JP7186515B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes 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, stops variably displaying the variable display section to derive a display result. , relates to a slot machine in which a prize can be awarded according to the display result.

A slot machine is generally equipped with a variable display unit having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. When the reels start rotating and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reels, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination of symbol combinations) is displayed on the winning line, or Winning occurs by deriving a winning combination.

As the types of winnings, there are types such as small winnings, special winnings, and replay winnings. Here, when the display result corresponding to the minor combination is drawn on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of minor combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is drawn on the winning line, the game state can be controlled to a special game state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. Also, it is possible to control a state such as AT (Assist Time) in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation mode advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the replayed combination is drawn on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

As such a slot machine, there is a slot machine that does not execute a freeze effect that disables the operation of the stop switch for a predetermined period during the execution of a continuous effect that can be executed over a plurality of games (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-164693 A

In the slot machine described above, it is necessary for the game control means such as the main control device to determine whether or not to execute the freeze, which is the delay control, depending on the situation, and the determination processing in the game control means is complicated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a slot machine capable of simplifying the process of determining whether or not delay control can be executed in a game control means and enhancing the performance effect. That is.

(1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information, each of which is identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production (for example, sub-control unit 91,
Privilege grant determination means (for example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a privilege) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, bonus, AT) when a specific condition (for example, cherry winning) is established. a process for determining) and
The game control means can execute delay control for delaying the progress of the game when the specific condition is established (for example, the main control unit 41 executes freeze for delaying the progress of the game when the cherry is won). possible),
The delay control includes a specific delay control (for example, short freeze) that can be performed both when the privilege is granted and when the privilege is not granted, and a special delay control that is performed when the privilege is granted. (e.g., long freeze) and including),
The game control means is
While the special delay control can be executed in the special permission state, the special delay control is not executed in the special non-permission state (for example, as shown in FIG. While long freeze can be executed in the special disallowed state, long freeze is not executed),
The specific delay control can be executed in both the special permission state and the special non-permission state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 can can also perform a short freeze),
The production control means is
In the special permission state, when the specific delay control is executed, it is possible to execute a specific corresponding effect (for example, a chance corresponding effect (a strong chance corresponding effect, a weak chance corresponding effect)) corresponding to the specific delay control. (For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a chance corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the special permission state),
In the special non-permission state, when the specific delay control is executed, the specific response effect corresponding to the specific delay control is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. state, if a short freeze is performed, do not perform the short freeze).

(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 a privilege lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the determination method of the freezing and correspondence production|presentation which are performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution propriety of freeze of 1st Embodiment, and corresponding|compatible production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when freezing does not occur; It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation when freezing generate|occur|produces. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation when short freeze generate|occur|produces. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation when long freeze generate|occur|produces. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation when freezing generate|occur|produces in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution propriety of freeze of 2nd Embodiment, and corresponding|compatible production|presentation.

A mode for implementing a slot machine as a game machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

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

[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 and 8R 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.

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 is a line for judging 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 results) 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. 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. As the bonus state, a big bonus (also called "BB") and a regular bonus (also called "RB") are provided. A big bonus is a bonus that is more advantageous than a regular bonus. For example, the number of medals to be paid out during the bonus, which is the condition for ending the big bonus, is greater than the number of medals to be paid out during the bonus, which is the condition for ending the regular bonus. In this embodiment, the big bonus is controlled when the symbol combination of red 7, red 7, red 7 (red 7 aligned) stops on the pay line LN, and the regular bonus is controlled when the symbol combination of red 7, red 7, and red 7 stops on the pay line LN. It is controlled when the symbol combination of 7, white 7, white 7 (white 7 aligned) stops.

The winning flag set when the bonus is won is carried over across games until the winning of the winning bonus occurs. In this embodiment, when a small winning combination or a replaying combination is won while the bonus winning is carried over from before the previous game, or when a bonus is won at the same time as a small winning combination or a replaying combination, the won small winning combination is determined. Reel control is performed so as to preferentially draw the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination onto the winning line LN. That is, the small combination and the replay combination can be won with priority over the bonus. Incidentally, the reel control may be performed so that the bonus can be won preferentially over the small combination and the replay combination.

The main control unit 41 can control any one of a plurality of RT states in which a replay is won with a predetermined winning probability. The RT state includes an advantageous RT and a disadvantageous RT. The probability of winning the replay is set so that the favorable RT is higher than the unfavorable RT. Between RTs, transition is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Examples of the predetermined condition include that a specific winning number is derived when winning a predetermined combination (for example, promotion replay) or winning a bell prize is missed.

In the present embodiment, the state may be controlled to AT (assist time) having performance related to an instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player how to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Also, the main control unit 41 can control ART controlled by both AT and advantageous RT. The operating modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R include the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (operating procedure, pressing order) and the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (operating timing). included. For example, when controlled by the AT, numbers and alphabets are used as operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R until the given AT game number (for example, 50 games) is played. The 7-segment display is displayed on the auxiliary display or displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . When a player wins a role targeted by navigation, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in accordance with the operation information reported by the navigation to win a role that gives more medals, It is possible to win a winning combination that controls the game in a more advantageous state, or to avoid winning a winning combination that controls the game in a more disadvantageous state. Therefore, by being controlled by the AT, it becomes easier for the player to obtain more medals. proceed.

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

[Freeze]
The main control unit 41 can execute freezing when a rare combination is won. Freeze is control performed by the main control unit 41, and is delay control for delaying the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 can freeze the game in which the rare combination is won. In addition, the sub-controller 91 executes a corresponding effect, which will be described later, based on a command capable of specifying freeze information transmitted from the main controller 41 . In the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated, the start of rotation of the reel is delayed for a predetermined period of time, and the reel begins to rotate after the predetermined period of time has elapsed.

When a wait occurs, freezing starts when the wait ends. Waiting is a state of waiting for the start of the next game (start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R) because a predetermined period (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not passed since the start of the previous game.

Freeze includes short freeze and long freeze. A short freeze is a freeze that can occur both when rewards are granted and when rewards are not granted.

A long freeze is a freeze that is performed when a privilege is granted. That is, when the long freeze is executed, it is determined that benefits such as bonuses and AT are given. The period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the long freeze is longer than the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the short freeze, and longer than the period required for a unit game (one game). The period required for one game is, for example, the predetermined period (4.1 seconds) in the above-described weight. The predetermined period is the minimum period required to complete one game. It should be noted that the period required for one game may exceed the predetermined period as long as the period is assumed to be required for the player to complete one game.

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

(Corresponding production)
The sub control unit 91 can execute a corresponding effect. A corresponding effect is a effect that is executed corresponding to the freeze when the freeze is executed. The corresponding effect is executed during the period during which the freeze is executed. Also, the corresponding effect is a effect suggesting winning of a rare role (cherry). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 2, there is a possibility that a bonus or AT will be awarded as benefits at the time of winning the cherry. Therefore, when the corresponding effect is executed, the player expects that the bonus or AT is given.

Corresponding effects include chance corresponding effects corresponding to short freezes and intense heat corresponding effects corresponding to long freezes. The chance corresponding production includes a weak chance corresponding production and a strong chance corresponding production. Below, the short freeze that is executed when the weak chance corresponding production is executed is "short freeze (weak chance)", and the short freeze that is executed when the strong chance corresponding production is executed is "short freeze (strong chance) ” is also written.

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

Then, when the weak chance corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze (weak chance) is executed, a cloud with the characters "chance" attached appears from the treasure chest. When the strong chance corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, a cloud with the characters "great chance" attached appears from the treasure chest. When the intense heat corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze is executed, a cloud with the characters "extreme heat" attached appears from the treasure chest. As will be described later, this is an effect in which the degree of expectation of the privilege given in the order of the intense heat corresponding effect, the strong chance corresponding effect, and the weak chance corresponding effect increases.

(Suggesting a small role)
The sub-control section 91 can execute a minor combination suggesting performance suggesting the type of the won minor combination when the minor combination is won. It is determined by lottery whether or not the small combination suggesting effect is executed. For example, in the small combination suggesting effect when winning the replay, a blue image indicating that the player has won the replay is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 5(a4) described later). In addition, in the small winning combination suggesting effect when the bell is won, a yellow image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to suggest that the bell has been won.

(Omen production)
When a rare winning combination (cherry) to which a privilege can be awarded occurs, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a continuous effect, which will be described later, after a plurality of games have elapsed. In the present embodiment, the period until the battle production becomes executable after winning a rare role is called a precursor period (also referred to as "precursor state"). In the present embodiment, the state before shifting to the portent state (before winning a rare role) and not being controlled to an advantageous state (AT, bonus, advantageous RT, etc.) is referred to as a "normal state".

The sub-control unit 91 controls an effect suggesting the execution of a continuous effect while maintaining the same background effect as before the occurrence of the rare role winning during the sign period. Specifically, in the premonitory state, the same background as the background displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the normal state (see FIG. 5(a1)) is displayed, but a smaller role suggestion effect is executed than in the normal state. higher probability. Therefore, at first glance, the normal state and the precursor state are indistinguishable. In addition, the frequent execution of the minor role suggesting effect suggests the execution of the continuous effect. In the present embodiment, such a small combination suggesting effect that is frequently executed in the precursor period is also referred to as a "precursor effect".

