JP6655566B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined bet amount is set, and based on the start operation being performed, a game machine such as a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed or a game ball is played by a launch device in a game area. There is a pachinko gaming machine which variably displays a plurality of types of identification information when a game medium wins in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been a gaming machine that performs a character effect in which a character emits a sound and dialogue corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed as subtitles (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-137305 A

  The above-described gaming machine has a problem in that the player suddenly makes a sound in the character production, so that the player is difficult to notice.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of making a player's attention noticeable while making a voice uttered by a character easy to understand.

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Display means for displaying information;
Sound output means for outputting sound,
Includes a performance means for performing a character navigation performance, the,
The production means ,
At a first timing, a first area image indicating a first area for displaying a first subtitle capable of specifying that a specific operation is promoted to a player is displayed on the display unit, and a specific sound is output to the sound output unit. Output
At a second timing subsequent to the first timing, the first subtitle is displayed so as to be superimposed on the first area image, and a character sound for prompting the player to perform the specific operation is output to the sound output unit. , The character navigation effect is executed .
In addition, before Symbol performance means executes the performance character dialogue,
The production means ,
At a third timing, a second area image indicating a second area for displaying a second subtitle indicating a degree of advantage for the player is displayed on the display means, and the sound output means outputs a special sound,
In the fourth timing later than said third timing, and outputs the character's voice corresponding to the superposed on the second area image to display the second subtitle and second subtitles to the sound output unit, the flow of The character dialogue effect may be executed .
Note that the gaming machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine),
A character effect in which a character (for example, the character 82e in FIG. 5 and the character 84e in FIG. 6) emits a voice (for example, the character sound 82g in FIG. 5 "heat" and the character sound 84g in FIG. 6 "Aim at the red 7"). Effecting means for executing (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes a character effecting),
The character effect is an effect in which subtitles (for example, the character information 82f “hot heat” in FIG. 5 and the character information 84f “aim at 7” in FIG. 6) corresponding to the sound emitted by the character are displayed,
A specific sound output unit (for example, a specific sound 82b “Terrone” in FIG. 5 and a specific sound 84b “Jakine” in FIG. 6) different from the sound before the character emits a sound by the character production ( For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a specific sound 82b "terone" before the character 82e emits a voice. As shown in FIG. A process of outputting the specific sound 84b “Jakine” before emitting the voice).
The sound produced by the character in the character effect is a sound that prompts the player to perform a specific operation (for example, operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) (for example, as shown in FIG. 6C, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R).

  According to such a configuration, the specific sound different from the sound is output before the character emits the sound by the character production while the sound emitted by the character is easily understood by the caption corresponding to the sound. The output of the specific sound can make the player pay attention before emitting the sound. Further, according to such a configuration, the sound produced by the character in the character effect is a sound that prompts the player to perform a specific operation, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
In the character effect, a display area (for example, a character display area 82c in FIG. 5 and a character display area 84c in FIG. 6) for displaying subtitles corresponding to a sound emitted by the character is displayed, and the specific sound is output. 5 (b), (e), 6 (b), (e)) and the second half (for example, FIG. 5 (b), FIG. 5 (c), (f), and FIGS. 6 (c), (f)).

  According to such a configuration, the display area is displayed and the specific sound different from the sound is displayed before the character emits the sound by the character production while making the sound emitted by the character by the caption corresponding to the sound easy to understand. Since the character is output, the player can pay attention by displaying the display area and outputting the specific sound before the character emits a sound.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The gaming machine includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, stopping the variable display of the variable display unit to display a display result. And a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A start operation unit (for example, a start switch 7) operated to variably display the variable display unit;
The first half is started by operating the start operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the first half is started by operating the start switch 7),
The second half is started after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, one second) from the start of the first half (for example, as shown in FIG. 6C, one second after the first half is started). The second half starts).

  According to such a configuration, in the character effect, a display area for displaying a caption corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed, and the first half in which the specific sound is output is operated by the start operation means. , And the latter half of the display area where the caption is displayed and the character emits sound starts after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the first half. In this way, the display area is displayed and the specific sound different from the sound is output before the character emits the sound by the character production while making the sound emitted by the character easy to understand by the caption corresponding to the sound. Before the character makes a sound, the display area is displayed and the specific sound is output, so that the player can be noticed.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2),
The gaming machine includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, stopping the variable display of the variable display unit to display a display result. And a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Start operation means (for example, start switch 7) operated to variably display the variable display section;
Deriving operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result,
The first half is started by operating the start operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the first half is started by operating the start switch 7),
The latter half is started by operating the deriving operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. 5C, the first half is started by a third stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). ).

  According to such a configuration, in the character effect, a display area for displaying a caption corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed, and the first half in which the specific sound is output is operated by the start operation means. And the latter half of the display area where the caption is displayed and the character emits a sound is started by operating the deriving operation means. In this way, the display area is displayed and the specific sound different from the sound is output before the character emits the sound by the character production while making the sound emitted by the character easy to understand by the caption corresponding to the sound. Before the character makes a sound, the display area is displayed and the specific sound is output, so that the player can be noticed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
In the character effect, the character corresponding to the sound uttered by the character is displayed as subtitles corresponding to the sound uttered by the character (for example, as shown in FIG. Is displayed as the character information 82f “hot heat” as shown in FIG. 6C. As shown in FIG. 6C, the character sound 84g “Aim for red 7” emitted by the character 84e is directly displayed as the character information 84f “7 (red 7)”. Aim for ").)

  According to such a configuration, a character corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed as a caption corresponding to the sound emitted by the character. As described above, since the character corresponding to the sound uttered by the character matches the caption corresponding to the sound uttered by the character, the player can easily understand the content of the sound uttered by the character.

(6) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The sound produced by the character in the character effect is a sound that prompts the player to derive a specific display result (for example, a “red 7-red 7-red 7” pattern) (for example, as shown in FIG. 6C). The character voice 84g emitted by the character 84e is a voice that prompts the user to align the "red 7-red 7-red 7" symbols.

  According to such a configuration, the sound produced by the character in the character effect is a sound that prompts the player to derive the specific display result, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(A) is a front view of the data display device according to the embodiment, (b) is a front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment, and (c) is a main view of the data display device and the slot machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a simple internal configuration. It is a figure showing the symbol arrangement of each reel. FIG. 29 shows a display screen when prompting menu display in the slot machine. It is a figure showing a display screen when a switching operation is prompted in the data display device. FIG. 55 is a diagram illustrating transition of a display screen when a line effect is performed in the slot machine. It is a figure showing transition of a display screen at the time of aiming at 7 in a slot machine and performing an effect. It is a figure showing transition of a display screen at the time of urging right-handing in a pachinko gaming machine.

  Embodiments for implementing a gaming machine and a game display device according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments. In the following embodiments, a case where the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the slot machine 1 and a case where the gaming display device according to the present invention is applied to the data display device 210 provided corresponding to each gaming machine An example will be described. The game display device is not limited to the case where the game display device is applied to the data display device 210, and may be a device that is applied as a display unit provided in a game machine. For example, the display means may be a display means different from the liquid crystal display 51 and controlled by the sub-control unit 91, or may display information related to a game on the liquid crystal display 51.

[Overall structure of slot machine 1]
FIG. 1A is a front view of a data display device 210 according to the present embodiment, FIG. 1B is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 shows an example of a main internal configuration of the data display device 210 and the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of reels.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the data display device 210 is a type of gaming display device provided for each slot machine 1. The data display device 210 is installed at a predetermined position above the slot machine 1. The data display device 210 includes a data display unit 220 made of a large color liquid crystal, which is a kind of effect device, a changeover switch 230 provided at the lower right of the data display unit 220, which is a kind of operation means, and a data display unit. A call button 240 provided at the lower left of 220 is provided. The data display unit 220 displays various information such as game information relating to the game and store information relating to the business of the store. The changeover switch 230 is a switch for changing information displayed on the data display unit 220. The call switch 240 is a switch for calling a clerk. Although not shown, the data display device 210 also includes an LED lamp and a speaker for calling a clerk. Note that a touch panel may be provided in the data display device 210 so that menu selection and capacity calling can be performed by operating the touch panel.

  The data display device 210 is communicably connected to the slot machine 1 and can receive game information transmitted from the slot machine 1. In addition, the data display device 210 is communicably connected to a hall computer (not shown) that comprehensively manages game information of each gaming machine installed in the store, and can receive store information transmitted from the hall computer. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, in the slot machine 1, a liquid crystal display 51 is provided on a front door 1b, and reels 2L, 2C, 2R arranged side by side inside a housing 1a through a see-through window 3 are provided. It becomes visible. As shown in FIG. 2, on each reel, a plurality of types of symbols each of which can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (b), the front door 1b is set as an example of an operation means within a range of credits stored as a game value (medal number) owned by the player according to a game state. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the specified number of bets, the medals stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bet number are settled (medals used for setting the credits and the bet number). ), A start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of reels, respectively, and used for production. Effect switch 56 and the like.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information on the game as an example of a notifying unit. The gaming display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of paid out medals and an error code at the time of error, and a set bet. 1 BET LED 14, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16 for notifying the number, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, a start effective LED 18 for notifying that a game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is possible, and a replay An in-replay LED 20 is provided for notifying that a replay game is in progress after winning.

