JP6959771B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after variable display of the variable display unit, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results, which is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.

A slot machine generally has a variable display unit having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state where a predetermined bet number is set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is displayed as a combination of display results, or A prize is generated by deriving a role).

The types of roles include small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special role is derived on the winning line, the game state can be controlled to a special game state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In addition, it is possible to control a state such as an AT (Assist Time) in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation sequence that is advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

As such a slot machine, even when the same operation order is notified in the navigation, there are a plurality of notification modes such as a strong navigation with a high probability of being given a privilege and a weak navigation with a low probability of being given a privilege. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-209255

The slot machine of Patent Document 1 notifies by a plurality of notification modes, but it has not been possible to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of various notification modes according to an operation sequence and improving the interest of a game.

It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
After variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine
Predetermining means for determining display result combinations that allow derivation, and
A plurality of derivation operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units and operated for deriving the display result of the corresponding variable display unit.
A derivation control means that controls the derivation of the display result combination, and
It is provided with a notification means for notifying operation information that can specify the derivation operation means to be operated next at a plurality of notification timings until a display result combination is derived.
When the suggestion effect suggesting the granting of the privilege is executed, the derivation operation means to be operated next at the first notification timing among the plurality of notification timings is the predetermined derivation operation means, and the first notification. When the derivation operation means to be operated next at the second notification timing different from the timing is the predetermined derivation operation means, and the notification mode of the operation information is the same, but the suggestion effect is not executed. When the derivation operation means to be operated next at the first notification timing is the predetermined derivation operation means, and the derivation operation means to be operated next at the second notification timing is the predetermined derivation operation means. The mode of notifying the operation information differs from time to time.
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, are provided.
After variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1)
Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result combination that allows derivation, and
A plurality of derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units and operated to derive the display result of the corresponding variable display unit, and
Derivation control means (for example, reel control processing executed by the main control unit) that controls to derive the display result combination, and
The operation information (for example, navigation information) that can specify the derivation operation means to be operated next is notified at a plurality of notification timings (for example, the navigation timings of the first to third stop operations) until the display result combination is derived. A notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) is provided.
When the derivation operation means to be operated next at the first notification timing (for example, the navigation timing of the first stop operation) among the plurality of notification timings is a predetermined derivation operation means (for example, the left stop switch 8L). When the derivation operation means to be operated next at the second notification timing (for example, the navigation timing of the second stop operation) different from the first notification timing is the predetermined derivation operation means, the notification mode of the operation information. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3A), when the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation, the speakers 53 and 54 are used to perform the voice “left”. While the navigation effect is executed by "press", as shown in FIGS. 3 (C) and 3 (b), when the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the second stop operation. The navigation effect is executed by the voice "Next is the left" using the speakers 53 and 54, and the notification mode is different between the two).

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
Further equipped with sound output means (for example, speakers 53, 54) for outputting sound,
The notification means can notify the operation information by using the sound output means (for example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the navigation effect is produced by the voice "press left" using the speakers 53 and 54. Will be executed).

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The notification means can notify the operation information by using the first notification means (for example, speakers 53, 54) and the second notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51) (for example, FIG. 3A). As shown, the navigation effect is executed using the speakers 53 and 54 and the liquid crystal display 51),
When the derivation operation means to be operated next at the first notification timing is the predetermined derivation operation means, and when the derivation operation means to be operated next at the second notification timing is the predetermined derivation operation means. The notification mode when the first notification means is used to notify the operation information is different, while the notification mode when the second notification means is used to notify the operation information is the same (for example,). As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3A, when the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation, the left stop switch 8L is navigated by the voice "press left" using the speakers 53 and 54. While the effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3B, when the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the second stop operation, the speakers 53 and 54 are used. The navigation effect is executed by the voice "Next is the left", and the notification mode is different between the two. On the other hand, when the liquid crystal display 51 is used, the navigation effect is executed by the numerical image displayed on the left side of the screen. , Both notification modes are the same).

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
When the derivation operation means to be operated next at the first notification timing is the specific derivation operation means, and when the derivation operation means to be operated next at the second notification timing is the specific derivation operation means. Then, when the notification mode of the operation information is different (for example, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3A), when the right stop switch 8R should be operated next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation, the speaker 53 , 54 is used to execute the navigation effect by the voice "press right", whereas as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the right stop switch 8R is next at the navigation timing of the second stop operation. When it should be operated, the navigation effect is executed by the voice "Next is right" using the speakers 53 and 54, and the notification mode is different between the two).

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
In the notification means, when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result (for example, the push order bell 1 is won), and when the determination result of the advance determination means is a specific determination result (for example, a push order lip). Even when the operation information that can specify the derivation operation means to be operated next is notified at the same notification timing, the notification mode of the operation information is different (for example,). As shown in FIG. 3A, when the push order bell 1 is won, the navigation effect of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be operated next is executed using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3 (D), when the push order lip 1 is won, the navigation effect of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be operated next is executed using only the liquid crystal display 51, and both of them. The notification mode is different).

