JP7442962B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets is set, and based on a start operation being accepted, a slot machine that variably displays multiple types of identification information, and a gaming machine that displays gaming media such as gaming balls using a firing device in the gaming area. There is a pachinko game machine, etc. in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium wins a prize in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the game area.

As such a gaming machine, one has been proposed that displays "PUSH button repeated presses" and executes an enemy slashing effect that prompts the player to repeatedly press the effect button, suggesting the possibility of a guaranteed jackpot ( For example, see Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, when the number of remaining enemies becomes 0, the display of "PUSH button repeated presses" ends.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-110517

In the technology described in Patent Document 1, the display of "PUSH button repeated presses" ends at the same time as the number of remaining enemies becomes 0, so if you are paying attention to your hand to repeatedly press the production button, There is a risk that the end of the display may be missed and the player may not be able to recognize the timing at which it is okay to end the repeated hitting operation, and there is room for improvement regarding the display that prompts the player to operate the performance button.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can easily recognize that an operation has been accepted.

(A) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player while playing a game,
an operation unit operated by a player;
an operation promotion image display means for displaying an operation promotion image that prompts an operation on the operation unit;
specific image display means for displaying a specific image based on the operation performed on the operation unit;
a specific sound output means capable of outputting a specific sound based on the operation performed on the operating section ;
The operation promotion image display means continues to display the operation promotion image at a specific position in the display area until a predetermined period of time has elapsed based on the operation on the operation unit, and the operation promotion image is continuously displayed at a specific position of the display area based on the operation of the operation unit. Sometimes, all the display of the operation promotion image is deleted,
The specific sound output means starts outputting the specific sound before the predetermined period elapses based on the operation performed on the operation unit,
The specific image display means displays the specific image after the predetermined period has elapsed based on the operation performed on the operation unit,
The specific image is an image including any of a plurality of specific colors that have different rates of being controlled to the advantageous state,
The specific image display means is capable of displaying the specific image after the white image is displayed,
The plurality of specific colors are all different from white ,
The white image is displayed regardless of which image including the specific color is displayed.
(1) A gaming machine for playing games (for example, gaming machine 1),
An operation unit operated by a player (for example, a production switch 56),
Operation promotion display means (for example, a liquid crystal display executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs an operation promotion display (for example, displaying a production switch image, displaying a reception period suggestion image, displaying an operation promotion image) to prompt an operation on the operation unit (a process of displaying a production switch image, a reception period suggestion image, and an operation promotion image on the display device 51);
A specific sound output means capable of outputting a specific sound (for example, a specific sound) after the operation on the operation unit is performed (for example, a speaker 53 that is executed by the sub-control unit 91 after the operation on the production switch 56 is performed, 54 to output a specific sound),
a specific display means (for example, a sub Processing that is executed by the control unit 91 after the operation of the production switch 56 is performed to perform a specific display, a display of a specific character image, a display that changes the color of a frame image, and a display of production results in a continuous production on the liquid crystal display 51. ) and
The operation promotion display means ends the operation promotion display after a predetermined period (e.g., a predetermined period) has elapsed since the operation on the operation unit was performed (e.g., when the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation on the production switch 56). After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the display of the production switch image, the reception period suggestion image, and the operation promotion image are finished on the liquid crystal display 51).
The specific sound output means starts outputting the specific sound before the predetermined period elapses after the operation on the operation unit is performed (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation on the production switch 56). (The speakers 53 and 54 are made to start outputting the specific sound before a predetermined period of time has elapsed since then.)

According to such a configuration, when operating the operating section, the player focuses on the operating section in his/her hand and then on the operation promotion display, so that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation on the operating section was performed. It is more difficult for the player to end the operation prompt display before the player pays attention to the operation prompt display than in a gaming machine where the operation prompt display ends before the operation prompt display ends, and the player is unable to operate the operation section after confirming that the operation prompt display has ended. It becomes easier to recognize that it has been accepted. Further, according to such a configuration, when an operation is performed on the operation unit, output of the specific sound is immediately started while the operation promotion display is being performed, so that the operation on the operation unit is not performed. Compared to a game machine that starts outputting a specific sound after a predetermined period of time has passed, the player can easily recognize the output of the specific sound and recognize that the operation on the operation unit has been accepted before paying attention to the operation promotion display. Become.

(A) A block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a gaming machine according to Embodiment 1, and (B) a front view of the gaming machine. 5 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation according to the first embodiment. 7 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the second embodiment. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a performance according to a second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the third embodiment. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a performance according to a third embodiment. FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a performance according to a fourth embodiment. 13 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the fifth embodiment. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a performance according to a sixth embodiment. 13 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a performance according to a seventh embodiment. (A) Block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the gaming machine according to Embodiment 8, (B) Front view of the gaming machine when the movable accessory is stopped at the initial position, (C) Image display of the movable accessory FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine when it is stopped at a certain position. 13 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a performance according to an eighth embodiment. 12 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a performance according to a ninth embodiment. 10 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the tenth embodiment. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a performance according to a tenth embodiment. FIG. (A) A block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a gaming machine according to Embodiment 11, and (B) a front view of the gaming machine. 12 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the eleventh embodiment. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a performance according to an eleventh embodiment. FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the twelfth embodiment. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a performance according to a twelfth embodiment. FIG. 13 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the thirteenth embodiment. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a performance according to a thirteenth embodiment. FIG. 14 is a timing chart for explaining the performance according to the fourteenth embodiment. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a performance according to a fourteenth embodiment. FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining the performance during the second control according to the fourteenth embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the effect during the second control according to the fourteenth embodiment. 13 is a timing chart for explaining the effect during the first control according to the fourteenth embodiment. (A) A diagram showing an example of a performance during the first control according to the fourteenth embodiment, and (A) a diagram showing an example of the performance during the first control according to a modified example of the fourteenth embodiment. 13 is a timing chart for explaining the effect during non-granting control according to the fifteenth embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an effect during non-applying control of a specific situation according to a fifteenth embodiment. 13 is a timing chart for explaining effects during grant control according to Embodiment 15. FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an effect during specific situation provision control according to Embodiment 15; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an effect during special situation provision control according to the fifteenth embodiment. FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining effects during grant control according to the sixteenth embodiment. FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an effect during specific situation provision control according to Embodiment 16; FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining the effect during non-applying control according to a modification of the sixteenth embodiment. FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a performance during non-applying control of a specific situation according to a modification of the sixteenth embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Embodiment 1]
In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. The performance is controlled, and driving power is generated by the power supply board and supplied to each component. As shown in FIGS. 1(A) and 1(B), the main control unit 41 is connected to the game progress operation unit 7, and the sub-control unit 91 includes a liquid crystal display 51, a performance effect LED 52, and a speaker. 53, 54, and a production switch 56 are connected. These presentation devices 51 to 54 are driven under the control of a sub-control unit 91.

When power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started, the main control section 41 and the sub-control section 91 each start a startup process. The main control section 41 executes initialization processing and the like for controlling the game progress operation section 7 in the startup processing. In addition, for example, in the case of a slot machine, the operation unit 7 for playing the game includes a bet number setting button that can set the number of bets, a start switch to start rotating the reels, a stop switch to stop the reels, etc. If it is a pachinko game machine, it is a ball-striking operation handle for shooting game balls. When the startup process is completed, the main control unit 41 enables normal control for advancing the game by validating the reception of operations on the game progression operation unit 7, and the player can operate the game progression operation unit 7. It is possible to advance the game through operations. At this time, the main control section 41 transmits a start command indicating the start of normal control to the sub control section 91.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 executes initialization processing of the liquid crystal display 51 and the like in the startup processing. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 finishes executing the initialization process and receives a start command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 displays on the liquid crystal display 51 a message indicating that the main control unit 41 is under normal control (for example, (display of background images, etc.). The main control section 41 transmits various commands according to the progress of the game, and the sub control section 91 controls the performance based on the control information of the command received from the main control section 41. The presentation is performed using, for example, a liquid crystal display 51, a presentation effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, a presentation switch 56, and the like. The effect LEDs 52 of this embodiment are provided above, to the left, and to the right of the liquid crystal display 51, and to the left and right of the effect switch 56, respectively, and are provided on the lower panel below the effect switch 56. Also provided.

Further, the effect switch 56 of this embodiment is provided with an effect switch lamp (not shown). The effect switch lamp of this embodiment is a touched portion which is a part of the effect switch 56 that can be touched by a player's hand when operating it (in other words, a part that is recessed when pressed by the player's hand). The pressed portion is provided in the pressed portion, and the touched portion is capable of emitting light. Note that the production switch lamp is not limited to one in which the touched part (pressed part) of the production switch 56 can emit light; The supporting part is the part supported by the operating part, the guide part is the part that guides the operating part when it is recessed or restored, and the supported part supported by the front door) and the frame part ( (supporting part, guide part, supported part) may be able to emit light.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the lighting of the effect switch lamp in the effect will be explained with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The timing chart shown in FIG. 2 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image is displayed (displayed/hidden), and whether the production switch lamp is lit. Indicates the presence/absence (on/off) and presence/absence of a specific display (display/non-display). Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the timing at which an event occurs will be indicated by t (t1, t2, . . . ).

As shown in FIG. 2, before t1, the sub-control unit 91 accepts the operation of the production switch 56. In addition, for example, in the case of a slot machine, the reception of the operation of the performance switch 56 may start after the start switch or stop switch is operated, after the reels start rotating, or after the first to third stops of the reels. If it is a pachinko game machine, start before the start of the variable display of the special symbol (before the start of the special symbol game), during the variable display (during the special symbol game), or after the end of the variable display (after the end of the special symbol game). Good too. In particular, it is highly likely that a specific display, which will be described later, will be displayed after the performance switch 56 is operated when the performance result such as an inciting performance is shown (when the decision is reached). For example, in the case of a slot machine, the operation reception is preferably started before or after the third stop, and in the case of a pachinko game machine, it is preferable to start the operation reception before or after the end of the variable display of special symbols (the end of the special symbol game). preferable.

Furthermore, when accepting the operation of the production switch 56, the sub-control unit 91 not only displays the production switch image (the image of the production switch 56) on the liquid crystal display 51, but also displays the production switch 56 on the liquid crystal display 51. Turn on the production switch lamp. The effect switch image of this embodiment is an image of the effect switch 56 in a state where the effect switch lamp is lit (see FIG. 3).

Further, at t1, when the player operates the effect switch 56, the sub-control unit 91 ends accepting the operation of the effect switch 56. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the effect switch lamp of the effect switch 56 and starts specific display on the liquid crystal display 51. Note that the specific display is a display that corresponds to an operation on the production switch 56. For example, in the case of a slot machine, the specific display may be a suggestive display of internal lottery results, or may be controlled to give an advantageous state such as a bonus, AT (assist time), CZ (chance zone), or an additional specialized zone in AT. In the case of a pachinko game machine, the display may be a display to notify the lottery result of whether or not the lottery result will be controlled to be in an advantageous state such as super reach development, jackpot, small win, etc. Good too.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 does not finish displaying the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t1, and a predetermined period (approximately 0.7 seconds) has elapsed since the effect switch 56 was operated. It ends at t2. That is, the sub-control unit 91 finishes displaying the effect switch image after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the effect switch lamp was turned off.

Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a case will be considered in which the operation reception of the production switch 56 is started while a background image (for example, an image of two mountains) is being displayed. At this time, the effect switch image is displayed together with the background image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect switch lamp is lit on the effect switch 56. Furthermore, when the player operates the performance switch 56, the display of the background image is changed to a specific display (for example, display of a character image of "Chance!!") on the liquid crystal display 51, and the performance switch At 56, the production switch lamp is turned off. On the other hand, at this time, the display of the effect switch image continues on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect switch image is displayed together with the specific display. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the display of the production switch image ends on the liquid crystal display 51, and only the specific display continues.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the acceptance period for the operation of the effect switch 56, and also displays the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51. The operation of the effect switch 56 is encouraged by lighting the effect switch lamp 56. Further, the sub-control unit 91 starts a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect switch 56. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, but before the predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed. The effect switch lamp of the effect switch 56 is turned off.

By doing this, when the player operates the effect switch 56, the player pays attention to the effect switch 56 that is emitting light in his hand and then to the display of the effect switch image, so that the effect switch A game machine that ends the display of the effect switch image before a predetermined period of time has elapsed after an operation is performed, and a game machine that ends the display of the effect switch image before the player pays attention to the display of the effect switch image. It becomes difficult. As a result, the player can easily confirm that the display of the performance switch image has ended and recognize that the operation on the performance switch 56 has been accepted. In addition, by doing this, when the player operates the effect switch 56, the player pays attention to the effect switch 56 that is emitting light in his/her hand, so that the player can wait until the effect switch 56 is operated. The performance switch lamp is more likely to be turned off before the player pays attention to the display of the performance switch image, compared to a game machine in which the performance switch lamp is turned off after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. As a result, it becomes easier for the player to confirm that the performance switch lamp is turned off and to recognize that the operation on the performance switch 56 has been accepted.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined period of time is defined as at least a period of time long enough to leave an afterimage of the display of the production switch image when the player's attention shifts to the display of the production switch image after paying attention to the production switch 56. Although it is preset to approximately 0.7 seconds, the predetermined period may be longer than 0.7 seconds as long as it becomes difficult for the player to end the display of the effect switch images before paying attention to the display of the effect switch images. The period may be short or may be longer than 0.7 seconds. Note that even if the predetermined time is made longer, it is preferable that the display of the production switch image not be performed for an excessively long time.

In addition, in this embodiment, the display of the effect switch image is ended at t2 when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, but the timing of ending the display of the effect switch image may be after the predetermined period has elapsed. The timing may be later than t2.
Further, in the present embodiment, the production switch lamp of the production switch 56 is turned off at t1 when the operation is performed, but the timing for turning off the production switch lamp may be before a predetermined period elapses, and from t1 It may be any timing up to t2.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 starts specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 before a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation on the effect switch 56 was performed.
By doing so, even if the effect switch image is being displayed when the operation is performed, the specific display can be promptly started.
In this embodiment, the specific display is started at t1 when the operation is performed, but the specific display may be started at any timing from t1 to t2 as long as it is before the predetermined period has elapsed. Good too.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 operates the production switch 56 by lighting the production switch lamp of the production switch 56 during the reception period for the production switch 56 operation. On the other hand, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the effect switch lamp of the effect switch 56 is turned off.
By doing so, the player can intuitively recognize that it is the acceptance period for operation of the performance switch 56 and that acceptance of operation has ended. Moreover, by doing this, the production switch lamp is lit while displaying the production switch image, and the production switch 56 is turned on before a predetermined period of time elapses after the production switch 56 is operated. Since the lamp goes off, the performance switch lamp will not turn on when the performance switch image is displayed.The performance switch lamp will turn off before a predetermined period of time elapses after an operation is performed on the gaming machine or the operation section. It is easier for a player to recognize that an operation on an operation part has been accepted by confirming that a performance switch lamp changes from lighting to turning off than in a game machine that does not.

Note that, as in this embodiment, in order for the player to intuitively recognize that acceptance of the operation has ended, the effect switch lamp is turned off when the effect switch 56 is operated. is preferable, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the brightness of the performance switch lamp may be lowered compared to when the performance switch lamp is turned on during the reception period for the operation of the performance switch 56.

In particular, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display of the effect switch image is an image of the effect switch 56 whose effect switch lamp is lit.
By doing this, the player who has confirmed the display of the production switch image rather than the game machine that displays the production switch image that is not the one that displays the production switch image with the production switch lamp lit It becomes easier for the user to recognize that he/she is prompted to operate the effect switch 56.

In addition, in this embodiment, a still image of the production switch 56 with the production switch lamp lit is displayed as the display of the production switch image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the production switch lamp may be lit. A moving image may be displayed in which the image of the production switch 56 is repeatedly enlarged and reduced. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 may temporarily stop the moving image display of the effect switch image and display a still image when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period. In addition, when the display of the production switch image is a moving image display, not only the moving image display but also the still image display is included in the "operation promotion display" in the present application.

In the present embodiment, only the image of the effect switch 56 with the effect switch lamp lit is displayed as the effect switch image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the image of the effect switch 56 is displayed. You may also add images to decorate the surroundings.
Note that, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable to display an image of the production switch 56 with the production switch lamp lit as the display of the production switch image. It is not necessary to display the image of the effect switch 56 with the .

[Embodiment 2]
In Embodiment 1, the lighting mode of the production switch lamp does not change, but the lighting mode may change. Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described in which the lighting mode of the production switch lamp changes from the first mode to the second mode.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of parts having the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the lighting of the effect switch lamp in the effect will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. The timing chart shown in FIG. 4 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image is displayed (displayed/hidden), and whether the production switch lamp is lit. The presence/absence (on/off), the presence/absence of a specific display, and the display mode (display in the first mode, display/non-display in the second mode) are indicated.

As shown in FIG. 4, at t1, when the production switch 56 is operated to end the reception of the production switch 56, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the production switch lamp of the production switch 56. At the same time, specific display starts on the liquid crystal display 51 in the first mode. Further, at t3 after t2, the sub-control unit 91 changes the display mode of the specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 from the first mode to the second mode. That is, the sub-control unit 91 changes the display mode of the specific display from the first mode to the second mode after finishing the display of the effect switch image after a predetermined period has elapsed since the operation on the effect switch 56 was performed. are doing.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the background image and the effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect switch lamp is lit, the liquid crystal On the display 51, the display of the background image is changed to a specific display of the first mode (for example, display of a character image of "!!!"). At this time, the display of the effect switch image continues on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect switch image is displayed together with the specific display of the first mode. Then, when a predetermined period of time has passed since the operation was performed, the display of the production switch image ends on the liquid crystal display 51, and only the specific display of the first mode is performed, and then the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode (for example, display of a character image of "Bonus Confirmed!!").

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display modes of the specific display include the first mode and the second mode, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the operation of the production switch 56. After starting the specific display in the first mode before a predetermined period has elapsed since the specific display has been performed, the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode after the predetermined period has elapsed.
By doing so, the display mode of the specific display changes from the first mode to the second mode when the production switch 56 is operated, so the display mode of the specific display changes from the first mode to the second mode. The player's attention to the second aspect can be increased compared to a gaming machine that does not change.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the specific display is performed in the first mode, the character image "!!!" is displayed, but the specific display in the first mode is not limited to this, and for example, the shutter Displays a moving image of the object closing, executes the effect of closing an accessory that can be opened and closed (shutter member, sub-LCD display, etc.) in front of the liquid crystal display 51, lights a lamp of an accessory, or The lighting mode may also be changed.
Note that in this embodiment, the specific display is started in the first mode at t1 when the operation is performed, but the timing to start the specific display in the first mode may be before a predetermined period elapses, and from t1 to t2 It may be any timing up to.
Note that in this embodiment, the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode at t2 when a predetermined period of time has passed after the operation is performed, but the timing of changing the display mode of the specific display is determined after the predetermined period. It is sufficient that the timing is after t2 has elapsed, and the timing may be after t2.

Note that in this embodiment, the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode at t2 when a predetermined period of time has passed since the operation was performed, but the display mode of the specific display is changed after the predetermined period has elapsed. The display mode of the specific display may be changed before the predetermined period has elapsed, as long as there is a timing to change it. For example, even if the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode at any timing from t1 to t2, and then the display mode of the specific display is changed from the second mode to the third mode after t2. good. Further, after changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode, the display mode of the specific display may be continued to be changed to the fourth mode, the fifth mode, and so on. Therefore, the display mode of the specific display may be changed multiple times from the first mode to the third mode and subsequent display modes at any timing from t1 to t2.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode at t2 when a predetermined period has passed after the operation is performed, but for example, the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode. After changing the display mode of , the display mode of the specific display may be further changed from the second mode to the third mode. Further, after changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode, the display mode of the specific display may be continued to be changed to the fourth mode, the fifth mode, and so on. Therefore, the display mode of the specific display may be changed multiple times from the second mode to the third mode and subsequent display modes at any timing after t2.

[Embodiment 3]
In the first and second embodiments described above, the specific display is started before a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the operation on the production switch 56 is performed, but the specific display may be started after the predetermined period of time has elapsed. A third embodiment in which specific display is started after a predetermined period of time has elapsed will be described below.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of parts having the same configuration and processing as in the first and second embodiments will be omitted, and parts that are different from the first and second embodiments will be mainly described.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the lighting of the effect switch lamp in the effect will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The timing chart shown in FIG. 6 is similar to the timing chart of the first embodiment shown in FIG. (display/non-display), whether the production switch lamp is lit (on/off), and whether a specific display is present (display/non-display).

