JP7232021B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined prize according to the display result of a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

As a slot machine of this type, there has been proposed a display device that displays an image, in which an image indicating the order of stop operations is displayed in front of the effect image (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-193154 A

In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, in which an image prompting an operation is superimposed in front of the effect image, there is a problem that the image prompting the operation superimposed in front of the effect image makes it difficult to visually recognize the image. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of minimizing deterioration in the visibility of a performance image due to an image prompting an operation.

The slot machine of claim 1,
Equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each,
A slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
a display means capable of displaying an image;
a predetermining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
selection effect execution means for displaying option images showing a plurality of options on the display means and executing a selection effect for specifying one of the option images as a selection result;
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the specified result, the display means displays an operation prompting image indicating the order of deriving the display result in association with each of the plurality of variable display portions, thereby specifying the specified result. an operation promotion effect execution means for executing an operation promotion effect to prompt the player to operate the derivation operation means in an operation order advantageous to the player according to the result ;
privilege granting lottery means for performing a privilege granting lottery for determining whether or not to grant a privilege advantageous to the player when the determination result of the prior determination means is a special result;
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special result, a suggestive effect is executed in which a suggestive image suggesting that the special result is displayed in the region of the display means where the operation prompting image is displayed. Suggestion production execution means;
with
After it is determined whether or not to grant the privilege by the privilege grant lottery, it is controlled in the premonitory period over a plurality of games,
When the selection effect is executed in the portent period, regardless of whether or not the operation promotion effect is executed, it is determined that the privilege is granted in the privilege grant lottery that triggered the start of the portent period. suggested the possibility of being determined,
When the operation prompting performance is executed together with the selection performance during the portent period , the benefit that triggers the start of the portent period more than when the selection performance is executed without the operation prompting performance. There is a high possibility that it was decided to grant the above privilege in the grant lottery ,
When an option image and an operation prompting image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display parts are changing, the operation prompting image is displayed in front of the option image and the display result is displayed first. By setting the transmittance of the operation prompting image corresponding to any one of the variable display portions from which the display result is to be derived second and later to be higher than that of the operation prompting image corresponding to the variable display portion to be derived, the operation prompting image of the operation prompting image Make the option image displayed behind visible,
When the option image and the suggested image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display parts are changing, the suggested image is displayed in front of the option image and the suggested image is made transparent. , the option image displayed behind the suggestive image is made visible.
According to this feature, when the option image and the operation prompting image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display portions are fluctuating, the operation corresponding to the variable display portion for deriving the display result first. By setting the transmittance of the operation prompting image corresponding to one of the variable display units that derive the display results second and later than the prompting image to be higher than that of the prompting image, the option image displayed behind the operation prompting image is visually recognized. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to clearly recognize the operation prompting image having a high priority, and to appropriately recognize the option image in the background.
Further, when the option image and the suggestive image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display parts are fluctuating, the option image displayed behind the suggestive image can be displayed by transmitting the suggestive image. Since it can be visually recognized, it is possible to appropriately recognize the option image in the background while recognizing the suggestive image.

The present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention as well as the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. It can be anything.

1 is a front view of a slot machine of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied; FIG. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of a reel. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a game area. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a flow of control of an indication period controlled by a main control section and effects performed by a sub-control section 91 in relation to the indication period; It is a figure for demonstrating the former stage production|presentation lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of continuous production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of pre-stage effects; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a presentation mode of continuous presentation; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a presentation mode of a pre-stage presentation (pre-stage presentation A); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a presentation mode of a pre-stage presentation (pre-stage presentation C); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a presentation mode of a pre-stage presentation (pre-stage presentation E); FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a presentation mode of a pre-stage presentation (a pre-stage presentation F when a continuous presentation is performed); FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect mode of the pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect F when continuous effect is not performed); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a presentation mode of a pre-stage presentation (pre-stage presentation H); FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an effect mode (first mode) of the navigation effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an effect mode of the navigation effect (first mode, at the start of the effect); FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an effect mode (second mode) of the navigation effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the navigation effect and the pre-stage effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the navigation effect when the correct answer is pressed. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the navigation effect when pressing an incorrect answer. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a production mode of a specific role suggestive production; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a double navigation effect; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the execution ratio of the double navigation effect and the selection suggestion effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of double navigation effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a double navigation effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a double navigation effect D; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the difference between the display mode of the double navigation effect A and the display mode of the double navigation effect B; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a comparative example of double navigation effect A and double navigation effect C; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a case where a double navigation effect is executed, a case where it is not executed, and a comparative example; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the third part in the double navigation effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a stage change suggestion effect; FIG.

A mode for implementing a slot machine, which is a game machine according to the present invention, will be described below based on an embodiment.

[Mode 1]
The game machine of form 1-1 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image;
Operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player;
An operation promotion effect execution means ( a sub-controller 91);
It is characterized by having

The gaming machine of form 1-2 is the gaming machine according to form 1-1,
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect (previous stage effect A) for displaying a specific image (option image) on the display means is provided.

The gaming machine of form 1-3 is the gaming machine according to form 1-2,
When a specific image (option images 1 to 4) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means, the operation promotion image is the specific image. While displayed in front, the operation promotion image (navi image 1b, 1c, navigation image) corresponding to any of the second and subsequent operations than the operation promotion image (navi image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the first operation 2b and 2c) are characterized by having a higher transmittance so that the specific image displayed behind the operation prompting image can be visually recognized.
According to this feature, when the specific image and the plurality of operation prompting images are displayed on the display means, the operation prompting image corresponding to any of the second and subsequent operations is displayed rather than the operation prompting image corresponding to the first operation. By increasing the transmittance, it becomes possible to visually recognize the specific image displayed behind the operation prompting image. A specific image can also be favorably recognized.

The gaming machine of form 1-4 is the gaming machine according to form 1-3,
The operation prompting images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) include an operation prompting portion (numeric image) for prompting the operation of the operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R switches) and and a decoration part (decorative frame image) for decorating the part.
According to this feature, since the operation prompting image includes the operation prompting portion and the decorative portion, even when the display area is wide, the specific image behind can be favorably recognized.

The gaming machine of form 1-5 is the gaming machine according to form 1-3 or 1-4,
When a specific image (option image) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the first operation The corresponding operation prompting images (navi image 1a, navigation image 2a) have a transmittance of 0%, and the operation prompting images corresponding to the second operation (navigation image 1b, navigation image 2b) have a transmittance equal to that of the first operation. The transmittance of the operation prompting image corresponding to the third operation (navi image 1c, navigation image 2c) is higher than the transmittance of the operation prompting image corresponding to the second operation. It is characterized by being higher than
According to this feature, an operation prompting image having a higher priority to be recognized by a player is clearly recognized by lowering the transmittance, while an operation prompting image having a relatively lower priority to be recognized is decreased in transmittance. By increasing the height, the specific image behind can be favorably recognized.

The gaming machine of form 1-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-3 to 1-5,
The operation promotion effect (navigation effect) includes a first operation promotion effect (navigation effect at the time of winning a replay role) for displaying operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c) of the first color (blue), a second operation promotion effect (navigation effect when winning a minor combination) for displaying two-color (yellow) operation promotion images (navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c);
When a specific image (option image) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the first operation promotion Regardless of whether it is the effect or the second operation promoting effect, the transmittance of the operation promoting image (navigation image 1c, navigation image 2c) corresponding to the last operation is the same as that of the operation promoting image (navigation image 2c) corresponding to the first operation. It is characterized by having a higher transmittance than the image 1a and the navigation image 2a).
According to this feature, the transparency of the operation prompting image, which has the lowest priority to be recognized by the player, is increased regardless of the display color of the operation prompting image, so that the specific image behind can be preferably recognized. can.

The gaming machine of form 1-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-2 to 1-6,
When a specific image (option image) and a plurality of operation prompting images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the operation prompting image is While being displayed in front of the specific image, the operation promotion image (navi image 1b, 1c) corresponding to any operation after the second operation than the operation promotion image (navi image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the first operation (navi image 1b, 1c , the navigation images 2b and 2c) are displayed in a dark color to make it easier to see the specific image displayed behind the operation prompting image.
According to this feature, when the specific image and a plurality of operation prompting images are displayed on the display means, the operation prompting image corresponding to any of the second and subsequent operations is displayed rather than the operation prompting image corresponding to the first operation. By displaying it darkly, the specific image displayed behind the operation prompting image can be easily visually recognized, so that the specific image behind the operation prompting image can be clearly recognized while allowing the player to clearly recognize the operation prompting image having a high priority to be recognized. can also be suitably recognized.

The gaming machine of form 1-8 is the gaming machine according to form 1-7,
The operation prompting images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are operation prompting portions (numeric images) prompting the operation of the operating means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) and the operation prompting portions. and a decorative portion (decorative frame image) for decorating the
According to this feature, since the operation prompting image includes the operation prompting portion and the decorative portion, even when the display area is wide, the specific image behind can be favorably recognized.

The gaming machine of form 1-9 is the gaming machine according to form 1-7 or 1-8,
When a specific image (option image) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the first operation The corresponding operation prompting images (navi image 1a, navigation image 2a) are displayed brightest, and the operation prompting image corresponding to the second operation (navi image 1b, navigation image 2b) is displayed more brightly than the operation prompting image corresponding to the first operation. is displayed darker than the operation prompting image corresponding to the second operation (navi image 1c, navi image 2c) corresponding to the third operation.
According to this feature, an operation prompting image having a higher priority to be recognized by the player is displayed brighter to be clearly recognized, and an operation prompting image having a relatively lower priority to be recognized is displayed darker. The specific image behind can be favorably recognized.

The gaming machine of form 1-10 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-7 to 1-9,
The operation promotion effect includes a first operation promotion effect (navi image when winning a replay role) for displaying an operation promotion image (navi images 1a, 1b, 1c) of a first color (blue), and a second color (yellow). ) to display the operation promotion images (navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) (navigation image at the time of winning a minor combination),
When a specific image (option image) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the first operation promotion Regardless of whether it is a production or a second operation promotion production, the operation promotion image (navi image 1c, It is characterized by displaying the navigation image 2c) dark.
According to this feature, the operation prompting image having the lowest priority to be recognized by the player is displayed in a dark color regardless of the display color of the operation prompting image, so that the specific image in the background can be favorably recognized.

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

The gaming machine of form 1-12 is the gaming machine according to form 1-11,
When option images (option images 1 to 4) and a plurality of operation promotion images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51), the operation The promotion image is displayed in front of the option image, and by displaying the operation promotion image so that it does not cover all of the option image, the option image displayed behind the operation promotion image is visible. Characterized by
According to this feature, when an option image and a plurality of operation prompting images are displayed on the display means, the operation prompting image is displayed so as not to cover all of the option images, so that the operation prompting image is displayed behind the operation prompting image. Since the option image to be displayed can be visually recognized, the option image in the background can be appropriately recognized while clearly recognizing the operation prompting image.

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

The gaming machine of form 1-14 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-11 to 1-13,
One of the option images (option images) is specified as the selection result after the last operation is performed.
According to this feature, since one of the option images is identified as the selection result after the last operation is performed, it is possible to draw attention to the selection result.

The gaming machine of form 1-15 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-11 to 1-14,
When an operation promotion effect (navigation effect) is executed together with a selection effect (previous stage effect C), there is a possibility that the situation is more advantageous to the player than when the operation promotion effect is not executed and the selection effect is executed. It is characterized by high
According to this feature, the execution of the operation promotion effect together with the selection effect makes it possible for the player to expect an advantageous situation.

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

The gaming machine of form 1-17 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-2 to 1-16,
Equipped with a plurality of variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified,
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
The operation means is derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
The operation-promoting presentation includes operation-promoting images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation image 2a) indicating the order in which display results are derived in association with each of the plurality of variable display units on the display means (liquid crystal display 51). , 2b, 2c) to prompt the operation of the derivation operation means in the order indicated by the operation prompting image (navigation effect),
A specific image (option image) and an operation promotion image (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed on the display means (liquid crystal display 51) in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display portions are changing. ) is displayed, the operation prompting image is displayed in front of the specific image, and the operation prompting image (navi image 1a, navi image 2a) corresponding to the variable display unit that initially derives the display result is displayed two The operation prompting image (navigation images 1b, 1c, navigation images 2b, 2c) corresponding to any of the variable display units from which the display result is derived after the second has a higher transmittance, so that the operation prompting image It is characterized in that the specific image displayed on the is made visible.
According to this feature, when the specific image and the operation prompting image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display portions are fluctuating, an operation corresponding to the variable display portion that first derives the display result is performed. By setting the transmittance of the operation prompting image corresponding to one of the variable display units from which the display result is derived to the second and subsequent display portions to be higher than that of the prompting image, the specific image displayed behind the operation prompting image can be visually recognized. As a result, it is possible to allow the player to clearly recognize the operation prompting image having a high priority and to appropriately recognize the specific image in the background.

The gaming machine of form 1-18 is the gaming machine according to form 1-17,
pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is a special result (winning a special combination), the operation promotion images (navi images 1a, 1b, 1c, navi images 2a, 2b, a suggestive effect execution means for executing a suggestive effect (specific role suggestive effect) for displaying a suggestive image (specific role suggestive image) suggesting that a special result has been obtained in the area where 2c) is displayed;
with
When the specific image and the suggestive image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display parts are fluctuating, the suggestive image is displayed in front of the specific image and the suggestive image is made transparent. , the specific image displayed behind the suggestive image is made visible.
According to this feature, when the specific image and the suggestive image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display units are changing, the suggestive image is displayed behind the suggestive image by making the suggestive image transparent. Since the specific image in the background can be visually recognized, the specific image in the background can be favorably recognized while the suggestive image is recognized.

The gaming machine of form 1-19 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-18,
The operation prompting effect includes operation prompting images (navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c) are displayed to prompt the operation of a plurality of operation means in the order indicated by the operation prompting image (navigation effect),
When a plurality of operation prompting images are displayed on the display means, the operation prompting image corresponding to the first operation (navi image 1a, navigation image 2a), the operation prompting image corresponding to the second operation (navigation image 1b, It is characterized in that the navigation image 2b) and the operation promotion image corresponding to the third operation (navi image 1c, navigation image 2c) are displayed in this order.
According to this feature, the operation prompting images are displayed in an order that matches the operation order of the plurality of operation means. It is possible to recognize the order of operations.

The gaming machine of form 1-20 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-19,
In a situation where the first operation promotion image (navi image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the first operation and the second operation promotion image (navi image 1b, navigation image 2b) corresponding to the second operation are displayed, After changing the brightness or transmittance of the second operation prompting image when the first operation is performed, the second operation prompting image is enlarged more than before the first operation is performed.
According to this feature, in a situation where the first operation prompting image corresponding to the first operation and the second operation prompting image corresponding to the second operation are displayed, the first operation corresponds to the next operation. In addition to changing the brightness or transmittance of the second operation prompting image, the second operation prompting image is enlarged, and the second operation prompting is performed at a timing different from the timing at which the brightness or transmittance of the second operation prompting image changes. Since the image is enlarged, it is possible to easily identify the operation prompting image corresponding to the next operation.

[Mode 2]
The game machine of form 2-1 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Privilege granting means (main control unit 41) for granting a privilege;
A specific effect executing means (sub control unit 91) that performs a specific effect (continuous effects A to D) that suggests the possibility of granting a privilege,
A preceding stage effect execution means (sub control unit 91) that performs a preceding stage effect (previous stage effects A to H) that suggests the possibility that the specific effect will be performed;
with
The specific effect includes a plurality of types of specific effects (continuous effects A to D),
The pre-stage effects suggest the possibility that the specific effect will be performed, and the first pre-stage effects (pre-stage effects A, B, E, and F) that do not suggest the type of the specific effect, and the possibility that the specific effect is performed. and a second pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect C, D, G, H) that suggests the type of the specific effect,
When the specific type of specific performance is performed after the first front stage performance is performed and when the specific type of specific performance is performed after the second front stage performance is performed, the benefits are related to the granting. Advantages are different (expectation for granting benefits is higher when pre-stage effects A, B, E, and F are performed than when pre-stage effects C, D, G, and H are performed).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the specific type of specific performance is performed after the first front stage performance is performed and when the specific type of specific performance is performed after the second front stage performance is performed, the privilege is given. Since the advantages related to are different, even when the same type of specific effect is performed, it is possible to change the advantage related to the privilege due to the difference in the type of the preceding stage effect performed before the specific effect is performed. It is possible to suitably perform production. In addition, since the pre-stage production includes a first pre-stage production that does not suggest the type of specific production and a second pre-stage production that suggests the type of specific production, it depends on whether or not the type of specific production is suggested by the pre-stage production. , it is possible to change the degree of advantage regarding the privilege, and it is possible to suitably perform the pre-stage production.

The game machine of form 2-2 is
Equipped with a plurality of variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified,
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion and a prize can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display portions,
Privilege granting means (main control unit 41) for granting a privilege;
A specific effect executing means (sub control unit 91) that performs a specific effect (continuous effects A to D) that suggests the possibility of granting a privilege,
A preceding stage effect execution means (sub control unit 91) that performs a preceding stage effect (previous stage effects A to H) that suggests the possibility that the specific effect will be performed;
with
The pre-stage effects include a first pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects A, C, E, and G) and a second pre-stage effect in which the number of times the effect is updated in response to the stoppage of the variable display of the variable display unit is larger than that of the first pre-stage effect. Including production (previous stage production B, D, F, H) and
The ratio of performing the specific effect is higher when the first pre-stage effect is performed than when the second pre-stage effect is performed (more when the pre-stage effects A, C, E, and G are performed is expected to be performed continuously than when the front stage effects B, D, F, and H are performed)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the ratio of performing the specific effect is higher when the first pre-stage effect with fewer update times is performed than when the second pre-stage effect with more update times than the first pre-stage effect is performed. Since it is high, even if the number of updates in the pre-stage effect is small, it is possible to expect that the specific effect will be performed following the pre-stage effect, and the pre-stage effect can be preferably performed.

The gaming machine of form 2-3 is the gaming machine according to form 2-2,
In the first front-stage effects (front-stage effects A, C, E, G), the display result is first derived, and the variable display is stopped (reel first stop), and finally the display result is derived. The effect is updated according to the stop of the variable display of the variable display portion (the third stop of the reel), and the effect is updated according to the stop of the variable display of the other variable display portion (the second stop of the reel). characterized by not being performed.
According to this feature, in the first pre-stage production, the production is performed in accordance with the stoppage of the variable display of the variable display portion from which the display result is first derived and the stoppage of the variable display of the variable display portion from which the display result is finally derived. Since the effect is not updated in response to the stop of the variable display of the other variable display portions, the effect is not updated after the stop of the variable display of the variable display portion from which the display result is first derived. During the period until the variable display of the variable display portion, in which the display result is derived in the period until the stop of the variable display, is performed, attention can be paid to the effect content of the first front-stage effect.

The game machine of form 2-4 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Privilege granting means (main control unit 41) for granting a privilege;
Display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image;
A specific effect executing means (sub control unit 91) that performs a specific effect (continuous effects A to D) that suggests the possibility of granting a privilege,
Background display means (sub control unit 91) for displaying a background image (for example, background image of AT state effect) on the display means;
Pre-stage production execution means (sub-control unit 91) that performs pre-stage production (pre-stage production A to H) that suggests the possibility that the specific production will be performed;
with
The pre-stage effects include a first pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects E, F, G, and H) performed in a state in which the background image is invisible, and a second pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect) performed in a state in which the background image is visible. Production A, B, C, D) and,
When the first pre-stage effect is performed than when the second pre-stage effect is performed, the ratio of the specific effect to be performed is higher (than when the pre-stage effects E, F, G, and H are performed) The degree of expectation that continuous effects will be performed is higher when the pre-stage effects A, B, C, and D are performed.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is more specific when the first front stage effect is performed with the background image invisible than when the second front stage effect is performed when the background image is visible. Since the performance is performed at a high rate, it is possible to expect that the specific effect will be performed when the background image is invisible. Further, since the first pre-stage effect is performed with the background image invisible and the second pre-stage effect is performed with the background image visible, the proportion of the pre-stage effect that is followed by the specific effect is the second. The first front stage performance higher than the performance can be made more conspicuous than the second performance, and the front stage performance can be preferably performed.

The gaming machine of form 2-5 is the gaming machine according to form 2-4,
The second pre-stage effects (pre-stage effects E, F, G, H) are started in a state in which the background image is visible, and when the specific effects (continuous effects A to D) are performed, the second pre-stage effects are performed. While the background image becomes invisible at the end, when the specific performance is not performed, the background image remains visible at the end of the second pre-stage performance.
According to this feature, in the second pre-stage effect, when the specific effect is performed, the background image becomes invisible at the end of the second pre-stage effect, and when the specific effect is not performed, the second pre-stage effect is performed. Since the state in which the background image is visible is maintained at the end of , it is possible to draw attention to the effect mode when the second front stage effect is terminated.

The game machine of form 2-6 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Privilege granting means (main control unit 41) for granting a privilege;
Display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image;
Specific effect execution means (sub control unit 91 )and,
a pre-stage effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) that performs a pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects A to H) that suggests the possibility that the specific effect will be performed by the display means;
with
In the specific effects (continuous effects A to D), the display of the display means is darkened when it is not suggested that the privilege will be granted (it is darkened by displaying a darkening result suggestive image),
In the preceding stage effect, the display of the display means does not darken (the darkening result suggestion image is not displayed) when the specific effect is not performed.
It is characterized by
According to this feature, in the specific effect, it is possible to suggest that the privilege is not granted by turning the display of the display means dark when the fact that the privilege is not offered is indicated. In addition, in the pre-stage production, the display of the display means does not darken when the specific production is not carried out, so that the interest is prevented from being lowered due to the fact that the specific production is not carried out, that is, the privilege is not given, and the pre-stage production is suitable. can be done.

The gaming machine of form 2-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-6,
At least one of the first front stage effect and the second front stage effect includes a first part in which a plurality of options are displayed, a second part in which none of the options are displayed after the first part, and the second part. and a third part in which options as selection results are displayed so as to be identifiable.
According to this feature, in at least one of the first front stage effect and the second front stage effect, a plurality of options can be recognized by the first part, and options as a selection result can be recognized by the third part. By performing the second part in which no options are displayed between the part and the third part, the options of the selection result in the third part can be favorably recognized.

The gaming machine of form 2-8 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-7,
The pre-stage production includes a first pre-stage production (for example, pre-stage production A) and a second pre-stage production (for example, pre-stage production C),
In the preceding stage production, when the specific production (continuous production A to D) is carried out, it is possible to display a suggestive image (continuous production shift suggestive image) suggesting that the specific production will be carried out. It is characterized in that a common suggestive image is displayed when a specific effect is performed in any type of pre-stage effect, ie, the first pre-stage effect and the second pre-stage effect.
According to this feature, since a common suggestive image is displayed when the specific effect is performed in both the first pre-stage effect and the second pre-stage effect, it is suggested in an easy-to-understand manner that the specific effect will be performed. can do.

The gaming machine of form 2-9 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-8,
When it is decided to grant a benefit, the above-mentioned front stage effects (front stage effects A to H) are performed in the game for which it is determined that the benefit is to be provided (the game in which an additional state lottery is conducted and the lottery is won). It is also characterized in that the pre-stage production may be performed in a game subsequent to the game in which it has been decided to give the privilege.
According to this feature, the pre-stage effect may be performed in the game in which it is determined that the privilege is to be provided, or the pre-stage effect may be performed in the game after the game in which it is determined that the privilege is to be provided. Therefore, even if a pre-stage effect is not performed in a game in which an event in which a privilege may be granted occurs, it is possible to expect that the pre-stage effect will be performed in a subsequent game.