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, during continuous production), the derivation operation means to be operated next at the first notification timing is the predetermined derivation operation means, and the next at the second notification timing. The notification mode of the operation information is the same as when the derivation operation means to be operated is the predetermined derivation operation means (for example, shown in FIGS. 4A, 4A, 4B, 4B). As described above, when the continuous production is in progress, the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation, and the left stop switch 8L is then operated at the navigation timing of the second stop operation. The notification mode is the same as when it should be, and the navigation effect is executed by the voice "left" using the speakers 53 and 54).

It is a figure which shows the appearance and the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between a navigation target combination and a push order. It is a figure for demonstrating the display by the liquid crystal display 51 and the voice output by a speaker 53, 54 at the time of a navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the display by the liquid crystal display 51 and the voice output by a speaker 53, 54 at the time of a navigation effect.

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance and internal configuration of a slot machine. FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1A, a liquid crystal display 51 is provided in the slot machine 1, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized through the see-through window 3. On the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified from each other are arranged in a predetermined order.

As shown in FIG. 1 (A), in the slot machine 1, as an example of the operating means, the slot machine 1 is determined according to the gaming state within the range of credits stored as the gaming value (medal) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting a specified number of bets, start switch 7 operated when starting a game, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping reel rotation, and A production switch 56 or the like for use in production is provided. Further, the slot machine 1 is provided with a medal payout outlet 9 for paying out medals and speakers 53 and 54.

The slot machine 1 is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game as an example of the notification means. The game display unit 13 includes a game auxiliary display 12. The game auxiliary display 12 displays the number of medals to be paid out, an error code at the time of an error, information corresponding to the operation mode of the reel, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1 (B), inside the slot machine 1, a main control unit 41 that controls the progress of the game, a sub control unit 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the progress of the game, and the like are provided. ing.

The main control unit 41 connects to various operating means based on the detection signals input in response to the operation of the operating means related to the progress of the game, such as the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Detects the operation of. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the like and the display of the game display unit 13 based on the progress of the game. The sub control unit 91 detects the operation on the effect switch 56 based on the detection signal from the effect switch 56. The sub-control unit 91 notifies predetermined information by controlling the notification means such as the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54.

[Overview of games on slot machines]
Next, the outline of the game in the slot machine 1 will be described. Here, in the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the first stop is referred to as the first stop. Similarly, the second stop is called the second stop, and the third stop is called the third stop or the final stop.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the main control unit 41 determines a display result that allows derivation. When the start switch 7 is operated, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the main control unit 41 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel. When the rotation of the reel is stopped, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the perspective window 3. The main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R based on the display result that allows the derivation, the timing at which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, and the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. Performs reel control to stop.

When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, the main control unit 41 executes a process according to the winning. The process according to the winning includes, for example, the process of granting a privilege. Here, in the slot machine 1, since it is necessary to set a predetermined number of bets in order to execute one game, a medal which is a game value is consumed every time one game is played. The benefits include the addition of game value and the right to play the game without consuming the game value (replay).

The lottery target combination is a combination that is the target of the internal lottery executed by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 determines the winning combination that is allowed to occur by performing an internal lottery. Here, the fact that a prize is allowed to occur by an internal lottery is also referred to as winning. In the internal lottery, by winning one lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be won at the same time.

[About ART]
The main control unit 41 can control any of a plurality of RT states in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability. The RT state includes an advantageous RT and an unfavorable RT. An advantageous RT is an RT advantageous to the player, and an unfavorable RT is an RT disadvantageous to the player. The winning probability of the replay is set so that advantageous RT> disadvantageous RT. The transition from the disadvantageous RT to the advantageous RT is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition includes winning a prize in a predetermined role. The winning of a predetermined role is, for example, a winning of a replay role.

Further, the main control unit 41 can be controlled by the AT. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery as to whether or not to control the AT. The state controlled by AT in the disadvantageous RT is called the ART preparation state, and the state controlled by the AT in the advantageous RT is called ART.

The main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN ( The process for notifying the information that can identify the operation procedure and the correct answer procedure) is executed. The operation mode includes an operation order (the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, also referred to as a push order) and an operation timing (the timing in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated).

During ART, an additional lottery for extending the period controlled by AT is executed. In addition, the ART usually has an ART and an additional special zone. In the additional special zone, the winning probability of the additional lottery is higher than that of the normal ART. Whether or not to shift to the additional special zone will be decided by the transition lottery. The transition lottery and the additional lottery are executed when the lottery execution conditions are satisfied, respectively. The lottery execution condition may include a condition that is satisfied by winning a predetermined combination. For example, when a rare role such as cherry or watermelon with a low winning probability is won as a predetermined combination, a transition lottery or an additional lottery may be executed. Further, when a rare role is won, a transition lottery and an additional lottery may be executed.

