JP7122166B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

The game machine is equipped with a variable display section that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified, and after variably displaying the variable display section, the variably displaying of the variable display section is stopped to derive the display result. , there are slot machines in which a prize can be awarded according to the display result. Furthermore, the game machine is provided with a variable display section that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively, and after variably displaying the variable display section, the variable display section stops variably displaying the display result. There is a pachinko game machine that derives and controls a specific game state that is advantageous to the player when the display result becomes a predetermined specific display result.

Such a game machine is a slot machine that can be controlled at an AT (assist time) that is advantageous to the player, and is provided with an omen effect as a effect suggesting an additional special zone in which an increase in the number of AT games can be expected, There has been a slot machine that determines the number of games for a sign effect from among a plurality of types of game numbers (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-064255 A

According to the slot machine described above, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the addition of the number of AT games notified after the sign effect, but even if the number of games of the sign effect is changed, the sign effect is not satisfactory. It was not possible to attract the player's attention, and it was not possible to improve the amusement of the game.

The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by means of an effect suggesting the provision of an advantageous amount for increasing the control period to an advantageous state. It is to be.

In gaming machines that play games,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state that is more advantageous than the normal state;
a determining means operable to determine to grant an advantage amount that increases the duration of control to said advantage state;
notification effect means for notifying whether or not the determining means has determined to impart the advantageous amount, and for executing a notification effect capable of informing the advantageous amount determined to be imparted by the determining means;
a suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount prior to execution of the notification effect, regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided,
The suggestion directing means includes:
The suggestive effect is executed over a longer period when a second advantageous amount larger than the first advantageous amount is notified by the notification effect than when the first advantageous amount is notified by the notification effect. easy to
When the advantageous amount is provided, it is easier to execute the suggestive effect over a longer period of time than when the advantageous amount is not provided,
Further, the gaming machine comprises development image display means for displaying, on a display unit, a development image relating to development of the notification performance in a game in which the suggestion performance ends,
The developed images include a first developed image and a second developed image to which the advantageous amount is given at a higher rate than the first developed image;
the advantageous amount can be notified by the notification effect both when the first developed image is displayed and when the second developed image is displayed;
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the second advantageous amount is notified by the notification performance, the second development image is displayed at a higher rate than when the first advantageous amount is notified by the notification performance .
The gaming machine may have the following configuration.
(1) In a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means for determining an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) to increase the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state (for example, the number of additional games by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) process to determine);
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-controller 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is given, prior to the execution of the notification effect, suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, Figs. 11 to FIG. 14) a process of executing a suggestive effect by the sub-control unit 91;
The suggestion directing means includes:
The larger the advantageous amount notified by the notification effect, the longer the suggestive effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. number of games for ),
When the advantageous amount is given, the suggestive effect is executed so that the execution period of the suggestive effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not given (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c)). Thus, when the number of added games is 10G or more (the number of games added to the notification is 10G or more), the number of suggested effects games is greater than when the number of added games is 0G (the number of games added to the notification is 0G). ,
Further, the gaming machine includes development image display means for displaying, on the display unit, a development image suggesting that the notification performance will develop into the notification performance in a game in which the suggestion performance ends (for example, FIG. 5 (d1), (d2), FIG. 6(d1), (d2), FIG. 7(d1), FIG. 11(d1), FIG. 12(d1), and FIG. A cloud icon indicating the characters "development" suggesting that the performance will develop is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51).

(a) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating various lotteries regarding addition of AT game. It is a figure for demonstrating various lotteries regarding addition of AT game. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation in a rare combination winning game. It is a figure which shows an example of 1st suggestion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of 1st suggestion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of 1st suggestion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of 1st suggestion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st information production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st information production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd suggestion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd suggestion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd suggestion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd suggestion production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd information production|presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd information production|presentation.

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

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1(a) is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1(a), the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 for displaying images and a speaker 53 for outputting sounds. A see-through window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51 . A 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 of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, symbols, each of which is a plurality of types of identifiable identification information, are arranged in a predetermined order.

Below the see-through window 3, there are a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game (game), and a stop switch that is operated to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to derive the display result. 8L, 8C, 8R, and a PUSH button 56 for the player to operate in a performance or the like are provided.

As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, there is provided a main control section 41 that controls the progress of the game and outputs 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 operations on the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and controls the progress of the game according to the detected operations.

Inside the slot machine 1 , a sub-control section 91 is provided for controlling effects according to commands from the main control section 41 . The sub-control unit 91 includes a sub-CPU 91a that performs various controls related to effects, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to effects. The sub-controller 91 controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speaker 53 based on commands from the main controller 41 . Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speaker 53 is stored in the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the sub-controller 91 detects an operation on the PUSH button 56 and controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speaker 53 according to the detected operation.

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

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where 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 symbol combinations (display result combinations) that allow derivation. The fact that the internal lottery permits the derivation of a symbol combination is also called winning the combination corresponding to the symbol combination.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch stops rotating. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed in the see-through window 3 . Among the operations on 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 is is also called a second stop operation, and the operation for stopping the rotation of the third reel is also called a third stop operation. Stopping the rotation of the first reel is called a first stop, stopping the rotation of the second reel is called a second stop, and stopping the rotation of the third reel is called a third stop. When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a prize corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

A special winning combination (bonus), a small winning combination, and a replay combination are provided as winning combinations. A bonus is a winning combination in which the game state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small combination is higher than in a non-bonus state. A small winning combination is a winning combination for which a medal is awarded. A replay combination (replay) is a combination that enables the next game to be started without consuming medals owned by the player by winning a prize.

Some of the above-mentioned minor and replayed roles are called rare roles. The rare combination includes, for example, a cherry that wins by deriving a cherry symbol as a display result, and a watermelon that wins by deriving a watermelon symbol as a display result.

[AT]
In this embodiment, a privilege is given to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. As a privilege, there is a right to control to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Advantageous states include, for example, AT (assist time). AT is a state in which information capable of specifying the operation mode (operation order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is notified according to the result of the internal lottery.

Specifically, the small winning combination and the replaying combination include what is called a pushing winning combination. For example, there is a push order bell called push order bell. As for the pressing order bell, different symbol combinations are derived as display results according to the pressing order (operating order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, thereby generating different winnings. For example, in a game in which the push order bell is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the leading role wins, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the incorrect procedure. When it is done, the role called the secondary role wins or loses the prize. The number of medals to be paid out when the main character wins is greater than or equal to the number of medals to be paid out when the secondary role wins. Furthermore, the number of medals to be paid out when the main character wins is greater than the number of bets.

Therefore, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct order in the game in which the push order bell is won, more medals than the number of bets are paid out. More medals than when 8R is operated or the same number of medals are paid out, and winning prizes are not missed. In AT, since the correct procedure is announced when the pushing order bell is won, the player can obtain more medals in AT than in the normal state (non-AT), which is an advantageous situation. .

In addition, there is a push order replay for the pushing order role. In the pressing order replay, different symbol combinations are derived as display results according to the pressing order (operating order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, thereby generating different winnings. For example, in a game in which the pressing order replay is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the winning probability of the replay combination is controlled to an RT (replay time) state higher than the current state. When the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated in an incorrect answer procedure, the current state is maintained or the winning combination is controlled to a state more disadvantageous to the player than the current state. do.

Therefore, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct procedure in the game in which the pushing order replay is won, the number of subsequent games is higher than when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the incorrect procedure. Since the winning probability of the replay role is high, the player can progress the game without consuming medals. In the AT, the correct procedure is notified when the pushing order replay is won, so that the player can progress the game without consuming medals in the AT more than in the normal state (non-AT). It is possible and advantageous.

In this way, since the AT is in an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (non-AT), the longer the control period for the AT, the longer the situation favorable to the player will last. .

In the normal state (non-AT), the main control unit 41 performs a lottery as to whether or not to grant the number of AT games, which is the right to control the AT, when winning, for example, a rare role or a bonus role. . When the main control unit 41 determines that the number of AT games is to be given in the lottery, it controls the AT by consuming the given number of AT games for each game.

[Various lotteries related to adding AT games]
In the AT, when a predetermined condition is established, an extra game may be awarded to increase the control period of the AT. FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are diagrams for explaining various lotteries related to the addition of AT games.

The main control unit 41 performs a number-of-additional-games lottery to determine whether or not to give an additional number of games for increasing the control period of the AT when a rare combination such as cherry and watermelon or a bonus is won in the AT.

FIG. 2(a) shows a number-of-addition-games lottery table used for the number-of-additions-games lottery. As shown in FIG. 2(a), the main control unit 41 selects 0G, The number of additional games is determined from among 10G, 50G, and 100G.

When the number of add-on games is determined by the lottery for the number of add-on games by the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 selects the number of add-on games to be notified to the player from among the determined number of add-on games (also referred to as the number of notified add-on games). ) will be determined by lottery for the number of games to be added to the notification.

FIG. 2B shows a number-of-notification-additional-games lottery table used for the number-of-notifications-games lottery. As shown in FIG. 2(b), the sub-control unit 91 selects 0G, 10G, 50G, and 100G based on a predetermined probability for each number of additional games determined to be provided in the number-of-additional-games lottery. The number of games to be added to the notification is determined from among.

For example, if the number of added games determined to be given is 0G, there is no added number of games to be notified, so the number of added games to be notified is determined to be 0G with a probability of 100%. When the number of additional games determined to be provided is 10G, the number of additional games for notification is determined to be 10G with a probability of 100%. When the determined additional game number is 50G, the additional game number is determined to be 10G with a probability of 50%, and the additional game number is determined to be 50G with a probability of 50%. When the determined additional game number is 100G, the additional game number is determined to be 50G with a probability of 50%, and the additional game number is determined to be 100G with a probability of 50%.

The number of additional information games determined by lottery for the number of additional information games is notified according to the result of the notification effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 . The notification effect is a effect for notifying the player of the provision of a part or all of the number of additional games determined by the lottery for the number of additional games. In addition, when a part of the number of added games determined to be given is notified by the notification effect, the remaining unnotified number of added games will be latent, and will be hidden at a predetermined timing after that (for example, the notified AT game The player is notified at the timing when all the numbers are consumed, the timing with the next notification effect, etc.).

The notification effect includes a first notification effect and a second notification effect. The first notification effect is, for example, a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character engage in a battle, and whether or not to give an additional number of games is given depending on the result of the battle. A specific aspect of the first notification effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. The second notification effect is, for example, a mission effect for informing whether or not an additional number of games is to be given depending on whether or not the character has achieved the mission of reaching the castle. A specific aspect of the second notification effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG.

After determining the number of information-additional games by the information-additional-game-number lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs a suggestive effect game-number lottery for determining the number of suggestive effect games (also referred to as the number of suggestive effect games). The suggestive effect is an effect that suggests the execution of the information effect prior to the execution of the information effect and also suggests the addition of the number of additional games. In the suggestive effect, every game, a suggestive display that displays an icon image (a cloud icon to be described later) or the like for suggesting the provision of an additional game is performed.

The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect. The first suggestion effect is a effect executed prior to the execution of the first notification effect, for example, a treasure box effect in which a character appears and opens a treasure box to make a suggestive display. The second suggestive effect is a effect that is executed prior to execution of the second notification effect, and is, for example, a curtain effect in which a suggestive display is performed by opening the curtains. When the suggestive effect is executed over a plurality of games, the suggestive display is performed for each game. Further, when the suggestive effect is executed over a plurality of games, the same kind of suggestive effect is executed in each game. In this way, since the same kind of suggestive effect is repeated every game, it is easy for the player to understand that the suggestive effect is continuously performed.

Further, in the final game of the first suggesting effect, an effect suggesting the end timing of the first notification effect executed over a plurality of games (2G to 4G in this embodiment) is executed. For example, in the first suggestive effect, the contents of the lines uttered by the character change according to the end timing of the first notification effect. Specifically, when there is a high probability that the end timing of the first notification effect will be early, a dialogue image of "Expect an early conclusion" suggesting that the first notification effect will end early is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the characters. is displayed, and the speaker 53 also outputs a voice saying "Expect a quick settlement". Further, when there is a high probability that the end timing of the first notification effect will be delayed, a line image of "It may be a long battle" suggesting that the first notification effect will end late is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the character. The speaker 53 also outputs the sound "It might be a long battle".

Since the degree of advantage in giving the number of additional games differs depending on the end timing of the first notification effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect suggesting the end timing of the first notification effect during the first suggestion effect. can. Concrete modes of suggestive effects will be described later with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8 and 11 to 14. FIG.