The gaming machine of form 2-10 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-9,
Background display means (sub control unit 91) for displaying a background image (for example, background image of AT state effect) on the display means,
The specific effects (continuous effects A to D) are characterized in that they are performed in a state in which the background image is invisible.
According to this feature, the specific effect is performed in a state in which the background image cannot be visually recognized, so that the specific effect can be conspicuous, and attention can be drawn to the specific effect. In addition, it is possible to make the player recognize that the specific effect will be performed by making the background image invisible.

An embodiment of a slot machine 1, which is a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied, will be described with reference to the drawings. The slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, comprises a housing 1a with an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivoted on a side end of the housing 1a. there is 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. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in a see-through window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. Each of them is displayed in the top, middle, and bottom three stages, and arranged so as to be visible from the player's side. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, each reel has a plurality of identifiable symbols (“Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”). , "Bell", "Replay", and "Plum") are arranged in a predetermined order.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is exemplified, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, or a configuration using four or more reels may be used. . In this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R form a variable display section that variably displays symbols, but the variable display section may be other than the reels. It may be possible to change the pattern by moving the belt on which is arranged. Also, in this 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, MAXBET switch 6 is operated as credit Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the stored medals and medals used for setting the bet amount (to return the medals used for setting the credits and the bet amount), and operated when starting the game. A start switch 7 and stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R which are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are provided so as to be operable by the player.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit 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. An error code, operation information (navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, an advantageous zone display indicating that the advantageous zone is being controlled, etc., the game auxiliary display 12, and the number of bets. 1 BET LED 14 lights to indicate that 1 is set, 2 BET LED 15 lights to indicate that the number of bets is set to 2, 3 BET LED 16 lights to indicate that the number of bets is set to 3, and medals are inserted. An input request LED 17 that notifies the possible state by lighting, a start valid LED 18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and that the section state of the game section is controlled to be an advantageous section. and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress by lighting. A liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying images and the like is provided in front of the slot machine 1 .

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 3) are provided inside the 8R, respectively, to notify by lighting that the operation to stop the reels by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. is provided.

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

Further, inside the slot machine 1, a reel unit 34 for rotating or stopping the aforementioned reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in accordance with a control signal from the main control section 41, and a control unit from the main control section 41 are provided. A hopper unit 35 is provided for paying out medals from the medal pay-out port 9 according to a signal.

Also, inside the slot machine 1, there is a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and normally functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state. A reset/setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball payout rate) of the internal lottery, and a power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on/off are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game is controlled by the game control board 40, and the effect is controlled by the effect control board 90 according to the game state. Production control is performed.

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

In addition, the game control board 40 includes the aforementioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, input request LED 17, start valid LED 18, section display LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch valid LED 21, left , middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value indicator 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel unit 34, hopper unit 35 are connected, and these electric parts are mounted on game control board 40 It is driven under the control of the main control section 41 .

The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control section 41 which is composed of a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I/O port 41d, and which performs game control.

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

The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that is transparent when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is located in front of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b (player side). is provided so that the display area is arranged in the The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 can be visually recognized from the player side through the transmission area corresponding to the see-through window 3 in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and through the see-through window 3.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. More specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in a lottery such as an internal lottery that affects the degree of advantage for a player. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 decreasing the value in order, lowering the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the degree of advantage for the player is the highest, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the degree of advantage decreases stepwise.

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

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

When a game is played on the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet amount using credits. When the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the predetermined winning lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) are activated, and the operation of the start switch 7 is activated, that is, the game is ready to start. When the maximum number of medals among the specified number corresponding to the game state is exceeded, the amount is added to the credits. Also, in this embodiment, a plurality of pay lines are applied, but only one pay line may be applied.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are rotated and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are continuously varied. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated while the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R are controlled to stop, and the rotation of the reels is stopped. The game is stopped, and the symbols on the relevant reel are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

In the stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds) in this embodiment) from when each stop switch is operated. is done. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (rotations) x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 21 frames) = 1680 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, a total of 5 frames (withdrawal range) are displayed. can be selected and led out to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

As a result, in the stop control, when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by operating the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a winning combination won in an internal lottery, which will be described later, is selected. If the constituent symbols are within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames ahead of the symbol when the stop switch is operated, the relevant symbol is pulled onto the winning line and the rotation of the reel whose stop switch is operated is stopped. On the other hand, if the symbols constituting the winning combination won in the internal lottery are not within the withdrawal range, the symbols constituting the winning combination not won in the internal lottery will be placed on the winning line. In order not to stop, it is possible to draw a symbol that does not constitute any winning combination onto the winning line and stop the rotation of the reel for which the stop switch is operated.

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

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

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the type of winning combination (hereinafter referred to as winning combination) is determined according to the gaming state, and there is no need to set a small combination involving the payout of medals and the number of bets. There are a replay combination in which a replay that enables the next game to be started is provided, and a special combination that involves transition to a game state (special state) that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small combination and the replay combination are collectively referred to as a general combination. 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 predetermined number When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected with the number of bets set, a random number is used to determine.

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. It is valid until the combination of winning combinations allowed by the flag is complete, and becomes invalid in a game in which the combination of winning winning combinations is complete. 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. there is

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, the order of stop operation, the operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. A winning combination and a replaying combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a navigable combination) can be won. The navigable role may be, for example, a role in which the stop mode is more advantageous than the stop mode in which the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, rather than the stop mode in which the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. , and a winning combination in which, when the stop operation is performed in a 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 executes navigation information that can identify 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 game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT), which is a possible notification period. When the right to be controlled by the AT is granted to the player, the main control unit 41 starts controlling the AT and controls the AT. Then, when the AT is controlled, by winning the navigation target role, the navigation notification is executed, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, pressing order, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display device 12, and a command capable of specifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, whereby the operation mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51 or the like is used to execute a navigation effect. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in an operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation performance, the navigation target role won by the internal lottery can be surely won.

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

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

The normal section is a game section in which navigation announcements are not performed, and after the advantageous section ends, the next game starts, and it is decided by the advantageous section transition lottery that the transition to the advantageous section will be made. is terminated by being In the normal section, the section display LED 19 is not lit to indicate that the section display is controlled to the advantageous section, and the section display LED 19 is controlled to be extinguished.

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

The advantageous section is a game section in which the navigation notification may be performed, and is a game section that is more advantageous than the normal section because the navigation notification can be executed. The advantageous section is started when the next game is started after it is decided to move to the advantageous section by the advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section, and ends when the predetermined advantageous section end condition is satisfied. . In the advantageous section, the display of the section is started at the start of the game in which the medal payout rate (the number of medals paid out/the number of bets) can exceed 100% due to the first navigation notification after the start of the advantageous section. By controlling the LED 19 to be in a lighting state, it is notified that control is being performed in the advantageous section. Further, in the advantageous section, when a predetermined navigation condition is established (in this embodiment, the AT state is controlled to be described later, and the navigation target role is won in an internal lottery), the navigation notification is performed. , the operating modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are advantageous to the player are reported.

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

The conditions for ending the advantageous section include the ending condition 1, which is satisfied when the number of games in the advantageous section (the number of games in the advantageous section) reaches the upper limit number of games (1500 games in this embodiment), and the net increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section. is the specified number (in this embodiment, 2388 (maximum number of payouts in slot machine 1 (15) is subtracted from the upper limit number of 2400, and the maximum number (3) used for setting the bet amount is added) Ending condition 2 that is satisfied by exceeding the value)), the ending condition that can be satisfied regardless of the number of games in the advantageous section and the number of net increases in medals, and is a predetermined arbitrary condition (for example, the end of the AT state or that a predetermined number of games have passed after the end of the AT state, etc.) is satisfied, and the advantageous section ends when at least one of the conditions 1 to 3 is satisfied. be done.

In this embodiment, when the game section is controlled to the normal section, the advantageous section transition lottery is performed by winning the advantageous section transition lottery target combination in the internal lottery, and the advantageous section transition lottery is performed. By winning, the game section is shifted to the advantageous section, but when the game section is controlled to the normal section, by winning a predetermined advantageous section transition combination, the game section is changed to the advantageous section. It may be configured to shift to .

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

The main control unit 41 controls the control state regarding AT to the normal state when the aforementioned game section is controlled to the normal section. Then, after the game section is shifted to the normal section, when the AT control state is controlled to the normal state, the AT state (AT state 1 , AT lottery to determine whether to control to AT state 2). Then, if the AT lottery is won and it is determined to control to the AT state, then a predetermined transition condition (in this embodiment, after winning the AT lottery, a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 game) is established, the number of AT games according to the type of AT state determined by the AT lottery (in this embodiment, 100 games in AT state 1, 50 games in AT state 2) game) is added to an AT game number counter that counts the number of remaining games to control the AT state, and the AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2) is shifted to the corresponding AT state. In the AT state 1, a larger number of AT games are awarded at the start of the AT state 1 than at the start of the AT state 2. It is a favorable situation for

In the AT state, the value of the AT game number counter is decremented by 1 each time a game is played, and when the game ends when the remaining number of AT games becomes 0, the AT state is ended and the state is shifted to the normal state. . Also, the AT state is ended and the state is shifted to the normal state also when the condition for ending the advantageous section described above is satisfied.

In addition, in the AT state, control is performed so that navigation notification is performed to notify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player each time the aforementioned navigation target role is won in the internal lottery. In addition, in the AT state, by winning a predetermined additional lottery target role in the internal lottery, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games, and winning the additional lottery results in winning. Add the number of games to the number of remaining AT games.

In addition, in the AT state, when a predetermined winning combination for the addition state lottery is won in the internal lottery, the addition state lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the addition state is performed. Then, when the addition state lottery is won, predictive period control is performed. In the predictive period control, the period until the game that wins the additional state lottery is shifted to the additional state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the predictive period) is set within a predetermined number of games (4 to 7 games in this embodiment). After that, at the end of the last game in which the precursory period for the number of games determined by the precursory period lottery has passed, the number of remaining games to be controlled to the added state is counted. A predetermined number of games (10 games in this embodiment) is added to the number counter, and the state is shifted to the addition state.

In the additional state, an additional lottery is performed in each game with a winning rate higher than that in the AT state, and the number of games won in the additional lottery is added to the number of remaining AT games. Also, the number-of-games-in-additional-games counter is decremented by one in each game. After the transition to the added state, the added state game number counter becomes 0, and at the end of the game specified that the predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 10 games) has passed, before the transition to the added state to the AT state. In addition, when the condition for ending the above-mentioned advantageous section is satisfied while being controlled in the added state, the AT state is terminated and the state is returned to the normal state even in the situation where the number of remaining games in the added state or AT state remains. migrate.

In addition, in the add-on state, the AT game number is not controlled to be decremented by 1 each time a game is played, but an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is notified each time the aforementioned navigation target role is won in the internal lottery. control to perform navigation notification. In the additional state, the additional lottery is performed at a winning rate higher than the additional lottery in the AT state in each game, and the additional state is advantageous to the player as compared with the AT state.

In this way, when the control state relating to AT is controlled to AT state, the main control unit 41 controls to the additional state after a predetermined additional state lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery. After winning the extra state lottery, the premonitory period is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and when the premonitory period elapses, the AT control state is controlled to the extra state.

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

It should be noted that the main control unit 41, when winning the AT lottery while controlling the control state regarding the AT to the normal state and making the shift to the AT state, performs an indication for a predetermined number of games before shifting to the AT state. A configuration may be adopted in which the transition is made to the AT state upon the lapse of the precursor period by controlling the period.

[Regarding production control related to the precursor period]
Effect control performed by the sub-controller 91 in relation to the sign period will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8. FIG.

As described above, the main control unit 41 performs the addition state lottery when the predetermined addition state lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery while the AT control state is controlled to the AT state. By winning the addition state lottery, it is possible to control to the addition state after that. After the addition state lottery is won, the sign period control is performed to control the sign period over a predetermined number of games (4 to 7 games in this embodiment), and when the sign period elapses, the addition state is shifted to. to control.

In addition, the main control unit 41 can transmit a command that can specify the progress of the game, the control state, etc., to the sub-control unit 91 at a predetermined timing. A command that can specify the winning result (e.g. winning of the additional state lottery target role, winning of the navigation target role, etc.), a command that can specify the lottery result of the additional state lottery when the additional state lottery is performed, and a sign period lottery A command that can specify the number of games in the precursory period that won the lottery during the precursory period when the , the operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the last reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the third stop operation) is completed, and the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. Then, a command or the like that can specify that the game has ended is transmitted.

On the other hand, when it is specified that the addition state lottery is won based on the command received from the main control unit 41 and the control is performed during the precursor period, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled during the precursor period. The following continuous effect or the continuous effect suggesting the possibility of granting a privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to an additional state) is performed by performing precursor effect control that controls the effect that suggests that there is. On the other hand, if it is specified that the additional state lottery is not won and it is not controlled during the sign period, control the production that suggests the possibility that it is controlled during the sign period. It is possible to carry out a continuous performance or a pre-stage performance by performing false portent performance control.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 41 conducts an additional state lottery when an additional state lottery target combination is won in an internal lottery in a game controlled to the AT state. Then, a command capable of specifying the lottery result of the adding state lottery is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 . In addition, when winning the addition state lottery, a sign period lottery is performed. Then, a command capable of specifying the lottery result of the foreshadowing period lottery is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 . After that, the predictor period control is performed to wait for a predetermined number of games won in the predictor period lottery (4 to 7 games in this embodiment), and at the end of the game after the predetermined number of games, the AT control state is changed. The game is shifted to the added state, and controlled to the added state from the next game of the game.

On the other hand, the sub-control part 91 starts the predictive performance control when the addition state lottery is performed based on the command received from the main control part 41 and it is specified that the addition state lottery wins. On the other hand, when it is specified that the addition state lottery was performed based on the received command but the addition state lottery was not won, the false portent performance control is started.

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

After the precursor period counter is set, a lottery for the preceding stage performance is performed to determine whether or not to perform the preceding stage performance. In the pre-stage effect lottery, a lottery is conducted based on whether or not it is in the precursor period, whether the game is a navigation effect, etc., as described later, and whether or not to perform the pre-stage effect and when to perform the pre-stage effect , the kind of the pre-stage production (pre-stage production A to H), whether or not the continuous production is performed, and the type of the continuous production (continuous production A to D) in the case of performing the continuous production are determined.

If it is decided not to perform the first stage effect and continuous effect in the first stage effect lottery or not to perform the first stage effect (in the case of non-winning), the first stage effect and continuous effect will not be performed in the game, and the premonition period After updating the counter to decrement it by 1, it waits until the next game is started. On the other hand, if it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that the pre-stage effect and continuous effect will be performed or that the pre-stage effect will be performed (in the case of winning), the type of pre-stage determined in the pre-stage effect lottery in the game Control is performed so as to produce an effect (see FIG. 10, etc.).

As will be described later, in the first-stage effect, a continuous effect transition suggesting image (see FIG. 10(d), etc.) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to indicate that the continuous effect will be performed in the final stage. and a second type pre-stage effect that does not suggest that the continuous effect transition suggestion image is not displayed and that the continuous effect is to be performed. In the pre-stage production lottery, it is determined whether the first-class pre-stage production or the second-class pre-stage production is carried out as the type of the pre-stage production, and when it is decided to carry out the pre-stage production and continuous production, On the other hand, when it is decided to perform only the pre-stage effect, it is decided to perform the second-class pre-stage effect as the pre-stage effect. there is

When it is determined in the preliminary stage performance lottery that only the preliminary stage performance is performed, the image suggesting the transition to continuous performance is not displayed in the final stage of the preliminary stage performance, the sign period counter is decremented by 1, and the next game is started. wait until On the other hand, when it is determined in the preliminary stage performance lottery that the preliminary stage performance and the continuous performance are to be performed, an image suggesting transition to the continuous performance is displayed at the final stage of the preliminary stage performance.

After displaying the continuous effect shift suggesting image, the continuous effect shift suggesting image is displayed when the next game start operation (operation of the start switch 7 in a state where the specified number of bets is set) is performed. to end the display of and start the continuous performance. After that, in a game after a predetermined number of games (three games in this embodiment) including the game in which the continuous effect is started, that is, in the final game of the continuous effect, a stop switch for stopping the rotation of the last reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the third stop operation) is completed, and the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, it is notified that the shift to the topping state has been confirmed. The addition state transition confirmation notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 9(d)).

After the addition state transition confirmation image is displayed, the display of the addition state transition confirmation notification image is terminated and the predictive effect control is terminated by performing the operation to start the next game. It controls to perform the production according to the added state controlled by.

In the false portent effect control, first, a predetermined number of games (four games in this embodiment) is set in a false portent period counter for counting the maximum number of remaining games for which the false portent effect control is to be performed. The false portent period counter is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91 c of the sub-controller 91 . The sub-control unit 91 counts the number of remaining games by subtracting 1 from the false portent period counter at the end of each game. Incidentally, the false precursor period counter may be a counter common to the above-mentioned precursor period counter.

After setting the false sign period counter, a lottery for the preceding stage effect is performed in the same manner as the aforementioned sign effect control to determine whether or not to perform the preceding effect and continuous effect, and the type of each effect in the case of performing the preceding effect and continuous effect. do.

Then, if it is determined in the preliminary stage effect lottery that the preliminary stage effect and the continuous effect will not be performed or if it is decided that the preliminary stage effect will not be performed (in the case of non-winning), the preliminary stage effect and the continuous effect will not be performed in the game, A continuation lottery is performed to determine whether or not to continue the false portent performance control. In the continuation lottery, it is determined with a probability of 50% that the false portent performance control is to be continued, and it is determined with a probability of 50% that the false portent performance control is not continued. is determined to continue, the false portent effect control is performed in the next game as well.

When it is determined in the continuation lottery to continue the control of the false portent effect, the false portent period counter is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and then the false portent period counter is referred to so that the value of the counter value of the false portent period is not 0. In this case, the false portent effect control is continued to wait until the next game is started. On the other hand, when it is not determined to continue in the continuation lottery (when it is not won), and when it is determined to continue the false portent effect control but the counter value of the false portent period is 0 , to end the false portent effect control.

On the other hand, if it is decided in the pre-stage effect lottery that the pre-stage effect and continuous effect will be performed or that the pre-stage effect will be performed (in the case of winning), the type of pre-stage determined in the pre-stage effect lottery in the game Control is performed so as to produce an effect (see FIG. 10, etc.). If it is decided to perform only the first stage production in the first stage production lottery, the image suggesting the transition to continuous production will not be displayed at the final stage of the first stage production. I do. Then, when it is determined in the continuation lottery to continue the control of the false portent effect, after updating the false portent period counter by subtracting 1, the counter value of the false portent period counter is referred to. is not 0, continue the false omen effect control and wait until the next game is started, and when it is not determined to continue in the continuation lottery (when not elected), and When it is determined to continue the false portent effect control but the counter value of the false portent period counter is 0, the control is performed so as to terminate the false portent effect control.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the preliminary stage performance lottery that the preliminary stage performance and the continuous performance are to be performed, an image suggesting transition to the continuous performance is displayed at the final stage of the preliminary stage performance. Then, when the start operation of the next game (the operation of the start switch 7 in the state where the prescribed number of bets is set) is performed, the display of the image suggesting the transition to the continuous effect is terminated, and the continuous effect is started. control to start. After that, in a game after a predetermined number of games (three games in this embodiment) including the game in which the continuous effect is started, that is, in the final game of the continuous effect, a stop switch for stopping the rotation of the last reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a third stop operation) is completed, and the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is darkened to add a state The liquid crystal display 51 is caused to display a darkening result suggestive image for notifying that the transition to the current state is not performed (see FIG. 9(e)).

After the dark change result suggestive image is displayed, the display of the dark change result suggestive image is ended and the false portent effect control is ended by performing the operation to start the next game.

Next, the pre-stage effect lottery will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG.

In the pre-stage production lottery, a lottery is performed for a production pattern in which whether or not to perform the preceding-stage production and continuous production is determined in advance. The performance patterns include a first group performance pattern for performing pre-stage performance and continuous performance, and a second group performance pattern for performing only pre-stage performance without performing continuous performance. The pre-stage performance includes a plurality of types of pre-stage performances A to H, and the continuous performance includes a plurality of types of continuous performances AD.

The first group production pattern is a production pattern that performs one front stage production out of the front stage productions A to H and one continuous production out of the continuous productions A to D (for example, a production pattern that performs the front production A and the continuous production A, or Production patterns for performing production A and continuous production B, etc.). When a performance pattern included in the first group performance pattern is won in the prestage performance lottery, the combination of the type of the prestage performance to be executed and the type of the continuous performance is determined.

Also, the second group effect pattern includes a effect pattern for performing one of the pre-stage effects A to H (for example, a effect pattern for performing a pre-stage effect A, a effect pattern for performing a pre-stage effect B, etc.). When the performance pattern included in the second group performance pattern is won in the prestage performance lottery, the type of the prestage performance to be executed is determined.

In the pre-stage effect lottery, the precursor effect control is performed, and when the number of remaining games in the precursor period specified based on the precursor period counter is 5 or more, the second group effect pattern is drawn. , when the remaining number of games in the sign period is 4 games, the first group effect pattern is selected as a lottery target. In addition, when the sign performance control is performed and the number of remaining games in the sign period is 5 or more, if the second group performance pattern is to be selected by lottery, the performance of the pre-stage performance is won. However, when the remaining number of games in the sign period is 4 games, and the first group performance pattern is to be selected by lottery, the first stage performance and the continuous performance are performed. The effect is always won, and the type of the first stage effect and the type of continuous effect are determined. As a result, in a game in which the number of games remaining in the precursor period is 4, any type of pre-stage effect is performed, and in a game in which the number of games remaining in the precursor period is 3, a continuous effect is started, and the number of games remaining in the precursor period is 3. In the final game, the third game of the continuous effect, that is, the final game is played, and a notification is given to the effect that a privilege (in the present embodiment, controlled in an additional state) will be given.

In the pre-stage effect lottery, the first group effect pattern and the second group effect pattern are selected as lottery targets when the false portent effect control is being performed. In addition, when the first group effect pattern and the second group effect pattern are subject to the lottery while the false portent effect control is being performed, it may or may not be won that the pre-stage effect will be performed. , the pre-stage effect and the continuous effect may or may not be won.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), in the pre-stage production lottery, it is determined that the pre-stage production is to be performed, or that the pre-stage production and continuous production are to be carried out. A lottery is performed so that the degree of expectation of the granting of is equal to a predetermined value. The degree of expectation that a privilege will be granted when the pre-stage effect is performed is based on whether or not the navigation target role has been won in the internal lottery, that is, whether or not the navigation effect is performed in the game. As shown in FIG. 6(b), the expectation level G2 due to the pre-stage effect being performed when the navigation target role is won is determined by the degree of expectation G2 when the pre-stage effect is performed when the navigation target role is not won. It is set higher than the degree of expectation G1 due to being performed.

Here, the appearance rate g1 when a privilege is given for the front stage effect can be calculated by multiplying the probability that the privilege is given and the probability that the front stage effect is executed when the privilege is given. . In addition, the appearance rate g2 of the pre-stage performance when no privilege is imparted can be calculated by multiplying the probability of no privilege being imparted by the probability of execution of the pre-stage performance when the privilege is not imparted. The degree of expectation for the provision of the privilege suggested when the pre-stage production is executed is the appearance rate g1 when the privilege is provided for the pre-stage production, and the appearance rate g1 and the privilege for the pre-stage production. It can be calculated by dividing by the added value of the appearance rate g2 when not. The probability that the pre-stage effect is executed when the privilege is granted and the navigation target role is won, and the pre-stage effect is performed when the privilege is not granted and the navigation target role is won The probability of execution, the probability of execution of the pre-stage effect when the privilege is granted and the navigation target role is not won, and the privilege is not granted and the navigation target role is not won. The probability that the pre-stage effect is executed when the navigation target role is won is based on the expectation level G2 due to the pre-stage effect being performed when the navigation target role is won, and the expectation level G2 is due to the pre-stage effect being performed when the navigation target role is not won. It is set to be higher than the expectation level G1.

