JP7374526B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko and slot machines.

The number of gaming machines such as pachinko and slot machines that have complex gameplay and high technological intervention is increasing. known (for example, see Patent Document 1). By displaying such a game explanation, the player can understand the game characteristics of the game machine and the game method, and can smoothly proceed with the game.

JP2016-202624A

However, such conventional gaming machines have room for improvement.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes an operation means that can be operated by a player, a display means that can display specific information imitating the operation means, and a position that is different from the display means. , a reel capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and the display means is configured to display information in advance when the operation means is operated by a player in a situation where the specific information is displayed in a first position. A predetermined effect can be displayed , and after displaying the specific information at the first position, moving to a second position that is different from the first position in the vertical direction in the display area of the display means. and when the operating means is operated by the player in a situation where the specific information is displayed in the second position, a predetermined effect can be displayed. and a pattern in which the specific display control is executed and a pattern in which the specific display control is not executed based on one reel among the plurality of reels being stopped when the operating means is not operated by the player. Either one can be displayed , and along with the specific information, text information prompting to operate the operating means can be displayed, and the specific information is moved from the first position to the second position. In this case, the character information can be displayed without changing the vertical position in the display area of the display means.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing the appearance of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the internal configuration of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a gaming machine. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state of the gaming machine. It is a timing chart showing the operation during the precursor performance of ART. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when selecting the second half precursor effect of ART. It is a chart explaining the selection rate of each selection area when determining the selection screen of the second half precursor performance of ART for each type of second half precursor performance. It is a chart explaining the selection rate when displaying a preview image on the selection screen of the latter half omen performance of ART. It is a timing chart showing the operation during the second half of ART's precursor performance. It is a figure explaining the display position of a production button image on a display. It is a chart explaining the selection rate of the second half precursor performance of ART and the selection rate of the display position of the performance button image. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when displaying a production button image during the latter half precursor production of ART. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when displaying a production button image during the latter half precursor production of ART. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when displaying a production button image during the latter half precursor production of ART. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when displaying a production button image during the latter half precursor production of ART. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when displaying a production button image during the latter half precursor production of ART. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when displaying an enlargement effect button image. It is a figure explaining the display of the game explanation screen during non-gaming. It is a diagram illustrating the display of a game explanation screen during a game. It is a chart explaining the operation reminder image display period for each game state. It is a figure explaining the display of the game explanation screen when displaying a navigation image during ART. It is a figure explaining the display of the game explanation screen when displaying a production button image during ART. (A) is a diagram explaining exceptional information displayed on the game explanation screen during ART, and (B) and (C) are views of the game explanation screen when displaying a reminder image during bonus. FIG. It is a flowchart showing game explanation screen control processing. It is a figure explaining the display on a display in the case of moving and displaying the effect button image in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when moving and displaying the effect button image in a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the display on a display when selecting the latter half precursor effect of ART in the third modification.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a slot machine as a suitable example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1b having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 1a that covers the opening in an openable and closable manner.
The upper part of the front door 1a is provided with a display front frame 17 in which an opening window is formed in the center. At the rear of the display front frame 17, a display 8 is provided as a display means, which is made up of, for example, a liquid crystal display and can display a plurality of information such as presentations corresponding to the game and various notification information. There is. The display 8 is arranged such that the display area faces forward through the opening window of the display front frame 17. On the left and right sides of the display device 8 are provided speakers 9 that provide effects and notifications using sound, and lamps 11 that provide effects and notifications using light emission.

Also, on one side of the display 8 (on the right side when viewed from the front), for example, a liquid crystal display is provided, and like the display 8, it serves as an auxiliary display means for displaying effects and information according to the game. A display 19 is provided adjacently. Further, below the auxiliary display 19, an upper performance button 21 is provided as a specific operation means that can be operated by the player. This upper performance button 21 is configured so that the player can press it in the front and rear directions.

On the other hand, on the other side (left side in front view) of the display device 8, a movable accessory device 18 that is operated by the operation of an electric drive source (not shown) such as a motor is provided adjacently. The movable accessory device 18 is arranged behind the display front frame 17, and the movable accessory device 18 is equipped with a movable accessory device 18a (see FIG. 10) that is operated by the operation of an electric drive source. . In the normal state (first state), this movable accessory 18a is hidden behind the display front frame 17 and cannot be seen from the front, but due to the operation of the electric drive source, a part of the movable accessory 18a is It is converted into a state (second state) in which it protrudes in front of the display area of the device 8 and is visible from the front. Note that the left and right directions will be shown below when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front.

At the center of the front door 1a, there is a front panel 14 with a decorative pattern drawn on it, and at the center of the front panel 14, there is a (for example, transparent) display window 6 that allows the rear view to be seen. is formed. Through this display window 6, the symbols on the reels 16 provided in the housing 1b are made visible.
Further, above the display window 6, a navigation lamp 12 is provided to guide the player in the order in which the stop buttons 5 are to be operated. Further, below the display window 6, there is provided an advantageous state lamp 13 that informs that the gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, such as ART, which will be described later.

A stepped portion protruding forward is formed at the lower part of the front panel 14, and a medal slot is provided on the upper surface of this stepped portion, and is located upstream of the medal selector 2b (see FIG. 3) and into which medals are inserted. 2, a bet button 2a which is pressed by the player to set the number of bets at the start of the game, and a performance operation means for performing operations related to the performance of the slot machine 1, although it does not affect the progress of the game. It includes a production button 2c and a cross key button 2d.
The effect button 2c is a button that can change the effect image, etc. on the display 8 when pressed by the player, and the cross key button 2d allows selection of display items on the display 8 when pressed by the player. , is a button that can be released.
Further, below the stepped portion, there are provided a start lever 3 that the player operates when starting the game, and a stop button 5 that the player presses when stopping the reels 16.
Furthermore, a medal payout opening 7b through which medals are paid out is provided at the lower part of the front door 1a.

The upper part of the casing 1b is provided with a main control section 10 that controls the games in an integrated manner, and a sub-control section 20 that controls the presentation of the games under the control of the main control section 10.
Further, a drum unit 4 for rotationally driving a reel 16 is provided approximately at the center of the housing 1b. Further, the drum unit 4 is configured such that the reel 16 includes a reel 16a, a reel 16b, and a reel 16c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, and each of these reels 16a to 16c can be rotated by driving a stepping motor (not shown). It is composed of Further, a plurality of symbols (identification information) are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 16a to 16c according to a predetermined arrangement, and when the reel 16 is in a stopped state, a predetermined number of consecutive symbols (for example, , three) are visible through the display window 6.

Further, a medal payout device 7 for paying out medals is provided at the lower part of the housing 1b, and the medals paid out from the medal payout device 7 are paid out to the player via the medal payout opening 7b.

Such a slot machine 1 is configured to be able to execute the following slot machine games by having the main control section 10 operate as a game state control means or the like.

At the start of the game, the number of bets is set using medals (including credit medals).
The number of bets can be set by directly inserting medals from the medal slot 2, or by pressing the bet button 2a.

In the method of setting the number of bets by inserting medals from the medal slot 2, the inserted medals are detected by the medal selector 2b (medal detection means) provided on the back side of the front door 1a, and the number of medals inserted is The number of bets corresponding to the number of medals (however, the upper limit of the number of bets "3" corresponding to three medals) is set.
Note that the upper limit of the number of bets may be "1", "2", or "4" or more.

The bet button 2a is an example of an operation means that can accept a player's operation related to setting the number of bets, and when it is pressed, a predetermined number (for example, 3) will be subtracted, and the subtracted amount will be set as the bet number.
Note that the bet button is not limited to the bet button 2a, but a plurality of bet buttons each having a different number of bets may be provided. Further, credit medals are added by inserting medals from the medal slot 2 or winning a prize, and for example, up to 50 medals can be credited (memorized).

In this way, the number of bets set by direct insertion from the medal slot 2 or by pressing the bet button 2a is stored in the RAM (storage means) of the main control unit 10.
Then, when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number (for example, three), a game in which the player has the right to play one game becomes ready to start.

In the state where the game can be started, the operation of the start lever 3 is enabled. In this valid state, when the start lever 3 is tilted, the game starts, and the reels 16a to 16c on which a plurality of symbols are displayed start to fluctuate. A lottery (prize lottery) for the current game is performed from among the winning combinations (including losers), and an internal lottery process is executed to determine the lottery results in advance before the reels 16 stop.
In the internal lottery process, the winning combination of the current game is determined by lottery based on a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of winning combinations.
In this embodiment, it is assumed that the internal lottery process is completed before the reels 16a to 16c reach steady rotation, but it may be completed before the reels 16a to 16c start rotating.

Each reel 16a to 16c is an example of a variable display means, and on the circumferential surface of each reel 16a to 16c, a plurality of (usually 21) symbols serving as identification information are displayed, such as "Replay", "Bell", ``Watermelon'', ``Cherry'', ``7'', ``BAR'', etc. are respectively represented, and after gradually increasing the rotation speed from a stopped state, it reaches steady rotation at a constant speed.
When such steady rotation is reached, the stop buttons 5a to 5c provided corresponding to the respective reels 16a to 16c become operable to press (the operation of the stop button 5 becomes valid).

The stop buttons 5a to 5c are examples of stop operation means for stopping the reels 16, and for example, when a light emitting means such as an LED built in the stop buttons 5a to 5c lights up, the stop buttons 5a to 5c can be pressed. Therefore, when each stop button 5 is pressed in such a state, the main control unit 10 operates as a stop display control means to select a combination of symbols that is permissible based on the timing of the operation and the lottery results of the internal lottery. Each of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped so that the reels 16a to 16c are stopped and displayed.
In addition, if the pressing operation is performed before the symbol corresponding to the winning combination reaches the winning line, the timing of stopping the reels 16a to 16c is delayed and the symbol is stopped on the winning line, a so-called pull-in operation. Stop control is performed.

In the stopped state, three consecutive symbols displayed on each of the reels 16a to 16c in the vertical direction are stopped so as to face outside the machine from the display window 6 (sometimes called a stop display), and the stop display mode at this time is Based on this, it is determined whether there is a prize or not.
Winning is determined based on the combination of symbols that stop on a predetermined winning line. For example, if a symbol stops on any of the 5 winning lines, including the top, middle, and bottom three lines and two diagonal lines. It is determined based on the combination of symbols, and if the combination of stopped symbols corresponds to a winning combination, a winning is established.
Note that the number of winning lines is not limited to five lines, but may be any number of lines such as one line.

The symbol combinations to be determined include "Bell-Bell-Bell" (Bell role), "Cherry・ANY・ANY'' (in the role of cherry, however, ANY can be any symbol), ``Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon'' (in the role of watermelon), etc.
In this embodiment, "Bell" and "Replay" are arranged within 5 consecutive frames on all reels 16a to 16c, so they can be stopped on the winning line by the 4 frame pull-in stop control. can. On the other hand, symbols other than "Bell" and "Replay" are not necessarily placed within 5 consecutive frames, so even if you perform 4-frame pull-in stop control, they cannot stop on the winning line and you may miss out on the winning combination. There are cases where this happens. That is, in order to stop these symbols on the winning line, it is necessary to press down the stop buttons 5a to 5c (so-called eye-pressing operation) while aiming at the desired symbol.

In addition, for the "Bell role", there are six pressing orders (for example, "5a → 5b → 5c", "5c → 5b → 5a", etc.) as the operation order (referred to as pressing order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c. It is also possible to provide a "push order bell" in which the combination of symbols corresponding to "bell bell bell" stops depending on one push order. "Pushing order bell" has "pushing order bells 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six pushing orders, and notification of the corresponding pushing order when each "pushing order bell 1 to 6" is won. is performed during ART (including during AT).
In addition, if only the reel to be stopped first matches, the reel stop control may be performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the "bell combination" is stopped, and only the stop button to be stopped first may be notified. In this case, there are three pressing orders, which can reduce the player's annoyance.

Further, symbol combinations corresponding to the "replay role" include "replay, replay, replay" (usually referred to as replay), "replay, replay, bell" (chance replay), and the like.
In addition, in the "Replay combination", depending on one of the six pressing orders (referred to as pressing order) for the stop buttons 5a to 5c, a symbol corresponding to "Replay, Replay, Replay" is displayed. There is a "push order replay" where the combinations are stopped. "Push order replay" provides "push order replay 1 to 6" corresponding to each of the six push orders, and notifies you of the corresponding push order when each "push order replay 1 to 6" is won. is performed during ART (including during AT).

In addition, the "replay role" includes "promoted replay" corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the transition from non-RT (low probability of replay winning) to RT (high probability of replay winning), and "promotion replay" corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the transition from RT to non-RT There is also a "falling replay" that corresponds to the combination of symbols related to. These winning combinations are also associated with a pressing order. For example, for a "promotion replay", one of the six push orders will lead to a "promotion replay" related to the transition from non-RT to RT. The corresponding combination of symbols stops, and for "Falling Replay", the combination of symbols corresponding to "Falling Replay" related to the transition from RT to non-RT is determined by five of the six pressing orders. Stop.

In addition, "Big Bonus Role" and "Regular Bonus Role" are set as "Bonus Role", and "7, 7, 7" is a combination of big bonus symbols corresponding to "Big Bonus Role", and "Regular Bonus Role" is set as "Bonus Role". A combination of regular bonus symbols corresponding to the "bonus combination" is "BAR, BAR, BAR."

Then, as a result of determining the combination of symbols that have stopped on the winning line, if the combination of symbols is a combination of symbols that correspond to each of the above, a winning is established and a benefit is given according to the establishment of each winning. , the occurrence of a special game state, the payout of a predetermined number of medals, etc.

For example, by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to small winnings such as "Bell", "Cherry", and "Watermelon", a small winning combination is established, and the medal dispensing device 7 is driven and controlled. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from the hopper 7a in which the medals are stored through the medal payout opening 7b.
Specifically, 8 medals are paid out by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the "Bell role"("Bell-Bell-Bell"), and the combination of symbols corresponding to the "Watermelon role"("Watermelon-Bell-Bell") is stopped. 5 medals are paid out by the stop display of "Watermelon Watermelon").

In addition, in the "Cherry" role, the number of medals paid out differs depending on the position of the "Cherry" that stops on the left reel 16a, and when the "Cherry" stops on the "upper row" or "lower row" (upper row cherry or lower row (referred to as a cherry), two medals are paid out, and when the "cherry" stops in the middle row (referred to as a middle row cherry), one medal is paid out.
The winning probability for each winning combination is as follows: "Replay Role">"BellRole">"Upper/Lower Cherry Role">"WatermelonRole">"Middle Cherry Role" in each game state described below except for the "Bonus Role". It is assumed that the relationship is set such that the "replay role" is the most likely to win, and the "middle cherry role" is the most difficult to win.

Further, regarding the "bell role", the probability of winning may be set such that the number of medals increases by 1.5 medals per game during ART.
In addition, the payout of medals can be configured so that only the amount exceeding the upper limit number of credit medals is paid out, but by operating a predetermined setting button (not shown) in advance, each time a winning occurs, It may also be configured such that medals corresponding to the number of medals are paid out.

In addition, by stopping the combination of symbols that correspond to the "replay role" (for example, "replay, replay, replay", etc.), a replay prize is established and the next game does not require the insertion of medals, that is, the medals are spent. You can now play without any problems.
Also, a bonus game state (special game state) in which a predetermined small prize (Bell prize) is won with high probability by stopping the combination of bonus symbols (for example, "7, 7, 7") corresponding to the "bonus prize". to move to.
In addition, it is preferable that the right to win the above-mentioned "bonus combination" is carried forward as long as the corresponding combination of symbols does not stop in the game in which it is won and in subsequent games.

Next, the configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIG. Note that the same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding components as those explained in FIGS. 1 and 2.
As shown in FIG. 3, the control system of the slot machine 1 includes a main control section 10 that controls games in an integrated manner, and a sub-control section 20 that controls game effects under the control of this main control section 10. is provided.

The main control unit 10 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various calculation processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs, control data, etc., and a storage area for temporarily storing various data and a work area for the CPU. A RAM (not shown) and the like are provided.