(Continuous production)
The sub-controller 91 can execute continuous effects. The continuous effect is a effect for informing whether or not a privilege is given. Specifically, whether or not a bonus is won or whether or not an AT is won is notified by the continuous effect. The continuous effect is a effect that is executed over a plurality of games (four games in the present embodiment) and has continuity.

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

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

Here, the first privilege is RB, and the second privilege is BB, which is more advantageous than RB. When the given privilege is RB, an image showing a pattern combination of white 7 (character image of white "777") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a game in which the carried-over bonus can be won. When the given privilege is BB, an image showing a pattern combination of red 7 (a character image of red "777") is displayed on a liquid crystal display 51 in a game in which the carried-over bonus can be won. The fixed production ends when a bonus prize is won.

Next, the case where AT wins will be described. In this case, in the confirmation effect, a character image of "AT confirmed" is displayed, and the character image of "AT confirmed" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby informing the player that the AT has been won. Then, after the next game, a character image of "AT preparation" is displayed on the upper left of the screen on the liquid crystal display 51, and navigation for winning the promotion replay is performed when the promotion replay is won. When the promotion replay is won, the game state shifts from disadvantageous RT to advantageous RT, and ART starts. The fixed production ends when the promotion replay wins.

In addition, when multiple types of AT with different degrees of advantage are given, when the character image of "Preparing AT" is displayed on the upper left of the screen on the liquid crystal display 51, an image that can identify the type of AT is displayed. It may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . For example, when AT is given as a privilege, it may be decided to give either the first privilege or the second privilege by lottery. The first privilege is the first AT, and the second privilege is the second AT, which is more advantageous than the first AT. For example, the second AT has more AT games given than the first AT. In this case, for example, when the player is the first AT, an image showing a pattern combination of seven blue symbols is displayed, and when the second AT is a second AT, an image showing a pattern combination of seven black symbols is displayed so that the player can match these symbol combinations. You may suggest that It should be noted that the first AT may be further provided with a specialized zone to make it more advantageous than the second AT. A specialized zone is a state that can be transitioned from AT only and can extend the period of time controlled by the AT.

[Privilege lottery table]
2 and 3, a method of determining a privilege that can be granted when a rare role is won and a method of determining a freeze that can be executed based on the privilege that is granted will be specifically described below.

First, the privilege lottery will be explained. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a privilege lottery table. When the start switch 7 is operated in a game in which a rare combination (either a weak cherry or a strong cherry) is won, the main control unit 41 decides whether or not to give a privilege, and whether to give a privilege. Execute a privilege lottery to determine whether to give the privilege of

Specifically, in the privilege lottery, depending on whether you win a weak cherry or a strong cherry, there are different probabilities of “no benefits (no benefits)”, “bonus only (bonus winning)”, Either "only AT given (AT winning)" or "bonus and AT given" is determined. The degree of advantage of the privilege given to the player is higher in the order of "bonus and AT given", "AT only given" or "bonus only given", and "no privilege". Further, when it is decided to give a bonus, it is determined by lottery which one of RB and BB is given.

Note that the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a privilege so that the privilege is determined according to the probability shown in the privilege lottery table of FIG. may be determined by any process as long as it performs the process of . For example, an internal lottery may be used to determine whether a cherry win, a bonus win, or an AT win is possible, or an AT lottery may be used to determine whether an AT win is possible.

As shown in FIG. 2, when the weak cherry is won, it is determined with a probability of 70% that no privilege is given (no privilege), and it is determined that only a bonus is given with a probability of 15%. It is determined that only AT is given with a probability of . It should be noted that when the weak cherry is won, it is not determined that both the bonus and the AT (bonus + AT) are awarded.

When the strong cherry is won, it is determined that no privilege will be given with a probability of 20%, it is decided that only a bonus is given with a probability of 35%, and only AT is given with a probability of 35%. It is determined that both the bonus and the AT are given with a probability of 10%.

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

[Determination method of freeze and corresponding effect]
Next, it will be described how the freeze to be executed and the corresponding effect are determined.

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

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

In addition, when executing the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze, the sub-control section 91 determines which of the weak chance corresponding effect and the strong chance corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze is to be executed. The probability of selecting and executing either of the weak chance corresponding production and the strong chance corresponding production is different depending on whether it is a normal state or an omen state, as described later. different probabilities.

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

First, the normal state will be explained. As shown in FIG. 3A, one of "no freeze", "short freeze (weak chance)", "short freeze (strong chance)" and "long freeze" is different depending on the determined privilege determined by probability. Here, "short freeze (weak chance)" means that short freeze and weak chance corresponding production can be executed, and "short freeze (strong chance)" means that short freeze and strong chance corresponding production can be executed "Long Freeze" means that the Long Freeze and the intense heat corresponding effect can be executed.

Specifically, when the privilege to be granted is not determined (in the case of "no privilege"), "no freeze" is determined with a probability of 70%, and "short freeze (weak chance)" is determined with a probability of 25%. )” is determined, and “Short Freeze (Strong Chance)” is determined with a probability of 5%. That is, in the case of "no privilege", "short freeze" is determined with a probability of 30% (25% + 5%), "weak chance corresponding production" is determined with a probability of 25%, "strong chance corresponding production ” will be determined with a probability of 5%. It should be noted that "Long Freeze" is not determined when there is no privilege.

When the privilege to be granted is determined to be "bonus only" or "AT only", "no freeze" is determined with a probability of 20%, and "short freeze (weak chance)" is determined with a probability of 15%, A "short freeze (strong chance)" is decided with a probability of 25%, and a "long freeze" is decided with a probability of 40%.

When the privilege to be granted is determined to be "Bonus + AT", "Short Freeze (Weak Chance)" is determined with a probability of 10%, "Short Freeze (Strong Chance)" is determined with a probability of 20%, and 70 "Long Freeze" is decided with a probability of %. In addition, when the privilege to be given is determined to be "bonus + AT", one of the freezes is always executed.

Thus, the higher the advantage that is awarded, the higher the probability that the "long freeze" will be decided over the "short freeze". Further, the higher the degree of advantage given, the higher the probability that the "short freeze (strong chance)" is determined than the "short freeze (weak chance)".

Here, the calculation method of the probability (reliability of freezing) that a privilege is provided at the time of freezing will be described. To simplify the description, each numerical value is divided by 100 in each calculation formula, and the calculated value is multiplied by 100 to obtain the percentage. For example, calculating 70% x 60% becomes ((70/100) x (60/100)) x 100 = 0.42 x 100 = 42%. For example, let A1% be the probability that the weak cherry will be won by internal lottery, and A2% be the probability that the strong cherry will be won. In this case, when one game is executed (when one game is executed), the probability of winning the rare combination (weak cherry + strong cherry) is A1%+A2%. Here, it is assumed that the winning probability of weak cherries is twice the winning probability of strong cherries (A1=A2×2).

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

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

In this case, the probability of occurrence of "Long Freeze" and "No Privilege" during execution of one game (denoted as "D41") is (A1*B11+A2*B21)*(C14)% for one game. The probability of occurrence of “long freeze” and “bonus only” during execution (denoted as “D42”) is (A1×B12+A2×B22)×(C24)%, and “long freeze” occurs during execution of one game. The probability of occurrence and "AT only" (denoted as "D43") is (A1*B13+A2*B23)*(C34)%. The probability of becoming (denoted as “D44”) is (A1×B14+A2×B24)×(C44)%.

Here, the probability that "long freeze" occurs and "no privilege" occurs during execution of one game (denoted as "probability A") is D41%, and "long freeze" occurs during execution of one game and The probability (denoted as “probability B”) that some privilege is given is (D42+D43+D44)%. Then, the probability that some kind of privilege is given when a long freeze is executed (reliability of long freeze [%]) is the probability that "long freeze" occurs and some kind of privilege is given when one game is executed. Since it is calculated by dividing by the probability of occurrence of "long freeze" regardless of the presence or absence of the addition, it can be calculated by the formula of probability B / (probability A + probability B). That is, reliability of long freeze=((D42+D43+D44)/((D41)+(D42+D43+D44)))%. A similar calculation method can be used to calculate the reliability of a short freeze, and among them, the reliability of a short freeze (weak chance) and the reliability of a short freeze (strong chance).

2 and 3 (A), the reliability of long freeze is 100%, the reliability of short freeze is 53%, the reliability of short freeze (strong chance) is 81%, and the reliability of short freeze is 81%. Freeze (weak chance) has a reliability of 34%. Thus, in FIGS. 2 and 3A, the probabilities are set so that the reliability of the long freeze is higher than that of the short freeze. Further, the probability is set such that the short freeze (strong chance) is more reliable than the short freeze (weak chance). Also, the difference in these reliability levels is set to such a degree that the player can feel the difference.

