JP7351608B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, game media such as game balls are fired into a game area by a firing device, and when the game medium enters a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is a pachinko machine that can be played.

In addition, as a game machine different from a pachinko game machine, it is equipped with a variable display section that has multiple (usually three) reels with multiple types of symbols drawn as identification information on the outer periphery, and all reels are There is a slot machine in which winnings occur according to the display result derived when the rotation of the slot machine is stopped.

An example of such a gaming machine is a slot machine that displays images related to game effects such as symbols corresponding to winning combinations in the upper area of the liquid crystal display, and displays the number of credits and the number of payouts in the lower area of the liquid crystal display. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-127529 Publication

In the slot machine described above, it is conceivable to use both the upper area and the lower area to display images related to game performance, but there is still room for improvement in the control at that time.

The present invention was devised in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can be suitably controlled when displaying an image related to a game performance using the upper area and the lower area.

In gaming machines that play games,
a display means having a display area;
a normal state in which the display area of the display means is divided into a first area and a second area; and a state transitioning from the normal state, in which the display area of the display unit is divided into the first area and the second area. an undivided advantageous state; a state control means controllable to;
and a presentation means for executing a presentation including a first presentation and a second presentation,
The first effect is a effect that displays an image in the first area in the normal state,
The second effect is a effect that displays an image across the first area and the second area in the normal state,
The normal state includes a specific period from reaching a predetermined timing in the normal state until reaching a specific timing for transitioning from the normal state to the advantageous state, and a non-specific period before reaching the predetermined timing. Includes
The effect means is capable of executing the first effect in both the specific period and the non-specific period, and is also capable of executing the second effect in both the specific period and the non-specific period,
The execution rate of the first effect is higher in the non-specific period than in the specific period,
The execution rate of the second effect is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period,
The second performance is a specific notification performance that is performed over a plurality of games and notifies whether or not the advantageous state is controlled based on the performance result of the performance,
In the game in which the specific notification effect is being executed , a special suggestion effect can be executed,
In a game in which the specific notification performance is executed, when the special suggestion performance is executed, the state is controlled to be in the advantageous state as a result of the performance of the specific notification performance, compared to when the special suggestion performance is not executed. is easily reported,
The special suggestion performance is a performance that displays an image across the first area and the second area,
The display means is capable of displaying a game information image indicating information regarding the game in the second area in the normal state;
The game information image is visibly displayed even if the image is displayed across the first area and the second area in the second performance.
Further, the gaming machine may have the following configuration.
In gaming machines that play games,
A display means (for example, a liquid crystal display) that displays in a display area including a first area (for example, the first area shown in FIG. Display device 51);
A production means (for example, a sub-control unit 91 executes the performance),
The display means is
In a normal state (for example, a non-specific period and a specific period shown in FIGS. 10(a) to 10(d)), dividing the display into the first area and the second area, respectively;
In an advantageous state that is more advantageous than the normal state to which the normal state transitions (for example, during the bonus confirmation performance shown in FIGS. 10(e) and 10(f), etc.), the first area and Performing display in an area combined with the second area,
The first performance is a performance performed in the first area in the normal state,
The second performance is a performance that is executed across the first area and the second area in the normal state,
The normal state includes a specific period from reaching a predetermined timing in the normal state (for example, the predetermined timing shown in FIG. 10) until reaching a specific timing for transitioning from the normal state to the advantageous state; includes a non-specific period before reaching the predetermined timing,
The execution rate of the first effect is higher in the non-specific period than in the specific period (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the execution rate of the first effect is higher in the non-specific period than in the specific period). ,
The execution rate of the second effect is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the execution rate of the second effect is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period). .

(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. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a display area. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of stages. It is a diagram for explaining a small role suggestion performance. It is a diagram showing an example of a battle performance. It is a figure which shows an example of the change effect of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect when the normal change effect of 1st Embodiment is performed and when it is not performed. It is a diagram for explaining the performance when the punk role and the rare role are won. It is a figure which shows an example of the performance at the time of winning a punk role and a rare role. It is a figure about the difference in the execution ratio of a 1st performance and a 2nd performance. It is a figure which shows an example of the change effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of small role suggestion performance of a 2nd embodiment.

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

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

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1(a) is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present 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. 1(a), the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 that displays images, an LED 52 that lights up or flashes, and a speaker 53 that outputs sound. A see-through window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that are arranged side by side inside the slot machine 1 through the transparent window 3. The LED 52 is placed near the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, the LED 52 and the liquid crystal display 51 are located so close that when the player visually recognizes them, they are visible at the same time.

On each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, symbols each representing a plurality of types of identification information are arranged in a predetermined order. Below the transparent window 3 are a start switch 7 that is operated to start the game, and a stop switch that is operated to stop the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R and derive the displayed result. 8L, 8C, and 8R are provided. Reel LEDs 55 are provided on the backs of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to irradiate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with light from the back. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can illuminate each symbol independently.

As shown in FIG. 1(b), a main control section 41 is provided inside the slot machine 1 to control the progress of the game and output various commands in accordance with 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 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 unit 91 is provided that controls performances in accordance with commands from the main control unit 41. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the performance, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the performance. The sub-control unit 91 controls the display of images on the liquid crystal display 51, the sound output of the speaker 53, and the lighting mode of the LED 52 and reel LED 55 based on commands from the main control unit 41. Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51, sound output from the speaker 53, and lighting output from the LED 52 and reel LED 55 is stored in the RAM 91c.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player sets a prescribed number of bets by inserting medals into a medal inserting section (not shown) or operating a BET switch (not shown). As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, making it possible to start the game. The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the transparent 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, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery. The internal lottery is a process of determining symbol combinations (display results) that are allowed to be derived. When a symbol combination is allowed to be derived through an internal lottery, it is also said that the winning combination corresponds to the symbol combination. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the transparent window 3. Furthermore, among the operations on the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for stopping the rotation of the reels, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel is called the 1st stop operation, and the operation for stopping the rotation of the 2nd reel is called the 1st stop operation. This operation 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 a symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of a winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a winning corresponding to the winning combination occurs.

As the winning combinations, there are a special winning combination (bonus), a small winning combination, and a replay winning combination. A bonus is a winning combination in which the gaming state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than in a non-bonus state. A small role is a role in which a medal is awarded by winning a prize. A replay winning combination is a winning combination that allows the player to start the next game without consuming medals owned by the player. The bonus states include a big bonus (also referred to as "BB") and a regular bonus (also referred to as "RB"). A big bonus is a bonus that is more advantageous than a regular bonus. For example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus that is a condition for ending a big bonus is greater than the number of medals paid out during a bonus that is a condition for ending a regular bonus. In this embodiment, the big bonus is controlled when the symbol combination of red 7, red 7, red 7 (all red 7) stops on the pay line LN, and the regular bonus is controlled when the symbol combination of red 7, red 7, red 7 (all red 7) stops on the pay line LN. It is controlled when the symbol combination of 7, white 7, white 7 (white 7 all together) is stopped.

The winning flag that is set when a bonus is won is carried over across games until the winning bonus is won. In this embodiment, if a bonus win is carried over from the previous game and a small role or replay role is won, or if a bonus is won at the same time as a small role or a replay role, the winning small role Reel control is performed so as to preferentially draw symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combinations and re-gaming combinations onto the winning line LN. In other words, small winnings and replaying winnings can be won with priority over bonuses. Note that reel control may be performed so that bonuses can be won preferentially over small winnings and replay winnings.

The main control unit 41 can control one of a plurality of RT states in which the replay is won with a predetermined probability of winning. The RT states include advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT. The replay winning probability is set so that an advantageous RT is higher than an unfavorable RT. The transition between RTs is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

[Indicated Area]
The sub-control unit 91 performs display in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the display area. As shown in FIG. 2(a), the display area includes a first area and a second area. Note that the display area may be composed of a first area and a second area, or may include areas other than these areas.

In this embodiment, the effect executed in the first area is referred to as a first effect. Furthermore, the effect executed across the first area and the second area is referred to as a second effect. As shown in FIG. 2(b), when the first effect is executed in the first area, the second area becomes a game information display area. The game information display area is an area for displaying images for notifying players of various information regarding games, decorative images, and the like. The various information regarding the game includes information regarding the gaming value owned by the player. Information regarding the gaming value owned by the player includes credit number information stored as the gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player, BET number information stored as the number of bets (BET number), and the like.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2C, a background image of stage C, which will be described later, is displayed as the first effect. In addition, as game information, an image that allows the number of credits to be specified, an image that allows the number of bets to be specified (hereinafter also referred to as a number of credits display or a number of bets display), and a decorative image are displayed between these images. has been done. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2(d), the second effect is executed across the first area and the second area. As an example, as shown in FIG. 2(e), an effect image of a battle effect to be described later is displayed as the second effect. Note that the present invention is not limited to performing effects by switching the display area in this manner, but may be such that only the first effect is always executed, or only the second effect is always executed.

[Stage transition]
Next, the transition of stages in the presentation controlled by the sub-control unit 91 will be explained. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of stages. In this embodiment, it is possible to transition to multiple types of stages in an unfavorable RT state. Specifically, it is possible to transition to three types of stages, stages A to C.

In this embodiment, each stage can be changed when a predetermined combination is won. The predetermined role is, for example, a bell, a replay, or a rare role. The rare hand in this embodiment is cherry. Specifically, when a predetermined combination is won, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to transition between stages, and if the stage is to be transitioned, to which stage to transition. conduct.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the rare combination and the bonus can be won at the same time with a predetermined probability. In this embodiment, when a rare combination and a bonus are won at the same time, the lottery is performed so that the percentage of decisions to transition between stages is higher than when the rare combination is won alone. I do. In other words, when a rare combination is won and a bonus is won at the same time, there is a possibility that a benefit (bonus) will be given, which can be said to be advantageous for the player.

For example, when a rare role and a bonus are won at the same time, the decision to transition between stages is made with a high probability (for example, 90%), and when a rare role is won alone, the decision is made to transition between stages with a low probability (for example, 90%). For example, a decision may be made to transition between stages at 10%). In addition, when the rare role and the bonus are won at the same time, the decision to transition between stages is always made, and when the rare role is won alone, the decision to transition between stages is not made. You can do it like this.

On the other hand, if a bell or replay is won, a decision may be made to transition between stages with a certain probability. Further, the probability of transition to each stage may be determined to be equal.

In addition, each stage is not limited to those that can be transitioned upon winning a predetermined role, but can be transitioned on the condition that a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) have elapsed since the stage transition. It may be. For example, the transition between stages may be determined when a predetermined combination is won for the first time after a predetermined number of games have elapsed.

Further, when the display mode of the screen is changed in this way (stage transition is performed), a change effect to be described later is executed. Scenes in which change effects are executed include when returning the effect image of the battle effect to the background image of the original stage after the end of the battle effect, which will be described later, or when changing the background image of the advantageous RT to the disadvantageous RT (Stage A) at the end of the advantageous RT. There are cases where the background image is changed to the one shown in ~C). That is, in a scene where a change of effects is performed, a change effect is executed. Further, when a bell or replay is won, the stage can be changed randomly and a change effect is executed. Therefore, the player basically recognizes that the change performance is a performance that is executed when the display mode of the screen is changed.

However, on the other hand, as mentioned above, if the stage changes and the change performance is executed when the rare combination is won, the player can expect to win the bonus. Therefore, the player also pays attention to whether or not a rare combination of symbols is derived after the stage changes.

Here, the control to change the display mode of the screen at the end of the battle performance or the end of advantageous RT ("specific change control" described later) is a control that is executed when the performance ends after a specified number of games have elapsed. be. As described later, in battle production, the control is such that the production image of the battle production is changed to the background image of the original stage when a prescribed 3 games have elapsed, and in advantageous RT, the production image of the battle production is changed to the background image of the original stage after a prescribed 50 games have elapsed. This is a control in which the background image of the advantageous RT is changed to the background image of the disadvantageous RT (each stage).

On the other hand, control to change the display mode of the screen due to stage transitions ("normal change control" described later) is such that when a predetermined combination is won by an internal lottery and the stage transition is determined by the lottery, This is a control in which the background image of the current stage is changed to the background image of the transition destination stage. That is, the specific change control is a control that is executed when a predetermined number of games have elapsed, whereas the normal change control is a control that can be executed when a predetermined combination is won.

