JP7051585B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit 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 capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

A slot machine generally has a variable display unit having a reel on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn 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).

There are various types of roles such as 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 AT (Assist Time) in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified and navigation is performed. When the display result corresponding to the re-game 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, there is one that prevents the freeze effect that invalidates the operation of the stop switch for a predetermined period from being executed during the execution of the continuous effect that can be executed over a plurality of games (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-164693

In the slot machine described above, during the execution of the notification effect such as the continuous effect, the corresponding effect corresponding to the delay control such as the freeze effect is not executed, so that the expectation of the player can be suitably increased. There wasn't.

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 attracting the player's attention to the notification effect while suitably increasing the expectation of the player.

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
Production control means to control the production and
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
A privilege granting determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result is provided.
The game control means can execute delay control that suggests the granting of the privilege and delays the progress of the game when the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result.
The effect control means is
The privilege is provided while maintaining the same background image as before the occurrence of the specific winning from the time when the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the occurrence of the specific winning to the play of a predetermined number of games. It controls to a precursory state that suggests the execution of a notification effect that notifies whether or not it is granted.
After the end of the precursory state, the notification effect can be executed in the notification period spanning a plurality of games.
In the game in the precursory state, when the delay control is executed because the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the specific determination result, it is possible to execute the corresponding effect corresponding to the delay control.
In the game during the notification period, when the delay control is executed because the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the specific determination result, the corresponding effect is not executed .
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game, and
An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the effect,
It is provided with a privilege granting determination means (for example, a process for determining whether or not the main control unit 41 grants a privilege) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, a bonus, AT).
The game control means can execute delay control (for example, short freeze) that suggests the granting of the privilege and delays the progress of the game (for example, the main control unit 41 suggests winning a bonus and the game. It is possible to perform a short freeze that delays the progress),
The effect control means is
A notification effect (for example, a battle effect) for notifying whether or not the privilege is granted after a predetermined period (for example, a precursory period) has elapsed since a specific prize (for example, a cherry prize) for which the privilege can be granted occurs. (For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control unit 91 can be given a bonus after the precursory period (FIGS. 5 (a2) to (a6)) has elapsed from the occurrence of the cherry winning. A battle effect (which can be performed in FIGS. 5 (a7) to (a10)) that informs whether or not a bonus is given),
After the specific prize is generated in the predetermined period, the effect suggesting the execution of the notification effect is controlled while maintaining the same background effect as before the specific prize is generated (for example, FIGS. 7A2). As shown in (a6), after the cherry prize is generated, the sub control unit 91 controls the effect suggesting the execution of the battle effect while maintaining the same background effect as before the cherry prize is generated).
When the delay control is executed in the predetermined period, the corresponding effect (chance response effect (strong chance response effect, weak chance response effect)) corresponding to the delay control can be executed, while the notification effect is executed. When the delay control is executed, the corresponding effect is not executed (for example, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the precursory period as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7). On the other hand, when the short freeze is executed when the battle effect is executed, the corresponding effect is not executed (FIG. 7 (b2)).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the privilege lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of determining the freeze to be executed and the corresponding effect. It is a figure for demonstrating whether or not the freeze of 1st Embodiment and the corresponding effect can be executed. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect when a freeze does not occur. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect when a freeze occurs. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect when a short freeze occurs. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect when a long freeze occurs. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect when a freeze occurs in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating whether or not the freeze of 2nd Embodiment and the corresponding effect can be executed.

An embodiment for implementing a slot machine as a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[First Embodiment]
First, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 for displaying an image and a speaker 53 for outputting sound. A perspective window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3. On each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, are arranged in a predetermined order. Below the see-through window 3, there is a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game (game), and a stop switch that is operated to stop the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and derive a display result. 8L, 8C, 8R are provided.

As shown in FIG. 1B, a main control unit 41 is provided inside the slot machine 1 to control the progress of the game and output various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects an operation on the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and controls the progress of the game according to the detected operation.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the effect, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the effect. The sub control unit 91 controls the image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speaker 53 based on the command from the main control unit 41. The effect data used for the image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output of the speaker 53 is stored in the RAM 91c.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into a medal insertion unit (not shown) or operates a BET switch (not shown) to set a predetermined number of bets. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the perspective window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. The internal lottery is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result) that allows derivation. The fact that the derivation of the symbol combination is permitted by the internal lottery is also said to have won the role corresponding to the symbol combination. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. Of the operations for the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the rotation of the reels, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel is the first stop operation and the operation for stopping the rotation of the second reel. The operation for stopping the rotation of the third reel is also referred to as a second stop operation. When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, a prize corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

As the winning combination, a special role (bonus), a small role, and a replaying role are provided. The bonus is a role in which the gaming state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than that in the non-bonus state by winning a prize. A small role is a role in which a medal is awarded by winning a prize. The replay role is a role in which the next game can be started without consuming the medals owned by the player by winning a prize. As a bonus state, a big bonus (also referred to as "BB") and a regular bonus (also referred to as "RB") are provided. Big bonuses are more advantageous bonuses than regular bonuses. For example, the number of medals paid out during the bonus that is the end condition of the big bonus is larger than the number of medals that are paid out during the bonus that is the end condition of the regular bonus. In this embodiment, the big bonus is controlled when the symbol combination of red 7, red 7, and red 7 (red 7 aligned) stops on the winning line LN, and the regular bonus is white on the winning line LN. It is controlled when the symbol combination of 7, white 7, and white 7 (white 7 alignment) is stopped.

The winning flag set when the bonus is won is carried over across the game until the winning bonus is won. In this embodiment, if the bonus winning is carried over from before the previous game and the small winning combination or the replaying combination is won, or if the bonus is won at the same time as the small winning combination or the replaying combination, the winning small winning combination The reel control is performed so as to preferentially draw the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination onto the winning line LN. In other words, small roles and replay roles can be won with priority over bonuses. It should be noted that reel control may be performed so that the bonus can be given priority over the small winning combination and the replaying combination.

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. The winning probability of the replay is set so that the advantageous RT is higher than the unfavorable RT. The transition between RTs is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Predetermined conditions include winning a predetermined role (for example, promotion replay) or deriving a specific spill when a bell winning is missed.

In the present embodiment, the state may be controlled by the AT (assist time) having the performance related to the instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Further, the main control unit 41 can be controlled by an ART controlled by both an AT and an advantageous RT. The operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R include the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated (operation procedure, push order) and the timing in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated (operation timing). included. For example, when controlled by AT, numbers and alphabets are not shown as operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R until the assigned AT game number (for example, 50 games) is exhausted. It may be displayed in 7 segments on the auxiliary display or displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the player wins the role to be the target of the navigation, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the operation information notified by the navigation to win a role of giving more medals. It is possible to win a winning combination that controls a more advantageous state, or avoid winning a winning combination that controls a more disadvantageous state. Therefore, by being controlled by the AT, the player can easily obtain more medals, so that the player can play the game while expecting to be controlled by the AT and further controlled by the AT for as long as possible. Proceed.

The main control unit 41 executes a process for determining whether or not to grant a privilege when a specific condition is satisfied. Benefits include the bonuses and ATs mentioned above. Specific conditions are established by winning the rare role. Rare roles include cherries (weak cherries, strong cherries).

[Freeze]
The main control unit 41 can execute the freeze when the rare combination is won. The freeze is a control performed by the main control unit 41, and is a delay control that delays the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 can execute a freeze in the game in which the rare role is won. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes a corresponding effect described later based on a command capable of specifying the freeze information transmitted from the main control unit 41. In the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated, the start of rotation of the reel is delayed for a predetermined period, and the reel starts to rotate after the elapse of the predetermined period.

When a weight is generated, the freeze starts when the weight ends. The weight is a state of waiting for the start of the next game (start of rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R) because a predetermined period (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of the previous game.

The freeze includes a short freeze and a long freeze. A short freeze is a freeze that can occur both when the benefit is granted and when the benefit is not granted.

A long freeze is a freeze that occurs when a privilege is granted. That is, when the long freeze is executed, it is confirmed that benefits such as bonuses and ATs are given. The period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the long freeze is longer than the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the short freeze, and is longer than the period required for the unit game (1 game). The period required for one game is, for example, a predetermined period (4.1 seconds) in the above-mentioned weight. The predetermined period is the minimum period required to complete one game. The period required for one game may exceed a predetermined period as long as it is assumed that the player needs to digest one game.

[Overview of various productions]
First, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, various effects executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The sub control unit 91 grasps the state of the game based on the command from the main control unit 41, and executes various effects using the effect data stored in the RAM 91c.

(Corresponding production)
The sub-control unit 91 can execute the corresponding effect. The corresponding effect is an effect executed in response to the freeze when the freeze is executed. The corresponding effect is executed during the period during which the freeze is executed. In addition, the corresponding production is a production that suggests the winning of the rare role (cherry). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 2, when the cherry is won, a bonus or AT may be given as a privilege at the same time. Therefore, when the corresponding effect is executed, the player expects that a bonus or AT is given.

Corresponding effects include chance response effects corresponding to short freezes and intense heat response effects corresponding to long freezes. Opportunity response production includes weak chance response production and strong chance response production. Below, the short freeze that is executed when the weak chance response effect is executed is "short freeze (weak chance)", and the short freeze that is executed when the strong chance response effect is executed is "short freeze (strong chance)". It is also written as ".

In the corresponding effect, the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. If the color of the image of the treasure box is pink, it is suggested that the weak cherry is won. If the color of the image of the treasure box is red, it is suggested that the strong cherry has been won. If the color of the image of the treasure box is red, it may indicate that the weak cherry or the strong cherry has been won. In addition, when watermelon is included as a rare role, if the color of the image of the treasure box is green, it may be suggested that the strong cherry is won.

Then, when a weak chance response effect corresponding to a short freeze (weak chance) is executed, a cloud with the word "chance" appears from the treasure chest. When a strong chance response effect corresponding to a short freeze (strong chance) is executed, a cloud with the characters "Great Chance" appears from the treasure chest. When the intense heat response effect corresponding to the long freeze is executed, a cloud with the word "extreme heat" appears from the treasure chest. As will be described later, this is a production in which the expectation of the benefits given in the order of intense heat response production, strong chance response production, and weak chance response production is high.

(Small role suggestion production)
When the sub-control unit 91 wins a small winning combination, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a small winning combination suggestion effect that suggests the type of the winning small winning combination. Whether or not the small role suggestion effect is executed is determined by lottery. For example, in the small role suggestion effect when the replay is won, a blue image suggesting that the replay is won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 5 (a4) described later). Further, in the small role suggestion effect when the bell is won, a yellow image suggesting that the bell is won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

(Precursor production)
When a rare role (cherry) prize to which a privilege can be given occurs, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the continuous production described later after a plurality of games have elapsed. In the present embodiment, the period from when the rare role is won to when the battle production becomes feasible is referred to as a precursor period (also referred to as a “precursor state”). In the present embodiment, a state before shifting to a precursory state (before winning a rare combination) and not controlled by an advantageous state (AT, bonus, advantageous RT, etc.) is referred to as a "normal state".

The sub-control unit 91 controls the effect suggesting the execution of the continuous effect while maintaining the same background effect as before the occurrence of the rare winning combination in the precursory period. Specifically, in the precursory state, the same background as the background displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the normal state (see FIG. 5 (a1)) is displayed, but the small role suggestion effect is executed as compared with the normal state. The probability is high. Therefore, at first glance, it is indistinguishable from the normal state and the precursory state. In addition, the frequent execution of the small role suggestion effect suggests the execution of the continuous effect. In the present embodiment, such a small role suggestion effect that is frequently performed during the precursory period is also referred to as a “precursor effect”.

