JP7057656B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game.

As a gaming machine, a slot machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set and a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed based on a start operation, or a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a gaming medium wins a prize in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area.

As such a gaming machine, for example, a gaming control means for controlling a game and an effect controlling means for controlling an effect are provided, and the ratio of the value given to the player on the game control means side is one of a plurality of stages. There is known a gaming machine in which the advantage to a player can be set on the gaming control means side by making it configurable at the stage of (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This gaming machine transmits information regarding settings from the game control means to the effect control means for each game, thereby setting the game control means side (in other words, the advantage set by the game control means side) and the effect control means. It prevents the discrepancy from the setting recognized by the side (in other words, the advantage recognized by the effect control means side).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-010381

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, if information is transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means for each game, it leads to an increase in the chance that the transmitted information is illegally acquired. Therefore, in order to reduce the chance of illegally acquiring information, it is desirable to reduce the chance of transmitting information from the game control means to the effect control means. However, if some abnormality occurs and the effect control means is initialized and the setting held by the effect control means is changed, if the opportunity to transmit information is reduced, the game is played. There is a possibility that there will be a discrepancy between the settings on the control means side and the settings recognized on the effect control means side. In such a situation, if the setting is suggested based on the setting recognized by the effect control means (in other words, the suggestion of the advantage), there is a problem that the setting different from the setting on the game control means side is suggested. There is a risk. Therefore, as the opportunity for transmitting information from the game control means to the effect control means is reduced, there is room for improvement in the control regarding the suggestion performed by the effect control means.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing an unintended suggestion of an advantage in a situation where the effect control means is initialized. And.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, gaming machine 1).
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the game, and
It is provided with an effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means.
The game control means includes a predetermined value setting means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 controls a setting change state) in which a predetermined value (for example, a set value) can be set as a value relating to the advantage to the player.
The control information includes predetermined value control information (for example, a setting command) capable of specifying a predetermined value set by the predetermined value setting means.
The game control means transmits the predetermined value control information to the effect control means only at a specific trigger (for example, when a set value is set by a setting change operation) (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 11).
The effect control means is
A data holding means (for example, RAM 91c) capable of holding predetermined value data (for example, set value data) capable of specifying a predetermined value specified from the predetermined value control information transmitted from the game control means, and
Whether to execute a predetermined value suggestion effect suggesting a predetermined value (for example, executing a setting suggestion effect at a ratio corresponding to a set value specified from the set value data) based on the predetermined value data held by the data holding means. Predetermined value suggestion effect lottery means (for example, a part where the effect determination lottery is executed in Sb3 of FIG. 8) for determining whether or not to do so by lottery.
A holding data changing means for changing the predetermined value data held by the data holding means to specific data different from the predetermined value data when the initialization condition of the effect control means is satisfied after the specific trigger (for example). , The part that performs the processing of Sa4 in FIG. 7),
The predetermined value suggestion effect includes a first predetermined value suggestion effect and a second predetermined value suggestion effect different from the first predetermined value suggestion effect.
When the specific data is held by the data holding means, it can be determined not to execute the first predetermined value suggestion effect but to execute the second predetermined value suggestion effect, and the predetermined value data can be determined by the data holding means. It can be determined to execute either the first predetermined value suggestion effect or the second predetermined value suggestion effect while the above is held (for example, the portion of FIG. 8 in which Sb3 and Sb4 are processed, FIG. 9 shows. The part shown).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended suggestion of a predetermined value from being performed in a situation where the effect control means is initialized.
(1) In addition, the gaming machine
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a gaming machine 1, a slot machine, a pachinko gaming machine).
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51) and
With a directing means (for example, lower panel 50),
After the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the image is not displayed on the display means until a predetermined period (for example, the activation period) elapses, and the image is displayed on the display means after the elapse of the predetermined period (for example). For example, the liquid crystal display 51 does not display an image until the start-up period elapses after the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started, while the preparing image is displayed after the start-up period elapses).
The effect means executes the effect during the predetermined period (for example, the lower panel 50 lights up during the activation period).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The display means may display a preparation image (for example, an image being prepared) indicating that the display control is being prepared after the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, the liquid crystal display 51 has an activation period. After the elapse of, a preparing image indicating that the display control is being prepared may be displayed).

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The effect means may end the effect after the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, the lower panel 50 may be turned off after the elapse of the activation period).

(4) In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines (1) to (3),
Further provided with an operating means (for example, an operating unit 7) operated to advance the game,
After the power supply to the gaming machine is started, at least the reception of the operation to the operating means may not be activated until the predetermined period elapses (for example, the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started. After that, even after the activation period has elapsed and until the start command output timing, the acceptance of the operation to the operation unit 7 does not have to be enabled).

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The effect means may not execute an effect suggesting the result of the game, or may execute an effect suggesting the result of the game less frequently than other effect means (for example, the suggestion effect may be performed on the liquid crystal display 51). The suggestion effect may be executed less frequently in the lower panel 50 than it is executed).

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The area where the effect means produces an effect (for example, the display area of the lower panel 50 shown in FIG. 1 (B)) is the display area of the display means (for example, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 shown in FIG. 1 (B)). ) Wider.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game,
An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the effect,
Movable means (for example, accessories) and
Further equipped with light emitting means (for example, LED),
The effect control means can control the effect means, the movable means, and the light emitting means according to the command output by the game control means.
When the game control means starts the normal control for advancing the game, the game control means outputs a start command indicating the start of the normal control to the effect control means (for example, the main control unit 41 starts the normal control). Output the start command to the sub-control unit 91),
The effect control means may cause the effect means to start executing the effect before receiving the start command (for example, the sub control unit 91 may turn on the lower panel 50 before receiving the start command. ).

(A) is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and (B) is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a control block diagram of a sub-control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the push challenge effect during advantageous state control. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern of the end effect at the end of advantageous state control. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection table which selects the effect pattern of the end effect. It is a figure which shows the screen display example in an advantageous state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting data storage process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect decision process which is executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. This is an example of a lottery table used in the production decision lottery. In the first modification, it is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect determination process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is explanatory drawing about the specific example about execution of setting suggestion control. In the second modification, it is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect determination process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. In the second modification, it is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect determination process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. In the second modification, it is a lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery when the privilege is not given. In the second modification, it is a lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery when the privilege is not given. In the second modification, it is a lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery when the privilege is given. In the second modification, it is a lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery when the privilege is given. This is an example of a lottery table that has been conventionally used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect determination process in the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the modification 3.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1A, the progress of the game is controlled by a gaming control board (not shown), the effect is controlled by the effect control board (not shown), and the power supply board 101 controls the effect. Drive power is generated and supplied to each component. The game control board includes a main control unit 41, and the effect control board includes a sub control unit 91. As shown in FIG. 2, the sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU (Central Processing Unit) 91a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 91b, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 91c.
As shown in FIG. 1A, an operation unit 7 and a set value display 24 are connected to the game control board, and the set value display 24 is driven based on control by the main control unit 41. Further, a lower panel (effect means) 50, a liquid crystal display (display means) 51, and an effect switch 56 are connected to the effect control board, and these effect devices 50 and 51 are sub-control units 91. It is driven based on the control by. Further, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

When the power switch 39 is operated by a clerk of the game store or the like with the front door of the game machine 1 open and the power supply to the game machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, respectively, Start the startup process. The main control unit 41 executes an initialization process or the like for controlling the operation unit 7 in the start-up process. The operation unit 7 is, for example, in the case of a slot machine, a bet number setting button that can set the bet number, a start switch for starting the rotation of the reel, a stop switch for stopping the reel, and the like. If it is a gaming machine, it is a hitting operation handle or the like for launching a gaming ball. When the activation process is completed, the main control unit 41 enables control for enabling the reception of operations to the operation unit 7 and advancing the game (normal control is in progress), and the player can operate the operation unit 7. It becomes possible to play a game. At this time, the main control unit 41 transmits a start command indicating the start of normal control to the sub control unit 91.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 executes an initialization process or the like of the liquid crystal display 51 or the like in the start-up process. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1 (B), no image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 during the start-up period when the start-up process is being executed, but the sub-control unit 91 is during the start-up period. As an example of the effect, the lower panel 50 is lit (illumination light is lit). In order to control in this way, the lower panel 50 of the present embodiment can be turned on without performing the initialization process. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1B, the area where the lower panel 50 is lit is wider than the area where the image of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed.

After the start processing is completed (after the start period has elapsed), the sub control unit 91 shifts to the preparation period until the start command is received from the main control unit 41, and prepares for image display control. At this time, as shown in FIG. 1B, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the lower panel 50 and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the image being prepared. Here, the image being prepared is an image indicating that the image display control is being prepared. In the present embodiment, the lower panel 50 is turned off after the activation period has elapsed, but the lighting may be continued even after the activation period has elapsed. For example, the lighting may be continued until the preparation period has elapsed, and normal control may be performed. You may keep lighting even inside.

When the sub-control unit 91 completes the preparation for image display control during the preparation period and receives a start command from the main control unit 41, the liquid crystal display 51 displays that the main control unit 41 is under normal control ( For example, display of a production image or the like). The main control unit 41 transmits various commands according to the progress of the game, and the sub control unit 91 controls the effect based on the control information of the commands received from the main control unit 41. For example, the effect is performed using the lower panel 50, the liquid crystal display 51, and the like, but the effect is not limited to this, and speakers, LEDs, accessories, and the like (not shown) may be used.

Further, the main control unit 41 can shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player according to the result of the game after the game is started by the operation of the operation unit 7 by the player. For example, in the case of a slot machine, the state shifts to an advantageous state according to the symbol derived by stopping the reel, and in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, the game ball starts winning the start winning opening to start the variable display of the symbol. , The variable display ends, and the state shifts to an advantageous state according to the derived symbol. In addition, if it is a slot machine, the advantageous state is a bonus (for example, BB (big bonus), RB (regular bonus), CB (challenge bonus)) that improves the winning probability of a small winning combination, and an operation that is advantageous for the player. It is an AT or the like in which a procedure is notified and navigation is performed, and if it is a pachinko gaming machine, it is a big hit game state or the like in which a round game advantageous to the player can be executed a predetermined number of times.

When the control of the advantageous state is started, the main control unit 41 transmits a game state command including control information indicating that the game state is in the advantageous state to the sub control unit 91. Further, the sub control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 is controlling the advantageous state based on the game state command received from the main control unit 41, and then controls the effect according to the advantageous state. .. For example, as will be described later, the push challenge effect is executed during the control of the advantageous state, or the end effect described later is executed at the end of the control of the advantageous state.

In the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub CPU 91a this time after the control of the previous advantageous state is completed based on the game state command received from the main control unit 41. The period until the control of the advantageous state is started (non-advantageous period) is timed by using the non-advantageous period timer stored in the RAM 91c. For example, in the case of a slot machine, the sub CPU 91a clocks the period from the end of the control of the previous bonus or AT to the start of the control of the current bonus or AT, and in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, the previous time. The period from the end of the control of the big hit state etc. to the start of the control of the current big hit state etc. is timed. In the present embodiment, the non-advantageous period is timed by using the non-advantageous period timer, but the non-advantageous period is not limited to the timer. Or, if it is a pachinko gaming machine, the number of fluctuations of a specific symbol (the number of special figure games) may be counted. Further, for example, a lottery count counter may be used to count the number of lottery whether or not to control in an advantageous state. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 uses the length of the non-advantageous period as the time, but the number of games (the number of games if the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, and the pachinko gaming machine if the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine). It may be the number of special figure games) or the number of lottery.

[About setting values]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability that a privilege advantageous to the player is given changes depending on the set value. For example, in the case of a slot machine, the medal payout rate can be increased by using the winning probability according to the set value in an internal lottery or an AT lottery that determines whether or not to allow the occurrence of bonus or small winning prizes. In the case of pachinko gaming machines, the payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in a big hit lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 stages of 1 to 6 (setting 1 to setting 6). 6 has the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the payout rate is. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. The set value may be set in 3 steps such as 1, 3, 6 or 1, 4, H (High) or in 7 steps of 1 to 7, and is not limited to 6 steps.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to first turn on the power of the game machine 1 by operating the power switch 39 after turning on the setting key switch 37 with the front door of the game machine 1 open. be. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, the setting value read from the RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is performed. Moves to the setting change state (setting change mode) in which the value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, the setting returns to setting 1). .. Then, when the operation unit 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. At this time, the main control unit 41 sends a setting command (end) indicating the end of the setting change state to the sub control unit 91, and the address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the setting change is set to initialize the RAM. Is done. It should be noted that the set value may not be changed unless the front door of the gaming machine 1 is opened to prevent an illegal setting change when the front door is not opened. That is, the opening of the front door, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the front door until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even if the opening of the front door is the start condition of the setting change state, the opening / closing of the front door does not have to be the end condition of the setting change state. The setting command is a command that can specify the setting value set by the setting value change operation (hereinafter, also referred to as the setting change operation), in other words, the setting value determined by operating the operation unit 7. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the setting change command is transmitted only at a specific opportunity. The specific trigger is, for example, when a set value is set by a setting change operation. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 only when the set value is set by the setting change operation. The setting value that can be set by the setting change operation includes not only the setting value different from the setting value being set but also the same setting value as the setting value being set.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, the front door of the gaming machine 1 may be opened and the setting key switch 37 may be turned on while the game is not being played. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24 to enter the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) in which the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to the state in which the progress is possible. As with the set value change state, the set value confirmation state cannot be changed unless the front door is open to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not open. good. That is, the opening of the front door and the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37 may be the start conditions of the setting confirmation state. Further, even when the opening of the front door is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening and closing of the front door does not have to be the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

[Regarding the production in an advantageous state]
In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes the push challenge effect during the period (advantageous period) in which the main control unit 41 controls the advantageous state. Here, the push-push challenge effect is a pseudo-game in which the push-push challenge screen shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the reels are variably displayed in the same manner as in the game in the slot machine, and then the display result is derived. It is an effect of inciting whether or not a display result in which the bonus symbols (“7”) are aligned on an arbitrary line is derived by the player operating the operation unit 7 with a so-called push.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, the sub-control unit 91 displays a screen including a character image of "Aim for 7 !!" and a moving image in which the reel of the slot machine is variablely displayed. After the display, the variation display of each reel is stopped one by one according to the stop operation by the effect switch 56 (not shown), and the display result is derived. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 succeeds in pressing (successfully aligns 7), as shown in FIG. 3 (B), after the still image in which "7" is aligned is displayed, "success! On the other hand, if the screen including the character image of "" is displayed, but the pressing fails (7 alignment fails), a still image in which "7" is not aligned is displayed as shown in FIG. 3 (C). After that, a screen containing the character image "Failure ..." is displayed. In this embodiment, the pressing is performed by operating the effect switch 56, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the operation may be performed by the operation unit 7. That is, the operating means used for the push challenge effect is not limited to the operating means connected to the sub control unit 91, and may be the operating means connected to the main control unit 41. In this case, in order to derive the display result, for example, it is necessary to send a command including control information to the effect that the operation unit 7 is operated while the main control unit 41 is executing the push challenge effect to the sub control unit 91. be.