[Navigation production]
During ART, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to execute a process for notifying navigation information that can identify the correct answer procedure when the navigation target combination is elected.

When the navigation target combination is won during ART, the main control unit 41 outputs a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination. The sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the push order command. During ART, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a process for notifying navigation information based on a push order command. In this way, the navigation information is notified in both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

Here, "navigation information" refers to information that can identify the correct answer procedure. Specifically, the correct answer procedure indicates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped next in the navigation timings (described later) of the first to third stop operations in the order of operation. For example, in the correct answer procedure "left and right middle", the left stop switch 8L is operated at the navigation timing of the first stop operation to stop the left reel 2L, and then the right stop switch 8R is operated at the navigation timing of the second stop operation. Then, the right reel 2R is stopped, and finally, the right stop switch 8R is operated at the navigation timing of the third stop operation to stop the middle reel 2C.

Further, "notification of navigation information" is to notify information that can identify the correct answer procedure by using the game auxiliary display 12, the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53 and 54.

The game auxiliary display 12 is notified so that all of the plurality of correct answer procedures can be specified. The plurality of correct answer procedures in the present embodiment are "left middle right" and "left and right middle" correct answer procedures, "middle left and right" and "middle right left" correct answer procedures, and "right left middle" and "right middle left". There is a correct answer procedure. In the game auxiliary display 12, the correct answer procedure of "left middle right" and "left and right middle" is displayed by "1-", the correct answer procedure of "middle left and right" and "middle right left" by displaying "2-", and The display of "3-" informs the correct procedure of "right, middle, left," and "right, middle, left," respectively.

Further, in the liquid crystal display 51, the correct answer procedure is notified in the specific display area 51A and the predetermined display area 51B. In the predetermined display area 51B, the order in which the left stop switch 8L should be operated on the left side, the order in which the middle stop switch 8C should be operated in the center, and the order in which the right stop switch 8R should be operated on the right side are respectively using numerical images. Is displayed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3A, the correct answer procedure of "left middle right" is notified by displaying the image of "123". The notification in the specific display area 51A will be described later.

Further, the navigation effect is an effect in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped next are notified at any of the plurality of navigation timings. Specifically, the plurality of navigation timings are three navigation timings from the operation of the start switch 7 to the final stop operation and the derivation of the display result combination. The navigation information is notified by executing the navigation effect three times at the three navigation timings.

The first navigation timing is the timing at which the start switch 7 is operated. At this timing, a navigation effect is executed in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R to be first stopped are notified. The second navigation timing is the timing at which the first stop operation is performed. At this timing, a navigation effect is executed in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R to be operated for the second stop are notified. The third navigation timing is the timing at which the second stop operation is performed. At this timing, a navigation effect is executed in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R to be operated for the third stop are notified.

In the liquid crystal display 51, in the area of the predetermined display area 51B, the numerical image corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped next is displayed in a large size. Further, from the speakers 53 and 54, a voice for notifying the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R to be stopped next is output.

For example, when the correct answer procedure is "middle left and right", a navigation effect for notifying the left stop switch 8L, which should be the next stop operation, is executed at the navigation timing of the first stop operation. In this case, in the liquid crystal display 51, the numerical image "1" displayed on the left side of the predetermined display area 51B is displayed in a large size. Further, the voice "press left" is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the navigation target combination and the push order. There are push order bells 1 to 3 and push order rips 1 to 3 as navigation target roles.

First, the push order bell will be described. When the push order bells 1 to 3 are won, the leading role and the sub role are won at the same time. When the push order bell 1 stops at the left first stop, the push order bell 2 stops at the middle first stop, and the push order bell 3 stops at the right first stop, each of them wins the leading role. If you operate in any other push order, you will not win the leading role. In the push order bells 1 to 3, the push order for winning the leading role is the correct procedure.

If you operate in a push order other than the correct answer procedure, you can win a prize as a secondary role. The secondary role does not have to win a prize depending on the operation timing. If the sub-role is not won due to the operation timing, it may be shifted to the disadvantageous RT. The leading role is more advantageous in the number of payouts than the secondary role. For example, the protagonist is more advantageous than the sub-role in terms of the number of payouts in that no prizes are missed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main character is an eight-card character. On the other hand, for example, the sub-role may be a five-card combination.

For example, in the case of the push order bell 1, the correct answer procedure is "left middle right" and "left and right middle" because the main character is won when the left first stop is made. If the operation is performed by a procedure other than "left middle right" and "left and right middle", the leading role will not be won.

In the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the method of notifying the correct answer procedure differs depending on whether the control state is in the normal ART or in the additional special zone. During normal ART, any of a plurality of navigation information that can identify each of the correct answer procedures "left middle right" and "left and right middle" can be notified. On the other hand, in the case of the additional special zone, only a part of the above-mentioned plurality of navigation information can be notified.

