JP2018175268A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve amusement of games.SOLUTION: For example, if a setting 6 definite determination presentation occurs when a final game of a first time bonus is finished, in the final game of the bonus after that, if a game state is to be controlled in an AT after the bonus, the setting 6 definite determination presentation occurs at a rate of 100%, but if the game state is not to be controlled in the AT after the bonus and a player had only the bonus, the setting 6 definite determination presentation does not occur. Further, in an example shown in the Figure, in the setting 6 definite determination presentation, six characters are displayed on a liquid crystal display unit 51. After the setting 6 definite determination presentation was once performed, if the setting 6 definite determination presentation has been performed once, as an expectation of having been unrevealingly given the AT becomes high, therefore amusement of games can be improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

  The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

  The slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on the outer peripheral portion of which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information, and each reel has a player's start switch. The rotation is started by the operation, and the player stops the rotation within the range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. . Then, a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

  As types of winning combinations, there are types such as small roles, special roles, and re-play roles. Here, in the case of a small winning combination, the player can obtain a benefit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. In the special part winning, the player can gain the benefit of being transferred from the next game to the player's advantageous gaming state such as regular bonus and big bonus. In the case of winning the replay role, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the next game can be played without consuming new medals in setting the number of bets.

  As such a slot machine, a slot machine is known which executes a setting suggestion effect which suggests a set value selected from among a plurality of types of set values having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, Patent Document 1) ).

JP, 2015-213576, A

  However, in the slot machine shown in Patent Document 1, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is set to a fixed probability according to the setting value. Therefore, the change in the execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect is scarce, and due to this, the game becomes monotonous, and the interest of the game may be reduced. Therefore, the slot machine shown in Patent Document 1 has room for improvement.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention is
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) where winning can be generated according to the display result,
A setting suggestion effect executing means (for example, Sp6 in FIG. 8) that executes a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value selected from among a plurality of types of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player. Part of processing
Providing a bonus (for example, an AT (including an ART)) to a player (for example, the main control unit 41);
The set value includes a first set value (e.g., settings 1, 2 and 4) and a second set value (e.g., settings 2, 4 and 6) that is more advantageous than the first set value,
The setting suggestion effect is not executed when the first setting value is selected, but a specific setting suggestion effect that can be executed when the second setting value is selected (for example, setting 2 or more, setting effect, setting 4 or more finalization effect, setting 6 finalization effect) is included,
After the specific setting suggestion effect is performed once, the specific setting suggestion effect is more easily performed when the benefit is given than when the benefit is not given (for example, Y in Sc3 of FIG. 21). (The part which processes Sc8, Sc10, Sc11)
According to this configuration, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, when the specific setting suggestion effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the provision of the benefit is increased, so that the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

After the specific setting suggestive effect is performed once, the specific setting suggestive effect is performed only when the privilege is given (for example, a portion that performs the processing of Sc8, Sc10, and Sc11 when Y is Sc3 in FIG. 21) .
According to this configuration, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, it is determined that the benefit is given when the specific setting suggestion effect is executed, so the interest of the game can be improved.

The setting value includes a third setting value (for example, setting 6) different from the first setting value (for example, setting 2) and the second setting value (for example, setting 4),
The specific setting indication effect includes a first specific setting indication effect (for example, setting 4 or more finalization effect) and a second specific setting indication effect (for example, setting 6 finalization effect) different from the first specific setting indication effect,
The setting suggestion effect execution means can execute the first specific setting suggestion effect when the second set value or the third set value is selected, and the second specific setting when the third set value is selected It is possible to execute a suggested effect (for example, setting 4 or more determined effects),
After the first specific setting suggestion effect is executed, the second specific setting suggestive effect is easy to be executed when the benefit is given, and when the benefit is not given, the first specific setting suggestive effect is easy to be performed (for example, , Parts shown in the lottery tables B to D in FIG.
According to this configuration, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed, the possibility that the benefit is given is increased, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The setting suggestion effect execution means executes the setting suggestion effect in stages,
Once the setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect is more easily executed when the benefit is given than when the benefit is not given (for example, Sd5 and Sd6 in FIGS. 22 and 23). , Sd9, Sd10, Sd13, Sd14 (parts shown in lottery tables B to D in FIG. 24).
According to this configuration, since the possibility that the benefit is given is increased by executing the specific setting suggestion effect stepwise, the interest of the game can be improved.

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Predetermining means (for example, the main control unit 41) for determining a display result which permits derivation;
Advantage setting means (for example, the main control unit 41) for setting an advantage (for example, setting value) for the player;
Indication effects (for example, setting indication effects) suggesting the degree of preference set by the above-mentioned degree-of-interest setting means can be performed when a predetermined period (AT) has elapsed (for example, as shown in FIG. 27A) In addition, when the AT run-through setting setting suggestion mode is set, when the bonus is not won during the AT, the setting indication effect can be executed when the AT is finished) suggestion effect means (for example, the sub control unit 91) and
The probability that the decision result of the predetermination means is a specific decision result (for example, bonus winning) which is advantageous for the player differs depending on the degree of advantage set by the advantage setting means (setting value is advantageous) As you get to the value, the probability of winning the bonus increases),
The indication effect means can execute control not to execute the indication effect when the determination result of the pre-determination means during the predetermined period becomes the specific determination result (for example, FIG. 27B). As shown in, when the AT run-through setting setting suggestion mode is set, when a bonus is won during the AT, the setting suggestion effect is not executed).
According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the predetermination means during the predetermined period becomes a specific determination result advantageous to the player, the suggestion effect is not executed, but the determination result of the predetermination means during the predetermined period The suggestion effect is executed when the predetermined period has elapsed without being a specific determination result. Therefore, it is possible to reduce discouragement of the player due to the determination result of the predetermination means during the predetermined period not becoming the specific determination result. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the suggestive effect.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention is
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) where winning can be generated according to the display result,
A setting suggestion effect executing means (for example, Sp6 in FIG. 8) that executes a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value selected from among a plurality of types of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player. Part of the processing of
The setting value is a first setting value (e.g. setting 2), a second setting value (e.g. setting 4) more advantageous than the first setting value, a third setting value (e.g. setting) more advantageous than the second setting value 6),
The setting suggestion effect execution means can execute the first setting suggestion effect (for example, setting 4 or more decision effect) when the second set value or the third set value is selected, and the third set value is selected. It is possible to execute a second setting suggestion effect (for example, setting 6 decision effect) when being
The second setting suggestion effect can be performed on the condition that the first setting suggestion effect is performed.
According to this configuration, since the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, it is possible to maintain the sense of expectation for the setting suggestion effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

When the first setting suggestion effect is not executed, there is no possibility that the second setting suggestion effect is selected, and there is a possibility that the first setting suggestion effect is selected (for example, FIG. 11 to FIG. 11) It is determined whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect using the lottery table B) of FIG. 14, and when the first setting suggestion effect is being executed, the second setting suggestion effect may be selected Second Effect execution determining means (for example, Sa5, Sa6, Sa10 in FIGS. 9 and 10) for determining whether or not to execute setting suggestion effects using the effect selection table (for example, the lottery table D in FIGS. 11 to 14) It has the part which processes Sa10).
According to this configuration, since the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, it is possible to maintain the sense of expectation for the setting suggestion effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The setting suggestion effect executing means does not execute the first setting suggestion effect again after executing the first setting suggestion effect (for example, portions shown in the lottery table B and the lottery table D in FIGS. 18 and 19).
According to this configuration, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that the player experiences the same setting suggestion effect a plurality of times.

The notification means (for example, the part which performs the process of Sb7 of FIG. 16) which notifies that the 1st setting suggestion effect was performed after performing the 1st setting suggestion effect was provided.
According to this configuration, it can be easily recognized whether the first setting suggestion effect is performed.

The execution probability of the second setting indication effect is equal to or higher than the execution probability of the first setting indication effect. For example, portions shown in the lottery table B and the lottery table D in FIGS. 18 and 19).
According to this configuration, it is possible to have an expectation for the second setting suggestion effect to be performed.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention is
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) where winning can be generated according to the display result,
A setting suggestion effect executing means (for example, Sp6 in FIG. 8) that executes a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value selected from among a plurality of types of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player. Part of the processing of
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) that is more advantageous than the first set value,
The setting suggestion effect is not executed when the first setting value is selected, but a specific setting suggestion effect that can be executed when the second setting value is selected (for example, setting 2 or more, setting effect, setting 4 or more set effect, set 5 or more set effect, set 6 set effect) is included,
After the specific setting suggestion effect is performed once, the specific setting suggestion effect becomes easy to be performed (for example, the portions shown in FIGS. 11 to 14).
According to this configuration, since the specific setting suggestion effect is easily performed after the specific setting suggestion effect is performed once, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

After the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, only the specific setting suggestion effect is executed (for example, a portion shown in the lottery table E of FIGS. 12 and 14).
According to this configuration, since only the specific setting suggestion effect is executed after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, it is effective to improve the interest of the game when, for example, the specific setting suggestion effect is missed It is possible to execute setting indication effect.

The setting value includes a third setting value (for example, setting 6) different from the first setting value (for example, setting 4) and the second setting value (for example, setting 5),
The specific setting indication effect includes a first specific setting indication effect (for example, setting 5 or more finalization effect) and a second specific setting indication effect (for example, setting 6 finalization effect) different from the first specific setting indication effect,
The setting suggestion effect execution means is
The first specific setting suggestion effect can be executed when the second set value or the third set value is selected, and the second specific setting suggestive effect can be executed when the third set value is selected ,
After executing the first specific setting suggestion effect, it is possible to execute either the first specific setting suggestion effect or the second specific setting suggestion effect, and after performing the second specific setting suggestion effect, the second specific setting suggestion effect Only (for example, the parts shown in FIGS. 11 to 14).
According to this configuration, after the first specific setting suggestion effect is performed, either the first specific setting suggestion effect or the second specific setting suggestion effect can be executed, and the second specific setting suggestion effect is performed. Since the sense of expectation to the player can be increased, the interest of the game can be improved.