In addition, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the push challenge effect a plurality of times in an advantageous period. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the push challenge effect every predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) during the control of the advantageous state, or the push challenge effect every predetermined period during the control of the advantageous state. It is also possible to draw a lottery as to whether or not to execute, and to execute the push challenge effect when the winner is won. Further, in the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub CPU 91a counts the number of successful pushes (number of successful pushes) using the push success count counter stored in the RAM 91c. are doing. Specifically, the sub CPU 91a counts the number of successful pushes by adding +1 to the push success count counter when the push challenge effect is executed and the push is successful. The sub CPU 91a resets the push success count counter to 0 after finishing the control of the advantageous state.

Further, the sub control unit 91 executes the end effect when the main control unit 41 ends the control of the advantageous state. Here, the end effect is an effect of displaying the end screen of any one of the plurality of types of effect patterns shown in FIG. 4 on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 is a "basic pattern" which is an effect pattern for displaying an end screen including character images of "-END-" and "Is there something good today?" Shown in FIG. 4 (A). 1 ”,“ Basic pattern 2 ”which is an effect pattern for displaying the end screen including the character images of“ -END- ”and“ Today is okay! ”Shown in FIG. 4 (B), and FIG. 4 (C). "High setting suggestion pattern 1", which is an effect pattern for displaying the end screen including the character images of "-END-" and "Is it an advantageous setting today ?!", and "-END" shown in FIG. 4 (D). "High setting suggestion pattern 2", which is an effect pattern for displaying the end screen including the character images of "-" and "It seems to be an advantageous setting today !!", and "-END-" and "-END-" and "-END-" shown in FIG. 4 (E). The end screen of the effect pattern selected from one of the effect patterns "Setting 6 Confirmation Pattern" which is the effect pattern to display the end screen including the character image of "Today is the most advantageous setting !!!" Is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the basic pattern (“basic pattern 1”, “basic pattern 2”) is preset as an effect pattern that is normally selected regardless of the set value at the end of the control of the advantageous state. ing. Further, it is suggested that the high setting suggestion pattern (specific mode, "high setting suggestion pattern 1", "high setting suggestion pattern 2") is a high setting (settings 4 to 6) at the end of the control of the advantageous state. It is preset as an effect pattern selected for this purpose. Then, the set value confirmation pattern (special mode, "setting 6 confirmation pattern") is selected as an effect pattern to notify that the setting 6 is set only when the setting 6 is set at the end of the control of the advantageous state. It is preset.

[About the selection table of the production pattern of the end production]
In the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub CPU 91a refers to a selection table selected from a plurality of types of selection tables stored in the ROM 91b when executing the end effect. And select the effect pattern of the end effect. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a refers to the selection table based on the number of successful pushes and the non-advantageous period acquired by referring to the successful push count counter and the non-advantageous period timer stored in the RAM 91c. Specifically, the sub CPU 91a has a normal period (for example, a time of 3 minutes or more, 10 minutes 30) in which the length of the non-advantageous period is longer than a specific period (for example, a time of less than 3 minutes, 2 minutes and 50 seconds, etc.). Seconds, etc.), regardless of the number of successful presses, setting 1 is the first normal selection table, setting 2 is the second normal selection table, setting 3 is the third normal selection table, and setting 4 If there is, the fourth normal selection table is referred to, if the setting is 5, the fifth normal selection table is referred to, and if the setting is 6, the sixth normal selection table is referred to to select an effect pattern. Further, if the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period and the number of successful presses is up to one, the sub CPU 91a selects an effect pattern by referring to the specific selection table regardless of the set value. Then, if the number of successful pushes is 2 or more when the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period, the sub CPU 91a has a first special selection table for setting 1 and a second special for setting 2. Refer to the selection table, the third special selection table for setting 3, the fourth special selection table for setting 4, the fifth special selection table for setting 5, and the sixth special selection table for setting 6. Select the production pattern.

The specific period is a period in which it is easy for the player to guess whether the setting is high (settings 4 to 6) when the control of the advantageous state is started. Here, when the non-advantageous period is the number of games (the number of games for slot machines, the number of special figure games for pachinko gaming machines) and the number of lottery for whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state, a specific period It may be set to the number of games and the number of lottery that it is easy for the player to guess that the setting is high. For example, when the winning rate of the lottery whether or not it is controlled in an advantageous state is set to 1/30 or more (for example, the winning rate of setting 4 is 1/30, the winning rate of setting 5 is 1/25, and the setting is set. When the winning rate of 5 is 1/20), any number of games (for example, 15 games) of 30 games or less, which is the reciprocal of 1/30 of the specific period if the game machine performs the lottery for each game. ) May be used. In this case, for example, if the gaming machine shifts to the incubation period of up to 10 games after winning, the number of games may be the number of games in which 10 games in the incubation period are added (for example, 35 games by adding 10 games to 25 games). .. Further, for example, if the lottery is a gaming machine in which the winning rate is set to three times that of other games only in the tenth game from the end of control of the previous advantageous state, the number of games including at least the tenth game in a specific period. (For example, 10 games, 15 games) may be used. Further, for example, after the lottery is performed for each game from the end of the control of the previous advantageous state to the fifth game, it is determined whether or not the lottery is performed for each game after the sixth game, or every five games. If it is a gaming machine that performs the lottery, the specific period may be 5 games. Further, if the gaming machine determines whether or not to perform the lottery for each game, the specific period may be any number of lottery times (for example, 15 times) of 29 times or less.
In the present embodiment, the specific period is set to less than 3 minutes (for example, 2 minutes and 50 seconds), but this is to digest the above-mentioned number of games and the number of lottery when the player plays the game as usual. This is an example as the time required, and the time is not limited to this, and any time may be used as long as it is the time required to digest the number of games and the number of lottery that the player can easily guess that the setting is high.

As shown in FIG. 5, in various selection tables, "basic pattern 1", "basic pattern 2", "high setting suggestion pattern 1", "high setting suggestion pattern 2", and "setting 6 confirmation pattern" are produced. The selection rate for each pattern is preset. Specifically, in the first normal selection table, as shown in FIG. 5A, the selection rate of the "basic pattern 1" is a1 [%], and the selection rate of the "basic pattern 2" is b1 [%]. , C1 [%] is set as the selection rate of "high setting suggestion pattern 1", d1 [%] is set as the selection rate of "high setting suggestion pattern 2", and 0 [%] is set as the selection rate of "setting 6 confirmation pattern". ing. Further, in the second normal selection table, as shown in FIG. 5B, the selection rate of "basic pattern 1" is a2 [%], the selection rate of "basic pattern 2" is b2 [%], and "high". The selection rate of "setting suggestion pattern 1" is set to c2 [%], the selection rate of "high setting suggestion pattern 2" is set to d2 [%], and the selection rate of "setting 6 confirmation pattern" is set to 0 [%].

Although not shown, the selection rates of a3 [%] to a5 [%] and "basic pattern 2" are similarly selected from the third normal selection table to the fifth normal selection table as the selection rate of "basic pattern 1". As b3 [%] to b5 [%], as the selection rate of "high setting suggestion pattern 1", c3 [%] to c5 [%], and as the selection rate of "high setting suggestion pattern 2", d3 [%] to d5 [ %] And 0 [%] are set as the selection rate of the "setting 6 confirmation pattern", respectively. Further, in the sixth normal selection table, as shown in FIG. 5C, the selection rate of "basic pattern 1" is a6 [%], the selection rate of "basic pattern 2" is b6 [%], and "high". The selection rate of "setting suggestion pattern 1" is set to c6 [%], the selection rate of "high setting suggestion pattern 2" is set to d6 [%], and the selection rate of "setting 6 confirmation pattern" is set to e6 [%].

Further, in the specific selection table, as shown in FIG. 5D, the selection rate of "basic pattern 1" is a10 [%], the selection rate of "basic pattern 2" is b10 [%], and "high setting suggestion". The selection rate of "Pattern 1" is set to c10 [%], the selection rate of "High setting suggestion pattern 2" is set to d10 [%], and the selection rate of "Setting 6 confirmed pattern" is set to 0 [%]. Further, in the first special selection table, as shown in FIG. 5 (E), the selection rate of "basic pattern 1" is a11 [%], the selection rate of "basic pattern 2" is b11 [%], and "high". The selection rate of "setting suggestion pattern 1" is set to c11 [%], the selection rate of "high setting suggestion pattern 2" is set to d11 [%], and the selection rate of "setting 6 confirmation pattern" is set to 0 [%]. Further, in the second special selection table, as shown in FIG. 5 (F), the selection rate of "basic pattern 1" is a12 [%], the selection rate of "basic pattern 2" is b12 [%], and "high". The selection rate of "setting suggestion pattern 1" is set to c12 [%], the selection rate of "high setting suggestion pattern 2" is set to d12 [%], and the selection rate of "setting 6 confirmation pattern" is set to 0 [%].

Although not shown, the selection rates of the third special selection table to the fifth special selection table are also the selection rates of a13 [%] to a15 [%] and "basic pattern 2" as the selection rate of "basic pattern 1". As b13 [%] to b15 [%], as the selection rate of "high setting suggestion pattern 1", c13 [%] to c15 [%], and as the selection rate of "high setting suggestion pattern 2", d13 [%] to d15 [ %] And 0 [%] are set as the selection rate of the "setting 6 confirmation pattern". Then, in the sixth special selection table, as shown in FIG. 5 (G), the selection rate of "basic pattern 1" is a16 [%], the selection rate of "basic pattern 2" is b16 [%], and "high". The selection rate of "setting suggestion pattern 1" is set to c16 [%], the selection rate of "high setting suggestion pattern 2" is set to d16 [%], and the selection rate of "setting 6 confirmation pattern" is set to e16 [%].

In the present embodiment, the first to third normal selection tables referred to at the time of low setting (settings 1 to 3) are a1 to a3, b1 to b3, c1 to c3, and d1 to d3. The selection rate is set to be lower in order (a1> b1> c1> d1, a2> b2> c2> d2, a3> b3> c3> d3). On the other hand, for the 4th normal selection table to the 6th normal selection table referred to at the time of high setting (setting 4 to setting 6), the selection rate is in the order of c4 to c6, d4 to d6, a4 to a6, b4 to b6. Is set to be low (c4> d4> a4> b4, c5> d5> a5> b5, c6> d6> a6> b6). As a result, when the length of the non-advantageous period is the normal period, the basic pattern is more easily selected than the high setting suggestion pattern at the low setting, while the high setting suggestion pattern is selected over the basic pattern at the high setting. It's getting easier.

In this embodiment, the selection of the low setting "basic pattern 1" in the total value (a1 + a2 + ... + a6) of the selection rates of all the "basic patterns 1" for the first to sixth normal selection tables. The ratio of the total rate (a1 + a2 + a3) to the total selection rate (b1 + b2 + ... + b6) of the "basic pattern 2" for all the set values is the total value of the selection rate of the low setting "basic pattern 2" (b1 + b2 + ... + b6). It is set to be smaller than the ratio of b1 + b2 + b3) ((a1 + a2 + a3) / (a1 + a2 + ... + a6) <(b1 + b2 + b3) / (b1 + b2 + ... + b6)). Further, the ratio of the total value (c1 + c2 + c3) of the selection rate of the low setting "high setting suggestion pattern 1" to the total value (c1 + c2 + ... + c6) of the selection rate of all the "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is all the settings. The value should be larger than the ratio of the total selection rate (d1 + d2 + d3) of the low setting "high setting suggestion pattern 2" to the total selection rate (d1 + d2 + ... + d6) of the "high setting suggestion pattern 2". It is set ((c1 + c2 + c3) / (c1 + c2 + ... + c6)> (d1 + d2 + d3) / (d1 + d2 + ... + d6)). As a result, when the length of the non-advantageous period is the normal period, the "basic pattern 2" is more likely to be selected when the setting is low than the "basic pattern 1", while the "high setting suggestion pattern" is used. "1" is easier to be selected when the setting is lower than "high setting suggestion pattern 2".