As shown in FIG. 6, at t1, when the production switch 56 is operated and the reception of the production switch 56 operation ends, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the production switch lamp of the production switch 56. On the other hand, the specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 is not started, but the specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 is started at t2. That is, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the effect switch image and starts displaying the specific display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the effect switch 56 was operated.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the background image and the effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect switch lamp is lit on the effect switch 56, the effect switch 56 is operated. Even if the display is performed, the background image and the effect switch image continue to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the display of the production switch image ends on the liquid crystal display 51, and a specific display (for example, display of a character image of "Chance!!") starts. .

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation on the effect switch 56 was performed. Start.
By doing this, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the display of the effect switch image ends and the specific display starts, so that a predetermined period of time after the effect switch 56 is operated. It is possible to make it easier for the player to direct the attention of the player to the specific display with respect to the display of the effect switch image than in a game machine that starts the specific display before the elapse of time, and it is possible to increase the player's attention to the specific display.
In addition, in this embodiment, the specific display is started at t2 when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, but the timing to start the specific display may be after the predetermined period has elapsed, and the specific display may be started after t2. It may be timing.

[Embodiment 4]
In the first to third embodiments described above, the operation of the effect switch 56 is prompted by displaying the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the acceptance period for the operation of the effect switch 56. During the reception period, other images that prompt the user to operate the production switch 56 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Hereinafter, a third embodiment will be described in which a reception period suggestion image, which will be described later, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed explanations of parts having the same configuration and processing as those of Embodiments 1 to 3 will be omitted, and parts that are different from the above-mentioned Embodiments 1 to 3 will be mainly described.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the lighting of the effect switch lamp in the effect will be explained with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. The timing chart shown in FIG. 8 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image and the reception period suggestion image are displayed (displayed/hidden), and the production Indicates whether the switch lamp is lit (on/off), the presence or absence of a specific display (display/non-display), and the presence or absence of a change in the meter in the reception period suggestion image (change/stop).

As shown in FIG. 8, before t1, the sub-control unit 91 displays on the liquid crystal display 51 not only the effect switch image (the image of the effect switch 56) but also the reception period suggestion image (reception of operation for the effect switch 56). Images suggesting the period) are also displayed. The acceptance period suggestion image of this embodiment is provided below the effect switch image, and displays a scale amount according to the remaining period of the preset acceptance period (for example, 5 seconds) of the effect switch 56. This is an image of the oblong bar-shaped meter shown in FIG. For example, the sub-control unit 91 displays a 100% (5 scales) meter image if the remaining period is 5 seconds as the acceptance period suggestion image, and displays a 100% (1 scale) meter image every time the remaining period passes by 1 second. ) is displayed (see FIG. 9). That is, the sub-control unit 91 decreases the scale of the meter image by one every time one second elapses after the start of displaying the reception period suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, in this embodiment, since the acceptance period is set to a finite period, it is easy to apply it to a pachinko game machine, for example, during a special figure fluctuation game where the display period is set in advance. The configuration of this embodiment can be applied even when the number is not set in advance. For example, the configuration of this embodiment may be applied to a slot machine in which the length of the period is not particularly set, from the end of a game to the start of the next game.

Further, at t1, when the production switch 56 is operated to end the reception of the production switch 56, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the production switch lamp of the production switch 56, and displays the liquid crystal display. The specific display at 51 is started. On the other hand, at t1, the sub-control unit 91 stops changing (decreasing the scale) the reception period suggestion image without ending the display of the performance switch image and the reception period suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the effect switch image and the acceptance period suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t2 when a predetermined period has elapsed since the effect switch 56 was operated. That is, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the production switch image and the acceptance period suggestion image after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the production switch lamp was turned off.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the background image, the production switch image, and the reception period suggestion image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the production switch lamp is lit on the production switch 56. When the switch 56 is operated, the display switch image and the reception period suggestion image continue to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and together with the specific display, the production switch image and the reception period suggestion image in which the meter has stopped changing are displayed. Is displayed. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the display of the production switch image and the reception period suggestion image ends on the liquid crystal display 51, and only the specific display continues.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the acceptance period suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the acceptance period of the operation of the production switch 56, and The reception period is indicated by changing the meter according to the remaining period of the period. Then, if the production switch 56 is operated before the acceptance period has elapsed, the sub-control unit 91 stops changing the meter on the liquid crystal display 51 until the predetermined period has elapsed. After that, the display of the production switch image ends, and the display of the reception period suggestion image also ends.

By doing this, rather than a game machine that changes the meter of the acceptance period suggestion image until a predetermined period has passed after the operation on the effect switch is performed, the game machine accepts the message after the player pays attention to the display of the effect switch image. By confirming that the display of the period suggestion image does not change, it becomes easier to recognize that the operation on the production switch 56 has been accepted.
Note that the display of the acceptance period suggestion image is included not only in the "acceptance period suggestion display" but also in the "operation promotion display" in the present application. In addition, the display of the acceptance period suggestion image is a moving image display in which the meter changes, but not only the moving image display in which the meter changes, but also the static image display in which the meter stops changing is also referred to as the "acceptance period suggestion display" in this application. ” and “operation promotion display”.

Note that in this embodiment, the display of the acceptance period suggestion image is ended at t2 when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, but the timing of ending the display of the acceptance period suggestion image may be after the predetermined period has elapsed. The timing may be later than t2. Even in this case, in order to make it easier for the player to recognize that the operation on the production switch 56 has been accepted and to prevent the acceptance period suggestion image from being displayed for an excessively long time, the display is combined with the production switch image. It is preferable to end the display of the acceptance period suggestion image.
Note that, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable to stop the change in the meter at t1 when the operation is performed, but the timing to stop the change in the meter may be before a predetermined period has elapsed, and from t1 to t2. It may be any timing.

Note that in the present embodiment, the display of the acceptance period suggestion image is ended after a predetermined period has passed after the operation is performed, but for example, even if the display of the acceptance period suggestion image is ended at t1 when the operation is performed. good. In this case, since the acceptance period suggestion image is not displayed during the predetermined period, there is no need to stop the meter from changing. Further, for example, the display of the reception period suggestion image may be ended at any timing from t1 to t2. In this case, it is preferable to stop changing the meter from t1 until the display of the acceptance period suggestion image is finished.

[Embodiment 5]
In the first to fourth embodiments described above, the production switch lamp is turned off when the production switch 56 is operated during the reception period for the production switch 56 operation, but the production switch lamp does not have to be turned off. . Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment will be described in which the mode of the light emitting part of the production switch lamp is changed when the production switch 56 is operated during the reception period for the production switch 56 operation.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed explanations of parts having the same configuration and processing as in Embodiments 1 to 4 will be omitted, and parts that are different from the above-described Embodiments 1 to 4 will be mainly explained.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the lighting of the effect switch lamp in the effect will be explained with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. The timing chart shown in FIG. 10 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image and acceptance period suggestion image are displayed (displayed/hidden), production Indicates the lighting mode of the switch lamp (blue lighting/rainbow color lighting) and presence/absence of specific display (display/non-display).

As shown in FIG. 10, before t1, the sub-control unit 91 lights up the effect switch lamp of the effect switch 56 in blue (predetermined color). The effect switch image of this embodiment is an image of the effect switch 56 in a state where the effect switch lamp is lit in blue. Further, at t1, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the sub-control unit 91 changes the lighting color of the effect switch lamp in the effect switch 56 from blue to rainbow color (for example, purple → blue → light blue → (lights up in the order of green → yellow → orange → red → purple →...). Note that the specific display of the present embodiment is a display that notifies that the control is to be made into an advantageous state (for example, a specific display of advantageous state winning notification). That is, in this embodiment, when the specific display of the advantageous state winning notification is performed, the lighting color of the production switch lamp is changed from blue to rainbow color.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 does not finish displaying the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t1, but ends the display at t2 when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the effect switch 56 was operated. That is, the sub-control unit 91 finishes displaying the effect switch image after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the effect switch lamp was turned off.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the background image and the effect switch image (the image of the effect switch 56 lit in blue) are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect switch lamp is lit in blue. When the production switch 56 is operated in this state, the display of the background image is changed on the liquid crystal display 51 to a specific display of an advantageous state winning notification (for example, display of a character image of "Bonus Confirmed!!"), In the production switch 56, the lighting color of the production switch lamp is changed from blue to rainbow color. At this time, the display of the effect switch image is continued on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect switch image is displayed in an overlapping manner on the near side of the specific display. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the display of the production switch image ends on the liquid crystal display 51, and only the specific display continues.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays a display indicating that it will be advantageous for the player, such as notifying that the control will be controlled to an advantageous state in a specific display. When the performance switch 56 is operated, the performance switch 56 changes the lighting color of the performance switch lamp from blue to rainbow color.
By doing this, the production switch lamp is lit in blue when the production switch image is displayed, and the production switch lamp is turned on before a predetermined period of time elapses after an operation is performed on the operation section. It lights up while changing to a rainbow color, so when the production switch image is being displayed, the production switch lamp is lit in a predetermined color, and before a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the production switch was operated. It becomes easier for players to recognize that the game machine has an advantage over a game machine in which the performance switch lamp changes between a plurality of colors such as a rainbow color but does not turn on.

In addition, in this embodiment, the production switch lamp is lit in blue during the reception period for the operation of the production switch 56; however, the production switch lamp is not limited to this, and may be lit in any color as long as it is not a plurality of colors such as a rainbow color. You may let them.
In this embodiment, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the effect switch lamp is lit in a rainbow color, but it is sufficient to emit light while changing between a plurality of colors, for example, red and red. You may emit light repeatedly with blue light.

In this embodiment, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the effect switch image is not changed and the image of the effect switch 56 with the effect switch lamp lit in blue is displayed as is. The switch image may be changed to an image of the effect switch 56 in which the effect switch lamp is lit in rainbow colors.
In addition, in this embodiment, after the operation on the production switch 56 is performed, the display of the production switch image is overlapped on the side closer to the specific display, but the specific display is displayed on the front side than the display of the production switch image. May be duplicated on the sides.

In this embodiment, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the lighting color of the effect switch lamp is changed from blue to rainbow color, but after the effect switch 56 is operated, the effect switch lamp is changed from blue to rainbow color. The lighting color of the lamp may be changed multiple times. In this case, for example, if the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode as in the second embodiment, the lighting color of the production switch lamp is changed to blue in conjunction with the change in the display mode of the specific display. , red, and rainbow colors twice. In addition, as mentioned above, if the display mode of the specific display continues to change twice or more until the third mode or later, the lighting color of the production switch lamp will also change to 3 in conjunction with the change of the display mode of the specific display. You may continue to change it more than once.

[Embodiment 6]
In the first to fifth embodiments described above, the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect switch 56 are controlled when the effect switch 56 is operated during the acceptance period for the operation of the effect switch 56, but the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect switch 56 may be controlled for other effects. A presentation device may also be controlled. Hereinafter, a sixth embodiment will be described in which the production effect LED 52 is controlled when the production switch 56 is operated during the reception period for the production switch 56 operation.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed explanations of parts having the same configuration and processing as those of Embodiments 1 to 5 will be omitted, and parts that are different from Embodiments 1 to 5 will be mainly described.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the lighting of the production switch lamp and production effect LED 52 in production will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. The timing chart shown in FIG. 12 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image and the reception period suggestion image are displayed (displayed/hidden), and the production It shows whether the switch lamp is lit (on/off), whether a specific display is on (display/non-display), and whether the performance effect LED 52 is lit (on/off).

As shown in FIG. 12, before t1, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the production switch lamp of the production switch 56, and turns off the production effect LED 52. Furthermore, at t1, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the effect switch lamp of the effect switch 56, and turns on the effect LED 52. Note that, similar to the specific display of Embodiment 5, the specific display of this embodiment is a display that notifies that the control is to be made into an advantageous state (for example, a specific display of advantageous state winning notification). That is, in this embodiment, the performance effect LED 52 is turned on when a specific display of advantageous state winning notification is performed, and the performance effect LED 52 is not turned on when a specific display other than the advantageous state winning notification is performed.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 does not finish displaying the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t1, but ends the display at t2 when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the effect switch 56 was operated. That is, the sub-control unit 91 finishes displaying the effect switch image after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the effect switch lamp was turned off and the effect LED 52 was turned on.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the background image and the effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect switch lamp is lit on the effect switch 56, the effect switch 56 is operated. When this is done, the display of the background image is changed on the liquid crystal display 51 to a specific display of an advantageous state winning notification (for example, display of a character image of "Bonus Confirmed!!"), and the effect switch 56 is changed The lamp is turned off and the production effect LED 52 is turned on. At this time, as shown in FIG. 13, not only the production effect LEDs 52 on the left and right sides of the production switch 56 are lit, but also the production effect LEDs 52 on the upper, left, and right sides of the liquid crystal display 51 are turned on. The production effect LED 52 on the lower panel also lights up. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the display of the effect switch image ends on the liquid crystal display 51, and the specific display and effect LED 52 continue to be lit.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the performance effect LED 52 is provided around the performance switch 56, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the performance during the period when the operation of the performance switch 56 is accepted. A performance effect LED 52 is turned on before a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the performance switch 56 is operated.

By doing this, when the player operates the effect switch 56, the player pays attention to the effect switch 56 that is emitting light in his/her hand, so a predetermined period of time elapses after the effect switch is operated. It is easier for the player to light up the effect LED 52 before the player pays attention to the display of the effect switch image, compared to a game machine that lights up the effect LED provided around the effect switch after the time has elapsed. It becomes easy to recognize that the operation on the performance switch 56 has been accepted by recognizing the lighting of the performance effect LED 52 provided on the left or right side of the performance switch 56 or the performance effect LED 52 provided on the lower panel.

In addition, by doing this, when the player operates the effect switch 56, the player pays attention to the effect switch 56 that is emitting light in his hand, and then to the display of the effect switch image. Rather than a game machine that lights up a performance effect LED provided around the liquid crystal display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation of the performance switch, the performance effect is created before the player pays attention to the display of the performance switch image. It becomes easier to light up the LED 52, and the player can easily recognize that the effect LED 52 provided above, left, or right of the liquid crystal display 51 is lit, and that the operation on the effect switch 56 has been accepted. Become.

In this embodiment, the effect LEDs 52 are provided to the left, right, and lower panel of the effect switch 56, and above, to the left, and to the right of the liquid crystal display 51, respectively. The plurality of performance effect LEDs 52 may be omitted as long as one or more are provided in the periphery. For example, if the performance effect LED 52 is provided on the left or right side of the performance switch 56, the other performance effect LEDs 52 may be omitted.
In this embodiment, the production effect LED 52 is turned on at t1 when the operation is performed, but the production effect LED 52 may be lit at any timing from t1 to t2 as long as it is before a predetermined period elapses. It may be.

[Embodiment 7]
In the first to sixth embodiments described above, the effect switch lamp is lit during the reception period for the operation of the effect switch 56, but the effect switch lamp may be caused to emit light in other light emission modes. Hereinafter, a seventh embodiment will be described in which the effect switch lamp is blinked during the acceptance period for the operation of the effect switch 56.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of parts having the same configuration and processing as those of Embodiments 1 to 6 will be omitted, and parts that are different from the above-mentioned Embodiments 1 to 6 will be mainly described.

With reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the blinking of the effect switch lamp in the effect will be explained. The timing chart shown in FIG. 14 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image is displayed (displayed/hidden), and whether the production switch lamp blinks. Indicates the presence or absence (flashing/off) and presence/absence of a specific display (display/non-display).

As shown in FIG. 14, before t1, the sub-control unit 91 causes the production switch lamp of the production switch 56 to blink. The effect switch image of this embodiment is an image of the effect switch 56 in a state where the effect switch lamp is blinking (see FIG. 15). Furthermore, in this embodiment, the blinking of the production switch lamp and the blinking display of the lamp of the production switch image are synchronized (the timing of light emission and extinguishment is synchronized).

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the background image and the effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect switch lamp is blinking on the effect switch 56, the effect switch 56 is operated. When this is done, the display of the background image is changed on the liquid crystal display 51 to a specific display of an advantageous state winning notification (for example, the display of a text image of "Chance!!"), and the production switch 56 changes the display of a production switch lamp. is turned off.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the performance by blinking the performance switch lamp of the performance switch 56 during the reception period for the operation of the performance switch 56. While prompting the operator to operate the switch 56, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the effect switch lamp of the effect switch 56 is turned off.
By doing so, the player can intuitively recognize that it is the acceptance period for operation of the performance switch 56 and that acceptance of operation has ended. In addition, by doing this, the production switch lamp flashes while displaying the production switch image, and the production switch 56 is activated before a predetermined period of time elapses after the production switch 56 is operated. Since the lamp goes off, the performance switch lamp does not flash while the performance switch image is being displayed.The performance switch lamp turns off before a predetermined period of time elapses after an operation is performed on the game machine or the operation section. It is easier for the player to recognize that the operation on the operation part has been accepted by confirming that the performance switch lamp changes from flashing to off than in a game machine that does not.

In particular, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display of the effect switch image is an image of the effect switch 56 whose effect switch lamp is blinking.
By doing this, the player who has confirmed the display of the production switch image rather than the game machine that displays the production switch image that is not the one that displays the production switch image with the production switch lamp flashing. It becomes easier for the user to recognize that he/she is being prompted to operate the production switch 56.
Furthermore, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the blinking display of the lamp of the production switch image is synchronized with the blinking of the production switch lamp.
By doing this, the player is more comfortable with the flashing display of the lamp on the production switch image and the display of the production switch lamp than on a game machine where the blinking display of the lamp on the production switch image is not synchronized with the blinking of the production switch lamp. It becomes easier to become interested in blinking, and the interest of the performance is improved.

Note that, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable to display an image of the production switch 56 with the production switch lamp blinking as the display of the production switch image. It is not necessary to display the image of the production switch 56 in which is blinking. For example, as the display of the effect switch image, an image of the effect switch 56 whose effect switch lamp is lit may be displayed.
Note that, as in this embodiment, it is preferable that the blinking display of the lamp in the production switch image is synchronized with the blinking of the production switch lamp, but the blinking display of the lamp in the production switch image is synchronized with the blinking of the production switch lamp. It does not have to be synchronized with the flashing. For example, when the lamp in the production switch image is emitting light, there may be a period in which the production switch lamp does not emit light, and the lamp in the production switch image may emit light. There may be a period in which the production switch lamp is emitting light when it is not displayed.

[Embodiment 8]
In the first to seventh embodiments described above, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, and the effect switch 56 are controlled when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect switch 56, but other A production device used for production may be controlled. Hereinafter, an eighth embodiment will be described in which a movable accessory 201, which will be described later, is controlled when the production switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period of the production switch 56.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of parts having the same configuration and processing as those of Embodiments 1 to 7 will be omitted, and parts that are different from the above-described Embodiments 1 to 7 will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 16(A), a movable accessory 201 is connected to the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment, and the movable accessory 201 is driven based on control by the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 controls the performance using the movable accessory 201 based on the control information of the command received from the main control unit 41. The movable accessory 201 of this embodiment has an initial position provided below the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 16(B)), and an image display position covering the front of the lower part of the liquid crystal display 51 (direction switch It is possible to move between the position where the image is displayed (see FIG. 16(C)). Further, the movable accessory 201 is provided with an accessory lamp (not shown). In addition, in this embodiment, since the performance is performed using the movement of the movable accessory 201, it is easy to apply when a specific display of advantageous state winning notification is performed as in embodiments 5 and 6. The configuration of this embodiment can also be applied when a specific display other than the advantageous state winning notification is performed. For example, the configuration of this embodiment may be applied when the degree of expectation that an advantageous state winning notification will be made is high.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51, the movement of the movable accessory, and the lighting of the accessory lamp in the performance will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. The timing chart shown in FIG. 17 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image is displayed (displayed/not displayed), and the stop position of the movable accessory ( Initial position/image display position), presence or absence of specific display (display in the first mode, display/non-display in the second mode).

