JP6605532B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. And a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the gaming area.

  As this type of gaming machine, depending on the operation performed by the player during the game, the liquid crystal display can display an effect menu showing matters related to the effect, and an effect video corresponding to the demonstration effect can be displayed. There is a slot machine for displaying (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-77709

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, no consideration is given to the effect during the game when the game is started again after the effect menu is displayed or the effect image is displayed. If an effect for suggesting is performed during a game, when the game is started again, there is a possibility that the effect has already ended, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game obtained by the execution of the effect may be impaired. .

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not impair the interest of the game obtained by performing the performance.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Effect means (for example, a process related to a sound effect performed by the sub-control unit 91) for executing a benefit effect (for example, a sound effect shown in FIG. 11) for giving a sense of expectation regarding the benefit (for example, AT or bonus);
The execution of the specific notification is started in accordance with the player's specific operation (for example, menu operation), and the execution of the specific notification is ended when the end condition is satisfied (for example, the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51). ) report known means (e.g., processing for controlling the menu browsing state the sub control unit 91 executes) and provided with,
When performing the specific notification according to the specific operation during execution of the privilege effect, the notification means executes the specific notification in preference to the privilege effect,
The privilege effect is composed of a first part and a second part for notifying the result of whether or not the privilege is granted.
The production means is
During the execution of the specific notification, the privilege effect is continuously executed,
When the specific notification is performed during the execution of the privilege effect and the specific notification is completed in the first part of the privilege effect, the privilege effect is continuously executed from the first part,
When the specific notification is performed during execution of the privilege effect and the specific notification is completed in the second part of the privilege effect, the privilege effect is re- executed from the beginning of the second part (for example, As shown in FIG. 13, if the menu screen is not displayed and the menu screen is erased at timing T2 after timing t3 when the grant of the privilege has already been notified, the final effect is executed from the beginning. The production will be resumed.)

(2) A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Display means for displaying an image (for example, the liquid crystal display 51);
Production means (for example, sub-control unit 91) executes a special effect (for example, the production effect shown in FIG. 11) for giving a sense of expectation regarding the benefit (for example, AT or bonus) by displaying an image on the display means. Processing for the squealing to be performed), and
A specification for displaying on the display means a setting image (for example, a menu screen) for performing settings related to the effect in preference to the privilege effect in response to an effect setting operation (for example, a menu operation) that is a player's specific operation. Providing notification means (for example, processing for controlling the menu browsing state executed by the sub-control unit 91) for executing notification (for example, displaying a menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51),
The production means is
In order to provide a specific effect (for example, a chance-up effect) for displaying an image (for example, an image of a warrior character in a red cloak) and a notification regarding the provision of the privilege during the privilege production. A special effect (for example, the final effect) for displaying the image (for example, the character image WIN shown in FIG. 11),
After executing the specific effect, execute the special effect (for example, the chance effect effect is executed in the first half period, and the final effect is executed in the second half period after the first half period),
When the specific notification ends at a timing related to the end of the special effect, the special effect is executed from the beginning (for example, as shown in FIG. When the menu screen is erased at the timing T2 after the notified timing t3, the roaring effect is resumed so that the final effect is executed from the beginning).

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
Display means for displaying an image (for example, the liquid crystal display 51);
Game value storage means (for example, the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41) for storing game values (for example, credits) owned by the player,
The notifying means performs the specific operation in response to a settlement operation (for example, an operation to the settlement switch 10) for settlement of the game value stored in the game value storage means as the specific operation. As a notification, a standby screen (for example, a screen on which a demo image is displayed) indicating that the player is not playing a game is displayed on the display means (for example, a character demo image of “standby” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. )

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
It further comprises display means for displaying an image,
The effect means causes the display means to display a suggestion image (for example, a character image called WIN) corresponding to the benefit as the suggestion related to the benefit as the special effect.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53 and 54);
Game value storage means (for example, RAM 41c of the main control unit 41) for storing the game value owned by the player,
The sound output means has entered the first situation (for example, the situation where the menu operation shown in FIG. 14A has been performed) in which an effect setting operation for performing settings related to the effect has been performed, and the gaming value. The second situation (situation in which the settlement operation shown in FIG. 14B was performed) in which the settlement operation for settlement of the game value stored in the storage means has been performed, or a predetermined period has elapsed. In response to that (a predetermined period from timing T11 to timing T13 shown in FIG. 14C has elapsed), the volume is reduced,
The period from the timing when the first situation is reached until the volume is reduced is shorter than the period until the volume is reduced from the timing when the second situation is reached, and is shorter than the predetermined period (FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 4, the period from the menu operation until the volume decreases is shorter than the period after the settlement operation is performed until the volume decreases, and the period from timing T11 to timing T13 that is a predetermined period Shorter than).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a sign production. It is a figure which shows the common part and different part of various icons. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st continuous production. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd continuous production. It is a figure which shows a continuous production | presentation determination table. It is a figure which shows a cut-in production determination table. It is a figure which shows a precursor production | presentation determination table. It is a figure which shows the precursor period determination table. It is a figure which shows an icon determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect when specific alerting | reporting is not carried out during a continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect at the time of specific alerting | reporting during a continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect at the time of specific alerting | reporting during a continuous effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the period until a sound volume falls.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 provided on the front door 1b, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. Visible. On each reel, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the front door 1b is determined according to the game state within a credit range stored as a game value (medal) owned by the player as an example of the operation means. The MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting a predetermined number of bets, the medal stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and bets are set) A settlement switch 10 that is operated when starting the game, a start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels, an effect switch 56, In addition, a cross key 70 and the like are provided.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the settlement switch 10 by the player when the credit and the set bet number are settled is also referred to as a settlement operation. When a replay winning occurs, the bet number is automatically set, but in this case, the bet number is not settled even if the settlement operation is performed. That is, when the settlement operation is performed when the bet amount is automatically set, only the credit is settled. Regardless of whether or not there is a replay winning, only the credit may be settled when the settlement operation is performed, or both the credit and the bet number may be settled.

  The cross key 70 includes an upper switch 70a, a right switch 70b, a lower switch 70c, and a left switch 70d. The player can display the menu screen by operating the effect switch 56 and the cross key 70. On the menu screen, game information related to the game, such as an item for displaying the game history or an item for adjusting the volume and light amount during the performance, is displayed. The effect switch 56 and the cross key 70 are provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, the outside of the front door 1b), and therefore are located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. become. For this reason, operation from the outside, such as being operated by the player who plays in the slot machine 1, is possible.

  In the state where the menu screen is displayed, the player can select the volume adjustment item for adjusting the volume and the amount of light during the production, and determine the selection, thereby adjusting the volume and the amount of light during the production. it can. Moreover, you may enable it to change the frequency of the suggestion regarding the privilege performed during a game as a setting regarding an effect. In the following, an operation on the effect switch 56 or the cross key 70 for performing settings related to effects such as volume adjustment and light amount adjustment is also referred to as “menu operation”.

  A medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout opening 9 and speakers 53 and 54 through which medals are paid out are provided below the front door 1b. .

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED 17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED 18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and replay A replaying LED 20 is provided to notify that the replay game after winning is in progress.

  The game display unit 13 is provided with an advantageous section notification lamp 19 for notifying that it is in an advantageous section described later by turning on the LED lamp. In addition, the display which shows the advantageous area alerting | reporting lamp | ramp 19 on the game display part 13 does not need to be. Alternatively, the characters “advantageous section notification lamp” may be directly displayed. In the present embodiment, after the start switch 7 is operated, it is in a wait state (a state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are waiting to start rotation since a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game). The waiting LED for notifying this is not provided, but such a waiting LED may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a predetermined effect according to the command. An effect control board 90 to be controlled is provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 that receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs an effect, and controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90.

  The main control unit 41 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a RAM 41c used as a work memory, and a main CPU 41a that performs control operations according to a program, and performs processing related to the progress of the game and a game control board. Each part of the control circuit mounted on 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. When the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 detects operations on these various switches based on detection signals from these various switches. From the main control unit 41, a control signal for lighting control or display control of various displays included in the game display unit 13 is output to the game display unit 13. Various displays included in the game display unit 13 are turned on or display predetermined information based on a control signal from the main control unit 41.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a RAM 91c used as a work memory and a sub CPU 91a that performs a control operation according to a program. And controlling each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. When the effect switch 56 is operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56 based on the detection signal from the effect switch 56. Similarly, when the cross key 70 is operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is output to the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the cross key 70. From the sub-control unit 91, control signals for controlling the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are output to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, respectively. The liquid crystal display 51 displays predetermined information based on a control signal from the sub control unit 91. The speakers 53 and 54 output sound based on a control signal from the sub-control unit 91. Note that FIG. 1B is merely an example, and the slot machine 1 is provided with other configurations.

[Outline of the game in the slot machine]
Next, an outline of the game in the slot machine 1 will be described. Here, in the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the number is set, the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

  In the present embodiment, operating the start switch 7 to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is also referred to as lever-on. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the second stop reel is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop, the third stop reel is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Or it is called final stop.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid and the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  The slot machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of winning combinations, and a combination of winning symbols is set for each winning combination. In response to the stop of the winning symbol combination on the winning line LN, a winning corresponding to the stopped winning symbol combination is generated. The main control unit 41 executes processing corresponding to the generated winning. The process according to the winning includes, for example, paying out medals, giving a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using the medals, and changing the game state. .

  The winning combination includes a small combination, a bonus (BB), and a re-playing combination (replay). When winning a small role, the number of medals corresponding to the type of the small role is paid out. When winning a bonus, the game moves to an advantageous gaming state called a bonus. Bonuses are also called special roles. The bonus continues over a plurality of games, and ends, for example, in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus exceeds 351. When winning a replay, a replay game is awarded.

  The main control unit 41 determines which type of winning combination is allowed before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). decide. This is called internal lottery. In the internal lottery, first, the main control unit 41 extracts a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) when the start switch 7 is detected. After that, the main control unit 41 compares the extracted value with the winning value determined for each winning combination, and determines a winning combination that is allowed to generate a winning combination. Here, in the following, winning that is allowed to occur is also referred to as winning, and winning combinations that are allowed to generate winning are also referred to as winning.