(Continuous production)
The sub control unit 91 can execute continuous production. The continuous production is a production that notifies whether or not the privilege is given. Specifically, the continuous production notifies whether or not a bonus has been won or whether or not an AT has been won. The continuous effect is an effect that is executed over a plurality of games (4 games in the present embodiment) and is composed of contents having continuity.

In the present embodiment, the battle effect is executed as an example of the continuous effect. In the battle effect, the effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character engage in a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when a series of battles are performed over a plurality of games and the ally character finally wins the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests to the player that the privilege will be granted. On the other hand, when the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character, the character image of "LOSE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests to the player that the privilege is not granted. It should be noted that different continuous effects may be executed depending on whether or not the bonus is won or not, and when notifying whether or not the AT is won.

(Final production)
The sub-control unit 91 can execute the final effect during the period from the notification of the grant of the privilege to the grant of the privilege. First, the case where the bonus is won will be described. In the present embodiment, when it is suggested to the player that the privilege is given by the battle effect, the final effect is executed in the next game. In the confirmation effect, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, whereby the player is notified that the bonus has been won. Then, in the next game and thereafter, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in the upper left of the screen, and it is notified whether the granted privilege is the first privilege or the second privilege.

Here, the first privilege is RB, and the second privilege is BB which is more advantageous than RB. When the granted privilege is RB, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image (white character image of "777") showing a combination of 7 white symbols in a game in which the carry-over bonus can be won. When the granted privilege is BB, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image (red character image of "777") showing a combination of symbols of 7 reds in a game in which the carry-over bonus can be won. The final production ends with a bonus prize.

Next, the case where the AT is won will be described. In this case, in the confirmation effect, the character image of "AT confirmed" is displayed, and the character image of "AT confirmed" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, whereby the player is notified that the AT has been won. Then, in the next game and thereafter, the character image of "AT is being prepared" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the upper left of the screen, and the navigation for winning the promotion replay is performed when the promotion replay is won. When the promotion replay is won, the gaming state shifts from the disadvantageous RT to the advantageous RT, and ART starts. The final production ends with the promotion replay prize.

When a plurality of types of ATs having different advantages are given, when the character image of "AT is being prepared" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the upper left of the screen, an image that can identify the type of AT is displayed. It may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when AT is granted as a privilege, it may be decided to grant either the first privilege or the second privilege by lottery. The first privilege is the first AT, and the second privilege is the second AT, which is more advantageous than the first AT. For example, the second AT has a larger number of AT games than the first AT. In this case, for example, at the first AT, an image showing a blue 7-matched symbol combination is displayed, and at the second AT, an image showing a black 7-matched symbol combination is displayed, and the player aligns these symbol combinations. You may suggest that. It should be noted that the first AT may be further provided with a special zone to be an AT that is more advantageous than the second AT. The specialized zone can be migrated from AT only, and the period controlled by AT can be extended.

[Bonus lottery table]
Hereinafter, a method of determining a privilege that can be granted at the time of winning a rare combination and a method of determining a freeze that can be executed based on the privilege to be granted will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

First, the privilege lottery will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a privilege lottery table. In the game in which the rare role (either weak cherry or strong cherry) is won, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a privilege when the start switch 7 is operated, and if the privilege is to be granted. Execute a privilege lottery to decide whether to grant the privilege of.

Specifically, in the award lottery, there are different probabilities of "no award (no award)", "only a bonus (bonus winning)", depending on whether the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won. One of "Give AT only (AT winning)" and "Give bonus and AT" is determined. The advantage of the privilege given to the player is higher in the order of "give bonus and AT", "give only AT" or "give only bonus", and "no privilege". If it is decided to give a bonus, it is further decided by lottery whether to give RB or BB.

It should be noted that the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the privilege so that the privilege is determined according to the probability shown in the privilege lottery table of FIG. 2, not limited to the one that determines the privilege based on the privilege lottery table. Any processing may be used as long as the processing of the above is performed. For example, an internal lottery may be used to determine whether or not a cherry, a bonus, or an AT can be won, or an AT lottery may be used to determine whether or not an AT can be won.

As shown in FIG. 2, when a weak cherry is won, there is a 70% chance that no benefit will be given (no benefit), and a 15% chance that only the bonus will be given, 15%. It is determined that only AT is granted with the probability of. When a weak cherry is won, it is not determined that both the bonus and the AT will be given (bonus + AT).

When a strong cherry is won, there is a 20% chance that no benefits will be given, a 35% chance that only a bonus will be given, and a 35% chance that only AT will be given. It is determined that there is a 10% chance that both the bonus and the AT will be awarded.

In this way, in the privilege lottery, when the strong cherry is won, there is a higher probability that only the bonus or only the AT will be given than when the weak cherry is won, and the probability that the bonus and AT will be given. Is high. That is, the privilege lottery is executed so that when the strong cherry is won, the advantage of the privilege given is higher than when the weak cherry is won.

[How to determine freeze and corresponding effects]
Next, how the freeze to be executed and the corresponding effect are determined will be described.

The main control unit 41 further executes a freeze lottery after executing the privilege lottery in the game in which either the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won. In the freeze lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the freeze, and if the freeze is executed, whether to execute the long freeze or the short freeze. When the main control unit 41 decides to execute the freeze, the main control unit 41 sends a command capable of specifying the freeze to be executed to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the corresponding effect can be executed and which corresponding effect is to be executed based on the command.

Specifically, whether or not the corresponding effect can be executed is determined by the state described later with reference to FIG. When the corresponding effect is executed, the sub-control unit 91 determines which corresponding effect is to be executed. When executing the corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze, the sub control unit 91 determines to execute the intense heat corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze.

Further, when executing the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze, the sub control unit 91 determines whether to execute the weak chance corresponding effect or the strong chance corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze. As will be described later, the probability of selecting and executing the weak chance response effect or the strong chance response effect differs depending on whether it is in the normal state or the precursory state, and it also depends on the privilege to be given. The probabilities are different.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of determining a freeze to be executed and a corresponding effect. As described above, the main control unit 41 determines which freeze is to be executed, and the sub control unit 91 determines which corresponding effect is to be executed. Then, as a result, the freeze to be executed and the corresponding effect are determined so that the corresponding relationship with the granted privilege has the probability shown in FIG. At that time, in the normal state, it is determined to have the probability shown in FIG. 3 (A), and in the precursory state, it is determined to have the probability shown in FIG. 3 (A).

First, the normal state will be described. As shown in FIG. 3A, one of "no freeze", "short freeze (weak chance)", "short freeze (strong chance)" and "long freeze" differs depending on the determined privilege. Determined by probability. Here, "short freeze (weak chance)" means that a short freeze and a weak chance response effect can be executed, and "short freeze (strong chance)" means that a short freeze and a strong chance response effect can be executed. "Long freeze" means that long freeze and intense heat response production are feasible.

Specifically, when the privilege to be granted is not determined (in the case of "no privilege"), "no freeze" is determined with a 70% probability, and "short freeze (weak chance)" is determined with a 25% probability. ) ”Is determined, and there is a 5% chance that a“ short freeze (strong chance) ”will be determined. That is, in the case of "no privilege", "short freeze" is determined with a probability of 30% (25% + 5%), "weak chance response effect" is determined with a probability of 25%, and "strong chance response effect". Will be determined with a 5% probability. If there is no privilege, "long freeze" will not be decided.

When the privilege to be granted is decided to be "bonus only" or "AT only", there is a 20% chance that "no freeze" will be decided, and a 15% chance that "short freeze (weak chance)" will be decided. There is a 25% chance that a "short freeze" will be determined, and a 40% chance that a "long freeze" will be determined.

When the privilege to be granted is decided as "bonus + AT", there is a 10% chance that a "short freeze (weak chance)" will be decided, and a 20% chance that a "short freeze (strong chance)" will be decided, 70. There is a% chance that a "long freeze" will be determined. When the privilege to be given is determined to be "bonus + AT", one of the freezes is always executed.

In this way, the higher the advantage given, the higher the probability that the "long freeze" will be determined rather than the "short freeze". In addition, the higher the advantage given, the higher the probability that a "short freeze (strong chance)" will be determined rather than a "short freeze (weak chance)".

Here, the calculation method of the probability that the privilege is given when the freeze occurs (the reliability of the freeze) will be described. Hereinafter, in order to simplify the description, in each calculation formula, the calculation is performed using the value obtained by dividing each numerical value by 100, and the calculated value is multiplied by 100 to obtain the percentage. For example, the calculation of 70% × 60% is ((70/100) × (60/100)) × 100 = 0.42 × 100 = 42%. For example, the probability that a weak cherry will be won by an internal lottery is A1%, and the probability that a strong cherry will be won is A2%. In this case, when one game is executed (when one game is executed), the probability that the rare role (weak cherry + strong cherry) is won is A1% + A2%. Here, it is assumed that the winning probability of the weak cherry is twice the winning probability of the strong cherry (A1 = A2 × 2).

Here, in the table of FIG. 2, the probabilities of "no privilege", "only bonus given", "AT only given", and "bonus + AT given" are B11% and B12%, respectively, for "weak cherry winning". , B13%, B14%, and "at the time of winning a strong cherry" are B21%, B22%, B23%, and B24%, respectively. At this time, the probabilities of "no privilege", "only bonus", "only AT", and "bonus + AT" are (A1 x B11 + A2 x B21)% and (A1 x B12 + A2, respectively) when one game is executed. × B22)%, (A1 × B13 + A2 × B23)%, (A1 × B14 + A2 × B24)%.

Next, in the table of FIG. 3 (A), the probabilities of "no freeze", "short freeze (weak chance)", "short freeze (strong chance)", and "long freeze" are set when "no privilege", respectively. , C11%, C12%, C13%, C14%, C21%, C22%, C23%, C24% at the time of "bonus only", and C31%, C32%, C33 at the time of "AT only", respectively. %, C34%, and at the time of "bonus + AT", C41%, C42%, C43%, and C44%, respectively.

In this case, the probability (described as "D41") that "long freeze" occurs and "no privilege" occurs when one game is executed is (A1 x B11 + A2 x B21) x (C14)%, and one game. The probability that "long freeze" will occur at the time of execution and "only bonus" (described as "D42") will be (A1 x B12 + A2 x B22) x (C24)%, and "long freeze" will occur at the time of one game execution. The probability of occurrence and becoming "AT only" (described as "D43") is (A1 x B13 + A2 x B23) x (C34)%, and "long freeze" occurs and "bonus + AT" occurs when one game is executed. The probability (described as "D44") is (A1 x B14 + A2 x B24) x (C44)%.

Here, the probability that "long freeze" occurs and "no privilege" occurs when one game is executed (described as "probability A") is D41%, and "long freeze" occurs when one game is executed. The probability that some privilege will be granted (described as "probability B") is (D42 + D43 + D44)%. And, the probability that some privilege is given at the time of executing the long freeze (reliability of long freeze [%]) is the probability that "long freeze" occurs and some privilege is given at the time of executing one game. Since it is calculated by dividing by the probability that "long freeze" occurs regardless of the presence or absence of grant, it can be calculated by the formula of probability B / (probability A + probability B). That is, the reliability of long freeze = ((D42 + D43 + D44) / ((D41) + (D42 + D43 + D44)))%. By the same calculation method, the reliability of the short freeze, among them, the reliability of the short freeze (weak chance) and the reliability of the short freeze (strong chance) can be calculated.