As shown in FIG. 7(a), the continuous performance includes continuous performances A to D having different performance contents. The continuous production A is a production in which the enemy character A appears as an opponent, the continuous production B is a production in which the enemy character B appears as an opponent, and the continuous production C is an production in which the enemy character C appears as an opponent. The continuous effect D is a effect in which the enemy character D appears as an opponent. The above-mentioned first group effect pattern includes a effect pattern in which continuous effect A is performed, a effect pattern in which continuous effect B is performed, a effect pattern in which continuous effect C is performed, and a effect pattern in which continuous effect D is performed. In the preceding stage performance lottery, when it is decided to carry out the continuous performance, it is determined which of the continuous performances A to D is to be performed as the type of the continuous performance.

As shown in FIG. 7(b), in the pre-stage effect lottery, the benefit suggested when the continuous effect D is executed (in the present embodiment, it is controlled in an additional state) is given. Compared to the degree of expectation δ, the degree of expectation γ for the provision of the benefit suggested when the continuous performance C is performed is high, and the benefit suggested when the continuous performance C is performed is provided. As compared with the degree of expectation γ to the fact that the continuous performance B is executed, the degree of expectation β to the granting of the benefit suggested when the continuous performance B is executed is high, and when the continuous performance B is executed Compared to the degree of expectation β for the provision of the suggested privilege, the degree of expectation α for the provision of the privilege suggested when the continuous production A is performed is higher. ing.

Here, the appearance rate X when a privilege is granted for one continuous effect is obtained by multiplying the probability that the privilege is granted and the probability that the continuous effect will be executed when the privilege is granted. can be calculated. In addition, the appearance rate Y when no privilege is granted for one continuous effect is calculated by multiplying the probability that the privilege is not granted and the probability that the continuous performance will be executed when the privilege is not granted. can. The degree of expectation for the provision of a benefit suggested when one continuous effect is performed is calculated by dividing the appearance rate X when a benefit is provided for one continuous effect, the appearance rate X and the one. It can be calculated by dividing by the added value of the appearance rate Y when the privilege is not provided for the continuous effect. The probability that each continuous effect will be executed when the privilege is granted and the probability that each continuous effect will be executed when the privilege is not granted β, the expectation level β of the continuous performance B is higher than the expectation level γ of the continuous performance C, and the expectation level γ of the continuous performance C is set higher than the expectation level δ of the continuous performance D.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), the pre-stage effects include pre-stage effects A to H having different contents of effects. As will be described later, the front-stage effect A uses the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 so that the main effect image (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a background image) corresponding to the AT-related control state is invisible. , suggesting the type of continuous performance to be performed after the preceding stage performance A, and rendering in response to the fact that the first stop operation and the third stop operation of the stop switch are performed during the execution of the preceding stage performance A. This is an effect in which the content is updated twice. The pre-stage production B is performed in a state in which the background image is invisible, and suggests the type of continuous production to be performed after the pre-stage production B. This is an effect in which the content of the effect is updated three times in response to the execution of the 2nd stop operation and the 3rd stop operation. The pre-stage effect C is performed in a state in which the background image is invisible, does not suggest the type of continuous effect to be performed after the pre-stage effect C, and the first stop operation and the second stop switch operation are performed during the pre-stage effect C. 3 This is an effect in which the content of the effect is updated twice in response to the performance of the stop operation. The pre-stage effect D is performed in a state in which the background image is invisible, does not suggest the type of continuous effect to be performed after the pre-stage effect D, and does not indicate the type of continuous effect performed after the pre-stage effect D. This is an effect in which the content of the effect is updated three times in response to the execution of the 2nd stop operation and the 3rd stop operation. The pre-stage effect E is performed in a state in which the background image is visible, and suggests the type of continuous effect to be performed after the pre-stage effect E. 3 This is an effect in which the content of the effect is updated twice in response to the performance of the stop operation. The pre-stage effect F is performed in a state in which the background image is visible, and suggests the type of continuous effect to be performed after the pre-stage effect F. This is an effect in which the content of the effect is updated three times in response to the execution of the 2nd stop operation and the 3rd stop operation. The pre-stage effect G is performed in a state in which the background image is visible, and does not suggest the type of continuous effect to be performed after the pre-stage effect G. 3 This is an effect in which the content of the effect is updated twice in response to the performance of the stop operation. The pre-stage effect H is performed in a state in which the background image is visible, and does not suggest the type of continuous effect performed after the pre-stage effect H. During the execution of the pre-stage effect H, the first stop operation of the stop switch, This is an effect in which the content of the effect is updated three times in response to the execution of the 2nd stop operation and the 3rd stop operation.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), when the preceding stage performance H is performed as the preceding stage performance, the degree of expectation h1 for the subsequent continuous performance is performed, and when the preceding stage performance G is performed, the continuous performance is performed thereafter. The expectation level g1 for the performance is high, and the expectation level f1 for performing the continuous performance after the pre-stage performance F is performed is high compared to the expectation level g1, and the expectation level f1 is high compared to the expectation level f1. When the performance E is performed, the degree of expectation e1 for the subsequent performance of the continuous performance is high, and the expectation degree d1 for the subsequent performance of the continuous performance when the preceding stage performance D is performed is higher than the expectation degree e1. is high, and when the pre-stage performance C is performed compared to the expectation level d1, the expectation level c1 for performing the subsequent continuous performance is high, and compared to the expectation level c1, when the pre-stage performance B is performed The degree of expectation b1 for the performance of the subsequent continuous performance is high, and the degree of expectation a1 to the performance of the subsequent continuous performance is higher when the performance A of the preceding stage is performed compared to the degree of expectation b1. A lottery will be held.

Further, in the pre-stage production, when the pre-stage productions A, B, C, and D in which the background image is invisible are performed, the degrees of expectation a1, b1, c1, and d1 for the continuous production after that are performed, and the background image is visible. When the impossible pre-stage effects E, F, G, and H are performed, the expectation levels e1, f1, g1, and h1 for continuous effects to be performed thereafter are higher.

Further, in the pre-stage production, when the pre-stage productions A, B, E, and F suggesting the type of the continuous production to be carried out thereafter are carried out, the expectations a1, b1, e1, and f1 for the subsequent continuous production to be carried out are: When pre-stage performances C, D, G, and H that do not indicate the type of continuous performance to be performed thereafter are performed, expectations for subsequent continuous performance are made higher than c1, d1, g1, and h1. It's becoming

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

Here, the appearance rate x1 when a continuous performance is performed after that for one pre-stage performance is the probability that one of the continuous performances will be performed, and the one pre-stage performance will be performed when the continuous performance is performed. It can be calculated by multiplying the probabilities. In addition, the appearance rate y1 for one pre-stage performance when no continuous performance is performed after that is obtained by multiplying the probability that no continuous performance is performed and the probability that the one pre-stage performance is performed when the continuous performance is not performed. It can be calculated by The degree of expectation for the subsequent execution of the continuous performance when one pre-stage performance is executed is the appearance rate x1 when the continuous performance is subsequently performed for the one pre-stage performance, the appearance rate x1, and the one It can be calculated by dividing the pre-stage effect by the added value of the appearance rate y1 when the continuous effect is not performed thereafter. The probability that the one pre-stage effect will be executed when the continuous effect is executed, and the probability that the one pre-stage effect will be executed when the continuous effect is not executed are determined by the performance of each pre-stage effect. is set so as to satisfy the aforementioned relationship.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), when the pre-stage effect H is performed as the pre-stage effect, the pre-stage effect G is performed in comparison with the degree of expectation h2 for the continuous effect A among the continuous effects A to H after that. Expectation degree g2 for continuous performance A to be performed after that is high, and expectation degree f2 for continuous performance A to be performed after that when pre-stage performance F is performed is high compared to the expectation degree g2. , the expectation level e2 for the continuous performance A to be performed after the pre-stage performance E is performed is higher than the expectation level f2, and the expectation level e2 for the continuous performance A is performed after the pre-stage performance E is performed compared to the expectation level f2. The degree of expectation d2 for the performance of the continuous performance A is high, and the degree of expectation c2 for the performance of the continuous performance A after the performance of the pre-stage performance C is high compared to the degree of expectation d2, and the degree of expectation. Compared to c2, the degree of expectation b2 for the continuous performance A to be performed after the pre-stage performance B is performed is high, and the degree of expectation b2 to the continuous performance A is performed after the pre-stage performance A is performed compared to the expectation level b2. The pre-stage effect lottery is performed so that the degree of expectation a2 for the performance is high. In this way, when the pre-stage effect A is performed as the pre-stage effect, the degree of expectation for the subsequent continuous effect A to be performed is higher than when other pre-stage effects are performed. With regard to the continuous effect of (1), when a specific pre-stage effect is performed, the degree of expectation that the specific continuous effect is performed after that is higher than when other pre-stage effects are performed.

Further, in the pre-stage production, when the pre-stage productions A, B, C, and D in which the background image is invisible are performed, the expectations a2, b2, c2, and d2 for the continuous production A to be performed after that are performed. When the invisible pre-stage effects E, F, G, and H are performed, the expectation levels e2, f2, g2, and h2 for the subsequent performance of the continuous effect A are higher.

Further, in the pre-stage production, when the pre-stage production A, B, E, and F suggesting the type of the continuous production to be carried out thereafter is carried out, the expectations a2, b2, e2, and f2 for the continuous production A to be carried out thereafter are set. , expectations for continuous performance A to be performed thereafter when pre-stage performances C, D, G, and H that do not indicate the type of continuous performance to be performed thereafter are higher than expectations c2, d2, g2, and h2. It's like

Further, in the pre-stage production, when the pre-stage production A, C, E, and G, in which the number of times of updating the production content in response to the stopping operation by the stop switch is performed during execution, is relatively small, the continuous production A is performed thereafter. Expectations a2, c2, e2, g2 to be performed are pre-stage effects B, D, F, H in which the number of times of updating the contents of the effect corresponding to the stop operation by the stop switch during execution is relatively large. is performed, it is higher than the degree of expectation b2, d2, f2, and h2 for the continuous performance to be performed thereafter.

Here, the appearance rate x2 when the continuous performance A is performed after that for one pre-stage performance is the probability that the continuous performance is performed, and the probability that the one pre-stage performance is performed when the continuous performance A is performed. can be calculated by multiplying In addition, the appearance rate y2 when the continuous performance A is not performed after that for one pre-stage performance is the ratio of the probability that the continuous performance A is not performed and the probability that the one pre-stage performance is performed when the continuous performance A is not performed. It can be calculated by multiplication. The degree of expectation for continuous performance A to be executed after one pre-stage performance is executed is the appearance rate x2 when continuous performance A is subsequently performed for one pre-stage performance, and the appearance rate x2. It can be calculated by dividing one pre-stage effect by the added value of the appearance rate y2 when the continuous effect A is not performed thereafter. The probability that the one pre-stage effect will be executed when the continuous effect A is executed, and the probability that the one pre-stage effect will be executed when the continuous effect A is not executed will be increased after each pre-stage effect is performed. The degree of expectation for the execution of the continuous effect A is set so as to satisfy the above relationship.

As shown in FIG. 8(d), when the pre-stage performance H is performed, when the pre-stage performance G is performed compared to the degree of expectation h3 for giving the privilege when one continuous performance is performed after that After that, when the one continuous performance is performed, the degree of expectation g3 for the granting of the privilege is high, and compared to the degree of expectation g3, when the first stage performance F is performed, the one continuous performance is performed after that. The degree of expectation f3 for the granting of the privilege is high when it is played, and compared with the degree of expectation f3, the privilege is granted when the first stage performance E is performed and then the one continuous performance is performed. The expectation level e3 is high, and the expectation level d3 that the privilege is given when the first continuous performance is performed after the first stage performance D is performed is high compared to the expectation level e3. Compared to the degree of expectation d3, the degree of expectation c3 for giving a privilege when the first stage performance C is performed and then when the one continuous performance is performed is higher, and the degree of expectation c3 is higher than the degree of expectation c3. When B is performed, the degree of expectation b3 for the granting of the privilege when the one continuous performance is performed after that is high, and when the preceding stage performance A is performed after that, the expectation b3 is higher than the expectation b3. The lottery for the preceding stage performance is performed so that the degree of expectation a3 for the awarding of the privilege is high when the continuous performance of .

Further, in the pre-stage production, the degree of expectation a3, b3, c3, and d3 for the granting of the privilege when the pre-stage production A, B, C, and D in which the background image is invisible is performed, Expectation degrees e3, f3, g3, and h3 for the awarding of the privilege when the pre-stage effects E, F, G, and H are performed are higher than those.

Further, in the pre-stage production, expectations a3, b3, e3, and f3 for granting benefits when pre-stage production A, B, E, and F suggesting the type of continuous production to be performed thereafter are Expectation degrees c3, d3, g3, and h3 for granting benefits when pre-stage effects C, D, G, and H that do not suggest the type of continuous effects to be performed are performed. there is

In addition, in the pre-stage performance, benefits are given when the pre-stage performances A, C, E, and G, in which the number of times the performance contents are updated in response to the stopping operation by the stop switch during execution are relatively small, are performed. Expectations a3, c3, e3, g3 for the event are performed in pre-stage effects B, D, F, and H in which the number of times the effect content is updated in response to the stop operation performed by the stop switch during execution is relatively large. The degree of expectation for the award of the privilege is higher than that of b3, d3, f3, and h3.

Here, the appearance rate x3 when a privilege is granted for one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect is the probability that the privilege is granted, and the one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect when the privilege is granted. It can be calculated by multiplying the probability that the effect is executed. In addition, the appearance rate y3 when the privilege is not granted for one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect is the probability that the privilege is not granted, and the one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect when the privilege is not granted. It can be calculated by multiplying the probability that The degree of expectation for the provision of benefits suggested when one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect are executed is the appearance rate when benefits are provided for one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect It can be calculated by dividing x3 by the added value of the appearance rate x3 and the appearance rate y3 when the privilege is not given for one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect. The probability of executing one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect when a privilege is granted, and the probability of executing one pre-stage effect and one continuous effect when a privilege is not granted, satisfy the above-mentioned relationship. is set to

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect that suggests the possibility of performing a continuous effect, the pre-stage effect suggests the possibility of performing a continuous effect, A first pre-stage production (pre-stage production C, D, G, H) that does not suggest the type of continuous production, and a second pre-production that suggests the possibility of continuous production and suggests the type of continuous production (pre-stage Production A, B, E, F) are included. Then, in the pre-stage effect lottery for determining whether to perform the pre-stage effect, the degree of expectation is compared with the grant of the privilege (in the present embodiment, being controlled in an additional state) due to the execution of the first pre-stage effect. As a result, the degree of expectation due to the execution of the second pre-stage effect increases.

As a result, when the specific kind of continuous performance is performed after the first front stage performance is performed, and when the specific kind of continuous performance is performed after the second front stage performance is performed, a suggested privilege is given. is different, and the specific type of continuous effect is performed after the second pre-stage effect is performed than when the specific type of continuous effect is performed after the first pre-stage effect is performed. However, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that benefits will be granted. When the specific type of continuous performance is performed after the first front stage performance is performed and when the specific type of continuous performance is performed after the second front stage performance is performed, the advantage related to the awarding of the privilege is different. Therefore, even when the same type of continuous performance is performed, it is possible to change the degree of advantage regarding the privilege by the difference in the kind of the pre-stage performance performed before the continuous performance is performed, and to suitably perform the pre-stage performance. can be done. In addition, since the pre-stage production includes the first pre-stage production that does not suggest the type of continuous production and the second pre-stage production that suggests the type of continuous production, it depends on whether the type of continuous production is suggested by the pre-stage production. , it is possible to change the degree of advantage regarding the privilege, and it is possible to suitably perform the pre-stage production.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is capable of performing a pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility that a continuous effect will be performed. is a predetermined number of times (twice in this embodiment), and the number of updates of the effects corresponding to the stopping of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is the third front stage Fourth pre-stage effects (pre-stage effects B, D, F, and H whose number of updates is three times greater than the pre-stage effects A, C, E, and G), which are more than the effects, are included. Then, in the pre-stage performance lottery for determining whether to perform the pre-stage performance and the continuous performance, the degree of expectation for performing the continuous performance by performing the fourth pre-stage performance is compared with the degree of expectation that the third pre-stage performance is performed. There is a high degree of expectation that the continuous performance will be performed, and a high degree of expectation that a privilege (in the present embodiment, being controlled in an additional state) will be granted.

As a result, continuous performance is performed when the third front stage performance whose number of updates is smaller than the ratio of continuous performance performed when the fourth front stage performance whose number of updates is larger than that of the third front stage performance is performed. Even if the ratio is high and the number of updates in the preceding stage production is small, it is possible to expect continuous production following the preceding stage production, and further benefit (in this embodiment, it is controlled in an additional state). can be expected to be given, and the pre-stage effect can be preferably performed.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is capable of performing a pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility that a continuous effect will be performed. is a predetermined number of times (twice in this embodiment), and the number of updates of the effects corresponding to the stopping of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is the third front stage Fourth pre-stage effects (pre-stage effects B, D, F, and H that have more updates than pre-stage effects A, C, E, and G and are three times) are included. Compared to the degree of expectation for continuous production by performing the first stage production, the expectation level for continuous production by performing the third front stage production is high, and the privilege (in this embodiment, The degree of expectation for the granting of control to an added state is high. Furthermore, in the third pre-stage effects (pre-stage effects A, C, E, G), the effects are updated according to the stop of the first reel (first stop) and the stop of the last reel (third stop). , the effect is not updated in response to the stoppage of other reels (second stoppage). In the third front-stage effect, the effect is not updated during the period from when the effect is updated in response to the stop of the first reel to when the effect is updated in response to the stop of the last reel. Also, it is possible to expect that a continuous production will be performed following the preceding production, and furthermore, it is possible to expect that a privilege (in the present embodiment, it is controlled to an additional state) will be given. It is possible to suitably perform production. In addition, in the third pre-stage effect, the effect is updated in response to the first stop of the reel, so the possibility of the third pre-stage effect can be suggested at a relatively early stage in the game, and then the effect is executed. It is possible to make the user pay attention to whether or not it is updated, thereby enhancing the interest of the front-stage presentation.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is capable of performing a pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility of a continuous effect being performed. Includes a fifth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects A, B, C, D) performed in an invisible state and a sixth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects E, F, G, H) performed in a state where the background image is visible. be Then, in the pre-stage production lottery, the degree of expectation for continuous production by performing the fifth pre-stage production is higher than the degree of expectation for continuous production by performing the sixth pre-stage production. , and the degree of expectation that a privilege (in the present embodiment, being controlled in an added state) will be given is high. As a result, the rate of continuous performance is higher when the fifth front stage performance is performed than when the sixth front stage performance is performed, and the privilege (in this embodiment, it is controlled to the added state) ) is given more often. The rate of continuous performance is higher when the fifth front stage performance performed with the background image invisible than when the sixth front stage performance performed with the background image visible is performed, and In addition, since the rate of granting benefits (in this embodiment, being controlled to an additional state) is high, it is expected that continuous effects will be performed and benefits will be granted when the background image is invisible. can be made

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect that suggests the possibility that a continuous effect will be performed. During the period from the game in which it is decided to give the bonus to the game to which the bonus is given, the precursor effect control is performed, and the main control unit 41 side decides to give the bonus. A lottery for the preceding stage performance is carried out for determining whether or not to perform the preceding stage performances A to H and the continuous performances A to D in each game during the sign period including the game that has been executed. Then, while performing control to perform the type of pre-stage performance that was won in the game in which it was decided to perform the pre-stage performance in the pre-stage performance lottery, it was not determined to perform the pre-stage performance in the pre-stage performance lottery. To control so as not to perform a pre-stage production in a game. As a result, when it is decided to give a privilege, the pre-stage effects A to H are performed in the game in which it is decided to give the privilege, even more than in the game in which it is decided to give the privilege. In the later game, the front stage production may be performed. The privilege is given because the pre-stage production is performed in the game in which it is decided to give the privilege, and the pre-stage production is performed in the game after the game in which it is decided to give the privilege. In the game in which a possible event (for example, winning an additional lottery target role in an internal lottery and the symbol combination of the additional lottery target role is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) Even if is not performed, it is possible to expect that the pre-stage effect will be performed in the subsequent game.

[About continuous production]
An effect mode of the continuous effect performed by the sub-controller 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

The sub-control unit 91 suggests the possibility of granting a privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to an added state) over a predetermined number of games (three games in this embodiment), and finally granting a privilege. It is possible to perform a continuous effect to notify whether or not it will be performed, and as described above, the continuous effect is performed for a predetermined number of games from the next game after the game in which it was decided to perform the continuous effect in the preceding stage effect lottery. . The continuous performance includes continuous performances A to D with different performance modes, and whether or not to perform the continuous performance and the type of continuous performance to be executed are determined by a pre-stage performance lottery. Further, the continuous effects A to D are performed using the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 as described later, so that the main effect image (background image) described above cannot be visually recognized by the player. It is supposed to be done.

It is decided that the first stage effect and continuous effect will be performed in the first stage effect lottery, and after the game in which the first stage effect is performed is completed, the operation to start the next game (the start switch in the state where the specified number of bets is set) 7 operation) is performed, continuous performance is started. After starting the continuous effect, a series of effects are performed for a predetermined number of games (three games in this embodiment) including the relevant game, thereby suggesting the possibility of granting a privilege depending on the content of the effect. Then, when it is determined that the privilege is granted, a stop operation (third stop) by a stop switch that stops the rotation of the last reel in the game in which the predetermined number of games has passed, that is, in the final game of the continuous effect operation) is completed and rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R is stopped, a result notification image is displayed to notify that a privilege is awarded. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the privilege is granted, the stop operation (third stop operation) for stopping the rotation of the last reel in the final game of the continuous effect is completed, and all the reels 2L are terminated. , 2C, and 2R are stopped, the display in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is darkened to display a darkening result suggesting image suggesting that it is not determined that a privilege is given.

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

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

Then, in the final game of the continuous effect, when it is determined that the privilege is given, the stop switch operation for the third stop in the final game is ended, and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. A result notification image B that notifies that a privilege will be granted when the player wins (in this embodiment, an image that a friendly character has won the battle and a logo image that includes the characters "WIN" indicating that the character has won). is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 . On the other hand, in the final game of the continuous effect, if it is not decided that the privilege will be given, the stop switch operation for the third stop in the final game is ended, and all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. Then, the liquid crystal display 51 is caused to display a darkening result suggestion image B for darkening the display of the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 .

The blackout result suggestive image is a result suggestive image suggesting that it has not been decided that a privilege is to be given in the effect mode corresponding to the type of continuous effect (for example, in the continuous effect B, an image in which the ally character has lost the battle). etc.), and a still image that is placed in front of the image and that can darken the display of the liquid crystal display 51 (black and transmittance set to a predetermined value (for example, 30%) image) and By displaying a darkening result suggestive image on the liquid crystal display 51 to darken the display and suggesting the result of the continuous performance, it is suggested that the benefit is not decided.

The sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the result notification image or the darkening result suggestive image, and when the operation to start the next game is performed (with the prescribed number of bets set, The start switch 7 is operated), the control of the continuous effect is terminated, and the effect suggesting the control state regarding the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 side (in this embodiment, the AT state or the additional state). control.