  The main control unit 41 can allow a plurality of types of winning combinations to be generated at the same time. The main control unit 41 determines which winning combination of a plurality of types of winning combinations is to be won, that is, which combination of winning symbols is to be stopped on the winning line LN with the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The reel control determined by the operation mode of the derivation operation means is performed. The operation mode includes the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (push order) and the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 performs reel control in which when a special combination BB and a small combination other than the special combination are won simultaneously, the small combination other than the special combination is given a prize. Further, when the main control unit 41 wins the BB, the main control unit 41 carries over the winning until the BB is won. On the other hand, when winning a small combination other than BB, the main control unit 41 does not carry over the winning after the game regardless of whether or not the small combination is won. Specifically, the main control unit 41 sets a winning flag corresponding to the winning winning combination in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c as an internal lottery result. Among the set winning flags, the winning flag of BB is not deleted until the winning BB wins, while the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination other than BB is the winning game regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased when is finished.

[Standby]
The main control unit 41 receives detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) during a non-game in which all processes executed in one game are finished. If not, or when the settlement process performed by operating the settlement switch 10 is finished, the standby state is set to wait for the start of the game. The main control unit 41 controls the standby state until an operation necessary for starting the game is performed.

  The checkout process is a process for returning medals used for setting credits and bets. The number of medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The main control unit 41 resets the information stored in the RAM 41c when returning to the player by the number of stored medals by the settlement process.

  The operation necessary for starting the game is an operation for setting the bet number when the bet number is not set, and the operation for the start switch 7 when the bet number is set.

  The timing at which all the processes executed in one game are completed differs depending on the type of winning that has occurred. Specifically, when winning a small role, it is the timing when the payout of medals is completed. When winning the re-gamer, it is the timing when the automatic BET processing for automatically setting the bet number is completed. Further, when winning a special combination, it is the timing when the processing related to the transition of the gaming state is completed.

  The payout of medals is performed when the third stop operation is performed and all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. When the payout of medals is completed, the display of the game auxiliary indicator 12 and the credit indicator 11 is updated. That is, it can be said that the timing at which the payout of medals is completed is the timing at which the display of the game auxiliary indicator 12 and the credit indicator 11 is updated.

  Processing related to automatic BET processing and game state transition is performed when all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. When the automatic BET process is completed, the LED 20 during replay is turned on. That is, it can be said that the timing at which the automatic BET process ends is the timing at which the LED 20 during replay is lit. Further, the appearance of the slot machine 1 does not change before and after the processing related to the game state transition is completed. Therefore, it can be said that the timing at which the processing related to the transition of the gaming state is finished is the timing at which all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. In addition, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are finished, the timing when all the processes executed in one game when no winning combination is won or when the game state does not shift is assumed. It is the timing of stopping.

[Advantageous state]
In the present embodiment, in addition to the bonus (BB) described above, there are RT (replay time), AT (assist time), and CZ (chance zone) as advantageous states. RT is, for example, a state in which the replay probability is improved as compared to the normal state. The AT is a state in which, for example, information capable of specifying the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switch according to the result of the internal lottery is notified. CZ is an advantageous state in which the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT is higher than when the control degree is not controlled by the CZ (during non-CZ).

  Regardless of whether it is during RT or during bonus, the main control unit 41 controls any one of CZ, AT, and non-CZ. During the AT, a navigation effect for informing the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (hereinafter also referred to as a correct answer procedure) that is advantageous to the player is performed. The AT is controlled by being given the number of AT games to be controlled by the AT. The number of AT games is subtracted every time one game is controlled by the AT, and when the number of AT games becomes zero, the control to the AT ends. Similarly, the CZ is controlled by being given the number of CZ games that are the right to control the CZ. Each time one game is controlled by the CZ, the number of CZ games is subtracted, and the number of CZ games becomes zero. Or when the number of AT games is awarded, the control to CZ ends.

  During CZ, a navigation effect is generated at least once, in which a winning is obtained that provides the maximum payout number. For example, when a plurality of types of small combinations having different payout numbers are won simultaneously, a navigation effect is provided for notifying an operation mode for winning a small combination having the largest number of payouts. That is, the section controlled by CZ and the section controlled by AT have the performance related to the instruction function for instructing the player on the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. As described above, a section controlled by the AT or a section controlled by the CZ, which is a section having performance related to the instruction function, is also referred to as an advantageous section. In addition, a section that does not have performance related to the instruction function and is not controlled by any of AT and CZ is also referred to as a normal section.

  The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery regarding the granting of an AT game that is a right to be controlled by the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether to give an AT game and the number of AT games to be given (AT game number) by AT lottery. In addition, it is called AT winning that it is determined to give an AT game in the AT lottery, and it is called non-AT winning that it is not decided to give an AT game in the AT lottery.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 executes a CZ lottery regarding the provision of a CZ game that is a right to be controlled by the CZ. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether to give a CZ game and the number of CZ games to be given (the number of CZ games) by CZ lottery. Note that the decision to give the CZ game in the CZ lottery is referred to as CZ winning, and the case where it is not decided to give the CZ game in the CZ lottery is called non-CZ winning.

  The main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section shift lottery for shifting to the AT or CZ, which is the advantageous section, in response to winning a specific winning combination determined in advance during the normal section. When winning the advantageous section shift lottery, the main control unit 41 controls the next game to the advantageous section. The main control unit 41 controls the next game from the next game to the standby section and the next game from which the bonus is won to the advantageous section when the advantageous game transition lottery and the BB are won in the same game. In the advantageous section shift lottery, if CZ is won, it is controlled to CZ as an advantageous section, and if AT is won, it is controlled to AT as an advantageous section. When both the number of CZ games and the number of AT games become 0, the process shifts to the normal section. In addition, you may provide the other completion conditions which complete | finish an advantageous area.

  During CZ, the degree of advantage regarding control to AT is higher than normal (during non-CZ). Specifically, the probability of winning an AT is higher in CZ than in non-CZ, and the number of AT games awarded when winning an AT is increased. An extra lottery for adding the number of CZ games by adding the number of CZ games remaining in the CZ may be performed. Further, even when AT is won during CZ, control to CZ may be continued, and control may be performed to AT when the number of CZ games is 0. Further, the number of CZs is not limited to one, and a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT may be varied depending on the type of CZ.

  During the AT, a navigation effect is performed. In addition, during the AT, an extra lottery may be performed to add the number of AT games by adding the number of AT games remaining. Note that the AT is not limited to one, and a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT may be varied depending on the type of AT. Specifically, the probability of winning the extra lottery may be varied, or the number of AT games obtained when winning the extra lottery may be different.

[CZ lottery, AT lottery]
The main control unit 41 performs an AT / CZ lottery during non-CZ and a AT lottery during CZ when a specific winning combination (also referred to as an AT / CZ lottery target) is won. Here, the AT / CZ lottery means a lottery in which lotteries relating to AT and CZ are collectively executed. Specifically, it is a lottery to decide whether to give the number of AT games, give the number of CZ games, or give nothing (out).

  In the present embodiment, the AT / CZ lottery target combination can be won at the same time as the bonus as a special combination. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination for the AT / CZ lottery is won, the player can have a sense of expectation for being controlled by any of bonus, AT, or CZ. .

[Various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on commands from the main control unit 41.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, an inserted number command, a game end command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a standby command, a CZ command, an AT lottery command, etc. to the sub control unit 91. Send multiple types of commands including

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the group to which the lottery object combination that is won according to the result of the internal lottery belongs. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the group to which the winning lottery combination belongs. In addition, when an internal lottery is lost, a command capable of specifying the loss is transmitted as an internal winning command. Here, the lottery target combinations that cause an advantage or disadvantage to the player depending on the pushing order are grouped so that it cannot be determined which lottery target combination is won.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. The inserted number command is transmitted, for example, when a medal is inserted in a state where a specified number of bets is not set. Since the inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals and the type of payment, and when payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets). Sent. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of medal payout, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed. The standby command is a command indicating transition to the standby state, and is transmitted when the control to the standby state is started.

  The in-CZ command is transmitted when the game is started, and is a command that can specify whether or not the game is a game in the CZ and the number of remaining CZ games.

  The AT lottery command is a command that can specify the AT lottery result and the AT start timing.

  The sub control unit 91 performs output control of various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 based on the command received from the main control unit 41. Hereinafter, various effects performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be specifically described.

[Direction during CZ]
When the AT lottery is performed during CZ, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect suggesting that the AT has been won or that the bonus has been won. Specifically, at least one of a precursor effect executed over 1 to 3 games and a continuous effect executed over 2 to 4 games is executed.

  The sign effect is an effect in which a suggestion display for displaying an image (hereinafter also referred to as an icon) for suggesting a benefit advantageous to the player such as each game, AT, or bonus is performed. The sign effect is a treasure box effect (also referred to as a first sign effect) in which a character appears and opens a treasure box, and a curtain effect (also referred to as a second sign effect) in which a suggestion is displayed by opening a curtain. including.

  In the present embodiment, when a precursor effect is executed over a plurality of games, a precursor effect in which a game suggestion display is performed is executed. In addition, when performing a precursor effect over a plurality of games, the same type of precursor effect is executed for each game. Thereby, since the same precursor effect is repeated a plurality of times, it becomes easy to understand that the precursor effect is continuously performed. In addition, when performing a precursor effect over a plurality of games, instead of executing the same type of precursor effect for each game, the type of precursor effect may be changed for each game. By doing in this way, since the same precursor effect is not performed many times, the player can be prevented from getting bored with the precursor effect.

  The continuous effect is an effect for notifying whether or not a privilege advantageous to the player such as AT or bonus is given at the end for a predetermined period (number of games). The continuous effect is a battle effect (first continuous effect) that informs whether a teammate character (warrior character in FIG. 4) and an enemy character (devil character shown in FIG. 4) are fighting and a privilege is given according to the result of the battle. And a mission effect (also referred to as a second continuous effect) for notifying whether or not a privilege has been granted depending on whether or not the character has achieved the mission of aiming at the castle and arriving at the castle.

[Predictor]
An effect executed during the sign effect will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a precursor effect. FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C shown on the left side in FIG. 2 are diagrams illustrating an example of a first sign effect that is a treasure box effect. 2 (a ′), (b ′), and (c ′) shown on the right side in FIG. 2 are diagrams showing an example of a second precursor effect that is a curtain effect. Any of the first and second indication effects shown in FIG. 2 is an effect that is performed before the continuous effect when the continuous effect is executed.

  The first precursor effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the first precursor effect, as shown in FIG. 2A, when the lever is turned on, images of three types of treasure chests A to C are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music A starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as BGM related to the first sign effect, and continues to be output until the first sign effect ends. Thereafter, when the first stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 2B, the character appears, and an image in which the character selects any one of the treasure boxes A to C is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the third stop is performed, the treasure box is opened, and an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to show the development icon indicating that the treasure box shifts to the continuous production. An icon display sound is output from 54.