When calculated concretely based on the numerical values in FIGS. 2 and 3 (A), the reliability of long freeze is 100%, the reliability of short freeze is 53%, the reliability of short freeze (strong chance) is 81%, and short. The reliability of freeze (weak chance) is 34%. As described above, in FIGS. 2 and 3A, the probability is set so that the long freeze has higher reliability than the short freeze. In addition, the probability is set so that the short freeze (strong chance) is more reliable than the short freeze (weak chance). Further, the difference in these reliabilitys is set so as to allow the player to experience the difference.

Next, the probability that the freeze will be executed when the rare role (weak cherry or strong cherry) is won will be described. As mentioned above, for example, the probabilities that "no privilege", "only bonus", "only AT", and "bonus + AT" are determined when a weak cherry is won are B11%, B12%, and B13%, respectively. , B14%. In each case of "no privilege", "only bonus", "only AT", and "bonus + AT", the probabilities that "no freeze" is determined are C11%, C21%, and C31%, respectively. , C41%.

At this time, the probability that "no freeze" is determined when the weak cherry is won is (the probability of determining "no privilege" when the weak cherry is won x the "probability of determining no freeze" when "no privilege" is won) + (weak cherry). "Give only bonus" decision probability at the time of winning x "Probability of decision without freeze" at the time of "Give only bonus") + (Decision probability of "Give only AT" at the time of weak cherry win x "Give only AT" It can be calculated by the formula of (probability of decision without freeze) + (probability of decision of "bonus + AT grant" at the time of winning a weak cherry x "probability of decision without freeze" at the time of "bonus + AT grant"). That is, the probability that "no freeze" is determined when a weak cherry is won is (B11 x C11 + B12 x C21 + B13 x C31 + B14 x C41)%. Therefore, the probability that the freeze will be executed when the weak cherry is won is (1- (B11 × C11 + B12 × C21 + B13 × C31 + B14 × C41))%.

When specifically calculated based on the numerical values of FIGS. 2 and 3A, the probability that the freeze will be executed at the time of winning the weak cherry is 45%. Further, when calculated by the same method, the probability that the freeze is executed at the time of winning the strong cherry is 72%.

In this way, in FIGS. 2 and 3A, the probability is set so that the probability of freeze execution is higher when the strong cherry is won than when the weak cherry is won, and the rare role is won (). When a specific condition is met), the freeze is set to be executed with a certain probability (for example, 45% when the specific condition is met by a weak cherry). That is, in the present embodiment, the freeze is executed with a certain probability regardless of whether or not the privilege is given at the time of winning the rare role. Similarly, the probability is set so that the execution probability of "long freeze" or "short freeze (strong chance)" is higher when the strong cherry is won than when the weak cherry is won. Further, the difference in these execution probabilities is set to such an extent that the player can experience the difference.

Next, the precursory state will be described. As shown in FIG. 3 (B), the probability of being determined as "no freeze", "short freeze (weak chance + strong chance)" or "long freeze" is the same as in the normal state of FIG. 3 (A). Is. However, the probability of being determined as "short freeze (weak chance)" or "short freeze (strong chance)" differs between the normal state and the precursor state. That is, as described above, the probability that the execution of the short freeze or the long freeze is decided is the same in the normal state and the precursor state, but the weak chance response effect and the strong chance response effect corresponding to the short freeze are usually. It shows that the execution probability differs depending on whether it is a state or a precursory state.

Specifically, in the case of "no benefits", under normal conditions, there is a 25% chance that a "short freeze (weak chance)" will be determined, and a 5% chance that a "short freeze (strong chance)" will be determined. On the other hand, in the precursory state, there is a 5% chance that a "short freeze (weak chance)" will be determined, and a 25% chance that a "short freeze (strong chance)" will be determined. In both cases, the probability that the short freeze will be executed is 30% (= 25% + 5% = 5% + 25%).

In the case of "bonus only" or "AT only", under normal conditions, there is a 15% chance that a "short freeze (weak chance)" will be determined, and a 25% chance that a "short freeze (strong chance)" will be determined. On the other hand, in the precursory state, there is a 10% chance that a "short freeze (weak chance)" will be determined, and a 30% chance that a "short freeze (strong chance)" will be determined. In both cases, the probability that the short freeze will be executed is 40% (= 15% + 25% = 10% + 30%).

In the case of "bonus + AT", under normal conditions, there is a 10% chance that a "short freeze (weak chance)" will be determined, and a 20% chance that a "short freeze (strong chance)" will be determined. In the precursory state, there is a 5% chance that a "short freeze (weak chance)" will be determined, and a 25% chance that a "short freeze (strong chance)" will be determined. In both cases, the probability that the short freeze will be executed is 30% (= 10% + 20% = 5% + 25%).

As described above, when the short freeze is executed, the probability that the strong chance response effect is executed is higher in the precursory state than in the normal state. That is, the sub-control unit 91 responds at different rates depending on whether the short freeze is executed in the precursory period (precursor state) or before the precursory period (normal state). The aspect is determined. When specifically calculated by the above method, for example, the probability that the strong chance response effect is executed when the weak cherry is won is 11% in the normal state, but increases to 27% in the precursory state. In this way, in the precursory period in which the privilege is given and the expectation is high, it is easy to execute the strong chance response production with the expectation that the privilege is given.

[Frozenness of the first embodiment and whether or not the corresponding effect can be executed]
Next, the state in which the freeze and the corresponding effect can be executed will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining whether or not the freeze of the first embodiment and the corresponding effect can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 4, there are a corresponding effect permitted state and a corresponding effect disallowed state as a state for determining whether or not the corresponding effect can be executed. Correspondence production permission state has a normal state and a precursor state. The corresponding production disapproval state includes continuous production and final production. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the corresponding effect non-permission state includes a state controlled to an advantageous state (during bonus, during AT, during advantageous RT, etc.).

The corresponding effect permission state is a state in which it is possible to effectively appeal to the player that the expectation of granting the privilege is raised by executing the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze. In both the normal state and the precursory state, the normal background in the normal state is displayed, so that the corresponding effect can be effectively appealed by executing the corresponding effect, and the effect can be enhanced. can.

On the other hand, the corresponding effect non-permitted state is a state in which it is meaningless to execute the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze, or the effect being executed is rather hindered by executing the corresponding effect. It is in a state. For example, if a background different from the normal background is displayed and a corresponding effect unrelated to the effect content of the continuous effect is executed during the execution of the continuous effect executed by the content having continuity over a plurality of games, The production will be hindered. In addition, if a corresponding effect with a low expectation of privilege grant is executed in a continuous effect with a high expectation of privilege grant, the player's expectation is lost. In addition, if a rare role happens to be won during the confirmation effect displaying the bonus confirmation screen, the response effect may be executed even though the privilege was not given by the winning, or the response effect with low expectation may be performed. There is no need to do it.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the short freeze and the long freeze in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect disallowed state. That is, when the rare combination is won, the main control unit 41 can execute a freeze (short freeze and long freeze) regardless of the situation of the effect controlled by the sub control unit 91. As described above, the reason why the freeze execution is not restricted is as follows.

The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a configuration in which a freeze can be executed when a rare combination winning a privilege (bonus, AT) can be given. However, for example, in a state where the bonus from winning the bonus to winning the bonus is carried over, if the process of prohibiting the execution of the freeze is performed, the following problem occurs.

First, when the above-mentioned prohibition process is performed, it is necessary for the main control unit 41 to perform a determination process for determining whether or not the freeze can be executed, and the processing load of the main control unit 41 increases due to the determination process. Will be done. In addition, the program capacity for performing the determination process will also increase.

Secondly, when the above-mentioned prohibition processing is performed, for example, it is assumed that the continuous production is executed after the strong chance response effect is executed by the strong cherry winning where the bonus can be won. If a weak cherry is newly won and a short freeze (weak chance) is executed during this continuous production, the player will know that the bonus was not won at the time of the previous strong cherry winning. If the bonus was won when the strong cherry was won, the freeze could not occur during the continuous production where the bonus was brought in, and if the freeze occurred, the bonus would be won when the strong cherry was won. This is because it is limited to the case where it does not exist.

Further, for example, it is assumed that after a strong chance response effect is executed by winning a strong cherry, a weak cherry is newly elected during the precursory period and a short freeze (weak chance) and a weak chance response effect are executed. In this case, for the same reason as before, the player will know that the bonus was not won at the time of strong cherry, and from the suggestion with high expectation (strong chance) to the suggestion with low expectation (weak chance). It will be downgraded. For this reason, if the above-mentioned prohibition processing is performed, the player's expectation will be lost.

Returning to FIG. 4, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the corresponding effect permitted state. Specifically, when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed, it is possible to execute a weak chance response effect corresponding to the short freeze (weak chance). Further, when a short freeze (strong chance) is executed, it is possible to execute a strong chance response effect corresponding to the short freeze (strong chance). On the other hand, for the above-mentioned reason, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the corresponding effect non-permission state.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the intense heat corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze when the long freeze is executed in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect disallowed state. The reason why the corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze can be executed in the state where the corresponding effect is not permitted is as follows.

As described above, in the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze, the execution of the corresponding effect is prohibited in the state where the corresponding effect is not permitted. This is due to the fact that the player's expectation is lost when a corresponding effect with a low expectation of privilege grant is executed. However, when the long freeze is executed, it is determined that the privilege is always given, so that the player's expectation is not lost. Further, for example, it is assumed that the AT is won together with the rare role winning during the continuous production or the final production after the bonus is won together with the rare role winning. In such a case, it is possible to suggest to the player that the AT is further granted in addition to the bonus by executing the corresponding effect.

As described above, the main control unit 41 can execute a short freeze that delays the progress of the game when the cherry is won, regardless of the situation of the effect controlled by the sub control unit 91. Further, the sub control unit 91 can execute the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed when the final effect is not executed, while the sub control unit 91 is short-circuited when the final effect is executed. When the freeze is executed, the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to simplify the determination process for determining whether or not the short freeze can be executed in the main control unit 41, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect by the corresponding effect.

Further, when the short freeze is executed in the precursory period, the sub control unit 91 can execute the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze. Also, when the short freeze is executed when the battle effect is executed, the corresponding effect is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player during the precursory period, and it is possible to draw the player's attention to the battle effect during the execution of the battle effect.

Further, in the response effect permission state, the sub control unit 91 can execute the chance response effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed, while the sub control unit 91 does not permit the response effect. In the state, when the short freeze is executed, the short freeze is not executed. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the intense heat corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze when the long freeze is executed in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect disallowed state. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the corresponding effect.

[Example of production when freeze does not occur]
With reference to FIG. 5, an example of the effect when the freeze does not occur will be specifically described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when no freeze occurs.

In this example, in FIG. 5 (a1), it is controlled to the normal state, and it shifts to the precursory state by winning the rare role (FIGS. 5 (a1) to (a6) is the precursory period), and FIGS. 5 (a7) to (a7). An example in which the continuous effect is executed in a10) and the final effect is executed in FIGS. 5 (a11) to (a14) and (a15) will be described.

It is assumed that it is currently controlled to the normal state. As shown in FIG. 5 (a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking together with a background image (also referred to as “normal background”) of a mountain and the sun showing a normal state.

Next, it is assumed that the cherry is won in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. At this time, it is assumed that it is decided that the bonus will be given (see FIG. 2) and that the freeze will not be executed (see FIG. 3 (A)).