Advantageous state control means (e.g., main control unit 41) for controlling an advantageous state (e.g., bonus) advantageous to the player;
Providing a player with a bonus (for example, AT (including ART)) separate from the advantageous status;
The setting suggestion effect execution means can execute the setting suggestion effect at a timing related to the control of the advantageous state (for example, the timing when the final game of the bonus ends),
The setting suggestion effect is easy to be executed when a privilege is given at the timing (for example, the portions shown in FIGS. 11 to 14).
According to this configuration, since the possibility of giving a benefit is increased by executing the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

After the first specific setting suggestion effect (for example, setting effect 5 or more finalization effect) is executed, the second specific setting suggestion effect (for example, setting when the benefit is given is better than when the benefit is not given 6 finalization effect) is easily performed (for example, a portion shown in the lottery table D of FIGS. 12 and 14).
According to this configuration, by performing the second setting suggestion effect, it is possible to increase the interest of the game because the possibility that the benefit is given is increased.

It is a front view of a slot machine of an embodiment to which the present invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure showing an outline of a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game processing which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect determination process performed in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect determination process performed in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a lottery table used in setting suggestion effect determination lottery when AT is not given. It is a lottery table used in setting suggestion effect determination lottery when AT is not given. It is a lottery table used in setting suggestion effect determination lottery when AT is given. It is a lottery table used in setting suggestion effect determination lottery when AT is given. This is an example of a lottery table conventionally used in a setting suggestion effect determination lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the bonus music selection process performed in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of 1st Embodiment. It is a lottery table used by setting suggestion production determination lottery in a 2nd embodiment. It is a lottery table used by setting suggestion production determination lottery in a 2nd embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion presentation determination process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion presentation determination process in the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion presentation determination process in the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a lottery table used by the setting suggestion effect determination lottery in the modification of a 3rd embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the mode selection screen of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution timing etc. of a setting suggestion effect at the time of AT setting setting suggestion mode of AT of 4th Embodiment being set. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution timing etc. of setting suggestion presentation at the time of AT start setting suggestion mode of a 4th embodiment being set.

First Embodiment
First, the first embodiment will be described.

[Slot machine configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is composed of a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b pivotally supported by a side end of the housing 1a. Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) in which plural kinds of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (a plurality of mutually distinguishable 21 drawn in a predetermined order) Three symbols out of various types of symbols) are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  In the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting a medal, a medal payout opening 9 for paying the medal, and a credit (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player) are used within the range Set the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state (in this embodiment, 3 is defined as the defined number of RT0 to RT4 described later and 2 is defined as the defined number of RBs) MAXBET switch 6 operated, the medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are adjusted (when the credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are returned) The settlement switch 10, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the stop switch 8L operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player. In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the first stop reel is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the first stop, and the stop operation is the first stop. It is called 1 stop operation (or first stop). Similarly, the second stop reel is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation (or second stop). Further, the third stop reel is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation (or third stop).

  In addition, on the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winnings, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later The game assistance display 12 displays information that can identify the stop order of the reels due to the game bet, 1 BET LED 14 notifies that the bet number is set by lighting 1 bet LED 14, and the bet number is set 2 2 BET LED 15 to notify by lighting, 3 BET LED 16 to notify by light that 3 bets are set, insertion request LED 17 to notify by lighting that the medal can be inserted, start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 Start effective LED 18 to notify that it is effective by lighting, weight (previous game start or An in-wait LED 19 provides notification that the reel is waiting to start rotating because the certain period has not elapsed, and an in-replay LED 20 provides notification that the replay game described later is in progress. The game display unit 13 is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error and a reset operation for releasing the suspension state by a predetermined key operation, changing the set value or checking the set value Control to the setting value display 24 where the setting value at that time is displayed, and to a halted state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is made) at a predetermined timing (for example, at the end of Stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function, the automatic settlement process (settles the medals stored as the credit regardless of the operation of the player at a predetermined timing (for example, at the end of the BB) Automatic payment switch 36 b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic payment function to be controlled to return)), the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and the hopper provided inside the housing 1 a The passage switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout port 9 side, the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and detects the medal which has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side A medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively described. Reel unit 2 composed of detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. Hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4) for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a and the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. The hopper unit 34 and the power supply box 100 which consist of FIG. 4 are provided.

  At the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided in which the medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a are stored. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided for detecting that the stored medals have reached a predetermined amount or more, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full.

  On the front of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 2, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a suspension state under normal conditions. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (outgoing ball rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 operated when turning the power on / off Is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b is provided on the front of the power supply box 100 because it can be opened by a predetermined key operation possessed by a store clerk or the like. Only the store clerk or the like who holds the key can operate the set key switch 37, the reset / set switch 38, and the power switch 39 so that the player can not operate it. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires the key operation after opening the front door 1b by the key operation, among the salesclerk of the game arcade, only the clerk who holds the key for operating the setting key switch 37 Operation is possible.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use the credits, the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the payline LN (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as the bet number of the prescribed number in RT0 to RT4 to be described later, and two bets are defined as the bet number of the prescribed number in RB to be described later. When the number of bets is set, the payline LN is activated. When the medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, that amount is added to the credit.

  The pay line is a line set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of pay symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the payline LN set across the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, the middle of the reel 2R, ie, the symbols horizontally arranged in the middle, is used as a payline. It is fixed. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, winning is achieved when a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a combination on the winning line LN is aligned, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is achieved by aligning the predetermined symbol combination. By aligning the combination of symbols serving as an indicator that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination, it is possible to include the part that can be made to appear to be winning by the combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously varied. In this state, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the transparent window 3. Then, when all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and one game is ended, and a combination of symbols predetermined on payline LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. A prize is generated, and the number of medals determined according to the prize is awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), the medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. In the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 4, a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101 are provided, the gaming state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The effect according to is controlled, and the power supply substrate 101 generates drive power of electric components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies it to each part.

  The power supply substrate 101 is externally supplied with AC 100 V power, and the AC 100 V power supply generates a DC voltage necessary to drive the electric components that make up the slot machine 1. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 , And is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected thereto. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without passing through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

  Further, to the power supply substrate 101, the hopper motor 34b, the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 described above are connected.

  On the game control board 40, the aforementioned MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, inserted medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described dispensing sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply substrate 101, Detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power failure detection circuit. A reset circuit 49 is mounted, and performs processing related to the progress of the game, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly.

  The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41 a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41 b, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41 c.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in one direction only, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41.

  The rendering control substrate 90 is connected to rendering devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, a reel LED 55, etc. These rendering devices are mounted on a sub control unit 91 mounted on the rendering control substrate 90. It is driven based on control by. In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55. However, separately from the sub control unit 91, an output control unit that directly performs output control of the rendering device is mounted on the effect control substrate 90 or another substrate, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the rendering device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the rendering device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

[About setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes in accordance with the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in an internal lottery, a navistock lottery, etc. which will be described later. The set value is composed of six steps of 1 to 6, and the payout rate is the highest at 6 and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the degree of advantage is the highest for the player, and the degree of advantage decreases stepwise as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The set values may be set in three steps of 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, 4, H (High), etc., or 7 steps of 1 to 7, and it is not necessary to limit to 6 steps. In the present embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the fourth embodiment), the state of the set value "1" is "set 1", and the state of the set value "2" is "set". "2", the setting value "3" state "setting 3", the setting value "4" state "setting 4", the setting value "5" state "setting 5", the setting value "6 The state of “is referred to as“ setting 6 ”.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is the same regardless of which set value is set, and the below-described navistock performed by the sub control unit 91 according to the set value Although the payout rate of medals is changed by using different winning probabilities as the winning probability of the lottery and the additional lottery, at least one of the winning probability of the lottery performed by the main control unit 41 and the winning probability of the lottery performed by the sub control unit 91 is Alternatively, the payout rate of the medal may be changed by changing the win probability of both parties according to the set value.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the slot machine 1 with the front door 1b opened. 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. Move to the setting change state (setting change mode) where value change operation is possible. In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when the setting 6 is further operated, the setting is returned to the setting 1) . Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can be progressed. The setting value may not be changed if the front door 1b is not opened, and unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door 1b is not opened may be prevented. That is, the opening condition of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start condition of the setting change state. In this case, the setting value change state may be maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is the start condition of the setting change state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b may not be the end condition of the setting change state.

  Further, in order to confirm the setting value, the front door 1b may be opened and the setting key switch 37 may be turned ON in a state where the bet number is not set after the game is over. If the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting confirmation can be made (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game can not be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the game can be returned to the state in which the progress of the game is possible. In the setting value confirmation state, as in the setting value changing state, the setting value can not be changed if the front door 1b is not opened, preventing unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door 1b is not opened. May be That is, the opening of the front door 1b and the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37 may be used as the start condition of the setting confirmation state. In addition, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

  The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT4 and RB (including RB in BB) as shown in FIG.

  The special part of the winning combinations includes two types of bonus: big bonus (hereinafter referred to as big bonus as BB) and regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as regular bonus as RB). The BB is awarded when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned with the payline LN at RT0 to RT4. When a BB is won, it shifts to a big bonus in which each game is controlled to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) described later. Then, the big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. The RB is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned with the pay line LN in RT0 to RT4. When winning in RB, it is transferred to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). Then, the regular bonus ends on the condition that one of the winning combinations has won six times or 12 games have been completed. As shown in FIG. 5, from the winning of either BB or RB to the winning, it is controlled by RT4 as the inside, and after BB or RB (collectively referred to as a bonus) ends, RT3. It will be controlled.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the minors will be described. Among the winning combinations, the top bell 1, the top bell 2, the top bell 3, the top bell 4, the top bell 5, the top bell 6, the top bell 7, the top bell 8, the middle bell, the right down bell, the middle watermelon Falling to the right, watermelon, middle cherries, horned cherries are included. Hereinafter, the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8 are simply referred to as the upper bell.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the re-playing combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay role includes middle replay, right upward replay, promotion replay, special replay, fall replay, red 7 replay and blue 7 replay.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described. When the transition result is aligned with the pay line LN in RT0, RT2 and RT3, it shifts to RT1. In the present embodiment, when the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are won, and the reel other than the middle bell winning condition is made the first stop, and the upper bell is missed. The transition results are aligned with the payline LN.