  Next, the second precursor effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the second precursor effect, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), when the lever is turned on, an image showing the curtain being closed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music B starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as BGM related to the second precursor effect, and continues to be output until the second precursor effect ends. Thereafter, when the first stop is performed, an image representing a state in which the curtain is slightly opened is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. Then, when the third stop is performed, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so that the entire developed icon showing that the curtain is fully opened and the transition to the continuous effect covered with the curtain is visible. At the same time, the same icon display sound as that output when the development icon is displayed in the first precursor effect is output from the speakers 53 and 54. That is, the suggestion display for displaying the development icon when the third stop is performed.

  Here, the continuous performance is executed with a higher probability when the bonus is won (see FIG. 6). In other words, indicating that the development icon transitions to continuous production means that the development icon is an icon that suggests that a bonus privilege has been granted, and that the development icon is displayed, so that a suggestion about the privilege is performed. It can be said that

  As shown in FIGS. 2C and 2C, when the suggestion display is performed, an icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of whether the first warning effect or the second warning effect. The In other words, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the suggestion display is performed is the common sound of the icon display sound regardless of whether it is the first warning effect or the second warning effect. The player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been performed. Moreover, since the suggestion display can be performed in any of the different types of effects, various effects can be executed as effects for performing the suggestion display, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 (c) and 2 (c ′), an effect in which other images such as characters and treasure chests are displayed in addition to the icon image for suggesting a privilege as in the first sign effect. In, the icon image for suggesting about a privilege is small compared with the effect which shows only the icon image for opening a curtain and suggesting about a privilege like a 2nd sign production. Specifically, the ratio of the specific area in which the icon image is displayed to the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is less than ½ in the first sign effect, whereas the second sign effect. Is 1/2 or more. The ratio of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 to the specific area is an example, and a predetermined value may be used as a reference.

  As described above, since the size of the development icon displayed in the first warning effect and the size of the development icon displayed in the second warning effect can be made different, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding a privilege in various effects. Images can be used, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition to the icon image for suggesting a privilege in the first predictive effect, the size of the icon image displayed in the first predictive effect is also indicated by the type of character displayed. May be made smaller than the icon image displayed in the second precursor effect. By doing in this way, in the 1st sign production which suggests about a privilege with a plurality of kinds of images, a player can also pay attention to images other than the image which is common to the 2nd sign production.

  As shown in FIGS. 2C and 2C, the position where the development icon is displayed in the first precursor effect is higher than the center of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas it develops in the second precursor effect. The position where the icon is displayed is the center of the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, since the position where the development icon is displayed in the first warning effect and the position where the development icon is displayed in the second warning effect can be made different, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the privilege in various effects. Images can be used, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  For example, in an effect in which other images such as characters and treasure chests are displayed in addition to an icon image for suggesting a privilege, such as the first sign effect, the privilege is placed at a position not covered with other images. Displays development icons for suggestions about On the other hand, in the effect that only the icon image for opening the curtain and suggesting the benefit is shown to the player as in the second warning effect, the player displays the icon image for the suggestion related to the benefit. In order to attract attention, a development icon for suggesting a privilege can be displayed at a prominent position in the center.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 (c) and 2 (c '), the timing at which the suggestion display is performed is the third stop in any effect, whether it is the first sign effect or the second sign effect. Is the time. In other words, the suggestion display is performed in response to the third stop in any of the first sign effects and the second sign effects. Therefore, the player can recognize that the display performed at a predetermined trigger of the third stop is the suggestion display for suggesting the privilege, and the suggestion display is performed in any of two or more different effects. In such a case, the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been performed. Further, the player can recognize that the suggestion display is performed at a predetermined trigger of the third stop, and as a result, can have a sense of expectation for the display of the liquid crystal display 51 at the predetermined trigger.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the music A is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the first predictive effect, and the music B is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the second predictive effect. On the other hand, when the suggestion display is performed, an icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of whether the indication is the first indication effect or the second indication effect. In this way, although the sound output when the suggestion display is executed is the same regardless of the type of effect, the sound can be changed according to the type of effect, so the fun of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the music A and the music B (also referred to as BGM) are output until the precursor effect ends. That is, the icon display sound is output so as to overlap with the BGM. At this time, the icon display sound may be output so that the volume of the icon display sound is larger than the volume of the BGM. As a method of increasing the volume, the icon display sound may be set to a volume higher than the BGM volume without changing the BGM volume, or the volume of the icon display sound may be reduced by decreasing the BGM volume. You may make it enlarge. In this way, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the sound of the icon display sound. When the volume of the BGM is reduced, it may be restored to the original volume when the output of the icon display sound is stopped.

  Further, when outputting the icon display sound, the output of BGM may be stopped. That is, when displaying an icon, the sound may be switched from BGM to icon display sound. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the sound of the icon display sound, and to make it easier for the player to recognize that the result of the precursor effect has been displayed or that the precursor effect has ended. can do.

[Icons displayed in the suggestion display (image)]
The icons displayed in the suggestion display will be described in detail. The development icon, which is a type of icon, is an image in which the word “development” is drawn in a green cloud. That is, the development icon is composed of a character part of development and a design part in which the shape and color of a green cloud are combined. As described above, since the icon is composed of the character portion and the design portion, the icon is easy to understand, and it can be recognized that the suggestion display is performed at a glance.

  In the present embodiment, the design portion is a portion obtained by combining the shape and color of the green cloud, but is a shape, pattern, or color other than a portion that can be recognized as a character, or a combination thereof. As long as it is a part that brings out aesthetics through vision.

  In FIG. 2, the development icon is illustrated as an example of the icon displayed in the suggestion display. However, the types of icons displayed in the suggestion display performed during the sign production are not limited to the developed icons, and a plurality of types are provided. Here, the types of icons displayed in the suggestion display performed during the sign production will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating common portions and different portions of various icons. FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a common part of various icons. FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating a difference between various icons.

  As icons of a plurality of types, as shown in FIG. 3B, in addition to the development icon, a WIN icon, a fever icon, a CHANCE icon,... ? An icon is provided. Here, which of these icons is displayed depends on whether or not a privilege advantageous to the player such as a bonus or AT is given (see FIG. 10), so these icons are displayed. By doing so, it can be said that a suggestion about a privilege is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 2C and 2C, the icon is composed of a cloud-like design shape, characters drawn in the cloud, and a cloud color. As shown in FIG. 3A, the icons of a plurality of types have the same shape, and each icon has a cloud-like design. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, each of the plurality of types of icons has different characters drawn in the cloud and the color of the cloud. For example, the intense heat icon is an icon in which characters of intense heat are drawn in a red cloud, and the CHANCE icon is an icon in which characters of CHANCE are drawn in a yellow cloud.

  In this way, when a plurality of types of icons displayed in the suggestion display are provided and a plurality of types of suggestion displays having different execution modes are executed, different types of suggestion displays are made by making the shape portions of the respective icons the same. Even if is executed, it can be easily understood that the icon is displayed in the suggestion display, and the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been performed. In addition, by making the character portion and the color portion of each icon different, variations in the execution mode of the suggestion display can be increased, and the fun of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, for various icons, one character is associated with one color, but it is not necessary to associate a color with a character. For example, as an icon in which the word “development” is drawn, a plurality of types of icons of a cloud color of green, a rainbow color icon, and a red icon may be provided. As described above, a plurality of types of icons may be provided by changing the combination of characters and colors. In such a case, a total of three pieces of data relating to the shape, data relating to characters, and data relating to color may be prepared as icon data, and each icon may be combined to create one icon data. By doing so, the data capacity of the icon data can be reduced and a plurality of types of icons can be displayed.

  Further, the development icon or the like can be displayed in any of the first sign effects during the first sign effect and the second sign effect. That is, the suggestion display may be executed in the same manner. Thus, since the suggestion display is executed in the same manner in any precursor effect, even if the player performs the suggestion display in any precursor effect, what is performed is the suggestion display. It is easy to recognize that.

  Also, development icon, intense heat icon, CHANCE icon, ... icon,? ? Regardless of the icon, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 when displaying the icon is a common icon display sound. That is, regardless of the type of suggestion display, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 when executing the suggestion display is the same icon display sound. Therefore, the same icon display sound is output regardless of the type of suggestion display, so that the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been executed.

[Continuous production]
The effects executed during the continuous effects will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first continuous effect that is a battle effect. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second continuous effect that is a mission effect.

  The first continuous effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The first continuous effect is a battle effect that is executed over four games. In the first continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the lever is turned on, the characters “battle start” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music piece C starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as BGM related to the first continuous effect, and continues to be output until the first continuous effect ends. Then, when a predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 4B, an image of a warrior character that is a teammate character and a devil character that is an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4C, an image of a warrior character and a devil character fighting is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an image of a warrior character and a devil character fighting after the second game. Continues to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the third stop of the third game is stopped after the start of the first continuous effect, as shown in FIGS. 4D and 4D, there are cases where a cut-in effect is performed and cases where it is not performed. is there. The cut-in effect is an effect that suddenly displays different effect images over the currently executed effect. In the first continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 4D, an image (also referred to as a cut-in image) composed of characters “chance!” And a warrior character is displayed so as to cover the currently executed effect. The production is called cut-in production.

  As shown in FIG. 4D, when a cut-in effect is performed, a chance sound a is output from the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4D ', when the cut-in effect is not performed, the chance sound a is not output. After the third stop of the third game, when the lever-on of the fourth game is performed, an image showing that the warrior character and the devil character fight again is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the third stop of the fourth game is made, if a bonus or at least one of the benefits is given, an effect of fighting a warrior character and a devil character for 20 seconds As shown in FIG. 4 (e), an image of a warrior character pieced together with a character image “WIN” indicating that the warrior character has won is displayed. When an image showing that the warrior character has won is displayed, a WIN sound representing the victory is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  On the other hand, when neither bonus nor AT benefits are granted, a state where the warrior character and the devil character are fighting for 20 seconds after the third stop of the fourth game is executed was executed. After that, finally, as shown in FIG. 4 (e ′), an image of a warrior character defeated is displayed and the background also becomes dark. When an image showing a warrior character being defeated is displayed, a LOSE sound indicating the defeat is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Next, the second continuous effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The second continuous effect is a mission effect executed over two games. In the second continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the lever is turned on, a character indicating a mission “get to the castle” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music D starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as BGM related to the second continuous effect and continues to be output until the second continuous effect ends. Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), an image showing that the character is moving along the road is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the game is stopped for the third time in the game where the second continuous production has started (first game), as shown in FIG. 5 (c), a two-way road is displayed and of the two-way road The text “Which?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 asking which way to go.

