JP7242173B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing games.

The game machine is equipped with a variable display section that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified, and after variably displaying the variable display section, the variably displaying of the variable display section is stopped to derive the display result. , there are slot machines in which a prize can be awarded according to the display result. Furthermore, as a game machine, game balls, which are game media, are shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when a game ball wins a prize in a prize winning area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a game value is given to a player. There is a pachinko machine.

In such a game machine, an image of a battle is displayed on the image display device to suggest granting of the right to control the operation procedure of the stop switch to an AT (assist time) that can be notified to the player. There is a slot machine that displays a character image of "victory" or "defeat" (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-314522 A

In the slot machine described above, by displaying a character image of "victory" or "defeat" as a result of the battle, it is possible to suggest granting of the right to control to a specific state such as AT. There is still room for improvement regarding the suggestion of granting.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a game machine improved in terms of suggestion of granting rights for controlling to a specific state.

(A) In a gaming machine where games are played,
display means for displaying an image;
In each of the first state and the second state, effect means for executing a result notification effect,
The result notification effect includes a first result notification effect executed in the first state and a second result notification effect executed in the second state,
When a predetermined event occurs in the first result notification effect,
displaying a moving first predetermined result image on the display means as a result of the first result notification effect;
A common predetermined sound is output until the first predetermined result image is displayed, and after the first predetermined result image is displayed, a first predetermined result sound corresponding to the first predetermined result image is output,
displaying the first predetermined result image and outputting the first predetermined result sound are continued until a scene is switched;
In the first result notification effect, if the predetermined event has not occurred,
A second predetermined result image suggesting that the first state ends as a result of the first result notification effect is displayed on the display means, and a darkening image is displayed on the front side of the second predetermined result image on the display means. a game history image is displayed on the display means to inform information about the game history on the front side of the darkened image;
The brightness of the darkened image is gradually reduced,
The common predetermined sound is output until the second predetermined result image is displayed, the second predetermined result sound corresponding to the second predetermined result image is output when the second predetermined result image is displayed, and the outputting a predetermined sound different from the second predetermined result sound and suggesting that the predetermined event has not occurred in accordance with the decrease in brightness of the darkened image when the darkened image is displayed;
A silent state is established when the reduction in brightness of the darkened image is completed, and the silent state continues until the scene is switched,
The display of the darkened image is continued until the scene is switched in a state where the decrease in brightness is completed,
In the second result notification effect, if a specific event has occurred,
displaying the first specific result image on the display means so as to move as a result of the second result notification effect;
A common specific sound is output until the first specific result image is displayed, and after the first specific result image is displayed, a first specific result sound corresponding to the first specific result image is output,
Display of the first identification result image and output of the first identification result sound are continued until a scene is switched,
In the second result notification effect, if the specific event has not occurred,
A second specified result image suggesting that the second state ends as a result of the second result notification effect is displayed on the display means, and a darkening image is displayed on the front side of the second specified result image on the display means. a game history image is displayed on the display means to inform information about the game history on the front side of the darkened image;
The brightness of the darkened image is gradually reduced,
The common specific sound is output until the second specific result image is displayed, the second specific result sound corresponding to the second specific result image is output when the second specific result image is displayed, and the outputting a specific sound different from the second specific result sound and suggesting that the specific event has not occurred in accordance with the decrease in brightness of the darkened image when the darkened image is displayed;
A silent state is established when the reduction in brightness of the darkened image is completed, and the silent state continues until the scene is switched,
The display of the darkened image is continued until the scene is switched in a state where the decrease in brightness is completed (flow of various effects shown in FIGS. 11 and 12).
(1) In a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a modified pachinko gaming machine),
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
As a result of production, the first result (for example, development in development production, mission clear in mission production, AT continuation in AT continuation production, special zone continuation in special zone continuation production) or second result (for example, No development in development production, no mission clear in mission production, no AT continuation in AT continuation production, no special zone continuation in special zone continuation production) result notification production (for example, development production, mission production, AT continuation) production means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for executing production, special zone continuation production),
When a predetermined event occurs (for example, when the performance develops, when the bonus is fixed, when the AT continues, when the specialized zone continues), the first result is notified as a result of the result notification performance. 2(h11)-(h15), FIG. 3(a13)-(a17), FIG. 7(b13)-(b17), FIG. 11( c14) to (c18) images and FIG. 12 (d13) to (d17) images) are displayed on the display means,
When the predetermined event does not occur (for example, when the effect does not develop, when the bonus is not confirmed, when the AT does not continue, when the special zone does not continue), the second result is given as a result of the result notification effect. 2 (h5) to (h9), FIG. 3 (a7) to (a11), FIG. 7 (b7) to (b11), FIG. 11 The images (c8) to (c12) and the images (d7) to (d11) of FIG. 12) are displayed on the display means, and the brightness of the second result image is made lower than the brightness of the first result image. Darkening processing (for example, darkening processing in FIGS. 2(h7) to (h9), darkening processing in FIGS. 3(a9) to (a11), darkening processing in FIGS. 7(b9) to (b11), FIG. Darkening processing of (c12), darkening processing of (d9) to (d11) in FIG. 12) are performed,
Along with the second result image, a game history image (for example, the result image of FIG. 11(c12), the result image of FIG. 12(d11)) that provides information on the game history is displayed on the display means.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The game history image informs information about the game history in a predetermined period before the execution of the result notification effect (for example, the total number of medals paid out during AT, the total number of AT games added in the specialized zone). It is an image that

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
The production means executes the result notification production in an advantageous state (for example, AT, specialized zone),
The predetermined event is the continuation of the advantageous state (eg, continuation of AT, continuation of specialized zone).

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The darkening process is a process of lowering the brightness of the entire screen on which the second result image is displayed below the brightness of the entire screen on which the first result image is displayed (for example, FIG. 2 (h7) to (h
9), Figures 3 (a9) to (a11), Figures 7 (b9) to (b11), Figures 11 (c10) to (c
12), as shown in FIGS. 12(d9) to (d11), the darkening process darkens the entire screen)
.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The darkening process is a process of reducing the brightness of a part of the screen on which the second result image is displayed to be lower than the brightness of a part of the screen on which the first result image is displayed (for example, the part of the screen is darkened during the darkening process).

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The game history image is arranged on the front side of the second result image when viewed from the player (for example,
As shown in FIG. 11(c12), the result image is displayed in front of the still images of the friend characters and the enemy characters, and as shown in FIG. The image is displayed, the result image is displayed on the front side of the still image of the cloud or treasure box),
The darkening process is performed on the second result image without performing the darkening process on the game history image (for example, the darkening process is performed on the still image without performing the darkening process on the result image. darkening process is performed).

(a) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of development production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of a battle mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus determination production|presentation via the battle mission production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a combination effect and a minor role suggestion effect via a battle mission effect; It is a figure which shows an example of a bonus prize-winning effect via a battle mission effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a castle search mission production. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus confirmation effect via a castle search mission effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a combination effect and a small role suggestion effect via a castle search mission effect; It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus prize-winning effect via the castle search mission effect. It is a figure which shows an example of AT continuation production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of a special zone continuous production.

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

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1(a) is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG.

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

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

Inside the slot machine 1 , a sub-control section 91 is provided for controlling effects according to commands from the main control section 41 . The sub-control unit 91 includes a sub-CPU 91a that performs various controls related to effects, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to effects. The sub-controller 91 controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speaker 53 based on commands from the main controller 41 . Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speaker 53 is stored in the RAM 91c.

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

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2
R rotates. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41 . The internal lottery is
This is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result) that permits derivation. The fact that the internal lottery permits the derivation of a symbol combination is also called winning the combination corresponding to the symbol combination. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch stops rotating. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed in the see-through window 3 . note that,
Of the operations on the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the rotation of the reels, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel is called the first stop operation, and the operation for stopping the rotation of the second reel. is also referred to as a second stop operation, and the operation for stopping the rotation of the third reel is also referred to as a third stop operation. When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a prize corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

A special winning combination (bonus), a small winning combination, and a replay combination are provided as winning combinations. A bonus is a winning combination in which the game state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small combination is higher than in a non-bonus state. A small winning combination is a winning combination for which a medal is awarded. A replay combination (replay) is a combination that enables the next game to be started without consuming medals owned by the player by winning a prize. As the bonus state, a big bonus and a regular bonus are provided. A big bonus is a bonus that is more advantageous than a regular bonus. For example, the number of medals to be paid out during the bonus, which is the condition for ending the big bonus, is greater than the number of medals to be paid out during the bonus, which is the condition for ending the regular bonus. For example, the big bonus is controlled when the symbol combination of red 7, red 7, and red 7 (a set of red 7) stops on the pay line LN, and the regular bonus is controlled when red 7, red 7, Controlled when the blue 7 symbol combination stops.

The winning flag set when the bonus is won is carried over across games until the winning of the winning bonus occurs. In this embodiment, when a small winning combination or a replaying combination is won while the bonus winning is carried over from before the previous game, or when a bonus is won at the same time as a small winning combination or a replaying combination, the won small winning combination is determined. Reel control is performed so as to preferentially draw the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination onto the winning line LN. That is, the small combination and the replay combination can be won with priority over the bonus. Incidentally, the reel control may be performed so that the bonus can be won preferentially over the small combination and the replay combination.

[Outline of various productions]
First, various effects executed by the sub-controller 91 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The sub control unit 91 grasps the state of the game such as bonus winning and bonus winning based on commands from the main control unit 41, and executes various effects using the effect data stored in the RAM 91c.

(development production)
In the present embodiment, in a game in which a simultaneous winning combination (for example, a rare combination such as cherry or watermelon) that can be won at the same time as a bonus is won, a development presentation is provided to make the player expect that the mission presentation will develop to be described later. may be executed. It should be noted that the same development effect may be executed regardless of the type of the simultaneous winning combination, or different development effects may be executed according to the type of the simultaneous winning combination. In the development performance, development performance data is used as performance data.

In the development effect, an image of a treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁Then, when a cloud with the word "development" appears in the treasure chest, the image of the cloud continues to move, and the background music (
Background Music) and character voices continue to be output. In the present embodiment, character sounds include speech sounds of human characters, sound effects of treasure chest and cloud characters, and the like. This gives the player a bright impression and suggests to the player that the mission performance will develop.

On the other hand, when a cloud with no letters appears in the treasure chest, a darkening process is performed, the image of the cloud eventually stops, and sound output such as BGM and character voices is stopped. The darkening process is a process of gradually darkening the entire screen by gradually decreasing the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 . In this way, the entire screen becomes dark, the moving image is changed to a still image, and the sound output is stopped, giving the player a dark impression. This suggests to the player that the mission performance will not develop. A specific presentation mode of the development presentation will be described later with reference to FIG.

(mission production)
In the present embodiment, when the player is suggested to progress to the mission effect in the development effect, the mission effect that makes the player expect to win a bonus is executed in the next game. The mission production includes a battle mission production and a castle search mission production. Which mission presentation is to be executed is determined by a lottery when a simultaneous winning combination is won. Note that the mission effect to be executed may be determined according to the types of simultaneous winning combinations.

Battle mission effect data is used as effect data in the battle mission effect. In the castle search mission production, castle search mission production data is used as production data. However, regardless of which of the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect is executed, common effect data is used for the darkening process executed in the mission effect. That is, common darkening processing is performed in both the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect.

In the battle mission production, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a production image in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight. When the ally character finally wins over the enemy character, the character image "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the image of the character continues to move, and further sound output such as BGM and character voice is output. continue. This gives a positive impression to the player, suggesting to the player that the bonus has been won.

On the other hand, when the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character, darkening processing is performed, the image of the character and the like eventually stops, and further sound output such as BGM and character voice is stopped. This gives the player a gloomy impression and suggests to the player that the bonus has not been won. It should be noted that specific effects of the battle mission effects will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the castle search mission production, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a production image in which the character searches for a castle. When the character finally finds the castle, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the image of the character continues to move.
Sound output such as M or character voice continues. This gives a bright impression to the player,
It is suggested to the player that the bonus has been won.

On the other hand, when the character finally fails to find the castle and gets lost in the forest, a darkening process is performed, the image of the character and the like eventually stops, and further sound output such as BGM and character voice stops. This gives the player a gloomy impression and suggests to the player that the bonus has not been won. A specific presentation mode of the castle search mission presentation will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Bonus confirmed effect)
In the present embodiment, when the mission effect suggests to the player that the player has won the bonus, the bonus confirmation effect is executed in the next game. Common bonus confirmed effect data is used as the effect data in the bonus confirmed effect regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is passed. i.e.
A common bonus confirmation effect is executed regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is passed.

While the bonus fixed effect is being executed, the image corresponding to the mission effect passed through is displayed on the back side of the image corresponding to the bonus fixed effect. That is, when the battle mission effect is passed through, the image of the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the battle mission effect data, and the image of the bonus confirmed effect is displayed on the front side based on the bonus confirmed effect data. . Also, when going through the castle search mission effect, the image of the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission effect data, and the bonus confirmed effect image is displayed on the front side based on the bonus confirmed effect data. Is displayed. Even if any image of the battle mission performance data or the castle search mission performance data is displayed on the back side, the image of the common bonus fixed performance is displayed on the front side based on the common bonus fixed performance data.