Although not shown, in the continuous effect A, the continuous effect start image A (in this embodiment, an image in which the friend character and the enemy character A face each other) is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. , a continuous effect start image C (in this embodiment, an image in which a friend character and an enemy character C face each other) is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and in the continuous effect D, a continuous effect start image D (in this embodiment Then, an image in which the friend character and the enemy character D face each other) is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 to indicate that the continuous effect has started. In addition, in the continuous effects A, C, and D, similarly to the continuous effect B, a confrontation image is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, in which the ally character and the enemy character appearing in the continuous effect start image face each other. A battle performance is executed, and the possibility of granting a privilege according to the difference in the contents of the battle performance is suggested. Then, when it is determined that the privilege will be granted, a result notification image is displayed in the final stage of the continuous effect to notify that the privilege will be granted, and to notify that the privilege will be granted. If no decision has been made, a blackout result suggestive image is displayed in the final stage of the continuous presentation to suggest that the privilege will not be granted.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the image suggesting the result of darkening in the continuous effects A to D when the privilege (that is, being controlled to be in an additional state) is not given. While controlling to darken the display, when a privilege is given, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled so as not to display the darkening result suggestion image and not to darken the display. In the continuous effects A to D, a darkening result suggestive image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the display in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 darkens to suggest that the privilege is not given.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform continuous production using the liquid crystal display 51, and in the continuous production, by performing production using the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, control related to AT The main effect image (background image) corresponding to the state is made invisible to the player. Since the continuous effect is performed in a state in which the background image cannot be visually recognized, the continuous effect can be conspicuous, and attention can be drawn to the continuous effect. In addition, the fact that the background image is invisible allows the player to recognize that the continuous effect will be performed.

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

The sub-control unit 91 is capable of performing a pre-stage effect that suggests the possibility that a continuous effect will be performed. A front stage performance of the type determined by the performance lottery is performed. The pre-stage effects include pre-stage effects A to H having different effects modes, and whether or not to perform the pre-stage effects and the type of the pre-stage effects to be executed are determined by a pre-stage effect lottery. In a game in which it is determined that a front stage performance is to be performed in a front stage performance lottery, the possibility of subsequent continuous performance is suggested by performing the front stage performance of the type determined in the front stage performance lottery.

The pre-stage production is composed of a first part that is performed at the start of the pre-stage production, a second part that is performed after the first part, and a third part that is performed after the second part (see, for example, FIG. 10). , the sub-control unit 91 first starts the first part when the game start operation is performed by the start switch 7 in a state where the prescribed number of bets is set. In the first part, the performance proceeds with the performance content corresponding to the type of front stage performance.

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

After starting the second part, when a predetermined time (three seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the second part is shifted to the third part.

In the third part, if it is decided to perform continuous production in the previous stage production lottery that triggered the previous stage production, a continuous production transition suggestion image (this In the embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is caused to display a logo image of "development" (see FIG. 10(f), etc.). As the continuous effect transition suggesting image, an image having a common mode is displayed regardless of the type of the pre-stage effects A to H being executed. Then, when the next game start operation (operation of the start switch 7 in a state where the prescribed number of bets is set) is performed in a state in which the image suggesting the shift to the continuous effect is displayed, the continuous effect shift is performed. Control is performed so that the display of the suggestive image and the preceding stage performance are terminated, and the continuous performance is started.

On the other hand, when it is not decided to carry out the continuous production in the preceding stage production lottery which triggered the preceding production, the image suggesting the transition to the continuous production and the image suggesting the result of darkening are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The main effect image corresponding to the control state regarding the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 side is displayed.

In the first stage effect, the second part is performed by performing the third stop operation (pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation) by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R while the first part is being performed. On the other hand, on the main control unit 41 side, stop control for stopping rotation of the reel corresponding to the third stop operation is started. Stop control is performed so as to draw in and stop the symbols constituting the replay that is being performed with priority over the winning line (for example, see FIG. 10(e), etc.). The sub-control unit 91 controls the progress of the second part of the preceding stage effect independently of the reel stop control by the main control unit 41, so that the reel rotation position when the third stop operation is performed. Accordingly, stopping the reel corresponding to the third stop operation while the second part of the pre-stage effect is being performed also corresponds to the third stop operation while the third part of the pre-stage effect is being performed. Sometimes the reels stop.

Further, on the main control unit 41 side, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the third stop operation is completed, that is, when the stop switch related to the third stop operation is released and the pressing operation is completed. , a prize determination process is performed, and a command capable of specifying the result of the prize determination is transmitted to the sub-controller 91 . On the other hand, when it is specified based on the command that any winning combination has occurred, the sub-control section 91 controls the winning notification effect for a predetermined period of time and turns the reel LEDs 55 into the winning notification mode. (not shown). At this time, the sub-control unit 91 independently performs control of the preceding stage effect and control of the winning notification effect, so that the timing at which the command capable of specifying the result of the winning determination is received from the main control unit 41, that is, all reels is stopped and the third stop operation is completed. In some cases, a prize-winning notification performance may be performed on the way.

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

As shown in FIG. 10, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT state effect suggesting that the above-described AT control state is controlled to the AT state, and a main effect image (background image) corresponding to the AT state. image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 51 (see FIG. 10(a)), and a determination is made to perform the preceding stage effect in the preceding stage effect lottery. When performing a certain pre-stage effect A, when the game start operation is performed, a pre-stage effect lottery is conducted to determine that the pre-stage effect A is to be performed, and the first part of the pre-stage effect A is started. Let In the first part of the pre-stage effect A, the background image is made invisible by arranging and displaying the pre-stage effect image A showing the four areas in front of the main effect image (background image) of the AT state effect. , the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is used to perform the pre-stage effect A. Also, character images representing enemy characters A to D appearing in the continuous effects A to D are displayed as option images A to D in front of the front stage effect image A (see FIG. 10(b)).

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

When the second stop operation of the reels is performed in a state in which the preceding effect image A and the option images A to D are displayed and the control for displaying and moving the selection frame image is repeatedly performed, the effect is produced in accordance with the stop operation. The presentation mode up to that point is continued without changing the mode (see FIG. 10(d)). After that, when the third reel stop operation is performed, the first part is shifted to the second part, and the white-out image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 10(e)).

Then, when a predetermined time (three seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after starting the second part, the display of the white-out image is ended and the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is determined that continuous effects will be performed in the preceding stage effect lottery that triggered the preceding stage effect, a selection result notification image that suggests the selection result of the option in the preceding stage effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed on the entire display area of the display device 51 . The selection result notification image includes a selection result image (in this embodiment, an image of the enemy character B) corresponding to the type of continuous effect to be performed from the next game, and an option determined as the selection result (in this embodiment, an enemy character B image). By notifying the character B), the type of continuous effect to be performed thereafter (in this embodiment, the continuous effect B in which the enemy character B appears) is notified. Also, the selection result notification image is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, thereby making the main effect image on the back side of the selection result image invisible. In addition, by displaying the selection result notification image larger than the option image displayed in the first part, the option determined as the selection result is displayed as one of a plurality of options in the first part. is also emphasized and displayed.

Further, in the third part, a continuous effect transition suggesting image (in this embodiment, a logo image of "development") indicating that a continuous effect will be performed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (FIG. 10(f)). When the next game start operation is performed in a state in which the selection result notification image and the continuous performance transition suggesting image are displayed, the preceding stage performance is terminated and the continuous performance is started.

On the other hand, in the third part, if the decision to perform continuous production is not made in the previous production lottery that triggered the previous production, the selection result notification image, the continuous production transition suggestion image, or the above-mentioned blackout The preceding stage effect is terminated without displaying the result suggesting image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the main effect image corresponding to the control state regarding the AT controlled by the main control section 41 side is displayed, and the preceding stage effect is executed. It is controlled to return to the effect according to the control state regarding AT which has been performed before (not shown).

In this embodiment, the enemy character B is selected as the selection result in the first stage effect A, and the selection result image for informing the selection result is displayed. It is possible to select enemy characters A to D as a selection result according to the type of continuous effect, and to display a selection result image notifying the selection result.

Further, in the present embodiment, the image displayed as the option image is determined to perform the preceding stage effect and the continuous effect in the preceding stage effect lottery, and after that, when the predetermined continuous effect is performed, at least the predetermined If it is a configuration that includes a predetermined option image that suggests the type of continuous effect, it is determined in the previous stage effect lottery that the first stage effect will be performed, and if the predetermined continuous effect is not performed after that A configuration including a predetermined option image suggesting the type of the predetermined continuous effect may be included, or a configuration not including the predetermined option image indicating the type of the predetermined continuous effect may be used.

Further, in this embodiment, by displaying four types of option images A to D as option images, a plurality of types of option images that do not overlap each other are displayed. A configuration in which four options are displayed may be used, or a configuration in which two or more types of option images having overlapping types are displayed as option images may be used.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the above-described AT state effect is being performed and the main effect image (background image) corresponding to the AT state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 11). 11 (a)), in the case where it is decided to perform the first stage effect in the first stage effect lottery, for example, in the case of performing the first stage effect C, which is the first front stage effect, the game start operation is performed. When the lottery is drawn, a lottery for the front stage performance is conducted to determine that the front stage performance C is to be performed, and the first part of the front stage performance C is started. In the first part of the pre-stage effect C, first, the pre-stage effect image C including the teammate character image is arranged and displayed in front of the main effect image (background image), so that the background image is made invisible to the liquid crystal display. Control is performed so that the entire display area of the display 51 is used to perform the pre-stage effect C (see FIG. 11(b)).

In the first part of the pre-stage effect C, after the pre-stage effect image C is displayed, option images 1 to 4 (in this example, characters "development") of a predetermined number of options (four in this embodiment) are displayed. option image 1 including the character "chance", option image 2 including the character "chance", option image 3 including the character "!", and option image 4 including the character "?" , and sequentially displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 11(b)). The option image 1 has the same aspect as the image suggesting transition to the continuous effect (in the present embodiment, the included characters, shapes, patterns, and colors are the same). It is designed to suggest the possibility of a production. The option images 2 to 4 are in a mode different from the images suggesting the transition to the continuous performance, and do not directly suggest the possibility of performing the continuous performance, but do not deny the possibility of performing the continuous performance. In addition, the option images 1 to 4 do not include suggestive images that suggest the type of continuous effect (for example, images of enemy characters A to D appearing in the continuous effect, etc.), and the types of continuous effect that may be performed thereafter. It is not meant to be suggested.

In addition, in the preceding stage effect image C, it is sufficient that at least one option image suggests the possibility that the continuous effect will be performed, or that only one option image suggests the possibility that the continuous effect will be performed. , two or more option images may suggest the possibility of a continuous effect. Further, as the option images, the option images of one mode may be displayed in an overlapping manner.

Then, when the first stop operation of the reel is performed by the stop switch, if all the option images 1 to 4 are not displayed, all the option images 1 to 4 are displayed and the option images 1 to 4 are displayed. A selection frame image indicating that one option image out of 4 is a selection candidate is arranged and displayed in front of all the option images 1 to 4. - 特許庁Further, when the first stop operation of the reel is performed by the stop switch, if all of the option images 1 to 4 are displayed, the selection frame image is arranged in front of all of the option images 1 to 4. to display. After the selection frame image is displayed, control is repeatedly performed to sequentially move the selection frame image so as to place the selection frame image on the front side of each option image, and any one of the displayed option images 1 to 4 can be selected. (See FIGS. 11(c) and 11(d)).

When the second stop operation of the reel is performed in a state in which the preceding stage effect image C and the option images 1 to 4 are displayed and the control for displaying and moving the selection frame image is repeatedly performed, the effect is produced in accordance with the stop operation. The presentation mode up to that point is continued without changing the mode (see FIG. 11(d)). After that, when the third reel stop operation is performed, the first part is shifted to the second part, and the white-out image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 11(e)).

After the second part is started, when a predetermined time (three seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is determined that continuous production will be performed in the preceding stage production lottery that triggered the preceding stage production, it is suggested that the result of the preceding stage production is notified. An image (in this embodiment, an image including a plurality of concentrated lines directed toward the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) is displayed over the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and is displayed on the back side of the preceding stage effect suggesting image. To make the arranged main effect image invisible. Then, as a selection result notifying image suggesting the selection result of the option in the preceding stage production, a continuous production transition suggesting image (in this embodiment, the logo image of "development") is arranged in front of the preceding stage production suggesting image, and the liquid crystal display is displayed. 51 (FIG. 11(f)). The selection result notification image of the pre-stage effect C does not include a selection result image (for example, images of enemy characters A to D, etc.) corresponding to the type of continuous effect, and does not suggest the type of continuous effect to be performed thereafter. In addition, by displaying the selection result notification image larger than the size of the option image displayed in the first part, the option determined as the selection result is displayed as one of a plurality of options in the first part. It is designed to be displayed with more emphasis than when.

Further, in the third part, when the image suggesting transition to the continuous effect is displayed as the selection result notification image, the operation to start the next game is performed, so that the previous stage effect is terminated and the continuous effect is started. Control.

On the other hand, in the third part, if the decision to perform continuous production is not made in the previous production lottery that triggered the previous production, the selection result notification image, the continuous production transition suggestion image, or the above-mentioned blackout The preceding stage effect is terminated without displaying the result suggesting image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the main effect image corresponding to the control state regarding the AT controlled by the main control section 41 side is displayed, and the preceding stage effect is executed. It is controlled to return to the performance according to the control state regarding AT which has been performed before it is performed.

In the present embodiment, the option image 1 is selected as the selection result in the preceding stage effect C, and the selection result image for notifying the selection result is displayed. It is possible to select one of the displayed option images 1 to 4 and display a selection result image that notifies the selection result.

Further, in the present embodiment, the image displayed as the option image is determined to perform the preceding stage effect and the continuous effect in the preceding stage effect lottery, and after that, when the predetermined continuous effect is performed, at least the predetermined It is sufficient if it includes a predetermined option image (for example, an option image including the word “development”) that suggests that the continuous effect will be performed. If the predetermined continuous effect is not performed after that, the configuration may include a predetermined option image suggesting the type of the predetermined continuous effect, or the predetermined option image suggesting the type of the predetermined continuous effect. A configuration that does not include

Further, in this embodiment, by displaying four types of option images 1 to 4 as option images, a plurality of types of option images that do not overlap each other are displayed. A configuration in which four options are displayed may be used, or a configuration in which two or more types of option images having overlapping types are displayed as option images may be used.

For example, when performing a pre-stage effect D (not shown) that is a first pre-stage effect, the sub-control unit 91 starts the first part when the game start operation is performed, and the reels are stopped for the second time. Until the operation is performed, the same performance as the preceding stage performance C is performed. Then, when the second stop operation is performed, the brightness of some of the displayed option images that are not displayed as the selection result is reduced to indicate that the option is not specified as the selection result. . When determining the option image whose brightness is to be lowered, the brightness is lowered in order from the options that suggest that the situation is low for the player among the options that are displayed but not displayed as a selection result. By determining it as an option, an option that suggests a situation with a high degree of advantage remains, and the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

Then, in the pre-stage effect D, when the third stop operation by the stop switch is performed (when the stop switch related to the third stop operation is pressed) while the first part is being performed, the first part to the second part, and the white-out image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see, for example, FIG. 11(e)). After that, similarly to the front-stage production C, control is performed according to the lottery result of the front-stage production lottery.

Incidentally, in the pre-stage effect D, it is possible to select any one of the option images 1 to 4 displayed in the first part and display a selection result image that notifies the selection result.

In addition, in the first stage effects G and H, which are the first stage effects, by not displaying at least a suggestive image (for example, an image of the enemy characters A to D appearing in the continuous effect) that finally suggests the type of the continuous effect. , so as not to suggest the type of continuous production that may be performed thereafter. On the other hand, in the pre-stage production B, which is the second pre-stage production, as in the pre-stage production A, if at least one of the enemy characters A to D appearing in the continuous productions A to D is subsequently continuously produced, the type of the continuous production is selected. By displaying the pre-stage effect image B including the image of the enemy character corresponding to the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the possibility of performing the continuous effect and the type of the continuous effect to be executed are suggested. ing. In addition, in the front stage effects E and F, which are the second front stage effects, a suggestive image (in this embodiment, an image of the enemy character B) that finally suggests the type of continuous effect is displayed as described later. It is designed to suggest the type of staging that may be performed.

Next, an example of the effect mode of the pre-stage effect will be described. As described above, the pre-stage effects include the third pre-stage effects (pre-stage effects A, C, E , G), and a fourth front-stage effect (three times, which has a higher number of updates than the front-stage effects A, C, E, and G), in which the number of updates of the effects corresponding to the stoppage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is larger than that of the third front-stage effect. and pre-stage effects B, D, F, H).

As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control unit 91 starts the first part when the game start operation is performed, for example, when performing the pre-stage effect E that is the third pre-stage effect. In the first part of the pre-stage effect E, first, until the first stop operation of the reels is performed, the main character corresponding to the above-described AT-related control state displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when starting the pre-stage effect is displayed. The display of the output image (background image) is continued to wait (see FIG. 12(a)).

When the first stop operation is performed while the main effect image (background image) is being displayed, the preceding stage effect image E (this embodiment Then, the image of the enemy character B) is arranged and displayed in front of the main effect image (background image). By displaying the preceding effect image E in response to the first stop operation of the reels, the contents of the first effect in the preceding effect E are updated.

The front effect image E is an image that does not cover the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and at least a portion of the background image is visible. In addition, the pre-stage effect image E appears in the continuous effect determined to be performed in the pre-stage effect lottery when it is determined to perform the continuous effect in the pre-stage effect lottery in which it is determined to perform the pre-stage effect lottery. On the other hand, if it is not decided to perform a continuous effect, an image of a character that can appear in the continuous effect (an image of the enemy character A in the example) is included. to D). By displaying the pre-stage effect image E, the possibility of performing a continuous effect (continuous effect B in this embodiment) corresponding to the image of the character included in the pre-stage effect image E is suggested. (See FIG. 12(b)).

In the first part of the pre-stage effect E, after displaying the pre-stage effect image E, the player waits until the third stop operation of the reels is performed. That is, when the second stopping operation of the reel is performed, the preceding effect image E displayed in response to the first stopping operation is maintained without progressing the preceding effect E (see FIG. 12(c)). . Then, in the state where the preceding effect image E is displayed, when the third stop operation of the reels is performed, the first part is shifted to the second part, and the white-out image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 ( See FIG. 12(d)).

After the second part is started, when a predetermined time (three seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is decided to perform a continuous effect in the previous stage effect lottery that triggered the first stage effect, the character image displayed in the first part will be included. An image suggesting the result of the preceding stage effect (in this embodiment, an image of the enemy character B) indicating the result of is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the main character arranged on the back side of the image suggesting the preceding stage effect is displayed. Make the output image invisible. Then, by arranging and displaying a continuous effect transition suggesting image (in this embodiment, the logo image of "development") suggesting that the continuous effect is performed in front of the preceding stage effect result suggesting image, the continuous effect is performed. The fact that it will be performed and the type of continuous effect to be performed (in this embodiment, continuous effect B in which enemy character B appears) are notified (FIG. 12(e)).

By performing the start operation of the next game in a state in which the image suggesting the result of the preceding stage performance and the image suggesting the shift to the continuous performance are displayed, the preceding stage performance is terminated and the continuous performance is started.

On the other hand, in the third part, if it is not determined to perform continuous production in the previous production lottery that triggered the previous production, the previous production result notification image, the continuous production transition suggestion image, or the above-mentioned The preceding stage performance is terminated without displaying the darkening result suggestive image on the liquid crystal display device 51, and the main performance image corresponding to the control state regarding the AT controlled by the main control part 41 side is displayed to perform the preceding stage performance. 12(f)).

In the pre-stage effect E, after a white-out image is displayed in response to the third stop operation of the reel, an image suggesting the result of the pre-stage effect and an image suggesting transition to the continuous effect are displayed by the third part, or the main effect image is displayed. By being displayed, the content of the effect is updated for the second time.

In this embodiment, the preceding effect image E is included in the preceding effect E, and the preceding effect result suggesting image includes the image of the enemy character B, suggesting that the continuous effect B will be performed. By displaying a pre-stage effect image E including images of enemy characters A-D corresponding to the types of continuous effects determined by a pre-stage effect lottery and an image suggesting the result of the pre-stage effect, the corresponding continuous effects A-D are performed. It is possible to suggest possibilities.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the sub-control unit 91 starts the first part when the game start operation is performed, for example, when performing the pre-stage effect F that is the fourth pre-stage effect. In the first part of the pre-stage effect F, first, until the first stop operation of the reels is performed, the main character corresponding to the above-described AT-related control state displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when starting the pre-stage effect is displayed. The display of the output image (background image) is continued to wait (see FIGS. 13(a) and 14(a)).

When the first stop operation is performed while the main effect image (background image) is being displayed, the preceding stage effect image F1 (this embodiment Then, the image of the enemy character B) is arranged and displayed in front of the main effect image (background image) (see FIGS. 13B and 14B). By displaying the preceding effect image F1 in response to the first stop operation of the reels, the contents of the first effect in the preceding effect F are updated.

The front stage effect image F is an image that does not cover the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and at least a portion of the background image is visible. In addition, the pre-stage effect image F appears in the continuous effect determined to be performed in the pre-stage effect lottery when it is determined to perform the continuous effect in the pre-stage effect lottery in which it is determined to perform the pre-stage effect lottery. (In the embodiment, the image of the enemy character B covering about 1/3 of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) is included. It includes images of characters that can appear (in the embodiment, an image of one of the enemy characters A to D). By displaying the preceding stage effect image F1, it is suggested that a type of continuous effect (continuous effect B in this embodiment) corresponding to the image of the character included in the preceding effect image F1 may be performed. (See FIGS. 13(a) and 14(a)).

In the first part of the pre-stage effect F, after the pre-stage effect image F1 is displayed, when the second stop operation of the reels is performed, the pre-stage effect image F2 (this In this embodiment, an image of the enemy character B that covers about two-thirds of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is arranged and displayed in front of the main effect image (background image) (FIGS. 13C and 14). (c)). By displaying the preceding stage effect image F2 in response to the second stop operation of the reels, the contents of the second effect in the preceding stage effect F are updated.

When it is determined that the preceding stage performance and the continuous performance are performed in the preceding stage performance lottery that triggered the performance of the preceding stage performance, and the continuous performance is determined after the continuous performance, the preceding stage performance image F2. is displayed, when the third stop operation of the reel is performed, the first part is shifted to the second part, and the white-out image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 13(d) ).

After the second part is started, when a predetermined time (three seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is decided to perform a continuous effect in the previous stage effect lottery that triggered the first stage effect, the character image displayed in the first part will be included. An image suggesting the result of the preceding stage effect (in this embodiment, an image of the enemy character B) indicating the result of is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the main character arranged on the back side of the image suggesting the preceding stage effect is displayed. Make the output image invisible. Then, by arranging and displaying a continuous effect transition suggesting image (in this embodiment, the logo image of "development") suggesting that the continuous effect is performed in front of the preceding stage effect result suggesting image, the continuous effect is performed. The fact that it will be performed and the type of continuous effect to be performed (in this embodiment, continuous effect B in which enemy character B appears) are notified (FIG. 13(e)).

In the pre-stage effect F, after the white-out image is displayed in response to the third stop operation of the reel, the pre-stage effect result suggesting image and the continuous effect transition suggesting image are displayed by the third part, or the main effect image is displayed. By being displayed, the content of the effect is updated for the third time.

By performing the start operation of the next game in a state in which the image suggesting the result of the preceding stage performance and the image suggesting the shift to the continuous performance are displayed, the preceding stage performance is terminated and the continuous performance is started.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the preceding stage effect lottery that triggered the preceding stage effect to perform the preceding stage effect and it is not determined to perform the continuous effect after the continuous effect, the preceding stage effect image F2 is displayed. When the third stop operation of the reel is performed in the displayed state, the display of the preceding stage effect image F2 is terminated and the control of the preceding stage effect is terminated, whereby the white-out image and the preceding stage effect result notification image are displayed. , the preceding production is terminated without displaying the continuous production transition suggestive image or the darkening result suggestive image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the main control part 41 side controls the main control unit 41 side. The output image is displayed, and control is performed so as to return to the effect corresponding to the control state regarding AT that has been performed before the preceding stage effect is performed (see FIG. 14(d)).