  When the lever is turned on to start the second game, a cut-in effect may or may not be performed, as shown in FIGS. 5 (d) and (d '). In the second continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 5D, an image made up of characters and characters “It's right!” Is a cut-in image.

  When the first stop is performed after the lever-on of the second game is performed, an image showing that the character is traveling on the road as shown in FIG. 5B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again.

  When the third stop of the second game is made, if at least one of the bonuses or AT benefits is given, an effect is shown in which the character is on the road for 20 seconds. After that, finally, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), the character image “WIN” indicating that the character has arrived at the castle and has achieved the mission is displayed together with the image that the character is aged. . When the image of the mission completion is displayed, the same WIN sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the sound output when the image of the warrior character winning in the first continuous performance is displayed.

  On the other hand, when neither bonus nor AT is granted, an effect is shown in which the character is on the road for 20 seconds after the third stop of the second game is made. After that, as shown in FIG. 5 (e ′), an image showing a state where the mission could not be achieved is displayed, and an image of a warrior character defeated in the first continuous performance is displayed. Similarly, the background becomes dark. When an image indicating that the mission has not been achieved is displayed, the same LOSE sound as that output when the image of the warrior character defeated in the first continuous performance is displayed from the speakers 53 and 54 is output. Is done.

  Here, the cut-in effect is executed with a higher probability when the bonus is won (see FIG. 7). For this reason, the cut-in effect displays a cut-in image (an image made up of the characters and characters shown in FIGS. 4D and 5D), thereby giving a suggestion regarding a bonus that is advantageous to the player as a bonus. It can be said that it is a production.

  In both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, as shown in FIGS. 4E and 5E, a character image “WIN” is displayed when a bonus or AT is won. . Further, in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 4 (e ′) and FIG. 5 (e ′), the liquid crystal display is displayed when neither bonus nor AT is won. The background of the image displayed on 51 becomes dark. For this reason, it can be said that by displaying the character image “WIN” or darkening the background of the image, a bonus or an AT-related suggestion advantageous to the player is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 4E and FIG. 5E, the character image “WIN” is the same at the same position on the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51 in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect. Displayed in size. In other words, since the position where the character image “WIN” is displayed is the same in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, the player has made suggestions regarding the benefits. Can be easily recognized. In addition, in any of the different types of effects, since it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the benefit by displaying the character image “WIN”, various effects are performed as effects that display the character image “WIN”. As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 4D and 5D, the timing at which the cut-in image is displayed in the first continuous effect is when the third stop is performed, whereas the second continuous effect is displayed. The timing at which the cut-in image is displayed is when the lever is turned on. That is, the cut-in effect is triggered by the third stop during the first continuous effect, whereas the cut-in effect is triggered by lever-on during the second continuous effect. In both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, a common chance sound a is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the cut-in image is displayed.

  That is, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the cut-in effect is performed is a common sound called the chance sound a regardless of whether it is the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect. The player can easily recognize that the cut-in effect has been performed. Further, since the cut-in effect can be performed in any of the different types of effects, various effects can be executed as effects for performing the cut-in effect, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved. Moreover, since the opportunity which displays a cut-in image in a 1st continuous production and the opportunity which displays a cut-in image in a 2nd continuous production can be varied, it suggests about a privilege according to the length and content of a production. Images can be displayed, and as a result, an image for making a suggestion about a privilege can be used for various effects, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in both the cut-in effect in which the warrior character is displayed and the cut-in effect in which the character is displayed, when the cut-in effect is executed, the same chance sound a is output. Therefore, since the same sound is output regardless of the type of cut-in effect, it is easy for the player to recognize that the cut-in effect has been executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 4D and 5D, the cut-in image is composed of a character portion and a design portion called a character. In this way, since the cut-in image used for the cut-in effect is composed of the character part and the design part, it is easy to understand that the cut-in effect was executed, and the player recognizes that the cut-in effect was executed at a glance. can do.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 4E and 5E, the same character image “WIN” is displayed in both continuous effects during the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect. obtain. That is, the suggestion regarding the privilege is performed in the same manner. Thus, since the suggestion about the privilege is executed in the same manner in any continuous production, even if the player makes the suggestion about the privilege in any continuous production, what is performed is related to the privilege. It is easy to recognize the suggestion.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG.4 (d) and FIG.5 (d), during the 1st continuous production and the 2nd continuous production, the production mode of a cut-in production is the 1st continuous production in the 1st continuous production. The warrior character displayed inside is displayed, whereas the second continuous effect is different in that the character displayed during the second continuous effect is displayed. In other words, the cut-in effect is performed in a manner related to the first continuous effect during the first continuous effect, and the cut-in effect is performed in a manner related to the second continuous effect during the second continuous effect. As described above, by executing the cut-in effect in an aspect related to the effect, the cut-in effect can be executed along with the effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the song C is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the first continuous effect, and the song D is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the second continuous effect. On the other hand, when the character image “WIN” is displayed, the WIN display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of whether the character image is the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect. Thus, although the sound output when the suggestion regarding the privilege is performed is the same regardless of the type of the production, the sound can be changed depending on the type of the production, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the music piece C and the music piece D (also referred to as BGM) are output until the continuous performance ends. That is, the chance sound, the WIN sound, and the LOSE sound are output so as to overlap with the BGM. However, the chance sound output in the middle of the continuous performance is output so that the volume of the chance sound is larger than the volume of the BGM, and the WIN sound and the LOSE sound output at the end of the continuous performance are You may make it stop the output of BGM when a sound is output. In other words, when sound is output along with the execution of a suggestion related to a privilege in the middle of the production, the sound that is always output during the production is not stopped, and the sound is output along with the execution of the suggestion related to the privilege at the end of the production. In this case, the sound that is always output during the production may be switched to a different sound.

  As a method of increasing the volume, the chance sound may be set larger than the BGM volume without changing the BGM volume, or the chance sound volume is increased by decreasing the BGM volume. You may make it do. By doing so, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the sound of the chance sound. In addition, by outputting the chance sound without stopping the output of BGM, the cut-in effect can be executed without making it seem that the continuous effect has ended, and the sound of the chance sound is displayed. It can be made easier for the player to recognize. When the volume of the BGM is reduced, the original volume may be restored when the output of the chance sound is stopped or when the cut-in effect ends.

  In addition, when a sound related to a privilege such as a WIN sound or a LOSE sound is output at the end of the production, the sound may be switched from BGM to a sound related to the privilege. By doing in this way, while making it easy to make a player recognize the sound relevant to a privilege, it can make it easy for a player to recognize that an effect is complete | finished.

  When outputting sounds related to the privilege (WIN sound, LOSE sound, etc.), the volume of the sound related to the privilege may be larger than the volume of the BGM instead of stopping the BGM. .

[Determination method of production during CZ]
The execution method of each effect which the sub control part 91 shown in FIG.2, FIG.4, FIG.5 performs during CZ is demonstrated. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed when an AT / CZ lottery target that can be won at the same time as the bonus is won. Therefore, when an AT / CZ lottery role is won and an AT lottery is performed, neither an AT nor a bonus is won, a case where only an AT is won, a case where only a bonus is won, And the case of winning both bonuses. The sub-control unit 91 notifies that either one of AT and bonus has been won, or that neither AT and bonus has been won by executing a precursor effect and a continuous effect. That is, the sign effect and the continuous effect can be said to be an example of the notification effect that notifies the player that a privilege such as AT and bonus has been granted.

  When the AT lottery is performed during CZ, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect, the content of the continuous effect, whether or not to execute the precursor effect, and the content of the precursor effect. And according to the determined content, an effect is performed over multiple games. As the content of the continuous effect, the sub control unit 91 determines which one of the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect is to be executed and whether to execute the cut-in effect. As the contents of the warning effects, the sub-control unit 91 determines which of the first warning effects and the second warning effects is executed, how many games (how many times) the warning effects are executed, Decide which icon to display.

  The sub-control unit 91 can determine that the AT lottery has been performed during the CZ based on the CZ command and the AT lottery command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Based on the internal winning command and the AT lottery command, it can be determined that either AT or bonus has been won. Based on the internal winning command and the AT lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect, the content of the continuous effect, whether or not to execute the warning effect, and the content of the warning effect.

[Determination of continuous production]
With reference to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, a description will be given of a method for determining the presence / absence of execution of continuous production and the content of continuous production. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a continuous effect determination table. FIG. 7 shows a cut-in effect determination table. When receiving the AT lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the continuous effect with the probability shown in the continuous effect determination table shown in FIG. 6, executes the first continuous effect, or the second continuous effect. Decide what to do.

  The sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not a bonus (BB) is won based on the internal winning command, and always executes a continuous effect when the bonus is won. On the other hand, when the bonus is not won, the sub-control unit 91 determines not to execute the continuous effect with a probability of 70%. The sub-control unit 91 determines to execute the first continuous effect with a higher probability than the second continuous effect when the bonus is won, and with a higher probability than the first continuous effect when the bonus is not selected. It is decided to execute the second continuous effect. That is, the degree of expectation that the bonus is won is higher when the first continuous effect is executed than when the second continuous effect is executed. Therefore, in addition to whether or not a continuous effect is executed, the player's attention can be attracted to which continuous effect is executed.

  In addition, when the first continuous effect is compared with the second continuous effect, the period in which the second continuous effect is executed is longer than that of the first continuous effect. In this way, a production with a low expectation can be performed for a long time by shortening the period of the second continuous production, which is less likely to be won for the bonus, than the first continuous production. Can be prevented.

  Further, when it is determined to execute the continuous effect, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether to execute the cut-in effect during the continuous effect according to the probability shown in the cut-in effect determination table shown in FIG. To do. For example, when a bonus is won, it is decided to execute the cut-in effect with a probability of 80%, and to execute the cut-in effect with a probability of 20%. As shown in FIG. 7, when a bonus is won, a cut-in effect is performed with a high probability. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the cut-in effect is executed during the continuous effect.

[Decide on sign production]
With reference to FIGS. 8 to 10, the presence / absence of execution of the warning effect and the method for determining the content of the warning effect will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a precursor effect determination table. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a precursor period determination table. FIG. 10 shows an icon determination table. After determining the continuous effect, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the predictive effect with the probability shown in the predictive effect determination table shown in FIG. 8, executes the first predictive effect, or performs the second predictive effect. Decide what to do.

