JP7340980B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display section that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and derives a display result by variably displaying the variable display section and then stopping the variably displaying of the variable display section. , relates to a slot machine in which winnings can occur depending on the displayed results.

Slot machines are generally equipped with a variable display section that has reels with multiple types of symbols drawn as identification information on the outer periphery, and when a start switch is operated with a predetermined number of bets set, The reels start rotating, and when the stop switch is operated and the reels stop rotating, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereafter, the symbol combination is displayed as a result combination, or Winning occurs when the winnings (also called winnings) are derived.

The types of winnings include small winnings, special winnings, and replay winnings. Here, when a display result corresponding to a small winning combination is drawn on the winning line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. When a display result corresponding to a special combination is drawn on the winning line, the state can shift to a special state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB). Further, it is also possible to control a state such as AT (Assist Time) in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is drawn on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals to set the number of bets.

Among such slot machines, there is one that does not notify that even if a benefit is awarded during the execution of a continuous performance that suggests the granting of a benefit (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2019-5003 Publication

In the above-mentioned slot machine, the suggestion of granting the first benefit, which is suggested by a continuous performance, and the suggestion of the granting of a second benefit, which is given during the execution of the continuous performance, are made at the same time. There was still room for improvement in the control of suggestive performance in situations such as this.

This invention was devised in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its purpose is to suitably control the suggestion performance in a situation where the suggestion of the granting of the first benefit and the suggestion of the granting of the second benefit are made at the same time. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that allows players to play games.

Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display unit after the variable display unit displays the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result,
a first period control means for controlling a first period to indicate whether or not to grant a first benefit;
a second benefit granting means capable of granting a second benefit based on the fulfillment of a specific condition;
A grant suggestion presentation means capable of executing a grant suggestion presentation based on the establishment of the specific condition;
and a portent presentation means capable of executing a portent presentation before execution of the imparting suggestion presentation based on the establishment of the specific condition,
The grant suggestion performance includes a grant suggestion performance that is executed when the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, and a grant suggestion performance that is performed when the second benefit is not granted by the second benefit granting means. including a non-suggestive presentation,
If the specific condition is satisfied during the first period and the second benefit is not granted by the second benefit granting means, the above-mentioned conditions are met both during the first period and after the end of the first period. Granting no suggestion effect is not executed,
If the specific condition is met when it is not the first period, the period from when the specific condition is met until the provision suggestion production suggests whether or not the second benefit will be granted after the precursor production is executed. The granting suggestion effect is executed so that the expected value of the number of games becomes a specific number of games,
If the specific condition is met during the first period and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, the granting indication effect is not performed until the first period ends. , the foreshadowing effect is executed after the end of the first period, and the imparting indication effect is executed after the execution of the omen effect,
If the foreshadowing effect is executed after the first period ends, and the granting suggestion effect is executed after the foreshadowing effect is executed, the granting is performed after the first period ends and the foreshadowing effect is executed. The award suggestion performance is executed such that the expected value of the number of games until the provision of the second benefit is suggested by the suggestion performance is a shorter number of games than the specific number of games.
Note that the slot machine may have the following configuration.
Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
A first period control means (e.g., control during the first period by the main control unit 41) that indicates whether or not to provide the first benefit (e.g., AT) during the first period (e.g., FIG. 11(b)). processing) and
a second benefit granting means (for example, a process of granting CZ by the main control unit 41) capable of granting a second benefit (for example, CZ) based on the fulfillment of a specific condition (for example, winning a rare combination); ,
Addition suggestion presentation means (for example, execution of battle presentation A by the sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a presentation suggestion presentation (for example, battle presentation A (battle presentation A1, A2)) when the specific condition is satisfied; processing);
The granting suggestion performance includes a granting suggestion performance (for example, victory battle performance A) that is executed when the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means; Including a performance without any suggestion of granting (for example, defeat battle performance A) that is executed when a benefit is not granted,
If the specific condition is satisfied during the first period and the second benefit is not granted by the second benefit granting means, the above-mentioned conditions are met both during the first period and after the end of the first period. The no-addition suggestion effect is not executed (for example, FIG. 12(a)),
If the specific condition is satisfied when the period is not the first period, the period from when the specific condition is satisfied to when the granting suggestion effect suggests whether or not to grant the second benefit (for example, as shown in FIG. 11(a) ) is executed for a specific period (for example, FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b)),
If the specific condition is met during the first period and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, the granting indication effect is not performed until the first period ends. , after the first period ends, the granting suggestion effect is executed (for example, FIG. 12(b)),
When the award suggestion performance is executed after the end of the first period, the period from the end of the first period until the award suggestion performance suggests whether or not to grant the second benefit (for example, FIG. 12 The provision suggestion effect is executed so that the expected value of (b)) is shorter than the specific period (for example, FIGS. 12(b) and 12(c)).

FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to a first embodiment. It is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of gaming states. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine. It is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awards at the time of winning. It is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. It is a diagram for explaining a rare role winning suggestion production selection table. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of a CZ omen and a battle effect A. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of an AT precursor and a battle effect B; FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an omen effect and a battle effect. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an omen effect and a battle effect. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an omen effect and a battle effect. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining navigation performance and history notification. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining navigation performance and history notification. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of navigation performance and history notification. It is a figure for explaining navigation performance and history information concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure for explaining navigation performance and history information concerning a 3rd embodiment.

[First embodiment]
As a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a slot machine will be explained based on the following example. First, a slot machine according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 16.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1b rotatably supported at the side end of a housing 1a with an open front. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) are horizontally arranged with the same number of symbols of a plurality of types that can be identified from each other in a predetermined order. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged in parallel, and three consecutive symbols are displayed in three rows, top, middle, and bottom, respectively, in the transparent window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is displayed and placed so that it can be seen from the player side.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. good. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section is configured to variably display the symbols displayed on the transparent window 3 by the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The structure may be such that the symbols can be displayed variably by moving the belt on which the symbols are arranged. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display section is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display section may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front of the slot machine 1 includes a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player). ), the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the maximum number of bets among the prescribed number (in this embodiment, 3) of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, and the game The start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as the left stop switch, middle stop switch, and right stop switch). ), and a performance switch 56 which is operated by the player during the performance are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the following, an operation on the start switch 7 (for example, an operation of pressing down the start switch 7 by hand) will be referred to as a "start operation" or a "start operation," and an operation on the stop switch to stop the rotation of the first reel ( For example, the operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is called the "first stop operation," and the operation of the stop switch to stop the rotation of the second reel (for example, pressing the stop switch by hand) is called the "second stop operation." "stop operation" and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the third reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing down the stop switch) are also referred to as "third stop operation."

Further, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are also collectively referred to as a "stop operation." Furthermore, the release of the press (first stop operation) on the first stop switch (for example, releasing the hand from the stop switch) is referred to as "first stop release", and the press on the second stop switch (second stop operation) is referred to as "first stop release". "second stop release" means that the third stop switch is released (i.e., releasing the hand from the stop switch), and releasing the third stop switch (third stop operation) (i.e., releasing the stop switch) This is also called "third stop release." In addition, stopping the reel due to the first stop operation is "first stop", stopping the reel due to the second stop operation is "second stop", and stopping the reel due to the third stop operation is "third stop". Also called.

At the front of the slot machine 1, side lamps 27 made up of a plurality of LEDs are provided next to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Further, near the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reels are provided corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and which irradiate light to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side or side of the reel. Backlights 28L, 28C, and 28C (hereinafter also simply referred to as "reel backlights 28") are provided. Furthermore, speakers 53 and 54 that output sound are provided above the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 1, there is a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winnings and the details when an error occurs. A gaming auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., a 1BETLED 14 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, a 2BETLED 15 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 2, and a number of bets that is set to 3. A 3BET LED 16 lights up to indicate that the medals can be inserted, an insertion request LED 17 lights up to indicate that medals can be inserted, and a start valid LED 18 lights up to indicate that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is valid. A gaming display unit 13 is provided with an advantageous section LED 19 that indicates by lighting that the game is controlled in an advantageous section, which will be described later, and a replay mode LED 20 that indicates by lighting that a replay game is being played.

Inside the slot machine 1, a main control section 41 is provided that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with 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 MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., and insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and adjusts reels 2L, 2C according to the detected operations. , 2R, turning on/off the LEDs on the gaming display section 13, and controlling the progress of the game.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub-control unit 91 is provided that controls performances in accordance with commands from the main control unit 41. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the performance, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the performance. The sub-control unit 91 controls the display of images on the liquid crystal display 51, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the turning on/off of the side lamps 27 and reel backlight 28 based on commands from the main control unit 41. Control. Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 is stored in the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the production switch 56, and controls the display of images on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 in accordance with the detected operation.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player sets a prescribed number of bets by inserting medals into the medal inserting section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, making it possible to start the game. The winning line LN is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the transparent window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, only the winning line LN set across the middle row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, and the middle row of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle row, is defined as the winning line. , a plurality of winning lines may be provided. Further, an invalidation line may be provided to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a winning prize has been aligned on the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. At this time, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery. The internal lottery is a process of determining symbol combinations (display result combinations) that are allowed to be derived. When a symbol combination is allowed to be derived through an internal lottery, it is also said that the winning combination corresponds to the symbol combination.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the transparent window 3. When a symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of a winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a winning corresponding to the winning combination occurs.

In the reel stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (in this embodiment, 190 ms (milliseconds)) from the time when each stop switch is operated. Control is performed to stop it. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and the symbols are varied by 80 (rotations) x 21 (number of symbols per reel, for example, 21 symbols) = 1680 symbols, so the predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190ms) elapses, a maximum of four symbols can be drawn in. In other words, in the stop control, one symbol is selected from the symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbol up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames (pull-in range). It is possible to select and derive the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

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

In order to win a prize for each role determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for that role. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow winnings for each of the above-mentioned winning combinations before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 (at the time of detection) using random numbers.

Of the winning flags for each role, the winning flags for small roles and replay roles are valid only in the game in which the flags were set, and will be invalid in the next game, but the winning flags for special roles are It is valid until the combination of combinations allowed by the flag is completed, and becomes invalid in a game where the combination of combinations allowed by the flag is completed. In other words, once a special winning flag is won, even if it is not possible to match the combination of winnings allowed by the flag, that winning flag will not be invalidated and will be carried over to the next game. ing.

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, operation order, operation timing), the small winning combination becomes more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in other operation modes. It is possible to win a winning combination or a re-playing combination (hereinafter also referred to as a "push order combination"). For example, the push order combination may include a combination in which when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, the stop mode is more advantageous than the stop mode when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. , including combinations in which when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation manner, the rate of stopping is higher in a more advantageous stop operation than when the stop operation is performed in another operation manner. Further, the advantageous stopping mode includes not only a stopping mode that involves the awarding of medals, but also a stopping mode that involves a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a stopping mode that avoids a transition to a disadvantageous gaming state, and the like.

The main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section transfer lottery to determine whether to control the advantageous section when predetermined lottery conditions are established in the normal section (hereinafter also referred to as "normal section normal"). By doing so and winning the relevant advantageous section transition lottery (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section winning"), control of the advantageous section is started. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be reported. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R cannot be reported.

The main control unit 41 is capable of executing a navigation system that notifies the player of the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are advantageous to the player when the player wins the push order combination in the internal lottery. Specifically, the main control unit 41 provides a navigation system that notifies, as navigation information, the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT) which is a notification period during which notification can be executed.

During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by controlling the AT when winning the push order combination, and determines the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are advantageous for the player ( For example, the order of operations, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation information , a navigation effect is executed to notify the user of the operation mode using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like.

The push order combination includes a push order bell (six-choice bell) in which a bell is won when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push order combination (hereinafter also referred to as "correct answer procedure"). , and a push-order reply in which the replay wins when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push-order combination. Hereinafter, navigation that can be performed in a game where the push order bell is won will also be referred to as bell navigation.

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the bell navigation, the player can win the winning combination that pays out more medals among the winning combinations included in the push order bell. Alternatively, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the bell navigation, the player can win a winning combination that is unlikely to be missed out of the winning combinations included in the push order bell. In addition, among the roles included in the push order bell, the role that can win when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure is called the "main character", and the stop switch 8L, The winning combinations that can be won when 8C and 8R are operated are also referred to as "secondary winnings."

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and navigation performance, it is now possible to securely win the main character included in the push order winning combination in the internal lottery. It has become. Furthermore, in controlling the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 can be turned on to notify that the advantageous section control is being performed.

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

Inside, the game is in a state where the game can be played and the payout rate of medals based on a predetermined design value is guaranteed. Note that in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, most of the games are played by the player inside the slot machine 1.

On the other hand, when the player is not inside the game, the player does not play a game, or even if the player plays a game, the time for playing the game is extremely short. In non-internal mode, when a CB is won and the winning of the CB is missed, the gaming state shifts to internal mode from the next game. In other words, the internal state is such that the winning of CB has been carried over. Once the gaming state is internally controlled, it is rare for the carried over CB to win, and even if it does, the probability is extremely low.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 3, CB is not shown as a gaming state, but if a CB is won during non-internal or internal, the game will be changed from non-internal or internal to CB. The state changes. In this case, the CB ends after approximately one game, and the gaming state shifts to non-internal mode again.

The internal state includes a normal section and an advantageous section. As described above, the advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be reported. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R cannot be reported. In the normal section, when the winning section is won in the advantageous section transfer lottery (advantageous section winning), the state is controlled to be the advantageous section.

The states in the advantageous section include normal times (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section normal"), CZ (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section CZ"), and AT (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section AT"). Advantageous section is usually a state in which navigation can be executed. In the advantageous section CZ, the navigation execution probability is higher than in the normal advantageous section. The advantageous section AT is a state in which the navigation execution probability is higher than the advantageous section CZ. In this embodiment, the navigation execution probability in the normal advantageous section is 0%, but the navigation may be executed with a predetermined probability.

Further, the net increase in the number of games that the player can obtain per game in the advantageous section AT is larger than the net increase in the number of games that the player can obtain per game in the advantageous section CZ. Further, the net increase in the number of games that the player can acquire per game in the advantageous section CZ is larger than the net increase in the number of games that the player can acquire per game in the advantageous zone normal or the normal zone normal. The net increase per game (hereinafter also referred to as "1G net increase") is the number of medals paid out per game minus the number of medals used to set the number of bets per game. .

The net increase in the number of medals in a predetermined state (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT) is the number of medals paid out in a predetermined condition (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT). This is the number obtained by subtracting the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets in the predetermined state (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT) from the total number.