As shown in FIG. 5A2, since the freeze is not executed, the reel is rotated by the operation of the start switch 7. By winning the role of rare (cherry), it shifts from the normal state to the precursory state. In the present embodiment, the rare combination is always controlled to the precursor state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the game is controlled to the precursor state by lottery. ..

In the precursory state, the same background as in the normal state is displayed. Similar to FIG. 5 (a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking together with a background image (normal background) of a mountain and the sun showing a normal state.

When the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are performed, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the symbol combination is derived as shown in FIG. 5 (a3).

Next, it is assumed that the replay is won in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. By winning the replay, it is decided by lottery whether or not the small role suggestion effect is executed. As described above, in the precursory state, the probability that the small role suggestion effect is executed is higher than in the normal state. Here, it is assumed that it is decided that a small role suggestion effect that suggests the replay winning is executed.

As shown in FIG. 5 (a4), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a blue image suggesting that the replay has been won. When the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are performed, the replay winning symbol combination is derived as shown in FIG. 5 (a5). This will win the replay.

In the present embodiment, when the cherry is won, the game shifts to the precursory period (precursor state) of a predetermined number of games, and after the end of the precursory period, it becomes possible to shift to the continuous production (battle production). The number of games may be determined by lottery during the precursory period. In addition, it may be decided by lottery whether or not to shift to the battle production after the end of the precursory period. Here, it is assumed that it is decided that the battle effect will be executed after the end of the precursory period.

It is assumed that the precursory period has ended by digesting a plurality of games from the state of FIG. 5 (a5). By operating the start switch 7, the battle effect is started as shown in FIG. 5 (a7). In the battle effect, a background image different from the normal background in the normal state or the precursor state is displayed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which a friendly character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) face each other in the Colosseum, and a character image of "Defeat the enemy!" Is displayed on the front side thereof. Is displayed.

The battle effect is executed over a plurality of games (4 games in this embodiment). As shown in FIG. 5A8, when the next game (the second game of the battle effect) is started, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character develop a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 5A9, when the third game of the battle effect is started, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character develop a battle is further displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is inferior is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When the fourth game (final game) of the battle effect is started, the scene changes to the night scene, and the image of the ally character and the enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again. After that, the image in which the ally character and the enemy character fight again is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Since it has been decided that the privilege will be granted (the bonus has been won), as shown in FIG. 5 (a10), the ally character wins the enemy character as an image suggesting that the privilege is granted. The image to be displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51.

When the start switch 7 is operated after it is suggested in FIG. 5 (a10) that the privilege is given, the final effect starts as shown in FIG. 5 (a11). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image on the back side of which the ally character in the battle effect has won the enemy character, and a character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed on the front side thereof.

When the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed, as shown in FIG. 5 (a12), the symbol combination is derived, and the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is reduced and displayed at the upper left position of the screen. Will be done.

Next, in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, it is assumed that the carry-over bonus is independently won due to the loss. As shown in FIG. 5 (a13), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image in a battle effect on the back side, and displays an image showing a symbol combination corresponding to a winning bonus on the front side thereof. Has been done. In this example, the BB is won as a bonus, and the red "777" character image indicating the red 7 set corresponding to the BB is displayed. As a result, the player can clearly recognize that the derivation of the symbol combination of BB is promoted.

As shown in FIG. 5 (a14), when the third stop operation is performed, the character image of "777" disappears, and in this example, the BB wins and the game ends. As a result, the final production is completed.

In the situation of FIG. 5 (a13), when the RB is won instead of the BB, it is displayed as shown in FIG. 5 (a15). In FIG. 5 (a15), a white character image of “777” indicating a set of white 7 corresponding to RB is displayed. As a result, the player can clearly recognize that the derivation of the symbol combination of the RB is promoted.

(About confirmed notification)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a13) and 5 (a15), in the sub-control unit 91, the privilege given in the final effect is the first privilege (RB) and the second privilege (BB). A definite notification is performed to notify which of these is. Although not shown, if a rare role is further won and the execution of the short freeze is decided during the execution of the final effect, the final notification is executed as follows.

If the sub-control unit 91 has not yet performed the definite notification during the execution of the definite effect, the sub-control unit 91 will perform the definite notification during the period in which the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze is scheduled to be executed in the game for executing the short freeze. I do. That is, in the present embodiment, the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze is not executed during the final effect, but the final notification is performed using the period during which the short freeze is executed.

[Example of production when a freeze occurs]
A specific example of the effect when a freeze occurs will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a freeze occurs.

It is assumed that it is currently in a normal state or a precursory state. As shown in FIG. 6 (a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking along with the normal background of the mountains and the sun.

Next, it is assumed that in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, it is decided that the strong cherry is won and the freeze is executed.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 6A2, the freeze is executed and the corresponding effect corresponding to the freeze is executed. An image of a red treasure chest and a key is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The red treasure chest is displayed, suggesting that the strong cherry was won. If the weak cherry was won, a pink treasure chest is displayed, suggesting that the weak cherry was won.

Due to the execution of the freeze, the rotation of the reel does not start even by the operation of the start switch 7. Then, in the present embodiment, when the freeze is executed, the reel effect is executed at the same time. For example, as a reel effect, an effect is executed in which each reel moves slightly up and down and the reels vibrate. At that time, the speaker 53 may execute an effect such that the sound "bibibi ..." is output as a reel effect. It should be noted that the reel effect may not be executed when the freeze is executed.

Here, regardless of which freeze is won, the image of the treasure box and the key as shown in FIG. 6A2 is displayed. Then, different effect images as shown in FIGS. 6 (a3) to 6 (a6) are displayed according to the type of the winning freeze.

If it has been decided to perform a short freeze and a weak chance response effect, after displaying FIG. 6 (a2), as shown in FIG. 6 (a3), the treasure box opens and a "chance" is displayed from the treasure box. An animation is displayed in which a cloud with the characters of appears. As a result, the player can recognize that the short freeze and the weak chance response effect are being executed.

If it has been decided to execute a short freeze and a strong chance response effect, after displaying FIG. 6 (a2), as shown in FIG. 6 (a4), the treasure box opens and the treasure box is filled with "great chance". An animation is displayed in which a cloud with the characters "" appears. As a result, the player can recognize that the strong chance response effect is executed together with the short freeze.

If it has been decided to execute the long freeze and the intense heat response effect, the intense heat response effect is executed. In this case, after displaying FIG. 6 (a2), as shown in FIG. 6 (a5), an animation in which the treasure box opens and a cloud with the characters "Great Chance" appears from the treasure box. Is displayed. However, at this point, the player cannot distinguish whether the effect being executed is a strong chance response effect or a fierce heat chance effect.

Further, as time passes, as shown in FIG. 6 (a6), the characters attached to the clouds change from "great chance" to "extreme heat". As a result, the player can recognize that the long freeze and the intense heat response effect are being executed. In this way, when the production mode of the corresponding effect in the short freeze and the long freeze is shared halfway, the player feels that the short freeze has evolved into the long freeze.

As shown in FIG. 6 (a5), the treasure chest opens and the treasure chest opens without displaying an animation in which a cloud with the characters "Great Chance" appears from the treasure chest. An animation may be displayed in which a cloud with the characters "Great Chance" appears. By doing so, the player can recognize from the beginning that the long freeze is being executed.

[An example of production when a short freeze occurs]
A specific example of the effect when a short freeze occurs will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a short freeze occurs.

As described with reference to FIG. 4, the short freeze can be executed in any of the corresponding effect permitted state (normal state and precursor state) and the corresponding effect disallowed state (during continuous effect and final effect). .. However, whether or not the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze can be executed differs depending on whether the corresponding effect is permitted (normal state or precursor state) or the corresponding effect is not permitted.

7 (a1) to (a3) show a case where a short freeze occurs in a normal state or a precursory state, and FIGS. 7 (b1) to 7 (b3) show a case where a short freeze occurs during a battle production (during continuous production). 7 (c1) to (c3) describe each of the cases where a short freeze occurs during the final effect.

First, a case where a short freeze occurs in a normal state or a precursory state will be described. The state of FIG. 7 (a1) is the same as the state of FIGS. 5 (a1) and 6 (a1). As shown in FIG. 7 (a1), in the normal state or the precursory state, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image (normal background) showing the normal state.

Next, it is assumed that the cherry is won and the execution of the short freeze is decided in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. In the normal state and the precursor state in which the corresponding effect is permitted, the corresponding effect can be executed when the short freeze is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7 (a2), the short freeze is executed and the chance response effect corresponding to the short freeze is executed (same as the situation of FIGS. 6 (a 2) and 6 (a 3)). In this example, a weak chance response effect is executed as a chance response effect. In addition, the red treasure chest is displayed, suggesting that the strong cherry has been won.

When the short freeze is completed, as shown in FIG. 7 (a3), the screen returns to the original screen and the same display as in FIG. 7 (a1) is displayed. Further, when the short freeze is completed, the rotation of the reel is started.

Next, a case where a short freeze occurs during the battle production will be described. The state of FIG. 7 (b1) is the same as the state of FIG. 5 (a7).

As shown in FIG. 7 (b1), during the battle effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image (battle effect image) indicating that the battle effect is in progress.

Next, it is assumed that the cherry is won and the execution of the short freeze is decided in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. Corresponding effect During continuous effect, which is not permitted, the corresponding effect is not executed when the short freeze is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7 (b2), the short freeze is executed, but the chance response effect is not executed. The battle effect image is still displayed on the screen. As the battle effect image, the image displayed at the moment when the start switch 7 is operated is displayed in a stopped state.

When the short freeze is completed, the rotation of the reel is started as shown in FIG. 7 (b3). The battle production image that was in the stopped state will be displayed from the continuation.

In addition, when the corresponding effect is not executed when the short freeze is executed, it is suggested that the cherry is won after the short freeze is executed. In this example, the sword held by the ally character displayed during the continuous production changes to red, suggesting that the strong cherry is won.

Next, a case where a short freeze occurs during the final production will be described. The state of FIG. 7 (c1) is the same as the state of FIG. 5 (a11).

As shown in FIG. 7 (c1), during the final effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image (confirmed effect image) indicating that the final effect is in progress.

Next, it is assumed that the cherry is won and the execution of the short freeze is decided in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. Correspondence effect During the confirmed effect, which is not permitted, the corresponding effect is not executed when the short freeze is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7 (c2), the short freeze is executed, but the chance response effect is not executed. The finalized effect image is continuously displayed on the screen. As the finalized effect image, the image displayed at the moment when the start switch 7 is operated is displayed in a stopped state.

When the short freeze is completed, the rotation of the reel is started as shown in FIG. 7 (c3). The confirmed effect image that was in the stopped state will be displayed from the continuation. Also, in FIG. 7 (c3), as in FIG. 7 (b3), the sword possessed by the ally character changes to red, suggesting that the strong cherry is won.

[An example of production when a long freeze occurs]
A specific example of the effect when a long freeze occurs will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a long freeze occurs.

As described with reference to FIG. 4, the long freeze can be executed in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect disallowed state. In addition, the effect corresponding to the intense heat corresponding to the long freeze can be executed in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect disallowed state.

8 (a1) and 8 (a2) show a case where a long freeze occurs in a normal state or a precursory state, and FIGS. 8 (b1) and 8 (a2) show a case where a long freeze occurs during a battle production (during continuous production). 8 (c1) and (a2) describe each case where a long freeze occurs during the final effect.

First, a case where a long freeze occurs in a normal state or a precursory state will be described. The state of FIG. 8 (a1) is the same as the state of FIG. 7 (a1). As shown in FIG. 8A1, in the normal state or the precursory state, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing the normal state.