  The sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not the AT and BB are won based on the AT lottery command and the internal winning command. Regarding the execution of the precursor effect with different probabilities in the case where each of AT and BB is won, the case where only BB is won, the case where only AT is won, and the case where neither AT or BB is won Make a decision. For example, when each of AT and BB is won, the sub-control unit 91 determines not to execute the precursor effect with a probability of 10%, and determines to execute the first precursor effect with a probability of 70%. , It is determined to execute the second precursor effect with a probability of 20%.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when one of AT and BB is won, one of the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect is more likely than when neither AT or BB is won. To decide to perform. Thereby, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the precursor effect itself is executed.

  In addition, when both AT and BB are won, there is a higher probability that the first precursor effect will be executed than the second precursor effect, compared to the case where only one of them is won. Therefore, in addition to whether or not a precursor effect is executed, the player's attention can be attracted to which of the precursor effects is executed.

  When it is determined to execute the warning effect, the sub-control unit 91 determines how many games (how many times) the warning effect is executed according to the probability shown in the warning period determination table shown in FIG. For example, when both AT and BB are won, the game is determined to be 1 game with a probability of 10%, 2 games with a probability of 30%, and 3 games with a probability of 60%. As shown in FIG. 9, when neither AT nor BB is won, one game is selected as the precursor period with a higher probability than when either AT or BB is won. In addition, when BB is won, there are two or more games with a higher probability than when AT is won, and in particular, the probability of three games is higher than when the AT is won. Therefore, attention can also be paid to the period in which the sign effect is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of icon to be displayed during the warning effect based on whether or not to execute the continuous effect, the period of the warning effect, and the type of privilege granted. In the present embodiment, when the continuous effect is not executed, the icon to be displayed during the precursor effect is determined using the icon determination table shown in FIGS. On the other hand, when the precursor effect is executed, the icon to be displayed during the precursor effect is determined using the icon determination table shown in FIGS. Which icon determination table of FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (c) and FIGS. 10 (d) to 10 (f) is to be used is determined based on the period in which the precursor effect is executed. For example, when it is determined not to execute the continuous effect and to set the precursor period to two games, the icon to be displayed in the precursor effect is determined according to the second display icon determination table shown in FIG. .

  "...", "WIN", "??", "CHANCE", "Development", and "Intense heat" described in the display icon column in FIG. 10 are icons displayed at the third stop during the symptom production, respectively. It points to. In addition, when performing a plurality of precursor effects, the icon displayed during each game is the icon displayed at the leftmost at the third stop of the first game, and the next through the arrows The described icons are shown as icons displayed at the third stop of the second game. For example, “??” → “??” → “…” is at the third stop of the first game? ? When the icon is displayed and the third stop of the second game? ? An icon is displayed, indicating that the icon is displayed at the third stop of the third game.

  For example, if it is determined that the continuous effect is not executed and the two signs are performed, the sub-control unit 91 is the first game? ? The icon is displayed, the WIN icon is displayed in the second game with a probability of 30%, the CHANCE icon is displayed in the first game, and the WIN icon is displayed in the second game with a probability of 70%. decide.

  As can be seen by comparing FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (c) and FIGS. 10 (d) to 10 (f), when a continuous effect is executed, a development icon is displayed in the final game in which a prelude effect is executed Is done. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, in the final game in which the precursor effect is executed, a WIN icon is displayed when the AT is won. On the other hand, if neither AT nor BB is won, an icon is displayed. That is, the WIN icon is an icon indicating that a privilege is provided, and the icon is an icon indicating that no privilege is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (b), (c), (e), and (f), the probability that the CHANCE icon is displayed is won by at least one of AT and BB, as compared to the case of losing. If you are higher. Thereby, the player can be expected to display the CHANCE icon.

  As shown in FIGS. 10E and 10F, the intense heat icon is not displayed in the case of a loss that has not been won in either AT or BB. That is, the display of the intense heat icon indicates that at least one of AT and BB is won. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10 (e) and 10 (f), the probability that the intense heat icon is displayed is higher when both AT and BB are won, but only one is won. Higher than that. Thereby, the player can be expected to display the intense heat icon.

  Thus, the suggestion regarding the privilege such as AT and BB is performed depending on the type of the icon. Therefore, the player can be focused on the type of icon.

[Specific notification]
The sub-control unit 91 performs the specific notification in preference to the other effects being executed until the betting number is set after the settlement operation is performed or during the menu browsing state. The menu browsing state is a state in which control is performed from when a menu operation is received until an operation for closing the menu screen is received, and the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  The sub-control unit 91 displays a character image “settlement” in white on the black base screen on the liquid crystal display 51 as a specific notification until the settlement process ends after the settlement operation is performed. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 displays a character “standby” in white on the black base screen on the liquid crystal display 51 as a specific notification during a standby state after the settlement process is completed until the bet amount is set. Display an image. Further, the sub-control unit 91 displays a menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51 as a specific notification during the menu browsing state. Hereinafter, the period during which the sub control unit 91 displays “standby” on the liquid crystal display 51 is also referred to as a demonstration (demonstration) state. In addition, an image indicating that it is in a standby state is hereinafter also referred to as a demo image.

  By receiving the payout start command and the payout end command, the sub control unit 91 can specify that the checkout operation has been performed and that the checkout process has ended. By receiving the standby command after receiving the payout end command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the settlement process has ended and has shifted to the standby state. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the bet amount has been set by receiving the insertion number command after receiving the standby command.

[Menu operation]
The sub-control unit 91 can accept the menu operation during the standby state and during the period from the third stop until the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that it is in a standby state by receiving a standby command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the third stop has been made by receiving the game end command. In the following, an operation for closing the menu screen is also referred to as a menu end operation, and the specific notification ends when the menu end operation is performed. The player can execute the menu end operation at an arbitrary timing during the specific notification.

  The sub-control unit 91 displays a menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the detection of the operation on the cross key 70 in a state where the menu operation can be accepted. The sub-control unit 91 gives priority to displaying the menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51 even when the precursor effect or the continuous effect is being executed. That is, when an operation to the cross key 70 is accepted during the sign production or the continuous production, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the image related to each production to the menu screen, and the player displays the liquid crystal display. The image related to the effect displayed on the device 51 cannot be seen.

[Specific notification during continuous production]
An example of an effect when specific notification is executed during a continuous effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an effect example when no specific notification is made during the continuous effect. FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are diagrams showing examples of effects when specific notification is given during continuous effects. 11 to 13, after the effects shown in FIGS. 4 (d) and 4 (d ′) in the first continuous effect and after the third stop of the fourth game, they are shown in FIG. 4 (e). This shows a flow of a series of effects (hereinafter also referred to as a sword effect) until an image showing that the warrior character has won is displayed. FIGS. 11 to 13 (a) show examples of effects displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a turn effect, and (a) shows a menu display displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the first continuous performance, after the third stop operation is performed, after a state in which the warrior character and the devil character are fighting for 20 seconds is displayed, the warrior character is finally displayed. By displaying the victory state, it is notified that at least one of bonus and AT is given as a privilege. The player is given a high degree of expectation regarding the benefit by performing an effect from when the third stop operation is performed until the final notification of which character has won. Therefore, the production from when the third stop operation is performed until it is finally notified which character has won is also referred to as a “rolling production”.

  Subsequent to the timing t1 when the third stop operation of the fourth game is performed, the sub-control unit 91 can accept the menu operation. As shown in FIG. 11, when the menu operation is not performed after the timing t1 at which the menu operation can be accepted, an image showing that the warrior character and the devil character are fighting at the timing t1 is displayed. After an image showing that the warrior character and the devil character are fighting for a predetermined period from the timing t1 at which the third stop operation is performed, a character image “This is the last!” Is displayed at the timing t2. An image of the warrior character attacking the devil character is displayed. An image in which the warrior character wins over the devil character at timing t3 is displayed. At timing t4 when the start switch 7 is operated as an operation for starting the next game, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from an image showing a warrior character winning state to another image. In the latter half of the period after the timing t2, the final effect is focused on the last attack of the warrior character and whether or not the warrior character wins by the attack, that is, whether or not a privilege is given. Is done.

  In addition, the sub-control part 91 can perform the chance up effect which suggests provision of a privilege with the high probability that the direction in the case where a privilege is provided is performed between the timing t1 and the timing t2. An example of the chance-up effect is an effect in which the color of the cloak of the warrior character is displayed in red.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the roaring effect that is executed after the third stop operation of the fourth game is performed, the first half effect of the first half period from the timing t <b> 1 to the timing t <b> 2 at which the chance up effect can be executed, and the final effect. The second half production of the second half period after the timing t2 is performed.

  In FIG. 12, it is assumed that the menu operation and the menu end operation are performed in a short period of 10 seconds from timing t1 to timing t2. The shaded display in FIG. 12 indicates that the display effect is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 during that period, and the menu screen is displayed with priority. Further, the period from timing t1 to timing t2 and the period from timing t2 to timing t3 in FIG. 12 are the same as the period from timing t1 to timing t2 and the period from timing t2 to timing t3 in FIG. 11, respectively. Shall.

  The menu operation is performed at timing T1 between timing t1 and timing t2, and the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in preference to the turning effect. Thereafter, a menu end operation is performed at timing T2 prior to timing t2, the menu screen display is erased from the liquid crystal display 51, and the turning effect is resumed. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect image displayed at the timing T2 on the liquid crystal display 51 when the turning effect is executed during the timing T1 to the timing T2 when the menu screen is displayed. That is, when the specific notification is ended during the first half stage production from the timing t1 to the timing t2 at which the chance-up stage can be executed, the sub control unit 91 resumes the roaring stage from the middle of the first half stage production. Even when the chance-up effect is executed, the sub-control unit 91 resumes the roaring effect from the middle of the chance-up effect or after the chance-up effect ends. Note that, for example, a situation shown in FIG. 12 may occur when the player performs the menu operation immediately after the player erroneously performs the menu operation.

  In FIG. 13, if the menu screen is not displayed, it is assumed that the menu ending operation has been performed after timing t3 when the provision of the privilege has already been notified. In the meantime, the shaded display in FIG. 13 indicates that the display effect is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the menu screen is displayed with priority. Further, the period from timing t1 to timing t2 and the period from timing t2 to timing t3 in FIG. 13 are the same as the period from timing t1 to timing t2 and the period from timing t2 to timing t3 in FIG. 11, respectively. Shall. Further, the period from timing T2 to timing t3 'in FIG. 13 is the same as the period from timing t2 to timing t3 in FIG.

  The menu operation is performed at timing T1 between timing t1 and timing t2, and the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in preference to the turning effect. Thereafter, the menu end operation is performed at timing T2 after timing t3, the display of the menu screen is erased from the liquid crystal display 51, and the turning effect is resumed. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 resumes the production effect so as to execute the final production from the beginning. For example, when the player performs a menu operation for the purpose of adjusting the volume or checking the game history, or when leaving the player for a while after the menu operation, as shown in FIG. A situation can arise.