In addition, the ratio of the total selection rate (c4 + c5 + c6) of the high setting "high setting suggestion pattern 1" to the total selection rate of all "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is "high" for all the setting values. It is set to be smaller than the ratio of the total value (d4 + d5 + d6) of the selection rate of the "high setting suggestion pattern 2" at the time of high setting to the total value of the selection rate of the "setting suggestion pattern 2" ((c4 + c5 + c6). / (C1 + c2 + ... + c6) <(d4 + d5 + d6) / (d1 + d2 + ... + d6)). Further, the ratio of the total value (a4 + a5 + a6) of the selection rate of the high setting "basic pattern 1" to the total value of the selection rate of all the "basic pattern 1" is the ratio of the "basic pattern 2" for all the setting values. It is set to be larger than the ratio of the total selection rate (b4 + b5 + b6) of the "basic pattern 2" to the total selection rate at the high setting ((a4 + a5 + a6) / (a1 + a2 + ... + a6)> ( b4 + b5 + b6) / (b1 + b2 + ... + b6)). As a result, when the length of the non-advantageous period is the normal period, the "high setting suggestion pattern 2" is more likely to be selected at the high setting than the "high setting suggestion pattern 1", while "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is more likely to be selected. "Basic pattern 1" is easier to be selected than "basic pattern 2" when the setting is high.

As a result, in the present embodiment, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period at a low setting, the end effect of the basic pattern is easily executed regardless of the effect result of the push challenge effect. As shown in 6 (A), the end screen of "basic pattern 1" is displayed. Further, for example, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period at the high setting, the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern is easily executed regardless of the effect result of the push challenge effect. For example, FIG. 6 (B). ), The end screen of "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is displayed. Therefore, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period, the high setting suggestion pattern and the end screen for suggesting according to the set value are easily displayed if the setting is high. Therefore, for the player, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period, it is highly likely that the high setting is set if the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern is executed.

In this embodiment, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period with a low setting, the end screen of the "basic pattern 2" is more likely to be displayed than the "basic pattern 1", and the end screen of the "basic pattern 2" is more likely to be displayed than the "high setting suggestion pattern 2". While the end screen of the "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is easy to be displayed, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period at the high setting, the "high setting suggestion pattern 2" is more than the "high setting suggestion pattern 1". The end screen is easy to be displayed, and the end screen of "basic pattern 1" is easier to be displayed than "basic pattern 2". Therefore, for the player, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period, it is presumed that the "basic pattern 2" is set to be lower than the "basic pattern 1" if the end effect of the basic pattern is executed. If the reliability becomes high and the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern is executed, the reliability for estimating that the "high setting suggestion pattern 2" has a higher setting than the "high setting suggestion pattern 1" becomes higher. ing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the selection rate of the specific selection table is lowered in the order of c10, d10, a10, and b10, and the selection rate of c10 is set to be particularly high (c10 >> d10> a10). > B10). As a result, when the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period, the high setting suggestion pattern is more likely to be selected than the basic pattern when the number of successful pushes is up to one, and in particular, "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is selected. It is easy to do. That is, when the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period and the number of successful pushes is up to one, the "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is easily selected regardless of the set value. Further, when the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period and the number of successful pushes is up to one, "basic pattern 1" is more likely to be selected than "basic pattern 2" regardless of the set value. The "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is easier to be selected when the setting is higher than the "high setting suggestion pattern 2".

As a result, in the present embodiment, when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period and the number of successful pushes is up to one, the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern is easily executed regardless of the set value. In particular, as shown in FIG. 6C, the end screen of the "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is easily displayed. For this reason, for the player, when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period and the number of successful pushes is up to 1, even if the setting is low, if the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern is executed, the setting is high. It comes to guess that there is a high possibility.

Further, in the present embodiment, for the first special selection table to the third special selection table referred to when the setting is low, the selection rate is low in the order of b11 to b13, a11 to a13, c11 to c13, and d11 to d13. The selectivity of b11 to b13 is set to be particularly high (b11 >> a11> c11> d11, b12 >> a12> c12> d12, b13 >> a13> c13> d13). On the other hand, for the 4th special selection table to the 6th special selection table referred to at the time of high setting, the selection rate is lower in the order of d14 to d16, c14 to c16, a14 to a16, b14 to b16, and d14. The selectivity of to d16 is set to be particularly high (d14 >> c14> a14> b14, d15 >> c15> a15> b15, d16 >> c16> a16> b16). As a result, when the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period and the number of successful pushes is two or more, the basic pattern is more likely to be selected than the high setting suggestion pattern if the setting is low, and in particular, the "basic pattern". 2 ”is easy to be selected, while the high setting suggestion pattern is easier to select than the basic pattern, and in particular,“ high setting suggestion pattern 2 ”is easier to be selected.

In this embodiment, for the 1st special selection table to the 6th special selection table, the total value of the selection rates of all the "basic pattern 1" is the same as that of the 1st normal selection table to the 6th normal selection table ( The ratio of the total selection rate (a11 + a12 + a13) of the low setting "basic pattern 1" to the a11 + a12 + ... + a16) becomes the total selection rate (b11 + b12 + ... + b16) of the "basic pattern 2" for all the setting values. It is set to be smaller than the ratio of the total value (b11 + b12 + b13) of the selection rate of the "basic pattern 2" when the occupancy is low ((a11 + a12 + a13) / (a11 + a12 + ... + a16) <(b11 + b12 + b13) / (b11 + b12 + ...). + B16)). Further, the ratio of the total value (c11 + c12 + c13) of the selection rate of the low setting "high setting suggestion pattern 1" to the total value (c11 + c12 + ... + c16) of the selection rate of all the "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is all the settings. The value should be larger than the ratio of the total selection rate (d11 + d12 + d13) of the low setting "high setting suggestion pattern 2" to the total selection rate (d11 + d12 + ... + d16) of the "high setting suggestion pattern 2". It is set ((c11 + c12 + c13) / (c11 + c12 + ... + c16)> (d11 + d12 + d13) / (d11 + d12 + ... + d16)). As a result, when the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period and the number of successful pushes is two or more, "basic pattern 2" is more likely to be selected when the setting is lower than "basic pattern 1". On the other hand, the "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is more likely to be selected when the setting is lower than the "high setting suggestion pattern 2".

In addition, the ratio of the total selection rate (c14 + c15 + c16) of the high setting "high setting suggestion pattern 1" to the total selection rate of all "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is "high" for all the setting values. It is set to be smaller than the ratio of the total value (d14 + d15 + d16) of the selection rate of the high setting "high setting suggestion pattern 2" to the total value of the selection rate of the "setting suggestion pattern 2" ((c14 + c15 + c16) / ( c11 + c12 + ... + c16) <(d14 + d15 + d16) / (d11 + d12 + ... + d16)). Further, the ratio of the total value (a14 + a15 + a16) of the selection rate of the high setting "basic pattern 1" to the total value of the selection rate of all the "basic pattern 1" is the ratio of the "basic pattern 2" for all the setting values. It is set to be larger than the ratio of the total selection rate (b14 + b15 + b16) of the high setting "basic pattern 2" to the total selection rate ((a14 + a15 + a16) / (a11 + a12 + ... + a16)> (b14 + b15 + b16). / (B11 + b12 + ... + b16)). As a result, when the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period and the number of successful pushes is 2 or more, the "high setting suggestion pattern 2" is set higher than the "high setting suggestion pattern 1". On the other hand, "basic pattern 1" is easier to be selected than "basic pattern 2" when the setting is high.

As a result, in the present embodiment, when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period at a low setting and the number of successful pushes is two or more, the end effect of the basic pattern is easily executed, and in particular, FIG. As shown in (D), the end screen of "basic pattern 2" is easily displayed. Further, for example, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period at the high setting and the number of successful pushes is two or more, the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern is easily executed, and in particular, FIG. 6 (E). As shown in, the end screen of the "high setting suggestion pattern 2" is easily displayed. Therefore, when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period and the number of successful pushes is 2 or more, the set value is set to "basic pattern 2" for a low setting and "high setting suggestion pattern 2" for a high setting. An end screen is displayed that makes a highly reliable suggestion. For this reason, for the player, when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period and the number of successful pushes is two or more, the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern is higher than when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period. If executed, it is easy to guess that it is a high setting.

In the present embodiment, e6 [%] which is the selection rate of the "setting 6 confirmation pattern" in the sixth normal selection table and e16 [%] which is the selection rate of the "setting 6 confirmation pattern" in the sixth special selection table. As long as the conditions for the above-mentioned other selectivitys (a1 to a6, a11 to a16, b1 to b6, b11 to b16, c1 to c6, c11 to c16, d1 to d6, d11 to d16) are satisfied. , 0 [%] to 100 [%] may be any ratio, and for example, e6 may be 0.5 [%] and e16 may be 2.5 [%].
In the present embodiment, the selection rate of the "setting 6 confirmed pattern" in the specific selection table is set to 0 [%] so that the effect pattern of the "setting 6 confirmed pattern" is not selected, but the setting is not limited to this. If it is 6, "setting 6 confirmation pattern" may be selected. In this case, for example, a specific selection table (for example, the sixth specific selection table) that is referred to only in the case of setting 6 can be separately provided and the "setting 6 confirmation pattern" can be selected (for example, the selection rate is e10 [%]). It is necessary to take measures such as

In the present embodiment, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period, the end screen of the "basic pattern 2" is more likely to be displayed than the "basic pattern 1" if the setting is low, and the "high" is displayed if the setting is high. The end screen of "High setting suggestion pattern 2" is easier to display than "Setting suggestion pattern 1", but when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period and the number of successful pushes is 2 or more, the setting is low. If there is, the end screen of "basic pattern 2" is particularly easy to be displayed, and if it is high setting, the end screen of "high setting suggestion pattern 2" is particularly easy to be displayed, when the advantageous state control is started in the normal period. , If the setting is low, the end screen of "basic pattern 1" is more likely to be displayed than "basic pattern 2", and if the setting is high, the end screen of "high setting suggestion pattern 1" is displayed rather than "high setting suggestion pattern 2". May be easily displayed. That is, if it is easy to execute the end effect of the effect pattern with high reliability when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period and the number of successful presses is 2 or more, the reliability is trusted when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period. It may be difficult to execute the end effect of the effect pattern with a high degree of degree.

[About setting suggestion production]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value set by the setting change operation separately from the end effect. The setting suggestion effect is executed when the effect decision lottery that determines whether or not to execute the effect is won.

The production decision lottery is executed when the lottery conditions are satisfied. The lottery conditions for the production determination lottery are, for example, when a game is started in a slot machine, when a predetermined combination is won or won, when the number of games reaches a predetermined number, and in a pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined number is specified. When a prize is won, when a winning prize is won, or when the number of times the symbol changes reaches a predetermined number of times.

In the effect decision lottery, not only it is determined whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect, but also the effect mode is determined at the same time when it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the effect mode that can be selected in the effect determination lottery is either effect A or effect B.

Further, when the sub control unit 91 receives the setting command transmitted from the main control unit 41 at a specific opportunity, the sub control unit 91 stores (holds) the setting value data that can specify the setting value specified from the setting command in the RAM 91c. .. The specific trigger is, for example, when the set value is set (confirmed) by the setting change operation. Then, when the initialization condition of the sub control unit 91 is satisfied after the specific trigger, the sub control unit 91 changes the set value data of the RAM 91c to the specific data and stores (retains) the specific data. Then, when the RAM 91c stores the set value data, the sub control unit 91 executes the set value suggestion control for suggesting the set value set by the setting change operation. Specifically, as the setting value suggestion control, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a ratio corresponding to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c. In other words, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a ratio corresponding to the set value set by the setting change operation. On the other hand, when the RAM 91c stores specific data, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the setting value suggestion control, but executes the setting suggestion effect at a constant rate.

Hereinafter, the setting suggestion effect that can be executed in the present embodiment will be specifically described.

[About set value data storage processing]
The sub control unit 91 executes a timer interrupt process (sub) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock. Then, the sub control unit 91 executes the set value data storage process to be executed in the timer interrupt process (sub). The set value data storage process is a process of storing the set value data that can specify the set value specified from the setting command transmitted from the main control unit 41 in the RAM 91c.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the set value data storage process, the sub control unit 91 first determines whether or not the setting command transmitted from the main control unit 41 is received at a specific trigger. (Sa1).

When the setting command is received, the setting value data that can specify the setting value specified from the setting command is stored in the RAM 91c (Sa2). As a result, the set value data is held by the RAM 91c. Since the setting value that can be set by the setting change operation is any of settings 1 to 6, the setting value specified from the setting command is any of settings 1 to 6. Therefore, the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c is any of settings 1 to 6.

Further, when the setting command is not received, it is determined whether or not the initialization condition of the sub control unit 91 is satisfied after the specific trigger (Sa3). If the initialization condition of the sub-control unit 91 is not satisfied after the specific trigger, the process ends.