In the bonus confirmation effect, the character image of "BONUS confirmation" is displayed enlarged and then gradually reduced, and eventually stopped at a fixed position that does not hinder the visibility of the image of the mission effect executed on the back side. Then, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is generated, and the voice of "Bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53. - 特許庁
This suggests to the player that the bonus has been won. Note that a specific effect mode of the bonus fixing effect when the battle mission effect is passed will be described later with reference to FIG. 4 . Further, a specific effect mode of the bonus fixing effect in the case of going through the castle search mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Suggesting a small role)
In the present embodiment, when a small winning combination is won, a small winning combination suggesting effect that suggests the type of the winning small winning combination may be executed.

It should be noted that while the small role suggesting effect is being executed in the game after the bonus confirmation effect is executed, the image corresponding to the mission effect that has passed through is displayed on the back side of the image corresponding to the small role suggesting effect. Is displayed. That is, when going through the battle mission production, the image of the battle mission production is displayed on the back side based on the battle mission production data, and the image of the small role suggestion production is displayed on the front side based on the small role suggestion production data. be. In addition, when going through the castle search mission production, the image of the castle search mission production is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission production data, and the front side shows the small role suggestion production based on the small role suggestion production data. An image is displayed. Even if any of the images of the battle mission production data and the castle search mission production data are displayed on the back side, the image of the common minor role suggestion production is displayed on the front side based on the common minor role suggestion production data. .

For example, a bell pattern image showing a pattern corresponding to the bell is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the small winning effect suggesting effect when the bell is won. The bell pattern image moves upward so as to look into the screen from the bottom, and eventually stops at a fixed position that does not impede the visibility of the image of the mission effect that is being executed on the back side as much as possible. Incidentally, a specific effect mode of the minor role suggestion effect through the battle mission effect will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, a specific presentation mode of the minor combination suggestion presentation through the castle search mission presentation will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Combination performance)
In the present embodiment, when a bonus win is carried over, a combination effect is executed in a game in which the carried-over bonus can be won. Common combination effect data is used as the effect data in the combination effect regardless of whether the effect is through the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect. That is, a common combination effect is executed regardless of which of the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect is passed.

While the combination effect is being executed, the image corresponding to the passed mission effect is displayed behind the image corresponding to the combination effect. That is, when the battle mission effect is passed through, the image of the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the battle mission effect data, and the image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side based on the combination effect data. Also, when going through the castle search mission effect, the image of the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission effect data, and the combination effect image is displayed on the front side based on the combination effect data. be. Even if any image of the battle mission performance data or the castle search mission performance data is displayed on the back side, the image of the common combination performance is displayed on the front side based on the common combination performance data.

In the combination effect, an image showing a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus that can be won (for example, a symbol combination of red 7 in the case of a big bonus) (for example, "7
77”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . The character image of "777" is enlarged and then gradually reduced, and eventually stops at a fixed position that does not interfere with the visibility of the image of the mission rendering being executed on the back side as much as possible. Note that a specific presentation mode of the combination presentation through the battle mission presentation will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, a specific presentation mode of the combination presentation through the castle search mission presentation will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Bonus winning performance)
In the present embodiment, when a bonus prize is won, a bonus prize effect suggesting the occurrence of a bonus prize is executed. Common bonus winning effect data is used as the effect data in the bonus winning effect regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is passed. That is, regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is passed through, the common bonus winning effect is executed.

For example, in the bonus winning effect when winning a big bonus, "BIG
BONUS” is displayed in an enlarged size, then gradually reduced in size, and eventually stops at a fixed position. Then, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated, and the voice of "BIG BONUS" is output from the speaker 53 . This suggests to the player that a big bonus will be won. Note that a specific effect mode of the bonus prize effect when the battle mission effect is passed will be described later with reference to FIG. Also, regarding the specific presentation mode of the bonus prize presentation when going through the castle search mission presentation,
This will be described later with reference to FIG.

(AT continuous production)
In the present embodiment, the state may be controlled to AT (assist time) having performance related to an instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player how to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R include the stop switches 8L,
The order of operating 8C and 8R (operation procedure, pressing order) and stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R
and the timing of operating the (operation timing). For example, when controlled by the AT, numbers and alphabets are used as operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R until the given AT game number (for example, 50 games) is played. The 7-segment display is displayed on the auxiliary display or displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .
When a player wins a role targeted by navigation, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in accordance with the operation information reported by the navigation to win a role that gives more medals, It is possible to win a winning combination that controls the game in a more advantageous state, or to avoid winning a winning combination that controls the game in a more disadvantageous state. Therefore, by being controlled by the AT, it becomes easier for the player to obtain more medals. proceed.

The AT is controlled over the given AT game number (50 games), and when all the AT game numbers are consumed, it is determined by lottery whether or not the AT continues. If the AT continues, it is controlled by the AT over the given number of AT games again. On the other hand, if the AT does not continue, the state returns to the normal state, which is non-AT.

In the present embodiment, when all of the given AT games have been played, an AT continuation effect that makes the player expect that the AT will continue is executed over a plurality of games. In AT continuation performance, AT continuation performance data is used as performance data.

In the AT continuation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in which a friend character and an enemy character fight. When the ally character finally wins over the enemy character, the character image "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the image of the character continues to move, and further sound output such as BGM and character voice is output. continue. This gives the player a bright impression and suggests to the player that the AT should continue.

On the other hand, when the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character, darkening processing is performed, the image of the character and the like eventually stops, and further sound output such as BGM and character voice is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests to the player that the AT did not continue. It should be noted that a specific effect mode of the AT continuation effect will be described later with reference to FIG. 11 .

(Continuous production of specialized zone)
In this embodiment, in the AT state, the state may be controlled to a specialized zone that can extend the period of AT control. For example, when the number of specialized zone games is given during AT, the subtraction of the number of AT games in the AT is temporarily stopped, and the given number of specialized zone games (for example, 10 games) is consumed. , the state is controlled in a specialized zone.

The specialized zone is controlled over the given number of specialized zone games (10 games), and it is decided by lottery whether or not the number of AT games should be added in each game. For example, 1
An additional lottery is executed when Bell or a rare combination is won during 0 games, and the number of AT games determined by the additional lottery is added. Furthermore, after all the specialized zone games (10 games) have been consumed, when the number of AT games is added by winning a bell or rare role, the specialized zone continues, while the bell or rare role When the number of AT games is not increased by winning a combination other than (for example, replay), the special zone ends. In this way, as long as the number of AT games is increased by winning the bell or rare role, the specialized zone continues. When the special zone ends, the state returns to the original AT state, and the number of AT games added in the special zone is added to the number of AT games whose subtraction has been temporarily stopped. Then, subtraction of the number of AT games is started again.

In the present embodiment, a special zone continuation effect is executed in which the player expects the special zone to continue in games in which all the given special zone games (10 games) have been played. In the special zone continuation effect, special zone continuation effect data is used as the effect data.

In the specialized zone continuation effect, an image of a treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁and,
When the number of AT games is increased by winning a bell or a rare role, a cloud with letters indicating the number of special zone games to be given appears from the treasure box. Then, the cloud image continues to move, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. This gives the player a bright impression and suggests to the player that the special zone should continue.

On the other hand, when the number of AT games is not increased by winning a role (for example, replay) other than the bell or rare role, a cloud with no letters appears in the treasure chest.
As darkening processing is performed, the image of the cloud eventually stops, and sound output such as BGM and character voices is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests to the player that the specialized zone did not continue. Note that a specific effect mode of the special zone continuation effect will be described later with reference to FIG. 12 .

[Example of development production]
A specific example of the development effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of development effects. In FIG. 2, regardless of whether or not it develops into the mission production, the same production is executed in (h1) to (h4), and thereafter, if it does not develop into the mission production, the production of (h5) to (h9) is executed. is executed, while the effects of (h11) to (h15) are executed when the mission effect develops. In the effects of (h5) to (h9) and the effects of (h11) to (h15), the effects transitioning on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the rendering period (h5) to (h9) and the rendering period (h11) to (h15) have the same length.

First, it is assumed that, in the internal lottery held when the start switch 7 is operated, a rare combination that can be won at the same time as a bonus is won. At this time, for example, it is decided by lottery whether or not the game will develop into a mission production, and if so, the type of mission production. Then, the development effect is executed in the game shown after (h1).

As shown in (h1), the operation of the start switch 7 causes the reel to rotate. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking along with a background image of mountains and the sun showing the normal state. Normal BGM is output from the speaker 53 .

As shown in (h2), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the development effect starts. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a treasure chest and a key, and a character image of "If there is development in the treasure chest..." which makes us expect that a cloud with the word "development" attached will appear from the treasure chest. is displayed. BGM for pre-development is output from the speaker 53 . Since Cherry, which is a rare combination, is stopped at the bottom of the stopped left reel, the player can recognize that Cherry has been won as a rare combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus.

As shown in (h3), when a second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an animation (moving image) of inserting a key into a treasure box is displayed. The speaker 53 continues to output the pre-development BGM, and further outputs a sound effect "gacha" like unlocking a treasure chest.

As shown in (h4), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an animation is displayed in which the treasure chest opens slightly and part of the cloud can be seen from inside. From the speaker 53, the output of the pre-development BGM is continued, and further, a sound effect such as "flickering" that makes the clouds appear a little is output. Such an effect can make the player expect that the mission effect will develop.

If the mission does not develop, as shown in (h5), an animation is displayed in which a treasure chest opens and a cloud appears from inside. If it does not develop into a mission production, no letters are attached to the clouds that appear. From the speaker 53, BGM for non-expansion is output, and furthermore, a sound effect such as opening a treasure box is output.

After that, as shown in (h6), an animation is displayed in which the appeared cloud moves. From the speaker 53, the output of non-expansion BGM continues, and further, "
A sound effect called "Shush" is output.

After that, as shown in (h7), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the moving cloud animation indicated by (h6) ends, the image of the moving cloud stops, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to (h6). lower than the brightness of the image shown,
The entire screen becomes dark. From the speaker 53, BGM for dark conversion is output.

After that, as shown in (h8), the darkening process causes the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to become lower than the brightness of the image shown in (h7), and the entire screen becomes even darker. The images of treasure chests and clouds remain stationary and are in the same display state as (h7). From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for dark conversion is continued, and furthermore, a sound indicating that the mission production did not develop in accordance with the black change processing from (h7) to (h8) is called "Gang". A sound effect is output.

After that, as shown in (h9), the darkening process causes the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to become lower than the brightness of the image shown in (h8), and the entire screen becomes even darker. Note that clouds and treasure chests are visible even when the darkening process is performed. The images of treasure chests and clouds remain stationary and are in the same display state as (h7) and (h8). The speaker 53 stops sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53 .

After that, as shown in (h10), when the start switch 7 is operated, (h1)
Similarly, it returns to the normal state of production.

On the other hand, when developing into a mission presentation, an animation is displayed in which a treasure chest opens and a cloud appears from inside, as shown in (h11). Since it is a case of developing into a mission production, the characters "development" are attached to the clouds that appear. From the speaker 53, B for development
GM is output, and furthermore, a sound effect such as opening a treasure box is output.

After that, as shown in (h12), an animation is displayed in which the appeared cloud moves. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for development continues, and furthermore, "
A sound effect called "Shush" is output.

After that, as shown in (h13), an animation is displayed in which the clouds move further. It should be noted that, since this is a case of developing into a mission presentation, darkening processing such as (h7) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for development is continued, and furthermore, the effect sound of "christch christ" like moving clouds is output.

After that, as shown in (h14), an animation is displayed in which the clouds gradually grow larger. It should be noted that, since this is a case of developing into a mission presentation, darkening processing such as (h8) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and furthermore, the effect sound "pyrrololline" is output as a sound suggesting that the mission will be developed.

After that, as shown in (h15), an animation is displayed in which the clouds grow even larger. It should be noted that, since this is a case of developing into a mission presentation, darkening processing such as (h9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and further, the character voice "development" is output as a sound suggesting that the mission will be developed.
After that, it develops into a mission effect which will be described later with reference to FIG. 3(a1) or FIG. 7(b1).

In this way, in the development production, when the mission production does not develop, the darkening process is performed so that the brightness of the images shown in (h7) to (h9) is lower than the brightness of the images shown in (h13) to (h15). Also, as shown in (h7) to (h9), the animated image stops and the sound output stops, giving the player a dark impression. This suggests to the player that the mission performance will not develop. On the other hand, when progressing to the mission production, as shown in (h13) to (h15), the animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without darkening processing, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. By doing so, the sound is output for a longer period of time than when the mission performance is not developed, so that a bright impression is given to the player. This suggests to the player that it will develop into a mission presentation.

[Examples of various effects when going through battle mission effects]
An example of various presentations through the battle mission presentation will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. FIG.

(Example of battle mission production)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a battle mission effect. In FIG. 3, regardless of whether the bonus is won or not, the same effects are executed in (a1) to (a6), and thereafter, when the bonus is not won, the effects (a7) to (a11) are performed. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, the effects of (a13) to (a17) are executed. (a
7)-(a11) and (a13)-(a17), the effects transitioning on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, (a7
) to (a11) and (a13) to (a17) are assumed to have the same length.