  The game display section 13 is provided with an advantageous section notification lamp 19 for notifying that the vehicle is in an advantageous section described later by turning on an LED lamp. The display indicating the advantageous section notification lamp 19 may not be provided on the game display unit 13. Alternatively, characters such as “advantageous section notification lamp” may be directly displayed, or characters indicating that it is advantageous to the player by illuminating such as “chance” may be displayed. Is also good. In the present embodiment, after the start switch 7 is operated, a wait state (a state in which the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is on standby since a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game). Although the in-waiting LED for notifying the fact is not provided, such an in-waiting LED may be provided.

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

  The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of the symbols displayed in the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of the winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of pay lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the winning 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 fluctuating manner, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping the operation, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, lower, and lower tiers of the perspective window 3. When the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player in accordance with 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.

  As shown in FIG. 1C, inside the slot machine 1, a game control board 40 for controlling the progress of the game and outputting various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, and a predetermined effect according to the command. An effect control board 90 for controlling is provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing relating to the progress of the game and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 that performs a process of performing an effect in response to a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90.

  The main control unit 41 is constituted by a one-chip microcomputer, and has a built-in RAM 41c used as a work memory and a main CPU 41a for performing a control operation in accordance with a program. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the controller 40 is directly or indirectly controlled. 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 operation of 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 light or display predetermined information based on a control signal from the main control unit 41.

  The sub-control unit 91 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer similarly to the main control unit 41, and has a built-in RAM 91c used as a work memory and a sub-CPU 91a for performing a control operation according to a program. And directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. 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 a detection signal from the effect switch 56. From the sub-control unit 91, a control signal for controlling each of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is output to each of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. 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. FIG. 1B is merely an example, and other configurations are provided inside the slot machine 1.

  The data display device 210 is provided with a control unit 250. The control unit 250 is connected to operation means such as the changeover switch 230 and an effect device such as the data display unit 220. In addition, the data display device 210 is provided with a changeover switch 230 and the like based on game information transmitted from the slot machine 1, store information transmitted from the hall computer, and various commands transmitted by operating operation means such as the changeover switch 230. And an effect device such as the data display unit 220 are controlled.

  The data display device 210 can receive signals related to various games, such as a game state signal, an effect signal, and an operation signal transmitted from the slot machine 1. The game state signal is a signal that can specify in which game state the game state of the slot machine 1 is controlled. The effect signal is a signal that can specify an effect performed in the slot machine 1. The operation signal is a signal that can specify which of the various operation units of the slot machine 1 has been operated, and is a signal transmitted when the operation unit is operated.

[Internal lottery]
When the start switch 7 is operated after the bet amount is set, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning (internal lottery). For example, a random number circuit (not shown) included in the main control unit 41 updates the determination value belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts the judgment value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. Then, if the extracted determination value falls within a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target combination, the main control unit 41 determines winning of the corresponding lottery target combination. When the lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. For example, when a BB is won, a BB winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag of the lower cherries and a winning flag of one-copies 1 are set. The winning flag of the BB is carried over until the winning BB wins, while the winning flag corresponding to a winning combination other than the BB is deleted when the winning game ends, regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. .

[Normal section and advantageous section]
The section of the game performed in the slot machine 1 includes a normal section and an advantageous section. The advantageous section is a section having a performance related to an instruction function for instructing a player on an operation mode (a pressing order, an operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Specifically, the advantageous section is a section controlled in an advantageous state such as AT (assist time) and CZ (chance zone).

  The AT is controlled by the main control unit 41, and is in a notification state in which a navigation effect for notifying a player of an operation mode (a pressing order, an operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is executed. Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery regarding the provision of an AT game which is a right to control the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to give an AT game and determines the number of AT games to be given (the number of AT games) by AT lottery. The AT lottery is executed when one of the cherry and the watermelon is won. It should be noted that determining that the AT game is to be given in the AT lottery is referred to as AT winning, and that not giving the AT game in the AT lottery is referred to as non-AT winning.

  When an AT is won in the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 stores the number of provided AT games in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the AT over the stored number of AT games. The main control unit 41 stops a symbol combination corresponding to the selected pressing sequence and advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when the pressing sequence such as the pressing sequence bell and the pressing sequence replay is won during the AT. Is notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, the player can easily increase the net number of medals by being controlled by the AT. Note that an operation procedure corresponding to the type of the pressing sequence, which is notified by the navigation effect, is referred to as a correct answer procedure. On the other hand, an operation procedure that does not correspond to the type of the pressing sequence and is not notified by the navigation effect is referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. In addition, the main control unit 41 may execute an additional lottery during the AT. The additional lottery is a lottery for adding the number of AT games to the number of AT games already given. The decision to add the AT game in the additional lottery is also referred to as additional winning. The additional lottery is executed when one of the bell, the cherry, and the watermelon is pushed in order. When the rider wins, the added AT game number is added to the AT game number stored in the RAM 41c.

  CZ is a state in which the section is controlled to an advantageous section for the player. For example, during CZ, a navigation effect in which a prize in which the maximum payout number is obtained occurs is executed at least once. Specifically, when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure is executed. Such a navigator effect executed at the time of the pressing order bell winning is also called a bell navigator. Further, during CZ, the degree of advantage regarding control to the AT is higher than normal (during non-CZ). Specifically, during CZ, the probability of winning an AT is higher than during non-CZ, or the number of AT games given when an AT is won increases. The main control unit 41 executes a CZ lottery relating to the provision of a CZ game which is a right to be controlled by the CZ. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to provide the CZ game and determines the number of the CZ games to be provided (the number of CZ games) by the CZ lottery. It should be noted that the determination that the CZ game is provided in the CZ lottery is referred to as CZ winning, and that the determination that the CZ game is not provided in the CZ drawing is referred to as non-CZ winning. Note that the CZ may be advantageous to the player in that a navigation effect that produces a winning with the maximum payout number is executed at least once, and the degree of advantage regarding control over the AT may be the same as usual. Good. Of course, the CZ may be advantageous to the player in that the navigation effect in which a prize with the maximum payout number is obtained is executed at least once, and the degree of control over the AT is higher than usual.

  Note that the number of CZs is not limited to one, and a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, in any of the CZs, the degree of advantage regarding control to the AT is higher than usual, but the degree of advantage may be made different depending on the type of CZ.

  As described above, the “advantageous section” includes a section that is controlled to a notification state such as AT and a section that is controlled to be an advantageous state such as CZ. On the other hand, a section in a normal state in which neither AT nor CZ is controlled is referred to as a “normal section”. In addition, since the above-mentioned CZ lottery is a lottery for shifting to an advantageous section, it is referred to as “advantageous section shift lottery”. In other words, an advantageous section shift lottery is performed in the normal section, and after winning in the advantageous section shift lottery, the game shifts to an advantageous section having performance related to the instruction function. During the advantageous section, a "lottery relating to the instruction function" such as an AT lottery or an additional lottery is performed as the "processing relating to the instruction function".

  During the advantageous section, the navigation effect for generating a prize for obtaining the maximum payout number is executed at least once in any of AT and CZ. For example, when a medal bell or a downward-sloping bell wins and eight medals, which is the maximum payout number, are paid out, during the CZ or the AT, the middle bell or the right bell is pushed when a pushing order bell described later is won. The correct answer procedure for winning the falling bell is announced by the navigation effect.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be controlled to a disadvantageous RT and a favorable RT in which the probability of winning in replay is improved as compared to when the disadvantageous RT is being performed. The advantageous RT is controlled by winning the push order replay (promotional lip). When the player wins the push order replay and answers the operation procedure correctly, the player wins the push order replay. The disadvantageous RT is controlled after the setting is changed, or is controlled when a transition roll is derived in the favorable RT. The transition roll is a roll that is aligned with the pay line LN when any of the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell, which are the pressing order bells, is won and a prize is missed. The state controlled by the AT and advantageously controlled by the RT is called ART.

[command]
An example of a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a pressing order command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a game state command, an AT winning command, and a CZ command to the sub control unit 91. Send multiple types of commands including the winning command.

  The internal winning command is a command capable of specifying the group to which the lottery target combination selected 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 operate the start switch 7 and specify the group to which the winning lottery target role belongs.

  The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player, according to the lottery target role won in the internal lottery. The pushing order command is transmitted when the game is started by operating the start switch 7 during the advantageous section. For example, during the AT, a pressing order command that can specify the correct answer procedure is transmitted, and during the non-AT, the pressing order command that can specify the correct answer procedure is not transmitted. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the correct answer procedure by receiving the pressing order command during the AT, but cannot specify the correct answer procedure during the non-AT. During the non-AT, a pressing order command that can specify a predetermined standard procedure (for example, left first stop) is transmitted.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  The reel stop command specifies whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the relevant reel, the area number of the stop position of the relevant reel, and the like. This is a possible command. The reel stop command is transmitted every time the stop control accompanying the stop operation of each reel is performed. By receiving the reel stop command, the sub control unit 91 can specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated.

  The prize determination command is a command that can specify a combination of symbols aligned on the prize line LN, presence or absence of a prize, a type of a prize, a payout number of medals at the time of a prize, and the like. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels stop and a winning determination is made.

  The game state command is a command capable of specifying the game state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining games of RT. The game state command is transmitted at the end of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the game state command includes information capable of specifying the number of counted games and the net increase in count, which will be described later, and the number of remaining games and the net increase in number of times until the limit process described below is executed. Contains possible information.

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

  The CZ winning command is a command that can specify the result of the CZ lottery and the start timing of the CZ.

  The sub-control unit 91 controls output of various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 based on the command received from the main control unit 41.