As shown in FIG. 17, before t1, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the accessory lamp with the movable accessory 201 stopped at the initial position. Further, at t1, when the production switch 56 is operated and the reception of the production switch 56 operation ends, the sub-control unit 91 causes the movable accessory 201 to start moving from the initial position to the image display position. At the same time, specific display starts on the liquid crystal display 51 in the first mode. Further, at t3 after t2, the sub-control unit 91 causes the movable accessory 201 to complete its movement and stop at the image display position, and lights up the accessory lamp, and displays a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51. The display mode of is changed from the first mode to the second mode. That is, the sub-control unit 91 lights up the accessory lamp at the image display position and changes the display mode of the specific display from the first mode to the second mode after a predetermined period has elapsed since the operation on the production switch 56 was performed. It is changing.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the background image and the effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the background image and the effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The display is changed to a specific display of the first mode (for example, display of a character image of "!!!"). At this time, the display of the effect switch image continues on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect switch image is displayed together with the specific display of the first mode. Moreover, at this time, the movable accessory starts moving from the initial position to the image display position with the accessory lamp turned off. Then, when a predetermined period of time has passed since the operation was performed, the display of the production switch image ends on the liquid crystal display 51, and only the specific display of the first mode is performed, and then the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode (for example, display of a character image of "Bonus Confirmed!!"). At this time, the accessory lamp is turned on with the movable accessory having finished its movement and stopped at the image display position.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the acceptance period for the operation of the effect switch 56. The operator is prompted to operate the switch 56. Further, when the effect switch 56 is operated during the acceptance period for the operation of the effect switch 56, the sub-control unit 91 starts a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 and starts moving the movable accessory 201. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, but before the predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed. to start moving the movable accessory 201.

By doing this, when operating the effect switch 56, the player pays attention to the effect switch 56 in his hand and then to the display of the effect switch image, so that the player cannot operate the effect switch 56. This makes it more difficult for the player to finish displaying the performance switch image before the player pays attention to the display, compared to a game machine which ends the display of the performance switch image before a predetermined period has elapsed since the performance switch image is turned on. As a result, the player can easily confirm that the display of the performance switch image has ended and recognize that the operation on the performance switch 56 has been accepted. In addition, by doing this, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the movable member is quickly moved while the effect switch image is being displayed, so that the effect switch 56 can be operated. It is possible to reduce a player's sense of discomfort with a performance using a movable accessory 201 that takes more time to physically move than a game machine that starts moving the movable accessory after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the performance.
In addition, in this embodiment, the movement of the movable accessory 201 was started at t1 when the operation was performed, but the timing for starting the movement of the movable accessory 201 may be before a predetermined period elapses, and from t1 to t2. It may be any timing up to.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 moves the movable accessory 201 into the effect switch image when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect switch 56. Move to the image display position where the image is being displayed.
By doing this, the player's attention on the display of the production switch image can be directly directed to the movable accessory 201, and the movable accessory is not moved to the position where the production switch image is being displayed. The player's attention can be drawn more to the movable accessory 201 than to the gaming machine.

Note that, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable to move the movable accessory 201 to the image display position in order to direct the player's attention directly to the movable accessory 201 regarding the display of the production switch image. The object 201 may be moved to a position different from the image display position. For example, the movable accessory 201 may be moved to a specific display position where a specific display is performed. In this case, a specific display can be performed in combination with a performance using the movable accessory 201, and the player's attention to the specific display can be increased more than in a gaming machine that does not move the movable accessory to a specific display position.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the accessory lamp on the movable accessory 201 during the acceptance period of the operation of the production switch 56, and when the production switch 56 is operated When this is performed, the accessory lamp is not turned on until the movable accessory 201 moves to the image display position, and the accessory lamp is turned on after the movable accessory 201 moves to the image display position.
By doing so, the movement of the movable accessory 201 can be made less noticeable than in a game machine that lights up the accessory lamp before the movable accessory moves to the image display position.
In this embodiment, when the production switch 56 is operated, the movable accessory 201 moves to the image display position and then lights up the accessory lamp. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the movable accessory The object 201 may be provided with a sub-liquid crystal display, and the image may be displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display after the movable accessory 201 moves to the image display position.

In addition, in order to make the movement of the movable accessory 201 less noticeable, the production effect LED 52 is made to emit light while the movable accessory 201 is moving without the accessory lamp being lit to divert attention to the movable accessory 201. It's okay. In this case, the production effect LED 52 may be provided at a position away from the path along which the movable accessory 201 moves to the image display position, as shown in FIGS. 16(B) and 16(C). may be provided on the route. For example, the performance effect LED 52 may be provided in front of the movable accessory 201 at the initial position or an intermediate position from the initial position to the image display position, and the movable accessory 201 may move behind the performance effect LED 52. good. Further, the decorative part that emits light to make the movement of the movable accessory 201 less noticeable is not limited to the performance effect LED 52, and may be, for example, a light guide plate (not shown), in which the movable accessory 201 displays an image. It may be provided at a position away from the route taken to move to that position, or may be provided at an initial position or an intermediate position on the route. In addition, when the light guide plate is provided on the moving path of the movable accessory 201, a configuration is required in which the movable accessory 201 can move behind the light guide plate. Furthermore, in order to prevent the production effect of the production using the movable accessory 201 from being impaired, the production effect LED 52 and the light guide plate are provided at positions that do not overlap with the movable accessory 201 when moved to the image display position. There is a need.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display mode of the specific display includes the first mode and the second mode, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the display mode after the operation on the effect switch 56 is performed. After starting the specific display in the first mode before the predetermined period has elapsed, the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode after the predetermined period has elapsed. Then, the sub-control unit 91 starts moving the movable accessory 201 to move the movable accessory 201 from the initial position when the specific display is being performed in the first mode, and the specific display is performed in the second mode. When the image is displayed, the movement of the movable accessory 201 is finished and the movable accessory 201 is stopped at the image display position.
By doing this, the movable accessory 201 can be moved according to the display mode of the specific display, and the specific display and the movement of the movable accessory 201 are linked, so the specific display and the movement of the movable accessory are linked. The player is more likely to be interested in the specific display and the performance using the movable accessory 201 than in a game machine in which the movable accessory 201 is not linked, and the interest in the game is improved.

Note that, as in this embodiment, in order to make the player more likely to be interested in the specific display and the performance using the movable accessory 201, it is preferable to link the specific display and the movement of the movable accessory 201. However, the specific display and the movement of the movable accessory 201 do not have to be linked. For example, if a specific display is performed in the first mode after t1, the movement of the movable accessory 201 is started from t1 before the specific display is performed in the first mode, and the movable accessory 201 is moved from the initial position. Alternatively, the movement of the movable accessory 201 may be ended and the movable accessory 201 may be stopped at the image display position before the specific display is performed in the second mode. For example, if the specific display is performed in the second mode by t2, the movement of the movable accessory 201 is started by t2 after the specific display is performed in the second format, and the movable accessory 201 is moved to the initial position. If the specific display is performed in the first mode after t1, the movement of the movable accessory 201 is finished before the specific display is performed in the first mode from t1, and the movable accessory 201 is moved. It may be stopped at the image display position.

[Embodiment 9]
In the first to eighth embodiments described above, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the effect switch 56, and the movable accessory 201 are controlled when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect switch 56. However, it is also possible to control performance devices used for other performances. Hereinafter, a ninth embodiment will be described in which the outputs of the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect switch 56.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of parts having the same configuration and processing as those of Embodiments 1 to 8 will be omitted, and parts that are different from the above-mentioned Embodiments 1 to 8 will be mainly described.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the outputs of the speakers 53 and 54 in the performance will be explained with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. The timing chart shown in FIG. 19 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image is displayed (displayed/hidden), and the output of the speakers 53 and 54. It indicates the presence or absence (first specific sound, second specific sound, silence), and the presence or absence of a specific display (display in the first mode, display in the second mode, or non-display).

As shown in FIG. 19, before t1, the sub-control unit 91 does not cause the speakers 53 and 54 to output a specific sound, and controls the speakers 53 and 54 to be in a silent state. Further, at t1, when the production switch 56 is operated and the reception of the production switch 56 is terminated, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output the first specific sound (for example, "Ping Dong ~"). At the same time, the specific display starts on the liquid crystal display 51 in the first mode. Further, at t3 after t2, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to start outputting a second specific sound (for example, the voice of "Congratulations~"), and displays a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51. The display mode is changed from the first mode to the second mode. That is, the sub-control unit 91 changes the output of the specific sound from the first specific sound to the second specific sound after a predetermined period of time has passed since the operation on the production switch 56 is performed, and also changes the display mode of the specific display to the second specific sound. The first aspect has been changed to the second aspect.

In this embodiment, the specific sound file (sound file containing specific sounds, sound source file) is one sound file that is recorded in a connected state from the first specific sound to the second specific sound, and is a sub-sound file. The control unit 91 is set in advance to output a specific sound from the speakers 53 and 54 based on the specific sound file at t1, thereby switching from the first specific sound to the second specific sound at t3.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the background image and the effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The display is changed to a specific display of the first mode (for example, display of a character image of "!!!"). At this time, the display of the effect switch image continues on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect switch image is displayed together with the specific display of the first mode. Also, at this time, the speakers 53 and 54 start outputting the first specific sound from a silent state. Then, when a predetermined period of time has passed since the operation was performed, the display of the production switch image ends on the liquid crystal display 51, and only the specific display of the first mode is performed, and then the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode (for example, display of a character image of "Bonus Confirmed!!"). At this time, the speakers 53 and 54 finish outputting the first specific sound and change the specific sound output from the first specific sound to the second specific sound.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the acceptance period for the operation of the effect switch 56. The operator is prompted to operate the switch 56. Furthermore, when the production switch 56 is operated during the reception period for the production switch 56, the sub-control unit 91 starts a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 and starts outputting a specific sound to the speakers 53 and 54. let At this time, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, but before the predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed. starts outputting a specific sound.

By doing this, when operating the effect switch 56, the player pays attention to the effect switch 56 in his hand and then to the display of the effect switch image, so that the player cannot operate the effect switch 56. This makes it more difficult for the player to finish displaying the performance switch image before the player pays attention to the display, compared to a game machine which ends the display of the performance switch image before a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the performance switch image is turned on. As a result, the player can easily confirm that the display of the effect switch image has ended and recognize that the operation on the effect switch 56 has been accepted. Further, according to such a configuration, when the production switch 56 is operated, output of the specific sound is immediately started while the production switch image is being displayed. The production switch 56 recognizes the output of the specific sound before the player pays attention to the display of the production switch image, rather than the game machine that starts outputting the specific sound after a predetermined period of time has passed since the operation for the production switch 56 is performed. This makes it easier to recognize that an operation has been accepted.
Note that in the present embodiment, the output of the specific sound is started at t1 when the operation is performed, but the timing to start outputting the specific sound may be any time before a predetermined period elapses, and any timing from t1 to t2 may be used. It may be timing.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display mode of the specific display includes the first mode and the second mode, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the display mode after the operation on the effect switch 56 is performed. After starting the specific display in the first mode before the predetermined period has elapsed, the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first mode to the second mode after the predetermined period has elapsed. The specific sound includes a first specific sound and a second specific sound, and the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output the first specific sound when the specific display is performed in the first mode. and causes the speakers 53 and 54 to start outputting a second specific sound when a specific display is being performed in the second mode.
By doing this, it is possible to output a specific sound according to the display mode of the specific display, and since the specific display and the output of the specific sound are linked, a gaming machine in which the specific display and the output of the specific sound are not linked. The player is more likely to be interested in the performance using the specific display and the output of the specific sound, and the interest in the game is improved.
Note that in this embodiment, the specific sound is changed from the first specific sound to the second specific sound in conjunction with changing the display mode of the specific display from the first mode to the second mode. If the display mode of the specific display continues to change twice or more until the third mode or later, the specific sound also changes two or more times until the third specific sound or later in conjunction with the change of the display mode of the specific display. You may continue.

Note that, as in this embodiment, it is preferable to link the specific display and the output of the specific sound in order to make the player more interested in the production using the specific display and the output of the specific sound. It is not necessary to link the specific display and the output of the specific sound. For example, if the specific display is performed in the first mode after t1, the output of the first specific sound may be started before the specific display is performed in the first mode from t1, and the specific display is performed in the second mode from t1. The output of the second specific sound may be started before the second specific sound is performed. Further, for example, if the specific display is performed in the second mode by t2, the output of the first specific sound may be started by t2 after the specific display is performed in the second mode, and after t1. If the specific display is performed in the first mode, the output of the second specific sound may be finished from t1 before the specific display is performed in the first mode.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the control based on one sound file (specific sound file) recorded in a connected state from the first specific sound to the second specific sound. The speakers 53 and 54 are made to output a specific sound, and the first specific sound is changed to the second specific sound at t3 when the display mode of the specific display is changed.
By doing so, the specific sound can be output without performing control to adjust the timing of changing from the first specific sound to the second specific sound.

Note that, as in this embodiment, in order to output a specific sound without performing control to adjust the timing of changing from the first specific sound to the second specific sound, the first specific sound is connected to the second specific sound. Although it is preferable to output the specific sound based on one specific sound file recorded in , the first specific sound and the second specific sound may be recorded in separate specific sound files. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 controls, at t3, for example, to change the specific sound file in which the first specific sound is recorded to the specific sound file in which the second specific sound is recorded, thereby changing the output of the specific sound. There is a need to do.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 does not output sound from the speakers 53 and 54 and controls the speakers 53 and 54 to be in a silent state when displaying the effect switch image. That is, the sub-control unit 91 lowers the volume when the effect switch image is being displayed than when the effect switch image is not being displayed.
By doing this, the display of the effect switch image is made more prominent than a game machine that does not lower the volume when the effect switch image is displayed than when the effect switch image is not displayed ( In addition, it is possible to make the output of the specific sound after the display of the effect switch image is finished stand out (to make it easier to attract the attention of the player).
In addition, in this embodiment, while the production switch image is being displayed, the sound is controlled to be silent; however, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production switch image may be displayed while the production switch image is being displayed. It is sufficient if the volume is lower than when you are not using it.

[Embodiment 10]
In the first to ninth embodiments described above, the production switch lamp is turned off when the production switch 56 is operated during the reception period for the production switch 56, but other controls are not applied to the production switch 56. You may go. Hereinafter, a tenth embodiment will be described in which the production switch 56 is vibrated when the production switch 56 is operated during the reception period for the production switch 56 operation.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of parts having the same configuration and processing as in Embodiments 1 to 9 will be omitted, and parts that are different from the above-described Embodiments 1 to 9 will be mainly described.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the vibration of the effect switch lamp in the effect will be explained with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. The timing chart shown in FIG. 21 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image is displayed (displayed/hidden), and the vibration of the production switch lamp. Indicates the presence/absence (ON/OFF) and presence/absence of a specific display (display/non-display).

As shown in FIG. 21, before t1, the sub-control unit 91 causes the production switch 56 to stop vibrating. The production switch 56 of this embodiment is provided with a vibration section (not shown), and the sub-control section 91 can vibrate or stop the vibration by turning on and off the vibration section. ing. Further, at t1, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the sub-control unit 91 causes the effect switch 56 to start vibrating, and starts a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51. Note that the display of the effect switch image in this embodiment is a display of a moving image in which the effect switch 56 is vibrated with the light turned off until a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the effect switch 56 was operated. Be changed.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 does not end the display of the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t1, and ends the display of the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t2, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation of the effect switch 56, and displays the specific display. Start. Note that the specific display of this embodiment is a display that notifies that the control is to be made into an advantageous state (for example, a specific display of advantageous state winning notification), similar to the specific display of Embodiments 5 and 6. That is, in this embodiment, the production switch 56 is vibrated when a specific display of advantageous state winning notification is performed. Further, the sub-control unit 91 causes the effect switch 56 to stop vibrating at t4, when a period (for example, 1 second) sufficient for the player to recognize the vibration of the effect switch 56 has elapsed from t1. Then, the sub-control unit 91 ends the specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 at t5 when a specific display period (period for performing specific display) has elapsed from t2.

In this embodiment, the current game ends at t5 and the next game starts. That is, the specific display is set in advance to continue until the current game ends and the next game starts. Further, in this embodiment, it is designed in advance so that the specific display period is t4, and after t4, it is t5. That is, it is designed in advance so that the specific display ends after the vibration of the production switch 56 ends.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 22, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the background image and the effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the effect switch 56 starts to vibrate. be done. In addition, at this time, the display of the effect switch image is continued on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the operation was performed, the display of the production switch image ends on the liquid crystal display 51, and the display of the background image changes to a specific display of advantageous state winning notification (for example, "Bonus confirmed!! ” text image display). At this time, the effect switch 56 continues to vibrate, and the vibration ends after a period sufficient for the player to recognize the effect has passed. Thereafter, when starting the next game, the specific display ends and the display returns to the background image. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 is in a state where not only the background image is displayed but also a special display (for example, a character image of "~bonus being confirmed~") is displayed.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the performance switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the reception period for the operation of the performance switch 56. The display prompts the user to operate the production switch 56. In addition, when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect switch 56, the sub control unit 91 starts a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 and causes the effect switch 56 to start vibrating. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, but before the predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed. The production switch 56 is made to start vibrating.

By doing this, when operating the effect switch 56, the player pays attention to the effect switch 56 in his hand and then to the display of the effect switch image, so that the player cannot operate the effect switch 56. This makes it more difficult for the player to finish displaying the performance switch image before the player pays attention to the display, compared to a game machine which ends the display of the performance switch image before a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the performance switch image is turned on. As a result, the player can easily confirm that the display of the effect switch image has ended and recognize that the effect switch 56 has been operated. Further, according to such a configuration, when the production switch 56 is operated, the production switch 56 immediately starts vibrating while the production switch image is being displayed. Rather than a game machine that starts vibrating the effect switch 56 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the operation of the effect switch 56, the effect switch 56 starts vibrating before the player pays attention to the display of the effect switch image. It becomes easier to recognize that the operation on the production switch 56 has been accepted.
In addition, in this embodiment, although the vibration of the production switch 56 is started at t1 when the operation is performed, the timing to start the vibration of the production switch 56 may be before a predetermined period has elapsed, and the timing is sufficient to start the vibration of the production switch 56 from t1 to t2. It may be any timing up to.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when performing a display indicating that it will be advantageous for the player, such as notifying that the control will be controlled to an advantageous state in a specific display, the sub-control unit 91 may The production switch 56 is vibrated.
By doing so, the player can quickly recognize that the player will be advantageous by immediately starting to vibrate the performance switch 56 when displaying that the game will be advantageous to the player.
Note that in this embodiment, a display indicating that the specific display is advantageous for the player is performed, but the display indicating that the specific display is advantageous for the player may not be performed. In this case, it is preferable not to vibrate the effect switch 56.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect that causes the effect switch 56 to vibrate is an effect that acts on the tactile sense of the player's hand that operates the effect switch 56.
By doing so, it is possible to directly affect the tactile sensation of the hand of the player who operates the effect switch 56.

In addition, in this embodiment, the effect is performed by vibrating the effect switch 56, but the device to vibrate is not limited to the effect switch 56, and may include, for example, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, or the movable accessory 201. may be vibrated. Further, for example, a large woofer may be provided inside the casing of the gaming machine 1 to output a large volume of deep bass sound inside the casing, thereby vibrating the entire casing. In other words, the effect of vibrating the parts of the gaming machine 1 is not limited to an effect that acts on the player's tactile sense, such as an effect using vibration of the effect switch 56, but may also be an effect that does not affect the player's tactile sense. It's okay. Even in this case, it is necessary to avoid interfering with the progress of the game, and when it is possible for the player to proceed with the game by operating the game progress operation unit 7, the game progress operation must be performed. It is necessary to prevent the section 7 from vibrating.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the specific display is a display indicating that it is advantageous for the player, such as notifying that the specific display is controlled to be in an advantageous state, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display. The effect switch 56 is caused to start vibrating before starting the specific display on the device 51, and the effect switch 56 is made to end the vibration between the time the specific display starts and ends on the liquid crystal display 51.
By doing so, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the effect switch 56 immediately starts vibrating while the specific display is being performed, which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent the effect switch 56 from vibrating for an excessively long time while allowing the user to quickly recognize the effect.

Note that, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the production switch 56 starts vibrating before starting the specific display in order to quickly recognize that it is advantageous. It is not necessary to cause the switch 56 to start vibrating; for example, the specific display may be started at t1 and the production switch 56 may be made to start vibrating.
In addition, in this embodiment, the specific display ends at t5 when the next game starts, but as long as the specific display ends after t4 when the vibration of the production switch 56 ends, the next game will start. The specific display may be terminated even before the specified display is performed. That is, as long as t5, when the specific display period has elapsed, is later than t4, when a period sufficient to recognize the vibration of the performance switch 56 has elapsed, it may be before the next game starts.
Note that, as in this embodiment, in order to prevent the effect switch 56 from vibrating for an excessively long time, it is preferable to cause the effect switch 56 to stop vibrating before ending the specific display. It is not necessary to make the effect switch 56 stop vibrating before the end of the specific display period. For example, at t5 when the specific display period has elapsed, the specific display may be ended and the effect switch 56 may end the vibration.