Further, the main control unit 10 is connected to a bet button 2a, a medal selector 2b, a start lever 3, and a stop button 5 (stop buttons 5a to 5c), and is configured to be able to input signals from sensors built into each device. has been done.
Here, the main control unit 10 performs a process of subtracting a predetermined number (for example, 3) from the number of credit medals stored in the RAM based on the signal from the bet button 2a, and setting that number as the number of bets. . Furthermore, the main control unit 10 performs a process of detecting the inserted medals based on the signal from the medal selector 2b, performs a process of setting the number of bets in accordance with the detection of the medals, and also performs a process of setting the number of bets when the number of bets exceeds the upper limit. If medals are detected, processing is performed to add the number of credit medals in the RAM.

Further, the main control unit 10 performs a game start process, a process of sampling random numbers from a random number generator (not shown), etc. based on a signal from the start lever 3. Then, the main control unit 10 performs lottery processing for winning combinations based on the sampled random numbers. In addition, the main control unit 10 performs random number generation processing by updating random numbers at a predetermined timing according to the control program in the ROM, and performs ART lottery processing or additional lottery during ART based on the generated random numbers. Perform processing, etc. That is, the main control unit 10 constitutes a lottery unit that performs a lottery for a bonus role (bonus role), an ART lottery, and an additional lottery for the number of games during the ART. Note that the lottery pattern using random numbers may be other than the above-mentioned pattern, and the prize lottery is performed based on random numbers generated by software, and the ART lottery and additional lottery are performed based on random numbers generated by a random number generator. Alternatively, all lottery drawings may be performed using random numbers generated by software or random numbers generated by a random number generator.

Further, a probability setting device 15 is connected to the main control section 10 . The probability setting device 15 is, for example, capable of changing the winning probability of the "big bonus role" into multiple stages (for example, 6 stages), and the main control unit 10 is configured to change the winning probability of the "big bonus role" to multiple stages (for example, 6 stages). For example, a process is performed in which the probability of winning a "big bonus combination" is set to one of a plurality of probability values with different probabilities. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the "Big Bonus" among the "bonus" is configured to be changeable using the probability setting device 15, but the winning probability of the "Regular Bonus" is determined by the probability. The configuration is such that settings cannot be changed using the setting device 15.

Further, the main control section 10 is connected to a drum unit 4, a medal dispensing device 7, an advantageous state lamp 13, and a sub-control section 20, and is configured to be able to output signals to each device.
Based on the signal from the start lever 3, the main control unit 10 performs a game start process of driving a stepping motor (not shown) of the drum unit 4 to rotate the reels 16a to 16c. Furthermore, based on the signal from the stop button 5 (stop buttons 5a to 5c), the reels 16a to 16c are stopped by referring to a stop table stored in the ROM.

The main control unit 10 also drives the medal payout device 7 to perform a process of paying out medals based on the satisfaction of the medal payout conditions at the end of the game.
Further, the advantageous state lamp 13 is composed of, for example, an LED, and the main control unit 10 performs processing to turn on the advantageous state lamp 13 when a specific game state such as ART that is advantageous to the player occurs. Note that the main control unit 10 may turn on the advantageous state lamp 13 at the time when a specific gaming state is internally won.

The sub-control unit 20 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs various calculation processes, a ROM (not shown) that stores control programs and control data, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU, etc. A RAM (not shown) and the like are provided.

The main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 are configured such that control information can be transmitted only in one direction from the main control section 10 to the sub-control section 20. A display 8 and an auxiliary display 19 are connected to the sub-control unit 20, and the sub-control unit 20 displays various images on the display 8 and the auxiliary display 19 based on the reception of control information from the main control unit 10. It is configured to perform processing to display. Examples of images displayed on the display device 8 and the auxiliary display device 19 include an ART precursor effect, a bonus generation effect, an additional effect of the number of games during ART, and a display of a effect button image to be described later. That is, the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 constitute a performance control means that can control the performance.

Further, the sub-control unit 20 is connected to the production button 2c and the cross key button 2d, and is configured to be able to input signals from the sensors of the production button 2c and the cross key button 2d. The sub-control unit 20 performs processing such as changing the image presentation on the display 8 and the auxiliary display 19 based on signals from the presentation button 2c and the cross key button 2d. Further, the sub-control unit 20 is connected to an upper performance button 21, and is configured to be able to input a signal from a sensor of the upper performance button 21. The sub-control unit 20 is configured to perform processing such as changing the image presentation on the display 8 and the auxiliary display 19 based on a signal from the upper presentation button 21.

Further, the sub-control unit 20 is connected to a speaker 9, a lamp 11, and a navigation lamp 12, and is configured to be able to output signals to each device. Based on the information, output processing of the speaker 9 for performing various performances and notifications, lighting processing of the lamp 11 composed of LEDs, etc. are performed. In addition, the navigation lamp 12 is composed of, for example, an LED, and the sub-control unit 20 controls the operation order of the stop button 5 while a specific gaming state such as ART occurs based on control information from the main control unit 10. Lighting processing of the navigation lamp 12 for gate is performed.

Moreover, the movable accessory device 18 is connected to the sub-control unit 20, and is configured to be able to output a signal to an electric drive source (not shown) such as a motor provided in the movable accessory device 18. The sub-control unit 20 operates the electric drive source based on the control information from the main control unit 10 to project the movable accessory 18a of the movable accessory device 18 from its normal position to the front of the display area of the display 8. It is configured so that it can be converted into an operating position.

Furthermore, the effect button 2c and the upper effect button 21 each have a built-in light emitting means such as an LED, and based on the output signal from the sub-control unit 20, the effect button 2c and the upper effect button 21 are made to emit light. It is configured to be able to notify that the operation is valid.
In addition, the production button 2c, the upper production button 21, and the movable accessory device 18 are connected to the main control unit 10, and the production button 2c, the upper production button 21, and the movable accessory device 18 are controlled by the main control unit 10. You can also do this.

In addition to such a configuration, the slot machine 1 has the main control section 10 operating as a lottery means, and the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 working together to control the production control means, the operation image control means, and the display position control. By operating as a means, it is configured to be able to realize the characteristic game characteristics shown below.

FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram for explaining the gaming state in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 can generate a normal gaming state ST1, a special gaming state (big bonus) ST2, a special gaming state (regular bonus) ST3, and a specific gaming state (ART) ST4.

In the normal gaming state ST1, when a "big bonus combination" is won and the combination of the corresponding big bonus symbols is stopped, a transition is made to the special gaming state (big bonus) ST2 (a).
In the special game state (big bonus) ST2, a game is executed in which the probability of winning a predetermined small winning combination (bell winning combination) is higher than in the normal gaming state ST1. Then, when the total number of medals paid out to the player reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200 medals), the special gaming state (big bonus) ST2 ends and the routine shifts to the normal gaming state ST1 (b).

Further, in the normal gaming state ST1, when the "regular bonus combination" is won and the combination of the corresponding regular bonus symbols is stopped, the state shifts to the special gaming state (regular bonus) ST3 (d).
In the special game state (regular bonus) ST3, a game is executed in which the probability of winning a predetermined small winning combination (bell winning combination) is higher than in the normal gaming state ST1. Then, when the total number of medals paid out to the player reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 medals), the special gaming state (regular bonus) ST3 ends and the routine shifts to the normal gaming state ST1 (c).

In addition, when winning the "Regular Bonus Role", a lottery for the specific gaming state (ART) ST4 is also held at the same time, and if you win the specific gaming state (ART) ST4, after the special gaming state (regular bonus) ST3 ends. , moves to specific gaming state (ART) ST4 (i).

In addition, in the normal game state ST1, when the "upper/lower cherry role", "watermelon role", and "middle cherry role" are won, a lottery for a specific gaming state (ART) ST4 is held, and if the winning is achieved, a special Transition to gaming state (ART) ST4 (e).

The duration of the specific gaming state (ART) ST4 is managed by the number of games set at the initial stage and the number of games added during the specific gaming state (ART) ST4, and when the remaining number of games runs out, the specific gaming state (ART) ST4 ends and the game shifts to the normal gaming state ST1 (f).

In addition, during the specific gaming state (ART) ST4, if a "big bonus role" is won and the combination of the corresponding big bonus symbols is stopped, the transition to the special gaming state (big bonus) ST2 (h) occurs, and this special gaming state When the state (big bonus) ST2 ends, the state returns to the specific gaming state (ART) ST4 (g).

In addition, during the specific gaming state (ART) ST4, if a "regular bonus role" is won and the combination of the corresponding regular bonus symbols is stopped, the transition to the special gaming state (regular bonus) ST3 (j) occurs, and this special game When the state (regular bonus) ST3 ends, the state returns to the specific gaming state (ART) ST4 (i).

Next, each gaming state controlled by the main control unit 10 will be explained in detail.

[Normal gaming state]
First, the ART lottery in the normal gaming state will be explained.
In the normal game state, an ART lottery is performed by executing the game. Examples of small roles that trigger the winning of ART include "Upper/Lower Cherry", "Watermelon", and "Middle Cherry", and when these small roles are won, the ART lottery Execute.
Furthermore, the winning probability of ART has the following relationship: "middle cherry role">"watermelonrole">"upper/lower cherry role". In other words, the probability of winning ART is set higher if you win the "middle cherry" role than the "upper/lower cherry role."

If the ART is won, in order to increase the player's expectations for the occurrence of the ART, a foreshadowing effect before the occurrence of the ART, which is exemplified as an effect performed on the display 8, is executed as an image effect on the display 8. Ru. Therefore, even if you win ART, ART will not occur immediately. Furthermore, the precursor performance before the occurrence of ART is roughly divided into the first half precursor performance and the second half precursor performance, and the precursor performance occurs before the precursor performance. Then, the main control unit 10 determines the number of games for the foreshadowing performance, the number of games for the first half of the foreshadowing performance, and the number of games for the second half of the foreshadowing performance, respectively.

In addition, if you win any of the small roles that trigger the ART lottery, such as "Upper/Lower Cherry", "Watermelon", or "Middle Cherry", but do not win ART. Even in some cases, a precursor performance (so-called false precursor performance) occurs along with a premonitory performance, and the probability of its occurrence has the following relationship: ``middle cherry role'' > ``watermelon role'' > ``upper/lower cherry role.'' , the probability is set (for example, 1/2) that the foreshadowing effect (false omen effect) is most likely to occur in the case of winning the "middle-tier cherry role".

In addition, the main control unit 10 sends information to the sub-control unit 20 about winning/non-winning information of the ART, the number of games with the foreshadowing performance, the number of games with the first half of the foreshadowing performance, the number of games with the second half of the foreshadowing performance, and the type information of the second half of the foreshadowing performance. Control information such as the following is transmitted, and on the display 8, images of various effects before the ART occurs, including the precursor effects of the ART, are displayed.
Further, during the omen effect, the speaker 9 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the omen effect, and the lamp 11 lights up, etc. corresponding to the omen effect.

Regarding the ART lottery, for example, if you win the "Watermelon" prize, the "Upper Row" will be held until the game is played a predetermined number of times (e.g., 10 times) with a predetermined probability (e.g., 1/10). - A high probability state (so-called chance zone) may be provided in which the winning probability of ART when winning the "lower cherry", "watermelon", and "middle cherry" roles is higher than the normal probability. Further, during the high probability state, the ART lottery may be performed even when the "Bell combination" is won.

In addition, a pattern may be provided in which the foreshadow performance is started without performing the omen performance at a predetermined probability when the ART is won, or when the ART lottery trigger is won and the ART is not won. Similarly, a pattern may be provided in which the second half of the foreshadowing performance is started without performing the first half of the first half of the foreshadowing performance. Further, these patterns may be performed with a predetermined probability.
Further, control information regarding the high probability state may be transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20, and an image effect in the high probability state may be performed on the display 8 or the like. In this case, the performance during the high probability state corresponds to the precursor performance of ART.

If you win an ART during the normal gaming state and the start of the ART is confirmed after the precursory effect, the AT state will be activated to notify you of the order in which you press the winning minor roles, and the order in which you press the "promoted replay role" will be announced. ART will occur due to the stoppage of the combination of promoted replay symbols corresponding to the "promoted replay combination".

Next, the lottery of the "bonus combination" in the normal gaming state will be explained.

In the normal gaming state, a "big bonus role" and a "regular bonus role" are drawn for each game.
The "big bonus role" is won twice at a predetermined ratio (for example, 1/4) when the "chance replay role" is won, and the "regular bonus role" is a predetermined number of wins when the "chance replay role" is won. It is set so that multiple winners will win at a ratio of 1/5 (for example, 1/5).

In addition, the probability of winning the "big bonus role" can be changed using the probability setting device 15 (see FIG. 3), and the probability of winning the "chance replay role" can be changed according to the probability setting value of the probability setting device 15. If you do so, the percentage of duplicate winnings for the "big bonus role" will change. In addition, the "Big Bonus role" may be won at the same time as the "Chance Replay role" and when another small role is won. For example, when the "Middle Cherry role" is won, You may also make it possible to win multiple times at a predetermined ratio (for example, 1/6). Alternatively, the "big bonus role" may be won alone.

On the other hand, the winning probability of the "regular bonus combination" cannot be changed by the probability setting device 15 (see FIG. 3), and the lottery is always held with a fixed winning probability. In addition, the "Regular Bonus Role" may be won not only when winning the "Chance Replay Role", but also when winning another minor role. For example, when winning the "Middle Cherry Role", You may also make it possible to win multiple times at a predetermined ratio (for example, 1/8). Alternatively, the "regular bonus role" may be won alone.

Further, when the "bonus combination" is won, a bonus generation effect for a predetermined number of games is executed on the display 8 to notify that the "bonus combination" has finally been won. Then, the main control unit 10 determines the number of games for the bonus generation effect. In addition, control information such as the winning information of the “big bonus role” or “regular bonus role” and the number of games of the generated effect is transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub-control unit 20, and the display 8 displays the bonus information. Images of various effects related to bonus generation including generation effects are displayed.

Furthermore, even if the player wins the "chance replay role" but does not win the "bonus role," a bonus generation effect (so-called fake generation effect) is performed. Further, even if the "bonus combination" is not won, the number of games for the bonus generation effect (false generation effect) is determined by the main control unit 10, as in the case where the "bonus combination" is won. In addition, control information such as non-winning information of the "bonus role" and the number of games of the generation effect (falsified generation effect) is transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub control unit 20, and the display 8 shows the bonus generation effect. Images of various effects regarding bonus generation including effects (falsified effects) are displayed.
Further, the bonus generation performance, which is exemplified as the performance performed on the display 8, is performed in the same manner as the second half precursor performance of ART, for example. Therefore, a performance button image 30, which will be described later, is displayed, and various performances similar to the second half precursor performance, such as a performance using the performance button 2c, are executed.

[Special gaming state (big bonus)]
Next, the big bonus as a special gaming state will be explained.

In the big bonus, a "Bell" lottery is held with high probability in each game, and when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200), the big bonus ends. Further, when the "big bonus role" is won, in the game from the time the "big bonus role" is won until the big bonus occurs, and in the game during the big bonus, the ART lottery is not performed.
In addition, control information regarding the big bonus is transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub-control unit 20, and under the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20, various performances and acquisitions of the big bonus are displayed on the display 8. Images such as sheet number information are displayed.

Then, after the big bonus ends, the game will transition to the normal gaming state, but if the big bonus occurred during ART, the interrupted ART will resume after the big bonus ends. .

Furthermore, if the player wins the "big bonus role" during the ART's premonition performance, the ART's premonition performance is interrupted, and the ART premonition performance is restarted after the big bonus ends. Incidentally, if a "big bonus role" is won during a precursor performance triggered by the winning of an ART, the occurrence of an ART may be notified at the same time as the occurrence of a big bonus.

[Special gaming state (regular bonus)]
Next, the regular bonus as a special gaming state will be explained.

In the regular bonus, a "Bell" prize is drawn with high probability in each game, and when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100), the regular bonus ends. Furthermore, when a "regular bonus role" is won, an ART lottery is also held at the same time.
In addition, control information regarding the regular bonus is transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub-control unit 20, and under the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20, various performances and acquisitions during the regular bonus are displayed on the display 8. Images such as sheet number information are displayed.

If you win the "regular bonus role", the ART lottery is also held at the same time, and you will win the ART with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/10). Further, regardless of whether or not the ART is won, the ART precursor performance corresponding to the ART drawing at the time of winning the "regular bonus role" is always performed during the regular bonus.
The ART precursor performance, which is executed in response to the winning of the "regular bonus role", is performed so as to end during the regular bonus, and is executed in the final game of the regular bonus to notify whether or not the ART has been won.