[Grouping command]
The internal winning command includes a grouping command as a command transmitted when a navigation target combination such as a pushing order bell or a pushing order replay is won. The main control unit 41 transmits the grouping command to the sub control unit 91 by executing the following processing.

  First, for each lottery target combination, a combination number capable of specifying the type of combination is defined. For example, the left bells 1-4 are role numbers of "14"-"17", the middle bells 1-4 are role numbers of "18"-"21", respectively, and the right bells 1-4 are "22"-", respectively. 25 "is defined. The replay GRs 1 to 6 have the role numbers of “32” to “37”, the replay GRs 11 to 13 have the role numbers of “38” to “40”, respectively, and the replay GRs 21 to 23 have the role numbers of “41” to “43”, respectively. Role number is determined.

  Each lottery target role is grouped together with other roles having the same function and role, and a group number is determined. For example, the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 are push order bells having the function of winning the leading role (the role of increasing the net increase) according to the operation procedure. It is organized as a sequential bell group. That is, each of the pressing order bells corresponding to the role numbers "14" to "25" is grouped as a pressing order bell group. Further, the replays GR1 to GR6, the replays GR11 to 13, and the replays GR21 to GR23 have a function of winning an advantageous role (for example, a push order replay, a normal replay, a special replay, etc.) according to an operation procedure. Since it is a push order replay, they are grouped as a push order replay group. That is, each of the pressing order replays corresponding to the role numbers "32" to "43" is put together as a pressing order replay group.

  When one of the lottery target combinations is won by the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 specifies the combination number corresponding to the winning combination. The main control unit 41 performs main-side processing such as reel control using the specified combination number. Further, the main control unit 41 specifies the group to which the user belongs based on the specified combination number. Then, the main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command capable of specifying the specified group to the sub control unit 91. For example, if the specified group is a pressing order bell group, the main control unit 41 causes the grouping command to include information of “14” as a hand number that can specify the pressing order bell group. Alternatively, if the specified group is a pressing order replay group, the main control unit 41 includes information of “32” as a combination number that can specify the pressing order replay group in the grouping command.

  For example, when the middle bell 2 is won by the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 specifies the role number “19” corresponding to the middle bell 2. The main control unit 41 performs processing on the main side such as reel control using the specified combination number “19”. Further, the main control unit 41 sequentially determines, for each group, to which group the identified role number “19” belongs. When determining whether the specified role number “19” belongs to the role numbers “14” to “25” corresponding to the pressing order bell group, the main control unit 41 determines that the role number “19” is the pressing order bell. It is specified that it belongs to the role numbers “14” to “25” corresponding to the group. Then, the main control unit 41 transmits the grouping command to the sub-control unit 91 by including information of “14” in the grouping command as a combination number that can specify the pressing order bell group.

  The grouping command as described above is a command that can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs, but is a command that cannot specify the type of the specific combination. For this reason, even if the sub-control unit 91 receives the grouping command from the main control unit 41, it cannot specify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) and cannot notify the correct answer procedure by the navigation effect.

  Therefore, the main control unit 41 performs the following in a case where the internal lottery is executed in the normal section (during the non-CZ and non-AT) and in a case where the internal lottery is executed in the advantageous section (during the CZ and AT). Send the command as described.

  For example, when the main control unit 41 wins any role in the internal lottery executed in the normal section (during non-CZ, during non-AT), the main control unit 41 transmits the grouping command to the sub-control unit 91 while performing the operation procedure (correct answer procedure). ) Is not transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Therefore, in the normal section, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs based on the grouping command, but cannot specify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure), and cannot notify the correct answer procedure by the navigation effect. . As described above, the sub control unit 91 cannot notify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Thus, by controlling the sub-control unit 91 by fraud, it is possible to prevent the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) from being notified by the navigation effect in the normal section.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins any role in the internal lottery executed in the advantageous section (during the CZ, during the AT), the main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command to the sub control unit 91 and uses the game auxiliary display unit 12. A push order command that can specify an operation procedure (correct answer procedure) when performing navigation notification is further transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs in the advantageous section based on the grouping command, and can further specify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) based on the pressing order command. Can be informed. As described above, the sub-control unit 91 can notify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) using the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 as a clue. In this way, the main control unit 41 manages the notification of the operation procedure (correct procedure) in the advantageous section.

  Further, as described above, the main control unit 41 transmits the grouping command to the sub-control unit 91 in any of the normal section and the advantageous section, and in the case of the advantageous section (during CZ, during AT). As long as it is sufficient to transmit the pressing order command to the sub-control unit 91, the processing can be shared between the normal section and the advantageous section in transmitting the grouping command.

  The main control unit 41 is not limited to the example described above, and may transmit a pressing order command capable of specifying a predetermined standard procedure (for example, first left stop) together with the grouping command in the normal section. .

  Further, without being limited to the above-described example, the main control unit 41 does not transmit the pressing order command in the advantageous section and includes a winning number that can individually specify each winning role instead of the grouping command. A command may be sent.

  The rare roles such as cherry and watermelon may be grouped. When the cherry or watermelon is won, the main control unit 41 sends a grouping command capable of specifying the group to which the winning role belongs to the sub control unit 91. May be sent.

  For example, a weak cherry and a weak watermelon may belong to the same group as a rare role with “weak”. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the weak rare role has been won based on the grouping command if the same weak rare role winning effect is executed regardless of whether the weak cherry or the weak watermelon is won. An effect for rare role election can be executed. Similarly, a strong cherry and a strong watermelon may belong to the same group as a rare role with “strong”. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether the strong rare role has been won based on the grouping command, if the same strong rare role winning effect is executed regardless of whether the strong cherry or the strong watermelon is won. An effect for rare role election can be executed.

  For example, a weak cherry and a strong cherry may belong to the same group as a “cherry” role. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the cherry role has been won based on the grouping command if the same cherry winning effect is performed regardless of whether the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won. An effect can be performed. Similarly, the weak watermelon and the strong watermelon may belong to the same group as the “watermelon” role. The sub-control unit 91 performs the same watermelon winning effect regardless of whether the weak watermelon or the strong watermelon is won. An effect can be performed.

  For example, when the weak cherry is divided into the weak cherry 1 and the weak cherry 2, the weak cherry 1 and the weak cherry 2 may belong to the same group as the role of “weak cherry”. When the strong cherry is divided into the strong cherry 1 and the strong cherry 2, the strong cherry 1 and the strong cherry 2 may belong to the same group as the role of “strong cherry”. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether the weak cherry role has been won based on the grouping command, as long as the same weak cherry winning effect is performed regardless of whether the weak cherry 1 or the weak cherry 2 is won. An effect for winning a weak cherry can be executed. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the strong cherry role has been won based on the grouping command if the same strong cherry winning effect is performed regardless of which of the strong cherry 1 and the strong cherry 2 is won. If it can be specified, it is possible to execute an effect for winning a strong cherry. The same can be said for the watermelon role by dividing the group into the weak watermelon role and the strong watermelon role.

  Also, special combinations such as bonuses may be grouped. When a bonus or the like is won, the main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command capable of specifying a group to which the winning combination belongs to the sub control unit 91. May be. For example, all the bonuses may be grouped together and a common grouping command may be transmitted when any of the bonuses is won. Alternatively, if the sub-control unit 91 executes different effects and navigation effects according to the type of bonus, the main control unit 41 can group the bonuses according to the type of bonus and specify the type of bonus. May be transmitted.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 controls a single game by performing a game process. In the game process, first, a BET process for bet amount setting, credit settlement, and bet amount settlement is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after the bet amount is set, an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not a winning is allowed (internal lottery).

  In the internal lottery process, after the internal lottery is performed, an internal lottery-time command setting process for setting a command according to the result of the internal lottery is executed. The main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery, and when an arbitrary lottery target is won, sets an internal winning command for specifying a group to which the lottery target role belongs in a command queue. For example, when one of the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell is won, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command capable of specifying the group of the pressing order bell to which these roles belong. When no lottery target combination has been won, an internal winning command for specifying a loss is set.

  When determining that the navigation target combination has been won during the AT, the main control unit 41 sets a pressing order command for specifying the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination in the command queue. Thus, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the pressing order command.

  On the other hand, when the AT is not in the AT or the winning combination for the navigation lottery is not performed, the main control unit 41 sets a pressing order command capable of specifying a predetermined standard procedure in the command queue. This makes it possible to execute an effect corresponding to the group specified from the internal winning command while preventing the correct answer procedure from being specified even when the sub-control unit 91 performs an incorrect operation.

  When performing the navigation effect, the main control unit 41 determines the corresponding one of the segments of the game assistance display unit 12 so that the correct answer procedure can be specified (the first to seventh segments configuring “8”). Segment) is turned on, and the navigation information display data for turning on the segment (eighth segment forming the lower right ".") For specifying whether or not the navigation information is provided is game assistance. The output buffer of the display 12 is set. This allows the main control unit 41 to execute a navigation effect for specifying the correct procedure. On the other hand, when notifying the standard procedure, that is, when not performing the navigation effect, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation notification for turning off all the segments (first to eighth segments) of the game assistance display unit 12. The data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation processing, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, and then the stop switches 8L, 8C , 8R, and stops the rotation of the reel in response to the stop operation.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation processing is completed, a prize determination processing for determining whether or not a prize has occurred based on a symbol combination on a prize line is performed.