In this embodiment, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the image of the effect switch 56 is displayed without changing the effect switch image and the effect switch lamp is lit. The image may be changed to a moving image in which the effect switch 56 is vibrating. In addition, when the effect switch image is changed to a moving image of the effect switch 56 vibrating when the effect switch 56 is operated, the vibration of the effect switch 56 and the vibration display of the effect switch image are synchronized. You may let them. For example, if the vibration of the production switch 56 is an intermittent vibration that repeats vibration for 0.3 seconds and then stops for 0.2 seconds, the vibration display of the production switch image will show the vibration for 0.3 seconds. The vibration of the production switch 56 and the vibration display of the production switch image may be synchronized by repeating the process of expressing the motion image with a moving image display and then displaying a pause for 0.2 seconds with a still image display.

[Embodiment 11]
In the tenth embodiment described above, when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect switch 56, the effect switch 56 is vibrated to provide a tactile sensation of the hand of the player operating the effect switch 56. However, other tactile effect effects may be performed that act on the tactile sense of the player's hand. Hereinafter, an eleventh embodiment will be described in which air is blown to the effect switch 56 when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect switch 56.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of parts having the same configuration and processing as in Embodiments 1 to 10 will be omitted, and parts that are different from Embodiments 1 to 10 will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 23(A), a blower section 301 is connected to the sub-control section 91 of this embodiment, and the blower section 301 is driven based on control by the sub-control section 91. The sub-control unit 91 controls the performance using the blower unit 301 based on the control information of the command received from the main control unit 41. Note that the air blowing unit 301 of this embodiment generates wind by rotating blades (not shown), and blows air from the air outlet provided at the rear of the effect switch 56 (see FIG. 16(B)) to the effect switch in front. It is possible to blow air toward 56.

With reference to FIGS. 24 and 25, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the air blowing from the air blowing unit 301 in the performance will be explained. The timing chart shown in FIG. 24 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image is displayed (displayed/hidden), and whether or not air is blown from the ventilation unit. (air blowing/stopping), and the presence or absence of a specific display (display/non-display).

As shown in FIG. 24, before t1, the sub-control unit 91 causes the air blowing unit 301 to stop blowing air. Further, at t1, when the production switch 56 is operated, the sub-control unit 91 causes the air blower 301 to start blowing air. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 does not end the display of the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t1, and ends the display of the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t2, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation of the effect switch 56, and displays the specific display. Start. Note that the specific display of this embodiment is a display that notifies that the control is to be made into an advantageous state (for example, a specific display of advantageous state winning notification), similar to the specific display of Embodiments 5, 6, and 10. That is, in this embodiment, the air blower 301 is caused to blow air when a specific display of advantageous state winning notification is performed. Further, the sub-control unit 91 causes the air blower 301 to end blowing air at t4, when a period (for example, 1 second) sufficient for the player to recognize the air blowing from the air blower 301 has elapsed from t1. Then, the sub-control unit 91 ends the specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 at t5 when a specific display period (period for performing specific display) has elapsed from t2.

Note that in this embodiment, as in Embodiment 10, the current game is ended and the next game is started at t5, and the specific display is displayed until the current game is ended and the next game is started. It is set in advance to continue. In addition, in this embodiment, as in the tenth embodiment, the specific display period is t4, and after t4, it is designed in advance to be t5, and the specific display ends after the vibration of the production switch 56 ends. It is pre-designed.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the background image and the effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the air blowing from the air blower 301 is started. Ru. At this time, the display of the effect switch image continues on the liquid crystal display 51, and when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the display of the effect switch image ends, and from the display of the background image, it is determined that the advantageous state has been won. The notification is changed to a specific display (for example, a text image displaying "Bonus Confirmed!!"). At this time, the air blowing from the air blowing unit 301 continues, and the air blowing ends after a sufficient period of time for the player to recognize it has elapsed. Thereafter, when starting the next game, the specific display ends and the display returns to the background image. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 is in a state where not only the background image is displayed but also a special display (for example, a character image of "~bonus being confirmed~") is displayed.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the acceptance period for the operation of the effect switch 56. The operator is prompted to operate the switch 56. Further, when the effect switch 56 is operated during the acceptance period for the operation of the effect switch 56, the sub-control unit 91 starts a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 and causes the air blower 301 to start blowing air. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, but before the predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed. The air blower 301 is caused to start blowing air.

By doing this, when operating the effect switch 56, the player pays attention to the effect switch 56 in his hand and then to the display of the effect switch image, so that the player cannot operate the effect switch 56. This makes it more difficult for the player to finish displaying the performance switch image before the player pays attention to the display, compared to a game machine which ends the display of the performance switch image before a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the performance switch image is turned on. As a result, the player can easily confirm that the display of the effect switch image has ended and recognize that the effect switch 56 has been operated. Moreover, according to such a configuration, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the air blowing unit 301 immediately starts blowing air while the effect switch image is being displayed, so that the effect can be improved. Rather than a game machine in which the effect switch 56 starts to vibrate after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the operation of the effect switch 56, the air blower 301 starts blowing air before the player pays attention to the display of the effect switch image. It becomes easier to recognize that the operation on the production switch 56 has been accepted.
In the present embodiment, the air blowing unit 301 starts blowing air at t1 when the operation is performed, but the timing to start blowing air from the air blowing unit 301 may be before a predetermined period elapses, and from t1 to t2. It may be any timing up to.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when performing a display indicating that it will be advantageous for the player, such as notifying that the control will be controlled to an advantageous state in a specific display, the sub-control unit 91, The air blowing unit 301 blows air.
By doing so, the blower unit 301 immediately starts blowing air when displaying that the game is advantageous to the player, so that the player can quickly recognize that the game is advantageous.
Note that in this embodiment, a display indicating that the specific display is advantageous to the player is performed, but it is not necessary to display a display indicating that the specific display is advantageous to the player. In this case, it is preferable that the air blowing unit 301 not blow air.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the performance that causes the air blower 301 to blow air is a performance that acts on the tactile sense of the player's hand when operating the performance switch 56.
By doing so, it is possible to directly affect the tactile sensation of the hand of the player who operates the effect switch 56.
Note that in this embodiment, the air is blown from the air blowing unit 301 toward the production switch 56 to affect the tactile sensation of the player's hand; however, the present invention is not limited to this; for example, the air is blown toward the player's face. The tactile sensation on the player's face may be affected by blowing air. That is, the effect of causing the air blower 301 to blow air is not limited to an effect that acts on the tactile sense of the player's hand when operating the effect switch 56, but may also be an effect that acts on the tactile sense of the player's face, for example. good.
In the present embodiment, air is blown toward the effect switch 56 as an effect on the player's tactile sense, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other operation parts and each of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the progress of the game are used. Air may be blown toward the member. However, it is necessary to avoid blowing air toward the operation section 7 for playing the game, as this may hinder the progress of the game.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the specific display is a display indicating that it is advantageous for the player, such as notifying that the specific display is controlled to be in an advantageous state, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display. The blower unit 301 is caused to start blowing air before starting a specific display on the display 51, and the blower unit 301 is made to finish blowing air between when the specific display starts and ends on the liquid crystal display 51.
By doing so, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the air blowing unit 301 immediately starts blowing air while the specific display is being displayed, which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent the air blowing from the air blowing unit 301 from continuing for an excessively long time while allowing the user to recognize the air quickly.

Note that, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable to start blowing air from the air blower 301 before starting the specific display in order to quickly recognize that it is advantageous. It is not necessary to start blowing air from the blower unit 301; for example, the blowing of air from the blower unit 301 may be started at the same time as the specific display is started at t1.
Note that, as in this embodiment, in order to prevent the air blowing from the air blowing unit 301 from continuing for an excessively long time, it is preferable to end the air blowing from the air blowing unit 301 before ending the specific display. For example, at t5 when the specific display period has elapsed, the blowing of air from the air blowing unit 301 may be ended at the same time as the specific display is ended.

[Embodiment 12]
In the first to eleventh embodiments described above, a character image is displayed as the specific display, but other images may be displayed as the specific display. Hereinafter, a twelfth embodiment will be described in which a specific character image that suggests that it is advantageous as a specific display is displayed.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of parts having the same configuration and processing as in Embodiments 1 to 11 will be omitted, and parts that are different from Embodiments 1 to 11 will be mainly described.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 in the performance will be explained with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. The timing chart shown in FIG. 26 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), presence or absence of display of the production switch image (display/non-display), and presence/absence of specific display (display/non-reception). (hidden), and indicates whether or not to execute a flash effect (execution/non-execution), which will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 26, at t1, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the sub-control unit 91 displays the liquid crystal display 51 at t2, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the effect switch 56 was operated. The display of the production switch image ends. Further, at t2, the sub-control unit 91 starts executing a flash effect on the liquid crystal display 51. Here, the flash effect is an effect that displays a so-called flash image in which the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 momentarily emits light. Note that in the flash effect of this embodiment, an image of a white flash is displayed. Then, at t3 subsequent to t2, the sub-control unit 91 finishes executing the flash effect on the liquid crystal display 51 and starts specific display. That is, the sub-control unit 91 finishes displaying the effect switch image after a predetermined period of time has passed since the effect switch 56 is operated, executes the flash effect, and then starts the specific display.

Note that the specific display in this embodiment is the display of a specific character image. In addition, in this embodiment, the color of the clothes of the specific character in the specific character image changes depending on the level of expectation that an advantageous state winning notification will be made in the subsequent game (for example, if the level of expectation is lower than normal, the color of the clothes of the specific character changes green if the degree of expectation is normal; red if the degree of expectation is higher than normal).

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 27, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the effect switch 56 is operated while the background image and the effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the liquid crystal display In 51, after the display of the production switch image is finished and the flash production is executed, a white flash image is displayed, and then a specific display is started, and a specific character image whose clothes are a specific color (for example, red) is displayed. is displayed.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the acceptance period for the operation of the effect switch 56. The operator is prompted to operate the switch 56. Further, the sub-control unit 91 starts a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect switch 56. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 after a predetermined period of time has passed since the operation was performed. Furthermore, after a flash image of a predetermined color is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the sub-control unit 91 starts displaying a specific character image of a specific color whose clothes are different from the predetermined color as a specific display.

By doing this, when operating the effect switch 56, the player pays attention to the effect switch 56 in his hand and then to the display of the effect switch image, so that the player cannot operate the effect switch 56. This makes it more difficult for the player to finish displaying the performance switch image before the player pays attention to the display, compared to a game machine which ends the display of the performance switch image before a predetermined period has elapsed since the performance switch image is turned on. As a result, the player can easily confirm that the display of the performance switch image has ended and recognize that the operation on the performance switch 56 has been accepted. Further, by doing so, the display of the clothes of the specific character image becomes more noticeable than in a gaming machine in which the color of the clothes of the specific character image is not displayed in the specific color after the flash image of the predetermined color is displayed. Therefore, when the player's attention shifts to a specific display after paying attention to the display of the production switch image, the player is interested in the degree to which he or she expects to be notified of winning an advantageous state in the subsequent game by paying attention to the color of the clothes of the specific character image. It becomes easier to hold the game, and the interest in the game increases.

In addition, in this embodiment, the expectation level that an advantageous state winning notification will be made is indicated by the color of the clothes of the specific character image, but the advantageous state winning notification will be made regarding the suggestion by the color of the clothes of the specific character image. It is not limited to the degree of expectation, and may be, for example, the degree of expectation that a premiere performance will be performed, or may be a set value. Further, for example, in the case of a slot machine, an internal winning combination may be used.
Note that in this embodiment, the color of the clothes of the specific character image (specific color) suggests the degree of expectation that an advantageous state winning notification will be made; The suggestion is not limited to the color of the clothes in the character image, but may be suggested by, for example, the hair color, skin color, or color of property other than clothes in the specific character image.
Note that, as in this embodiment, it is preferable that the color of the clothes of the specific character image (specific color) suggests the degree of expectation that an advantageous state winning notification will be given. You don't have to.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, while the specific colors include blue, green, and red, the specific character image is displayed regardless of which color the clothes of the specific character image are displayed. An image of a white flash appears before the .
By doing this, no matter what color the clothes of the specific character image are displayed, the display changes from displaying a white flash image to displaying an image of the specific character whose clothes are a specific color. Color changes can be made more noticeable.
Note that in this embodiment, a white flash image is displayed before displaying the specific character image regardless of the color of the clothes of the specific character image. Accordingly, a white flash image may be displayed before the specific character image is displayed. For example, if the color of the clothes of a specific character image is green, a white flash image will not be displayed before the specific character image is displayed, and if the color of the clothes of a specific character image is red, a white flash image will not be displayed before the specific character image is displayed. An image of a flash may also be displayed.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the color of the flash image displayed in the flash effect is set to white in advance.
By doing so, by displaying white, which has the highest brightness, and then displaying a specific character image whose clothes have a specific color, it is possible to add sharpness to color changes.
Note that, as in this embodiment, it is preferable that the color of the flash image displayed in the flash effect is white in order to add contrast to the color change, but the color of the flash image does not have to be white. . Even in this case, it is preferable to use a color with high brightness (for example, yellow, etc.) in order to easily add sharpness to the color change.

[Embodiment 13]
In the twelfth embodiment described above, a specific character image is displayed as the specific display, but other images may be displayed as the specific display. A thirteenth embodiment in which a frame image is displayed as a specific display will be described below.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of parts having the same configuration and processing as those of Embodiments 1 to 12 will be omitted, and parts that are different from the above-described Embodiments 1 to 12 will be mainly described.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 in the performance will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. The timing chart shown in FIG. 28 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image is displayed (displayed/hidden), and whether the first frame image is displayed. The color (green display, white display, red display, non-display) and the color of the second frame image display (red display, white display, rainbow color display, non-display) are shown.

As shown in FIG. 28, if the frame image is displayed for the first time, before t1, the sub-control unit 91 displays the frame image (the image of the frame surrounding the four ends of the display area of the image forming device 51). Displayed in green. Note that in this embodiment, the frame image and the production switch image are displayed at positions that do not overlap (see FIG. 29). Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the color of the frame image changes as the expectation level that an advantageous state winning notification will be given in a subsequent game increases (for example, it changes in the order of green, red, and rainbow color).

Further, at t1, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the sub control unit 91 displays the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t2, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the effect switch 56 was operated. End the display. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 changes the color of the frame image on the liquid crystal display 51 from green to white. Then, at t3 after t2, the sub-control unit 91 changes the color of the frame image on the liquid crystal display 51 from white to red. That is, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the effect switch image after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation of the effect switch 56 is performed, and changes the frame image from green to white before the predetermined period elapses. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the frame image changes from white to red. Regarding the second frame image display, if you change "green" to "red" and "red" to "rainbow color", the explanation will be the same as the above for the first frame image display, so it will be redundant. In order to reduce the number of explanations, detailed explanations will be omitted.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 29, if the frame image is displayed in green, the effect switch 56 is operated while the background image and the effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. , the frame image changes from green to white. Furthermore, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the frame image changes from white to red after the display of the production switch image ends. Further, in a situation where the game continues to progress and the frame image is displayed in red, if the effect switch 56 is operated while the background image and effect switch image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, , the frame image changes from red to white. Furthermore, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the frame image is changed from white to rainbow color after the display of the production switch image ends.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the reception period for the operation of the effect switch 56. operation of the switch 56. Further, the sub-control unit 91 starts a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect switch 56. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 after a predetermined period of time has passed since the operation was performed. Further, the sub-control unit 91 displays a frame image of a predetermined color (white) on the liquid crystal display 51, and then changes the display to a frame image of a specific color (red, rainbow color) different from the predetermined color as a specific display. .

By doing this, when operating the effect switch 56, the player pays attention to the effect switch 56 in his hand and then to the display of the effect switch image, so that the player cannot operate the effect switch 56. This makes it more difficult for the player to finish displaying the performance switch image before the player pays attention to the display, compared to a game machine which ends the display of the performance switch image before a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the performance switch image is turned on. As a result, the player can easily confirm that the display of the effect switch image has ended and recognize that the operation on the effect switch 56 has been accepted. Moreover, by doing so, the display of the frame image of a specific color becomes more noticeable than in a gaming machine in which the frame image of the predetermined color is not displayed in the specific color after the frame image of the predetermined color is displayed. Therefore, when the player's attention shifts to the display of the frame image after paying attention to the display of the performance switch image, the player pays attention to the color of the frame image and becomes interested in the degree of expectation that an advantageous state winning notification will be carried out in the subsequent game. It becomes easier to hold and the game becomes more interesting.
Note that in this embodiment, the color of the frame image suggests the degree of expectation that an advantageous state winning notification will be carried out, but the suggestion by the color of the frame image is not limited to the degree of expectation that an advantageous state winning notification will be carried out. For example, it may be the expectation level that a premiere performance will be executed, or in the case of a slot machine, it may be an internal winning combination.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, while the specific colors include red and rainbow colors, the frame image is displayed regardless of whether the frame image is changed to red or rainbow color. The frame image is displayed in a predetermined color (white) before the display is changed to a specific color.
By doing so, it is possible to make the color change from the predetermined color to the specific color in the frame image stand out not only when the frame image is displayed in red but also when the frame image is displayed in rainbow colors.

Note that in this embodiment, the display of the frame image is changed to white before the specific color of the frame image is changed, regardless of which specific color the frame image is displayed in. However, the display of the frame image after the display change is Depending on the specific color, the display of the frame image may be changed to white before the specific color display is changed. For example, if the specific color is red, the frame image will not be changed to white before changing the specific color display, and if the specific color is rainbow color, the frame image will be changed to white before changing the specific color display. Good too.
In this embodiment, the display of the frame image is changed to white before changing the specific color display regardless of the color of the pre-displayed frame image, but the frame image is changed to white before changing the specific color display depending on the color of the pre-displayed frame image. The image may be displayed in white. For example, if the color of the pre-displayed frame image is green, the frame image will not be displayed in white before changing the specific color display, and if the color of the pre-displayed frame image is red, the frame image will be displayed before changing the specific color display. may be displayed in white.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the predetermined color is set to white in advance.
By doing so, the frame image is displayed in white, which has the highest brightness, and then the display is changed to a specific color, thereby making it possible to add sharpness to the color change.
Note that, as in this embodiment, it is preferable to change the display of the frame image to white before changing the display of a specific color in order to add contrast to the color change. does not have to be white. Even in this case, it is preferable to use a color with high brightness (for example, yellow, etc.) in order to easily add sharpness to the color change.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays a frame image in a different color (red, rainbow color) on the liquid crystal display 51 before the effect switch 56 is operated. It is displayed in colors (green, red), and after the effect switch 56 is operated, the frame image is displayed in a predetermined color on the liquid crystal display 51.
By doing so, a preliminary display in which the frame image changes from a color different from the specific color to a predetermined color is performed before and after the operation of the production switch 56, and then a specific display in which the frame image is displayed in the specific color is performed. , the change in the color of the frame image is more noticeable than in a game machine in which the specific display is not performed after the preliminary display is performed.
Note that, as in this embodiment, in order to make the player interested in the change in the color of the frame image from the pre-display to the specific color display, the frame image is pre-displayed before displaying the frame image of the specific color. Although it is preferable to display the information, it is not necessary to display it in advance.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is designed in advance so that the display of the production switch image in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and the display of the frame image at the end of the display area do not overlap. There is.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the display of the production switch image and the display of the frame image from interfering with the visibility of each other.
Note that, as in this embodiment, in order to avoid obstructing visibility, it is preferable that the display of the effect switch image and the display of the frame image not overlap. A portion of the frame image display may overlap. In this case, it is preferable that the effect switch image be displayed in front of the frame image, but the frame image may be displayed in front of the effect switch image.

[Embodiment 14]
In the first to thirteenth embodiments described above, the effect switch image is displayed to prompt the user to operate the effect switch 56, but other images may be displayed while the effect switch image is displayed. Hereinafter, a fourteenth embodiment will be described in which an operation promotion image that prompts an operation on the effect switch 56 is displayed while the effect switch image is displayed.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed explanations of parts having the same configuration and processing as in Embodiments 1 to 13 will be omitted, and parts that are different from the above-described Embodiments 1 to 13 will be mainly explained.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs a first control in which an effect set effect is executed before displaying the operation promotion image, and a second control in which the effect set effect is not executed before displaying the operation promotion image. It is now possible. Here, the effect set effect is an example of a suggestive effect that suggests the possibility that the effect switch image will be displayed, and is an example of an inciting effect that incites whether or not the effect switch image will be displayed. The effect production of this embodiment is a moving image in which light effects gather toward the outline of the production switch image (see FIG. 31).