In both the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal, medals decrease. The advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ are states in which the number of medals increases. The advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ are more advantageous to the player than the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Specifically, in this embodiment, the number of 1G net additions is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal and advantageous section normal, and the number of 1G net additions is designed to be 1 in the advantageous section CZ. , In the advantageous section AT, the net increase in 1G is designed to be eight.

In other words, the ball payout rate in the normal section normal and advantageous section normal is less than 1, and the ball payout rate in the advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT is greater than 1. Further, the ball payout rate is the same in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Here, the payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used to set the number of bets during a period controlled to a certain state.

The advantageous section CZ has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT than the normal advantageous section, and is located on the way from the normal advantageous section to the control to the advantageous section AT. That is, the advantageous section CZ is a more advantageous ball payout state than the normal advantageous section. A win in which the state is controlled from the normal advantageous section to the advantageous section CZ is also referred to as a "CZ win."

The advantageous section CZ is controlled by, for example, the number of games, and the advantageous section CZ ends on the condition that the number of games played during the advantageous section CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. .

The advantageous section AT is in a state that can be controlled from both the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section CZ. A win in which the state is controlled from the advantageous section normal or advantageous section CZ to the advantageous section AT is also referred to as an "AT win."

Control over the advantageous section AT is managed, for example, by the number of games, and the advantageous section AT ends on the condition that the number of games played during the advantageous section AT reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. . In addition, the advantageous section AT is not limited to those managed by the number of games, but also the number of times the navigation is executed reaches a preset upper limit, and the number of winnings of the main character when winning the push order winnings is a preset upper limit. It may also be managed based on other conditions, such as reaching a predetermined maximum number of coins, and that the number of coins to be paid out or the number of net additions reaches a predetermined upper limit.

In the normal section, when winning in the advantageous section transition lottery (advantageous section winning), the advantageous section is normally controlled. In this embodiment, the number of games to be played in the normal section is designed to be approximately one (for example, the winning probability in the advantageous section transfer lottery is designed to be 90% or more). By doing this, in most cases, the advantageous section is won in the first game in which control to the normal section is started, and the control is again controlled to the advantageous section (advantageous section normal) from the next game.

Advantageous Section Normally, if AT is won, control is made to the advantageous section AT (AT). Advantageous section Normally, if CZ is won, control is made to advantageous section CZ (CZ). In the advantageous section CZ, if AT is won, control is made to the advantageous section AT. When the advantageous section AT ends, control is performed to the advantageous section CZ. If the advantageous section CZ ends without winning AT, the advantageous section is controlled normally.

When the limiter condition is satisfied in the ball-out state during the advantageous section, or when an arbitrary end condition is satisfied, the state is controlled normally from the ball-out state during the advantageous section. Specifically, in the state of balls being put out during the advantageous section, when the total number of played games (the number of G in the advantageous section) that is updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit G (for example, 1500G) , the advantageous section ends, and the ball output state is controlled normally.

Note that the number of advantageous sections G is counted by an advantageous section G number counter stored in the RAM 41c. Alternatively, in the state of balls being put out during the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends when the total number of net increases during the advantageous section, which is updated based on the progress of the game, reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 2400 coins). , the ball output state is controlled normally. Note that the net increase in number of sheets during the advantageous section is counted by a net increase in number of sheets counter stored in the RAM 41c.

When the state is controlled from the ball output state during the advantageous section to the normal state, the total value of the number of played games and the net increase number that was counted during the ball output state during the advantageous section, as well as the points that can be earned during play are initialized. be done.

Further, for example, the arbitrary termination conditions include that a predetermined termination condition is satisfied without winning a CZ, or that a predetermined termination condition is satisfied without winning an AT in an advantageous section CZ. . Further, the AT termination condition may be satisfied in the advantageous section AT.

In addition, in the advantageous section AT, it may be controlled to be an advantageous section specialization zone (also referred to as an "additional specialization zone") in which the rate at which the number of AT games is awarded is higher when the specialization zone is won. . The advantageous section specialized zone is in a more advantageous state than any of the advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, and advantageous section AT.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 includes a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a performance control board 40 that controls predetermined performances according to the commands. 90, a power supply board 101 that generates power to drive electrical components, and an external output board 1000 that outputs signals according to the progress of the game to the outside.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (examples shown on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), Display devices such as those shown on the left side of the board 40 are driven and controlled. Moreover, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration such as a main control section 41 (exemplified in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4). The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the components mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port, etc. (not shown).

The production control board 90 is connected to the production switch 56. Further, the effect control board 90 drives and controls effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The production control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration such as a sub-control unit 91 (exemplified in the production control board 90 in FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives commands sent from the game control board 40, performs processing to perform production, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the production control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port, etc. (not shown).

The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for timing at least one of the date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute production control according to, for example, the value of at least one of the date and time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the production switch 56, and the like. The power supply board 101 is connected to a hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (examples shown on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like.

[Winning role]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awards at the time of winning. The name column in FIG. 5 shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols that will result in the winning combination. In addition, in the symbol combination column that can stop on the invalid line, symbol combinations that can be easily recognized by the player and that can stop on the invalid line when a winning symbol combination stops on the winning line are listed. It is shown. The award column shows the value that will be awarded at the time of winning (number of medals paid out, replay award, etc.).

As shown in FIG. 5, a CB is provided as a special combination. The small winning combinations include a middle bell, a right-up bell, a right-down bell (also referred to as a "left-up bell"), upper bells 1 to 8, a watermelon, and a cherry. As a replay combination, a reply is usually provided.

The middle bell, the rising bell to the right, and the falling bell to the right are the roles corresponding to the protagonists mentioned above. Upper bells 1 to 8 are winnings corresponding to the above-mentioned secondary roles, and the number of coins paid out is smaller than that of middle bells, right-up bells, and right-down bells. Specifically, if the middle bell, right-up bell, or right-down bell is won, 11 coins will be paid out, and if the upper bells 1 to 8 are won, two coins will be paid out. If a watermelon wins, the watermelon symbols will line up on reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. The role number column in Figure 6 shows the role number determined for each lottery target role, the lottery target role column shows its name, and the winning combination combination column shows the role numbers included in each lottery target role. The combinations of winning combinations to be drawn are shown, and in the gaming state column, for each gaming state, a circle mark indicates that the winning combination is to be drawn.

As shown in FIG. 6, CB is provided as a lottery target winning combination for the special winning combination. The winning combinations for the minor lottery are 6-option bell (6-option bell 1 to 6), watermelon, and cherry. As a lottery target role for the re-gaming role, a reply is usually provided. Note that watermelon and cherry are also referred to as "rare combinations" because their winning probability in the internal lottery is lower than that of the 6-choice bell.

In the non-internal mode, all the winning combinations are possible, but in the internal mode, only CB cannot be won because the winning of CB has already been carried over.

[Reel control of push order]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. As shown in FIG. 7, six selection bells 1 to 6 are provided in the pressing order. In a game in which a 6-option bell is won during AT (during advantageous section AT), BellNavi is executed and the correct answer procedure is notified to the player. The player can win a winning combination that is advantageous to the player by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure according to the BellNavi.

In the game where either the 6-choice bell 1 or 2 wins, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the leading right-down bell wins and 11 pieces are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an incorrect answer procedure, either the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins and two coins are paid out, or the prize is lost.

In a game where either 6-choice bells 3 or 4 are won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the middle bell, which is the main character, wins and 11 pieces are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct procedure, either the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins and two coins are paid out, or the prize is lost.

In the game where either the 6-choice bell 5 or 6 wins, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the leading right-up bell wins and 11 pieces are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an incorrect answer procedure, either the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins and two coins are paid out, or the prize is lost.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes depending on a set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value. The set value is comprised of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and decreasing values in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases.

To change the setting value, operate the power switch on the power box provided inside the slot machine 1, and if the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, turn it off once, and then change the setting. It is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after operating the key switch and turning on the setting key switch. When the setting key switch is turned on to turn on the power of the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 shifts to a setting change state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game on condition that the door is open. When the setting change state is entered, the current setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display as a display value.

In the setting change state, when the reset/setting switch is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display is updated one by one (if the setting is further operated from setting 6, it returns to setting 1). Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game enters a state in which the game can proceed. Note that the setting change state is entered by turning the power switch once to the OFF state, turning the setting key switch to the ON state, and turning on the power switch, so these operations are also collectively referred to as setting change operations.

When the settings are changed based on the settings change operation, the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process to initialize the storage area in the RAM 41c. At that time, information regarding the game stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, for example, if the setting is changed during an advantageous section, information regarding the advantageous section is initialized and control is made to the normal section.

[Omen production and battle production]
In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can provide benefits including a first benefit and a second benefit. For example, the first benefit is AT and the second benefit is CZ. The main control unit 41 can provide a second benefit (CZ) based on the fulfillment of a specific condition. For example, when a rare combination (cherry, watermelon) is won, a specific condition is met.

The main control unit 41 can provide a first benefit (AT) based on the number of games that have passed since the predetermined condition was satisfied (also referred to as "number of elapsed games"). For example, the predetermined condition is established because the advantageous section is normally controlled. Further, in detail, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the advantageous section AT ends. The relationship between the number of elapsed games and the provision of AT will be described later using FIG. 11(e).

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is capable of controlling a period including a first period, a second period, and a third period in the normal period. The first period is a period that indicates whether or not to grant the first benefit (AT) (see FIGS. 11(b) and 11(d), which will be described later).

The second period is a period in which it is suggested whether or not to grant the second benefit (CZ) based on the establishment of a specific condition (a rare winning combination) in the first period (see Figure 12 (b) below). )). The third period is a period that suggests whether or not to grant the second benefit (CZ) based on the establishment of a specific condition (a rare winning combination) during a period other than the first period (see the figure below). 11(a),(c)).

The main control unit 41 is capable of controlling the first period, the second period, and the third period, during the portent period and during the battle performance execution period. When the precursor period ends, the battle production execution period begins. Note that the main control unit 41 may be controlled only during the precursory period, may be controlled only during the battle performance execution period, or may be controlled only during the precursory period and the battle performance execution period. Further, the control over the precursory period and the battle performance execution period may be performed by the sub-control unit 91.

The precursor period is a period during which the sub-control unit 91 executes the precursor effect. The precursor performance is a performance that suggests that a battle performance will be executed. In this embodiment, the first period can be controlled to be an AT precursor period. During the AT precursor period, an AT precursor effect can be executed. Moreover, in the second period and the third period, control is possible in the CZ precursor period. During the CZ precursor period, the CZ precursor effect can be executed. The precursor effect will be described later using FIGS. 9 and 10.

The battle performance execution period is a period during which the sub-control unit 91 executes the battle performance. The battle performance includes battle performance A and battle performance B. In the first period, control is possible during the battle effect B execution period. During the battle performance B execution period, battle performance B can be executed. In the second period and the third period, control is possible during the battle performance A execution period. During the battle performance A execution period, battle performance A can be executed.

The battle performance is a performance that indicates whether or not a benefit will be granted depending on the performance result (victory or defeat) of the battle performance. In the battle performance, a performance image showing a battle between an ally character and an enemy character over a plurality of games is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A series of battles is then held, and whether the ally character wins or loses against the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When the friendly character ultimately wins or loses over the enemy character in the battle performance, the performance result (victory or defeat) of the battle performance is notified. If the ally character wins against the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a performance result. Thereby, the player is informed that the decision to award the benefit has been made.

On the other hand, if the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a presentation result. In this case, the player is not informed that the benefit will be awarded.

Battle performance A is a performance executed when a rare role is won. Specifically, battle performance A is a performance that derives as a performance result whether or not CZ is awarded in the second period or the third period. The battle effects A include a victory battle effect A in which it is suggested that a CZ will be awarded, and a defeat battle effect A in which it is suggested that a CZ will not be imparted.

The battle performance A includes a battle performance A1 and a battle performance A2 that have different degrees of advantage for the player. For example, when the battle effect A2 is executed, the CZ is awarded at a higher rate than when the battle effect A1 is executed. In other words, when the battle performance A2 is executed, there is a high possibility that the winning battle performance will be executed.

As shown above, in the second and third periods, there is an execution period of victory battle effect A (see Fig. 11(a) to be described later) in which it is suggested that CZ will be given, and there is also a period in which AT will not be given. The execution period of the suggested defeat battle performance A (FIG. 11(c), which will be described later) is included.

Battle performance B is a performance that suggests the granting of AT when it is decided to grant AT based on the number of elapsed games, and is a performance that derives as a performance result whether or not AT will be granted in the first period. It is. The battle effects B include a victory battle effect B in which it is suggested that AT will be awarded, and a defeat battle effect B in which it is suggested that AT will not be imparted.

The battle performance B includes a battle performance B1 and a battle performance B2 that have different degrees of advantage for the player. For example, when battle performance B2 is executed, the rate of AT being awarded is higher than when battle performance B1 is executed. That is, when the battle effect B2 is executed, the possibility that the winning battle effect will be executed increases.

As shown above, the first period includes the execution period of victory battle effect B (see Figure 11(b) described later), which suggests that AT will be awarded, and the execution period of victory battle effect B, which suggests that AT will not be awarded. This includes the execution period of battle performance B (see FIG. 12(a), which will be described later).

In addition, in this embodiment, if a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is not awarded, the defeat battle effect A is performed both during the first period and after the end of the first period. It is not executed (see FIG. 12(a), which will be described later).

If defeat battle effect A is executed when a rare combination is won and CZ is not awarded during the first period, expectations for AT granting during the first period will be lost, and the interest in the game will decrease. It turns out. A loss of interest in the game during the first period can be prevented by not executing a losing battle performance A when a rare combination is won and CZ is not awarded during the first period. In this way, it is possible to suitably control the effect in a situation where a suggestion to give AT and a suggestion to give CZ are made at the same time.

[Rare role winning suggestion performance]
The sub-control unit 91 is capable of executing a rare winning combination suggestion production. The rare role winning suggestion performance is a performance that suggests the winning of the rare role when the rare role is won, regardless of whether it is in the first period or not. This will be explained below using FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the rare winning combination suggestion production selection table. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a weak effect, a strong effect, and a "!" effect can be executed as rare role winning suggestion effects.

If a rare combination is won during a period other than the first period (during the non-first period), the mode of rare combination winning suggestion presentation is selected at a rate depending on whether CZ is awarded or not. Specifically, if a rare combination is won when it is not the first period, a weak performance or a strong performance is performed at a rate depending on whether CZ is awarded or not.