  When the winning determination processing ends, a payout processing is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, a process relating to a bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out during the bonus, a winning without carryover) Flags (winning flags such as small winning combinations and replaying winning combinations) are deleted. In the game end processing, processing for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. As a result, the game processing for one game ends, and the game processing for the next one game starts.

[About Navi Direction]
During the AT, a navigation effect capable of specifying an operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination advantageous for the player on the winning line LN is executed according to the winning situation. During the AT, the main control unit 41 uses the game assistance display device 12 to notify the information (for example, the pressing order) that can specify the correct answer procedure according to the navigation target combination that has been won in the internal lottery process. Execute The game auxiliary display 12 also displays the number of tokens to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs.

  When winning the navigation target combination during the AT, the main control unit 41 outputs a pressing order command capable of specifying a correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination. As a result, the sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the pressing order command. During the AT, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute processing for notifying information (for example, the pressing order) that can specify the correct answer procedure according to the pressing order command. As described above, in both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, the navigation effect is executed by notifying the information that can specify the correct answer procedure.

[Display Mode of Transparent Image]
In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of display states including a first display state and a second display state. In the first display state, the first display content is displayed, and in the second display state, the second display content is displayed. Is displayed. Examples of the first display state and the second display state include, for example, during non-AT and during AT. Examples of the first display state and the second display state include a demonstration display and a normal background display. If the state in which the player does not perform an operation (for example, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the insertion of a medal into the medal insertion section 4) for 30 seconds after the above-described game processing for one game is completed, the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. Is switched from the normal background image display (for example, the display of FIG. 3B) to the demonstration image display (for example, the display of FIG. 3A). Normally, the background is displayed except during the demonstration display. If the player performs an operation (for example, operates the MAXBET switch 6 or inserts a medal into the medal insertion unit 4) during the demonstration display, the display switches from the demonstration image display to the normal background image display again. In the present embodiment, FIG. 3B is a display example showing a display state after the game is over. However, at the time when the game is over, the information for prompting the user to set the effect has not yet been displayed on the screen. When the state in which the player does not perform any operation continues for a predetermined number of seconds (for example, 5 seconds), information for prompting the user to set effects is displayed on the screen, and a display as shown in FIG. The display state of FIG. 3B continues until the state in which the player does not perform any operation continues for 30 seconds and is switched to the demonstration display of FIG. The first display content and the second display content are display contents displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but are not limited thereto, and may be a display using dots displayed by a plurality of LEDs, a display using 7 seg, or the like. There may be.

  On the liquid crystal display 51, an image having transparency for displaying character information (hereinafter, "image having transparency" is also referred to as "transmissive image") is displayed. In the liquid crystal display 51, character information is displayed so as to overlap the transparent image. The transmissive image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as if another image (hereinafter, also referred to as a rear image) can be seen behind the translucent image when viewed by a player or the like. The back image in the first display state is an image representing the first display content, and the back image in the second display state is an image representing the second display content. Even if the transmissive image including the character information is tentatively displayed on the back image, the player can visually recognize the back image by the transparency of the transmissive image.

  The degree of transparency in a transmissive image can be represented by a transmittance. For example, when the transmittance of a transparent image is 0%, the transparent image does not completely pass through the far side. For this reason, if the transmittance of the transparent image is set to 0%, the player cannot visually recognize the portion of the rear image overlapping the transparent image. On the other hand, when the transmittance of the transmissive image is 100%, the transmissive image completely transmits through the far side. However, if the transmittance of the transmissive image is set to 100%, the back image becomes too visible, so that the back image and the character information are mixed, and it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the character information. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is necessary to make the transmissive image translucent in order to ensure the visibility of both the back image and the character information. When the translucent transmittance is represented by n, the translucent transmittance is 0% <n <100%. The transmittance of the transmissive image depends on the hue, saturation, lightness, and the like in the rear image, the transmissive image, and the character information. Therefore, the transmittance of the transmissive image is designed in the range of 0% <n <100% in consideration of these. In particular, in the present embodiment, even if the rear image such as the first display content and the second display content is changed, the transmittance is set so that the visibility of both the rear image and the character information can be secured in common.

  As the character information, there is information that prompts the user to make settings related to effects. For example, there are a menu that prompts menu display, a menu that prompts volume adjustment, a menu that prompts brightness adjustment, and a menu that prompts selection of a character that appears in an effect. As character information, there is information used in production. For example, there is a "line effect" that suggests an AT winning during a non-AT and indicates an additional winning during an AT, based on a line generated by the character. Also, for example, there is a “7 aiming effect” in which the symbol “7” is aimed at by the stop timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R when shifting to an advantageous state. When the symbol “7” is completed, the state shifts to an advantageous state (for example, ART, BB).

  In the first display state and the second display state, character information is displayed in the same mode, and a transparent image is displayed in the same mode. In the first display state and the second display state, the character information and the transparent image are displayed at the same position. The color of the character information is displayed in a color that can be distinguished from the color of the transparent image. The color of the boundary between the transmissive image and the first display content or the second display content is displayed in a color different from that of the transmissive image.

  In addition, when the character information is displayed so as to overlap the transparent image as described above, a character effect in which the character emits a voice can be executed at the same time. The character effect is composed of a first half and a second half. In the first half of the character effect, a display area for displaying subtitles corresponding to the sound uttered by the character is displayed and a specific sound is output. The specific sound is a sound different from the character voice output before the character emits the voice. The specific sound makes it easier to understand the timing at which the character emits a sound. In the latter half of the character effect, a subtitle corresponding to the sound uttered by the character is displayed in the display area, and an effect in which the character utters sound is performed. The specific sound is a sound effect such as “Terrone”, but is not limited thereto, and may be a line.

  The first half is started by operating the start switch 7, and the second half is started after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, one second) from the start of the first half. Alternatively, the operation is started by operating the start switch 7, and the latter half is started by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, a third stop operation). What is displayed as a caption corresponding to the voice uttered by the character is a character corresponding to the voice uttered by the character. The voice uttered by the character is a voice that urges the player to press the eye and align the seven symbols.

  The display mode on the liquid crystal display 51 of the slot machine 1 has been described above. The same display as described above is also performed on the data display 220 of the data display device 210 capable of displaying a game. The data display 220 also has a first display state and a second display state. For example, the first display state is a demonstration display, and the second display state is a normal background display. As in the above description, in any of the first display state and the second display state, the common character information is displayed so as to overlap the transparent image. Specific examples will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Display mode on slot machine (menu display)]
FIG. 3 is a view showing a display screen when prompting a menu display in the slot machine. The sub-control unit 91 performs different displays when the slot machine 1 is in the first display state during the demonstration display and when the slot machine 1 is in the second display state during the normal background display. FIG. 3A shows a display example when the demonstration display is being performed, and FIG. 3B shows a display example when the normal background display is being performed.

  FIG. 3A is a view showing a display screen when prompting menu display on the liquid crystal display 51 when the slot machine 1 is displaying a demonstration. The liquid crystal display 51 displays a first display content 80a, a transparent image 80b, a boundary 80c between the transparent image and the first display content, and character information 80d.

  A demonstration image indicating that the demonstration is being displayed is displayed as the first display content 80a. The transmissive image 80b is displayed translucent. In the transmissive image 80b, a character "display a menu with a PUSH button" is displayed as character information 80d. The “PUSH” portion is an image showing the effect switch 56. The character information 80d indicates that the menu can be displayed by pressing the effect switch 56.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transparent image 80b is displayed in an achromatic color and a single color (for example, black or dark gray). The character information 80d is achromatic and is displayed in a color (for example, white) that can be distinguished from the transparent image 80b. The border line 80c is achromatic and is displayed in a color (light gray) different from that of the transmissive image 80b.

  The reason why the color of the transparent image 80b is achromatic and monochromatic is that the display of the background display (first display content 80a, second display content 81a) such as during a game is not disturbed. During a game, a colorful chromatic color is often used for the background display in order to entertain the player with an effect. Even during the demonstration, colorful chromatic colors are often used to appeal the stand. If the transmissive image 80b is made chromatic, it hinders the display of these images. Therefore, it is desirable that the transparent image 80b be achromatic and monochromatic. However, the color of the transparent image 80b is not limited to an achromatic color and a single color, and may be any color that does not disturb the background display. The character information 80d uses a color that can be distinguished from the transmissive image 80b for easy viewing, but is preferably achromatic for the same reason as described above. It is desirable that the boundary 80c is also achromatic for the same reason as described above. However, when the boundary with the first display content 80a is particularly emphasized, a chromatic color may be used to make the boundary stand out.

  In the present embodiment, since the first display content 80a does not overlap with the transmissive image 80b, in this case, the visibility of the first display content 80a is impeded even if the transmissive image 80b is not translucent. Never. However, when the state changes during the normal background display shown in FIG. 3B described later, the display content overlaps with the transparent image, and thus the transparent image is made translucent. An example in which the display content and the transparent image overlap in both the first display state and the second display state will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating a display screen when the liquid crystal display 51 prompts a menu display when the slot machine 1 is displaying a normal background. The liquid crystal display 51 displays a second display content 81a, a transparent image 81b for displaying character information, a boundary line 81c between the transparent image 81b and the second display content, and character information 81d.