Next, a description will be given of the probability of freezing when a rare combination (weak cherry or strong cherry) is won. As described above, for example, the probability that "no privilege", "only bonus is given", "only AT", and "bonus + AT is given" when winning a weak cherry is B11%, B12%, B13%, respectively. , B14%. And in each case of "no privilege", "only bonus granted", "only AT granted", and "bonus + AT granted", the probability that "no freeze" is determined is C11%, C21%, C31%, respectively. , C41%.

At this time, the probability that "no freeze" is determined when winning a weak cherry is (probability of "no privilege" when winning a weak cherry x "probability of determining without freezing" when winning a weak cherry) + (weak cherry) "Probability of giving bonus only" when winning × "Probability of deciding without freezing" when winning only bonus) + (Probability of deciding "Give only AT" when winning a weak cherry x "Give only AT" when winning Probability of determination without freeze”) + (Probability of determination of “bonus + AT award” when weak cherry win x “Decision probability without freeze” when “bonus + AT award”) can be calculated. That is, the probability that "no freeze" is determined when a weak cherry is won is (B11*C11+B12*C21+B13*C31+B14*C41)%. Therefore, the probability of execution of freeze when weak cherry is won is (1−(B11×C11+B12×C21+B13×C31+B14×C41))%.

Specifically calculated based on the numerical values in FIGS. 2 and 3(A), the probability of execution of freeze when weak cherry is won is 45%. Further, when calculated in a similar manner, the probability of execution of freezing when winning a strong cherry is 72%.

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

Next, the portent state will be described. As shown in FIG. 3(B), the probability of being determined as "No Freeze", "Short Freeze (Weak Chance + Strong Chance)" or "Long Freeze" is the same as in the normal state of FIG. 3(A). is. However, the normal state and the precursor state have different probabilities of being determined as "short freeze (weak chance)" or "short freeze (strong chance)". That is, as described above, the probability that the short freeze or long freeze is determined to be executed is the same in the normal state and the precursor state, but the weak chance corresponding production and the strong chance corresponding production corresponding to the short freeze are usually It shows that the execution probability differs depending on whether it is a state or a precursor state.

Specifically, in the case of "no benefits", in the normal state, "short freeze (weak chance)" is determined with a probability of 25%, and "short freeze (strong chance)" is determined with a probability of 5%. In contrast, in the precursor state, there is a 5% probability that a “short freeze (weak chance)” will be determined, and a 25% probability that a “short freeze (strong chance)” will be determined. In both cases, the probability of short freeze being executed is 30% (=25%+5%=5%+25%).

In the case of "Bonus only" or "AT only", in the normal state, "Short Freeze (weak chance)" is determined with a probability of 15%, and "Short Freeze (strong chance)" is determined with a probability of 25%. On the other hand, in the precursor state, there is a 10% probability that a “short freeze (weak chance)” is determined, and a 30% probability that a “short freeze (strong chance)” is determined. In both cases, the probability of short freeze being executed is 40% (=15%+25%=10%+30%).

In the case of "bonus + AT", in the normal state, "short freeze (weak chance)" is determined with a probability of 10%, and "short freeze (strong chance)" is determined with a probability of 20%. , in the premonitory state, "short freeze (weak chance)" is determined with a probability of 5%, and "short freeze (strong chance)" is determined with a probability of 25%. In both cases, the probability of short freeze being executed is 30% (=10%+20%=5%+25%).

As described above, when the short freeze is executed, the probability of execution of the strong chance corresponding effect is higher in the premonitory state than in the normal state. That is, the sub-control unit 91 performs the corresponding effect at a different rate when the short freeze is executed during the precursor period (precursor state) and when the short freeze is executed before the precursor period (normal state). determine the mode. Specifically calculated by the above-described method, for example, the probability that the strong chance corresponding effect is executed when the weak cherry is won is 11% in the normal state, and increases to 27% in the premonitory state. In this way, during the predictive period in which the privilege is given and the degree of expectation is high, it is made easy to execute the production corresponding to the high chance in which the privilege is given and the degree of expectation is high.

[Possibility of Execution of Freeze and Corresponding Effect in First Embodiment]
Next, a state in which freezing and corresponding effects can be executed will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining whether or not freezing and corresponding effects can be executed in the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, there are a corresponding effect permission state and a corresponding effect non-permission state as states for determining whether or not to execute the corresponding effect. The corresponding effect permission state includes a normal state and a premonitory state. The corresponding production non-permission state includes continuous production and fixed production. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the corresponding effect non-permission state includes a state controlled to an advantageous state (during a bonus, during AT, during advantageous RT, etc.).

The corresponding effect permission state is a state in which it is possible to effectively appeal to the player that the degree of expectation for awarding of the privilege is increased by executing the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze. In both the normal state and the portent state, since the normal background in the normal state is displayed, by executing the corresponding effect, it is possible to effectively appeal with the corresponding effect and enhance the effect of the effect. can.

On the other hand, the corresponding effect non-permission state is a state in which it is meaningless to execute the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze, or a state in which the corresponding effect is rather hindered by executing the corresponding effect. state. For example, if a background different from the normal background is displayed and a corresponding effect unrelated to the effect content of the continuous effect is executed during the execution of the continuous effect that is executed with the content having continuity over a plurality of games, performance will be hindered. In addition, when a corresponding performance with a low expectation of privilege provision is executed in a continuous performance with a high expectation of privilege provision, the player loses his sense of expectation. Also, if a rare role is won by chance during the confirmation effect that displays the bonus confirmation screen, the corresponding effect will be executed even though the benefit was not given due to the winning, or the corresponding effect with low expectations will be performed. No need to run.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 can execute short freeze and long freeze in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect non-permissible state. That is, the main control unit 41 can execute freeze (short freeze and long freeze) regardless of the state of the effects controlled by the sub-control unit 91 when a rare combination is won. The reason why there is no restriction on the execution of freezing is as follows.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a freeze upon winning a rare combination to which a privilege (bonus, AT) can be awarded. However, for example, in a state in which the bonus is carried over from the time the bonus is won until the time the bonus is won, the following problem occurs if processing is performed to prohibit the execution of the freeze.

First, when the prohibition process as described above is performed, it is necessary for the main control unit 41 to perform determination processing for determining whether or not freezing can be executed, and the processing load of the main control unit 41 increases due to the determination processing. I will end up doing it. In addition, the program capacity for performing the determination process is also increased.

Secondly, when the prohibition process as described above is performed, for example, it is assumed that the strong chance corresponding effect is executed by winning a strong cherry that can win a bonus, and then the continuous effect is executed. If a weak cherry is newly won during this continuous performance and a short freeze (weak chance) is executed, the player will know that the bonus was not won when the previous strong cherry was won. If the bonus is won when the strong cherry is won, the freeze cannot occur during the continuous performance in which the bonus is carried over, and if the freeze occurs, the bonus will not be won when the strong cherry is won. This is because it is limited to the case where there was no

Also, for example, assume that, after a strong cherry win results in a strong chance corresponding effect being executed, a weak cherry is newly won during the sign period and a short freeze (weak chance) and a weak chance corresponding effect are executed. In this case, for the same reason as before, the player will know that the bonus was not won at the time of the strong cherry, and the suggestion of high expectation (strong chance) will change to the suggestion of low expectation (weak chance). And it ends up going down. Therefore, if the prohibition process as described above is performed, the player loses his sense of expectation.

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

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the intense heat corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze when the long freeze is executed in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect non-permitted state. The reason why the corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze can be executed in the corresponding effect non-permission state is as follows.

As described above, in the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze, execution of the corresponding effect is prohibited in the corresponding effect non-permission state. This is because the player loses his sense of anticipation when a corresponding effect with a low degree of expectation for awarding a privilege is executed. However, when the long freeze is executed, it is determined that the privilege is always given, so the player's sense of expectation is not lost. Further, for example, it is assumed that AT is won along with the winning of the rare role during the continuous performance or during the fixed performance after the winning of the bonus along with the winning of the rare role. In such a case, execution of the corresponding effect can suggest to the player that AT has been given in addition to the bonus.

As described above, the main control unit 41 can execute a short freeze that delays the progress of the game regardless of the state of the effects controlled by the sub-control unit 91 when a cherry prize is won. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when a short freeze is executed when the fixed effect is not executed, and a short when the fixed effect is executed. When the freeze is executed, the performance corresponding to the short freeze is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to simplify the judgment processing for judging whether or not the short freeze can be executed in the main control section 41, and to enhance the effect of the corresponding production.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the precursor period. Further, when the short freeze is executed while the battle production is being executed, the corresponding production is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation during the precursory period, and to make the player pay attention to the battle presentation during execution of the battle presentation.

In addition, in the corresponding effect permission state, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the chance corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed. In the state, when a short freeze is executed, the short freeze is not executed. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the intense heat corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze when the long freeze is executed in both the corresponding effect permission state and the corresponding effect non-permission state. By doing so, the production effect can be enhanced by the corresponding production.