In the present embodiment, the preceding effect image F1, the preceding effect image F2, and the preceding effect result suggestive image in the preceding effect F include the image of the enemy character B, suggesting that the continuous effect B will be performed. , in the pre-stage production E, a pre-stage production image F1, a pre-stage production image F2, and a pre-stage production result suggestion image including images of the enemy characters A to D corresponding to the type of continuous production determined by the pre-stage production lottery are displayed. It is possible to suggest the possibility that the corresponding continuous effects A to D will be performed.

Further, in the front stage effects A and C, which are the third front stage effects, similar to the front stage effect E, the contents of the effect are updated in accordance with the first stop operation and the third stop operation of the reels, so that the stop operation of the reels is performed. It is updated twice accordingly. In addition, although not shown in particular, in the preceding stage effect G, which is the third preceding stage effect, similarly to the preceding stage effect E, the effect contents are updated in accordance with the first stop operation and the third stop operation of the reels. It is updated twice according to the stop operation. On the other hand, in the front stage effects B, D, and H which are the fourth front stage effects, similar to the front stage effect F, the effect contents are updated according to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation of the reel. , and is updated three times according to the stop operation of the reel.

As shown in FIG. 15, the sub-control unit 91 starts the first part when the game start operation is performed, for example, when performing the pre-stage effect H which is the fourth pre-stage effect. In the first part of the pre-stage effect H, first, until the first stop operation of the reels is performed, the main character corresponding to the above-described control state regarding AT displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when starting the pre-stage effect is displayed. The display of the output image (background image) is continued to wait (see FIG. 15(a)). Note that the pre-stage effect H is a fourth pre-stage effect, and is also a second pre-stage effect that does not indicate the type of continuous effect.

When the first stop operation is performed while the main effect image (background image) is being displayed, the preceding effect image H1 (this embodiment Then, the image of the teammate character) is arranged and displayed on the front side of the main effect image (background image) (FIG. 15(b)). By displaying the front stage effect image H1 in response to the first stop operation of the reels, the contents of the first effect in the front stage effect H are updated.

The front stage effect image H1 is an image that does not cover the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and at least a portion of the background image is visible. In addition, the preceding stage effect image H1 is one type of continuous effects A to D regardless of whether or not it is determined to perform continuous effects in the preceding stage effect lottery in which it is determined to perform the preceding stage effects. While not including an image corresponding only to the production (in the embodiment, an image of one enemy character appearing in the continuous productions A to D), an image common to the continuous productions A to D (in the embodiment, an image common to the continuous production A Images of allied characters that appear commonly in ~D) are included. By displaying the front-stage effect image H1, the possibility that the continuous effect will be performed thereafter is suggested without suggesting the type of continuous effect that may be performed thereafter.

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

When it is decided to perform the preceding stage performance and the continuous performance in the preceding stage performance lottery which triggered the performing of the preceding stage performance, and it is determined to perform the continuous performance after the continuous performance, the preceding stage performance image H2. is displayed, when the third stop operation of the reel is performed, the first part is shifted to the second part, and the white-out image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 15(d) ).

After the second part is started, when a predetermined time (three seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is decided to perform continuous production in the previous production lottery that triggered the previous production, it was decided by the previous production lottery that triggered the continuous production. A pre-stage effect result suggesting image (in this embodiment, an image of a teammate character) which does not include an image corresponding to the type of continuous effect and suggests only the result of the pre-stage effect is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. , the main effect image arranged on the back side of the preceding stage effect suggestive image is rendered invisible. Then, by arranging and displaying a continuous effect transition suggesting image (in this embodiment, a logo image of "development") suggesting that a continuous effect will be performed in front of the preceding stage effect result suggesting image, the continuous effect A 15(e)).

In the pre-stage production H, after the white-out image is displayed in response to the third stop operation of the reels, the pre-stage production result suggestion image and the continuous production transition suggestion image are displayed by the third part, or the main production image is displayed. By being displayed, the content of the effect is updated for the third time.

By performing the start operation of the next game in a state in which the image suggesting the result of the preceding stage performance and the image suggesting the shift to the continuous performance are displayed, the preceding stage performance is terminated and the continuous performance is started.

On the other hand, when it is decided in the preceding stage production lottery that triggered the preceding stage production to carry out the preceding stage production and it is not decided to carry out the continuous production after the continuous production, the preceding stage production image H2 is displayed. When the third stop operation of the reel is performed in the displayed state, the display of the preceding stage effect image H2 is terminated and the control of the preceding stage effect is terminated, whereby the white-out image and the preceding stage effect result notification image are displayed. , the preceding production is terminated without displaying the continuous production transition suggestive image or the darkening result suggestive image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the main control part 41 side controls the main control unit 41 side. The output image is displayed, and control is performed so as to return to the effect corresponding to the control state regarding the AT that has been performed before the preceding stage effect is performed (see FIG. 15(f)).

Incidentally, in this embodiment, the images of the enemy characters A to D corresponding to the continuous effects A to D are not included in the preceding effect image H1, the preceding effect image H2, and the preceding effect result suggesting image in the preceding effect H, and the subsequent effect is possible. Although an example that does not suggest the type of continuous production with potentiality has been described, in the preceding production H, a preceding production image H1, a preceding production image H2, and an image suggesting the result of the preceding production including images of teammates characters common to the continuous production are displayed. By doing so, it is possible to suggest the possibility that any type of continuous effect will be performed thereafter.

In addition, in the front stage effect H, which is the fourth front stage effect, the effect content is updated according to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation of the reel, so that three times according to the stop operation of the reel It is supposed to be updated. On the other hand, although not shown in particular, in the front stage effect G which is the third front stage effect, when the reel is first stopped after the operation for starting the game for which the front stage effect is performed, the image is displayed in the same manner as the front stage effect image H1. A front stage effect image G1 (for example, an image having the same aspect as the front stage effect image H1) covering a predetermined partial display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is arranged and displayed in front of the main effect image (background image). Thereafter, when the reels are stopped for the second time, the display of the preceding performance image G1 is continued, and when the reels are stopped for the third time, the white-out image and the continuous performance shift suggestion are made according to the result of the preceding performance lottery. An image or a main effect image is displayed, and in the pre-stage effect G, the effect content is updated in accordance with the first stop operation and the third stop operation of the reels, so that two effects are displayed in response to the stop operation of the reels. It is designed to be updated several times.

Further, in this embodiment, the front effect images H1 and H2 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in response to the reel stop operation. By not including the images of the enemy characters A to D appearing in , but including the images of the ally characters, the preceding stage effect images H1 and H2 do not suggest the type of continuous effect that may be performed thereafter. It is sufficient that the preceding effect images displayed in response to the stop operation of the reels do not display an image corresponding to only at least one type of continuous effect. For example, as a configuration in which an image corresponding to only at least one type of continuous effect is not displayed in each preceding effect image displayed in response to the stop operation of the reels, for example, the stop operation of the reels is performed. In each front stage effect image displayed corresponding to this, an image that does not correspond to the continuous effect may be displayed. An image corresponding to one type of continuous performance is included in the front stage performance image, and an image corresponding to another kind of continuous performance is included in the front stage performance image displayed corresponding to the second stop operation of the reels. is included, the type of continuous effect suggested by the preceding effect image is not limited to one type.

Further, in the present embodiment, the preceding stage effect images H1 and H2 displayed in response to the stopping operation of the reels in the preceding stage effect H are continuously performed in the preceding stage effect lottery in which it is determined that the preceding stage effect is to be performed. Regardless of whether or not it is decided to perform the performance, it does not include images corresponding to only one type of continuous performances A to D, but includes images common to the continuous performances A to D. Therefore, although it is a configuration that suggests the possibility that the continuous performance will be performed after that, but does not suggest the type of continuous performance that can be performed, it is displayed in response to the reel stop operation being performed in the previous stage performance. It is sufficient that the prestage effect image does not include an image corresponding to only one type of continuous effect, and the prestage effect image does not include an image corresponding to only one type of continuous effect and any continuous effect. It may be a configuration that includes an image that is not related to , and even with such a configuration, while suggesting the possibility that a continuous performance will be performed after the pre-stage performance is performed, it does not suggest the type of continuous performance that can be performed. configuration.

Next, an example of the effect mode of the pre-stage effect will be described. A fifth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects A, B, C, and D) performed in a state in which the main effect image (background image) corresponding to the AT-related control state is not visible, and a sixth pre-stage performed in a state in which the background image is visible. Effects (previous stage effects E, F, G, H) are included.

As shown in FIG. 10, for example, when performing the pre-stage effect A that is the fifth pre-stage effect, the sub-control unit 91 displays the pre-stage effect image A over the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. , the effect is performed in a state in which the main effect image (background image) on the back side of the preceding stage effect image A cannot be visually recognized, suggesting the possibility of continuous effect being performed.

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

In addition, although not shown in the figure, in the fifth front stage effects B and D, similar to the front stage effects A and C, a predetermined front stage effect image is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. , the effect is performed in a state in which the main effect image (background image) on the back side of the preceding stage effect image cannot be visually recognized, suggesting the possibility of continuous effect being performed.

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

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the sub-control section 91 sets the front stage effect images F1 and F2 to the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 when, for example, performing the front stage effect F which is the sixth front stage effect. By displaying it at a predetermined position, the effect is performed in a state where the main effect image (background image) is visible in a predetermined display area that is not covered by the preceding effect images F1 and F2, and the possibility of continuous effect being performed. It is suggested.

In addition, although not shown in particular, in the pre-stage effect G, which is the sixth pre-stage effect, similarly to the pre-stage effects E and F, a pre-stage effect image covering a predetermined partial display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. , the effect is performed in a state where the main effect image (background image) is visible in a predetermined display area that is not covered by the preceding effect image, suggesting the possibility of continuous effect being performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, for example, when performing the pre-stage effect H which is the sixth pre-stage effect, the sub-control section 91 sets the pre-stage effect images H1 and H2 to predetermined positions in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. , the main effect image (background image) is visible in a predetermined display area that is not covered by the preceding effect images H1 and H2, suggesting the possibility of a continuous effect. It has become.

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the image suggesting the result of darkening when the privilege (being controlled in the additional state) is not given in the continuous effects A to D described above. The display of 51 is controlled to darken, while the non-transition suggestion image is not displayed and the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is not darkened when continuous performances are not performed in the preceding stage performances A to H. It's becoming In the continuous effect, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 turns dark when it is not suggested that the privilege will be granted, so that the fact that the privilege is not granted can be suggested. Further, in the front stage performance, the display of the liquid crystal display device 51 does not darken when the continuous performance is not performed, so that the continuous performance is not performed, that is, the reduction in interest due to the privilege not being given is prevented, thereby preventing the front stage performance. can be preferably performed.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is capable of performing pre-stage effects A to H, and the pre-stage effects suggest the possibility of continuous effects being performed, and the first pre-stage effects that do not suggest the type of the continuous effects. (pre-stage effects C, D, G, H), and a second pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects A, B, E, F) that suggests the possibility of performing a continuous effect and suggests the type of the continuous effect. include. The pre-stage production includes a first pre-stage production that does not suggest the type of continuous production and a second pre-stage production that suggests the type of continuous production, and depending on whether the type of continuous production is suggested by the pre-stage production, benefits ( In the present embodiment, since the degree of expectation of being given is different, it is possible to change the degree of advantage related to the suggested privilege, and it is possible to suitably perform the preceding stage effect. .

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is capable of performing pre-stage effects A to H, and in the pre-stage effects, the number of times of updating the effects in response to the stoppage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a predetermined number (this embodiment Then, 2 times), the third pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects A, C, E, G), and the fourth pre-stage effect, in which the number of times the effect is updated according to the stoppage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is greater than the third pre-stage effect. Effects (previous stage effects B, D, F, H) are included. In the third front stage effect, the effect is updated according to the stop operation of the first reel (first stop operation) and the stop operation of the last reel (third stop operation), and the stop operation of the other reels (second stop operation). 2 stop operation), the effect is not updated. In the third pre-stage effect, the effect is updated according to the stop operation of the first reel and the stop operation of the last reel, and the effect is not updated according to the stop operation of the other reels. After the stop operation is performed until the stop operation of the last reel is performed, attention can be paid to the performance contents of the third front stage performance.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is capable of performing pre-stage effects A to H. For the pre-stage effects, a fifth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects A, B, C, D), and a sixth pre-stage effect (pre-stage effects E, F, G, H) performed in a state in which the AT state background image is visible. The sixth pre-stage production (pre-stage production E, F, G, H) is started in a state where the main production image (background image) corresponding to the control state related to AT is visible, and the continuous production (continuous production A to D) is started. When it is performed, a pre-stage effect result suggesting image suggesting the result of the pre-stage effect is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 at the end of the sixth pre-stage effect, thereby making the background image invisible. On the other hand, when the continuous performance is not performed, the image indicating the result of the preceding stage performance is not displayed at the end of the sixth preceding stage performance, and the state in which the background image can be visually recognized is maintained. In the sixth front-stage performance, the background image becomes invisible at the end of the sixth front-stage performance when the continuous performance is performed, while the background image is visible at the end of the sixth front-stage performance when the continuous performance is not performed. Since the possible state is maintained, attention can be paid to the effect mode when the sixth pre-stage effect ends.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform the front stage effects A and C, and the front stage effects A and C are option images (option images A to D in the front stage effect A and option images A to D in the front stage effect C). A first part in which images 1 to 4) are displayed, a second part in which none of the option images are displayed after the first part, and an option image as a selection result after the second part in an identifiable manner. and the third part. In the preceding stages A and C, a plurality of option images can be recognized by the first part, and an option image as a selection result can be recognized by the third part. By performing the second part in which neither is displayed, the option image of the selection result in the third part can be favorably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is capable of performing a pre-stage effect that suggests the possibility of performing a continuous effect, the pre-stage effect includes pre-stage effects A to H, and the pre-stage effect When is performed, it is possible to display a continuous effect transition suggesting image (in this embodiment, the logo image of "development") that suggests that the continuous effect will be performed, and any of the preceding stage effects A to H can be displayed. A common continuous performance transition suggestive image is displayed when continuous performance is performed even in a kind of pre-stage performance. Since a common continuous performance transition suggestive image is displayed when the continuous performance is performed in any kind of the pre-stage performances A to H, it is possible to easily suggest that the continuous performance will be performed.

[About navigation performance]
The navigation effects performed by the sub-controller 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 21. FIG.

As described above, the main control unit 41 is capable of controlling the control state relating to AT to the AT state. It is possible to execute navigation information that can specify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the target combination.

Further, when an internal lottery is held in each game, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the type of winning combination in the internal lottery, and in each game, the reels are selected. Each time a stop operation is performed, a command capable of specifying the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is transmitted to the sub-controller 91 . Also, when performing navigation notification, it transmits to the sub-controller 91 a command capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player to whom the navigation notification is given.

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

In the navigation effect, a navigation image suggesting the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is displayed at positions corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. display. The navigation image includes a number image (one of "1", "2", and "3" in this embodiment) suggesting the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the number image is decorated. It is composed of a decorative frame image (a round frame image or a star-shaped frame image in this embodiment). In addition, the navigation image includes a type 1 navigation image displayed in a predetermined first mode (blue and round in this embodiment) and a second mode (this embodiment , contains the second type navigation image displayed in yellow and star shape).

The first type navigation image is a navigation image 1a (in this embodiment, a number image in which "1" is displayed in white and a decorative frame in blue and a circular shape) that suggests the reel to be stopped first. image), and a navigation image 1b suggesting the reel to be stopped second (in this embodiment, a numerical image in which "2" is displayed in white and a number image in blue and a circle). An image composed of a decorative frame image), and a navigation image 1c suggesting the reel to be finally stopped (in this embodiment, a number image in which "3" is displayed in white and a number image in which "3" is displayed in blue and a circle). image composed of decorative frame images).

In addition, the second type navigation image includes a navigation image 2a (in this embodiment, a number image in which "1" is displayed in white and a number image in which "1" is displayed in yellow and a star shape) that suggests the reel to be stopped first. an image composed of a decorative frame image), and a navigation image 2b suggesting the reel to be stopped second (in this embodiment, a numerical image in which "2" is displayed in white, and displayed in yellow and a star shape). An image composed of a decorative frame image displayed), and a navigation image 2c (in this embodiment, a numerical image in which “3” is displayed in white and a yellow and star-shaped navigator image 2c suggesting the reel to be finally stopped). An image composed of the decorative frame image to be displayed).

As shown in FIG. 16, based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 side will perform the navigation notification, and selects the navigation target role by internal lottery. In a game in which it is specified that a replay combination has been won, control is performed so that the navigation performance is performed in the first mode.

In the control of the navigation effect (first aspect), first, after the game is started and all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have started to rotate, acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid. By the time the navigation image 1a, 1b, 1c suggests the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R notified by the navigation notification in the first mode, the positions corresponding to the reels in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed. display each.

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

As shown in FIG. 17(a), in the first mode a of the navigation image 1a, the numeric image of the navigation image 1a is white, the transparency is 0%, and the brightness is 100%, and the decorative frame image of the navigation image 1a is blue. , 0% transparency and 100% brightness. Also, when the navigation image 1a is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the first stop operation is to be performed in the first mode a, first, the decorative frame image gradually changes its transparency from the outline side toward the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually decreased and the brightness is increased from the outline side to the center side. display starts. Finally, the numeric image and the decorative frame image are displayed so that the transparency is 0% and the brightness is 100%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the first mode b of the navigation image 1b, the numeric image of the navigation image 1b is white, the transparency is 70%, and the brightness is 70%, and the decoration frame image of the navigation image 1a is displayed. is blue with 50% transparency and 70% brightness. Also, the display size in the first mode b is smaller than the display size in the first mode a. Further, when the navigation image 1b is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the second stop operation is to be performed in the first mode b, first, the decorative frame image gradually changes its transparency from the outline side toward the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually decreased and the brightness is increased from the outline side to the center side. display starts. Finally, the numeric image is displayed with a transparency of 70% and a brightness of 70%, and the decorative frame image with a transparency of 50% and a brightness of 70%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17(c), in the first mode c of the navigation image 1c, the numeric image of the navigation image 1c is white, the transparency is 80%, and the brightness is 40%, and the decoration frame image of the navigation image 1c is displayed. is blue with 70% transparency and 40% brightness. Also, the display size in the first mode c is smaller than the display size in the first mode b. Further, when the navigation image 1c is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the third stop operation is to be performed in the first mode b, first, the decorative frame image gradually changes its transparency from the outline side toward the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually decreased and the brightness is increased from the outline side to the center side. display starts. Finally, the numerical image is displayed with a transparency of 80% and a brightness of 40%, and the decorative frame image with a transparency of 70% and a brightness of 40%.

The display size of each navigation image is the image displayed in the front stage effect (for example, the option The display size is set to be smaller than the display size of the images A to D, the front stage effect image E of the front stage effect E, etc.) so that each navigation image can be displayed without covering all of the effect images arranged on the back side. It has become.

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

When changing the navigation image 1b from the first mode b to the first mode a, first, the transparency and brightness of the numeric image and the decorative frame image in the navigation image 1b are changed to the values in the first mode a ( (see FIGS. 16(c) and (d)), and thereafter, the display size of the navigation image 1b is changed so as to be enlarged to the display size in the first mode a (see FIGS. 16(d) and (e)). ), the navigation image 1b is displayed in the first mode a (see FIG. 16(e)).

Also, when changing the navigation image 1c from the first mode c to the first mode b, first, the transparency and brightness of the numeric image and the decorative frame image in the navigation image 1c are changed to the values in the first mode b. (see FIGS. 16(c) and (d)), and then the display size of the navigation image 1c is changed so as to be enlarged to the display size in the first mode b (FIGS. 16(d) and (e )), and the navigation image 1c is displayed in the first mode b (see FIG. 16(e)).

Then, in a state where the navigation image 1b is displayed in the first mode a, the navigation image 1c is displayed in the first mode b, and the rotation of the left and right reels is controlled, the left reel stop operation is performed as the second stop operation. When performed, the navigation image 1b is changed to disappear according to the stop operation (see FIG. 16(f)). Further, the navigation image 1c is changed from the first mode b to the first mode a.

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

Then, when the navigation image 1c is displayed in the first mode a and the rotation of the right reel is controlled, when the stop operation of the right reel is performed as the third stop operation, the navigation image 1c is changed to the stop operation. (see FIG. 16(h)), the control of the navigation effect is ended.

As shown in FIG. 18, based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 side will perform the navigation notification, and selects the navigation target role by internal lottery. In a game in which it is specified that a small win has been won, control is performed so that the navigation effect is performed in the second mode.

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

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

Although not shown in particular, in the first mode a of the navigation image 2a, the numeric image of the navigation image 2a is white, the transparency is 0%, and the brightness is 100%. Brightness is 100%. Also, when the navigation image 2a is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the first stop operation is to be performed in the second mode a, first, the decorative frame image gradually changes its transparency from the outline side toward the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually decreased and the brightness is increased from the outline side to the center side. display starts. Finally, the numeric image and the decorative frame image are displayed so that the transparency is 0% and the brightness is 100%.

In addition, in the second mode b of the navigation image 2b, the numeric image of the navigation image 2b is white with a transparency of 70% and a brightness of 70%, and the decoration frame image of the navigation image 2a is yellow with a transparency of 50% and a brightness of 70%. is. Also, the display size in the second mode b is smaller than the display size in the second mode a. Further, when the navigation image 2b is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the second stop operation is to be performed in the second mode b, first, the decorative frame image gradually changes its transparency from the outline side toward the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually decreased and the brightness is increased from the outline side to the center side. display starts. Finally, the numeric image is displayed with a transparency of 70% and a brightness of 70%, and the decorative frame image with a transparency of 50% and a brightness of 70%.

In addition, in the second mode c of the navigation image 2c, the numeric image of the navigation image 2c is white with a transparency of 80% and a brightness of 40%, and the decoration frame image of the navigation image 2c is yellow with a transparency of 70% and a brightness of 40%. is. Also, the display size in the second mode c is smaller than the display size in the second mode b. Also, when the navigation image 2c is displayed at the position corresponding to the reel on which the third stop operation is to be performed in the second mode c, first, the decorative frame image gradually changes its transparency from the outline side toward the center side. After the display is started, the numerical image is changed so that the transparency is gradually decreased and the brightness is increased from the outline side to the center side. display starts. Finally, the numerical image is displayed with a transparency of 80% and a brightness of 40%, and the decorative frame image with a transparency of 70% and a brightness of 40%.

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

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

Also, when changing the navigation image 2c from the second mode c to the second mode b, first, the transparency and brightness of the number image and the decorative frame image in the navigation image 2c are changed to the values in the second mode b. (see FIGS. 18(c) and (d)), and then the display size of the navigation image 2c is changed so as to be enlarged to the display size in the second mode b (FIGS. 18(d) and (e )), and the navigation image 2c is displayed in the second mode b (see FIG. 18(e)).

Then, in a state where the navigation image 2b is displayed in the second mode a, the navigation image 2c is displayed in the second mode b, and the rotation of the left and right reels is controlled, the left reel stop operation is performed as the second stop operation. When performed, the navigation image 2b is changed so as to disappear according to the stop operation (see FIG. 18(f)). Also, the navigation image 2c is changed from the second mode b to the second mode a.

When changing the navigation image 2c from the second mode b to the second mode a, first, the transparency and brightness of the number image and the decorative frame image in the navigation image 2c are changed to the values in the second mode a ( (see FIGS. 18(e) and (f)), and thereafter, the display size of the navigation image 2c is changed so as to be enlarged to the display size in the second mode a (see FIGS. 18(f) and (g)). ), the navigation image 2c is displayed in the second mode a (see FIG. 18(g)).