  As the second display content 81a, an image indicating that the current display state is a normal background display is displayed. Normally, when the background is displayed, images of the sun and the sea are displayed as shown in the figure. The transmissive image 81b is translucently displayed so that the image portion of the sun and the sea, which is the second display content, can be visually recognized. In the transmissive image 81b, the text "Display menu with push button" is displayed as text information 81d. The “PUSH” portion is an image showing the effect switch 56. The character information 81d indicates that the menu can be displayed by pressing the effect switch 56.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transmissive image 81b is displayed in an achromatic color and a single color (for example, black or dark gray). The character information 81d is achromatic and is displayed in a color (for example, white) that can be distinguished from the transmissive image 81b. The boundary line 81c is achromatic and is displayed in a different color (light gray) from the transmissive image 81b.

  A comparison between the first display state in FIG. 3A during the demonstration display and the second display state in FIG. 3B in the normal background display is as follows. The display contents are different between those displaying the demo image and those displaying the sun and sea during the demonstration display and during the normal background display. In contrast, during the demonstration display and during the normal background display, the character information and the transparent image are displayed at the same position. Further, the character information and the transparent image are displayed in the same manner. That is, the display mode such as the character content, display color, and display font of the character information is the same, and the display mode such as the size, shape, and color of the transparent image is the same. By doing so, the character information can be displayed without impairing the visibility of the display content, regardless of the display content, and the position and mode of the character information and the transparent image are not changed. In addition, the data capacity and the processing load are reduced, and are easy for the player to understand.

  In the present embodiment, for example, as described with reference to FIG. 3B, the common character information 81d “display a menu with a PUSH button” is displayed so as to overlap the transparent image 81b. In the present embodiment, the character information 81d and the transmissive image 81b are treated as one image. As shown in FIG. 3B, when performing processing for displaying the character information 81d and the transparent image 81b, image data stored as one image is acquired and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 3C, the common character information 81d "display a menu with a PUSH button" is acquired as image data stored as one image. Further, the transmissive image 81b is acquired as image data stored as one image. Next, image processing is performed by superimposing the acquired image data to generate an image file in which the character information 81d and the transmissive image 81b are one image. A display process for displaying the image file thus generated on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed.

[Display Mode (Switching Operation) on Data Display Device]
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display screen when the switching operation is prompted on the data display device 220. The control unit 250 controls an effect displayed on the data display unit 220 based on various signals sent from the slot machine 1 and the hall computer. The data display unit 220 displays various types of information in the slot machine 1 that can communicate after the store starts operating.

  The control unit 250 performs different display between the first display state and the second display state. FIG. 4A is a display example of the data display device 220 when the slot machine 1 is displaying the demonstration, and FIG. 4B is a display example of the data display device 220 when the slot machine 1 is displaying the normal background. Is shown. Specifically, when the slot machine 1 is displaying the demo, a notice such as "Thank you for coming to the store" is displayed to the player, and when the slot machine 1 is normally displaying the background, the number of BB winnings and the control to the ART are controlled. The number of times, the current number of games, the number of big hits on the previous day, and the like are displayed.

  FIG. 4A is a view showing a display screen when the switching operation is prompted on the data display device 220 when the slot machine 1 is displaying the demonstration. The switching operation is an operation for making settings related to the effect. For example, a line graph showing the relationship between the number of games and the payout is displayed. The data display device 220 displays a first display content 220a, a transparent image 220b, a boundary line 220c between the transparent image and the first display content, and character information 220d.

  As the first display content 220a, a notice to the player such as "Thank you for coming to the store" is displayed. The transmissive image 220b is displayed translucently. In the transmissive image 220b, a character "Switch screen by" switch "" is displayed as character information 220d. The character information 220d indicates that it is possible to switch from the current display screen to another screen by pressing the changeover switch 230.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transmissive image 220b is displayed in an achromatic color and a single color (for example, black or dark gray). The character information 220d is achromatic and is displayed in a color (for example, white) that can be distinguished from the transparent image 220b. The boundary line 220c is an achromatic color and is displayed in a different color (light gray) from the transparent image 220b.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a display screen when the switching operation is prompted on the data display device 220 when the slot machine 1 is displaying the normal background. The data display device 220 displays a second display content 221a, a transparent image 221b for displaying character information, a boundary 221c between the transparent image 221b and the second display content, and character information 221d.

  As the second display content 221a, game information such as the number of controls on the ART is displayed. The transmissive image 221b is displayed translucently so that the second display content 221a can be visually recognized. Here, in the second display content 221a, the image displaying “the number of big hits 27 times the previous day” overlaps the transparent image 221. In the transmissive image 221b, a character "switch screen by" switch "" is displayed as character information 221d.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transparent image 221b is displayed in an achromatic color and a single color (for example, black or dark gray). The character information 221d is achromatic and is displayed in a color (for example, white) that can be distinguished from the transmissive image 221b. The boundary line 221c is achromatic and is displayed in a different color (light gray) from the transparent image 221b.

  A comparison between the first display state in FIG. 4A and the second display state in FIG. 4B is as follows. The first display content during the demonstration display is different from the second display content during the normal background display. In contrast, during the demonstration display and during the normal background display, the character information and the transparent image are displayed at the same position. Further, the character information and the transparent image are displayed in the same manner. That is, the display mode such as the character content, display color, and display font of the character information is the same, and the display mode such as the size, shape, and color of the transparent image is the same. By doing so, the character information can be displayed without impairing the visibility of the display content, regardless of the display content, and the position and mode of the character information and the transparent image are not changed. In addition, the data capacity and the processing load are reduced, and are easy for the player to understand.

[Display mode on slot machine (line effect)]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing transition of a display screen when a line effect is performed in the slot machine. The sub-control unit 91 performs different displays when the slot machine 1 is in the non-AT state in the first display state and when the slot machine 1 is in the AT state in the second display state. FIGS. 5A to 5C are diagrams showing transitions of display screens when a line effect is produced on the liquid crystal display 51 when the slot machine 1 is not in AT. FIGS. 5D to 5F are diagrams showing transitions of display screens when a line effect is produced on the liquid crystal display 51 when the slot machine 1 is performing AT.

  FIG. 5A is a view showing a display screen when a line effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the slot machine 1 is not performing the AT. 5A to 5C, the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display content 82a, a transparent image 82c, a boundary 82d between the transparent image 82c and the first display content 82a, a character 82e, and a character. Information 82f is displayed. The speakers 53 and 54 output a specific sound 82b and a character voice 82g. During the non-AT, images of the sun and the sea are displayed as the first display content 82a.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating the first half of a line effect (character effect). During non-AT, when the start switch 7 is operated (start operation), an internal lottery is performed. When a rare role such as cherry is won by an internal lottery, an AT lottery is performed. Here, it is assumed that the AT is won in the AT lottery. When the AT lottery is executed, a line effect indicating the AT winning is performed. First, a transparent image 82c for displaying a caption corresponding to a sound emitted by a character is displayed, and a specific sound 82b "Telone" is output. The transparent image 82c is displayed translucently so that the image portion of the first display content 82a can be visually recognized.

  Further, when the third stop operation is performed by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a transition is made as shown in FIG. 5C. In the transmissive image 82c, the character 82e is displayed, and subtitles corresponding to the voice of the character "hot" are displayed as the character information 82f. Further, from the speakers 53 and 54, a character sound 82g corresponding to the caption corresponding to the sound uttered by the character is output.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transmissive image 82c is displayed in an achromatic color and a single color (for example, black or dark gray). The character information 82f is achromatic and is displayed in a color (for example, white) that can be distinguished from the transmissive image 82c. The border line 82d is achromatic and is displayed in a different color (light gray) from the transparent image 82c.

  FIG. 5D is a diagram showing a display screen when a dialogue effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the slot machine 1 is performing an AT. 5D to 5F, the liquid crystal display 51 includes a second display content 83a, a transparent image 83c, a boundary line 83d between the transparent image and the second display content, a character 83e, and character information 83f. Are displayed, and the specific sound 83b and the character sound 83g are output from the speakers 53 and 54. During the non-AT, an image of a mountain and a star is displayed as the second display content 83a.

  FIG. 5E is a diagram illustrating the first half of a line effect (character effect). During the AT, when the start switch 7 is operated (start operation), an internal lottery is performed. Here, it is assumed that an additional lottery is performed in response to the winning of the push order bell, and that the additional winning is performed. When the additional lottery is executed, a line effect indicating the additional winning is performed. First, a transparent image 83c for displaying a caption corresponding to a sound emitted by a character is displayed, and a specific sound 83b "Terrone" is output. The transmissive image 83c is displayed translucent so that the image portion of the second display content 83a can be visually recognized. At this time, an image indicating the correct answer procedure is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Specifically, a message is displayed that prompts the stop switch 8R to stop first, the stop switch 8C to stop second, and the stop switch 8R to stop third.

  Further, when the third stop operation is performed by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a transition is made as shown in FIG. In the transmissive image 83c, a character 83e is displayed, and subtitles corresponding to voices emitted by the character "hot" are displayed as character information 83f. Further, from the speakers 53 and 54, a character sound 83g corresponding to the caption corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is output.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transmissive image 83c is displayed in an achromatic color and a single color (for example, black or dark gray). The character information 83f is achromatic and is displayed in a color (for example, white) that can be distinguished from the transmissive image 83c. The border line 83d is achromatic and is displayed in a different color (light gray) from the transmissive image 83c. “3”, “2”, and “1” indicating the correct answer procedure at the bottom of the screen have been changed to images cut by a sword due to the stop operation.