[Example of production when freeze does not occur]
With reference to FIG. 5, an example of the effect when the freeze does not occur will be specifically described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when freezing does not occur.

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

Assume that the system is currently under normal control. As shown in FIG. 5(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking along with a background image of mountains and the sun indicating the normal state (also referred to as "normal background").

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

As shown in FIG. 5(a2), since the freeze is not executed, the operation of the start switch 7 rotates the reels. By winning a rare role (cherry), the normal state shifts to the premonitory state. It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, it is always controlled to the precursor state by winning a rare role, but it is not limited to this, and whether or not to be controlled to the precursor state may be determined by lottery .

In the precursor state, a background similar to that in the normal state is displayed. As in FIG. 5(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking along with a background image of mountains and the sun (normal background) showing the normal state.

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

Next, it is assumed that the player wins the replay in the internal lottery held when the start switch 7 is operated. Whether or not the small combination suggestion effect is executed is decided by lottery by winning the replay. As described above, in the portent state, the probability of execution of the minor combination suggesting effect is higher than in the normal state. Here, it is assumed that execution of a small combination suggesting effect suggesting replay winning is decided.

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

In the present embodiment, when a cherry is won, a transition is made to a premonition period (premonition state) for a predetermined number of games, and after the premonition period ends, a transition to a continuous effect (battle effect) is possible. Note that the number of games for the sign period may be determined by lottery. Further, it may be determined by lottery whether or not to shift to the battle presentation after the sign period ends. Here, it is assumed that it is decided that the battle effect will be executed after the sign period ends.

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

The battle effect is executed over a plurality of games (four games in this embodiment). As shown in FIG. 5(a8), when the next game (the second game of the battle effect) is started, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a battle between a friend character and an enemy character. In this example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the teammate character is dominant.

As shown in FIG. 5(a9), when the third game of the battle effect is started, the liquid crystal display 51 further displays an image of a battle between the ally character and the enemy character. In this example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the teammate character is inferior.

When the fourth game (final game) of the battle presentation is started, the scene changes to a night scene, and the liquid crystal display 51 again displays an image in which the friend character and the enemy character face each other in the Colosseum. After that, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the friendly character and the enemy character fighting again.

Since it has been decided that a privilege will be granted (a bonus has been won), an image indicating that the privilege has been granted is displayed, as shown in FIG. 5(a10). An image to be displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . After that, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 .

When the start switch 7 is operated after it is suggested that the privilege has been given in FIG. 5(a10), the confirmation effect starts as shown in FIG. 5(a11). On the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed an image of a friendly character winning over an enemy character in a battle effect, and on the front side is displayed a character image of "BONUS confirmed".

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

Next, it is assumed that the internal lottery held when the start switch 7 is operated results in a loss and the carry-over bonus is won alone. As shown in FIG. 5(a13), the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 displays the background image of the battle effect, and the front side of the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing the symbol combinations corresponding to the bonuses that can be won. It is In this example, BB has been won as a bonus, and a character image of red "777" indicating red 7 matching corresponding to BB is displayed. As a result, the player can clearly recognize that the derivation of the BB symbol combination is prompted.

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

In the situation of FIG. 5(a13), if RB is won instead of BB, it is displayed as shown in FIG. 5(a15). In FIG. 5(a15), a white character image of "777" is displayed, which indicates white 7 matching corresponding to RB. As a result, the player can clearly recognize that the derivation of the RB symbol combination is prompted.

(Regarding final notification)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5(a13) and (a15), the sub-control unit 91 determines that the privilege to be given is the first privilege (RB) and the second privilege (BB) in the fixed effect. Confirmation notification is performed to notify which one. Although not shown, when a rare combination is won and execution of a short freeze is determined during execution of a fixed effect, a fixed notification is executed as follows.

When the sub-control unit 91 has not yet performed the confirmation notification during the execution of the confirmation effect, in the game in which the short freeze is executed, during the period when the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze was scheduled to be executed, the confirmation notification I do. That is, in the present embodiment, the corresponding performance corresponding to the short freeze is not executed during the fixed performance, but the fixed notification is performed using the period during which the short freeze is executed.

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

Assume that the present state is the normal state or the precursor state. As shown in FIG. 6(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking with a normal background of mountains and the sun.

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

At this time, as shown in FIG. 6(a2), freezing is executed, and a corresponding effect corresponding to the freezing is executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a red treasure box and a key. The display of a red treasure box suggests that you have won a strong cherry. In addition, when the weak cherry is won, a pink treasure box is displayed, thereby suggesting that the weak cherry has been won.

Due to the execution of freeze, the rotation of the reels does not start even when the start switch 7 is operated. Then, in the present embodiment, when the freeze is executed, the reel effect is executed at the same time. For example, as reel effects, effects are executed in which each reel moves slightly up and down and the reels vibrate. At that time, the speaker 53 may perform an effect such as outputting a sound "Bibibi..." as a reel effect. In addition, when the freeze is executed, the reel effect may not be executed.

Here, regardless of which freeze is won, an image of a treasure box and a key as shown in FIG. 6(a2) is displayed. Then, depending on the type of freeze won, different effect images are displayed as shown in FIGS. 6(a3) to (a6).

If it has been decided to execute the short freeze and weak chance corresponding effect, after the display of FIG. 6(a2) is performed, the treasure box opens and "Chance" is selected from the treasure box as shown in FIG. 6(a3). An animation is displayed in which a cloud with the characters appears. As a result, the player can recognize that the low-chance corresponding effect is being executed together with the short freeze.

If it is decided to execute the short freeze and strong chance corresponding effect, after the display of FIG. 6(a2) is performed, as shown in FIG. An animation is displayed in which a cloud with the characters "" appears. As a result, the player can recognize that the strong chance corresponding effect is being executed together with the short freeze.

When the execution of the long freeze and the intense heat corresponding production has been determined, the intense heat corresponding production is executed. In this case, after the display of FIG. 6(a2) is performed, as shown in FIG. 6(a5), an animation in which a treasure chest opens and a cloud with the words "great chance" appears from inside the treasure chest. is displayed. However, at this point, the player cannot distinguish whether the effect being executed is the strong chance corresponding effect or the intense heat chance effect.

Furthermore, as time elapses, as shown in FIG. 6(a6), the letters attached to the cloud change from "great chance" to "extreme heat". As a result, the player can recognize that the long freeze and the extreme heat corresponding effect are being executed. In this way, when the effect mode of the corresponding effect is shared halfway between the short freeze and the long freeze, the player feels as if the short freeze has developed into the long freeze.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6(a5), the animation in which the treasure box opens and a cloud with the words "great chance" appears from inside the treasure box is not displayed. An animation may be displayed in which a cloud with the words "great chance" appears from within . By doing so, the player can recognize from the beginning that the long freeze is being executed.

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

As described with reference to FIG. 4, the short freeze can be executed in any of the corresponding effect permitted state (normal state and precursor state) and the corresponding effect non-permissible state (continuous effect and fixed effect). . However, whether or not the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze is executable differs between the corresponding effect permitted state (normal state and precursor state) and the corresponding effect non-permissible state.

7 (a1) to (a3) show when a short freeze occurs in the normal state or the precursor state, and FIGS. 7(c1) to (c3) explain each case where short freeze occurs during the fixed effect.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7(a2), a short freeze is executed, and a chance corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze is executed (same situation as in FIGS. 6(a2) and (a3)). In this example, a weak chance corresponding effect is executed as the chance corresponding effect. Also, the display of a red treasure box suggests that a strong cherry has been won.

When the short freeze ends, the screen returns to the original screen as shown in FIG. 7(a3), and a display similar to that shown in FIG. 7(a1) is displayed. In addition, when the short freeze ends, the reels start rotating.

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

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

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

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

When the short freeze ends, the reels start rotating as shown in FIG. 7(b3). The battle effect image that has been in the stopped state will be displayed from the continuation.

In addition, when the short freeze is executed and the corresponding performance is not executed, a cherry winning is suggested after the short freeze is executed. In this example, when the sword held by the ally character displayed during the continuous effect turns red, it is suggested that the strong cherry has been won.

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

As shown in FIG. 7(c1), during the confirmation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image (confirmation effect image) indicating that the confirmation effect is being performed.

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

As shown in FIG. 7(c2), the short freeze is executed, but the chance corresponding effect is not executed. On the screen, the confirmed effect image is continuously displayed. As the final effect image, the image displayed at the moment the start switch 7 is operated is displayed in a stopped state.

When the short freeze ends, the reels start rotating as shown in FIG. 7(c3). The fixed effect image that has been in the stopped state will be displayed from the continuation. Also in FIG. 7(c3), similarly to FIG. 7(b3), the fact that the sword held by the ally character turns red suggests that the strong cherry has been won.

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

As described with reference to FIG. 4, the long freeze can be executed in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect non-permitted state. Also, the intense heat corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze can be executed in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect non-permissible state.