In addition, in this embodiment, when displaying an operation promotion image as a trigger for showing the result of a game, the first control is performed at a high rate. For example, in the case of a slot machine, when displaying the operation promotion image after the third stop of the reels, the first control may be performed at a selection rate of 80% and the second control at a selection rate of 20%, and the first control may be performed at a selection rate of 20%. It may be performed at a rate of 100%. Further, for example, in the case of a pachinko game machine, when displaying the performance results of the reach performance, the first control may be performed at a selection rate of 80% and the second control at a selection rate of 20%, and the first control may be performed at a selection rate of 100%. It may be carried out at a ratio of In this embodiment, when the first control is performed and the operation promotion image is displayed, it is designed in advance so that when the effect switch 56 is operated, an advantageous state winning notification is always performed in a specific display.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when displaying the operation promotion image as a trigger for starting a game, the second control is performed at a high rate. For example, in the case of a slot machine, the second control may be performed at a rate of 80% and the first control may be performed at a rate of 20% when displaying an operation promotion image when the lever is turned on to start rotating the reels. , the second control may be performed at a rate of 80%. For example, in the case of a pachinko game machine, the second control may be performed at a rate of 80%, the first control at a rate of 20%, and the second control at a rate of 100% at the start of execution of the special figure game. It may be carried out at a ratio of In addition, in this embodiment, when the second control is performed and the operation promotion image is displayed, it is designed in advance so that when the production switch 56 is operated, a notification other than the advantageous state winning notification is always performed in the specific display. ing.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 during the performance will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 35. The timing chart shown in FIG. 30 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the production switch 56 is accepted for operation (acceptance/non-acceptance), whether or not the production switch image and the operation promotion image are displayed (display/non-display), and the first control. Indicates whether the effect set presentation is executed (execution/non-execution) in the second control, whether the effect set presentation is executed (execution/non-execution) in the second control, and whether there is a specific display (display/non-display).

As shown in FIG. 30, if the first control is performed, at t6 before t1, the sub-control unit 91 starts executing the effect set presentation on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, at t7, when the execution period (for example, 5 seconds) of the effect collection performance has elapsed from t6, the sub-control unit 91 starts accepting the operation of the performance switch 56, and displays the effect collection performance on the liquid crystal display 51. After the execution is finished, the display of the production switch image and the operation promotion image is started. Further, at t1, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the sub-control unit 91 starts a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51, and when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the effect switch 56 was operated. At t2, the display of the production switch image and the operation promotion image on the liquid crystal display 51 is finished.

On the other hand, if the second control is to be performed, the sub-control unit 91 does not start executing the effect set production on the liquid crystal display 51 at t6, and starts accepting the operation of the production switch 56 at t7. At the same time, the liquid crystal display 51 starts displaying the production switch image and the operation promotion image. Further, at t1, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the sub-control unit 91 starts a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51, and when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the effect switch 56 was operated. At t2, the display of the production switch image and the operation promotion image on the liquid crystal display 51 is finished.

Therefore, for example, if the first control is performed as shown in FIG. and an image for promoting operation (for example, a text image of "Press!!") are displayed. Furthermore, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the background image, effect switch image, and operation promotion image are displayed, the effect switch image and operation promotion image continue to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, the display of the background image is changed to a specific display of advantageous state winning notification (for example, display of a character image of "Bonus Confirmed!!"). Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the display of the production switch image and the operation promotion image ends on the liquid crystal display 51, and only the specific display continues.

For example, as shown in FIG. 31(B), if the second control is performed, the effect set effect is not executed from the state where the background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect set effect is changed to the effect switch image. An image for promoting operation (for example, a text image of "Press!!") is displayed. Furthermore, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the background image, effect switch image, and operation promotion image are displayed, the effect switch image and operation promotion image continue to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Meanwhile, the display of the background image is changed to a specific display (for example, display of a character image of "Chance!!"). Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the display of the production switch image and the operation promotion image ends on the liquid crystal display 51, and only the specific display continues.

In addition, in this embodiment, if the second control is performed, if the first control is performed, at t7 when the execution period of the effect collection performance has elapsed, the reception of the operation of the performance switch 56 is started, and the liquid crystal display is The display of the production switch image and the operation promotion image has started on the display 51, but if the effect group production is not to be executed, the display of the production switch image and the operation promotion image on the liquid crystal display 51 is started at t6. (See Figure 32). That is, if the second control is performed, the timing t7 at which the reception of the operation of the effect set production switch 56 is started may be the same as the timing t6 at which execution of the effect group production is started in the first control.

In the present embodiment, when the second control is performed, the sub-control unit 91 displays a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 if no operation is performed even after the reception period for the operation of the production switch 56 has elapsed. do not allow
The timing chart shown in FIG. 32 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the production switch 56 is accepted for operation (acceptance/non-acceptance), whether or not the production switch image and the operation promotion image are displayed (display/non-display), and the second control. Indicates whether or not the effect collection performance is executed (execution/non-execution) and whether there is a specific display (display/non-display). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, if the second control is performed, the sub-control unit 91 displays the production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t8 when the operation acceptance period has passed from t7. And, while ending the display of the operation promotion image, the specific display is not started.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 33, if the second control is performed, the effect set effect is not executed from the state where the background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect set effect is not executed, but the effect switch image and the operation promotion switch image are displayed. If the reception period elapses without any operation on the effect switch 56 while the image is displayed and the background image, the effect switch image, and the operation promotion image are displayed, the effect switch image and the operation promotion image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The display of the operation promotion image is ended and the state returns to the state where only the background image is displayed.

On the other hand, when the first control is performed, the sub-control unit 91 displays a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 regardless of whether or not the production switch 56 is operated before the operation acceptance period elapses. conduct.
The timing chart shown in FIG. 34 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted (accepted/not accepted), whether or not the production switch image and the operation promotion image are displayed (displayed/not displayed), and the first control. Indicates whether the effect set effect is executed (execution/non-execution) and the presence/absence of specific display (display/non-display). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, if the first control is performed, the sub-control unit 91 displays the production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t8 when the operation acceptance period has passed from t7. and ends the display of the operation promotion image and starts the specific display.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 35(A), if the first control is performed, the effect set effect is executed with the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and then the effect switch image and If the reception period elapses without any operation on the production switch 56 while the operation promotion image is displayed and the background image, production switch image, and operation promotion image are displayed, the production switch 56 will be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At the same time as the display of the switch image and the operation promotion image is finished, a specific display of advantageous state winning notification is displayed. Thereafter, when starting the next game, the specific display ends and the display returns to the background image. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 is in a state where not only the background image is displayed but also a special display (for example, a character image of "~bonus being confirmed~") is displayed.

As explained above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the operation promotion image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the acceptance period for the operation of the effect switch 56. The operator is prompted to operate the switch 56. Further, the sub-control unit 91 increases the rate at which the first control is performed when displaying the operation promotion image as an opportunity to show the result of the game, while displaying the operation promotion image as an opportunity to start the game. Sometimes, the rate at which the second control is performed is increased.

By doing this, if a game in which the result of the game is shown later is to be started, the game can proceed quickly by displaying the operation promotion image and the effect switch image without executing the effect set effect. can be done. In addition, by doing this, if the game result has already been shown, the effect set effect is executed and then the operation promotion image and the effect switch image are displayed, giving an opportunity for the game result to be shown. The first control is not performed at a high rate when displaying an operation promotion image or a production switch image, or the second control is performed when displaying an operation promotion image or production switch image as an opportunity to start a game. It is possible to suitably increase the player's attention to the display of the operation promotion image and the performance switch image compared to a game machine in which the rate of execution is not high.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first control is always performed when the specific display of advantageous state winning notification is performed by the operation on the production switch 56, and the advantageous state is The second control is always performed when a specific display other than the winning notification is performed.
By doing this, it is possible to adjust whether or not to execute a suggestive effect by changing the control performed according to the content of the notification, and benefits such as advantageous state winning notifications are granted by operating the effect switch. The second control is performed when a notification that is different from the notification that a privilege is given due to an operation on a gaming machine or effect switch where the first control is not performed at a high rate is performed. It is possible to suitably increase the player's attention to the display of the operation promotion image and the performance switch image, compared to a game machine where the percentage of users being played is not high.

In this embodiment, the first control is always performed when a specific display of an advantageous state winning notification is performed by operating the effect switch 56, and a specific display other than the advantageous state winning notification is performed by operating the effect switch 56. Although the second control is always performed when the winning notification is given in an advantageous state, the first control does not necessarily have to be performed when a specific display of an advantageous state winning notification is performed. The second control does not necessarily have to be performed when this is performed. In this case, when a specific display of an advantageous state winning notification is performed by operating the effect switch 56, the first control is likely to be performed, and when a specific display other than the advantageous state winning notification is performed by an operation of the effect switch 56, the first control is performed. It is preferable that the rate at which the second control is performed is high. For example, when specific display of advantageous state winning notification is performed, the first control may be performed at a selection rate of 80% and the second control may be performed at a selection rate of 20%. On the other hand, when a specific display other than the advantageous state winning notification is performed, the second control may be performed at a selection rate of 80%, and the first control may be performed at a selection rate of 20%.

By doing this, it is possible to adjust whether or not to execute the suggestive effect by changing the rate at which the first control and the second control are performed depending on the notification content, and to adjust whether or not to execute the suggestive effect by operating the effect switch. The second control is performed when a notification different from the notification that a benefit will be awarded is performed due to an operation on a gaming machine or effect switch where the first control is not performed at a high rate when a notification that a bonus is granted is performed. It is possible to suitably increase the player's attention to the display of the operation promotion image and the performance switch image compared to a game machine in which the rate of execution is not high.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the second control and displays the operation promotion image and the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 without executing the effect set effect. If the reception period has elapsed without any operation on the production switch 56 after the specific display is performed, no specific display is performed on the liquid crystal display 51.
By doing so, it is possible to avoid hindering the progress of the game.
Note that, as in the present embodiment, in order to avoid hindering the progress of the game, the production switch 56 is not operated after the second control is performed and the operation promotion image and production switch image are displayed. Although it is preferable that the specific display is not performed when the acceptance period has passed, it is preferable that the specific display is not performed after the second control is performed and the operation promotion image and the effect switch image are displayed, and the effect switch 56 is not operated. A specific display may also be performed when the acceptance period has elapsed. In this case, for example, a specific display may be performed only when informing that it will be advantageous for the player in the second control.

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the first control, executes the effect collection effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and displays the operation promotion image and the effect switch image. After that, when the acceptance period has passed without any operation on the performance switch 56, a specific display of advantageous state winning notification is performed on the liquid crystal display 51.
By doing so, when a notification is given that the game will be advantageous to the player, such as an advantageous state winning notification, a specific display will be displayed so that the player can recognize that the game will be advantageous.

In the present embodiment, after the first control is performed and the operation promotion image and the effect switch image are displayed after the effect collection effect is executed, if the acceptance period has elapsed without any operation on the effect switch 56, the operation is not performed. Although the specific display is performed in the same way as when it was performed, the specific display does not have to be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 35(B), the specific display of advantageous state winning notification may not be performed, and the display returns to the background image, and a special display may also be performed. In other words, when the acceptance period has passed, the notification is not limited to a direct performance result where a specific display is displayed in the same way as when the operation was performed, but a special display is displayed in the same way as when the operation was performed. This may be an indirect notification of the performance result that allows the player to recognize that the specific display would have been performed if the operation had been performed.

In addition, in this embodiment, after the first control is performed and the operation promotion image and the effect switch image are displayed after the effect group effect is executed, if the acceptance period has elapsed without any operation on the effect switch 56, a specific display is displayed. However, when the reception period has elapsed without any operation on the production switch 56 after the first control is performed and the operation promotion image and the production switch image are displayed after the effect set production is executed. It is also not necessary to make a specific display. In this case, there may be no indirect notification of performance results that would allow the player to recognize that a specific display would have been performed if the operation had been performed. By doing so, it is possible to avoid hindering the progress of the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, in order not to disturb the progress of the game, the second control is performed and the effect set effect is not executed, and after the operation promotion image and the effect switch image are displayed, the effect switch is Although the specific display is not displayed when the acceptance period has passed without any operation on 56, the present invention is not limited to this, and the result of the game is displayed regardless of whether it is the first control or the second control. When the operation promotion image is displayed as a trigger for starting a game, a specific display is performed if the acceptance period has elapsed without any operation on the production switch 56, while when the operation promotion image is displayed as a trigger for starting a game, the production switch 56 If the acceptance period has elapsed without any operation being performed, the specific display may not be performed.

In addition, in this embodiment, when displaying the operation promotion image as an opportunity to show the result of the game, the first control is performed at a high rate, and when displaying the operation promotion image as an opportunity to start the game, the second control is performed. Although the rate at which the control is performed is high, the conditions for increasing the rate at which the first control is performed or the rate at which the second control is performed are not limited to this, for example, the operation promotion image When a specific mode of operation is prompted in , the first control may be performed at a high rate, and when a normal mode of operation is prompted in the operation promotion image, the second control may be performed at a high rate. For example, when the operation promotion image prompts a repeated tap operation or a long press operation of the production switch 56, the first control may be performed at a selection rate of 80% and the second control at a selection rate of 20%, and the first control may be performed at a selection rate of 20%. It may be performed at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, when the operation promotion image prompts one press operation of the production switch 56, the second control may be performed at a selection rate of 80%, the first control at a selection rate of 20%, and the second control may be performed at a selection rate of 100%. It may be done at a rate of %.

By doing so, it is possible to adjust whether or not to execute the effect group production by changing the ratio at which the first control and the second control are performed according to the operation mode prompted for the production switch 56, and the operation When the promotion image or effect switch image prompts a specific mode of operation, the first control is not performed at a high rate, or when the operation promotion image or effect switch image prompts a normal mode of operation, the second control is performed. It is possible to suitably increase the player's attention to the display of the operation promotion image and the performance switch image, compared to a game machine in which the rate of control is not high.

Even in this case, as in this embodiment, the first control is more likely to be performed when displaying the operation promotion image as a trigger to show the game result, and the operation is performed as a trigger to start the game. It is preferable that the rate at which the second control is performed when displaying the promotion image is high. For example, when the operation promotion image prompts repeated hits or long presses of the production switch 56, the rate of control is increased as the result of the game is shown, while the operation promotion image prompts a single press of the production switch 56. By increasing the rate at which the control is performed as a trigger for starting a game when a pressing operation is prompted, and by increasing the rate at which the first control is performed when displaying an operation promotion image as a trigger for showing the result of the game. The rate at which the second control is performed when displaying the operation promotion image as a trigger for starting a game may be increased.

In addition, in this embodiment, when displaying the operation promotion image as an opportunity to show the result of the game, the first control is performed at a high rate, and when displaying the operation promotion image as an opportunity to start the game, the second control is performed. Although the rate at which the control is performed is high, the conditions for increasing the rate at which the first control is performed or the rate at which the second control is performed are not limited to this, for example, When the movable accessory 201 moves due to an operation on the production switch 56, the ratio of the first control being performed is increased, and when the movable accessory 201 does not move due to an operation on the production switch 56, the ratio of the second control being performed is increased. Good too. For example, when the movable accessory 201 is moved by operating the production switch 56 after the operation promotion image is displayed, the first control may be performed with a selection rate of 80%, the second control with a selection rate of 20%, and the first control may be performed with a selection rate of 80% and a selection rate of 20%. Control may be performed at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, when the movable accessory 201 does not move due to the operation of the production switch 56 after the operation promotion image is displayed, the second control may be performed at a selection rate of 80% and the first control at a selection rate of 20%, respectively. Control may be performed at a rate of 100%.

By doing so, the rate at which the first control and the second control are performed is changed depending on whether or not a performance using the movable accessory 201 that takes time to physically move due to operation is executed. It is possible to adjust whether or not to execute a suggestive effect, and a game machine or an operation on the effect switch 56 in which the first control is not performed at a high rate when the movable accessory 201 moves due to an operation on the effect switch 56 Therefore, the player's attention to the display of the operation promotion image and the performance switch image can be more favorably increased than in a game machine in which the rate of second control being performed when the movable accessory 201 is not moving is not high.

Even in this case, as in this embodiment, the first control is more likely to be performed when displaying the operation promotion image as a trigger for displaying the game result, and the operation is performed as a trigger for starting the game. It is preferable that the rate at which the second control is performed when displaying the promotion image is high. For example, when the movable accessory 201 moves, the rate of control is increased as the result of the game is shown, while when the movable accessory 201 does not move, the rate of control is increased as the trigger to start the game. In this case, the first control is performed at a higher rate when the operation promotion image is displayed as an opportunity to show the result of the game, and the second control is performed when the operation promotion image is displayed as the opportunity to start the game. The ratio may be increased.

In addition, in this embodiment, in order not to disturb the progress of the game, the second control is performed and the effect set effect is not executed, and after the operation promotion image and the effect switch image are displayed, the effect switch is Although the specific display is not performed when the reception period has passed without any operation on 56, the movable accessory 201 is not limited to this, regardless of whether it is the first control or the second control. When the movable accessory 201 moves, a specific display is performed if the reception period has elapsed without any operation on the production switch 56, while a specific display is performed if the reception period has elapsed without any operation on the production switch 56 when the movable accessory 201 does not move. It may also be configured not to be displayed.

In addition, in this embodiment, when displaying the operation promotion image as an opportunity to show the result of the game, the first control is performed at a high rate, and when displaying the operation promotion image as an opportunity to start the game, the second control is performed. Although the rate at which the control is performed is high, the conditions for increasing the rate at which the first control is performed or the rate at which the second control is performed are not limited to this, for example, in a slot machine. If so, the rate at which the first control is performed is increased when a rare winning combination (particularly a winning combination that requires a so-called eye-pressing operation to win a prize, such as cherry or watermelon) is not internally won, and The rate at which the second control is performed may be increased when internal winning is achieved. For example, when a rare combination has not been internally won, the first control may be performed at a selection rate of 80% and the second control at a selection rate of 20%, or the first control may be performed at a selection rate of 100%. . On the other hand, when a rare combination is internally won, the second control may be performed at a selection rate of 80% and the first control at a selection rate of 20%, or the second control may be performed at a selection rate of 100%. .

By doing this, it is possible to adjust whether or not to execute the effect set effect by changing the rate at which the first control and the second control are performed according to the internal lottery result, and it is possible to adjust whether or not to execute the effect set production depending on the internal lottery result. The display of operation promotion images and performance switch images is better than that of gaming machines in which the first control is not performed at a high rate when the winning combination is not won, or the second control is not performed at a high rate when the rare combination is won. It is possible to suitably increase the player's attention to the game. In addition, by doing this, when the internal lottery result is a rare winning combination and eye press is required, it is possible to increase the rate at which the second control is performed and make it difficult for the effect group performance to be executed. For example, when the player has to make an effort to press the button after turning on the lever, it is better to use an operation promotion image using an effect collection effect when the player has to make an effort to press the button after turning on the lever, than a game machine where the second control is not performed at a high rate when the lottery result is a winning rare combination. It is possible to refrain from appealing to the display of a performance switch image, and it is possible to reduce a player's feeling that the effect set performance is bothersome.

Even in this case, as in the present embodiment, the ratio of the first control being performed when displaying the operation promotion image as an opportunity for displaying the game result (for example, at the third stop) increases. It is preferable that the rate at which the second control is performed is high when the operation promotion image is displayed as a trigger for starting a game (for example, when a lever is turned on). For example, when a rare combination is won, the ratio of control performed when the lever is turned on is increased, while when a rare combination is not won, the ratio of control performed during the third stop is increased, so that when displaying the operation promotion image at the third stop, the first The rate at which the control is performed may be increased, and the rate at which the second control is performed when the operation promotion image is displayed when the lever is turned on may be increased.

In addition, in this embodiment, in order not to disturb the progress of the game, the second control is performed and the effect set effect is not executed, and after the operation promotion image and the effect switch image are displayed, the effect switch is 56 has not been operated and the acceptance period has passed, but this is not limited to this, and regardless of whether it is the first control or the second control, the display will be displayed when a rare combination is won. If the acceptance period elapses without any operation on the production switch 56, a specific display is performed, while if the rare role is not won, the specific display is not performed if the production switch 56 is not operated and the acceptance period elapses. Good too.