In this case, even though it has been decided that the normal change control will not be executed when a predetermined winning combination is won, a situation may occur in which the specific change control is executed after the prescribed number of games has elapsed. In other words, with respect to the execution of change control (normal change control) caused by winning a predetermined combination, change control based on the passage of a prescribed number of games (specific change control) is executed, which increases the execution probability of change control. It turns out. As a result, the expectation level of winning a bonus becomes low, which reduces the interest in the game. The reason why the expectation level of winning a bonus is low will be explained below.

Here, it is assumed that the probability that the rare combination is won alone is A1, and the probability that the rare combination and the bonus are won simultaneously is A2. Further, it is assumed that the probability of determining the stage transition is B1 when a rare combination alone is won, and B2 when a rare combination and a bonus are won simultaneously. When a rare winning combination is won, the expected bonus winning degree (probability of winning a bonus) when a stage transition is performed is calculated as (A2×B2)/(A1×B1+A2×B2). In particular, when B1 is set to 0% and B2 is set to 100% as described above, the bonus winning expectation level becomes 100% only when winning a rare combination.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a stage transition (change in screen display mode) is performed at the time of a bell or replay win that is not won at the same time as a bonus, so the expectation level of winning a bonus is correspondingly lowered. Specifically, the denominator of the above formula (A1 x B1 + A2 x B2) is the probability of winning a bell or replay × the probability that a stage transition is determined. This is the bonus winning expectation level when a stage transition occurs due to change control (normal change control) caused by winning.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the display mode of the screen is changed by change control (specific change control) after a predetermined number of games have elapsed, such as after the end of the battle effect, and the change effect is executed. Therefore, the bonus winning expectation is the denominator of the above formula, and the probability that the change control will occur due to the passage of a specified number of games when the prescribed combination is won.The bonus winning expectation is even higher than the above. The degree becomes lower. In this way, the specific change control is executed at a timing when the normal change control can be executed, which lowers the expectation of winning a bonus and reduces the interest in the game.

For these reasons, in this embodiment, as will be explained below, changes in the screen display mode performed at the time of stage transition (normal change control), and changes in the screen display performed after the end of the battle performance, etc. The system is configured so that the player can clearly distinguish between changing the display mode (specific change control).

When the main control unit 41 determines the stage transition, it transmits a command that can specify the type of stage (stages A to C) to the sub control unit 91. Upon receiving the command, the sub-control unit 91 executes change control according to the determined stage type. The change control is a control for changing the display mode of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (background images of stages A to C, etc.). Details regarding change control will be described later. Note that the type of stage is not limited to what is determined by the main control unit 41, and the sub-control unit 91 may determine the type of stage based on a command that can receive a winning combination.

As shown in FIG. 3A, when the transition to stage A is determined, the sub-control unit 91 executes change control to change the background image to the stage A background image. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image of the sun and a road is displayed as a background image of stage A, and an image showing that the character is walking is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the transition to stage B is determined, the sub-control unit 91 executes change control to change the background image to the stage B background image. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image of the sun and a mountain is displayed as a background image of stage B, and an image showing that the character is walking is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the transition to stage C is determined, the sub-control unit 91 executes change control to change the background image to the stage C background image. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image of stars and mountains is displayed as a background image of stage C, and an image showing that the character is walking is displayed.

Further, as described above, the transition between RTs is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the conditions for shifting from unfavorable RT to advantageous RT are satisfied when the bonus ends. Further, the condition for shifting from an advantageous RT to a disadvantageous RT is satisfied when a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) have been played after being controlled by an advantageous RT, or when a blowout win, which will be described later, is won. When the RT is controlled to be advantageous, a background image of the advantageous RT is displayed as shown in FIG. 3(d). An image of the sun and the sea is displayed as a background image of the advantageous RT.

[Summary of various performances]
Next, various effects executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be explained. 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.

(Continuous performance)
The sub-control unit 91 can execute continuous effects. The continuous performance is a performance that informs whether or not a benefit will be given. Specifically, the presence or absence of a bonus win is notified through continuous performance. The continuous performance is a performance that is executed over a plurality of games (three games in this embodiment) and is composed of continuous content. The continuous performance may be performed, for example, after a plurality of games have passed since the rare combination was won.

In this embodiment, a battle performance is performed as an example of a continuous performance. In the battle performance, a performance image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, a series of battles are held over a plurality of games, and when the ally character finally wins against the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests to the player that a benefit will be awarded. On the other hand, when the friendly character is finally defeated by the enemy character, a character image of "LOSE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests to the player that the benefit will not be awarded.

(Confirmed performance)
The sub-control unit 91 is capable of executing a confirmed performance during a period after notifying the granting of a benefit (bonus) until the benefit is granted. When it is suggested to the player that a benefit will be given through the battle performance, a confirmed performance is executed in the next game. In the confirmed performance, a character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby informing the player that the bonus has been won (bonus confirmed notification). Then, from the next game onwards, it is announced whether the awarded benefit is BB or RB.

If the award granted is RB, in a game where you can win the carryover bonus, an image (white character image of "777") showing the symbol combination of 7 whites is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 ( RB election notification). If the awarded bonus is BB, an image showing a red 7 symbol combination (a red character image of "777") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a game in which the carried-over bonus can be won. BB winning notification). The confirmed performance ends when the bonus is won.

(Suggestive direction for small roles)
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the small role suggestion performance. When a small winning combination is won, the sub control unit 91 can execute a small winning suggestion effect that suggests the type of the winning small winning combination. For example, if the bell is won, a bell winning suggestion effect can be executed. In the bell winning suggestion performance, an image suggesting that the bell has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Furthermore, if the player wins the rare role (Cherry), it is possible to perform a rare role winning suggestion presentation. In the rare winning combination suggestion performance, an image suggesting that the rare winning combination has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, the minor role suggesting performance includes a minor role suggesting performance A that suggests the type of stage in a visible state, and a minor role suggesting performance B that suggests the type of stage in an invisible state. Whether or not to perform the minor role suggestion performance and whether to perform the minor role suggestion performance A or the minor role suggestion performance B when it is decided to execute the minor role suggestion performance are determined by lottery. .

For example, if a rare role is won, there will be a rare role winning suggestion performance A that suggests the stage type in a visible state, and a rare role winning suggestion performance A that suggests the stage type in an invisible state. Suggestive performance B is executable. This will be explained in detail below.

When the stage B is currently being controlled, the background image of the stage B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 4(a). In this state, if the bell is won and the bell winning suggestion performance A is executed, as shown in FIG. will be displayed. At this time, since the background image of stage B is visible, it can be specified that the current stage is stage B.

On the other hand, when the bell is won and the bell winning suggestion performance B is executed, as shown in FIG. 51 is displayed in large size. As a result, the background image of stage B becomes invisible, making it impossible to identify that the current stage is stage B.

In addition, when the rare role (cherry) is won and the rare role winning suggestion effect A is executed, a star-shaped image with the characters ``chance'' attached is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 4(b2). will be displayed. The letter ``chance'' is red, which suggests that you have won the rare role (cherry). At this time, since the background image of stage B is visible, it can be specified that the current stage is stage B.

On the other hand, when a rare role is won and rare role winning suggestion performance B is executed, a star-shaped image with red chance letters is displayed on the liquid crystal display, as shown in Figure 4 (c2). It is displayed in a large size on the container 51. As a result, the background image of stage B becomes invisible, making it impossible to identify that the current stage is stage B.

(Change control and change production)
As described above, the change control is a control for changing the display mode of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, in the change control, the sub-control unit 91 performs control to change the background images of stages A to C and the effect image of the battle effect displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a change effect regarding a change in the display mode of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when change control is performed. The changing production is a production that makes it impossible to specify the type of stage.

Change control includes normal change control and specific change control. A change effect executed when normal change control is performed is also referred to as a normal change effect, and a change effect executed when specific change control is performed is also referred to as a specific change effect.

The normal change control is a control that changes the background image of the stage when the stage changes after winning the lottery that is executed when the rare combination is won (see FIGS. 3(a) to 3(c)). When the normal change control is performed, the change performance (normal change performance) is executed at the timing when the start switch 7 is operated in the game.

For example, when the background image of stage A is changed to the background image of stage B by normal change control, the following will occur. First, a normal change effect is executed, and the background image of stage A becomes invisible. This makes it impossible to identify the type of stage. Then, after the background image of stage A is changed to the background image of stage B by the normal change control, the normal change effect ends and the background image of stage B becomes visible. In this embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 6, a change effect is performed that makes it impossible to identify the type of stage by displaying an image of opening and closing a sliding door.

In addition, in this embodiment, if a rare winning combination occurs in a game in which normal change control (and normal change performance) is performed, a rare combination winning occurs in a game in which normal change control (and normal change performance) is not performed. A lottery is held to determine whether or not to transition between stages so that the percentage of bonuses being won at the same time is higher than when the above occurs. In other words, by doing this, the player will be able to pay attention to the occurrence of normal change control that may have resulted in bonuses being won at the same time, and also allow the player to pay attention to the occurrence of normal change control in which the bonus may be won at the same time. Players will begin to pay attention to the symbol combinations derived in the game, and the interest in the game will improve.

On the other hand, the specific change control is a control that changes the effect image of the battle effect that was changed during the execution of the battle effect after the battle effect ends. When specific change control is performed, a change performance (specific change performance) is executed at the operation timing of the MAXBET switch 6 in the game.

For example, if a battle performance is executed while being controlled by stage A, and the process returns to stage A after the battle performance ends, the process will be as follows. First, with the start of the battle performance, the state where the background image of stage A is displayed is switched to the state where the performance image of the battle performance is displayed. When the battle performance ends, a specific change performance is executed. This makes the performance image of the battle performance invisible. Then, after the effect image of the battle effect is changed to the background image of stage A by the specific change control, the specific change effect ends and the background image of stage A becomes visible.

In this way, when the normal change control is performed, the change performance (normal change performance) is executed at the operation timing of the start switch 7, and when the specific change control is performed, the change performance (normal change performance) is executed at the operation timing of the MAXBET switch 6. specific change effect) is executed.

If the timing of both is set to the operation timing of the start switch 7, the player will not be able to distinguish between the normal change control and the specific change control. In this case, for example, if you happen to win a rare role in a game in which a change effect is to be executed by specific change control (the game following the game in which the battle effect ends), it would normally be a normal role in which you can expect to win a bonus. Even though it has been determined that the change control will not be executed, the specific change control is executed, causing the player to mistakenly believe that the normal change control is being executed.

However, by making the two timings different, the player recognizes that the normal change control has been performed when the change performance is executed at the operation timing of the start switch 7, and therefore pays attention to the derived symbol combination. On the other hand, when a change performance is executed at the timing of operating the MAXBET switch 6, the player recognizes that a specific change control has been performed, so the player does not mistake it for a normal change performance, and it is a change performance at the end of a battle performance. be able to recognize that. In addition, when the display mode of the screen is changed by transitioning from advantageous RT to disadvantageous RT shown in FIG. Make it. By doing so, the player can recognize that this is a change effect at the time of transition to a disadvantageous RT. An example of a change effect executed when change control is performed will be described below with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.

[Example of change performance]
First, an example of battle performance will be specifically explained with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a battle effect. In this example, it is assumed that the control is performed at stage A during unfavorable RT in FIG. 5(a).

As shown in FIG. 5A, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the sun and a road as a background image of stage A, and also displays an image showing that the character is walking. The background image of stage A is displayed in the first area. In the second area, an image with which the number of credits and the number of bets can be specified is displayed as game information.

Next, when the start switch 7 is operated (start operation), it is assumed that a battle effect starts as shown in FIG. 5(b). When the battle performance starts, the LCD display 51 displays an image of a friendly character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) facing each other in the Colosseum, and a message saying "Fight!" is displayed on the front side. The character image is displayed.

The battle performance is executed over multiple games (3 games). As shown in FIG. 5C, when the next game (second game) is started, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 5(d), when the third game of the battle effect is started, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is further displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is at a disadvantage is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In this example, it is assumed that no bonus has been won and the battle performance ends with defeat. When the third stop operation is performed in the third game of the battle production, the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, as shown in FIG. The image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, a character image of "LOSE" is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 51. Then, in this state, when a BET operation is performed, a specific change effect is executed. An example of execution of the specific change effect will be described later using FIGS. 6(b1) to (b6).

