination of display results, or Winning occurs by deriving a winning combination.

As the types of winnings, there are types such as small winnings, special winnings, and replay winnings. Here, when the display result corresponding to the minor combination is drawn on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of minor combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is drawn on the winning line, the state can be shifted to a special state such as a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB) that is advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the replayed combination is drawn on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

As such a slot machine, it is possible to control AT (assist time) for informing the player of the operation mode of the stop switch, and allow the player to select the net increase of medals per game during the AT state. Then, there is a slot machine in which the number of net increases per game is different (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-160095 A

In the slot machine described above, the operation mode of the stop switch is notified so that the net increase number per game is the net information number selected by the player, but there is still room for improvement in the timing at which the operation mode is notified. was there.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine which is devised in terms of notification of operation modes.

(1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that are each identifiable,
In a slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variably displaying the variable display unit, and winning a prize according to the display result,
a state control means for controlling the state;
a predetermining means for determining display results to allow derivation;
derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
and a notification means capable of notifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means,
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes an award determination result that permits the derivation of an award display result that accompanies the award of a game value greater than the game value used for setting the number of bets,
When the decision result of the pre-determining means is the given decision result, the given display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode corresponding to the given decision result, and the specified operation is performed. When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the mode, the given display result is not derived, and a predetermined display result different from the given display result can be derived,
When the imparted display result is derived, the gaming value imparted is greater than when the predetermined display result is derived;
The states controlled by the state control means include a first state and a second state,
The second state is designed such that the net increase obtained by subtracting the total number of game values used for setting the bet number from the total number of game values to be provided is larger than that in the first state,
The state control means is capable of changing the state between the first state and the second state,
The notification means is
The specific operation mode can be notified when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the grant determination result,
In the specific game in which the game result in the second state is displayed on the display unit, the specific operation mode is not notified even if the decision result of the pre-determining means is the award decision result,
When the specific game is started, a suggestion effect is executed to suggest that the game result in the second state is displayed on the display unit, and the game result in the second state is executed based on the operation of the lead-out operation means. is displayed on the display,
The suggestive effect is not executed until the specific game is started.

(a) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each gaming state; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when winning a push-in order; It is a figure for demonstrating the various tables regarding a privilege. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a navigation table for managing whether or not navigation is executed; It is a figure for demonstrating the various tables regarding production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the flow of production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of winning combination suggestion and award notification in normal time; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of winning combination suggestion and award notification during CZ; It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the mode UP production|presentation in CZ, and a chance production|presentation. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of AT migration suggestion in CZ; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of winning combination suggestion and award notification during AT; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of non-announcement of addition and notification of addition during AT; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of result notification during CZ; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of mode suggestion in CZ;

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described based on the following embodiments.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1(a) is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1(a), the slot machine 1 has a front door 1b rotatably pivoted on a side end of a housing 1a having an open front. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) on which a plurality of mutually identifiable symbols are arranged in a predetermined order and in equal numbers are arranged horizontally. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged side by side, and are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in a see-through window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is arranged so that it can be displayed and seen from the player's side.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is exemplified, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. good. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display portion is configured to variably display the symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 by rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It may be possible to variably display the patterns by moving the belt on which the patterns are arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section is configured with a physical reel, but the variable display section may be configured with an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, there are a medal inserting section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player). ) is used to set the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets (in this embodiment, 3) determined according to the gaming state within that range, the MAXBET switch 6, the game Start switch 7 operated when starting the reels, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, and production switch 56 operated by the player during production are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the following, the operation on the start switch 7 (for example, the operation of pressing the start switch 7 by hand) is referred to as the "start operation", and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the first reel (for example, pressing the stop switch). The operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is the "first stop operation", the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the second reel (for example, the operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is the "second stop operation", and An operation on the stop switch for stopping rotation of the third reel (for example, an operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is also referred to as a "third stop operation". Also, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are collectively referred to as "stop operation". Furthermore, releasing the pressing (first stop operation) on the first stop switch (for example, releasing the stop switch) is “first stop release”, and pressing on the second stop switch (second stop operation) is released (i.e., releasing the stop switch) is "second stop release", and pressing down on the third stop switch (third stop operation) is released (i.e., stop switch ) is also referred to as "third stop release".

A side lamp 27 made up of a plurality of LEDs is provided in front of the slot machine 1 beside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the vicinity of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, there are provided reels corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, and irradiating the respective reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with light from the back side or the side of the reels. Backlights 28L, 28C, 28C (hereinafter also simply referred to as "reel backlights 28") are provided. Furthermore, speakers 53 and 54 for outputting sound are provided above the liquid crystal display 51 .

A display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is provided with a specific area 60 for specifying the number of remaining games during AT. For example, in the specific area 60, there are a display indicating the number of remaining AT games (“LAST ◯◯ G” in the drawing) and a display indicating the number of medals paid out during the AT (“GET ◯ G” in the drawing). ○ sheets”), etc. are performed.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the content of an error is displayed. A game auxiliary display 12 displaying an error code, etc., a 1 BET LED 14 lighting to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, a 2 BET LED 15 to lighting to indicate that the number of bets is set to 2, and the number of bets set to 3. The 3BET LED 16 lights up to indicate that the medals can be inserted, the insertion request LED 17 lights up to indicate that the medals can be inserted, and the start valid LED 18 lights up to indicate that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is valid. , and a game display unit 13 provided with an advantageous section LED 19 that notifies by lighting that the control is in the advantageous section described later, and a replaying LED 20 that notifies by lighting that the replay game is in progress.

As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, there is provided a main control section 41 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and detects the reels 2L, 2C according to the detected operation. , 2R rotation/stop, lighting/extinguishing of each LED in the game display unit 13, etc., control related to the progress of the game.

Inside the slot machine 1 , a sub-control section 91 is provided for controlling effects according to commands from the main control section 41 . The sub-control unit 91 includes a sub-CPU 91a that performs various controls related to effects, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to effects. Based on commands from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51, sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, lighting/extinguishing of the side lamps 27 and reel backlights 28, and the like. Control. Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 is stored in the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the sub-controller 91 detects an operation on the performance switch 56 and controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the detected operation.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into the medal inserting unit 4 or operates the MAXBET switch 6 to set a prescribed number of bets. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, so that the game can be started. The winning line LN is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R displayed in the see-through window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, only the pay line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R is defined as the pay line. , a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, an invalid line may be provided to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a prize is aligned on the prize line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41 . The internal lottery is a process of determining symbol combinations (display result combinations) that allow derivation. The fact that the internal lottery permits the derivation of a symbol combination is also called winning the combination corresponding to the symbol combination.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch stops rotating. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed in the see-through window 3 . When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a prize corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

In the reel stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds) in this embodiment) from when each stop switch is operated. Control to stop is performed. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (revolutions)×20 (the number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 20 frames)=1600 symbols are changed, so the predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of 4 frames worth of symbols can be drawn. In other words, in the stop control, the pattern displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the pattern displayed up to four frames ahead, one pattern out of the patterns for a total of five frames (withdrawal range). can be selected and led out to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

The winning combination includes a special combination (bonus), a small combination, and a replay combination. A special combination (bonus) is a combination in which the game state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small combination is higher than in a non-bonus state by winning a prize. Special awards (bonuses) include first-class special awards such as RB (regular bonus) and BB (big bonus), and second-class special awards such as CB (challenge bonus). In this embodiment, CB is provided as a special role. A small winning combination is a winning combination for which a medal is awarded. A replay combination (replay) is a combination that enables the next game to be started without consuming medals owned by the player by winning a prize.

In order to generate a prize for each combination determined according to the game state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for the combination. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow the winning of each combination before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 is detected using random numbers.

Of the winning flags for each role, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is The flag is valid until the combination of roles allowed by the flag is completed, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of allowed roles is completed. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of roles allowed by the flag cannot be arranged, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. ing.

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation manner (for example, operation order, operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation manner. and a replaying role (hereinafter also referred to as a "push order role") can be won. For example, a winning combination is a combination in which a stopping mode is more advantageous than a stopping mode in which a stopping operation is performed in a predetermined operating mode, compared to a stopping mode in which a stopping operation is performed in another operating mode. , and a winning combination in which, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined predetermined operation mode, the rate of stopping in an advantageous stop mode is higher than in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. In addition, the advantageous stop mode includes not only the stop mode accompanied by awarding of medals, but also the stop mode accompanied by a transition to an advantageous game state, a stop mode in which a transition to a disadvantageous game state is avoided, and the like.

The main control unit 41 can execute navigation for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player when the player wins the first prize by internal lottery. Specifically, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery by the lighting mode of the auxiliary game display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT) to be an appropriate notification period.

Although details will be described later, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control to an advantageous interval that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery condition is established in the normal interval. A transition lottery is performed, and control of the advantageous section is started by winning the advantageous section transition lottery. During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by controlling the AT when winning the push-up role, and operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an advantageous manner for the player ( For example, operation sequence, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and by transmitting to the sub-control unit 91 a command capable of specifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player, the operation can be performed. A navigation effect is executed in which the mode is notified using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like.

The push-order bell includes a push-order bell that wins when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push-order role (hereinafter also referred to as "correct answer procedure"), and the player's operation. A pushing order reply is included in which the replay wins when the mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning pushing order combination. Hereinafter, navigation that can be performed in a game in which the pushing order bell is won is also referred to as bell navigation. Note that the normal section is in a state in which Bell Navi cannot be executed, unlike the state in which Bell Navi can be executed as in the advantageous section.