During normal ART, the sub-control unit 91 further draws a lottery to determine a second stop operation and a third stop operation for executing the navigation effect. That is, it is determined whether the correct answer procedure to be notified is "left middle right" or "left and right middle".

When the correct answer procedure to be notified of the push order bell 1 is determined to be "left, middle, right" by the lottery, "123" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the correct answer procedure to be notified of the push order bell 1 is determined to be "middle left and right" by lottery, "132" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When in the additional special zone, the sub-control unit 91 does not perform a lottery and notifies the correct answer procedure to be notified by fixing it to "left middle right". In this case, "123" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In the game auxiliary display 12, navigation information is notified by the display "1-" so that all of the plurality of correct answer procedures (correct answer procedure "left middle right" and "left and right middle") can be specified. In the game auxiliary display 12, "1-" is always displayed regardless of whether the control state is in the normal ART or in the additional special zone.

The same applies to push order bells 2 and 3, and while navigation information that can identify one of the two types of correct answer procedures is normally notified during ART, one type is sent during the additional special zone. Only the navigation information that can identify the correct procedure of is notified.

As described above, the push order bell has a plurality of correct answer procedures to be notified. The navigation information that can identify the correct answer procedure is notified on the liquid crystal display 51 and the game auxiliary display 12. When the push order bell 1 is won, in the liquid crystal display 51, any of a plurality of navigation information that can identify each of the correct answer procedures "left middle right" and "left and right middle" during normal ART is displayed. While it is possible to notify, only the navigation information that can identify the correct procedure "left, middle, right" is notified when the addition special zone is in progress. In this way, while the fun of the game is improved by various navigations during normal ART, the situation is improved while improving the fun of the game in order to simplify the control for navigation during the additional special zone. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the notification control of the correct answer procedure.

On the other hand, in the game auxiliary display 12, when the push order bell 1 is won, all the correct answer procedures to be notified are specified regardless of whether they are in the normal ART or the additional special zone. Possible navigation information is notified. By doing so, any correct answer procedure to be notified can be specified.

In addition, if you win the push order bell, you will win the leading role regardless of which correct procedure is used. By doing so, no matter which of the plurality of correct answer procedures is selected, the player will not be disadvantaged.

Next, the push order lip will be described. When the push order rips 1 to 3 are won, the winning roles, rip 1 and rip 2, are both won at the same time. When the push order lip 1 is the left first stop, the push order lip 2 is the middle first stop, and the push order lip 3 is the right first stop, each of them wins the lip 1. If you operate in any other push order, you will not win Lip 1. In the push order rips 1 to 3, the push order in which the rip 1 is won is the correct procedure. As for the push order lip, as with the push order bell, one of the navigation information that can identify two types of correct procedure is normally notified during ART, whereas 1 in the additional special zone. Only navigation information that can identify the type of correct procedure is notified.

In addition, in the push order rips 1 to 3, if the operation is performed in the push order other than the correct answer procedure, the rip 2 is won. If you win either Lip 1 or Lip 2, you will be given a replay by winning. If a prize is won in Lip 1 by the correct answer procedure, it may be controlled to an advantageous gaming state, and if a prize is won in Lip 2 by a procedure other than the correct answer procedure, it may be controlled to a disadvantageous gaming state. For example, the disadvantageous RT may be controlled by winning the Lip 2.

As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol combination corresponding to the push order bell or the like can be derived by the notification of the navigation information that can identify the correct answer procedure during the normal ART and the additional special zone. As a symbol combination having a higher degree of advantage than the symbol combination, there is a symbol combination of a rare role such as a cherry. If you win the role of rare, an additional lottery will be held. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not to win the rare role in the additional special zone. Further, as a symbol combination having a higher degree of advantage than the symbol combination, it may be possible to shift to a more advantageous state than the current state by deriving the symbol combination.

[Notification mode of navigation information]
Next, the notification mode of the navigation information will be described. The notification mode includes a first mode and a second mode in which a part of the notification mode of the navigation information is omitted from the first mode. When the push order bell is won, the navigation information is notified in the first mode, whereas when the push order lip is won, the navigation information is notified in the second mode.

In the present embodiment, the first aspect is the notification mode using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. The second aspect is a notification mode using only the liquid crystal display 51. In the liquid crystal display 51, an image is displayed in a display area including a specific display area 51A and a predetermined display area 51B (see FIG. 3). Further, when the navigation information is notified in the first aspect, the navigation information is notified by displaying an image in any of the display areas of the specific display area 51A and the predetermined display area 51B. On the other hand, when the navigation information is notified in the second aspect, the image is displayed only in the predetermined display area 51B and the notification is made.