Next, the normal change effect and the specific change effect will be compared and explained using FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change effect according to the first embodiment. FIGS. 6(a1) to (a9) are diagrams for explaining the normal change effect, and FIGS. 6(b1) to (b6) are diagrams for explaining the specific change effect. Note that when a rare combination is won, an LED lighting effect is executed as described later using FIG. 8, but for the sake of simplicity, this effect will be omitted in the explanation of FIG. 6.

First, an example in which a normal change effect is executed will be described. In this example, it is assumed that control is performed to stage B during unfavorable RT in FIG. 6(a1). As shown in FIG. 6(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the sun and a mountain as a background image of stage B, and also displays an image showing that the character is walking. The background image of stage B is displayed in the first area. In the second area, an image that allows the number of credits to be specified and an image that allows the number of BETs to be specified are displayed as game information.

Next, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated (BET operation), a predetermined bet amount (3) is set, as shown in FIG. 6(a2), and the game is ready to start. Note that in this state, the stage is not changed and the background image remains the stage B background image.

Next, it is assumed that a rare combination is won when the start switch 7 is operated (start operation). At this time, it is determined by lottery whether or not the normal change control is to be executed, and if the normal change control is to be executed, to which stage of stages A to C the transition should be made. In this example, in the explanation of FIGS. 6(a1) to (a6), it is assumed that it is decided by lottery to execute the stage normal change control and normal change effect to transition to stage A.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the changed performance can be executed in a normal mode and a super hot mode in which the percentage of bonus and simultaneous winning is higher than in the normal mode. Here, it is assumed that the player has not won the bonus at the same time and it has been decided to execute the change performance in the normal mode.

Further, the rate at which the change effect is executed in the intense mode in the specific change control is lower than the rate at which the change effect is executed in the intense mode in the normal change control. In this embodiment, the change effect is not executed in a heated manner in the specific change control. By doing so, the player's expectations are not excessively aroused in the specific change control that is executed after the battle performance ends due to the defeat of the battle.

The change performance in this embodiment is a performance that displays an image of opening and closing a sliding door. In the change effect, first, when the sliding door closes, an image of the sliding door changing from an open state to a closed state is displayed. Next, when the sliding door opens, an image of the sliding door changing from a closed state to an open state is displayed. When the sliding door closes, the background image of the stage before the change is displayed, and when the sliding door opens, the background image of the stage after the change is displayed.

Specifically, when the execution of the change effect is started by the start operation, the state in which the sliding door is open (FIG. 6 (a2)) changes to the state in which the sliding door is closed (FIG. 6 (a4)). FIG. 6(a3) is an image showing the sliding door in the middle of closing. The image of the sliding door is displayed in front of the stage B background image. Therefore, by displaying the image of the sliding door, the background image of stage B becomes partially invisible. However, since the images in which the number of credits and the number of bets can be identified are displayed in front of the image of the sliding door, these images are always visible.

As shown in FIG. 6(a4), when the sliding door is closed, the background image of stage B becomes completely invisible. In other words, the type of stage cannot be specified by executing the change effect. Furthermore, the image of the sliding door is displayed across the first area and the second area. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6(a4), in the second area, a common display (a number of credits and a number of bets) is performed regardless of the type of stage. In other words, the common display performed in the second area is visible regardless of whether or not the change effect is executed. In this way, since the display is not performed using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the change performance does not become too flashy.

After that, the state changes to the state where the sliding door is open. FIG. 6(a5) is an image showing the sliding door in the middle of opening. At this time, the background image of stage A, which is the stage after the change, becomes partially visible. Furthermore, when the sliding door opens and becomes completely open as shown in FIG. 6 (a6), the background image of stage A becomes visible and the normal change effect ends.

Also, at this time, it becomes possible to perform a rare role winning suggestion presentation. A star-shaped image with red chance letters is displayed on the screen, suggesting that the rare combination (cherry) has been won. In this embodiment, the rare role winning suggestion performance is executed after the normal change performance ends, but when the normal change performance is executed, even if the rare role winning suggestion performance is not executed. good.

In this way, the normal change performance starts after the start switch 7 is operated and until the symbol combination is derived. By doing so, it is possible to make the player aware that the stage is changed by the start of the changing performance, and then to draw attention to the derivation of the symbol combination. Note that the timing is not limited to the above, and the normal change effect may be executed after the symbol combination is derived. Further, in addition to the normal change effect, a specific change effect may be executed at such timing.

Next, a case will be described in which when the start operation is performed, the rare combination is won and the bonus is also won at the same time. At this time, it is assumed that it is decided to perform stage normal change control to transition to stage C, and that it is also decided to execute the normal change performance in a heated manner.

The explanation of FIGS. 6(a1) to (a3) is the same as above. When the normal change effect is executed in the extreme heat mode, the characters "extreme heat" will be displayed on the front side of the sliding door when the sliding door is completely closed, as shown in Figure 6 (a7). The image will be displayed. As a result, the player can expect to win a bonus.

After that, the display of the image with the words "extremely hot" ends, and the state changes to the state where the sliding door is open. FIG. 6(a8) is an image showing the sliding door in the middle of opening. At this time, the background image of stage C, which is the stage after the change, becomes partially visible.

Furthermore, when the sliding door opens and becomes completely open as shown in FIG. 6(a9), the background image of stage C becomes visible, and the normal change effect ends. Also, at this time, a rare role winning suggestion presentation is executed. A star-shaped image with red chance letters is displayed on the screen, suggesting that the rare combination (cherry) has been won.

In this embodiment, the transition destination stage (stages A to C) is randomly determined by lottery, but it may also be determined as follows. For example, when a rare combination and a bonus are won at the same time, the lottery is performed so that the rate at which the background image is changed to the stage C background image is higher than the rate at which the background image is changed to the stage A background image. For example, when a rare combination and a bonus are won at the same time, the stages are determined so that they are more likely to be selected in the order of stage C, stage B, and stage A. By doing so, if a benefit (bonus) is given, it becomes easier to move to stage C.

On the other hand, for example, if a rare combination is won alone in a game where normal change control is performed, the rate at which the background image is changed to the stage A background image is the same as the rate at which the background image is changed to the stage C background image. A lottery may be held so that the number is higher than . For example, if a rare combination is won alone, the selection is made in the order of stage A, stage B, and stage C so that they are more likely to be selected. By doing this, when a rare combination is won alone, it becomes easier to move to stage A.

And, overall when a rare role is won (total when a rare role and bonus are won at the same time and when a rare role is won alone), the percentage of the background image changed to the stage A background image is the same as the stage C background image. Make it higher than the percentage that changes. For example, the selection probability Y1 of stage A when a rare combination is won alone is the probability of winning x stage transition decision probability x selection probability of stage A when a rare combination is won alone. In addition, the selection probability Y2 of stage A when a rare combination and a bonus are simultaneously won is the probability of winning x stage transition decision probability x selection probability of stage A when a rare combination and a bonus are simultaneously won. Therefore, when a rare combination is won, the rate at which the background image is changed to the stage A background image is Y1+Y2. Using a similar method, it is possible to calculate the rate at which the background image is changed to a stage B or C background image when a rare combination is won. Then, when a rare combination is won, the decision may be made so that stage A, stage B, and stage C are more likely to be selected in this order as a whole.

By doing this, if a rare combination and bonus are won at the same time as shown in Figure 6 (a1) to (a3) and (a7) to (a9), stage B can be changed to stage C. Although it becomes easier to control, overall, as in the examples shown in FIGS. 6(a1) to (a6), it becomes easier to change from stage B to stage A in rare combination winning games. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Note that this is not limited to the above example; for example, there is a rare role A and a rare role B that are won at the same time as a bonus, and when the rare role A and the bonus are won at the same time, stage C is made easier to be selected, and rare role B is selected. In the case of winning, stage A may be easily selected regardless of whether the winning is simultaneous with the bonus or not.

In this way, in the rare winning combination game, the stage B is not limited to being easily changed to the stage A, but the stage B may be easily changing to the stage C.

Next, an example in which a specific change effect is executed will be described. In this example, the situation after the battle performance described in FIGS. 5(a) to 5(e) ends will be described. The situation in FIG. 6(b1) is the same as the situation in FIG. 5(e). In the situation shown in FIG. 6(b1), the battle performance has ended due to the defeat of the ally character.

In this state, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated (BET operation), a specific change performance starts as shown in FIG. 6(b2). In this way, the normal change effect is executed at the timing of the player's operation of the start switch 7, whereas the specific change effect is executed at the operation timing of the MAXBET switch 6 by the player. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to experience the timing at which the changing effect is executed.

Further, in the specific change control, the change effect is executed before the start switch 7 is operated (that is, at the time of BET operation). For example, when a change effect is executed when the start switch 7 is operated, such as a normal change effect, the player may expect to have won some kind of advantageous combination (bonus). However, by executing the change effect before the start switch 7 is operated, such expectations are not aroused, and it is easy to understand that the change effect is executed regardless of the operation of the start switch 7.

Next, using Figure 7, when a rare role is won, cases in which the normal change effect is executed (the stage is changed) and cases in which the normal change effect is not executed (the stage is not changed). I will explain and compare them. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of effects when the normal change effect of the first embodiment is executed and when it is not executed. 7(a1) to (a4) are diagrams for explaining the case in which the normal change effect is executed, and FIGS. 7(b1) to (b3) are diagrams for explaining the case in which the normal change effect is not executed. be.

First, an example will be described in which a normal change performance is executed (the stage is changed) when a rare combination is won. In this example, in FIG. 7(a1), it is assumed that the control is at stage A during unfavorable RT. As shown in FIG. 7(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the sun and a road as a background image of stage A, and also displays an image showing that the character is walking. The reels 2L to 2R are in a stopped state.

Next, it is assumed that a rare combination and a bonus are won when the start operation is performed. At this time, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the stage normal change control and the normal change effect to transition to stage C.

When the change effect is started by the start operation, the sliding door transitions to a closed state as shown in FIG. 7(a2). Further, the reels 2L to 2R start rotating. Furthermore, when a rare combination is won, an LED lighting effect is executed. By executing the LED lighting effect, the LED 52 lights up in white. Details of the LED lighting effect will be described later using FIG. 8.

Then, when the sliding door opens and the change effect ends, the background image of the changed stage C becomes visible, as shown in FIG. 7(a3). On the liquid crystal display 51, an image of stars and mountains is displayed as a background image of stage C, and an image showing that the character is walking is displayed. Also, at this time, it is possible to perform a rare role winning suggestion presentation. On the screen, a star-shaped image with red letters of chance is displayed, indicating that the rare combination has been won.

Then, when the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed, the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, and a rare winning symbol combination (in this embodiment, "cherry, arbitrary symbol, arbitrary symbol") is derived. and rare winnings will occur. At the same time, the LED lighting effect ends and the LED 52 turns off.

Furthermore, at this time, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a visibility change effect. The visibility change performance is a performance that changes the visibility of the display result when a rare winning symbol combination is derived. Specifically, when a rare prize-winning symbol combination is derived, the visibility of the display result is changed by changing the reel LED 55 from a lit state to a blinking state. By doing this, it becomes easier for the player to notice that a rare winning combination has occurred. Note that the method of changing the visibility of the display results may include changing the reel LED 55 from an extinguished state to a lit state, or from an extinguished state to a blinking state.

Here, in the above example, an example was explained in which when a rare role is won and change control and change performance are executed, rare role winning suggestion performance and visibility change performance are simultaneously executed. , are not necessarily executed simultaneously. For example, it may be determined whether to perform the change control by lottery, whether to perform a rare winning combination suggestion performance, an LED lighting performance, or not perform any of them. By doing this, when the change control (and change effect) is executed, the rare role winning suggestion effect and the LED lighting effect will not be executed, and it is possible that the bonus will be won when the rare role is won. This suggests gender.

Further, a lottery to determine whether or not to perform the change control, a lottery to determine whether to perform the rare winning combination suggestion performance, and a lottery to determine whether to perform the LED lighting performance may be performed independently. In this case, for example, execution of change control (and change effect) and execution of LED lighting effect may be determined to overlap. In such a case, the winning of a rare combination will be suggested at the time when the LED 52 is turned on by the LED lighting effect.

Next, an example in which the normal change performance is not executed (the stage is not changed) when a rare combination is won will be described. In this example, in FIG. 7(b1), it is assumed that the control is in stage A during unfavorable RT. Next, assume that only the rare combination is won when the start operation is performed. At this time, it is assumed that it is not decided to execute the normal change control. In this case, since no stage change occurs, naturally no change performance is performed.