After (h15) in FIG. 2, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, the battle mission presentation starts as shown in (a1). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which a friendly character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) face each other in the Colosseum, and on the front side of the image is a "Battle Mission" that suggests the type of mission production. and a character image of "Defeat the enemy character A!" suggesting the subtitle of the battle mission production are displayed. When multiple types of battle mission effects are provided, for example, "Defeat enemy character B!", "Defeat the boss!"
The subtitle may change depending on the type. BGM for battle is output from the speaker 53 .

As shown in (a2), after a predetermined period of time has passed, the character image "Battle Mission" and the character image "Defeat enemy character A!" The image in which the character confronts appears more clearly. The BGM for the battle continues to be output from the speaker 53 .

As shown in (a3), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a battle between the friend character and the enemy character. In this example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the teammate character is dominant. The BGM for the battle continues to be output from the speaker 53 .

As shown in (a4), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a battle between the friend character and the enemy character. In this example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the teammate character is inferior.
The BGM for the battle continues to be output from the speaker 53 .

As shown in (a5), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the scene changes to a nighttime scene, and the liquid crystal display 51 again displays an image in which the friend character and the enemy character face each other in the Colosseum. . From the speaker 53, the BGM for the battle continues to be output, and furthermore, the sound of the line "This is the last time!"

As shown in (a6), after that, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the friendly character and the enemy character fighting again. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for the battle is continued, and furthermore, the dialogue sound of "Tryer" is output as if a heated battle is unfolding.

If no bonus winning has been made, an image of the ally character being defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image suggesting that the bonus winning has not been won, as shown in (a7). Specifically, an animation is displayed in which the friendly character trembles and the enemy character is happy. BGM for LOSE is output from the speaker 53, and furthermore, a speech sound of "lost" is output to suggest that the teammate character has been defeated.

After that, as shown in (a8), an animation is displayed in which the friend character trembles while still lying down and further sheds tears, and the enemy character rejoices. BGM for LOSE continues to be output from the speaker 53, and the enemy character ``come anytime''.
A dialogue sound is output.

After that, as shown in (a9), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation of the moving character indicated by (a8) ends, the image of the character stops, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the image indicated by (a8). , and the entire screen becomes dark. From the speaker 53, BGM for dark conversion is output.

After that, as shown in (a10), the darkening process causes the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to become lower than the brightness of the image shown in (a9), and the entire screen becomes even darker. The character image remains still and is in the same display state as (a9). speaker 5
From 3, the output of BGM for dark conversion is continued, and furthermore, a sound effect of "bang" is produced as a sound suggesting that the bonus has not been won so as to match the dark change processing from (a9) to (a10). output.

After that, as shown in (a11), the darkening process causes the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to become lower than the brightness of the image shown in (a10), and the entire screen becomes even darker. Note that the character can be visually recognized even when the darkening process is performed. The character image remains stationary and is in the same display state as (a9) and (a10). speaker 53
stops sound output, and the speaker 53 does not output any BGM or character voices.

After that, as shown in (a12), when the start switch 7 is operated, (h1)
Similarly, it returns to the normal state of production.

On the other hand, if the player wins the bonus prize, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the friend character wins over the enemy character as an image suggesting that the player wins the bonus prize, as shown in (a13). Specifically, an animation is displayed in which the enemy character trembles and the ally character is happy. BGM for WIN is output from the speaker 53, and further,
A speech sound "Won" is output to suggest that the ally character has won.

After that, as shown in (a14), an animation is displayed in which the enemy character trembles while still lying down, further tears are shed, and the friendly character is delighted. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and furthermore, the line "I did it" by the friend character is output.

After that, as shown in (a15), a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 while the ally character and the enemy character remain in motion. It should be noted that since this is a case where a bonus is won, darkening processing such as (a9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, W
BGM output for IN is continued, and "Mission clear" by allied characters
A dialogue sound is output.

After that, as shown in (a16), an animation is displayed in which confetti falls while the character is still moving. In addition, since it is a case of winning a bonus,
A darkening process such as (a10) is not performed. The BGM for WIN is continuously output from the speaker 53, and furthermore, a sound effect "pyrrololline" is output as a sound suggesting that the player has won a bonus prize.

After that, as shown in (a17), an animation is displayed in which a large amount of confetti falls while the character continues to move. Since this is a case where a bonus is won, darkening processing such as (a11) is not performed. From the speaker 53, BG for WIN
The output of M is continued, and the character voice "WIN" is output as a sound suggesting that the player has won the bonus. After that, the winning of the bonus is carried over, and the process shifts to the bonus fixing effect described later with reference to FIG. 4(a18).

In this way, in the battle mission effect, when the bonus is not won, the darkening process is performed, and the brightness of the images shown in (a9) to (a11) changes from (a15) to (a1
7), the brightness of the image is lowered, and as shown in (a9) to (a11), the animated image stops and the sound output stops, giving the player a dark impression. . This suggests to the player that the bonus has not been won. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (a15) to (a17), the animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without performing the darkening process, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. By doing so, the sound is output for a longer period than when the bonus is not won, giving the player a bright impression. This suggests to the player that the bonus has been won.

It should be noted that during the execution of the effects shown in (a7) to (a11) when the bonus is not won, or the effects shown in (a13) to (a17) when the bonus is won, the game progresses. (for example, the operation to start the next game or the operation to set the number of bets). Therefore, when the next game is started before a series of battle mission effects are completed, it is possible to end (so-called cancel) the battle mission effects in the middle.

(An example of a bonus confirmation effect via a battle mission effect)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus confirmation effect via a battle mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated as shown in (a18) after the fact that the bonus has been won is suggested in (a17) described above. In the internal lottery performed at this time, it is assumed that the player wins the replay along with the carry-over bonus.

As shown in (a18), after the start switch 7 is operated, the bonus fixing effect is started. On the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed an image in which a friend character wins over an enemy character in a battle mission production, and on the front side, an enlarged character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. At this time, some characters (“B” and “S”) of the characters “BONUS confirmed” are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized.
Also, the remaining characters (“O”, “N”, “U”,
, “fixed”) do not fit within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, as shown in (a19), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. As a result, some characters (“B” and “S”) outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are barely visible within the display area.
The remaining characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “Ken”, and “Fixed”) of the characters of “US confirmed” can be accommodated in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 . However, some of the characters (“B” and “S”) outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are not yet within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and are difficult to recognize.

After that, as shown in (a20), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. This makes it easier to recognize the characters "BONUS confirmed".

After that, as shown in (a21), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. As a result, the characters “BONUS confirmed” are completely contained within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, as shown in (a22), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen, and temporarily stopped at the center of the screen, which is the fixed position.

As shown in (a18) to (a22), a series of screen states in which the character image "BONUS confirmed" changes from an enlarged display state in which it is difficult to recognize to a reduced display state in which it is easy to recognize suggests that a bonus has been won. A sound effect of "pappara" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound.

After that, as shown in (a23), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" starts to move toward the upper left of the screen while being displayed in reduced size again.

Then, as shown in (a24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" continues to move toward the upper left of the screen while being further reduced in size.

As shown in (a25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is further reduced and displayed at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen. The fixed position on the upper left of the screen is a position that does not hinder the visibility of the image related to the battle mission displayed on the back side. In this embodiment, "BON
The character image of "US confirmed" is not superimposed on various images (friend character, enemy character, colosseum, moon, star) of battle mission production.

As shown in (a23) to (a25), in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in reduced size and stopped at a fixed position in the upper left of the screen, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves. A combined sound effect of “shooing” is output from the speaker 53 .

As shown in (a26), when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" stops at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is generated. The effect is an effect of emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" by processing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" or adding another image such as a decorative image.

For example, in the screen state shown in (a25) and (a27), which will be described later, as an example in which the effect is not generated, as shown in (*1), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in gradation. Not too much. On the other hand, in the screen states shown in (a26) and (a28), which will be described later, as an example in which an effect is generated, as shown in (*2), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are displayed as "BONUS confirmed. ” is superimposed on the character image. In this way, when the effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS confirmed", the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decoration image, so that the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is effectively displayed to the player. can draw attention. Note that the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image. Any processing may be applied as long as it emphasizes the .

Furthermore, as shown in (a26), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is generated, a sound effect "killer" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect, and a bonus sound is output. A character voice of "bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting the winning.

After that, as shown in (a27), the effect disappears again, and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (a28), the effect is generated again, and a sound effect "Kiraan" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect.

Thereafter, in this game, a state in which no effect is generated as shown in (a27) and a state in which an effect is generated as shown in (a28) are repeated.

As shown in (a29), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, in this example, the replay wins, the bonus win is lost, and one game ends.

As described above, in the bonus confirmation effect, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed as follows. That is, during the period shown in (a18) to (a22), a "BON
An animation is displayed in which the character image "US confirmed" gradually shrinks from an enlarged state toward the center of the screen. As a result, the position of the character image "BONUS confirmed" is moved toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a22), the reduced display of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed.
character image stops at the center of the screen. After that, during the period shown in (a23) to (a25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image continues to shrink again,
This time, an animation is displayed that gradually shrinks from the enlarged state toward the upper left of the screen. As a result, the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is moved toward the upper left of the screen. Then, as shown in (a25), the further reduced character image of "BONUS confirmed" stops at the upper left position of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BONUS Confirmation" is completed and the character image of "BONUS Confirmation" is stopped, as shown in (a26), the position of the character image of "BONUS Confirmation" is not moved, and "Killern, A character voice saying "Bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53, and an effect is generated. Then (a27)
And as shown in (a28), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" remains stationary, and the state in which no effect is generated and the state in which the effect is generated are repeated.

Such a series of sound data and image data of the bonus confirmation effect is stored in the RAM 91c as bonus confirmation effect data, and is stored in the RAM 91c as effect data different from the battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, the bonus fixed effect is executed based on the bonus fixed effect data. Therefore, even during execution of the bonus confirmation effect, an image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(An example of combination production and small role suggestion production via battle mission production)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a combination effect and a minor role suggestion effect via a battle mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated after the above-mentioned (a29) indicates that the bonus has been won.

First, in the internal lottery, a description will be given of the minor winning combination suggesting effect that is executed when a small winning combination (bell in this example) is won along with the carry-over bonus. As shown in (a30), with the start operation as a trigger, the small combination suggesting effect is started, and the BGM for after the bonus is determined is output from the speaker 53 . On the rear side of the liquid crystal display 51, an image of a friendly character defeating an enemy character in a battle mission production is displayed. to be displayed.

As shown in (a31), the bell pattern image moves further upward at the bottom right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and a part of the bell pattern image becomes visible.

As shown in (a32), the bell pattern image moves further upward at the bottom right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the bell pattern image completely fits within the display area.

As shown in (a33), when the bell pattern image is completely within the display area, a sound effect of "Bashi" is output from the speaker 53. FIG.

As shown in (a34), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, the bell pattern image disappears and, in this example, the bell wins and one game ends.

Such a series of sound data and image data for a small role suggesting effect is stored in the RAM 91c as minor role suggesting effect data, and is stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, the minor role suggesting effect is executed based on the minor role suggesting effect data. Therefore, even during execution of the small winning combination suggestive effect, an image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Next, a description will be given of the combination effect executed when the carry-over bonus is won alone due to a loss in the internal lottery.

As shown in (a35), with the start operation as a trigger, the combination effect is started, and the BGM for after the bonus is determined is output from the speaker 53 . On the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed an image of a friendly character defeating an enemy character in a battle mission production, and on the front side of the liquid crystal display is an image showing a combination of symbols corresponding to bonuses that can be won. 51 is enlarged. In this example, the big bonus has been won, and the character image of "777" indicating the red 7 matching corresponding to the big bonus is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some characters (“7” on both left and right) of the characters “777” do not fit within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 . Therefore, at this point, it is difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination that is prompted to be drawn out of the big bonus and the regular bonus.

After that, as shown in (a36), the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. This makes the characters "777" a little easier to recognize.

As shown in (a37), the character image of "777" is then gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the characters "777" on both the left and right sides of the "7" are also displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.
will fit completely in the display area of the As a result, the player can clearly recognize that the derivation of the big bonus symbol combination is prompted.

As shown in (a38), when the character image of "777" is completely within the display area, the speaker 53 makes a sound effect "Trun" as a sound prompting the derivation of 7 sets corresponding to the bonus that can be won. output from

As shown in (a39), when the third stop operation is performed, the character image of "777" disappears, and in this example, a big bonus is awarded, and one game ends.

As described above, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" is displayed as follows. That is, during the period shown in (a35) to (a37), the character image of "777" consisting of one image is expanded toward the center of the screen while the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side. An animation that gradually shrinks from is displayed. As a result, the character image of "777" moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a37), the reduced character image of "777" stops at the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "777" is completed and the character image of "777" stops, as shown in (a38), the position of the character image of "777" is not moved, and "
A sound "Trun" is output from the speaker 53.

The sound data and image data of such a series of combination effects are stored in the RAM 91c as combination effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the battle mission effect data. Then, the combination effect is executed based on the combination effect data on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data. Therefore, even during execution of the combination effect, an image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

The above-described combination effect via the battle mission effect is an example of winning the big bonus.
The position and size of the character image of "77" and the sound effect "troon" as the sound prompting the derivation of the 7 are the same.