  Next, a combination of lottery target roles read as a lottery target role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the role to be the object of the internal lottery or the game condition depending on whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB). At least one of the winning probabilities is different. Further, an internal lottery is performed using the number of judgment values of the predetermined set value.

  In the present embodiment, when the pushing order bell is won, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the kind of pushing order bell and the stop order. When one of the push order bells is won, the middle bell always wins by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the push order bell types, while the stop order according to the push order bell types By performing the stop operation in a stop order other than the above, the upper bell wins at a constant rate, but the upper bell may not be aligned and the transition outcome may be stopped. Therefore, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation is performed in the stop order according to the push order bell type.

  In the present embodiment, in the case where the replays GR1 to 6, GR11 to 13 and GR21 to 26 that are push order replays are won, combinations of symbols to be stopped differ depending on the types and the stop order. When one of the replays GR1 to GR6 which is a lottery object in RT1 wins, by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type, the promotion replay is won and it shifts to RT0, while the type By performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the corresponding stop order, the middle replay is won and RT1 is maintained. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to GR13 targeted for the lottery is won in RT0, by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type, the special replay wins and moves to RT2, while By performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the stop order according to the type, the fall fall replay is won and the process shifts to RT1. In addition, when any of the replays GR21 to GR23 targeted for the lottery is won in RT2, the middle replay or the red 7 replay is won and the RT2 is maintained by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type. On the other hand, by performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the stop order according to the type, the fall replay is won and it shifts to RT1. In addition, when any of the replays GR24 to 26 to be drawn by RT2 wins, by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type, middle replay or blue 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained On the other hand, by performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the stop order according to the type, the fall replay is won and it shifts to RT1.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, it is controlled to be either RT0 to RT4 or a bonus (RB, RB in BB). In the present embodiment, RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4 have a payout rate of medals less than 100% per game, and RT2, RB, and BB have medal payout rates of 100% or more per game. Among RT0 to RT4, RB and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous gaming state. Also, among RT0 to RT4, RT0, RT2, and RT4 have high probability of winning a replay player combination, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of RT1 and RT3, particularly RT0 to RT2. It can be said that the player is more advantageous than RTs 1 and 3 in that they can be transferred. Further, among RT0, RT2 and RT4, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous for the player than RT0 and RT4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT0 and RT4.

  Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification to notify the stopping order which is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result. Control is possible at an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) which is a notification period.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled to the AT, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by winning a navigation target combination according to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. The navigation effect is executed by The navigation target role according to the game state is a push order bell and a push order replay. Specifically, the replays GR1 to 6 are for RT1, the replays GR11 to 13 for RT0, and the replays GR21 to 26 for RT2. Also, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target role. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by satisfying a certain condition even in the normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) in which neither AT nor ART is controlled. It is possible to execute navigation effects.

  In the navigation notification of the present embodiment, by changing the lighting mode of the game support indicator 12, notification is made so as to distinguish the stop order advantageous to the player. Further, in the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by the display of the image from the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in the RT1, the stop notification in which the promotion replay is won is notified in a distinguishable manner. When one of the replays GR11 to GR13 is won in RT0, the stop order in which the special replay wins is notified in a distinguishable manner. Further, when any one of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won in RT2, the stop order in which the middle replay or the red 7 replay wins is notified distinguishably. Further, when any one of the replays GR24 to 26 is won in RT2, the stop order in which the middle replay or the blue 7 replay wins is notified distinguishably.

  As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player can intentionally cause the promotion replay to be won in RT1, and can win the middle bell, and the special replay in RT0 by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation effect. It is possible to win the middle bell, to avoid the fall replay, to avoid stopping the transition appearance, to win the middle bell at RT2, to avoid the fall replay, to shift It is possible to avoid eye stoppages.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines a lottery (hereinafter referred to as an ART lottery) for determining whether to control to ART (a state controlled by AT at RT2) when a lottery condition is established during a bonus. Do. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the ART (assist replay time) by winning the ART lottery.

  Then, the main control unit 41 controls the ART by winning the ART lottery.

  In the case of controlling to ART, first, at RT3 transitioning after the end of the bonus, when the transition point is stopped and transitioning to RT1, control is made to AT (see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6). After starting control of AT, the state until it transfers to RT2 is also called a preparation state.

  The main control unit 41 executes navigation notification when the target combination is won in the preparation state. Under the present circumstances, in RT1 the navigation notification is targeted when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won, and the navigation notification of the stop order for winning the promotion replays when the replays GR1 to 6 are won is notified by the navigation notification. By performing the operation, it is possible to win the promotion replay and shift from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after transition to the preparation state, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified at the time of winning the push bell regardless of any game state of RT0 to 2, so perform stop operation according to the notified stop order. Thus, it becomes possible to obtain eight medals reliably.

  After the promotion replay is won in RT1 and it shifts to RT0, the navigation notification will be targeted when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, and the stop notification for winning special replays when the replays GR11 to 13 are won will be notified by the navigation alert. By performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, it is possible to make a special replay be won and shift from RT0 to RT2, and it is possible to avoid a win for falling fall replay and avoid shifting to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified at the time of winning the push order bell as described above, eight medals can be reliably acquired by performing the stop operation in accordance with the informed stop order. As a result, it is possible to avoid stopping the transition, and to avoid transitioning to RT1.

  When special replay is won in RT0 and it shifts to RT2, it is the navi that announces the stop order to win red 7 replays when the first replay GR21-23 is won or when the first replay GR24-26 is won. Notification or navigation notification to notify stop order to win Blue 7 Replay is executed, and by performing stop operation according to the notified stop order, Red 7 Replay or Blue 7 Replay is awarded and falls It is possible to avoid replay winnings and avoid shifting to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified at the time of winning the push order bell as described above, eight medals can be reliably acquired by performing the stop operation in accordance with the informed stop order. As a result, it is possible to avoid stopping the transition, and to avoid transitioning to RT1.

  The main control unit 41 ends the preparation state when the special replay wins, and starts control of the ART. Along with this, the main control unit 41 performs ART game number lottery to determine the number of ART games, sets the number of games won by the ART game number lottery as the number of remaining ART games allocated to the RAM 91 c, Start counting the number of remaining games.

  After ART starts, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified at the time of winning the push order bell, so that it is possible to surely obtain eight medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. As a result, it is possible to avoid stopping the transition and stop transitioning to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning middle stage replay is notified when the replays GR 21 to 26 are won, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the win of the fall fall replay is avoided and the process shifts to RT1. Can be avoided.

  Also, after ART starts, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1 each time one game is consumed, and if the special combination is won before the number of remaining games reaches 0, ART is interrupted by the end of RT2, Also, counting of the number of ART games is suspended. After that, control is made to the corresponding bonus after winning the special part that has won, and at RT3 transitioning after the end of the bonus, the transition outcome is stopped and the AT control is resumed when it shifts to RT1. To resume the ART by transitioning to RT2 again, and also resume counting the number of ART remaining games.

  Further, after the start of ART, when the number of remaining games becomes 0, the control of the AT is ended. As a result, the navigation notification is not executed, so it is impossible to avoid stopping the transition when the push order bell is won, and it is impossible to avoid the fall replay prize when the replay GRs 21 to 26 are won, By shifting to RT1 by stopping or falling replay, the control of a series of AT and ART is ended.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the replays GR21 to 26 during ART are won, the main control unit 41 is notified by navigation notification of the stop order in which the middle replay takes a prize except for the first time. When the stop operation is performed ignoring the order, there are cases where Red 7 Replay or Blue 7 Replay is won and RT2 is maintained, but there is also a case where Fall Replay is won and it shifts to RT1. Therefore, when the replays GR 21 to 26 are won, it is possible to urge the stop operation in the stop sequence for winning the middle replays notified by the navi notification, and it is meaningless to prevent the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay from winning It can be done.

[Game processing]
Next, the game processing executed by the main control unit 41 for each game will be described using FIG. 7. The main control unit 41 performs game control processing to control one game.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the game control process, first, a bet process is performed to set the bet number and to settle the credit and bet numbers (Sd1).

  After setting the number of bets, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning by random number lottery (internal lottery) (Sd2).

  The internal lottery determines whether or not the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (in fact, when the start switch 7 is detected), whether or not to allow winning in each combination It is. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. In more detail, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work similarly assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state (RT0 to RT4 and bonus) and the presence or absence of the special combination (BB, RB), the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the gaming state are specified. It is performed according to the value of the gaming state flag, the value of an RT flag for specifying an RT described later, the number of bets, and the number of judgment values of each winning combination determined according to the setting value. In addition, carrying over of the special part means carrying over the winning state of the special part after the next game if the special part is not won in the game in which the special part is won in the internal lottery, and the special part is held until the special part is won. Maintaining a winning state.

  In the internal lottery, the internal lottery random number value (stored in the lottery work for the internal lottery) is a target value of the internal lottery, the current gaming state flag value, the RT flag value, and the determination value number determined corresponding to the setting value. When the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with the probability (number of judgment values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of judgment values.

  When the internal lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after starting rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on condition that a prescribed period (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of reel rotation of the previous game. And stop the rotation of the reel in response to the stop operation (Sd3).

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is finished, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the payline (Sd4).

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of the winning, and the gaming state is shifted according to the symbol combination on the pay line (Sd5).