  A comparison between the non-AT state in the first display state in FIGS. 5A to 5C and the AT state in the second display state in FIGS. 5D to 5F shows that: It becomes as follows. The display contents are different between non-AT and AT during displaying the sun and the sea and displaying the mountains and stars. On the other hand, the character information and the transparency image are displayed at the same position during the non-AT and during the AT. Further, the character information and the transparent image are displayed in the same manner. That is, the display mode such as the character content, display color, and display font of the character information is the same, and the display mode such as the size, shape, and color of the transparent image is the same. By doing so, the character information can be displayed without impairing the visibility of the display content, regardless of the display content, and the position and mode of the character information and the transparent image are not changed. In addition, the data capacity and the processing load are reduced, and are easy for the player to understand.

[Display mode on slot machine (directing aiming at 7)]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a transition of a display screen when an effect is aimed at at 7 in the slot machine. The sub-control unit 91 performs different display when the slot machine 1 is in the preparation state in the first display state and when the slot machine 1 is in the ART state in the second display state. FIGS. 6A to 6C are diagrams showing transitions of display screens when a line effect is produced on the liquid crystal display 51 when the slot machine 1 is being prepared. FIGS. 6D to 6F are diagrams showing transitions of display screens when a line effect is produced on the liquid crystal display 51 when the slot machine 1 is performing ART.

  FIG. 6A is a view showing a display screen when a line effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the slot machine 1 is being prepared. Here, “under preparation” indicates a state in which the AT has already been won during the disadvantageous RT but has not transitioned to the advantageous RT. At this time, a navigation effect is performed so as not to be disadvantageous to the player. More specifically, when a pushing order bell is won, a pushing order bell prize is made by performing a navigation effect. Thereby, the player can wait for the transition to the advantageous RT without reducing the medals. If the player wins a promotion lip (in this embodiment, wins with seven symbols), and answers correctly in the order of pushing, the player wins the promotion lip. Thereby, it is promoted to advantageous RT (controlled by ART).

  6A to 6C, the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display content 84a, a transparent image 84c, a boundary 84d between the transparent image 84c and the first display content, a character 84e, and character information. 84f is displayed, and the specific sound 84b and the character voice 84g are output from the speakers 53 and 54. During the non-AT, an image of the sun and the sea is displayed as the first display content 84a.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating the first half of a line effect (character effect). During preparation, it is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated and the promotion lip is won. At this time, an image indicating the correct answer procedure is displayed on the first display content 84a. Specifically, a message is displayed that prompts the stop switch 8R to stop first, the stop switch 8C to stop second, and the stop switch 8R to stop third.

  When you perform the operation in the correct answer procedure, and you aim for 7 symbols, you win a promotion lip. As a result, the preparation period ends, and the next game is controlled to the ART. In addition, the aiming operation aiming at the timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R produces an effect of "Aim for 7" (a line effect) prompting the user to stop at the red 7. First, a transparent image 84c for displaying a caption corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed, and the specific sound 84b "Jakine" is output. The transmissive image 84c is displayed translucently so that the image portion of the first display content 84a can be visually recognized.

  Next, a transition is made as shown in FIG. In the transmissive image 84c, a character 84e is displayed, and subtitles corresponding to a voice uttered by the character "Aim for 7" are displayed as character information 84f. Here, “7” is displayed in red letters. Further, from the speakers 53 and 54, a sound "Aim for Red 7" emitted by the character is output.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transmissive image 84c is displayed in an achromatic color and a single color (for example, black or dark gray). The character information 84f is achromatic and is displayed in a color (for example, white) that can be distinguished from the transmissive image 84c. The boundary 84d is achromatic and is displayed in a different color (light gray) from the transmissive image 84c.

  FIG. 6D is a view showing a display screen when a line effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the slot machine 1 is performing the ART. If one of the cherry and the watermelon is won during the ART, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control to the additional specialization zone. When the control for the additional specialization zone is determined and the control is performed for the additional specialization zone, the number of AT games is given with a higher probability than during normal ART. 6 (d) to (f), a description will be given of an effect aiming at 7, which is executed when the control to the additional specialization zone is determined during the ART.

  6D to 6F, the liquid crystal display 51 includes a second display content 85a, a transparent image 85c, a boundary line 85d between the transparent image 85c and the second display content 85a, a character 85e, and a character. Information 85f is displayed, and specific sounds 85b and character sounds 85g are output from the speakers 53 and 54. During the ART, an image of a mountain and a star is displayed as the second display content 85a.

  FIG. 6E is a diagram illustrating the first half of a line effect (character effect). During the ART, when the start switch 7 is operated (start operation), an internal lottery is performed. Here, it is assumed that the cherry is won by the internal lottery, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to be controlled to the additional specialization zone. Further, it is assumed that the control has been determined for the additional specialization zone. As a result, the zone is controlled to be added to the next game after the next game. At this time, an image indicating the correct answer procedure is displayed on the first display content 84a. Specifically, a message is displayed that prompts the stop switch 8R to stop first, the stop switch 8C to stop second, and the stop switch 8R to stop third.

  In addition, the aiming operation aiming at the timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R provides an effect of "Aim for 7" (a line effect) prompting the user to stop at the red 7. First, a transparent image 85c for displaying a caption corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed, and the specific sound 85b "Jakine" is output. The transparent image 85c is displayed translucently so that the image portion of the second display content 85a can be visually recognized.

  Next, a transition is made as shown in FIG. In the transmissive image 85c, a character 85e is displayed, and subtitles corresponding to the voice of the character "Aim at 7" are displayed as character information 85f. Here, “7” is displayed in red letters. Further, from the speakers 53 and 54, a sound "Aim for Red 7" emitted by the character is output.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transmissive image 85c is displayed in an achromatic color and a single color (for example, black or dark gray). The character information 85f is achromatic and is displayed in a color (for example, white) that can be distinguished from the transmissive image 85c. The boundary 85d is achromatic and is displayed in a different color (light gray) from the transmissive image 85c. The target pattern is not limited to “7 symbols”, “BAR symbols”, “Cherry symbols” at the time of cherry winning, “Bell symbols” at the time of pushing the bell, and “Lip at the time of pushing the lip” "Symbols of promotion replay" may be used. Further, the voice is not limited to the voice prompting the operation timing aiming at 7, but may be the voice prompting the pressing order, or the voice prompting both the operation timing and the pressing order.

  Comparing the first display state in FIGS. 6A to 6C during preparation and the second display state in FIGS. 6D to 6F during ART, the following is obtained. It becomes as follows. The display contents are different between those displaying the sun and the sea and those displaying the mountains and stars during preparation and during the ART. On the other hand, the character information and the transparency image are displayed at the same position during preparation and during ART. Further, the character information and the transparent image are displayed in the same manner. That is, the display mode such as the character content, display color, and display font of the character information is the same, and the display mode such as the size, shape, and color of the transparent image is the same. By doing so, character information can be displayed without impairing the visibility of the display content, regardless of the display content, and the position and mode of the character information and the transparent image are not changed. In addition, the data capacity and the processing load are reduced, and are easy for the player to understand.

[Main effects]
As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the character information 80d and 81d are displayed in the transparent images 80b and Since the information is displayed so as to overlap with the character 81, the character information can be displayed in an easily viewable manner without hindering the visibility of the display content.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, in both the demonstration display and the normal background display, the character information 220d and 221d are displayed so as to overlap the transparent images 220b and 221b. Character information can be displayed in an easily viewable manner without impairing the visibility of the content.

  In addition, the display mode of the display contents, display colors, display fonts, and the like of the character information 80d and 81d differs between when the demonstration is being displayed in FIG. 3A and when the normal background is being displayed in FIG. 3B. Are the same, and the display modes such as the size, shape, and color of the transparent images 80b and 81b are the same. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the data capacity required for the character information and the transparent image and the processing load in the display processing.

  Further, the display mode of the display contents, display colors, display fonts, and the like of the character information 220d and 221d is different between when the demonstration is being displayed in FIG. 4A and when the normal background is being displayed in FIG. 4B. Are the same, and the display modes such as the size, shape, and color of the transparent images 220b and 221b are the same. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the data capacity required for the character information and the transparent image and the processing load in the display processing.

  In addition, the character information 80d and 81d and the transparent images 80b and 81b are displayed at the same position during the demonstration display in FIG. 3A and during the normal background display in FIG. 3B. ing. As described above, the character information and the transparent image are displayed at the same position regardless of the display state, so that it is easy for the player to understand.

  In addition, the character information 220d and 221d and the transparent images 220b and 221b are displayed at the same position during the demonstration display in FIG. 4A and during the normal background display in FIG. 4B. ing). As described above, the character information and the transparent image are displayed at the same position regardless of the display state, so that it is easy for the player to understand.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the transparent image 80b is displayed in achromatic and monochromatic dark gray, and the character information 80d is displayed in achromatic white. As shown in FIG. 3B, the transmissive image 81b is displayed in achromatic and monochromatic dark gray, and the character information 81d is displayed in achromatic white. As described above, since the color of the character information is a color that can be distinguished from the color of the transparent image, the character information is easy to see for the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, the transparent image 220b is displayed in achromatic and monochromatic dark gray, and the character information 220d is displayed in achromatic white. As shown in FIG. 4B, the transparent image 221b is displayed in achromatic and monochromatic dark gray, and the character information 221d is displayed in achromatic white. ). As described above, since the color of the character information is a color that can be distinguished from the color of the transparent image, the character information is easy to see for the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the transmissive image 80b is displayed in achromatic and monochromatic dark gray, and the boundary 80c is displayed in achromatic light gray, as shown in FIG. 3B. As described above, the transparent image 81b is displayed in achromatic and monochromatic dark gray, and the boundary 81c is displayed in achromatic light gray. As described above, since the color of the boundary between the transparent image and the display content is different from the color of the transparent image, the boundary between the transparent image and the display content is easy for the player to understand.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, the transmissive image 220b is displayed in achromatic and monochromatic dark gray, and the boundary 220c is displayed in achromatic light gray, as shown in FIG. 4B. As described above, the transparent image 220b is displayed in achromatic and monochromatic dark gray, and the border 220c is displayed in achromatic light gray. As described above, since the color of the boundary between the transparent image and the display content is different from the color of the transparent image, the boundary between the transparent image and the display content is easy for the player to understand.