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the Bell Navi, the player can win the combination that pays out more medals among the combinations included in the pressing order bell. Alternatively, the player can win a winning combination with no possibility of missing out of the combinations included in the pressing order bell by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the correct procedure according to Bell Navi. Among the combinations included in the push order bell, the combination that can be won when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct procedure is "leader", and the stop switch 8L, A winning combination that can be won when 8C and 8R are operated is also called a "secondary combination".

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the main character included in the pushing order winning in the internal lottery can surely win a prize. It's becoming Further, in the control of the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on to indicate that the advantageous section is being controlled.

[Game state transition]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of game states. As shown in FIG. 3, the game states controlled by the liquid crystal display 51 include non-internal and internal.

The internal state is a state in which a game can proceed and a payout rate of medals based on a predetermined design value is ensured. In addition, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, most of the games are played internally by the players.

On the other hand, during the non-internal state, the player does not play the game, or if the player does play the game, the time is extremely short. In the non-internal mode, when a CB is won and the winning prize of the CB is lost, the game state shifts to the internal mode from the next game. That is, inside, the winning of CB is carried over. Once the playing state is internally controlled, there are very few, if any, extremely low odds of winning a CB that is carried over.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, illustration of CB is omitted as a game state. state transitions. In this case, the CB generally ends after one game, and the game state shifts to the non-internal middle again.

The states in the interior include normal intervals and advantageous intervals. The normal section is a state in which Bernavi is not executed. The advantageous section is a state in which Bernavi can be executed. In the normal section, the state is controlled to the advantageous section when winning the advantageous section transition lottery.

Conditions in the advantageous interval include Normal, CZ, and AT. The normal state is a state in which navigation can be executed, and is an example of a "third state." CZ is a state in which navigation can be performed, and is an example of a "first state." AT is a state in which navigation can be executed and has a higher probability of execution of navigation than CZ, and is an example of a "second state." The net increase per game that the player can obtain during AT is greater than the net increase per game that the player can obtain during CZ. In other words, the total number of net increases available to the player during AT is greater than the total number of net increases available to the player during CZ. The net increase per game is the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the bet amount per game from the number of medals paid out per game. The net increase in a given state (CZ or AT) is the total number of medals used to set the bet amount in that given state (CZ or AT) from the total number of medals paid out in a given state (CZ or AT). This is the subtracted number. Note that the “net increase” is a number greater than zero.

Under normal conditions, the state is controlled to CZ or AT when winning (advantageous winning) in an advantageous transition lottery, which will be described later. In normal times, there are provided a plurality of probability modes with different winning probabilities in the advantageous transition lottery. In this embodiment, a low-probability mode in which the winning probability in the advantageous transition lottery is the lowest, a medium-probability mode in which the winning probability in the advantageous transition lottery is higher than the low-probability mode, and a high-probability mode in which the winning probability in the advantageous transition lottery is the highest mode is provided.

When the state is controlled to CZ or AT from normal time, the state is controlled to CZ or AT by deriving a pattern combination in which three 7 patterns are aligned (hereinafter also referred to as "7 matching") is suggested to the player. In addition, the navigation for informing the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for deriving the 7 matching is also called "7 matching navigation".

Control to the CZ is managed by the number of games, and the CZ ends on condition that the number of games played during the CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. In addition, CZ is not limited to those managed by the number of games, but the number of times navigation (for example, bell navi) is executed and the number of winnings of bells reaches a predetermined upper limit, and the number of payouts and net increase are set in advance. It may also be managed based on other conditions such as reaching a set upper limit number of sheets.

During the CZ, the state is controlled by the AT when winning (AT winning) in an AT lottery, which will be described later. In addition, in CZ, a plurality of types of probability modes with different winning probabilities in the AT lottery are provided. In the present embodiment, there are a low-probability mode in which the winning probability in the AT lottery is the lowest, a medium-probability mode in which the winning probability in the AT lottery is higher than the low-probability mode, and a high-probability mode in which the winning probability in the AT lottery is the highest. is provided.

Control over the AT is managed by the number of navigation executions, and the AT is terminated on condition that the number of executions of navigation (for example, bell navigation) executed during the AT reaches a preset upper limit. do. It should be noted that AT is not limited to those managed by the number of navigation execution times, but the number of games played reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games, the number of winning bells reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times, and payouts It may be managed based on other conditions such as the number of sheets or the number of net increase sheets reaching a predetermined upper limit number of sheets.

During the AT, the control period for the AT is extended when winning (additional winning) in an additional lottery, which will be described later. It should be noted that even during AT, a plurality of types of probability modes with different winning probabilities in the additional lottery may be provided.

When the AT ends, the state is again controlled by the CZ, and when AT wins in the CZ, the state is controlled by the AT again. On the other hand, when the number of games played reaches the upper limit number of games without winning AT in the CZ, the state is controlled in the normal state. In this way, the state is controlled to CZ or AT from the normal time, and the state goes back and forth between CZ and AT. In CZ, the total number of net increases is about 0 or slightly less than 0 (for example, -20), and in AT, the total number of net increases is greater than 0, and about 100 medals are net increases. counted as Therefore, the total net increase is designed to continue increasing when the state changes between CZ and AT. On the other hand, in normal times, the total net increase is about 0 or less than 0, so if the number of games that stay in normal time is larger than the number of games that stay between CZ and AT, The total number of net additions continues to decline.

In addition, in the present embodiment, it is directly controlled by CZ or AT from normal times, but when the state is controlled from normal times to CZ or AT, navigation different from CZ or AT After being controlled by an executable pseudo-bonus, the state may be controlled from the pseudo-bonus to CZ or AT.

When the limiter condition is met in the advantageous section or any termination condition is met, the state is controlled from the advantageous section to the normal section. For example, the limiter conditions include reaching 1500 G in the number of games played in the advantageous section, or reaching 2400 net additions in the advantageous section. In addition, for example, the optional end condition includes that a predetermined upper limit number of games has been played without winning an advantageous win normally.

[Winner]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning. The name column of FIG. 4 shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols that will win the winning combination. In addition, in the combination column of symbols that can be stopped on the invalid line, there is a combination of symbols that can be stopped on the invalid line when the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line, and is a combination of symbols that can be easily recognized by the player. It is shown. Values (the number of medals to be paid out, the number of replays to be given, etc.) that are given at the time of winning are indicated in the given column.

As shown in FIG. 4, CB is provided as a special role. As the small combination, middle bell, upper bell 1 to 8, watermelon, cherry, and one-piece combination are provided. As a replay combination, a normal replay and a 7-match replay are provided.

The middle bell is a role corresponding to the main character described above. The upper bells 1 to 8 are wins corresponding to the above-mentioned secondary wins, and the number of payouts is smaller than that of the middle bells. When the watermelon wins, the watermelon symbols are aligned on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When a 7-matched reel wins, white 7 or black 7 are aligned on reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each gaming state. The win number column in FIG. 5 shows the win number determined for each lottery target role, the lottery target role column shows the name thereof, and the winning combination column contains the winning combination included in each lottery target role. In the game state column, a circle indicates that the lottery object combination is the lottery object for each game state.

As shown in FIG. 5, CB is provided as a lottery target combination for a special combination. 6-choice bells 1 to 6, watermelon, and cherry are provided as the lottery target wins for the small wins. A normal replay and a special replay are provided as the lottery target role for the replaying role. Watermelon and cherry are also referred to as "rare roles" because their odds of winning in the internal lottery are lower than those of the 6-choice bell. Watermelons and cherries, which are rare combinations, are not arranged within 5 frames on any of the reels. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the constituent symbols cannot be stopped on the winning line, and the prize of the winning rare combination may be missed.

In the non-internal game, all the combinations can be won.

[Reel control for push order]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a pushing first hand. As shown in FIG. 6, 6-choice bells 1 to 6 and special ribs are provided for the pushing order. In a game in which the six-choice bell is won during the AT, Bell Navi is executed and the correct answer procedure is notified to the player. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the Bell Navi, the player can win a winning combination advantageous to the player.

For example, in a game in which one of the 6-choice bells 1 to 6 is won, the middle bell, which is the main character, wins when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, while the stop switch 8L wins in the incorrect answer procedure. , 8C and 8R are operated, the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins or fails to win.

In a game in which a special reply is won, when the stop switch 8R, the stop switch 8C, and the stop switch 8L are operated in this order, a reply with 7 matching replies can be won. In addition, below, operating in order of the stop switch 8R, the stop switch 8C, and the stop switch 8L is also called reverse push. On the other hand, in the game in which the special reply is won, the normal reply is won when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by means other than the reverse push.

In addition, in the game in which the special reply is won, 7-matching navigation may be performed to prompt the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by reverse pressing, and the player follows the 7-matching navigation to stop switch 8L. , 8C, 8R will win 7 matching lips. In addition, in the game in which the special reply is won, non-seven matching navigation (so-called killing navigation) may be performed to prompt the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R other than the reverse push. When the person operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the non-7 alignment navigation, the normal reply wins.

[Various tables about benefits]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining various tables relating to benefits. The main control unit 41 executes lottery for benefits based on various tables shown in FIG. Tables relating to benefits in the present embodiment include a mode lottery table, an advantage transition lottery table, an AT lottery table, and an additional lottery table.

(mode lottery table)
As shown in FIG. 7A, the main control unit 41 executes a mode lottery to determine the probability modes for normal and CZ based on the lottery. Lottery conditions for the mode lottery include that the state has changed from normal to CZ, that the state has changed from CZ to normal, and that the state has changed from AT to CZ during an advantageous section.

In the mode lottery, when the state shifts from AT to CZ, the probability of being determined to the medium-probability mode or high-probability mode is higher than when the state shifts from normal to CZ. For this reason, the CZ that has shifted from AT is easier to win AT than the CZ that has shifted from normal time, and once controlled by AT, it becomes easier to repeat the state of CZ and AT. ing.