FIG. 2(c) shows a suggested effect game number lottery table used for the suggested effect game number lottery. As shown in FIG. 2(c), the sub-control unit 91 selects the number of suggested effect games from 0G to 4G based on a predetermined probability for each number of games to be added to the notification in the number of suggested effect games lottery. decide.

For example, when the number of games added to the notification is 0G, the number of suggestive effect games is determined to be 0G with a probability of 70%, the number of suggestive effect games is determined to be 1G with a probability of 20%, and the number of suggestive effect games is determined with a probability of 10%. The number is determined to be 2G. When the number of games added to the notification is 10G, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 1G with a probability of 50%, and the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 2G with a probability of 50%. When the number of games added to the notification is 50 G, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 0 G with a probability of 10%, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 1 G with a probability of 10%, and the number of suggested effect games is determined with a probability of 10%. 2G is determined, and the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 3G with a probability of 70%. When the number of games added to the notification is 100G, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 0G with a probability of 5%, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 1G with a probability of 5%, and the number of suggested effect games is determined with a probability of 5%. 2G is determined, the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 3G with a probability of 5%, and the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 4G with a probability of 80%.

By determining the number of suggested effect games with the probability as described above, the relationship between the number of suggested effect games and the number of notified additional games is as follows for the riding rate, the riding amount, and the multiplication result of the riding rate and the riding amount. tend to be The rate of addition is the probability that the number of additional games will be notified for each number of suggested effect games. The amount of addition is the number of games to be added when the number of games to be added is notified for each number of suggested effect games.

Specifically, when the number of suggested effect games is 0G, the winning rate is about 18%, the winning amount is about 67G, and the multiplication result of the winning rate and the winning amount is about 12G. When the number of suggestive effect games is 1G, the winning rate is about 76%, the winning amount is about 23G, and the multiplication result of the winning rate and the winning amount is about 17G. When the number of suggestive effect games is 2G, the winning rate is about 87%, the winning amount is about 23G, and the multiplication result of the winning rate and the winning amount is about 20G. When the number of suggested effect games is 3G, the winning rate is 100%, the winning amount is about 53G, and the multiplication result of the winning rate and the winning amount is about 53G. When the number of suggested effect games is 4G, the winning rate is 100%, the winning amount is 100G, and the multiplication result of the winning rate and the winning amount is 100G.

As a result, the greater the number of suggestive effect games, the greater the number of reported additional games (addition amount) when the number of additional games is reported. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the suggestive effect, and the player can play while expecting the execution period of the suggestive effect to continue.

The greater the number of suggestive effect games, the higher the probability (addition rate) that the number of additional games will be notified. In other words, for example, when the number of additional games is 10 G or more (the number of games to be added is 10 G or more), the number of suggested effects is greater than when the number of additional games is 0 G (the number of games to be added is 0 G). Become. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the number of suggestive effect games is executed, and to make the player play while expecting the suggestive effect to be executed.

Furthermore, when the number of suggestive effect games is 0G, the probability (addition rate) that the number of additional games is notified is lower than when the number of suggested effect games is 1G or more, but when the number of additional games is notified The number of additional games for notification (addition amount) is greater than that in the case where the number of suggested effect games is 1G to 3G. Specifically, when the number of suggested effect games is 0G and the addition is reported, 50G or more is determined as the number of reported additional games. Therefore, when the number of suggested performance games is 0G, that is, when the number of additional games is reported without execution of the suggested performance, the player can expect that the number of reported additional games is large.

When the number of suggested effect games is 3G or 4G, the additional number of games is notified with a probability of 100%. Therefore, when the execution period of the suggestive effect continues to reach 3G or more, it is determined that the number of additional games will be notified, so that the player can be made to play while expecting the suggestive effect to reach 3G or more. can.

Furthermore, when the number of suggestive effect games is 4G, the number of added games (addition amount) to be notified is 100G. Therefore, when the execution period of the suggestive effect continues to reach 4G, it is determined that the number of games added to 100G will be notified, so that the player can play while expecting the suggestive effect to reach 4G. can.

When the number of information additional games is determined by the information additional game number lottery, the sub control unit 91 performs an effect type lottery for determining the types of the suggestive effect and the information effect. FIG. 3(a) shows an effect type lottery table used for the effect type lottery. As shown in FIG. 3(a), the sub-control unit 91 determines the types of the suggestive effect and the notification effect based on a predetermined probability for each number of games to be added to the notification in the effect type lottery.

According to the performance type lottery, the greater the number of games to be added to the notification, the higher the probability that the set of the first suggestion performance and the first information performance will be executed than the set of the second suggestion performance and the second information performance. Therefore, the player's expectation can be heightened more when the set of the first suggestive effect and the first information effect is executed than when the set of the second suggestive effect and the second information effect is executed.

In the first notification effect, the effect period changes such that the battle ends at any one of 2G to 4G. When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the first notification effect is to be executed by the notification effect lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs a first notification effect game number lottery for determining the number of games of the first notification effect (also referred to as the first notification effect game number). conduct.

FIG. 3B shows a first notification effect game number lottery table used for the first notification effect game number lottery. As shown in FIG. 3B, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of first notification effect games based on a predetermined probability for each number of additional games in the first notification effect game number lottery. .

According to the first notification effect game number lottery, when there is an additional game number for notification, the probability that the number of first notification effect games is smaller than when there is no additional game number for notification is high. When the performance ends, the player can expect more than when the first reporting performance ends in 3G or 4G to report the number of additional games. Furthermore, the greater the number of games added to the notification, the smaller the number of the first notification effect games. A player can be made to expect that the number of games to be added to the notification is large.

Furthermore, even if the number of games to be added for notification is 0G, the number of games for the first notification effect may be determined to be 2G to 4G. Therefore, since the number of games to be added is not necessarily notified as a result of the first notification effect, the player can be made to pay attention to the result of the first notification effect, and the interest in the game can be improved. can.

After determining the number of first notification effect games, the sub-control unit 91 performs a first suggestive effect dialogue lottery for determining the content of the dialogue in the first suggestive effect. Note that the first suggestive effect line lottery is executed on condition that the performance type lottery determines that the set of the first suggestive effect and the first notification effect is to be executed.

FIG. 3(c) shows a suggestive effect dialogue lottery table used for the first suggestive effect dialogue lottery. As shown in FIG. 3(c), the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of characters in the first suggestive effect based on a predetermined probability for each number of games of the first notification effect in the first suggestive effect dialogue lottery. Determine the content of the dialogue.

According to the first suggesting effect line lottery, when the number of games of the first notification effect is small, such as 2G, the line "I expect a quick conclusion" is likely to be decided, and the number of games of the first notification effect is 4G, etc. If there are many, it is easy to be decided by the line "It may be a long battle". Therefore, it is possible for the player to predict the execution period of the first notification effect based on the contents of the lines.

[Production of rare role winning game]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in the rare combination winning game. As shown in FIG. 4(a), in the normal AT effect, a background image exclusively for AT, which is not displayed in the normal state (non-AT), is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, a landscape image of a shining moon and stars above a mountain is displayed as a background image exclusively for AT. Further, in the area 51a on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the number of remaining AT games ("AT remaining 21G" in this example) is displayed. This makes it possible to suggest to the player that the AT is in progress.

When the start operation of the game is performed by the start switch 7 and the rare winning cherry is won, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the cherry indicating the winning of the cherry. This makes it possible to suggest to the player that the cherry prize has been won. When a cherry prize is won, various lotteries relating to the addition of AT games shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are performed.

As shown in FIG. 4B, when a third stop is made in a game in which a cherry win is made, a PUSH image prompting the operation of the PUSH button 56 is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 . When the player operates the PUSH button 56, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display modes shown in FIGS. 4(c1) to (c3). Specifically, when the PUSH button 56 is operated, an image (hereinafter, also referred to as an icon) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to suggest benefits that are advantageous to the player, such as the number of AT games. . Such display of an image (icon) for suggesting an advantageous privilege is also referred to as suggestive display.

For example, the notification additional game number lottery (FIG. 2(b)) at the time of cherry winning determines the number of notification additional games to be 0G, and the suggested production game number is set to 0G by the suggested production game number lottery (FIG. 2(c)). If it is determined, as shown in FIG. 4(c1), when the PUSH button 56 is operated, a cloud-shaped icon (hereinafter also referred to as a cloud icon) appears, and "..." is displayed in the cloud icon. A character image is displayed.

For example, the number of information additional games is determined to be 50 G or more by the number of information additional games lottery (Fig. 2(b)) at the time of cherry winning, and the number of suggested production games is 0 G by the number of suggested production games lottery (Fig. 2(c)). 4, an image indicating the number of additional games is displayed in the cloud icon when the PUSH button 56 is operated, as shown in FIG. 4(c2). In this example, since the number of games added to the notification is 50G, a character image of "Additional +50G" is displayed in the cloud icon. At this time, delay control (freeze) may be performed to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period. Specifically, when a third stop is made in a game in which a cherry win is made, a bet operation for setting the number of bets for the next game and an operation for starting the next game are disabled for a predetermined period of time by freezing the game. , and a character image of "Additional +50G" may be displayed in the cloud icon during the predetermined period.

In the present embodiment, when the number of suggestive effect games is 0G, that is, when the number of additional games is reported without the suggestive effect being executed, 50G or more is determined as the number of reported additional games. Therefore, when an image indicating the number of additional games is displayed in the cloud icon when the PUSH button 56 is operated, the number of additional games of 50G or more is awarded to the player, thereby enhancing the amusement of the game. be able to.

As shown in FIG. 4(d), when the presence/absence of addition of the number of additional games is notified without execution of the suggestion effect in FIG. 4(c1) or FIG. 4(c2), the normal AT effect is returned. In the example shown in FIG. 4(d), navigation for the winning hand is performed by performing an operation to start the next game after winning the cherry. Note that the number of AT remaining games is updated to "20G" by subtracting 1G.

On the other hand, the number of information additional games is determined to be 10 G or more by the number of information additional games lottery (Fig. 2(b)) at the time of winning the cherry, and the number of suggested production games is 1 G by the lottery for the number of suggested production games (Fig. 2(c)). When it is determined as above, a character image of "chance" is displayed in the cloud icon when the PUSH button 56 is operated, as shown in FIG. 4(c3). In subsequent games, the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect is performed. In this way, since the suggestive effect is executed by displaying the character image of "chance", it is possible to suggest to the player that the suggestive effect will be executed by displaying the character image of "chance". can.

[First suggestive performance]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the first suggestion effect. In this embodiment, BGM (Background Music) corresponding to each of the 1st G to 4th G of the first suggestive effect executed over a maximum of 4G is provided, and the BGM flowing in each game is different from each other. . For example, in the 1st G of the first suggestive effect, music A1 is output from the speaker 53 as BGM. It should be noted that in the 1G of the first suggestive effect shown in FIG. 5, navigation during AT is performed.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game after the game in which the rare combination has been won is completed, a treasure chest effect is executed as the first suggestion effect. In this embodiment, four treasure chests A to D are displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 . These four treasure chests are treasure chests corresponding to 1st G to 4th G of the first suggestive effect executed over a maximum of 4G, and have different patterns. Specifically, the treasure box A is selected in the 1G of the first suggestion production, the treasure box B is selected in the 2G, the treasure box C is selected in the 3G, and the treasure box D is selected in the 4G. is selected.

Also, in the area 51a on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "20G", which is the number of remaining AT games, is displayed. Furthermore, in the upper left area 51b of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "Suggestion x 1" indicating the number of games of the suggestion effect is displayed. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the 1G of the suggestive effect is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 5(b), when the first stop is performed, the treasure box A corresponding to the 1G line of the first suggestive effect is selected from among the treasure boxes A to D, and a character appears. As shown in FIG. 5(c), when the second stop is made, A's treasure chest is slightly opened, and the speaker 53 outputs a "flickering" sound effect. After that, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display mode shown in FIGS.

For example, the number of suggestive effect games is determined to be 1G by the suggestive effect game number lottery (Fig. 2(c)), and the first suggestive effect dialogue lottery (Fig. 5, when the third stop is made, a cloud icon with the characters "development" appears in the treasure chest, and the character "quick settlement" appears as shown in FIG. 5(d1). I'm looking forward to it." is displayed. Further, from the speaker 53, an icon display sound of "paka" is output, and a voice of "expecting a quick settlement" (indicated as speech A in the figure) is output. After that, the effect develops from the next game to the first notification effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the performance develops from the first suggestion performance to the first notification performance, and to suggest to the player that the first information performance will end relatively quickly.