(An example of a bonus winning effect via a battle mission effect)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect via a battle mission effect. After winning the bonus in (a39) described above, the bonus winning presentation starts as shown in (a40). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIG BONUS" indicating a bonus prize is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some characters (“B” and “S”) of the characters “BIG BONUS” are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. Also, the remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”,
“O”, “N”, “U”) are not within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, as shown in (a41), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually displayed in reduced size. As a result, some characters outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 ("B" and "S
”) are also visible in the display area, and the remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) of the characters of “BIG BONUS” are also visible in the display area. ) can be accommodated within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 . However, some characters (“B” and “S”) outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are not within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, as shown in (a42), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the characters “BIG BONUS” are completely contained within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, as shown in (a43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is further reduced in size, and temporarily stopped at the fixed position in the center of the screen.

As shown in (a40) to (a43), in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BIG BONUS" changes from an enlarged display state in which it is difficult to recognize to a reduced display state in which it is easy to recognize,
The speaker 53 outputs a sound effect "pappa lapa" as a sound suggesting the winning of a bonus.

As shown in (a44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" stops at a fixed position in the center of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated.
The effect is an effect of emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" by processing the character image of "BIG BONUS" or adding another image such as a decorative image.

For example, in the screen state shown in (a43) and (a45), which will be described later, as an example in which the effect is not generated, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in gradation as shown in (*3). Not too much. On the other hand, in the screen states shown in (a44) and (a46), which will be described later, as an example in which an effect is generated, as shown in (*4), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are displayed as "BIG BONUS ” is superimposed on the character image. In this way, when an effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS", "BI
Since the character image of "G BONUS" is decorated with the diamond-shaped decorative image, it is possible to effectively draw the player's attention to the character image of "BIG BONUS". In addition, "BIG BONU
The effect on the character image of "S" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image, for example,
"BIG BONU", such as a diamond-shaped decorative image and the letters of "BIG BONUS" that shine
Any processing may be applied as long as it emphasizes the character image of "S".

Furthermore, as shown in (a44), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated, the character image is displayed and a sound effect "killer killer" is produced as a sound corresponding to the effect. Along with being output from the speaker 53, the character voice of "Big Bonus" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting the winning of the bonus.

After that, as shown in (a45), the effect disappears again, and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (a46), the effect is generated again, and a sound effect "killern killern" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect.

After that, in the game, a state in which no effect is generated as shown in (a45) and a state in which an effect is generated as shown in (a46) are repeated.

As described above, in the bonus winning effect, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed as follows. That is, during the period shown in (a40) to (a43),
An animation is displayed in which the character image "BIG BONUS" consisting of one image is gradually reduced from an enlarged state toward the center of the screen. As a result, “BIG BON
US” character image moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a43), the reduced character image of "BIG BONUS" stops at the center of the screen. "B
After the animation of the character image of "IG BONUS" is completed and the character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped, as shown in (a44), the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not move its position, and the character image of "Killer, killer, A sound "big bonus" is output from the speaker 53 and an effect is generated. After that, as shown in (a45) and (a46), the character image of "BIG BONUS" remains stationary, and the state in which no effect occurs and the state in which the effect occurs are repeated.

The sound data and image data of such a series of bonus prize effects are stored in the RAM 91c as bonus prize effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the battle mission effect data. Then, a bonus winning effect is executed based on the bonus winning effect data.

Here, the character images of "BIG BONUS" shown in (a44) and (a46) are more
It is large in size and occupies a large proportion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 . In other words, "B
The character image of "IG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

Furthermore, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS"("killer,killer") is the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" (
The number of sounds "Killan" is larger than that of "Killan"), and the sound output time is longer accordingly. Also, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS"("killernkilleran") is the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed"("
Killeran"), the volume is also louder. In other words, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS"("KillernKillern") is "BONUS confirmed"
is emphasized more than the sound ("killeran") when the effect is generated on the character image.

Furthermore, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is brighter than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" because it has more diamond-shaped decoration images when the effect is generated. In other words, "B
The effect on the character image of "IG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

It should be noted that while the bonus winning effect shown in (a40) to (a46) is being executed, an operation for advancing the game (for example, an operation to start the next game or an operation to set the number of bets) is possible. Therefore, when the game is shifted to the next game before the series of bonus winning effects are completed, it is possible to end (so-called cancel) the bonus winning effects in the middle.

[An example of various productions when going through the castle search mission production]
An example of various presentations through the castle search mission presentation will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10. FIG.

(An example of a castle hunting mission production)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a castle search mission effect. In FIG. 7, regardless of whether the bonus is won or not, the same effects are executed in (b1) to (b6), and thereafter, when the bonus is not won, the effects of (b7) to (b11) are performed. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, the effects of (b13) to (b17) are executed. (b
7)-(b11) and (b13)-(b17) are shown side by side in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, (b7
) to (b11) and (b13) to (b17) are assumed to be the same length.

Furthermore, the effects shown in FIGS. 7(b7) to (b11) and the effects shown in FIGS. 3(a7) to (a11) are transitioned on the same time axis. That is, in the present embodiment, FIG. 7 (
The rendering period of b7) to (b11) and the rendering period of FIG. This is the same as the processing start timing. In addition, the trigger for starting the darkening process is that the third stop operation is performed in both cases, which is common to both.

After (h15) in FIG. 2, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, the castle-searching mission effect starts as shown in (b1). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a character walking along a road leading to a castle, and on the front side of the image, there are a character image of "Castle Search Mission" suggesting the type of mission production, and a castle search mission production. A text image of "Reach the castle safely!" suggesting a subtitle is displayed. If multiple types of castle hunting mission effects are provided, for example, the subtitle may change according to the type, such as "Reach the castle in time!" or "Get the treasure chest in the castle!" . BGM for castle search is output from the speaker 53 .

As shown in (b2), after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the text image of "Castle Search Mission" and the text image of "Reach the Castle Safely!" The image of the character walking on the road appears more clearly. From the speaker 53, output of BGM for searching for a castle is continued.

As shown in (b3), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the character sweating while looking for a castle. From the speaker 53, output of BGM for searching for a castle is continued.

As shown in (b4), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the scene changes to a night scene, and an image of the character searching for a castle while sweating continuously is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . From the speaker 53, output of BGM for searching for a castle is continued.

As shown in (b5), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the character reaches a fork in the road and is at a loss as to which road to choose, left or right. be done. From the speaker 53, the BGM for searching for a castle is continuously output, and further, the dialogue sound "Which one?" is output.

As shown in (b6), the liquid crystal display 51 then displays an image in which the character selects the right path and starts walking. From the speaker 53, the BGM for searching for a castle is continuously output, and furthermore, the dialogue sound "right" is output.

If the bonus has not been won, as shown in (b7), as an image suggesting that the bonus has not been won, an image of the character falling down in the forest without reaching the castle and a bird flying is displayed on the liquid crystal display. displayed on the device 51. Specifically, an animation is displayed in which the character trembles and a bird flies toward the left of the center of the screen. From speaker 53, LOS
BGM for E is output, and furthermore, a dialogue sound of "I got lost" is output to suggest that the character is lost.

After that, as shown in (b8), an animation is displayed in which the character falls down in the forest, trembles, tears flow, and the bird flies leftward from the center of the screen. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for LOSE is continued, and furthermore, the voice of the character saying "I'm at my limit" is output.

After that, as shown in (b9), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation of moving characters and birds shown in (b8) ends, the images of the characters and birds stop, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to (b8). The brightness of the image is lower than that shown in , and the entire screen becomes dark. From the speaker 53, BGM for dark conversion is output.

After that, as shown in (b10), the darkening process causes the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to become lower than the brightness of the image shown in (b9), and the entire screen becomes even darker. The character and bird images remain stationary and are in the same display state as (b9). The speaker 53 continues to output the BGM for the dark conversion, and furthermore, a sound indicating that the bonus has not been won is "Gang" to coincide with the dark conversion processing from (b9) to (b10).
A sound effect is output.

After that, as shown in (b11), the darkening process causes the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to become lower than the brightness of the image shown in (b10), and the entire screen becomes even darker. Note that characters and birds are visible even when the darkening process is performed. The character and bird images remain stationary and are in the same display state as (b9) and (b10). The speaker 53 stops sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output.

After that, as shown in (b12), when the start switch 7 is operated, (h1)
Similarly, it returns to the production of the normal game.

On the other hand, if the player wins the bonus prize, an image of the character reaching the castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image suggesting that the player wins the bonus prize, as shown in (b13).
Specifically, an animation is displayed that makes the character happy. speaker 53
, BGM for WIN is output, and furthermore, the speech sound "I found it" is output, suggesting that the character has found the castle.

After that, as shown in (b14), an animation in which the character is happy is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and furthermore, the voice of the character saying "I did it" is output.

Thereafter, as shown in (b15), the character image "WIN" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 while the character is still moving. In addition, since it is a case of winning a bonus, (
A darkening process such as b9) is not performed. The BGM for WIN is continuously output from the speaker 53, and furthermore, the voice of the character saying "Mission cleared" is output.

After that, as shown in (b16), an animation is displayed in which confetti falls while the character is still moving. In addition, since it is a case of winning a bonus,
A darkening process such as (b10) is not performed. The BGM for WIN is continuously output from the speaker 53, and furthermore, a sound effect "pyrrololline" is output as a sound suggesting that the player has won a bonus prize.

After that, as shown in (b17), an animation is displayed in which a large amount of confetti falls while the character is still moving. It should be noted that, since this is a case where a bonus is won, darkening processing such as (b11) is not performed. From the speaker 53, BG for WIN
The output of M is continued, and the character voice "WIN" is output as a sound suggesting that the player has won the bonus. After that, the winning of the bonus is carried over, and the process shifts to the bonus fixing effect described later in FIG. 8 (b18).

In this way, in the castle hunting mission effect, when the bonus is not won, the brightness of the image shown in (b9) to (b11) is changed to (b15) to (b1) by performing the darkening process.
7), the brightness of the image becomes lower than that shown in FIG. 7), and as shown in (b9) to (b11), the animated image stops and the sound output stops, giving the player a dark impression. . This suggests to the player that the bonus has not been won. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (b15) to (b17), the animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without performing the darkening process, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. By doing so, the sound is output for a longer period than when the bonus is not won, giving the player a bright impression. This suggests to the player that the bonus has been won.

It should be noted that while the effects shown in (b7) to (b11) when the bonus is not won or the effects shown in (b13) to (b17) when the bonus is won are being executed, it is necessary to proceed with the game. (for example, the operation to start the next game or the operation to set the number of bets). Therefore, if the next game is started before a series of castle-searching mission effects are completed, the castle-searching mission effects can be terminated (so-called canceled) in the middle.

(An example of a bonus confirmation effect via a castle search mission effect)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus confirmation effect via a castle search mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated as shown in (b18) after the bonus winning is suggested in (b17) described above. In the internal lottery performed at this time, it is assumed that the player wins the replay along with the carry-over bonus.

As shown in (b18), after the start switch 7 is operated, the bonus confirmation effect is started. On the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed an image in which the character has reached the castle in the castle search mission presentation, but on the front side, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in an enlarged manner. At this time, some of the characters of "BONUS confirmed"("B" and "
S") is outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. In addition, "BO
The remaining characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “definite”, and “fixed”) of the characters of “NUS confirmed” do not fit within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 .

As shown in (b19), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. As a result, some characters (“B” and “S”) outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are barely visible within the display area.
The remaining characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “Ken”, and “Fixed”) of the characters of “US confirmed” can be accommodated in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 . However, some of the characters (“B” and “S”) outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are not yet within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and are difficult to recognize.

After that, as shown in (b20), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. This makes it easier to recognize the characters "BONUS confirmed".

After that, as shown in (b21), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. As a result, the characters “BONUS confirmed” are completely contained within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, as shown in (b22), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen and temporarily stopped at the center of the screen, which is the fixed position.

As shown in (b18) to (b22), a series of screen states in which the character image "BONUS confirmed" changes from an enlarged display state in which it is difficult to recognize to a reduced display state in which it is easy to recognize suggests that a bonus has been won. A sound effect of "pappara" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound.

After that, as shown in (b23), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" starts moving toward the upper left of the screen while being displayed in reduced size again.

Then, as shown in (b24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" continues to move toward the upper left of the screen while being further reduced in size.

As shown in (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is further reduced in size and stopped at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen. The fixed position on the upper left of the screen is a position that does not hinder the visibility of the image related to the castle search mission displayed on the back side. In this embodiment, "BON
The character image of "US confirmed" is not superimposed on various images (character, castle) of the castle search mission presentation.

As shown in (b23) to (b25), in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in reduced size and stopped at a fixed position in the upper left of the screen, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" moves. A combined sound effect of “shooing” is output from the speaker 53 .

As shown in (b26), when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" stops at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is generated. The effect is similar to the effect shown in (a26) described above, by adding processing to the character image of "BONUS confirmed" or adding other images such as decorative images to create "BO
This is the effect of emphasizing the character image of "NUS confirmed".

For example, in the screen state shown in (b25) and (b27), which will be described later, as an example in which the effect is not generated, as shown in (*5), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in gradation. Not too much. On the other hand, in the screen states shown in (b26) and (b28), which will be described later, as an example in which an effect is generated, as shown in (*6), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are displayed as "BONUS confirmed. ” is superimposed on the character image. In this way, when the effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS confirmed", the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decoration image, so that the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is effectively displayed to the player. can draw attention. Note that the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image. Any processing may be applied as long as it emphasizes the .