Figures 8 (a1) and (a2) show when long freeze occurs in normal state or precursor state, and Figures 8 (b1) and (a2) show when long freeze occurs during battle production (during continuous production). 8(c1) and (a2) explain each case where a long freeze occurs during the fixed effect.

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

Next, it is assumed that in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, the cherry is won and execution of the long freeze is determined. In the normal state and the precursor state, which are the corresponding effect permission states, the corresponding effect can be executed when the long freeze is executed. As shown in FIG. 8(a2), a long freeze is executed, and an intense heat corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze is executed (same as the situations in FIGS. 6(a2), (a5), and (a6)). .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the sub-control unit 91 controls when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the fixed effect is executed, and when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the fixed effect is executed. and control the common effects. For example, common effect control is performed such that the animation is kept stopped with the fixed effect image at the moment when the start switch 7 is operated.

The main control unit 41 executes a reel effect during execution of freeze. The reel effect is a effect in which the reels are variably displayed during execution of the freeze. The corresponding effect is a effect that is executed in accordance with the display mode of the reels in the reel effect. A description will be given below with reference to FIG.

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

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

At this time, even if execution of any of short freeze (weak chance), short freeze (strong chance) and long freeze is determined, the state shown in FIG. 9 (a2) (first stage production) transition to As shown in FIG. 9(a2), the freeze is executed and the corresponding effect is executed. In this example, the display of a red treasure box suggests that a strong cherry has been won. In the first stage, a reel effect is executed in which the reel vibrates up and down.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9(a3), as a first step, a corresponding effect suggesting a weak chance is executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which a cloud with the characters "chance" appears from inside the treasure chest.

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

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

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

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

When the long freeze ends, the reels start spinning. Further, in the present embodiment, when the long freeze is executed, the grant of bonuses and AT benefits is finalized, so a bonus confirmation screen is displayed at the end of the long freeze. It should be noted that, when the long freeze ends, it may be shifted to an omen state or a continuous effect. Further, at the end of the short freeze, it is not limited to shifting to the premonitory state, but may shift to a continuous effect.

Next, the case where the corresponding effect is not executed together with the freeze will be described. In addition, when execution of long freeze is determined, the corresponding effect is executed, so the case of developing into long freeze will not be described here. The situation in FIG. 9(b1) is the same as the situation in FIG. 7(c1) and FIG. 8(c1). Assume that the cherry is won in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, and execution of the short freeze is determined.

At this time, even if execution of either short freeze (weak chance) or short freeze (strong chance) is determined, the state (first stage) shown in FIG. 9(b2) is entered. As shown in FIG. 9(b2), the freeze is executed, but the corresponding effect is not executed. Further, similarly to the description of FIG. 7(c2), the fixed effect image is displayed continuously in a stopped state.

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

If the freeze being executed is a short freeze (strong chance), the state further develops to the state shown in FIG. 9(b4). As shown in FIG. 9(a4), the fixed effect image is still displayed in a stopped state. In the second stage, a reel effect is executed in which the reels are slowly rotated forward.

When the short freeze (strong chance) ends, the state transitions to the state shown in FIG. 9(b5). As shown in FIG. 9(b5), the reel starts to rotate. The fixed effect image that has been in the stopped state will be displayed from the continuation.

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

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

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

Also, in this case, if the privilege to be granted is the "first privilege", the probability that the long freeze will be executed is set to "0%", and if the privilege to be granted is the "second privilege" Alternatively, the probability of execution of short freeze may be set to "0%". In this way, only short freezing is performed when freezing is performed when the first privilege is granted, and only long freezing is performed when freezing is performed when the second privilege is granted will be executed.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, whether or not freezing and corresponding effects can be executed in the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 10 . It is assumed that the basic configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment is also provided in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

[Possibility of Execution of Freeze and Corresponding Effect in Second Embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining whether or not the freeze and the corresponding effect can be executed in the second embodiment. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, depending on whether the corresponding effect is permitted or not permitted, short freeze can be executed, corresponding effect can be executed when short freeze is executed, and long freeze can be executed. It was a configuration in which execution propriety and execution propriety of corresponding effect execution at the time of long freeze execution are determined.

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

Thus, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, whether short freeze can be executed, corresponding effect can be executed when short freeze is executed, long freeze can be executed, and long Although the conditions for determining whether or not the corresponding effect can be executed during freeze execution are different, other configurations are the same.

Here, the special permission state is a state in which execution of long freeze is permitted. A special state is a normal state. That is, the special state (normal state) is a state before transitioning to the premonitory state due to winning of a rare combination, and is a state not controlled to an advantageous state (AT, bonus, advantageous RT, etc.).

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the contents of the corresponding effects corresponding to the short freeze and the corresponding effects corresponding to the long freeze are made the same halfway (as shown in FIGS. 6 (a4) and (a5) character image "great chance" is displayed), and when a corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze is executed, it is shown as if it has further developed into a long freeze (character image "great chance" as shown in FIG. 6(a6) is displayed), the expectation of the player increases. In particular, as shown in FIG. 9, after the character image "chance" is displayed as the first stage of the short freeze (FIGS. 9(a2), (a3)), the character image "great chance" is displayed as the second stage of the short freeze. is displayed (Fig. 9(a4)), and furthermore, if it is made to appear as if it has developed into a long freeze (Fig. 9(a5)), the player's sense of anticipation is further heightened.

In the case of such a configuration as to increase the expectation, for example, as in the first embodiment, the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze cannot be executed during the continuous effect or during the fixed effect, but the long freeze If only the corresponding performance corresponding to . Moreover, there is no point in executing an effect that develops into a long freeze even though only the corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze can be executed.

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

It should be noted that if it is configured as in the first embodiment, it is possible to immediately display the character image "hot heat" when the corresponding effect corresponding to the long freeze is executed so as to immediately suggest that the long freeze is being executed. can be

In the second embodiment, when the slot machine 1 is configured as shown in FIG. 10, the following occurs when the short freeze described with reference to FIG. 7 occurs.

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

Regarding the case where the short freeze occurs during the battle production and the case where the short freeze occurs during the fixed production, the explanation of FIGS. 7(b1) to (b3) and the explanation of FIGS. It is the same.

In addition, in FIGS. 8(a1) and (a2), long freeze occurs only in the normal state. Long Freeze does not occur in the precursor state. In addition, since the long freeze does not occur during the battle production and during the final production, the start switch 7 is operated without executing the long freeze and corresponding production as shown in FIG. 8 (b2) and FIG. 8 (c2). Then the reels start spinning.

As described above, the main control unit 41 can execute the short freeze in both the special permission state and the special non-permission state. In addition, in the special permission state, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a chance corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed, while in the special non-permission state, the short freeze is executed. Do not execute the short freeze if By doing so, it is possible to simplify the judgment processing for judging whether or not the freeze can be executed in the main control section 41, and to enhance the effect of the corresponding production.

Moreover, in the second embodiment, the modified example described with reference to FIG. 9 can also be applied. Since the application to the second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment, the description is omitted. In addition, other descriptions such as remarks described in the first embodiment are also applicable to the second embodiment, and may be combined in any way.

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

[Structure of the slot machine of the first embodiment and its effects]
First, the configuration and effects of the slot machine of the first embodiment will be described.
(1-1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production (for example, sub-control unit 91),
Privilege grant determination means (for example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a privilege) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, bonus, AT) when a specific condition (for example, cherry winning) is established. processing to determine) and
The game control means can execute delay control (for example, short freeze) to delay the progress of the game regardless of the state of the effect controlled by the effect control means when the specific condition is satisfied ( For example, the main control unit 41 can execute a short freeze that delays the progress of the game when the cherry is won, regardless of the state of the effects controlled by the sub-control unit 91),
The production control means is
After notifying the provision of the privilege, during the period until the privilege is granted, a specific effect (for example, a fixed effect) can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a11) to (a15), The sub-control unit 91 can execute a fixed effect during the period from when the grant of the bonus is notified until the bonus is granted),
When the delay control is executed when the specific effect is not executed, a corresponding effect corresponding to the delay control (for example, a chance corresponding effect (a strong chance corresponding effect, a weak chance corresponding effect)) can be executed. When the delay control is executed while the specific effect is being executed, the corresponding effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the sub-control unit 91 executes the fixed effect When the short freeze is executed when it is not, it is possible to execute the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze (FIG. 7 (a2)). On the other hand, when the fixed effect is executed and the short freeze is executed The corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze is not executed (FIG. 7(c2))).

According to such a configuration, the delay control can be executed regardless of the state of the production controlled by the production control means, so that the judgment processing for judging whether or not the delay control can be executed in the game control means can be simplified. can be done. On the other hand, when the delay control is executed, an appeal can be made according to the state of the performance controlled by the performance control means, so the performance effect can be enhanced.

For example, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute a short freeze that delays the progress of the game regardless of the state of the effects controlled by the sub-control unit 91 when the cherry is won. As a result, it is possible to simplify the determination processing for determining whether or not the short freeze can be executed in the main control unit 41 . Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed when the fixed effect is not executed (see FIG. 7). (a2)) On the other hand, when a short freeze is executed while the fixed effect is being executed, the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze is not executed (FIG. 7(c2)). In this way, when the short freeze is being executed, an appeal can be made by corresponding effects according to the situation of the effects controlled by the sub-controller 91, so that the effect of the effects can be enhanced.