For example, the number of suggestive effect games is determined to be 1G by the number of suggestive effect game lottery (Fig. 2(c)), and the first suggestive effect dialogue lottery (Fig. 5(d2), when the third stop is made, a cloud icon with the word "development" appears in the treasure chest, and the character "long battle" appears. An image is displayed indicating that the line "Maybe it will be" is emitted. Further, from the speaker 53, the icon display sound "paka" is output, and the voice "maybe it will be a long battle" (indicated as speech B in the drawing) is output. After that, the effect develops from the next game to the first notification effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the performance develops from the first suggestion performance to the first information performance, and to suggest to the player that the first information performance will end relatively late.

For example, when the number of suggestive effect games is determined to be 2G or more by the number of suggestive effect game lottery (Fig. 2(c)), as shown in Fig. 5(d3), when the third stop is made, the treasure box , a cloud icon showing the characters "Chance" appears, and an image indicating that the character will say "Chance" is displayed. Further, from the speaker 53, the icon display sound "paka" is output, and the voice "chance" (indicated as speech C in the drawing) is output. After that, the first suggestion effect continues in the next game as well. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the first suggestion effect will continue. In addition, in the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect described later, not only the word “chance” but also the character image “continue” may be displayed and the voice “continue” may be output from the speaker 53 .

In this way, when the effect develops from the first suggestive effect to the first notification effect, in the example of FIG. 5(d1) and the example of FIG. , and "Pakka" icon display voices are the same, but the lines of the characters are different. Then, the line of the character suggests to the player the end timing of the first notification effect to be executed thereafter. As a result, the end timing of the first notification effect can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the subsequent development can be expected to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the effect develops from the first suggestive effect to the first notification effect (examples of FIGS. 5(d1) and (d2)), and when the first suggestive effect continues (example of FIG. 5(d3)) , the cloud icon, the treasure box, the character, and the icon display voice of "Paka" are the same, but the characters and character lines displayed by the cloud icon are different. Specifically, when the production develops, the word “development” is displayed in the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive production continues, the same aspect (color, shape, (same size), and the word "chance" is displayed on the cloud icon. Then, the player is suggested whether the first suggestive effect develops into the first notification effect or whether the first suggestive effect is continued, by the characters or the character's lines indicated by the cloud icon. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest in the game can be improved by making the player anticipate the subsequent development.

After the 1Gth of the first suggestion effect is completed, the 2Gth of the first suggestion effect shown in FIG. 6 is executed. In the 2G of the first suggestive effect, the music A2 is output from the speaker 53 as the BGM corresponding to the 2G. The song A2 has a faster tempo than the song A1. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggestive effect games, the higher the probability of being notified of the number of additional games (addition rate). Players can be expected to be informed of the number of additional games.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), after the 1G of the first suggestive effect is completed, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, the treasure chest effect is executed as the first suggestive effect and displayed on the liquid crystal display. Four treasure chests indicated by A to D are displayed in the center of the screen of the container 51 .

Also, in the upper right area 51a of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "19G", which is the number of remaining AT games, is displayed. Furthermore, in the upper left area 51b of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "Suggestion x 2" indicating the number of games of the suggestion effect is displayed. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the 2G of the suggestive effect is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), when the first stop is performed, the treasure box B corresponding to the 2G line of the first suggestive effect is selected from among the treasure boxes A to D, and a character appears. As shown in FIG. 6(c), when the second stop is made, B's treasure chest opens a little and the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect of "flickering". After that, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display modes shown in FIGS.

For example, the number of suggestive effect games is determined to be 2G by the suggestive effect game number lottery (Fig. 2(c)), and the first suggestive effect dialogue lottery (Fig. , as shown in FIG. 6(d1), when the third stop is made, a cloud icon showing the characters "development" appears in the treasure chest, and the character is displayed as "quick settlement." I'm looking forward to it." is displayed. Further, from the speaker 53, an icon display sound of "paka" is output, and a voice of "expecting a quick settlement" (indicated as speech A in the figure) is output. After that, the effect develops from the next game to the first notification effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the performance develops from the first suggestion performance to the first notification performance, and to suggest to the player that the first information performance will end relatively quickly.

For example, the number of suggestive effect games is determined to be 2G by the suggestive effect game number lottery (Fig. 2(c)), and the first suggestive effect dialogue lottery (Fig. , as shown in FIG. 6(d2), when the third stop is made, a cloud icon with the word "development" appears in the treasure chest, and the character is displayed as "a long battle An image is displayed indicating that the line "Maybe it will be" is emitted. Further, from the speaker 53, the icon display sound "paka" is output, and the voice "maybe it will be a long battle" (indicated as speech B in the drawing) is output. After that, the effect develops from the next game to the first notification effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the performance develops from the first suggestion performance to the first information performance, and to suggest to the player that the first information performance will end relatively late.

For example, when the number of suggestive effect games is determined to be 3G or more by the number-of-suggestive effect lottery (Fig. 2(c)), as shown in Fig. 6(d3), when the third stop is made, , a cloud icon showing the characters "Chance" appears, and an image indicating that the character will say "Chance" is displayed. Further, from the speaker 53, the icon display sound "paka" is output, and the voice "chance" (indicated as speech C in the drawing) is output. After that, the first suggestion effect continues in the next game as well. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the first suggestion effect will continue.

In this way, when the effect develops from the first suggestive effect to the first notification effect, in the example of FIG. 6(d1) and the example of FIG. , and "Pakka" have the same icon display voice, but the lines spoken by the characters are different. Then, the line of the character suggests to the player the end timing of the first notification effect to be executed thereafter. As a result, the end timing of the first notification effect can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest in the game can be improved by making the player anticipate the subsequent development.

In addition, when the effect develops from the first suggestive effect to the first notification effect (examples of FIGS. 6(d1) and (d2)), and when the first suggestive effect continues (example of FIG. 6(d3)) , the cloud icon, the treasure box, the character, and the icon display voice of "Paka" are the same, but the characters indicated by the cloud icon and the words spoken by the character are different from each other. Specifically, when the production develops, the word “development” is displayed in the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive production continues, the same aspect (color, shape, (same size), and the word "chance" is displayed on the cloud icon. Then, the player is suggested whether the first suggestive effect develops into the first notification effect or whether the first suggestive effect is continued, by the characters or the character's lines indicated by the cloud icon. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest in the game can be improved by making the player anticipate the subsequent development.

Furthermore, the effect of the 2G of the first suggestive effect (example of FIG. 6) is common to the effect of the 1G of the first suggestive effect (example of FIG. 5). Specifically, the effect shown in FIG. 6D1 and the effect shown in FIG. lines are the same. 6(d2) and the effect shown in FIG. 5(d2) differ in the pattern of the treasure chest, but the cloud icon, the character, the icon display voice mode of "paka", and the character's lines are are the same. 6(d3) and the effect shown in FIG. 5(d3) differ in the pattern of the treasure chest, but the cloud icon, the character, and the icon display voice mode of "Paka", and the character's lines are the same. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest in the game can be improved by making the player anticipate the subsequent development.

After the 2Gth of the first suggestion effect is completed, the 3Gth of the first suggestion effect shown in FIG. 7 is executed. In the 3G line of the first suggestive effect, the music piece A3 is output from the speaker 53 as the BGM corresponding to the 3G line. The song A3 is a song with a faster tempo than the songs A1 and A2. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggestive effect games, the higher the probability of being notified of the number of additional games (addition rate). Since the number of games is reported, the tempo of the music becomes faster in the 3rd G than in the 1st and 2nd G, so that the player can expect to be notified of the additional number of games. It should be noted that in the 3G line of the first suggestive effect shown in FIG. 7, navigation during AT is performed.

As shown in FIG. 7(a), when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game after the 2nd game of the first suggestive effect is completed, a treasure box effect is executed as the first suggestive effect and displayed on the liquid crystal display. Four treasure chests indicated by A to D are displayed in the center of the screen of the container 51 .

Also, in the upper right area 51a of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "18G", which is the number of remaining AT games, is displayed. Furthermore, in the area 51b on the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "Suggestion x 3" indicating the number of games of the suggestion effect is displayed. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the 3G-th suggestive effect is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 7(b), when the first stop is performed, the treasure box C corresponding to the 3G eye of the first suggestive effect is selected from among the treasure boxes A to D, and a character appears. As shown in FIG. 7(c), when the second stop is made, the treasure chest of C is slightly opened, and the effect sound "flickering" is output from the speaker 53. As shown in FIG. After that, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display mode shown in FIGS. 7(d1) and (d2), and a suggestive display is performed.

For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 3G by means of the suggested effect game number lottery (Fig. 2(c)), as shown in Fig. 7(d1), when the third stop is made, A cloud icon with the word "development" appears. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound of "pop". When the number of suggestive performance games is executed up to 3G, it is determined that the number of additional games will be reported, so that the image showing the character's words suggesting the end timing of the first report performance is not displayed. After that, the effect develops from the next game to the first notification effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect develops from the first suggestion effect to the first notification effect. Even when the number of suggestive effect games is 3G, an image showing a character's line suggesting the end timing of the first notification effect is displayed, or a character's line suggesting the end timing of the first notification effect is displayed. may be output.

For example, if the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 4G by means of the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2(c)), as shown in FIG. 7(d2), when the third stop is made, A cloud icon showing the characters "chance" appears, and an image indicating that the character will say "chance" is displayed. Further, from the speaker 53, the icon display sound "paka" is output, and the voice "chance" (indicated as speech C in the drawing) is output. After that, the first suggestion effect continues in the next game as well. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the first suggestion effect will continue.

In this way, when the effect develops from the first suggestive effect to the first notification effect (example of FIG. 7(d1)) and when the first suggestive effect continues (example of FIG. 7(d2)), , the cloud icon, the treasure box, the character, and the icon display voice of "paka" are the same, but the characters and character lines displayed on the cloud icon are different. Specifically, when the production develops, the word “development” is displayed in the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive production continues, the same aspect (color, shape, (same size), and the word "chance" is displayed on the cloud icon. Then, the player is suggested whether the first suggestive effect develops into the first notification effect or whether the first suggestive effect is continued, by the characters or the character's lines indicated by the cloud icon. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest in the game can be improved by making the player anticipate the subsequent development.

Furthermore, the effect of the 3G of the first suggestive effect (example of FIG. 7) is common to the effect of the 1G of the first suggestive effect (example of FIG. 5) and the effect of the 2G (example of FIG. 6). Specifically, the effects shown in FIG. 7(d1) and the effects shown in FIGS. 5(d1) and (d2) and FIGS. Although different, the aspects of the cloud icon, the character, and the icon display voice of "paka" are the same. 7(d2) and the effects shown in FIGS. 5(d3) and 6(d3) differ in the pattern of the treasure chest, but the cloud icon, the character, and the icon display voice mode of "paka" , and the characters' lines are the same. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest in the game can be improved by making the player anticipate the subsequent development.

After the 3rd G of the first suggestive effect is completed, the 4th G of the first suggested effect shown in FIG. 8 is executed. In the 4th G of the first suggestive effect, the music piece A4 is output from the speaker 53 as the BGM corresponding to the 4th G. The song A4 has a faster tempo than the songs A1, A2, and A3. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggestive effect games, the higher the probability that the number of additional games will be reported (addition rate). Since 100G is notified as the number of games, the tempo of the music becomes faster in the 4th G than in the 1st to 3rd G, so that the player can expect to be notified of the additional number of games.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game after the 3G of the first suggestive effect is completed, a treasure chest effect is executed as the first suggestive effect and displayed on the liquid crystal display. Four treasure chests indicated by A to D are displayed in the center of the screen of the container 51 .

Also, in the upper right area 51a of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "17G", which is the number of remaining AT games, is displayed. Furthermore, in the upper left area 51b of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "Suggestion x 4" indicating the number of games of the suggestion effect is displayed. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the 4th G of the suggestive effect is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), when the first stop is performed, the D treasure chest corresponding to the 4th G of the first suggestive effect is selected from among the treasure chests A to D, and a character appears. As shown in FIG. 8(c), when the second stop is made, D's treasure chest opens a little and the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect "flickering". After that, when the third stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 8(d), a cloud icon indicating the characters "PUSH" is displayed from inside the treasure box to prompt the user to operate the PUSH button 56. FIG. Furthermore, the speaker 53 outputs a sound effect of "pop".

When the player operates the PUSH button 56, a notice effect for notifying the content of the effect in the first notification effect is executed as the effect that 100G is decided as the number of additional games. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(e), a character image of "next notice" is displayed, and then, as shown in FIGS. An image showing how the battle unfolds is displayed. After that, the effect develops from the next game to the first notification effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the performance develops from the first suggestion performance to the first notification performance, and to preliminarily suggest to the player that 100 G will be awarded as the number of additional games.