  When the payout process ends, a game end process is performed (Sd6). In the game end processing, processing for setting a gaming state is performed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game control process for one game ends, and the game control process for the next one game starts.

  Further, the main control unit 41 performs ART lottery during the internal lottery process during the bonus, and wins the ART lottery, that is, when the ART game number is given, the transition outcome is stopped at RT3 transitioning after the bonus ends. Then, when it shifts to RT1, it controls to AT and performs control for navigation information and navigation effect. In the first to third embodiments, since the AT (including the ART) is controlled when the ART lottery is won, the AT will be described as an example of the benefit.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not the voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If the voltage drop signal is input, the voltage drop signal is also input in the previous power failure determination process. If a voltage drop signal is input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power failure flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination processing in the step Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set (Sp3), and if the power failure flag is set, the processing shifts to power failure processing (sub). In the power-off process (sub), a backup flag used in the startup process (sub) is set after the backup data is created, or a check sum is calculated by calculating an exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power-off flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In command analysis processing, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer, and if the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. Then, the processing corresponding to the acquired command is executed.

  In the step of Sp5, the sub-control unit 91 executes a setting suggestion effect determination process (Sp5). In the setting indication effect determination process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the setting indication effect indicating the setting value being set by lottery, and when the setting value is 4 or more, a plurality of types of settings At the same time, it is determined which of the suggested effects is to be executed. In the first embodiment, as a setting suggestive effect, setting 2 or more is a setting 2 or more finalizing setting effect, setting 4 is a setting 4 or more finalizing setting 4 or more setting effect, setting 5 or more Setting 5 or more determination effect, setting 6 is determined to determine that the setting 6 determination effect is provided.

  In the step of Sp6, the sub control unit 91 executes a setting suggestion effect execution process (Sp6). In the setting suggestion effect execution processing, the sub-control unit 91 executes the setting suggestion effect when the final game of the bonus ends, when it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed in the setting suggestion effect determination processing. Specifically, a flag set when the setting 2 or more determination effect execution flag, the setting 4 or more determination effect execution flag, the setting 5 or more determination effect execution flag, the setting 6 determination effect execution flag is set in the RAM 91 c The setting suggestion effect according to is executed by displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present process, when the default display flag is set in the RAM 91 c, the sub control unit 91 performs a default display from the liquid crystal display 51. In the present embodiment (the same applies to the second and third embodiments), one character is displayed as a default display. In the setting effect 2 or more confirmed effect, 2 characters are displayed. In the setting effect 4 or more fixed effect 4 characters are displayed. Setting 5 or more confirmed In the effect, 5 characters are displayed. In the setting 6 determined effect, six characters are displayed.

  In the step of Sp7, the sub control unit 91 executes a bonus music selection process (Sp7). In the bonus song selection process, the sub control unit 91 selects a song at the bonus time according to the execution history of the setting suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to notify the type of the setting suggestion effect that has been executed, and to notify that the first setting suggestion effect has been executed after the first setting suggestion effect is executed. That is, the execution history of the setting suggestion effect can be left.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 executes an indication during a game, an alert at the time of an error, a display at the time of setting change or setting confirmation, and the like.

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

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 sets whether or not each of setting 2 or more setting effect, setting 4 or more setting effect, setting 5 or more setting effect, setting 6 setting effect has been executed in the setting suggestion effect determining process. It is determined based on whether or not the effect execution completed flag set in the RAM 91 c when executing the suggested effect is set in the RAM 91 c.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game has ended based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 at the time of the third stop operation (Sa1).

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

  If the bonus has not ended (N at Sa2), the processing ends. When the bonus ends (Y in Sa2), it is determined whether or not the setting effect of 2 or more is set 2 or more confirmation effect has been executed at the end of the previous bonus (Sa3).

  If two or more set effects have not been performed (N at Sa3), a 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 depending on whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 11 and 13).

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

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

  When the setting effect of 4 or more has not been executed (N at Sa5), the setting suggestion effect determining lottery is executed using the lottery table B (Sa6). Two types of lottery tables B are provided, and a 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. 11 and 13).

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

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

  If five or more set effects have not been performed (N at Sa7), a setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table C (Sa8). Two types of lottery tables C 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. 11 and 13).

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

  When the effect of setting 5 or more has been executed (Y at Sa7), it is determined whether the setting 6 effect of confirming setting 6 has been executed at the end of the previous bonus (Sa9).

  When the setting 6 determination 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 according to whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 12 and 14).

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

  When the setting 6 determination 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. 12 and 14).

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

[About the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery]
Next, the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery in the setting suggestion effect determining process shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 will be described using FIGS. FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show a lottery table used when the bonus is ended without winning the ART lottery during the bonus (in the figures, "only bonus" is set because the AT is not controlled after the end of the bonus). FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show a lottery table used when the ART lottery is won during the bonus and the bonus is ended (because it is controlled by the AT after the end of the bonus, "bonus + AT" in the figures). . Moreover, FIG. 15 shows an example of the lottery table conventionally used by the setting suggestion effect determination lottery.

  In FIGS. 11 to 14, the lottery table B is used after the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed using the lottery table A, the setting is set to 2 or more, and the effect is determined, and the setting 2 or more is set. It is 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 effect is determined to be 4 or more and the effect is determined, and the setting effect is 4 or more. The lottery table D is a table used after the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed using the lottery table C, the setting effect is set to 5 or more, and the effect is determined, and the setting effect of 5 or more is performed. 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 determination effect is determined, and the setting 6 determination effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, in the lottery table A, the number of judgment values is set such that the ratio in which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. Is allocated. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 2 is 70% and the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 3 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 4 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 2 or more determination effect is selected is 30%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 5 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 6 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 2 or more determination effect is selected is 30%.

  In addition, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, in the lottery table B, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting effect 2 or more is selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting effect 2 or more is selected at setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio for setting 2 or more and the fixed effect is 70% at setting 4 and the ratio for setting the setting 4 and above and the fixed effect is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected at setting 5 is 70% and the ratio at which setting 4 or more confirmation effect is selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting 2 or more determination effect is selected at setting 6 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 4 or more setting effect is selected is 30%.

  In addition, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, in the lottery table C, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected in setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting effect 4 or more is selected at setting 4 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting 4 or more confirmation effect is selected at setting 5 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 5 or more confirmation effect is selected is 30%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting 4 or more confirmation effect is selected at setting 6 is 70% and the ratio at which setting 5 or more confirmation effect is selected is 30%.

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

  In addition, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, in the lottery table E, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected in setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 4 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 5 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the rate at which setting 6 fixed effect is selected at setting 6 is 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, in the lottery table A, the number of determination values is allocated such that the ratio for selecting the default display at setting 1 is 100%. It is done. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio for selecting the default display in setting 2 is 60%, and the ratio for selecting the setting effect 2 or higher is 40%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 3 is 60% and the ratio at which setting effect 2 or more is determined is 40%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 4 is 60%, and the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected is 40%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 5 is 60% and the ratio at which setting effect 2 or more is selected is 40%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 6 is 60%, and the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected is 40%.

  In addition, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, in the lottery table B, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting effect 2 or more is selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting effect 2 or more is selected at setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio for setting 2 or more and the fixed effect for setting 4 is 60%, and the ratio for setting 4 or more and the fixed effect is 40%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio for setting 2 or more and the fixed effect is set to 60% when setting 5 and the ratio for setting the setting 4 or more and to fixed effect is 40%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio for setting 2 or more and the fixed effect is set to 60% when setting 6 and the ratio for setting the setting 4 or more and to fixed effect is 40%.

  In addition, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, in the lottery table C, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected in setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting effect 4 or more is selected at setting 4 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting 4 or more determination effect is selected at setting 5 is 60% and the ratio at which setting 5 or more setting effect is selected is 40%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio for setting 4 or more and the fixed effect is set to 60% when setting 6 and the ratio for setting the setting 5 or more and fixed effect is 40%.

  In addition, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, in the lottery table D, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected in setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 4 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which the setting effect of 5 or more is selected in setting 5 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is allocated such that the ratio for setting the setting 5 or more determination effect at setting 6 is 60%, and the ratio for setting the setting 6 determination effect is 40%.

  In addition, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, in the lottery table E, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected in setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 4 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 5 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the rate at which setting 6 fixed effect is selected at setting 6 is 100%.

  As described above, by setting the lottery tables A to E, four or more set finalization effects are executed at the end of the bonus after the next on condition that the setting two or more finalization effects are executed, and the setting four or more finalization effects are Setting 5 or more finalization effect is executed at the end of the bonus after next time on condition that it is executed next, setting 6 finalization effect is executed at the time of bonus ending next time on condition that the setting field 5 or more finalization effect is performed It has become. In addition, after the setting effect of 6 or more is performed, only the effect of setting 6 or more is performed at the end of the bonus after the next time.

[About the conventional problem and the effect of this embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 15, conventionally, for example, the number of judgment values has been allocated such that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 2 is 95% and the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected is 5%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 3 is 95% and the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected is 5%. In addition, it is determined that the percentage for which default display is selected when setting 4 is 90%, the percentage for which setting effect 2 or more is selected is 5%, and the percentage when setting 4 or more is fixed is 5%. The number of values was assigned. In addition, the percentage at which default display is selected at setting 5 is 80%, the percentage at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected is 5%, the percentage at which setting 4 or more confirmation effect is selected 5%, setting 5 or more The number of judgment values was assigned such that the proportion for which the effect is selected is 10%. In addition, the percentage for which default display is selected when setting 6 is 70%, the percentage for setting 2 or more confirmed effect is selected 5%, the percentage for which setting 4 or higher determined effect is selected 5%, set 5 or more determined The number of judgment values is assigned such that the proportion for which the effect is selected is 5%, and the proportion for which the effect is selected is 6 or more is 10%.