(1-2) The game control means includes a pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) that determines display results that allow derivation,
the specific condition is satisfied when the decision result of the pre-determining means is a predetermined decision result (for example, winning a cherry) (for example, the specific condition is satisfied when the cherry is winning);
The corresponding effect is a effect suggesting that the determination result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined result (for example, the corresponding effect is a effect suggesting a cherry win);
When the corresponding effect is not executed when the delay control is executed, the effect control means suggests that the decision result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined decision result after the delay control (for example, As shown in FIGS. 7(b3) and (c3), when a short freeze is executed and the corresponding effect is not executed, the sub-control unit 91 suggests cherry winning after the short freeze is executed).

According to such a configuration, since it is suggested that the determination result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined determination result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the delay control.

For example, in the present embodiment, the corresponding effect corresponding to the freeze is a effect suggesting a cherry win, and as shown in FIGS. When the corresponding effect is not executed in the case where the game is to be played, cherry winning is suggested after the execution of the short freeze. In this way, since it is suggested that the cherry has been won, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the short freeze.

(1-3) The delay control includes first delay control (for example, short freeze (weak chance)) and second delay control (for example, short Freeze (strong chance)) and
The production control means is
Different corresponding effects are executed when the first delay control is executed and when the second delay control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. When the weak chance) is executed, the weak chance corresponding production is executed (Fig. 9 (a2), (a3)), and when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, the weak chance corresponding production and the strong chance corresponding production are executed. Executed ((a2) to (a4) in FIG. 9), executing different corresponding effects),
Control of performance common to when the first delay control is executed when the specific performance is executed and when the second delay control is executed when the specific performance is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a short freeze (weak chance) when the fixed effect is being executed (Fig. 9 (b2), (b3), When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the fixed production is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2) to (b4)), common production control such as stopping at the fixed production screen is performed) .

According to such a configuration, different corresponding effects are executed when the first delay control is executed and when the second delay control is executed. can be brought to attention. Further, the control of the performance is common between when the first delay control is executed when the specific performance is executed and when the second delay control is executed when the specific performance is executed. , it is possible to reduce the processing load of the processing for controlling the performance when executing the specific performance.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a weak chance corresponding effect when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed (FIGS. 9 (a2), (a3 )), when a short freeze (strong chance) is executed, a weak chance corresponding effect and a strong chance corresponding effect are executed (Fig. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and since different corresponding effects are executed, any The player's attention can be drawn to see if a short freeze is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91, when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the fixed effect is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2), (b3), fixed When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the effect is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2) to (b4)), in order to control the common effect such as stopping at the fixed effect screen, When the fixed performance is executed, the processing load of processing for controlling the performance can be reduced.

(1-4) The game control means is capable of executing a variable display effect (for example, a reel effect) that variably displays the variable display portion during execution of the delay control,
The corresponding effect is a effect that is executed in accordance with the display mode of the variable display portion in the variable display effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9A2 to 9A4, the corresponding effect is a It is an effect that is executed according to the display mode of the reel).

According to such a configuration, since the corresponding effect is a effect executed in accordance with the display mode of the variable display part in the variable display effect, the display mode of the variable display part during execution of the delay control attracts attention. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9(a2) to (a4), the corresponding effect is an effect that is executed in accordance with the display mode of the reels in the reel effect. Attention can be drawn to the display mode of the reels, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

(1-5) the privilege includes a first privilege (eg, RB) and a second privilege (eg, BB);
The production control means is
In the specific effect, it is possible to perform a fixed notification to notify which of the first privilege and the second privilege the privilege to be granted is (for example, in FIGS. 5 (a13) and (a15) As shown, the sub-control unit 91 can make a confirmation notification of which bonus is given, RB or BB, in the confirmation effect),
When the delay control is being executed while the specific effect is being executed and the confirmation notification has not yet been performed, during the period in which the corresponding effect corresponding to the delay control was scheduled to be executed, Perform the confirmation notification (for example, as shown in [Regarding confirmation notification], the sub-control unit 91 is in the case where the short freeze is being performed during the execution of the confirmation effect, and when the confirmation notification is not yet performed , the fixed notification is performed during the period when the corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze was scheduled to be executed).

According to such a configuration, even when the delay control is being executed during the execution of the specific effect, the fixed notification to notify which of the first privilege and the second privilege is still given. When the control is not performed, the determination notification is performed during the period during which the corresponding performance corresponding to the delay control was scheduled to be performed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the type of privilege.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in [Decision notification], the sub-control unit 91, when the short freeze is being performed during execution of the confirmation effect, the bonus to be given is still When the fixed notification for notifying whether it is RB or BB is not performed, the fixed notification is performed during the period when the corresponding performance corresponding to the short freeze is scheduled to be executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the type of privilege.

(2-1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production (for example, sub-control unit 91),
a privilege provision determination means (for example, a process for determining whether or not a privilege is provided by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to provide a privilege (for example, bonus, AT);
The game control means can execute delay control (for example, short freeze) that suggests granting of the privilege and delays the progress of the game (for example, the main control unit 41 suggests bonus winning and the game can perform a short freeze that delays progress),
The production control means is
A notification effect (e.g., battle effect) for informing whether or not the privilege is granted after a predetermined period (e.g., an indication period) has elapsed since the occurrence of a specific winning (e.g., cherry prize) to which the privilege may be granted. can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the A battle effect ((a7) to (a10) in FIG. 5) for informing whether or not a bonus is given can be executed),
During the predetermined period, after the specific winning has occurred, while maintaining the same background effect as before the occurrence of the specific winning, the control of the effect suggesting execution of the notification effect is performed (for example, FIG. 7 (a2) to As shown in (a6), the sub-control unit 91 controls an effect suggesting execution of a battle effect after the occurrence of a cherry win, while maintaining the same background effect as before the occurrence of the cherry win).
When the delay control is executed in the predetermined period, it is possible to execute corresponding effects (chance corresponding effects (strong chance corresponding effects, weak chance corresponding effects)) corresponding to the delay control, while the notification effects are executed. When the delay control is executed when the delay control is executed, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the corresponding effect (for example, the sub-control unit 91, as shown in FIGS. (Fig. 7(a2)). On the other hand, when a short freeze is executed while the battle effect is being executed, the corresponding effect is not executed (Fig. 7(b2))).

According to such a configuration, when the delay control is executed in the predetermined period, the corresponding effect corresponding to the delay control can be executed, so that the player's expectation is increased in the predetermined period until the notification effect is executed. can be enhanced. Further, since the corresponding performance is not executed when the delay control is executed while the notification performance is being executed, the player can be made to pay attention to the notification performance as well during the execution of the notification performance.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the precursor period (see FIG. 7). 7(a2)), the expectation of the player can be heightened during the premonitory period until the battle effect is executed. In addition, when the short freeze is executed while the battle effect is being executed, the corresponding effect is not executed (FIG. 7(b2)), so that the player can pay attention to the battle effect during the execution of the battle effect. can.

(2-2) The game control means,
Pre-determining means (for example, internal lottery processing executed by the main control unit 41) that determines whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize,
performing the delay control when the pre-determining means permits the occurrence of the specific winning (for example, cherry winning) (for example, when cherry winning);
the corresponding effect is a effect suggesting that the pre-determining means has allowed the occurrence of the specific winning (for example, the corresponding effect is a effect suggesting a cherry win);
When the corresponding effect is not executed in the case where the delay control is executed, the effect control means suggests that the pre-determining means has allowed the occurrence of the specific winning after the delay control (for example, FIG. 7 (b3), (c3), when the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the corresponding effect when the short freeze is executed, it suggests a cherry winning after the short freeze is executed).

According to such a configuration, since it is suggested that the pre-determining means has allowed the occurrence of the specific winning, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the delay control.

For example, in the present embodiment, the corresponding effect corresponding to the freeze is a effect suggesting a cherry win, and as shown in FIGS. When the corresponding effect is not executed in the case where the game is to be played, cherry winning is suggested after the execution of the short freeze. In this way, since it is suggested that the cherry has been won, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the short freeze.

(2-3) The delay control includes first delay control (for example, short freeze (weak chance)) and second delay control (for example, short Freeze (strong chance)) and
The production control means is
After notifying the provision of the privilege, during the period until the privilege is granted, a specific effect (for example, a fixed effect) can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a11) to (a15), The sub-control unit 91 can execute a fixed effect during the period from when the grant of the bonus is notified until the bonus is granted),
Different corresponding effects are executed when the first delay control is executed and when the second delay control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. When the weak chance) is executed, the weak chance corresponding production is executed (Fig. 9 (a2), (a3)), and when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed, the weak chance corresponding production and the strong chance corresponding production are executed. Executed ((a2) to (a4) in FIG. 9), executing different corresponding effects),
Control of performance common to when the first delay control is executed when the specific performance is executed and when the second delay control is executed when the specific performance is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a short freeze (weak chance) when the fixed effect is being executed (Fig. 9 (b2), (b3), When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the fixed production is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2) to (b4)), common production control such as stopping at the fixed production screen is performed) .