Then, when the navigation image 2c is displayed in the second mode a and the rotation of the right reel is controlled, when the stop operation of the right reel is performed as the third stop operation, the navigation image 2c is changed to the stop operation. (see FIG. 18(h)), the control of the navigation effect is terminated.

It should be noted that, during the navigation effect, when the reel stop operation is performed in a manner other than the operation mode suggested in the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 displays the navigation image displayed at that time. are all controlled to be hidden, and the navigation effect is ended.

Next, a description will be given of an effect mode when the navigation effect and the preceding effect (for example, the preceding effect C) are performed in the same game, with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21. FIG.

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

As shown in FIG. 19, for example, when it is determined in the preceding stage effect lottery that the preceding stage effect C is to be performed as the preceding stage effect, the sub-control unit 91 executes the preceding stage effect B when the game start operation is performed. After the first part of is started and the preceding effect image C is displayed (see FIG. 19(a)), the option images 1 to 4 are controlled to be sequentially displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 19(a)). 19(b)-(d)).

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

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

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

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

Then, when the third stop operation is performed, in the pre-stage effect C, the first part is shifted to the second part and controlled to display a white-out image, and in the navigation effect, the third stop operation is performed. Control is performed so that the corresponding last navigation image is extinguished and the navigation performance is terminated. As a result, when the third stop operation is performed, neither the option images 1 to 4 nor the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c are displayed (see FIG. 20(d)).

Then, in the pre-stage effect C, when a predetermined time (three seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after starting the second part, the second part is shifted to the third part. In the third part, if it is determined that continuous production will be performed in the preceding stage production lottery that triggered the preceding stage production, it is suggested that the result of the preceding stage production is notified. An image (in this embodiment, an image including a plurality of concentrated lines directed toward the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) is displayed over the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and is displayed on the back side of the preceding stage effect suggesting image. To make the arranged main effect image invisible. Then, by arranging and displaying a continuous effect transition suggesting image (in this embodiment, the logo image of "development") suggesting that the continuous effect is performed in front of the preceding stage effect result suggesting image, the continuous effect is performed. (Fig. 18(e)). When the third part is performed in the pre-stage effect C, the control of the navigation effect has been completed, the navigation image is not displayed, and the pre-stage effect C The visibility of the image suggesting the transition to continuous production by is not degraded.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21(a), in the control of the navigation effect, after the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c are displayed, the reel stop operation suggests an operation mode (hereinafter referred to as the navigation effect). When the operation mode is performed in an operation mode other than the correct pressing order), all the navigation images displayed at that time are controlled to be hidden, and the navigation effect is terminated (FIGS. 21(a) and (b)). )reference). On the other hand, in the front-stage effect C, after the option images 1 to 4 are displayed, the selection frame image is sequentially moved so as to be placed in front of each option image, so that any one of the displayed option images 1 to 4 is displayed. The control suggesting that either one can be selected is repeatedly performed until the third stop operation is performed, regardless of the order in which the reels are stopped (see FIGS. 20(a) to 20(c)). Then, in the pre-stage effect C, when the third stop operation is performed, control is performed to shift to the second part and display the white-out image (see FIG. 21(d)). In the embodiment, the transition to the third part is made when 3 seconds have passed. In the third part, regardless of the stopping order of the reels in the game, if it is decided to perform continuous production in the previous production lottery that triggered the previous production, the image suggesting the result of the previous production and A continuous effect transition suggesting image is displayed (see FIG. 21(e)), and if it is not determined to perform a continuous effect, the preceding effect result suggesting image and the continuous effect transition suggesting image are not displayed. Control is performed so as to return to the performance corresponding to the control state regarding the AT which has been performed before the performance is performed (not shown).

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays a plurality of option images (eg, option images 1 to 4) by the preceding stage effect C, and displays a plurality of navigation images (eg, the navigation images 1a and 1b) by the navigation effect. , 1c), the navigation image is displayed in front of the option image, and the navigation image corresponding to the operation (first stop operation) of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the navigation image 1a) The navigation images (for example, navigation images 1b and 1c) corresponding to the operations of the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (second stop operation, third stop operation) have a higher transmittance than , the option images (for example, option images 2 and 4) displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized. When an option image and a plurality of navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R after the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. By increasing the transmittance of the navigation image corresponding to , the option image displayed behind the navigation image becomes visible, so the player can clearly recognize the navigation image with high priority. At the same time, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can also be favorably recognized.

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

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays a plurality of option images (for example, option images 1 to 4) by the pre-stage effect C, and displays a plurality of navigation images (for example, the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c) by the navigation effect. When displayed, the transmittance of the navigation image (for example, the navigation image 1a) corresponding to the operation (first stop operation) of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is 0%, and the second stop switch 8L, The transmittance of the navigation image (for example, the navigation image 1b) corresponding to the operations of 8C and 8R (second stop operation) is higher than the transmittance of the navigation image corresponding to the first stop operation, and the third stop switch 8L , 8C, and 8R (third stop operation), the transmittance of the navigation image (for example, the navigation image 1c) is controlled to be higher than the transmittance of the navigation image corresponding to the second stop operation. A navigation image with a higher priority to be recognized by the player, i.e., a navigation image corresponding to the stop operation performed first is clearly recognized by lowering the transmittance, and a navigation image with a relatively low priority to be recognized, i.e. By increasing the transmittance of the navigation image corresponding to the stop operation performed later, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be favorably recognized.

The navigation effects of this embodiment include navigation effects in which the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c are displayed in a first mode in which blue is the main color as the first color, and navigation images 2a and 2b, in which the navigation images 2a and 2b are mainly yellow as the second color. , and 2c, and the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the navigation effect is the first mode when displaying the option images 1 to 4 by the preceding stage effect C and the plurality of navigation images by the navigation effect. Regardless of whether it is the second mode, the transmittance of the navigation image (navi image 1c, navigation image 2c) corresponding to the operation of the last stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (third stop operation) is The transmittance is controlled to be higher than the transmittance of the navigation images (navi image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the operations of 8L, 8C, and 8R (first stop operation). The navigation image corresponding to the operation (third stop operation) of the last stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, which has the lowest priority to be recognized by the player, should have a high transmittance regardless of the display mode of the navigation image. , the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be favorably recognized.

When the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the option images 1 to 4 by the preceding stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images (navi images 1a, 1c, 1b, and navigation images 2a, 2c, 2b) by the navigation effect, The navigation image is arranged and displayed in front of the option image, and is second from the navigation image (navi image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the operation (first stop operation) of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Lightness of navigation images (navigation images 1b, 1c, navigation images 2b, 2c) corresponding to subsequent operations of stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (second stop operation, third stop operation) is controlled to be low and displayed darkly. This makes it easier to see the option image displayed behind the navigation image. When an option image and a plurality of navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R after the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. By displaying the navigation image corresponding to , the option image displayed behind the navigation image becomes easier to see, so that the player can clearly recognize the navigation image with high priority to be recognized. The option images displayed behind the navigation image corresponding to the operations of the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (second stop operation, third stop operation) can also be favorably recognized.

When the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the option images 1 to 4 by the preceding stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images (navi images 1a, 1c, 1b, and navigation images 2a, 2c, 2b) by the navigation effect, The navigation image is arranged and displayed in front of the option image, and is second from the navigation image (navi image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the operation (first stop operation) of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Lightness of navigation images (navigation images 1b, 1c, navigation images 2b, 2c) corresponding to subsequent operations of stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (second stop operation, third stop operation) is controlled to be low and displayed darkly. This makes it easy to see the option image displayed behind the navigation image, and the navigation image indicates the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and numbers prompting the operation of the corresponding stop switch. The configuration includes an image and a decorative frame image that decorates the numeric image. Since the navigation image includes a number image and a decorative frame image, even if the display area is large, the second stop operation and the third stop operation that are displayed darker than the navigation image corresponding to the first stop operation are displayed. The option image displayed behind the corresponding navigation image can be favorably recognized.

When the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the option images 1 to 4 by the preceding stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images (navi images 1a, 1c, 1b, and navigation images 2a, 2c, 2b) by the navigation effect, The navigation image (navi image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (first stop operation) is controlled to have the highest brightness and displayed, and the second navigation image is displayed. The lightness of the navigation image (navigation image 1b, navigation image 2b) corresponding to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (second stop operation) is controlled to be low and displayed darkly, and the third stop switch is lower than the navigation image. The navigation images (navi image 1c, navi image 2c) corresponding to the operations of 8L, 8C, and 8R (third stop operation) are controlled to be displayed with low brightness. A navigation image with a higher priority to be recognized by the player, i.e., a navigation image corresponding to a stop operation performed earlier is displayed brighter to be clearly recognized, and a navigation image with a relatively lower priority to be recognized, i.e., performed later. By displaying the navigation image darker as it corresponds to the stop operation, the option image in the background can be favorably recognized.

The navigation effects of this embodiment include navigation effects in which the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c are displayed in a first mode in which blue is the main color as the first color, and navigation images 2a and 2b, in which the navigation images 2a and 2b are mainly yellow as the second color. , and 2c, and the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the navigation effect is the first mode when displaying the option images 1 to 4 by the preceding stage effect C and the plurality of navigation images by the navigation effect. Regardless of whether it is in the second mode, the brightness of the navigation image (navi image 1c, navigation image 2c) corresponding to the operation of the last stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (third stop operation) is the same as that of the first stop switch 8L. , 8C, and 8R (first stop operation) are controlled to be lower in brightness than the navigation image (navi image 1a, navigation image 2a) corresponding to the operation (first stop operation), and are displayed dark. The navigation image corresponding to the operation (third stop operation) of the last stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R with the lowest priority to be recognized by the player is displayed darkly regardless of the display mode of the navigation image. The option image displayed behind the navigation image can be favorably recognized.

The pre-stage effect C of the present embodiment is a selection effect in which option images 1 to 4 showing a plurality of options are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and one of the option images is specified as a selection result. The navigation image is displayed in front of the option images when the option images 1 to 4 by the preceding stage effect C and the plurality of navigation images (navi images 1a, 1c, 1b, and the navigation images 2a, 2c, 2b) by the navigation effect are displayed. In addition, by displaying the navigation image so as not to cover all the option images, the option images displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized. When an option image and a plurality of navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized by displaying the navigation image so as not to cover all the option images. Therefore, while clearly recognizing the navigation image, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can also be favorably recognized.

In the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the navigation image during the period from when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game to when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes effective. It is possible to change the display size (see FIG. 17), and when displaying an option image in the previous stage effect and a plurality of navigation images in the navigation effect, each navigation image is displayed as an option image before and after the display size is changed. It is designed to be displayed so as not to cover all of the Even when the display size of the navigation image is changed, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized before and after the change.

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

The pre-stage effect of this embodiment suggests the possibility of a continuous effect suggesting the possibility of granting a privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to an additional state), and in a situation that is advantageous to the player. It is a performance suggesting a certain possibility, and whether or not to carry out a pre-stage performance including a pre-stage performance C is determined by a pre-stage performance lottery in each game in a premonitory period after an additional state lottery target role is won by an internal lottery. It is a structure, and in the previous stage production lottery, the internal lottery did not win the navigation target role, and the navigation production was not performed. In a game in which a role is won and a navigation effect is performed, the degree of expectation for awarding a privilege is high, and when the navigation effect is executed together with the pre-stage effect C, the navigation effect is not executed. The degree of expectation for the privilege is higher than when the pre-stage presentation C is executed at the beginning, and the possibility of the situation being advantageous to the player is increased. By executing the navigation effect together with the pre-stage effect C, the player can be expected to be in an advantageous situation.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode (correct pressing order) prompted by the navigation effect in the previous stage effect C when the navigation effect is executed together with the previous stage effect C. Regardless of whether or not the operation is performed, a predetermined image (in the present embodiment, an image suggesting transition to continuous effect, etc.) is displayed as a selection result based on the determination result of the preceding stage effect lottery performed before the operation is performed. It has become. Regardless of whether or not the operation prompted by the navigation effect is performed, the predetermined image initially determined in the preceding stage effect can be recognized as the selection result.

In the navigation performance of this embodiment, navigation images (for example, navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c) indicating the order in which the symbols are stopped are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in association with each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. This is an effect that prompts the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the order indicated by the navigation image, and the sub-control unit 91 displays the liquid crystal display in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are all under rotation control. When the device 51 is caused to display the option image by the front stage effect (for example, the front stage effect C) and the navigation image by the navigation effect (for example, the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c), the navigation image is displayed in front of the option image, The navigation image (for example, navigation images 1b and 1c) corresponding to the reel that prompts the second and subsequent reels to stop rotating is higher than the navigation image (for example, navigation image 1a) that corresponds to the reel that first prompts to stop rotation. By setting the transmittance, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized. When the option image and the navigation image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all under rotation control, the navigation image corresponding to the reel that first prompts the rotation to stop is displayed. By setting the transmittance of the navigation image corresponding to the reel that prompts the second and subsequent reels to stop spinning to have a higher transmittance, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized by the player. While clearly recognizing the navigation image with a high priority to be made, the option image in the background can also be favorably recognized.

In the navigation performance of this embodiment, navigation images (for example, navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c) indicating the order in which the symbols are stopped are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in association with each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. This is an effect that prompts the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the order indicated by the navigation image. , the navigation image ((for example, navigation image 1a)) corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation), the operation of the second stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R A navigation image (for example, navigation image 1b) corresponding to (second stop operation), and a navigation image (for example, navigation image 1c) corresponding to operation (third stop operation) of the third stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Control to display navigation images in order. Since each navigation image is displayed in an order that matches the operation order of the three stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the stop switches 8L and 8C are displayed not only according to the order shown by each navigation image, but also according to the timing at which each navigation image is displayed. , 8R can be recognized.

In the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the navigation image (for example, navigation image 1a) corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop operation) and the operation of the second stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R In a situation where the navigation image (for example, navigation image 1b) corresponding to (second stop operation) is displayed, when the first stop operation is performed, the brightness of the navigation image corresponding to the second stop operation is increased to 100%. and reduce the transmittance to 0%, and then change the display size of the navigation image corresponding to the second stop operation to be larger than before the first stop operation. In a situation where the navigation image corresponding to the first stop operation and the navigation image corresponding to the second stop operation are displayed, following the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (the second stop operation) following the first stop operation ) In addition to the change in the brightness and transmittance of the navigation image corresponding to the navigation image, the display size of the navigation image is expanded, and the timing of the change in the brightness and transmittance of the navigation image is different from the timing of the navigation image. Since the display size is enlarged, it is possible to easily specify the navigation image corresponding to the next operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

[Regarding specific role suggestion production]
A specific role suggesting effect performed by the sub-controller 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

Further, when an internal lottery is held in each game, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the type of winning combination in the internal lottery, and in each game, the reels are selected. Each time a stop operation is performed, a command capable of specifying the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is transmitted to the sub-controller 91 . Also, at the start of each game, it transmits to the sub-controller 91 a command capable of specifying the control state of the AT controlled in the game.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 performs a game in which it is specified that the AT control state is controlled to the AT state or the additional state based on the command received from the main control unit 41, that is, the navigation effect described above. Further, in a game in which there is a possibility that a specific role has been won in an internal lottery based on a command, control is performed to perform a specific role suggesting effect suggesting that the specific role has been won. do.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the control of the specific role suggesting effect, the specific role is won from the time the start switch 7 is operated to start the game to the time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are activated. Control is performed so that the specific combination suggestive image suggesting that the player is playing is arranged and displayed on the frontmost side in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in the same display area where the navigation image is displayed in the above-described navigation effect. do. The specific combination suggestive image includes a suggestive image a displayed at a position corresponding to the left reel, a suggestive image b displayed at a position corresponding to the middle reel, and a suggestive image c displayed at a position corresponding to the right reel, The suggestive images a, b, and c are a symbol image (in this embodiment, an image of "!") suggesting that a specific role has been won, and a decorative frame image (in this embodiment, is composed of a star-shaped frame image).

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

In the control of the specific combination suggestive effect, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is controlled, and any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is displayed while the specific combination suggestive images a, b, and c are displayed. When the stop operation is performed by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the suggestive image displayed at the position corresponding to the relevant reel disappears, and after that, the stop switch for the reel whose rotation is controlled Each time a stop operation is performed by , the suggestive image displayed at the position corresponding to the relevant reel disappears. Then, the lastly displayed suggestive image disappears, thereby ending the specific role suggestive effect.

In this way, the sub-controller 91 of the present embodiment controls the control state of the AT on the side of the main controller 41 to the AT state or the additional state by the internal lottery performed by the main controller 41 in the game. When it is specified that a specific combination has been won, a specific combination suggesting image suggesting that the specific combination has been won is displayed in a predetermined area where the navigation image is displayed in the navigation effect among the display areas of the liquid crystal display 51. Control is performed so as to perform a specific role suggesting effect. Then, in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all under rotation control, the liquid crystal display 51, for example, when the option image by the pre-stage effect C and the specific combination suggesting image by the specific combination suggesting effect are displayed, The specific combination suggesting image is arranged and displayed in front of the option image, and the specific combination suggesting image is made transparent so that the option image displayed behind the specific combination suggesting image can be visually recognized. there is When the option image and the specific combination suggesting image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all under rotation control, the specific combination suggesting image is transmitted through the liquid crystal display 51 to suggest the specific combination. Since the option image displayed behind the image can be visually recognized, it is possible to appropriately recognize the option image behind while recognizing the specific combination suggesting image.

[Regarding the production mode of the double navigation production]
The double navi effect executed by the sub-controller 91 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 31. FIG.

In this embodiment, the sub-controller 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a double navigation effect. As shown in FIGS. 23(a) to (d), the double navigation effects include double navigation effects AD. In the double navigation effect, after displaying option images in each of the first area and the second area, it is possible to specify the option image of either the option in the first area or the option in the second area as the selection result. This is an effect that suggests the winning result of the internal lottery by displaying it.

The option image corresponds to one of the lottery target roles of the internal lottery. A color navigation option image is included as the option picture, and a yellow navigation option image corresponding to winning of a predetermined small combination in which more medals than the prescribed number are paid out, and a blue navigation option image corresponding to winning of a predetermined replay combination Option image, purple navigation option image corresponding to winning of special role A, special role B, and special role C, which are subject to lottery of AT lottery and extra status lottery but have different winning probabilities, and corresponding to winning of special role A and a green navigation option image corresponding to winning a special role B are included.

In the yellow navigation option image, predetermined item images (in this embodiment, an image of juice in a glass and an image of cake on a plate) are displayed in a yellow display mode. In the blue navigation option image, an item image similar to the yellow navigation option image is displayed in a blue display mode. In the purple navigation option image, a predetermined item image different from the yellow navigation option image and the blue navigation option image (in this embodiment, an image of a ball with the characters "chance" attached) is displayed in a purple display mode. In the red navigation option image, an item image similar to the purple navigation option image is displayed in a red display mode. In the green navigation option image, item images similar to the purple navigation option image and the red navigation option image are displayed in a green display mode.

By determining that the double navigation effect is to be executed in the aforementioned effect lottery, the control is performed so as to perform the double navigation effect. In addition, by determining to execute a predetermined type of double navigation production in the production lottery, color navigation option images (yellow navigation option images, blue navigation option images, purple navigation option images, red navigation option images, green navigation option image) is displayed.

The first area is an area on the left side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 . The second area is the area on the right side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 . For example, as shown in FIG. 23(a), the sub-control unit 91 displays a yellow navigation option image or The blue navigation option images corresponding to the winning of the replay combination are displayed, and the purple navigation option images corresponding to the winning of the specific combination A, B and C are displayed in the second area on the right side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. indicate. When a predetermined small winning combination is won in the internal lottery, a yellow navigation option image is displayed in the first area, and when a replay winning combination is won, a blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area. When the special combination C is won, either the yellow navigation option image or the blue option image is determined by lottery and displayed in the first area.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 23(c), in the double navigation effect C, the sub-control unit 91 displays a yellow navigation option image corresponding to winning of a predetermined minor combination or a blue navigation option image corresponding to winning a replay combination in the first area. Along with displaying the option images, a green navigation option image corresponding to winning of the special role B is displayed in the second area. When a predetermined small combination is won in the internal lottery, a yellow navigation option image is displayed in the first area, and when a replay combination is won, a blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area. After that, either the yellow navigation option image or the blue navigation option image and the green navigation option image are identifiably displayed as the selection result.

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

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

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

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

The sub-control part 91 executes the double navigation effect A with a probability of 50% and executes the double navigation effect B with a probability of 50% when the special combination C is won by the internal lottery. Incidentally, when the special combination C is won, the double navigation effect C and the double navigation effect D are not executed.

When the special role A is won by the internal lottery, the sub control unit 91 executes the double navigation effect B with a probability of 20%, executes the double navigation effect C with a probability of 20%, and doubles with a probability of 60%. A navigation effect D is executed. It should be noted that, when the special combination B is won, the double navigation effect A is not executed.

When the special role B is won by the internal lottery, the sub control unit 91 executes the double navigation effect B with a probability of 20%, the double navigation effect C with a probability of 20%, and the double navigation effect with a probability of 60%. A navigation effect D is executed. It should be noted that, when the special combination B is won, the double navigation effect A is not executed.

When the special combination A is won in the internal lottery, the winning of the special combination A may not occur depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (necessary to press the eyes). In addition, when the special combination B is won in the internal lottery, the special combination B may not be won depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (necessary to press the eyes). On the other hand, when a predetermined small combination, replay combination, or special combination C is won, a prize is awarded regardless of the pressing order (operation procedure) or operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In other words, when the special combination A is won and when the special combination B is won, a winning combination is required to win, whereas when the predetermined minor combination, the replay combination, and the special combination C are won, the combination is required. It is not necessary and can be made to win regardless of the operation procedure or operation timing (there is no omission).

Therefore, when the special win A or the special win B is won, it is necessary to warn the player of the need for eye-pushing. For this reason, when the special role A or the special role B is won, the purple navigation option image (which suggests the possibility that any of the special role A, the special role B, or the special role C is won) Includes red navigation option images (suggesting that specific role A has been won) and green navigation option images (suggesting that specific role B has been won) rather than the execution ratio of double navigation effects including It is set so that the execution ratio of the double navigation effect is higher. A red nav option image or a green nav option image suggests that an eye press is required.

Specifically, when the specific role B is won, if the navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the replay role or the specific role B is performed, the double navigation effect C is performed by the blue navigation option image and the green navigation option image. The probability of execution (20%) is higher than the probability (0%) of executing the double navigation effect A with the blue navigation option image and the purple navigation option image. In this way, when the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect C are compared, when the specific role B is won, the green navigation option image is played at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image.

In addition, when the special combination A is won, if the navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the replay combination or the special combination A is performed, the probability of executing the double navigation effect C with the blue navigation option image and the red navigation option image. (20%) is higher than the probability (0%) of executing the double navigation effect A with the blue navigation option image and the purple navigation option image. In this way, comparing the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect C, when the special combination A is won, the red navigation option image is played at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image.

Further, when the specific role B is won, if the navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific role C or B is displayed, the double navigation effect D is executed with the green navigation option image and the purple navigation option image. The probability (60%) is higher than the probability (20%) of executing the double navigation effect B with the blue navigation option image and the purple navigation option image. In this way, when the double navigation effect B and the double navigation effect D are compared, when the specific role B is won, the green navigation option image is played at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image.

Further, when the specific combination A is won, if the navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the specific combination C or the specific combination A is displayed, the double navigation effect D is executed using the red navigation option image and the purple navigation option image. The probability (60%) is higher than the probability (20%) of executing the double navigation effect B with the blue navigation option image and the red navigation option image. In this way, comparing the double navigation effect B and the double navigation effect D, when the special combination A is won, the red navigation option image is played at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image.