As explained earlier, when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is performed, the bonus is more likely to be won at the same time than when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is not performed. There is a high percentage of In other words, when the normal change control is performed and the change effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 7(a1) to (a4), the normal change control is not performed and the change effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 7(b1) to (b3). This means that the percentage of winning bonuses is higher than if the bonus is not executed.

When the change effect is started by the start operation, the reels 2L to 2R start rotating as shown in FIG. 7(b2). Furthermore, since the rare combination has been won, an LED lighting effect using the LED 52 is performed, and a rare combination winning suggestion effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. This suggests that the rare role has been won.

When the first to third stop operations are performed, the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and a rare winning combination occurs, as shown in FIG. 7(b3). Also, at this time, the visibility change effect is executed as in the case of FIG. 7(a4).

As described above using FIGS. 5 to 7, the change control is a control for changing the background images of stages A to C and the effect image of the battle effect displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. When a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is performed, the percentage of bonuses being won at the same time is higher than when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is not performed. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the symbol combinations derived in the game in which the background image of the stage has been changed due to change control, and the interest of the game will be improved. Further, the specific change control is a control that changes the effect image of the battle effect that was changed during the execution of the battle effect after the battle effect is finished. When the normal change control is performed, the change performance is executed at the operation timing of the start switch 7, and when the specific change control is performed, the change effect is executed at the operation timing of the MAXBET switch 6. Therefore, when the change performance is executed at the timing of operating the start switch 7, the player recognizes that the normal change control has been performed, and thus pays attention to the derived symbol combination. On the other hand, when a change performance is executed at the operating timing of the MAXBET switch 6, it is recognized that a specific change control has been performed, so it is not mistaken as a normal change performance, and it can be recognized that it is a change performance at the end of a battle performance. can be recognized. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by changing the background image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

[Production when winning punk role and rare role]
Next, an explanation will be given of the production performed when a flat role or a rare role is won using FIGS. 8 and 9. As explained above, the blowout hand is a hand that changes from an advantageous RT to a disadvantageous RT by winning a prize. Furthermore, since the rare combination can be won at the same time as the bonus, the player expects to have won the bonus by suggesting that the rare combination has been won.

For this reason, in the present embodiment, by suitably suggesting the winning of the punk winning combination, it is possible to draw the player's attention to avoid deriving the winning symbol combination of the punk winning combination, while also suitably suggesting the winning of the rare winning combination. Therefore, the configuration is such that the player can pay attention to the derivation of the rare prize-winning symbol combination. This will be explained in detail below.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the production when the punk role and the rare role are won. When a blowout role or a rare role is won, a performance is performed using a liquid crystal display 51 and an LED 52 as a performance means. When a rare combination is won, the above-mentioned rare combination winning suggestion performance can be performed as a performance using the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when a rare role or a punk role is won, an LED lighting effect can be executed.

The LED lighting effect is a effect in which the LED 52 emits light in a specific light emission mode (in this embodiment, white). Here, a color corresponding to each winning combination is determined for each winning combination determined by the internal lottery process. For example, the rare role (cherry) is red and the bell role is yellow. Furthermore, for example, in the rare winning combination suggestion performance, a star-shaped image with red chance letters attached is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby suggesting that the rare winning combination has been won. In the LED lighting performance, the performance is performed using a white color that is different from any color corresponding to the winning combination, so that the player is not made aware of the specific winning combination.

Further, when the LED lighting effect or the rare winning combination suggestion effect is executed, a background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the controlled state. Specifically, during an unfavorable RT, a background image corresponding to the unfavorable RT (background image of stages A to C, etc.) is displayed, and during an advantageous RT, a background image corresponding to the advantageous RT (image of the sun and sea) is displayed. be done. In this way, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is made according to the controlled state, and the LED 52 emits white light, thereby reminding the player that some kind of decision is being made.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8(a), a description will be given of whether or not an effect using the liquid crystal display 51 and the LED 52 can be executed. As shown in FIG. 8(a), when a blowout role is won during an unfavorable RT, the above effect is not executed. This is because even if a player wins a flat win during an unfavorable RT, the unfavorable RT state is simply maintained, and there is no need to suggest winning to the player.

Furthermore, when a rare combination is won during disadvantageous RT, it is possible to perform a rare combination suggestion effect using the liquid crystal display 51 (suggesting the winning of a rare combination in red). Whether or not the rare role suggestion performance can be executed is determined by a lottery. Thereby, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the derivation of the rare winning symbol combination. In addition, an LED lighting effect (lighting in white) using the LED 52 can be performed. Whether or not the LED lighting effect can be executed is determined by a lottery. During disadvantageous RT, the LED lighting effect is executed only when a rare combination is won. Therefore, during disadvantageous RT, when the LED lighting effect is executed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the derivation of the rare combination winning symbol combination.

On the other hand, when the blowout role is won during advantageous RT, the effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is not executed, but the LED lighting effect using the LED 52 (lit in white) can be executed. As a result, during the advantageous RT, by executing the LED lighting effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to avoidance of deriving a blowout winning symbol combination that ends the control to the advantageous RT. It should be noted that an effect using the liquid crystal display 51 may be executed when the blowout role is won during advantageous RT.

Further, when a rare combination is won during the advantageous RT, it is possible to perform a rare combination suggestion effect using the liquid crystal display 51 (suggesting the winning of a rare combination in red). Thereby, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the derivation of the rare winning symbol combination. In addition, an LED lighting effect (lighting in white) using the LED 52 can be performed. By doing this, when the LED lighting effect is executed during advantageous RT, the player is not only focused on avoiding the derivation of the winning symbol combination for the blowout role, but also on the derivation of the winning symbol combination for the rare role. be able to. Note that even if a rare combination is won during advantageous RT, the LED lighting effect may not be executed.

Next, a specific example will be described using FIGS. 8(b1), (b2), (c1), and (c2). FIGS. 8(b1) and (b2) show a state in which the control is performed at stage B during unfavorable RT. If the blowout role is won during the unfavorable RT, the background image of stage B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 8(b1), but the suggestive effect due to the win of the blowout role is not executed. Further, since the LED lighting effect is not executed, the LED 52 remains off.

If a rare role is won during unfavorable RT, the background image of stage B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. be done. Furthermore, since the LED lighting effect is executed, the LED 52 lights up in white.

FIGS. 8(c1) and (c2) show states during advantageous RT. If you win the blowout role during the advantageous RT, as shown in FIG. 8(c1), unlike the situation in FIG. 8(b1), the background image (sun and sea image ) is displayed, but the suggestion effect due to the winning role of Punk is not executed. However, since the LED lighting effect is executed, the LED 52 lights up in white.

If you win a rare prize during an advantageous RT, as shown in FIG. 8(c2), the background image (image of the sun and sea) during the advantageous RT is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the rare prize is also displayed. A performance suggesting the winning of a rare role will be performed. Furthermore, since the LED lighting effect is executed, the LED 52 lights up in white.

Furthermore, as mentioned above, it is possible to win the rare combination and the bonus at the same time. In other words, when the rare combination is won, the bonus is also won at a predetermined ratio. In this embodiment, when the LED lighting effect is executed and a rare combination is won, the percentage of bonuses being won at the same time is larger during an advantageous RT than during an unfavorable RT. . By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the LED lighting effect executed during the advantageous RT.

Incidentally, when the LED lighting effect is executed and a rare combination is won, the proportion of bonuses being won at the same time may be set to be higher during an unfavorable RT than during an advantageous RT. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the LED lighting effect executed during the unfavorable RT.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a description will be given of the symbol combinations that are derived when the punk win and the rare win are won. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the performance when the punk role and the rare role are won.

When the blowout winning combination is won, the blowout winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the first operation mode (also referred to as the first procedure). When a blowout winning symbol combination is derived during the advantageous RT, the control to the advantageous RT ends. On the other hand, when the blowout winning combination is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the second operation mode (also referred to as the second procedure), a display result different from the winning symbol combination of the blowout winning combination is derived.

When a rare combination is won, a rare combination winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the second operation mode. On the other hand, when a rare combination is won, a display result different from the rare combination winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the first operation mode. Hereinafter, a specific example will be shown and explained.

First, a case will be described in which the blowout combination is won during advantageous RT. During the advantageous RT, the background image during the advantageous RT is displayed, as shown in FIG. 9(a1). In addition, when the blowout role is won, an LED lighting effect is executed, and the LED 52 lights up in white. However, on the liquid crystal display 51, the suggestion effect corresponding to the winning of the blowout combination is not executed. At this time, the reels 2L to 2R start rotating.

Here, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the first procedure, as shown in FIG. 9(a2), the puncture winning symbol combination (in this embodiment, " Plum, Plum, Plum”) is derived, and Punk wins the prize. When all the reels stop, the LED lighting effect ends and the LED 52 turns off. Furthermore, if a blowout win is won during an advantageous RT, it is controlled to be an unfavorable RT. For this reason, the first procedure is also referred to as a falling procedure.

Here, FIG. 9(c) is a diagram showing the reel arrangement. As shown in FIG. 9(c), one plum symbol is arranged on each reel. The first step refers to operating each stop switch at a timing that allows the plum symbol to be pulled in. In this embodiment, winning symbols can be drawn within a range of 5 frames, and the range of the first procedure surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. 9(c) indicates the range in which plums can be drawn.

On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the second procedure, the blowout winning symbol combination is not derived, as shown in FIG. 9(a3). This is because in the second procedure, the operation is not performed at the timing to derive the blowout winning combination. By operating in the second procedure, control to unfavorable RT can be avoided and advantageous RT can be continued. Therefore, the second procedure is also referred to as an avoidance procedure.

The second procedure refers to operating the stop switch 8L on the reel 2L at a timing when the cherry symbol can be drawn in. Note that the stop switches 8C and 8R may be operated at any timing. The cherry pattern can be retracted within a range of five frames, and the range of the second procedure surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. 9(c) shows the range in which the cherry pattern can be retracted. In the example of FIG. 9(a3), since the rare combination has not been won, control is performed not to draw in the cherry symbol on the left reel, and symbols other than the cherry symbol are derived on the winning line LN.

Next, a case where a rare combination is won during advantageous RT will be explained. During the advantageous RT, the background image during the advantageous RT is displayed, as shown in FIG. 9(b1). Moreover, when a rare combination is won, an LED lighting effect is executed, and the LED 52 lights up in white. Further, on the liquid crystal display 51, a rare winning combination suggestion effect is executed. At this time, the reels 2L to 2R start rotating.

Here, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the first procedure, the rare winning symbol combination is not derived, as shown in FIG. 9(b2). This is because in the first procedure, the operation is not performed at the timing to derive the rare winning combination. In the example of FIG. 9(b2), since the blowout winning combination has not been won, the blowout winning symbol combination is not derived. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the second procedure, as shown in FIG. symbol, arbitrary symbol) is derived.

As explained above using FIGS. 8 and 9, when the blowout win is won, the blowout win winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the first operation mode (see FIG. (a2)) On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the second operation mode, a display result different from the flat winning symbol combination is derived (FIG. 9(a3)). Further, when a rare combination is won, a rare combination winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the second operation mode (FIG. 9(b3)). Further, when a blowout winning symbol combination is derived during the advantageous RT, the control to the advantageous RT ends. Furthermore, when the Punk role is won during an advantageous RT, the LED lighting effect can be executed (Fig. 8 (c1)), and when the Punk role is won during an unfavorable RT, the LED lighting effect is not executed (Fig. 8 (b1)), when a rare combination is won during disadvantageous RT, an LED lighting effect can be executed (FIG. 8(b2)). By doing so, during the advantageous RT, when the LED lighting effect is executed, the player can focus on avoiding the derivation of the blowout winning symbol combination in which the control to the advantageous RT ends. Furthermore, during the disadvantageous RT, when the LED lighting effect is executed, the player can be drawn to the derivation of the rare winning symbol combination.

[Difference in execution ratio between the first performance and the second performance]
As described above, in this embodiment, there are cases where the effect is executed in the first area and cases where the effect is executed in the combined area of the first area and the second area. In such a case, even though the effect was executed in the first area for a certain period, at a certain timing, the effect suddenly switched to the effect executed in the combined area of the first area and the second area. In such a case, the player may feel some sense of discomfort. Under these circumstances, in this embodiment, in order to reduce the player's discomfort, by adjusting the execution ratio of the first effect and the second effect, the effect in the first area is changed from the effect in the first area to the first area and the second effect. The structure was designed to gradually shift to the performance in the second area.