[Embodiment 15]
In the fourteenth embodiment described above, the operation promotion image and the effect switch image are always displayed when the effect group effect is executed, but the operation promotion image and the effect switch image do not necessarily need to be displayed when the effect group effect is executed. good. Hereinafter, a fifteenth embodiment will be described in which a non-applying control described later in which the operation promotion image and the effect switch image are not displayed after the effect set effect is executed can be executed.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of parts having the same configuration and processing as in Embodiments 1 to 14 will be omitted, and parts that are different from the above-described Embodiments 1 to 14 will be mainly described.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is capable of executing a continuous performance, and is capable of providing an operation opportunity to perform an operation on the performance switch 56 during the continuous performance, and sometimes not providing an operation opportunity. It is possible to control the situation. Here, the continuous effect is an example of an inciting effect that incites whether or not information will be given that will be advantageous to the player over a plurality of games. The continuous performance of this embodiment is a so-called battle performance in which friendly characters and enemy characters face off over multiple games, and a moving image of the battle is played back on the liquid crystal display 51 (displaying the moving image), and the speaker 53, This is an effect in which a specific sound is output from 54.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a non-applying control in which the operation promotion image is not displayed after performing an effect set presentation when an operation opportunity is not provided in a specific situation, and when an operation opportunity is provided in a specific situation, the sub control unit 91 Performs provision time control to display an operation promotion image after executing the effect. In addition, in this embodiment, a situation in which it is reported whether or not a privilege (for example, control to an advantageous state) will be provided in continuous performance is set in advance as a specific situation.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is also capable of controlling a special situation in which an operation opportunity to operate the production switch 56 is always provided in a continuous production; Performs time control. Note that in this embodiment, the degree of advantage of the benefit granted in the continuous performance as a special situation (for example, the type of bonus in the case of a slot machine, the type of jackpot and the number of rounds of jackpot in the case of a pachinko game machine) is notified. The situation is set in advance.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the outputs of the speakers 53 and 54 in the performance will be explained with reference to FIGS. 36 to 40. The timing chart shown in FIG. 36 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted in the non-provisioning control (acceptance/non-acceptance), and whether or not the production switch image and the operation promotion image are displayed in the non-provisioning control. (display/non-display), whether or not the effect group performance is executed (execution/non-execution), the status of video playback of the continuous performance (play/pause), whether or not specific sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54 (specific sounds・Silence).

As shown in FIG. 36, if the non-applying control is performed in a specific situation, before t6, the sub-control unit 91 plays back the moving image of the continuous effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53, 54 output a specific sound. Further, at t6, the sub-control unit 91 starts executing the effect collection effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and temporarily stops the reproduction of the moving image of the continuous effect. Further, at t7, when the execution period of the effect collection performance has passed from t6, the sub-control unit 91 ends the execution of the effect collection performance on the liquid crystal display 51, and starts the continuous performance video playback on the liquid crystal display 51. Cancels the pause and resumes playing the video. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 does not start accepting the operation of the effect switch 56 and does not start displaying the effect switch image and the operation promotion image on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 continues to output the specific sound from the speakers 53 and 54 even after t6.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 37, if non-applying control is performed in a specific situation, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a continuous animation (for example, when an ally character and an enemy character face each other, then an ally character A moving image of a friendly character attacking an enemy character) is played, a specific sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the moving image is paused (for example, an ally character and an enemy character face each other and say, ``This is the last time!''). !!” is displayed (it pauses). At this time, on the liquid crystal display 51, after the effect set effect is executed, the pause of the moving image is canceled and the moving image (for example, after a friendly character is defeated by an enemy character, the screen turns black and the screen displays "LOSE"). A video with the characters displayed) is played. Note that the output of the specific sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is not stopped, and continues even when the moving image is paused.

Note that in this embodiment, when the non-granting control is performed, a moving image is played that informs that a privilege will not be awarded, but a moving image that informs that a privilege will be awarded (for example, an ally character) is played. The non-applying control may also be performed when a moving image in which the characters "WIN" are displayed after an enemy character is defeated is played. Even in this case, in order to increase the expectations of the players when the grant time control is performed, a video is displayed that informs the player that the benefit will be awarded when the non-grant time control is performed. It is preferable that the reproduction rate is set low.

In addition, the timing chart shown in FIG. 38 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted in the control at the time of grant (acceptance/non-acceptance), and whether or not the switch image for production and the operation promotion image are displayed in the control at the time of grant. (display/non-display), whether or not the effect group performance is executed (execution/non-execution), the status of video playback of the continuous performance (play/pause), whether or not specific sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54 (specific sounds・Silence). As shown in FIG. 38, if the grant time control is performed in a specific situation or a special situation, before t6, the sub-control unit 91 plays back the moving image of the continuous effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and the speaker 53 , 54 to output a specific sound. Further, at t6, the sub-control unit 91 starts executing the effect collection effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and temporarily stops the moving image reproduction of the continuous effect. Further, at t7, when the execution period of the effect group production has passed from t6, the sub-control unit 91 starts accepting the operation of the output switch 56, and ends the execution of the effect group production on the liquid crystal display 51 and produces the effect. start displaying the switch image and operation promotion image.

At this time, the sub-control unit 91 lowers the volume of the specific sound from the speakers 53 and 54 to make it silent. Further, at t1, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the sub-control unit 91 cancels the pause of the video playback of the continuous effect on the liquid crystal display 51 and restarts the playback of the video, and The volume of the specific sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is restored and output of the specific sound is restarted. Then, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the effect switch image and the operation promotion image on the liquid crystal display 51 at t2 when a predetermined period has elapsed since the effect switch 56 was operated.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 39, if the granting control is performed in a specific situation, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a continuous animation (for example, after an ally character and an enemy character face each other, an ally character A video of an enemy character attacking an enemy character is played, a specific sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the video is paused (for example, an ally character and an enemy character face each other and say, "This is the end! !" appears (pauses). At this time, on the liquid crystal display 51, after the effect collection performance is executed, a performance switch image and an operation promotion image (for example, a text image of "Press!!") are displayed, and the sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is displayed. The volume decreases and becomes silent.

Furthermore, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the image of the continuous effect being paused, the effect switch image, and the operation promotion image are displayed, the moving image will be paused on the liquid crystal display 51. is released and a video image (for example, a video where the characters "WIN" are displayed after an enemy character is defeated by an ally character, or a video image where the screen turns black and a ``LOSE'' message is displayed after an ally character is defeated by an enemy character) ”) will be played. At this time, the volume from the speakers 53 and 54 is restored and output of the specific sound is resumed. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the liquid crystal display 51 finishes displaying the effect switch image and the operation promotion image, and enters a state in which only the moving image of the continuous effect is being reproduced.

For example, as shown in FIG. 40, when the grant time control is performed in a special situation, similarly to when the grant time control is performed in a specific situation, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a moving image of continuous effects (for example, an ally A moving image in which decorations are displayed on the words "BONUS confirmed" displayed when the enemy character has been defeated by the character) is played, and a specific sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the moving image is played. be temporarily suspended. At this time, on the liquid crystal display 51, after the effect set effect is executed, a effect switch image and an operation promotion image (for example, a text image of "Press!!") are displayed, and the sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is displayed. The volume decreases and becomes silent.

Furthermore, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the image of the continuous effect being paused, the effect switch image, and the operation promotion image are displayed, the moving image will be paused on the liquid crystal display 51. is canceled and a video (for example, a video where the text "BIG BONUS confirmed!!" is displayed and then the text "Congratulations!!" and decorations are displayed in large size, or "REGULAR BONUS confirmed!!" After the text is displayed, a video image of the small text "Congratulations!!" is played. At this time, the volume from the speakers 53 and 54 is restored and output of the specific sound is resumed. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the liquid crystal display 51 finishes displaying the effect switch image and the operation promotion image, and enters a state in which only the moving image of the continuous effect is being reproduced.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is able to control certain situations in which there are times when an operation opportunity to operate the performance switch 56 is provided and times when it is not provided. It is possible to control special situations that always provide an opportunity for operation. Then, in a specific situation, the sub-control unit 91 performs a grant-time control that displays an operation promotion image or a switch image for production after performing an effect set production when giving an operation opportunity, or does not give an operation opportunity. Sometimes, a non-applying control is performed in which the operation promotion image and the effecting switch image are not displayed after performing an effect set presentation, and at the same time, applying control is also performed in special situations.
By doing this, the effect set effect is performed even in special situations where an operation opportunity is always given, so that the display of operation promotion images and effect switch images is more effective than in game machines that do not perform control at the time of provision in special situations. The player's attention can be suitably increased.

In addition, in this embodiment, the control at the time of application or the control at the time of non-application is always performed in a specific situation, but the control at the time of application and the control at the time of non-application are not performed even in a specific situation, that is, the effect set There may be times when no performance is performed. For example, if there is no notification that it will be advantageous for the player in a specific situation, control will be performed at a rate of 20%, control will be performed at a rate of 40%, and control will be applied at a rate of 40%. The time control and the non-grant time control may not be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the application control is always performed in special situations, but there may be times when the application control is not performed (effect set presentation is not performed) even in special situations. For example, in a special situation, in the case of a slot machine, when a big bonus is announced, the award control is performed 90% of the time, and the award control is not performed 10% of the time. When the notification that it is a regular bonus is given, the grant time control may be performed at a rate of 60%, and the grant time control may not be performed at a rate of 40%. For example, in a special situation, in the case of a pachinko game machine, when notification is given that there is a probability-variable jackpot, award control is performed at a rate of 90%, and award time control is not performed at a rate of 10%. On the other hand, when there is no notification of a variable probability jackpot, the award control may be performed at a rate of 60%, and the award time control may not be performed at a rate of 40%.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can adjust the volume from the speakers 53 and 54, and in a specific situation, the volume can be adjusted during the period when the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted. The sound volume is lowered to control the soundless state, and even in special situations, the volume is lowered during the operation reception period to control the soundless state. That is, the sub-control unit 91 lowers the volume during the reception period for the operation of the effect switch 56 than during the period other than the reception period.
By doing this, when the operation promotion image or the production switch image is displayed, the volume is not lowered more than when the operation promotion image or production switch image is not displayed. It is possible to make the display of the image and the effect switch image stand out (make it easier to draw the attention of the player), and it is possible to suitably increase the player's attention to the display of the operation promotion image and the effect switch image.
In addition, in this embodiment, the sound is controlled to be silent when an operation promotion image or a production switch image is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when an operation promotion image or production switch image is displayed. It is sufficient that the volume is lower than when the operation promotion image or the production switch image is not displayed.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a continuous performance on the liquid crystal display 51 when the performance switch 56 is operated in a specific situation to award a benefit. Notify whether or not it will be done. That is, the specific situation is a situation in which it is announced whether or not a privilege will be awarded when the effect switch 56 is operated.
By doing so, the player will pay attention to whether or not a benefit will be awarded in a specific situation.
In the present embodiment, the specific situation is a situation in which it is reported whether or not a benefit will be awarded when the effect switch 56 is operated. It may be a situation where the number of benefits is low, or it may be a situation where the rate of notification that a benefit will be given is high. Furthermore, it is not necessary to be informed of whether or not a benefit will be awarded; for example, the situation may be such that the degree of advantage of the granted benefit is notified, such as in the special situation of the present embodiment. Further, for example, the situation may be such that a setting value is suggested.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a continuous performance on the liquid crystal display 51 when the performance switch 56 is operated in a special situation. Notify the degree of advantage of the benefits. In other words, the special situation is a situation in which the degree of advantage of the bonus provided when the effect switch 56 is operated is notified.
By doing so, the player will pay attention to the degree of advantage of the benefits granted in the special situation.
Note that in this embodiment, when the special situation is such that the effect level of the given benefit is notified when the effect switch 56 is operated, the advantageous degree of the given benefit is not notified. For example, it may be a situation in which it is announced whether or not a benefit will be awarded, as in the specific situation of this embodiment, and the rate at which it is announced that a benefit will be awarded may be It may be a high situation. Also, for example, the situation may be such that a setting value is suggested.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 plays back the moving image on the liquid crystal display 51 when executing the continuous effect, and displays the effect set effect while playing the moving image. When executed, the reproduction of the moving image on the liquid crystal display 51 is temporarily stopped.
By doing this, it is possible to use the operation promotion image and the effect switch after executing the effect group effect or the effect group effect, rather than the game machine that does not pause the playback of the video image when executing the effect group effect during the playback of the video image. It is possible to increase the player's attention to whether or not an image is displayed.
Note that, as in the present embodiment, in order to increase the player's attention as to whether or not the operation promotion image and the effect switch image are displayed after the execution of the effect group effect or the effect group effect, during the playback of the moving image. Although it is preferable to temporarily stop the playback of the moving image when performing the effect set presentation, the playback of the moving image may be continued without pausing (see FIGS. 42 and 44, which will be described later).

[Embodiment 16]
In the fifteenth embodiment described above, the effect set effect is executed once in the control at the time of application, but the effect set effect may be executed multiple times. Hereinafter, a sixteenth embodiment will be described in which an effect set effect is executed multiple times in the control at the time of application.
Note that, in this embodiment, detailed descriptions of parts having the same configuration and processing as in Embodiments 1 to 15 will be omitted, and parts that are different from Embodiments 1 to 15 will be mainly described.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a slot machine, and if the sub-control unit 91 performs grant time control in a specific situation, one game during continuous performance execution (three reels (not shown) start variable display). In one game (from the time when the fluctuating display of all the reels stops), the effect collection effect is executed three times in total when the reels are stopped at the first stop, at the second stop, and at the third stop. Note that in order to control in this manner, the sub-control unit 91 receives a reel stop command from the main control unit 41.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 in the performance will be explained with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42. The timing chart shown in FIG. 41 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted in the control at the time of grant (acceptance/non-acceptance), and whether or not the switch image for production and the operation promotion image are displayed in the control at the time of grant (display). - Hidden), indicates whether or not the effect set effect is executed (execution/non-execution).

As shown in FIG. 41, if the grant time control is performed in a specific situation, at t11 when the first stop of the reels is performed before t7, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect collection effect on the liquid crystal display 51. The execution of the effect collection effect is completed at t12 before the second stop of the reels. Further, at t21 when the second stop of the reels is performed, the sub-control unit 91 starts executing the effect set effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and at t22 before the third stop of the reels, the sub control unit 91 starts executing the effect set effect on the liquid crystal display 51. Terminates execution. Further, at t31 when the third stop of the reels is performed, the sub-control unit 91 starts executing the effect collection effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and starts the acceptance period for operation of the effect switch 56 at t32 (implementation). At t7) in Form 15, the execution of the effect collection effect is finished, and the display of the operation promotion effect and the effect switch image is started. Then, at t32, the sub-control unit 91 starts a period for accepting operations of the production switch 56.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 42, if the granting control is performed in a specific situation, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a continuous animation (for example, when an ally character and an enemy character face each other, then when an ally character and an enemy character face each other, At the first stop or the second stop, an effect collection effect is executed while a moving image of enemy characters attacking each other is being played. In addition, the third stop is performed while a moving image (for example, a moving image of an ally character and an enemy character facing each other and the words "This is the end!!" is displayed) is being played on the liquid crystal display 51. Sometimes, after an effect collection performance is executed, a performance switch image and an operation promotion image (for example, a text image of "Press!!") are displayed.

Furthermore, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the continuous effect moving image, the effect switch image, and the operation promotion image are displayed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a moving image (for example, an ally character is an enemy character) A video in which the word "WIN" is displayed after a character is defeated, or a video in which the screen turns black and the word "LOSE" is displayed after a friendly character is defeated by an enemy character) continues. will be played. Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation was performed, the liquid crystal display 51 finishes displaying the effect switch image and the operation promotion image, and enters a state in which only the moving image of the continuous effect is being reproduced.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect collection effect on the liquid crystal display 51 during the third stop, and then accepts the operation of the effect switch 56. At the same time, the liquid crystal display 51 starts displaying an operation promotion image and a production switch image. On the other hand, during the first stop and the second stop, the sub-control unit 91 only executes the effect collection effect on the liquid crystal display 51, does not accept the operation of the effect switch 56, and displays the effects on the liquid crystal display 51. No operation promotion images or performance switch images are displayed.

By doing this, it is possible to display an effect collection effect, an operation promotion image, and a switch image for effect according to the progress of the game. The interest in the game is improved compared to a game machine that does not perform effect set performance even at the first stop or the second stop.
In addition, in this embodiment, the effect set effect is executed three times when performing the control at the time of application in a specific situation, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when performing the control at the time of application in the specific situation, The effect collection performance may be performed at least once, or may be performed four or more times until the third stop.

In addition, in this embodiment, the effect set effect is executed three times when performing the control at the time of application in a specific situation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect set effect may also be performed when controlling the time of application in a special situation. It may be executed three times. Further, for example, when applying control is performed in a special situation, the effect collection effect may be executed at least once, or may be executed four or more times, from the first stop to the third stop.

In addition, in this embodiment, the effect set effect is executed three times when performing the control when applying in a specific situation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect set effect may also be executed when controlling when not applying in a specific situation. It may be executed three times. In this case, a game that performs non-granting control in a specific situation may be repeated before a game that performs granting control in a specific situation. For example, an effect collection effect may be executed three times in each game over three games. After that, at the third stop of the last game, a period for accepting the operation of the effect switch 56 may be started, and the display of the operation promotion image and the effect switch image may be started.

The display on the liquid crystal display 51 in the performance will be explained with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44. The timing chart shown in FIG. 43 shows, from top to bottom, whether or not the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted in the non-provisioning control (acceptance/non-acceptance), and whether or not the production switch image and the operation promotion image are displayed in the non-provisioning control. (display/non-display), indicates whether or not the effect set effect is executed (execution/non-execution).

As shown in FIG. 43, if the non-applying control is performed in a specific situation, at t11 when the first stop of the reels is performed, the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect collection effect on the liquid crystal display 51. is started, and the execution of the effect collection performance is ended at t12 before the second stop of the reels is performed. Further, at t21 when the second stop of the reels is performed, the sub-control unit 91 starts executing the effect set effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and at t22 before the third stop of the reels, the sub control unit 91 starts executing the effect set effect on the liquid crystal display 51. Terminates execution. Furthermore, at t31 when the third stop of the reels is performed, the sub-control unit 91 starts executing the effect collection effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and if it is control at the time of application, the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted. At t32, which starts, the execution of the effect collection effect ends. Then, at t32, the sub-control unit 91 does not accept the operation of the effect switch 56, and does not start displaying the operation promotion effect and the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 44, if non-grant control is performed in a specific situation, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a continuous animation (for example, when an ally character and an enemy character face each other, then an ally character A video image in which the friendly character and enemy character face each other again after attacking each other) is being played, and at the first stop, second stop, and third stop, the effect collection effect is executed. be done.

By doing this, it is possible to display an effect set, an operation promotion image, and a switch image for effect according to the progress of the game, and an operation opportunity is given at the third stop between multiple games. This makes the game more interesting than a game machine that does not execute the effect set performance multiple times when non-applying control is performed in a specific situation.
In addition, in this embodiment, when performing non-applying control in a specific situation, the effect set effect is executed three times, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when performing non-applying control in a specific situation, the first stop The effect collection performance may be performed at least once, or may be performed four or more times between the time and the third stop time.
Note that in the present embodiment, the video continues to be played when the effect set effect is executed during playback of the moving image, but the moving image may be paused when the effect set effect is executed.

(1) As mentioned above, in this application,
A gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 1) for playing games,
An operation unit operated by a player (for example, a production switch 56),
Operation promotion display means (for example, a liquid crystal display executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs an operation promotion display (for example, displaying a production switch image, displaying a reception period suggestion image, displaying an operation promotion image) to prompt an operation on the operation unit (a process of displaying a production switch image, a reception period suggestion image, and an operation promotion image on the display device 51);
When the operation promotion display is performed, a light emission control means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) sets a light emission unit (for example, a production switch lamp) provided on the operation unit in a specific mode (for example, lighting or blinking). (a process of lighting up and blinking the production switch lamp of the production switch 56 to be executed);
a specific display means (for example, a sub Processing that is executed by the control unit 91 after the operation of the production switch 56 is performed to perform a specific display, a display of a specific character image, a display that changes the color of a frame image, and a display of production results in a continuous production on the liquid crystal display 51. ) and
The operation promotion display means ends the operation promotion display after a predetermined period (e.g., a predetermined period) has elapsed since the operation on the operation unit was performed (e.g., when the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation on the production switch 56). After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the display of the production switch image, the reception period suggestion image, and the operation promotion image are finished on the liquid crystal display 51).
The light emission control means changes the light emission section from the specific mode to a mode different from the specific mode before the predetermined period of time has elapsed after the operation on the operation section is performed (for example, when the sub control section 91 A game machine is disclosed in which the performance switch 56 is turned on and the flashing performance switch lamp is turned off before a predetermined period elapses after the performance switch 56 is operated.