In addition, if you win a "regular bonus role" during ART, the number of games in ART will be increased by a predetermined number (for example, 10 games), and at the end of the regular bonus, the display 8 will show that the number of games has been increased. be notified.
Further, even if a "regular bonus role" is won during the ART, the ART lottery is held and the ART precursor performance is performed during the regular bonus. Then, at the end of the precursor performance executed in response to the winning of the ART, a message that the right to generate the ART has been internally added is displayed on the display 8.

In addition, in this embodiment, the ART is drawn by lottery when a "regular bonus role" is won, but the ART is drawn so that there is a predetermined probability (for example, 1/50) of winning the ART every time a game is played during the regular bonus. Alternatively, a lottery may be held. In this case, the foreshadowing performance may be executed in advance during the regular bonus, and the result of the foreshadowing performance may be changed depending on whether the ART is won or not. Further, the ART precursor effect may be started from the middle game of the regular bonus.

After the regular bonus ends, if the right to generate ART is granted, a specific gaming state as ART will occur, and if the regular bonus is generated during ART, the regular After the bonus ends, the interrupted ART will be restarted.

Furthermore, if a "regular bonus role" is won during the ART precursor performance, the ART precursor performance is interrupted, and the ART precursor performance is restarted after the regular bonus ends. Incidentally, if a "regular bonus role" is won during a precursor performance triggered by the winning of an ART, the occurrence of an ART may be notified at the same time as the occurrence of a regular bonus. Furthermore, if a regular bonus accompanied by a winning ART occurs during a precursor performance triggered by a winning ART, the right to generate ART for the precursor performance may be added internally.

[Specific gaming state]
Next, ART as a specific gaming state will be explained.

ART as a specific gaming state is a gaming state in which a game is executed advantageously for the player, and a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) is set as an initial value at the start, and the number of games is changed each time the game is executed. When this number of games is decremented, the ART ends.

In addition, ART is a gaming state that is a combination of AT, which is transitioned by winning ART, and RT, which is transitioned to when the combination of symbols corresponding to "promotion replay" stops due to press order notification during this AT. It is.
In this ART, in the internal lottery, the probability of winning the "replay role" (normal replay) is higher than the normal state (for example, 1/7.3) if the RT (for example, 1/3) and the "push order bell 1~ 6" or "Press order replay 1 to 6", the AT which notifies the corresponding press order when winning is in a gaming state that overlaps.

It should be noted that even outside of AT, if the pressing order is correct, a "promotion replay" may be established and the transition to RT may occur, but in this case, the specific gaming state will not be entered. Further, after the end of the specific gaming state, RT continues until the "fall replay" is established, but the specific gaming state does not occur during this time as well.

As an example of press order notification, for example, during ART, when "push order bell 1" is won among "push order bells 1 to 6", the stop button 5 is operated in the order of "5a → 5b → 5c". When the combination of symbols corresponding to "Press Order Bell 1" ("Bell, Bell, Bell") stops, the display 8 will display "Left → Middle → Right", and the speaker 9 will display "Left". ”, “Middle”, and “Right” in this order.

Further, at this time, the navigation lamps 12 controlled by the sub-control unit 20 shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 are turned on in the order of "12a→12b→12c" according to the operation of the stop button 5.
That is, the operation of the stop button 5 is navigated through operation information notification means such as the display 8, the speaker 9, and the navigation lamp 12.
As a result, when the player operates the stop button 5 in accordance with this navigation (notification), the combination of symbols corresponding to "push order bell 1" is stopped, and the prescribed eight medals are paid out.

On the other hand, if you win "Push Order Bells 1 to 6" and operate the stop button without following the navigation as described above, the combination of symbols corresponding to "Push Order Bells 1 to 6" will stop. Therefore, the prescribed 8 medals will not be paid out.
The notification of the push order is the same when the "Push Order Replay 1 to 6" is won during ART.

In addition to the navigation lamp 12 described above, a navigation lamp controlled by the main control unit 10 can be provided. This navigation lamp displays a specific symbol on the payout number display section (for example, 7 segments) that visually displays the number of medals paid out, and the payout number display section is configured with 3 digits of 7 segments, such as "123". ``213'' or the like is displayed to notify the pressing order in which the left-center-right reels should be stopped.

Next, the additional lottery performed during ART will be explained.

During the ART, if you win the "upper/lower cherry", "watermelon", or "middle cherry", an additional lottery is held in which a predetermined number is added to the remaining number of games in the ART. The probability of winning the additional lottery has the following relationship: “middle cherry role” > “watermelon role” > “upper/lower cherry role”. In other words, winning the "middle cherry" role is set to have a higher winning probability than the "upper/lower cherry role". In addition, the number of additional games added when winning the "middle cherry prize" is set to, for example, 10 games, 20 games, etc., and the number of additional games added when the "watermelon prize" is won is, for example, 30 games, 50 games, etc. A relatively large number of games is set, and the number of games to be added when the "upper/lower cherry combination" is won is set to, for example, 10 games.

In addition, if you win the "upper/lower cherry role", "watermelon role", or "middle cherry role" during ART, the main control unit 10 determines the number of additional games as well as the number of additional effects. be done. In addition, control information such as win/non-win information for the top-up, the number of top-up games, and the number of games for the top-up effect is transmitted from the main control unit 10 to the sub-control unit 20, and the image display of the top-up effect is displayed on the display 8. It will be done.

Here, the additional effect shown as an example of the effect performed on the display 8 is, for example, an image effect displayed on the display 8 to increase the player's expectation that the number of ART games will be added. Yes, and in this embodiment, it is executed with the same image effect as the latter half precursor effect of ART, but a different image effect may be used.
Further, the additional performance is executed when a small role that triggers the additional lottery is won, regardless of whether the additional prize is won or not. Further, the number of games of the additional effect is the number of games in which this additional effect continues, and for example, the number of games of any one of 2 to 4 games is selected. Further, selection control is performed on the number of games for the additional effect so that the number is larger when the additional effect is won than when the additional effect is not won. If you have not won the top-up, that fact will be displayed on the display 8 at the end of the top-up performance, and on the other hand, if you have won the top-up, the top-up will be displayed at the end of the top-up performance. The number of games is displayed on the display 8. Further, when notifying the result of addition, the performance button 2c may be used in the same way as the latter half of ART's precursor performance.

In addition, if you win a small role that triggers an additional lottery, but you do not win an additional lottery, instead of always performing an additional performance, the additional performance is performed with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/2). You can. Further, the start of the additional performance may be from the start of the game in which the additional lottery was performed, or from the end of the game in which the additional lottery was performed.
Further, during the additional performance, the speaker 9 outputs a sound effect corresponding to the additional performance, and the lamp 11 lights up, etc. corresponding to the additional performance.

Furthermore, during the ART, a "big bonus role" and a "regular bonus role" are drawn for each game under the same conditions as in the normal game state described above. When a big bonus or regular bonus occurs during ART, ART is temporarily interrupted, and after the end of the big bonus or regular bonus, the interrupted ART is restarted.

Furthermore, if a "chance replay combination" is won during the ART, a bonus generation effect (including a false generation effect) is executed under the same conditions as in the normal gaming state described above.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a detailed explanation will be given of the effect executed before the ART occurs.

FIG. 5 shows how the presentation state changes each time the game is executed.
First, when the execution of the game (execution of the first game in FIG. 5) determines that the ART is won or the ART is not won and the ART precursor performance (false precursor performance) is generated, the precursor performance is generated.
The premonitory performance is a performance that is executed before the subsequent precursory performance, and is executed for, for example, 10 to 15 games. In the game during this period, the occurrence rate of performances that can be completed in one game, such as the main character appearing for a moment on the display 8 and disappearing immediately, increases, and the player's expectations for the occurrence of a precursory performance are increased. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the foreshadowing performance is performed for 14 games.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the 15th game after winning the ART (or winning the false omen effect), the first half omen effect is started as the omen effect.
The first-half foreshadowing performance is a performance that mainly changes expectations for the subsequent second-half foreshadowing performance, and is executed for, for example, 8 to 13 games.

Here, the ART precursor performance is a performance performed as an image display on the display 8. For example, it is a story in which the main character and the enemy character fight in the end, and the main character defeats the enemy character in the progress of the game. The story is structured to be developed as a series of stories, consisting of the first half of a predetermined number of games in which the main character finds enemy characters and fights them in each game. The first half of this omen performance is the first half omen performance.

In the first half of the show, there is a scene where the main character acquires various items, and each time the main character acquires an item, the background color changes in the order of yellow → green → red. Acquisition of items is drawn by lottery for each game, and if you have not won ART, the lottery will be such that the probability of acquisition is relatively low (for example, 1/15), but if you have won ART In this case, the winning probability is drawn at a relatively high value (for example, 1/10). In this way, the acquisition of items by the character and the accompanying change in background color are designed to change the player's expectations for the second half of the game. Note that each time an item is acquired, the probability of acquiring the next item may be lowered.
In addition, the number of games in which the first half of ART's precursor effect is performed is selected so that if the ART is won, a larger number of games is more likely to be selected than if the ART is not won. Good too.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the final game (28th game) of the first half precursor performance, a performance selection performance that determines the type of second half precursor performance, which will be described later, is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, in the next game (the 29th game) after the execution of the performance selection performance, the second half precursor performance is started.
The second half precursor performance is a performance executed on the display 8 to notify whether or not the ART has finally been won, and is executed for, for example, 2 to 4 games. Further, the second-half omen effect is composed of a plurality of types of effects in which enemy characters appear different, and any one of the second-half omen effect A, the second-half omen effect B, and the second-half omen effect C is selectively determined.

In addition, each second half omen performance, for example, when ART wins, second half omen performance A will be selected with a 20% probability, second half omen performance B will be selected with a 30% probability, and second half omen performance C will be selected with a 50% probability. It is determined. On the other hand, when ART is not selected (during a fake omen performance), the second half omen performance A is selected with a 50% probability, the second half omen performance B is selected with a 30% probability, and the second half omen performance C is selected with a 20% probability. Determined by Since the type of each second half precursor performance is determined by such probability, the degree of expectation for the occurrence of ART has the relationship of second half precursor performance C>second half precursor performance B>second half precursor performance A.

As mentioned above, the second half of the foreshadowing performance is a performance that is executed in the second half of the foreshadowing performance, and the scene in which the main character fights against the enemy character develops every time the game is executed, and the next half of the second half of the foreshadowing performance is performed from the end of the final game during the second half of the foreshadowing performance. Until the game starts, a result confirmation effect is executed as shown in FIG. In this result-confirming performance, if the ART is won, an image of the main character winning in the end is displayed as a result of the foreshadowing performance, and the occurrence of the ART is notified.
On the other hand, if the ART is not won (in the case of a false omen effect), an image of the main character finally being defeated by the enemy character is displayed as a result of the omen effect in the result confirmation effect (false omen effect). performance) ends.
In addition, in the result confirmation performance, a performance using a performance button 2c, an upper performance button 21, a movable accessory device 18, and an auxiliary display 19, which will be described later, is executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the performance selection performance (selective performance) executed in the final game of the first half precursor performance will be described.

The performance selection performance is a performance in which any one of the second half precursor performance A, the second half precursor performance B, and the second half precursor performance C is selected as the subsequent performance, and the main control unit 10 and sub-control as selection performance control means are used. Under the control of the section 20, the display is performed on the display 8 as shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, the performance selection performance is executed between the end of the final game of the first half precursor performance and the start of the next game. As shown in FIG. 6, when the performance selection performance starts, a selection screen is displayed in which the display area of the display 8 is divided into four areas. Second half precursor performance B is displayed in the selection area 32, second half precursor performance C is displayed in the lower right selection area 33, and second half precursor performance A is displayed in the lower left selection area 34. A performance button image 30 imitating the performance button 2c is displayed so as to span each selection area.

Then, each of the divided selection areas 31 to 34 moves and emits light in a roulette manner so as to gradually increase the speed, and after a predetermined time period has elapsed when the moving light emission becomes faster, the operation of the production button 2c becomes effective, and The effect button image 30 emits light, and a display is performed to prompt the player to operate the effect button 2c.
In this state, when the player presses the performance button 2c, the moving light emission is stopped in the selection area of a predetermined type of second half precursor performance, and the type of second half precursor performance is determined. Then, when the performance selection performance ends, the second half precursor performance of the type displayed in the illuminated selection area will be started from the next game.

Further, in each of the selection areas 31 to 34, it is possible to display a preview image regarding the second half precursor performance, such as a suggestion to use the performance button 2c or the upper performance button 21 in the second half precursor performance of the transition destination. In the example of FIG. 6, a preview image 35 consisting of character information of "?" is displayed in the selection areas 31 and 32, a preview image 36 imitating the upper production button 21 is displayed in the selection area 33, and the selection area 34, a preview image 37 imitating the production button 2c is displayed. In the example of FIG. 6, when the selection area 31 in which the preview image 35 of "?" If the selection area 33 in which a preview image 36 imitating the upper production button 21 is displayed is selected, indicating that there is a possibility of using the upper production button 21 If the selection area 34 in which a preview image 37 imitating the production button 2c is displayed is selected, indicating that the production button 2c will be used, in the second half precursor production A of the transition destination. Suggests.

Next, FIG. 7 shows an example of a table used when determining the type of second half precursor effect in each selection area (display area) of the selection screen of FIG. 6.

In the table of FIG. 7, except for deciding on the same second half precursor performance for all, second half precursor performance A is displayed in the selection area 31, second half precursor performance B is displayed in the selection area 32, and second half precursor performance C is displayed in the selection area 33. Based on this, it is decided which type of second-half precursor performance is to be displayed in the selection area 34.
Furthermore, the second half precursor performance to which the transition actually occurs is determined in advance by the main control unit 10 as shown in FIG. This is performed in the main control section 10 based on the determination result of the second half precursor effect, and a selection screen is displayed on the display 8 by transmitting control information from the main control section 10 to the sub-control section 20. Note that the sub-control unit 20 may determine the type of second-half precursor effect on the selection screen.

First, Figure 7(a) is a table used when ART is not elected (false precursor performance).When ART is not elected, if the transition destination is second half precursor performance A, second half precursor performance A is performed in two places. Display, that is, selection to display second half precursor performance A in the selection area 31, second half precursor performance B in the selection area 32, second half precursor performance C in the selection area 33, and further display second half precursor performance A in the selection area 34. The ratio is determined to be 60/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor performance B in two places, that is, displaying the second half precursor performance B also in the selection area 34, is determined to be 30/100. Similarly, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor effect C at two locations is determined at 10/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying all second-half portent effects A is determined to be 0/100.

Further, when the transition destination is second half precursor performance B, the selection rate for displaying second half precursor performance A in two places is determined to be 20/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor performance B at two locations is determined at 50/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor effect C at two locations is determined to be 30/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying all second-half omen effects B is determined to be 0/100.
Further, when the transition destination is the second half precursor performance C, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor performance A in two places is determined to be 10/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor performance B at two locations is determined to be 35/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor effect C at two locations is determined to be 55/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying all second-half omen effects C is determined to be 0/100.

Next, FIG. 7(b) is a table used when ART is won. When ART is won, if the transition destination is second-half precursor performance A, the selection rate for displaying second-half precursor performance A in two places is 45/100. determined by Further, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor performance B at two locations is determined to be 35/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor effect C at two locations is determined to be 15/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying all second-half portent effects A is determined to be 5/100.

Further, when the transition destination is second half precursor performance B, the selection rate for displaying second half precursor performance A in two places is determined to be 10/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor performance B at two locations is determined at 50/100. Furthermore, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor effect C at two locations is determined to be 33/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying all second-half omen effects B is determined to be 7/100.
Further, when the transition destination is the second half precursor performance C, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor performance A in two places is determined to be 5/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor performance B at two locations is determined to be 25/100. Further, the selection rate for displaying the second half precursor effect C at two locations is determined at 60/100. In addition, the selection rate for displaying all second-half precursor effects C is determined at 10/100.