FIG. 10 is a diagram regarding the difference in execution ratio between the first performance and the second performance. As explained using FIG. 2, the first performance is a performance performed in the first area, and the second performance is a performance performed across the first area and the second area. Further, the first performance and the second performance are performances executed in the first period.

The first period is a period before reaching the specific timing. The specific timing refers to the timing when the start switch 7 is operated in the next game after the ally character wins against the enemy character in the battle performance. In the first period, the screen is divided into a first area and a second area, and display is performed in each area. Further, the second period is a period after reaching the specific timing. In the second period, display is performed in an area that is a combination of the first area and the second area.

Furthermore, the first period includes a specific period and a non-specific period. The specific period is a period after reaching a predetermined timing in the first period. The non-specific period is a period before reaching the predetermined timing in the first period. The predetermined timing refers to the timing when the start switch 7 is operated in the game where the battle performance is started.

In this embodiment, the first period is a period during normal times and during battle performance. Of the first period, the non-specific period is the normal time, and the specific period is the period during the battle performance. Further, the second period is an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player.

Here, in the present embodiment, a state during execution of a bonus confirmation performance (bonus confirmation notification, RB/BB notification), during a bonus, and during advantageous RT is referred to as an "advantageous state." In addition, the state before shifting to continuous performance, and the state in which the control is not controlled to an advantageous state, is referred to as a "normal state." In this way, by setting the advantageous state to be the second period in which display is performed in the combined area of the first area and the second area, it is possible to improve the interest in the advantageous state.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the execution rate of the first effect is higher in the non-specific period than in the specific period. Further, the execution rate of the second effect is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period. Hereinafter, a specific example will be shown and explained.

In this example, in FIG. 10(a), it is assumed that the control is at stage C during unfavorable RT. Currently, it is during a non-specific period (normal time) within the first period. As shown in FIG. 10(a), as a first effect executed in the first area, an image of stars and mountains, which is the background image of stage C, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a character is walking. An image will be displayed to show that the The background image of stage C is displayed in the first area. In the second area, credits and bet numbers are displayed as game information.

Next, when a start operation is performed, it is assumed that a battle effect starts as shown in FIG. 10(b). With the start of the battle performance, a specific period within the first period begins. The battle effect executed during the specific period is a second effect executed across the first area and the second area.

In the battle performance, images of battles between friendly characters and enemy characters over three games are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The situations in FIGS. 10(b) and 10(c) are the same as those in FIGS. 5(b) to 5(d), so a description thereof will be omitted.

It is assumed that a cut-in effect is executed in the situation shown in FIG. 10(c). The cut-in performance is a performance executed during a battle performance that is a non-specific period. When the cut-in effect is executed, the winning rate in the battle effect is higher than when the cut-in effect is not executed.

Further, the cut-in effect is a effect in which a cut-in image (effect image) displayed in the first area is displayed extending from the first area to the second area. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the discomfort caused by the effect image being displayed in the second region where the effect image is displayed less frequently in the first period.

Specifically, when the cut-in effect starts, the cut-in image fades in from the top of the liquid crystal display 51 and fades toward the bottom of the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIGS. 10(c1) to (c4). The cut-in image gradually descends. First, as shown in FIG. 10(c1), the cut-in image fades in from the top of the liquid crystal display 51, and a part of the cut-in image becomes visible. Since the cut-in image is displayed in front of the battle performance image, the display of the cut-in image makes part of the battle performance image invisible. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 10(c2) and (c3), the cut-in image gradually descends, and when the cut-in image is completely displayed, the battle effect appears as shown in FIG. 10(c4). The produced image becomes invisible. After that, the cut-in effect ends and the cut-in image is deleted.

Furthermore, as described above, gaming information (credit number information, bet number information) is displayed in the second area. The credit number information and the BET number information are visible even when a cut-in image is displayed across the first area and the second area in the second effect, as shown in FIG. 10 (c4). be. As a result, the visibility of game information (credit number information and bet number information) is not impaired.

In this example, it is assumed that the player has won the bonus and the battle performance ends with victory. As shown in FIG. 10(d), when the third stop operation is performed in the third game of the battle performance, the ally character wins over the enemy character as an image suggesting that a benefit (bonus) is being given. The image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, a character image of "WIN" is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 51.

In this state, when a start operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 10(e), the battle effect ends and the final effect starts. As a result, a second period is entered in which display is performed in the combined area of the first area and the second area. In the second period, specific information can be broadcast. The specific information is, for example, bonus confirmation information and BB winning information.

On the liquid crystal display 51, an image including a character image of "BONUS confirmed" (bonus confirmation notification image) is displayed in an area that is a combination of the first area and the second area. Further, an image indicating specific information (bonus confirmation notification image, BB winning notification image) is displayed in the first area of the first area and the second area. Thereby, it is possible to suitably attract the attention of the players.

When the first to third stop operations are performed, the symbol combination is derived and the character image "BONUS confirmed" is erased. Note that the character image "BONUS confirmed" may be reduced and displayed at the upper left position of the screen without erasing it.

Next, it is assumed that the carryover bonus is won individually due to a loss in the internal lottery held when the start switch 7 is operated. As shown in FIG. 10(f), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing symbol combinations corresponding to winnable bonuses.

In this example, BB has been won as a bonus, and a red character image of "777" (BB winning notification image) indicating the red 7 corresponding to BB is displayed. This allows the player to clearly recognize that the derivation of the BB symbol combination is being encouraged. Since the BB winning notification image is displayed in the first area, it can suitably attract the attention of the player.

In this state, when the third stop operation is performed and a BB winning symbol combination is derived, a BB winning occurs and the character image "777" disappears. This completes the confirmed performance. Then, from the next game onwards, the bonus state is controlled.

As explained above using FIG. 10, in the first period before reaching the specific timing, the display is performed by dividing into the first area and the second area, and in the second period after reaching the specific timing, In this case, display is performed in an area that is a combination of the first area and the second area. The first performance is a performance performed in the first area during the first period, and the second performance is a performance performed across the first area and the second area during the first period. The first period includes a specific period after reaching a predetermined timing in the first period and a non-specific period before reaching the predetermined timing, and the execution rate of the first effect is higher in the non-specific period than in the specific period. is high, and the execution rate of the second effect is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period. In this way, after a non-specific period in which the execution rate of the first effect executed in the first area is high, there is a specific period in which the execution rate of the second effect executed across the first area and the second area is high. After that, a second period begins in which display is performed in an area that is a combination of the first area and the second area, and the effect gradually shifts from the effect using the first area to the effect using the first area and the second area. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the player's discomfort.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment will be described below based on FIGS. 11 and 12. Note that the basic configuration provided in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment is also provided in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

In the first embodiment, as described using FIGS. 6, 7, etc., the following configuration is provided. The change control is a control for changing the background images of stages A to C and the effect image of the battle effect displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. When a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is performed, the percentage of bonuses being won at the same time is higher than when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is not performed. Further, the specific change control is a control that changes the effect image of the battle effect that was changed during the execution of the battle effect after the battle effect is finished. When the normal change control is performed, the change performance is executed at the operation timing of the start switch 7, and when the specific change control is performed, the change effect is executed at the operation timing of the MAXBET switch 6.

In the first embodiment, by making the timing at which the change performance is executed different when the normal change control is performed and when the specific change control is performed, the player is made to misunderstand the specific change control as the normal change performance. We were able to make it aware that the change effect was made at the end of the battle effect without any confusion. However, some slot machines are assumed to be based on the premise that both timings are the same.

Under such circumstances, a problem occurs when, for example, a rare combination happens to be won in a game in which a change effect is to be executed by specific change control (the game following the game in which the battle effect has ended). Assume that it has been decided that the normal change production will not be executed due to the winning of the rare combination. However, since the specific change performance is executed at the same timing as the normal change performance, there is a possibility that the player may mistakenly believe that the normal change performance is being executed, in which the player may have won a bonus.

Under these circumstances, in the second embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the performance image during the battle performance can be switched without any discomfort while avoiding excessively attracting the attention of the player by executing the change performance. .

Specifically, in the second embodiment, the timing at which the change effect is executed is the same (the operation timing of the start switch 7) when the normal change control is performed and when the specific change control is performed. Based on the premise, if a rare role is won in a game in which a change effect should be executed by specific change control, the rare role winning suggestion performance A and the rare role winning suggestion performance will be more effective than when a rare role is won in a game other than the relevant game. Of B, the rate at which rare role winning suggestion production B, which suggests the type of stage in an invisible state, is executed is increased.

In this case, if the specific change performance is executed, the player may misunderstand it as a normal change performance in which there is a possibility of winning a bonus. However, instead of the specific change performance, by executing a rare combination winning suggestion performance that has a lower possibility of winning a bonus than the normal change performance, it is possible to avoid drawing too much player's attention. In addition, instead of the change effect that changes the background image of the stage with the stage type invisible, a rare role winning suggestion effect B that suggests the stage type invisible can be executed, making it possible to change the effect image during battle performance. You can switch between them without feeling any discomfort.

As explained above, the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment have different configurations with respect to the execution timing of the change control and the execution of the rare winning winning suggestion effect, etc. The configuration is the same as the configuration described using FIGS. 1 to 10 unless otherwise specified.

[An example of change performance in the second embodiment]
This will be explained in detail below using FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a case in which a changing effect is executed, and FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a case in which a rare winning combination suggestion effect is executed without executing a changing effect.

First, a case in which a change effect is executed will be explained. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change effect according to the second embodiment. Figures 11 (a1) to (a3) are diagrams for explaining the case where the rare role is won during normal times, and Figures 11 (b1) to (b3) are diagrams for explaining the case where the rare role is not won at the end of the continuous performance. This is a diagram for

First, a case where a rare combination is won during normal times will be explained. In this example, in FIG. 11(a1), it is assumed that the control is at stage A during unfavorable RT. As shown in FIG. 11(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the sun and a road as a background image of stage A, and also displays an image showing that the character is walking.

Next, assume that a rare combination is won when the start operation is performed. At this time, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the normal change control and the normal change effect to transition to stage B.

When execution of the change effect is started by the start operation, as shown in FIG. 11(a2), the sliding door is closed and the background image of stage A becomes invisible. In addition, an LED lighting effect is executed when a rare combination is won. Thereafter, when the sliding door opens and becomes completely open, the changed background image of stage B becomes visible, and the normal change effect ends. In this case, although the rare winning combination suggestion performance is not executed, the rare winning combination suggestion presentation may be executed.

By the first stop operation to the third stop operation, the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and a rare winning symbol combination is derived. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11(a3), a rare winning combination occurs and a visibility change effect is executed.

Next, a case where the rare role is not won after the end of the continuous performance will be explained. As shown in FIG. 11(b1), the battle performance ends with the defeat of the ally character.

In this state, when a start operation is performed, the sliding door becomes closed, as shown in FIG. 11(b2), and the effect image of the battle effect becomes invisible. Furthermore, since the rare role has not been won, the LED lighting effect is not executed. Thereafter, when the sliding door opens and becomes completely open, the background image of stage A that was displayed before the execution of the continuous performance becomes visible, and the specific change performance ends. By the first to third stopping operations, the reels 2L to 2R are stopped as shown in FIG. 11(b3).

As explained above, when the normal change control is performed, the change performance is started at the timing of the operation of the start switch 7, and when the specific change control is performed, the change performance is started at the operation timing of the start switch 7. do. Further, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, the rare winning combination suggestion performance B also starts at the timing when the start switch 7 is operated. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the performance from the timing of operating the start switch 7.

[An example of small role suggestion production in the second embodiment]
Next, a case will be described in which a rare combination winning suggestion effect is executed without executing a change effect. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a small role suggestion production according to the second embodiment. Figures 12 (a1) to (a3) are diagrams for explaining the case where a rare role is won during normal times, and Figures 12 (b1) to (b3) are diagrams for explaining the case where a rare role is won at the end of continuous performance. This is a diagram.

First, a case where a rare combination is won during normal times will be explained. In this example, in FIG. 12(a1), it is assumed that the control is at stage A during unfavorable RT. As shown in FIG. 12(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the sun and a road as a background image of stage A, and also displays an image showing that the character is walking.