When the initialization condition of the sub control unit 91 is satisfied after the specific trigger, the RAM 91c stores the specific data different from the set value data (Sa4). As a result, the set value data held by the RAM 91c is changed to specific data. The specific data is data that can specify a setting value 0 (setting 0) that cannot be set by a setting change operation.

[About the setting suggestion effect determination process]
Next, the setting suggestion effect determination process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the setting suggestion effect determination process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not the lottery conditions for the setting suggestion effect determination lottery are satisfied. (Sb1). When the lottery conditions for the setting suggestion effect determination lottery are not satisfied, the process ends. When the lottery condition of the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the RAM 91c stores the set value data (Sb2).

When the RAM 91c stores the set value data, the effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table A shown in FIG. 9A (Sb3). At this time, the effect determination lottery is performed at a ratio corresponding to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c. As a result, when the RAM 91c stores the set value data, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a ratio corresponding to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c.

When the RAM 91c does not store the set value data, that is, when the RAM 91c stores specific data, the effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table B shown in FIG. 9B (Sb4). At this time, it is specified from the specific data that the setting is 0, and the effect determination lottery is performed at a constant rate. As a result, when the RAM 91c stores specific data, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a constant rate.

Regardless of whether the effect decision lottery is performed in Sb3 or Sb4, when the effect decision lottery is won, the sub-control unit 91 indicates that the setting suggestion effect is executed and the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect to be executed. The execution flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sb5). If the production decision lottery is not won, the processing of Sb5 is not performed and the processing is terminated.

[About the lottery table for the production decision lottery]
Next, the lottery table A used in the effect determination lottery (see Sb3 in FIG. 8) when the RAM 91c stores the set value data will be described with reference to FIG. 9A. Further, the lottery table B used in the effect determination lottery (see Sb4 in FIG. 8) when the RAM 91c stores specific data will be described with reference to FIG. 9B. In the setting suggestion effect, either the effect A or the effect B can be executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, in the lottery table A and the lottery table B, the number of determination values in the effect determination lottery so that any one of "no effect", "effect A", and "effect B" is selected. Has been decided.

As shown in FIG. 9A, in the lottery table A, when the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c is set 1, the ratio of selecting “no effect” is 90%, “ The ratio of selecting "Direction A" is 9%, and the ratio of selecting "Production B" is 1%. Further, when the setting value specified from the setting value data stored in the RAM 91c is setting 2, the ratio of selecting "no effect" is 80%, the ratio of selecting "effect A" is 15%, and ". The ratio of "Direction B" selected is 5%. Further, when the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c is set 3, the ratio of selecting "no effect" is 70%, the ratio of selecting "effect A" is 20%, and ". The ratio of "Direction B" selected is 10%. Further, when the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c is set 4, the ratio of selecting "no effect" is 60%, the ratio of selecting "effect A" is 20%, and ". The ratio of "Direction B" selected is 20%. Further, when the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c is set 5, the ratio of selecting "no effect" is 50%, the ratio of selecting "effect A" is 10%, and ". The ratio of "Direction B" selected is 40%. Further, when the setting value specified from the setting value data stored in the RAM 91c is setting 6, the ratio of selecting "no effect" is 40%, the ratio of selecting "effect A" is 0%, and ". The ratio of selecting "Direction B" is 60%. Further, when the setting 0 is specified from the specific data stored in the RAM 91c, the ratio of selecting "no effect" is 0%, the ratio of selecting "effect A" is 0%, and the ratio of "effect B" is The selected ratio is 0%.

As shown in FIG. 9B, in the lottery table B, when the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c is set 1 to 6, the ratio of selecting "no effect" is 0%. , "Production A" is selected at 0%, and "Production B" is selected at 0%. Further, when the setting 0 is specified from the specific data stored in the RAM 91c, the ratio of selecting "no effect" is 70%, the ratio of selecting "effect A" is 0%, and the ratio of "effect B" is The percentage selected is 30%.

As described above, in the lottery table A, the execution probability of the effect and the selection rate of the effect mode are set at a ratio corresponding to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c. On the other hand, in the lottery table B, the execution probability of the effect is set so that the effect is executed at a constant rate when the setting 0 is specified from the specific data stored in the RAM 91c. Here, when the set value data stored in the RAM 91c is initialized when the control state of the sub control unit 91 is initialized, the set value stored in the main control unit 41 (that is, the setting change operation). There will be a discrepancy between the set value set by the sub-control unit 91 and the set value recognized by the sub-control unit 91. Therefore, if the effect determination lottery is performed using the lottery table A even after the sub control unit 91 is initialized, an unintended setting suggestion is performed at a ratio corresponding to the set value other than the set value stored in the main control unit 41 side. There is a risk that the production will be executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the initialization condition of the sub control unit 91 is satisfied after the specific trigger, the sub control unit 91 changes the set value data to the specific data, and the specific data stored in the RAM 91c is used. When the setting 0 is specified, the effect determination lottery is performed using the lottery table B, so that the setting suggestion effect is executed at a constant rate. As a result, it is possible to prevent an unintended setting suggestion effect from being executed in a situation where the control state of the sub control unit 91 is initialized and the set value data is initialized. Further, in a situation where the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is unknown, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a constant rate.

Further, in the lottery table A, the selection ratio of the effect mode is set so that the effect A is not selected when the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c is the setting 6. Therefore, when the effect A is executed, it is confirmed that any of the settings 1 to 5 is set. Then, in the lottery table B, the selection ratio of the effect mode is set so that the effect A is not selected. Here, when the setting 0 is specified from the specific data stored in the RAM 91c, the sub control unit 91 cannot recognize the set value set on the main control unit 41 side, so that the effect A is displayed in the lottery table B. If the selection ratio of the effect mode is set so that is selected, the effect A may be executed even though the actual setting is the setting 6. Therefore, by setting the selection ratio of the effect mode so that the effect A is not selected in the lottery table B, the effect A suggesting settings 1 to 5 in a situation where the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is unknown. (In other words, the effect A suggesting that the setting is not 6) can be prevented from being executed.

[About the setting suggestion effect determination process (modification example 1)]
Next, a modification 1 of the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 8, when the RAM 91c stores the set value data, the effect determination lottery is executed at a ratio corresponding to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c. When the RAM 91c stored the specific data, the effect determination lottery was executed at a constant rate. However, in the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 10, when the RAM 91c stores the set value data, the effect determination lottery is executed at a ratio corresponding to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c. However, when the RAM 91c stores specific data, the effect determination lottery is not executed. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 executes the setting suggestion effect according to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c as the set value suggestion control, while the RAM 91c stores the specific data. Occasionally, the setting value suggestion control is not executed, and the execution of the setting suggestion effect is stopped. Hereinafter, specific processing will be described.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the setting suggestion effect determination process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not the lottery conditions for the setting suggestion effect determination lottery are satisfied. (Sc1). When the lottery conditions for the setting suggestion effect determination lottery are not satisfied, the process ends. When the lottery condition of the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the RAM 91c stores the set value data (Sc2).

When the RAM 91c stores the set value data, the effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table A shown in FIG. 9A (Sc3). At this time, the effect determination lottery is performed at a ratio corresponding to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c. As a result, when the RAM 91c stores the set value data, the setting suggestion effect is executed according to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c.

When the effect determination lottery is won, the effect execution flag indicating the effect of executing the setting suggestion effect and the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is set in the RAM 91c (Sc4). If the production decision lottery is not won, the processing is terminated without performing the Sc4 processing.

When the RAM 91c does not store the set value data, that is, when the RAM 91c stores specific data, the process ends without performing the effect determination lottery. Therefore, when the RAM 91c stores specific data, the setting suggestion effect is canceled.

In the first modification, when the RAM 91c stores specific data, the execution of the setting suggestion effect can be stopped to prevent the unintended setting suggestion effect from being executed. Further, it is possible to prevent the setting suggestion effect from being executed in a situation where the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is unknown.

[Specific example of processing when setting value data is initialized]
Next, a specific example of the execution of the setting suggestion control will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 11, when a set value is set by a setting change operation (specific opportunity), a setting command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. In this example, an example set to the setting 5 by the setting change operation is given. Therefore, in this example, a setting command that can identify that the setting 5 has been set is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91.

The sub-control unit 91 stores (retains) the set value data that can specify the setting 5 in the RAM 91c when the setting command is received. Then, when the RAM 91c stores the set value data, the sub control unit 91 executes the set value suggestion control. Specifically, as the setting value suggestion control, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a ratio corresponding to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c.

Further, when the initialization condition of the sub control unit 91 (for example, RAM abnormality) is satisfied after the specific trigger, the sub control unit 91 rewrites the set value data stored in the RAM 91c to the specific data, so that the set value is set. Change the data to specific data. From the specific data, setting 0 that cannot be set can be specified by the setting change operation.

When the RAM 91c stores specific data, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the set value suggestion control, that is, the sub control unit 91 suggests the setting at a ratio corresponding to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c. The setting suggestion effect is executed at a fixed rate without executing the effect.

This prevents the setting suggestion effect from being executed at a ratio corresponding to the set value different from the set value set on the main control unit 41 side when the control state of the sub control unit 91 is initialized. can. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended setting suggestion effect from being executed in a situation where the set value data is initialized.

When the setting is changed again and the setting command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 again, the specific data of the RAM 91c is rewritten to the set value data. As a result, the setting suggestion control is executed again, and the setting suggestion effect is executed at a ratio corresponding to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c.

When the RAM 91c stores specific data, the setting suggestion effect may be canceled without executing the set value suggestion control. Also in this case, it is possible to prevent the unintended setting suggestion effect from being executed in the situation where the setting value data is initialized.

[About the setting suggestion effect determination process (modification example 2)]
Next, the setting suggestion effect determination process in the modification 2 having a form different from that of FIG. 8 will be described. In the second modification, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect can be executed as the setting suggestion effect. Then, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed on condition that the first setting suggestion effect is executed. Specifically, in the modification 2, as the setting suggestion effect, the setting 2 or more confirmed effect for confirming that the setting is 2 or more, the setting 4 or more confirmed effect for confirming the setting 4 or more, and the setting 5 or more. It is possible to execute the setting 5 or higher confirmation effect for confirming that the setting 6 is confirmed, and the setting 6 confirmation effect for confirming that the setting 6 is confirmed. Then, for example, the setting 6 finalization effect, which is the second setting suggestion effect, can be executed on condition that the setting 4 or higher finalization effect, which is the first setting suggestion effect, has been executed. In the setting suggestion effect determination process, the sub control unit 91 sets whether or not each of the setting 2 or more confirmed effect, the setting 4 or more confirmed effect, the setting 5 or more confirmed effect, and the setting 6 confirmed effect has been executed. It is determined based on whether or not the effect execution flag set in the RAM 91c when the suggestion effect is executed is set in the RAM 91c. Further, in the gaming machine of the second modification, only the bonus is given as a privilege, or the bonus and the AT (assist time) are given when the ART (assist replay time) lottery executed during the bonus is won.

Further, the modification 2 can be applied to the above embodiment. Then, the effect of the present invention can be obtained even when the modified example 2 is applied to the above embodiment. Specifically, the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in the modification 2 can be combined with the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 8 or the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. Then, while the second setting suggestion effect can be executed on condition that the first setting suggestion effect is executed, when the RAM 91c stores specific data, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a constant rate. Alternatively, it can be configured to stop the execution of the setting suggestion effect. In the second modification, if the setting 2 or more is executed despite the setting 1, the setting value set on the main control unit 41 side and the sub control unit 91 recognize it. Since the set values are inconsistent, it is preferable not to execute the setting suggestion effect.

Hereinafter, the modified example 2 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 19.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the game has ended based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 during the operation of the third stop operation (Sa1).

If the game is not finished, the process is finished (N in Sa1). When the game is finished (Y in Sa1), it is determined whether or not the bonus is finished based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 (Sa2).

When the bonus is not finished (N in Sa2), the process is finished. When the bonus ends (Y in Sa2), it is determined whether or not the setting 2 or more confirmation effect for confirming that the setting is 2 or more has been executed at the end of the previous bonus (Sa3).

When the setting 2 or more final effect has not been executed (N in Sa3), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table A (Sa4). Two types of lottery tables A are provided, and the lottery table to be used in the lottery is selected according to whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 14 and 16).

After the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed, the setting suggestion effect execution flag indicating the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is set in the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sa12).

When the setting 2 or more confirmed effect has been executed (Y in Sa3), it is determined whether the setting 4 or more confirmed effect has been executed at the end of the previous bonus (Sa5). ).

When the setting 4 or more final effect has not been executed (N in Sa5), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table B (Sa6). Two types of lottery tables B are provided, and the lottery table to be used in the lottery is selected according to whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 14 and 16).

After the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed, the setting suggestion effect execution flag indicating the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is set in the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sa12).

When the setting 4 or more confirmed effect has been executed (Y in Sa5), it is determined whether the setting 5 or more confirmed effect has been executed at the end of the previous bonus (Sa7). ).

When the setting 5 or more final effect has not been executed (N in Sa7), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table C (Sa8). Two types of lottery tables C are provided, and a lottery table to be used in the lottery is selected depending on whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 14 and 16).

After the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed, the setting suggestion effect execution flag indicating the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is set in the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sa12).

When the setting 5 or more finalized effect has been executed (Y in Sa7), it is determined whether or not the setting 6 confirmed effect confirmed to be the setting 6 has been executed at the end of the previous bonus (Sa9).