If a rare role is won when it is not the first period, and it is decided to award CZ (if CZ is won), there is a 30% probability that a weak performance will be executed, and a 70% probability. The execution of the strong performance is decided. If a rare role is won when it is not the first period, and it is not decided to grant CZ (if CZ is not won), there is a 70% probability that a weak performance will be executed, and a 30% probability. Execution of strong performance is determined by probability.

In other words, when a rare role is won outside of the first period, the percentage of execution of a strong performance is higher when it is decided to award CZ than when it is not decided to award CZ. is high. In addition, if a rare combination is won when it is not the first period, "!" is not executed.

In addition, if a rare role is won during the first period, a mode of rare role winning suggestion effect is selected at a predetermined rate regardless of whether CZ is awarded or not (the "!" effect is executed). ). Specifically, if a rare combination is won during the first period, execution of the "!" effect is determined with a 100% probability, regardless of whether CZ is awarded or not.

For example, if a performance that encourages the granting of CZ, such as a strong performance, is performed during the execution of a performance that encourages the granting of AT (first period), the player may misunderstand that AT will be granted and may not grant AT. Sometimes I find myself expecting. By configuring as described above, it is possible to prevent the player from misperceiving and having high expectations during the first period. In this way, it is possible to suitably control the effect in a situation where a suggestion to give AT and a suggestion to give CZ are made at the same time.

In this manner, during the first period, the mode of rare winning combination suggestion presentation is selected from among a predetermined number of types of modes. Moreover, when it is not the first period, the mode of the rare winning combination suggestion performance is selected from among the modes of a specific number of types that are larger than a predetermined number.

In this embodiment, the predetermined number is one and the specific number is two. In other words, when it is the first period, the rare role winning suggestion presentation mode is selected from one mode (“!” production), and when it is not the first period, two modes (weak effect, strong effect) are selected. The aspect of the rare role winning suggestion presentation is selected from among the presentations).

[Example of CZ portent and battle production A]
Hereinafter, an example of the performance executed in the third period (CZ precursor, battle performance A) and the performance performed in the first period (AT precursor, battle performance B) will be explained using FIGS. 9 and 10.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the CZ sign and battle effect A. Assume that the advantageous section is currently being controlled normally. Advantageous Section Normally, as shown in FIG. 9(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking on the road together with a background image of the road. Further, it is assumed that control is not currently being performed in the first period.

In this state, it is assumed that Cherry (rare role) is won. It is controlled in the third period by winning the rare combination. Further, it is assumed that execution of the CZ portent performance and the battle performance A1 is determined by lottery.

In the third period, first, as shown in FIG. 9(a2), control is performed in the CZ precursor period. During the CZ precursor period, the execution rate of the CZ chance effect is higher than before the control is performed during the CZ precursor period.

The CZ chance performance is a performance that suggests the possibility that battle performance A will be executed. It is suggested that the possibility that the battle performance A will be executed is high because the CZ chance performance is executed with high frequency. The CZ chance effect is executed by displaying the character image "chance".

When the control to the CZ precursor period ends, battle effect A1 is executed as shown in FIG. 9(a3). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of an ally character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) facing each other outdoors.

At the start of the battle performance A1, the title of the battle performance A1 is announced. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image including a character image "Battle Effect A1" is displayed. Although not shown, as the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Thereafter, it is notified whether or not the CZ will be controlled based on the performance result (win or defeat) of the battle performance. FIG. 9(a4) shows a case where control to CZ is notified according to the result of battle performance (execution of victory battle performance A1), and FIG. 9(a6) shows control to CZ according to the result of battle performance. This shows a case where no notification is given (execution of defeat battle effect A1).

When controlled by CZ, as shown in FIG. 9(a4), the ally character wins over the enemy character, and a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This notifies that the vehicle is being controlled by CZ.

Then, when the battle performance A1 ends, the control to the third period ends. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9(a5), the next game is controlled to CZ. A background image of the sea and a ship is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

On the other hand, if the character is not controlled by CZ, the ally character is defeated by the enemy character and a character image of "LOSE" is displayed, as shown in FIG. 9(a6). Thereby, it is reported that the vehicle is not controlled by CZ.

Then, when the battle performance A1 ends, the control to the third period ends. As shown in FIG. 9(a7), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing a character walking along with a background image of the city.

Further, in the normal normal section, if it is not controlled in the first period, a weak effect or a strong effect can be executed. For example, if a cherry is won and it is decided to perform a weak effect, one cherry image will be displayed at the top right of the screen, indicating that a cherry has been won, as shown in Figure 9 (b1). Ru.

When a cherry is won and it is decided to execute a strong effect, three cherry images indicating that a cherry has been won are displayed at the upper right of the screen, as shown in FIG. 9(b2).

In the first period, the rare role winning suggestion presentation can be executed even if the rare role has not been won. For example, it may be determined whether or not to perform the rare winning combination suggestion effect with a predetermined probability for each game.

Furthermore, when it is determined by lottery to execute the battle effect A2, the battle effect A2 is executed as shown in FIG. 9(c). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of an ally character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) facing each other outdoors. The subsequent flow is similar to that described in FIGS. 9(a4) to (a7).

[An example of AT precursor and battle effect B]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of an AT precursor and a battle effect B. Assume that the advantageous section is currently being controlled normally. Advantageous Section Normally, as shown in FIG. 10(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking on the road together with a background image of the road.

Here, suppose that in the lottery held in the first game in which the advantageous section is controlled normally, it is determined that the control will be performed in the first period when a predetermined number of games have elapsed since the advantageous section was controlled normally. It is also assumed that execution of the pre-harbinger performance, the AT-harbinger performance, and the battle performance B1 is determined by lottery.

As shown in FIG. 10(a2), before being controlled in the AT precursor period, it is first controlled in the pre precursor period. During the pre-harbinger period, the execution rate of the pre-harbinger chance performance is higher than before being controlled during the pre-harbinger period.

The pre-harbinger chance performance is a performance that suggests the possibility of being controlled during the AT precursor period. It is suggested that the possibility of being controlled during the AT precursor period is high because the pre-harbinger chance performance is executed with high frequency. The pre-harbinger chance performance is executed by displaying the character image "Chance?".

When the number of games that have elapsed since the normal control in the advantageous period reaches a predetermined number of games, the control to the pre-warning period ends and control is performed to the first period. In the first period, first, as shown in FIG. 10(a3), control is performed in the AT precursor period. During the AT precursor period, the execution rate of the AT chance performance is higher than before the AT precursor period is controlled.

The AT chance performance is a performance that suggests the possibility that battle performance B will be executed. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that the battle effect A will be executed because the AT chance effect is executed with high frequency. The AT chance effect is executed by displaying the character image "Great Chance".

When the control to the AT precursor period ends, battle effect B1 is executed as shown in FIG. 10(a4). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a friendly character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) facing each other in the Colosseum.

At the start of the battle performance B1, the title of the battle performance B1 is announced. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image including a character image "Battle Effect B1" is displayed. Although not shown, as the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Thereafter, it is notified whether or not the AT will be controlled depending on the performance result (win or defeat) of the battle performance. FIG. 10(a5) shows a case where control to AT is notified according to the result of battle performance (execution of victory battle performance B1), and FIG. 10(a7) shows control to AT according to the result of battle performance. This shows a case where no notification is given (execution of defeat battle performance B1).

When controlled by AT, as shown in FIG. 10 (a5), the ally character wins over the enemy character, and the character image "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This notifies the AT of being controlled.

Then, when the battle performance B1 ends, the control to the first period ends. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10(a6), the AT control starts from the next game. A background image of the planet is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

On the other hand, if the character is not controlled by AT, the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, and a character image of "LOSE" is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10 (a7). This notifies the user that the device is not controlled by the AT.

Then, when the battle performance B1 ends, the control to the first period ends. As shown in FIG. 10(a8), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing a character walking along with a background image of the city.

During execution of battle effect B, for example, as shown in FIG. 10(b1), an image showing a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed.

Further, while the battle performance B is being executed, a rare role winning suggestion performance can be performed. If the execution of the "!" effect is determined by the lottery, an image showing a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10 (b2), and a "!" ” image is displayed.

Furthermore, when it is determined by the lottery to execute the battle effect B2, the battle effect B2 is executed as shown in FIG. 10(c). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a friendly character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) facing each other in the Colosseum. The subsequent flow is similar to that described in FIGS. 10(a5) to (a8).

[Omen production and battle production]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13, control of the precursor effect and the battle effect executed during the first to third periods will be specifically explained. FIGS. 11 to 13 are diagrams for explaining the precursor effect and the battle effect.

First, the flow up to being controlled by CZ will be explained. Assume that the advantageous section is currently being controlled normally. At this time, as shown in FIG. 11(a), a performance (also referred to as a "normal performance") that is performed in the normal advantageous section is being performed. Here, it is assumed that no control is performed during the first period.

After that, it is assumed that the rare combination is won and control to CZ is determined by lottery. Further, it is assumed that the control of the CZ precursor period and the battle performance A execution period, and the execution of the strong performance are determined by lottery.

A strong performance is executed in the game in which the rare combination is won, and from the next game onwards, control is performed in the third period, and also in the CZ precursor period. When the control to the CZ precursor period ends, battle effect A is executed from the next game. In this case, since control to CZ has been determined, victory battle effect A is executed.

In the final game of victory battle effect A, a character image of "WIN" is displayed to notify that CZ has been awarded. From the next game onwards, it will be controlled by CZ.

Next, the flow up to being controlled by AT will be explained. Assume that the advantageous section is currently being controlled normally. At this time, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the normal effect is being executed. Suppose that in a game that is normally controlled in an advantageous section, it is determined by lottery that the game will be controlled by AT. Further, it is assumed that when the number of elapsed games is a predetermined number of games, it is determined that control is performed in the first period, and that control is determined to be performed in the pre-harbinger period, the AT precursor period, and the battle performance B execution period.

Then, when the number of elapsed games becomes the predetermined number of games minus the number of pre-precursor execution games, control is performed in the pre-precursor period. When the control to the pre-harbinger execution period ends, the next game is controlled to the first period and also to the AT-harbinger period.

When the control to the AT precursor period ends, battle effect B is executed from the next game. In this case, since control to AT has been determined, victory battle performance B is executed. In the final game of victory battle performance B, a character image of "WIN" is displayed to notify that AT has been granted. Then, from the next game onwards, it will be controlled by AT.

In this embodiment, if a rare combination is won during the period other than the first period, the period from when the rare combination is won until the battle production A suggests whether or not to give CZ (as shown in FIG. 11(a)) Battle performance A is executed such that the expected value of the period (see third period) is within the specific period. For example, the specific period may be the same as the expected value of the period in the first period (see FIG. 11(b)). However, the specific period is not limited to this, and the specific period may be longer than the expected value of the period in the first period, or may be shorter than the expected value of the period in the first period.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11(b), even if a rare combination is won during the execution period of winning battle performance B, no decision is made to award CZ. For example, if a rare combination is won during the execution period of winning battle performance B, a lottery may not be performed to determine whether or not to award CZ. Further, if a rare combination is won during the execution period of the winning battle performance B, even if it is decided to award CZ by lottery, it may not be controlled to CZ.

Further, when a rare combination is won during the execution period of the winning battle performance B, a lottery may be held to determine whether or not the advantage of AT is to be changed. For example, the AT advantage is the number of AT games provided.

Specifically, when a rare role is won during the execution period of victory battle effect B, a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games to the already determined number of AT games. You can also do this. For example, when the determined number of AT games is 50G, the number of games of any one of 10G, 20G, and 30G may be added by lottery.

Furthermore, when a rare combination is won during the first period, the mode of rare combination winning suggestion presentation may be selected at a rate depending on whether AT is awarded or not. For example, when AT is given, a weak effect or a strong effect may be performed. When AT is given, the determination may be made such that the execution rate of strong effects is higher than the execution rate of weak effects.

Next, the flow when not controlled by CZ will be explained. Assume that the advantageous section is currently being controlled normally. At this time, as shown in FIG. 11(c), the normal effect is being executed. Here, it is assumed that no control is performed during the first period.

After that, it is assumed that the rare combination is won and control to CZ is not determined by lottery. Further, it is assumed that the control of the CZ precursor period and the battle performance A execution period, and the execution of the weak performance are determined by lottery.

A weak performance is executed in the game in which the rare combination is won, and from the next game onwards, control is performed in the third period, and also in the CZ precursor period. When the control to the CZ precursor period ends, battle effect A is executed from the next game. In this case, since control to CZ has not been determined, defeat battle effect A is executed.

In the final game of defeat battle production A, a character image of "LOSE" is displayed to notify that CZ has not been awarded. Then, from the next game onwards, the normal performance will be executed.

Next, the flow when not controlled by AT will be explained. Assume that the advantageous section is currently being controlled normally. At this time, as shown in FIG. 11(d), the normal effect is being executed. Suppose that in a game that is normally controlled in an advantageous section, it is not determined by lottery that the game will be controlled by AT. Further, it is assumed that when the number of elapsed games is a predetermined number of games, it is determined that control is performed in the first period, and that control is determined to be performed in the pre-harbinger period, the AT precursor period, and the battle performance B execution period.

Then, when the number of elapsed games becomes the predetermined number of games minus the number of pre-precursor execution games, control is performed in the pre-precursor period. When the control to the pre-harbinger execution period ends, the next game is controlled to the first period and also to the AT-harbinger period.

When the control to the AT precursor period ends, battle effect B is executed from the next game. In this case, since control over AT has not been determined, defeat battle effect B is executed. In the final game of defeat battle production B, a character image of "LOSE" is displayed to notify that AT is not given. Then, from the next game onwards, the normal performance will be executed.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the ratio of CZ being awarded is higher when a strong effect is executed than when a weak effect is executed. Furthermore, the longer the third period, the higher the rate at which CZ is awarded. In other words, when a strong performance is executed and the third period is long, the expectation level of CZ grant increases.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11(e), it is designed to be controlled by AT when the number of games that have elapsed since normal control in the normal section reaches 777G (the number of ceiling games). has been done.

Furthermore, in a game that is normally controlled in the normal section, it is determined by lottery whether or not the game will be controlled by AT. At that time, the number of elapsed games controlled by the pre-pronouncement, the number of elapsed games controlled by the AT premonitory (first period), the number of elapsed games controlled by battle performance B, and the number of elapsed games in which AT wins are determined. If AT wins, the next game will be controlled by AT.

In this embodiment, the number of games that have elapsed since the advantageous zone was normally controlled includes the number of elapsed games in the high probability zone and the number of elapsed games in the low probability zone. For example, in the high accuracy zone, the number of elapsed games is 201G to 250G, 451G to 500G, and 700G to 777G. The high certainty zone is a zone that is easily controlled by AT precursors (in other words, easily controlled by AT).