Next, it is assumed that the cherry is won and the execution of the long freeze is decided in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. In the normal state and the precursor state in which the corresponding effect is permitted, the corresponding effect can be executed when the long freeze is executed. As shown in FIG. 8 (a2), the long freeze is executed and the intense heat response effect corresponding to the long freeze is executed (same as the situation of FIGS. 6 (a 2), (a 5), (a 6)). ..

Next, a case where a long freeze occurs during the battle production will be described. The state of FIG. 8 (b1) is the same as the state of FIG. 7 (b1). As shown in FIG. 8 (b1), during the battle effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the image during the battle effect.

Next, it is assumed that the cherry is won and the execution of the long freeze is decided in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. Corresponding effect During continuous effect, which is not permitted, the corresponding effect can be executed when the long freeze is executed. As shown in FIG. 8 (b2), the long freeze is executed, and the intense heat response effect corresponding to the long freeze is executed.

Next, a case where a long freeze occurs during the final production will be described. The state of FIG. 8 (c1) is the same as the state of FIG. 7 (c1). As shown in FIG. 8 (c1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays the final effect image during the final effect.

Next, it is assumed that the cherry is won and the execution of the long freeze is decided in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. Corresponding effect During the confirmed effect, which is not permitted, the corresponding effect can be executed when the long freeze is executed. As shown in FIG. 8 (c2), the long freeze is executed, and the intense heat response effect corresponding to the long freeze is executed.

[About an example of production when a freeze occurs]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a short freeze (weak chance) executed together with a weak chance response effect and a short freeze (strong chance) executed together with a strong chance response effect are performed for the short freeze. However, the execution period of the freeze and the execution period of the corresponding effect are the same in both cases. In addition, the player can see whether a cloud with the word "chance" appears from the treasure box (see Fig. 6 (a3)) or a cloud with the word "great chance" (Fig. 6). 6 (a4)), it is possible to recognize whether the weak chance response effect or the strong chance response effect is being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be used.

A short freeze (strong chance) is a freeze in which the progress of the game is delayed (freeze execution time) longer than the short freeze (weak chance). In this example, whether to execute a short freeze (strong chance) or a short freeze (weak chance) is determined by the main control unit 41. The freeze to be executed and the corresponding effect may be determined according to the table of FIG.

The sub-control unit 91 executes different response effects when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed and when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 executes the corresponding effect of the first stage suggesting that the short freeze (weak chance) is a weak chance (FIG. 9 (a2), which will be described later). a3)) When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, the second stage response effect suggesting that it is a strong chance is executed after the first stage response effect that suggests that it is a weak chance. (FIGS. 9 (a2) to (a4) described later). That is, the weak chance response production ends with the first stage production, and the strong chance response production develops from the first stage production to the second stage production.

Further, when the sub-control unit 91 executes a short freeze (weak chance) when the final effect is executed, and when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the final effect is executed. And, the common production is controlled. For example, control of a common effect such that the animation is kept stopped at the final effect image at the moment when the start switch 7 is operated is performed.

The main control unit 41 executes the reel effect during the execution of the freeze. The reel effect is an effect of varyingly displaying the reel while the freeze is being executed. The corresponding effect is an effect executed according to the display mode of the reel in the reel effect. Hereinafter, description will be given with reference to FIG.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a freeze occurs in a modified example. 9 (a1) to 9 (a6) explain the case where the corresponding effect is executed together with the freeze, and FIGS. 9 (b1) to 9 (b5) explain the case where the corresponding effect is not executed together with the freeze. ..

First, a case where the corresponding effect is executed together with the freeze will be described. The situation of FIG. 9 (a1) is the same as the situation of FIG. 7 (a1) and FIG. 8 (a1). In the internal lottery held when the start switch 7 is operated, it is assumed that the cherry is won and the execution of the freeze is decided.

At this time, regardless of which of the short freeze (weak chance), short freeze (strong chance), and long freeze is decided to be executed, the state shown in FIG. 9 (a2) (first stage production). Transition to. As shown in FIG. 9A2, the freeze is executed and the corresponding effect is executed. In this example, the red treasure chest is displayed, suggesting that the strong cherry has been won. In the first stage, a reel effect in which the reel vibrates up and down is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9A3, as the first step, a corresponding effect suggesting that the chance is weak is executed. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image in which a cloud with the characters "chance" appears from the treasure box is displayed.

If the executed freeze is a short freeze (weak chance), the freeze ends in the state of FIG. 9 (a3). That is, what is shown in FIGS. 9 (a2) and 9 (a3) is a weak chance response effect.

If the freeze being executed is a short freeze (strong chance) or a long freeze, it further develops into the state shown in FIG. 9 (a4). As shown in FIG. 9 (a4), as the second step, a corresponding effect suggesting that it is a strong chance is executed. On the liquid crystal display 51, the characters of "chance" attached to the cloud image change to "great chance". In the second stage, a reel effect in which the reel slowly rotates in the forward direction is executed.

If the executed freeze is a short freeze (strong chance), the freeze ends in the state of FIG. 9 (a4). That is, what is shown in FIGS. 9 (a2) to 9 (a4) is a strong chance response effect.

If the freeze being executed is a long freeze, it further develops into the state shown in FIG. 9 (a5). As shown in FIG. 9 (a5), a corresponding effect suggesting that the heat is intense is executed. On the liquid crystal display 51, the characters of "great chance" attached to the cloud image change to "extreme heat". In the case of intense heat, a reel effect in which the reel slowly rotates in the reverse direction is executed.

When the long freeze is completed, the reel starts to rotate. Further, in the present embodiment, when the long freeze is executed, the grant of the bonus or the AT privilege is confirmed, so that the bonus confirmation screen is displayed at the end of the long freeze. It should be noted that, at the end of the long freeze, it may be shifted to a precursor state or a continuous production. Further, at the end of the short freeze, it is not limited to the one that shifts to the precursory state, but may shift to the continuous production.

Next, a case where the corresponding effect is not executed together with the freeze will be described. If it is decided to execute the long freeze, the corresponding effect will be executed, so the case of developing the long freeze will not be described here. The situation of FIG. 9 (b1) is the same as the situation of FIG. 7 (c1) and FIG. 8 (c1). In the internal lottery held when the start switch 7 is operated, it is assumed that the cherry is won and the execution of the short freeze is decided.

At this time, regardless of whether the execution of the short freeze (weak chance) or the short freeze (strong chance) is determined, the state transitions to the state (first stage) shown in FIG. 9 (b2). As shown in FIG. 9 (b2), the freeze is executed, but the corresponding effect is not executed. Further, as in the description of FIG. 7 (c2), the finalized effect image is continuously displayed in a stopped state.

If the executed freeze is a short freeze (weak chance), the freeze ends in the state of FIG. 9 (b3). That is, what is shown in FIGS. 9 (b2) and 9 (b3) is a weak chance response effect.

If the freeze being executed is a short freeze (strong chance), it further develops into the state shown in FIG. 9 (b4). As shown in FIG. 9 (a4), the finalized effect image is still displayed in a stopped state. In the second stage, a reel effect in which the reel slowly rotates in the forward direction is executed.

When the short freeze (strong chance) is completed, the state transitions to the state shown in FIG. 9 (b5). As shown in FIG. 9 (b5), the rotation of the reel starts. The confirmed effect image that was in the stopped state will be displayed from the continuation.

[Freeze execution conditions]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the short freeze and the long freeze are based on the privilege (“no privilege”, “bonus only”, “AT only”, “bonus and AT”). Will be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be used. For example, the short freeze may be executed based on the granted privilege being the first privilege, and the long freeze may be executed based on the granted privilege being the second privilege.

Here, when a bonus is given as a privilege, as described above, the first privilege is RB and the second privilege is BB which is more advantageous than RB. When an AT is given as a privilege, the first privilege is the first AT, and the second privilege is the second AT, which is more advantageous than the first AT.

In this case, in the tables of FIGS. 3A and 3B, the item of "bonus only" or "AT only" is set as the item of "first privilege", and the privilege given is "bonus + AT". May be the item of "second privilege". In this way, when the first privilege is granted, the short freeze is likely to be executed, and when the second privilege is granted, the long freeze is likely to be executed.

Further, in this case, when the privilege to be granted is the "first privilege", the probability that the execution of the long freeze is determined is "0%", and the privilege to be granted is the "second privilege". The probability that the execution of the short freeze is decided may be set to "0%". In this way, if the freeze is executed when the first benefit is granted, only the short freeze is executed, and if the freeze is executed when the second benefit is granted, only the long freeze is executed. Will be executed.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, whether or not the freeze of the second embodiment and the corresponding effect can be executed will be described below with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the basic configuration included in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment is also provided in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

[Frozenness of the second embodiment and whether or not the corresponding effect can be executed]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining whether or not the freeze of the second embodiment and the corresponding effect can be executed. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, depending on whether the corresponding effect is permitted or not, the short freeze can be executed, the short freeze can be executed, and the long freeze can be executed. The configuration was such that whether or not the execution was possible and whether or not the corresponding effect could be executed when the long freeze was executed were determined.

On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, whether or not the short freeze can be executed and whether or not the corresponding effect can be executed when the short freeze is executed, depending on whether the state is the special permission state or the special non-permission state. Whether or not the long freeze can be executed and whether or not the corresponding effect can be executed when the long freeze is executed are determined.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, whether or not the short freeze can be executed, whether or not the corresponding effect can be executed when the short freeze is executed, whether or not the long freeze can be executed, and whether or not the long freeze can be executed. Correspondence at the time of freeze execution The conditions for determining whether or not to execute the effect are different, but the other configurations are the same.

Here, the special permission state is a state in which execution of a long freeze is permitted. The special state is the normal state. That is, the special state (normal state) is a state before shifting to the precursor state by winning the rare combination, and is not controlled to the advantageous state (AT, bonus, advantageous RT, etc.).

On the other hand, the special non-permission state is a state in which execution of a long freeze is not permitted. The special state includes a precursor state, a continuous production, and a final production. Although not shown, in the second embodiment, the special non-permitted state includes a state other than the normal state and controlled to an advantageous state (during bonus, during AT, during advantageous RT, etc.). ..

As shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 can execute the short freeze in both the special permission state and the special non-permission state. This is because, as described in the first embodiment, when the determination process for determining whether or not the freeze can be executed is performed (when the state in which the freeze is not executed is provided), the main control unit 41 is used for the determination process. This is because the player's expectation is lost due to an increase in the processing load or a suggestion with a low degree of expectation.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 can execute a long freeze in the special permission state, but does not execute the long freeze in the special non-permission state. Further, when the main control unit 41 executes a freeze (short freeze or long freeze) in the special permission state, the response effect corresponding to the freeze can be executed, while the response effect is executed in the special non-permission state. do not.

As the response effect, as in the first embodiment, when the short freeze is executed, the chance response effect (strong chance response effect, weak chance response effect) corresponding to the short freeze can be executed. When executing a long freeze, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to intense heat corresponding to the long freeze.

In the second embodiment, the reason for the above configuration is as follows. In the first embodiment, for example, during a continuous production or a final production, a response effect corresponding to a short freeze with a low expectation is not executed, but a response effect corresponding to a long freeze with a high expectation can be executed. ing. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the corresponding effect.