Furthermore, as shown in (b26), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is generated, a sound effect "killer" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect, and a bonus sound is output. A character voice of "bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting the winning.

After that, as shown in (b27), the effect disappears again and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (b28), the effect is generated again, and a sound effect "Kiraan" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect.

Thereafter, in this game, a state in which no effect is generated as shown in (b27) and a state in which an effect is generated as shown in (b28) are repeated.

As shown in (b29), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, in this example, the replay wins, the bonus win is lost, and one game ends.

As described above, in the bonus confirmation effect, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed as follows. That is, during the period shown in (b18) to (b22), the image related to the castle hunting mission effect is displayed on the back side, and the "BON
An animation is displayed in which the character image "US confirmed" gradually shrinks from an enlarged state toward the center of the screen. As a result, the position of the character image "BONUS confirmed" is moved toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b22), the reduced display of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed.
character image stops at the center of the screen. After that, during the period shown in (b23) to (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image continues to shrink again,
This time, an animation is displayed that gradually shrinks from the enlarged state toward the upper left of the screen. As a result, the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is moved toward the upper left of the screen. Then, as shown in (b25), the further reduced character image of "BONUS confirmed" stops at the upper left position of the screen. After the animation of the character image "BONUS confirmed" is completed and the character image "BONUS confirmed" is stopped, as shown in (b26), the character image "BONUS confirmed" does not change its position. A character voice saying "Bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53, and an effect is generated. After that, (b27)
And as shown in (b28), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" remains stationary, and the state in which no effect is generated and the state in which the effect is generated are repeated.

Such a series of sound data and image data of the bonus confirmation effect is stored in the RAM 91c as bonus confirmation effect data, and is stored in the RAM 91c as effect data different from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect is executed based on the castle search mission effect data, the bonus fixed effect is executed based on the bonus fixed effect data. Therefore, even during execution of the bonus confirmation effect, an image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Furthermore, in the bonus confirmation effect via the castle search mission effect, the same bonus confirmation effect data as in the bonus confirmation effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 4 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is passed through, the effect mode of the bonus fixing effect is common to both. As a result, it is possible to easily suggest to the player that the bonus has been won.

(An example of combination production and small role suggestion production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a combination effect and a minor role suggestion effect via a castle search mission effect. Assume that the start switch 7 is operated after the above-mentioned (b29) suggests that the player has won the bonus.

First, in the internal lottery, a description will be given of the minor winning combination suggesting effect that is executed when a small winning combination (bell in this example) is won along with the carry-over bonus. As shown in (b30), with the start operation as a trigger, the small combination suggesting effect is started, and the BGM for after the bonus is determined is output from the speaker 53 . On the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed an image of a character arriving at a castle in the production of a castle search mission. to be displayed.

As shown in (b31), the bell pattern image moves further upward at the bottom right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and part of the bell pattern image becomes visible.

As shown in (b32), at the bottom right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the bell pattern image moves further upward, and the bell pattern image completely fits within the display area.

As shown in (b33), when the bell pattern image is completely within the display area, a sound effect of "Bashi" is output from the speaker 53. FIG.

As shown in (b34), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, the bell pattern image disappears and, in this example, the bell wins and one game ends.

Such a series of sound data and image data for a minor role suggestive effect is stored in the RAM 91c as minor role suggestive effect data, and is stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle-searching mission effect is executed based on the castle-searching mission effect data, the minor-symbol suggesting effect is executed based on the minor-symbol suggesting effect data. For this reason, even during execution of the small combination suggestive effect, the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, in the minor role suggesting effect via the castle search mission effect, the same minor role suggesting effect data as in the minor role suggesting effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 5 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is passed through, the effect mode of the minor role suggestion effect is common to both. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player the kind of minor combination that has been won in an easy-to-understand manner.

Next, a description will be given of the combination effect executed when the carry-over bonus is won alone due to a loss in the internal lottery.

As shown in (b35), with the start operation as a trigger, the combination effect is started, and the BGM for after the bonus is determined is output from the speaker 53 . On the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed an image of a character arriving at a castle in the castle search mission presentation, and on the front side of the liquid crystal display is an image showing a combination of symbols corresponding to bonuses that can be won. 51 is enlarged. In this example, since we won the big bonus,
A character image of "777" corresponding to the big bonus is enlarged and displayed. At this time, "7
Some characters (“7” on both left and right sides) of the characters “77” do not fit within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 . Therefore, at this point, it is difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination that is prompted to be drawn out of the big bonus and the regular bonus.

After that, as shown in (b36), the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. This makes the characters "777" a little easier to recognize.

After that, as shown in (b37), the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the characters "777" on both the left and right sides of the "7" are also displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.
will fit completely in the display area of the As a result, the player can clearly recognize that the derivation of the big bonus symbol combination is prompted.

As shown in (b38), when the character image of "777" is completely within the display area, the speaker 53 makes a sound effect "Trun" as a sound prompting the derivation of 7 sets corresponding to the bonus that can be won. output from

As shown in (b39), when the stop switch is operated up to the third stop operation, "
777" disappears, a big bonus is won in this example, and one game ends.

As described above, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" is displayed as follows. That is, during the period shown in (b35) to (b37), the character image of "777" consisting of one image is enlarged toward the center of the screen while the image related to the castle hunting mission effect is displayed on the back side. An animation that gradually shrinks from the state is displayed. As a result, the character image of "777" moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b37), the reduced character image of "777" stops at the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "777" is completed and the character image of "777" stops, as shown in (b38), the position of the character image of "777" is not moved, and "
A sound effect "Trun" is output from the speaker 53.

The sound data and image data of such a series of combination effects are stored in the RAM 91c as combination effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the castle search mission effect data. Then, the combination effect is executed based on the combination effect data on the front side where the castle search mission effect is executed based on the castle search mission effect data. Therefore, even during execution of the combination effect, an image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side thereof, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, in the combination effect via the castle search mission effect, the same combination effect data as the combination effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 5 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is passed through, the effect mode of the combination effect is common to both. As a result, it is possible to easily suggest a symbol combination corresponding to a winable bonus to the player.

The above-described combination effect via the battle mission effect is an example of winning the big bonus.
The position and size of the character image of "77" and the sound effect "troon" as the sound prompting the derivation of the 7 are the same.

(An example of a bonus winning effect via a castle search mission effect)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect via a castle search mission effect.
After winning the bonus in (b39) described above, the bonus winning presentation starts as shown in (b40). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIG BONUS" indicating a bonus prize is enlarged and displayed. At this time, some characters (“B” and “S”) of the characters “BIG BONUS” are outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and cannot be visually recognized. Also, the remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”) among the characters of “BIG BONUS”
, “O”, “N”, and “U”) do not fit within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, as shown in (b41), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually displayed in reduced size. As a result, some characters outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 ("B" and "S
”) are also visible in the display area, and the remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) of the characters of “BIG BONUS” are also visible in the display area. ) can be accommodated within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 . However, some characters (“B” and “S”) outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are not within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, as shown in (b42), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, the characters “BIG BONUS” are completely contained within the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, as shown in (b43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced in size and temporarily stopped at the fixed position in the center of the screen.

As shown in (b40) to (b43), in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BIG BONUS" changes from an enlarged display state in which it is difficult to recognize to a reduced display state in which it is easy to recognize,
The speaker 53 outputs a sound effect "pappa lapa" as a sound suggesting the winning of a bonus.

As shown in (b44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" stops at a fixed position in the center of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated.
The effect is the same as the effect shown in (a44) described above, "BIG BO
This is the effect of emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" by processing the character image of "NUS" or adding another image such as a decorative image.

For example, in the screen state shown in (b43) and (b45), which will be described later, as an example in which the effect is not generated, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in gradation as shown in (*7). Not too much. On the other hand, in the screen states shown in (b44) and (b46), which will be described later, as an example in which an effect is generated, as shown in (*8), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are displayed as "BIG BONUS ” is superimposed on the character image. In this way, when an effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS", "BI
Since the character image of "G BONUS" is decorated with the diamond-shaped decorative image, it is possible to effectively draw the player's attention to the character image of "BIG BONUS". In addition, "BIG BONU
The effect on the character image of "S" is not limited to the decoration of the diamond-shaped decorative image, for example,
"BIG BONU", such as a diamond-shaped decorative image and the letters of "BIG BONUS" that shine
Any processing may be applied as long as it emphasizes the character image of "S".

Furthermore, as shown in (b44), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated, the character image is displayed and a sound effect "killer killer" is produced as a sound corresponding to the effect. Along with being output from the speaker 53, the character voice of "Big Bonus" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound suggesting the winning of the bonus.

After that, as shown in (b45), the effect disappears again, and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

Then, as shown in (b46), the effect is generated again, and a sound effect "killern killern" is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect.

Thereafter, in this game, a state in which no effect is generated as shown in (b45) and a state in which an effect is generated as shown in (b46) are repeated.

As described above, in the bonus winning effect, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed as follows. That is, during the period shown in (b40) to (b43),
An animation is displayed in which the character image "BIG BONUS" consisting of one image is gradually reduced from an enlarged state toward the center of the screen. As a result, “BIG BON
US” character image moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b43), the reduced character image of "BIG BONUS" stops at the center of the screen. "B
After the animation of the character image of "IG BONUS" is completed and the character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped, as shown in (b44), the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not move its position, and "Kill, kill, The character voice "Big Bonus" is output from the speaker 53 and an effect is generated. Then (b45) and (b
46), the character image of "BIG BONUS" remains stationary, and the state in which no effect is generated and the state in which the effect is generated are repeated.

The sound data and image data of such a series of bonus prize effects are stored in the RAM 91c as bonus prize effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91c as effect data separate from the castle search mission effect data. Then, a bonus winning effect is executed based on the bonus winning effect data.

Further, in the bonus winning effect via the castle search mission effect, the same bonus winning effect data as the bonus winning effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 6 is used. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is passed through, the effect mode of the bonus winning effect is common to both. As a result, it is possible to suggest the bonus winning to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Here, the character images of "BIG BONUS" shown in (b44) and (b46) are more
It is large in size and occupies a large proportion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 . In other words, "B
The character image of "IG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

Also, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS"("killernkilleran") is the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed"("
The number of sounds "Killan" is larger than that of "Killan"), and the sound output time is longer accordingly.
Also, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS"("killernkilleran") is louder than the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed"("killeran").It's getting bigger. That is, the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "BIG BONUS"("killern") is emphasized more than the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS confirmed"("killern"). is output as

Furthermore, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is brighter than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" because it has more diamond-shaped decoration images when the effect is generated. In other words, "B
The effect on the character image of "IG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

It should be noted that while the bonus winning effect shown in (b40) to (b46) is being executed, an operation for advancing the game (for example, an operation to start the next game or an operation to set the number of bets) is possible. Therefore, when the game is shifted to the next game before the series of bonus winning effects are completed, it is possible to end (so-called cancel) the bonus winning effects in the middle.

(Example of AT continuous production)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an AT continuation effect. In addition, in FIG. 11, regardless of whether or not the AT continues, the same effect is executed in (c2) to (c7), and then the AT
When AT does not continue, the effects of (c8) to (c12) are executed, whereas when the AT continues, the effects of (c14) to (c18) are executed. In the effects of (c8) to (c12) and the effects of (c14) to (c18), the effects transitioning on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the rendering period (c8) to (c12) and the rendering period (c14) to (c18) have the same length.

As shown in (c1), during AT, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a character running along with a background image of a mountain and a moon indicating the AT state. A number (213 in this example) is displayed below the liquid crystal display 51 as operation information. Indicates the number of remaining AT games "Remaining 5
0G" is displayed. BGM for AT is output from the speaker 53 .

As shown in (c2), when all the AT games have been played, the AT continuation effect is executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a friendly character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) facing each other. A character image of "Start" is displayed. speaker 5
From 3, BGM for continuous fanning is output.

As shown in (c3), after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the character image of "Battle Start" disappears, and an image of a battle between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous fanning is continued.

After that, after the battle in the AT continuation effect is performed over a plurality of games, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, the process shifts to the effect of (c4). note that,
During this time, the speaker 53 continues to output the BGM for continuous fanning.

As shown in (c4), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a battle between the friend character and the enemy character. In this example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the teammate character is dominant. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous fanning is continued.

As shown in (c5), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 further displays an image of a battle between the friend character and the enemy character. In this example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the teammate character is inferior.
From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous fanning is continued.

As shown in (c6), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 again displays an image in which the friend character and the enemy character face each other. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous excitement is continued, and further, the voice of the line "This is the last time!"

As shown in (c7), after that, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the friendly character and the enemy character fighting again. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous excitement is continued, and further, the dialogue sound of "Tryer" is output as if a heated battle were unfolding.

If the AT does not continue, as shown in (c8), an image of the ally character being defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image suggesting that the AT did not continue. Specifically, an animation is displayed in which the friendly character trembles and the enemy character is happy. BGM for LOSE is output from the speaker 53, and furthermore, a speech sound of "lost" is output to suggest that the teammate character has been defeated.