(advantageous transfer lottery table)
As shown in FIG. 7(b), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control the state of the advantageous section based on the lottery by executing the lottery for transition to the advantage during normal times. The lottery conditions for the advantageous transfer lottery include winning a rare role.

In the advantageous transition lottery, the presence or absence of advantageous winning is determined with different probabilities depending on the type of the normal probability mode. Specifically, in the low probability mode, the probability of advantageous winning is the lowest, in the medium probability mode, the probability of advantageous winning is higher than in the low probability mode, and in the high probability mode, the probability of advantageous winning is highest. It's becoming

(AT lottery table)
As shown in FIG. 7(c), the main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery during the CZ to determine whether or not to allow the AT to control the state based on the lottery. Lottery conditions for the AT lottery include winning a rare role and winning a 6-choice bell.

In the AT lottery, the presence or absence of AT winning is determined with different probabilities depending on the type of probability mode in CZ. Specifically, in the low-probability mode, the probability of AT winning is the lowest, in the medium-probability mode, the probability of AT winning is higher than in the low-probability mode, and in the high-probability mode, the probability of AT winning is the highest. It's becoming In addition, in the AT lottery, the AT lottery has a higher probability of winning the rare combination than when winning the 6-choice bell.

In addition, even if Bell-navi is not executed when the 6-choice bell is won in the CZ, AT lottery is performed, so that the dissatisfaction that Bell-navi is not executed even though the 6-choice bell is won will be dissatisfied with the player as much as possible. You can make it feel less.

(additional lottery table)
As shown in FIG. 7(d), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to extend the control period for AT based on a lottery by executing an additional lottery during AT. The lottery conditions for the additional lottery include winning a rare role. As described above, the AT control in this embodiment is managed by the number of navigation execution times. For this reason, when an additional winning is made, the preset upper limit number of times is increased, or the counting of the number of times navigation is executed is stopped. It should be noted that the main control unit 41 may determine whether or not to extend the control period to CZ based on an additional lottery even during CZ.

[Navigation table]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a navigation table for managing whether or not navigation is executed. The main control unit 41 manages whether or not navigation is executed for each state according to the navigation table.

(normal navigation)
Normally, in a game in which an advantage shift suggestion is made, Bell Navi is not executed even if the 6-choice bell is won. Although the details will be described later, the advantageous shift suggestion is an effect that suggests that the state will shift from the normal state to the advantageous section. When a special reply is won in a game in which an advantageous shift suggestion is made, 7-matching navigation is performed, but non-7-matching navigation is not performed.

As a result, in a game in which an advantageous transition is suggested, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the 7-matching navigation to derive the 7-matching, thereby indicating that the state shifts from the normal state to the advantageous section. It can be suggested to the player.

In normal times, in other games, none of Bell-navi, 7-matched navigation, and non-7-matched navigation are executed.

(Navi in CZ)
In CZ, in a game in which an AT shift suggestion is made, Bell Navi is not executed even if the 6-choice bell is won. Although the details will be described later, the AT shift suggestion is an effect suggesting that the state will shift from CZ to AT. In addition, even if a special reply is won in a game in which an AT shift suggestion is made, neither the 7 matching navigation nor the non-7 matching navigation is executed.

In this way, in a game in which the AT shift suggestion is performed, no navigation is performed, so that the player can concentrate on the effect related to the AT shift suggestion without being disturbed by the navigation. In addition, in a game in which the AT shift suggestion is performed, even non-seven-matched navigation is not executed, so that the player is not misled into thinking that Bell-navi has been executed.

In CZ, in a game in which result notification is performed, even if the 6-choice bell is won, Bell Navi is not executed. Although details will be described later, the result notification is an effect for notifying the result of the game during the AT in the CZ to which the game is shifted after the AT ends. Even if a special reply is won in a game in which result notification is performed, neither 7 matching navigation nor non-7 matching navigation is executed.

As described above, in a game in which result notification is performed, since no navigation is performed, the player can concentrate on the effects related to the result notification without being disturbed by the navigation. In addition, in a game in which result notification is performed, even non-seven-matched navigation is not executed, so that the player is not misled into thinking that Bell-navi has been executed.

In CZ, in a game in which mode suggestions are made, Bell Navi is not executed even if a six-choice bell is won. Although the details will be described later, the mode suggestion is an effect that suggests the selection result of the probability mode during CZ. Even if a special reply is won in a game in which mode suggestions are made, neither 7 matching navigation nor non-7 matching navigation is executed.

As described above, in a game in which mode suggestions are performed, since no navigation is performed, the player can concentrate on the effects related to mode suggestions without being disturbed by the navigation. In addition, in a game in which mode suggestion is performed, even non-seven-matched navigation is not executed, so that the player is not misled into thinking that Bell-navi has been executed.

Note that the game in which the AT shift suggestion is performed, the game in which the result notification is performed, and the game in which the mode suggestion is performed are each a game in which Bel-Navi is not performed, and therefore they are also referred to as "games without navigation." On the other hand, a game in which BelNavi is played is also referred to as a "game with navigation".

In CZ, in other games, Bell Navi is executed with a lower probability than AT when 6-choice bell is won. Also, in other games, when the special reply is won, the non-7 matching navigation is performed while the 7 matching navigation is not performed.

As a result, in a game in which no specific effect is performed, the player can be reassured that the main character can win a prize by executing Bell Navi, albeit with a low probability. In addition, in a game in which no specific effect is performed, execution of non-seven-matched navigation can prevent unnecessary derivation of seven-matched pattern combinations used when suggesting an advantageous transition. can be done.

(Navi in AT)
In AT, when the 6-choice bell is won in the game during the omen period, Bell Navi is executed with a higher probability than in CZ. Although the details will be described later, the indication period is a period during which an effect is performed to prompt the player whether or not he or she has won the extra prize. In addition, in the game during the omen period, when the special reply is won, the 7-matching navigation is not performed, but the non-7-matching navigation is performed.

In the AT, in a game in which an additional notification is given, even if the 6-choice bell is won, the bell navigator is not executed. Although details will be described later, the addition notification is an effect that suggests an additional winning after the sign period has passed. Even if a special reply is won in a game in which an additional notification is given, neither the 7 matching navigation nor the non-7 matching navigation is executed.

Thus, in the game in which the additional notification is performed, since no navigation is performed, the player can concentrate on the performance related to the additional notification without being disturbed by the navigation. In addition, in the game in which the additional notification is performed, even non-seven-matched navigation is not executed, so that the player is not misled into thinking that Bell-navi has been executed. Furthermore, as described above, in the game during the omen period, both bell navigation and non-seven-matched navigation can be executed. not. As a result, during the omen period, the player can be reassured that the leading role can be won by executing Bell Navi, and by executing non-seven matching navigation, when suggesting an advantageous transition While it is possible to prevent unnecessary derivation of the 7 pattern combination used, in the game in which the additional notification is performed, the player can respond to the performance related to the additional notification without being disturbed by the navigation. Therefore, it is possible to perform appropriate navigation at a suitable timing.

In AT, in other games, Bell Navi is executed with a higher probability than in CZ when 6-choice bell is won. Also, in other games, when the special reply is won, the non-7 matching navigation is performed while the 7 matching navigation is not performed.

As a result, in a game in which no specific effect is performed, the player can be relieved that the main character can win a prize by executing Bell Navi with a high probability. In addition, in a game in which no specific effect is performed, execution of non-seven-matched navigation can prevent unnecessary derivation of seven-matched pattern combinations used when suggesting an advantageous transition. can be done.

[Various tables related to production]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining various tables related to effects. The main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 execute effects based on various tables shown in FIG. The tables relating to the effects in the present embodiment include a bell winning notification table, a role winning indication table, a chance effect table, a mode UP effect table, a 6-choice bell winning effect lottery table, and a 6-choice bell winning effect content lottery table. included.

(Bell award notification table)
As shown in FIG. 9A, in the bell winning notification table, the bell winning notification mode is defined according to the state. The bell winning announcement is an effect performed when the main character wins in a game in which the 6-choice bell is won.

In normal times, when the winning bell is announced, the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 are lit and the winning sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

In a game with navigation in CZ, when the winning bell is announced, the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 light up, the winning sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays "GET!!" is displayed (also referred to as "GET" display). On the other hand, in the CZ non-navigation game, when the bell winning announcement is made, the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 are lit and the winning sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54, but the GET display is not performed.

In this way, during CZ, when the 6-choice bell is won in the game without navigation, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are accidentally operated by the player in the correct procedure even though the bell navigation is not executed. Even if the main character wins, the GET display is not performed. As a result, when the 6-choice bell is won in spite of the advantageous section, it is not conspicuous that the Bell-Navi is not running, and the player is strongly impressed that the Bell-Navi is not running. can be avoided.

In the AT, when the winning bell is announced, the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are turned on, the winning sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the GET display is performed.

In this way, the GET display is performed in the bell winning notification during AT, whereas the GET display is not performed in the bell winning notification during CZ. Winning the main role can be emphasized more than when winning, and the game can be livened up during the AT.

(Role winning suggestion table)
As shown in FIG. 9(b), in the winning combination suggestion table, the mode of winning combination suggestion is defined according to the state. The role winning suggestion is an effect that suggests the winning role in a game in which any one of the rare role, 6-choice bell, and replay (normal response, 7 matching response) is won. In other words, the role winning suggestion is a suggestive effect related to the winning role. For example, when the 6-choice bell is won, a role winning suggestion that suggests the 6-choice bell is won is performed as a suggestion effect related to the winning of the 6-choice bell.

In normal times, when the cherry of the rare roles is won, a red color corresponding to the cherry is produced, and when the watermelon of the rare roles is won, the green corresponding to the watermelon is produced. A performance is performed. Note that these effects can also be executed in a game without navigation.