[1st notification effect]
9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of the first notification effect. In this embodiment, as the first notification effect, a battle effect is executed in which a friendly character and an enemy character battle over 2G to 4G. In the first notification effect, music C is output from the speaker 53 as BGM corresponding to the first notification effect. Note that FIG. 9 shows an example of an effect when the first notification effect ends after 3 games or 4 games.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game after the end of the first suggestion effect, an image indicating "battle start" is displayed. After that, as time elapses, as shown in FIG. 9(b), an image is displayed in which the warrior character, which is an ally character, and the devil character, which is an enemy character, are facing each other. After that, as time elapses, an image of a fight between a friend character and an enemy character is displayed, as shown in FIG. 9(c).

In the first notification effect, according to the determination results of the notification additional game number lottery (Fig. 2 (b)) and the first notification effect game number lottery (Fig. 3 (b)), the game until the result is obtained by the battle effect The number and content of production are different.

For example, the number of information additional games is determined to be 10G or more by the information addition game number lottery (Fig. 2(b)), and the first information effect is determined to be 3G by the first notification effect game number lottery (Fig. 3(b)). In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(d1), when the third stop is performed in the 3G line of the first notification effect, the character image "WIN" indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed, and the teammate character is displayed as a piece player. image is displayed. When the image of the teammate character winning is displayed, a WIN sound indicating the victory is output from the speaker 53. - 特許庁

For example, the number of additional information games is determined to be 0G by the information additional game number lottery (Fig. 2(b)), and the first information effect is determined to be 3G by the first information effect game number lottery (Fig. 3(b)). In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(d2), when the third stop is performed at the 3G point of the first notification effect, an image showing that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed, and the background is also darkened. When the image of the teammate character being defeated is displayed, a LOSE sound representing the defeat is output from the speaker 53. - 特許庁

The number of additional information games is determined to be 10G or more by the information additional game number lottery (Fig. 2(b)), and the first information effect is determined to be 4G by the first information effect game number lottery (Fig. 3(b)). In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(e1), when the third stop is performed at the 3G point of the first notification effect, the cut-in effect is executed. The cut-in effect is a effect in which a different effect image is suddenly displayed over the currently executed effect. In this example, a cut-in image consisting of the characters "chance!" Furthermore, when the cut-in effect is executed, the chance sound is output from the speaker 53. - 特許庁

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9(e2), when the cut-in effect is not executed, when the third stop is performed at the 3G point of the first notification effect, a character image of "Not yet!" is displayed instead of the cut-in effect. is displayed, suggesting that the effect will continue until the next game.

After that, although illustration is omitted, when the start operation of the fourth game is performed after the third stop of the third game is performed, the image of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed again.

The number of additional information games is determined to be 10G or more by the information additional game number lottery (Fig. 2(b)), and the first information effect is determined to be 4G by the first information effect game number lottery (Fig. 3(b)). In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(f1), when the third stop is performed at the 4th G of the first notification effect, the character image of "WIN" indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed, and the teammate character makes a peace. image is displayed. At this time, a WIN sound is output from the speaker 53 indicating that the teammate character has won.

When the number of additional information games is determined to be 0 G by the information additional game number lottery (Fig. 2(b)) and the first notification effect is determined to be 4 G by the first notification effect game number lottery (Fig. 3(b)) As shown in FIG. 9(f2), when the third stop is performed in the 4th G of the first notification effect, the image of the teammate character being defeated is displayed and the background becomes dark. At this time, a LOSE sound is output from the speaker 53 indicating that the ally character has been defeated.

Next, the effect after the result of the first notification effect will be described. When the character image "WIN" indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 10(a1), the operation of the PUSH button 56 is performed as time elapses as shown in FIG. 10(b1). A PUSH image prompting the user is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 .

As shown in FIG. 10(c1), when the player operates the PUSH button 56, an image indicating the number of additional games is displayed in the cloud icon. In this example, since the number of games added to the notification is 50G, a character image of "Additional +50G" is displayed in the cloud icon.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10(d1), the original normal AT effect is executed by performing a start operation. Since the addition of 50 G was notified, the number of AT remaining games displayed in the upper right area 51a of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 adds 50 G and displays "62 G".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(a2), when an image indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed, the start operation is performed as shown in FIG. is performed, the original normal AT effect is executed. Since the addition of the AT game number is not notified, the AT remaining game number displayed in the upper right area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed as "12G" without adding the additional game number. .

[Second suggestive performance]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the second suggestion effect. In this embodiment, BGM (Background Music) corresponding to each of the 1st G to 4th G of the second suggestive effect executed over a maximum of 4G is provided, and the BGM flowing in each game is different from each other. . For example, in the 1st G of the second suggestive effect, the music piece B1 is output from the speaker 53 as BGM. It should be noted that in the 1G of the second suggestive effect shown in FIG. 11, navigation during AT is performed.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game after the game in which the player has won the rare combination ends, the curtain effect is executed as the second suggestion effect. In this embodiment, a closed curtain is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 . The curtains are curtains corresponding to the 1st G to 4th G of the second suggestive effect executed over a maximum of 4G, and the patterns are different from each other. Specifically, a striped curtain is displayed in the 1st G of the second suggestive effect, a white dot-patterned curtain is displayed in the 2nd G, and a black dot-patterned curtain is displayed in the 3rd G, In the 4th G, a curtain with a star pattern is displayed.

Also, in the area 51a on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "20G", which is the number of remaining AT games, is displayed. Furthermore, in the upper left area 51b of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "Suggestion x 1" indicating the number of games of the suggestion effect is displayed. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the 1G of the suggestive effect is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), when the first stop is performed, an image is displayed showing a state in which the striped curtain is slightly opened. As shown in FIG. 11(c), when the second stop is performed, the curtain is further opened and the speaker 53 outputs a "flickering" sound effect. After that, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display mode shown in FIGS. 11(d1) and (d2), and a suggestive display is performed.

For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 1G by means of the number of suggested effect games lottery (FIG. 2(c)), the curtain is fully opened when the third stop is made, as shown in FIG. 11(d1). A cloud icon with the word "development" appears. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound "pop". After that, the effect develops from the next game to the second notification effect. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect develops from the second suggestion effect to the second notification effect.

For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 2G or more by means of the suggested effect game number lottery (Fig. 2(c)), as shown in Fig. 11(d2), when the third stop is performed, the curtain is completely closed. Open to reveal a cloud icon with the word "Chance" on it. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound "pop". After that, the second suggestion effect continues in the next game as well. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the second suggestion effect will continue.

In this way, when the effect develops from the second suggestive effect to the second notification effect (example of FIG. 11(d1)) and when the second suggestive effect continues (example of FIG. 11(d2)), , the cloud icon, the curtain, and the icon display voice of "paka" are the same, but the characters displayed on the cloud icon are different. Specifically, when the production develops, the word “development” is displayed in the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive production continues, the same aspect (color, shape, (same size), and the word "chance" is displayed on the cloud icon. Then, characters indicated by the cloud icon suggest to the player whether the second suggestive effect develops into the second notification effect or whether the second suggestive effect continues. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest in the game can be improved by making the player anticipate the subsequent development.

After the 1Gth of the second suggestion effect is completed, the 2Gth of the first suggestion effect shown in FIG. 12 is executed. In the 2G of the second suggestive effect, the music piece B2 is output from the speaker 53 as the BGM corresponding to the 2G. The song B2 has a faster tempo than the song B1. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggestive effect games, the higher the probability of being notified of the number of additional games (addition rate). Players can be expected to be informed of the number of additional games.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), when the next game start operation is performed by the start switch 7 after the 1G of the second suggestion effect is completed, the curtain effect is executed as the second suggestion effect. In the 2G-th curtain effect, a white dot-patterned curtain is displayed.

Also, in the upper right area 51a of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "19G", which is the number of remaining AT games, is displayed. Furthermore, in the upper left area 51b of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "Suggestion x 2" indicating the number of games of the suggestion effect is displayed. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the 2G of the suggestive effect is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), when the first stop is performed, an image is displayed showing how the curtains are slightly opened. As shown in FIG. 12(c), when the second stop is performed, the curtain is further opened, and the effect sound "flickering" is output from the speaker 53. As shown in FIG. After that, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display modes shown in FIGS.

For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 2G by means of the number of suggested effect games lottery (FIG. 2(c)), the curtain is fully opened when the third stop is made, as shown in FIG. 12(d1). A cloud icon with the word "development" appears. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound "pop". After that, the effect develops from the next game to the second notification effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect develops from the second suggestive effect to the second notification effect.

For example, when the number of suggestive effect games is determined to be 3G or more by means of the number of suggestive effect game lottery (Fig. 2(c)), as shown in Fig. 12(d2), when the third stop is made, the curtain is completely closed. Open to reveal a cloud icon with the word "Chance" on it. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound "pop". After that, the second suggestion effect continues in the next game as well. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the second suggestion effect will continue.

In this way, when the effect develops from the second suggestive effect to the second notification effect (example of FIG. 12(d1)) and when the second suggestive effect continues (example of FIG. 12(d2)), , the cloud icon, the curtain, and the icon display voice of "paka" are the same, but the characters displayed on the cloud icon are different. Specifically, when the production develops, the word “development” is displayed in the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive production continues, the same aspect (color, shape, (same size), and the word "chance" is displayed on the cloud icon. Then, characters indicated by the cloud icon suggest to the player whether the second suggestive effect develops into the second notification effect or whether the second suggestive effect continues. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest in the game can be improved by making the player anticipate the subsequent development.

Furthermore, the effect in the 2G of the first suggestive effect (example in FIG. 12) is common to the effect in the 1G of the first suggestive effect (example in FIG. 11). Specifically, the effect shown in FIG. 12(d1) and the effect shown in FIG. 11(d1) have different curtain patterns, but the cloud icons and the characters in the cloud icons are the same. 12(d2) and the effect shown in FIG. 11(d2) are different in the pattern of the curtain, the cloud icon, the mode of the icon display voice of "paka", and the characters in the cloud icon. are the same. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest in the game can be improved by making the player anticipate the subsequent development.

After the 2Gth of the second suggestive effect is completed, the 3Gth of the first suggested effect shown in FIG. 13 is executed. In the 3G of the second suggestive effect, the music B3 is output from the speaker 53 as the BGM corresponding to the 3G. The song B3 has a faster tempo than the songs B1 and B2. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggestive effect games, the higher the probability of being notified of the number of additional games (addition rate). Since the number of games is reported, the tempo of the music becomes faster in the 3rd G than in the 1st and 2nd G, so that the player can expect to be notified of the additional number of games. In addition, in the 3G line of the first suggestive effect shown in FIG. 13, navigation during AT is performed.

As shown in FIG. 13(a), when the next game start operation is performed by the start switch 7 after the 2G of the second suggestion effect is completed, the curtain effect is executed as the second suggestion effect. In the 3G-th curtain effect, a black dot-patterned curtain is displayed.

Also, in the upper right area 51a of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "18G", which is the number of remaining AT games, is displayed. Furthermore, in the area 51b on the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "Suggestion x 3" indicating the number of games of the suggestion effect is displayed. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the 3G-th suggestive effect is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 13(b), when the first stop is made, an image is displayed showing how the curtains are slightly opened. As shown in FIG. 13( c ), when the second stop is made, the curtains are further opened and the speaker 53 outputs a “flickering” sound effect. After that, when the third stop is performed, the screen display of the liquid crystal display 51 changes to the display mode shown in FIGS.

For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 3G by means of the suggested effect game number lottery (FIG. 2(c)), the curtain is fully opened when the third stop is made, as shown in FIG. 13(d1). A cloud icon with the word "development" appears. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound "pop". After that, the effect develops from the next game to the second notification effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the effect develops from the second suggestive effect to the second notification effect.

For example, when the number of suggested effect games is determined to be 4G by means of the suggested effect game number lottery (Fig. 2(c)), the curtain is fully opened when the third stop is made, as shown in Fig. 13(d2). A cloud icon with the word "chance" appears. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound "pop". After that, the second suggestion effect continues in the next game as well. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the second suggestion effect will continue.

In this way, when the effect develops from the second suggestive effect to the second notification effect (example of FIG. 13(d1)) and when the second suggestive effect continues (example of FIG. 13(d2)), , the cloud icon, the curtain, and the icon display voice of "paka" are the same, but the characters displayed on the cloud icon are different. Specifically, when the production develops, the word “development” is displayed in the cloud icon, while when the first suggestive production continues, the same aspect (color, shape, (same size), and the word "chance" is displayed on the cloud icon. Then, characters indicated by the cloud icon suggest to the player whether the second suggestive effect develops into the second notification effect or whether the second suggestive effect continues. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest in the game can be improved by making the player anticipate the subsequent development.