The tendency in the table of FIG. 7 is that when an ART is won, more of the second-half foreshadowing performances, which have a higher degree of expectation, are displayed on the selection screen than when an ART is not won. Similarly, if more highly anticipated second-half precursor performances are determined in advance, many second-half precursor performances with higher expectations will be displayed on the selection screen. Furthermore, if the same type of second-half omen effect is selected in all selection areas, the ART is guaranteed to be won. Therefore, it is possible to change the player's expectations regarding the occurrence of ART depending on the display mode of the selection screen, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.
Note that four or more types of second-half omen effects may be provided. Furthermore, in all four or more types of second-half harbinger performances, the enemy characters may be different and the expectations for ART's winning may be different, and in some of the second-half harbingers, the expectations for ART's winning may be the same. However, the enemy characters that appear may be different. Further, the selection process for the second half precursor performances may be performed so that different types of second half precursor performances are arranged in each of the selection areas 31 to 34. The second half harbinger performance may be determined randomly or may be determined depending on whether or not ART is won. Furthermore, when different types of second-half precursor performances are arranged in each of the selection areas 31 to 34, each second-half precursor production may be randomly arranged, or, for example, when the selection area 34 is selected as the transition destination, In this case, each second half precursor effect may be arranged so that a predetermined regularity occurs, such as increasing the level of expectation for ART's winning.

Next, referring to FIG. 8, when displaying a preview image in the selection area (display area) that is actually selected on the selection screen in FIG. 6 and the selection area (display area) other than the selection area that is selected, This section explains the tables used in this section.
Furthermore, although the main control unit 10 determines the preview image, the sub-control unit 20 may also determine the preview image.

First, FIG. 8(a) shows an example of a table used to determine a preview image to be displayed in the selection area (display area) actually selected on the selection screen of FIG.
In FIG. 8(a), if the predetermined second-half omen effect does not use the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21), the selection screen is selected regardless of whether the ART is won or not. The selection rate for displaying the preview image 35 of "?" in the selected selection area is 100/100, and the selection rate for displaying the preview image 37 of the presentation button 2c is 0/100.
These "?" preview images 35 are displayed in some cases when the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) is used and in other cases not used (see FIG. 11), even in the same latter half effect. Alternatively, even in the case of a late precursor performance in which the upper performance button 21) is not used, this is to prevent it from being determined in advance that the performance button 2c (or the upper performance button 21) will not be used. Note that when the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) is not used, the preview image may not be displayed in the selection area.

In addition, if the predetermined second-half omen effect uses the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) and the ART is not won, a "?" mark will be displayed in the selection area selected on the selection screen. The selection rate for displaying the preview image 35 is 60/100, and the selection rate for displaying the preview image 37 of the production button 2c is 40/100.
In addition, if the pre-determined second half precursor production uses the production button 2c (or the upper production button 21), and when the ART is won, a "?" notice will be displayed in the selection area selected on the selection screen. The selection rate for displaying the image 35 is 40/100, and the selection rate for displaying the preview image 37 of the presentation button 2c is 60/100.

Further, when it has been decided to use the upper performance button 21 in the second half precursor performance, it is decided to display the preview image 36 of the upper performance button 21 in place of the preview image 37 of the performance button 2c.
Since it is decided to display the preview image 37 of the production button 2c with such a selection rate, when the ART is won, the preview image 37 of the production button 2c is displayed more than when the ART is not won. The probability becomes higher, and the player's expectations for winning the ART can be changed depending on the display mode of the selection screen, making it possible to increase interest.

Next, FIG. 8(b) shows an example of a table used to determine preview images to be displayed in the three display areas 3 other than the selection area actually selected on the selection screen in FIG. It shows.
In FIG. 8(b), when ART is not elected, the selection rate for displaying the preview image 35 of "?" in all three selection areas is 55/100, and the preview image 37 of the production button 2c is displayed in one location. The selection rate for displaying the preview image 37 of the production button 2c in two locations is 10/100, and the selection rate for displaying the preview image 37 for the production button 2c in all three locations is 30/100. is 5/100.

In addition, when ART wins, the selection rate to display the preview image 35 of "?" in all three selection areas is 40/100, and the selection rate to display the preview image 37 of the production button 2c in one location is 40/100. 30/100, the selection rate to display the preview image 37 of the production button 2c in two places is 20/100, and the selection rate to display the preview image 37 of the production button 2c in all three locations is 10/100. ing.

In addition to displaying the same preview image in all selection areas, it is randomly determined to which selection area the "?" preview image 35 and the production button 2c preview image 37 are allocated, but if you win ART, If the player has won, the probability that the preview image 37 of the effect button 2c will be displayed in the selection area where the second-half precursor effect with higher expectations is displayed may be increased than if the player has not won. In addition, a lottery is held in which the preview image 37 of the production button 2c is replaced with the preview image 36 of the upper production button 21 with a probability of, for example, 5% when the ART is not won, and with a probability of 10% when the ART is won. , the preview image 37 of the upper presentation button 21 will be displayed.

With such a selection rate, it is decided to display the preview image 37 of the production button 2c in a selection area other than the selection area that is actually selected, so if the ART is won, the actual The probability that the preview image 37 of the production button 2c will be displayed in areas other than the selection area selected in It becomes possible to increase it.

As described above, the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 are configured as effect control means capable of executing a plurality of predetermined types of second-half precursor effects. Moreover, the performance control means is equipped with performance determining means capable of determining any one of the plurality of types of second half precursor performances as the second half precursor performance to be executed. Further, the performance control means is a selection performance control means for executing a selection performance of selecting a second half precursor performance, with a predetermined number of second half precursor performances among the plurality of types of second half precursor performances as options, based on the determination result by the performance determination means. , the performance button 2c or the upper performance button 21 is used in a predetermined second half precursor performance that is an option at a stage before the second half precursor performance is selected in the selection performance, that is, a performance that involves an operation by the player. The system is configured to include a preview display means for notifying that a specific performance such as the following will be executed.
Further, the performance control means is configured to include performance selection image display means for displaying a performance selection image (selection screen) in which a predetermined number of second half precursor performances among the plurality of types of second half precursor performances are selected.

Therefore, since a preview of the performance that involves the player's operations is given before moving on to the second-half preview performance, it is possible to increase interest and anticipation for the game. In particular, on the selection screen for the second-half preview performance, it is possible to display preview images with different expectations for each option, so it is possible to extremely increase expectations for the performance selection performance. Further, since the preview image is displayed as an image imitating each effect button, it is possible to make the preview with very easy-to-understand content. Furthermore, in the production selection production, a production button image 30 is displayed on the roulette-shaped selection screen, and a preview image 37 (or Since the preview image 36) is also displayed, it becomes possible to play an extremely interesting game with player participation.

Although the selection screen displays a performance button image 30 that imitates the performance button 2c, a performance button image that imitates the upper performance button 21 may also be displayed, or a performance button image that imitates the upper performance button 21. is displayed, a second half precursor performance with a higher degree of expectation may be selected with a higher probability than when the performance button image 30 imitating the performance button 2c is displayed.

Also, while the selection screen is displayed, it is possible to cancel the performance selection performance by setting the number of bets to start the next game or operating the start lever 3, but if the performance selection performance is canceled. In this case, a penalty means may be provided so that a preset second-half precursor performance A with a low expectation level is selected. In this case, even if second-half precursor performance A with low expectations is selected, the ART lottery result will not change, so the player will not be at a disadvantage.

In addition, when displaying the preview image 37 or the preview image 36 in each selection area of the selection screen, the manner in which the production button 2c or the upper production button 21 will be used is previewed with a predetermined predetermined second-half preview of the transition destination. It's okay. For example, if a so-called continuous hit performance that requires pressing the performance button 2c multiple times before the result is announced is scheduled for the second half of the transition destination, the preview image 37 will be displayed in the corresponding selection area of the selection screen. At the same time, character information of "continuous hit" may be displayed. Similarly, if a so-called long-press effect is planned, in which the press operation state of the effect button 2c is required to be maintained for a predetermined period of time before the result is announced, a preview image 37 will be displayed in the corresponding selection area of the selection screen. Text information for "long press" may be displayed. In this way, it is possible to further increase the expectations of the players.

Next, FIG. 9 shows a detailed timing chart just before the end of the second half of the foreshadowing performance in the timing chart of the foreshadowing performance of FIG. 5.
In the example shown in FIG. 9, the 31st game after winning ART (or winning the fake omen effect) is the final game in which the second half omen effect ends, but the second half omen effect will be played in the next game after the final game. The period until the start of (the 32nd game) is the performance execution period. Then, from timing t0 when the final game (the 31st game) ends to timing t3 when the next game starts, a result confirmation performance is performed as part of the second half precursor performance.

The result confirmation performance is a performance that determines the result of the performance in the final stage of the second half precursor performance.As shown in FIG. An image immediately before the battle result between an ally character and an enemy character is determined is displayed. Thereafter, at timing t1, along with the image immediately before the match result is finalized, a performance button image 30 and text information such as "Press!" are displayed as information prompting the player to operate the performance button 2c, and the game begins. The system waits for a person to press the performance button 2c. Thereafter, at timing t2 when the player presses the performance button 2c, an image confirming the match result is displayed to notify the player of the result. Additionally, in the case of a performance that does not use the performance button 2c at the final stage of the second half precursor performance, after the display of the image immediately before the battle result is finalized, an image in which the battle result is finalized will be displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. becomes.

Here, cancellation of the result confirmation effect will be explained.
In this embodiment, during execution of a result-determining performance, the performance can be canceled by operating the start lever 3 or by an operation for starting the next game, such as setting the number of bets. Furthermore, when the effect is canceled, the result-determining effect that is being executed is canceled midway, but the image display on the display 8 is changed depending on the timing of canceling this effect.

First, if the performance is canceled between timing t0 and timing t1 in FIG. 9, that is, before the performance button image 30 is displayed on the display 8, the performance button image 30 is displayed once, and the performance is After displaying the video of the button image 30 being pressed, the result is notified. For example, if you win ART, after displaying the video in which the production button image 30 is pressed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.5 seconds), a confirmation image containing text information such as "ART confirmed!" will be displayed. is displayed, and if the ART has not been won, the video in which the production button image 30 is pressed is displayed for a predetermined period of time, and then an image including text information such as "Unfortunate" is displayed. Note that if the ART has been won, an image of the ally character winning may be displayed before the confirmation screen. Furthermore, if the ART has not been won, an image of the ally character being defeated may be displayed before displaying the text information of "Unfortunate".

On the other hand, if the performance is canceled between timing t1 and timing t3, that is, after the performance button image 30 is displayed on the display 8, the result will be notified at that time. For example, if you have won an ART, a confirmation image containing text information such as "ART confirmed!" will be displayed at the time of cancellation, and if you have not won an ART, text information such as "Unfortunate" will be displayed. An image containing the image will be displayed. Note that if the ART has not been won, the effect of the next game may be displayed at the time of cancellation without displaying the image including text information such as "Unfortunate".

Therefore, the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 are equipped with a cancel control means that can cancel the performance. Further, the cancellation control means includes a cancel display control means that changes the subsequent display on the display 8 depending on the timing of canceling the performance.
In this way, since the image display on the display 8 changes depending on the timing of canceling the performance, it is possible to notify the result according to the progress of the performance, and in particular, when the performance button image 30 is displayed. In many cases, the player cancels the performance without realizing that the performance button image 30 is displayed. 30 will be displayed, and will be careful not to cancel the production from the next time, which will reduce the dissatisfaction of the player and prevent the prepared production from being wasted. can.

Next, FIG. 10 shows the display position of the performance button image 30 in the display area of the display 8 when a performance using the performance button 2c is performed in the result confirmation performance.
As shown in FIGS. 10(a) to 10(d), in this embodiment, when a performance using the performance button 2c is performed in a result confirmation performance, a performance as an operation image that prompts the player to perform an operation. The button image 30 can be displayed at a plurality of positions in the display area of the display 8.

Further, the main control unit 10 determines whether or not to perform a performance using the performance button 2c, determines the display position of the performance button image 30, and determines the type of second-half precursor performance (result confirmation performance). Based on the transmission of control information from the main control section 10 to the sub-control section 20, a result confirmation effect is displayed on the display 8 under the control of the sub-control section 20.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of auxiliary devices are arranged around the display device 8 and at positions near the display device 8. An auxiliary display 19 as an auxiliary display means capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of information is provided at the top (top right) on one side of the display 8, and an auxiliary display 19 is provided at the bottom (bottom right) on one side of the display 8. is provided with an upper production button 21 that can be operated by the player, and is a component of the movable accessory device 18 at the upper part (upper left) on the other side of the display 8, and is used to operate the electric drive source. A movable accessory 18a that is operated by is provided.

10(a) shows a state in which the effect button image 30 is displayed at approximately the center as the first display position of the display area of the display device 8, and FIG. 10(b) shows a state in which the effect button image 30 is displayed on the display device 8. 10(c) shows a state in which the production button image 30 is displayed in the upper right display area of 8, in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19, which is exemplified as a second display position. 10(d) shows a state in which the effect button image 30 is displayed in the lower display area at a position near the upper effect button 21, which is exemplified as a second display position. FIG. The area is displayed at a position near the movable accessory 18a, which is exemplified as a second display position.

The display position of these performance button images 30 in the display area is determined depending on whether or not ART is won, so it is not just whether the performance button image 30 is displayed, but also whether the performance button image 30 is displayed. This makes it possible to attract the interest of players even in the locations where they are located.

Next, FIG. 11(a) shows an example of a table used when determining the type of second-half omen performance.
The second half omen production consists of second half omen production A, second half omen production B, and second half omen production C, which have different enemy characters appearing, and the selection rate of each second half omen production is set to be different depending on whether or not ART is won. ing.
Further, although the determination of the second half precursor performance is performed by the main control unit 10, the determination may be performed by the sub-control unit 20.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), when ART is not elected, second half omen effect A is selected with a selection rate of 50/100, second half omen effect B is selected with a selection rate of 30/100, and second half omen effect C is selected. Selection processing is performed to select with a selection rate of 20/100. Also, when winning ART, select the second half omen effect A with a selection rate of 20/100, select the second half omen effect B with a selection rate of 30/100, and select the second half omen effect C with a selection rate of 50/100. The selection process is performed as follows.

Since the second half of the harbinger performance is determined by such a selection rate, the expectation level for ART's winning is higher when the second half of the harbinger performance B occurs than the second half of the first half of the harbinger performance A, and the second half of the harbinger performance is higher than the second half of the first half of the season when the second half of the harbinger performance B occurs. If performance C occurs, the level of expectation for ART's winning will increase. Therefore, it is possible to change the expectations of the player depending on the type of second-half precursor performance that has occurred, and it is possible to improve the player's interest in the game.

Next, FIGS. 11(b) and 11(c) show whether or not to display the effect button image 30 in the result confirmation effect during the second half precursor effect, that is, the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21). An example of a table is shown that is used when deciding whether to perform the effect to be used and in which display position to display the effect button image 30 in the display area of the display 8. In this embodiment, even in the same second half precursor performance, there are cases where the performance button 2c (or upper performance button 21) is used and cases where it is not used. When not displaying the button image 30 is selected, a second half precursor performance that does not use the performance button 2c (or the upper performance button 21) is determined.
Furthermore, although various determination processes regarding the display of the effect button image 30 are performed by the main control section 10, they may be performed by the sub-control section 20.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), when ART is not won, in the case of second-half precursor performance A, the performance without displaying the performance button image 30, that is, the performance without using the performance button 2c, is selected with a selection rate of 40/100. , displaying it approximately in the center of the display area of the display device 8 was selected with a selection rate of 35/100, displaying it in the upper right of the display area of the display device 8 was selected with a selection rate of 13/100, Displaying on the lower right of the display area of the display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 7/100, and displaying on the upper left of the display area of the display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 5/100.

In addition, in the case of second-half omen effect B, not displaying the effect button image 30 is selected with a selection rate of 35/100, and displaying it approximately in the center of the display area of the display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 25/100. Selected and displayed in the upper right of the display area of display 8 was selected with a selection rate of 17/100, and displayed in the lower right of the display area of display 8 was selected with a selection rate of 13/100. and displaying it in the upper left of the display area of the display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 10/100.