When the 6-choice bell is won in normal times, an effect is executed in which yellow corresponding to the bell is imaged.

In the normal state, when one of the winning combinations is won, an effect based on the image of white corresponding to all the winning combinations (including loss) is executed.

In the CZ, when the rare role of cherry wins, a red color corresponding to cherry is produced, and when the rare role of watermelon wins, a green color corresponding to watermelon is produced. is executed. Note that these effects can also be executed in a game without navigation.

When the 6-choice bell is won in CZ, an effect is executed with the image of white corresponding to all the combinations (including loss).

When any winning combination is won in the CZ, an effect in which white color corresponding to all the winning combinations (including loss) is imaged is executed.

In the AT, when Cherry is won among the rare roles, a red color corresponding to Cherry is produced, and when Watermelon is won among rare roles, a green color corresponding to Watermelon is produced. is executed. Note that these effects can also be executed in a game without navigation.

When the AT wins the 6-choice bell, an effect is executed in which yellow corresponding to the bell is imaged.

When any winning combination is won in the AT, an effect is executed in which white corresponding to all the combinations (including loss) is imaged.

In this way, even in a game without navigation during CZ, when a rare role is won, a role winning suggestion is made, so the player can aim for winning the suggested rare role, It is possible to avoid missing a prize for a rare role.

In addition, when winning the 6-choice bell in CZ, instead of executing the production that imaged yellow like when winning the 6-choice bell in normal times, white corresponding to all roles (including losing) is executed. Since the imagined performance is executed, it is possible to avoid making the player aware of winning the 6-choice bell as much as possible during the CZ.

(chance production table)
As shown in FIG. 9(c), the chance effect table defines whether or not to execute the chance effect depending on the state. The chance effect is a effect that can be executed only during the CZ, and is a effect indicating that the AT lottery has been performed and that the AT has been won. The chance performance can be executed when winning the 6-choice bell, which is a condition for executing the AT lottery in the CZ. Incidentally, the chance effect may be always executed when the 6-choice bell is won during the CZ, may be executed randomly based on a lottery, or may be executed based on a predetermined rule.

(Mode UP production table)
As shown in FIG. 9(d), in the mode-up effect table, whether or not to execute the mode-up effect is determined according to the state. The mode-up effect is a effect that can be executed only during the CZ, and is a effect that makes the player feel as if the probability mode has increased in level from the middle probability mode to the high probability mode.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the mode lottery changes from AT to CZ when the state shifts from normal to CZ, when the state shifts from CZ to normal, and during an advantageous section. Executed either when migrating. Therefore, the stochastic mode does not change in the middle of CZ. However, for example, even if the high probability mode is determined by the mode lottery, at the beginning of the CZ, the effects (background effects, etc.) corresponding to the medium probability mode and the low probability mode are executed, and the true You may switch to a production (background production, etc.) that corresponds to the high probability mode of . Such an effect is referred to as a mode UP effect. In this embodiment, the mode UP production is executed only when the high probability mode is internally determined during CZ, and the production corresponding to the medium probability mode is switched to the production corresponding to the true high probability mode. .

(Lottery table for when 6-choice bell is won)
As shown in FIG. 9(e), in the 6-choice bell winning effect lottery table, when the 6-choice bell is won, it is determined whether or not any of the effects will be executed according to the state. Lottery probabilities are set. Any of the effects includes the above-described win-win suggestion effect, chance effect, and mode-up effect. Any of the effects may include other effects such as a navigation effect.

Specifically, when the 6-choice bell is won in normal times, one of the effects is executed with a probability of 20%. On the other hand, when winning the 6-choice bell in CZ, one of the effects is executed with a probability of 80%.

In this way, when the 6-choice bell is won in the CZ, with a higher probability than when the 6-choice bell is won in the normal time, either the role winning suggestion production or the chance production is executed. The CZ, which is an advantageous section, can be made more lively by the production than the time.

(Lottery table for the production content when winning the 6-choice bell)
As shown in FIG. 9(f), in the 6-choice bell winning effect content lottery table, the lottery probability for determining the content of the effect to be executed according to the state when the 6-choice bell is won is determined. ing.

Specifically, when the 6-choice bell is won in the normal state, the combination winning suggestion is made with a probability of 80%, and the state suggestion is made with a probability of 20%. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the state suggestion includes a chance effect and a mode-up effect. In other words, when the 6-choice bell is won in the normal state, the combination winning suggestion is performed with a probability of 80%, while the chance presentation or mode UP presentation is performed with a probability of 20%.

When the 6-choice bell is won in CZ, the combination winning suggestion is performed with a probability of 50%, and the state suggestion (chance presentation, mode UP presentation) is performed with a probability of 50%. In other words, when the 6-choice bell is won in CZ, the combination winning suggestion is performed with a probability of 50%, and the chance presentation or mode UP presentation is performed with a probability of 50%.

In this way, when the 6-choice bell is won in the normal time, the winning combination related to the 6-choice bell is suggested with a higher probability than when the 6-choice bell is won in the CZ. Here, since CZ has a lower probability of executing navigation when winning the 6-choice bell than AT, the player is aware that navigation is not executed even though the 6-choice bell is won. If so, the player will feel dissatisfied. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, when the 6-choice bell is won in the CZ, the frequency of winning hints related to the 6-choice bell winning is made smaller than when the 6-choice bell is won in the normal time. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the 6-choice bell has been won during the CZ, and to minimize the player's dissatisfaction as described above.

[Example of production flow]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the flow of effects. FIG. 10 shows an example in which the state shifts from normal to CZ, then from CZ to AT, and then from AT to CZ. Note that “X1”, “X2”, . . . “X23” in the figure are arbitrary values.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the normal X1 game, when the 6-choice bell (in this example, the 6-choice bell 3) is won, the winning suggestion of the 6-choice bell winning is made. In addition, in the X2-th game in the normal state, when a rare combination is won, a combination win suggestion is made to suggest that a rare combination be won. For example, FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of winning combination suggestion and award notification in normal time.

11(a1) to (d1) show the effects in the X1th game. As shown in FIG. 11(a1), normally, an animation image in which a character moves is displayed together with a background image of a mountain, and BGM corresponding to normal time is output from the speakers 53 and 54 . When the start operation is performed in the X1th game, the reels rotate. At this time, the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3), which is the first choice, has been won, but since it is the normal time, Bell Navi is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 11(b1), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the bell is led out to the middle reel 2C.

As shown in FIG. 11(c1), when the player performs a second stop operation to stop the left reel 2L, a bell is drawn out to the left reel 2L. At this time, the bell navigator is not running, but by chance the stop switch was operated in the correct procedure, and the winning of the leading role was confirmed. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11(d1), when the player performs a third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, a bell is drawn to the right reel 2R, and then a third stop release is performed. The side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 are turned on and the winning sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the bell winning announcement.

In this way, when the 6-choice bell is won in the normal state, the bell navigator is not executed. It should be noted that the GET display is not performed in the bell winning announcement because the leading role has not been won after BellNavi is executed.

11(a2) to (d2) show the effects in the X2th game. As shown in FIG. 11(a2), when the start operation is performed in the X2th game, the reels rotate. At this time, based on the fact that Cherry has won, an effect is executed in which red corresponding to Cherry is imaged by suggesting winning a role.

As shown in FIG. 11(b2), when the player performs the first stop operation to stop the left reel 2L, the cherry is drawn out to the left reel 2L.

As shown in FIG. 11(c2), when the player performs a second stop operation to stop the middle reel 2C, a cherry is drawn out to the middle reel 2C.

As shown in FIG. 11(d2), when the player performs a third stop operation for stopping the right reel 2R, a cherry is drawn to the right reel 2R, and then when the third stop release is performed, As a winning notification of Cherry, the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 are lit, and a winning sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

In this way, when a cherry is won in the normal time, an effect in which red corresponding to the cherry is imaged is executed as a combination winning suggestion.

Returning to FIG. 10, in the X3th game in the normal state, when the special reply is won, 7 matching navigation is executed. Although not shown, when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the 7 matching navigation, the 7 matching is derived. Furthermore, an advantage transition suggestion (for example, image display such as "CZ Win", "WIN", or "Enter CZ") is performed to suggest that the state will shift from the normal state to the advantage section. As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the state will shift from the normal state to the advantageous section. After that, the CZ starts from the X4th game in the CZ. Note that in the X4th game, Bell Navi is not executed even if the 6-choice bell is won. As a result, Bernavi does not interfere with the CZ start suggestion that suggests the start of CZ.

In the X5-th game in CZ, when the 6-choice bell (6-choice bell 3 in this example) is won, a role winning suggestion suggesting 6-choice bell winning is performed. On the other hand, in the X6th game as well, when the 6-choice bell (6-choice bell 3 in this example) is won, the winning suggestion is made to suggest that the 6-choice bell will be won. . For example, FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of winning combination suggestion and award notification during CZ.

12(a1) to (d1) show the effects in the X5th game. As shown in FIG. 12(a1), in CZ, an animation image in which a character moves is displayed together with a background image of the sea, and BGM corresponding to CZ is output from speakers 53 and 54 . Note that the background image of the sea is a background image corresponding to the medium probability mode in CZ. When the start operation is performed in the X5th game, the reels rotate. At this time, an image of a white squid is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a suggestion of winning a winning combination. Although the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, has been won, Bell Navi is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 12(b1), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, a bell is led out to the middle reel 2C.

As shown in FIG. 12(c1), when the player performs a second stop operation to stop the left reel 2L, a bell is drawn out to the left reel 2L. At this time, Bell Navi is not running, but by chance the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, and the winning of the leading role is confirmed. It should be noted that the white image of the squid, which has been executed as the win-win suggestion, may change to a yellow image when the winning of the leading role is confirmed.