  In addition, the character information 80d in FIG. 3A "display a menu with a PUSH button" and the character information 81d in FIG. 3B "display a menu with a PUSH button" are information that prompts for settings related to effects. Therefore, it is easy for the player to understand that the settings relating to the effects can be made.

  Also, the character information 220d in FIG. 4A "switch the screen with" switch "" and the character information 221d in FIG. 4B "switch the screen with" switch "" are information for prompting the setting related to the effect. It is easy for the player to understand that the settings relating to the effects can be made.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5, while making the voice emitted by the character easy to understand by the caption corresponding to the voice, the specific sound 82b “Terrone” is output before the character 82e emits the voice, so that the character emits the voice. Before the output of the specific sound, the player can be noticed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, while making the voice emitted by the character easy to understand by the caption corresponding to the voice, the specific sound 84b "Jaquin" is output before the character 84e emits the voice, so that the character emits the voice. Before the output of the specific sound, the player can be noticed.

  In addition, the transparent image 82c of FIG. 5 for displaying the caption corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed, and the first half portion where the specific sounds of FIGS. 5B and 5E are output, and the display area 5 (c) and 5 (f), in which a subtitle corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed and the character emits sound. In this way, the display area is displayed and the specific sound different from the sound is output before the character emits the sound by the character production while making the sound emitted by the character easy to understand by the caption corresponding to the sound. Before the character emits a sound, the display of the display area and the output of the specific sound allow the player to pay attention.

  In addition, the transparent image 84c of FIG. 6 for displaying the caption corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed, and the first half portion where the specific sounds of FIGS. 6B and 6E are output, and the display area 6 (c) and 6 (f) in which a subtitle corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed and the character emits a sound. In this way, the display area is displayed and the specific sound different from the sound is output before the character emits the sound by the character production while making the sound emitted by the character easy to understand by the caption corresponding to the sound. Before the character emits a sound, the display of the display area and the output of the specific sound allow the player to pay attention.

  In the character production, a display area for displaying subtitles corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed, and the first half of outputting the specific sound is performed by operating the start switch 7 as shown in FIG. The subtitle corresponding to the sound uttered by the character is displayed in the display area, and the second half of the sound uttered by the character is one second after the first half is started as shown in FIG. Be started. In this way, the display area is displayed and the specific sound different from the sound is output before the character emits the sound by the character production while making the sound emitted by the character easy to understand by the caption corresponding to the sound. Before the character emits a sound, the display of the display area and the output of the specific sound allow the player to pay attention.

  In the character production, a display area for displaying subtitles corresponding to the sound emitted by the character is displayed, and the first half of outputting the specific sound is performed by operating the start switch 7 as shown in FIG. , The subtitle corresponding to the voice uttered by the character is displayed in the display area, and the second half of the voice uttered by the character is the third half of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as shown in FIG. It is started by a stop operation. In this way, the display area is displayed and the specific sound different from the sound is output before the character emits the sound by the character production while making the sound emitted by the character easy to understand by the caption corresponding to the sound. Before the character emits a sound, the display of the display area and the output of the specific sound allow the player to pay attention.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, the character voice 82g "hot heat" emitted by the character 82e is displayed as character information 82f "hot heat" as it is. As described above, since the character corresponding to the sound uttered by the character matches the caption corresponding to the sound uttered by the character, the player can easily understand the content of the sound uttered by the character.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6C, the character voice 84g uttered by the character 84e, "Aim at Red 7" is displayed as it is as character information 84f "Aim at 7 (Red 7)". As described above, since the character corresponding to the sound uttered by the character matches the caption corresponding to the sound uttered by the character, the player can easily understand the content of the sound uttered by the character.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6C, the character voice 84g uttered by the character 84e, "Aim for Red 7", is a voice that prompts the player to align the "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" symbols. Interestingness improves.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, the character sound 84g emitted by the character 84e, "Aim for Red 7", is a sound for urging the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, so that the interest of the game is improved.

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

[About character production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, if the third stop operation is performed by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R after the first half of the character production is started, the second half of the character production starts. I was doing it. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be the first stop operation or the second stop operation.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the second half of the character effect is started one second after the first half of the character effect is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the elapsed time may be 0 seconds or 2 seconds, and any timing may be used as long as it can be notified to the player.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the character sound 82g "hot heat" and the subtitle "hot heat" corresponding to the character sound 82g match. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the subtitles corresponding to the character voice and the character voice need not match. For example, the character voice may be "chance" and the caption corresponding to the character voice may be "chance".

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, after the specific sound 82b "Terrone" is output, the sound of the character sound 82g "Intense heat" is output. The specific sound makes it easier to understand the timing at which the character emits a sound. Therefore, there is no relationship between the type of the specific sound and the appearing character, or the relationship between the type of the specific sound and the appearing dialogue. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of the specific sound may be associated with the appearing character, and the type of the specific sound may be associated with the appearing dialogue. For example, when the specific sound A is output, a male character appears, or the probability of appearance is high. The male character says words that explain the game. In addition, when the specific sound B is output, a female character appears or has a high probability of appearing. The female character says a line that suggests a high expectation of winning such as AT winning. For example, the words "hot!", "Hot!", And "chance!" In addition, when performing a development production that raises the expectation as the production further develops, make the user say “development”. By doing so, the player predicts that a female character will appear when the specific sound B is output, and when a female character appears, the expectation of winning such as AT winning is high due to the words. Can be predicted.

[About display mode]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 and the like, in the first display state and the second display state, the character information and the transparent image are displayed at the same position and displayed in the same manner. did. However, the character information and the transparency image may be displayed at different positions, and the character information and the transparency image may be displayed in different modes.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the transmissive image is displayed in achromatic and monochromatic dark gray, the character information is displayed in achromatic white, and the border is non-colored. Displayed in light gray color. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the transparent image and the character information may be any colors as long as they can be distinguished from each other.

  In the present embodiment, the character information 80d in FIG. 3A is information that prompts a menu display such as "display a menu with a PUSH button". However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be. For example, a description may be given to prompt volume adjustment, screen brightness adjustment, character selection of a character appearing in an effect, and the like. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the dialogue effect or 7 is used in the directing effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any dialogue or the like used in the effect may be used.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the first display state and the second display state are set to a demonstration display and a normal background display. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first display state and the second display state are set to a non-AT state and an AT state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first display state and the second display state may be during the disadvantageous RT and during the advantageous RT. Also, the first display state and the second display state may be during non-BB and during BB. Further, the first display state and the second display state may be during AT and during CZ.

[About advantageous conditions]
In the above-described example, as the advantageous state, the big bonus (BB), the AT, or the CZ in which the winning probability of the small role is higher than in the predetermined state is illustrated for the slot machine 1, but for the player, The present invention is not limited to this as long as it is advantageous, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

  Advantageous states are, for example, a regular bonus (RB) in which the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, the pull-in range of at least one reel is smaller than usual, and all small combinations occur in each game. The operation procedure for winning the winning small role without changing the challenge time (CT), the winning probability of the winning combination, and the like, which becomes an allowed state, is performed for a predetermined period (for example, until 50 games are consumed). It may be a pseudo bonus for notifying the user. In addition, a state in which the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, a state in which the probability of being controlled in a frozen state is a high probability, and a number of games such as the number of AT games having a high probability. An advantageous state different from the above-described embodiment may be set, such as a state in which an additional game is added, or a state in which the number of additional games in an AT is easily increased. Indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on a communication network or a condition where the probability of establishing a condition for performing a production with a sense of premium (freeze production, premium production, etc.) is high. Or a state that enhances the interest of the game. The permission determining means for determining whether or not to permit the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, but may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

  Further, the advantageous state is, for example, in a privilege granting lottery for deciding whether or not to grant a privilege, the “probability of granting a privilege” and “providing when a privilege is determined to be granted”. At least one of “the value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege amount)” may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). Further, the advantageous state may be such that the number of execution triggers of the bonus granting lottery is larger than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of digestible games that need to be digested in order to give a privilege is smaller than the normal state.

  For example, when the privilege is the number of the AT games, the advantageous state is more “AT winning probability in the AT lottery” and “AT given in the case of the AT lottery” than in the normal state. At least one of "the value of the number of games" may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be such that the number of AT lottery execution triggers is greater than the normal state. For example, if the execution of the AT lottery in the normal state is the first role election and the second role election, the execution of the AT lottery in the advantageous state is the first role election and the second role election. In addition, the third role may be elected.