  11 to 13, the specific notification ends even when the effect of the pattern in which the warrior character loses to the devil character is executed, although the effect of the pattern in which the warrior character wins the devil character is shown. Depending on the timing, it is different from which timing of the roaring effect is resumed. Specifically, in the production of the pattern that the warrior character loses, as the final effect, after the effect that the warrior character makes the last attack on the devil character is executed, the devil character prevents the attack and attacks the warrior character. Giving an effect that the warrior character loses. If the menu screen is not displayed, if the menu end operation is performed at the timing when the final effect has already been started, the roaring effect is resumed from the beginning of the final effect. On the other hand, when the menu end operation is performed at a timing before the final production is started, the production production is resumed from the production that has been executed if the menu screen is not displayed.

[Volume reduction]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 reduces the volume of the speakers 53 and 54 when displaying the menu screen and when displaying the character image “standby” during the standby state. This will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a period until the volume decreases. FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating a situation in which the sound volume decreases due to the menu operation being performed. FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating a situation in which the sound volume decreases due to the settlement operation being performed. FIG. 14 (c) is a diagram showing a situation in which the sound volume decreases due to the standby state being controlled after a lapse of a predetermined period. Moreover, in FIG. 14, in the 1st continuous production | presentation, the completion timing of the 1st continuous production | generation in which the image (refer FIG.4 (e), (e ')) by which the warrior character won or defeated as a privilege alert | report is displayed. T11. The solid line in FIG. 14 indicates the volume of the music piece C. The broken line in FIG. 14B indicates the volume of the adjustment sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the adjustment in which the adjustment process is performed and the medals are paid out. The vertical axis in FIG. 14 indicates the volume.

  In FIG. 14A, it is assumed that a menu operation is performed at timing T11. The sub-control unit 91 controls the menu browsing state at the timing T11 when the menu operation is performed, displays the menu image on the liquid crystal display 51, and reduces the volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 from 14 to 2. .

  In FIG. 14B, it is assumed that the settlement operation is performed at the timing T11. The sub-control unit 91 displays an image indicating that the settlement is being performed on the liquid crystal display 51 from the timing T11 at which the settlement operation is performed and the medal payout is started to the timing T12 at which the medal payout is completed. The adjustment sound indicating that the sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 at the volume of 14. Further, the sub-control unit 91 reduces the volume of the music piece C from 14 to 2 at the timing T11 when the settlement operation is performed. In addition, the main control part 41 is controlled to a standby state after finishing a payment process. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 switches from the “settlement” image to the “standby” demo image indicating that it is in the standby state at the timing T12 when the settlement process is finished, and controls the demo state. The sub control unit 91 sets the volume of the music piece C to 2 in the demo state.

  In FIG. 14C, the sub control unit 91 and the main control unit 41 are switched from various switches such as operation means and detection means from the timing T11 which is the end timing of the first continuous effect until the timing T13 when a predetermined period has elapsed. It is assumed that the detection signal is not received. The sub-control unit 91 is in a demo state when it is in a standby state and does not receive a detection signal from any operation means at a timing T13 when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing T11 at which the result of the effect is displayed. Control is performed to display on the liquid crystal display 51 a “standby” demo image indicating that it is in a standby state, and the volume of the music piece C is reduced from 14 to 2.

  In the case where the production is not executed after the third stop, the sub-control unit 91 performs the demonstration at the timing when the standby command is received when the detection signal from any operation means is not received after the third stop. Control to the state. Further, after receiving the game end command, the sub-control unit 91 can accept a menu operation, and reduces the volume at the timing when the menu operation is accepted.

[Data stored in the sub-control unit]
The sub-control unit 91, as data relating to the continuous performance, includes moving image data that shines the characters “WIN” (see FIGS. 4E and 5E), and image data that darkens the background (FIG. 4E ′). ), FIG. 5 (e ′)) and moving image data (see FIG. 4 (d), FIG. 5 (d)) used in the cut-in effect are stored in the RAM 91c. Further, as other data related to the continuous performance, regardless of whether or not a privilege is given, the video data of the common performance (see FIGS. 4 (a) to (d ′) and FIGS. 5 (a) to (d ′)). ) And movie data of different effects (see FIGS. 4 (e), (e ′), FIGS. 5 (e), (e ′)) depending on whether or not a privilege is given.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes the continuous effects shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 by combining the contents of the effects determined according to the tables of FIGS. 6 and 7 with various moving image data stored in the RAM 91c. For example, when it is determined that the cut-in effect is executed in the first continuous effect when the privilege is given, the moving image data of the first continuous effect that is common regardless of whether the privilege is given, the first continuous The cut-in effect moving image data used in the effect, the first continuous effect moving image data unique to the case where a privilege is given, and the moving image data that shines the characters “WIN” are used at predetermined timings, respectively.

  As described above, the moving image data for displaying the character image “WIN” that is executed regardless of the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect is provided, and this moving image data is shared by different effects. Therefore, the data capacity can be reduced. Also, video data that is commonly used regardless of whether or not a privilege is given, video data that differs depending on whether or not a privilege is given, video data that is commonly used regardless of the type of continuous production Can be separately stored in the RAM 91c and used in combination, thereby providing a gaming machine that is a slot machine that can perform various effects while reducing the capacity of the stored moving image data.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores, in the RAM 91c, the common moving image data and the moving image data for displaying the icons in the RAM 91c for the warning effects as well as the continuous effects, and displays the icons. Data is stored in the RAM 91c for each type of icon.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines the area for displaying the moving image data for displaying the icon and the display size of the moving image data based on the type of the sign effect. For example, when displaying an icon in the first precursor effect, the display size is made smaller than when displaying an icon in the second precursor effect, and the icon is displayed above the center instead of the center of the liquid crystal display 51. Output video data for display.

  As described above, by providing moving image data for displaying an icon that is executed regardless of whether the first warning effect or the second warning effect is used, the moving image data can be commonly used for different effects. As a result, the data capacity can be reduced. Also, regardless of the type of icon to be displayed, the common moving image data and the moving image data for displaying the icon are separately stored in the RAM 91c and used in combination, so that various effects can be achieved while reducing the amount of stored moving image data. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that is a slot machine that can perform the above.

  Note that in the present embodiment, as an example, the data used in common for the moving image data and the data used individually are stored separately, but the image data, the sound data, etc. are also common to each effect. The data to be used and the data used individually for each production may be stored separately.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91, in the first continuous production, among the data of the production that is executed over 20 seconds, the data of the first half production that is common regardless of whether or not a privilege is given, and the final production The second half production data is stored. The sub-control unit 91 measures the time since the start of the roaring effect, and if the specific notification is not executed, the sub-control unit 91 performs the final effect on the condition that the menu end operation is accepted after the time when the latter half effect is started. You may decide to run from the beginning.

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

  (1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, if the menu screen is deleted at timing T2 after timing t3 when the grant of the privilege has already been notified if the menu screen is not displayed. Then, the production is resumed so that the final production is executed from the beginning. In other words, if the display of the menu screen, which is a specific notification, is terminated at a timing related to the end of the final presentation, which is already suggested if the menu screen is not displayed, the sub-control unit 91 performs the final production from the beginning.

  If the specific notification is ended at the timing related to the end of the final presentation, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the final presentation from the beginning, but if the specific notification is not executed, the final presentation is being executed. The following inconvenience arises when the performance is executed in the middle of Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when the effect is executed in the middle of the final effect that is being executed if the specific notification is not executed at the timing T <b> 2, an image where the warrior character wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Will be displayed. In other words, when the specific notification is not executed, the result of the suggestion is displayed after showing the expectation for the result of the suggestion in the middle of the final presentation, whereas after the specific notification is executed, The suggestion result will be displayed without expecting the expectation for the result. As a result, there is a possibility that the interest of the game that should be obtained by the execution of the final effect is impaired.

  On the other hand, since the final presentation is executed from the beginning when the specific notification is ended at the timing related to the end of the final presentation as in the present embodiment, the entertainment of the game obtained by the execution of the final presentation is performed. Will not be damaged.

  In the present embodiment, as timing related to the end of the final effect, timing T2 after timing t3 shown in FIG. 13 when the menu screen is not displayed has already been notified of grant of a privilege is illustrated. However, it is not limited to this. For example, if the menu screen is not displayed, it may be after timing t2 when the final presentation has already started. The timing related to the end of the final effect may be any timing after the start of the effect that can give the most expectation to the result of the suggestion.

  In addition, although the menu screen display is taken as an example of the specific notification executed during the roaring effect, a standby screen may be displayed. For example, when the settlement operation is performed during the turn production, the settlement control is controlled to the standby state after the settlement process is finished, and the sub-control unit 91 displays the demonstration image on the liquid crystal display 51 as the specific notification. Control.

  In this way, during the performance, the settlement operation is performed, so that the demo image is displayed and controlled to the demo state. The volume is reduced during the demo state. In addition, during the demonstration state, an effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is not performed. Thereby, it can prevent inconvenience other customers. That is, it is possible to prevent inconvenience to other players by shifting to the demo state during the production.

  Moreover, although the example after the 3rd stop of the 4th game in the 1st continuous production was mentioned as an example as a spear production, it is the production which raises the expectation regarding a privilege, and provision of a privilege is suggested during the production. Any production can be used. For example, the effect after the third stop of the second game in the second continuous effect may be used as the hit effect. After the third stop of the second game in the second continuous effect, an image immediately before arriving at the castle after displaying the state that the character is traveling on the road (for example, a character image “Did you arrive ?!”) ) Is displayed. Thereafter, whether or not the privilege has been granted is notified depending on whether or not the mission of arriving at the castle has been successful. Immediately before arriving at the second half production, which is the final production, as the production of the state where the character is moving on the road, when the production after the third stop of the second game in the second continuous production is set as the production production It is good also as an effect after the effect which shows.

  Further, in the precursor effect shown in FIG. 2, the icon is displayed at the time of the third stop. However, the effect that the icon is displayed for a predetermined period after the third stop is executed. Finally, an icon may be displayed. It is also possible to use an effect that describes what icon the icon is as an effect, and an effect after the effect that immediately indicates the icon is displayed as the final effect.

  In other words, the roaring effect is an effect whose contents change over time regardless of the player's operation. In addition, the content of the second half of the content of the roaring effect is a content that urges the player's sense of expectation for the privilege.