As shown in FIG. 12(d1), when the player performs a third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, a bell is drawn to the right reel 2R, and then when the third stop release is performed, The side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 are turned on and the winning sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the bell winning announcement.

In this way, when the 6-choice bell is won in the CZ, Bell Navi may not be executed, and an effect in which white corresponding to all the roles is imaged is executed as a winning combination suggestion. It should be noted that the GET display is not performed in the bell winning announcement because the leading role is not won according to the execution of the bell navigator. As a result, during the CZ, it is possible to avoid making the player conscious of winning the 6-choice bell as much as possible, and to make it conspicuous that Bell Navi was not executed in spite of winning the 6-choice bell. Nor.

12(a2) to (d2) show the effects in the X6th game. As shown in FIG. 12(a2), when the start operation is performed in the X6th game, the reels rotate. At this time, the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, has been won, and Bell Navi is executed. Further, an image of a white squid is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a suggestion of winning a winning combination. Since the player recognizes that the 6-choice bell has been won by executing Bell Navi, a yellow image may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a suggestion of winning a role.

As shown in FIG. 12(b2), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the bell is led out to the middle reel 2C.

As shown in FIG. 12(c2), when the player performs a second stop operation to stop the left reel 2L, a bell is drawn out to the left reel 2L. At this time, when the stop switch is operated in the correct answer procedure, the winning of the leading role is confirmed. It should be noted that the white image of the squid, which has been executed as the win-win suggestion, may change to a yellow image when the winning of the leading role is confirmed.

As shown in FIG. 12(d2), when the player performs the third stop operation for stopping the right reel 2R, the bell is drawn to the right reel 2R, and then the third stop release is performed. The side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 are turned on and the winning sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the bell winning announcement. Furthermore, since the main character has won a prize according to Bernavi, a GET display is performed.

In this way, when the 6-choice bell is won in the CZ, there are cases where the Bel-Navi is not executed and there are cases where the Bel-Navi is executed. is not executed, the GET display is not performed. As a result, it is not conspicuous that Bell Navi was not executed in spite of winning the 6-choice bell.

Returning to FIG. 10, in the X7th game in CZ, when the special reply is won, non-seven matching navigation is executed. Although not shown, when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the non-seven matching navigation, the symbol combination of normal lips is derived. As a result, when a special reply is won, it is possible to avoid unnecessarily deriving 7 sets.

In the X8th game during CZ, when the 6-choice bell is won, the mode UP effect is executed. After that, in the X9th game in CZ, AT winning is determined by AT lottery based on the winning of the rare role, in which the winning of the role is suggested when the rare role is won. After that, in the X10th game in CZ, when the 6-choice bell is won, a chance presentation is executed. For example, FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of a mode UP effect and a chance effect during CZ.

13(a1) to (d1) show the effects in the X8th game. As shown in FIG. 13(a1), when a start operation is performed in the X8th game, the reels rotate. At this time, the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, has been won, but Bell Navi is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 13(b1), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the left reel 2L, a replay is led to the left reel 2L. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image of "mode..." suggesting that the probability mode should be upgraded. Note that the character image of "mode..." may be displayed at the time of the start operation.

As shown in FIG. 13(c1), when the player performs the second stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the white BAR is drawn out to the middle reel 2C. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image of "MODE UP!!" for deterministically notifying the level-up of the probability mode.

As shown in FIG. 13(d1), when the player performs a third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, a replay is led to the right reel 2R and the prize is lost. After that, when the third stop release is performed, the screen in CZ is switched from the sea background image corresponding to the medium probability mode to the night sky background image corresponding to the high probability mode. Also, the voice of "mode UP" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG.

In this way, during the CZ, the mode UP effect is executed, so that the fact that the probability mode has been leveled up can be notified visually in the effect. Furthermore, in a game in which such a mode-up effect is executed, even if a 6-choice bell is won, the Bel-navi is not executed, so that the player can concentrate on the mode-up effect without being disturbed by the Bell-navi. can be done. In the game in which the mode-up effect is performed, the GET display is not performed even if the player accidentally wins the leading role. As a result, it is not conspicuous that Bell Navi is not executed even though the 6-choice bell is won, and the mode UP effect is not disturbed.

13(a2) to (d2) show the effects in the X10th game. As shown in FIG. 13(a2), when the start operation is performed in the X10th game, the reels rotate. At this time, the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, has been won, but Bell Navi is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 13(b2), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the left reel 2L, a replay is drawn to the left reel 2L. At this time, a chance effect is executed, and a cloud image indicated by "?" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁It should be noted that the cloud image indicated by "?" may be displayed at the time of the start operation.

As shown in FIG. 13(c2), when the player performs the second stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the white BAR is drawn out to the middle reel 2C. At this time, a chance effect is executed, and a cloud image indicated by "!" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁

As shown in FIG. 13(d2), when the player performs the third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, a replay is led to the right reel 2R and the prize is lost. After that, when the third stop release is performed, a chance effect suggesting a chance is executed, and a cloud image indicating "chance" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁Also, the voice of "chance" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG.

In this way, during the CZ, when the 6-choice bell is won, the chance performance is executed instead of the Bell Navi being executed, thereby suggesting to the player that the AT lottery has been performed and that the AT has been won. Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved. Furthermore, in a game in which such a chance presentation is executed, even if the 6-choice bell is won, the Bel-Navi is not executed, so the player can concentrate on the chance presentation without being disturbed by the Bell-Navi. . In a game in which a chance effect is performed, the GET display is not performed even if the player accidentally wins the leading role. As a result, the fact that Bell-Navi was not executed despite winning the 6-choice bell is not conspicuous, and the chance presentation is not disturbed.

Returning to FIG. 10, in the X11th game in CZ, when the 6-choice bell is won, the AT shift suggestion is made. After that, AT starts from the X12th game in CZ. For example, FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of AT transition suggestion in CZ.

14(a1) to (e1) show the effects in the X11th game. As shown in FIG. 14(a1), when the start operation is performed in the X11th game, the reels rotate. At this time, a character image of "LAST GAME" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, indicating that the X11 game is the last game of CZ. Although the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, has been won, Bell Navi is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 14(b1), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the left reel 2L, a replay is led to the left reel 2L. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a diamond indicating whether or not to shift to AT. Note that the diamond image indicated by "?" may be displayed at the time of the start operation.

As shown in FIG. 14(c1), when the player performs the second stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the white BAR is drawn out to the middle reel 2C. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a diamond indicating whether or not to shift to AT.

As shown in FIG. 14(d1), when the player performs a third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, a replay is led to the right reel 2R and the prize is lost. After that, when the third stop release is performed, the "!" indicated by the diamond changes to "AT" according to the movement of the character.

As shown in FIG. 14(e1), after that, a character image is displayed together with a character image of "AT rush" as an AT shift suggestion. This suggests to the player that the state will shift from CZ to AT.

In this way, when the AT shift is suggested during the CZ, the shift to the AT is suggested, so that the player can be made aware of the shift from the CZ to the AT through the effect of one game. Furthermore, in a game in which such an AT shift suggestion is performed, even if a 6-choice bell is won, Bell Navi is not executed, so the player can concentrate on the AT shift suggestion without being disturbed by Bell Navi. can. In a game in which an AT shift suggestion is made, even if the player accidentally wins the leading role, the GET display is not displayed. As a result, the fact that Bell Navi was not executed despite winning the 6-choice bell is not conspicuous, and the AT shift suggestion is not hindered.

14(a2) to (d2) show the effects in the X12th game. As shown in FIG. 14(a2), when a start operation is performed in the X12th game in CZ, the reels rotate. At this time, an animation image of a character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to suggest that the AT will start. Although the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, has been won, Bell Navi is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 14(b2), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the left reel 2L, a replay is drawn to the left reel 2L. In the performance, the animation image by the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 continuously.

As shown in FIG. 14(c2), when the player performs the second stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the white BAR is drawn out to the middle reel 2C. In the performance, the animation image by the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 continuously.

As shown in FIG. 14(d2), when the player performs the third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, a replay is led to the right reel 2R and the prize is lost. After that, when the third stop release is performed, AT start suggestion is performed, and a character image of "AT start" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . From the next game, the AT will start.

In this way, during the CZ, since the start of AT is suggested by suggesting the start of AT, the effect of one game can make the player aware that the AT will start from the next game. . Furthermore, in a game in which the AT start suggestion is performed, even if the 6-choice bell is won, the Bel-Navi is not executed, so the player can concentrate on the AT start suggestion without being disturbed by the Bell-Navi. can. In a game in which an AT start suggestion is made, the GET display is not displayed even if the player accidentally wins the leading role. As a result, the fact that Bell Navi was not executed despite winning the 6-choice bell is not conspicuous, and the AT start suggestion is not disturbed.

Although the AT start suggestion is explained as a game during CZ, it may be made in the first game during AT. In this case as well, it is preferable that the bell navigator is not executed when the 6-choice bell is won.

Returning to FIG. 10, in the X13th game during the AT, when the 6-choice bell (6-choice bell 3 in this example) is won, a role winning suggestion suggesting 6-choice bell winning is performed. In addition, in the X14th game, non-seven matching navigation is executed when a special reply is won. Although not shown, when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the non-seven matching navigation, the symbol combination of normal lips is derived. As a result, when a special reply is won, it is possible to avoid unnecessarily deriving 7 sets. After that, in the X15th game during AT, when a rare role is won, the winning of the role is suggested, and the extra winning is determined by the extra lottery based on the winning of the rare role. For example, FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of winning a winning combination suggestion and award notification during AT.

15(a1) to (d1) show the effects in the X13th game. As shown in FIG. 15(a1), when a start operation is performed in the X13th game, the reels rotate. At this time, the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, has been won, and Bell Navi is executed. In addition, a bell image with an image of yellow is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a winning combination suggestion.