According to such a configuration, when operating the operation part, the player pays attention to the operation part that is emitting light in his hand, and then pays attention to the operation promotion display. Compared to gaming machines that end the operation promotion display before a predetermined period of time has elapsed, it is more difficult for the player to end the operation promotion display before the player pays attention to the operation promotion display, and the player confirms that the operation promotion display has ended before operating the machine. It becomes easier to recognize that an operation on the section has been accepted. In addition, according to such a configuration, when the player operates the operation part, he/she focuses on the operation part that is emitting light in his/her hand, so it is possible that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation on the operation part was performed. Rather than a game machine that changes the light emitting part provided on the operation part from a specific mode to a different mode after the player has done so, the light emission of the operation unit changes to a different mode from the specific mode before the player pays attention to the operation promotion display. This makes it easier for the player to check the change in the mode of the light emitting section and recognize that the operation on the operation section has been accepted.

(2) Also, in this application,
The specific display means performs the specific display before the predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation on the operation section was performed (for example, when the sub-control section 91 performed the predetermined period of time after the operation on the effect switch 56 was performed). A game machine is also disclosed in which a specific display, a display of a specific character image, a display of changing the color of a frame image, and a display of performance results in a continuous performance are started on the liquid crystal display 51 before the time period elapses.

According to such a configuration, even if an operation promotion display is performed when an operation is performed on the operation unit, a specific display can be quickly performed.

(3) Also, in this application,
The display mode of the specific display includes at least a first mode (for example, a first mode) and a second mode (for example, a second mode),
The specific display means displays the specific display in the first mode before the predetermined period elapses after the operation on the operation unit is performed, and then displays the specific display in the second mode after the predetermined period elapses. (For example, after the sub-control unit 91 starts a specific display in the first mode on the liquid crystal display 51 before a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation on the production switch 56 was performed, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. A gaming machine in which the display mode of a specific display is changed from a first mode to a second mode on the liquid crystal display 51 is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the specific display changes from the first mode to the second mode when an operation is performed on the operation unit, the display mode of the specific display changes from the first mode to the second mode. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the second aspect compared to a game machine that does not change.

(4) Also, in this application,
The specific display means performs the specific display after the predetermined period has elapsed since the operation on the operation section was performed (for example, when the predetermined period has elapsed since the sub-control section 91 operated on the production switch 56. After the time has elapsed, a specific display, a display of a specific character image, a display of changing the color of a frame image, and a display of performance results in a continuous performance are started on the liquid crystal display 51.) A gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, when an operation is performed on the operation section, the operation promotion display ends and a specific display is performed, so that the specific display is displayed before a predetermined period of time elapses after the operation on the operation section is performed. The player's attention to the operation promotion display can be made easier to direct to the specific display than in a gaming machine that performs the above operations, and the player's attention to the specific display can be increased.

(5) Also, in this application,
An acceptance period suggestion display means (for example, on the liquid crystal display 51 executed by the sub-control unit 91) that displays an acceptance period suggestion display (for example, display of an acceptance period suggestion image) that is a display suggesting the acceptance period of operations on the operation unit. processing for displaying an image suggesting the reception period),
The reception period suggestion display means changes the reception period suggestion display according to the remaining period of the reception period, and when the operation unit is operated before the reception period elapses, the predetermined period has elapsed. (For example, the sub-control unit 91 changes the meter display of the reception period suggestion image on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the remaining period of the reception period, but does not change the reception period suggestion display until the reception period has passed.) A gaming machine is also disclosed in which the meter display of the acceptance period suggestion image is not changed until a predetermined period has elapsed when the production switch 56 is operated.

According to such a configuration, the acceptance period suggestion display changes after the player pays attention to the operation promotion display, rather than a gaming machine that changes the acceptance period suggestion display until a predetermined period has elapsed after an operation is performed on the operation unit. It becomes easier to recognize that the operation on the operation unit has been accepted by confirming that the operation is not performed.

(6) Also, in this application,
The specific mode is a mode in which the light emitting unit is lit (for example, while the sub-control unit 91 lights up the production switch lamp of the production switch 56 during the reception period of the production switch 56 operation),
A mode different from the specific mode is a mode in which the light emitting section is turned off (for example, the sub-control section 91 turns off the production switch lamp of the production switch 56 during a period other than the reception period for the operation of the production switch 56). A gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, the light emitting part is turned on when the operation promotion display is performed, and the light emission part is turned off before a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the operation on the operation part is performed, so that the operation promotion display is not displayed. In gaming machines where the light-emitting part does not turn on when the player is playing the game, or in gaming machines where the light-emitting part does not turn off before a predetermined period of time has elapsed after an operation is performed on the operation part, it is easier for the player to change the state of the light-emitting part from on to off. It becomes easier to recognize that the operation on the operation unit has been accepted by confirming the change.

(7) Also, in this application,
The specific display is a display indicating that it is advantageous for the player (for example, the sub-control unit 91 performs a specific display of an advantageous state winning notification on the liquid crystal display 51),
The specific mode is a mode in which the light emitting unit is lit in a predetermined color (for example, the sub-control unit 91 lights up the production switch lamp of the production switch 56 in blue during the reception period for the operation of the production switch 56. let),
A mode different from the specific mode is a mode in which the light emitting unit is lit while changing the light emitting color to one of a plurality of types of light emitting colors (for example, the sub control unit 91 controls the production switch 56 A gaming machine is also disclosed in which the lighting color of the effect switch lamp of the effect switch 56 is changed from blue to rainbow color when the operation is performed.

According to such a configuration, the light emitting part lights up in a predetermined color when the operation promotion display is performed, and the light emitting part lights up in a plurality of different colors before a predetermined period of time elapses after the operation on the operation part is performed. The light is lit while changing to one of the following colors, so when an operation promotion display is in progress, the light emitting part lights up in a predetermined color and the light emitting part lights up in a predetermined color before a predetermined period of time elapses after an operation is performed on the operation part. It becomes easier for the player to recognize that the game machine has an advantage over a gaming machine in which the light emitting part changes to any one of a plurality of types of light emitting colors but does not light up.

(8) Also, in this application,
A decorative part provided around the operation part (for example, a production effect LED 52 provided on the left and right sides of the production switch 56 or on the lower panel near the production switch 56);
Decorative part light emission control means (for example, the sub-control part 91 controls the display switch 56 to change the light emitting part provided in the decorative part to a special mode before the predetermined period has elapsed after the operation on the operating part is performed) A gaming machine is also disclosed, which includes a process of lighting up the performance effect LED 52, which is executed before a predetermined period of time has elapsed since an operation was performed.

According to this configuration, when the player operates the operation section, he or she focuses on the operation section that is emitting light in his/her hand, so that the player may not be able to see the operation section after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation on the operation section was performed. Compared to a game machine in which the light emitting part provided in the decorative part is in a special mode, the light emitting part of the decorative part is more likely to enter the special mode before the player pays attention to the operation promotion display, and the player recognizes the light emitting part of the decorative part. This makes it easier to recognize that the operation on the operation unit has been accepted.
Furthermore, since the player pays attention to the operating section that emits light in his or her hand when operating the operating section, the decorative section is provided around the operating section to make it easier to recognize the light emitted from the decorative section. However, it is preferable that the decoration part is not provided around the operation part, and may be provided, for example, on the outer frame of the front door of the gaming machine (for example, the decorative part may be provided on the outer frame of the front door of the gaming machine (for example, the decorative part (It may be provided above, on the left, or on the right).

(9) Also, in this application,
The operation promotion display is an image of the operation section when the light emitting section is in the specific mode (for example, the sub-control section 91 lights up or blinks on the liquid crystal display 51 as a switch image for effect). Also disclosed is a gaming machine (displaying an image of the production switch 56).

According to such a configuration, a player who confirms the operation promotion display is more likely to operate the operation unit than a game machine that displays an operation promotion display that does not display an image of the operation unit when the light emitting unit is in a specific mode. It becomes easier to recognize that you are being encouraged.

(10) Also, in this application,
A gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 1) for playing games,
An operation unit operated by a player (for example, a production switch 56),
Operation promotion display means (for example, a liquid crystal display executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs an operation promotion display (for example, displaying a production switch image, displaying a reception period suggestion image, displaying an operation promotion image) to prompt an operation on the operation unit (a process of displaying a production switch image, a reception period suggestion image, and an operation promotion image on the display device 51);
An operable movable member (for example, movable accessory 201),
A movable member operation control means that controls the operation of the movable member after the operation on the operation unit is performed (for example, a movable member operation control means that controls the movable accessory 201 that is executed by the sub-control unit 91 after the operation on the production switch 56 is performed) moving process) and
a specific display means (for example, a sub Processing that is executed by the control unit 91 after the operation of the production switch 56 is performed to perform a specific display, a display of a specific character image, a display that changes the color of a frame image, and a display of production results in a continuous production on the liquid crystal display 51. ) and
The operation promotion display means ends the operation promotion display after a predetermined period (e.g., a predetermined period) has elapsed since the operation on the operation unit was performed (e.g., when the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation on the production switch 56). After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the display of the production switch image, the reception period suggestion image, and the operation promotion image are finished on the liquid crystal display 51).
The movable member operation control means starts the operation of the movable member before the predetermined period elapses after the operation on the operation unit is performed (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation on the production switch 56). A gaming machine is also disclosed in which the movable accessory 201 is caused to start moving before a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the movable accessory 201 is moved.

According to such a configuration, when operating the operating section, the player focuses on the operating section in his/her hand and then on the operation promotion display, so that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation on the operating section was performed. It is more difficult for the player to end the operation prompt display before the player pays attention to the operation prompt display than in a gaming machine where the operation prompt display ends before the operation prompt display ends, and the player is unable to operate the operation section after confirming that the operation prompt display has ended. It becomes easier to recognize that it has been accepted. Moreover, according to such a configuration, by quickly moving the movable member while the operation promotion display is being displayed when an operation is performed on the operation section, a predetermined time after the operation on the operation section is performed. It is possible to reduce a player's sense of discomfort with a performance using a movable member that takes longer to physically move than a game machine in which the movable member starts operating after a period of time has elapsed.

(11) Also, in this application,
The movable member operation control means moves the movable member to a position (for example, an image display position) where the operation promotion display was performed (for example, the sub-control unit 91 moves the movable accessory 201 to the image display position). A gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, the player's attention on the operation promotion display can be directly directed to the movable member, and the player's attention on the movable member can be directed directly to the movable member, which makes it possible to direct the player's attention directly to the movable member. can increase the attention of people.

(12) Also, in this application,
A movable member light emission control means (for example, a sub-control unit 91 controls a light emitting unit provided on the movable member (for example, an accessory lamp) to emit light after an operation is performed on the operation unit) a process of lighting up an accessory lamp on the movable accessory 201, which is executed after the movable accessory 201 is moved,
The movable member light emission control means does not cause the light emitting unit to emit light until the movable member moves to a specific position (for example, an image display position), and causes the light emitting unit to emit light after the movable member moves to the specific position. Also disclosed is a gaming machine in which the sub-control unit 91 moves the movable accessory 201 to the image display position and then lights up the accessory lamp on the movable accessory 201.

According to such a configuration, the movement of the movable member can be made less noticeable than in a game machine in which the light-emitting portion emits light until the movable member moves to a specific position.
Note that in order to make the movement of the movable member less noticeable, the light emitting part (for example, the light guide plate) of the decorative part may be made to emit light while the movable member is moving when the light emitting part is not emitting light. In this case, the decorative part may be provided on the path (eg, initial position, intermediate position) until the movable member moves to a specific position, or may be provided at a position away from the path.

(13) Also, in this application,
The display mode of the specific display includes at least a first mode (for example, a first mode) and a second mode (for example, a second mode),
The specific display means performs a specific display in the first mode after the operation on the operation unit is performed, and then displays a specific display in the second mode (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 responds to the production switch 56 After starting the specific display in the first mode on the liquid crystal display 51 before a predetermined period has elapsed since the operation was performed, the display mode of the specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 is changed from the first mode after the predetermined period has elapsed. (changed to the second mode),
The movable member operation control means starts the movement of the movable member from the initial position when the specific display is being performed in the first mode, and causes the movable member to move from the initial position, and causes the specific display to be carried out in the second mode. When a specific display is being performed in the first mode, the movement of the movable member is ended and the movable member is stopped at the specific position. Start the movement and move the movable accessory 201 from the initial position, and when a specific display is being performed in the second mode, make the movable accessory 201 finish moving and stop the movable accessory 201 at the image display position. ), gaming machines are also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, the movable member can be moved according to the display mode of the specific display, and the specific display and the movement of the movable member are linked, so a game in which the specific display and the movement of the movable member are not linked is possible. Players are more likely to be interested in performances using specific displays and movable members than in machines, and the interest in the game is improved.

(14) Also, in this application,
A gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 1) for playing games,
An operation unit operated by a player (for example, a production switch 56),
Operation promotion display means (for example, a liquid crystal display executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs an operation promotion display (for example, displaying a production switch image, displaying a reception period suggestion image, displaying an operation promotion image) to prompt an operation on the operation unit (a process of displaying a production switch image, a reception period suggestion image, and an operation promotion image on the display device 51);
A specific sound output means capable of outputting a specific sound (for example, a specific sound) after the operation on the operation unit is performed (for example, a speaker 53 that is executed by the sub-control unit 91 after the operation on the production switch 56 is performed, 54 to output a specific sound),
a specific display means (for example, a sub Processing that is executed by the control unit 91 after the operation of the production switch 56 is performed to perform a specific display, a display of a specific character image, a display that changes the color of a frame image, and a display of production results in a continuous production on the liquid crystal display 51. ) and
The operation promotion display means ends the operation promotion display after a predetermined period (e.g., a predetermined period) has elapsed since the operation on the operation unit was performed (e.g., when the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation on the production switch 56). After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the display of the production switch image, the reception period suggestion image, and the operation promotion image are finished on the liquid crystal display 51).
The specific sound output means starts outputting the specific sound before the predetermined period elapses after the operation on the operation unit is performed (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation on the production switch 56). Also disclosed is a gaming machine in which the speakers 53 and 54 start outputting a specific sound before a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

According to such a configuration, when operating the operating section, the player focuses on the operating section in his/her hand and then on the operation promotion display, so that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation on the operating section was performed. It is more difficult for the player to end the operation prompt display before the player pays attention to the operation prompt display than in a gaming machine where the operation prompt display ends before the operation prompt display ends, and the player is unable to operate the operation section after confirming that the operation prompt display has ended. It becomes easier to recognize that it has been accepted. Further, according to such a configuration, when an operation is performed on the operation unit, output of the specific sound is immediately started while the operation promotion display is being performed, so that the operation on the operation unit is not performed. Compared to a game machine that starts outputting a specific sound after a predetermined period of time has passed, the player can easily recognize the output of the specific sound and recognize that the operation on the operation unit has been accepted before paying attention to the operation promotion display. Become.

(15) Also, in this application,
The display mode of the specific display includes at least a first mode (for example, a first mode) and a second mode (for example, a second mode),
The specific display means performs a specific display in the first mode after the operation on the operation unit is performed, and then displays a specific display in the second mode (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 responds to the production switch 56 After starting the specific display in the first mode on the liquid crystal display 51 before a predetermined period has elapsed since the operation was performed, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, the display mode of the specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 is changed from the first mode. (changed to the second mode),
The specific sound includes at least a first specific sound (for example, a first specific sound) and a second specific sound (for example, a second specific sound); outputs the first specific sound when the specific display is performed in the second mode, and outputs the second specific sound when the specific display is performed in the second mode (for example, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the second specific sound when the specific display is performed in the first mode). (When the specific display is being performed in the second mode, the speakers 53 and 54 are caused to start outputting the first specific sound.) , gaming machines are also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to output a specific sound according to the display mode of the specific display, and the specific display and the output of the specific sound are linked, so a game in which the specific display and the output of the specific sound are not linked is possible. A player is more likely to be interested in a performance using a specific display or a specific sound output than a machine, and the interest in the game is improved.

(16) Also, in this application,
The specific sound output means outputs a specific sound based on one piece of sound data including the first specific sound and the second specific sound (for example, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a specific sound from the first specific sound to the second specific sound). The speakers 53 and 54 are made to output a specific sound based on one specific sound file that is recorded in a state where the sound is connected, and at t3 when the display mode of the specific display is changed, the first specific sound is output. Also disclosed is a gaming machine in which a change to a second specific sound is performed).

According to such a configuration, the specific sound can be output without performing control to adjust the timing of changing from the first specific sound to the second specific sound.

(17) Also, in this application,
A volume adjustment means that lowers the volume by a predetermined volume when the operation promotion display is being performed than when the operation promotion display is not being performed (a volume adjustment unit that lowers the volume by a predetermined volume when the operation promotion display is being performed) A gaming machine is also disclosed, which includes a process of lowering the volume compared to when no switch image is displayed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the operation promotion display more conspicuous than in a game machine that does not lower the volume by a predetermined volume when the operation promotion display is being performed than when the operation promotion display is not being performed, and the operation promotion display can be It is also possible to highlight the output of a specific sound after the end of the process.
Note that the predetermined volume may be zero. That is, the volume adjustment means may be controlled to a silent state.

(18) Also, in this application,
A gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 1) for playing games,
An operation unit operated by a player (for example, a production switch 56),
Operation promotion display means (for example, a liquid crystal display executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs an operation promotion display (for example, displaying a production switch image, displaying a reception period suggestion image, displaying an operation promotion image) to prompt an operation on the operation unit (a process of displaying a production switch image, a reception period suggestion image, and an operation promotion image on the display device 51);
A tactile effect effect execution means (for example, a sub control A process of causing the production switch 56 to vibrate, which is executed by the unit 91 after the production switch 56 is operated, and a process of causing the blower unit 301 to blow air, which is executed by the sub-control unit 91 after the production switch 56 is operated. )and,
a specific display means (for example, a sub Processing that is executed by the control unit 91 after the operation of the production switch 56 is performed to perform a specific display, a display of a specific character image, a display that changes the color of a frame image, and a display of production results in a continuous production on the liquid crystal display 51. ) and
The operation promotion display means ends the operation promotion display after a predetermined period (e.g., a predetermined period) has elapsed since the operation on the operation unit was performed (e.g., when the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation on the production switch 56). After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the display of the production switch image, the display of the reception period suggestion image, and the display of the operation promotion image are finished),
The tactile effect effect execution means starts executing the tactile effect effect before the predetermined period elapses after the operation on the operation unit is performed (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation on the effect switch 56). The sub-control unit 91 causes the production switch 56 to start vibrating before a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the production switch 56 has been operated. A gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, when operating the operating section, the player focuses on the operating section in his/her hand and then on the operation promotion display, so that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation on the operating section was performed. It is more difficult for the player to end the operation prompt display before the player pays attention to the operation prompt display than in a gaming machine where the operation prompt display ends before the operation prompt display ends, and the player is unable to operate the operation section after confirming that the operation prompt display has ended. It becomes easier to recognize that it has been accepted. Further, according to such a configuration, when an operation is performed on the operation section, execution of the tactile effect effect is immediately started while the operation promotion display is being performed, so that the operation on the operation section is not performed. Compared to a game machine that starts executing the tactile effect effect after a predetermined period has elapsed since the game machine starts executing the tactile effect effect, the player recognizes the tactile effect effect and recognizes that the operation on the operation unit has been accepted before the player pays attention to the operation promotion display. It becomes easier.

(19) Also, in this application,
The specific display means may or may not display information that is advantageous to the player as the specific display (for example, the sub-control unit 91 may display information that is advantageous to the player, such as notification of an advantageous state winning, etc.) in the specific display. (Sometimes there is a display indicating that the
The tactile effect effect execution means executes the tactile effect effect when a display indicating that the specific display is advantageous to the player is performed (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the tactile effect effect when the specific display indicates that it is advantageous to the player). When the sub-control unit 91 displays a display indicating that the player will be advantageous in a specific display, the sub-control unit 91 causes the blower unit 301 to blow air), regarding the gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, by immediately starting execution of the tactile effect effect when displaying that the game is advantageous to the player, the player can quickly recognize that the game is advantageous.