In addition, in the case of second-half omen effect C, not displaying the effect button image 30 is selected with a selection rate of 30/100, and displaying it approximately in the center of the display area of the display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 23/100. selected and displayed in the upper right of the display area of the display 8 with a selection rate of 22/100, and displayed in the lower right of the display area of the display 8 with a selection rate of 20/100. and displaying it in the upper left of the display area of the display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 15/100.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(c), when winning ART, in the case of second-half precursor performance A, the performance without displaying the performance button image 30, that is, the performance that does not use the performance button 2c, is selected with a selection rate of 10/100. The selection rate is 15/100 to display it approximately in the center of the display area of the display unit 8, and the selection rate is 20/100 to display it at the upper right of the display area of the display unit 8. , displaying at the bottom right of the display area of display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 25/100, and displaying at the top left of the display area of display device 8 is selected at a selection rate of 30/100. .

In addition, in the case of second-half omen effect B, not displaying the effect button image 30 is selected with a selection rate of 10/100, and displaying it approximately in the center of the display area of the display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 15/100. selected and displayed in the upper right of the display area of the display 8 with a selection rate of 17/100, and displayed in the lower right of the display area of the display 8 with a selection rate of 18/100. and displaying it in the upper left of the display area of the display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 40/100.

In addition, in the case of second-half omen effect C, not displaying the effect button image 30 is selected with a selection rate of 5/100, and displaying it approximately in the center of the display area of the display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 10/100. It is selected and displayed at the upper right of the display area of the display device 8 with a selection rate of 15/100, and displayed at the bottom right of the display area of the display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 20/100. and displaying it in the upper left of the display area of the display device 8 is selected with a selection rate of 50/100.

Since various selections are made with the selection rate as described above, when the lottery result by the main control unit 10 as a lottery means is a winning of ART, the performance button image 30 is more attractive than when the lottery result is a winning of ART than when ART is not a winning. The effect button image 30 will be displayed with a high probability, and the effect button image 30 will be displayed with a high probability at a position near the auxiliary device (second display position).

Therefore, whether or not to display the performance button image 30 and the display position of the performance button image 30 in the display area of the display device 8 are determined, so that the expectation level for ART's winning is lower left > lower right > upper right > center >No performance button image. Therefore, the player's expectations can be varied depending on the display position of the performance button image 30. Particularly, when the performance button image 30 is displayed near the auxiliary device, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation. Furthermore, since the display position of the performance button image 30 changes depending on the type of second half precursor performance, it is possible to vary the display position according to the player's expectations.

Next, FIG. 12 shows the display on the display 8 when the effect button image 30 is displayed at timing t1 in FIG. 9.

When the production button image 30 is displayed in the display area of the display 8, it is not displayed immediately at a predetermined display position, but immediately before the match result is determined, as shown in FIG. 12(a). Along with the image, the effect button image 30 is moved and displayed once in each position in the display area near the auxiliary display 19, near the upper effect button 21, in the center of the display area, and near the movable accessory 18a, and then displayed again. While moving along the same trajectory, when it finally reaches a predetermined display position, it stops and the display position is determined and displayed. Since the display position of the performance button image 30 is displayed as determined in this way, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the display position of the performance button image 30.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(b), in some of the effects that use the effect button 2c, an enlarged effect button image 30a may be displayed instead of the effect button image 30, and the enlarged effect button image 30a may be displayed instead of the effect button image 30. When displayed, the display position is determined and displayed after being moved and displayed in the same manner as the effect button image 30.
Such movement and display of the effect button image 30 and the enlarged effect button image 30a are controlled by the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 as display position control means.

The display of the enlarged effect button image 30a is changed from the effect button image 30, for example, with a probability of 1% when the ART is not won and 5% when the ART is won. Therefore, when the enlarged effect button image 30a is displayed, the expectation level for winning the ART increases.
Note that while the effect button image 30 is being displayed in a moving manner, the effect button image 30 may be changed to the enlarged effect button image 30a. In this way, it is possible to change the player's expectations both by moving and displaying the effect button image 30 and by enlarging it.

Next, after the display position of the performance button image 30 (or enlarged performance button 30a) is determined by the moving display in FIG. -Explained with reference to FIG. Furthermore, the effects shown in FIGS. 13 to 16 are executed on the display 8 under the control of the sub-control unit 20 based on the transmission of control information from the main control unit 10 to the sub-control unit 20.
Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, a plurality of auxiliary devices are arranged around the display 8. The auxiliary devices include an auxiliary display 19 as an auxiliary display device located at the upper right of the display 8, an upper production button 21 as a specific operation means located at the lower right, and a movable role located at the upper left. An object 18a (movable accessory device) is illustrated.

First, with reference to FIG. 13, the effect when the effect button image 30 is displayed at approximately the center of the display area of the display 8 will be described.

FIG. 13(a) shows the display after the display position of the effect button image 30 is determined by the moving display of FIG. 12(a), and the effect button image 30 is displayed approximately at the center of the display area of the display 8. ing. At this time, the production button image 30 is displayed together with the image immediately before the match result is determined, and text information "Press!" is displayed at the top of the production button image 30 to prompt the player to perform an operation. It will be done. Further, in this state, the effect button 2c is enabled, the built-in light source (LED) lights up, and it is notified that the effect button 2c is enabled.

In this state, when the player presses the performance button 2c, if the ART has been won, the performance button image 30 disappears and the main character wins as a result of the battle, as shown in FIG. 13(b). A winning image 38 is displayed, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 13(c), text information "ART confirmed!" is displayed to notify the result.

On the other hand, if the ART has not been won, as shown in FIG. 13(d), the production button image 30 disappears and a defeat image 39 in which the main character is defeated is displayed as the battle result, and after a predetermined time has passed, As shown in FIG. 13(e), text information of "failure" is displayed to notify the result.

Next, in FIG. 14, when the performance button image 30 is displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19 in the display area of the display 8 (top right), the player presses the performance button 2c at timing t2 in FIG. This shows a display mode of a specific effect performed on the display device 8 when the is operated.

FIG. 14(a) shows the display after the display position of the production button image 30 is determined by the moving display in FIG. 8 is displayed near the auxiliary display 19 (upper right). Further, in this state, the performance button 2c emits light to enable the operation, and text information "Press!" is displayed above the performance button image 30 to prompt the player to perform the operation. Further, an ally character image 40, which is a character additionally participating in the battle, is displayed on the auxiliary display 19, and thereafter, the ally character image 40 is additionally displayed on the image immediately before the battle result is determined.

In this state, when the player presses the performance button 2c, if the ART has been won, the performance button image 30 disappears and the victory image 38 is displayed as the battle result, as shown in FIG. 14(b). After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 14(c), text information "ART confirmed!" is displayed to notify the result.

On the other hand, if the ART has not been won, the performance button image 30 disappears as shown in FIG. 14(d), and a defeat image 39 is displayed as the battle result, and after a predetermined time, the effect button image 30 is displayed as shown in FIG. 14(e). As shown in the figure, the text information "Failure" is displayed and the result is announced.
In this way, when the production button image 30 is displayed in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19 in the display area of the display 8, the ally character image 40 is additionally displayed on the auxiliary display 19, which improves the appearance. However, it is possible to raise the player's expectations more than when the performance button image 30 is displayed approximately in the center. Furthermore, it is possible to make a connection between the display of the production button image 30 in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19 and the additional display of the ally character image 40 displayed on the auxiliary display 19. Rather than displaying the performance button image 30 in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19, it is possible to realize a highly anticipated result confirmation performance in a form that is easier for the player to understand.

Next, FIG. 15 shows that when the performance button image 30 is displayed in the vicinity (lower right) of the upper performance button 21 in the display area of the display 8, the player presses the performance button at timing t2 in FIG. 2c shows a display mode of a specific effect performed on the display 8.

FIG. 15(a) shows the display after the display position of the production button image 30 is determined by the moving display in FIG. It is displayed at a position near the upper performance button 21 (lower right) in the display area 8. Further, in this state, the performance button 2c emits light and the operation becomes valid, and text information "Press!" is displayed above the performance button image 30 to prompt the player to perform the operation.

In this state, when the player presses the performance button 2c, a new upper performance button image 40 imitating the upper performance button 21 is displayed in place of the performance button image 30, as shown in FIG. 15(b). At the same time, above the upper performance button image 40, text information of "Press!" is displayed. Also, at this time, the operation of the upper performance button 21 becomes valid, and the built-in light source (LED) lights up to notify that the operation of the upper performance button 21 is valid.

Then, when the player presses the upper performance button 21, if the ART has been won, the upper performance button image 40 disappears and the victory image 38 is displayed as the battle result, as shown in FIG. 15(c). After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 15(d), text information "ART confirmed!" is displayed to notify the result.

On the other hand, if the ART has not been won, as shown in FIG. 15(e), the upper performance button image 40 disappears, and a defeat image 39 is displayed as the battle result, and after a predetermined period of time, FIG. 15(f) ), the text information "FAIL" is displayed and the result is announced.

In this way, when the effect button image 30 is displayed in the vicinity of the upper effect button 21 in the display area of the display 8, the upper effect button 21, which is set to have a higher expectation level than the effect button 2c, is used. Since the change is made to a performance, it is possible to increase the player's expectations more than when the performance button image 30 is displayed approximately in the center. Furthermore, the display of the performance button image 30 in the vicinity of the upper performance button 21 can be associated with the use of the upper performance button 21, and the operation of the upper performance button 21 can be ensured by the player. This makes it possible to encourage

Next, FIG. 16 shows timing t2 in FIG. 9 when the production button image 30 is displayed at a position (upper left) near the movable accessory 18a (movable accessory device 18) in the display area of the display 8. , shows a display mode of a specific performance performed on the display 8 when the player operates the performance button 2c.

FIG. 16(a) shows the display after the display position of the production button image 30 is determined by the moving display of FIG. It is displayed at a position near the movable accessory 18a (upper left) in the display area No. 8. Further, in this state, the performance button 2c emits light to enable operation, and the display area displays text information of "Press!" to prompt the player to perform the operation.

In addition, the movable accessory 18a has a rotation center set at the lower end, and the upper end of the movable accessory 18a is tilted toward the display 8 side by the operation of the electric drive source. ) is configured to be convertible from a first state in which it is hidden behind the display front frame 17 (see FIG. 1) to a second state in which it protrudes toward the front side of the display area of the display device 8.

In this state, when the player presses the production button 2c, if the ART has been won, the production button image 30 disappears and the movable accessory 18a moves to the second state, as shown in FIG. 16(b). The winning image 38 is displayed as the battle result. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 16(c), text information "ART confirmed!" is displayed to notify the result.

On the other hand, if the ART has not been won, as shown in FIG. 16(d), the performance button image 30 disappears, the movable accessory 18a maintains the first state, and a defeat image 39 is displayed as the battle result. Ru. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 16(e), text information of "failure" is displayed to notify the result.

In this way, when the performance button image 30 is displayed in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a in the display area of the display 8, the result is notified along with the movement of the movable accessory 18a, so the performance button image 30 It is possible to provide more impactful notifications than when the is displayed approximately in the center. In addition, it is possible to make a connection between the display of the production button image 30 near the movable accessory 18a and the movement of the movable accessory 18a, and simply display the production button image 30 in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a. It is possible to realize a result confirmation performance that is more interesting and has a higher degree of expectation than when it is displayed at a nearby position.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the relationship between the effect button image 30 and the enlarged effect button image 30a, which has higher expectations than the effect button image 30, will be described.

FIG. 17(a) shows a case where the production button image 30 is enlarged to an enlarged production button image 30a at approximately the center of the display area of the display 8. In this case, the production button image 30 is The enlargement effect button image 30a is enlarged and displayed based on the enlargement reference point 30c set on the center line of the enlargement effect button image 30a.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17(b), for example, when enlarging the effect button image 30 to an enlarged effect button image 30a at a position (upper left) near the movable accessory 18a in the display area of the display 8, The enlarged effect button image 30a is enlarged and displayed based on the enlarged reference point 30d which has moved to the movable accessory 18a side (left side) than the enlarged reference point 30c in the effect button image 30. That is, when displaying the enlarged effect button image 30a at the second display position, the effect button image 30 is located at a different position from the enlarged reference point 30c when the enlarged effect button image 30a is displayed at the first display position. The image is enlarged based on the enlargement reference point 30d, which is moved laterally than the center of the image.

By doing so, when displaying the enlarged effect button image 30a at a position near the movable accessory 18a in the display area of the display 8, the enlarged effect button image 30a can be displayed without protruding outside the display area. It becomes possible.
In addition, even when displaying the enlargement effect button image 30a in a position near the auxiliary display 19 or the upper effect button 21, the enlargement reference point is set to a position close to the auxiliary display 19 or the upper effect button 21 side. Display is performed.
In addition, when displaying the enlarged effect button image 30a in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19, since a part of the enlarged effect button image 30a can be displayed on the auxiliary display 19, the enlarged effect can be displayed approximately in the center of the display area. Similar to the case of displaying the button image 30a, the enlarged effect button image 30a is displayed enlarged based on the enlarged reference point 30c, and the enlarged effect button image 30a is displayed so as to straddle the display device 8 and the auxiliary display device 19. You can do it like this. In addition, once the enlarged effect button image 30a is displayed across the display 8 and the auxiliary display 19, by moving the enlargement reference point to a position close to the auxiliary display 19, the entire enlarged effect button image 30a, Alternatively, the main part of the enlargement effect button image 30a may be moved from the auxiliary display 19 side to the display 8 side.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as operation image control means control the effect as an operation image that prompts the operation of the effect button 2c as an operation means during execution of the result confirmation effect. The button image 30 is displayed on a display 8 serving as a display means, and a victory image 38 or a defeat image 39 can be displayed as predetermined information related to awarding of benefits based on the operation of the performance button 2c. Further, the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 as display position control means can control the display position of the performance button image 30 in the display area of the display 8 based on the lottery result by the main control section 10.

Therefore, depending on the display position where the performance button image 30 is displayed in the display area of the display device 8, the degree of expectation for the granting of a benefit changes, making it possible to improve interest.

Further, the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as display position control means control the production button image 30 at a first display position and at a second display position which is closer to the auxiliary device than the first display position. If the lottery result by the main control unit 10 as a lottery means is that a bonus will be awarded, the performance button image 30 will be displayed in the first position with a higher probability than when the lottery result is not a bonus. The configuration is such that it is displayed at the second display position.
Therefore, it becomes possible to perform performances related to the auxiliary device, thereby increasing the interest. Moreover, when the performance button image 30 is displayed at the second display position, it is possible to further increase the player's sense of expectation.

[Display game explanation screen]
Next, the game explanation screen displayed on the display 8 of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 24.
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to display specific information regarding game explanation (game explanation screen) on the display 8 based on the operation of the effect operation means (presentation button 2c) by the player.
The game explanation screen displays, for example, the game flow of the slot machine 1, the performance contents for each game state, the game method, and the like.

Note that the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a normal performance state in which a performance is executed during the normal gaming state (corresponding to the second performance state according to the present invention), a performance state during ART, and a performance state in each gaming state. ART effect state where is being executed (corresponding to the first effect state according to the present invention), bonus effect state where the effect is executed during the bonus (corresponding to the third effect state according to the present invention), etc. There is.
Controlling to any one of the plurality of performance states is performed by the sub-control unit 20 operating as a performance state control means.
In addition, in the following description, when it is described as a gaming state, it shall include a performance state.

The content displayed on the game explanation screen and its display period are different depending on whether the slot machine 1 is "playing" or "not playing."
"Non-gaming" means a transition from "playing" when the bet button 2a is not operated or medals are not inserted into the medal slot 2 for a predetermined period after the end of the third reel stop operation. This is a state that ends when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 2 through an operation.
"During gaming" refers to a state other than non-gaming, that is, includes a state in which the reels 16 are fluctuating.
In addition, if the winning combination of the current game is a replay combination, the transition from "playing" to "not playing" is prevented.
Note that the third reel refers to the reel that is stopped at the third and final operation when the three reels 16a to 16c are stopped once each for a total of three times. Further, the term "after the third reel stop operation is completed" refers to the time after the player releases his/her finger or the like from the stop button 5 which was operated to stop the third reel.

(Game explanation screen displayed while not playing)
The game explanation screen displayed during non-gaming can be displayed within the operational validity period of the performance button 2c.
The "operation validity period" is a period during which operations using the production button 2c or the cross key button 2d are permitted. For example, the operation validity period is a period other than when a continuous production is being executed, when a bonus confirmation screen is being displayed, or during a bonus. It is established as.