Furthermore, the effect of the 3G of the first suggestive effect (example of FIG. 12) is common to the effect of the 1G of the first suggestive effect (example of FIG. 10) and the effect of the 2G (example of FIG. 12). Specifically, the effect shown in FIG. 13(d1) is different from the effect shown in FIGS. The aspect, and the aspect of the letters in the cloud icon are the same. 13(d2) and the effects shown in FIGS. 11(d2) and 12(d2) are different in the pattern of the curtain, but the cloud icon, the mode of the icon display voice of "paka", and the The character aspect in the cloud icon is the same. As a result, the subsequent development can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest in the game can be improved by making the player anticipate the subsequent development.

After the 3rd G of the second suggestive effect is completed, the 4th G of the first suggested effect shown in FIG. 14 is executed. In the 4th G of the second suggestive effect, the music piece B4 is output from the speaker 53 as the BGM corresponding to the 4th G. The song B4 has a faster tempo than the songs B1, B2, and B3. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of suggestive effect games, the higher the probability that the number of additional games will be reported (addition rate). Since 100G is notified as the number of games, the tempo of the music becomes faster in the 4th G than in the 1st to 3rd G, so that the player can expect to be notified of the additional number of games.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), when the next game start operation is performed by the start switch 7 after the 3G of the second suggestion effect is completed, the curtain effect is executed as the second suggestion effect. In the curtain effect of the 4th G, a star-patterned curtain is displayed.

Also, in the upper right area 51a of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "17G", which is the number of remaining AT games, is displayed. Furthermore, in the upper left area 51b of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, "Suggestion x 4" indicating the number of games of the suggestion effect is displayed. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the 4th G of the suggestive effect is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 14(b), when the first stop is performed, an image is displayed showing how the curtains are slightly opened. As shown in FIG. 14(c), when the second stop is performed, the curtain is further opened and the sound effect "flickering" is output from the speaker 53. As shown in FIG. After that, when the third stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 14(d), the curtain is fully opened and a cloud icon indicating the characters "PUSH" is displayed to prompt the user to operate the PUSH button 56. FIG. Further, the speaker 53 outputs an icon display sound of "pop".

When the player operates the PUSH button 56, a notice effect for notifying the content of the effect in the second notification effect is executed as the effect that 100G is decided as the number of additional games. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14(e), a character image of "next notice" is displayed, and then, as shown in FIGS. An image showing how to get there is displayed. After that, the effect develops from the next game to the second notification effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the performance develops from the second suggestion performance to the second notification performance, and to preliminarily suggest to the player that 100 G will be awarded as the number of additional games.

In the second suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, a cloud icon appears, which indicates development, chance, PUSH, etc., and then, in the second notification effect, characters indicating that the effect will develop and that the second suggestive effect will continue. The icon display sound ("paka") is the development, chance, push, etc. in the first suggestive effect shown in FIGS. It is the same as the icon display sound ("paka") in which a cloud icon showing the characters appears. In this way, although the types of suggestive effects are different, in both effects, a cloud icon having a common mode is displayed, and the direction of the effect is suggested when a common icon display sound is output. It is easy for the player to understand the timing at which the whereabouts of is suggested.

In addition, as in the first suggestive effects shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, other images such as characters and treasure boxes are displayed in addition to the icon images for suggesting the increase in the number of AT games. , As in the second suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the curtain is opened and only the icon image for suggesting an increase in the number of AT games is shown to the player. The icon image for suggesting the addition is small. Specifically, the ratio of the specific area in which the icon image is displayed to the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is less than 1/2 in the first suggestion effect, whereas in the second suggestion effect is 1/2 or more. Note that the ratio of the specific area to the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is an example, and a predetermined value may be used as a reference.

In this way, since the size of the icon image displayed in the first suggestive effect and the size of the icon image displayed in the second suggestive effect can be made different, suggestions regarding the addition of the number of AT games in various effects An image for playing can be used, and as a result, the interest in the game is improved.

In addition, in the first suggestion effect, in addition to the icon image for suggesting the increase in the number of AT games, a suggestion regarding the increase in the number of AT games is made according to the type of character displayed, and displayed in the first suggestion effect. The size of the icon image displayed may be made smaller than the icon image displayed in the second suggestive effect. By doing so, in the first suggestion effect in which a plurality of types of images are used to suggest an increase in the number of AT games, it is possible to draw the player's attention to images other than the images common to the second suggestion effect. can.

In the first suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the position where the icon image is displayed is above the center of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas in the second suggestive effect the position where the icon image is displayed is the liquid crystal display. It is the center of the display 51 . In this way, since the position where the icon image is displayed in the first suggestive effect and the position where the icon image is displayed in the second suggestive effect can be different, suggestions regarding the addition of the number of AT games in various effects An image for playing can be used, and as a result, the interest in the game is improved.

For example, as in the first suggestion effect, in addition to the icon image for suggesting the addition of the AT game number, other images such as characters and treasure boxes are displayed. You may display the icon image for suggesting about the addition of the AT game number in the position which is not. On the other hand, in the second suggestion effect, in which the curtain is opened and only the icon image for suggesting the increase in the number of AT games is shown to the player, the suggestion regarding the increase in the number of AT games is provided. The icon image may be displayed in a central prominent position to draw the player's attention to the icon image for playing.

In both the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, the timing at which the icon image is displayed is when the third stop is performed. In other words, the display of the icon image is triggered by the third stop in both the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect. For this reason, the player can recognize that the display performed by the predetermined trigger of the third stop is a display for suggesting an increase in the number of AT games, and any of the two or more different effects can be suggested. is made, the player can easily recognize that the suggestion has been made. In addition, the player can recognize that the suggestion will be made at the predetermined trigger of the third stop, and as a result, the player can expect the display of the liquid crystal display 51 at the predetermined trigger.

While the BGM is different between the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, when the icon image is displayed, the common icon display sound is used regardless of whether it is the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect. output from As described above, although the icon display sound is the same when the suggestion is made regardless of the type of effect, the sound can be changed depending on the type of effect, thereby improving the interest of the game.

In this embodiment, the BGM is output until the suggestive effect is completed. That is, the icon display sound is output so as to overlap with the BGM. At this time, the icon display sound may be output so that the volume of the icon display sound is higher than the volume of the BGM. As a method for increasing the volume, the volume of the icon display sound may be set to be higher than that of the BGM without changing the volume of the BGM. may be made larger. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the sound of the icon display sound. If the volume of the BGM is reduced, the original volume may be restored when the output of the icon display sound is stopped. It should be noted that the volume of the icon display sound and the dialogue sound may be set to be higher than the volume of the BGM.

Also, the output of the BGM may be stopped when the icon display sound is output. That is, when displaying an icon, the sound may be switched from the BGM to the icon display sound. By doing so, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the sound of the icon display sound, and easily make the player recognize that the result of the suggestive effect is displayed or that the suggestive effect is finished. can do.

[Second notification effect]
15 and 16 are diagrams showing an example of the second notification effect. In the present embodiment, as the second notification effect, a mission effect for accomplishing a mission in which the character reaches the castle over 2G is executed. In the second notification effect, music D is output from the speaker 53 as BGM corresponding to the second notification effect.

As shown in FIG. 15(a), when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game after the second suggestive effect ends, an image showing the mission "reach the castle" is displayed. After that, as time elapses, an image showing the character walking down the road is displayed, as shown in FIG. 15(b).

When the third stop is performed in the 1G of the second notification effect, as shown in FIG. 15(c), a character image of "Which way?" is displayed.

In the second notification effect, the content of the effect differs depending on the determination result of the number-of-games lottery (FIG. 2(b)).

For example, when the number of games to be added to the notification is determined to be 10G or more by the lottery for the number of games to be added to the notification (Fig. 2(b)), as shown in Fig. 15(d1), the start operation is performed at the 2nd G of the second notification effect. When it is done, a cut-in effect is executed. In this example, a cut-in image consisting of the characters "right!" Furthermore, when the cut-in effect is executed, the chance sound is output from the speaker 53. - 特許庁

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15(d2), when the cut-in effect is not executed, when the start operation is performed at the 2G point of the second notification effect, the image showing the character walking down the road is displayed again. be.

When the number of games to be added to the notification is determined to be 10G or more by lottery for the number of games to be added to notification (FIG. 2(b)), as shown in FIG. Then, an image of the character arriving at the castle and a text image of "WIN" indicating that the mission has been accomplished are displayed. At this time, a WIN sound is output from the speaker 53 indicating that the mission has been accomplished. The WIN sound in the second notification effect is the same as the WIN sound in the first notification effect.

When the number of additional information games is determined to be 0G by the information additional game number lottery (FIG. 2B), as shown in FIG. , an image of a lost character is displayed, and the background is also darkened. At this time, a LOSE sound is output from the speaker 53 indicating that the mission has not been achieved. The LOSE sound in the second notification effect is the same sound as the LOSE sound in the first notification effect.

Next, the effect after the result of the second notification effect will be described. When a character image of "WIN" indicating that the mission has been achieved is displayed as shown in FIG. 16(a1), the user is prompted to operate the PUSH button 56 as time elapses as shown in FIG. 16(b1). A PUSH image is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 .

As shown in FIG. 16(c1), when the player operates the PUSH button 56, an image indicating the number of additional games is displayed in the cloud icon. In this example, since the number of games added to the notification is 50G, a character image of "Additional +50G" is displayed in the cloud icon.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16(d1), the original normal AT effect is executed by performing a start operation. Since the addition of 50 G was notified, the number of AT remaining games displayed in the upper right area 51a of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 adds 50 G and displays "62 G".

On the other hand, when an image indicating that the mission could not be achieved is displayed as shown in FIG. By performing the operation, the original normal AT effect is executed. Since the addition of the AT game number is not notified, the AT remaining game number displayed in the upper right area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed as "12G" without adding the additional game number. . It should be noted that the normal AT effects (Fig. 16 (d1), (b2)) executed after the result of the second notification effect are the normal AT effects (Fig. 10 (d1), (b2)) executed after the result of the first notification effect The effect is the same as (b2)).

In both the first notification effect and the second notification effect, a character image of "WIN" is displayed when an increase in the number of AT games is notified. In addition, in both the first notification effect and the second notification effect, the background of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 becomes dark when the increase in the number of AT games is not notified. Therefore, by displaying a character image of "WIN" or darkening the background of the image, a suggestion is made regarding the increase in the number of AT games.

The timing at which the cut-in image is displayed in the first notification effect is when the third stop is performed, while the timing at which the cut-in image is displayed in the second notification effect is when the start operation is performed. when In other words, the cut-in effect is triggered by the third stop during the first notification effect, whereas the cut-in effect is triggered by the start operation during the second notification effect. Also, in both the first notification effect and the second notification effect, a common chance sound is output from the speaker 53 when the cut-in image is displayed.

As described above, in both the first notification effect and the second notification effect, since the sound output from the speaker 53 is the same as the cut-in effect is performed, the player can easily understand the cut-in effect. You can easily recognize what has been done. In addition, since the cut-in performance can be performed in any of the different types of performances, various performances can be executed as performances for performing the cut-in performance, and as a result, the amusement of the game is improved. In addition, since the timing for displaying the cut-in image in the first notification effect and the timing for displaying the cut-in image in the second notification effect can be different, it is possible to suggest adding AT according to the length and content of the effect. As a result, the image for suggesting the addition of AT can be used for various effects, and the interest in the game is improved.

Since the same chance sound is output when the cut-in effect is executed in either the first notification effect or the second notification effect, the cut-in effect is executed regardless of the type of the cut-in effect. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that.

A cut-in image consists of a character portion and a design portion called a character. In this way, since the cut-in image used for the cut-in effect consists of the character part and the design part, it is easy to understand that the cut-in effect has been executed, and the player recognizes at a glance that the cut-in effect has been executed. can do.

In both the first notification effect and the second notification effect, the character image of "WIN" is displayed in a common manner. That is, the AT overlay suggestions are made in the same manner. In this way, the suggestion regarding the addition of the AT is executed in the same manner in any of the notification effects. It is easy to recognize that one is a suggestion for AT overlay.

In the first notification effect and the second notification effect, the effect mode of the cut-in effect is that the friend character displayed during the first notification effect is displayed in the first notification effect, whereas the second notification effect is displayed. is different in that the character displayed during the second notification effect is displayed. That is, during the first notification effect, a cut-in effect is performed in a mode related to the first notification effect, and during the second notification effect, a cut-in effect is performed in a mode related to the second notification effect. In this way, by executing the cut-in effect in a manner related to the notification effect, the cut-in effect can be executed in accordance with the effect, and the interest in the game is improved.