(20) Also, in this application,
The tactile effect production is a production that acts on the tactile sensation of the player's hand operating the operation section (for example, a production that vibrates the production switch 56 is a production that affects the tactile sensation of the player's hand operating the production switch 56. Also disclosed is a gaming machine in which the effect of causing the air blower 301 to blow air is an effect that acts on the tactile sense of the player's hand operating the effect switch 56.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to act on the tactile sensation of the hand that operates the operation unit.

(21) Also, in this application,
The specific display is a display indicating that it is advantageous for the player (for example, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform a specific display of an advantageous state winning notification),
The tactile effect effect execution means starts executing the tactile effect effect before the specific display means starts the specific display, and performs the tactile effect effect between the time the specific display unit starts and ends the specific display. Finishing the execution of the tactile effect effect (for example, before the sub-control unit 91 starts a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51, the effect switch 56 starts vibrating and the specific display starts on the liquid crystal display 51). The sub-control unit 91 causes the production switch 56 to end the vibration between the time and the end of the vibration, and the sub-control unit 91 causes the blower unit 301 to start blowing air before starting a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 and displays a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51. Also disclosed is a game machine in which the blower section 301 finishes blowing air between the time when the blower starts and the blower ends.

According to such a configuration, when an operation is performed on the operation unit, the execution of the tactile effect effect is immediately started while the specific display is being performed, and the player quickly recognizes that it is advantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent the execution of the tactile effect effect from taking an excessively long time.

(22) Also, in this application,
A gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 1) for playing games,
An operation unit operated by a player (for example, a production switch 56),
Operation promotion display means (for example, a liquid crystal display executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs an operation promotion display (for example, displaying a production switch image, displaying a reception period suggestion image, displaying an operation promotion image) to prompt an operation on the operation unit (a process of displaying a production switch image, a reception period suggestion image, and an operation promotion image on the display device 51);
a specific display means (for example, a sub Processing that is executed by the control unit 91 after the operation of the production switch 56 is performed to perform a specific display, a display of a specific character image, a display that changes the color of a frame image, and a display of production results in a continuous production on the liquid crystal display 51. ) and
The operation promotion display means ends the operation promotion display after a predetermined period (e.g., a predetermined period) has elapsed since the operation on the operation unit was performed (e.g., when the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation on the production switch 56). After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the display of the production switch image, the display of the reception period suggestion image, and the display of the operation promotion image are finished),
The specific display is a display of a specific object (for example, a specific character image, a frame image) in a specific color (for example, blue, green, red, rainbow color) (for example, the sub-control unit 91 displays a specific character image as a specific display). is displayed, and the sub-control unit 91 performs a display that changes the color of the frame image as a specific display),
The specific display means displays the specific object in the specific color after a predetermined color (for example, white) different from the specific color is displayed (for example, a flash image is displayed or a flash effect is executed). , the sub-control unit 91 executes a flash effect on the liquid crystal display 51 to display a white flash image, and then displays a specific character image in which the color of the clothes of the specific character is a specific color. Also disclosed is a gaming machine in which the color of the frame image is changed to white on the display 51 and then the color of the frame image is changed to a specific color.

According to such a configuration, when operating the operating section, the player focuses on the operating section in his/her hand and then on the operation promotion display, so that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation on the operating section was performed. It is more difficult for the player to end the operation prompt display before the player pays attention to the operation prompt display than in a gaming machine where the operation prompt display ends before the operation prompt display ends, and the player is unable to operate the operation section after confirming that the operation prompt display has ended. It becomes easier to recognize that it has been accepted. Further, according to such a configuration, the display of the specific object becomes more noticeable than in a gaming machine in which the specific object is not displayed in the specific color after the predetermined color is displayed.

(23) Also, in this application,
The specific color includes at least a first specific color (for example, blue, green) and a second specific color (for example, red, rainbow color),
Regardless of whether the specific object is displayed in the first specific color or the second specific color, the predetermined color is displayed before the specific object is displayed (for example, when the clothes of a specific character image A white flash image is displayed before a specific character image is displayed, regardless of which color the frame image is displayed in. Regardless of whether the frame image is changed to red or rainbow colors. A game machine in which the frame image is displayed in white before the frame image is changed to a specific color) is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, not only when the specific object is displayed in the first specific color but also when the specific object is displayed in the second specific color, the display of the predetermined color changes to the display of the specific object in the specific color. This makes it possible to make the color change more noticeable.

(24) Also, in this application,
A gaming machine in which the predetermined color is white (for example, the predetermined color is preset to white) is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, by displaying white, which has the highest brightness, and then displaying a specific object of a specific color, it is possible to add sharpness to color changes.

(25) Also, in this application,
A specific object pre-display that displays the specific object in a color different from the specific color (for example, green if the specific color is red, red if the specific color is a rainbow color) before the operation on the operation unit is performed. A display means (for example, a process of displaying the frame image in green or red, which is different from red or rainbow color, on the liquid crystal display 51, which is executed by the sub-control unit 91 before the production switch 56 is operated),
The specific object pre-display means displays the specific object in the predetermined color after the operation on the operation unit is performed (for example, the sub-control unit 91 displays the specific object on the liquid crystal display after the operation on the production switch 56 is performed). 51, the frame image is displayed in white), and a gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, a preliminary display in which the specific object changes from a color different from the specific color to a predetermined color is performed before and after an operation on the operation unit, and then a specific display in which the specific object is displayed in a specific color is performed. Therefore, the change in color of the specific object becomes more noticeable than in a game machine where the specific display is not performed after the preliminary display is performed.

(26) Also, in this application,
The operation promotion display and the display of the specific object do not overlap (for example, the display of the production switch image in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and the display of the frame image at the end of the display area are set in advance so that they do not overlap). A gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the operation promotion display and the display of the specific object from interfering with the visibility of each other.

(27) Also, in this application,
An operation promotion image display means for displaying an operation promotion image (for example, an operation promotion image, a production switch image) that prompts an operation on the operation unit (for example, an operation promotion image or a production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 executed by the sub-control unit 91) (processing to display the switch image for) and
A first control means (for example, a sub-control means) that performs a first control (for example, a first control) for displaying the operation promotion image after executing a suggestive effect (for example, an effect set effect) that suggests displaying the operation promotion image. (a process of performing first control executed by the control unit 91);
a second control means (for example, a process for performing the second control executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a second control (for example, a second control) for displaying the operation promotion image without executing the suggestion effect; Prepare,
The first control is often performed when the operation promotion image is displayed as an opportunity to show the result of a game, while the second control is performed when the operation promotion image is displayed as an opportunity to start a game. The ratio is high (for example, when displaying an operation promotion image as an opportunity to show the result of a game, the first control is performed at a high rate, and when displaying an operation promotion image as an opportunity to start a game, the second control is performed) A gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, if a game in which the result of the game is shown later is to be started, the game can be quickly progressed by displaying the operation promotion image without executing the suggestive effect. Further, according to such a configuration, if the game result has already been shown, the operation promotion image is displayed after performing the suggestive effect, so that the operation promotion image can be used as an opportunity for the game result to be shown. The number of operation promotion images is higher than that of gaming machines in which the first control is not performed at a high rate when the operation promotion image is displayed or the rate at which the second control is performed at the time of displaying the operation promotion image as a trigger to start the game. The player's attention to the display can be suitably increased.

(28) Also, in this application,
An operation promotion image display means for displaying an operation promotion image (for example, an operation promotion image, a production switch image) that prompts an operation on the operation unit (for example, an operation promotion image or production display on the liquid crystal display 51 executed by the sub-control unit 91) (processing to display the switch image for) and
a first control means (for example, a sub-control means) that performs a first control (for example, a first control) for displaying the operation promotion image after executing a suggestive effect (for example, an effect set effect) that suggests displaying the operation promotion image; (a process of performing first control executed by the control unit 91);
a second control means (for example, a process for performing the second control executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a second control (for example, a second control) for displaying the operation promotion image without executing the suggestion effect; Prepare,
When the operation promotion image prompts a specific type of operation (e.g., continuous tap operation, long press operation), the first control is likely to be performed. (For example, when the operation promotion image prompts a continuous tap operation or a long press operation, the first control is performed at a high rate. A gaming machine is also disclosed in which the rate at which the second control is performed is increased when a pressing operation is prompted.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to adjust whether or not to perform the suggestive effect by changing the ratio at which the first control and the second control are performed according to the operation mode to be prompted, and to adjust whether or not to execute the suggestion effect, The operation promotion images are better than gaming machines in which the first control is not performed at a high rate when a normal mode operation is prompted, and the operation promotion image is not high at a high rate at which the second control is performed when a normal mode operation is prompted. The player's attention to the display can be suitably increased.

(29) Also, in this application,
An operation promotion image display means for displaying an operation promotion image (for example, an operation promotion image, a production switch image) that prompts an operation on the operation unit (for example, an operation promotion image or a production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 executed by the sub-control unit 91) (processing to display the switch image for) and
A first control means (for example, a sub-control means) that performs a first control (for example, a first control) for displaying the operation promotion image after executing a suggestive effect (for example, an effect set effect) that suggests displaying the operation promotion image. (a process of performing first control executed by the control unit 91);
a second control means (for example, a process for performing the second control executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a second control (for example, a second control) for displaying the operation promotion image without executing the suggestion effect; Prepare,
When the movable member moves due to an operation on the operation section, the first control is performed at a high rate, whereas when the movable member does not move due to an operation on the operation section, the second control is performed at a high rate (e.g. , when the movable accessory 201 moves due to the operation on the performance switch 56, the first control is performed at a high rate, and when the movable accessory 201 does not move due to the operation on the performance switch 56, the second control is performed at a high rate. Also disclosed is a gaming machine.

According to such a configuration, the rate at which the first control and the second control are performed is changed and suggested depending on whether or not an operation using a movable member that takes time to physically move is performed. A game machine in which it is possible to adjust whether or not to execute the performance, and where the first control is not performed at a high rate when the movable member moves due to an operation on the operation unit, or when the movable member does not move due to an operation on the operation unit. The player's attention to the display of the operation promotion image can be suitably increased compared to a game machine in which the second control is not performed at a high rate.

(30) Also, in this application,
An operation promotion image display means for displaying an operation promotion image (for example, an operation promotion image, a production switch image) that prompts an operation on the operation unit (for example, an operation promotion image or a production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 executed by the sub-control unit 91) (processing to display the switch image for) and
A first control means (for example, a sub-control means) that performs a first control (for example, a first control) for displaying the operation promotion image after executing a suggestive effect (for example, an effect set effect) that suggests displaying the operation promotion image. (a process of performing first control executed by the control unit 91);
a second control means (for example, a process for performing the second control executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a second control (for example, a second control) for displaying the operation promotion image without executing the suggestion effect; Prepare,
While the first control is performed at a high rate when a notification is given that a privilege will be granted by an operation on the operation section, a notification that is different from a notification that the privilege will be granted due to an operation on the operation section is When the performance switch 56 is operated, the rate at which the second control is performed is high (for example, when a specific display of advantageous state winning notification is performed by operating the performance switch 56, the rate at which the first control is performed is high, and the performance switch 56 A gaming machine is also disclosed in which the rate at which the second control is performed is increased when a specific display other than the advantageous state winning notification is performed by an operation on the game machine.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to adjust whether or not to execute the suggestion effect by changing the rate at which the first control and the second control are performed according to the content of the notification, and it is possible to adjust whether or not to execute the suggestion effect by operating the operation unit. The second control is performed when the first control is performed at a high rate when the notification that the bonus will be awarded is performed, which is different from the notification that the bonus will be awarded due to an operation on the gaming machine or operation unit. It is possible to suitably increase the player's attention to the display of the operation promotion image compared to a game machine in which the rate of play is not high.

(31) Also, in this application,
Equipped with a variable display section (for example, a reel) that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After the variable display unit displays a variable display, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display unit, and a prize can be won according to the display result,
A pre-determination means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91) that determines display results that are allowed to be derived;
An operation promotion image display means for displaying an operation promotion image (for example, an operation promotion image, a production switch image) that prompts an operation on the operation unit (for example, an operation promotion image or a production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51 executed by the sub-control unit 91) (processing to display the switch image for) and
A first control means (for example, a sub-control means) that performs a first control (for example, a first control) for displaying the operation promotion image after executing a suggestive effect (for example, an effect set effect) that suggests displaying the operation promotion image. (a process of performing first control executed by the control unit 91);
a second control means (for example, a process for performing the second control executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a second control (for example, a second control) for displaying the operation promotion image without executing the suggestion effect; Further prepare,
When the decision result of the predetermining means is a decision result different from the specific decision result that allows derivation of the specific display result, the first control is performed at a high rate; When it is a specific decision result, the second control is performed at a high rate (for example, in a slot machine, if the rare winning combination is not internally won, the first control is performed at a high rate, and the rare winning combination is internally won. A gaming machine is also disclosed in which the rate at which the second control is performed is increased when a winning result is achieved.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to adjust whether or not to execute the suggestion effect by changing the ratio at which the first control and the second control are performed according to the decision result of the predetermining means, and the predetermining means The rate at which the first control is performed is not high when the decision result is a decision result different from the specific decision result.The rate at which the second control is performed when the decision result of the gaming machine or advance decision means is the specific decision result. It is possible to suitably increase the player's attention to the display of the operation promotion image compared to a game machine whose performance is not high. Further, according to such a configuration, when the decision result of the advance decision means is a specific decision result and derivation of a specific display result is permitted, the second control is performed at a high rate, making it difficult to execute the suggestion effect. For example, if the player does not make an effort to derive a specific display result when starting a game, than in a gaming machine where the second control is not performed at a high rate when the predetermined result of the pre-determining means is a specific decision result. It is possible to refrain from appealing to the display of an operation promotion image by means of a suggestive effect when it is not necessary.

(32) Also, in this application,
If the game progresses without any operation on the operation unit after the second control is performed and the operation promotion image is displayed, the performance result that would be shown when the operation on the operation unit is performed is not displayed. (For example, after the second control is performed and the effect collection effect is not executed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the operation promotion image or the effect switch image is displayed, A gaming machine in which the sub-control unit 91 does not display a specific display on the liquid crystal display 51 when the acceptance period has elapsed without any operation being performed on the gaming machine 56 is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered.
In addition, in such gaming machines,
If the game progresses without any operation on the operation unit after the first control is performed and the operation promotion image is displayed, a presentation result that is displayed when the operation on the operation unit is performed is displayed. The reception of operations on the operation unit may be terminated from then. In this case, the performance result is not limited to a direct one, but may be an indirect one.

(33) Also, in this application,
Specific situation control means (for example, in a specific situation executed by the sub-control unit 91) that performs control in a specific situation (for example, a specific situation) in which an operation opportunity to perform an operation on the operation unit is sometimes given and sometimes not. (processing to control) and
A special situation control means (for example, a process executed by the sub-control unit 91 to control the special situation) that performs control in a special situation (for example, a special situation) in which the operation opportunity is always given,
The specific situation control means, in the specific situation, provides a suggestive effect (for example, an operation promotion image, a production switch image) that suggests display of an operation promotion image (for example, an operation promotion image, a production switch image) that prompts an operation on the operation unit when giving the operation opportunity. For example, a control at the time of application (e.g., control at the time of application) that displays the operation promotion image after executing an effect set effect), and a control at the time of application that displays the operation promotion image after executing the operation promotion image when the operation opportunity is not provided. It is possible to perform either the non-grant time control (for example, the non-grant time control) in which the sub-control unit 91 does not display the grant time control (for example, the non-grant time control) or the non-grant time control in a specific situation. ,
A gaming machine is also disclosed in which the special situation control means is capable of performing the granting control even in the special situation (for example, the sub-control unit 91 performs the granting control even in the special situation). .

According to such a configuration, by performing a suggestive effect even in a special situation where an operation opportunity is always given, the player's attention is drawn to the display of the operation promotion image more than in a game machine that does not perform control when giving an operation opportunity in a special situation. It can be suitably increased.

(34) Also, in this application,
A volume adjustment means for adjusting the volume (for example, a process executed by the sub-control unit 91 to adjust the volume of the specific sound from the speakers 53 and 54),
The volume adjusting means lowers the volume by a predetermined volume when the operation opportunity is given in the specific situation than when the operation opportunity is not given, and also lowers the volume by the predetermined volume even in the special situation (for example, The sub-control unit 91 lowers the volume during the reception period of the production switch 56 in a specific situation to create a silent state, and also lowers the volume during the operation reception period in a special situation to create a silent state), The machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, by reducing the volume by a predetermined volume when giving an operation opportunity, the player's response to the display of the operation promotion image is higher than in a game machine that does not lower the volume by the predetermined volume when giving an operation opportunity. Attention can be suitably increased.

(35) Also, in this application,
The specific situation is a situation in which it is announced whether or not a privilege will be awarded when the operation on the operation unit is performed (for example, the specific situation is a situation in which a privilege is awarded when the operation on the production switch 56 is performed. A gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to whether or not a benefit is awarded in a specific situation.

(36) Also, in this application,
The special situation is a situation in which the degree of advantage of a benefit that is granted when an operation is performed on the operation section is notified (for example, the special situation is a situation that is announced when an operation is performed on the production switch 56). (This is a situation in which the degree of advantage of the benefits offered is notified), and gaming machines are also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to the degree of advantage of the privilege given in the special situation.

(37) Also, in this application,
A moving image reproduction/display means for reproducing and displaying a moving image (for example, a moving image of a continuous effect) (for example, a process of playing back a moving image of a continuous effect on the liquid crystal display 51 executed by the sub-control unit 91),
The moving image display means temporarily stops the playback display of the moving image when executing the suggestive effect during the playback display of the moving image (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect set effect while the moving image is being played back and displayed). A gaming machine is also disclosed in which the playback of moving images is temporarily stopped on the liquid crystal display 51 when executing the above.

According to such a configuration, the operation promotion image is displayed more easily than a game machine that does not pause the playback display of the moving image when executing the suggestion effect while the moving image is being played back and displayed. It is possible to increase the player's attention to whether the game is true or not.

(38) Also, in this application,
Equipped with a plurality of variable display sections (for example, reels) each capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After the variable display section displays a variable display, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and a prize can be won according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. and
There is a possibility that the operation opportunity is given when the variable display of all the variable display sections is stopped (for example, the sub-control section 91 executes an effect collection effect on the liquid crystal display 51 during the third stop). , and receives the operation of the production switch 56, and starts displaying the operation promotion image and production switch image on the liquid crystal display 51),
If the variable display of all the variable display sections is not stopped when the variable display of the variable display section is stopped, the suggestion effect can be executed (when the sub-control section 91 stops the first stop or the second stop) In this case, the liquid crystal display 51 only executes the effect collection effect, does not accept the operation of the effect switch 56, and does not display the operation promotion image or the effect switch image on the liquid crystal display 51), regarding the gaming machine. is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to display a suggestive effect and an operation promotion image according to the progress of the game, and there is a possibility that an operation opportunity will be given when the variable display of all variable display sections is stopped. To improve the interest of a game compared to a game machine that does not perform suggestive performance even if the variable display of all variable display parts is not stopped when the variable display of the variable display part is stopped.

1 Game machine, 7 Operation unit for game progress, 41 Main control unit, 51 Liquid crystal display, 52 Performance effect LED, 53, 54 Speaker, 56 Performance switch, 91 Sub control unit, 201 Movable accessory, 301 Air blower

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player while playing a game,
an operation unit operated by a player;
an operation promotion image display means for displaying an operation promotion image that prompts an operation on the operation unit;
specific image display means for displaying a specific image based on the operation performed on the operation unit;
a specific sound output means capable of outputting a specific sound based on the operation performed on the operating section ;
The operation promotion image display means continues to display the operation promotion image at a specific position of the display area until a predetermined period of time has elapsed based on the operation on the operation unit, and the operation promotion image is continuously displayed at a specific position of the display area based on the operation of the operation unit. Sometimes, all the display of the operation promotion image is deleted,
The specific sound output means starts outputting the specific sound before the predetermined period elapses based on the operation performed on the operation unit,
The specific image display means displays the specific image after the predetermined period has elapsed based on the operation performed on the operation unit,
The specific image is an image including any of a plurality of specific colors that have different rates of being controlled to the advantageous state,
The specific image display means is capable of displaying the specific image after the white image is displayed,
The plurality of specific colors are all different from white ,
A gaming machine in which the white image is displayed regardless of which image including the specific color is displayed.

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