When the setting 6 final effect has not been executed (N in Sa9), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table D (Sa10). Two types of lottery tables D are provided, and the lottery table to be used in the lottery is selected depending on whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 15 and 17).

After the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed, the setting suggestion effect execution flag indicating the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is set in the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sa12).

When the setting 6 final effect has been executed (Y in Sa9), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table E (Sa11). Two types of lottery tables E are provided, and the lottery table to be used in the lottery is selected according to whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 15 and 17).

After the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed, the setting suggestion effect execution flag indicating the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is set in the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sa12).

[About the lottery table used in the setting suggestion production decision lottery]
Next, the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery in the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17. 14 and 15 show a lottery table to be used when the bonus ends without winning the ART lottery during the bonus (since it is not controlled by the AT after the bonus ends, it is referred to as “bonus only” in the figure). 16 and 17 show a lottery table to be used when the ART lottery is won during the bonus and the bonus ends (since it is controlled by the AT after the bonus ends, it is referred to as “bonus + AT” in the figure). .. Further, FIG. 15 shows an example of a lottery table conventionally used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery.

In addition, in FIGS. 14 to 17, the lottery table B is used after the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed using the lottery table A, the setting 2 or more is determined to be the final effect, and the setting 2 or more final effect is executed. It's a table. The lottery table C is a table used after the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed using the lottery table B, the setting 4 or more is determined to be the final effect, and the setting 4 or more final effect is executed. The lottery table D is a table used after the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed using the lottery table C, the setting 5 or more is determined to be the final effect, and the setting 5 or more final effect is executed. The lottery table E is a table used after the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed using the lottery table D, the setting 6 final effect is determined, and the setting 6 final effect is executed.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, the number of judgment values in the lottery table A is set so that the ratio of the default display selected at the time of setting 1 is 100%. Is allocated. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 2 is 70% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 30%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 3 is 70% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 30%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 4 is 70% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 30%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 5 is 70% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 30%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 6 is 70% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 30%.

Further, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned in the lottery table B so that the ratio of the default display selected at the time of setting 1 becomes 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more at the time of setting 2 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more at the time of setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the setting 2 or more confirmed effect is 70% and the ratio of selecting the setting 4 or more confirmed effect is 30% at the time of setting 4. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 70% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 4 or more is 30% at the time of setting 5. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 70% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 4 or more is 30% at the time of setting 6.

Further, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned in the lottery table C so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the setting 1 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 2 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is allocated so that the ratio at which the final effect of setting 4 or more is selected at the time of setting 4 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 4 or more is 70% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 5 or more is 30% at the time of setting 5. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 4 or more is 70% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 5 or more is 30% at the time of setting 6.

Further, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned in the lottery table D so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the setting 1 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 2 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 4 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is allocated so that the ratio at which the final effect of setting 5 or more is selected at the time of setting 5 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the setting 5 or more final effect at the setting 6 is 70% and the ratio of selecting the setting 6 final effect is 30%.

Further, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned in the lottery table E so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the setting 1 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 2 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 4 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 5 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the setting 6 final effect is selected at the time of setting 6 is 100%.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, the number of judgment values is assigned in the lottery table A so that the ratio of the default display selected at the setting 1 is 100%. It has been. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 2 is 60% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 40%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 3 is 60% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 40%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 4 is 60% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 40%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 5 is 60% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 40%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 6 is 60% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 40%.

Further, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned in the lottery table B so that the ratio of the default display selected at the time of setting 1 becomes 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more at the time of setting 2 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more at the time of setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is allocated so that the ratio of selecting the setting 2 or more confirmed effect is 60% and the ratio of selecting the setting 4 or more confirmed effect is 40% at the time of setting 4. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 60% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 4 or more is 40% at the time of setting 5. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more is 60% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 4 or more is 40% at the time of setting 6.

Further, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned in the lottery table C so that the ratio of the default display selected at the time of setting 1 becomes 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 2 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the final effect of setting 4 or more is selected at the time of setting 4 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 4 or more is 60% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 5 or more is 40% at the time of setting 5. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 4 or more is 60% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 5 or more is 40% at the time of setting 6.

Further, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned in the lottery table D so that the ratio of the default display selected at the time of setting 1 becomes 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 2 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 4 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the final effect of setting 5 or more is selected at the time of setting 5 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the setting 5 or more final effect at the setting 6 is 60% and the ratio of selecting the setting 6 final effect is 40%.

Further, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned in the lottery table E so that the ratio of the default display selected at the time of setting 1 becomes 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 2 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 4 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 5 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the setting 6 final effect is selected at the time of setting 6 is 100%.

As described above, by setting the lottery tables A to E, the setting 4 or more final effect is executed at the end of the next and subsequent bonuses on the condition that the setting 2 or more final effect is executed, and the setting 4 or more final effect is executed. Setting 5 or more confirmed effects will be executed at the end of the next and subsequent bonuses on condition that they have been executed, and setting 6 confirmed effects will be executed at the end of the next and subsequent bonuses on condition that setting 5 or more confirmed effects have been executed. It has become. Further, after the finalized effect of setting 6 or more is executed, only the finalized effect of setting 6 or more is executed at the end of the bonus from the next time onward.

[Conventional issues and effects of variant 2]
As shown in FIG. 15, conventionally, for example, the number of determination values is allocated so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at the time of setting 1 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values was allocated so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 2 was 95% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more was 5%. Further, the number of determination values was allocated so that the ratio of selecting the default display at the time of setting 3 was 95% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 2 or more was 5%. In addition, it is determined that the ratio of selecting the default display at setting 4 is 90%, the ratio of selecting the confirmed effect of setting 2 or more is 5%, and the ratio of selecting the confirmed effect of setting 4 or more is 5%. The number of values was assigned. In addition, when setting 5, the ratio of selecting the default display is 80%, the ratio of selecting the setting 2 or more confirmed effect is 5%, the ratio of selecting the setting 4 or more confirmed effect is 5%, and the ratio of setting 5 or more is confirmed. The number of judgment values was assigned so that the ratio of selecting the effect was 10%. In addition, when setting 6, the ratio of selecting the default display is 70%, the ratio of selecting the setting 2 or more confirmed effect is 5%, the ratio of selecting the setting 4 or more confirmed effect is 5%, and the ratio of setting 5 or more is confirmed. The number of determination values was assigned so that the ratio of selecting the effect was 5% and the ratio of selecting the final effect of 6 or more was 10%.

As described above, conventionally, for example, each time the bonus ends, a setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed using a single lottery table as shown in FIG. Then, in the setting 2 and the setting 3 (so-called low setting) where it is difficult for the player to obtain a profit, the execution ratio of the setting 2 or more fixed effect is extremely lower than the ratio of not executing the setting 2 or more. On the other hand, in order to appeal that the setting 4 to 6 (so-called high setting) is easy for the player to make a profit, when the setting is high, the setting 6 final effect, the setting 5 or more final effect, and the setting 4 or more final effect ( Hereinafter, the execution rate of (also referred to as high setting suggestion effect) was higher than that of the set 2 or more confirmed effect.

For this reason, if a game field such as a pachinko parlor is set to setting 2, the execution frequency of the final setting 2 or higher is low, and if the setting is high, the high setting suggestion effect that should have a high execution rate is not executed. The player could infer that the set value being set is a low setting. Then, when the player guesses that the setting is low, the game is stopped, which leads to a decrease in the operating rate of the slot machine. On the other hand, if the execution ratio of the setting 2 or more fixed effect is simply increased, only the setting 2 or more confirmed effect is frequently executed, and there is a problem that the player guesses that the setting is low. In this case as well, the player guesses that the setting is low and stops the game, which leads to a decrease in the operating rate of the slot machine. And the decrease in the occupancy rate has resulted in a loss of profits in the amusement park.

In addition, due to the high execution rate of the high setting suggestion effect, the high setting suggestion effect is executed immediately after the game is started, and the high setting suggestion effect is the game after the game hall is open. I was sometimes guessed by someone. And since the amusement park needs to operate a slot machine with a low setting in order to secure profits, even if multiple slot machines are installed, a slot machine with a high setting is a slot with a relatively low setting. Generally less than a machine. Since such a situation is well known to the player, when the high setting suggestion effect is executed on a slot machine other than the slot machine in which the player plays the game, the player himself plays the slot machine. Was supposed to have a high probability of being set low and stopped the game. In this way, although it is possible to appeal to players that a slot machine with a high setting is installed in the game field, most players who speculate that the slot machine that plays the game by themselves has a low setting stop the game. In addition, since it becomes clear at an early stage after the start of business due to the high execution rate of the high setting suggestion effect, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is set as shown in FIG. This led to a decrease in the operating rate of slot machines. In addition, even if the high setting suggestion effect, which should have a high execution rate, is not executed continuously (for example, when the bonus is not executed 3 to 4 times), the player is playing the slot machine himself / herself. Presumed that the setting was low and stopped the game. And the decrease in the occupancy rate has resulted in a loss of profits in the amusement park.

On the other hand, the game hall side raises the profit by increasing the operating rate of the slot machine so that the player does not guess that the setting is low by executing the setting 2 or more final effect, and at the same time, There was a desire to increase profits by appealing to the players that the setting was high by executing the setting suggestion effect that suggests that the setting was high, and by increasing the operating rate of the slot machine.

Therefore, in the modification 2, since the setting 2 or more final effect is executed and then the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step regardless of whether the setting is low or high, the setting 2 or more final effect is executed. Is executed, but the expectation that the high setting is set can be maintained even when the high setting suggestion effect is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped when the setting is low, and it is possible to increase the operating rate of the slot machine. On the other hand, it is possible to appeal to the player that the slot machine with a high setting is installed by executing the high setting suggestion effect, so that the operating rate of the slot machine can be increased. It should be noted that such a conventional problem can be solved in the same manner in the second embodiment, and the same effect can be obtained.

Further, conventionally, for example, even if the setting 6 final effect is executed, it is necessary to decide to execute the setting 6 final effect in the setting suggestion effect decision lottery in order for the setting 6 final effect to be executed next. However, just because the setting 6 finalizing effect is executed once does not mean that the setting 6 finalizing effect is executed again. Therefore, if the setting 6 finalized effect is accidentally terminated by canceling the effect, for example, for a player who is thinking of taking a commemorative image of the setting 6 finalized effect, when is the next time? 6 Since it is not known whether the final production will be executed, it was a factor that the interest of the game was lowered due to regret. In addition, since it will be appealing to the game hall by having the player take a commemorative image of the setting 6 final production and publish it on SNS etc., it is worrisome for the game hall to have such an event. It was a seed. However, in the second modification, as shown in the lottery table E of FIGS. 15 and 17, after the setting 6 final effect, which is the specific setting suggestion effect, is executed once, only the setting 6 final effect is executed. Has been done. Therefore, it is possible to give a feeling of satisfaction to the player who was thinking of taking a commemorative image of the setting 6 finalized effect, and also to give a lot of opportunities for appeal to the amusement park. It should be noted that such a conventional problem can be solved in the same manner in the second embodiment, and the same effect can be obtained.

[Specific example of modification 2]
Next, a specific example of the modified example 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 19 (a), for example, when a setting 2 or more final effect occurs when the final game of the bonus ends, the final game of the next bonus ends as shown in FIG. 19 (b). Occasionally, a final effect of setting 4 or more can be generated. On the other hand, when the final effect of setting 2 or more has not occurred, the final effect of setting 4 or more cannot be generated. Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), if the setting 4 or more final game is completed when the final game of the bonus is completed, the setting 6 finalized effect can be generated when the final game of the next bonus is completed. Become. In the example in the figure, two characters are displayed in the setting 2 or more confirmed effect, four characters are displayed in the setting 4 or more confirmed effect, and six characters are displayed in the setting 6 confirmed effect. It is displayed from.

[About the setting suggestion effect determination process (modification example 3)]
In the third embodiment, the setting suggestion effect determination process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described. In this process, after the setting suggestion effect is executed once, an example in which the setting suggestion effect is executed only when the privilege AT (including ART) is given will be described. In the modification 3, as the setting suggestion effect, the setting 2 or more confirmed effect for confirming that the setting is 2 or more, the setting 4 or more confirmed effect for confirming the setting 4 or more, and the setting 6 for confirming the setting 6 It is possible to execute a definite effect. Further, in the setting suggestion effect determination process, whether or not each of the setting 2 or more final effect, the setting 4 or more final effect, and the setting 6 final effect has been executed is set in the RAM 91c when the setting suggestion effect is executed. It is determined based on whether or not the effect execution completed flag is set in the RAM 91c. Further, in the gaming machine of the modification example 3, there is an example in which only a bonus is given as a privilege, or a bonus and an AT (assist time) are given when the ART (assist replay time) lottery executed during the bonus is won.

Further, the modification 3 can be applied to the above embodiment. Then, the effect of the present invention can be obtained even when the modification 3 is applied to the above embodiment. Specifically, the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in the modification 3 can be combined with the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 8 or the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. Then, after the setting suggestion effect is executed once, the setting suggestion effect can be executed only when the privilege is given, while the setting suggestion is performed at a fixed rate when the RAM 91c stores specific data. It is possible to execute the effect or to stop the execution of the setting suggestion effect. In the third modification, when the initialization condition of the sub control unit 91 is satisfied and the sub control unit 91 cannot recognize whether or not the main control unit 41 has given the privilege, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. Is preferable. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting suggestion effect from being executed even though the privilege is not given.