After that, as shown in (c9), an animation is displayed in which the friend character trembles while still lying down and further sheds tears, and the enemy character rejoices. BGM for LOSE continues to be output from the speaker 53, and the enemy character ``come anytime''.
A dialogue sound is output.

After that, as shown in (c10), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation of the moving character shown in (c9) ends, the image of the character stops, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the image shown in (c9). The brightness is slightly lower than that of , and the entire screen becomes slightly darker. From the speaker 53, BGM for dark conversion is output.

After that, as shown in (c11), the darkening process causes the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to become even lower than the brightness of the image shown in (c10), and the entire screen becomes even darker. The character image remains stationary and is in the same display state as (c10). From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for dark conversion is continued, and furthermore, the sound indicating that the AT has not continued is "Gang" so as to match the dark conversion processing from (c10) to (c11).
A sound effect is output.

After that, as shown in (c12), the darkening process causes the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to become even lower than the brightness of the image shown in (c11), and the entire screen becomes even darker. Note that the character can be visually recognized even when the darkening process is performed. The image of the character remains stationary and is in the same display state as (c9) and (c10). speaker 53
stops sound output, and the speaker 53 does not output any BGM or character voices.

Furthermore, in a state in which the still image of the character is darkened, the result image is displayed in front of the still image so as to be superimposed on the still image. The result image is an image that notifies information about the game history. It is an image showing the total. For example, as shown in (c12), the character image of "TOTAL 700 sheets" is
It is displayed so as to be superimposed on the still image that has undergone darkening processing. Since the result image is displayed so as to be superimposed on the still image such as the character that has undergone the darkening process, the darkening process is not performed on the result image, and the still image is darkened. Even if it is closed, the visibility of the result image is not hindered. It should be noted that the result image may be any image as long as it informs information about the game history. may

After that, as shown in (c13), when the start switch 7 is operated, (h1)
Similarly, it returns to the normal state of production.

On the other hand, when the AT continues, as shown in (c14), an image in which the ally character wins over the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image suggesting that the AT will continue. Specifically, an animation is displayed in which the enemy character trembles and the ally character is happy. BGM for WIN is output from the speaker 53, and furthermore, the line sound "Won" is output to suggest that the teammate character has won.

After that, as shown in (c15), an animation is displayed in which the enemy character is trembling while still lying down and further tears are shed, and the ally character is delighted. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and furthermore, the line "I did it" by the friend character is output.

After that, as shown in (c16), the character image "WIN" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 while the character is still moving. Since the AT continues, (c10
) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and furthermore, the voice of the line "Victory" by the ally character is output.

After that, as shown in (c17), an animation is displayed in which confetti falls while the character is still moving. Since the AT continues, (c1
Darkening processing such as 1) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, the effect sound "pyrrololline" is output as a sound suggesting the continuation of the AT.

After that, as shown in (c18), an animation is displayed in which a large amount of confetti falls while the character is still moving. In addition, since it is a case where AT continues,
A darkening process such as (c12) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the BGM for WIN is continuously output, and the character voice "WIN" is output as a sound suggesting that the AT will continue.

After that, as shown in (c19), when the start switch 7 is operated, "Continue AT!
! ' is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the AT state is displayed again as in (c1).

Thus, in the AT continuation effect, when the AT does not continue, darkening processing is performed so that the brightness of the images shown in (c10) to (c12) is lower than the brightness of the images shown in (c16) to (c18). Also, as shown in (c10) to (c12), the animation-displayed image stops and the sound output stops, giving the player a dark impression. This suggests to the player that the AT will not continue. On the other hand, when the AT continues, as shown in (c16) to (c18), the animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without performing the darkening process, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. As a result, the sound is output for a longer period than when the AT does not continue, giving a bright impression to the player. This suggests to the player that the AT should continue.

(Example of special zone continuous production)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of special zone continuation effect. In addition, in FIG. 12, regardless of whether the specialized zone continues or not, the same effect is executed in (d3) to (d6),
Thereafter, when the special zone does not continue, the effects (d7) to (d11) are executed, while when the special zone continues, the effects (d13) to (d17) are executed. (
d7)-(d11) and (d13)-(d17), the effects transitioning on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, (
It is assumed that the effect period from d7) to (d11) and the effect period from (d13) to (d17) have the same length.

As shown in (d1), an image of a treasure chest is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the specialized zone. In the example shown in (d1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which a treasure chest is slightly opened and part of the cloud can be seen from inside. In addition, above the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "in special zone" indicating that the game is in the special zone and "remaining 10 games" indicating the number of remaining special zone games are displayed.
A character image of "G" is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM for the special zone is output, and furthermore, a sound effect such as "flickering" is output such that clouds can be seen slightly from the treasure chest.

As shown in (d2), when the number of AT games is added by winning a bell or rare role, an image of a cloud with the characters "+20" indicating the number of AT games added and "GE
T! ! ” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . This allows the player to recognize the characters "+20 GET!!" as an addition to the number of AT games. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for the special zone is continued, and the character voice "+20 GET" is output as a sound suggesting that the number of AT games has been added.

After that, after playing all the specialized zone games (10 games), when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, as shown in (d3), the specialized zone continuation effect is executed. be done. An image of a treasure chest is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . From the speaker 53,
BGM for continuous fanning is output.

As shown in (d4), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a treasure chest and a key. From the speaker 53, B for continuous fanning
GM output continues.

As shown in (d5), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an animation of inserting the key into the treasure box is displayed. From the speaker 53, B for continuous fanning
The output of the GM is continued, and furthermore, a sound effect of "gacha" like unlocking a treasure box is output.

As shown in (d6), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an animation is displayed in which the treasure chest is slightly opened and part of the cloud can be seen from inside. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for continuous fanning is continued, and furthermore, a "flicker" that looks like clouds can be seen a little.
A sound effect is output. With such an effect, the player can expect the special zone to continue.

If the special zone does not continue, an animation is displayed in which a treasure chest opens and a cloud appears from inside, as shown in (d7). If the specialization zone does not continue, the clouds that appear are not marked with any letters. From the speaker 53, BGM for discontinuation is output, and further, a sound effect such as opening a treasure box is output.

After that, as shown in (d8), an animation is displayed in which the appeared cloud moves. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for non-continuation is continued, and further, "
A sound effect called "Shush" is output.

After that, as shown in (d9), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the moving cloud animation indicated by (d8) ends, the image of the moving cloud stops, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to (d8). lower than the brightness of the image shown,
The entire screen becomes dark. From the speaker 53, BGM for dark conversion is output.

After that, as shown in (d10), the darkening process causes the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to become lower than the brightness of the image shown in (d9), and the entire screen becomes even darker. The images of treasure chests and clouds remain stationary and are in the same display state as (d9). speaker 53
From then on, the output of BGM for dark conversion is continued, and furthermore, the sound that suggests that the special zone has not continued is the effect of "banging" so as to match the dark conversion processing from (d9) to (d10). A sound is output.

After that, as shown in (d11), the darkening process causes the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to become lower than the brightness of the image shown in (d10), and the entire screen becomes even darker. Note that clouds and treasure chests are visible even when the darkening process is performed. The images of treasure chests and clouds remain stationary and are in the same display state as (d9) and (d10). The speaker 53 is
Sound output is stopped, and no BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53 .

Furthermore, in a state in which the still images of clouds and treasure chests have undergone darkening processing, the result image is displayed in front of the still images so as to be superimposed on the still images. The result image is an image that reports information about the gaming history, and in this embodiment, it is an image that indicates the total number of AT games added in the specialized zone. For example, as shown in (d11), "TOTA
L150G" is displayed so as to be superimposed on the darkened still image. Since the result image is displayed so as to overlap the darkened still image, darkening is not performed on the result image, and darkening is performed on the still image. However, the visual recognition of the result image is not hindered. It should be noted that the result image may be any image as long as it informs information about the game history. For example, the result image may inform the total number of medals paid out in the specialized zone, or the total number of medals net increase. can be anything. Also, the number of continuous games in the specialized zone may be notified.

After that, as shown in (d12), when the start switch 7 is operated, (c1)
Similarly, it returns to the production of the game during AT. At this time, with respect to the remaining number of AT games whose subtraction has been stopped by shifting to the specialized zone, the AT added in the specialized zone
A character image indicating that the number of games is added is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . In the example shown in (d12), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image of "+150G" indicating the number of AT games added to the specialized zone below the character image of "32G remaining" indicating the remaining number of AT games. to be displayed. After that, although not shown, the character image of "+150G" disappears, and 150G is added to "Remaining 32G" indicating the remaining number of AT games, resulting in "Remaining 182G".
is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

On the other hand, when the special zone continues, an animation is displayed in which a treasure chest opens and a cloud appears from inside, as shown in (d13). Since this is a case where the specialized zone continues, a letter indicating the number of specialized zone games to be added is attached to the clouds that appear. For example, in this example, the letters "+100" are attached to the cloud. From the speaker 53, BG for continuation
M is output, and furthermore, a sound effect of "popping" like opening a treasure box is output.

After that, as shown in (d14), an animation is displayed in which the appeared cloud moves. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for continuation is continued, and further, "
A sound effect called "Shush" is output.

After that, as shown in (d15), an animation is displayed in which the clouds move further. Since this is a case where the specialized zone continues, darkening processing such as (d9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for continuation is continued, and further, the sound effect of "christch christ" like moving clouds is output.

After that, as shown in (d16), an animation is displayed in which the clouds gradually grow larger. Since this is a case where the specialized zone continues, darkening processing such as (d10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuation is continued, and furthermore, the effect sound "pyrrololline" is output as a sound suggesting the continuation of the specialized zone.

After that, as shown in (d17), the cloud moves further and the character image of "GET!!" is added. This allows the player to recognize the characters "+100 GET!!" as an addition to the number of AT games. In addition, since the special zone continues,
A darkening process such as (d11) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for continuation is continued, and "+100 G
ET" is output.

After that, as shown in (d18), when the start switch 7 is operated, (d3)
Similarly, a special zone continuation effect is executed to incite whether or not the special zone continues.

Thus, in the special zone continuation effect, when the special zone does not continue because the number of AT games is not added, the darkening process is performed, and the brightness of the image shown in (d9) to (d11) is changed to ( d15) to (d17) lower than the brightness of the image, and (d9) to
As shown in (d11), the animated image stops and the sound output stops, giving the player a dark impression. This suggests to the player that the specialization zone will not continue. On the other hand, when the special zone continues by adding the number of AT games, as shown in (d9) to (d11), the animation is displayed so that the image continues to move without darkening processing. By continuing to output sounds such as BGM and character voices, sound is output for a longer period than when the special zone does not continue,
To give a bright impression to a player. This suggests to the player that the specialized zone continues.

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

(1-1) As shown in FIG. 11 (c12) and FIG. 12 (d11), when the AT or special zone does not continue, the game history is displayed after darkening processing is performed on images such as characters, clouds, or treasure chests. A result image is displayed that provides information about the As a result image is displayed when the player recognizes the end of the AT or special zone by darkening the image in this way, the result display can be shown to the player at a suitable timing. can be done. Furthermore, the result image is displayed after the animation display of the image such as the character, the cloud, or the treasure box stops. In this way, when the animated image stops, the result image is displayed when the player recognizes the end of the AT or the special zone, so the result display can be shown to the player at a suitable timing. can be done. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide slot machine 1 improved with respect to suggestion of granting of rights for controlling to a specific state such as AT or specialized zone.

(1-2) As shown in FIG. 11 (c12) and FIG. 12 (d11), by displaying the result image, the total number of medals paid out during AT and the number of AT games added in the specialized zone The total is reported to the player. As a result, the player can recognize the total number of medals paid out during the AT or the total number of AT games added in the specialized zone when the AT or the specialized zone ends.

(1-3) As shown in Figs. 11(c10) to (c12) and Figs. It lowers and the whole screen becomes dark. As a result, the darkening process is performed when the AT or the special zone ends, thereby making it easy for the player to recognize that the AT or the special zone ends.

(2-1) Figures 2 (h1) to (h6), Figures 3 (a1) to (a8), Figures 7 (b1) to (b)
8) As shown in FIGS. 11(c2) to (c9) and FIGS. 12(d3) to (d8), sounds such as BGM and character voices are output from the speaker 53 before darkening processing is performed. 2 (h9), 3 (a11), 7 (b11), and 11 (
c12) and FIG. 12(d11), there was a state in which sounds such as BGM and character voices were not output from the speaker 53 when the darkening process was being performed. In this way, when the darkening process is performed as a result of the effect, no sound is output, so that a dark impression can be given to the player. Alternatively, it is possible to emphasize and inform the player that the AT or specialized zone will not continue. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide slot machine 1 improved with respect to suggestion of granting of rights for controlling to a specific state such as AT or specialized zone.

(2-2) As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 7, 11, and 12, when development, WIN, or the number of additional games are reported in the presentation, the sound is output more than when they are not reported. long period. For example, in the development effect, when the mission effect does not develop, sound is output during the effect period (h5) to (h8), but no sound is output in the effect (h9). On the other hand, when the mission effect develops, the sound is continuously output over the effect period of (h11) to (h15). The same applies to mission effects, AT continuation effects, or specialized zone continuation effects. As a result, it is possible to give a bright impression to the player, and to emphasize and inform the player that the mission will be developed, that the bonus will be won, or that the AT or specialized zone will continue. can.