As shown in FIG. 15(b1), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the bell is led out to the middle reel 2C.

As shown in FIG. 15(c1), when the player performs a second stop operation to stop the left reel 2L, a bell is drawn out to the left reel 2L. At this time, when the stop switch is operated in the correct answer procedure, the winning of the leading role is confirmed.

As shown in FIG. 15(d1), when the player performs the third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, the bell is drawn to the right reel 2R, and then the third stop release is performed. The side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 are turned on and the winning sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the bell winning announcement. Furthermore, since the main character has won a prize according to Bernavi, a GET display is performed.

In this way, when the 6-choice bell is won in the AT, Bell Navi is executed, and the GET display is performed in the award notification when the leading role is won.

15(a2) to (d2) show the effects in the X15th game. As shown in FIG. 15(a2), when the start operation is performed in the X15th game, the reels rotate. At this time, based on the fact that Cherry has won, an effect is executed in which red corresponding to Cherry is imaged by suggesting winning a role.

As shown in FIG. 15(b2), when the player performs the first stop operation to stop the left reel 2L, the cherry is drawn out to the left reel 2L.

As shown in FIG. 15(c2), when the player performs the second stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the cherry is drawn out to the middle reel 2C.

As shown in FIG. 15(d2), when the player performs the third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, a cherry is drawn to the right reel 2R, and then the third stop release is performed. As a winning notification of Cherry, the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 are lit, and a winning sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

In this way, when the cherry is won in the AT, an effect in which red corresponding to the cherry is imaged is executed as a combination winning suggestion.

Returning to FIG. 10, from the X16th game to the X18th game during the AT, it becomes a premonitory period that arouses additional winnings. During this sign period, a continuous effect is executed over a plurality of games. Specifically, a battle is fought between an ally character and an enemy character, and when the ally character wins the final battle, an additional winning is announced. Further, in this example, in the X16th game, when the 6th-choice bell (6th-choice bell 3 in this example) is won, the winning suggestion of the 6th-choice bell winning is made. In addition, in the X17th game, when the special reply is won, non-seven matching navigation is executed. Although not shown, when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the non-seven matching navigation, the symbol combination of normal lips is derived. As a result, when a special reply is won, it is possible to avoid unnecessarily deriving 7 sets.

Next, in the X18th game during the AT, when the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3) is won, the player is once informed that the player has not won the extra prize as a false notification. Non-announcement is performed. After that, in the X19th game during the AT, when the 6-choice bell (in this example, the 6-choice bell 3) is won, an extra announcement is made to notify the player of the additional winning as a true announcement. will be For example, FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of non-additional notification and additional notification during AT.

16(a1) to (d1) show the effects in the X18th game. Although not shown, in the X16th game and the X17th game during the precursor period, a plurality of battles and battle preparations are performed.

As shown in FIG. 16(a1), when the start operation is performed in the X18th game, the reels rotate. At this time, the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, is won, and Bell Navi is executed. At this time, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in which the friend character and the enemy character face each other.

As shown in FIG. 16(b1), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the bell is led out to the middle reel 2C. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a battle between a friend character and an enemy character.

As shown in FIG. 16(c1), when the player performs a second stop operation to stop the left reel 2L, a bell is drawn out to the left reel 2L. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character and the enemy character continuously battle.

As shown in FIG. 16(d1), when the player performs the third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, the bell is drawn to the right reel 2R, and then the third stop release is performed. The side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 are turned on and the winning sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the bell winning announcement. Furthermore, since the main character has won a prize according to Bernavi, a GET display is performed. Also, at this time, as a result of the battle, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in which the ally character is defeated by an attack by the enemy character. As a result, the player is notified that the additional winning has not been made as a false notification.

16(a2) to (d2) show the effects in the X19th game. As shown in FIG. 16(a2), when the start operation is performed in the X19th game, the reels rotate. At this time, the ally character is revived, and an image of the ally character and the enemy character facing each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁Although the 6-choice bell (in this example, the 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, is won, Bell Navi is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 16(b2), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the left reel 2L, a replay is drawn to the left reel 2L. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a battle between a friend character and an enemy character.

As shown in FIG. 16(c2), when the player performs the second stop operation to stop the middle reel 2C, the white BAR is drawn out to the middle reel 2C. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character and the enemy character continuously battle.

As shown in FIG. 16(d2), when the player performs a third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, a replay is led to the right reel 2R and the prize is lost. After that, when the third stop release is performed, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to the effect that the enemy character is defeated by the attack of the ally character and the ally character wins as a result of the battle. Furthermore, an animation image in which clouds appear with the word "add" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . As a result, the player is informed of the addition winning as a true notification.

In this way, in the game in which the result of the additional lottery is finally notified, even if the 6-choice bell is won, the Bel-navi is not executed. can concentrate. Furthermore, in a game in which the result of the additional lottery is announced during the omen period or the result of the extra lottery, the result of the extra lottery is finally notified after the omen period, whereas the bell navigator or non-seven matching navigation can be executed. No navigation is performed in the game. As a result, during the omen period or in the game in which the result of the fake lottery is notified, the player can be reassured that the leading role can be won by executing Bell Navi, and non-7 matching. By executing the navigation, it is possible to prevent unnecessary derivation of the 7-matched symbol combination used when suggesting an advantageous transition, while in the game in which the additional notification is finally performed, the bell navigation Since the player can concentrate on the performance related to the additional notification without being disturbed, the player can perform appropriate navigation at a suitable timing.

Returning to FIG. 10, in the X20th game during AT, the AT ends, and the state shifts to CZ again from the X21st game. In the X21th game during CZ, result notification is performed to notify the result of the game during AT. For example, FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an example of result notification during CZ.

17(a1) to (d1) show the effects in the X20th game, and FIGS. 17(a2) to (d2) show the effects in the X21th game. As shown in FIG. 17(a1), when the start operation is performed in the X20th game, the reels rotate. At this time, a character image of "LAST GAME" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to indicate that the X20th game is the AT's final game. At this time, the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, has been won, and Bell Navi is executed.

As shown in FIG. 17(b1), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the bell is led out to the middle reel 2C.

As shown in FIG. 17(c1), when the player performs a second stop operation to stop the left reel 2L, a bell is drawn out to the left reel 2L.

As shown in FIG. 17(d1), when the player performs the third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, the bell is drawn to the right reel 2R, and then the third stop release is performed. The side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 are turned on and the winning sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the bell winning announcement. Furthermore, since the main character has won a prize according to Bernavi, a GET display is performed.

As shown in FIG. 17(a2), when the start operation is performed in the X21th game, the reels rotate. At this time, a count image (“TOTAL” image in the figure) for indicating the total number of medals paid out during the AT is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the character image. BGM corresponding to the result notification is output from the speakers 53 and 54 . Although the 6-choice bell (in this example, the 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, is won, Bell Navi is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 17(b2), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the left reel 2L, a replay is led to the left reel 2L. At this time, the count image shows the first digit (“0” in the figure).

As shown in FIG. 17(c2), when the player performs the second stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the white BAR is drawn out to the middle reel 2C. At this time, the count image shows the second digit number (“2” in the figure).

As shown in FIG. 17(d2), when the player performs the third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, a replay is led to the right reel 2R and the prize is lost. At this time, the third digit number (“4” in the drawing) is displayed in the count image, and the player is notified that 420 medals have been paid out during the AT.

In this way, during CZ after the state shifts from AT, the result notification is performed, so that the result of the game during AT is notified, so that the result of the game during AT is played by the effect of one game. people can recognize it. Furthermore, in a game in which such result notification is performed, even if the six-choice bell is won, Bell-navi is not executed, so the player can concentrate on the result notification without being disturbed by Bell-navi. It should be noted that, in a game in which the result notification is performed, even if the player accidentally wins the leading role, the GET display is not performed. As a result, it is not conspicuous that Bell-Navi was not executed even though the 6-choice bell was won, and result notification is not disturbed.

Returning to FIG. 10, in the X22th game during CZ, a mode suggestion that suggests the selection result of the probability mode during CZ is performed. After that, the CZ starts from the X23th game in the CZ. For example, FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of mode suggestion in CZ.

18(a1) to (d1) show the effects in the X22th game. As shown in FIG. 18(a1), when a start operation is performed in the X22nd game, the reels rotate. BGM corresponding to the mode lottery is output from the speakers 53 and 54 . At this time, a character image of "mode lottery" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to indicate that a mode lottery for determining the probability mode in the CZ will be performed. Although the 6-choice bell (in this example, the 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, is won, Bell Navi is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 18(b1), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the left reel 2L, a replay is led to the left reel 2L. At this time, options for three probability modes are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51: town mode corresponding to the low probability mode, sea mode corresponding to the medium probability mode, and night sky mode corresponding to the high probability mode.

As shown in FIG. 18(c1), when the player performs the second stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the white BAR is drawn out to the middle reel 2C. At this time, options in the three probability modes are rotated like a roulette, so that options positioned on the front side are switched in order.

As shown in FIG. 18(d1), when the player performs the third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, a replay is led to the right reel 2R and the prize is lost. At this time, the sea mode corresponding to the medium probability mode is finally selected from among the three probability modes, and only the character image of "sea mode (medium probability)" remains and is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁

As shown in FIG. 18(a2), when a start operation is performed in the X23th game, the reels rotate and CZ starts.

In this way, when the CZ starts, the mode suggestion is made to suggest the selection result of the probability mode during the CZ. can. Furthermore, in a game in which such mode suggestions are made, even if a 6-choice bell is won, Bell-Navi is not executed, so the player can concentrate on the mode suggestion without being disturbed by Bell-Navi. In a game in which mode suggestions are performed, even if the player accidentally wins the leading role, the GET display is not displayed. As a result, the fact that Bell-Navi was not executed despite winning the 6-choice bell is not conspicuous, and the mode suggestion is not disturbed.