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

  For this reason, when a game arcade such as a pachinko parlor is set to setting 2, the execution frequency of the setting 2 or more confirmation effect is low, and if the setting is high, the high setting indication effect that the execution ratio should be high is not executed. The player has guessed that the setting value being set is low. When the player infers 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, there is also a problem that if the execution ratio of the setting 2 or more confirmation effect is simply increased, only the setting 2 or more confirmation effect is frequently performed and the player is presumed to be low setting. Also in this case, the player infers that the setting is low and stops the game, which leads to a decrease in the operating rate of the slot machine. And the decline in the occupancy rate has been a loss of profits for the game arcade.

  In addition, due to the fact that the execution ratio of the high setting suggestion effect is high, the high setting suggestion effect is executed immediately after starting the game, and the high setting is that after the start of the sales of the game arcade People sometimes guessed. And, since it is necessary to operate the low setting slot machine in order to secure the profit, the slot machine with high setting is relatively low setting even if a plurality of slot machines are installed. Generally less than a machine. Such a situation is a well-known matter for players, so when a high setting suggestion effect is executed in a slot machine other than a slot machine that plays a game by itself, the slot machine in which the player is playing a game The game was stopped assuming that the probability of being low setting is high. As described above, although it is possible to appeal to the player that the high setting slot machine is installed in the game arcade, most players who inferred that the slot machine performing the game by themselves is low setting stop the game. In addition, because the execution ratio of the high setting suggestion effect is high, it becomes clear at the early stage after starting the sales, so set the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect as shown in Figure 15 The problem was that slot machine availability was reduced. In addition, even when the high setting suggestion effect which should have a high execution ratio continues not to be executed (for example, when it is not executed in 3 to 4 bonus times), the slot machine in which the player is playing a game Assumed that it was a low setting and stopped the game. And the decline in the occupancy rate has been a loss of profits for the game arcade.

  On the other hand, the game arcade side raises the profit by raising the operation rate of the slot machine so that the player does not guess that the setting is low by execution of setting 2 or more and the effect is produced, and in addition to this, There has been a desire to raise the operating rate of the slot machine by appealing to the player that the setting is high by executing the setting suggestion effect which suggests that the setting is high.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, setting 2 or more is set since setting 2 or more set production is performed after setting 2 or more set production regardless of low setting or high setting. Even when the effect is performed but the high setting suggestion effect is not performed, the sense of expectation for the high setting can be maintained. This makes it possible to prevent the game from being stopped when the setting is low, and to increase the operation rate of the slot machine. On the other hand, the fact that a slot machine with a high setting is installed can also be appealed to the player by the execution of the high setting suggestion effect, so that the operating rate of the slot machine can be raised. In addition, such a conventional subject is similarly solvable also in 2nd Embodiment, and has a similar effect.

  Also, conventionally, for example, even if the setting 6 fixed effect is executed, it is necessary to be determined to execute the setting 6 fixed effect in the setting suggested effect determining lottery in order for the setting 6 fixed effect to be executed next Once setting 6 determination effect was executed, setting 6 determination effect was not always performed. Therefore, when the cancellation operation of the effect is performed and the setting 6 fixed effect is ended by mistake, for example, for the player who was thinking of photographing the effect image of the setting 6 fixed effect in commemoration, next time 6 Since it is not known whether the finalization effect will be executed, it has been a factor that the interest of the game is reduced by regret. In addition, since it becomes the appeal of the game arcade by having the player shoot the effect image of the setting 6 determined effect in a memorial event and make it public on SNS etc., occurrence of such an event for the game arcade is bothersome. It has become a seed. However, in the first embodiment, as shown in the lottery table E of FIG. 12 and FIG. 14, only the setting 6 determination effect is performed after the setting 6 determination effect which is the specific setting suggestion effect is performed once. It is configured. Therefore, it is possible to give a player a sense of satisfaction to the player who was thinking of photographing the effect image of the setting 6 determined effect in a commemorative manner, and to provide many opportunities for appeal to the game arcade. In addition, such a conventional subject is similarly solvable also in 2nd Embodiment, and has a similar effect.

[Bonus song selection process]
Next, the bonus music selection process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the first game of the bonus game has been started ("Bonus start" in the drawing) based on a command from the main control unit 41 (Sb1) . When the first game of the bonus is not started (N at Sb1), the process is ended.

  When the first game of the bonus game is started (Y in Sb1), it is determined whether or not the effect execution completed flag set in the RAM 91c when the setting suggestion effect is executed is set, It is determined whether the setting 6 determination effect has been executed (Sb2).

  When the setting 6 fixed effect has been executed (Y in Sb2), the music selection flag indicating the music A is set to select the music A (Sb3). If the setting 6 determination effect has not been performed (N in Sb2), it is determined whether or not the setting effect 5 or more has been performed (Sb4).

  When setting effect 5 or more confirmation effect has been executed (Y in Sb4), the music selection flag indicating the music B is set to select the music B (Sb5). When the setting effect of 5 or more is not yet performed (N in Sb4), it is determined whether the setting effect of 4 or more is in effect (Sb6).

  If the setting effect 4 or more has been performed (Y in Sb6), the music selection flag indicating the music C is set to select the music C (Sb7). If the setting effect 4 or more is not yet performed (N in Sb6), it is determined whether the setting effect 2 or more is already performed (Sb8).

  When two or more set effects have been performed (Y in Sb8), the music selection flag indicating the music D is set to select the music D (Sb9). When two or more setting effects are not executed (N in Sb8), a default (standard setting) music is selected.

  The sub control unit 91 executes a process of outputting the music selected from the speakers 53 and 54 during the bonus after the main process is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect execution completion flag indicating that the setting suggestion effect has been executed is turned off before the predetermined time (for example, 4 am) and the power is changed after the time has passed. Cleared when it detects that the is turned on. The predetermined time is set after the business closing time of the game arcade and before the business opening time. As described above, by detecting the turning on and off of the power supply over a predetermined time, it is possible to prevent the effect execution completion flag from being cleared at the sudden power failure return during business hours. The effect execution completed flag may be cleared at an appropriate timing such as at the time of setting change, at the time of setting confirmation, at the time of error cancellation, at the time of reset, and the like.

[Specific Example of First Embodiment]
Next, a specific example of the first embodiment will be described using FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), for example, when the final game of the bonus is over, if two or more set effect is generated, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the final game of the next bonus is ended. When set, four or more fixed effects can be generated. On the other hand, when the setting effect of 2 or more is not generated, the setting effect of 4 or more is not possible. Then, as shown in FIG. 17C, when the final game of the bonus is over, if the effect of setting 4 or more is generated, the setting 6 of the effect can be generated when the final game of the next bonus is over. Become. In the example in the figure, two characters are displayed in the setting 2 or more determined effect, four characters are displayed in the setting 4 or more determined effect, and six characters are displayed in the setting 6 determined effect. Displayed from.

[Effect of First Embodiment]
The setting 6 finalization effect which is the second setting indication effect becomes executable (in this example, Sa3 and Sa4 shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10) on condition that the setting 4 or higher setting which is the first setting indication effect is executed. , Sa5, Sa6, Sa9, Sa10 (parts shown in FIGS. 11 to 14).
Therefore, since the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, it is possible to maintain the sense of expectation for the setting suggestion effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

There is no possibility that the setting 6 determination effect which is the second setting indication effect is not performed when the setting 4 or more setting effect which is the first setting indication effect is not executed, and the setting 4 or more confirmation effect can be executed Perform setting suggestion effect determination lottery using characteristic lottery table, and when setting 4 or more setting effect is being executed, setting 6 setting decision effect setting is decided using the drawing table which is likely to be executed setting decision A lottery is performed (in this example, portions shown in the lottery table B and the lottery table D in FIGS. 11 to 14).
Therefore, since the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, it is possible to maintain the sense of expectation for the setting suggestion effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The music in the bonus is notified that the setting effect 4 or more, which is the first setting indication effect, has been executed (in this example, a portion shown in FIG. 16).
Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize whether or not the setting 2 or more confirmation effect, the setting 4 or more confirmation effect, the setting 5 or more confirmation effect which is the first setting suggestion effect is executed.

Specific settings suggested effects that are set 2 or more confirmed effects, settings 4 or more confirmed effects, settings 5 or more confirmed effects, settings 6 fixed effects are performed once it is easy to be executed specific setting suggested effects performed (this example (The part shown in FIGS. 11-14).
Therefore, after the specific setting suggestion effect is performed once, the specific setting suggestion effect is easily performed, so the interest of the game can be improved.

After the setting 6 determination effect which is the specific setting suggestion effect is performed once, only the setting 6 determination effect is performed (in this example, a portion shown in the lottery table E of FIG. 12 and FIG. 14).
Therefore, since only the specific setting suggestion effect is executed after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, it is possible to execute the setting 6 decision effect for improving the interest of the game, for example, when the specific setting suggestion effect is missed .

The setting values include setting 4 which is a first setting value, setting 5 which is a second setting value, and setting 6 which is a third setting value,
When setup 5 or setup 6 is selected, setup 5 or more finalization effects can be performed, and when setup 6 is selected, setting 6 finalization effects can be performed,
After executing the setting 5 or more determination effect, either the setting 5 or more determination effect or the setting 6 determination effect can be performed, and after the setting 6 determination effect is performed, only the setting 6 determination effect can be performed (this In the example, the parts shown in FIGS.
Therefore, after the setting effect of 5 or more is performed, either the setting effect of 5 or more setting effect or the setting 6 setting effect can be executed, and the expectation for the setting effect of 6 setting effects can be enhanced. , You can improve the interest of the game.

The setting suggestion effect is easy to be executed when AT is given at the end of the bonus (in this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 11 to 14).
Therefore, since the possibility that the AT, which is a benefit, is given is increased by executing the setting suggestion effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

After the setting effect 5 or more that is the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting 6 decision effect that is the second setting suggestion effect is more when AT is given than when the AT is not given It is easy to execute (in the present example, a portion shown in the lottery table D of FIGS. 12 and 14).
Therefore, since the possibility that the benefit is given is increased by executing the setting 6 determined effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Others, about the modification of the first embodiment]
Hereinafter, various modifications of the above embodiment will be described.