Hereinafter, the modified example 3 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 21. The gaming machine of this example is provided with three variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner. By stopping, the display result can be derived, and a prize can be generated according to the display result. Then, the stop operation for the variable display unit that stops third is referred to as a third stop operation (or a third stop).

As shown in FIG. 20, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the game has ended based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 during the operation of the third stop operation (Sc1).

If the game is not finished, the process is finished (N in Sc1). When the game is finished (Y in Sc1), it is determined whether or not the bonus is finished based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 (Sc2).

When the bonus is not finished (N in Sc2), the process ends. When the bonus ends (Y in Sc2), it is determined whether or not the effect execution flag indicating that the setting suggestion effect has been executed is set in the RAM 91c (Sc3).

When the production completed flag is set (Y in Sc3), whether or not the ART lottery was won during the bonus (if the ART lottery is won during the bonus, it will be controlled by AT after the bonus ends, so it is shown in the figure. Then, "bonus + AT") is determined (Sc4). If the ART lottery is not won during the bonus (N in Sa4), the process ends.

When the ART lottery is won during the bonus (Y in Sa4), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery for determining whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is executed (Sa4). Then, it is determined whether or not the lottery for determining the setting suggestion effect has been won (Sc6). If the setting suggestion effect lottery has not been won (N in Sc6), the process ends.

When the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is won (Y in Sc6), it is determined whether or not the set value being set is set 4 or more (Sc7). When it is not set 4 or more (N in Sc7), the setting 2 or more confirmed effect execution flag indicating that the setting 2 or more confirmed effect is executed to confirm that the setting is 2 or more is set in the RAM 91c (Sc8).

When the setting is 4 or more (Y in Sc7), it is determined whether or not the setting value being set is the setting 6 (Sc9). When the setting is 6 (Y in Sc9), the setting 6 confirmation effect execution flag indicating that the setting 6 confirmation effect is executed is set in the RAM 91c (Sc11). If it is not setting 6 (N in Sc9), the setting 4 or more confirmed effect execution flag indicating that the setting 4 or more confirmed effect is executed to confirm that the setting is 4 or more is set in the RAM 91c (Sc10).

On the other hand, when the effect execution completed flag is not set (N in Sc3), it is determined whether or not the set value being set is set 2 or more (Sc12). When the setting is not 2 or more, that is, when the setting is 1 (N in Sc12), the default display flag indicating that the default display is to be performed is set in the RAM 91c (Sc13). Then, the effect execution flag is set in the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sc19).

When the setting is 2 or more (Y in Sc12), it is determined whether or not the setting value being set is the setting 4 or more (Sc14). When it is not set 4 or more (N in Sc14), the setting 2 or more confirmed effect execution flag indicating that the setting 2 or more confirmed effect is executed to confirm that the setting is 2 or more is set in the RAM 91c (Sc15). Then, the effect execution flag is set in the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sc19).

When the setting is 4 or more (Y in Sc14), it is determined whether or not the setting value being set is the setting 6 (Sc16). If it is not setting 6 (N in Sc9), the setting 4 or more confirmed effect execution flag indicating that the setting 4 or more confirmed effect is executed to confirm that the setting is 4 or more is set in the RAM 91c (Sc17). Then, the effect execution flag is set in the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sc19).

When the setting is 6 (Y in Sc16), the setting 6 confirmation effect execution flag indicating that the setting 6 confirmation effect is executed is set in the RAM 91c (Sc18). Then, the effect execution flag is set in the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sc19).

When various flags are set by performing the above processing, the sub control unit 91 sets suggestion effect according to the set flag in the setting suggestion effect execution process (Sp6) of the timer interrupt process (sub). And the default display are executed by the liquid crystal display 51.

As described above, once the setting 2 or more confirmed effect, the setting 4 or more confirmed effect, and the setting 6 confirmed effect are executed once, the setting 2 or more confirmed effect and the setting 4 only when the privilege AT is granted. As described above, the final effect and the setting 6 final effect are executed.

[Specific example of modification 3]
Next, a specific example of the modified example 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a), for example, when the setting 6 finalization effect occurs when the final game of the first bonus is completed, as shown in FIGS. 21 (b) and 21 (c), the subsequent bonuses are In the final game, when the AT is controlled after the bonus, the setting 6 final effect is generated at a rate of 100%, and when the bonus is only controlled, the setting 6 final effect is not generated. In the example in the figure, six characters are displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 in the setting 6 final effect.

Conventionally, the specific setting suggestion effect (for example, the setting 6 final effect) has been executed many times regardless of the grant of the privilege. Therefore, the player feels tired of the same specific suggestion effect that is executed many times, and the interest of the game is reduced. However, in the third embodiment, once the specific suggestion effect is executed, the specific suggestion effect is more likely to be executed when the privilege is given than when the privilege is not given. In this way, by adding value to the specific setting suggestion effect, even if the same specific suggestion effect is executed once after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed, the expectation for giving the privilege is high, so that the interest of the game is high. Can be improved.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 lights the lower panel 50 during the activation period when no image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.
By doing so, the time until the player can confirm the power-on is shorter than that of the gaming machine in which the effect is not executed during the activation period in which the image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display after the power supply is started.
In particular, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display area of the lower panel 50 is wider than the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.
By doing so, it becomes easier for the clerk of the game store or the like to confirm that the power of the game machine 1 is turned on.
Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 lights the lower panel 50 before receiving the start command from the main control unit 41.
By doing so, the clerk or the like can confirm that the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on regardless of the situation of the main control unit 41.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the image being prepared on the liquid crystal display 51 after the activation period has elapsed.
By doing so, the store clerk or the like can identify that the liquid crystal display 51 is preparing for display control.
Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the lower panel 50 after the activation period has elapsed.
By doing so, since the preparation screen is displayed after the lower panel 50 is turned off after the lapse of the start-up period, it becomes easier for the clerk or the like to confirm that the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 does not enable the reception of operations to the operation unit 7 from the start of power supply until the start command is transmitted.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game in a situation where there is no display on the liquid crystal display 51.
In this embodiment, for example, when performing a suggestion effect suggesting the result of a game, the frequency of using the lower panel 50 may be lower than the frequency of using the liquid crystal display 51. By doing so, it is difficult to misunderstand that lighting during the activation period is a suggestive effect.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 changes the set value by operating the switches 37 and 38 by a clerk of the gaming store or the like. Further, the main control unit 41 starts the game by the operation of the operation unit 7 by the player, and can be controlled to an advantageous state according to the result of the game, and the sub control unit 91 starts the control of the advantageous state. Then, the push challenge production and the end production are executed. The effect pattern of the end effect includes three types of effect patterns, a basic pattern, a high setting suggestion pattern, and a set value confirmation pattern, and the sub-control unit 91 executes, for example, the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern. This makes it possible to suggest that the set value is a high setting.

Here, as for the gaming machine that suggests the set value, for example, one that executes the setting suggestion effect according to the current set value (current set value) has been proposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-136196). ). However, in such a gaming machine, for example, the player may play a game by suggesting that the currently set value is a low setting or not suggesting that the currently set value is a high setting. May end. That is, there is a risk that the player will end the game by making suggestions according to the currently set value.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the length of the non-advantageous period until the control of the advantageous state is started is the normal period, the sub-control unit 91 has a high setting suggestion pattern unless it is set high. While it is difficult to execute the end effect, when the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period, it is easy to execute the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern regardless of the set value.
By doing so, when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period shorter than the normal period (the period shorter than the average period of the non-advantageous period at the high setting), the control of the advantageous state is performed in the normal period. While it is easier for the player to guess that the setting is higher than when it is started, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the normal period, the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern is executed unless the setting is high. Since it is difficult, the player will guess that the high setting is actually set even if the setting is low if the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern is executed. Further, when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period, the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern is easily executed regardless of the set value. Therefore, the set value is set even when the control of the advantageous state is started in the specific period. Regardless of the setting, when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period compared to the gaming machine that does not make it easy to execute the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern, the player guesses that the setting is actually high even if the setting is low. It becomes easier to expect that the game is being played at a high setting, and it becomes easier for the player to continue the game for a long time.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 causes the player to estimate the set value when the control of the advantageous state is terminated by executing the termination effect.
By doing so, when the control of the advantageous state is finished, the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern may be executed and the player may guess that the high setting is set, so that the effect is different from the end effect. It is more difficult for the player to end the game when the control of the advantageous state is completed than in the gaming machine which causes the player to guess the set value at a timing different from the time when the control of the advantageous state is terminated by executing.
As in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 infers the set value to the player when the control of the advantageous state is terminated by executing the end effect in which the high setting suggestion pattern may be selected. It is preferable to perform it, but other effects may be executed instead of the end effect. For example, an effect during control in which an effect pattern such as a high setting suggestion pattern can be selected while controlling an advantageous state may be executed.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the three types of effect patterns of the end effect include a set value determination pattern that is selected only when a specific set value is used, and the sub-control unit. In 91, the end effect of the set value determination pattern is not executed unless it is a specific set value regardless of the length of the non-advantageous period. Specifically, the "setting 6 confirmation pattern" that is selected only when the setting 6 is included is included, and the sub-control unit 91 is "setting 6" if it is not the setting 6 regardless of the length of the non-advantageous period. Do not display the end screen of "Confirmation pattern".
By doing so, if the end effect of the set value confirmation pattern is executed, the player can specify that the set value is a specific setting value (setting 6). Therefore, by executing the end effect of the set value confirmation pattern, It is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the setting value is different from the specific setting value (setting 1 to setting 5). As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from guessing that the setting is low (settings 1 to 3) even though the setting is 6.

In the present embodiment, the "setting 6 confirmation pattern" is provided as the setting value confirmation pattern that is selected only when the setting value is specific, but the setting value confirmation pattern is not limited to this, and for example, "Setting 1 confirmation pattern" to "Setting 5 confirmation pattern" of each setting value (setting 1 to setting 5), "odd setting value confirmation pattern" of odd setting values (setting 1, setting 3, setting 5), and Even-numbered setting values (setting 2, setting 4, setting 6) "even-numbered setting value confirmation pattern", setting 5 or more (setting 5, setting 6) "setting 5 or more confirmation pattern", and high setting (setting 4 to) There may be a "high setting confirmation pattern" of setting 6) and a "low setting confirmation pattern" of low setting (setting 1 to setting 3).
In this embodiment, as an example of a special aspect, a set value confirmation pattern that is selected only when a specific set value is provided is provided, but the set value determination pattern may not be provided.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the three types of effect patterns of the end effect include a basic pattern as an example of an advantage-unrelated mode selected without being related to the set value, and a set value. A high setting suggestion pattern and a set value determination pattern are included as an example of the advantage-related aspect selected in relation to the above, and among these, the basic pattern and the high setting suggestion pattern each include two types of effect patterns ( The basic pattern is provided with "basic pattern 1" and "basic pattern 2", and the high setting suggestion pattern is provided with "high setting suggestion pattern" and "high setting suggestion pattern 2").
By doing so, the effect patterns of the end effect are more diverse than those of a gaming machine in which multiple types of effect patterns selected regardless of the set value and the effect patterns selected in relation to the set value are not provided. As a result, the player becomes interested in the production pattern of the end production, and the interest of the game is improved.

In the present embodiment, two types of effect patterns are provided for each of the basic pattern and the high setting suggestion pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of effect patterns may be provided. For example, as for the basic pattern, a new effect pattern such as "basic pattern 3" may be provided. Further, for example, for the high setting suggestion pattern, new production patterns such as "setting 5 or more suggestion pattern" suggesting setting 5 or more (setting 5 and setting 6) and "setting 6 suggestion pattern" suggesting setting 6 are newly added. It may be provided in.
Further, in the present embodiment, the set value determination pattern is provided with only one type of effect pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more types of effect patterns may be provided. For example, the above-mentioned "setting 1 confirmation pattern" to "setting 5 confirmation pattern", "odd setting value confirmation pattern", "even setting value confirmation pattern", "setting 5 or more confirmation pattern", "high setting confirmation pattern", and "high setting confirmation pattern" You may add "low setting confirmation pattern" or the like to make two or more types of production patterns.

In the present embodiment, the basic pattern is exemplified as an effect pattern (advantage-unrelated mode) selected without being related to the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a special pattern having a low selection rate or the like. There may be an effect pattern that is not related to other set values such as a special pattern.
In the present embodiment, the high setting suggestion pattern and the set value confirmation pattern are exemplified as the effect pattern (advantage-related mode) selected in relation to the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the low value is used. There may be a low setting suggestion pattern for suggesting a setting, an odd set value suggestion pattern for suggesting an odd set value, or an odd set value suggestion pattern for suggesting an even set value. Further, in the present embodiment, the high setting suggestion pattern is exemplified as an example of the specific embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-mentioned effect patterns (low setting suggestion pattern, odd set value suggestion pattern, odd set value suggestion pattern) and the like are used. , Any effect pattern may be used as long as the player can guess that it is a specific set value.