Further, when the specific winning combination C is won, the double navigation effect C and the double navigation effect D in which the green navigation option image is displayed are not executed. By doing so, when the green navigation option image is displayed, the player becomes conscious of performing eye pressing, so that it is possible to appropriately perform eye pressing.

In addition, when the special combination C is won, the double navigation effect C and the double navigation effect D in which the red navigation option image is displayed are not executed. By doing so, when the red navigation option image is displayed, the player becomes conscious of performing eye pressing, so that it is possible to appropriately perform eye pressing.

On the other hand, for example, when a double navigation effect A (a blue navigation option image and a purple navigation option image) that does not include a green navigation option image is executed, the player has the impression that there is no need to press the eyes. often have In particular, since the probability of winning is higher for a re-playing role that is not missed than for the special role A and the special role B, when the double navigation effect including the blue navigation option image is executed, the player does not need to press the eyes. It is easy to get the impression that there is nothing.

For this reason, when executing the double navigation effect A in which the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area and the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area, the probability that the replay combination is won is the highest. (80%), and when the special role C is won, the game is played at 50%, and when the special role B is won, the game is hard to be played (0%). As a result, when the double navigation effect A is executed, there is a high possibility that the player does not need to press the eyes.

Further, when a replay combination is won, the blue navigation option image is selected at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image by executing the double navigation performance A with the highest probability (80%). Further, when the double navigation effect A is executed, if the purple navigation option image is selected, there is a possibility that any one of the specific winning combination A, the specific winning combination B, and the specific winning combination C has been won. However, the execution probability (0%) of the double navigation effect A when the special role B is won is set lower than the execution probability (50%) of the double navigation effect A when the special role C is won. Therefore, when the purple navigation option image is selected, there is a high possibility that the special role C is won.

As described above, when the double navigation effect A in which the blue navigation option image is performed in the first area and the purple navigation option image is performed in the second area, the blue navigation option image is displayed at a higher rate than the purple navigation option image. A navigation option image is selected. Also, when the purple navigation option image is selected, there is a high possibility that the special combination C has been won. By doing so, even if the player does not perform the eye-pushing, there is a high possibility that the player will win a replaying role or a special role C with no chance of winning, so the degree of advantage of the player will be impaired as much as possible. can be prevented.

Further, when comparing the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect B, when the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area, the blue mode item image (in this embodiment, the image of the juice in the glass) is displayed. (FIG. 23(a)), when the blue navigation option image is displayed in the second area, the item image (in this embodiment, the dish 23(b)), the blue navigation option images are displayed in different manners. By doing so, the display modes are diversified, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Further, the display mode is the same when the purple navigation option image is displayed in the first area (FIG. 23(b)) and when the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area (FIG. 23(a)). item image is displayed as a purple navigation option image. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding when the special combination A, the special combination B, and the special combination C, which are highly advantageous, are won.

Here, a specific period until the AT lottery is won and the state is shifted to the AT state, or the addition state lottery is performed and the addition state lottery is won and the state is shifted to the addition state. In the specific period of , when a replaying combination is won, the double navigation performance C is more likely to be selected than the double navigation performance A.例文帳に追加Specifically, during the specific period, as shown in FIG. 29, the execution probability of the double navigation effect A is 80% and the execution probability of the double navigation effect C is 5% when the replay role is won. On the other hand, the execution probability of the double navigation effect C is higher than the execution probability of the double navigation effect A inside. That is, when the replay role is won, if the double navigation effect C is executed, there is a possibility that it is during a specific period of high advantage for the player (AT lottery or additional state lottery is won). expensive.

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

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can simultaneously execute the selection suggestion effect when executing the double navigation effect. In the selection suggesting effect, the sub-control unit 91 generates a navigation option corresponding to a winning result with a high degree of advantage before either the navigation option image in the first area or the navigation option image in the second area is selected. Suggest that an image be selected.

As shown in FIG. 29, when the double navigation effect is executed when the replay combination is won, the selection suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 10%. If the double navigation effect is executed when the special combination C is won, the selection suggesting effect is executed with a probability of 60%. If the double navigation effect is executed when the specific role B is won, the selection suggesting effect is executed with a probability of 90%.

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 25, in the double navigation effect A, either the blue navigation option image in the first area or the purple navigation option image in the second area is selected (FIG. 25(f)). Then, a selection suggesting effect (FIG. 25(c)) is executed to suggest that the purple navigation option image corresponding to the winning special role C with a high degree of advantage be selected. In the present embodiment, as the selection suggestion effect, the purple navigation option image is changed significantly from before the selection suggestion effect is executed, and by controlling the light emission mode to be visible as if it is emitting light, the purple navigation option image is displayed. By displaying the option image more emphasized than the blue navigation option image, it is suggested that the purple navigation option image will be selected.

Next, various types of double navigation effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 31. FIG.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining an example of the double navigation effect A. FIG. It is assumed that a replay combination or a special combination C is won by operating the start switch 7 (lever ON), and execution of the double navigation effect A is determined by lottery.

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

As shown in FIG. 25(b), by the first stop operation on the left reel and the second stop operation on the middle reel, two symbols of the replay combination are stopped on the winning line L2. As a result, the symbol combination of the replay combination and the symbol combination of the special combination C can be stopped on the winning line.

Also, when a symbol is drawn to the middle reel by the second stop operation, a selection suggesting effect may be executed as shown in FIG. 25(c). As explained above, the probability that the selection suggestion effect is executed is 10% when the replay role is won, and 60% when the special role C is won. Therefore, it is suggested that the purple navigation option image is more likely to be selected than the blue navigation option image by executing the selection suggestion effect. That is, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the special combination C, which is more advantageous than when the replay combination is won, is won.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(d), when the third stop operation of the right reel is performed, the double navigation effect is shifted from the first part to the second part to display the white-out image, and then 25(e) or 25(f) depending on the winning result of the internal winning by further shifting the double navi effect from the second part to the third part when a predetermined time elapses. .

Also, in a state where the first part of the double navigation effect is being performed, the sub-control is performed by performing the third stop operation (pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation) by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. While the second part of the double navigation effect is started on the part 91 side, the main control part 41 side starts stop control to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the third stop operation. When a replay role has been won in the lottery, stop control is performed so as to pull in the constituent symbols of the won replay role with priority over the winning line and stop it (see FIG. 25(d)). ). The sub control unit 91 controls the progress of the second part of the double navigation effect independently of the reel stop control by the main control unit 41, thereby controlling the rotation position of the reel when the third stop operation is performed. , the reel corresponding to the third stop operation may be stopped while the second part of the double navigation effect is being performed, or the third stop operation may be stopped while the third part of the double navigation effect is being performed. The corresponding reel may stop.

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

When the replay combination is won by the internal lottery when the lever is ON, as shown in FIG. 25(e), the blue navigation option image is selected and the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first part. It is displayed in a larger display mode than when. Further, the pattern of the replay combination is stopped on the pay line L2 of the right reel by the third stop operation, and the winning of the replay combination occurs. It should be noted that the winning of the replaying combination does not require eye-pushing. Further, as described above, in the double navigation effect A, blue navigation option images are selected at a higher rate than purple navigation option images.

When the special role C is won by the internal lottery when the lever is ON, as shown in FIG. 25(f), the purple navigation option image is selected and the purple navigation option image is displayed in the first part. It is displayed in a larger display mode than when. Further, the image of the predetermined small winning combination is stopped on the winning line of the right reel by the third stop operation, and the special winning combination C is won. It should be noted that the winning of the special combination C does not require eye-pushing.

Thus, in the double navigation effect, when the symbol combination is stopped by the third stop operation (FIGS. 25(e) and (f)), the navigation option image (blue navigation option image) in the first area and the second One of the navigation option images (purple navigation option images) in the two regions is selected, which suggests a winning result.

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

Next, an example of comparison between the double navigation effect B and the double navigation effect D will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. FIG. 26 and 27 are diagrams for explaining a comparison example between the double navigation effect B and the double navigation effect D. FIG. FIGS. 26(a) to (d) explain the effects of the double navigation effect B when the special role C is won, and FIGS. 27(a) to (e) show the double navigation effect when the special role B is won. The effect mode of the effect D will be explained.

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

As shown in FIG. 26(a), execution of the double navigation effect B causes a purple navigation option image to be displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51 and a blue navigation option image to be displayed in the second area. .

As shown in FIG. 26(b), the first stop operation on the left reel and the second stop operation on the middle reel align two symbols of the replay combination on the winning line. This indicates that either the replay combination or the special combination C can be won. In this example, when the symbol is stopped on the middle reel by the second stop operation, the selection suggestion effect is not executed.

When the third stop operation of the right reel is performed, as shown in FIG. 26(c), the double navigation effect is shifted from the first part to the second part to display a white-out image, after which a predetermined period of time elapses. By doing so, the double navigation effect is further shifted from the second part to the third part, and the purple navigation option image is selected in the third part. In addition, the symbol of the predetermined small winning combination is stopped on the winning line L2 of the right reel, whereby the special winning combination C is won. It should be noted that the winning of the special combination C does not require eye-pushing.

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

As shown in FIG. 27(a), by executing the double navigation effect D, the green navigation option image is displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51 and the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area. . The possibility that the special role B has been won is suggested by displaying the green navigation option image. Also, the display of the green navigation option image suggests that it is necessary to press the eyes.

As shown in FIG. 26(b), by the first stop operation of the left reel and the second stop operation of the middle reel, two symbols of the replay combination stop on the pay line L2, and the symbol of the special combination B wins. Two stops on line L4. This indicates that either the replay combination or the special combination B can be won.

Further, when symbols are stopped on the middle reels by the second stop operation, a selection suggesting effect may be executed as shown in FIG. 26(c). As explained above, the probability that the selection suggesting effect is executed is 60% when the special role C is won, and is 90% when the special role C is won. Therefore, it is easier to win the special role B as explained in FIGS. 27(a) to (e) than when the special role C is won as explained in FIGS. However, the selection suggested rendition is easy to execute.

In order to win the special combination B in the third stop operation, eye pressing is required. Since the green navigation option image is displayed, the player presses to stop the special combination B, which is the winning symbol on the right reel, on the winning line L4. When the third stop operation of the right reel is performed, as shown in FIG. 27(d), the double navigation effect is shifted from the first part to the second part to display a white-out image, after which a predetermined time elapses. By doing so, the double navigation effect is further shifted from the second part to the third part, so that the green navigation option image is selected in the third part of the double navigation effect as shown in FIG. 27(e). Further, when the spot pressing is successful, the symbol of the special combination B is stopped on the pay line L4 of the right reel, and the special combination B wins.

Thus, in the double navigation effect, when the symbol combination is stopped by the third stop operation (FIGS. 26(d) and 27(e)), the navigation option image in the first area and the navigation option in the second area image is selected.

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, the case where the purple navigation option image is displayed in the first area (FIG. 27(a)) and the case where the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area (FIG. 27(b)) are the same. is displayed as a purple navigation option image. Thus, when the purple navigation option image is performed, the navigation option image is performed in the same manner in the double navigation effect A and the double navigation effect B.

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

First, the effect mode of the double navigation effect A when the replay combination is won will be described. It is assumed that the replay combination is won by turning the lever ON, and the execution of the double navigation effect A is determined by lottery.

As shown in FIG. 29(a), by executing the double navigation effect A, a blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51, and a purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area. . As shown in FIG. 29(b), the first stop operation on the left reel and the second stop operation on the middle reel align two symbols of the replay combination on the winning line L2. By the third stop operation on the right reel, as shown in FIG. 29(c), the blue navigation option image is selected, and on the right reel as well, the pattern of the replay combination is stopped on the pay line L2, and the replay combination is stopped. Win a prize.

Next, the effect mode of the double navigation effect C when the replay combination is won will be described. Assume that the replay combination is won by turning the lever ON, and the execution of the double navigation effect C is determined by lottery.

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

Here, since the green navigation option image is displayed, it is assumed that the player presses with the aim of winning the special role B. However, since the replay combination is actually won, reel control is performed to draw the replay combination symbols into the winning line. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29(f), the blue navigation option image is selected by the third stop operation of the right reel, and the symbols of the replay combination are derived on the pay line, and the replay combination is displayed. Win a prize.

In such a case, from the player's point of view, although the green navigation option image is displayed and the player has aimed to win the special role B, the special role B has not been won, and as a result, the specific role B has not been won. Since the symbol combination of the winning combination B does not stop on any of the winning lines L1 to L5, the player feels stress to some extent. However, as described above, when the replay role is won, if the double navigation effect C is executed, the internal likely to be inside.

That is, in the double navigation effect C, when the blue navigation option image is displayed and the blue navigation option image is selected (return winning) after the green navigation option image is displayed (FIGS. 29(d) to (f) ) is, in the double navigation effect A, when the blue navigation option image is displayed and the purple navigation option image is displayed, and then the blue navigation option image is selected (return winning) (FIGS. 29(a) to (c) )) is more advantageous than By doing so, the player's stress can be reduced.

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

First, an example in which the double navigation effect is executed will be described. Suppose that the special combination C1 is won by turning the lever ON, and the execution of the double navigation effect A is determined by lottery.

As shown in FIG. 30(a), by executing the double navigation effect A, a blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area of the liquid crystal display 51, and a purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area. . The purple navigation option image corresponds to the winning of the special role C or the special role B. Further, since the special combination C or the special combination B is targeted for the AT lottery or the extra status lottery, the possibility of winning the AT lottery or the extra status lottery is suggested by the purple navigation option image. As shown in FIG. 30(b), when all the reels are stopped, the purple navigation option image is selected and the special combination C wins.

Next, an example in which the double navigation effect is not executed will be described. It is assumed that an AT lottery or an additional state lottery is targeted by turning the lever ON, and a one-card role is won in which the AT lottery or the additional state lottery is performed under more advantageous conditions than when winning another combination. When the single winning combination is won, the double navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, the navigation option image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 30(c).

As shown in FIG. 30(d), by aiming the special combination B to the winning lines L1 to L5 and pressing the eyes, when all the reels are stopped, the single-symbol combination is stopped on the winning line. Then one role wins. A BB winning is suggested by the symbol combination of the single winning combination stopping on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

A one-card combination is a combination in which an AT lottery or an additional state lottery is performed under more advantageous conditions than when other combinations are won, and is a winning combination with a higher degree of advantage than a replay combination. However, as explained in FIGS. 30(a) and 30(b), when the special role B or the special role C is won, the double navigation effect can be executed. As explained in FIGS. 30(c) and (d), the double navigation effect is not executed. The former suggests winning of a winning combination at the time of winning, whereas the latter suggests winning of a winning combination by a symbol combination that is stopped at the time of winning. By doing so, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the stoppage of the combination of symbols in the one-piece combination.

Next, an example of the effect in the case of performing the control of the continuous effect after executing the double navigation effect will be described with reference to FIG.

In the above-mentioned effect lottery, it is possible to decide to perform continuous effects from the next game of the game in which the selection effect is performed, for example, at the start of the game in which the double navigation effect is executed, From there, it may be decided to perform continuous production.

As shown in FIG. 31, when it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed in the next game of the game in which the double navigation effect is executed, the sub-control unit 91, for example, displays the purple color in the third part of the double navigation effect. After the navigation option is displayed so as to be identifiable as the selection result (see FIG. 31(a)), after the shutter image that covers the option image as the selection result is displayed to shield the option image (see FIG. 31(b) )), display a "development" option image suggesting that a continuous performance will be developed, and then perform control to start the continuous performance by performing an operation to start the next game.

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

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has two options selected from the color navigation options (yellow navigation option, blue navigation option, red navigation option, green navigation option, purple navigation option) as a plurality of options. can be displayed, and it is possible to use the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a double navigation effect in which one of the options is identifiably displayed as a selection result.

The double navigation effect consists of a first part in which multiple options are displayed, a second part in which none of the options are displayed after the first part, and an identifiable option as the selection result after the second part. and a third part.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays only an option as a selection result out of a plurality of options in the third part of the double navigation effect, and displays the option as the selection result in the first part. is also displayed in a large size.

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

The sub-controller 91 of this embodiment displays a white-out screen on the liquid crystal display 51 in order to switch the display in the second part of the double navigation effect.

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

In the case where the first part of the double navigation effect is being performed, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment performs the second part of the double navigation effect when the third stop operation is performed by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. is started, and after the second part is started, the third part of the double navigation effect is started when a predetermined time has passed.

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

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

The sub-control unit 91 can control a plurality of stages (for example, stage A, stage B, etc.) in the normal production, and the above-mentioned game situation (predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games, etc.) from the previous stage switching ) has passed), a production lottery is held to determine whether or not to execute a stage change suggesting production, and at the start of the game where it is decided to execute a stage change suggesting production in the production lottery, Stage change suggestion production is performed.

As shown in FIG. 32(b), in the stage change suggestion effect, a cut-in image to be displayed in the stage change suggestion effect (in this embodiment, a predetermined character and a background image displayed in the stage change suggestion effect) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Displaying it on 51 suggests the possibility that the stage of the normal presentation will be changed.

In the effect lottery, when it is determined whether or not to execute a stage change suggesting effect when a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) have passed since the previous stage switching, the stage change suggesting effect is executed. Whether or not to perform the stage change suggestive effect and the type of normal effect stage to be shifted to after that when executing the stage change suggestive effect are determined.

For example, as shown in FIG. 32( a ), the sub-control unit 91 performs a drawing lottery for the effect when the predetermined number of games has passed since the previous stage switching, when the control is performed to the stage A of the normal effect. 32(b), the stage change suggestion effect is executed and a cut-in image is displayed. As shown in 32(c), for example, the normal effect stage is shifted to stage B, and the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to switch from the normal effect image of stage A to the normal effect image of stage B. do.

On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 32(a), when the control is performed to the stage A of the normal production, when the AT lottery target role is won in the internal lottery, the former stage production lottery is performed, and the former stage production is performed. When it is decided to perform a stage change suggestion effect, a stage change suggestion effect is performed as shown in FIG. 32(b). is executed to display the cut-in image, control is performed so that the front stage effect is performed, and the front stage effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 32(d).

In this way, the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment can mainly perform the normal effect when being controlled to the normal state by the main control unit 41 side. including the stages of

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment executes a stage change suggesting effect that suggests the possibility of switching the stage when switching the stage of the normal effect, and executes the preceding effect in the game in which the preceding effect is performed. It is possible to execute a stage change suggesting effect before performing the stage change suggesting effect, and it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the stage change suggesting effect by means of effect lottery.

[Effect 1]
As a conventional slot machine, there is a configuration in which an image indicating the order of stop operations is superimposed and displayed in front of an effect image in a display device on which an image is displayed. In a configuration in which an image prompting an operation is superimposed in front of the effect image, there is a problem that the image prompting the operation superimposed in front of the effect image makes it difficult to see.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image, stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R operated by the player, and prompting the liquid crystal display 51 to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R. A sub-control unit 91 that executes a navigation effect that prompts multiple operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by displaying a plurality of navigation images. Further, the sub-controller 91 is configured to be capable of executing a pre-stage effect C for displaying an option image on the liquid crystal display 51 .

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

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

In the present embodiment, the navigation image 1a corresponds to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R after the navigation image 2a corresponds to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The navigation images 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2b, 2c are configured to have a higher transmittance, but at least one of the navigation images after the second navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R The navigation image corresponding to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may have a high transmittance, and the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R Any stop after the second A more preferable configuration is one in which the transmissivity of the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R among the operations of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R is high.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment displays the option image by the pre-stage effect C, the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c by the navigation effect, and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c on the liquid crystal display 51. While displaying in front of the option image, the navigation image 1a corresponding to the operation (first stop operation) of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are second and subsequent than the navigation image 2a The navigation images 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2b, 2c corresponding to the operation (second stop operation, third stop operation) have a higher transmittance, so that the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized. The navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c include numeric images prompting the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and decorative frame images decorating the numeric images. Configuration.

According to this configuration, since the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c include the numeric images and the decorative frame images, even when the display area is wide, the navigation image has a higher transmittance than the navigation image 1. The option images displayed behind the images 1b, 1c, 2b, and 2c can be favorably recognized.

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

According to this configuration, the navigation image with a higher priority to be recognized by the player is clearly recognized by lowering the transmittance, while the navigation image with a relatively lower priority to be recognized has a higher transmittance. Thus, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be favorably recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the navigation effect and the pre-stage effect C using the liquid crystal display device 51. The navigation effect consists of the navigation images 1a, 1b and 1c and a navigation effect of displaying navigation images 2a, 2b, and 2c mainly in blue as the second color, and the liquid crystal display 51 includes a choice image by the front stage effect C and a plurality of navigation effects. When the navigation image is displayed, regardless of whether the navigation effect is mainly in the first color or the navigation effect is mainly in the second color, the operation of the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R The transmittance of the corresponding navigation image 1c and navigation image 2c is higher than the transmittance of the navigation image 1a and navigation image 2a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R.

According to this configuration, the navigation image 1c and the navigation image 2c, which have the lowest priority to be recognized by the player, are displayed behind the navigation image by increasing the transmittance regardless of the display color of the navigation image. The selected option image can be favorably recognized.

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

According to this configuration, when the option image, the plurality of navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. By displaying the navigation images 1b, 1c, 2b, and 2c corresponding to the operations of the second and subsequent stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R darker than the corresponding navigation images 1a and 2a, they are displayed behind the navigation images. Since the option images are easily visible, it is possible to allow the player to clearly recognize the navigation image with a high priority to be recognized, and to appropriately recognize the option image displayed behind the navigation image.

In the present embodiment, the navigation image 1a corresponds to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R after the navigation image 2a corresponds to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Although the navigation images 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2b, 2c are darkly displayed, at least one of the stop switches 8L after the second navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. , 8C, and 8R may be configured to display dark navigation images corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, after the second than the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, More preferably, the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the last stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R among the operations of 8R is displayed dark.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can perform the navigation effect and the pre-stage effect C using the liquid crystal display 51, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the option image by the pre-stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images by the navigation effect. When the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c are displayed, the navigation images are displayed in front of the option images, and the navigation images corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. By displaying the navigation images 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2b, 2c corresponding to the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are second and subsequent to the navigation image 2a darker than the navigation image 2a, they are displayed behind the navigation image. The navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c are composed of numeral images prompting the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and decoration frames decorating the numeral images. and an image.

According to this configuration, the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c are darker than the navigation images 1a and 2a even when the display area is wide because they include the numeric images and the decorative frame images. The option images displayed behind the displayed navigation images 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2b, 2c can be favorably recognized.

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

According to this configuration, the navigation image having a higher priority to be recognized by the player is displayed brighter to be clearly recognized, and the navigation image having a relatively lower priority to be recognized is displayed darker. The option image can be favorably recognized.

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

According to this configuration, among the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c, the navigation image 1c and the navigation image 2c, which have the lowest priority to be recognized by the player, are displayed in the display color of the navigation image. By displaying it darkly regardless, it is possible to favorably recognize the option image displayed behind the navigation image.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect C and a navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51. The pre-stage effect C includes option images 1 to 4 is displayed, and any one of the option images is specified as a selection result, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the option images 1 to 4 according to the pre-stage effect C and a plurality of navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c according to the navigation effect, and the navigation. When the images 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed, the navigation image is displayed in front of the option image, and the navigation image is displayed so as not to cover all the option images. It is a configuration that allows the option images displayed in the .

According to this configuration, when the option image and the plurality of navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation image does not cover all the option images. , the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized, so that the option image displayed behind the navigation image can also be appropriately recognized while clearly recognizing the navigation image. can.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect C and a navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51. It is possible to change the display size of the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c during the period. In this case, the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c are displayed so that the navigation images do not cover all the option images before and after the display size is changed.

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

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect C and a navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51. The pre-stage effect C includes option images 1 to 4 is displayed and any one of the option images is specified as the selection result. It is a specified configuration.