  In the first embodiment, the setting values are selected from six stages of settings 1 to 6, but the number of selectable setting values may be different from that of the above embodiment, for example, selectable from three setting values. Good.

  In the first embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is notified that the first setting suggestion effect has been executed by outputting the music according to the setting suggestion effect. For example, when the first setting suggestion effect is already executed, The first setting suggestion effect has been executed by a method different from the above embodiment, such as increasing the types of background images and effects in the selectable music and the liquid crystal display 51 by displaying the menu screen by the player. You may alert | report.

  In the first embodiment, a bonus is taken as an example of the advantageous state, but for example, AT, ART, CT in which the stop control of the reel is not controlled or the number of sliding symbols changes, RT in which the winning probability of replay changes. For example, an advantageous state of an aspect different from the above embodiment may be set.

  In the first embodiment, although the setting suggestion effect is performed at the end of the final game of the bonus, for example, when the bonus is confirmed, the confirmation of the winning of the bonus is performed, during the bonus game, The setting suggestive effect may be executed at a timing different from that of the above embodiment, such as when AT or ART ends.

  In the first embodiment, the AT has been exemplified as a benefit, but, for example, the right to control to an additional specialization zone where the number of AT games is added, the right to control to a bonus such as BB or RB, continuation of AT More advantageous AT rights such as rate increase, AT stock number increase, AT game number extra, AT state easy transition right, AT state easy to add AT game number, Replay win probability Right to allow transition to RT (Replay time) different from normal gaming state, right to execute setting suggestion effect, right to increase the kind of effect, right to transition to a state in which premium effect tends to appear, portable terminal to player The right of display of the two-dimensional code for giving the wallpaper or music may be a benefit different from the above embodiment.

[About the second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed on the condition that the first setting suggestion effect is executed, but also when the second setting suggestion effect becomes executable I gave an example to make it possible. For example, when the effect of setting 2 or more is determined, the number of determination values is assigned so that the effect of setting 2 or more can be performed in the lottery table B (see FIGS. 11 and 13). However, in the second embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect can be performed on the condition that the first setting suggestion effect is performed, but the second setting suggestion effect can be performed when the second setting suggestion effect becomes executable. It is configured such that the rendering is not feasible. Specifically, in the second embodiment, a lottery table different from the lottery table used in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is used as the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect lottery. In the second embodiment, detailed description of parts in common with the first embodiment is omitted. In particular, the setting suggestion effect determination process is the same process as the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, an example will be described in which the same lottery table is used regardless of whether or not the ART lottery has been won.

[About the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery]
The lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery in the setting suggestion effect determining process of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

  In FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, the lottery table B is used after the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed using the lottery table A, the setting is set to 2 or more, and the effect is determined, and the setting 2 or more is performed. It is 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 effect is determined to be 4 or more and the effect is determined, and the setting effect is 4 or more. The lottery table D is a table used after the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed using the lottery table C, the setting effect is set to 5 or more, and the effect is determined, and the setting effect of 5 or more is performed. 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 determination effect is determined, and the setting 6 determination effect is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, in the lottery table A, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 2 is 70% and the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 3 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 4 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 2 or more determination effect is selected is 30%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 5 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmation effect is selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 6 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 2 or more determination effect is selected is 30%.

  In addition, in the lottery table B, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected in setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 4 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 4 or more confirmation effect is selected is 30%. Further, the number of determination values is allocated such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 5 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 4 or more confirmation effect is selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which setting 2 or more determination effect is selected at setting 6 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 4 or more setting effect is selected is 30%.

  In addition, in the lottery table C, the number of determination values is assigned such that the rate at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected in setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 4 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is allocated such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 5 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting effect 5 or more is selected is 30%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 6 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting effect 5 or more is selected is 30%.

  In addition, in the lottery table D, the number of determination values is assigned such that the rate at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected in setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 4 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 5 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio at which default display is selected at setting 6 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting 6 finalization effect is selected is 30%.

  In addition, in the lottery table E, the number of determination values is assigned such that the rate at which the default display is selected at setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected in setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 4 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected at setting 5 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned such that the rate at which setting 6 fixed effect is selected at setting 6 is 100%.

  As described above, by setting the lottery tables A to E, four or more set finalization effects are executed at the end of the bonus after the next on condition that the setting two or more finalization effects are executed, and the setting four or more finalization effects are Setting 5 or more finalization effect is executed at the end of the bonus after next time on condition that it is executed next, setting 6 finalization effect is executed at the time of bonus ending next time on condition that the setting field 5 or more finalization effect is performed It has become. In addition, after the setting effect of 6 or more is performed, only the effect of setting 6 or more is performed at the end of the bonus after the next time.

  In the present embodiment, the effect execution completion flag indicating that the setting suggestion effect has been executed is turned off before the predetermined time (for example, 4 am) and the power is changed after the time has passed. Cleared when it detects that the is turned on. The predetermined time is set after the business closing time of the game arcade and before the business opening time. As described above, by detecting the turning on and off of the power supply over a predetermined time, it is possible to prevent the effect execution completion flag from being cleared at the sudden power failure return during business hours. The effect execution completed flag may be cleared at an appropriate timing such as at the time of setting change, at the time of setting confirmation, at the time of error cancellation, at the time of reset, and the like.

[Specific Example of Second Embodiment]
Next, a specific example of the second embodiment will be described using FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), for example, when the setting 6 finalization effect occurs once when the final game of the bonus is over, as shown in FIG. 20 (b) (c), the final of the next and subsequent bonus In the game, setting 6 setting effect occurs 100%, setting 2 or more setting effect, setting 4 or more setting effect, setting 5 or more setting effect does not occur. In the example in the drawing, four characters are displayed in the effect of setting 4 or more and the effect of setting 6 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 in the effect of setting 6 and effect.

[Effect of Second Embodiment]
After performing the setting effect 4 or more which is the first setting indication effect, the effect 4 is not executed again after performing the effect effect (in this example, portions shown in the lottery table B and the lottery table D in FIGS. 18 and 19).
Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that the player experiences the same setting suggestion effect a plurality of times.

The setting 6 decision effect which is the second setting indication effect is the setting probability of the first setting indication effect 4 or more and the execution probability of the effect effect is equal to or more (the same in this example). (In the present example, portions shown in the lottery table B and the lottery table D in FIGS. 18 and 19).
Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the setting 6 determined effect which is the second setting suggested effect is performed.

[Other, about the modification of a 2nd embodiment]
Hereinafter, various modifications of the above embodiment will be described.

  In the second embodiment, the execution probability of the setting 6 fixed effect which is the second setting indication effect and the setting 4 or higher setting effect which is the first setting indication effect is the same, but for example, the execution probability of the setting 6 fixed effect is The execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect may be made higher than the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect when the setting suggestion effect is performed step by step, such as setting the setting probability higher than the execution probability of the fixed effect or the like.

  In the second embodiment, the setting values are selected from six stages of settings 1 to 6, but the number of selectable setting values may be different from that of the above embodiment, for example, the setting values may be selectable from three setting values. Good.

  In the second embodiment, the bonus is taken as an example of the advantageous state, but for example, AT, ART, CT in which the stop control of the reel is not controlled or the number of sliding symbols changes, RT in which the winning probability of replay changes. For example, an advantageous state of an aspect different from the above embodiment may be set.

In the second embodiment, although the setting suggestion effect is performed at the end of the final game of the bonus, for example, when the bonus is confirmed, when the notification of the winning of the bonus is performed, during the bonus game, The setting suggestive effect may be executed at a timing different from that of the above embodiment, such as when AT or ART ends.
[About the third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, after the setting suggestion effect is performed once, the setting suggestion effect is more easily executed when the benefit AT (including the ART) is given than when the AT is not given. An example will be described. In the third embodiment, detailed description of parts in common with the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be omitted. In particular, in the third embodiment, the setting suggestion effect determination process is different from the first embodiment or the second embodiment.

[Setting indication effect determination processing]
In the third embodiment, a setting suggestion effect determination process performed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described. In this process, an example will be described in which the setting suggestion effect is performed only when the AT (including the ART) which is a benefit is given after the setting suggestion effect is performed once.

  In the third embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes one of three types of setting suggestion effects of setting 2 or more confirmation effects, setting 4 or more confirmation effects, and setting 6 confirmation effects. Further, in the setting suggestion effect determination process, whether or not each of setting 2 or more setting effect, setting 4 or more setting effect, setting 6 setting effect is already executed is set in the RAM 91 c when setting setting effect is executed It is determined based on whether or not the effect execution completion flag is set in the RAM 91 c.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is over based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 at the time of the third stop operation (Sc1).

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

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

  When the effect execution completed flag is set (Y in Sc3), whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (if the ART lottery is won during the bonus, it is controlled by the AT after the bonus is completed, so in the figure Then, "bonus + AT" is determined (Sc4).

  When the ART lottery is won during the bonus (N at Sa3), a setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed to decide whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect (Sa4). Then, it is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect determination lottery has been won (Sc6). If the setting suggestion effect lottery has not been won (N at Sc6), the process is ended.

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

  If the setting is 4 or more (Y in Sc7), it is determined whether the setting value being set is the setting 6 (Sc9). When the setting 6 is set (Y in Sc9), a setting 6 determination effect execution flag is set in the RAM 91c, which indicates that the setting 6 determination effect for setting 6 is determined (Sc11). If it is not the setting 6 (N in Sc9), the setting 4 or more confirming that the setting is 4 or more is set 4 or more setting effect setting indicating that the effect is to be executed is set in the RAM 91c (Sc10).

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

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

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

  When the setting 6 is set (Y in Sc16), a setting 6 determination effect execution flag is set in the RAM 91c, which indicates that the setting 6 determination effect for setting 6 is determined is executed (Sc18). Then, the effect execution completion flag is set in the RAM 91c, and the process is ended (Sc19).