Next, assume that a rare combination is won when the start operation is performed. At this time, it is assumed that execution of the normal change control is not decided, but execution of the rare winning combination suggestion performance A is decided. As explained above, if a rare winning combination occurs in a game in which normal change control is performed (Fig. 11 (a1) to (a3)), a rare combination winning occurs in a game in which normal change control is not performed. The percentage of bonuses being won at the same time is higher than in the case (FIGS. 12(a1) to (a3)).

As a result of the start operation, as shown in FIG. 12(a2), rare winning combination suggestion performance A is executed, but the background image of stage A remains visible. In addition, an LED lighting effect is executed when a rare combination is won.

By the first stop operation to the third stop operation, the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and a rare winning symbol combination is derived. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12(a3), a rare winning combination occurs and a visibility change effect is executed.

Next, a case will be described in which a rare combination is won at the end of the continuous performance. As shown in FIG. 12(b1), the battle performance ends with the defeat of the ally character. It is assumed that a rare combination is won when the start operation is performed. At this time, it is assumed that execution of the specific change control is not decided, but execution of the rare winning combination suggestion performance B is decided.

As explained above, in the second embodiment, when a rare combination is won in a game in which a specific change effect is to be executed by specific change control (FIGS. 12(b1) to (b3)), Among the rare role winning suggestion performance A and the rare role winning suggestion performance B, the ratio of rare role winning suggestion performance B being executed is higher than when a rare role winning is won in the game (Fig. 12 (a1) to (a3)). .

As a result of the start operation, as shown in FIG. 12(a2), rare winning combination suggestion effect B is executed, and as a result, the background image of stage A becomes invisible. In addition, an LED lighting effect is executed when a rare combination is won.

By the first stop operation to the third stop operation, the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and a rare winning symbol combination is derived. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12(b3), a rare winning combination occurs and a visibility change effect is executed. Further, when the rare winning combination suggestion performance B is ended by the third stop operation, the background image of the stage A before the start of the battle performance is displayed as the performance image of the battle performance.

At this time, no change effect is executed. In other words, if a battle performance is being executed when rare role winning suggestion performance B is started, when rare role winning suggestion performance B ends, the performance image of the battle performance will be the same as that of stage A before the start of the battle performance. Although it is changed to the background image, no change effect is executed at that time. In this way, if there is no substantial change in the background image, such as returning to the background image of the original stage upon completion of the battle effect, the change effect is not executed.

Further, although FIG. 12(b2) explains a case in which a rare combination is won, when a bell is won and a bell winning suggestion performance is executed, the following will occur.

When a bell is won in a game in which a change effect should be executed by specific change control, the bell win suggestion effect A out of the bell win suggestion effect A and the bell win suggestion effect B is more effective than when the bell is won in a game other than the relevant game. The execution rate increases. For example, as shown in FIG. 12(c), bell winning suggestion performance A is executed. In this case, the background image of stage A is visible. By doing so, the expectations of the players are not excessively aroused.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the change control is a control for changing the background images of stages A to C and the effect image of the battle effect displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. When a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is performed, the percentage of bonuses being won at the same time is higher than when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is not performed. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the symbol combinations derived in the game in which the background image of the stage has been changed due to change control, and the interest of the game will be improved. In addition, the rare role winning suggestion production includes a rare role winning suggestion production A that suggests the stage type in a visible state, and a rare role winning suggestion production A that suggests the stage type in an invisible state. Includes role winning suggestion production B. Further, the specific change control is a control that changes the effect image of the battle effect that was changed during the execution of the battle effect after the battle effect is finished. In addition, when a rare role is won in a game in which a change effect should be executed by specific change control, rare role winning suggestion performance A and rare role winning suggestion performance B are more effective than when a rare role is won in a game other than the relevant game. Of these, the ratio of rare role winning suggestion production B being executed is high. In this way, in a game where a change performance should be executed using specific change control to change the performance image during battle performance, if a rare role happens to be won, the type of stage is indicated in an invisible state. This makes it easier for the rare role winning suggestion production B to be executed. Thereby, it is possible to change the performance image during the battle performance without feeling strange while avoiding excessively attracting the player's attention due to execution of the changed performance. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by changing the background image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

Furthermore, the second embodiment is also applicable to the modification described in the first embodiment. Since the application to the second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, the explanation will be omitted. Further, other descriptions such as rewriting described in the first embodiment can also be applied to the second embodiment, and may be combined in any manner.

[Configuration and effects of the slot machine of this embodiment]
Next, the configuration and effects of the slot machine of this embodiment will be explained.

[Configuration and effects of the slot machine of the first embodiment]
First, the configuration and effects of the slot machine of the first embodiment will be explained.

(1-1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
The display mode of the screen (for example, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51) (for example, the background images of stages A to C shown in FIGS. 3(a) to 3(c), the battle effects shown in FIGS. 5(b) to 5(e) A change control means (for example, a sub-control unit) that performs change control to change the effect image (for example, change control to change the background image of stage B shown in FIGS. 6(a2) and (a6) to the background image of stage A). 91); and
a change effect means (for example, a process of executing a change effect by the sub-control unit 91) that executes a change effect (for example, a normal change effect, a specific change effect) regarding the change of the display mode when the change control is performed; Prepare,
The change control includes normal change control (for example, the normal change effects shown in FIGS. 6(a3) to (a5)) and specific change control (for example, the specific change effects shown in FIGS. 6(b2) to (b4)). contains,
If a specific display result (for example, a rare winning symbol combination) is derived in a game in which the normal change control is performed (for example, the games shown in FIGS. 7(a2) to (a4)), the normal change control is The awarding ratio of benefits (for example, bonuses) is higher than when the specific display result is derived in games that are not played (for example, the games shown in FIG. 7(b2) and (b3)). As shown in the figure, when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is performed, the percentage of simultaneous bonus wins is higher than when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is not performed. expensive),
The specific change control is a control that changes the display mode of the screen that has been changed by executing a specific performance (for example, a battle performance) after the specific performance has ended (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5(a) to 5(e)). , As shown in FIGS. 6(b1) to (b5), the specific change control is a control that changes the effect image of the battle effect that was changed during the execution of the battle effect after the battle effect is completed),
The change effecting means is
When the normal change control is performed, the change effect is executed at a predetermined timing in the game (for example, the operation timing of the start switch 7),
When the specific change control is performed, the change performance is executed at a specific timing (for example, the operation timing of the MAXBET switch 6) different from the predetermined timing in the game (for example, FIGS. 6 (a3) and (b2)). As shown in the figure, when the normal change control is performed, the change effect is executed at the operation timing of the start switch 7 in the game, and when the specific change control is performed, the change effect is executed at the operation timing of the MAX BET switch 6 in the game. performance is executed).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the change control is control to change the background images of stages A to C and the effect image of the battle effect displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. be. When a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is performed, the percentage of bonuses being won at the same time is higher than when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is not performed. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the symbol combinations derived in the game in which the background image of the stage has been changed due to change control, and the interest of the game will be improved. Further, the specific change control is a control that changes the effect image of the battle effect that was changed during the execution of the battle effect after the battle effect is finished. When the normal change control is performed, the change performance is executed at the operation timing of the start switch 7, and when the specific change control is performed, the change effect is executed at the operation timing of the MAXBET switch 6. Therefore, when the change performance is executed at the timing of operating the start switch 7, the player recognizes that the normal change control has been performed, and thus pays attention to the derived symbol combination. On the other hand, when a change performance is executed at the operating timing of the MAXBET switch 6, it is recognized that a specific change control has been performed, so it is not mistaken as a normal change performance, and it can be recognized that it is a change performance at the end of a battle performance. can be recognized. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by changing the background image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

(1-2) The display mode of the screen changed by the change control includes a normal mode (for example, a background image of stage A) and a special mode (for example, a background image of stage C),
When it is advantageous for the player (for example, when a rare combination and a bonus are won at the same time), the display mode of the screen is changed to the special mode at a rate where the display mode of the screen is changed to the normal mode. (For example, as shown in Figures 6 (a1) to (a3) and (a7) to (a9), when a rare combination and a bonus are won at the same time, the background image is changed to the stage C background image. (The percentage of changes to the background image in Stage A is higher than the percentage of changes to the background image in Stage A).
When the specific display result is derived in a game in which the normal change control is performed, the rate at which the display mode of the screen is changed to the normal mode is the rate at which the display mode of the screen is changed to the special mode. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 6(a1) to (a6), when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is performed, the rate at which the background image is changed to the background image of stage A) is higher than the rate at which the background image is changed to the stage C background image).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6(a1) to (a3) and (a7) to (a9), when a rare combination and a bonus are won at the same time, the background image is the background of stage C. The percentage of changes to images is higher than the percentage of changes to background images in stage A, and as shown in Figures 6 (a1) to (a6), rare winnings occur in games where normal change control is performed. In this case, the rate at which the background image is changed to the stage A background image is higher than the rate at which the background image is changed to the stage C background image. In this way, by making it easier to change the background image to the stage A background image in the rare winning combination game, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and improve the interest of the game.

(1-3) further comprising a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that are allowed to be derived;
The change effect means starts the change effect after the pre-determination means performs an operation (for example, operation of the start switch 7) until a display result is derived. For example, as shown in FIG. 6(a3), after the start switch 7 is operated, the change effect is started before the symbol combination is derived).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6(a3), the change effect is started after the start switch 7 is operated and before the symbol combination is derived. By doing so, it is possible to make the player aware that the stage is changed by the start of the changing performance, and then to draw attention to the derivation of the symbol combination.

(1-4) When the specific display result is derived, a visibility change effect that changes the visibility of the display result (the reel LED 55 changes from lighting to blinking) (for example, the visibility change shown in FIG. 7 (a4) The apparatus further includes visibility change effect means (for example, a process of executing the visibility change effect by the sub-control unit 91).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7(a4), when a rare winning combination occurs, a visibility change that changes the visibility of the rare winning symbol combination derived by blinking the reel LED 55 Execute the performance. By doing this, it becomes easier for the player to notice that a rare winning combination has occurred.

(1-5) The type of display mode of the screen (for example, the type of stage) becomes unspecified due to execution of the change effect,
The display area where the screen is displayed includes a specific area (for example, a second area) in which a common display (for example, credit number display, bet number display) is displayed regardless of the type of display mode of the screen. ) is included,
The common display performed in the specific area is visible even during the execution of the change effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 6(a4) and (b3), the common display performed in the second area The number display and the BET number display are visible even while the change effect is being executed).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6(a4) and 6(b3), the type of stage becomes unidentifiable due to the execution of the change effect, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 shows which stage it is. Even if there is a second area, a second area in which the number of credits and the number of bets are displayed is included, and the number of credits and the number of bets displayed in the second area are visible even during execution of the change effect. In this way, since the display is not performed using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the change effect does not become too flashy.

(1-6) The predetermined timing is a timing based on a predetermined operation by the player (for example, the timing when the player operates the start switch 7),
The specific timing is a timing based on a specific operation of the player (for example, the timing of the player's operation of the MAXBET switch 6).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6(a3) and (b2), the normal change effect is executed at the timing when the player operates the start switch 7, and when the player operates the MAX BET switch 6. Since the specific change effect is executed, it is easy for the player to experience the timing at which the change effect is executed.

(1-7) Further comprising a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that are allowed to be derived,
In the specific change control, the change effect means executes the change effect before an operation for making a determination by the advance determination means is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 6(b2) to (b5)). In the specific change control, the change effect is executed before the start switch 7 is operated).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6(b2) to (b5), in the specific change control, the change effect is executed before the start switch 7 is operated. It is easy to understand that the change effect is executed regardless of the operation.

(1-8) The changing presentation means is configured to change between a normal presentation mode (for example, the normal mode shown in FIGS. 6(a4) and (b3)) and a specific presentation mode (for example, , the intense heat mode shown in FIG. 6(a7)), the change effect can be executed,
The rate at which the change performance is performed in the specific performance mode in the specific change control is lower than the rate at which the change performance is performed in the specific performance mode in the normal change control (for example, FIG. 6 (a7), As shown in (b3), the rate at which the change effect is executed in the intense mode in the specific change control is lower than the rate at which the change effect is executed in the intense mode in the normal change control).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the changed effects are in the normal mode (FIGS. 6 (a4) and (b3)) and in the intense mode, where the proportion of winnings at the same time as the bonus is higher than in the normal mode. (Fig. 6 (a7)) can be executed, and the rate at which the change effect is executed in the extreme heat mode in the specific change control is lower than the rate at which the change effect is executed in the intense mode in the normal change control. . By doing so, the expectations of the players are not excessively aroused.