According to this configuration, after the last stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, that is, after the display of the navigation image by the navigation effect ends, one of the option images is specified as the selection result. You can draw attention to the selection results.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is capable of performing a pre-stage effect and a navigation effect using the liquid crystal display device 51, and the pre-stage effect is a privilege (in this embodiment, it is controlled to an added state). It is an effect that suggests the possibility of being granted and suggests the possibility of being in an advantageous situation for the player. ), it is determined whether or not to perform the front stage performance including the front stage performance C by the front stage performance lottery. This is a highly probable configuration.

According to this configuration, the execution of the navigation effect together with the pre-stage effect C makes it possible for the player to expect an advantageous situation.

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

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

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect and a navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. By displaying the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c indicating the order in which the symbols are stopped in association with each other, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the order indicated by the navigation images is urged. In a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all under rotation control, the sub-control unit 91 displays the option image by the front-stage effect, the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c by the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image. When 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed, the navigation image is displayed in front of the option image, and the navigation image 1a and the navigation image 2a corresponding to the reel that first prompts the rotation to stop is displayed second or later than the navigation image 2a. By making the navigation images 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2b, 2c corresponding to the reels prompting to stop have a higher transmittance, it is possible to visually recognize the option images displayed behind the navigation images.

According to this configuration, the option image, the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c, and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a situation where the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is controlled. In this case, navigation images 1b, 1c, 2b, 2c corresponding to the reels that prompt the rotation to stop second and later than the navigation image 1a, the navigation image 2a corresponding to the reel that prompts the rotation to stop first. By making the transmittance high, the option image displayed behind the navigation image can be visually recognized. Images can also be favorably recognized.

In the present embodiment, the navigation image 1a corresponds to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R after the navigation image 2a corresponds to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Although the navigation images 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2b, 2c are configured to have a higher transmittance, at least one of the navigation images after the second navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R The navigation image corresponding to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may be configured to have a higher transmittance, and the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the first stop switch 8L, 8C, and 8R It is more preferable to configure the navigation image corresponding to the operation of the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R among the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to have a higher transmittance.

The sub-controller 91 of this embodiment is capable of performing pre-stage effects and navigation effects using the liquid crystal display 51. Secondly, in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, a specific combination suggesting image indicating that the specific combination has been won is displayed in a predetermined area where the navigation image is displayed in the navigation effect. , in a situation where rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all controlled, when the liquid crystal display 51 displays the option image by the pre-stage production C and the specific combination suggesting image by the specific combination suggesting production, the specific combination suggestion is performed. The image is displayed in front of the option image, and the specific combination suggestive image is made transparent so that the option image displayed behind the specific combination suggestive image can be visually recognized.

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

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a pre-stage effect and a navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. By displaying the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c indicating the order in which the symbols are stopped in association with each other, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the order indicated by the navigation images is urged. In a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all under rotation control, the sub-control unit 91 displays the option image by the front-stage effect, the navigation images 1a, 1b, and 1c by the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image. 2a, 2b, and 2c are displayed, the navigation image 1a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the navigation image 2a, and the navigation corresponding to the operation of the second stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The navigation images are displayed in order of image 1b, navigation image 2b, navigation image 1c corresponding to the operation of the third stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and navigation image 2c.

According to this configuration, since the navigation images 1a, 1b, 1c and the navigation images 2a, 2b, 2c are displayed in an order that matches the operation order of the three stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, only the order indicated by the navigation images is displayed. Not only that, but also the timing at which the navigation image is displayed can be used to recognize the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51. In the navigation effect, the navigation image 1a corresponding to the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the navigation When the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in a situation where the image 2a and the navigation image 1b and the navigation image 2b corresponding to the operation of the second stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed, After changing the brightness of the navigation image 1b and the navigation image 2b to 100% and reducing the transmittance to 0%, the navigation image 1b is more than before the operation of the first stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. , to enlarge the navigation image 2b.

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

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As a conventional game machine, it is possible to execute a continuous effect that suggests the possibility of awarding a privilege over a plurality of games, and there is a possibility that the continuous effect will be executed in the stage before executing the continuous effect. There is a configuration that can execute a sign effect that suggests.

In a configuration capable of executing a sign performance in a stage prior to executing a continuous performance, by executing the sign performance, it is possible to raise expectations for the execution of the continuous performance. There is room for improvement with respect to the performance in the stage prior to the performance.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1, which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, has a main control unit 41 that provides a privilege (in this embodiment, controls to add to the state) and a sub-controller that performs an effect related to the privilege. The sub-control unit 91 is configured to perform a continuous effect suggesting the possibility that a privilege will be given and a pre-stage effect suggesting the possibility that the continuous effect will be performed. The effects include continuous effects A to D, and the first stage effects (previous effects C, D, G, H) suggesting the possibility of continuous effects being performed and not suggesting the type of the continuous effects. , suggesting the possibility that a continuous performance will be performed, and a second pre-stage performance (pre-stage performance A, B, E, F) that suggests the type of the continuous performance, and specified after the first pre-stage performance is performed. Advantages related to granting of benefits are different between when a type of continuous performance is performed and when the specific type of continuous performance is performed after the second front stage performance is performed.

According to this configuration, the privilege is given when the specific type of continuous performance is performed after the first front stage performance is performed and when the specific type of continuous performance is performed after the second front stage performance is performed. Since the advantages related to are different, even when the same type of continuous production is performed, it is possible to change the advantage related to the privilege due to the difference in the type of the preceding stage production performed before the continuous production is performed. It is possible to suitably perform production. In addition, since the pre-stage production includes the first pre-stage production that does not suggest the type of continuous production and the second pre-stage production that suggests the type of continuous production, it depends on whether the type of continuous production is suggested by the pre-stage production. , it is possible to change the degree of advantage regarding the privilege, and it is possible to suitably perform the pre-stage production.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that gives a privilege (in this embodiment, control to be added) and a sub-control unit 91 that performs effects related to the privilege. 91 is a configuration capable of performing a continuous effect that suggests the possibility of granting a privilege and a pre-stage effect that suggests the possibility that the continuous effect will be performed. Effects A, C, E, G), and a fourth front stage effect (previous stage effects B, D, F, H) in which the number of times of updating the effects in response to the stoppage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is larger than that of the third front stage effect. , and the ratio of performing the continuous performance is higher when the third pre-stage performance is performed than when the fourth pre-stage performance is performed.

According to this configuration, the rate at which the continuous performance is performed is higher when the third pre-stage performance with fewer updates is performed than when the fourth pre-stage performance with more updates than the third pre-stage performance is performed. Since it is high, even if the number of updates is small in the pre-stage presentation, it is possible to expect continuous presentation following the pre-stage presentation, and the pre-stage presentation can be preferably performed.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that gives a privilege (in this embodiment, control to be added) and a sub-control unit 91 that performs effects related to the privilege. 91 is a configuration capable of performing a continuous effect that suggests the possibility of granting a privilege and a pre-stage effect that suggests the possibility that the continuous effect will be performed. Effects A, C, E, G), and a fourth front stage effect (previous stage effects B, D, F, H) in which the number of times of updating the effects in response to the stoppage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is larger than that of the third front stage effect. , and in the third pre-stage effect (pre-stage effect E), the effect is updated according to the stop of the first reel (first stop) and the stop of the last reel (third stop), The effect is not updated according to the stop (second stop) of other reels.

According to this configuration, in the third front stage effect, the effect is updated according to the stop of the first reel and the last reel, and the effect is not updated according to the stop of the other reels. During the period from when the first reel is stopped until when the last reel is stopped, the attention can be paid to the performance contents of the third front stage performance.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that gives a privilege (in this embodiment, control to be in an added state), a sub-control unit 91 that performs effects related to the privilege, and an image can be displayed. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided, and the sub-control unit 91 provides continuous effects (continuous effects A to D) that suggest the possibility of granting a privilege, and a pre-stage effect (pre-stage Effect A to H) and an AT state effect of displaying an AT state background image suggesting the AT state on the liquid crystal display 51. The preceding effect is the AT state background image. The fifth front stage effect (front stage effects A, B, C, D) performed in a state in which is not visible, and the sixth front stage effect (front stage effects E, F, G, H) performed in a state in which the AT state background image is visible. , and the ratio of performing the continuous performance is higher when the fifth pre-stage performance is performed than when the sixth pre-stage performance is performed.

According to this configuration, the fifth front-stage effect performed with the AT state background image invisible is performed more than the sixth front-stage effect performed with the AT state background image visible. Since the rate at which the continuous effect is performed is high, it can be expected that the continuous effect will be performed when the AT state background image is invisible. In addition, the fifth pre-stage effect is performed with the AT state background image invisible, and the sixth pre-stage effect is performed with the AT state background image visible. The fifth front-stage performance, which is higher than the sixth front-stage performance, can be made more conspicuous than the sixth front-stage performance, and the front-stage performance can be performed favorably.

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

According to this configuration, in the sixth front stage performance, when the continuous performance is performed, the AT state background image becomes invisible at the end of the sixth front stage performance, and when the continuous performance is not performed, the sixth front stage. Since the state in which the AT state background image can be visually recognized is maintained at the end of the performance, attention can be paid to the mode of performance when the sixth front stage performance is terminated.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that gives a privilege (in this embodiment, control to be in an added state), a sub-control unit 91 that performs effects related to the privilege, and an image can be displayed. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided, and the sub-control unit 91 provides continuous effects (continuous effects A to D) that suggest the possibility of granting a privilege, and a pre-stage effect (pre-stage Effect A to H) and an AT state effect of displaying an AT state background image on the liquid crystal display 51 to indicate that the AT state is set. In (continuous effects A to D), when no privilege is given, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to darken by displaying a darkening result suggestion image, while in the preceding stage effect, when continuous effects are not performed. In this configuration, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled so as not to display the darkening result suggestive image and to prevent the display of the liquid crystal display 51 from darkening.

According to this configuration, in the continuous effect, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 turns dark when it is not suggested that a privilege will be granted, so that it can be suggested that the privilege will not be granted. Further, in the front stage performance, the display of the liquid crystal display device 51 does not darken when the continuous performance is not performed, so that the continuous performance is not performed, that is, the reduction in interest due to the privilege not being given is prevented, thereby preventing the front stage performance. can be preferably performed.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a main control section 41 that gives a privilege (in this embodiment, control to be added) and a sub-controller 91 that performs effects related to the privilege. , it is possible to perform continuous effects (continuous effects A to D) that suggest the possibility of granting benefits, and pre-stage effects (pre-stage effects A to H) that suggest the possibility that the continuous effects will be performed. In the first stage effect, a first part in which a plurality of option images are displayed, a second part in which no option images are displayed after the first part, and a selection result after the second part and a third part in which the option image is displayed in a identifiable manner.

According to this configuration, in the front stage effect C, the first part can recognize a plurality of option images, and the third part can recognize the option image as the selection result. By performing the second part in which none of the option images are displayed, the option images of the selection results in the third part can be favorably recognized.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a main control section 41 that gives a privilege (in this embodiment, control to be added) and a sub-controller 91 that performs effects related to the privilege. , it is possible to perform continuous effects (continuous effects A to D) that suggest the possibility of granting benefits, and pre-stage effects (pre-stage effects A to H) that suggest the possibility that the continuous effects will be performed. The pre-stage effects include a plurality of types of pre-stage effects A to H, and the pre-stage effects A to H indicate that the continuous effects are performed when the continuous effects (continuous effects A to D) are performed. It is possible to display an image suggesting a transition to a continuous effect (in this embodiment, a logo image of “development”), and in any of the types of pre-stage effects A to H, when the continuous effect is performed, It is configured to display a common continuous effect transition suggestion image.

According to this configuration, a common continuous performance transition suggestive image is displayed when the continuous performance is performed in any kind of the pre-stage performances A to H, so that the fact that the continuous performance is performed is suggested in an easy-to-understand manner. be able to.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a main control section 41 that gives a privilege (in this embodiment, control to be added) and a sub-control section 91 that performs an effect related to the privilege. controls the premonitory period over a predetermined number of games from the game in which it was decided to grant the privilege, grants the privilege after the elapse of the premonitory period, and the sub-control unit 91 suggests the possibility of granting the privilege. continuous effects (continuous effects A to D) and pre-stage effects (pre-stage effects A to H) suggesting the possibility that the continuous effects will be performed. In each game during the sign period, including the game for which a privilege has been decided, a pre-stage production lottery is held to determine whether or not to perform a pre-stage production, and the game that wins the pre-stage production lottery is given a pre-stage production. Thus, when it is determined that a privilege is to be granted, it is determined that the privilege is to be granted in the case where the pre-stage effects (pre-stage effects A to H) are performed in the game for which it is determined that the privilege is to be granted. This is a configuration in which the front-stage effect may be performed in the game after the first game.

According to this configuration, the pre-stage effect may be performed in the game in which it is determined that the privilege is to be provided, or the pre-stage effect may be performed in the game after the game in which it is determined that the privilege is to be provided. , Pre-stage production in a game in which an event (for example, winning an additional lottery target role and the symbol combination of the additional lottery target role is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) in which a privilege may be granted Even if is not performed, it is possible to expect that the pre-stage effect will be performed in the subsequent game.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that provides a privilege (in this embodiment, control to an added state), and continuous effects (continuous effects A to D ), and a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image. The sub-controller 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display an AT state background image suggesting the AT state. This is a configuration in which an effect can be performed, and the continuous effect is performed in a state in which the AT state background image cannot be visually recognized.

According to this configuration, since the continuous effect is performed in a state in which the AT state background image cannot be visually recognized, the continuous effect can be conspicuous, and attention can be drawn to the continuous effect. In addition, the fact that the AT state background image is in an invisible state makes it possible for the player to recognize that the continuous effect will be performed.

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Winning a special role B or winning a special role C in which an AT lottery or an additional state lottery is performed has a higher advantage than winning a replay role in which an AT lottery or an extra state lottery is not performed. Also, when a special role B is won, there is a need for spotting, and when a replay role is won or a special role C is won, there is no need for spotting and there is no loss. Further, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 25, in the double navigation effect A, when the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area and the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area, the purple navigation option image is displayed. When the blue navigation option image is selected at a high rate and the purple navigation option image is selected, the rate of winning the special role C is higher than the rate of winning the special role B. In this way, in the double navigation effect A, there is a high possibility that the blue navigation option image corresponding to the winning of the replay role with no omission is selected, and if the purple navigation option image is selected, there is no omission. There is a high possibility of winning the special role C. For this reason, the player recognizes that there is a high possibility of winning a winning combination that is not missed, but even if the player does not press the spot, there is a high probability that the player will win a replaying combination or a specific combination C. It is possible to avoid impairing the degree of advantage of the player as much as possible.

As shown in FIG. 29, in the double navigation effect C, when the blue navigation option image is displayed and the blue navigation option image is selected after the green navigation option image is displayed (FIGS. 29(d) to (f), The second part is not shown), in double navigation effect A, when the blue navigation option image is displayed and the blue navigation option image is displayed after the purple navigation option image is displayed (Fig. 29 (a) to ( c), the second part is more advantageous than (not shown). As described above, in the double navi effect C, even if the special combination B is not won in spite of the fact that the player presses because the green navigation option image suggesting the eye pressing is performed, double Since the advantage becomes higher than the situation when the navigation effect A is executed, the player's stress can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the double navigation effect A, before either the blue navigation option image in the first area or the purple navigation option image in the second area is selected (FIG. 25(e)), Since the selection suggestion effect (Fig. 25(c)) that suggests the selection of the purple navigation option image corresponding to the winning of a specific combination C with a high degree of advantage is executed, the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the selection suggestion effect is executed. be able to.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the specific role B is won (double navigation effect D), the selection suggesting effect (FIG. 27(c)) occurs at a higher rate than when the specific role C is won (double navigation effect B). executed. When the specific role B is won, the eye-pushing is required, so by executing the selection suggesting effect in this way, the player can be more focused on the fact that the eye-pushing is required. .

As shown in FIGS. 25(e) and (f), when the symbol combination is stopped, either the blue navigation option image in the first area or the purple navigation option image in the second area is selected. . By doing so, it is possible to specify which symbol combination is derived based on which win of the replay role winning corresponding to the blue navigation option image and the special role C winning corresponding to the purple navigation option image. .

When the special role B is won, there is a need for spotting, and when the special role C is won, there is no need for spotting and there is no loss. Further, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 27 (a) to (e), when the special role B is won, the green navigation option images are displayed at a higher rate than the purple navigation option images in the double navigation effect. . In this way, when the special combination B that requires a spot push is won, the execution frequency of the green navigation option image suggesting the spot push increases, so that the player can win a combination (special role C) that does not fall through. It is possible to reduce the chances of not performing spot pushing because the player thinks that the player is doing so, and when the winning combination that requires spot pushing (specific role B) is won, the spot pushing can be performed appropriately.

As shown in FIG. 23, the case where the blue navigation option image is displayed in the first area (FIG. 23(a)) and the case where the blue navigation option image is displayed in the second area (FIG. 23(b)). , the blue navigation option image is displayed in a different manner. Also, the case where the purple navigation option image is displayed in the first area (FIG. 23(a)) and the case where the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area (FIG. 23(b)) are the same. , the purple navigation option image is displayed. In this way, by displaying the blue navigation option images in a plurality of modes, the display can be diversified and the interest in the game can be improved. Alternatively, it is possible to prevent the player from misrecognising when the special combination C is won.

Since the AT lottery and the extra state lottery are performed for the special role B and the special role C, the winning of the special role B and the winning of the special role C are more advantageous than the winning of the replay role. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing when the special winning combination B or the special winning combination C, which has a high degree of advantage, is won.

When the special combination B is won, the special combination B may not be won depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (necessary to press eyes). When the replaying role is won, the replaying role wins regardless of the pressing order or operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (there is no need for eye-pressing and there is no loss). In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding when winning the special combination B whose advantage changes depending on the operation mode.

Next, a modified example of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the blue navigation option images are an image of juice in a glass and an image of a cake placed on a plate, but the blue navigation option image is not limited to this, and can be any image of any shape. can be For example, it may be the shape of some character, or the shape of food or a vehicle. Also, the color of the image used as the navigation option image may be another color. For example, the color of the corresponding images corresponding to the special winning combination A, the special winning combination C, and the special winning combination B is not limited to purple, and may be white or rainbow.

Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the blue navigation option image is displayed in different modes depending on whether it is displayed in the first area or the second area. However, this is not the only option, and the modes may differ according to different shapes, different colors, different patterns, or different elements that make up the modes. In addition, it is sufficient if the player can recognize that the two navigation option images are different from each other when the player visually recognizes the two navigation option images.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the purple navigation option image is displayed in the first area and the purple navigation option image is displayed in the second area in the same manner. The navigation option image was made to be done. However, the navigation option images are not limited to being displayed in the same manner, and the navigation option images may be displayed in substantially the same manner. For example, they may have the same shape but different colors and patterns, the same colors and patterns but different shapes, and some elements that constitute the form but different elements. Also, when the player visually recognizes the two navigation option images, it is sufficient that they can be recognized as being the same or very similar due to the presence of common elements. For example, the characters may be the same character facing right and facing left, characters with different facial expressions, and characters with different hair colors. It may be a pen with a partially different shape, or the same food with partially different ingredients.

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

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

In addition, when winning a special role C, the execution probability of the double navigation effect C (or double navigation effect D) is not limited to 0%, but when winning a special role B, the execution probability of the double navigation effect C (or double navigation effect D) It may be lower than By doing so, when the green navigation option image is displayed in the double navigation effect C (or the double navigation effect D), the possibility of winning the special combination B by eye pressing can be increased.

In this embodiment, when the special combination B is won, it is necessary to press the eyes to win the prize, and the advantage differs depending on the operation timing. However, this is not the only option, and different winning combinations may be won depending on the operation procedure, and the number of medals to be paid out may vary (different degrees of advantage).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25(e) and 25(f), the selection suggestion effect is executed when the second stop operation is performed. However, it is not limited to this, and the selection suggesting effect may be executed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the lever was turned on. Further, when the third stop operation is performed, the selection suggestion effect is executed, and the character image "PUSH" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 along with the execution of the selection suggestion effect. The navigation option image may be selected when the operation means is operated.

In this embodiment, a navigation option image corresponding to one of a plurality of lottery results that can be determined by an internal lottery is displayed. Purple navigation option images and the like corresponding to the winning of the specific combination C and the specific combination B are displayed. In addition, when the winning of special role C or special role B is determined by internal lottery, AT lottery and extra status lottery are performed, so it is better to win special role C or special role B than winning replay role It was highly advantageous.

However, it is not limited to the case where the AT lottery or the additional state lottery is performed, and when the winning of the special role C or the special role B is determined by the first lottery, the transition to the later-described advantageous section may be performed. In other words, the specific combination C and the specific combination B may be set as the advantageous section transition combination, and the transition to the advantageous section may be made by winning the advantageous section transition combination. By doing so, when the purple navigation option image or the green navigation option image is selected, it is suggested to shift to the advantageous section.

In addition, when winning a special role C or B is determined by an internal lottery, the transition is made to an advantageous section, so winning a special role C or B is more advantageous than winning a replay role. . Also, for example, the one-card hand may be used as the advantageous interval transition hand. In this case, the double-navigation effect is not executed when the one-piece winning combination is won. Further, it is not limited to shifting to the advantageous section by winning the advantageous section transition combination, and it may be determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous section by lottery after the winning of the advantageous section transition combination. Further, the specific combination C, the specific combination A, the specific combination B, and the one-piece combination may be used as the advantageous section transition combination, and may be simultaneously won with the BB.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions that do not depart from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the bet amount is set using medals and credits as game values. It may be applied to a machine or a full-credit slot machine in which only credits are used as gaming value to set the bet amount.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine 1, which is an example of a game machine, is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and game balls are shot into the game area. It can also be applied to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine in which a game is played by playing.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 12 game auxiliary display 19 section display LED
41 main control unit 91 sub control unit

Claims (1)

Equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each,
A slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
a display means capable of displaying an image;
a predetermining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
selection effect execution means for displaying option images showing a plurality of options on the display means and executing a selection effect for specifying one of the option images as a selection result;
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the specified result, the display means displays an operation prompting image indicating the order of deriving the display result in association with each of the plurality of variable display portions, thereby specifying the specified result. an operation promotion effect execution means for executing an operation promotion effect to prompt the player to operate the derivation operation means in an operation order advantageous to the player according to the result ;
privilege granting lottery means for performing a privilege granting lottery for determining whether or not to grant a privilege advantageous to the player when the determination result of the prior determination means is a special result;
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the special result, a suggestive effect is executed in which a suggestive image suggesting that the special result is displayed in the region of the display means where the operation prompting image is displayed. Suggestion production execution means;
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After it is determined whether or not to grant the privilege by the privilege grant lottery, it is controlled in the premonitory period over a plurality of games,
When the selection effect is executed in the portent period, regardless of whether or not the operation promotion effect is executed, it is determined that the privilege is granted in the privilege grant lottery that triggered the start of the portent period. suggested the possibility of being determined,
When the operation prompting performance is executed together with the selection performance during the portent period , the benefit that triggers the start of the portent period more than when the selection performance is executed without the operation prompting performance. There is a high possibility that it was decided to grant the above privilege in the grant lottery ,
When an option image and an operation prompting image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display parts are changing, the operation prompting image is displayed in front of the option image and the display result is displayed first. By setting the transmittance of the operation prompting image corresponding to any one of the variable display portions from which the display result is to be derived second and later to be higher than that of the operation prompting image corresponding to the variable display portion to be derived, the operation prompting image of the operation prompting image Make the option image displayed behind visible,
When the option image and the suggested image are displayed on the display means in a situation where all of the plurality of variable display parts are changing, the suggested image is displayed in front of the option image and the suggested image is made transparent. , a slot machine that makes it possible to visually recognize an option image displayed behind the suggestive image.

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