Specifically, during non-gaming, as shown in FIG. 18(A), a production operation button image 51 is displayed on the display 8, and the player can operate the production button 2c or the cross key button 2d. It shows.
For example, if the cross key button 2d is operated in the state shown in FIG. (not shown).
Furthermore, when the production button 2c is operated in the state shown in FIG. 18(A), a plurality of selectable items ("game flow", "payout table", The top screen including "Back" etc.) will be displayed.
On this top screen, when the production button 2c is operated while a desired item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d, information regarding the selected item is displayed.
For example, when "Game Flow" is selected on the top screen, all gaming states provided by the slot machine 1 are displayed, as shown in FIG. 18(c). Further, when the production button 2c is operated with a desired item selected by operating the cross key button 2d, a game explanation for the selected game state is displayed as shown in FIG. 18(d). A screen 50 is displayed.

In this way, the game explanation screen 50 displayed during non-gaming can display game explanations corresponding to all the gaming states provided by the slot machine 1. Therefore, if the slot machine 1 is in a non-gaming state, the player can view game explanations regarding other gaming states, regardless of the current gaming state.
Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the game explanation screen 50 displayed during non-gaming may be restricted so that game explanations related to some gaming states of the slot machine 1 cannot be displayed.

(Game explanation screen displayed during the game)
The game explanation screen displayed during the game can be displayed within the operational validity period of the performance button 2c and within the operation prompting image display period.
The “operation prompting image display period” is a period during which operation information (operation prompting image 52) that prompts the player to operate the production button 2c can be displayed, and as shown in FIG. 20, depending on the game state, A start timing and an end timing are provided.
During this operation reminder image display period, the production button 2c lights up to notify that the operation of the production button 2c is enabled, and the operation reminder image 52 is displayed from outside the frame of the display 8 to inside the display 8. It appears to protrude towards.
Then, while the operation prompting image 52 is being displayed on the display 8, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed by operating the production button 2c.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 19(A) and 19(C), when the production button 2c is operated while the operation prompting image 52 is displayed, the display area (specific display area) where the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed is R) is displayed (appears).
Further, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C, when the game explanation screen 50 is already displayed in a small size on the display 8, when the production button 2c is operated, the specific display area R is The game explanation screen 50 is enlarged and displayed. Note that the operation prompting image 52 may also be displayed in the state shown in FIG. 19(B).
Furthermore, when the game explanation screen 50 has a plurality of screens, the screens can be switched by operating the cross key button 2d (see FIG. 19(D)).
Changing the specific display area R for displaying the game explanation screen 50 as described above is performed by the sub-control unit 20 operating as a changing means.

Next, the game explanation screen for each game state displayed during the game will be explained.
In the following explanation, "the third reel is operated to stop (when the third reel is stopped in FIG. 20)", "the start lever 3 is operated (when the start lever is operated in FIG. 20)", and "the bet button 2a is operated" (When the bet button is operated in FIG. 20)'' indicates the time when the player operates each operating means with a finger or the like.
Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and may be the time when the player releases his/her finger or the like from each operation means.

- Game explanation screen displayed during the normal game state During the normal game state, the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed at the start of a predetermined performance.
For example, in a game where a bonus or ART precursor performance (continuous performance) is started, the operation reminder image 52 is displayed during the period from when the start lever 3 is operated until when the third reel of the game is stopped. If the production button 2c is operated within this period, an operation prompting image 52 is displayed (see FIG. 20). In this case, the game explanation screen 50 displays information explaining the bonus and the expectation of winning the ART.

Further, for example, in a game that is completed in one game and in which a push order effect is started for the player to correctly answer the operation order on his/her own, after the start lever 3 is operated, the third reel of the game is stopped. An operation prompting image 52 is displayed during the period until the operation is performed, and if the performance button 2c is operated within this period, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed. In this case, the game explanation screen 50 displays information regarding the transition of the game state when the pressing order is correct and when the pressing order is incorrect.

- Game explanation screen displayed during ART ART has multiple game states (stages), for example, stages A to C, and the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed at the start of each stage. .
For example, in a game where each stage is started, the period from when the start lever 3 is operated until the start lever 3 of the next game is operated (if the winning combination of the current game is a replay combination) or when the bet button 2a is pressed. An operation prompting image 52 is displayed until the operation is performed (when the winning role of the current game is other than the replay role), and if the production button 2c is operated within this period, the game explanation screen 50 is displayed. (See Figure 20).
In this case, the game explanation screen 50 displays, for example, information regarding the rights that can be acquired during each stage, the content of the performance during each stage, etc., and different information is displayed for each stage.

In addition, when special information (navigation image 53) for navigating the operation order of the stop buttons 5 is displayed on the display 8 due to the winning of the "Push order bell" or "Press order replay" (Fig. 21 (A) ), when displaying the game explanation screen 50 by operating the performance button 2c, the navigation image 53 is displayed before the game explanation screen 50, as shown in FIG. 21(B).
That is, when the navigation image 53 and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed simultaneously on the display 8, the navigation image 53 is displayed preferentially and made visible.
This is because if the operation order corresponding to the "push order bell" or "push order replay" is hidden by the game explanation screen 50 and becomes invisible, the player may be forced to perform an operation order that is different from the operation order according to the navigation image 53. There is a risk that the stop button 5 may be operated by mistake. In that case, the combination of symbols that correspond to the order of operations performed by mistake will be stopped and displayed, which may cause disadvantages to the player, such as the player shifting (falling) from the currently advantageous position. be. For this reason, the navigation image 53 is displayed preferentially.
In addition, the navigation image 53 is not limited to displaying the operation order ("1" - "3" - "2"), but also displays "?" displayed during the press order guessing effect, or when winning a rare combination, etc. Even when "!" is displayed, the navigation image 53 is preferentially displayed before the game explanation screen 50.

Note that when the navigation image 53 and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed at the same time on the display 8, the navigation image 53 is given priority and displayed in front, but the game explanation screen 50 is given priority and displayed in front. It may also be displayed in .
Furthermore, which of the navigation image 53 and the game explanation screen 50 should be displayed with priority may be determined depending on the winning combination of the current game. For example, if a rare combination is won, the navigation image 53 may be displayed with priority, and if a winning combination other than the rare combination is won, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed with priority.

Furthermore, when the performance button image 30 for prompting the operation of the upper performance button 21 is displayed on the display 8 (see FIG. 22(A)), when the game explanation screen 50 is displayed by operating the performance button 2c. , either the game explanation screen 50 or the performance button image 30 is displayed in front.
That is, when the performance button image 30 and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed simultaneously on the display 8, the game explanation screen 50 is given priority and displayed before the performance button image 30 (see FIG. 22(B)). ), or the effect button image 30 is given priority and displayed before the game explanation screen 50 (see FIG. 22(C)).
Note that which of the game explanation screen 50 and the performance button image 30 should be displayed with priority may be determined depending on the game state. For example, in stage A, the production button image 30 may be displayed with priority, and in stage C, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed with priority.
Furthermore, the player may be allowed to select which one to prioritize and display in front.

Similarly, even when the performance button image 30 for prompting the operation of the performance button 2c is displayed, if the performance button image 30 and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed at the same time, the game explanation screen 50 and the performance Either one of the button images 30 may be displayed in front.
Note that which of the game explanation screen 50 and the performance button image 30 should be displayed first may be determined depending on the type of button. For example, when a production button image 30 for prompting the operation of the upper production button 21 is displayed, the production button image 30 is displayed with priority, and the production button image 30 for prompting the operation of the production button 2c is displayed. If it is displayed, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed with priority.

In addition, in a game where the production button image 30 and the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed simultaneously on the display 8, the operation means corresponding to the production button image 30 and the operation means capable of displaying the game explanation screen 50 may be different. It may be controlled as follows.
For example, the cross key button 2d may be used as the operation means corresponding to the production button image 30, and the production button 2c may be used as the operation means that can display the game explanation screen 50, or vice versa. Alternatively, the performance button 2c may be used as the operation means corresponding to the performance button image 30, and the upper performance button 21 may be used as the operation means capable of displaying the game explanation screen 50.
In this case, it is preferable to display the operable operation means on the display 8 (operation prompting image 52) so that the player can recognize them.

Furthermore, when the navigation image 53 (including the display of the operation order, the display of "?", and the display of "!") and the production button image 30 are displayed simultaneously on the display 8, the operation of the production button 2c When displaying the game explanation screen 50, it is preferable to give priority to the navigation image 53 and display it first, and then display either the game explanation screen 50 or the production button image 30.

Further, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during ART, a message indicating that an exceptional case may occur during ART is displayed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23(A), "After the bonus ends, the current gaming state may not be returned to (transition to the normal gaming state)" is displayed.
This is based on the following reasons.

As described above, if the slot machine 1 wins a bonus during ART (predetermined transition conditions are met), the slot machine 1 returns to ART after the bonus ends (predetermined termination conditions are met) (Fig. 4 If you win a bonus (predetermined transition conditions are met) during the normal gaming state, the game will transition to the normal gaming state after the bonus ends (predetermined termination conditions are met). (See b and c in Figure 4).
On the other hand, the following cases (1) and (2) may occur exceptionally with respect to such a transition of the gaming state.
(1) When the normal gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the transition to ART is definite based on a predetermined opportunity, although the display 8 shows the ART effect state, internally the gaming state is If a bonus is won in the normal gaming state, after the bonus ends, the player shifts to the normal gaming state without returning to ART.
In addition, when transitioning to the normal gaming state after the end of ART, although the display 8 still shows the ART effect state, internally the gaming state is transitioned from ART to the normal gaming state, and the bonus is not displayed. Similarly, when winning a prize, after the bonus ends, the game returns to the normal gaming state without returning to ART.
In other words, if the gaming state is ART in the ART performance state before winning the bonus (predetermined advantageous conditions are met), the game returns to ART after the bonus ends, but on the other hand, if the gaming state is not ART ( (predetermined advantageous conditions are not met), after the bonus ends, the game returns to the normal gaming state.
Note that if you win ART during the bonus game, the game will shift to ART after the bonus ends, regardless of the gaming state before winning the bonus.
(2) In the game of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a continuation upper limit value (limiter) is set for a gaming state that is advantageous for the player, including the ART, and when this limiter is reached, the player can stay in the ART. If there is, the system shifts to the normal gaming state. If a bonus is won in this gaming state close to the limit, after the bonus ends, the game returns to the normal gaming state without returning to ART.
For the above reasons, it is displayed that there are exceptional cases as shown in FIG. 23(A).

- Game explanation screen displayed during a bonus During a bonus, a game explanation screen 50 can be displayed when winning a bonus or playing a bonus game.
In the case of winning a bonus, for example, in a game in which a bonus is won, the operation reminder image 52 is displayed after a certain period of time has elapsed after the end of the third reel stop operation until the bet button 2a is operated. If the performance button 2c is operated within the period, an operation reminder image 52 is displayed (see FIG. 20).
In this case, the content of the game explanation displayed on the game explanation screen 50 differs depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the bonus.
Specifically, when a bonus is won during the normal game state (see a and d in FIG. 4), the game explanation screen 50 displays information regarding the ART lottery executed during the bonus game (for example, Explanation of the winning expectation level of the display effects on the screen and the light emission effects using the lamps), etc. are displayed.
On the other hand, if you win a bonus during the ART (see h and j in FIG. 4), the game explanation screen 50 displays information regarding the additional lottery for ART accrual rights (ART stock) executed during the bonus game. Also, a combination of symbols (stop rolls) that determines the winning of this additional lottery, for example, a one-knock stop roll, a two-knock stop roll, etc., are displayed.

Furthermore, the content of the game explanation displayed on the game explanation screen 50 differs depending on whether or not it has been announced that the game will move to ART after the bonus ends.
For example, if the player wins the ART during the normal gaming state, but the winning result has not yet been announced, and the player wins the bonus, the same display as the former is displayed.
On the other hand, if the player wins ART during the normal gaming state and wins a bonus while the winning result is being reported, a display similar to the latter is displayed.
Note that the game explanation screen 50 (see FIG. 18(D)) that can be displayed when the slot machine 1 is in a non-gaming state during a bonus game also displays the game status at the time of bonus winning, The display contents differ depending on whether or not the ART winning results have been announced.

During a bonus game, a game explanation screen 50 can be displayed if an advantageous right is granted to the player.
For example, when the right to generate a bonus or the right to generate an ART is acquired during a bonus game, a reminder image such as "Aim for 7!!" is displayed as shown in FIG. 23(B). In a state where this prompting image is displayed, that is, in a game where seven symbols can be displayed in a stopped state, the operation prompting image 52 is displayed, and the game explanation screen 50 is displayed when the production button 2c is operated.
If the reminder image "Aim for 7!!" and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed simultaneously on the display 8, as shown in FIG. 23(C), the game explanation screen is displayed before the reminder image. 50 is displayed. This is because the right is granted regardless of whether or not the player aims at the 7 symbols (even if the 7 symbols are not stopped and displayed), so there is no disadvantage to the player.

Further, as an example where the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed during a bonus game, for example, if a JAC in-type bonus is included in the type of big bonus, when a JAC in type prize is won during a bonus game, "Aim for 7!! '' and an operation prompting image 52 are displayed, and a game explanation screen 50 can be displayed.
Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 23(C), the game explanation screen 50 is displayed before the reminder image.
The JAC in-type bonus ends, for example, by paying out a predetermined number of medals or by winning a JAC in prize a predetermined number of times. Also, when the combination of predetermined symbols (combination of 7 symbols) stops during the bonus game, a JAC-in prize is won and the game shifts to a regular bonus.
As the regular bonus that is transferred by winning this JAC in, there are a regular bonus with a high net increase and a regular bonus with a low net increase. For example, with a regular bonus with a high net increase, 14 coins are paid out with a bet of 1 coin, whereas with a regular bonus with a low net increase, 7 coins are paid out with a bet of 3 coins. This makes the game advantageous for the player.
The game explanation screen 50 displayed when winning a JAC-in prize includes, for example, "Stop roll at JAC-in for regular bonus with high net increase and regular bonus with low net increase", "Regular bonus with high net increase or regular bonus with low net increase", "Regular bonus with high net increase or regular bonus with low net increase", ``Stop roll that confirms winning of regular bonus'', ``performance content during regular bonus'', etc. are displayed.

It should be noted that when the prompting image "Aim for 7!!" and the game explanation screen 50 are displayed at the same time, the game explanation screen 50 is given priority and displayed in front. It may be displayed in front.
For example, if you win either a regular bonus with a high net increase or a regular bonus with a low net increase, a reminder image is displayed before the game explanation screen 50, and if you win either one, a reminder image is displayed. By displaying the game explanation screen 50 before this, the type of regular bonus won may be suggested depending on whether the reminder image is visible or not.
Further, a game explanation screen that can be displayed when the number of winnings of a regular bonus with a high net increase or a regular bonus with a low net increase is a predetermined number or more may be provided. For example, when the number of wins of a regular bonus with a high net increase is two or more, the interest in the game can be increased by displaying a game explanation screen that displays information advantageous to the player.

In this way, the display contents of the game explanation screen 50 displayed during the game differ depending on the game state.
In addition, when the player wants to check the production contents and the game method during the game while the reels 16 are changing or the navigation image 53 is displayed, the game explanation screen is displayed by operating the production button 2c. It can be understood at 50.
Thereby, the player can view the game explanation screen even during the game without having to temporarily stop the game and enter a non-gaming state.

[Game explanation screen display control processing]
Next, the game explanation screen control process performed by the sub-control unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 24.
First, the sub-control unit 20 determines whether or not the operation validity period is such that the operation of the effect operation means (the effect button 2c and the cross key button 2d) is permitted (S1).
In S1, if it is determined that the operation is not in the valid period (S1: No), the process moves to S18, and if it is determined that the operation is in the valid period (S1: Yes), the production button 2c or the cross key button 2d is pressed. It is determined whether or not has been operated (S2).
If it is determined that the production button 2c or the cross key button 2d has not been operated (S2: No), the process moves to S18, and if it is determined that the production button 2c or the cross key button 2d has been operated ( S2: Yes), it is determined whether or not a game is being played (S3).