(2-1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
A state control means capable of controlling a plurality of states including a normal state (for example, disadvantageous RT) and a specific state (for example, advantageous RT) (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 transitions the gaming state);
A predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) that determines display results that are allowed to be derived;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
A derivation control means (for example, a reel control process executed by the main control unit 41) that performs control to derive display results;
A specific suggestion effect means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes an LED lighting effect) capable of executing a specific suggestion effect (for example, an LED lighting effect),
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is a first determination result (for example, a blowout win winning) that allows derivation of a first display result (for example, a blowout winning symbol combination), the derivation operation means performs a first operation. When operated in a mode (for example, the first operation mode shown in FIG. 9(c)), the first display result is derived, while the derivation operation means is operated in a second operation mode (for example, in the first operation mode shown in FIG. 9(c)). When operated in a second operation mode shown in FIG.
If the determination result of the pre-determination means is a second determination result (for example, winning a rare prize winning combination) that allows derivation of a second display result (for example, rare prize winning symbol combination), the derivation operation means Deriving the second display result when operated in the operation mode,
When the first display result is derived in the specific state, the state control means terminates the control of the specific state (for example, when a blowout winning symbol combination is derived during advantageous RT, the control means terminates control of the specific state) control ends),
The specific suggestion production means is
When the decision result of the advance decision means is the first decision result in the specific state, the specific suggestion performance can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8(a) and (c1), the advantageous RT When the role of punk is won, an LED lighting effect can be performed),
In the normal state, when the decision result of the advance decision means is the first decision result, the specific suggestion effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8(a) and (b1), during unfavorable RT When the punk role is won in , the LED lighting effect is not executed),
When the decision result of the advance decision means is the second decision result in the normal state, the specific suggestion effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b2), the disadvantageous RT When a rare combination is won among them, an LED lighting effect can be executed).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the blowout win is won, the blowout win winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the first operation mode. (FIG. 9(a2)) On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the second operation mode, a display result different from the flat winning symbol combination is derived (FIG. 9(a3)). Further, when a rare combination is won, a rare combination winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the second operation mode (FIG. 9(b3)). Further, when a blowout winning symbol combination is derived during the advantageous RT, the control to the advantageous RT ends. Furthermore, when the Punk role is won during an advantageous RT, the LED lighting effect can be executed (Fig. 8 (c1)), and when the Punk role is won during an unfavorable RT, the LED lighting effect is not executed (Fig. 8 (b1)), when a rare combination is won during disadvantageous RT, an LED lighting effect can be executed (FIG. 8(b2)). By doing so, during the advantageous RT, when the LED lighting effect is executed, the player can focus on avoiding the derivation of the blowout winning symbol combination in which the control to the advantageous RT ends. Furthermore, during the disadvantageous RT, when the LED lighting effect is executed, the player can be drawn to the derivation of the rare winning symbol combination.

(2-2) When the determination result of the advance determination means is the second determination result, the derivation control means displays the second display result when the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation mode. On the other hand, when the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode, a display result different from the second display result is derived (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, when a rare combination is won, When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the second operation mode, a rare winning symbol combination is derived (FIG. 9 (b3)), while the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the first operation mode. When this happens, a display result different from the rare winning symbol combination is derived (FIG. 9(b2)).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when a rare winning combination is won, a rare winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the second operation mode ( (FIG. 9(b3)) On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the first operation mode, a display result different from the rare winning symbol combination is derived (FIG. 9(b2)). By doing this, during advantageous RT, when the LED lighting effect is executed, when operated in the first operation mode, there is a possibility that a punk winning symbol combination will be derived, and a rare winning symbol combination may be derived. In contrast, when operated in the second operation mode, it is possible to avoid deriving the winning symbol combination of the blowout prize winning symbol combination, and it is possible to derive the winning symbol combination of the rare prize winning symbol combination, so the LED lighting effect during advantageous RT. When this is executed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the derivation of the rare winning symbol combination.

(2-3) The specific suggestion rendering means is capable of executing the specific suggestion rendering when the determination result of the pre-determination means in the specific state is the second determination result (for example, as shown in FIG. 8(a) ), (c2), when a rare combination is won during advantageous RT, an LED lighting effect can be executed).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(a) and (c2), when a rare combination is won during advantageous RT, an LED lighting effect can be executed. By doing this, when the LED lighting effect is executed during advantageous RT, the player is not only made to pay attention to the avoidance of deriving the winning symbol combination for the blowout prize, but also to the derivation of the winning symbol combination for the rare prize. be able to.

(2-4) When the decision result of the advance decision means is the second decision result, decisions that are advantageous to the player (for example, winning a bonus) are made at a predetermined rate (for example, when winning a rare combination, a predetermined decision is made). A certain percentage of bonuses are won at the same time),
When the specific suggestion effect is executed and the decision result of the advance decision means is the second decision result, the rate at which the advantageous decision is made is different between the normal state and the specific state (e.g. , as shown in FIGS. 8(b2) and (c2), when the LED lighting effect is executed and the rare combination is won, the percentage of winning bonuses at the same time is different depending on whether it is during unfavorable RT or during advantageous RT. ).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8(b2) and (c2), when a rare combination is won, a bonus is simultaneously won at a predetermined rate, and the LED lighting effect is executed and the rare combination is won. The percentage of bonuses being won at the same time during unfavorable RT and during advantageous RT differs. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution of the LED lighting effect during the disadvantageous RT and the advantageous RT, respectively.

(2-5) Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51);
Further comprising a light emitting means (for example, an LED 52) located near the display means,
In the specific suggestion effect, the light emitting means emits light in a specific light emission mode (for example, white),
In the display means, effects are displayed depending on the normal state and the specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, during the unfavorable RT, a background image corresponding to the unfavorable RT is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51). (FIG. 8(b1)), and during the advantageous RT, a background image corresponding to the advantageous RT is displayed (FIG. 8(c1)).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the LED 52 is located near the liquid crystal display 51, the LED 52 emits white light in the LED lighting effect, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the unfavorable RT during the unfavorable RT. A background image corresponding to the advantageous RT is displayed (FIG. 8(b1)), and a background image corresponding to the advantageous RT is displayed during the advantageous RT (FIG. 8(c1)). By doing so, while the display on the liquid crystal display 51 corresponds to the controlled state, the LED 52 emits white light to alert the player that some kind of decision is being made. can.

(2-6) For the determination results of the advance determination means, a color corresponding to each determination result is determined (for example, red when winning a rare combination, yellow when winning a bell),
In the specific suggestion effect, the effect is executed using a color (for example, white) that is different from any color corresponding to the determination result of the predetermining means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, an LED lighting effect is used). In this case, the performance is performed using white, which is different from any color corresponding to the role).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, in the LED lighting effect, the effect is executed using white color, which is different from any color corresponding to the role, so that the player is aware of the specific role. I won't let you.

(3-1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
A display means (for example, a liquid crystal display) that displays in a display area including a first area (for example, the first area shown in FIG. Display device 51);
A production means (for example, a sub-control unit 91 executes the performance),
The display means is
In the first period (for example, the non-specific period and the specific period shown in FIGS. 10(a) to (d)) before reaching the specific timing (for example, the specific timing shown in FIG. 10), the first area and the first period are It is divided into two areas and displayed separately.
In the second period after reaching the specific timing (for example, during the bonus confirmation performance shown in FIGS. 10(e) and 10(f), the period during the bonus), the first area and the second area are Display in the combined area,
The first performance is a performance performed in the first area during the first period,
The second performance is a performance that is performed across the first area and the second area in the first period,
The first period includes a specific period after reaching a predetermined timing (for example, the predetermined timing shown in FIG. 10) in the first period, and a non-specific period before reaching the predetermined timing,
The execution rate of the first effect is higher in the non-specific period than in the specific period (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the execution rate of the first effect is higher in the non-specific period than in the specific period). ,
The execution rate of the second effect is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the execution rate of the second effect is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period). .

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, in the first period before reaching a specific timing, the display is divided into a first area and a second area, and after reaching a specific timing, In the second period, the display is performed in the combined area of the first area and the second area, the first effect is the effect executed in the first area during the first period, and the second effect is the effect executed in the first area. It is a performance that is executed across the first area and the second area in one period, and the first period includes a specific period after reaching a predetermined timing in the first period, and a non-specific period before reaching the predetermined timing. The execution rate of the first effect is higher in the non-specific period than in the specific period, and the execution rate of the second effect is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period. In this way, after a non-specific period in which the execution rate of the first effect executed in the first area is high, there is a specific period in which the execution rate of the second effect executed across the first area and the second area is high. After that, a second period begins in which display is performed in an area that is a combination of the first area and the second area, and the effect gradually shifts from the effect using the first area to the effect using the first area and the second area. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the player's discomfort.

(3-2) In the second effect, the effect image displayed in the first area is displayed so as to extend from the first area to the second area (for example, FIG. 10(c1) to ( c4), the cut-in image (effect image) displayed in the first area is displayed extending from the first area to the second area).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10(c1) to (c4), the cut-in image (effect image) displayed in the first area extends from the first area to the second area. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the discomfort caused by the effect image being displayed in the second area where the effect image is displayed less frequently in the first period.

(3-3) Game information (for example, credit number information, bet number information) is displayed in the second area,
Even if a performance image (for example, a cut-in image) is displayed across the first area and the second area in the second performance, the game information is visible (for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in (c4), even if the cut-in image is displayed across the first area and the second area in the second effect, the credit number information and the BET number information are visible).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10(c4), even if a cut-in image is displayed across the first area and the second area in the second effect, the number of credits information and BET number information are visible. By doing so, the visibility of the game information (credit number information and bet number information) is not impaired.

(3-4) The second period is an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player (for example, during execution of a bonus confirmation performance, during a bonus).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10(e) and 10(f), the second period is during execution of a bonus confirmation performance or during a bonus, which is an advantageous state for the player. , it is possible to improve interest in advantageous situations.

(3-5) The production means can notify specific information (for example, bonus confirmation information, BB winning information) during the second period,
The image indicating the specific information (for example, bonus confirmation notification image, BB winning notification image) is displayed in the first area of the first area and the second area (for example, as shown in FIG. 10(e), ( As shown in f), the bonus confirmation notification image and the BB winning notification image are displayed in the first area of the first area and the second area).

For example, in this embodiment, the bonus confirmation notification image and the BB winning notification image are displayed in the first area of the first area and the second area, as shown in FIGS. 10(e) and 10(f). Therefore, it is possible to suitably attract the attention of players.

[Configuration and effects of the slot machine of the second embodiment]
Next, the configuration and effects of the slot machine of the second embodiment will be explained.