In addition, the effect executed in the present embodiment includes a specific effect. The specific effect is an effect that can be executed during a period that overlaps with the navigation timing of any of the first to third stop operations until the symbol combination is derived. As the specific effect, the effect using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is executed. For example, a specific effect includes a revival effect.

Here, the continuous effect is an effect of notifying the lottery result after executing an effect suggesting the possibility of AT winning or additional winning over a plurality of games. For example, in a continuous production, when a friendly character and an enemy character fight and the friendly character wins, the winning is notified. The continuous production includes a revival production. The revival effect is an effect in which the ally character is revived after the defeat of the ally character in the continuous effect.

When the navigation timing of the first stop operation and the execution period of the specific effect do not overlap, the navigation effect of the first stop operation is executed in the first aspect. On the other hand, when the navigation timing of the first stop operation and the execution period of the specific effect overlap, the navigation effect of the first stop operation is executed in the second aspect. The same applies to the navigation timing of the second and third stop operations.

[Execution example of navigation effect]
Hereinafter, an execution example of the navigation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the voice output on the speakers 53 and 54 during the navigation effect.

FIG. 3A describes a navigation effect when "middle left and right" is notified as a correct answer procedure when the push order bell 1 is won during normal ART.

As shown in FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (a), by winning the push order bell 1, navigation information capable of identifying the correct answer procedure “left and right middle” is notified in the first aspect. That is, the notification is performed in a notification mode using the specific display area 51A and the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53 and 54.

The image "132" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the first stop operation of the left stop switch 8L, the second stop operation of the right stop switch 8R, and the navigation effect for prompting the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C are executed, respectively. Further, the image of "1" corresponding to the left stop switch 8L to be stopped next is displayed in a large size.

Further, in the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, an enemy character image is displayed in conjunction with the image of the predetermined display area 51B. The enemy character image corresponding to the image "1", the enemy character image corresponding to the image "2", and the enemy character image corresponding to the image "3" are the image "1", the image "2", and the image "3", respectively. It is displayed at the top. Further, as a background image during normal ART, three star images are displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the voice "press left" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. As a result, the first stop operation of the left stop switch 8L is urged.

When the player first stops the left stop switch 8L, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a navigation effect for prompting the second stop operation of the right stop switch 8R is executed. Since the first stop operation is completed, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is erased and the image "32" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51. Then, the image of "2" corresponding to the right stop switch 8R to be stopped next is displayed in a large size.

Further, in the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, the enemy character image corresponding to the completed first stop operation is erased, and the enemy character image corresponding to the image "2" and the image "3" is displayed. .. Further, the voice "Next is right" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. This prompts the second stop operation of the right stop switch 8R.

When the player performs the second stop operation of the right stop switch 8R, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3C, a navigation effect for prompting the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C is executed. Since the second stop operation is completed, the image "2" corresponding to the second stop operation is erased in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and only the image "3" is displayed. Then, the image of "3" corresponding to the middle stop switch 8C to be stopped next is displayed in a large size.

Further, in the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, the enemy character image corresponding to the completed second stop operation is erased, and the enemy character image corresponding to the image "3" is displayed. Further, the voice "medium" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. This prompts the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C.

In FIG. 3B, when the push order bell 1 is won during normal ART, information that can identify "left and right middle" is notified as the correct answer procedure, and the navigation timing and revival effect of the first stop operation are announced. The navigation effect when the execution periods overlap will be described.

The difference between the situations of FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (B) is whether or not the navigation timing of the first stop operation and the execution period of the revival effect overlap. In FIGS. 3A and 3A, since the navigation timing of the first stop operation and the execution period of the revival effect do not overlap, the notification is given in the first aspect.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3A, since the navigation timing of the push order bell 1 winning and the first stop operation and the execution period of the revival effect overlap, the notification is made in the second mode. That is, the liquid crystal display 51 is used to display an image in the display area of the predetermined display area 51B, and the navigation effect is executed.

Similar to FIGS. 3A and 3A, the image "132" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and "1" corresponding to the left stop switch 8L to be stopped next. The image of is displayed large. However, the notification using the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is not performed.

The revival effect is executed using the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. In the specific display area 51A, an image showing that the ally character has been revived is displayed. In addition, the voice "Resurrection!" Of the ally character is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3A, in the navigation timing of the first stop operation that does not overlap with the execution period of the resurrection effect, the display area is within either the specific display area 51A or the predetermined display area 51B. The navigation effect of the first stop operation is executed in the first embodiment using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, whereas the navigation effect of the first stop operation is executed, as shown in FIGS. 3 (B) and 3 (a). As described above, in the navigation timing of the first stop operation that overlaps with the execution period of the revival effect, a part of the notification mode is omitted as compared with the first mode in which the image is displayed only in the predetermined display area 51B and only the liquid crystal display 51 is used. Since the navigation effect of the first stop operation is executed in the second aspect, the omission of the notification mode is limited to a limited range, and the operation order is notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner while enhancing the interest of the specific effect. be able to.