According to such a configuration, different corresponding effects are executed when the first delay control is executed and when the second delay control is executed. can draw people's attention. Further, the control of the performance is common between when the first delay control is executed when the specific performance is executed and when the second delay control is executed when the specific performance is executed. , it is possible to reduce the processing load of the processing for controlling the performance when executing the specific performance.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a weak chance corresponding effect when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed (FIGS. 9 (a2), (a3 )), when a short freeze (strong chance) is executed, a weak chance corresponding effect and a strong chance corresponding effect are executed (Fig. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and since different corresponding effects are executed, any The player's attention can be drawn to see if a short freeze is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91, when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the fixed effect is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2), (b3), fixed When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the effect is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2) to (b4)), in order to control the common effect such as stopping at the fixed effect screen, When the fixed performance is executed, the processing load of processing for controlling the performance can be reduced.

(2-4) The game control means is capable of executing a variable display effect (for example, a reel effect) that variably displays the variable display portion during execution of the delay control,
The corresponding effect is a effect that is executed in accordance with the display mode of the variable display portion in the variable display effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9A2 to 9A4, the corresponding effect is a It is an effect that is executed according to the display mode of the reel).

According to such a configuration, since the corresponding effect is a effect executed in accordance with the display mode of the variable display part in the variable display effect, the display mode of the variable display part during execution of the delay control attracts attention. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9(a2) to (a4), the corresponding effect is an effect that is executed in accordance with the display mode of the reels in the reel effect. Attention can be drawn to the display mode of the reels, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

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

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

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5(a7) to 5(a10), the battle production is executed over four games and is a production composed of contents having continuity. Since the corresponding effect is not executed when the short freeze is executed while the battle effect is being executed (FIG. 7(b2)), the continuity in the battle effect is not impaired.

(2-6) The effect control means
Depending on the degree of advantage of the privilege to be granted (for example, no privilege, only bonus, AT only, bonus and AT), the production mode of the corresponding production (for example, no freeze, short freeze (weak chance), short freeze (strong Chance) and Long Freeze) are determined (for example, FIG. 3),
When the delay control is executed during the predetermined period of time and when the delay control is executed before the predetermined period of time, the mode of the corresponding effect is determined at a different rate (for example, as shown in FIG. 3). In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs the corresponding effect at a different rate when the short freeze is executed during the precursor period (precursor state) and when the short freeze is executed before the precursor period (normal state). determining the mode).

According to such a configuration, the effect mode of the corresponding effect is determined according to the advantage of the privilege to be granted, and the delay control is executed when the delay control is executed in the predetermined period and before the predetermined period. Since the mode of the corresponding performance is determined at a different rate depending on the time, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the mode of the corresponding performance.

For example, in the present embodiment, the effect mode of the corresponding effect is determined according to the degree of advantage of the privilege to be granted, and as shown in FIG. is executed, and when the short freeze is executed before the sign period (normal state), the mode of the corresponding performance is determined at a different rate, so that the player pays attention to the mode of the corresponding performance. can be done.

(3-1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production (for example, sub-control unit 91),
Privilege grant determination means (for example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a privilege) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, bonus, AT) when a specific condition (for example, cherry winning) is established. processing to determine) and
The game control means can execute delay control to delay the progress of the game when the specific condition is established, regardless of the state of the effect controlled by the effect control means (for example, the main control unit 41 can execute a freeze that delays the progress of the game regardless of the state of the effects controlled by the sub-control unit 91 when the cherry is won),
The delay control includes a specific delay control (for example, short freeze) that can be performed both when the privilege is granted and when the privilege is not granted, and a special delay control that is performed when the privilege is granted. (e.g., long freeze) and including),
The production control means is
In the corresponding effect permission state, when a short freeze is executed, a specific corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze (for example, a chance corresponding effect (strong chance corresponding effect, weak chance corresponding effect)) can be executed (for example, As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a chance corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the corresponding effect permission state (FIG. 7 (a2 ))),
In the corresponding effect non-permission state, the specific corresponding effect is not executed when the specific delay control is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. In, when the short freeze is executed, the short freeze is not executed (Fig. 7 (b2), (c2))),
In both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect non-permissible state, when the special delay control is executed, a special corresponding effect (for example, intense heat corresponding effect) corresponding to the special delay control can be executed. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, the sub-control unit 91, in both the corresponding effect permitted state and the corresponding effect non-permitted state, when the long freeze is executed, the intense heat corresponding to the long freeze A corresponding effect can be executed (Fig. 8 (a2), (b2), (c2))).

According to such a configuration, the delay control can be executed regardless of the state of the production controlled by the production control means, so that the judgment processing for judging whether or not the delay control can be executed in the game control means can be simplified. can be done. On the other hand, when the delay control is executed, an appeal can be made according to the state of the performance controlled by the performance control means, so the performance effect can be enhanced.

For example, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute a freeze that delays the progress of the game regardless of the state of the effects controlled by the sub-control unit 91 when the cherry is won. As a result, it is possible to simplify the determination process of determining whether or not freezing can be executed in the main control unit 41 . In addition, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a chance corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the corresponding effect permission state (see FIG. 7 (a2)) On the other hand, in the corresponding effect non-permission state, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the short freeze when the short freeze is executed (Fig. 7 (b2), (c2)). In addition, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, the sub-control unit 91, when the long freeze is executed in both the corresponding effect permission state and the corresponding effect non-permission state Effects can be executed (FIGS. 8(a2), (b2), (c2)). In this way, when the freeze is being executed, an appeal can be made by corresponding effects according to the state of the effects controlled by the sub-controller 91, so the effect of the effects can be enhanced.

(3-2) The game control means includes a pre-determination means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) that determines display results that allow derivation,
the specific condition is satisfied when the decision result of the pre-determining means is a predetermined decision result (for example, winning a cherry) (for example, the specific condition is satisfied when the cherry is winning);
The specific corresponding effect is a effect suggesting that the decision result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined decision result (for example, the corresponding effect is a effect suggesting a cherry win),
The effect control means suggests that the determination result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined determination result after the specific delay control when the specific corresponding effect is not executed when the specific delay control is executed. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b3) and (c3), when the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the corresponding effect when the short freeze is executed, the cherry winning is suggested after the execution of the short freeze. ).

According to such a configuration, since it is suggested that the determination result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined determination result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the delay control.

For example, in the present embodiment, the corresponding effect corresponding to the freeze is a effect suggesting a cherry win, and as shown in FIGS. When the corresponding effect is not executed in the case where the game is to be played, cherry winning is suggested after the execution of the short freeze. In this way, since it is suggested that the cherry has been won, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the short freeze.

(3-3) The specific delay control includes a first specific delay control (for example, short freeze (weak chance)) and a second specific delay control in which the game progress is delayed longer than the first specific delay control. (for example, short freeze (strong chance)) and
The production control means is
After notifying the provision of the privilege, during the period until the privilege is granted, a specific effect (for example, a fixed effect) can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a11) to (a15), The sub-control unit 91 can execute a fixed effect during the period from when the grant of the bonus is notified until the bonus is granted),
Different specific response effects are executed when the first specific delay control is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 When a short freeze (weak chance) is executed, a weak chance corresponding effect is executed (FIGS. 9(a2), (a3)), and when a short freeze (strong chance) is executed, a weak chance corresponding effect and a strong chance are executed. Corresponding effects are executed ((a2) to (a4) in FIG. 9), and different corresponding effects are executed),
A common effect when the first specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is being executed and when the second specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is being executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91, when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the fixed effect is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2), (b3) And when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the fixed effect is being executed ((b2) to (b4) in FIG. 9), the control of the common effect such as stopping at the fixed effect screen is performed. conduct).

According to such a configuration, different specific response effects are executed when the first specific delay control is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed, so which delay control is executed. can draw the player's attention to Further, when the first specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed, the effect is common. , it is possible to reduce the processing load of the processing for controlling the performance when the specific performance is executed.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a weak chance corresponding effect when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed (FIGS. 9 (a2), (a3 )), when a short freeze (strong chance) is executed, a weak chance corresponding effect and a strong chance corresponding effect are executed (Fig. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and since different corresponding effects are executed, any The player's attention can be drawn to see if a short freeze is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91, when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the fixed effect is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2), (b3), fixed When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the effect is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2) to (b4)), in order to control the common effect such as stopping at the fixed effect screen, When the fixed performance is executed, the processing load of processing for controlling the performance can be reduced.

(3-4) The game control means is capable of executing a variable display effect (for example, a reel effect) that variably displays the variable display portion during execution of the specific delay control,
The specific corresponding effect is a effect that is executed in accordance with the display mode of the variable display section in the variable display effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9(a2) to (a4), the corresponding effect is a reel effect It is an effect that is executed according to the display mode of the reel in ).