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

  As described above, once the set 2 or more set effect, the set 4 or more set effect, the set 6 set effect is performed once, then only if the AT that is the benefit is given, the set 2 or more set effect, set 4 As described above, the fixed effect and the setting 6 fixed effect are performed.

Modified Example of Third Embodiment
Next, a modification of the third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, an example has been described in which the setting suggestion effect is executed only when the benefit AT (including the ART) is given after the setting suggestion effect is executed once, but this modification Then, setting 4 or more setting effect can be performed on condition that setting 2 or more setting effect is executed, setting 6 or more setting effect can be performed on condition that setting effect 4 or more setting effect is performed. Then, after the setting suggestion effect is performed once, an example in which the setting suggestion effect is more easily executed when the benefit AT (including ART) is given than when the AT is not given explain.

  In the modification of the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when winning the ART lottery during the bonus, the AT is controlled to the AT after the bonus ends, but the first embodiment and the second embodiment Unlike the form, if the ART lottery during the bonus is won, if the ART lottery is won again, the bonus specialization zone is controlled after the bonus is over and then the AT is controlled. The additional specialization zone is controlled over a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 games). During the special addition zone, the number of ART games is increased according to the result of the internal lottery. In the third embodiment, the AT and the additional specialization zone will be described as benefits.

[Setting indication effect determination processing]
In the modification of the third embodiment, a setting suggestion effect determination process performed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes the setting suggestion effect whether or not each of the setting 2 or more setting effect, the setting 4 or more setting effect, and the setting 6 setting effect is already executed in the setting indication effect determining process. It is determined based on whether the effect execution completion flag set in the RAM 91c is set in the RAM 91c.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the game is over based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 at the time of the third stop operation (Sd1).

  If the game has not ended, the process ends (N in Sd1). When the game is over (Y in Sd1), it is determined based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 whether the bonus is over (Sd2).

  If the bonus has not ended (N in Sd2), the processing ends. When the bonus ends (Y in Sd2), it is determined whether the setting value being set is 2 or more in setting (Sd3). If the setting is not 2 or more, that is, if it is setting 1 (N in Sd3), a default display flag indicating that default display is to be performed is set in the RAM 91c (Sd4).

  If the setting is 2 or more (Y in Sd3), it is determined whether the setting is 2 or more. Setting 2 or more is determined It is determined whether or not the effect has been executed at the end of the previous bonus (Sd5).

  When two or more set effects have not been executed (N in Sd5), a setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table A shown in FIG. 24 (Sd6). After the setting suggestion effect determination lottery, the setting suggestion effect execution flag indicating the execution of the setting suggestion effect and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is set in the RAM 91c, and the process is ended (Sd16).

  When two or more set effects have been executed (Y in Sd5), it is determined whether the set value being set is equal to or more than four (Sd7). If the setting is not 4 or more (N in Sd7), a default display flag indicating that default display is to be performed is set in the RAM 91c (Sd8).

  When the setting is 4 or more (Y in Sd7), it is determined whether or not the setting 4 or more is determined. It is determined whether the setting 4 or more determination effect has been executed at the end of the previous bonus (Sd9).

  When the setting effect of 4 or more has not been executed (N in Sd9), the setting suggestion effect determining lottery is executed using the lottery table B shown in FIG. 24 (Sd10). After the setting suggestion effect determination lottery, the setting suggestion effect execution flag indicating the execution of the setting suggestion effect and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is set in the RAM 91c, and the process is ended (Sd16).

  When four or more set effects have been executed (Y in Sd9), it is determined whether the set value being set is the set 6 (Sd11). If the setting is not 6 (N in Sd11), a default display flag indicating that default display is to be performed is set in the RAM 91c (Sd12).

  If it is the setting 6 (Y in Sd11), it is determined whether or not the setting 6 determined effect that the setting 6 is determined has been executed at the end of the previous bonus (Sd13).

  When the setting 6 determination effect has not been executed (N in Sd13), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table C shown in FIG. 24 (Sd14). After the setting suggestion effect determination lottery, the setting suggestion effect execution flag indicating the execution of the setting suggestion effect and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is set in the RAM 91c, and the process is ended (Sd16).

  When the setting 6 determination effect has been executed (Y in Sd13), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table D shown in FIG. 24 (Sd15). After the setting suggestion effect determination lottery, the setting suggestion effect execution flag indicating the execution of the setting suggestion effect and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is set in the RAM 91c, and the process is ended (Sd16).

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

[About the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery]
Next, the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery in the setting suggestion effect determining process of the third embodiment will be described using FIG. In addition, when it is not controlled by AT, it is considered as "bonus" in the figure when ending with bonus only, and when it is controlled by AT after the bonus is shown as "bonus + AT" in the figure, specialization zone and AT after the bonus The time when it is controlled is "bonus + AT + specialization zone" in the figure.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the lottery table A, the number of determination values is allocated such that the percentage for which the default display is selected is 80% and the percentage for which the set effect is selected 2 or more is 20% when only the bonus is selected. It is done. When only the AT is controlled after the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected is 80%, and the percentage for which the set effect of 2 or more is fixed is 20%. When it is controlled to AT and additional specialization zone after a bonus, the judgment value number is allocated so that the ratio for which default display is selected is 80% and the ratio for setting 2 or more confirmation effect is 20% .

  Further, in the lottery table B, the percentage for which default display is selected is 55% when only the bonus is selected, the percentage for which 2 or more set effects are selected is 15%, and the percentage for which set 4 or more fixed effects is selected is 30% The number of judgment values is assigned so that If only AT is controlled after the bonus, the percentage for which default display is selected is 40%, the percentage for which 2 or more set effects are selected is 25%, and the percentage for which 4 or more set effects are selected is 35% As such, the number of judgment values is assigned. When it is controlled to AT and additional specialization zone after a bonus, 30% is the ratio that the default display is selected, 30% is the ratio that the setting effect is set 2 or more, and the ratio that the setting 4 or more setting effect is selected The number of judgment values is assigned so as to be 40%.

  Further, in the lottery table C, the percentage for which default display is selected is 25% when only the bonus is set, the percentage for setting 2 or more confirmation effects is 5%, and the percentage for setting 4 or more confirmation effects is 20% The number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio of setting 6 determination effect selection is 40%. If only AT is controlled after the bonus, the percentage for which default display is selected is 20%, the percentage for which 2 or more set effects are selected is 10%, the percentage for which 4 or more set effects are selected, 25%, set (6) The number of judgment values is assigned such that the ratio for which the finalized effect is selected is 45%. When it is controlled to AT and additional specialization zone after the bonus, the percentage that default display is selected is 5%, the percentage for setting 2 or more set effect is selected 15%, the percentage for set 4 or more set effect is selected The number of judgment values is assigned such that the ratio of 30% and setting 6 fixed effects being selected is 50%.

  Further, in the lottery table D, the number of determination values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected is 20% and the percentage for which the setting 6 fixed effect is selected is 80% when there is only a bonus. When only the AT is controlled after the bonus, the number of judgment values is assigned such that the percentage for which the default display is selected is 10% and the percentage for which the setting 6 finalization effect is selected is 90%. When the bonus is controlled to the AT and the additional specialization zone after the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned such that the ratio for selecting the setting 6 determination effect is 100%.

  As described above, by setting the lottery tables A to D, four or more set finalization effects are executed at the end of the bonus after the next setting on the condition that the setting two or more finalization effects are executed, and the setting four or more finalization effects are The setting 6 finalization effect is performed at the end of the bonus after the next time on condition that it is performed. In addition, after the setting effect of 6 or more is performed, only the effect of setting 6 or more is performed at the end of the bonus after the next time. Then, when 2 or more set effects, 4 or more set effects, and 6 set effects are executed once, set 2 or more set effects when the special AT or additional specialization zone is added. Setting 4 or more decision effect, setting 6 decision The ratio where the effect is executed is high. That is, the ratio at which the setting suggestion effect which is made executable in stages is executed is higher when the benefit is given than when the benefit is not given, and furthermore, the size of the benefit is The larger the value, the higher the rate of execution of setting suggestion effects that can be performed step by step.

  In the present embodiment, the effect execution completion flag indicating that the setting suggestion effect has been executed is turned off before the predetermined time (for example, 4 am) and the power is changed after the time has passed. Cleared when it detects that the is turned on. The predetermined time is set after the business closing time of the game arcade and before the business opening time. As described above, by detecting the turning on and off of the power supply over a predetermined time, it is possible to prevent the effect execution completion flag from being cleared at the sudden power failure return during business hours. The effect execution completed flag may be cleared at an appropriate timing such as at the time of setting change, at the time of setting confirmation, at the time of error cancellation, at the time of reset, and the like.

[Specific Example of Third Embodiment]
Next, a specific example of the third embodiment will be described using FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (a), for example, when the final game of the first bonus is over, if the effect of the setting 6 decision is generated, as shown in FIG. 25 (b) (c), In the final game, when the AT is controlled after the bonus, the setting 6 determined effect occurs at a rate of 100%, and after the bonus is not controlled by the AT, the setting 6 determined effect does not occur when only the bonus. In the example shown in the drawing, six characters are displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 in the setting 6 determined effect.

  Conventionally, a specific setting suggestion effect (for example, setting 6 determination effect) has been performed many times regardless of the provision of a benefit. Therefore, the player feels bored with the same specific suggestion effect which is executed many times, and the interest of the game is reduced. However, in the third embodiment, once the specific suggestion effect is performed, the specific suggestion effect is more easily performed when the benefit is given than when the benefit is not given. In this way, by providing the added value to the specific setting suggestion effect, even if the same specific suggestion effect is executed after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, the sense of expectation for the awarding of benefits becomes high. Can be improved.