[Directions and information]
In the above-described example, an example in which effects and information are performed using the liquid crystal display 51 is given. However, for example, speakers 53 and 54, and a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above-described embodiment) disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), A transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be viewed) disposed on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, 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 and a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine described above, the example in which the control related to the AT is executed by the main control unit 41 has been described. However, the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, determination of whether to stock the number of AT games, determination of the number of AT games, additional lottery of the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as a control relating to the AT, control of a high probability state of the AT lottery (in the present embodiment, CZ) can be mentioned. The control of the high probability state of the AT lottery includes a control in which the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes a high probability, a control of shortening a period until being controlled by the AT according to the result of the internal lottery, a winning probability of an additional lottery, and a game Controls that favor numbers are included. Further, the control related to the AT includes controlling the AT when the specified number of games have been consumed. The time when the game of the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time of reaching the number of ceiling games and the time of reaching the number of games determined by lottery. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control for setting a precursor period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing an effect of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Further, as a control related to the AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. The control for giving a penalty includes determining penalty content, and determining or setting a penalty period. Further, as the control relating to the AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp or an LED indicating that the AT is being performed.

  Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp or an LED for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when improving the lottery probability, for example, when controlling to the high probability state of the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 notifies the effect by lighting control of a lamp or an LED (for example, the game auxiliary display 12 or the like). You may do so. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that the game is controlled to the high probability state of the AT lottery by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times using the game auxiliary display 12. Alternatively, the main controller 41 may cause the sub-controller 91 to execute the navigation effect a predetermined number of times, thereby notifying that the state is controlled to the high probability state of the AT lottery.

  When the control relating to the AT is executed by the main control unit 41, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is executed by a control unit that is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and is lower than the main control unit 41. . For example, a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board executes the stop control of the reels, and the main control unit 41 transfers an operation signal of a stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent a shortage of the capacity of the ROM and RAM 41c and a shortage of the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when performing control related to AT.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT (for example, the CZ lottery, the CZ control, the control related to the precursor period, the control related to the suggested navigation period, the AT lottery, the AT control, and the like). However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the processing. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing may be performed. As described above, the control related to the AT is not managed by the main control unit 41, but is managed by the sub control unit 91, so that the storage capacity of the main control unit 41 in the RAM 41c is smaller than that of the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91. Shortage can be eliminated.

[Other Modifications of Slot Machine]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player according to the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is paid out to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. A sealed slot machine that adds the game points (scores) without the need may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are referred to as a gaming machine. Further, the slot machine includes a game area in which a game ball can be fired to play a game, and a bet amount can be set in accordance with a game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

  Note that various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiment and modifications can be appropriately combined.

[About pachinko machines]
Next, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described. Hereinafter, detailed description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, a game is played by driving a pachinko ball, which is a game medium, into a gaming area provided on a gaming board. In the pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit based on the extracted random number when the pachinko ball passes through the starting area provided in the gaming area. By passing through the starting area, the image display device performs a variation display of the effect symbol. When a big hit occurs, a big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display. After the big hit, the game is controlled to the big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (round game) advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. In the big hit game state, the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device can be opened. If a pachinko ball wins a winning opening such as a winning opening, a predetermined number of winning balls are obtained. At this time, in order to urge a prize, an effect of urging the player to right-hand is performed. The jackpot types include “normal” and “probable”. If the jackpot type is changed, the probability variation control (probable change control) is performed together with the time saving control after the end of the big hit game state. At this time, in order to urge a prize, an effect of urging the player to right-hand is performed. By performing the probable change control, the state becomes advantageous to the player, and the probability of a “big hit” in each game is higher than in the normal state.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 to 6 has been described. When applied to a pachinko gaming machine, an effect using sound and subtitles is performed using an image display device or a speaker connected to the pachinko gaming machine. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

[Display mode on pachinko machines (right-handed)]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a transition of a display screen when a right-hand drive is prompted in a pachinko gaming machine. The effect control board in the pachinko gaming machine causes the image display device 86 to display based on command information transmitted from the main board for controlling the progress of the game. FIGS. 7A to 7C are diagrams showing transitions of the display screen when the image display device 86 prompts right-handing when a big hit occurs.

  FIG. 7A is a view showing a display of the image display device 86 when a big hit occurs in the pachinko gaming machine. Different displays are performed when the pachinko gaming machine is in the first display state during the big hit and when the pachinko gaming machine is in the second display state during the probable change. FIGS. 7A to 7C are diagrams showing transitions of the display screen when the image display device 86 makes a right-hand drive when the pachinko gaming machine is hitting a big hit. FIGS. 7D to 7F are diagrams showing transitions of the display screen when the image display device 86 makes a right-hand drive when the pachinko gaming machine is in the process of changing.

  7A to 7C, the image display device 86 includes a first display content 86a, a transparent image 86c, a boundary line 86d between the transparent image 86c and the first display content, a character 86e, and character information. 86f is displayed, and the specific sound 86b and the character sound 86g are output from the speakers 53 and 54. The first display content 86a shows a state in which the big hit symbol 777 is displayed due to the stop of the symbol change.

  FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining the first half of an effect for promoting right-handing. An effect that prompts right-handing is executed by the occurrence of a big hit. First, a transmissive image 86c for displaying a caption corresponding to a sound uttered by a character is displayed, and an image of a rightward arrow indicating that the player aims at the right is displayed. At the same time, the specific sound 86b “Turururun” is output from the speaker. The transmissive image 86c is displayed translucently so that the image portion of the predetermined image surface 86a can be visually recognized.

  Next, a transition is made as shown in FIG. In the transmissive image 86c, a character 86e is displayed, and subtitles corresponding to voices of the character "right-handed" are displayed as character information 86f. Further, the speaker outputs a sound “right-handed” emitted by the character. As a result, the player makes a right strike. When performing a right hit, the hit ball operation handle 86h for firing a hit ball is rotated clockwise, and a game ball is hit into the right area (right game area) of the image display device in order to cause the game ball to flow down.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transmissive image 86c is displayed in an achromatic color and a single color (for example, black or dark gray). The character information 86f is achromatic and displayed in a color (for example, white) that can be distinguished from the transmissive image 86c. The boundary line 86d is achromatic and is displayed in a different color (light gray) from the transparent image 86c.

  FIG. 7D is a diagram showing a display of the image display device 86 when a big hit occurs in the pachinko gaming machine. 7D to 7F, the image display device 86 includes a first display content 87a, a transparent image 87c, a boundary line 86d between the transparent image 87c and the second display content, a character 87e, and character information. 87f is displayed, and the specific sound 87b and the character sound 87g are output from the speakers 53 and 54. The second display content 87a shows a state in which “↓↓↓” indicating that the symbol is changing during the probability change is displayed.

  FIG. 7 (e) is a diagram illustrating the first half of an effect for promoting right-handing. An effect prompting right-handing is executed by a certain change. First, a transmissive image 87c for displaying a caption corresponding to a voice uttered by the character is displayed, and an image of a rightward arrow indicating that the player aims at the right is displayed. At the same time, the specific sound 87b “Turururun” is output from the speaker. The transmissive image 87c is displayed translucently so that the image portion of the predetermined image surface 87a can be visually recognized.

  Next, a transition is made as shown in FIG. In the transmissive image 87c, a character 87e is displayed, and subtitles corresponding to the sound of the character “right-handed” are displayed as character information 87f. Further, the speaker outputs a sound “right-handed” emitted by the character. As a result, the player makes a right strike. When performing a right hit, the hit ball operation handle 86h for firing a hit ball is rotated clockwise, and a game ball is hit into the right area (right game area) of the image display device in order to cause the game ball to flow down.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transmissive image 87c is displayed in an achromatic color and a single color (for example, black or dark gray). The character information 87f is achromatic and is displayed in a color (for example, white) that can be distinguished from the transparent image 87c. The boundary line 87d is achromatic and is displayed in a different color (light gray) from the transmissive image 87c.

  When comparing the first display state in FIGS. 7A to 7C during a big hit and the second display state in FIGS. 7D to 7F during a probable change, the following is obtained. It becomes as follows. The displayed contents are different between those displaying "777" and those displaying "↓↓↓" during the jackpot and the probable change. On the other hand, the character information and the transparency image are displayed at the same position during the big hit and the certainty change. Further, the character information and the transparent image are displayed in the same manner. That is, the display mode such as the character content, display color, and display font of the character information is the same, and the display mode such as the size, shape, and color of the transparent image is the same. By doing so, the character information can be displayed without impairing the visibility of the display content, regardless of the display content, and the position and mode of the character information and the transparent image are not changed. In addition, the data capacity and the processing load are reduced, and are easy for the player to understand.

  The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative 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, 12 game auxiliary display, 19 advantageous section notification lamp, 41 main control unit, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 staging switch 91 sub Control unit, 91c RAM.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Display means for displaying information;
Sound output means for outputting sound,
Includes a performance means for performing a character navigation performance, the,
The production means ,
At a first timing, a first area image indicating a first area for displaying a first subtitle capable of specifying that a specific operation is promoted to a player is displayed on the display unit, and a specific sound is output to the sound output unit. Output
At a second timing subsequent to the first timing, the first subtitle is displayed so as to be superimposed on the first area image, and a character sound for prompting the player to perform the specific operation is output to the sound output unit. A gaming machine that executes the character navigation effect in the flow of: The production means executes a character dialogue production,
The production means ,
At a third timing, a second area image indicating a second area for displaying a second subtitle indicating a degree of advantage for the player is displayed on the display means, and the sound output means outputs a special sound,
In the fourth timing later than said third timing, and outputs the character's voice corresponding to the superposed on the second area image to display the second subtitle and second subtitles to the sound output unit, the flow of The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the character dialogue effect is performed .

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