In other words, when the number of elapsed games is the number of games in a high probability zone, the ratio of being controlled by AT precursors is higher than when the number of elapsed games is the number of games in a low probability zone, and AT is not granted. A lottery will be held to increase the percentage of winnings.

Next, a case where a rare combination is won during the first period will be explained. The basic flow is the same as that shown in FIG. 11(d), so detailed explanation will be omitted. As shown in FIG. 12(a), it is assumed that the rare combination is won during the execution of battle performance B after being controlled in the first period. It is assumed that a decision to award CZ was not made in the lottery at that time.

If a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is not awarded, the defeat battle performance A is not executed either during the first period or after the end of the first period. Therefore, when the battle effect B ends, the normal effect is executed.

In addition, if a rare combination is won multiple times during the first period, and CZ is not awarded for any of the rare combinations won, you will lose both during and after the first period. Battle performance A is not executed. Even in this case, when the battle performance B ends, the normal performance is executed.

On the other hand, if a rare role is won during the first period and CZ is awarded, victory battle effect A will not be executed until the end of the first period, and the winning battle effect A will not be executed until the end of the first period. Victory battle performance A is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when the battle performance B ends, the control is performed in the second period and also in the CZ precursor period. When the control ends during the CZ precursor period, battle performance A is executed. When the execution of battle effect A is completed, it is controlled by CZ.

As described above, in this embodiment, control can be performed in the pre-warning period before being controlled in the first period. If a rare combination is won during the pre-harbinger period and no CZ is awarded, defeat battle effect A can be executed. In this case, defeat battle effect A is executed when the pre-harbinger period is controlled to the first period. For example, the control is performed in the order of the shake precursor period, the CZ precursor period, the defeat battle performance execution period, and the AT precursor period.

In addition, in the case where a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is awarded, and when victory battle performance A is executed after the first period ends, the first period is If the rare role is won again after the end of the game and before the winning battle performance A is executed (the part marked "*1" in Figure 12(b)), CZ will be awarded by winning the rare role again. In this case, after the execution of the winning battle effect A is completed, the winning battle effect A based on the winning of the rare combination again is executed. For example, the control is performed in the following order: first period, CZ precursor period, victory battle performance A execution period, CZ, CZ precursor period, victory battle performance A execution period, CZ.

On the other hand, in the case where a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is awarded, and victory battle performance A is executed after the end of the first period, If the rare role is won again after the completion of the winning battle production A and before the winning battle performance A is executed (the part marked with "*1" in Figure 12(b)), CZ will not be awarded due to the re-winning of the rare role. In this case, the defeat battle effect A based on the re-winning of the rare combination is not executed. In this case, for example, the control is performed in the order of the first period, the CZ precursor period, the winning battle performance A execution period, and the CZ. After being controlled by CZ, it is not controlled during the CZ precursor period and the defeat battle performance A execution period.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the battle effect A is executed after the end of the first period, the period from the end of the first period until the battle effect A suggests whether or not to give CZ (the first Battle effect A is executed such that the expected value of the second period) is shorter than the specific period.

In this way, by shortening the period from the end of the first period until the battle effect A suggests whether or not CZ will be granted, it is possible to prevent players from being disappointed when AT is not granted during the first period. Since it can be suitably reduced by suggesting CZ provision, it is possible to maintain the player's attention to the game, which tends to decrease after the end of the first period. In this way, it is possible to suitably control the effect in a situation where the AT provision suggestion and the CZ provision suggestion are made at the same time.

FIG. 12(c) is an example in which control is performed in CZ after being controlled in the third period, and is the same as FIG. 11(a). If a rare role is won and CZ is awarded when it is not the first period, the period from when the rare role is won until the start of victory battle production A (CZ precursor period shown in Figure 12(c)) The expected value becomes the first predetermined value.

In addition, if a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is awarded, the period from the end of the first period until the start of victory battle performance A (CZ shown in FIG. 12(b) The expected value of the precursor period) is a second predetermined value that is smaller than the first predetermined value. That is, the expected value of the CZ precursor period shown in FIG. 12(b) is smaller than the expected value of the CZ precursor period shown in FIG. 12(c).

In addition, if a rare combination is won and CZ is awarded when it is not the first period, the expected value of the execution period of victory battle performance A (the execution period of victory battle performance A shown in FIG. 12(c)) is: This is the third predetermined value. Furthermore, if a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is awarded, the expected value of the execution period of victory battle performance A (the execution period of victory battle performance A shown in FIG. 12(b)) is , a fourth predetermined value smaller than the third predetermined value. That is, the expected value of the execution period of the winning battle effect A shown in FIG. 12(b) is smaller than the expected value of the execution period of the winning battle effect A shown in FIG. 12(c).

In addition, in the case where a rare combination is won and CZ is awarded when it is not the first period, the victory battle performance A (the victory battle performance A shown in FIG. 12(c)) is executed after the rare combination is won. In the case where the rare combination is won during the first period and the CZ is awarded, victory battle performance A (victory battle performance A shown in FIG. 12(b)) is performed after the first period ends. Victory battle effect A is executed in the same manner as in the case where is executed.

For example, between the victory battle performance A shown in FIG. 12(b) and the victory battle performance A shown in FIG. 12(c), only the victory battle performance A1 may be executed. The execution rate of battle performance A2 may be the same.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, only the "!" performance can be executed as the rare role winning suggestion performance during the first period, but this is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 12(d), Good too. As shown in FIG. 12(d), the first period includes a battle performance B execution period in which battle performance B is executed, and an AT precursor period until the battle performance B execution period is controlled.

When it is the execution period of the battle performance B, the mode of the rare combination winning suggestion effect is selected from among the first number of types of modes. Further, when it is the AT precursor period, the mode of the rare winning combination suggestion performance is selected from among the modes of the second number, which is larger than the first number. Moreover, when it is not the first period, the mode of the rare winning combination suggestion performance is selected from among the modes of the third number type, which is larger than the second number.

For example, when it is the execution period of battle performance B, the mode of the rare role winning suggestion effect may be selected from one type of mode (the "!" effect). When it is the AT precursor period, the mode of rare role winning suggestion presentation may be selected from two types (“!” presentation, weak presentation). When it is not the first period, the mode of rare role winning suggestion presentation may be selected from among three modes (“!” presentation, weak presentation, and strong presentation).

Next, with reference to FIG. 13(a), the relationship between the rare role winning suggestion presentation and the length of the third period will be explained. As explained using FIG. 8, when a rare combination is won and CZ is awarded, the proportion of strong performances is higher than the proportion of weak performances.

The upper diagram of FIG. 13(a) explains a case where a strong performance is executed when a rare combination is won and CZ is awarded. On the other hand, the lower diagram of FIG. 13(a) explains a case where a weak performance is executed when a rare combination is won and CZ is awarded.

As shown in FIG. 13(a), when a strong effect is executed, the period from when a rare role is won to when it is suggested whether or not to give CZ (the third The expected value of the period (CZ precursor period + battle performance A execution period) is large.

Further, when a strong performance is executed, the expected value of the period from when a rare combination is won to when victory battle performance A starts (CZ precursor period) is larger than when a weak performance is executed. Further, when a strong performance is executed, the expected value of the execution period of the winning battle performance A is larger than when a weak performance is executed.

Also, when a strong performance is executed, the expected value of the period from when a rare role is won and CZ to when victory battle performance A starts (CZ precursor period) is higher than when a weak performance is executed. This is large, and the expected value of the execution period of victory battle effect A is large.

Next, using FIG. 13(b), the relationship between the rare role winning suggestion performance and whether or not the battle performance A can be executed will be explained. The upper diagram of FIG. 13(b) explains a case where a strong performance is executed when a rare combination is won and no CZ is awarded. On the other hand, the lower part of FIG. 13(b) explains a case where a weak performance is executed when a rare combination is won and no CZ is awarded.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13(b), when a rare combination is won, CZ is not awarded, and defeat battle effect A is executed (upper diagram of FIG. 13(b)), The ratio of strong effects to weak effects and strong effects is higher than when the rare role is won, CZ is not given, and defeat battle effect A is not executed (lower diagram of FIG. 13(b)). .

In other words, even if CZ is not given, a strong performance is likely to be executed if it develops into a battle performance (upper diagram of FIG. 13(b)). On the other hand, if CZ is not given and the battle effect does not develop, weak effects are more likely to be executed (lower diagram of FIG. 13(b)).

[Navigation direction and history notification]
Next, the navigation effect and history notification executed during AT will be explained using FIGS. 14 to 18.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation effects. In the navigation performance, navigation information (correct procedure) corresponding to the operation mode (in this embodiment, the pressing order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is notified. Notification of navigation information is performed by displaying a navigation image (also referred to as a "navigation information image").

In this embodiment, a character corresponding to the type of notified navigation information is displayed in the navigation performance. The characters include characters A to F, which will be described later. Characters A to F are displayed as character A to F images, respectively. For example, the character A image (panda image) may be an image that can be identified as character A (panda), may be an image in which character A has a different size, or has character A in a different pose. It may be an image. Details of the display of the navigation image and character image will be described later using FIGS. 14(b1) to (b3). A specific example of the navigation effect will be described later using FIG. 16.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs history notification. In the history notification, the history of the type of navigation information notified is specified using character images (character images A to F). For example, the character image A displayed in the history notification may be the same image as the character image A displayed in the navigation effect, or as described above, it may be an image with a different size, and the pose may be different. It may be a different image. Further, the main control unit 41 grants a benefit when the history of notification of navigation information reaches a specific history within a predetermined period.

In this embodiment, the predetermined period is the last six times that navigation information was broadcast during AT. The specific history is history patterns A to D. The bonus is an additional number of games. That is, the main control unit 41 gives the number of additional games when the history of notification of navigation information becomes history patterns A to D in the last six times when navigation information was notified during AT. The relationship between the history patterns A to D and the number of additional games will be described later using FIGS. 14(c1) to (c4).

In this way, since history notification is performed using a character image corresponding to the type of navigation information that has been reported, confirmation of the history of the type of navigation information that has been reported can be intuitively and easily understood. Thereby, the history of the type of navigation information that has been reported can be appropriately reported.

FIGS. 14 to 16 are diagrams for explaining navigation effects and history notification. As shown in FIG. 14(a1), when a navigation effect is performed and navigation information is notified during AT, a character image is displayed together with the navigation image.

In this example, a navigation image "213" is displayed that suggests the pressing order of "center left/right" for the first center stop, the second left stop, and the third right stop. Also, a character C image corresponding to the pressing order "middle left/right" is displayed.

The navigation image and character image are displayed in the navigation display area at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, history information using a character image is provided in the history display area on the right side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

On the other hand, if navigation information is reported during a period other than the predetermined period (the last six times during AT when navigation information was reported), the character image is not displayed. In this case, history notification is not performed either. The period other than the predetermined period is, for example, during CZ. As shown in FIG. 14(a2), when navigation information is reported during CZ, the character image is not displayed and only the navigation image is displayed.

FIGS. 14(b1) to (b3) are diagrams for explaining display of navigation images and character images, and symbol combinations derived by operating a stop switch. As described above, in a game in which a 6-option bell is won during AT, the correct answer procedure is notified to the player.

If the 6-choice bell 1 is won, the correct answer procedure is the pressing order of "left, center, right." If the 6-choice bell 2 is won, the correct answer procedure is the pressing order "left, right, middle." If the 6-choice bell 3 is won, the correct answer sequence is "middle left/right" in the pressing order. If the 6-choice bell 4 is won, the correct answer procedure is the pressing order "middle right left". If the 6-choice bell 5 is won, the correct answer procedure is the pressing order "right, left, middle." If the 6-choice bell 6 is won, the correct answer procedure is the pressing order "right middle left".

When the 6-choice bell 1 or the 6-choice bell 2 is won, if the stop switch is operated in the correct answer procedure, the left-up bell (right-down bell) is won. When the 6-choice bell 3 or the 6-choice bell 4 is won and the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, the middle bell wins. When the 6-choice bell 5 or the 6-choice bell 5 is won, if the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, the middle bell is won.

In the present embodiment, the operation modes corresponding to the notified navigation information include a specific type of operation mode including a plurality of types of operation modes. Further, the character images corresponding to each of the plurality of types of operation modes included in the specific type of operation mode are displayed in a manner in which at least a portion thereof is common.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14(b1) to (b3), the push order corresponding to the notified navigation information includes the first to third groups of push orders that include multiple types of push orders. It will be done. The pressing order of the first group is the pressing order in which the correct answer procedure is the left first stop (the correct answer procedure that is notified when the 6-option bell 1 or 2 is won). The pressing order of the second group is the pressing order in which the correct answer procedure is the middle first stop (the correct answer procedure that is notified when 6-choice bells 4 and 5 are won). The pressing order of the third group is the pressing order in which the correct answer procedure is the left first stop (the correct answer procedure that is notified when the 6-choice bell 5 and 6 are won).

If the 6-choice bell 1 is won, the navigation image "123" corresponding to the correct answer procedure (press order) "left middle right" is displayed. The navigation images include a numerical image "1" suggesting the first stop switch to stop, a numerical image "2" suggesting the second stop switch to stop, and a numerical image "2" suggesting the third stop switch to stop. 3" is displayed.

These images identify the stop switch to be stopped by the displayed position. For example, taking the navigation image "123" as an example, the numerical image "2" is displayed at the center position of the navigation image, the numerical image "1" is displayed at the left position of the navigation image, and the numerical image "3" is displayed at the left position of the navigation image. is displayed on the right side of the navigation image. This suggests the first stop of the left stop switch, the second stop of the middle stop switch, and the third stop of the right stop switch. Furthermore, the numerical image corresponding to the stop switch that is currently to be stopped is displayed larger than other numerical images.

In addition to displaying the navigation image, a character A image (panda image) corresponding to the correct answer procedure "left center right" is displayed. Further, the navigation information image and the character image corresponding to the navigation information to be notified are displayed as one image. Specifically, the numerical image "1" and the character image are displayed so as to partially overlap, and the character image is displayed on the back side of the numerical image "1". Similar display is performed for numerical image "2" and numerical image "3".

If the 6-choice bell 2 is won, the navigation image "132" corresponding to the correct answer procedure "left/right middle" is displayed, and the character B image (monkey image) corresponding to the correct answer procedure is displayed. The order of these presses is the order of presses of the first group, and both the character A image and the character B image are displayed as images including a rectangular frame image. Furthermore, when the 6-choice bell 1 or the 6-choice bell 2 wins a prize, the upper left bell wins the prize.