When the player first stops the left stop switch 8L, the revival effect ends. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3B, a navigation effect for prompting the second stop operation of the right stop switch 8R is executed. Since the navigation timing of the second stop operation and the execution period of the revival effect do not overlap, the notification is given in the first aspect. Since the effects in FIGS. 3 (B), (b), and (c) are the same as the effects in FIGS. 3 (A), (b), and (c), the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 3C describes a navigation effect when "right, left, middle" is notified as a correct answer procedure when the push order bell 3 is won during normal ART.

As shown in FIGS. 3C and 3A, by winning the push order bell 3, navigation information that can identify the correct answer procedure “right, left, middle” is notified in the first aspect. The image "231" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the first stop operation of the right stop switch 8R, the second stop operation of the left stop switch 8L, and the navigation effect for prompting the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C are executed, respectively. Further, the image of "1" corresponding to the right stop switch 8R to be stopped next is displayed in a large size.

Further, in the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, an enemy character image is displayed in conjunction with the image of the predetermined display area 51B. Further, the voice "press right" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. This prompts the first stop operation of the right stop switch 8R.

As shown above, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3A, when the right stop switch 8R should be operated next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation, the speakers 53 and 54 are used. The navigation effect is executed by the voice "press right". On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, when the right stop switch 8R should be operated next at the navigation timing of the second stop operation, the speakers 53 and 54 are used for voice. The navigation effect is executed by "Next is right". That is, the notification mode is different between the two. In this way, the voice "press right" is output for the first stop operation, and the voice "next is right" is output for the second stop operation, so that the navigation timing of the stop operation can be set. It is possible to improve the fun of the game by diversifying the notification mode accordingly. In addition, the types of output sounds can be diversified to improve the enjoyment of the game.

However, in the notification using the liquid crystal display 51, the notification mode is the same in both of the above. For example, in an image (for example, "231") displayed as information that can identify the correct answer procedure, the number ("1") shown in the image displayed on the right side is next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation. Indicates that the right stop switch 8R should be operated, and when the right stop switch 8R should be stopped, the image (“1”) displayed on the right side is displayed in large size. As described above, the notification modes of the notification using the speakers 53 and 54 are various, but the notification modes of the notification using the liquid crystal display 51 are the same, so that the notification modes are various according to the navigation timing of the stop operation. Even so, it is difficult for the player to make a mistake in the operation.

When the player first stops the right stop switch 8R, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3B, a navigation effect for prompting the second stop operation of the left stop switch 8L is executed. Since the first stop operation is completed, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is erased and the image "23" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51. Then, the image of "2" corresponding to the left stop switch 8L to be stopped next is displayed in a large size.

Further, in the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, the enemy character image corresponding to the completed first stop operation is erased, and the sound "Next is left" is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

As shown above, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3A, when the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation, the speakers 53 and 54 are used. The navigation effect is executed by the voice "press left". On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3B, when the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the second stop operation, the speakers 53 and 54 are used for voice. The navigation effect is executed by "Next is the left". That is, the notification mode is different between the two. In this way, the voice "press left" is output for the first stop operation, and the voice "next is left" is output for the second stop operation, so that the navigation timing of the stop operation can be set. It is possible to improve the fun of the game by diversifying the notification mode accordingly.

When the player performs the second stop operation of the left stop switch 8L, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3C, a navigation effect for prompting the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C is executed. Since the effect in FIGS. 3 (C) and 3 (c) is the same as the effect in FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (c), the description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 3D, when the push order lip 1 is won during the normal ART, the navigation effect when "left and right middle" is notified as the correct answer procedure will be described. The difference in the situation between FIG. 3 (A) and FIG. 3 (D) is whether the winning combination is a push order bell or a push order lip. In FIG. 3A, since the winning combination is the push order bell, the notification is given in the first aspect, whereas in FIG. 3D, since the winning combination is the push order lip, the second aspect is used. Be notified. By doing so, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the push order bell 1 winner rather than the push order lip 1 winner, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIGS. 3 (D) and 3 (a), by winning the push order lip 1, information that can identify the correct answer procedure “left / right middle” is notified in the second mode. That is, the liquid crystal display 51 is used to display an image in the display area of the predetermined display area 51B to notify the user.

Similar to FIGS. 3A and 3A, the image "132" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and "1" corresponding to the left stop switch 8L to be stopped next. The image of is displayed large. However, the notification using the specific display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is not performed. Here, only the background image (star image) during normal ART is displayed. Hereinafter, the difference between FIGS. 3 (A), (b), and (c) and FIGS. 3 (D), (b), and (c) is the difference between the notification of the first aspect and the notification of the second aspect. Therefore, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the voice output on the speakers 53 and 54 during the navigation effect.