FIGS. 18(a2) to (d2) show the effects in the X23th game. As shown in FIG. 18(a2), when a start operation is performed in the X23th game in CZ, the reels rotate. At this time, an animation image of a character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to suggest that the CZ will start. Although the 6-choice bell (in this example, 6-choice bell 3), which is the pushing order, has been won, Bell Navi is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 18(b2), when the player performs the first stop operation for stopping the left reel 2L, a replay is led to the left reel 2L. In the performance, the animation image by the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 continuously.

As shown in FIG. 18(c2), when the player performs the second stop operation for stopping the middle reel 2C, the white BAR is drawn out to the middle reel 2C. In the performance, the animation image by the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 continuously.

As shown in FIG. 18(d2), when the player performs the third stop operation to stop the right reel 2R, a replay is led to the right reel 2R and the prize is lost. After that, when the third stop release is performed, a CZ start suggestion is made, and a character image of "CZ start" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . From the next game, CZ starts.

In this way, since the CZ start is suggested by performing the CZ start suggestion, the player can be made to recognize that the CZ will start from the next game by the effect of one game. Furthermore, in a game in which such a CZ start suggestion is performed, even if a 6-choice bell is won, Bell Navi is not executed, so the player can concentrate on the CZ start suggestion without being disturbed by Bell Navi. can. In a game in which the CZ start suggestion is performed, even if the leading player accidentally wins, the GET display is not performed. As a result, the fact that Bell Navi was not executed despite winning the 6-choice bell is not conspicuous, and the CZ start suggestion is not disturbed.

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

(1-1) Equipped with variable display units (eg, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (eg, symbols) each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
State control means for controlling the state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41);
Predetermining means (for example, processing for performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that allow derivation;
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
a notification means (for example, a process of executing navigation by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91) that can notify the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
The decision result of the pre-determining means includes the award display result (e.g. a given decision result (for example, a six-choice bell) that allows derivation of a bell symbol combination),
The states controlled by the state control means include a first state (eg, CZ) and a second state (eg, AT);
The second state is designed such that the net increase obtained by subtracting the total number of gaming values used for setting the bet number from the total number of gaming values provided is larger than that in the first state (for example, , AT has a larger net increase per game than CZ, AT has a larger total net increase that a player can acquire than CZ),
The state control means is capable of shifting the state between the first state and the second state (for example, refer to game state transition shown in FIG. 3),
The notification means is
when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the grant determination result, a specific operation mode (for example, a correct procedure) corresponding to the grant determination result can be notified;
In a game in the first state suggesting a transition from the first state to the second state (for example, a game in the X11th game or the X12th game shown in FIG. 14), the determination of the predetermining means Even if the result is the award determination result, the specific operation mode is not notified (for example, Bell Navi is not executed in a game in which AT shift suggestion or AT start suggestion is performed).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 14, during the CZ, the AT shift suggestion is performed, so that the shift to the AT is suggested. A player can be made to recognize it by the production. Furthermore, in a game in which such an AT shift suggestion is performed, even if a 6-choice bell is won, Bell Navi is not executed, so the player can concentrate on the AT shift suggestion without being disturbed by Bell Navi. can. In this way, the net increase in the number of sheets can be increased by executing Bernavi at a suitable timing.

(1-2) The notification means
The operation mode of the derivation operation means can be notified in both the first state and the second state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, Bernavi is executed in both CZ and AT),
In the second state, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is reported with a higher probability than in the first state (for example, in AT, Bernavi is executed with a higher probability than in CZ).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, Bernavi may be executed in both CZ and AT, but in AT, Bernavi is executed with a higher probability than in CZ. In this way, not only AT but also CZ is executed with a low probability, so that the player can be relieved that the main character can win a prize.

(1-3) In a game in which the game result in the second state is displayed on the display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display 51) (for example, the X21th game shown in FIG. 17), Even if the determination result of the article pre-determining means is the award determination result, the specific operation mode is not notified (for example, Bell Navi is not executed in a game in which result notification is performed).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 17, during the CZ after the state shifts from the AT, the result notification is performed, so that the result of the game during the AT is notified. The player can be made to recognize the result of the game in 1 by the effect of one game. Furthermore, in a game in which such result notification is performed, even if the six-choice bell is won, Bell-navi is not executed, so the player can concentrate on the result notification without being disturbed by Bell-navi. In this way, the net increase in the number of sheets can be increased by executing Bernavi at a suitable timing.

(1-4) In the first state, the game is played in one of a plurality of modes (for example, low probability mode, medium probability mode, high probability mode) with different transition probabilities to the second state. progresses,
In a game in which the type of mode is suggested (for example, the game of the X22th game shown in FIG. 18), the notifying means, even if the determination result of the pre-determining means is the award determination result, the specific operation Do not report mode (eg, Bell Navi is not executed in games where mode suggestions are performed).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 18, the mode suggestion suggests the selection result of the probability mode during the CZ. can be recognized. Furthermore, in a game in which such mode suggestions are made, even if a 6-choice bell is won, Bell-Navi is not executed, so the player can concentrate on the mode suggestion without being disturbed by Bell-Navi. In this way, the net increase in the number of sheets can be increased by executing Bernavi at a suitable timing.

(1-5) the determination result of the pre-determining means includes a special determination result (for example, cherry win) that allows derivation of a special display result (for example, cherry symbol combination);
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special determination result, the special display result may not be derived according to the operation mode of the derivation operation means (for example, cherry winning may be missed),
Suggestion effect means (for example, main control unit 41 and sub-control unit 91 suggest winning a role) for executing a suggestion effect (for example, suggestion of winning a role) that suggests that the decision result of the pre-determining means is the special decision result processing) is further provided,
The suggestive effect means can execute the suggestive effect even in a game in which the specific operation mode is not notified by the notifying means (for example, the navigation-less game shown in FIG. 8).

Specifically, as in the X9th game shown in FIG. 10, when a rare role with a missing cherry or the like is won, the winning of the role is suggested, so that the player aims to win the suggested rare role. Therefore, it is possible to avoid missing prizes for rare roles. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, such a win suggestion is made when a rare role is won even in a game without navigation in CZ. can be avoided.

(1-6) Specific award notification capable of executing specific award notification (for example, GET display in bell award notification) for notifying that a specific award (for example, main character's award) has occurred according to the derivation of the award display result Means (for example, a process for performing bell winning notification by the sub-control unit 91),
The specific winning notification means does not execute the specific winning notification even if the specific winning occurs in a game in which the specific operation mode is not notified by the notifying means (for example, the X5th game shown in FIG. 12). (For example, GET display is not performed in a game in which Bell Navi is not executed).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, in a game in which Bell Navi is not executed during the CZ, the GET display is not performed in the bell winning notification even if the main character wins. As a result, during the CZ, it is possible to avoid making the player conscious of winning the 6-choice bell as much as possible, and to make it conspicuous that Bell Navi was not executed in spite of winning the 6-choice bell. Nor.

(1-7) A specific determination that allows derivation of a specific display result (for example, a pattern combination of 7 matching lips) and a predetermined display result (for example, a pattern combination of normal lips) as the determination result of the pre-determination means Includes results (e.g. special reply winning),
Regardless of whether the specific display result or the predetermined display result is derived, the player's advantage does not change (for example, both the 7-matched reply and the normal reply are replays),
The notification means is
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the specific determination result, a predetermined operation mode (for example, an operation mode other than reverse pressing) for deriving the previous predetermined display result can be notified,
In a game in which the specific operation mode is not notified (for example, a game without navigation), the predetermined operation mode is not notified even if the determination result of the pre-determining means is the specific determination result (for example, as shown in FIG. 8) Also, non-seven navigation is not performed in a game without navigation).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, non-7 matching navigation is not performed in the game without navigation, so that it is possible to avoid misleading the player into thinking that Bell Navigation is performed in the game without navigation as much as possible. .

(1-8) Privilege notification means (for example, main control unit 41 and a process of notifying AT winning by the sub control unit 91),
The notification means can notify the operation mode of the derivation operation means during the predetermined time period, but does not notify the specific operation mode in a game in which the bonus is notified by the privilege notification means (for example, As shown in FIGS. 8, 10, and 16, Bell-navi is executed during the sign period, whereas Bell-navi is not executed in the game in which the additional notification is performed).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8, 10, and 16, Bel-navi is executed during the sign period, but Bell-navi is not executed in the game in which the additional notification is performed. As a result, during the omen period, the player can be reassured that the main character can win a prize by running Bell Navi. Since the player can be made to concentrate on the performance related to the additional notification, it is possible to perform Bell Navi at a suitable timing.

(1-9) Privilege for notifying the granting of the privilege (for example, adding AT) after a continuous production (for example, battle production) is executed for a predetermined period (for example, the sign period) after the condition for granting the privilege (for example, AT addition) is satisfied. Informing means (for example, processing for informing AT winning by the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91),
In the effect pattern of the continuous effect, after the first game (for example, the X18th game shown in FIG. 16) suggesting that the privilege is not provided, the second game suggesting that the privilege is provided. A pattern in which a game (for example, the game of the X19th game shown in FIG. 16) is performed is included,
The notification means can notify the operation mode of the lead-out operation means in the first game, but does not notify the specific operation mode in the second game (for example, FIG. 8, FIG. 10, and FIG. 16). , Bel-navi is executed in the game in which the result of the fake additional lottery is reported, whereas in the game in which the result of the true additional lottery is reported, Bel-navi is not executed).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8, 10, and 16, in the game in which the result of the false extra lottery is notified, Bell Navi is executed, whereas the result of the true extra lottery is notified. Bell Navi is not executed in the game played. As a result, in a game in which the result of the false extra lottery is reported, the execution of Bell Navi can reassure the player that the main character can win, while the true extra lottery result can be obtained. In the game in which the notified additional information is performed, the player can concentrate on the performance related to the additional information without being disturbed by the navigation, so that the player can perform the bell navigation at a suitable timing.