If the 6-choice bell 3 is won, the navigation image "213" corresponding to the correct answer procedure "middle left/right" is displayed, as well as the character C image (lion image) corresponding to the correct answer procedure. If the 6-choice bell 4 is won, the navigation image "312" corresponding to the correct answer procedure "middle right left" is displayed, as well as the character D image (cat image) corresponding to the correct answer procedure. The pressing order of these is the pressing order of the second group, and both the character C image and the character D image are displayed as images including hexagonal frame images. Furthermore, when the 6-choice bell 3 or the 6-choice bell 4 wins, the middle bell wins.

If 6-choice Bell 5 is won, the navigation image "231" corresponding to the correct procedure "Right, Left, Center" is displayed, and the character E image (image of a horse) corresponding to the correct procedure is displayed. If the 6-choice bell 6 is won, the navigation image "321" corresponding to the correct answer procedure "right center left" is displayed, and the character F image (hippo image) corresponding to the correct answer procedure is displayed. The pressing order of these is the pressing order of the third group, and both the character E image and the character F image are displayed as images including hexagonal frame images. Further, when the 6-choice bell 5 or the 6-choice bell 6 wins, the right-upward bell wins.

As shown above, if the stop switches are operated in the notified order of presses, the same prize will be won no matter which order the stop switches are pressed, but the prize will be won depending on the order of presses of the stop switches. The display result combinations are different.

FIGS. 14(c1) to (c4) are diagrams for explaining the relationship between history patterns and the number of add-on games. As described above, in the history notification, the history of the type of navigation information that has been reported is specified using the character image. The main control unit 41 grants a benefit when the history of notification of navigation information becomes a specific history during a predetermined period (the last six times the navigation information was notified during AT).

In this embodiment, the history patterns include history patterns A to D. History pattern A indicates that the navigation information announced in the last 6 times is the correct answer procedure "left/right middle", "left middle right", "center left/right", "center right left", "right left middle", "right middle left" This includes all of the above. That is, all of the character images A to F are displayed as the history display.

Here, the history display is to display character images corresponding to the navigation information notified in the last six times. The character image corresponding to the most recently announced navigation information is displayed at the top, the character image corresponding to the previously announced navigation information is displayed one level below, and the character image corresponding to the oldest announced navigation information is displayed at the top. The corresponding character image is displayed at the bottom.

Taking FIG. 14(c1) as an example, character F image (hippo image), character E image (horse image), character D image (cat image), character C image (lion image), and character B image (monkey image) , character A image (panda image). Then, by displaying all of the characters A to F, a specific display based on history pattern A is performed. Then, since the history of notification of navigation information becomes a specific history according to history pattern A, 150G is given as the number of additional games.

History pattern B is that the navigation information broadcasted in the last six times is all the same. For example, as shown in FIG. 14(c2), a privilege is given when the character D image (cat image) is displayed six times in a row as a history display. Since the history of notification of navigation information becomes the specific history according to history pattern B, 100G is given as the number of additional games.

History pattern C is that all the navigation information broadcasted in the last six times belong to the same group. For example, as shown in FIG. 14(c3), when the first group of character images (character A image (panda image) or character B image (monkey image)) is displayed six times in a row as the history display, , benefits will be granted. Since the history of notification of navigation information becomes a specific history according to history pattern C, 50G is given as the number of additional games.

History pattern D is that among the navigation information reported in the last six times, all the navigation information reported in the last three times are the same. For example, as shown in FIG. 14(c4), a privilege is given when the character A image (panda image) is displayed three times in a row as a history display. Since the history of notification of navigation information becomes a specific history according to history pattern D, 20G is given as the number of additional games.

Next, using FIG. 15(a), a description will be given of the display mode of the character image and the sounds output from the speakers 53 and 54 in response to the display of the character image.

In this embodiment, a character image corresponding to one type of navigation information is displayed in one of a plurality of display modes. As shown in FIG. 15(a), the plurality of display modes are a first display mode to a third display mode.

The first display mode is a mode in which a normal character image is displayed. The second display mode is a display mode in which one star image is added to the character image. The third display mode is a display mode in which four star images are added to the character image.

Furthermore, the character image is displayed in one of the first to third display modes based on the history of the type of navigation information that has been notified. Specifically, when the history notification is performed for the first time under the control of the AT, the character image is displayed in the first display mode.

In the present embodiment, in history notification, a state in which a specific history occurs when one more character image is displayed is referred to as a "tenpai state" (the state shown in FIG. 16(a), which will be described later). Unless the history of notification of navigation information is a specific history, when the user is in the full-time state, the proportion of character images displayed in the second display mode is higher than when the user is not in the full-time state.

In addition, when the character is not in the full-time state, the proportion of character images displayed in the first display mode is higher than when the user is in the full-time state. In other words, if the state is close to the specific state, the character image is likely to be displayed in the second display mode.

Then, when the history of notification of navigation information in a predetermined period becomes a specific history, the character image is displayed in a specific mode (third display mode) (examples in FIGS. 16(a2) to (a5) to be described later).

Note that whether or not the player is in an advantageous state may be suggested depending on which of a plurality of display modes the character image is displayed in. For example, a state advantageous to the player is a state in which the player has won a bonus. Alternatively, the state advantageous to the player may be a state in which control to the top-up specialization zone has been determined, or a state in which the top-up specialization zone is in progress.

When the situation is advantageous to the player, the proportion of character images displayed in the second display mode may be higher than when the situation is not advantageous to the player. Furthermore, when the state is not advantageous to the player, the proportion of character images displayed in the first display mode may be higher than when the state is advantageous to the player.

In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 transmit the navigation information when either the navigation information is broadcast or the stop switch is operated in an operation mode (pressing order) corresponding to the navigation information to be broadcast. Sound is output in a manner according to the character image (character images A to F) corresponding to the type.

For example, in this embodiment, the character A is displayed and the voice A corresponding to the character A is output at the timing when the navigation information is notified. The same applies to characters B to F. For example, voices A to F are voices uttered by different narrators.

In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 transmit the navigation information when either the navigation information is broadcast or the stop switch is operated in an operation mode (pressing order) corresponding to the navigation information to be broadcast. Sound is output in a manner corresponding to the display manner (first display manner to third display manner) of character images (character images A to F) corresponding to the type.

For example, when character A is displayed in the first display mode (navigation information is announced), if you want to prompt the user to operate the left stop switch, the voice "left" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as voice A. Ru. Similarly, when the characters B to F are displayed in the first display mode and the left stop switch is to be operated, the speakers 53 and 54 output the sound "left" as the sounds B to F, respectively. Similarly, the voice "middle" is output when the user is prompted to operate the middle stop switch, and the voice "right" is output when the user is prompted to operate the right stop switch.

When the characters A to F are displayed in the second display mode, when the left stop switch is prompted to be operated, the speakers 53 and 54 output the voice "Left!" as the voices A to F, respectively. Similarly, when the user is prompted to operate the middle stop switch, the voice ``Middle'' is output, and when the user is prompted to operate the right stop switch, the voice ``Right'' is output.

When the characters A to F are displayed in the third display mode, when the left stop switch is to be operated, the speakers 53 and 54 output the voices ``Press left'' as voices A to F, respectively. Similarly, when the user is prompted to operate the middle stop switch, the voice ``Press inside'' is output, and when the user is prompted to operate the right stop switch, the voice ``Press right'' is output.

Further, in this embodiment, the navigation information image and character image corresponding to the navigation information to be notified are displayed as one image. However, the invention is not limited to this, and a character image may be displayed as the background image of the navigation information image corresponding to the navigation information to be notified.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15(b1), if the correct step is "middle left/right", the navigation image "213" is displayed without displaying the navigation information image and the character image as one image. . Then, a character C image (lion image) corresponding to the correct answer procedure "middle left/right" is displayed in the center of the screen as a background image.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 15(c1), when the correct procedure is "left center right", the navigation image "123" is displayed. Then, the character A image (panda image) corresponding to the correct answer procedure "left center right" is displayed in the center of the screen as a background image.

Next, an example of navigation performance and history notification will be described using FIG. 16. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of navigation performance and history notification.

Assume that it is currently controlled by AT. As shown in FIG. 16(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image (an image of a planet) that is displayed during AT. Also, since the AT is in progress, navigation effects are being executed and history notifications are being made.

In this game, it is assumed that 6-choice bell 1 is won and the stop switch is operated according to the correct answer procedure "left middle right". As a result, a rising left bell winning symbol combination is derived on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a rising left bell winning symbol is generated.

In addition, as a navigation effect, the navigation image "123" corresponding to the correct answer procedure "left middle right" is displayed, and the character A image (panda image) corresponding to the correct answer procedure "left middle right" is displayed. . Since the navigation images "1", "2", and "3" have been operated according to the correct procedure, a correct operation image that can specify that the navigation images "1", "2", and "3" have been operated according to the correct procedure is added and displayed.

Assume that the history of the types of the notified navigation information is in a tenuous state because the notified navigation information (correct procedure) is "left center right." Specifically, in the last five times when navigation information was announced, the navigation information was announced in the following order: "Right center left," "Right center left," "Center right left," "Left center," and "Left center right." As a result, the state becomes a specific history when "middle left/right" is notified.

As for history notification, in the history display area, from the bottom, character F image (hippo image), character E image (horse image), character D image (cat image), character B image (monkey image), character A image ( A panda image) is displayed, and then a character C image (lion image) is displayed, resulting in a specific history (history pattern A).

In this manner, when the character is in a tense state, a "?" image is displayed in the display area of the character image to be displayed next. In addition, in order to suggest that the character is in a tenpai state and the character F image (lion) is displayed next, it becomes a specific history, the character image "Tenpai!" is displayed on the screen, and the character The F image (lion image) is displayed. Furthermore, each character image is displayed in a second display mode to which a star image is added.

In this embodiment, in the history notification, the display mode of the character image is changed depending on whether the history of navigation information notification in a predetermined period can be a specific history (history patterns A to D) or not. different.

Here, the cases in which the history patterns A to D can occur refer to a ten-up state (a state in which only one pattern is left). In other words, the state is as illustrated in FIG. 16(a1). In addition, the case where history patterns A to D cannot occur refers to a state before reaching the tenpai state (a state where two or more remain). For example, the state is as illustrated in FIG. 14(a1).

In the example of FIG. 16(a1), the character F image (lion image) is displayed and the character is in a tempestuous state with a specific history (history pattern A). At this time, each character image is displayed with an arrow image added to the left side of the character image. On the other hand, if the specific history cannot be determined, the character image is displayed in such a manner that no arrow image is added to the left side of the character image, as shown in FIG. 14(a1).

Next, it is assumed that a start operation is performed and 6-choice bell 3 is won in an internal lottery. As a result, as shown in FIG. 14 (a2), the navigation image "213" corresponding to the correct answer procedure "middle left/right" is displayed as a navigation effect, and the character C image ( lion image) is displayed. In this way, the character image is displayed at the timing when the navigation information is announced.

Due to the notification of character C image (lion image), the history of notification of navigation information in a predetermined period becomes a specific history (history pattern A), so navigation image "213" and character C image (lion image) will not explode. The display suggests that it is a specific history. At the same time, the "?" image in the history notification changes to a bright display.

Furthermore, since the history of notification of navigation information during a predetermined period becomes a specific history, the character image is displayed in the third display mode. In this case, both the character image in the navigation performance and the character image in the history notification are displayed in the third mode.

As shown in FIG. 14(a3), when the middle stop switch is operated for the first stop (first middle stop), a bell is drawn out to the middle reel. Furthermore, since the middle stop switch was operated in the correct procedure, a correct operation image that can specify that the middle stop switch was operated in the correct procedure is added to the navigation image "1" and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14(a4), when the left stop switch is operated for a second stop (second left stop), a bell is drawn out to the left reel. Furthermore, since the left stop switch has been operated in the correct procedure, a correct operation image that can identify that the left stop switch has been operated in the correct procedure is added to the navigation image "2" and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14(a5), when the right stop switch is operated for a third stop (third right stop), a bell is drawn out to the right reel. As a result, the middle bell wins. Furthermore, since the right stop switch has been operated in the correct procedure, a correct operation image that can identify that the right stop switch has been operated in the correct procedure is added to the navigation image "3" and displayed.

Then, at the timing when the symbol combination is derived, history notification is performed using the character image to notify the history of the type of navigation information in a specifiable manner. In this case, since the character C image (lion image) has been notified, the character C image (lion image) is displayed instead of the "?" image in the history notification area.

Further, when the history of notification of navigation information notified in a predetermined period becomes a specific history, it is notified that the specific history has become the timing at which the symbol combination is derived.

In the example of FIG. 14 (a5), since the history of navigation information broadcast during the predetermined period has become history pattern A, it is reported that history pattern A has been reached at the timing when the symbol combination is derived. . Specifically, an effect display is performed in which each character image displayed in the history display area shines.

Then, since the history of notification of navigation information becomes a specific history according to history pattern A, 150G is given as the number of additional games. On the screen, a character image "+150G" is displayed that can specify that 150G has been awarded as the number of additional games.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a slot machine according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 17. Regarding the slot machine according to the second embodiment, parts that are different from the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be explained, and other parts will be explained between the slot machine according to the first embodiment and the slot machine according to the second embodiment. Common with machines. Furthermore, the modifications and rewrites described in the first embodiment are also applicable to the second embodiment.

In the first embodiment, in the configuration described using FIGS. 1 to 16, navigation effects and history notifications as shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 are performed. In contrast, in the second embodiment, navigation effects and history notification as shown in FIG. 17 are performed. Hereinafter, parts that are different from the first embodiment will be explained.

[Navigation performance and history notification according to second embodiment]
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining navigation performance and history notification according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the predetermined period is during AT. Furthermore, the navigation display area is the same as in the first embodiment.

On the other hand, the history display area is divided into the left and right sides of the screen, as shown in FIG. 17(a1). On the left side of the screen, a character A image (panda image), a character B image (monkey image), and a character C image (lion image) are displayed in order from the top. On the right side of the screen, a character E image (horse image), a character F image (hippo image), and a character D image (cat image) are displayed in order from the top.

Unlike the first embodiment, the six character images displayed in the history display area are always displayed during AT. When controlled by AT, each character image is displayed with a blindfold image that hides all character images added, as shown in FIG. 17(a1). Note that the display is not limited to one in which a blindfolded image is added, but may be one in which a silhouette of a character image is displayed.

In the second embodiment, during the AT which is a predetermined period, when the history of notification of navigation information becomes a specific history, the number of additional games is given as a benefit. As a specific history, a privilege is given when a pattern like history pattern A (FIG. 14(c1)) in the first embodiment is reached.