As in the present embodiment, the effect pattern of the end effect is selected in relation to the effect pattern (advantage-unrelated mode, basic pattern) selected without being related to the set value and the effect pattern. It is preferable that the effect pattern (advantage-related mode, high setting suggestion pattern, set value confirmation pattern) is included, but at least the effect pattern selected in relation to the set value may be included in the set value. The effect pattern selected without being related may not be included. Therefore, for example, a low setting suggestion pattern for suggesting a low setting may be included instead of the basic pattern.
As in the present embodiment, it is preferable to provide two types of effect patterns for the basic pattern and the high setting suggestion pattern to diversify the effect patterns of the end effect, but the basic pattern and the high setting suggestion pattern are also set. Similar to the value determination pattern, only one type of effect pattern may be used for each.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the push-push challenge effect and counts the number of successful pushes, and when the number of successful pushes is two or more (predetermined). (When the condition is satisfied), even if the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period, it is difficult to execute the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern unless the setting is high, as in the case of the normal period.
By doing so, even if the predetermined conditions are satisfied when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period, the high setting suggestion pattern is higher than that of the gaming machine, which is easy to execute the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern regardless of the set value. It becomes easier for the player to guess whether or not the setting is high depending on whether or not the end effect of is executed. As a result, it becomes easier for the player to guess whether or not the setting is high when the number of successful pushes is 2 or more, so that the player is interested in making the push successful in the push challenge production. The interest in the game will improve.

In this embodiment, when the number of successful presses is 2 or more, it is difficult to execute the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern unless the setting is high, but the number of successful presses is limited to this. However, for example, it may be once or more, or may be three or more times.
In this embodiment, when the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period, if the number of successful pushes is 2 or more, the setting is higher than in the normal period. Although it is made more difficult to execute the end effect of, if the number of successful pushes is 2 or more even when the length of the non-advantageous period is the normal period, it is even higher as in the case of the specific period. If it is not set, it may be more difficult to execute the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern. For example, if the number of successful pushes is 2 or more, even when the length of the non-advantageous period is the normal period, the effect pattern can be selected by referring to the 6th special selection table from the 1st special selection table. good.

In the present embodiment, the player is made to perform the push challenge by executing the push challenge effect while controlling the advantageous state, but the operation to be made by the player is not limited to this, and for example, the game. A person is made to repeatedly hit the operation unit 7 for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds), or a plurality of types of operation units 7 are operated in a specific operation order, or "7" is placed on a specific line. You may operate it so that it is aligned (so-called bitter push). That is, instead of the push challenge effect, a continuous hit challenge effect, a navigation effect, a push order challenge effect, a bita push challenge effect, and the like may be executed. Further, a plurality of types of these effects may be executed, and if any of the challenges is successful and a predetermined condition is satisfied, it may be easy for the player to guess whether or not the setting is high.

In this embodiment, the push-push challenge effect is executed while the advantageous state is controlled, but the push-push challenge effect does not have to be executed. That is, it is preferable that it is possible to make it difficult to execute the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern unless the setting is high by the operation of the player during the control of the advantageous state as in the present embodiment, but it is advantageous. It may not be possible to make it difficult to execute the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern unless the setting is high by the operation of the player during the control of the state.

In the present embodiment, in the push challenge effect, a pseudo game is performed in which an image in which the reel of the slot machine is variablely displayed is displayed, and the player is made to push the reel. For example, even if the game machine 1 is a slot machine. For example, a simulated game using an actual reel may be performed to make the player push the eye, or a normal game using the actual reel may be performed to make the player push the eye.

In the present embodiment, the end effect is illustrated as an example of the advantageous state-related effect, but the advantageous state-related effect is not limited to this as long as it is related to the advantageous state, and for example, is it controlled to the advantageous state? It may be a fanning effect that incites whether or not it is, or it may be a suggestion effect that suggests that it is controlled in an advantageous state.
In the present embodiment, as an example of the advantage, a set value regarding the payout rate of the game value (for example, a medal if the game machine 1 is a slot machine and a game ball if the game machine 1 is a pachinko game machine) is set. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a winning rate in a lottery for controlling in an advantageous state or a lottery such as distribution of a premier effect, or a set value of difficulty in achieving a mission effect. In order to control in this way, it is necessary to newly provide a setting switch or the like that allows a clerk of a game store or the like to set these winning rates and set values after the power is turned on.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub control unit 91 may control the advantageous state.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the advantageous state, the sub control unit 91 is selected according to the set value, the length of the non-advantageous period, and the number of successful pushes regardless of the type of the controlled advantageous state. Although the end effect is executed with the effect pattern, the effect pattern selected may change depending on the type of controlled advantageous state.

For example, if the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, when it is controlled by the BB, the effect pattern is selected based on the set value, the length of the non-advantageous period, and the number of successful pushes, as in the present embodiment, while the RB is selected. When controlled to, the effect pattern may be selected based only on the set value regardless of the length of the non-advantageous period without executing the push challenge effect. Further, for example, if the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine, when the jackpot state is controlled, the effect pattern is selected based on the set value, the length of the non-advantageous period, and the number of successful pressings as in the present embodiment. On the other hand, when the small hit state is controlled, the effect pattern may be selected based only on the set value regardless of the length of the non-advantageous period without executing the push challenge effect.

At this time, when controlled to the RB or the small hit state, not only the suggestion of the high setting and the definite notification of the setting 6 but also the suggestion that the set value is an even number or an odd number may be suggested. In this case, for example, if the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, as various tables for BB, the first normal selection table to the sixth normal selection table, the specific selection table, and the first special selection table to the sixth of the present embodiment are used. While the special selection table is used, it is necessary to separately provide and use the first normal selection table to the sixth normal selection table similar to the first normal selection table to the sixth normal selection table for BB as various tables for RB. In this case, although not shown, the basic pattern of the 1st normal selection table to the 6th normal selection table for RB is the same as that of the 1st normal selection table to the 6th normal selection table for BB when the setting is low. While it is easier to select than the high setting suggestion pattern, the high setting suggestion pattern is easier to select than the basic pattern at the time of high setting.

On the other hand, the ratio of the total value (a21 + a23 + a25) of the selection rate of "basic pattern 1" of the odd number setting values (setting 1, setting 3, setting 5) to the total value of the selection rate of all "basic pattern 1" is Set so that it is larger than the ratio of the total selection rate (b21 + b23 + b25) of the odd-numbered setting value "basic pattern 2" to the total selection rate of "basic pattern 2" for all the set values ( (A21 + a23 + a25) / (a21 + a22 + ... + a26)> (b21 + b23 + b25) / (b21 + b22 + ... + b26)), an odd set value "high setting suggestion pattern 1" in the total selection rate of all "high setting suggestion patterns 1" The ratio of the total value (c21 + c23 + c25) of the selection rate of the odd-numbered setting value to the total value of the selection rate of the "high setting suggestion pattern 2" for all the setting values is the selection rate of the "high setting suggestion pattern 2". It is set to be larger than the ratio of the total value (d21 + d23 + d25) ((c21 + c23 + c25) / (c21 + c22 + ... + c26)> (d21 + d23 + d25) / (d21 + d22 + ... + d26)).

Further, the ratio of the total value (a22 + a24 + a26) of the selection rate of "basic pattern 1" of the even set values (setting 2, setting 4, setting 6) to the total value of the selection rate of all "basic pattern 1" is Set so that it is smaller than the ratio of the total selection rate (b22 + b24 + b26) of the even-numbered setting value "basic pattern 2" to the total selection rate of "basic pattern 2" for all the setting values ( (A22 + a24 + a26) / (a21 + a22 + ... + a26) <(b22 + b24 + b26) / (b21 + b22 + ... + b26)) The ratio of the total value (c22 + c24 + c26) of the selection rate of the odd number set value to the total value of the selection rate of the "high setting suggestion pattern 2" for all the setting values is the selection rate of the "high setting suggestion pattern 2". It is set to be smaller than the ratio of the total value (d22 + d24 + d26) ((c22 + c24 + c26) / (c21 + c22 + ... + c26) <(d22 + d24 + d26) / (d21 + d22 + ... + d26)).

By doing so, the "basic pattern 1" and "high setting suggestion pattern 1" are more likely to be selected when the set value is an odd number than the "basic pattern 2" and "high setting suggestion pattern 2". The "basic pattern 2" and "high setting suggestion pattern 2" are more likely to be selected when the set value is an odd number than the "basic pattern 1" and "high setting suggestion pattern 1".

In the present embodiment, the length of the non-advantageous period is provided as a specific period and a normal period, but the length is not limited to this, and for example, a special period (for example, less than 1 minute, 50 seconds, etc.) is provided. May be good. In this case, if the length of the non-advantageous period is a special period, the sub-control unit 91 may facilitate execution of the end effect of the set value determination pattern at the end of the control of the advantageous state. In this case, not only the "setting 6 confirmation pattern" as in the present embodiment, but also the other setting value confirmation patterns described above (for example, "setting 1 confirmation pattern" to "setting 5 confirmation pattern", "odd number setting value". By adding "confirmation pattern", "even setting value confirmation pattern", "setting 5 or more confirmation pattern", "high setting confirmation pattern", "low setting confirmation pattern"), the end effect of the setting value confirmation pattern is executed. It may be facilitated, or the end effect of the set value confirmation pattern may be executed without fail.

(1) Therefore, in the present application,
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, gaming machine 1).
Advantage setting means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 controls to a setting change state) capable of setting an advantage (for example, a set value) for a player, and
An advantageous state control means that can control an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a process that the main control unit 41 controls to an advantageous state), and
An advantageous state-related effect executing means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes the end effect) capable of executing the advantageous state-related effect related to the advantageous state (for example, the end effect at the end of control of the advantageous state). Prepare,
The advantageous state-related effect execution means is
The above-mentioned aspect of any one selected from a plurality of types of modes (for example, three types of effect patterns of a basic pattern, a high setting suggestion pattern, and a set value confirmation pattern) including a specific mode (for example, a high setting suggestion pattern). It is possible to execute an effect related to an advantageous state (for example, a process in which the sub control unit 91 selects an effect pattern for the end effect).
When the control of the advantageous state is started in the period (for example, the normal period) after the specific period (for example, the specific period) provided after the control of the advantageous state is completed, the set advantage is set. Is not a specific advantage (for example, high setting, setting 4 to setting 6), the above-mentioned advantageous state-related effect of the specific aspect is executed at a predetermined ratio (for example, (c1 + d1) [%] to (c3 + d3) [%]). On the other hand, if the set advantage is the specific advantage, the specific advantage higher than the predetermined ratio (for example, (c4 + d4) [%] to (c6 + d6) [%]) is related to the advantageous state of the specific embodiment. The effect is executed (for example, when the length of the non-advantageous period is the normal period, it is difficult for the sub-control unit 91 to execute the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern unless the setting is high).
When the control of the advantageous state is started in the specific period, the advantageous state-related effect of the specific aspect is executed at a special ratio higher than the predetermined ratio regardless of the set advantage (for example, sub-control). Section 91 also discloses a gaming machine (which facilitates execution of the end effect of a high setting suggestion pattern regardless of the set value when the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period).

According to such a configuration, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the specific period, the set advantage is the specific advantage as compared with the case where the control of the advantageous state is started in the period after the specific period has elapsed. While it is easier for the player to guess to that effect, if the control of the advantageous state is started in the period after the specific period has elapsed, the set advantage is not the specific advantage when it is the specific advantage. Since it is easier to execute the advantageous state-related effect of the specific aspect than in the case, the player can infer that the advantage set by executing the advantageous state-related effect of the specific aspect is the specific advantage. can. Further, according to such a configuration, when the control of the advantageous state is started in the specific period, the advantageous state-related effect of the specific mode is easily executed regardless of the set advantage, so that the advantageous state is easily executed in the specific period. It is set that the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period as compared with the gaming machine that does not execute the advantageous state-related effect of the specific mode at a special ratio regardless of the set advantage even when the control of the above is started. It becomes easier for the player to guess that the advantage is the specific advantage and expect that the game is performed at the specific advantage, and it becomes easier for the player to continue the game for a long time.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The advantageous state-related effect may be an effect executed when the control of the advantageous state is terminated (for example, the sub control unit 91 ends the control of the advantageous state by executing the end effect. Sometimes the player may be asked to guess the set value).

According to such a configuration, there is a possibility that the player may infer that the advantage set by executing the advantage state-related effect of the specific aspect when the control of the advantage state is terminated is the specific advantage. Therefore, it is more difficult for the player to end the game when the control of the advantageous state is completed than in the non-effect game machine which is executed when the advantageous state-related effect ends the control of the advantageous state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The plurality of types include an advantage-unrelated aspect (for example, a basic pattern) that is not related to the set advantage and an advantage-related aspect (for example, a high setting suggestion pattern, setting) that is related to the set advantage. Value determination pattern) and is included,
A plurality of types of the advantage-unrelated mode and the advantage-related mode may be provided (for example, the basic pattern includes "basic pattern 1" and "basic pattern 2", and the high setting suggestion pattern includes. May include "high setting suggestion pattern 1" and "high setting suggestion pattern 2").

According to such a configuration, the mode of the advantageous state-related effect is more diverse than that of the gaming machine in which a plurality of types of the advantage-unrelated mode and the advantage-related mode are not provided, and the player can perform the advantageous state-related effect. Become interested in pachinko and improve the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The plurality of types of the advantageous state-related effect include a special aspect (for example, a set value determination pattern) that is selected only when the set advantage is the specific advantage.
Regardless of the period in which the control of the advantageous state is started, if the set advantage is not the specific advantage, the advantageous state-related effect of the special aspect may not be executed (for example, the sub-control unit 91 may perform the sub-control unit 91. Regardless of the length of the non-advantageous period, if it is not a specific set value, the end effect of the set value confirmation pattern may not be executed).