On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the production contents of the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze and the corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze are halfway the same (as shown in FIGS. 6 (a4) and 6 (a5)). When the character image "Great Chance" is displayed) and the corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze is executed, it looks as if it has further developed into the long freeze (the character image "Great Chance" as shown in FIG. 6 (a6)). If you do so, the player's expectation will increase. In particular, as shown in FIG. 9, after displaying the character image "chance" as the first stage of the short freeze (FIGS. 9 (a2) and (a3)), the character image "great chance" is displayed as the second stage of the short freeze. (Fig. 9 (a4)) and make it appear as if it has developed into a long freeze (Fig. 9 (a5)), the expectation of the player is further increased.

In the case of a configuration that raises expectations in this way, for example, as in the first embodiment, a long freeze is performed even though the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze cannot be executed during the continuous effect or the final effect. If the configuration is such that only the corresponding effects corresponding to the above can be executed, it is not possible to raise expectations for the development of a long freeze. Moreover, even though only the corresponding production corresponding to the long freeze can be executed, there is no point in executing the production that develops into the long freeze.

On the other hand, as in the second embodiment, when both the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze and the corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze can be executed only in a certain state (special permission state), the player has an expectation. Even if a low response effect is executed, it can be expected to develop into a response effect that always corresponds to a long freeze.

In addition, if it is configured as in the first embodiment, the character image "super heat" is suddenly displayed at the time of executing the corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze to immediately suggest that the long freeze is executed. You may do it.

In the second embodiment, when the slot machine 1 is configured as shown in FIG. 10, when the short freeze described in FIG. 7 occurs, the result is as follows.

In FIGS. 7 (a1) to 7 (a3), a short freeze occurs only in the normal state. When a short freeze occurs in the precursory state, the corresponding effect is not executed in the state of FIG. 7 (a2), and the image displayed on the screen in the normal state of FIG. 7 (a1) is displayed in a stopped state. Will be done. Then, in the state of FIG. 7A3, when the freeze is completed, the image in the stopped state is displayed from the continuation thereof.

Regarding the case where a short freeze occurs during the battle production and the case where the short freeze occurs during the final production, the explanations of FIGS. 7 (b1) to (b3) and the explanations of FIGS. 7 (c1) to (c3) are used. The same is true.

Further, in FIGS. 8 (a1) and 8 (a2), a long freeze occurs only in the normal state. Long freeze does not occur in the precursory state. Further, since the long freeze does not occur during the battle production and the final production, the start switch 7 is operated without executing the long freeze or the corresponding production as shown in FIGS. 8 (b2) and 8 (c2). Then the reel starts to rotate.

As described above, the main control unit 41 can execute the short freeze in both the special permission state and the special non-permission state. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the chance response effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the special permission state, while the short freeze is executed in the special non-permission state. If so, do not execute the short freeze. By doing so, it is possible to simplify the determination process for determining whether or not the freeze can be executed in the main control unit 41, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the corresponding effect.

Further, in the second embodiment, the modification described with reference to FIG. 9 can also be applied. Since the case where it is applied to the second embodiment is the same as the case of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. In addition, other descriptions such as the notes described in the first embodiment are also applicable to the second embodiment, and may be combined in any way.

[Structure and effect of the slot machine of the present embodiment]
Next, the configuration and the effect of the slot machine of the present embodiment will be described.

[Structure and effect of the slot machine of the first embodiment]
First, the configuration and the effect of the slot machine of the first embodiment will be described.
(1-1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game, and
An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the effect,
Whether or not the privilege granting determination means (for example, the main control unit 41 grants the privilege) for determining whether or not to grant the privilege (for example, bonus, AT) when a specific condition (for example, cherry winning) is satisfied. Processing to determine) and
The game control means can execute delay control (for example, short freeze) that delays the progress of the game when the specific condition is satisfied, regardless of the situation of the effect controlled by the effect control means (for example). For example, when the cherry is won, the main control unit 41 can execute a short freeze that delays the progress of the game regardless of the situation of the effect controlled by the sub control unit 91).
The effect control means is
A specific effect (for example, a definite effect) can be executed during the period from the notification of the grant of the privilege to the grant of the privilege (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a11) to (a15). The sub-control unit 91 can execute the final effect during the period from the notification of the grant of the bonus to the grant of the bonus).
When the delay control is executed when the specific effect is not executed, it is possible to execute a corresponding effect (for example, a chance response effect (strong chance response effect, weak chance response effect)) corresponding to the delay control. When the delay control is executed when the specific effect is being executed, the corresponding effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the sub control unit 91 executes the final effect. When the short freeze is executed when the short freeze is not performed, the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze can be executed (FIG. 7 (a2)), while the short freeze is executed when the final effect is executed. The corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze is not executed (FIG. 7 (c2))).

According to such a configuration, the delay control can be executed regardless of the situation of the effect controlled by the effect control means, so that the determination process for determining whether or not the delay control can be executed in the game control means can be simplified. Can be done. On the other hand, when the delay control is being executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced because the effect can be appealed according to the situation of the effect controlled by the effect control means.

For example, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute a short freeze that delays the progress of the game when the cherry is won, regardless of the situation of the effect controlled by the sub control unit 91. This makes it possible to simplify the determination process for determining whether or not the short freeze can be executed in the main control unit 41. Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, when the short freeze is executed when the final effect is not executed, the sub control unit 91 can execute the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze (FIG. 7). (A2)) On the other hand, when the short freeze is executed when the final effect is executed, the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze is not executed (FIG. 7 (c2)). In this way, when the short freeze is being executed, it is possible to appeal by the corresponding effect according to the situation of the effect controlled by the sub control unit 91, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(1-2) The game control means includes a predetermining means for determining a display result that allows derivation (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41).
The specific condition is satisfied when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result (for example, cherry winning) (for example, the specific condition is satisfied when the cherry is won).
The corresponding effect is an effect that suggests that the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result (for example, the corresponding effect is an effect that suggests cherry winning).
When the corresponding effect is not executed when the delay control is executed, the effect control means suggests that the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result after the delay control (for example,). As shown in FIGS. 7 (b3) and 7 (c3), when the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the corresponding effect when the short freeze is executed, it suggests that the cherry is won after the short freeze is executed).

According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result, so that the player can pay attention to the execution of the delay control.

For example, in the present embodiment, the corresponding effect corresponding to the freeze is an effect suggesting that the cherry is won, and as shown in FIGS. 7 (b3) and 7 (c3), the sub control unit 91 is executed with a short freeze. If the corresponding effect is not executed in such a case, it is suggested that the cherry is won after the short freeze is executed. In this way, since it is suggested that the cherry has been won, the player can pay attention to the execution of the short freeze.

(1-3) The delay control includes a first delay control (for example, a short freeze (weak chance)) and a second delay control (for example, a short) in which the progress of the game is delayed more than the first delay control. Including freeze (strong chance))
The effect control means is
When the first delay control is executed and when the second delay control is executed, different corresponding effects are executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub control unit 91 performs a short freeze (for example, as shown in FIG. 9). When the weak chance is executed, the weak chance response effect is executed (Fig. 9 (a2), (a3)), and when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, the weak chance response effect and the strong chance response effect are executed. It is executed (FIGS. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and different corresponding effects are executed).
Control of a common effect when the first delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed and when the second delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the final effect is executed, the sub-control unit 91 determines that (FIGS. 9 (b2) and (b3)). When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the final effect is executed (Fig. 9 (b2) to (b4)), the common effect control such as stopping on the final effect screen is performed). ..

According to such a configuration, in order to execute different corresponding effects depending on whether the first delay control is executed and the second delay control is executed, the player decides which delay control is executed. Can be noticed. On top of that, control of the common effect is performed when the first delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed and when the second delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the process of controlling the effect when the specific effect is executed.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a weak chance response effect when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed (FIGS. 9 (a2), (a3). )), When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, the weak chance response effect and the strong chance response effect are executed (FIGS. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and different response effects are executed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether the short freeze is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 confirms when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the confirmation effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2) and (b3). When a short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2) to (b4)), a common effect control such as stopping on the final effect screen is performed. When the final effect is executed, the processing load of the process for controlling the effect can be reduced.

(1-4) The game control means can execute a variable display effect (for example, a reel effect) for variablely displaying the variable display unit while the delay control is being executed.
The corresponding effect is an effect executed according to the display mode of the variable display unit in the variable display effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a2) to 9 (a4), the corresponding effect is a reel effect. It is an effect that is executed according to the display mode of the reel).

According to such a configuration, since the corresponding effect is an effect executed according to the display mode of the variable display unit in the variable display effect, attention should be paid to the display mode of the variable display unit during the execution of the delay control. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a2) to 9 (a4), the corresponding effect is an effect executed according to the reel display mode in the reel effect, and therefore the freeze is being executed. Attention can be drawn to the display mode of the reel, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-5) The privilege includes a first privilege (for example, RB) and a second privilege (for example, BB).
The effect control means is
In the specific effect, it is possible to perform definitive notification to notify whether the privilege to be given is the first privilege or the second privilege (for example, FIGS. 5 (a13) and 5 (a15). As shown, the sub-control unit 91 can perform a definite notification to notify whether the bonus to be given is RB or BB in the definite effect).
When the delay control is being executed during the execution of the specific effect, and the definite notification has not yet been performed, during the period in which the corresponding effect corresponding to the delay control is scheduled to be executed. The sub-control unit 91 performs the definite notification (for example, as shown in [About the definite notification], when the short freeze is performed during the execution of the definite effect and the definite notification has not been performed yet. , A definite notification will be given during the period when the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze was scheduled to be executed).

According to such a configuration, even when the delay control is executed during the execution of the specific effect, the definite notification for notifying whether the privilege to be granted is the first privilege or the second privilege is still notified. When is not performed, a definite notification is performed during the period in which the corresponding effect corresponding to the delay control is scheduled to be executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the types of benefits.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in [About the definite notification], the sub-control unit 91 is in the case where the short freeze is performed during the execution of the definite effect, and the bonus to be given is still given. When the definite notification for notifying which of the RB and the BB is not performed, the definite notification is performed during the period in which the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze is scheduled to be executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the types of benefits.

(2-1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game, and
An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the effect,
It is provided with a privilege granting determination means (for example, a process for determining whether or not the main control unit 41 grants a privilege) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, a bonus, AT).
The game control means can execute delay control (for example, short freeze) that suggests the granting of the privilege and delays the progress of the game (for example, the main control unit 41 suggests winning a bonus and the game. It is possible to perform a short freeze that delays the progress),
The effect control means is
A notification effect (for example, a battle effect) for notifying whether or not the privilege is granted after a predetermined period (for example, a precursory period) has elapsed since a specific prize (for example, a cherry prize) for which the privilege can be granted occurs. (For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control unit 91 can be given a bonus after the precursory period (FIGS. 5 (a2) to (a6)) has elapsed from the occurrence of the cherry winning. A battle effect (which can be performed in FIGS. 5 (a7) to (a10)) that informs whether or not a bonus is given),
After the specific prize is generated in the predetermined period, the effect suggesting the execution of the notification effect is controlled while maintaining the same background effect as before the specific prize is generated (for example, FIGS. 7A2). As shown in (a6), after the cherry prize is generated, the sub control unit 91 controls the effect suggesting the execution of the battle effect while maintaining the same background effect as before the cherry prize is generated).
When the delay control is executed in the predetermined period, the corresponding effect (chance response effect (strong chance response effect, weak chance response effect)) corresponding to the delay control can be executed, while the notification effect is executed. When the delay control is executed, the corresponding effect is not executed (for example, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the precursory period as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7). On the other hand, when the short freeze is executed when the battle effect is executed, the corresponding effect is not executed (FIG. 7 (b2)).