Specifically, the navigation information broadcast during AT includes all of the correct answer steps "left/right middle", "left middle right", "center left/right", "center right left", "right left middle", and "right middle left". In other words, when all of the character images A to F are displayed as a history display (when all characters have participated), the specific history becomes a specific history. As a result, a predetermined number of additional games (for example, 100G) is awarded.

At the start of AT, the character images A to F are displayed with a blindfold image that hides the character images added thereto. When the navigation information is notified, the blindfolded image of the character image corresponding to the notified navigation information is erased. Then, when the blindfolded images of all character images are erased, a predetermined number of additional games is awarded.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, if the same navigation information is reported multiple times (for example, three times) during AT, the number of additional games (for example, 20G) may be awarded. In this case, for example, when navigation information is first reported, a character image is displayed in the first mode as history notification.

Then, when the same navigation information is notified for the second time, the character image is displayed in the second mode as history notification, and when the same navigation information is notified for the third time, the character image is displayed in the third mode as history notification. A character image may also be displayed. As a result, 20G is awarded as the number of additional games.

In the state of FIG. 17(a1), it is assumed that a start operation is performed and a 6-choice bell 3 is won by an internal lottery. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17(a2), the navigation image "213" corresponding to the correct answer procedure "middle left/right" is displayed as a navigation effect, and the character C image ( A lion image) is displayed.

At this time, in the history display, the character C image (lion image) is displayed so that its surroundings shine. Then, when the middle bell winning symbol combination is derived by the third stop operation (the middle bell wins), the blindfolded image of the character C image (lion image) in the history display disappears, as shown in FIG. 17 (a3). be done. At the same time, the image is displayed so that its surroundings shine.

In this state, it is assumed that the 6-choice bell 3 wins again and the middle bell wins. Since the same navigation information is reported for the second time, the character C image (lion image) is displayed in the second mode, as shown in FIG. 17(a4).

In this state, it is assumed that the 6-choice bell 3 wins again and the middle bell wins. Since the same navigation information is reported for the third time, the character C image (lion image) is displayed in the third mode, as shown in FIG. 17(a5). Then, when the same navigation information is reported for the third time, it becomes a specific history, and 20G is given as the number of additional games. On the screen, an image "+20" is displayed that can specify that 20G has been awarded as the number of additional games.

Next, a description will be given of the situation when the state changes from a busy state to a specific history. It is assumed that the character is currently in a state of high energy, which becomes a specific history by displaying the character A image (panda image).

As shown in FIG. 17(a6), the blind image is added only to the character A image (panda image). In addition, in order to suggest that the character A image (panda image) will be displayed next, the character image "Tenpai!" will be displayed on the screen, and the character A image (panda image) will be displayed. image) is displayed.

In this state, it is assumed that the start operation is performed and 6-choice bell 1 is won, and furthermore, the left-up bell is won. As shown in FIG. 17 (a7), due to the notification of the character A image (panda image), the history of navigation information notification during a predetermined period (during AT) becomes a specific history, so 100G is given as the number of additional games. . On the screen, a character image "+100G" is displayed that can specify that 100G has been awarded as the number of additional games.

Further, in the second embodiment, the degree of advantage of the bonus to be provided may be varied depending on the display mode of the character image in the history display. For example, as shown in FIG. 17 (a8), when the character image is displayed with a star image added, rather than when the character image is displayed with no star image added. In this case, the number of additional games to be awarded may be increased.

For example, if two star images are added, 150G may be given as the number of additional games. Further, the number of additional games may increase depending on the number of added stars. For example, the number of stars may be added every time the same navigation information is notified a third time.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a slot machine according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 18. Regarding the slot machine according to the third embodiment, parts that are different from the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be explained, and other parts will be explained between the slot machine according to the first embodiment and the slot machine according to the third embodiment. Common with machines. Furthermore, the modifications and rewrites described in the first embodiment are also applicable to the third embodiment.

In the first embodiment, in the configuration described using FIGS. 1 to 16, navigation effects and history notifications as shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 are performed. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, navigation effects and history notification as shown in FIG. 18 are performed. Hereinafter, parts that are different from the first embodiment will be explained.

[Navigation performance and history notification according to third embodiment]
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining navigation performance and history notification according to the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the predetermined period is a special period during AT. For example, the special period may be a period extending over a predetermined number of games before the control over AT ends, or may be a period controlled by an additional specialization zone.

The navigation display area is the same as in the first embodiment. However, unlike the first embodiment, only the navigation information image is displayed in the navigation display area. Then, a character image corresponding to the navigation information to be notified is displayed in the center of the screen. Furthermore, a history display area is provided between the navigation display area and the area for displaying character images.

During the special period, battle performance C is performed as a battle performance. In battle performance C, a performance image showing a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 over a special period. Then, whether the ally character wins or loses against the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When an ally character defeats an enemy character, a privilege is given. On the other hand, if the ally character defeats the enemy character, no benefits are given. For example, the benefit is an additional number of games. A detailed explanation will be given below using FIG. 18.

As shown in FIG. 18(a1), when the special period is entered during AT, an image in which an ally character (on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (on the right side of the screen) confront each other is displayed. The area where the image is displayed is an area where the character image corresponding to the navigation information is displayed.

A bar image (ally character) is displayed below the ally character image, and a bar image (enemy character) is displayed below the enemy character image. The bar image is an image in which the points (ally points and enemy points) accumulated during the special period are displayed in a way that can be identified by the scale displayed on the bar image. The area where the bar image (ally character) and bar image (enemy character) are displayed is the history display area.

As shown in FIG. 18(a1), in the state where the transition to the special period occurs during AT, the scales displayed on the bar image (ally character) and the bar image (enemy character) both indicate initial values.

Then, by winning the six-choice bell, the scale of either the bar image (ally character) or the bar image (enemy character) increases. Furthermore, the scale of the bar image (enemy character) decreases due to an attack by an ally character, and the scale of the bar image (ally character) decreases due to an attack (counterattack) of an enemy character.

In the third embodiment, the character image corresponding to the navigation information is an image of an ally character attacking (attack image) or an image of an enemy character attacking (counterattack image). Then, history notification is performed using the scale of the bar image (ally character) and the scale of the bar image (enemy character).

When the scale of the bar image (enemy character) reaches 0, the ally character wins against the enemy character. In the third embodiment, the specific history is that the scale of the bar image (enemy character) becomes 0. In this case, a benefit is given according to the remaining amount of the scale of the bar image (ally character). For example, if the scale is the maximum value, 200 games may be given as the number of additional games, and depending on the remaining amount of the scale, for example, 150G, 100G, or 50G may be given.

On the other hand, when the scale of the bar image (ally character) reaches 0, the ally character is defeated by the enemy character. In this case, no additional games will be awarded.

As shown in FIG. 18(a2), by winning the 6-choice bell 1, the navigation image "123" corresponding to the correct answer procedure "left middle right" is displayed, and the navigation image "123" corresponding to the correct answer procedure "left middle right" is displayed. An attack image will be displayed. The speakers 53 and 54 output the voice "Is this it?" corresponding to the correct answer procedure "left middle right". Furthermore, the scale of the bar image (ally character) increases due to the winning of the 6-choice bell 1. After winning the 6-choice bell 1, when the correct answer procedure "left middle right" is performed, the scale of the bar image (enemy character) decreases.

Here, if 6-choice bell 1 is won, a strong attack image will be displayed, if 6-choice bell 2 is won, a medium attack image will be displayed, and if 6-choice bell 3 is won, a weak attack image will be displayed. , when the 6-choice bell 4 is won, a weak counterattack image is displayed, when the 6-choice bell 6 is won, a medium counterattack image is displayed, and when the 6-choice bell 5 is won, a strong counterattack image is displayed.

The attack image displays an image of an ally character attacking an enemy character, and the image with the strongest attack power against the enemy is displayed in the order of strong attack image, medium attack image, and light attack image, and when the 6-choice bell is won, The amount by which the scale of the bar image (ally character) increases also increases. Furthermore, as a result of attacking the enemy, the scale of the bar image (enemy character) can be reduced, but the amount by which the scale of the bar image (enemy character) decreases increases in the above order.

The counterattack image displays an image of an ally character being counterattacked by an enemy character. Images with stronger enemy attack power are displayed in the order of strong counterattack, medium counterattack image, and weak counterattack image, and when the 6-choice bell is won, The amount by which the scale of the bar image (enemy character) increases also increases. Further, as a result of being attacked by an enemy, the scale of the bar image (ally character) decreases, but the amount by which the scale of the bar image (ally character) decreases increases in the above order.

As shown in FIG. 18 (a3), by winning the 6-choice bell 2, the navigation image "132" corresponding to the correct answer procedure is displayed, the medium attack image is displayed, and the bar image (ally character) is displayed. The scale increases. When an operation according to the correct answer procedure is performed, the scale of the bar image (enemy character) decreases.

As shown in FIG. 18 (a4), by winning the 6-choice bell 3, the navigation image "213" corresponding to the correct answer procedure is displayed, the weak attack image is displayed, and the bar image (ally character) is displayed. The scale increases. When an operation according to the correct answer procedure is performed, the scale of the bar image (enemy character) decreases.

As shown in FIG. 18 (a5), by winning the 6-choice bell 4, the navigation image "312" corresponding to the correct answer procedure is displayed, a weak counterattack image is displayed, and a bar image (enemy character) is displayed. The scale increases. When an operation according to the correct answer procedure is performed, the scale of the bar image (ally character) decreases.

As shown in FIG. 18 (a6), by winning the 6-choice bell 6, the navigation image "321" corresponding to the correct answer procedure is displayed, the medium counterattack image is displayed, and the bar image (enemy character) is displayed. The scale increases. When an operation according to the correct answer procedure is performed, the scale of the bar image (ally character) decreases.

As shown in FIG. 18 (a7), by winning the 6-choice bell 5, the navigation image "231" corresponding to the correct answer procedure is displayed, a strong counterattack image is displayed, and a bar image (enemy character) is displayed. The scale increases. When an operation according to the correct answer procedure is performed, the scale of the bar image (ally character) decreases.

As described above, if the ally character wins against the enemy character as a result of repeated battles between the ally character and the enemy character based on the winning of the 6-choice bell, the state transitions to the state shown in FIG. 18 (a8), and the ally character If the character is defeated, the state changes to the state shown in FIG. 18(a9).

As shown in FIG. 18(a8), when the ally character defeats the enemy character, an image of the ally character defeating the enemy character is displayed, as well as a text image "WIN". Further, at this time, the scale of the bar image (enemy character) is set to 0.

In this way, if the remaining amount of the scale of the bar image (enemy character) becomes 0 and it becomes a specific history, the character image "WIN" is displayed at the timing when the symbol combination is derived to become a specific history. This will be announced.

Further, the number of additional games is given according to the remaining amount of the scale of the bar image (ally character). The larger the remaining amount of the scale of the bar image (ally character), the greater the number of additional games awarded. In this example, 100G is given as the number of additional games.

Although not shown, in a state where it is certain that the remaining scale of the bar image (enemy character) will become 0 due to the next attack (temperature state), the display mode of the attack image is changed. For example, the display mode of the attack image may be changed by changing the background color to a specific color.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18(a8), when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, an image of the ally character being defeated by the enemy character is displayed, as well as a text image "LOSE". At this time, the scale of the bar image (ally character) is 0. In this case, no additional games will be awarded.

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

(1-1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
Notifying means (for example, FIG. 16) for notifying operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode (for example, pressing order) of the derivation operation means (for example, processing for notifying navigation information by the sub-control unit 91) and,
When the history of notification of the operation information by the notification means becomes a specific history (for example, history patterns A to D) during a predetermined period (for example, the last 6 times when navigation information was notified during AT), the benefit ( For example, the number of additional games) (for example, FIGS. 14(c1) to (c4)), a benefit granting means (for example, the process of granting the number of additional games by the main control unit 41);
A character display means (for example, a sub-control unit) that displays a character (for example, character images A to F) corresponding to the type of the operation information notified by the notification means (for example, FIGS. 14(b1) to (b3)); 91); and
A history notifying means (for example, a process of notifying the history by the sub-control unit 91) that uses the character to specify the history of the type of the operation information notified by the notifying means (for example, FIG. 16); , is provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control unit 91 notifies navigation information corresponding to the operation mode (press order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 14(c1) to (c4), the main control unit 41 determines that the navigation information notification history is a specific history ( When the history patterns A to D) are reached, an additional number of games is given. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14(b1) to (b3), the sub-control unit 91 displays character images A to F corresponding to the type of navigation information notified. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control unit 91 uses a character image to perform history notification that specifies the history of the type of navigation information that has been reported. In this way, since history notification is performed using a character image corresponding to the type of navigation information that has been reported, confirmation of the history of the type of navigation information that has been reported can be intuitively and easily understood. Thereby, the history of the type of navigation information that has been reported can be appropriately reported.

(1-2) In the notification by the history notification means, if the history of notification of the operation information by the notification means during the predetermined period can be the specific history (for example, FIG. 16(a1)), and The display mode of the character is different depending on whether the character is displayed (for example, FIG. 14(a1) or FIG. 16(a1)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14(a1) and 16(a1), in the history notification, when the history of navigation information notification during a predetermined period can be in history patterns A to D depending on the tenpai (FIG. 16(a1) The display mode of the character image differs between a1)) and a case where history patterns A to D cannot be achieved (FIG. 14(a1)). By doing so, it becomes easier to understand the status of the history of notification of navigation information.

(1-3) The character display means displays the character at the timing when the notification means reports the operation information (for example, FIG. 16(a2));
The history notification means uses the character to specify the history of the type of operation information notified by the notification means at a timing when a display result is derived (for example, FIG. 16(a5)). .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(a2), the character image is displayed at the timing when the navigation information is announced. Further, as shown in FIG. 16(a5), at the timing when the symbol combination is derived, history notification is performed using a character image to inform the history of the type of navigation information in a specifiable manner. By doing this, it is possible to attract the attention of the players in stages.

(1-4) The character display means displays the character at the timing when the notification means reports the operation information (for example, FIG. 16(a2));
When the history of notification of the operation information by the notification means during the predetermined period becomes the specific history, it is notified that the specific history has been reached at the timing when the display result is derived (for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a5) )).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(a2), the character image is displayed at the timing when the navigation information is announced. In addition, as shown in FIG. 16 (a5), if the history of notification of navigation information notified during a predetermined period becomes a specific history (history patterns A to D), the effect can be used to specify a specific history at the timing when the symbol combination is derived. You will be notified that it has become a history (for example, FIG. 16(a5)). By doing this, it is possible to attract the attention of the players in stages.