If it is determined that the game is not in progress (non-gaming) (S3: No), it is determined whether or not the performance button 2c has been operated during non-gaming (S4).
If it is determined that the production button 2c has been operated during non-gaming (S4: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 (S5).
If it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is not being displayed (S5: No), the top screen is displayed on the display 8 (see FIG. 18(B)) (S6).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S5: Yes), the screen display is switched in accordance with the operation of the production button 2c (S7). For example, on the game explanation screen 50, if the production button 2c is operated while a predetermined item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d, etc., the production button 2c is used as a confirmation button to confirm the selected item. The button 2c functions to switch the display screen.

In S4, if it is determined that the production button 2c has not been operated (the cross key button 2d has been operated) during non-gaming (S4: No), it is determined whether the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 or not. A determination is made (S8).
If it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S8: Yes), the display on the game explanation screen 50 is switched in accordance with the operation of the cross key button 2d (S9). For example, when an item is selected by operating the cross key button 2d on the game explanation screen 50, the effect button 2c functions as a cursor movement button for moving between items on the screen, so that the display on the screen is Change the content.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is not being displayed (S8: No), for example, a volume adjustment screen is displayed in response to the operation of the cross key button 2d (S10). Furthermore, when the cross key button 2d is operated, the cross key button 2d functions as a volume adjustment button, thereby changing the display content (volume level) on the volume adjustment screen. Note that the changed volume level is determined by operating the effect button 2c.

In S3, if it is determined that the game is being played (S3: Yes), it is determined whether or not the performance button 2c has been operated during the game (S11).
If it is determined that the production button 2c has been operated during the game (S11: Yes), it is determined whether or not the operation prompting image 52 is being displayed on the display 8 (S12).
If it is determined that the operation prompting image 52 is being displayed (S12: Yes), a game explanation screen 50 corresponding to the game state is displayed (see FIG. 19(B)) (S6).
As described above, the content displayed on this game explanation screen 50 differs depending on the current game state. Furthermore, the content displayed differs depending on whether or not an advantageous benefit has been granted to the player, or whether or not the player has been notified that a benefit has been granted.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation prompting image 52 is not being displayed (S12: No), it is determined whether the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 (S14).
If it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S14: Yes), the display on the game explanation screen 50 is switched according to the operation of the production button 2c (S15). For example, when the performance button 2c is operated while the game explanation screen 50 is displayed, the performance button 2c functions as a return button to change the display content on the screen.
Specifically, when the highest level screen among the game explanation screens 50 is displayed, the game explanation screen 50 is ended, and when a screen other than the highest level among the game explanation screens 50 is displayed, switches the display to the upper screen.

In S11, if it is determined that the production button 2c has not been operated during the game (the cross key button 2d has been operated) (S11: No), it is determined whether the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed on the display 8 or not. A determination is made (S16).
If it is determined that the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (S16: Yes), for example, the screen in the game explanation screen 50 having a plurality of screens is switched according to the operation of the cross key button 2d (S17). .

Next, it is determined whether the termination conditions of the game explanation screen 50 are satisfied (S18).
The termination conditions for the game explanation screen 50 are, for example, "when the bet button 2a is operated or a medal is inserted into the medal slot 2 during non-gaming", "when the operation reminder image display period is performed during the game" This is a case where either one of the following conditions is satisfied: ``when the game has ended'' and ``when the performance button 2c is operated during the game while the game explanation screen 50 is being displayed (see S15)''.
If it is determined that this termination condition is satisfied (S18: Yes), the game explanation screen 50 is terminated (S19). Moreover, at this time, if the operation prompting image 52 is being displayed, the display of the operation prompting image 52 also ends.

In addition, the conditions for ending the game explanation screen 50 in S18 are not limited to the above-mentioned conditions, but for example, "when the game mode is transferred to another game state", "when a predetermined winning combination (rare combination or bonus combination) is won" The game explanation screen may be ended when any one of the conditions is satisfied.
Thereby, the game explanation screen 50 may be displayed over a plurality of games.

In this manner, in the game explanation image control process performed by the sub-control unit 20, the display content and display period of the game explanation screen 50 are controlled to be different depending on whether the game is being played or not. When the operation prompting image 52 is displayed during a game, when the production button 2c is operated, a game explanation screen 50 corresponding to the current game state is displayed in the display area of the display 8 (specific display area R). , and when the operation prompting image display period ends, the display of the game explanation screen 50 and the operation prompting image 52 is terminated.

In this way, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment performs a game operation based on a player's operation during a game (for example, while the reels 16 are rotating, while the navigation image 53 is being displayed, and while the production button image 30 is being displayed). By changing the game explanation area in which the explanation is displayed to be wider, the game explanation is displayed (appears or enlarged).
As a result, the player can check the game explanation according to each performance state even while playing the game, and can understand how to play the game (how to enjoy it). .

Note that the explanation is not limited to the above [Display of game explanation screen], and the following modifications may be made.
In the above explanation, when the game explanation screen 50, the navigation image 53, the performance button image 30, or the "Aim for 7!!" reminder image are displayed at the same time on the display 8, they are prioritized and displayed in front. The explanation has been given of the case where the image (front image) is made visible and the part of the other image (rear image) displayed behind it that overlaps with the front image is made invisible, but this is not limited to this. It is also possible to make part or all of the part visible.
For example, by transmitting part or all of the front image at a predetermined transmittance, the rear image can be made visible, and even if the front image and the rear image are displayed overlapping, both can be displayed at the same time. can.
Furthermore, when the front image is not transmitted, a part of the rear image can be displayed starting from a portion that does not overlap with the front image.
For example, when the game explanation screen 50 is a front image, a large part of the rear image may become invisible, and a part of the rear image may be protruded outside the specific display area R of the game explanation screen 50. It may be made displayable. For example, part of the navigation image 53 or the "Aim for 7" reminder image may be displayed from below the specific display area R of the game explanation screen 50.
Thereby, it is possible not only to display the front image in an easy-to-recognize manner, but also to indicate the existence of the rear image at the same time.

The game explanation screen 50, which is displayed based on the operation of the performance button 2c during non-gaming, may be displayed during the game.
In this case, the game explanation screen 50 will continue to be displayed without ending until you operate "Back" on the top screen, as shown in FIG. 18(B), and the game explanation can be displayed over multiple games. You can do it like this. That is, the game explanation screen 50 can be displayed over multiple games even during a game without providing an operation prompting image display period, and game explanations related to all game states can be displayed. .
In addition to operating the "Back" button, the game explanation screen 50 can also be used when an advantageous situation occurs for the player, such as when a predetermined winning combination (rare combination or bonus combination) is won. You may terminate it. Thereby, it is possible to notify that a predetermined winning combination has been won by changing the game explanation screen.

In addition, on the game explanation screen 50 that is displayed when a bonus is won, the display contents of the game explanation screen 50 can be changed depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the bonus and whether or not it is notified that the transition to ART will occur after the bonus ends. (Although only one of the game explanation screens 50 was made visible), the present invention is not limited to this, and all game explanation screens 50 can be displayed at all times by operating the cross key button 2d during a bonus. It's okay.

In addition, on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during ART, as shown in FIG. If a situation arises in which the current gaming state will not be returned later, an effect indicating that the current gaming state will not be returned may be performed at any timing from the winning of the bonus to the end of the bonus.
As a result, it is possible to suggest even to a player who did not view the game explanation screen 50 that there is a possibility that the player will not be able to return to the current gaming state by winning a bonus.

Furthermore, although it has been explained that the navigation image 53 and the production button image 30 are displayed on the game explanation screen 50 displayed during ART, as shown in FIGS. It can also be displayed in the state.

Further, on the game explanation screen 50, information suggesting the probability value set by the probability setting device 15 may be displayed. For example, information suggesting odd number/even number suggestion, high setting suggestion, etc. may be displayed. This makes it possible to increase the player's interest in and anticipation of the game.
Further, although the production button 2c and the cross key button 2d are provided as production operation means, other operation means such as a jog dial, a touch sensor, an operation lever, etc. may be used. Furthermore, a performance button dedicated to the game explanation screen 50 may be provided separately.

<First modification example>
Next, a first modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 25.

In the first modification, at timing t2 in FIG. 9, before the presentation button image 30 is displayed at a predetermined display position, the presentation button image 30 is temporarily moved to the display area of the display 8. It is possible to perform a change effect in which the image is displayed approximately in the center of the image and then moved.

First, as shown in FIG. 25(a), at timing t2 in FIG. 9, the effect button image 30 is displayed approximately at the center of the display area of the display 8. At this time, character information "Long press!" is displayed in the display area of the display 8 to urge a so-called long press operation to maintain the pressed operation state of the production button 2c for a predetermined period of time.

In this state, when the player starts a long press operation, the effect button image 30 displayed approximately in the center of the display area moves to a position near the movable accessory 18a, for example, as shown in FIG. 25(b). Start. If the predetermined display position of the performance button image 30 is in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, when the player's long press operation has elapsed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds), the As shown in 25(c), the performance button image 30 reaches a position near the movable accessory 18a, and thereafter the same performance as described in FIG. 16 is executed.

On the other hand, if the predetermined display position of the effect button image 30 is approximately in the center of the display area, even if the player's long press operation has elapsed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 seconds), As shown in FIG. 25(e), the button image 30 does not reach a position near the movable accessory 18a, and a fake effect is executed in which the effect button image 30 returns to approximately the center of the display area. The same effect as described will be performed.

As described above, in the first modified example, the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 as display position control means control the production button image 30 as the operation image displayed at the first display position, and the production button image 30 as the operation image displayed at the first display position. It is configured to perform a change effect that allows the position to be changed.
Therefore, even if the production button image 30 is displayed at the first display position, the production button image 30 may change to the second display position, so the production button image 30 may be displayed at a display position with low expectations. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the player's expectations from decreasing.

Note that even if the predetermined display position of the effect button image 30 is in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19 or the upper effect button 21, the same change effect can be executed. Furthermore, if the predetermined display position of the effect button image 30 is approximately in the center of the display area, a fake effect is performed in which the auxiliary device moves in one direction with a predetermined probability. It is preferable that the probability of occurrence of a performance is set to be lower as the direction of the auxiliary device moves towards the side with higher expectations.

In addition, if the display position of the predetermined production button image 30 is near any one of the auxiliary devices, there is a relatively high probability that the ART will be won, or if the ART is not won. By determining execution of the change effect with a relatively low probability, when the display position of the effect button image 30 is determined through the change effect, the display position of the effect button image 30 is determined more easily than when it is determined without going through the change effect. It is preferable to set it so that the expectation level for ART's winning is high.

<Second modification example>
Next, a second modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 26.

In the second modification, the performance using the performance button 2c is different from the above-described embodiment. Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the performance using the performance button 2c is executed after the timing t1 in FIG. Runs from the start of the game). Therefore, in the second modification, at the start of the final game of the second half precursor effect, an image immediately before the match result is determined is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the final game of the second half precursor performance is started, the display position of the performance button image 30 is displayed together with the image immediately before the match result is determined, regardless of the display position determined in advance. It is displayed approximately in the center of the display area of the device 8. Further, in the display area of the display device 8, text information “Would you like to try pressing it?” is displayed.

Then, when the performance button image 30 is displayed approximately in the center of the display area, the operation of the performance button 2c becomes valid, and if the player presses the performance button 2c at this point, the predetermined performance button image will be displayed. The effects corresponding to the 30 display positions are executed. For example, if the display position of the performance button image 30 is predetermined in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, the most anticipated performance accompanied by the movement of the movable accessory 18a similar to that shown in FIG. 16 is executed. I will do it.

That is, at this point, the predetermined display position of the effect button image 30 has all possible display positions, and the operation of the effect button 2c is performed at a point in time when there are all possible display positions. Therefore, even if the display position of the performance button image 30 ultimately has a low expectation level, it is possible to press the performance button 2c in anticipation of a display position with a high expectation level.

Next, when the player stops any one of the reels 16a to 16c without pressing the production button 2c, the display position of the predetermined production button image 30 changes to the display area. If it is other than approximately the center, the display position of the effect button image 30 moves from approximately the center of the display area to a position near the auxiliary display 19, as shown in FIG. 26(b). Further, in the display area of the display device 8, text information such as "Are you still pressing the button?" is displayed. If the player presses the performance button 2c at this point, a performance corresponding to a display position of the predetermined performance button image 30 other than approximately the center of the display area is executed. On the other hand, if the production button image 30 does not move at this point, the display position of the production button image 30 is fixed at approximately the center of the display area, and the production button 2c is pressed in a state with the lowest level of expectation. becomes.

In other words, if the production button image 30 moves to a position near the auxiliary display 19 when any one of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, the expectations will be higher than before the first reel is stopped. In a high state, the production button 2c can be operated, but if the production button image 30 does not move, the display position of the production button image 30 is fixed at approximately the center of the display area, so the first The effect button 2c must be operated in a state where there is no possibility that the effect button image 30 will move to the side of another auxiliary device compared to before the reels are stopped.

Next, when the player stops the second reel of the reels 16a to 16c without pressing the production button 2c, the display position of the predetermined production button image 30 changes to the auxiliary display 19. If the display position is other than the position near , the display position of the effect button image 30 moves from the position near the auxiliary display 19 to the position near the upper effect button 21, as shown in FIG. 26(c). Further, in the display area of the display device 8, text information such as "Do you want to try pressing it now?" is displayed. If the player presses the performance button 2c at this point, the display position of the predetermined performance button image 30 will be a performance corresponding to either the position near the upper performance button 21 or the position near the movable accessory 18a. is executed. On the other hand, if the production button image 30 does not move at this point, the display position of the production button image 30 is fixed at a position near the auxiliary display 19, a position near the upper production button 21, and a position near the movable accessory 18a. The pressing operation of the production button 2c is performed in a state where the level of expectation is lower than that at a nearby position.

That is, if the production button image 30 moves to a position near the upper production button 21 when the second reel among the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, the expectation level will be lower than before the second reel is stopped. The production button 2c can be operated in a high state, but if the production button image 30 does not move, the display position of the production button image 30 is determined to be near the auxiliary display 19. The performance button 2c must be operated in a state where there is no possibility that the performance button image 30 will move to the side of the auxiliary device where expectations are higher than before the second reel was stopped.

Next, when the player stops the last reel of the reels 16a to 16c without pressing the production button 2c, the display position of the predetermined production button image 30 is changed to the position of the movable accessory 18a. If it is a nearby position, the display position of the effect button image 30 moves from a position near the upper effect button 21 to a position near the movable accessory 18a, as shown in FIG. 26(d). Further, text information of "Press!" is displayed in the display area of the display 8. If the player presses the performance button 2c at this point, the performance in which the display position of the performance button image 30 corresponds to the position near the movable accessory 18a is determined and executed. On the other hand, if the production button image 30 does not move at this point, the display position of the production button image 30 is fixed at a position near the upper production button 21, and the expectation level is lower than the position near the movable accessory 18a. Then, the production button 2c is pressed.

That is, when the production button image 30 moves to a position near the movable accessory 18a at the time when the last reel among the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, the expectation level is higher than before the last reel is stopped. In this state, the production button 2c can be operated, but if the production button image 30 does not move, the display position of the production button image 30 is determined to be near the upper production button 21, so the last reel The effect button 2c must be operated in a state where there is no possibility that the effect button image 30 will move to the side of the movable accessory 18a with the highest expectations compared to before the effect was stopped.

As described above, in the second modification, the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 as the operation image control means, when the production button image 30 as the operation image is displayed at the second display position, Based on the operation of the effect button 2c as an operation means, a specific effect related to the auxiliary device can be executed, and the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as display position control means change the effect button image 30 to the second image in advance. If it is decided to change the display position, the specific effect is executed based on the operation of the effect button 2c even before the effect button image 30 is changed to the second display position. .

Therefore, the performance button image 30 can be moved to a highly anticipated display position, and the player can press the performance button 2c at any position during the movement, so that the performance button image 30 has a high expectation level. Either press the production button 2c when there is a possibility of moving to the display position, or press the production button 2c, although there is a risk that the display position will be fixed to a display position with low expectations. The player can choose whether to press the performance button 2c without worry until a relatively highly anticipated display position has been determined, and can execute the performance according to the player's preference. It becomes.
Note that the performance shown in the second modification may be performed in all the final games of the second half precursor performance, or may be performed with a predetermined probability. Furthermore, when executing with a predetermined probability, if the ART is won, the execution may be performed with a higher probability than when the ART is not won.