Music C is output from the speaker 53 during the first notification effect, and music D is output from the speaker 53 during the second notification effect. On the other hand, when the character image "WIN" is displayed, the WIN display sound is output from the speaker 53 regardless of whether it is the first notification effect or the second notification effect. In this way, although the same sound is output when the AT addition is suggested irrespective of the type of performance, the BGM can be changed depending on the type of performance, thereby improving the interest of the game.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the music C and the music D are output until the notification effect ends. That is, the chance sound, WIN sound, and LOSE sound are output so as to overlap with the BGM. However, the chance sound that is output during the notification effect is output so that the volume of the chance sound is higher than the volume of the BGM, and the WIN sound and LOSE sound that are output at the end of the notification effect are controlled by these. BGM output may be stopped when sound is output. In other words, when sound is output in accordance with the execution of the suggestion regarding the addition of AT during the performance, the sound that is constantly being output during the presentation is not stopped, and at the end of the presentation, the sound is output in accordance with the execution of the suggestion regarding the addition of AT. In the case of outputting a sound by pressing, the sound that is always output during the performance may be switched to a different sound.

As a method for increasing the volume, the chance sound may be made louder than the BGM without changing the BGM volume, or the chance sound may be increased by decreasing the BGM volume. You may make it By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the chance sound. In addition, by outputting the chance sound without stopping the output of the BGM, the cut-in performance can be executed without making the player think that the notification performance has ended, and the player can hear the chance sound. can be made easier to recognize. When the volume of the BGM is reduced, it may be returned to the original volume when the output of the chance sound is stopped or when the cut-in effect is completed.

Also, when a sound related to the addition of AT such as a WIN sound or a LOSE sound is output at the end of the presentation, the BGM may be switched to the sound related to the addition of AT. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the sound related to the addition of the AT, and to make it easier for the player to recognize that the effect is finished.

When outputting sounds related to the addition of AT (WIN sound, LOSE sound, etc.), instead of stopping the BGM, the volume of the sound related to the addition of AT is set to be higher than the volume of the BGM. can be

[Data stored by the sub-controller]
The sub-control unit 91 controls, as data relating to the notification effect, moving image data for brightening the characters "WIN" (FIGS. 9(d1), (f1), FIG. 15(e1), etc.), image data for darkening the background (FIG. 4 (d2), (f2), FIG. 15 (e2), etc.) and moving image data (FIG. 9 (e1), FIG. 15 (d2), etc.) used in cut-in effects are stored in the RAM 91c. In addition, as other data related to the notification effect, moving image data (FIGS. 9A to 9C, FIGS. , animation data of different effects depending on whether or not the number of AT games is added (Fig. 9 (d1), (d2), Fig. 9 (f1), (f2), Fig. 15 (e1), (e2), etc.) ) are stored respectively. Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes the notification effects shown in FIGS. 9 and 15 by combining the determined contents of the effects with various moving image data stored in the RAM 91c.

In this way, by providing moving image data for displaying the character image of "WIN" which is executed regardless of whether the first notification effect or the second notification effect is performed, this moving image data can be used in common for different effects. The data volume can be reduced because it can be used as In addition, moving image data that is commonly used regardless of whether AT is added, moving image data with different effects depending on whether AT is added, or moving image data that is commonly used regardless of the type of notification effect are separately stored in the RAM 91c and used in combination, it is possible to perform various effects while reducing the amount of moving image data to be stored.

The sub-control unit 91 stores, in the RAM 91c, moving image data that is common regardless of the type of icon to be displayed and moving image data for displaying the icon for the suggestive effect as well as the notification effect. Data is stored in the RAM 91c for each icon type.

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

Thus, by providing moving image data for displaying icons to be executed regardless of whether the first suggesting effect or the second suggesting effect is performed, this moving image data can be used in common for different effects. Therefore, the data capacity can be reduced. In addition, moving image data that is common regardless of the type of icon to be displayed and moving image data for displaying icons are separately stored in the RAM 91c, and are used in combination, thereby reducing the amount of moving image data to be stored while providing various effects. It can be performed.

In the present embodiment, an example of storing moving image data into commonly used data and individually used data is separately stored. The data used for each effect and the data used individually for each effect may be stored separately.

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

(1) In a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means for determining an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) to increase the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state (for example, the number of additional games by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) process to determine);
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-controller 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is given, prior to the execution of the notification effect, suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, Figs. 11 to FIG. 14) to execute the suggestive effect by the sub-control unit 91,
The suggestion directing means includes:
The larger the advantageous amount notified by the notification effect, the longer the suggestive effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. number of games for ),
When the advantageous amount is given, the suggestive effect is executed so that the execution period of the suggestive effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not given (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c)). Thus, when the number of added games is 10G or more (the number of games added to the notification is 10G or more), the number of suggested effects games is greater than when the number of added games is 0G (the number of games added to the notification is 0G). .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2(c), in the suggested effect game number lottery, the lottery probability is set so that the number of suggested effect games tends to increase as the number of games added to the notification increases. there is In other words, the greater the number of suggestive effects games, the greater the number of games to be added to the notification (additional amount), so it is possible to draw the player's attention to the suggestive effects, and it is expected that the suggestive effect execution period will continue. The player can be allowed to play while

Furthermore, in the suggestive effect game number lottery, when the number of additional games is 10G or more (the number of games added to the notification is 10G or more), the number of additional games is 0G (the number of games added to the notification is 0G). The lottery probability is set so that the number of games tends to increase. In other words, the greater the number of suggestive effects games, the higher the probability of being notified of the number of additional games (rate). It is possible to make the player play while anticipating the continuation.

As a result, the interest in the game can be improved by the suggestive effect suggesting the addition of the number of AT games for increasing the control period for the AT.

(2) In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means for determining an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) to increase the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state (for example, the number of additional games by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) process to determine);
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-controller 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is given, prior to the execution of the notification effect, suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, Figs. 11 to FIG. 14) a process of executing a suggestive effect by the sub-control unit 91;
Suggestion means for suggesting the end timing of the notification effect (for example, a process of executing an effect in which the character emits a line by the sub control unit 91 shown in FIGS. 5 (d1), (d2), and (d1), (d2) ) and
The suggestion directing means includes:
The larger the advantageous amount notified by the notification effect, the longer the suggestive effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. number of games for ),
When the advantageous amount is given, the suggestive effect is executed so that the execution period of the suggestive effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not given (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c)). Thus, when the number of added games is 10G or more (the number of games added to the notification is 10G or more), the number of suggested effects games is greater than when the number of added games is 0G (the number of games added to the notification is 0G). ,
The end timing of the notification effect includes a first timing (for example, the timing after the first notification effect (battle effect) shown in FIG. 9 is executed over 2G) and a second timing (for example, The timing after the first notification effect (battle effect) shown is executed over 4G) and
The suggesting means, at the timing related to the start of the notification effect, suggests which of the first timing and the second timing the end timing of the notification effect is (for example, FIG. 5 (d1), ( d2), as shown in FIGS. 6(d1) and (d2), the end timing of the first notification effect (battle effect) is suggested at the timing before the first notification effect (battle effect) is executed).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5(d1), (d2), and 6(d1), (d2), in the first suggestion effect before the first notification effect (battle effect) is executed, the first An effect is performed in which the character utters a line suggesting the end timing of the 1 notification effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player the number of games (the end timing of the battle effect) until the game in which the addition of the AT is notified, at the timing before the start of the first notification effect, so that the player can be informed about the subsequent development. The expectation can be made, and the amusement of the game can be improved with respect to the end timing of the first notification effect.

(3) In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means for determining an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) to increase the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state (for example, the number of additional games by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) process to determine);
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-controller 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is given, prior to the execution of the notification effect, suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, Figs. 11 to FIG. 14) a process of executing a suggestive effect by the sub-control unit 91;
The suggestion directing means includes:
The larger the advantageous amount notified by the notification effect, the longer the suggestive effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. number of games for ),
When the advantageous amount is given, the suggestive effect is executed so that the execution period of the suggestive effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not given (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c)). Thus, when the number of added games is 10G or more (the number of games added to the notification is 10G or more), the number of suggested effects games is greater than when the number of added games is 0G (the number of games added to the notification is 0G). ,
Further, the gaming machine includes development image display means for displaying, on the display unit, a development image suggesting that the notification performance will develop into the notification performance in a game in which the suggestion performance ends (for example, FIG. 5 (d1), (d2), FIG. 6(d1), (d2), FIG. 7(d1), FIG. 11(d1), FIG. 12(d1), and FIG. A cloud icon indicating the characters "development" suggesting that the performance will develop is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51).

5(d1), (d2), FIG. 6(d1), (d2), FIG. 7(d1), FIG. 11(d1), FIG. 12(d1), and FIG. 13(d1). As shown, when the effect develops from the suggestive effect to the notification effect, a cloud icon indicating the characters "Development" is displayed to suggest that the effect develops. As a result, it is possible to make clear to the player the delimitation between the end of the suggestive effect and the start of the notification effect.

(4) In a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means for determining an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) to increase the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state (for example, the number of additional games by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) process to determine);
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-controller 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is given, prior to the execution of the notification effect, suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, Figs. 11 to FIG. 14) to execute the suggestive effect by the sub-control unit 91,
The suggestion directing means includes:
The larger the advantageous amount notified by the notification effect, the longer the suggestive effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. number of games for ),
When the advantageous amount is given, the suggestive effect is executed so that the execution period of the suggestive effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not given (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c)). Thus, when the number of added games is 10G or more (the number of games added to the notification is 10G or more), the number of suggested effects games is greater than when the number of added games is 0G (the number of games added to the notification is 0G). ,
In a game in which the suggestive effect continues, a continuation image (for example, a character image of "chance") that suggests the continuation of the suggestive effect may be displayed on the display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display 51),
In the game in which the suggestion effect ends, a development image (for example, a character image of "development") suggesting that the effect will develop in the notification effect is displayed on the display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display 51). there is
The mode of the suggestive effect when the continuation image is displayed and the mode of the suggestive effect when the development image is displayed are common (for example, (d1), (d2), (d3) in FIG. 5). ), FIGS. 6(d1), (d2), (d3), FIGS. 7(d1), (d2), FIGS. 11(d1), (d2), FIGS. 12(d1), (d2), and FIG. 13 ( As shown in d1) and (d2), the form of the cloud icon when the effect develops and the form of the cloud icon when the suggestive effect continues are common).

Specifically, FIGS. 5 (d1), (d2), (d3), FIGS. 6 (d1), (d2), (d3), FIGS. 7 (d1), (d2), FIGS. 11 (d1), ( d2), Figs. 12(d1), (d2), and Figs. 13(d1), (d2), when the production develops, the word "development" is shown on the cloud icon, while the suggestion When the effect continues, the word "chance" is displayed on the cloud icon in the same mode (same color, shape, and size) as when the effect develops. In this way, whether the effect develops from the suggestive effect to the notification effect or whether the suggestive effect continues is suggested to the player by the cloud icon, which is a common mode, so that the player can understand the subsequent development. It can be suggested easily, and the interest in the game can be improved by giving expectation to the subsequent development.

(5) In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means for determining an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) to increase the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state (for example, the number of additional games by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) process to determine);
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-controller 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is given, prior to the execution of the notification effect, suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, Figs. 11 to FIG. 14) to execute the suggestive effect by the sub-control unit 91,
The suggestion directing means includes:
The larger the advantageous amount notified by the notification effect, the longer the suggestive effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. number of games for ),
When the advantageous amount is given, the suggestive effect is executed so that the execution period of the suggestive effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not given (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c)). Thus, when the number of added games is 10G or more (the number of games added to the notification is 10G or more), the number of suggested effects games is greater than when the number of added games is 0G (the number of games added to the notification is 0G). ,
The execution period of the suggested effect includes a fixed execution period in which the provision of the advantageous amount is fixed (for example, when the first suggested effect is 3G or 4G).

Specifically, in the suggested effect game number lottery shown in FIG. 2(c), when the suggested effect game number is 3G or 4G, the additional game number is notified with a probability of 100%. As a result, when the execution period of the suggestive effect continues to reach 3G or more, it is determined that the number of games to be added is notified, so that the player can play while expecting the suggestive effect to reach 3G or more. can.