(1-5) The character corresponding to one type of operation information is displayed in one of a plurality of display modes (first display mode to third display mode) (FIG. 15(a)),
The character is displayed in one of the plurality of display modes based on the history of the type of operation information notified by the notification means (FIG. 15(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15(a), a character image corresponding to one type of navigation information is displayed in one of the first to third display modes. Furthermore, the character image is displayed in one of the first to third display modes based on the history of the type of navigation information that has been notified. By doing so, it becomes easier to understand the status of the history of notification of navigation information.

(1-6) If the history of notification of the operation information by the notification means during the predetermined period is the specific history, the character is displayed in a specific manner (for example, the third display manner) (for example, in FIG. 16 (a2) to (a5)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16(a2) to (a5), when the history of notification of navigation information becomes a specific history in a predetermined period, the character image is displayed in the third display mode. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the display in the third display mode, and therefore it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(1-7) Depending on which of the plurality of display modes the character is displayed in, it is suggested whether the player is in an advantageous state (for example, winning a bonus) or not. For example, FIG. 15(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15(a), depending on which of the first display mode to third display mode the character image is displayed, it is suggested whether or not there is a state in which the bonus has been won. Ru. By doing so, the player's attention can be drawn more to which of the first display mode to the third display mode the character image is displayed.

(1-8) Further comprising sound output means (for example, speakers 53, 54) for outputting sound,
The sound output means is configured to generate a sound when the operation information is notified by the notification means, or when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the operation information notified by the notification means. At this time, audio is output in a manner according to the character corresponding to the type of operation information (for example, FIG. 15(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15(a), the speakers 53 and 54 are activated when navigation information is broadcast and when the stop switches are operated in the push order corresponding to the navigation information to be broadcast. In either case, audio is output in a manner corresponding to the character images A to F corresponding to the type of navigation information. By doing so, navigation information can be reported in a variety of ways, and the player's attention can be drawn to the aspect of the character image.

(1-9) The sound output means is configured to operate when the operation information is notified by the notification means and when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the operation information notified by the notification means. At one of the times, audio is output in a manner according to the display manner of the character corresponding to the type of operation information (for example, FIG. 15(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15(a), the speakers 53 and 54 are activated when navigation information is broadcast and when the stop switches are operated in the push order corresponding to the navigation information to be broadcast. In either case, audio is output in a manner corresponding to the display manner (first display manner to third display manner) of character images A to F corresponding to the type of navigation information. By doing so, navigation information can be reported in a variety of ways, and the player's attention can be drawn to the aspect of the character image.

(1-10) The character display means displays an image of the character as a background image of an operation information image (for example, a navigation information image) corresponding to the operation information notified by the notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. (b1), (b2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15(b1) and 15(b2), a character image is displayed as a background image of the navigation information image corresponding to the navigation information to be notified. By doing so, the character image can attract more attention from the player. Thereby, notification of the push order can be prevented as much as possible.

(1-11) The operation information image corresponding to the operation information notified by the notification means and the image of the character are displayed as one image (for example, FIGS. 14(b1) to (b3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14(b1) to (b3), the navigation information image and character image corresponding to the navigation information to be notified are displayed as one image. By doing so, the character image can attract more attention from the player.

(1-12) When the operation information is notified by the notification means during the predetermined period, the character is displayed, while the operation information is notified by the notification means during a period other than the predetermined period. In this case, the character is not displayed (for example, FIGS. 14(a1) and (a2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14(a1) and (a2), when navigation information is announced during AT, a character image is displayed, but during a period other than a predetermined period (for example, during CZ), a character image is displayed. ), when navigation information is announced, the character image is not displayed. By doing so, the player's attention can be further drawn to the order in which the buttons are pressed during the predetermined period.

(1-13) When the derivation operation means is operated in the operation manner notified by the notification means, the same winning prize (for example, 6-choice bell) occurs regardless of which operation manner the derivation operation means is operated. On the other hand, the display results derived differ depending on the operation mode of the derivation operation means (for example, FIGS. 14(b1) to (b3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14(b1) to (b3), when the stop switches are operated in the notified order of presses, the same winning prize (6 On the other hand, the display result combinations derived differ depending on the order in which the stop switches are pressed. By doing this, it is possible to make the user recognize the difference in the pressing order based on the derived display result combination.

(1-14) The operation mode corresponding to the operation information notified by the notification means includes a specific type of operation mode (for example, a first group to a third group) including a plurality of types of operation modes,
The characters corresponding to each of the plurality of types of operation modes included in the specific type of operation mode are characters that have at least a part in common (for example, a rectangular frame image, a hexagonal frame image, a can frame image, etc.). images) (for example, FIGS. 14(b1) to (b3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14(b1) to (b3), the push order corresponding to the notified navigation information includes the first to third groups of push orders that include multiple types of push orders. It will be done. In addition, the character images corresponding to each of the plurality of press order types included in the first to third group press orders have at least a part in common (a rectangular frame image, a hexagonal frame image, a can frame image). By doing this, it becomes easier to recognize which group the button is included in in which order it is pressed.

(2) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
A first period control means (e.g., control during the first period by the main control unit 41) that indicates whether or not to provide the first benefit (e.g., AT) during the first period (e.g., FIG. 11(b)). processing) and
a second benefit granting means (for example, a process of granting CZ by the main control unit 41) capable of granting a second benefit (for example, CZ) based on the fulfillment of a specific condition (for example, winning a rare combination); ,
Addition suggestion presentation means (for example, execution of battle presentation A by the sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a presentation suggestion presentation (for example, battle presentation A (battle presentation A1, A2)) when the specific condition is satisfied; processing);
The granting suggestion performance includes a granting suggestion performance (for example, victory battle performance A) that is executed when the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means; Including a performance without any suggestion of granting (for example, defeat battle performance A) that is executed when a benefit is not granted,
If the specific condition is satisfied during the first period and the second benefit is not granted by the second benefit granting means, the above-mentioned conditions are met both during the first period and after the end of the first period. The no-addition suggestion effect is not executed (for example, FIG. 12(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the main control unit 41 can perform control during a first period that indicates whether or not to apply AT. Furthermore, the main control unit 41 can award CZ based on the winning of a rare combination. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 can execute battle performance A when a rare combination is won. Further, the battle performance A includes a victory battle performance A that is executed when a CZ is awarded, and a defeat battle performance A that is executed when a CZ is not awarded. As shown in FIG. 12(a), if a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is not awarded, a losing battle effect will occur both during and after the first period. A is not executed.

If defeat battle effect A is executed when a rare combination is won and CZ is not awarded during the first period, expectations for AT granting during the first period will be lost, and the interest in the game will decrease. It turns out. A loss of interest in the game during the first period can be prevented by not executing a losing battle performance A when a rare combination is won and CZ is not awarded during the first period. In this way, it is possible to suitably control the effect in a situation where a suggestion to give AT and a suggestion to give CZ are made at the same time.

(2-1) A first benefit granting means (for example, a main control unit) capable of granting the first benefit based on the number of games that have elapsed since a predetermined condition (for example, control to normal advantageous section) was established. 41),
The first period control means controls the first period based on the number of games that have passed since the predetermined condition was satisfied (for example, FIG. 11(e)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11E, the main control unit 41 grants AT based on the number of games that have elapsed since the advantageous period was normally controlled. Further, the main control unit 41 performs control in the first period based on the number of games that have passed since the advantageous period was normally controlled. By doing so, the player's attention can be drawn to the number of games that have passed since the advantageous period was normally controlled.

(2-2) The number of games that have elapsed since the predetermined condition was satisfied is the first number of games (for example, the number of games in the high probability zone) and the second number of games (for example, the number of games in the low probability zone). including,
When the number of games that have elapsed since the predetermined condition was satisfied is the first number of games, the number of games that have elapsed since the predetermined condition was satisfied is the second number of games, The rate at which benefits are granted is high (for example, FIG. 11(e)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(e), when the number of elapsed games is the number of games in a high probability zone, AT is given more than when the number of elapsed games is the number of games in a low probability zone. A high percentage of By doing so, the player's attention can be drawn to the high probability zone where the rate of AT being awarded is high.

(2-3) The first period includes a first period with provision (for example, an execution period of victory battle performance B (FIG. 11(b)) in which it is suggested that the first benefit is granted, and There is a first non-granting period (for example, an execution period of defeat battle production B (Fig. 12(a)) that suggests that the first benefit will not be granted,
Even if the specific condition is satisfied in the first grant period, the decision to grant the second benefit is not made (for example, FIG. 11(b)).

Specifically, the first period includes an execution period of winning battle performance B (FIG. 11(b)), which suggests that AT will be given, and a losing battle performance B, which suggests that AT will not be given. There is an execution period (FIG. 12(a)). As shown in FIG. 11(b), even if a rare combination is won during the execution period of winning battle effect B, no decision is made to award CZ. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the processing from becoming complicated in a situation where the provision of AT has been decided.

(2-4) When the specific condition is met during the first grant period, a lottery is held to determine whether or not to change the advantage of the first benefit (for example, as shown in FIG. 11(b) ).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(b), if a rare combination is won during the execution period of victory battle effect B, the AT advantage (the number of AT games granted) is changed. A lottery will be held to decide whether or not to do so. By doing this, the player will not be at a disadvantage.

(2-5) First pre-period control means (for example, processing performed by the main control unit 41 to control during the pre-harbinger period) in the first pre-harvesting period (for example, the pre-harbinger period) before being controlled in the first period; ), further comprising:
If the specific condition is satisfied during the first pre-stage period and the second benefit is not granted by the second benefit granting means, the non-granting effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 12(b) ).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can be controlled during the pre-warning period before being controlled during the first period. As shown in FIG. 12(b), if a rare combination is won during the pre-harbinger period and no CZ is awarded, defeat battle effect A is executed. By doing so, even if the losing battle effect A is executed, control to the first period can be expected thereafter, so that the player's expectation level can be improved.

(2-6) If the specific condition is satisfied during the first preliminary period and the second benefit is not granted by the second benefit granting means, the control is performed from the first preliminary period to the first period. When this is the case, the non-addition suggestion effect is executed (for example, FIG. 12(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(b), if a rare combination is won during the pre-harbinger period and CZ is not awarded, a losing battle will occur when the control is changed from the pre-harbinger period to the first period. Performance A is executed. By doing so, even if the losing battle effect A is executed, control to the first period can be expected thereafter, so that the player's attention can be drawn to the execution of the losing battle effect A.

(2-7) If the specific condition is met multiple times during the first period, and the second benefit is not granted by the second benefit granting means when any of the specific conditions is met, the second benefit is not granted by the second benefit granting means. The imparting non-suggestion effect is not performed either during the first period or after the end of the first period (for example, FIG. 12(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(a), if a rare combination is won multiple times during the first period, and CZ is not awarded when any rare combination is won, during the first period. Also, the defeat battle effect A is not performed after the end of the first period. If defeat battle effect A is executed in the first period when a rare combination is won and CZ is not awarded, the sense of anticipation in the first period will be lost and the interest in the game will decrease. . A loss of interest in the game during the first period can be prevented by not executing a losing battle performance A when a rare combination is won and CZ is not awarded during the first period.

(2-8) If the specific condition is satisfied when the period is not the first period, the period from when the specific condition is satisfied to when the granting suggestion effect suggests whether or not to grant the second benefit (for example, The provision suggestion effect is executed so that the expected value in FIG. 11(a)) is within a specific period (for example, FIGS. 11(a) and (b)),
If the specific condition is met during the first period and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, the granting indication effect is not performed until the first period ends. , after the first period ends, the granting suggestion effect is executed (for example, FIG. 12(b)),
When the award suggestion performance is executed after the end of the first period, the period from the end of the first period until the award suggestion performance suggests whether or not to grant the second benefit (for example, FIG. 12 The provision suggestion effect is executed so that the expected value of (b)) is shorter than the specific period (for example, FIGS. 12(b) and 12(c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b), if a rare role is won in a period other than the first period, after the rare role is won, battle production A suggests whether or not CZ will be awarded. Battle effect A is executed such that the expected value for the period (FIG. 11(a)) until the end of the battle matches the specific period. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(b), if a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is awarded, the winning battle performance A will not be executed until the first period ends. After the first period ends, the winning battle effect A is executed. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 12(b) and 12(c), if battle effect A is executed after the first period ends, battle effect A suggests whether or not CZ will be granted after the first period ends. The battle effect A is executed such that the expected value of the period until the battle (FIG. 12(b)) is shorter than the specific period.

In this way, by shortening the period from the end of the first period until the battle effect A suggests whether or not CZ will be granted, it is possible to prevent players from being disappointed when AT is not granted during the first period. Since it can be suitably reduced by suggesting CZ provision, it is possible to maintain the player's attention to the game, which tends to decrease after the end of the first period. In this way, it is possible to suitably control the effect in a situation where the AT provision suggestion and the CZ provision suggestion are made at the same time.

(2-9) If the specific condition is satisfied when the period is not the first period, and the second benefit is awarded by the second benefit granting means, then the granting indication effect is performed after the specific condition is met. The expected value of the period until the start of is the first predetermined period (for example, FIG. 12(c)),
If the specific condition is satisfied during the first period and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, the granting indication effect is started after the first period ends. The expected value of the period up to is a second predetermined period (for example, FIG. 12(b)) shorter than the first predetermined period.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(c), if a rare role is won during a period other than the first period, and CZ is awarded, the winning battle effect A starts after the rare role is won. The expected value for the period (CZ precursor period) is the first predetermined period. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(b), if a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is awarded, the period from the end of the first period until the start of victory battle production A is The expected value of the period (CZ precursor period) is a second predetermined period that is shorter than the first predetermined period. By doing so, the period from the end of the first period to the start of execution of the winning battle effect A is shortened.

(2-10) When the specific condition is satisfied when the period is not the first period, and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, the expected value of the execution period of the presentation indicating provision is: a third predetermined period (for example, FIG. 12(c));
When the specific condition is satisfied during the first period and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, the expected value of the execution period of the granting indication effect is within the third predetermined period. The fourth predetermined period (for example, FIG. 12(b)) is shorter than the period.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(c), if a rare combination is won in a period other than the first period, and CZ is awarded, the expected value of the execution period of the winning battle effect A is the third predetermined period. It is a period. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12(b), if a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is awarded, the expected value of the execution period of winning battle performance A is from the third predetermined period. This is a short fourth predetermined period. By doing so, the period from the end of the first period until the performance result is announced in the winning battle performance A is shortened.