<Third modification example>
Next, a third modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 27.

In the third modified example, the selection screen displayed in the performance selection performance executed in the final game of the first half precursor performance shown in FIG. 6 is different from the embodiment described above, and other aspects are the same as the embodiment described above It is.

In the modification shown in FIG. 27(a), the display position of the effect button image 30 on the selection screen displayed in the effect selection effect is different from the embodiment described above. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 27(a), it is determined that the second half precursor effect A in the lower left selection area is finally selected, but at this time, the display position of the effect button image 30 is Instead of the center of the screen, the location has been changed to a location moved a predetermined distance in the direction of the selection area of the second half precursor performance A that will be finally selected.

Furthermore, when determining the display position of the production button image 30, it may be moved to a selection area other than the selection area that will be finally selected; The selection probability is set so that the selection probability is determined with high probability. For example, when ART does not win, the probability of moving to the selection area that will be finally selected is 20%, the probability of being displayed in the center is 71%, and the probability of moving to the selection area of 3 places that are not ultimately selected. The selection probability is set at 3% each, and when ART wins, the probability of moving to the selection area side where it will be finally selected is 30%, the probability of being displayed in the center is 55%, and the probability of not being selected in the end is 3. The selection probabilities are set at 5% for each of the probabilities of moving to the selected area side. Therefore, when the display position of the effect button image 30 actually moves, the expectation that the selected area on the side to which it has moved is selected increases, and furthermore, the expectation that the ART is won also increases.

As described above, in the modification shown in FIG. 27(a), the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as the display position control means also control the effect on the selection screen in the effect selection effect based on the lottery result by the lottery means. The display position of the button image 30 is controlled.
Therefore, by changing the display position of the performance button image 30, it is possible to change the player's expectations for the performance selection performance, and it is possible to improve interest.

Further, the display position of the preview image displayed on each selection area of the selection screen may be changed under the control of the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 as display position control means. For example, as shown in FIG. As shown in b), in the selection area 34 at the lower left of the selection screen, the display position of the preview image 37 imitating the effect button 2c has been moved to the upper left of the selection area 34. In this case, when the second half precursor production A in the selection area 34 is selected, the production button image 30 is displayed in the upper left, that is, in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, in the second half precursor production A to which the transition is made. Execution of a specific performance accompanied by the movement of the movable accessory 18a is suggested.

Furthermore, in the selection area 33 at the lower right of the selection screen, the display position of the preview image 37 has been moved to the upper right of the selection area 33. In this case, when the second half precursor performance C in the selection area 33 is selected, the performance button image 30 is displayed in the upper right corner, that is, in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19, in the second half precursor performance C to which the transition is made. Execution of a specific effect accompanied by a display on the auxiliary display 19 is suggested.

As described above, in the modified example shown in FIG. 27(b), it is possible to display a more detailed preview of the contents of the transition destination performance before transitioning to the second-half precursor performance, so that the player's sense of anticipation can be further enhanced. Able to perform highly sophisticated performances. In addition, since the display position of the preview image indicates the transition destination effect, it is possible to display a new and easier-to-understand preview display that is unprecedented and allows you to understand the content at a glance.

Further, the arrangement of the selection area on the selection screen itself may have expectations. For example, as shown in FIG. 27(c), a preview image 37 is displayed at the upper left of the selection area, The second half precursor effect C, which suggests the execution of the specific effect accompanied by the action 18a, is placed in the selection area 31 in the upper right of the display area, that is, in the vicinity of the movable accessory 18a, and the preview image 37 is placed in the upper right of the selection area. The second half precursor effect B, which is displayed and suggests the execution of a specific effect accompanied by the display of the auxiliary display 19, is placed in the selection area 32 at the upper right of the display area, that is, in the vicinity of the auxiliary display 19, and the preview image is displayed. 36 is displayed at the lower right of the selection area, indicating execution of a specific performance involving the use of the upper performance button 21. The second half precursor performance B is displayed in the selection area 33 at the lower right of the display area, that is, the upper performance button 21. It may be placed near the .

As described above, in the modified example of FIG. 27(c), the main control unit 10 and the sub-control unit 20 are arranged such that the selection area is displayed on the selection screen of the performance selection performance based on the lottery result by the lottery means. The configuration includes selection area display control means for controlling.
Therefore, the placement of the selection area itself can suggest the content of the specific performance that will be executed in the second half of the transition destination, so there is no need to check the display content in the selection area in detail. Be able to understand the content.

As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment exhibits the following effects.
According to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game explanation is displayed (appears or enlarged) by changing the game display area to become wider based on the player's operation during the game.
As a result, players can check the game explanation according to each game state even while playing, and can understand how to play (or enjoy) the game. Since the player can play the game while understanding the game, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game.
On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a game explanation area appears and a game explanation is displayed by operating a performance button during non-gaming.
However, with this gaming machine, the game explanation area cannot appear during the game, so the player cannot figure out how to play (enjoy) the game during the game, resulting in a decrease in interest. There was a risk of inviting

Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a lottery means for randomly deciding whether or not to give a benefit, a performance control means that can control the performance based on the lottery result by the lottery means, and a performance control means that can be operated by the player. and an operation means, and the performance control means is capable of displaying an operation image prompting the operation of the operation means during execution of the performance, and displaying predetermined information related to the granting of benefits based on the operation of the operation means. The operating image control means includes a display position control means that can control the display position of the operation image in the display area of the display means based on the lottery result by the lottery means.

Here, the lottery means, the effect control means, the operation image control means, and the display position control means may be provided in the main control section 10 or may be provided in the sub control section 20. Alternatively, it may be configured by the main control section 10 and the sub-control section 20 working together.
In addition, the effects may include battle images of characters, various sports images, and other images that can notify whether or not a benefit will be given based on the win or loss, as well as a variable display game using a plurality of pieces of identification information.

Further, the operation image may be an image simulating the operation means, or may be a photographic image or the like.
Examples of benefits include ART, big bonus, regular bonus, and the number of additional games for ART.
Further, examples of the operation means include a button type, a lever type, etc., and examples of the operation mode include pressing, pulling down, pulling, etc.

Examples of the predetermined information related to the granting of benefits include information that notifies the occurrence of ART and bonuses, information that adds to the number of ART games, and information that notifies expectations regarding the occurrence of ART and bonuses.
Furthermore, controlling the display position includes control for changing the display position of an image according to conditions, control for moving a displayed image to another position, and the like.
Therefore, depending on the display position where the operation image is displayed in the display area of the display means, the degree of expectation for the granting of a benefit changes, making it possible to improve interest.

Further, an auxiliary device capable of assisting the performance is provided around the display means, and the display position control means controls the operation image to be displayed at a first display position and at a second position that is closer to the auxiliary device than the first display position. The operation image can be displayed in the second display position, and when the lottery result by the lottery means is one that grants a privilege, the operation image is displayed in the second display position with a higher probability than when the lottery result is not one that grants a privilege. The configuration is such that it is displayed.

Therefore, it becomes possible to perform performances related to the auxiliary device, thereby increasing the interest. Further, it is possible to change the degree of expectation regarding the granting of the benefit, thereby increasing the player's sense of expectation.

Further, the auxiliary device is an auxiliary display device that can display a plurality of pieces of information and is provided separately from the display means.
Therefore, the display means and the auxiliary display device can further improve the interest of the performance. Furthermore, by displaying information on the auxiliary display device that increases expectations for the granting of benefits by operating the operating means, it is possible to increase the relationship between the display position of the operation image and the auxiliary display device, making it more interesting. It becomes possible to create a performance and increase the expectations of the players.

Further, the auxiliary device is a movable accessory device that can be converted into a non-operating state and an operating state in which a predetermined portion is located in front of the display area of the display means.
Here, the predetermined part may be a part or all of the movable accessory device, for example, a part of the movable accessory provided in the movable accessory device, or the entire part. Good too.
Therefore, the display means and the movable accessory device can further improve the interest of the performance. In addition, by converting the movable accessory device into the operating state by operating the operating means, it is possible to increase the relationship between the display position of the operation image and the movable accessory device, making it possible to create a more interesting performance. It is possible to increase the expectations of the players.

Further, the auxiliary device is a specific operation means that can be operated by the player and is provided separately from the operation means.
Therefore, it is possible to perform performances using specific operating means, and the interest can be further improved. In addition, by enabling the operation of a specific operating means by operating the operating means, it is possible to increase the relationship between the display position of the operating image and the specific operating means, making it possible to create a more interesting performance, and for the player to This makes it possible to increase expectations.

Further, the operation image control means can display the first operation image and a second operation image that is an enlarged version of the first operation image, and the operation image control means can display the first operation image and the second operation image that is an enlarged version of the first operation image, and when displaying the second operation image at the first display position. The enlargement reference point for the first operation image is different from the enlargement reference point for the first operation image when displaying the second operation image at the second display position.
Therefore, when displaying the second operation image on the side of the display area of the display means, which is located close to the auxiliary device, it is possible to reliably display the second operation image on the display area.

Further, the display position control means is configured to perform a change effect that allows the operation image displayed at the first display position to be changed to the second display position.
Therefore, even if the operation image is displayed at the first display position, the operation image may change to the second display position, which may reduce the player's expectations regarding the display position of the operation image. can be prevented.

The operation image control means is configured to enable execution of a specific performance related to the auxiliary device based on the operation of the operation means when the operation image is displayed at the second display position, and the display position control means is configured to control the operation If it is decided in advance to change the image to the second display position, the specific effect is executed based on the operation of the operation means even before the operation image is changed to the second display position. It is structured as follows.

Here, the specific performance related to the auxiliary device includes a performance that involves the operation of the auxiliary device, a performance that uses information displayed on the auxiliary device, a performance that instructs the operation of the auxiliary device, and the like.
Therefore, before the operation image is changed to the second display position, at a time when there is a possibility that the operation image will be changed to the second display position, the operation means may be operated in anticipation of the change. Alternatively, after the operation image is changed to the second display position, the operation means can be operated with confidence, and the operation means can be operated at a time according to the player's preference, thereby increasing interest. becomes possible.

On the other hand, for example, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-064268 discloses a gaming machine that displays a performance button image during performance and notifies the player of the performance result when the player operates the performance button. The display of the performance button image merely prompts the player to operate the performance button, making the game monotonous and making it difficult to keep the player's expectations sharp.
In this way, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can solve all or some of the problems that conventional gaming machines should improve.

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

In addition, in this embodiment, the performance button 2c (or the upper performance button 21) is used to notify whether or not ART has won in the result confirmation performance in the second half precursor performance, but the expectation level for ART's winning The performance button 2c (or the upper performance button 21) may be used when notifying the user. For example, at a predetermined time during the first half of the foreshadowing performance, the second half of the foreshadowing performance, or during a high probability state (so-called chance zone), When displaying an image (so-called cut-in image) that displays the degree of expectation for ART's winning, the display of the effect button image 30 and the effect button 2c may be used. In this case, images with different expectations may be displayed depending on the display position of the production button image 30, or images with different expectations may be displayed together with a specific production related to the auxiliary device. good. In this way, the interest of the game can be further increased.

In addition, the effect button 2c (or the upper effect button 21) may be used in an additional effect that adds up the number of ART games executed during an ART; for example, the effect button 2c is used when confirming the additional effect. In this case, depending on the display position of the effect button image 30, the level of expectation regarding the presence or absence of additional games may be changed, or the level of expectation regarding the number of additional games may be changed depending on the display position of the effect button image 30. It's okay. Further, a specific effect may be executed depending on the display position of the effect button image 30. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the additional effects and increase the expectations of the players.

In addition, in a game where the lottery trigger role of the "bonus role" or the lottery trigger role of ART is won, the production button image 30 is displayed immediately after the start lever 3 is operated, and when the player presses the production button 2c, It is also possible to start a bonus generation effect or a late ART precursor effect. Further, in this case, the display position of the performance button image 30 may be controlled by the display position control means according to the "bonus combination" or the winning expectation of ART. In addition, as a bonus generation effect or an ART precursor effect, each time a predetermined number of games (for example, up to 3) are played, a step-up effect that gradually increases expectations, such as a background color change, etc. may be made executable, the performance button image 30 may be displayed each time this game is executed, and the transition to the next step may be made each time the player operates the performance button 2c. In this case, the display position of the effect button image 30 may be moved from the center of the display area to the upper right, further to the upper left, etc. each time the step moves to increase the expectation level of the display position. In this way, it is possible to increase interest and increase the expectations of the players.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the enlarged effect button image 30a is displayed than the enlarged effect button image 30, the expectation level for winning the ART is higher, but instead of the enlarged effect button image 30a, , by changing the color of the performance button image 30 or displaying an image with a predetermined character placed on the performance button image 30, expectations for winning the ART may be increased. In this way, it is possible to increase the expectations of the players with more diverse performances.

Further, the performance button 2c and the upper performance button 21 may have built-in vibration means that vibrate by the operation of a motor or the like, and the vibration means may be activated when the player operates them. In this case, it is preferable to operate the vibrating means during a performance in which expectations for the winning of the ART are high. In this way, it is possible to further increase the expectations of the players.

Furthermore, a detection sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) capable of detecting when the player's hand approaches the performance button 2c is provided, and based on the detection signal of the detection sensor, the position of the performance button image 30 is set to a highly expected position. Alternatively, the effect button image 30 may be changed to the enlarged effect button image 30a. Further, the effect button image 30 may be changed to the upper effect button image 40. In this way, the image changes immediately before pressing the effect button 2c, making it possible to create an unprecedented and innovative effect.

In addition, there is a means to monitor the number of games played during a series of ART, big bonus, regular bonus, and high probability states, and to limit the number of games so that this number does not exceed a predetermined upper limit (for example, 1500 times). It may be provided. In addition, a means may be provided to disable the additional effects under conditions exceeding the upper limit, and the generation of ART precursor effects that involve addition of internally generated rights. ), or the probability of occurrence of an additional effect that involves displaying the effect button image 30 at a highly anticipated display position may be reduced. In this way, the player's sense of dissatisfaction can be reduced.

Further, when displaying information for navigating the operation order on the display 8 during ART, it is preferable to display the navigation information in a position different from the effect button image 30 or the upper effect button image 40.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 operates as various means such as a lottery means, but the sub-control unit 20 performs some or all of the operations, and the sub-control unit 20 operates as various means. You can also do it.
Conversely, the main control section 10 can perform some or all of the operations performed by the sub-control section 20, and the main control section 10 can operate as various means.

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

Furthermore, in each of the embodiments, a reel driven and controlled by a motor is used as the variable display means, but instead of or in addition to this, an image in which the symbols of the reel or the like fluctuate may be displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal display. By displaying the information, the display device can also be used as a means for variable display of identification information.

1 Slot machine 2 Medal slot 2c Performance button 2a Bet button 2c Performance button 2d Cross key button 3 Start lever 5 Stop button 8 Display 9 Speaker 10 Main control unit 11 Lamp 16 Lee 18 Movable accessory device 19 Auxiliary display 20 Sub Control unit 21 Upper performance button 30 Performance button image 50 Game explanation screen 52 Operation reminder image 53 Navigation image R Specific display area

Claims (1)

an operation means that can be operated by a player;
a display means capable of displaying specific information imitating the operation means;
a plurality of reels provided at different positions from the display means and capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information;
Equipped with
The display means is
When the operating means is operated by the player in a situation where the specific information is displayed in the first position, a predetermined effect can be displayed;
After displaying the specific information at the first position, it is possible to perform specific display control to move the specific information to a second position that is different from the first position in the vertical direction in the display area of the display means, and when the operating means is operated by the player in a situation where the specific information is displayed in the second position, a predetermined effect can be displayed;
either a pattern in which the specific display control is executed or a pattern in which the specific display control is not executed based on one reel among the plurality of reels being stopped when the operating means is not operated by the player; one can be displayed ,
Along with the specific information, it is possible to display text information that prompts to operate the operating means,
Even when the specific information is moved from the first position to the second position, the character information can be displayed without changing the vertical position in the display area of the display means. A gaming machine featuring:

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