(6) In a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means for determining an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) to increase the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state (for example, the number of additional games by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) process to determine);
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-controller 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is given, prior to the execution of the notification effect, suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, Figs. 11 to FIG. 14) to execute the suggestive effect by the sub-control unit 91,
The suggestion directing means includes:
The larger the advantageous amount notified by the notification effect, the longer the suggestive effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. number of games for ),
When the advantageous amount is given, the suggestive effect is executed so that the execution period of the suggestive effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not given (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c)). Thus, when the number of added games is 10G or more (the number of games added to the notification is 10G or more), the number of suggested effects games is greater than when the number of added games is 0G (the number of games added to the notification is 0G). ,
In a game in which the suggestion effect ends, a development image (for example, a character image of "development") suggesting that the effect will develop in the notification effect may be displayed on the display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display 51). can be,
The execution period of the suggested effect includes a fixed execution period (for example, when the first suggested effect is 3G or 4G) in which the provision of the advantageous amount is confirmed,
When the execution period of the suggestive effect is the fixed execution period and the notification effect starts after the suggestive effect, the development image is not displayed on the display unit (for example, FIG. 8(d) and FIG. 14 ( As shown in d), when the suggestive effect is 4G, the cloud icon indicating the characters "development" is not displayed).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(d) and FIG. 14(d), when the suggestive effect is executed over 4G and the addition of the AT game is confirmed, the word "development" is displayed on the cloud icon. Instead, the characters "PUSH" prompting the operation of the PUSH button 56 are displayed. As a result, the character "development" shown in the case of the suggestive effects 1G to 3G is not shown in the 4th G, so that the effects are diversified and the amusement of the game can be improved.

(7) In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means for determining an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) to increase the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state (for example, the number of additional games by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) process to determine);
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-controller 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is given, prior to the execution of the notification effect, suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, Figs. 11 to FIG. 14) a process of executing a suggestive effect by the sub-control unit 91;
Suggestion means for suggesting execution of the suggestion effect (for example, display of the number of games of the suggestion effect in the area 51b, music tempo of BGM in the suggestion effect, treasure chest pattern in the first suggestion effect, curtain pattern in the second suggestion effect) and
The suggestion directing means includes:
The larger the advantageous amount notified by the notification effect, the longer the suggestive effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. number of games for ),
When the advantageous amount is given, the suggestive effect is executed so that the execution period of the suggestive effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not given (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c)). Thus, when the number of added games is 10G or more (the number of games added to the notification is 10G or more), the number of suggested effects games is greater than when the number of added games is 0G (the number of games added to the notification is 0G). ,
The suggesting means changes the mode as the execution period of the suggestive effect elapses (for example, the mode of the first suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the mode of the second suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 11 to 14). .

Specifically, in the first suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, as the number of games of the first suggestive effect increases, the number of games of the suggestive effect displayed in the area 51b is added and updated, and the music of the BGM is added. The tempo speeds up, and the pattern of the treasure chest changes. In addition, in the second suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, as the number of games of the second suggestive effect increases, the number of games of the suggestive effect displayed in the area 51b is added and updated, and the tempo of the BGM is increased. and the pattern of the curtain changes. As a result, the player can easily recognize the number of games in the suggestive effect by using the change in the mode of the effect as a clue.

(8) In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means for determining an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) to increase the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state (for example, the number of additional games by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) process to determine);
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-controller 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is given, prior to the execution of the notification effect, suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, Figs. 11 to FIG. 14) a process of executing a suggestive effect by the sub-control unit 91;
Suggestion means for suggesting execution of the suggestion effect (for example, display of the number of games of the suggestion effect in the area 51b, treasure chest pattern in the first notification effect, curtain pattern in the second notification effect),
The suggestion directing means includes:
The larger the advantageous amount notified by the notification effect, the longer the suggestive effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. number of games for ),
When the advantageous amount is given, the suggestive effect is executed so that the execution period of the suggestive effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not given (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c)). Thus, when the number of added games is 10G or more (the number of games added to the notification is 10G or more), the number of suggested effects games is greater than when the number of added games is 0G (the number of games added to the notification is 0G). ,
The suggesting means changes the mode as the execution period of the suggestive effect elapses (for example, the mode of the first suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the mode of the second suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 11 to 14). ,
The suggestive means is sound output means (for example, speaker 53) that outputs sound, and the tempo of the sound output from the sound output means in the suggestive effect increases as the execution period of the suggestive effect elapses ( For example, the mode of the first suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the mode of the second suggestive effect shown in FIGS. 11 to 14).

Specifically, in the first suggestive effects shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the tempo of the BGM music increases as the number of games of the first suggestive effects increases. In addition, in the second suggestive effects shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the tempo of the BGM music increases as the number of games of the second suggestive effects increases. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize the number of games in the suggestive effect by using the fact that the music tempo of the BGM changes as a clue. Furthermore, the more the number of games of the first suggestion effect increases, the faster the music tempo becomes, so the more flashy the performance gets closer to reaching 3G where AT addition is confirmed and 4G where 100G addition is confirmed. It can be provided to the player, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(9) In a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT) (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Determining means for determining an advantageous amount (for example, the number of additional games) to increase the control period (for example, the number of AT games) to the advantageous state (for example, the number of additional games by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 2A) process to determine);
Notification effect means for executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous amount determined by the determination means (for example, processing for executing a notification effect by the sub-controller 91 shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 15, and 16) When,
Regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is given, prior to the execution of the notification effect, suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount (for example, Figs. 11 to FIG. 14) to execute the suggestive effect by the sub-control unit 91,
The suggestion directing means includes:
The larger the advantageous amount notified by the notification effect, the longer the suggestive effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. number of games for ),
When the advantageous amount is given, the suggestive effect is executed so that the execution period of the suggestive effect is longer than when the advantageous amount is not given (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c)). Thus, when the number of added games is 10G or more (the number of games added to the notification is 10G or more), the number of suggested effects games is greater than when the number of added games is 0G (the number of games added to the notification is 0G). ,
In some cases, the provision of a part or all of the advantageous amount may be notified by the notification effect without the suggestive effect being executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2(c) and 4(c2), a suggestive Even if the number of directed games is 0G, the number of added games of 50G or more may be reported).

Specifically, in the suggested effect game number lottery shown in FIG. 2(c), even if the suggested effect game number is 0G, the additional game number may be reported. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4(c2), for example, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the addition of the number of AT games in the game in which the rare combination is won. Furthermore, when the number of games to be added is 0G and the number of games to be added is determined to be 50 G or more as the number of games to be added, when the number of games to be added is notified without executing the suggestion effect, the number of games to be added is notified Players can be expected to have a large number of games.

(10) As shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, AT is added depending on the number of games of the first notification effect (for example, whether the timing at which the battle effect ends is 2 games or 4 games). Since the probabilities of winning are different, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the end timing of the first notification performance, thereby improving the interest of the game.

(11) As shown in FIG. 3(b), when the number of AT games is not awarded, any of the 2nd to 4th games may be determined as the end timing of the battle effect. Therefore, since the number of AT games is not always added at the timing when the first notification effect ends, the interest of the first notification effect can be improved.

(12) As shown in FIG. 5(d1), as an effect suggesting that the first notification effect will end after a short number of games, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a cloud icon and a line image of "Expect a quick conclusion". Is displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 5(d2), as an effect suggesting that the first notification effect will end after a long number of games, a cloud icon and a dialog image of "It might be a long battle" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. be done. In this way, it is possible to suggest the end timing of the first notification effect while suggesting the development to the first notification effect, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(13) When the cloud icon is displayed, the icon display sound is output from the speaker 53 regardless of whether it is the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect. That is, in both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, the sound output from the speaker 53 accompanying the display of the cloud icon is the common icon display sound. The player can easily recognize that the cloud icon has been displayed. In addition, since the cloud icon can be displayed in any of the different types of effects, various effects can be executed as effects for displaying the cloud icon, and as a result, the interest in the game is improved. do.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Other modifications of the above embodiments applicable to the present invention will be described below.

[About favorable conditions]
In the present embodiment, AT is exemplified as an advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to this. The advantageous state may be a state in which the gaming value is more likely to increase than in the normal state, or a state in which the gaming value (for example, medals) is less likely to be consumed than in the normal state. Also, the advantageous state may be a state such as CZ (chance zone) that has a high probability of being controlled to a more advantageous state (for example, AT) than the normal state (for example, non-CZ). Additionally, the advantageous state may be a supercharged specialization zone that has a higher probability of increasing the control period to the AT than the normal state (eg, non-AT) or the AT.

[About advantageous amount]
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games has been exemplified as the advantageous amount, but it is not limited to this. For example, the advantage amount may be a navstock that is the right for the AT to control, eg, one navstock may correspond to 50G AT games. Also, the advantageous amount may be the probability of winning in a continuous lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT of the next set after one set of AT is completed, and the higher the winning probability, the more the AT continues. may be Also, if the AT that terminates on the condition that the number of navigation executions has reached a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 50 times) is placed in an advantageous state, the upper limit number of times may be increased as an advantageous amount. good. Furthermore, if the AT that ends on the condition that the payout number of medals given during AT or the number of net increases reaches a predetermined upper limit number, the upper limit number will be increased as an advantageous amount. There may be.

[Notice of advantageous amount]
In this embodiment, of the number of additional games determined by the number-of-additional-game lottery shown in FIG. Although it was intended to be notified by the notification effect, it is not limited to this. For example, all the number of add-on games determined by the lottery for the number of add-on games may be notified by a notification effect without performing the lottery for the number of add-on games. Furthermore, in the suggestive effect game number lottery shown in FIG. 2(c), the suggestive effect game is selected from 0G to 4G based on a predetermined probability for each additional game number determined in the add-on game number lottery. It may determine the number. That is, the larger the number of additional games determined in the additional game number lottery, the longer the suggestive effect may be executed.

[About the number of suggestive production games]
In the present embodiment, in the number-of-suggested-effect lottery shown in FIG. 2(c), the number of suggested-effect games is determined from 0G to 4G based on a predetermined probability for each number of games to be notified. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the number of suggested effect games is not limited to being determined by lottery, and the number of suggested effect games corresponding to the number of games added to the notification may be determined in advance. Specifically, when the number of games added to the notification is 0G, the number of suggested effect games is 1G, when the number of games added to the notification is 10G, the number of suggested effect games is 2G, and when the number of games added to the notification is 50G, it is suggested. In the case where the number of effect games is 3G and the number of games added to the notification is 100G, the number of suggestive effect games may correspond to 4G. Note that the maximum number of suggestive effect games is not limited to 4G, and any number of multiple games may be used.

In the present embodiment, the number of games is determined by lottery for the number of suggestive effects in both the first suggestive effect (treasure box effect) and the second suggestive effect (curtain effect), but the number of games is not limited to this. For example, for the second suggestive effect (curtain effect), the number of games may be fixed in advance. That is, one suggestive effect is executed over a longer period as the advantageous amount increases, while other suggestive effects are executed over a longer period as the advantageous amount increases. It doesn't have to be.

In the present embodiment, the number of suggestive effect games is 0G to 4G in common between the first suggestive effect (treasure box effect) and the second suggestive effect (curtain effect), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of suggestive effect games may differ between the first suggestive effect (treasure box effect) and the second suggestive effect (curtain effect). Furthermore, the winning probability of the number-of-suggestion-effect game lottery may be made different between the first suggestion effect (treasure box effect) and the second suggestion effect (curtain effect). In addition, the first suggestive effect (treasure box effect) is executed over a longer period as the advantageous amount increases, while the second suggestive effect (curtain effect) is shorter as the advantageous amount increases. It may be executed over a period of time.

[About suggestion means]
In the present embodiment, as means for suggesting execution of the suggestive effect, the display of the number of games of the suggestive effect in the area 51b, the music tempo of the BGM in the suggestive effect, the pattern of the treasure chest in the first suggestive effect, and the second suggestive effect. Although the pattern of the curtain in the production is exemplified, it is not limited to these. For example, the suggestive means may be a lamp that changes its mode each time the number of games of the suggestive effect is completed. Further, the suggestive means may be a screen display on the liquid crystal display 51, and the appearance (color, etc.) of the outer frame on the screen display may change each time the number of games of the suggestive effect is completed. good. Each time the number of games of the suggestive effect is completed, the aspect of the effect area different from the effect area used in the suggestive effect may change.

[Regarding the effect that suggests the end timing of the notification effect]
In the present embodiment, the effect in which the character's lines are different has been described as the effect suggesting the end timing of the notification effect (battle effect). However, the effect suggesting the end timing may be any effect as long as it can suggest the end timing. The contents of the lines may be the same, but the colors of the lines may be different, or the characters who say the lines may be different. Alternatively, the effect may be such that the end timing is suggested by the color of the background. Alternatively, light emitting means may be provided around the slot machine 1 instead of on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the end timing may be indicated by the light emitting mode of the light emitting means.