(4-1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
A predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) that determines display results that are allowed to be derived;
The display mode of the screen (for example, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51) (for example, the background images of stages A to C shown in FIGS. 3(a) to 3(c), the effect image of the battle effect shown in FIG. 11(b1)) Change control means (for example, change control by the sub-control unit 91) that performs change control (for example, change control to change the background image of stage A to the background image of stage B shown in FIGS. 11(a1) and (a3)) ) and
a change performance means (for example, a normal change performance, a specific change performance) that executes a change performance (for example, a normal change performance, a specific change performance) regarding the change of the display mode when the change control is performed;
Suggestion display means (for example, a process of executing a small role suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a suggestion display (for example, a rare role winning suggestion effect shown in FIG. 4) that suggests derivation of the display result;
The change control includes normal change control (for example, the normal change effect shown in FIG. 11(a2)) and specific change control (for example, the specific change effect shown in FIG. 11(b2)),
If a specific display result (for example, a rare winning symbol combination) is derived in a game in which the normal change control is performed (for example, the game shown in FIGS. 11(a2) and (a3)), the normal change control is The granting ratio of benefits (for example, bonuses) is higher than when the specific display result is derived for games that are not played (for example, the games shown in FIGS. 12A2 and 12A3) (for example, the games shown in FIGS. As shown in 12, when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is performed, the bonus is more likely to be won at the same time than when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is not performed. high percentage),
The suggestion display includes a normal suggestion display (for example, FIG. 12 (a2 ) and a specific suggestion display that suggests the type of display mode of the screen in an invisible state (for example, rare role winning suggestion performance B shown in FIG. 12(b2)). (For example, the rare role winning suggestion presentation includes a rare role winning suggestion presentation A (Fig. 12 (a2)) that visually indicates the type of stage as a display suggesting the winning of the rare role, and a stage type. Rare role winning suggestion production B (Figure 12 (b2)) that suggests the winning role in an invisible state),
The specific change control is a control that changes the display mode of the screen that has been changed by executing a specific production (for example, a battle production) after the specific production has ended (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11(b1) to (b3) As shown in , the specific change control is a control that changes the effect image of the battle effect that was changed during the execution of the battle effect after the battle effect is completed),
If the specific change control allows the derivation of the specific display result in a game (for example, the game shown in FIGS. 12(b2) and (b3)) in which the changed effect is to be executed, the derivation of the specific display result is permitted in a game other than the relevant game (for example, , games shown in FIGS. 12(a2) and (a3)), the percentage of execution of the specific suggestion display among the normal suggestion display and the specific suggestion display is higher than when the derivation of the specific display result is allowed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 12, if a rare combination is won in a game (FIGS. 12(b2) and (b3)) in which a change effect should be executed by specific change control, a game other than the relevant game (FIG. 12 Among the rare role winning suggestion performance A and the rare role winning suggestion performance B, the rate at which the rare role winning suggestion performance B is executed is higher than when the rare role is won in (a2) and (a3)).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the change control is control for changing the background images of stages A to C and the effect image of the battle effect displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. be. When a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is performed, the percentage of bonuses being won at the same time is higher than when a rare winning combination occurs in a game where normal change control is not performed. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the symbol combinations derived in the game in which the background image of the stage has been changed due to change control, and the interest of the game will be improved. In addition, the rare role winning suggestion production includes a rare role winning suggestion production A that suggests the stage type in a visible state, and a rare role winning suggestion production A that suggests the stage type in an invisible state. Includes role winning suggestion production B. Further, the specific change control is a control that changes the effect image of the battle effect that was changed during the execution of the battle effect after the battle effect is finished. In addition, when a rare role is won in a game in which a change effect should be executed by specific change control, rare role winning suggestion performance A and rare role winning suggestion performance B are more effective than when a rare role is won in a game other than the relevant game. Of these, the ratio of rare role winning suggestion production B being executed is high. In this way, in a game where a change performance should be executed using specific change control to change the performance image during battle performance, if a rare role happens to be won, the type of stage is indicated in an invisible state. This makes it easier for the rare role winning suggestion production B to be executed. Thereby, it is possible to change the performance image during the battle performance without feeling strange while avoiding excessively attracting the player's attention due to execution of the changed performance. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by changing the background image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

(4-2) The change production means is
When the normal change control is performed, the change effect is started at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing of operation of the start switch 7) (for example, as shown in FIG. 11(a2), when the normal change control is performed In this case, the change effect starts at the timing of operating the start switch 7),
When the specific change control is performed, the change effect is started at the predetermined timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 11(b2), when the specific change control is performed, the operation timing of the start switch 7 is to start the change effect),
The suggestion display means starts the specific suggestion display at the predetermined timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 12(b2), starts the rare winning combination suggestion performance B at the operation timing of the start switch 7).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, when normal change control is performed, the change performance is started at the operation timing of the start switch 7 (FIG. 11 (a2)), and the specific change When the control is performed, the changing effect is started at the operating timing of the start switch 7 (FIG. 11 (b2)), and the rare winning combination suggestion effect B is started at the operating timing of the start switch 7 (FIG. 12 (b2)). ). By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the performance from the timing of operating the start switch 7.

(4-3) When the specific suggestion display is finished, the change production means does not execute the change production (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12(b2) and (b3), the change production means performs the rare role winning suggestion production B. When the change is completed, the change effect is not executed),
The change control means changes the display mode of the screen to the display mode before the start of the specific suggestion display when the specific suggestion display is finished when the specific production is being executed when the specific suggestion display is started. (For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (b3), if a battle performance is being executed when rare role winning suggestion performance B is started, when rare role winning suggestion performance B ends, the battle performance is changed to The effect image is changed to the background image of stage A before the start of the battle effect).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12(b2) and (b3), when the rare winning combination suggestion performance B ends, the change performance is not executed and the rare winning combination suggestion performance B is started. When the battle performance is being executed at the time, when the rare role winning suggestion performance B ends, the performance image of the battle performance is changed to the background image of the stage A before the start of the battle performance. In this way, if there is no substantial change in the background image, such as returning to the background image of the original stage upon completion of the battle effect, the change effect is not executed.

(4-4) A predetermined display result different from the specific display result (for example, a bell winning prize) in a game (for example, the game shown in FIGS. When a symbol combination (symbol combination) is derived, the proportion of execution of the normal suggestion display among the normal suggestion display and the specific suggestion display is higher than when the predetermined display result is derived in a game other than the game concerned. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 12(b2), (b3), and (c), if a bell is won in a game in which a change effect is to be executed by specific change control, the bell is won in a game other than the relevant game. (Also, among the bell winning suggestion presentation A and the bell winning suggestion presentation B, the ratio of bell winning suggestion presentation A being executed is high).

For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12(b2), (b3), and (c), if a bell is won in a game in which a change effect is to be executed by specific change control, a game other than the relevant game Among the bell winning suggestion presentation A and the bell winning suggestion presentation B, the proportion of bell winning suggestion presentation A being executed is higher than when the bell is won. By doing so, the expectations of the players are not excessively aroused.

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

[About various information regarding games]
In the first and second embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 etc., images for notifying various information regarding the game are displayed in the game information display area. , displays not only information on the number of credits and number of bets, but also information on the number of coins paid out, information that allows you to identify the current stage (Stage A to C), and information that allows you to identify that you are playing in mobile-linked mode. It may be something. The mobile-linked mode is a gaming mode in which the player's past gaming history is reflected in the player's selection using the player's mobile terminal.

[About small role suggestion production]
In the first and second embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, when a rare combination is won and a rare combination winning suggestion effect is executed, an image with red chance text is displayed. When the bell is won and the bell winning suggestion effect is executed, a yellow image is displayed, but this is not limited to this, and the suggestion effect is executed when other roles are won. It may be.

For example, if the rare combination includes weak cherries and strong cherries, the chance text may be colored pink when a weak cherry is won, and the chance text may be colored red when a strong cherry is won. Further, when the rare combination includes watermelon, the text of chance may be made green. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to displaying a yellow image when a bell is won, but may be one that displays a blue image when a replay is won.

[About LED lighting performance]
Further, in this case, the colors corresponding to each winning combination determined by the internal lottery process described using FIG. 8 are pink for weak cherry, red for strong cherry, green for watermelon, and blue for replay. In the LED lighting performance, the performance is performed using a white color that is different from any color corresponding to the above-mentioned role. The color does not have to be white as long as it is different from any color corresponding to the above combination.

Further, the LED lighting effect is not limited to one in which the LED is turned off at the third stop, but may be one in which the LED is turned off at other timings. For example, the light may be turned off after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the effect of lighting up an LED, but may include making a part of the liquid crystal display 51 shine, or using other means of effect.

[About change effects]
In the first and second embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6, the change effect is executed by displaying an image of opening and closing a sliding door. Any kind of effect may be used as long as it makes identification impossible. For example, it may be possible to gradually change the entire area to black so that the entire display area is finally displayed in black (blackout). Alternatively, some kind of effect image may be cut in to make it impossible to identify the type of stage.

In addition, although the rate at which change effects are executed in the extreme heat mode in the specific change control is lower than the rate at which change effects are executed in the extreme heat mode in the normal change control, they may be executed at the same rate. . Furthermore, the display of "very hot" in the very hot mode may be changed to a display with a high expectation of bonus winning in stages, such as "chance", "hot", and "very hot".

[About specific display results]
In the first and second embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7 etc., when a rare combination (cherry) symbol combination is derived in a game in which normal change control is performed, normal change control is performed. In a game where there is no rare symbol combination, the percentage of bonuses being won at the same time is higher than when the rare symbol combination is not derived. However, the rare combination is not limited to this, and the rare combination may include other combinations. For example, it may include weak cherries, strong cherries, and watermelons. Furthermore, in addition to rare combinations of symbols, when a predetermined symbol combination (chance pattern) is derived, the percentage of simultaneous winning of bonuses may be increased.

[About visibility change effect]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 etc., the reel LED 55 is made to blink as a visibility change effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the visibility of the display result may be changed. It can be anything as long as it is something. Alternatively, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 may be changed, or the LED 52 may be lit or blinked in a specific color.

[About the first and second steps]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the first step is an operation timing that can derive a winning symbol combination for a flat winning combination, and the second step is an operation timing that can derive a winning symbol combination for a rare winning combination. Although the operation timing is described above, the operation timing is not limited to this, and the second procedure may be an operation timing that makes it impossible to derive a flat winning symbol combination, and the first procedure may be an operation timing that makes it impossible to derive a rare winning symbol combination. Moreover, it is possible to win a blowout winning combination or avoid winning a blowout winning combination not only by the operation timing but also by the push order (operation order).

[About the first performance and second performance]
In the first and second embodiments, as shown in FIG. 10, as a cut-in effect, the cut-in image fades in from the top of the liquid crystal display 51, and then cuts toward the bottom of the liquid crystal display 51. Although the in-image is shown to gradually descend, the present invention is not limited to this, and any effect may be used as long as it is displayed extending from the first area to the second area. Further, the execution is not limited to a specific period, but may be executed in a non-specific period.

Also, if the execution rate of the first effect is higher in the non-specific period than in the specific period, and the execution rate of the second effect is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period, then Good too. For example, the backgrounds of stages A to C may be executed at a predetermined ratio as the second effect, or a part of the effect image of the battle effect may be executed as the first effect. .
[About benefits]
In the first and second embodiments, a bonus is given as an example of a bonus, but this is not limited to AT (assist time) where navigation is performed by informing the player of operating procedures that are advantageous to the player. , CZ (chance zone), etc., in which the probability of being controlled by AT is higher than in the normal state, may be applied.

[About the execution timing of change effects]
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 etc., when the normal change control is performed, the normal change effect is executed at the operation timing of the start switch 7, and when the specific change control is performed, the MAXBET switch A specific change effect is executed at the operation timing of 6. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change effect may be executed at any timing as long as the execution timings of the two are different. For example, the normal change is any of the BET operation timing, start operation timing, first stop operation timing, second stop operation timing, third stop operation timing, or the timing after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from these operation timings. It is sufficient that the performance execution timing and the specific change performance execution timing are different.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the execution timing of the normal change effect and the specific change effect is the operation timing of the start switch 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any timing may be used as long as both execution timings are the same. Furthermore, the execution timings of both may be different.

Note that the various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, etc. in the present embodiment and the modified examples described above can be combined as appropriate.

The embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes within the meaning and range equivalent to the claims are included.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 transparent window, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control section, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 52 LED, 53 speaker, 55 reel LED, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that play games,
a display means having a display area;
a normal state in which the display area of the display means is divided into a first area and a second area; and a state transitioning from the normal state, in which the display area of the display unit is divided into the first area and the second area. an undivided advantageous state; a state control means controllable to;
and a presentation means for executing a presentation including a first presentation and a second presentation,
The first effect is a effect that displays an image in the first area in the normal state,
The second effect is a effect that displays an image across the first area and the second area in the normal state,
The normal state includes a specific period from reaching a predetermined timing in the normal state until reaching a specific timing for transitioning from the normal state to the advantageous state, and a non-specific period before reaching the predetermined timing. Includes
The effect means is capable of executing the first effect in both the specific period and the non-specific period, and is also capable of executing the second effect in both the specific period and the non-specific period,
The execution rate of the first effect is higher in the non-specific period than in the specific period,
The execution rate of the second effect is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period,
The second performance is a specific notification performance that is performed over a plurality of games and notifies whether or not the advantageous state is controlled based on the performance result of the performance,
In the game in which the specific notification effect is being executed , a special suggestion effect can be executed,
In a game in which the specific notification performance is executed, when the special suggestion performance is executed, the state is controlled to be in the advantageous state as a result of the performance of the specific notification performance, compared to when the special suggestion performance is not executed. is easily reported,
The special suggestion performance is a performance that displays an image across the first area and the second area,
The display means is capable of displaying a game information image indicating information regarding the game in the second area in the normal state;
In the gaming machine, the game information image is displayed so as to be visible even when the image is displayed across the first area and the second area in the second performance.

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