According to such a configuration, when the delay control is executed in the predetermined period, the corresponding effect corresponding to the delay control can be executed. Therefore, the player's expectation is expected in the predetermined period until the notification effect is executed. Can be enhanced. Further, since the corresponding effect is not executed when the delay control is executed when the notification effect is being executed, the player can be attracted to the notification effect during the execution of the notification effect.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, when the short freeze is executed in the precursory period, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze (FIG. FIG. 7 (a2)) Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player in the precursory period until the battle effect is executed. In addition, when the short freeze is executed when the battle effect is executed, the corresponding effect is not executed (Fig. 7 (b2)), so that the player may pay attention to the battle effect while the battle effect is being executed. can.

(2-2) The game control means is
Including a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize.
When the predetermined means allows the occurrence of the specific prize (for example, cherry prize) (for example, when the cherry is won), the delay control is performed.
The corresponding effect is an effect that suggests that the predetermined means has allowed the occurrence of the specific prize (for example, the corresponding effect is an effect that suggests winning a cherry).
When the corresponding effect is not executed when the delay control is executed, the effect control means suggests that the predetermined means allows the occurrence of the specific prize after the delay control (for example, FIG. As shown in 7 (b3) and (c3), when the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the corresponding effect when the short freeze is executed, it suggests that the cherry is won after the short freeze is executed).

According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the predetermining means allows the occurrence of the specific winning, so that the player can pay attention to the execution of the delay control.

For example, in the present embodiment, the corresponding effect corresponding to the freeze is an effect suggesting that the cherry is won, and as shown in FIGS. 7 (b3) and 7 (c3), the sub control unit 91 is executed with a short freeze. If the corresponding effect is not executed in such a case, it is suggested that the cherry is won after the short freeze is executed. In this way, since it is suggested that the cherry has been won, the player can pay attention to the execution of the short freeze.

(2-3) The delay control includes a first delay control (for example, a short freeze (weak chance)) and a second delay control (for example, a short) in which the progress of the game is delayed more than the first delay control. Including freeze (strong chance))
The effect control means is
A specific effect (for example, a definite effect) can be executed during the period from the notification of the grant of the privilege to the grant of the privilege (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a11) to (a15). The sub-control unit 91 can execute the final effect during the period from the notification of the grant of the bonus to the grant of the bonus).
When the first delay control is executed and when the second delay control is executed, different corresponding effects are executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub control unit 91 performs a short freeze (for example, as shown in FIG. 9). When the weak chance is executed, the weak chance response effect is executed (Fig. 9 (a2), (a3)), and when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, the weak chance response effect and the strong chance response effect are executed. It is executed (FIGS. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and different corresponding effects are executed).
Control of a common effect when the first delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed and when the second delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the final effect is executed, the sub-control unit 91 determines that (FIGS. 9 (b2) and (b3)). When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the final effect is executed (Fig. 9 (b2) to (b4)), the common effect control such as stopping on the final effect screen is performed). ..

According to such a configuration, in order to execute the corresponding effect different between when the first delay control is executed and when the second delay control is executed, which delay control is executed is a game. Can draw people's attention. On top of that, control of the common effect is performed when the first delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed and when the second delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the process of controlling the effect when the specific effect is executed.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a weak chance response effect when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed (FIGS. 9 (a2), (a3). )), When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, the weak chance response effect and the strong chance response effect are executed (FIGS. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and different response effects are executed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether the short freeze is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 confirms when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the confirmation effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2) and (b3). When a short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2) to (b4)), a common effect control such as stopping on the final effect screen is performed. When the final effect is executed, the processing load of the process for controlling the effect can be reduced.

(2-4) The game control means can execute a variable display effect (for example, a reel effect) for variablely displaying the variable display unit while the delay control is being executed.
The corresponding effect is an effect executed according to the display mode of the variable display unit in the variable display effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a2) to 9 (a4), the corresponding effect is a reel effect. It is an effect that is executed according to the display mode of the reel).

According to such a configuration, since the corresponding effect is an effect executed according to the display mode of the variable display unit in the variable display effect, attention should be paid to the display mode of the variable display unit during the execution of the delay control. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a2) to 9 (a4), the corresponding effect is an effect executed according to the reel display mode in the reel effect, and therefore the freeze is being executed. Attention can be drawn to the display mode of the reel, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-5) The notification effect is an effect that is executed over a plurality of games (for example, 4 games) and is composed of contents having continuity (for example, FIGS. 5 (a7) to (a10). As shown, the battle effect is an effect that is executed over four games and is composed of continuous contents).

According to such a configuration, the notification effect is an effect that is executed over a plurality of games and is composed of continuous contents, but when the delay control is executed when the notification effect is executed. Since the corresponding effect is not executed, the continuity in the notification effect is not impaired.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a7) to 5 (a10), the battle effect is an effect that is executed over four games and is composed of continuous contents. When the short freeze is executed when the battle effect is executed, the corresponding effect is not executed (FIG. 7 (b2)), so that the continuity in the battle effect is not impaired.

(2-6) The effect control means is
Depending on the advantage of the privilege to be granted (for example, no privilege, bonus only, AT only, bonus and AT), the corresponding production mode (for example, no freeze, short freeze (weak chance), short freeze (strong) Chance), long freeze) (eg Figure 3),
The mode of the corresponding effect is determined at different ratios when the delay control is executed in the predetermined period and when the delay control is executed before the predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIG. 3). In addition, the sub-control unit 91 responds at different rates depending on whether the short freeze is executed in the precursory period (precursor state) or before the precursory period (normal state). Determine the aspect).

According to such a configuration, the effect mode of the corresponding effect is determined according to the advantage of the privilege to be given, and the delay control is executed when the delay control is executed in the predetermined period and before the predetermined period. Since the mode of the corresponding effect is determined at different ratios depending on the time, the player can pay attention to the mode of the corresponding effect.

For example, in the present embodiment, the effect mode of the corresponding effect is determined according to the advantage of the privilege to be given, and as shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control unit 91 short-freezes in the precursor period (precursor state). In order to determine the mode of the corresponding effect at different ratios depending on whether the mode is executed and the short freeze is executed before the precursor period (normal state), the player should pay attention to the mode of the corresponding effect. Can be done.

(3-1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game, and
An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the effect,
Whether or not the privilege granting determination means (for example, the main control unit 41 grants the privilege) for determining whether or not to grant the privilege (for example, bonus, AT) when a specific condition (for example, cherry winning) is satisfied. Processing to determine) and
The game control means can execute delay control for delaying the progress of the game when the specific condition is satisfied, regardless of the state of the effect controlled by the effect control means (for example, the main control unit 41). Can execute a freeze that delays the progress of the game when the cherry is won, regardless of the situation of the effect controlled by the sub-control unit 91),
The delay control includes a specific delay control (for example, short freeze) that can be performed both when the privilege is granted and when the privilege is not granted, and a special delay control that is performed when the privilege is granted. Includes (eg, long freezes) (eg, freezes are short freezes that can occur with or without benefits, and long freezes that occur when benefits are granted. including),
The effect control means is
In the response effect permission state, when a short freeze is executed, it is possible to execute a specific response effect (for example, a chance response effect (strong chance response effect, weak chance response effect)) corresponding to the short freeze (for example, a response effect response effect). As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the chance response effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the response effect permission state (FIG. 7 (a2). ))),
In the corresponding effect disallowed state, when the specific delay control is executed, the specific corresponding effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the sub control unit 91 is in the corresponding effect disallowed state). In, when the short freeze is executed, the short freeze is not executed (FIGS. 7 (b2), (c2))).
When the special delay control is executed, the special response effect corresponding to the special delay control (for example, the intense heat response effect) can be executed in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect disallowed state. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, the sub-control unit 91 corresponds to the intense heat corresponding to the long freeze when the long freeze is executed in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect disallowed state. Corresponding effects can be executed (FIGS. 8 (a2), (b2), (c2))).

According to such a configuration, the delay control can be executed regardless of the situation of the effect controlled by the effect control means, so that the determination process for determining whether or not the delay control can be executed in the game control means can be simplified. Can be done. On the other hand, when the delay control is being executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced because the effect can be appealed according to the situation of the effect controlled by the effect control means.

For example, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute a freeze that delays the progress of the game when the cherry is won, regardless of the situation of the effect controlled by the sub control unit 91. As a result, it is possible to simplify the determination process for determining whether or not the freeze can be executed in the main control unit 41. Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the chance response effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the response effect permission state (FIG. 7). (A2)) On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the corresponding effect disallowed state (FIGS. 7 (b2) and (c2)). Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, the sub-control unit 91 responds to intense heat corresponding to the long freeze when the long freeze is executed in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect disallowed state. The effect can be executed (FIGS. 8 (a2), (b2), (c2)). In this way, when the freeze is being executed, it is possible to appeal by the corresponding effect according to the situation of the effect controlled by the sub control unit 91, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(3-2) The game control means includes a predetermining means for determining a display result that allows derivation (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41).
The specific condition is satisfied when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result (for example, cherry winning) (for example, the specific condition is satisfied when the cherry is won).
The specific correspondence effect is an effect suggesting that the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result (for example, the correspondence effect is an effect suggesting that the cherry is won).
When the specific response effect is not executed when the specific delay control is executed, the effect control means suggests that the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result after the specific delay control. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b3) and 7 (c3), when the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the corresponding effect when the short freeze is executed, it suggests that the cherry is won after the short freeze is executed. ).

According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result, so that the player can pay attention to the execution of the delay control.

For example, in the present embodiment, the corresponding effect corresponding to the freeze is an effect suggesting that the cherry is won, and as shown in FIGS. 7 (b3) and 7 (c3), the sub control unit 91 is executed with a short freeze. If the corresponding effect is not executed in such a case, it is suggested that the cherry is won after the short freeze is executed. In this way, since it is suggested that the cherry has been won, the player can pay attention to the execution of the short freeze.

(3-3) The specific delay control includes a first specific delay control (for example, a short freeze (weak chance)) and a second specific delay control in which the progress of the game is delayed longer than the first specific delay control. Including (for example, short freeze (strong chance))
The effect control means is
A specific effect (for example, a definite effect) can be executed during the period from the notification of the grant of the privilege to the grant of the privilege (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a11) to (a15). The sub-control unit 91 can execute the final effect during the period from the notification of the grant of the bonus to the grant of the bonus).
The sub-control unit 91 executes different specific correspondence effects when the first specific delay control is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9). When the short freeze (weak chance) is executed, the weak chance response effect is executed (Fig. 9 (a2), (a3)), and when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, the weak chance response effect and the strong chance are executed. Corresponding effects are executed (FIGS. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and different corresponding effects are executed).
A common effect when the first specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 controls when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the final effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2), (b3)). And when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the final effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2) to (b4)), the control of the common effect such as stopping on the final effect screen is controlled. conduct).

According to such a configuration, which delay control is executed in order to execute different specific correspondence effects when the first specific delay control is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed. Can draw the attention of the player. On top of that, when the first specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed, and when the second specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed, the effect is common. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the process of controlling the effect when the specific effect is executed.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a weak chance response effect when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed (FIGS. 9 (a2), (a3). )), When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, the weak chance response effect and the strong chance response effect are executed (FIGS. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and different response effects are executed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether the short freeze is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 confirms when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the confirmation effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2) and (b3). When a short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2) to (b4)), a common effect control such as stopping on the final effect screen is performed. When the final effect is executed, the processing load of the process for controlling the effect can be reduced.