In addition, the effect that suggests the end timing of the notification effect (battle effect) may include an effect that confirms the winning of the privilege. For example, as "win confirmed", a winning effect may be executed in subsequent battle effects. In addition, a character that confirms the award of the privilege may be displayed. Also, when the winning of the privilege is confirmed, the number of games of the battle effect to be executed may be shorter than when the winning of the privilege is not confirmed, or conversely may be increased.

Further, an effect using the PUSH button 56 as the operating means may be executed when the effect indicating the end timing of the notification effect (battle effect) is executed. For example, before the battle effect is started, an effect may be executed in which the character utters a line based on the operation of the PUSH button 56, or the color of the line may be displayed based on the operation of the PUSH button 56. and patterns may be different.

Also, the effect that suggests the end timing of the notification effect (battle effect) may be a predetermined timing in the game in which the battle effect has started instead of the timing before the start of the battle effect. For example, the content of the battle presentation may be displayed as a title at the timing when the battle presentation is started, and the end timing may be suggested by the aspect of the title. Further, an effect suggesting the end timing of the battle effect may be executed before the start of the battle effect, and an effect suggesting the end timing of the battle effect may be executed at the timing when the battle effect is started. Also, an effect suggesting the end timing of the battle effect may be executed in the middle of the battle effect (after the second game).

Also, the effect suggesting the end timing of the notification effect (battle effect) may be an effect suggesting that the end timing will be shortened temporally. For example, the end timing may be suggested by a timer indicating time or the length of time displayed on a clock.

[About notification effect]
In the present embodiment, the battle effect has been described as an example of the first notification effect. However, the first notification effect may be other than the battle effect, and may be any effect as long as it is a continuous effect over a period in which a plurality of games are executed. Also, in the battle production, the number of games to be played is determined by winning the prize lottery. In such a case, the result of the battle presentation may be changed from defeat to victory based on the winning of the lottery for the privilege during the battle presentation. Further, based on the fact that the lottery for the privilege is won in the middle of the battle effect, an effect that suggests the timing at which the battle effect ends in the game may be executed.

[Common items when displaying images used to suggest benefits with different effects]
In this embodiment, when displaying an icon, which is an image used to suggest a benefit, during the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect, the sound when displaying, the mode of the icon, and the trigger for displaying are common. I gave an example of what to do. In addition, during the first notification effect and the second notification effect, when displaying a cut-in image that is an image used to suggest a privilege, the sound when displaying, the size of displaying, and the position of displaying are common. I gave an example of what to do. Also, during the first notification effect and the second notification effect, when displaying the character image "WIN" which is the image used to suggest the privilege, the sound when displaying, the size of displaying, the position of displaying, An example in which the display timing and the image mode are shared is given as an example. However, when displaying an image used to suggest a benefit during different productions, at least one of the sound when displaying, the mode of display, the position of display, the trigger for display, and the size of the image is required for each production. It should be common.

[Image used to suggest benefits]
In the present embodiment, the icon displayed in the suggestive display has a character portion as a constituent element, such as a cloud icon showing the character of development, but is an icon consisting only of a design portion that does not include a character portion. good too. For example, a specific character may be used as an icon displayed in the suggestive display. Also, in the notification effect, the character image "WIN" is displayed, but an image consisting only of a design part such that the character is making a V sign is displayed in the first notification effect and the second notification effect. You may As for the cut-in effect, similarly, an image consisting only of a design portion of a specific character may be displayed as a cut-in image. In this way, since the image used for suggesting the benefit consists only of the design portion, the image is easy to understand, and the player can recognize at a glance that the suggestion regarding the benefit has been made.

Further, in the present embodiment, the icon used in the suggestion effect may be used as a cut-in image during the notification effect. A WIN icon used in the suggestion effect may be used instead of the character image "WIN" in the notification effect. In this way, since the image used for suggesting the privilege is composed of the character portion and the design portion, the image is easy to understand, and the player can recognize at a glance that the privilege has been suggested.

In the present embodiment, the same icon is displayed and the suggestive display is performed in the same manner during both the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect. However, during the first suggestive effect and during the second suggestive effect, the suggestive display may be executed in a manner related to each effect. For example, in the case of opening a treasure chest as in the first suggestive effect, gold coins may be displayed to suggest that a privilege has been granted. On the other hand, in the case of opening the curtain as in the second suggestive effect, the shape of the cloud icon may indicate that the privilege is given. Even in such a case, if at least one of the sound, the display position, and the display timing when executing the suggestive display is common, the player can easily recognize that the suggestive display is being performed. . In this way, by executing the suggestive display in a mode related to the effect, the suggestive display can be executed in accordance with the effect, and the interest in the game is improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the same character image "WIN" is displayed during both the first notification effect and the second notification effect, which is used to suggest benefits. The example shows the case where the images have the same aspect. However, it may be different during the first notification effect and during the second notification effect. For example, during the first notification effect, a character image of "victory" is displayed in relation to the battle effect, and during the second notification effect, a character image of "arrival" is displayed in relation to the mission effect. good. In this way, by executing the suggestive display in a manner related to the effect, the suggestion related to the privilege can be executed along with the effect using the image, and the interest in the game is improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the mode of the cut-in image is different between during the first notification effect and during the second notification effect. However, the form of the cut-in image may be the same during the first notification effect and during the second notification effect. For example, when an image of a specific character is used as a cut-in image, the image of the specific character may be used as the cut-in image in any notification effect. In this way, the cut-in effect is performed in the same manner regardless of the type of effect. It's easy to recognize something.

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

[Sound output for each type of image used to suggest benefits]
In the present embodiment, the same icon display sound is output from the speaker 53 regardless of which icon is displayed. You can change it. Specifically, the icon display sound A may be output when the advanced icon is displayed, and the icon display sound B may be output when the hot icon is displayed. In this way, since different sounds are output for each type of suggestive display, various effects can be executed, and the game becomes more interesting.

Also, during the notification effect, the WIN sound is output when the character image "WIN" is displayed. However, the character image "LOSE" may also be displayed in the effect executed when neither the first privilege nor the second privilege is won. In this case, the same sound may be output regardless of whether the character image "WIN" is displayed or the character image "LOSE" is displayed. By doing so, it is easy for the player to recognize that the benefit has been suggested.

Also, in the cut-in effect, it is possible to display one of a plurality of types of cut-in images, and the sound output accompanying the display of the cut-in image is generated for each type of cut-in image. may be different. However, when the same type of cut-in image is displayed in the first notification effect and the second notification effect, the same sound is output from the speaker 53 . For example, a cut-in image displaying character A and a cut-in image displaying character B are provided, and when the cut-in image of character A is displayed, chance sound A is output and the cut-in image of character B is output. When is displayed, the chance sound B may be output. In this way, since different sounds are output for each type of cut-in image, various effects can be executed, and the game becomes more interesting.

[About BGM]
In the present embodiment, the BGM is different during the first suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect, the first notification effect, and the second notification effect, but the same BGM is output in all effects. You may Also, instead of the BGM, the voice of the character may be changed in an effect in which the character speaks.

[Trigger for displaying images used to suggest benefits]
In the present embodiment, the trigger for displaying the image used to suggest the privilege is when the third stop is performed or when the start operation is performed. It may be triggered by the expiration of the period. In addition, an effect that prompts the user to operate the PUSH button 56 may be performed, and an image used to suggest a privilege may be displayed when the PUSH button 56 is operated. For example, in the first effect in which the degree of expectation regarding the privilege is higher than in the second effect, an image used to suggest the privilege is displayed when an operation means unrelated to the progress of the game is operated, such as the PUSH button 56. In the second effect, an image used to suggest a privilege may be displayed when an operation means related to the progress of the game is operated, such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

[Game machine]
In this embodiment, as an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels each capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable symbols are provided, and after variably displaying the reels, the variably displaying the reels is stopped to obtain a display result. Thus, a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of reels has been described. In other words, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable identification information are provided, and after variably displaying the variable display units, the variably displaying of the variable display units is stopped to derive display results. A slot machine has been described in which a prize can be won according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units. However, a display result is derived by providing a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display section, by stopping variably displaying the variable display section. Any slot machine that can win a prize according to the display results is not limited to those equipped with three reels, but slot machines equipped with only one reel, and slot machines equipped with a plurality of reels other than three. good too.

Also, the gaming machine may be a so-called pachinko gaming machine. An effect display device composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area of the pachinko game machine. When the game ball wins a prize in a predetermined winning hole, the special variable display device variably displays at least one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the effect display device displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Variable display (variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of the effect pattern (decorative pattern) synchronized with at least one of the variable displays is performed. The variable display of the production pattern is executed in various variable modes such as scroll display and on-the-spot switching display. The performance display device corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of performance patterns (decoration patterns) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified from each other. In the production display device, a production design display area for displaying production designs is provided on the display screen, and the production design display area includes, for example, three (plural) of "left", "middle", and "right". There is a pattern display area as a display area for variably displaying performance patterns. Each of these three production designs is a production design as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified from each other.

In the pachinko machine, a game ball enters a predetermined winning hole, but a predetermined start condition (when the jackpot game is not in progress and the variable display caused by the pending memory of the first start winning has ended) is established. If not, it is stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4). Here, the pending memory information is information for specifying whether or not to control to a specific game state (for example, a jackpot state), for example.

In any of a plurality of different types of effects, when displaying an image suggesting that the privilege of controlling to a jackpot state is given, the sound output when the image is displayed, the trigger for displaying the image. , the position where the image is displayed, and the size of the image.

Also, a plurality of periods during which the game is controlled to the jackpot state may be provided. In such a case, an effect suggesting the end timing of the period controlled to the big win state may be executed at the timing related to the start of the big win state. In addition, in the case of being controlled to a variable probability state in which the probability of winning a big win is high after the state of a big win or a short-time state in which the fluctuation time is shortened, an effect that suggests the end timing of these states at the timing related to the control of these states is provided. may be executed.

Moreover, it is good also considering a jackpot game state, probability variable state, or a time saving state as an advantageous state. Then, prior to the execution of a notification effect (for example, a fanfare effect for a big hit, a big hit confirmation effect, etc.) for notifying part or all of the advantageous amount (for example, the number of times of variation) for controlling these advantageous states, A suggestion effect (for example, a look-ahead effect, a ready-to-win effect, etc.) that suggests giving an advantageous amount may be executed. Furthermore, the larger the advantageous amount to be notified or the advantageous amount to be given, the longer the suggestive effect may be executed. The pseudo-rotation of the reels for effect may be performed over a longer period (more times) as the notified advantageous amount or given advantageous amount increases.

In the above example, when the advantageous amount is given, the suggestive effect may be executed for a longer period than when the advantageous amount is not given. Further, the suggestive mode in the suggesting means for suggesting execution of the suggestive effect may change with the lapse of the execution period of the suggestive effect. , the mode on the lamp or liquid crystal screen, or the mode of BGM, etc. may change with the pseudo-rotation of the reels in the pseudo-ream.

[Regarding production and notification]
In the above-described example, the liquid crystal display 51 is used to provide effects and notifications. Transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs attached to the front door, etc., vibration of the stop switch, air blowing from around the stop switch, change in temperature of the stop switch, etc. , the effect may be executed by means different from the above embodiment.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 3 perspective window, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control section, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 51a, 51b area, 53 Speaker, 56 PUSH button, 91 sub-controller, 91a sub-CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that play games,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the state to an advantageous state that is more advantageous than the normal state;
a determining means operable to determine to grant an advantage amount that increases the duration of control to said advantage state;
Notifying whether or not the determining means has determined to impart the advantageous amount,
a notification effect means for executing a notification effect capable of informing the advantageous amount determined to be imparted by the determination means;
a suggestive effect means for executing a suggestive effect suggesting the provision of the advantageous amount prior to execution of the notification effect, regardless of whether or not the advantageous amount is provided,
The suggestion directing means includes:
The suggestive effect is executed over a longer period when a second advantageous amount larger than the first advantageous amount is notified by the notification effect than when the first advantageous amount is notified by the notification effect. easy to
When the advantageous amount is provided, it is easier to execute the suggestive effect over a longer period of time than when the advantageous amount is not provided,
Further, the gaming machine comprises development image display means for displaying, on a display unit, a development image relating to development of the notification performance in a game in which the suggestion performance ends,
The developed images include a first developed image and a second developed image to which the advantageous amount is given at a higher rate than the first developed image;
the advantageous amount can be notified by the notification effect both when the first developed image is displayed and when the second developed image is displayed;
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the second advantageous amount is notified by the notification performance, the second development image is displayed at a higher rate than when the first advantageous amount is notified by the notification performance .

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