FIG. 4A describes a navigation effect when information that can identify the correct answer procedure “left and right middle” is notified when the push order bell 1 is won during the continuous effect execution during normal ART. The difference between the situations of FIGS. 3 (A) and 4 (A) is whether or not continuous production is generated. In FIG. 4A, since the continuous effect is generated, the image in which the enemy character and the ally character are fighting in the continuous effect is displayed in the specific display area 51A.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4A, the image "132" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and the sound "left" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. There is.

When the player first stops the left stop switch 8L, the image "32" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B. The sound "right" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Since the description of FIGS. 4A and 4C is the same, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 4B describes a navigation effect in which information that can identify the correct answer procedure “right, left, middle” is notified when the push order bell 3 is won during the continuous effect execution during normal ART. The difference between the situation in FIG. 4 (A) and FIG. 4 (B) is whether the push order bell 1 was won (the correct answer procedure is "left and right middle") or the push order bell 3 was won (the correct answer procedure is "right and left"). Medium ").

As shown in FIGS. 4B and 4A, the image "231" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and the sound "right" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. There is.

When the player first stops the right stop switch 8L, the image "23" is displayed in the predetermined display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4B. The voice "left" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Since the description of FIGS. 4 (B) and 4 (c) is the same, the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown above, when the continuous effect is executed, the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the first stop operation as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4A, and FIG. (B) As shown in (b), the voice "left" is output both when the left stop switch 8L should be operated next at the navigation timing of the second stop operation, so the notification mode is the same. Is. By doing so, it is possible to attract the attention of the player to the fact that the continuous production is in progress, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, even in the navigation effect during the ART preparation state and the addition special zone, when the left stop switch 8L is operated, the voice "left" is output regardless of the navigation timing of the stop operation, and the notification mode is set. It may be the same.

[Navigation timing of sub-control unit 91]
Both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 notify the information according to the internal lottery result. By doing so, stable notification can be executed. Further, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation at the same timing regardless of whether it is in the first situation (during CB) or the second situation (during AT after the end of CB). By doing so, the player can feel reassured. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at different timings in the first situation and in the second situation. By doing so, the degree of freedom in designing the notification process can be improved.

Here, CB is a state in which all small wins are won. When CB is won during non-bonus, CB (Challenge Bonus) is activated. Further, when any of SB1 to 6 is won during the non-bonus, SB (single bonus) is activated. The SB ends on the condition that one game is played while maintaining the gaming state, and in one game in the SB, the winning probability of a predetermined small winning combination is improved by a predetermined number than usual.

The first situation (for example, during CB) is a situation in which the player is more advantageous when the information according to the internal lottery result is notified than when the information is not notified. By doing so, it is possible to provide the playability of attracting the player's attention to the notification of the information according to the internal lottery result. For example, in CB, the CB ends when the SB is won. Further, the fact that the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 navigated means that the push order bell was won and that the SB that terminates the CB was not won. Further, the fact that the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are not navigating means that there is a possibility that the SB that terminates the CB has won. Therefore, the CB is more advantageous to the player when the navigation is performed than when the navigation is not performed.

In the first situation, the timing at which the main control unit 41 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result and the timing at which the sub control unit 91 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result are the same. For example, when in CB, the navigation timings of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are the same. By doing so, in the first situation, which is advantageous when the information according to the internal lottery result is notified, either the timing notified by the main control unit 41 or the timing notified by the sub control unit 91. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the notification control is executed. Therefore, it is possible to lengthen the period in which the player feels nervous as much as possible.

The display result (leading role) derived by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R based on the information notified in the first situation when the specific combination (pushing order bell) is won, and the display result (leading role) notified in the second situation. It is the same as the display result (leading role) derived by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R based on the information. By doing so, the degree of freedom in design can be improved.

The main control unit 41 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result when the start switch 7 is operated regardless of whether it is the first situation or the second situation. Further, the sub-control unit 91 notifies information according to the internal lottery result when the start switch 7 is operated in the first situation, and the start switch 7 is operated in the second situation. After that, the information according to the result of the internal lottery will be notified. For example, the main control unit 41 navigates at the timing when the lever is turned on (the start switch 7 is operated to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R) regardless of whether the main control unit 41 is in the CB or the AT. To execute. Further, in the CB, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation at the lever-on operation timing, for example, in the AT, the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation at the reel rotation start timing after the lever-on operation timing. By doing so, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the sub-control unit 91 while performing appropriate notification.

The main control unit 41 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result when the reel rotation is started regardless of whether it is the first situation or the second situation. Further, the sub control unit 91 notifies information according to the internal lottery result when the reel rotation is started in the first situation, and the start switch 7 is operated in the second situation. At that time, information according to the result of the internal lottery is notified. By doing so, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the sub-control unit 91 while performing appropriate notification.