According to such a configuration, if the advantageous state-related effect of the special aspect is executed, the player can specify that the set advantage is the specific advantage, so that the advantageous state-related effect of the special aspect is executed. It is possible to prevent the player from guessing whether the advantage set by is different from the specific advantage.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
A determination means for determining whether or not the game situation based on the operation by the player satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, the sub-control unit 91 executes the push challenge effect a plurality of times while controlling the advantageous state, and counts the hits. A process to determine whether the number of successes is 2 or more) is further provided.
When the predetermined condition is satisfied when the control of the advantageous state is started in the specific period, the advantageous state-related effect of the specific aspect is produced depending on whether or not the set advantage is the specific advantage. The ratio of whether or not to execute may be different (for example, the sub-control unit 91 is set to a high setting if the number of successful pushes is 2 or more even if the length of the non-advantageous period is a specific period. If not, it may be difficult to execute the end effect of the high setting suggestion pattern).

According to such a configuration, even if a predetermined condition is satisfied when the control of the advantageous state is started in a specific period, the advantageous state is related to the specific aspect regardless of whether or not the set advantage is the specific advantage. The player guesses whether or not the advantage set by executing the advantageous state-related effect of a specific aspect is the specific advantage rather than the gaming machine having the same ratio of whether or not to execute the effect. It will be easier. As a result, it becomes easier for the player to guess whether or not the advantage set by satisfying a predetermined condition in the game situation based on the operation by the player is a specific advantage. The player becomes interested in whether or not the situation in the above conditions is satisfied, and the interest of the game is improved.

Here, for example, a game control means for controlling the game and an effect control means for controlling the effect are provided, and the ratio of the value given to the player on the game control means side is set to any one of a plurality of stages. There is known a gaming machine in which the advantage to a player can be set on the gaming control means side by making it possible (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-010381). This gaming machine transmits information regarding settings from the game control means to the effect control means for each game, thereby setting the game control means side (in other words, the advantage set by the game control means side) and the effect control means. It prevents the discrepancy from the setting recognized by the side (in other words, the advantage recognized by the effect control means side).

By the way, if information is transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means for each game as in this game machine, the chances that the transmitted information is illegally acquired will increase. Therefore, in order to reduce the chance of illegally acquiring information, it is desirable to reduce the chance of transmitting information from the game control means to the effect control means. However, if some abnormality occurs and the effect control means is initialized and the setting held by the effect control means is changed, if the opportunity to transmit information is reduced, the game is played. There is a possibility that there will be a discrepancy between the settings on the control means side and the settings recognized on the effect control means side. In such a situation, if the setting is suggested based on the setting recognized by the effect control means (in other words, the suggestion of the advantage), there is a problem that the setting different from the setting on the game control means side is suggested. There is a risk. Therefore, as the opportunity for transmitting information from the game control means to the effect control means is reduced, there is room for improvement in the control regarding the suggestion performed by the effect control means.

In the invention according to the present embodiment, in view of such circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing an unintended suggestion of an advantage from being suggested in a situation where the effect control means is initialized. It is supposed to be.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the setting suggestion control is not executed when the specific data is held in the RAM 91c, and the setting suggestion control is executed only when the set value data is held in the RAM 91c. do.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent an unintended setting suggestion effect from being executed in a situation where the setting value data of the RAM 91c is initialized.

In the present embodiment, as an example of the advantage, a set value regarding the payout rate of the game value (for example, a medal if the game machine 1 is a slot machine and a game ball if the game machine 1 is a pachinko game machine) is set. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a winning rate in a lottery for controlling in an advantageous state or a lottery such as distribution of a premier effect, or a set value of difficulty in achieving a mission effect. In order to control in this way, it is necessary to newly provide a setting switch or the like that allows a clerk of a game store or the like to set these winning rates and set values after the power is turned on.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the set value is set by the setting change operation for the specific opportunity is taken as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the time when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the time is reached, and the like are reached. There may be.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a ratio corresponding to the set value specified from the set value data held in the RAM 91c as the set value suggestion control, and the specific data is held in the RAM 91c. When it is set, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a fixed rate.
By doing so, in a situation where the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is unknown, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a fixed rate.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the setting suggestion effect is executed as the set value suggestion control, the selection ratio of the effect mode is set so that the effect A is not selected in the case of the setting 6, and is constant. Setting by ratio The selection ratio of the effect mode is set so that the effect A is not selected when the effect suggestion effect is executed.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect A from being executed in a situation where the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is unknown.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed according to the set value specified from the set value data stored in the RAM 91c as the set value suggestion control, and the specific data is held in the RAM 91c. If it is, the execution of the setting suggestion effect is stopped.
By doing so, in a situation where the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is unknown, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a fixed rate.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the modification 2, the setting 6 final effect, which is the second setting suggestive effect, can be executed on condition that the setting 4 or higher final effect, which is the first setting suggestive effect, is executed (this example). Then, the portion for processing Sa3, Sa4, Sa5, Sa6, Sa9, and Sa10 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, and the portion shown in FIGS. 14 to 17).
Therefore, since the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the setting suggestion effect and improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the modification 2, the setting 2 or more confirmed effect, the setting 4 or more confirmed effect, the setting 5 or more confirmed effect, and the setting 6 confirmed effect, which are specific setting suggestion effects, are executed once. The specific setting suggestion effect is easily executed (in this example, the portion shown in FIGS. 14 to 17).
Therefore, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, the specific setting suggestion effect can be easily executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the modification 3, after the setting 2 or more confirmed effect, the setting 4 or more confirmed effect, and the setting 6 confirmed effect, which are the specific setting suggestion effects, are executed once, the AT or the addition specialization, which is a privilege, is performed once. When the zone is given, it is easier to execute the specific setting suggestion effect than when the AT or the additional special zone is not given (in this example, Sc3 and Sc10 in FIG. 20 when Y is set. , The part that performs the processing of Sc11).
Therefore, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, the expectation that the privilege is given is high when the specific setting suggestion effect is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(1) Therefore, in the present application,
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, gaming machine 1).
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the game, and
It is provided with an effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means.
The game control means includes an advantage setting means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 controls a setting change state) in which an advantage (for example, a set value) for a player can be set.
The control information includes advantage control information (for example, a setting command) capable of specifying an advantage set by the advantage setting means.
The game control means transmits the advantage control information to the effect control means only at a specific trigger (for example, when a set value is set by a setting change operation) (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 11).
The effect control means is
A data holding means (for example, RAM 91c) capable of holding an advantage data (for example, set value data) capable of specifying an advantage specified from the advantage control information transmitted from the game control means, and a data holding means (for example, RAM91c).
When the advantage data is held by the data holding means, the advantage suggestion control for suggesting the advantage set by the advantage setting means is executed (for example, the setting specified from the set value data). Advantageous suggestion control execution means (for example, a portion that executes the setting suggestion effect based on the effect execution flag set by Sb5 in FIG. 8) to execute the setting suggestion effect according to the ratio).
A holding data changing means for changing the advantage data held by the data holding means to specific data different from the advantageous data when the initialization condition of the effect control means is satisfied after the specific opportunity (for example,). The part that performs the processing of Sa4 in FIG. 7) is included.
The advantage suggestion control executing means does not execute the advantage suggestion control when the specific data is held by the data holding means, and the advantage data is held by the data holding means. A gaming machine that executes degree suggestion control (for example, a portion that performs processing of Sb3 and Sb4 in FIG. 8 and a portion shown in FIG. 9) is also disclosed.
In addition, "when the advantage suggestion control executing means does not execute the advantage suggestion control when the specific data is held by the data holding means, and the advantage data is held by the data holding means". "Implementing the advantage suggestion control only" means "restricting the execution of the advantage suggestion control when the specific data is held by the data holding means" or "specified by the data holding means". When the data is retained, the advantage is not suggested by the same control as the advantage suggestion control. "

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended suggestion of an advantage from being performed in a situation where the effect control means is initialized.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The advantage suggestion control execution means is set by the advantage setting means as the advantage suggestion control at a ratio corresponding to the advantage specified from the advantage data when the advantage data is held by the data holding means. An effect suggesting the obtained advantage is executed (for example, a portion where the processing of Sb3 in FIG. 8 is performed, a portion shown in FIG. 9A).
When the specific data is held by the data holding means, the effect by the advantage suggestion control may not be executed, but the effect may be executed at a constant ratio (for example, the portion where the process of Sb4 in FIG. 8 is performed). , The part shown in FIG. 9B).

According to such a configuration, in a situation where the advantage set on the game control means side is unknown, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting the advantage at a constant rate.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The effect mode selection means (for example, Sb3 and Sb4 of FIG. 8) for selecting the effect mode of the effect from a plurality of types of effect modes when the effect suggesting the advantage set by the advantage degree setting means is executed. With a part to perform processing)
When the effect is executed as the advantage suggestion control, the predetermined effect (for example, setting 6) is determined when the advantage specified from the advantage data held by the data holding means is a predetermined advantage (for example, setting 6). Set the selection ratio of the effect mode so that the effect A) is not selected (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 9A).
When the effect is executed at a constant rate, the selection rate of the effect mode may be set so that the predetermined effect is not selected (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 9B).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect from being executed in a situation where the advantage set on the game control means side is unknown.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
When the advantage data is held by the data holding means, the advantage suggestion control executing means suggests the advantage set by the advantage setting means according to the advantage specified from the advantage data. By executing, the advantage suggestion control is executed (for example, the part where the processing of Sc3 in FIG. 10 is performed).
The execution of the effect may be stopped when the specific data is held by the data holding means (for example, the portion where the process ends when N in Sc2 of FIG. 10).

According to such a configuration, in a situation where the advantage set on the game control means side is unknown, it is possible to prevent the effect suggesting the advantage from being executed.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. In a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that executes a setting suggestion effect suggesting a set value selected from a plurality of types of set values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player. )When,
A privilege giving means (for example, a main control unit 41) for giving a privilege (for example, AT (including ART)) to a player is provided.
The set value includes a first set value (for example, settings 1, 2, 4) and a second set value (for example, settings 2, 4, 6) which is more advantageous than the first set value.
The setting suggestion effect is not executed when the first setting value is selected, but can be executed when the second setting value is selected (for example, setting 2 or more confirmed effect, setting). 4 or more final effects, setting 6 final effects) are included,
After the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, it is easier to execute the specific setting suggestion effect when the privilege is given than when the privilege is not given (for example, Y in Sc3 of FIG. 20). The part that processes Sc8, Sc10, and Sc11 at the time).

According to such a configuration, once the specific setting suggestion effect is executed, the expectation that the privilege is given when the specific setting suggestion effect is executed is high, so that the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. In a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that executes a setting suggestion effect suggesting a set value selected from a plurality of types of set values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player. )
The set value is a first set value (for example, setting 2), a second set value that is more advantageous than the first set value (for example, setting 4), and a third set value that is more advantageous than the second set value (for example, setting). 6) including
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute the first setting suggestion effect (for example, setting 4 or more confirmed effect) when the second set value or the third set value is selected, and the third set value is selected. The second setting suggestion effect (for example, setting 6 final effect) can be executed when it is set.
The second setting suggestion effect can be executed on condition that the first setting suggestion effect is executed (for example, the portion shown in FIGS. 14 to 17).

According to such a configuration, since the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the setting suggestion effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. In a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that executes a setting suggestion effect suggesting a set value selected from a plurality of types of set values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player. )
The set value includes a first set value (for example, settings 1 to 5) and a second set value (for example, settings 2 to 6) which is more advantageous than the first set value.
The setting suggestion effect is not executed when the first setting value is selected, but can be executed when the second setting value is selected (for example, setting 2 or more confirmed effect, setting). 4 or more confirmed effects, setting 5 or more confirmed effects, setting 6 confirmed effects) are included.
After the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, the specific setting suggestion effect is easily executed (for example, the portion shown in FIGS. 14 to 17).

According to such a configuration, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, the specific setting suggestion effect is easily executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

1 game machine, 7 operation unit, 37 setting key switch, 38 reset / setting switch, 39 power switch, 41 main control unit, 50 lower panel, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 production switch, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU , 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 101 power supply board

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that plays games,
A game control means that controls the game,
The effect control means for controlling the effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means is provided.
The game control means includes a predetermined value setting means capable of setting a predetermined value as a value relating to the advantage to the player.
The control information includes predetermined value control information capable of specifying a predetermined value set by the predetermined value setting means.
The game control means transmits the predetermined value control information to the effect control means only at a specific opportunity.
The effect control means is
A data holding means capable of holding predetermined value data capable of specifying a predetermined value specified from the predetermined value control information transmitted from the game control means, and a data holding means.
A predetermined value suggestion effect lottery means for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined value suggestion effect suggesting a predetermined value based on the predetermined value data held by the data holding means, and a predetermined value suggestion effect lottery means.
When the initialization condition of the effect control means is satisfied after the specific trigger, the holding data changing means for changing the predetermined value data held by the data holding means to specific data different from the predetermined value data. Including,
The predetermined value suggestion effect includes a first predetermined value suggestion effect and a second predetermined value suggestion effect different from the first predetermined value suggestion effect.
When the specific data is held by the data holding means, it can be determined not to execute the first predetermined value suggestion effect but to execute the second predetermined value suggestion effect, and the predetermined value data can be determined by the data holding means. A gaming machine that can be determined to execute either the first predetermined value suggestion effect or the second predetermined value suggestion effect while the above is held.

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