(2-2) As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 7, 11, and 12, depending on the presence or absence of development to mission production, the presence or absence of bonus winning, or the presence or absence of continuation of AT or specialized zone Common BGM and character voices are output before the production branches. For example, in the development production, (h1) ~
In the production of (h4), common BGM and character voices are output regardless of whether the production develops or not.
The player can be effectively expected to develop into a mission performance, win a bonus, or continue the AT or specialized zone.

(3-1) As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 7, 11, and 12, when announcing progress, WIN, or the number of additional games in the presentation, the characters and While images such as confetti are displayed in animation, when development, WIN, or the number of additional games are not reported in the presentation, darkening processing is performed and part of the animated image is stopped. As a result, it is possible to notify the player in an easy-to-understand manner depending on the content of the effect whether or not to notify the progress, WIN, or the number of additional games in the effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide slot machine 1 improved with respect to suggestion of granting of rights for controlling to a specific state such as AT or specialized zone.

(3-2) FIGS. 2(h7)-(h9), 3(a9)-(a11), 7(b9)-(
b11), (c10) to (c12) in FIG. 11, and (d9) to (d11) in FIG. As a result, it does not develop into a mission production, does not win a bonus, or A
It is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the T or special zone will not continue. Note that in the above example, the darkening process may be performed after the image being animated is stopped. Even in this way, the player can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner that the mission performance will not develop, that the bonus will not be won, or that the AT or specialized zone will not continue.

(4-1) As shown in FIGS. 3(a9) to (a11) and FIGS. 7(b9) to (b11), the battle mission presentation and the castle-searching mission presentation share common darkening based on common presentation data. processing takes place. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3(a9) and 7(b9), in the battle mission presentation and the castle hunting mission presentation, the same third stop operation triggers the darkening process, and then the darkening process is started. The timing is the same. Also, FIG. 3(a9)
As shown in (a11) and (b9)-(b11) of FIG. 7, the execution period of the darkening process is the same between the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect. As a result, even if the contents of the presentation are different, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the bonus has not been won.

(4-2) As shown in FIGS. 3(a9) to (a11) and FIGS. 7(b9) to (b11), the same darkening process is performed in the battle mission production and the castle hunting mission production, so that the character The image display for darkening is common. In this way, since the common effect data is used for the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect, the storage capacity of the RAM 91c can be reduced.

(5-1) As shown in FIG. 4, in the bonus confirmation effect via the battle mission effect, an image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (a ally character wins the enemy character). image) is displayed, the image of the bonus confirmation effect is displayed on the front side thereof. As a result, while showing the image related to the battle mission effect, the image related to the bonus confirmation effect can be shown to the player on the front side thereof, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in the bonus confirmation effect via the castle search mission effect, an image related to the castle search mission effect (an image in which the character has reached the castle) is displayed on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. is displayed, an image of the bonus confirmation effect is displayed on the front side thereof. As a result, while showing the image related to the castle search mission performance, the player can be shown the image related to the bonus fixing performance on the front side thereof, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Furthermore, since a common bonus confirmation effect is executed through both the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect, regardless of the type of mission effect passed through, the player can easily understand that the bonus has been won. can do. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the amusement of the game with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus.

(5-2) As shown in FIG. 4(a26) and FIG. 8(b26), regardless of whether the battle mission production or the castle search mission production is passed through, the sound indicating that the bonus has been won is a common "killer" sound. Since the sound of ", bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53, regardless of the type of mission effect passed through, it is possible to more easily suggest to the player that the bonus has been won.

(5-3) As shown in FIGS. 4(a25) to (a29), "BON
The text image of "US Confirmed" does not interfere with the visibility of the image of the battle mission production, and is shown in FIG.
As shown in (b29), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" after reduced display does not interfere with the visibility of the image of the castle search mission effect. Therefore, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" suggests to the player that the bonus has been won, and the visibility of the image of the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect displayed on the back side is not hindered.

(5-4) a bonus confirmation effect when going through the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 4;
Since the same bonus confirmation effect data is used in the bonus confirmation effect when going through the castle search mission effect shown in FIG. The performance mode of the performance is common to both, and it is possible to easily suggest to the player that the bonus has been won. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to provide different bonus confirmation effect data according to the type of mission effect, the RAM 4
1c storage capacity can be reduced.

(6-1) As shown in FIG. 5, in the combination effect via the battle mission effect, an image related to the battle mission effect (an image in which the ally character wins over the enemy character) is displayed on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. ) is displayed, an image of a combination effect is displayed on the front side thereof. As a result, the image related to the combination effect can be shown to the player on the front side while the image related to the battle mission effect is shown, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in the combination effect via the castle-searching mission effect, an image related to the castle-searching mission effect (
While the image of the character reaching the castle) is displayed, the image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side. As a result, it is possible to show the player the image related to the combination performance on the front side while showing the image related to the castle search mission performance, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, since a common combination effect is executed regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is passed through, the pattern combination corresponding to the bonus winning and the bonus that can be won regardless of the type of mission effect passed through. can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Therefore, the amusement of the game can be effectively improved with respect to the suggestion of the winning of the bonus and the suggestion of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus.

(6-2) As shown in FIG. 5(a38) and FIG. 9(b38), regardless of whether the battle mission presentation or the castle search mission presentation is performed, derivation of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus that can be won is encouraged. Since the common ``truon'' sound is output from the speaker 53 as the sound, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus can be more easily suggested to the player regardless of the type of the mission performance passed through.

(6-3) As shown in FIGS. 5(a37) to 5(a38), "777" after reduced display
” does not hinder the visibility of the image of the battle mission effect as much as possible, and is shown in FIGS.
As shown in b38), the character image of "777" after being displayed in reduced size does not hinder the visibility of the image of the castle search mission effect as much as possible. For this reason, the character image of "777" urges the player to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus that can be won, and the visibility of the image of the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect displayed on the back side is improved. Do not hinder as much as possible.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5(a38) and 9(b38),
The character image of "777" was stopped at a fixed position in the center of the screen, and was superimposed on the image of the mission effect displayed on the back side. However, the character image of "777" is not limited to this, and may be stopped at a position where it is not superimposed on the image of the mission effect displayed on the back side. In this way, the character image of "777" can be prevented from impairing the visibility of the image of the mission effect.

(6-4) Since the same combination effect data is used for the combination effect through the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 5 and the combination effect through the castle search mission effect shown in FIG. Regardless of whether the performance or the castle search mission performance is passed through, the performance mode of the combination performance is common to both, and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus winning and the bonus that can be won is suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. be able to. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to provide different combination effect data according to the type of mission effect, the storage capacity of the RAM 41c can be reduced.

(6-5) As described above with reference to FIGS. 5 and 9, a combination effect that encourages a pattern combination of red 7 corresponding to the big bonus winning and red 7 corresponding to the regular bonus winning.
, red 7 and blue 7, the position and size of the character image of "777" and the sound "truon" as the sound prompting the derivation of the 7 are common. In this way, the only difference is the pattern combination that prompts derivation, and the position and size of the other character images of "777" and the sound "truon" that prompts the derivation of 7 sets are common. A player can easily recognize a symbol combination to aim at.

(7-1) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, the content of the character image does not fit within the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIGS. 4(a18) and 8(b18). A character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in a size not large, and then the character image of FIG. 4 (a2
5) and as shown in FIG. 8(b25), the character image "BONUS FINALLY" is displayed in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in a size that fits the content of the character image. This will
The character image of "BONUS confirmed" can be effectively shown to the player. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the amusement of the game with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus.

6 and 10, the size of the character image does not fit in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIGS. 6(a40) and 10(b40). A character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed, and then the screen of FIG.
46) and FIG. 10(b46), the character image "BIG BONUS" is displayed in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in a size that fits the content of the character image. As a result, the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be effectively shown to the player.

(7-2) In the bonus fixing effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, (a18) to (
a25) and FIGS. 8(b18) to 8(b25), while the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in reduced size from the enlarged display, the sound of "Pappara" or "Shuin" is output from the speaker 53. be done. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4 (a26) and FIG. 8 (b26), "B
When the character image of "ONUS confirmed" is displayed in a reduced size and stopped at a fixed position, the sound "Killern, bonus confirmed" is output from the speaker 53.例文帳に追加In this way, "BONUS confirmed"
Since the sound suggesting bonus winning is output from the speaker 53 for the first time after the character image of is completely reduced and displayed, the player can be easily informed of the bonus winning.

In addition, in the bonus winning effects shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, (a40) to (a4
3) and as shown in FIGS. 10(b40) to 10(b43), the speaker 53 outputs the sound of "pappa lapa" while the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in reduced form from enlarged display. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 6(a44) and 10(b44), "BIG BONU
When the character image of "S" is completely reduced and stopped at a fixed position, "Killern Killern,
The sound "Big Bonus" is output from the speaker 53. In this way, “BIG BONU
Since the sound suggesting bonus winning is output from the speaker 53 for the first time after the character image of "S" is completely reduced and displayed, the bonus winning can be clearly communicated to the player.

(7-3) In the bonus confirmation effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, the content of the character image does not fit within the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIGS. 4(a18) and 8(b18). A character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in a size not large, and then the character image of FIG. 4 (a2
6) and as shown in FIG. 8(b26), the character image "BONUS FINALLY" is displayed in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in a size that fits the content of the character image. This will
The character image of "BONUS confirmed" can be shown to the player in an impactful display mode,
To easily inform a player that a bonus has been won.

6 and 10, the size of the character image does not fit in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIGS. 6(a40) and 10(b40). A character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed, and then the screen of FIG.
46) and FIG. 10(b46), the character image "BIG BONUS" is displayed in the image display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in a size that fits the content of the character image. As a result, the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be displayed to the player in an impactful display mode, and the player can be easily informed of the bonus winning.

(8-1) In the bonus fixing effects shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, (a18) to (
During the period of a25) and the period of FIG.
, the effect does not occur on the character image. On the other hand, after the display operation of the character image "BONUS confirmed" is completed and stopped at a fixed position as in the period after (a26) in FIG. 4 and the period after (b26) in FIG. ” effect occurs in the character image. As a result, during the period in which the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is being moved, "BONUS
Since the character image of "US confirmed" is moving, the player can be made to pay attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed". Also, during the period in which the operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed and the position is not moved, an effect is generated so that "BONUS confirmed" is displayed.
The player can be made to pay attention to the character image of , and furthermore, since the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not moved, the content of the character image can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. In this way, the operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" and the "BONUS confirmed"
By generating an effect on the character image of , it is possible to draw the player's attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed", so that the amusement of the game can be effectively improved with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus.

In addition, in the bonus winning effects shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, (a40) to (a4
"BIG BONUS" as in the period of 3) and the period of Fig. 10 (b40) to (b43)
During the period in which the character image changes from enlarged display to reduced display and the position changes, "BIG BON
There is no effect on the character image of "US". On the other hand, after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed and stopped at a fixed position as in the period after (a44) in FIG. 6 and the period after (b44) in FIG. ” effect occurs in the character image. In this way, since the effect is generated after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed, the completion of the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(8-2) In the bonus fixing effects shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, (a18) to (
As shown in a25) and FIGS. 8(b18) to (b25), while the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in a reduced size from an enlarged display, the sound of "pappara" and "shooin" is interlocked with the display operation. is output from the speaker 53. On the other hand, FIG. 4 (a26) and FIG. 8 (b2)
As shown in 6), when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in a reduced size and stopped at a fixed position, the sound of "killer" is output from the speaker 53 in conjunction with the effect.
In this way, since the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" and the sound linked to the effect are output from the speaker 53, the amusement of the game can be improved.

In the bonus winning effect shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in reduced form from enlarged display as shown in FIGS. 6(a40) to (a43) and FIGS. During this period, the speaker 53 outputs the sound of "pappa-p-p-p-p-p-p-p" in conjunction with the display operation. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 6(a44) and 10(b44), "
When the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completely reduced in size and stopped at a fixed position, the sound of "Kill, kill, big bonus" is output from the speaker 53 in conjunction with the effect. In this way, the speaker 53 outputs a sound linked to the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" and the effect, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

(8-3) In the bonus fixing effects shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, (a18) to (
During the period of a25) and the periods of (b18) to (b25) of FIG. 8, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in a reduced size from an enlarged display, and its position is changed. On the other hand, in the period after (a26) in FIG. 4 and the period after (b26) in FIG. 8, the position of the character image "BONUS confirmed" does not change. As a result, first, by changing the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed", "B
The character image of "ONUS confirmed" is made to pay attention to the player, and the content of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner by not changing the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

In addition, in the bonus winning effects shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, (a40) to (a4
During the period 3) and the periods of (b40) to (b43) in FIG. 10, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in a reduced size from an enlarged display and changes its position. On the other hand, in the period after (a44) in FIG. 6 and the period after (b44) in FIG. 10, the position of the character image "BIG BONUS" does not change. As a result, the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is first changed to draw the player's attention to the character image of "BIG BONUS".
Since the position of the character image of "NUS" does not change, the contents of the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be conveyed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(8-4) In the bonus fixing effects shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, (a18) to (
a25) and FIGS. 8(b18) to 8(b25), while the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in reduced size from the enlarged display, no effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed". , after the character image display operation of "BONUS confirmed" is completed, "BONU
An effect is generated on the character image of "S confirmed". As a result, the effect can be generated to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the operation of displaying the character image "BONUS confirmed" has been completed.