The main control unit 41 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result when the operation to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes acceptable regardless of whether it is the first situation or the second situation. do. Further, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the information according to the internal lottery result when the derivation operation receiving means becomes acceptable in the first situation, and the start switch in the second situation. When 7 is operated, the information according to the internal lottery result is notified. By doing so, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the sub-control unit 91 while performing appropriate notification.

[Notification of navigation information when a power failure occurs]
As described above, the game auxiliary display 12 is notified of the navigation information. Further, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped with the stop operation enabled, the stop operation is not enabled until the activation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is restarted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the display result from being derived in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal after the power supply is restarted.

Further, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the stop operation is enabled and the game auxiliary display 12 is in control to notify the navigation information, the stop operation is performed. The notification of navigation information is restarted on the game auxiliary display 12 at a timing earlier than when is enabled. By doing so, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation mode other than the operation mode erroneously notified on the game auxiliary display without knowing that the navigation information is notified. It is possible to prevent this from happening.

After the start of the game, the game auxiliary display 12 starts the notification of the navigation information at a timing earlier than the stop operation is enabled. By doing so, the player may operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation mode other than the operation mode in which the navigation information is erroneously notified without knowing that the navigation information has been notified. Can be prevented.

If a fluctuation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is detected after the stop operation is enabled, the stop operation is not enabled. Further, after the stop operation is enabled, the game auxiliary display 12 continues to notify the navigation information even when a fluctuation abnormality is detected. By doing so, the player may operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation mode other than the operation mode in which the navigation information is erroneously notified without knowing that the navigation information has been notified. Can be prevented.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the push order command. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the navigation information is notified.

When the main control unit 41 restarts the power supply after the power supply is stopped while the stop operation is enabled and the navigation information is being notified by the game auxiliary display 12. A push order command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at a timing earlier than the stop operation is enabled. By doing so, it is possible to start the navigation effect before the stop operation is activated when the power supply is restarted, and the player mistakenly knows that the navigation information has been notified. It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from being operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode notified by the user.

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

[About navigation production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, navigation information prompting the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is notified in the additional special zone. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the navigation information prompting only the first stop operation may be notified. For example, when the push order bell is won during normal ART, the sub-control unit 91 determines the correct answer procedure as "left middle right", "left and right middle", or "left ---" by lottery and notifies the player. do. Here, "left ---" indicates that the first stop operation is the left stop switch 8L. Then, when the push order bell is won during the additional special zone, the notification may be made only by "left ---".

Then, a common bell, which is a lottery target winning combination that wins 100% regardless of the pushing order, may be provided. If you win the common bell during normal ART, the correct procedure is one of "left middle right", "left and right middle", "middle left and right", "middle right left", "right left middle", and "right middle left". If the common bell is won in the additional special zone, the information that can identify the correct answer procedure may not be notified.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the notification is performed in the pressing order (operation order), but the notification is not limited to this, and the operation timing (timing to operate each stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R). It may be notified by. For example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may be stopped aiming at a specific symbol. For example, a display such as "Aim for 7!" May be displayed and the "7" symbol may be pressed. Further, one of a plurality of procedures in which the operation sequence and the operation timing are mixed may be notified.

[About the notification mode of navigation information]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3D, when the push order lip is won, the navigation information is not notified using the specific display area 51A and the speakers 53 and 54. However, navigation information using the speakers 53 and 54 may also be notified. In this case, for example, the volume may be reduced so that the voice "press left" is output. Further, the voice may be output so that the notification mode is not different at any of the navigation timings of the first to third stop operations. For example, the voice "left" may always be notified at any of the navigation timings of the first to third stop operations. Further, although the speakers 53 and 54 are not used, the notification may be performed by using any of the display areas of the specific display area 51A and the predetermined display area 51B. Further, as long as it is a push order combination, it is not limited to the push order lip and may be any.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the navigation information is notified using the speakers 53 and 54 during the continuous production, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the speakers 53 and 54 are used. The navigation information may not be notified.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 game auxiliary display, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU , 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
After variable display of the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a slot machine
Predetermining means for determining display result combinations that allow derivation, and
A plurality of derivation operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units and operated for deriving the display result of the corresponding variable display unit.
A derivation control means that controls the derivation of the display result combination, and
And a notifying means for notifying the plurality of notification timing to display the result combination is derived the possible operation information specifying the next said derivation operation means to be operated,
When the suggestion effect suggesting the granting of the privilege is executed, the derivation operation means to be operated next at the first notification timing among the plurality of notification timings is the predetermined derivation operation means, and the first notification. When the derivation operation means to be operated next at the second notification timing different from the timing is the predetermined derivation operation means, and the notification mode of the operation information is the same, but the suggestion effect is not executed. When the derivation operation means to be operated next at the first notification timing is the predetermined derivation operation means, and the derivation operation means to be operated next at the second notification timing is the predetermined derivation operation means. A slot machine in which the notification mode of the operation information differs from time to time.

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