(3-4) The game control means can execute a variable display effect (for example, a reel effect) for variablely displaying the variable display unit while the specific delay control is being executed.
The specific corresponding effect is an effect executed according to the display mode of the variable display unit in the variable display effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a2) to 9 (a4), the corresponding effect is a reel effect. It is an effect performed according to the display mode of the reel in.).

According to such a configuration, since the corresponding effect is an effect executed according to the display mode of the variable display unit in the variable display effect, attention is focused on the display mode of the variable display unit during execution of the specific delay control. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a2) to 9 (a4), the corresponding effect is an effect executed according to the reel display mode in the reel effect, and therefore the short freeze is being executed. It is possible to attract attention to the display mode of the reel and improve the interest of the game.

(3-5) The period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the special delay control is longer than the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the specific delay control, and longer than the period required for the unit game (for example,). As shown in FIG. 6, the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the long freeze (FIGS. 6 (a2) and (a3)) is the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the short freeze (FIGS. 6 (a2) and 6 (a2)). It is longer than a5) and (a6)), and longer than the period required for a unit game).

According to such a configuration, the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the special delay control is longer than the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the specific delay control, and is longer than the period required for the unit game. It can attract the player's attention to the special delay control.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, during the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the long freeze (FIGS. 6 (a2) and 6 (a3)), the progress of the game is delayed in the short freeze. Since it is longer than the period (FIGS. 6 (a2), (a5), (a6)) and longer than the period required for the unit game, the player's attention to the long freeze can be increased.

[Structure and effect of the slot machine of the second embodiment]
Next, the configuration and the effect of the slot machine of the second embodiment will be described.

(4-1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game, and
An effect control means for controlling an effect (for example, a sub control unit 91 and
Whether or not the privilege granting determination means (for example, the main control unit 41 grants the privilege) for determining whether or not to grant the privilege (for example, bonus, AT) when a specific condition (for example, cherry winning) is satisfied. Processing to determine) and
The game control means can execute a delay control that delays the progress of the game when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, the main control unit 41 executes a freeze that delays the progress of the game when the cherry is won. Possible),
The delay control includes a specific delay control (for example, short freeze) that can be performed both when the privilege is granted and when the privilege is not granted, and a special delay control that is performed when the privilege is granted. Includes (eg, long freezes) (eg, freezes are short freezes that can occur with or without benefits, and long freezes that occur when benefits are granted. including),
The game control means is
While the special delay control can be executed in the special permission state, the special delay control is not executed in the special non-permission state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 is in the special permission state. While it is possible to execute a long freeze in, it does not execute a long freeze in a special non-permitted state),
The specific delay control can be executed in both the special permission state and the special non-permission state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 is in either the special permission state or the special non-permission state. Can also perform a short freeze),
The effect control means is
In the special permission state, when the specific delay control is executed, it is possible to execute a specific response effect (for example, a chance response effect (strong chance response effect, weak chance response effect)) corresponding to the specific delay control. (For example, as shown in FIG. 10, in the special permission state, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the chance response effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed).
In the special non-permission state, the specific response effect is not executed when the specific delay control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control unit 91 short freezes in the special non-permission state. Does not execute the short freeze when is executed).

According to such a configuration, the specific delay control can be executed regardless of the situation of the effect controlled by the effect control means, so that the determination process for determining whether or not the delay control can be executed in the game control means is simplified. be able to. On the other hand, when the delay control is being executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced because the effect can be appealed according to the situation of the effect controlled by the effect control means.

For example, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the short freeze in both the special permission state and the special non-permission state. This makes it possible to simplify the determination process for determining whether or not the freeze can be executed in the main control unit 41. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the special permission state, the sub control unit 91 can execute the chance response effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed, while the special non-permission state. In, when the short freeze is executed, the short freeze is not executed. In this way, when the freeze is being executed, it is possible to appeal by the corresponding effect according to the situation of the effect controlled by the sub control unit 91, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(4-2) The game control means includes a predetermining means for determining a display result that allows derivation (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41).
The specific condition is satisfied when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result (for example, cherry winning) (for example, the specific condition is satisfied when the cherry is won).
The specific correspondence effect is an effect suggesting that the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result (for example, the correspondence effect is an effect suggesting that the cherry is won).
When the specific response effect is not executed when the specific delay control is executed, the effect control means suggests that the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result after the specific delay control. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b3) and 7 (c3), when the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the corresponding effect when the short freeze is executed, it suggests that the cherry is won after the short freeze is executed. ).

According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result, so that the player can pay attention to the execution of the delay control.

For example, in the present embodiment, the corresponding effect corresponding to the freeze is an effect suggesting that the cherry is won, and as shown in FIGS. 7 (b3) and 7 (c3), the sub control unit 91 is executed with a short freeze. If the corresponding effect is not executed in such a case, it is suggested that the cherry is won after the short freeze is executed. In this way, since it is suggested that the cherry has been won, the player can pay attention to the execution of the short freeze.

(4-3) The specific delay control includes a first specific delay control (for example, a short freeze (weak chance)) and a second specific delay control in which the progress of the game is delayed longer than the first specific delay control. Including (for example, short freeze (strong chance))
The effect control means is
A specific effect (for example, a definite effect) can be executed during the period from the notification of the grant of the privilege to the grant of the privilege (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a11) to (a15). The sub-control unit 91 can execute the final effect during the period from the notification of the grant of the bonus to the grant of the bonus).
The sub-control unit 91 executes different specific correspondence effects when the first specific delay control is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9). When the short freeze (weak chance) is executed, the weak chance response effect is executed (Fig. 9 (a2), (a3)), and when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, the weak chance response effect and the strong chance are executed. Corresponding effects are executed (FIGS. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and different corresponding effects are executed).
A common effect when the first specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 controls when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the final effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2), (b3)). And when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the final effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2) to (b4)), the control of the common effect such as stopping on the final effect screen is controlled. conduct).

According to such a configuration, which delay control is executed in order to execute different specific correspondence effects when the first specific delay control is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed. Can draw the attention of the player. On top of that, when the first specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed, and when the second specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed, the effect is common. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the process of controlling the effect when the specific effect is executed.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a weak chance response effect when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed (FIGS. 9 (a2), (a3). )), When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, the weak chance response effect and the strong chance response effect are executed (FIGS. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and different response effects are executed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether the short freeze is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 confirms when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the confirmation effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2) and (b3). When a short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the effect is executed (FIGS. 9 (b2) to (b4)), a common effect control such as stopping on the final effect screen is performed. When the final effect is executed, the processing load of the process for controlling the effect can be reduced.

(4-4) The privilege includes a first privilege (for example, RB) and a second privilege (for example, BB) which is more advantageous than the first privilege.
The specific delay control is executed based on the granted privilege being the first privilege, and the specific delay control is executed.
The special delay control is executed based on the granted privilege being the second privilege (for example, as shown in [About the freeze execution condition], the short freeze has the granted bonus being RB. It is executed based on, and the long freeze is executed based on the bonus given is BB).

According to such a configuration, the specific delay control is executed based on the granted privilege being the first privilege, and the special delay control is executed based on the granted privilege being the second privilege. Therefore, the player's attention to the type of delay control can be increased.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in [About freeze execution conditions], the short freeze is executed based on the given bonus being RB, and the long freeze is executed based on the given bonus being BB. Because it is executed based on, it is possible to raise the player's attention to the type of freeze.

(4-5) The period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the special delay control is longer than the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the specific delay control, and longer than the period required for the unit game (for example,). As shown in FIG. 6, the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the long freeze (FIGS. 6 (a2) and (a3)) is the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the short freeze (FIGS. 6 (a2) and 6 (a2)). It is longer than a5) and (a6)), and longer than the period required for a unit game).

According to such a configuration, the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the special delay control is longer than the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the specific delay control, and is longer than the period required for the unit game. It is possible to raise the player's attention to the special delay control.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, during the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the long freeze (FIGS. 6 (a2) and 6 (a3)), the progress of the game is delayed in the short freeze. Since it is longer than the period (FIGS. 6 (a2), (a5), (a6)) and longer than the period required for the unit game, the player's attention to the long freeze can be attracted.

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

[About freeze execution timing]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the main control unit 41 enables freeze execution in the game in which the rare combination is won, and the sub control unit 91 specifies the freeze information transmitted from the main control unit 41. Changed to execute the corresponding effect based on the possible commands. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the freeze may be executed after a predetermined number of games in which the rare role is won. The predetermined number of games may be determined by lottery, and in that case, the main control unit 41 may draw a predetermined number of games so that the freeze is executed in the precursory period. In this case, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the freeze information to the sub control unit 91 in the game for executing the freeze. The sub-control unit 91 executes the corresponding effect in the game in which the command is received.

[About corresponding production]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the corresponding effect is executed during the period during which the freeze is executed. However, the period in which the freeze is executed and the period in which the corresponding effect is executed do not necessarily have to match, and the corresponding effect may be started after the execution of the freeze. Further, even after the freeze is completed, the corresponding effect may be continuously executed.

Further, the corresponding effect is not limited to the one executed by using the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed by using the speaker 53, or may be executed by using a light emitting means such as an LED. .. For example, the speaker 53 may output different sounds depending on the freeze to be executed, and the LED emits light in different colors (for example, red when the strong cherry is won and pink when the weak cherry is won). May be. In addition, the corresponding production may suggest only the degree of expectation of the privilege given by the characters "chance", "great chance", and "super heat" without suggesting the winning of the rare role. ..

[About precursor production]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the precursory effect is such that the small role suggestion effect is executed at a high frequency, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the player feels something strange because the effect is different from the normal state. Anything can be given as long as it is given.

Further, when the precursor period ends, it is possible to shift from the next game to the battle effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the development effect may be executed in the final game where the precursor period ends. The development production is a production that makes the player expect to develop into a battle production. For example, in the development effect, the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when a cloud with the word "development" appears from the treasure box, it is suggested to the player that it will develop into a battle production. On the other hand, when a cloud without any characters appears from the treasure box, a darkening process is performed to gradually darken the entire screen. This suggests to the player that it will not develop into a battle production.

[About benefits granted]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, bonuses and ATs are exemplified as the benefits to be given, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the right to control the CZ (chance zone) where the probability of being controlled by the AT is higher than the normal state (for example, the number of CZ games) may be applied.

[About special permission status]
In the second embodiment, the main control unit 41 prohibits the execution of the long freeze and the corresponding effect when the rare role is won (the special permission state is only the "normal state"), but it is continuous. The execution of the long freeze and the corresponding effect may be prohibited (the special permission state is set to the "normal state" and the "precursor state"). In this case, for example, the main control unit 41 determines the precursor period by lottery or the like, and determines the special permission state based on the normal state and the precursor state. Then, a command capable of specifying the special permission state may be transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 may determine whether or not the corresponding effect can be executed based on the command.

In addition, various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined.

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 is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53 speaker, 91 sub control Unit, 91a sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
Production control means to control the production and
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
A privilege granting determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result is provided.
The game control means can execute delay control that suggests the granting of the privilege and delays the progress of the game when the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result .
The effect control means is
The privilege is provided while maintaining the same background image as before the occurrence of the specific winning from the time when the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the occurrence of the specific winning to the play of a predetermined number of games. It controls to a precursory state that suggests the execution of a notification effect that notifies whether or not it is granted .
After the end of the precursory state, the notification effect can be executed in the notification period spanning a plurality of games.
In the game in the precursory state, when the delay control is executed because the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the specific determination result, it is possible to execute the corresponding effect corresponding to the delay control. ,
A slot machine that does not execute the corresponding effect when the delay control is executed because the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the specific determination result in the game during the notification period .

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