According to such a configuration, since the corresponding effect is a effect that is executed in accordance with the display mode of the variable display part in the variable display effect, the display mode of the variable display part during execution of the specific delay control attracts attention. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9(a2) to (a4), the corresponding effect is a effect that is executed in accordance with the display mode of the reels in the reel effect. Attention can be drawn to the display mode of the reels, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

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

According to such a configuration, the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the special delay control is longer than the period in which the progress of the game is delayed in the specific delay control, and is longer than the period required for the unit game, Player attention can be drawn to the special delay control.

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

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

(4-1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production (for example, sub-control unit 91,
Privilege grant determination means (for example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a privilege) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, bonus, AT) when a specific condition (for example, cherry winning) is established. processing to determine) and
The game control means can execute delay control for delaying the progress of the game when the specific condition is established (for example, the main control unit 41 executes freeze for delaying the progress of the game when the cherry is won). possible),
The delay control includes a specific delay control (for example, short freeze) that can be performed both when the privilege is granted and when the privilege is not granted, and a special delay control that is performed when the privilege is granted. (e.g., long freeze) and including),
The game control means is
While the special delay control can be executed in the special permission state, the special delay control is not executed in the special non-permission state (for example, as shown in FIG. While long freeze can be executed in the special disallowed state, long freeze is not executed),
The specific delay control can be executed in both the special permission state and the special non-permission state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 can can also perform a short freeze),
The production control means is
In the special permission state, when the specific delay control is executed, it is possible to execute a specific corresponding effect (for example, a chance corresponding effect (a strong chance corresponding effect, a weak chance corresponding effect)) corresponding to the specific delay control. (For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a chance corresponding effect corresponding to the short freeze when the short freeze is executed in the special permission state),
In the special non-permission state, the specific response effect is not executed when the specific delay control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. is executed, the short freeze is not executed).

According to such a configuration, since the specific delay control can be executed regardless of the state of the production controlled by the production control means, the judgment processing for judging whether or not the delay control can be executed in the game control means is simplified. be able to. On the other hand, when the delay control is executed, an appeal can be made according to the state of the performance controlled by the performance control means, so the performance effect can be enhanced.

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

(4-2) The game control means includes a pre-determination means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) that determines display results that allow derivation,
the specific condition is satisfied when the decision result of the pre-determining means is a predetermined decision result (for example, winning a cherry) (for example, the specific condition is satisfied when the cherry is winning);
The specific corresponding effect is a effect suggesting that the decision result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined decision result (for example, the corresponding effect is a effect suggesting a cherry win),
The effect control means suggests that the determination result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined determination result after the specific delay control when the specific corresponding effect is not executed when the specific delay control is executed. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b3) and (c3), when the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the corresponding effect when the short freeze is executed, the cherry winning is suggested after the execution of the short freeze. ).

According to such a configuration, since it is suggested that the determination result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined determination result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the delay control.

For example, in the present embodiment, the corresponding effect corresponding to the freeze is a effect suggesting a cherry win, and as shown in FIGS. When the corresponding effect is not executed in the case where the game is to be played, cherry winning is suggested after the execution of the short freeze. In this way, since it is suggested that the cherry has been won, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the short freeze.

(4-3) The specific delay control includes a first specific delay control (for example, short freeze (weak chance)) and a second specific delay control in which the game progress is delayed longer than the first specific delay control. (for example, short freeze (strong chance)) and
The production control means is
After notifying the provision of the privilege, during the period until the privilege is granted, a specific effect (for example, a fixed effect) can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a11) to (a15), The sub-control unit 91 can execute a fixed effect during the period from when the grant of the bonus is notified until the bonus is granted),
Different specific response effects are executed when the first specific delay control is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 When a short freeze (weak chance) is executed, a weak chance corresponding effect is executed (FIGS. 9(a2), (a3)), and when a short freeze (strong chance) is executed, a weak chance corresponding effect and a strong chance are executed. Corresponding effects are executed ((a2) to (a4) in FIG. 9), and different corresponding effects are executed),
A common effect when the first specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is being executed and when the second specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is being executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91, when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the fixed effect is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2), (b3) And when the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the fixed effect is being executed ((b2) to (b4) in FIG. 9), the control of the common effect such as stopping at the fixed effect screen is performed. conduct).

According to such a configuration, different specific response effects are executed when the first specific delay control is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed, so which delay control is executed. can draw the player's attention to Further, when the first specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed and when the second specific delay control is executed when the specific effect is executed, the effect is common. , it is possible to reduce the processing load of the processing for controlling the performance when the specific performance is executed.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 executes a weak chance corresponding effect when a short freeze (weak chance) is executed (FIGS. 9 (a2), (a3 )), when a short freeze (strong chance) is executed, a weak chance corresponding effect and a strong chance corresponding effect are executed (Fig. 9 (a2) to (a4)), and since different corresponding effects are executed, any The player's attention can be drawn to see if a short freeze is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91, when the short freeze (weak chance) is executed when the fixed effect is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2), (b3), fixed When the short freeze (strong chance) is executed when the effect is being executed (FIG. 9 (b2) to (b4)), in order to control the common effect such as stopping at the fixed effect screen, When the fixed performance is executed, the processing load of processing for controlling the performance can be reduced.

(4-4) the benefits include a first benefit (eg, RB) and a second benefit (eg, BB) that is more advantageous than the first benefit;
The specific delay control is executed based on the granted privilege being the first privilege,
The special delay control is executed based on the fact that the given privilege is the second privilege (for example, as shown in [Regarding freeze execution conditions], short freeze means that the granted bonus is RB and Long Freeze is executed based on the granted bonus being BB).

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

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in [freeze execution conditions], short freeze is executed based on the fact that the granted bonus is RB, and long freeze is executed based on the fact that the granted bonus is BB. Since it is executed based on the freeze, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the type of freeze.

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

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

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

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

[Regarding the execution timing of freezing]
In the first and second embodiments, the main control unit 41 makes it possible to freeze the game in which the rare hand is won, and the sub-control unit 91 specifies the freeze information transmitted from the main control unit 41. Based on the possible commands, the corresponding effect will be executed. However, without being limited to this, the freeze may be executed after a predetermined number of games in which a rare combination has been won. The predetermined number of games may be determined by lottery, and in that case, the main control section 41 may draw the predetermined number of games so that the freeze is executed during the sign period. In this case, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify the freeze information in the game in which the freeze is to be executed. The sub-control unit 91 executes a corresponding effect in the game in which the command is received.

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

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

[About omen production]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the indication effect is such that the small role suggestion effect is executed with high frequency. It can be anything as long as it gives.

Also, when the sign period ends, the next game can shift to the battle effect, but this is not limiting, and the development effect may be executed in the final game when the sign period ends. The development effect is a effect that the player expects to develop into a battle effect. For example, in the development effect, an image of a treasure chest is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . Then, when a cloud with the word "development" appears from the treasure box, the player is suggested that the battle effect will develop. On the other hand, when a cloud with no letters appears in the treasure chest, darkening processing is performed to gradually darken the entire screen. This suggests to the player that it will not develop into a battle presentation.

[Regarding benefits granted]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, bonuses and ATs have been exemplified as benefits to be provided, but the present invention is not limited to these. For example, the right (for example, the number of CZ games) for controlling a CZ (chance zone) in which the probability of being controlled by AT is higher than that in a normal state may be applied.

[Regarding special permission status]
In the second embodiment, the main control unit 41 prohibits the execution of the long freeze and the corresponding effect triggered by the winning of the rare combination (the special permission state is only the "normal state"), but the continuous Execution of a long freeze and a corresponding effect may be prohibited with the execution of the effect as a trigger (the special permission state may be the "normal state" and the "foreshadow state"). In this case, for example, the main control unit 41 determines the precursor period by lottery or the like, and determines the special permission state based on the normal state and the precursor state. Then, a command that can specify the special permission state is transmitted to the sub-controller 91, and the sub-controller 91 may determine whether or not to execute the corresponding effect based on the command.

Various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the present embodiment and modified examples described above can be appropriately combined.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative 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 meaning and range of equivalents of 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 unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53 speaker, 91 sub control Section, 91a Sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variably displaying the variable display unit, and winning a prize according to the display result,
a game control means for controlling the progress of a game;
production control means for controlling production;
a privilege grant determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege when a specific condition is satisfied ;
The game control means can execute delay control for delaying the progress of the game when the specific condition is established,
The delay control includes a specific delay control that can be performed both when the privilege is granted and when the privilege is not granted, and a special delay control that is performed when the privilege is granted,
The game control means is
While the special delay control can be executed in the special permission state, the special delay control is not executed in the special non-permission state,
The specific delay control can be executed in both the special permission state and the special non-permission state,
The production control means is
In the special permission state, when the specific delay control is executed, a specific corresponding effect corresponding to the specific delay control can be executed,
The slot machine does not execute an effect corresponding to the specific delay control when the specific delay control is executed in the special non-permission state.

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