(2-1) A variable display section (eg, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (eg, symbols) that are individually identifiable;
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
State control means for controlling the state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41);
Predetermining means (for example, processing for performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that allow derivation;
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
a notification means (for example, a process of executing navigation by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91) that can notify the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
The decision result of the pre-determining means includes the award display result (e.g. a given decision result (for example, a six-choice bell) that allows derivation of a bell symbol combination),
The states controlled by the state control means include a first state (for example, CZ), a second state (for example, AT), and a third state ( For example, when normal) and
The notification means is
when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the grant determination result, a specific operation mode (for example, a correct procedure) corresponding to the grant determination result can be notified;
In the second state, the specific operation mode can be notified with a higher probability than in the first state when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the grant decision result (for example, in FIG. 8 As shown, AT has a higher probability of generating Bernavi than CZ),
In the third state, with a higher probability than in the first state, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the grant determination result, a suggestive effect related to the grant determination result is executed (for example, , as shown in FIG. 9(f), in normal times, winning suggestions are made at a higher probability than CZ).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(f), in normal times, winning suggestions are made at a higher probability than CZ. That is, when the 6-choice bell is won in the CZ, the frequency of winning hints related to the 6-choice bell is less than when the 6-choice bell is won in the normal state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the 6-choice bell has been won during the CZ, and dissatisfy the player that the navigation is not executed even though the 6-choice bell has been won. You can make it feel as little as possible.

(2-2) In the first state, when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the grant decision result, it is suggested whether or not to transition from the first state to the second state ( For example, the fact that the AT lottery has been performed and the AT winning are suggested by the chance presentation performed in the X10th game shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9(c) and 13, during the CZ, when the 6-choice bell is won, the chance effect is executed instead of the Bell Navi being executed. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the AT lottery has been performed and that the AT has been won by means of the chance presentation, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(2-3) In the first state, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the grant determination result, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the second state (for example, FIG. 7 As shown in (c), an AT lottery is conducted when the 6-choice bell is won).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7(c), an AT lottery is performed when the 6-choice bell is won. As a result, the AT lottery is performed even if Bell-navi is not executed when the 6-choice bell is won in the CZ, so the player is dissatisfied that Bell-navi is not executed even though the 6-choice bell is won. You can make it feel as little as possible.

(2-4) In the first state, when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the grant decision result, the suggestion effect (for example, the role by the white effect shown in FIG. 12) is displayed using a white image. Winning suggestion) is executed,
In the third state, when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the grant decision result, the suggestion effect is executed using a yellow image (for example, winning a winning combination suggestion by the yellow effect shown in FIG. 11). be done.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9(b), 11, and 12, in normal times, when the 6-choice bell is won, a winning suggestion is made by a yellow effect, whereas in CZ When the 6-choice bell is won, a win-win suggestion is made by a white presentation. In this way, when the 6-choice bell is won in the CZ, instead of executing an effect in which yellow is imaged like when the 6-choice bell is won in the normal time, all roles (including losing) are performed. Since the performance with the image of white is executed, it is possible to avoid making the player conscious of winning the 6-choice bell during the CZ as much as possible.

(2-5) In the first state, with a higher probability than in the third state, an effect occurs when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the grant decision result (for example, FIG. 9(e) ), when the 6-choice bell is won in the CZ, one of the effects such as the role winning suggestion effect or the chance effect is executed with a higher probability than when the 6-choice bell is won in the normal time) .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(e), in the 6-choice bell win effect lottery, when the 6-choice bell is won in CZ, the probability is higher than when the 6-choice bell is won in normal times. , one of the effects such as role winning suggestion effect and chance effect is executed. As a result, the CZ can be made more lively by the production than the normal time.

(2-6) In the second state, rather than in the first state, a winning notification (for example, a bell Winning notification) is performed in an emphasized notification mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, GET display is performed for bell winning notification in AT, while GET display is performed for bell winning notification in CZ). is not performed).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(a), the GET display is performed for the bell winning notification in AT, but the GET display is not performed for the bell winning notification in CZ. Thus, when winning the leading role during AT, the winning of the leading role can be emphasized more than when winning the leading role during CZ, and the game can be livened up during AT.

(2-7) In the second state, a plurality of types of prize-winning notifications (for example, bell prize-winning notifications) for notifying that a specific prize (for example, a main character's prize) has occurred in accordance with the derivation of the awarded display result are provided. (for example, side lamp 27, reel backlight 28, speakers 53, 54, liquid crystal display 51) is used,
In the first state, the winning notification is performed using one of the plurality of types of effect means (for example, side lamp 27, reel backlight 28, speakers 53 and 54).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(a), when an AT wins a bell, the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are turned on and the winning sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 In contrast to the GET display, in the bell winning notification in CZ, the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are turned on and the winning sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the GET display is not performed. Thus, when winning the leading role during AT, the winning of the leading role can be emphasized more than when winning the leading role during CZ, and the game can be livened up during AT.

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

[About Bernavi]
In the present embodiment, Bell Navi is executed when the 6-choice bell is won, although the probability is lower during CZ than during AT. However, the slot machine is not limited to this and may be configured as follows.

The notification means does not notify the operation mode of the derivation operation means in either the first state or the third state (for example, Bell Navi is not executed in either CZ or normal mode).

In this way, during the CZ, Bell Navi may not be executed at all when the 6-choice bell is won. That is, during CZ, the execution probability of Bernavi may be 0%.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, in a game in which the player is notified that the player has not won an additional winning as a false notification, Bell Navi is not executed, whereas the true game is not executed. In a game in which a player is notified that an additional winning has been made as a notification, Bell-Navi is executed, but the relationship between the additional notification and the execution of Bell-Navi may be configured as follows. .

That is, when the presence or absence of additional winning is reported as a result of the final continuous effect (for example, battle effect) after the sign period, in the final game in which the presence or absence of additional winning is finally reported, the 6-choice bell Bernavi does not run even if you win a prize. In addition, in the pre-final game in which the presence or absence of additional winnings is announced as a lie before the final game, even if the 6-choice bell is won, Bell Navi is not executed.

Alternatively, if the presence or absence of additional winning is notified as a result of the final continuous effect (for example, battle effect) after the sign period, in the final game in which the presence or absence of additional winning is finally notified, the 6-choice bell Bernavi does not run even if you win a prize. On the other hand, in the pre-final game in which the presence or absence of additional winnings is announced as a lie before the final game, Bell Navi is executed when the 6-choice bell is won. In this case, the 6-choice bell will be won regardless of whether it is reported that the player has won an additional win in the pre-final game or when it is not reported that the player has won an additional win in the pre-final game. Bernavi is executed when

Further, during CZ, as in AT, an additional lottery may be performed to extend the control period of the CZ. Further, regarding the notification of the result of the additional lottery during CZ, the presence or absence of the additional lottery may be determined through the predictive period, similarly to during AT. Furthermore, during CZ, as well as during AT, in a game in which the player is notified that the player has not won an additional winning as a false notification, Bell Navi is not executed, whereas true notification is performed. As such, in a game in which the player is notified that an extra winning has been made, Bell Navi may be executed. The modified example described above can also be applied to the additional notification during CZ.

[Regarding Bell Award Notification]
In this embodiment, in a game in which Bell Navi is not executed even though the 6-choice bell is won during the CZ (game without navigation), the GET display is not performed as a winning notification, but the side lamp 27 and the reels are displayed. When the backlight 28 is turned on, the winning sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.例文帳に追加However, it is not limited to this.

For example, in a game without navigation, the winning sound may not be output from the speakers 53 and 54 . In other words, in the game in which the six-choice bell is won during the CZ and Bell Navi is executed, the winning sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 and the GET display is performed. Winning notification may be emphasized. In this way, the bell winning announcement does not interfere with the AT transition suggestion, result announcement, and mode suggestion, which can be performed in a game without navigation.

Various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the present embodiment and modified examples described above can be appropriately combined.

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

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 3 see-through window, 4 medal slot, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 11 Credit indicator, 12 game auxiliary indicator, 13 game display unit, 27 side lamp, 28L, 28C, 28R reel backlight, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53, 54 speaker , 56 production switch, 91 sub-controller, 91a
Sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variably displaying the variable display unit, and winning a prize according to the display result,
a state control means for controlling the state;
a predetermining means for determining display results to allow derivation;
derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
and a notification means capable of notifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means,
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes an award determination result that permits the derivation of an award display result that accompanies the award of a game value greater than the game value used for setting the number of bets,
When the decision result of the pre-determining means is the given decision result, the given display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode corresponding to the given decision result, and the specified operation is performed. When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the mode, the given display result is not derived, and a predetermined display result different from the given display result can be derived,
When the imparted display result is derived, the gaming value imparted is greater than when the predetermined display result is derived;
The states controlled by the state control means include a first state and a second state,
The second state is designed such that the net increase obtained by subtracting the total number of game values used for setting the bet number from the total number of game values to be provided is larger than that in the first state,
The state control means is capable of changing the state between the first state and the second state,
The notification means is
The specific operation mode can be notified when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the grant determination result,
In the specific game in which the game result in the second state is displayed on the display unit, the specific operation mode is not notified even if the decision result of the pre-determining means is the award decision result,
When the specific game is started, a suggestion effect is executed to suggest that the game result in the second state is displayed on the display unit, and the game result in the second state is executed based on the operation of the lead-out operation means. is displayed on the display,
The slot machine does not execute the suggestive effect until the specific game is started .

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