(2-11) In a case where the specific condition is satisfied during the non-first period and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, the provision indication effect is performed after the specific condition is satisfied. is executed, and when the specific condition is satisfied during the first period and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, the second benefit is granted after the first period ends. In the case where the addition suggestion effect is executed, the addition suggestion effect is executed in the same manner (for example, FIGS. 12(b) and 12(c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12(b) and 12(c), when a rare combination is won during the non-first period and CZ is awarded, a victory battle performance is performed after the rare combination is won. It is the same when A is executed and when victory battle production A is executed after the first period ends when a rare role is won during the first period and CZ is awarded. Victory battle effect A is executed in this manner. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the provision of CZ is suggested.

(2-12) In the case where the specific condition is satisfied during the first period and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, and the second benefit is granted after the first period ends. In the case where a presentation suggesting a grant is executed, if the specific conditions are met again after the first period ends and before the presentation suggesting a grant is executed,
In the case where the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means due to the fulfillment of the specific condition that has been satisfied again, the granting based on the fulfillment of the specific condition again after the execution of the presentation indicating presentation is completed. A suggestive effect is executed (for example, FIG. 12(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is awarded, the victory battle performance is performed after the first period ends. In the case where A is executed, if the rare role is won again after the first period ends and before the winning battle production A is executed, if the CZ is awarded due to the second winning of the rare role. After the execution of the winning battle effect A is completed, the winning battle effect A based on the winning of the rare combination again is executed. By doing so, it is possible to suggest the provision of CZ again.

(2-13) In the case where the specific condition is satisfied during the first period and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, and the second benefit is granted after the first period ends. In the case where a presentation suggesting a grant is executed, if the specific conditions are met again after the first period ends and before the presentation suggesting a grant is executed,
If the second benefit is not awarded by the second benefit granting means due to the specific condition being satisfied again, the non-granting effect based on the second fulfillment of the specific condition is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 12(b) ).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when a rare combination is won during the first period and CZ is awarded, the victory battle performance is performed after the first period ends. In the case where A is executed, if the rare role is won again after the first period ends and before the winning battle production A is executed, if CZ is not awarded due to the re-winning of the rare role, Defeat battle performance A based on the re-election of the rare role is not executed. By doing this, the player is not given unnecessary disappointment due to the execution of the losing battle performance A.

(2-14) When the specific condition is met, regardless of whether it is in the first period or not, a performance suggesting that the specific condition is satisfied (for example, a performance suggesting winning a rare role) is performed. further comprising specific condition fulfillment suggestion production means to be executed (for example, a process of executing a rare winning combination suggestion production by the sub-control unit 91),
If the specific condition is satisfied when the period is not the first period, the aspect of the specific condition fulfillment suggestion effect is selected at a rate depending on whether or not the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means ( For example, Fig. 8),
If the specific condition is satisfied during the first period, the specific condition is satisfied at a predetermined rate (for example, 100%) regardless of whether the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means. A form of establishment suggestion presentation is selected (for example, FIG. 8).

Specifically, when a rare combination is won, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a rare combination winning suggestion performance that suggests that the rare combination is won, regardless of whether it is in the first period or not. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8, if a rare role is won during the period other than the first period, the mode of rare role winning suggestion effect is selected depending on whether CZ is awarded or not (weak effect or A strong performance is performed). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8, if a rare combination is won during the first period, the appearance of the rare combination winning suggestion effect will be changed at a predetermined rate (100%) regardless of whether CZ is awarded or not. It is selected (the "!" effect is executed).

For example, if a performance that encourages the granting of CZ, such as a strong performance, is performed during the execution of a performance that encourages the granting of AT (first period), the player may misunderstand that AT will be granted and may not grant AT. Sometimes I find myself expecting. By configuring as described above, it is possible to prevent the player from misperceiving and having high expectations during the first period. In this way, it is possible to suitably control the effect in a situation where a suggestion to give AT and a suggestion to give CZ are made at the same time.

(2-15) Further comprising a predetermining means (for example, a process of performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that are allowed to be derived,
The specific condition is satisfied when the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the specific decision result (for example, winning a rare combination).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the specific condition is satisfied when a rare combination is won. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which prize will be won.

(2-16) If the specific condition is satisfied during the first period, the specific condition is suggested to be fulfilled at a rate depending on whether the first benefit is granted by the first benefit granting means. (For example, FIG. 11(b)) is selected.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(b), if a rare role is won during the first period, the aspect of the rare role winning suggestion presentation is changed depending on whether AT is awarded or not. Selected (execution of weak or strong effect). By doing this, it is possible to make the player expect to be awarded AT by the aspect of the rare winning winning suggestion presentation.

(2-17) A first grant suggestion capable of executing a first grant suggestion performance (for example, battle performance B) that derives as a performance result whether or not the first benefit is granted in the first period. Further comprising a production means (for example, a process for executing battle production B by the sub-control unit 91),
During execution of the first provision suggestion performance, the specific condition fulfillment suggestion performance can be executed (for example, FIG. 10(b2)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can execute battle performance B that derives as a performance result whether or not AT is awarded in the first period. As shown in FIG. 10(b2), while the battle effect B is being executed, the rare role winning suggestion effect can be executed. In this way, since the battle performance B is not interrupted by the rare role winning suggestion performance, the player's attention to the battle performance B is not lost.

(2-18) When it is the first period, an aspect of the performance suggesting the establishment of the specific condition is selected from a predetermined number (for example, 1) of types of aspects;
When it is not the first period, the mode of presentation suggesting that the specific condition is satisfied is selected from a specific number (for example, 2) of modes that are larger than the predetermined number (for example, FIG. 8).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when it is the first period, the rare role winning suggestion presentation mode is selected from one type of mode (“!” production), and when it is not the first period, , the mode of rare role winning suggestion presentation is selected from two types (weak presentation, strong presentation). By doing this, since other performances are not performed in a variety of ways during the first period, it is possible to gradually increase the player's attention to the performance regarding the provision of AT.

(2-19) The first period includes a first performance period during which the first imparting suggestion performance is executed (for example, an execution period of battle performance B), and a first performance period until the first performance period is controlled. a precursor period (e.g., an AT precursor period);
When it is the first presentation period, an aspect of the specific condition satisfaction suggestion presentation is selected from a first number (for example, 1) of types of aspects;
When it is the first precursor period, the mode of the performance suggesting the establishment of the specific condition is selected from among the modes of a second number (for example, 2) types that are larger than the first number;
When it is not the first period, the mode of the specific condition satisfaction suggestion effect is selected from among the modes of the third number (for example, 3) types that are larger than the second number (FIG. 12(d)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(d), the first period includes the execution period of battle performance B in which battle performance B is executed, and the AT precursor until it is controlled during the execution period of battle performance B. period. Moreover, when it is the execution period of the battle performance B, the mode of the rare role winning suggestion effect is selected from one type of mode (the "!" effect). Further, when it is the AT precursor period, the mode of rare role winning suggestion effect is selected from two types of modes (weak effect, strong effect). Moreover, when it is not the first period, the mode of rare role winning suggestion presentation is selected from among three types (“!” presentation, weak presentation, and strong presentation). By doing this, since other performances are not performed in a variety of ways during the first period, it is possible to gradually increase the player's attention to the performance regarding the provision of AT.

(2-20) In the first period, the performance suggesting that the specific condition is met can be executed even if the specific condition is not met (FIG. 9(b1)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(b1), in the first period, the rare combination winning suggestion presentation can be performed even when the rare combination has not been won. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the situation in which the rare winning combination suggestion presentation is executed.

(2-21) When the specific condition is satisfied and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, the rate at which the performance suggesting the fulfillment of the specific condition is executed in the second mode is higher than the second benefit. higher than the rate at which the specific condition fulfillment suggestion effect is executed in one mode (Figure 8);
When the specific condition fulfillment suggestion effect is executed in the second aspect, the provision suggestion effect is performed after the specific condition is established, compared to when the specific condition satisfaction suggestion effect is executed in the first aspect. The expected value of the period until it is suggested whether or not the second benefit will be granted is large (FIG. 13(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when a rare combination is won and a CZ is awarded, the rate at which strong effects are executed is higher than the rate at which weak effects are executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13(a), when a strong effect is executed, the period from when a rare role is won to when it is suggested whether or not to give CZ is longer than when a weak effect is executed ( The expected value of CZ precursor period + battle production A execution period) is high. By doing this, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the award of CZ by executing the rare winning combination suggestion performance for a long time.

(2-22) When the performance suggesting that the specific condition is satisfied is executed in the second aspect, the performance is more effective after the specific condition is satisfied than when the performance suggesting that the specific condition is satisfied is executed in the first aspect. The expected value of the period until the start of the provisional indication effect is large (FIG. 13(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13(a), when a strong effect is executed, the period from winning the rare role to starting victory battle effect A is longer than when a weak effect is executed. The expected value of the period (CZ precursor period) is large. In this way, since the period from when a rare combination is won until the start of execution of the winning battle effect A becomes longer, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation regarding the award of CZ for a long time.

(2-23) When the specific condition fulfillment suggestion effect is executed in the second aspect, the execution period of the added suggestion effect is longer than when the specific condition satisfaction suggestion effect is executed in the first aspect. The expected value of is large (Fig. 13(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13(a), when a strong effect is executed, the expected value of the execution period of the victory battle effect A is larger than when a weak effect is executed. In this way, since the period from the start of the winning battle performance A to the notification of the performance result becomes longer, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation regarding the award of CZ for a long time.

(2-24) When the performance suggesting the establishment of the specific condition is executed in the second aspect, the performance is more effective after the specific condition is satisfied than when the rendering suggesting the establishment of the specific condition is executed in the first aspect. The expected value of the period up to the start of the addition suggestion effect is large, and the expected value of the execution period of the addition suggestion effect is large (FIG. 13(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13(a), when a strong effect is executed, victory battle effect A is started after the rare role is won and CZ than when a weak effect is executed. The expected value of the period until the CZ (CZ precursor period) is large, and the expected value of the execution period of the winning battle effect A is large. In this way, the period from when a rare role is won until the start of execution of victory battle performance A and the period from the start of victory battle performance A until the performance result is announced becomes longer, so CZ It is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation regarding the granting of the money for a long time.

(2-25) When the specific condition is met, the second benefit is not awarded by the second benefit granting means, and the no-granting-suggestion effect is executed, the specific condition is met, and The second benefit is executed in the second mode of the first mode and the second mode, rather than when the second benefit is not imparted by the second benefit imparting means and the impartment non-suggestion effect is not executed. The ratio is high (for example, FIG. 13(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13(b), when a rare role is won, no CZ is awarded, and defeat battle effect A is executed, a rare role is won, no CZ is awarded, and The ratio of strong effects to weak effects and strong effects is higher than when defeat battle effect A is not executed. By doing so, when a strong effect is executed, the rate at which battle effect A is executed increases, so that the player's expectation for battle effect A to be executed can be maintained.

[Modified example]
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 navigation direction and history notification]
In this embodiment, if a 6-choice bell is won, the same prize will be generated no matter which order the stop switch is pressed, and depending on the order in which the stop switch is pressed, the prize will be a rising left bell, a middle bell, and a rising right bell. Made it possible for Bell to win. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be used. For example, if Bell A wins, Bell A will win no matter which order the stop switch is pressed, and even if a different symbol combination is derived for each of the six pressing orders. good.

In addition, in the case of awarding benefits through history notification, the history is not limited to notification for each winning six-choice bell, but in the first game controlled by AT, the benefits to be granted are determined in advance and a scenario lottery is conducted. It may be something. In this case, a plurality of scenarios may be prepared, and the type of navigation information to be broadcast may be determined according to the scenario each time a bell is won. In this case, when the common bell is won, the common bell winning will occur no matter which order the stop switch is pressed, and the sub-control unit 91 will notify the pressing order according to a predetermined scenario. You may also do so. Further, the notification of the pressing order is not limited to the bell, and may be performed for the replay.

Further, in the present embodiment, the types of navigation information to be notified are classified into the first group to the third group, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be used. For example, when performing the first stop in addition to the six correct answer steps "left middle right", "left middle right", "center left right", "center right left", "right left middle", and "right middle left", At the same time, the navigation may be performed so as to aim at the blue 7 symbol or the white 7 symbol and stop. As a result, there are 12 correct procedures. For example, in the case of the correct answer procedure "left center right", when performing the first left stop, notification is given to aim at the blue 7 symbol or the white 7 symbol. In this case, the types of navigation information to be notified may be classified into a blue group aiming at the blue 7 symbol and a white group aiming at the white 7 symbol. Some aspects may be made common by making the background image of the character image blue in the blue group and making the background image of the character image white in the white group.

Note that the various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, etc. in the present embodiment and the modified examples described above can be combined as appropriate.

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

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 4 medal insertion section, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 11 Credit display, 12 Gaming auxiliary display, 13 Gaming display, 27 Side lamp, 28L, 28C, 28R Reel backlight, 41 Main control unit, 41a Main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 Liquid crystal display, 53, 54 Speaker , 56 production switch, 91 sub-control unit, 91a sub-CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display unit after the variable display unit displays the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result,
a first period control means for controlling a first period to indicate whether or not to grant a first benefit;
a second benefit granting means capable of granting a second benefit based on the fulfillment of a specific condition;
A grant suggestion presentation means capable of executing a grant suggestion presentation based on the establishment of the specific condition;
and a portent presentation means capable of executing a portent presentation before execution of the imparting suggestion presentation based on the establishment of the specific condition,
The grant suggestion performance includes a grant suggestion performance that is executed when the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, and a grant suggestion performance that is performed when the second benefit is not granted by the second benefit granting means. including a non-suggestive presentation,
If the specific condition is satisfied during the first period and the second benefit is not granted by the second benefit granting means, the above-mentioned conditions are met both during the first period and after the end of the first period. Granting no suggestion effect is not executed,
If the specific condition is met when it is not the first period, the period from when the specific condition is met until the provision suggestion production suggests whether or not the second benefit will be granted after the precursor production is executed. The granting suggestion effect is executed so that the expected value of the number of games becomes a specific number of games ,
If the specific condition is met during the first period and the second benefit is granted by the second benefit granting means, the granting indication effect is not performed until the first period ends. , the foreshadowing effect is executed after the end of the first period, and the imparting indication effect is executed after the execution of the omen effect,
If the foreshadowing effect is executed after the first period ends, and the granting suggestion effect is executed after the foreshadowing effect is executed , the granting is performed after the first period ends and the foreshadowing effect is executed. A slot machine in which the award suggestion performance is executed such that the expected value of the number of games until the provision of the second benefit is suggested by the suggestion performance is a shorter number of games than the specific number of games .

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