  (2) The sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is in a situation where the menu operation shown in FIG. 14A is performed, and the settlement operation shown in FIG. 14B is performed. The volume is reduced in response to the situation, or when the predetermined period of time shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the menu operation is performed, the volume is decreased to 2 at the timing T11 when the menu operation is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the settlement operation is performed, the volume of the music piece C is reduced at the timing T11 when the settlement operation is performed, but the settlement sound is output until the timing T12 when the settlement process ends. Output from speakers 53 and 54. For this reason, when the settlement operation is performed, the volume does not decrease immediately after the settlement operation is performed, but the volume decreases after the settlement process is completed. As shown in FIG. 13, the predetermined period is a period from timing T11 to timing T13, and when the volume decreases as the predetermined period elapses, the volume is increased at timing T13 after timing T11. descend.

  As described above, the period from when the menu operation is performed until the volume is decreased is shorter than the period from when the settlement operation is performed until the volume is decreased, and is longer than a predetermined period from the timing T11 to the timing T13. short.

  As described above, the menu operation for displaying the menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51 allows the volume to be lowered quickly, which is convenient when it is desired to reduce the volume. For example, when leaving the seat, there is a case where it is desired to reduce the volume in consideration of inconvenience to other players. In such a case, the volume can be reduced only by operating the cross key 70, which is convenient for the player.

  Also, in the present embodiment, when the cross key 70 is operated during the turn production to decrease the volume, leave the seat, return to the seat at the timing related to the end of the final production, and start the game, Reenactment resumes from the beginning. Therefore, the player can see the final effect, and does not impair the interest of the game obtained by executing the final effect.

(3) The slot machine in this embodiment is
Suggestion display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 that performs suggestion display for displaying the development icon) that displays the suggestion display regarding the benefit by displaying an image (for example, the development icon illustrated in FIG. 2C);
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53 and 54);
Effect execution means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of effects including the first effect and the second effect (for example, the sub-control unit 91 for executing the first sign effect and the second sign effect shown in FIG. 2). And
The suggestion display means can execute the suggestion display during any of the first effect and the second effect (for example, FIG. 2 (c) and (c ′ ), As shown in (1), it is possible to perform a suggestion display to display the development icon during any of the first sign effect and the second sign effect)
The sound output means outputs the same sound when the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect (for example, FIG. As shown in c) and (c ′), the icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the suggestion display for displaying the development icon is performed in any of the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect. Is output).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion display is executed in any of the first effect and the second effect, and the same sound is output when the suggestion display is executed in any effect, It is possible to make it easy to understand that the suggestion display is being executed while improving the interest.

  (4) Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, the image displayed by the suggestion display unit is composed of a character part (for example, a character part of development) and a design part (for example, a shape and color of a green cloud are combined) Design part).

  According to such a configuration, since the image displayed by the suggestion display unit is composed of a character part and a design part, it is easy to understand that the suggestion display has been executed, and the player can confirm that the suggestion display has been executed at a glance. Can be recognized.

  (5) In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the suggestion display means executes the suggestion display in the same manner during the first effect and during the second effect (for example, during the first sign effect and the second sign effect) The same development icon is displayed in any of the warning effects in the middle).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion display is executed in the same manner in any of the first effect and the second effect, the player can execute the suggestion display in any effect. It is easy to recognize that what has been executed is a suggestion display.

(6) In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of suggestion displays (for example, an indication display that displays an evolution icon and an indication display that displays an intense heat icon).
Regardless of the type of suggestion display, the sound output by the sound output means when executing the suggestion display is the same (for example, when displaying an icon regardless of the type of icon displayed, the same icon display sound) Is output).

  According to such a configuration, the same sound is output regardless of the type of suggestion display, so that the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been executed.

  (7) The slot machine according to the present embodiment further includes storage means for storing moving image data for executing suggestion display (RAM 91c for storing moving image data for displaying icons).

  According to such a configuration, the suggestion display can be executed also in the first effect and the second effect, and the same moving image can be used in different effects, so that the data capacity can be reduced.

(8) In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the suggestion display means includes a first suggestion display (for example, the WIN icon in FIG. 3) and a second suggestion display (for example, FIG. 3) having a different form from the first suggestion display. Can display multiple types of suggestion displays, including icons ...
The image displayed by the suggestion display means includes a character portion (for example, in a cloud) in addition to a design portion including a shape portion (for example, a cloud-like design shape) and a color portion (for example, a cloud color). Drawn characters),
In the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display, the shape portion of the image displayed by the suggestion display means is common, and the character portion and the color portion are different (as shown in FIG. Although the shape of the cloud is the same, the color of the cloud and the characters drawn in the cloud are different).

  According to such a configuration, it is easy to understand that the images are displayed in the suggestion display by making the shape parts of the images displayed by the suggestion display means the same even if the suggestion displays have different aspects. In addition, since the character portion and the color portion are different, variations in suggestion display can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) In the slot machine according to the present embodiment,
Sound output means
During the first production, the first production sound (for example, music A) is output,
During the second effect, a second effect sound (for example, music B) is output.

  According to such a configuration, although the sound output when the suggestion display is executed is the same regardless of the type of production, the sound can be changed depending on the type of production, so that the interest of the game is improved. .

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, other modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Directing production]
In the present embodiment, the roaring effect is a part of the first continuous effect. However, if the first continuous effect is an effect that progresses over time regardless of the player's operation, the entire first continuous effect may be used as the turn effect.

  Further, in the roaring effect, an effect of prompting an operation to the effect switch 56 may be performed, and a suggestion regarding a privilege may be performed when the effect switch 56 is operated. In this case, when the specific notification is performed during the roaring effect, the specific notification is not performed if the timing at which the specific notification is ended is a timing before the effect that prompts the operation to the effect switch 56. In this case, the production of the production that is being executed is resumed. On the other hand, if the timing at which the specific notification is finished is after the effect that prompts the operation to the effect switch 56, the roaring effect is resumed from the effect that prompts the operation to the effect switch 56.

  In the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, the first half effect of the turn effect starts at the timing t1 after the third stop, but the turn effect may start after the lever is turned on. After the first half effect is performed for a predetermined period after the lever is turned on, the final effect as the second half effect may be started in response to the third stop operation. In such a case, a specific operation (for example, a settlement operation or a menu operation) for performing a specific notification is not accepted until after the third stop operation is performed. Therefore, after the third stop operation, if the specific action is performed before the benefit notification is made (for example, before the character image WIN is displayed), the specific operation is executed after the third stop operation. The second half of the production is resumed from the beginning.

  In the present embodiment, the chance-up effect can be executed in the first half period of the turn-up effect, but the chance-up effect may not be executed.

[Specific notification and talk production]
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the specific notification and the turning effect are performed using any liquid crystal display 51. However, it is only necessary to use a medium (speakers 53, 54, a notification lamp, or the like) that has the same specific notification and talk effect. When the specific notification is performed using the same medium as the specific notification, the execution of the specific effect is hindered.

[Menu operation]
In the present embodiment, the operation on the cross key 70 and the effect switch 56 is a menu operation. However, by operating the effect switch 56 connected to the sub-control unit 91 without providing the cross key 70, A menu screen may be displayed so that the production can be set. Alternatively, only the cross key 70 may be used to display the menu screen and set the effect.

[Volume reduction]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 reduces the volume of the music piece C during the menu browsing state and the demonstration state, but the sound may be turned off. Further, the sub-control unit 91 may output an effect sound indicating that the menu is being browsed from the speakers 53 and 54 while the menu is being browsed. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 outputs an effect sound indicating that the menu is being browsed at a lower volume compared to the volume of the effect sound such as BGM output until the menu operation is performed. Further, the sub control unit 91 may output the effect sound that has been output until the menu operation is performed and the effect sound that indicates the menu browsing state at the same time. The volume of the two kinds of effect sounds is set to be lower than the volume before the menu operation.

[Common matters when displaying images used for suggesting benefits with different effects]
In this embodiment, when displaying an icon, which is an image used for suggesting a privilege, during the first warning effect and the second warning effect, the sound at the time of display, the mode of the icon, and the opportunity to display are shared. Take what you do as an example. In addition, when displaying a cut-in image, which is an image used for suggesting a privilege, during the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, the sound at the time of display, the size to be displayed, and the position to be displayed are common. Take what you do as an example. In addition, during the first continuous production and the second continuous production, when displaying the character image “WIN”, which is an image used for suggesting the privilege, the sound at the time of display, the size to be displayed, the position to be displayed, An example in which the timing of display and the mode of the image are common is given as an example. However, when displaying an image used for suggestion related to a privilege during different effects, at least one of the sound when displayed, the display mode, the display position, the opportunity to display, and the size of the image is each effect. It only has to be common.

[Image used for suggesting benefits]
In the present embodiment, the icon displayed in the suggestion display has a character part as a constituent element like an “development icon”, but may be an icon including only a design part that does not include the character part. For example, a specific character may be an icon displayed in the suggestion display. In the continuous effect, the character image “WIN” is displayed, but an image including only the design portion in which the character has a V-sign is displayed as the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect. May be. Similarly, for cut-in effects, an image composed only of a design portion of a specific character may be displayed as a cut-in image. Thus, since the image used for the suggestion regarding the privilege is composed only of the design portion, the image is easy to understand, and the player can recognize that the suggestion regarding the privilege has been performed at a glance.

  As described above, the image displayed by the suggestion display unit is composed only of the design portion (for example, a specific character is an icon displayed in the suggestion display).