In addition, in the bonus winning effects shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, (a40) to (a4
3) and as shown in FIGS. 10(b40) to 10(b43), while the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in reduced form from enlarged display, no effect is generated on the character image of "BIG BONUS", and then , and after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed, an effect is generated on the character image of "BIG BONUS". As a result, the effect can be generated to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" has been completed.

(9-1) The character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIGS. 6(b44) and (b46) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in FIGS. 4(b26) and (b28). also occurs flashy and is highlighted. As a result, the suggestion of actually being controlled by the bonus is emphasized more than the suggestion of winning the bonus, so that the player can be given more pleasure of being controlled by the bonus, and the game becomes more interesting. can be improved. Therefore, the amusement of the game can be effectively improved with respect to the suggestion of winning the bonus and the suggestion of control over the bonus.

(9-2) The sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIGS.
), the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed"("Kiraan"
), the number of “Kiraan” sounds is larger, and the sound output time is longer and the volume is louder. As a result, the suggestion of actually being controlled by the bonus is emphasized more than the suggestion of winning the bonus, so that the player can be given more pleasure of being controlled by the bonus, and the game becomes more interesting. can be improved.

(9-3) The effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIGS. The number of decorative images is large and flashy. As a result, the suggestion of actually being controlled by the bonus is emphasized more than the suggestion of winning the bonus, so that the player can be given more pleasure of being controlled by the bonus, and the game becomes more interesting. can be improved.

(10-1) As shown in FIGS. 5(a30), (a35) and FIGS. 9(b30), (b35), when the start switch 7 is operated, a bonus and a bell are simultaneously won. When there is, a small combination suggesting performance is executed and a bell pattern image is displayed, and when a single bonus is won, a combination performance is executed and a character image of "777" is displayed. In this way, both when suggesting a small combination and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus, the symbol image is displayed at the same execution trigger of the start operation, so the symbol image starts to be displayed. Depending on the timing, it is possible to prevent, as much as possible, the player from realizing whether it is a suggestion of a small winning combination or a suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus. Therefore, the amusement of the game can be effectively improved with respect to the suggestion of the winning of the bonus and the suggestion of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus.

(10-2) As shown in FIGS. 5(a33), (a38) and FIGS. 9(b33), (b38), in the minor role suggesting effect, the bell pattern image is first displayed, and then "Bashi". A sound is output from the speaker 53 . On the other hand, in combination production, "
A character image of "777" is displayed, and then a sound of "truon" different from "bashi" is output from the speaker 53.例文帳に追加In this way, since there are sounds corresponding to when suggesting a small win and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus, it is possible to determine which of the bell symbol image and the character image "777" is displayed. It is possible to convey to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Furthermore, the timing at which the bell pattern image and the character image of "777" start to be displayed is earlier than the timing at which these sounds are output. It is possible to prevent the player from recognizing whether the suggestion is a small win or the suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus.

(10-3) It should be noted that even if a common sound is output from the speaker 53 when the bell pattern image is displayed in the small win suggestion effect and when the character image "777" is displayed in the combination effect, good. In this way, there is no need to provide different sound data for suggesting a small combination and for suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus.
The memory capacity of AM41c can be reduced. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether the type of sound suggests a small winning combination or a symbol combination corresponding to a winable bonus.

(10-4) When a bonus and a small winning combination are simultaneously won, an image suggesting a small winning combination (for example, a bell pattern image) and an image suggesting a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus (characters "777") image) may be displayed at the same time triggered by the start operation. In this way, an image suggesting a small winning combination and an image suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus are displayed at once on the same screen. can be performed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(10-5) As shown in FIGS. 5(a33), (a38) and FIGS. 9(b33), (b38), the size of the character image of "777" is larger than the size of the bell pattern image. As a result, the "
777” can be drawn to the player's attention.

(10-6) As shown in FIGS. 5(a34), (a39) and FIGS. 9(b34), (b39), the display of the bell pattern image and the character image of "777" is the third step for the stop switch.
Disappears when stopped. In this way, both when suggesting a small win and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus, the symbol image disappears at the same trigger of the third stop operation. Since there is no need to change the control for ending the display of symbols depending on when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is suggested, the processing is not complicated.

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

[About darkening process]
In the present embodiment, the darkening process is a process of darkening the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 by reducing the brightness of the entire screen. However, the darkening process is not limited to this, and may be a process of darkening part of the screen by reducing the brightness of part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 . In this way, the darkening process is performed when the AT or the special zone ends, so that the A
While making it easier for the player to recognize that the T or the special zone ends by the darkening process, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the player's visibility of images such as characters, clouds, or treasure chests as much as possible.

It should be noted that the darkening process is not limited to reducing the brightness of the screen, and may be to change the display color of the screen to a darker color. Alternatively, the brightness and display color of the screen may be partially changed to expand the area where the darkening process is performed step by step. Further, the darkening process may be a process of superimposing a dark-colored darkening image on the front side of a still image of a character, a cloud, or a treasure chest, and further superimposing a result image on the front side.

In the present embodiment, the darkening process is performed when the third stop operation is performed. The darkening process may be performed on the occasion of the change. Regardless of the timing at which the darkening process is performed, it is sufficient that the timing of starting the darkening process is the same between the battle mission production and the castle-searching mission production.

[About mute]
2 (h9), FIG. 3 (a11), FIG. 7 (b11), and FIG. 11 (
c12), and as shown in FIG. 12 (d11), the speaker 53
The sound output from the was stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound output may be stopped at the same time as the darkening process is performed, or the sound output may be stopped before the darkening process is performed. In order to give the player a dark impression, the sound output from the speaker 53 may be stopped at any timing as long as the darkening process is performed and until the darkening process is completed.

[About mission production]
In the present embodiment, the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect have been exemplified as effects that make the player expect to win a bonus, but the effects are not limited to these. For example, mission effects may include mission effects other than battle mission effects and castle search mission effects, and these mission effects may be determined by lottery or may be selectable by the player. good. In addition, not only the mission effect, but also any effect may be executed as long as it is performed up to the bonus determination effect, the combination effect, and the bonus winning effect.

[Regarding the confirmed bonus effect]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4(a26) and FIG. 8(b26), "BONU
Although the character image of "S confirmed" is not superimposed on various images of the mission effect, it may be partially superimposed on the various images of the mission effect. However, even in that case, "
It is preferable that the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not interfere with the visibility of the mission effect.

The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed stepwise from enlarged display to reduced display. It is sufficient if the image is reduced in a plurality of steps between enlarged display and reduced display.

[About combination production]
In this embodiment, FIGS. 5(a35) to (a38) and FIGS. 9(b35) to (b3)
As shown in 8), when displaying a symbol combination corresponding to a winable bonus, the character image of the symbol "777" corresponding to all the reels is displayed at once with the start operation as a trigger. However, not limited to this, the pattern "7" corresponding to each reel is displayed for each operation of the stop switch.
” may be displayed. For example, with the start operation as a trigger, the left reel 2L
, and with the first operation on the left stop switch 8L as a trigger, the character image of the symbol "77" corresponding to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C is displayed, and the middle stop switch is displayed. Triggered by the second operation on 8C, the character image of the symbol "777" corresponding to the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R may be displayed.
Even in this way, when suggesting a small winning combination and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus, the start timing of the display of the symbol images is the same with the same trigger of the start operation. Also, until the character image of the pattern corresponding to the right reel 2R is displayed,
Since it is not known whether the big bonus is won or the regular bonus is won, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained as much as possible.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 5(a35) to (a37) and FIGS. 9(b35) to (b37),
During the period when the character image of "777" changes from enlarged display to reduced display, "777"
A sound may be output from the speaker 53 in accordance with the display operation of the character image.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 5(a30) to (a32) and FIGS. 9(b30) to (b32),
During the period in which the bell pattern image appears from the bottom to the top, the speaker 53 may output a sound that matches the display operation of the bell pattern image.

The character image of "777" is gradually reduced from enlarged display to displayed,
The reduction may be performed in two stages or in three stages, as long as the image is reduced in a plurality of stages between at least enlarged display and reduced display.

[About the bonus prize-winning performance]
"BIG B" shown in FIGS. 6 (a44), (a46) and FIGS.
ONUS" is displayed, the characters shown in FIGS. 4(a26), (a28) and 8 (
As an example of the fact that the character image "BONUS confirmed" shown in b26) and (b28) is emphasized more than when it is displayed, the size of the character image is large, the character image moves, the output sound is loud, and the sound output time is long, the character's voice is output, there are multiple characters that output voice, the brightness of the light due to the effect is large, the effect takes a long time, there are many decorative images in the effect, the decorative image in the effect is “BIG
Any method may be used as long as the character image of "BONUS" is emphasized more than the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

The character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed stepwise from enlarged display to reduced display. It is sufficient if the image is reduced in a plurality of steps between enlarged display and reduced display.

[Regarding the right to control to a specific state]
In the present embodiment, winning of a regular bonus or a big bonus has been exemplified as the right for controlling to a specific state, but it is not limited to this. For example, the right (for example, navigation stock) for controlling the operation procedure of the stop switch to AT (assist time) that can be notified to the player may be applied, or the probability of being controlled by AT is normal state Rights to control (eg, number of CZ games) may be applied to higher CZs (chance zones). A section controlled by such AT or CZ is also called an advantageous section, and a section not controlled by the advantageous section is also called a normal section. That is, as the right to control to the specific state, the right to control to the advantageous section may be applied.

[About application to pachinko machines]
In the above-described embodiment, a slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, has been described. However, not limited to this, the above-described embodiment may be applied to a pachinko game machine in which a game is played by hitting a so-called game ball into a game area.

For example, as the right to control to a specific state, winning a big win is applied, and a ready-to-win effect that makes the player expect the occurrence of a big win may be applied to the mission effect in the present embodiment. In addition, when a big win is won, an effect suggesting that the big win is confirmed may be applied to the bonus confirmation effect in the present embodiment. Also, the performance when the variation of the symbols is stopped and seven symbols corresponding to the big win are derived and controlled to the big win round may be applied to the bonus winning performance in the present embodiment. Further, the development effect that makes the player expect to develop into the ready-to-win effect may be applied to the development effect in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the continuation effect that makes the player expect that the variable probability state and the time saving state will continue may be applied to the AT continuation effect and the special zone continuation effect in the present embodiment. In this case, the result image displayed when the variable probability state or the time saving state does not continue in the continuous production, the duration of the variable probability state or the time saving state (for example, the number of consecutive wins) and the number of game balls paid out are displayed. good too.

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

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

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 3 perspective window, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control section, 41a main CPU,
41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53 speaker, 91 sub-controller, 91a sub-CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that play games,
display means for displaying an image;
In each of the first state and the second state, effect means for executing a result notification effect,
The result notification effect includes a first result notification effect executed in the first state and a second result notification effect executed in the second state,
When a predetermined event occurs in the first result notification effect,
displaying a moving first predetermined result image on the display means as a result of the first result notification effect;
A common predetermined sound is output until the first predetermined result image is displayed, and after the first predetermined result image is displayed, a first predetermined result sound corresponding to the first predetermined result image is output,
displaying the first predetermined result image and outputting the first predetermined result sound are continued until a scene is switched;
In the first result notification effect, if the predetermined event has not occurred,
A second predetermined result image suggesting that the first state ends as a result of the first result notification effect is displayed on the display means, and a darkening image is displayed on the front side of the second predetermined result image on the display means. a game history image is displayed on the display means to inform information about the game history on the front side of the darkened image;
The brightness of the darkened image is gradually reduced,
The common predetermined sound is output until the second predetermined result image is displayed, the second predetermined result sound corresponding to the second predetermined result image is output when the second predetermined result image is displayed, and the outputting a predetermined sound different from the second predetermined result sound and suggesting that the predetermined event has not occurred in accordance with the decrease in brightness of the darkened image when the darkened image is displayed;
A silent state is established when the reduction in brightness of the darkened image is completed, and the silent state continues until the scene is switched,
The display of the darkened image is continued until the scene is switched in a state where the decrease in brightness is completed,
In the second result notification effect, if a specific event has occurred,
displaying the first specific result image on the display means so as to move as a result of the second result notification effect;
A common specific sound is output until the first specific result image is displayed, and after the first specific result image is displayed, a first specific result sound corresponding to the first specific result image is output,
Display of the first identification result image and output of the first identification result sound are continued until a scene is switched,
In the second result notification effect, if the specific event has not occurred,
A second specified result image suggesting that the second state ends as a result of the second result notification effect is displayed on the display means, and a darkening image is displayed on the front side of the second specified result image on the display means. a game history image is displayed on the display means to inform information about the game history on the front side of the darkened image;
The brightness of the darkened image is gradually reduced,
The common specific sound is output until the second specific result image is displayed, the second specific result sound corresponding to the second specific result image is output when the second specific result image is displayed, and the outputting a specific sound different from the second specific result sound and suggesting that the specific event has not occurred in accordance with the decrease in brightness of the darkened image when the darkened image is displayed;
A silent state is established when the reduction in brightness of the darkened image is completed, and the silent state continues until the scene is switched,
The game machine, wherein the display of the darkened image is continued until the scene is switched after the reduction in brightness is completed.

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