  According to such a configuration, since the image displayed by the suggestion display means consists of only the design portion, it is easy to understand that the suggestion display has been executed, and the player can recognize that the suggestion display has been executed at a glance. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, the CHANCE icon or the intense heat icon used in the sign effect may be used as a cut-in image during the continuous effect. Further, instead of the character image “WIN” during the continuous production, a WIN icon used in the precursor production may be used. Further, in FIG. 4 (e ′) and FIG. 5 (e ′) in which the LOSE sound is output, an icon used for the precursor effect may be displayed. Thus, since the image used for the suggestion regarding the privilege is composed of the character portion and the design portion, the image is easy to understand, and the player can recognize that the suggestion regarding the privilege has been performed at a glance.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the suggestion display is executed in the same manner in which the same icon is displayed in any of the precursor effects during the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect is shown. However, the suggestion display may be executed in a manner related to each effect during the first sign effect and during the second sign effect. For example, when a treasure box is opened as in the first indication effect, it may be suggested that a privilege is given by displaying gold coins. On the other hand, when the curtain is opened as in the second sign effect, it may be suggested that the privilege is given by the shape of the cloud. Even in such a case, if any one of the sound, the display position, and the display timing at the time of executing the suggestion display is common, the player can easily recognize that it is the suggestion display. . Thus, by performing the suggestion display in an aspect related to the effect, the suggestion display can be executed along with the effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

In this way, the suggestion display means is
During the first production, the suggestion display is executed by the first mode related to the first production,
During the second presentation, the suggestion display is executed in the second mode related to the second presentation (the suggestion display for displaying gold coins in the treasure box production described in the [image used for suggestion about privilege] in the modification). In the curtain production, a suggestion display suggesting the provision of a privilege is performed by a cloud shape).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion display is executed in an aspect related to the effect, the suggestion display can be executed along with the effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the same character image “WIN” is displayed in any continuous effect during the first continuous effect and during the second continuous effect. An example in which the images have the same mode is shown. However, it may be different between the first continuous performance and the second continuous performance. For example, the character image “Victory” is displayed in relation to the battle effect during the first continuous effect, and the character image “arrival” is displayed in relation to the mission effect during the second continuous effect. Good. In this way, by performing the suggestion display in an aspect related to the effect, the suggestion related to the privilege can be executed along the effect using the image, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the example which makes the aspect of a cut-in image different between during the 1st continuous production and the 2nd continuous production was shown. However, the aspect of the cut-in image may be the same during the first continuous effect and during the second continuous effect. For example, when the image of a specific character is a cut-in image, the image of the specific character may be used as the cut-in image for any continuous effect. As described above, since the cut-in effect is performed in the same manner regardless of the type of the effect, the player can execute the cut-in effect regardless of the effect of the cut-in effect. It is easy to recognize that there is.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a cut-in image, a character image such as WIN, and an icon are exemplified as an image used for suggesting a privilege, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be an image showing the operation mode of the derivation operation means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R displayed during the navigation effect. When the navigation is executed when the push order replay or the push order bell is won, the execution of the navigation effect means that a medal payout or a replay game is given. That is, a medal payout or a replay game is given by displaying an image that can be displayed during the navigation effect and that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Is suggested. In a gaming machine capable of executing a plurality of types of effects during a navigation effect, when an image capable of specifying the operation mode of the operation means is displayed regardless of which effect is being displayed, It is only necessary that at least one of the sound, the opportunity to display the image, the position to display the image, and the size of the image be the same. In addition, the manner in which an image is displayed (including the sound, the manner of the image to be displayed, the position, and the size) may be changed depending on whether the push order bell is won or the push order replay is won. Good.

[Sound output from the speaker]
In this embodiment, the sound being common means that at least the tone color and the pitch are the same, and the volume may be changed. For example, the icon display sound output during the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect only needs to have at least the same tone color and pitch. In a gaming machine in which the player can adjust the volume, the volume is set to be different between when the first warning effect is executed and when the second warning effect is executed. There is. Even in such a case, it is possible to recognize that the suggestion display is performed by making the tone color and the pitch of the sound output when the suggestion display is performed common.

[Sound output for each type of image used for suggesting benefits]
In this embodiment, the WIN icon, the development icon, the intense heat icon, the CHANCE icon,. ? The same icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of which icon is displayed, but the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 depends on the type of icon displayed. May be changed. Specifically, the icon display sound A may be output when the development icon is displayed, and the icon display sound B may be output when the intense heat icon is displayed. Thus, since the sound output for every kind of suggestion display is different, various effects can be executed, and the fun of the game is improved.

In this way, the suggestion display means is configured to display the first suggestion display (for example, the suggestion display for displaying the development icon) and the second suggestion display (for example, the suggestion display for displaying the intense heat icon) that is different from the first suggestion display. ) Including multiple types of suggestion display,
Sound output means
Along with the execution of the first suggestion display, a first sound (for example, icon display sound A) is output,
A second sound (for example, icon display sound B) is output along with the execution of the second suggestion display.

  According to such a structure, since the sound output for every kind of suggestion display differs, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, during the continuous performance, the WIN sound is output when the character image “WIN” is displayed. However, the character image “LOSE” may also be displayed in the effects of FIG. 4 (e ′) and FIG. 5 (e ′) executed when neither bonus nor AT is won. In this case, the same sound may be output regardless of whether the character image “WIN” is displayed or the character image “LOSE” is displayed. By doing in this way, it is easy for a player to recognize that the suggestion about the privilege was performed.

  Also in cut-in effects, any one of a plurality of types of cut-in images can be displayed, and the sound output when the cut-in image is displayed is displayed for each type of cut-in image. It may be different. However, when the same type of cut-in image is displayed in the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, the same sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, a cut-in image in which the character A is displayed and a cut-in image in which the character B is displayed are provided. When the cut-in image of the character A is displayed, the chance sound A is output, and the cut-in image of the character B is output. When “” is displayed, the chance sound B may be output. Thus, since the sound output for every kind of cut-in image is different, various effects can be executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

[About BGM]
In this embodiment, the BGM is made different during the first sign production, during the second sign production, during the first continuous production, and during the second continuous production, but the same BGM is output for all the productions. May be. In addition, the voice of the character may be changed in an effect that the character speaks instead of the BGM.

[Tips for displaying images used for suggesting benefits]
In the present embodiment, the trigger for displaying the image used for suggesting the benefit is when the third stop or when the lever-on operation is performed, but a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the continuous effect or the sign effect. It may be triggered by this. In addition, an effect that prompts an operation to the effect switch 56 may be performed, and an image used for suggesting a privilege may be displayed when the effect switch 56 is operated. For example, in the first effect in which the degree of expectation related to the privilege is higher than the second effect, an image used for suggesting the privilege is displayed when an operation is performed on the operation means not related to the progress of the game, such as the effect switch 56. In the second effect, as in the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, an image used for suggesting a privilege may be displayed in response to an operation on the operation means related to the progress of the game.

[First production and second production]
In the present embodiment, the first precursor effect and the first continuous effect are exemplified as the first effect, and the second precursor effect and the second continuous effect are exemplified as the second effect. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a common icon may be displayed during the predicate effect and during the continuous effect. Specifically, a WIN icon,... Icon, CHANCE icon, and intense heat icon indicating that the AT used during the precursor effect is won may be used during the continuous effect.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect and the second effect are effects that suggest the same privilege as a bonus, such as the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, respectively. The benefits suggested by the production may be different. For example, it may be suggested by displaying an image that a bonus is won as a privilege in the first effect, and may be suggested by displaying an image that CZ is won as a privilege in the second effect.

  In the present embodiment, as suggestions related to the benefits, it is suggested that the player has won the AT, has won the BB, and has won both the AT and the BB. However, it may be suggested that CZ has been won or the number of CZ games awarded. Further, it may be suggested that the player has won the AT or the number of AT games assigned.

  Also, in a slot machine that notifies the player that an AT or CZ is controlled in a non-CZ state, the AT or CZ is controlled from the next game, and the player is in a state advantageous to the player such as the AT or CZ. May produce an effect suggesting which of AT or CZ has been shifted to at the timing of shifting to AT or CZ.

[Image display position]
In the present embodiment, the image display position is common, as shown in FIGS. 4E and 5E, an example in which the image size is also common is shown, but the image size is different. However, if they are arranged so that the centers of the images are at the same position, the positions are the same.

[Game machine]
In the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is played in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing-type slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be employed. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable are provided, and after the reels are variably displayed, the display results are derived by stopping the reel variability display, A slot machine that can generate a winning according to a combination of display results of a plurality of reels has been described. In other words, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable are provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. A slot machine that can generate a winning according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units has been described. However, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. As long as the slot machine can generate a prize according to the display result, the slot machine is not limited to one having three reels, but one having only one reel or a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three. Also good.

  Also, a so-called pachinko gaming machine may be used. An effect display device composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine. When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the special variation display device displays at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol in a variable manner, and the effect display device displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Among them, a variation display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with at least one variation display is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the effect display device, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

  In the pachinko machine, the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening, but a predetermined start condition is satisfied (when the variable display due to the stored memory that is not in the big hit game and has been won first is ended). If not, it is stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4). Here, the on-hold storage information is information for specifying whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state), for example.

  The pachinko gaming machine includes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game, and a sub control unit that executes control of effects. The pachinko gaming machine includes a screen operation switch (corresponding to the cross key 70), a stick controller, and a trigger button (corresponding to the effect switch 56), in addition to a hitting operation handle for firing a hitting ball (game ball). The screen control switch, stick controller, and trigger button are electrically connected to the sub control unit so that the sub control unit of the pachinko machine can detect the operation of the screen control switch, stick controller, and trigger button. It is connected. The player operates the operation means such as a stick controller and a screen operation switch connected to the sub-control unit at a predetermined timing, so that a menu operation is performed and a menu screen for effect setting is displayed. Is possible.

  The pachinko gaming machine has a plurality of types of jackpot states, and the effects described in FIGS. 2, 4, and 5 are performed as effects that suggest which jackpot state is controlled. During this effect, a menu operation is performed, and a menu screen is displayed as a specific notification. In addition, the effects described with reference to FIGS. 2, 4, and 5 are performed as effects that suggest a shift to the big hit state. As an opportunity to display an image that suggests that it has been decided to control to the big hit state, a predetermined period may have elapsed since the start of variable display, a screen operation switch, a stick controller, a trigger It may be triggered by operating an operation means such as a button.

  When displaying an image suggesting that the privilege of controlling to a big hit state is given in any of a plurality of different types of effects, the sound output when displaying the image, the opportunity to display the image It is sufficient that at least one of the position for displaying the image and the size of the image is common.

  The pachinko gaming machine has a plurality of types of big hit states, and a menu operation can be accepted during an effect that suggests which big hit state is controlled. If the menu screen is closed when the menu screen is not displayed, when the menu screen is closed at the timing when the type of the jackpot state that has already been controlled is informed or suggested, there is an effect related to the notification or suggestion of which jackpot state is being controlled. It is executed from the beginning.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications is given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A directing means for executing a bonus directing to raise a sense of expectation regarding the bonus,
A notification means for starting execution of the specific notification in accordance with the specific action of the player and ending the execution of the specific notification when the end condition is satisfied ;
When performing the specific notification according to the specific operation during execution of the privilege effect, the notification means executes the specific notification in preference to the privilege effect,
The privilege effect is composed of a first part and a second part for notifying the result of whether or not the privilege is granted.
The production means is
During the execution of the specific notification, the privilege effect is continuously executed,
When the specific notification is performed during the execution of the privilege effect and the specific notification is completed in the first part of the privilege effect, the privilege effect is continuously executed from the first part,
The specific notification is performed during the execution of the special effect, and when the specific notification ends in the second part of the special effect, the special effect is re- executed from the beginning of the second part. Machine.

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