[Effect of Third Embodiment]
After setting 2 or more set effect which is specific setting indication production, setting 4 or more set production, setting 6 set production is executed once, AT and the special specialization zone which is the privilege when it is granted, it is AT or The specific setting suggestive effect is easier to be executed than in the case where no additional specialization zone is provided (in this example, a portion performing the processing of Sc8, Sc10 and Sc11 when Y is Sc3 in FIG. 21).
Therefore, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, when the specific setting suggestion effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the provision of the benefit becomes high, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Specific setting suggestion effect setting 2 or more finalization effect, setting 4 or more finalization effect, setting 6 finalization effect is performed once, specific setting suggestion effect only when AT or extra specialization zone which is the privilege is granted Is executed (in this example, the processing of Sc8, Sc10 and Sc11 is performed when Y is Sc3 in FIG. 21).
Therefore, after the specific setting suggestion effect is performed once, it is determined that the benefit is given when the specific setting suggestion effect is performed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The setting values include setting 2 which is a first setting value, setting 4 which is a second setting value, and setting 6 which is a third setting value,
Setting 4 or more that is the first setting suggestion effect can be executed when setting 4 or setting 6 is selected, and setting 6 deciding effect that is the second setting suggestion effect can be performed when setting 6 is selected Is feasible and
After performing the setting 4 or more fixed effect, the setting 6 fixed effect is easy to be executed when the benefit is given, and the setting 4 or more fixed effect is easily performed when the benefit is not given (in this example, The part shown to lottery table BD of FIG. 24).
Therefore, when the setting 6 fixed effect is executed, the possibility that the benefit is given is increased, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

After the setting suggestion effect is performed in stages and the setting suggestion effect is performed once, the setting suggestion effect is more easily executed when the benefit is given than when the benefit is not given In the example, a part that performs the processing of Sd5, Sd6, Sd9, Sd10, Sd13, and Sd14 in FIGS. 22 and 23 (a part illustrated in the lottery tables B to D in FIG. 24).
Therefore, after the specific setting suggestion effect is performed once, it is determined that the benefit is given when the specific setting suggestion effect is performed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  [Other Modifications of the Third Embodiment]

  In the third embodiment, the setting values are selected from six stages of settings 1 to 6, but the number of selectable setting values may be different from that of the above embodiment, for example, selectable from three setting values. Good.

  In the third embodiment, the bonus is taken as an example of the advantageous state, but for example, AT, ART, CT in which the stop control of the reel is not controlled or the number of sliding symbols changes, RT in which the winning probability of replay changes. For example, an advantageous state of an aspect different from the above embodiment may be set.

  In the third embodiment, although the setting suggestion effect is performed at the end of the final game of the bonus, for example, when the bonus is confirmed, the notification of the winning of the bonus is performed, during the bonus game, The setting suggestive effect may be executed at a timing different from that of the above embodiment, such as when AT or ART ends.

  In the third embodiment, the AT has been exemplified as a benefit, but, for example, the right to control to an additional specialization zone where the number of AT games is added, the right to control to a bonus such as BB or RB, continuation of AT More advantageous AT rights such as rate increase, AT stock number increase, AT game number extra, AT state easy transition right, AT state easy to add AT game number, Replay win probability Right to allow transition to RT (Replay time) different from normal gaming state, right to execute setting suggestion effect, right to increase the kind of effect, right to transition to a state in which premium effect tends to appear, portable terminal to player The right of display of the two-dimensional code for giving the wallpaper or music may be a benefit different from the above embodiment.

Fourth Embodiment
In the first to third embodiments, an example in which the setting suggestion effect is executed at the end of the final game of the bonus which is advantageous when the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is won is described. However, whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect may be determined by a method other than the setting suggestion effect determination lottery. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, an example will be described in which it is determined whether a bonus is won by internal lottery during an advantageous state (in the present embodiment, AT) whether or not to execute setting suggestion effects. Then, the method of determining whether to execute the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion effect lottery in the first to third embodiments is replaced with the method of determining whether to execute the setting suggestion effect shown in the fourth embodiment. Even if the method is replaced, the effects shown in the first to third embodiments of the fourth embodiment can be obtained. The fourth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[About mode]
FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining an example of the mode selection screen according to the fourth embodiment. In the example of FIG. 26, the player can select from among the AT start setting suggestion mode, the AT during bonus winning setting suggestion mode, and the AT run-through setting suggestion mode. The AT start setting suggestion mode is a mode in which setting suggestion effects are executed when the AT is started. The AT during bonus winning setting suggestion mode is a mode in which a setting suggestion effect is executed when a bonus is won during AT. The AT run-through setting setting indication mode is a mode in which a setting indication effect is executed when the AT runs through. Here, "AT runs" means "not being controlled to the bonus state during AT". The display timing of the mode selection screen will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the mode selection screen is displayed, the cursor is moved by the player's selection operation, and the mode in which the cursor is positioned is determined by the player's determination operation, whereby the mode is set. Ru. As a selection operation, for example, when the left stop switch is operated, the cursor moves upward, and when the right stop switch is operated, the cursor moves downward. In addition, the determination operation is an operation to the middle stop switch. When the mode is set, a mode flag capable of specifying the set mode is stored in each of the RAM of the main control unit 41 and the RAM of the sub control unit 91. The main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 can recognize the set mode by the mode flag. By displaying such a mode selection screen, the player can be made to select a mode according to the player's preference.

[About timing chart of each mode]
Next, a timing chart for each mode described in FIG. 26 will be described. 27 and 28 are diagrams for explaining the timing chart. FIG. 27A is a diagram for describing the case where a bonus is not won during AT when the AT run-through setting setting suggestion mode is set.

  Further, when the AT lottery executed by the lottery target combination is won, a continuous effect is executed. The continuous effect is, for example, a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character battle. When the continuous effect ends, an AT lottery result effect of notifying the result of the AT lottery is executed. As described above, by performing the continuous rendition before the AT lottery result presentation, a sense of expectation can be made to the result of the AT lottery.

  When the AT is selected in the AT lottery, the AT winning notification effect is executed as the AT lottery result effect. The AT winning notification effect is, for example, an effect of displaying the character “WIN”. Further, when the AT non-winning in the AT lottery, the AT non-winning notification effect is executed as the AT lottery result effect. The AT non-winning notification effect is, for example, an effect of displaying the characters “LOSE”.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, the AT lottery is executed, and when the AT is won by the AT lottery, the continuous effect is executed. When the continuous effect ends, an AT winning notification effect (display of the character of WIN) is executed as an AT lottery result effect. The AT winning notification effect is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and then the mode selection screen is executed. In addition, the mode selection screen in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 shows only the characters "select a mode!", And the description of options is omitted.

  FIG. 27A shows the case where the AT run-through setting setting suggestion mode is set. It is controlled by AT from the game following the game in which the AT winning notification effect was executed. The example of FIG. 27A shows the case where the bonus is not won during the AT. Thereafter, the AT ends when the number of AT games controlled by the AT (number of AT remaining games) becomes zero. When the AT ends, for example, at a timing related to the end of the AT's final game (for example, at the third stop), an AT end effect (not shown) is executed. The AT end effect is, for example, an effect of informing that the AT has ended and the number of medals and the like given during the AT.

  When the AT termination effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), the setting suggestion effect is performed. The timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed is not limited to the timing at which the AT end effect ends, but may be a timing related to the start of the game following the final game of the AT. The timing may be a bet operation for starting the next game of the AT's final game, or may be a lever on operation (operation to the start switch 7). Further, FIG. 27A shows that the setting 6 finalization effect of displaying six characters from the liquid crystal display 51 is performed as an example of the setting suggestion effect.

  FIG. 27 (B) shows the case where the AT run-through setting setting indication mode is set. Further, in the example of FIG. 27B, a case is shown where a bonus is won during the AT and the bonus is controlled to be in a bonus state corresponding to the bonus by winning. In the present embodiment, when a bonus is won during AT, the number of AT games in the game for which the bonus is won is suspended. During the period from the bonus winning game to the end of the bonus state, the number of AT games is not subtracted. Thereafter, from the game at the end of the bonus state, the AT returns and the subtraction of the number of AT games held is started.

  After that, even if the AT ends, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As described above, when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, when the bonus is won during AT and the bonus is won, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. In addition, the AT run-through setting setting suggestion mode is set, and the bonus is won during the AT, but the setting suggestion effect is not executed even when the bonus is not won during the AT. As described above, when the AT run-through setting setting suggestion mode is set and the setting suggestion effect is not executed when the AT ends, it is suggested to the player that the bonus is won during the AT. As a modification, the AT run-through setting setting suggestion mode is set, and a bonus may be won during the AT, but the setting suggestion effect may be executed when the bonus is not won during the AT. . With such a modification, it is possible not to indicate to the player that a bonus is won during AT.

  Further, in FIG. 27 (B), an alternative effect may be executed in place of not performing the setting suggestion effect. Here, the alternative effect is an effect that suggests an item different from the setting value indicated by the setting indication effect. It is preferable that the items different from the set value are items relating to the player's degree of advantage. For example, the item different from the setting value may be the state after the AT which has ended when the alternative rendering is performed. For example, the states include a normal state and a high probability state. The high probability state is a state in which the AT winning probability of the AT lottery is higher than that in the normal state. The alternative effect may be an effect that indicates whether or not the control is performed in the high certainty state (or whether or not the control is performed in the high certainty state). According to such a configuration, discouragement of the player due to the setting suggestion effect not being performed can be reduced.

  FIG. 28 (A) shows a case where an AT start setting suggestion mode is set. When the AT start setting suggestion mode is set, the setting suggestion effect is executed when the AT is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the mode selection screen is displayed when the AT is started. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the mode selection screen is displayed and the AT start setting suggestion mode is set, a screen indicating that the AT start setting suggestion mode is set (for example, the cursor lights up) After the screen is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the setting suggestion effect is performed.

  FIG. 28 (B) shows the case in which the during AT at-bonus-bonus setting setting suggestion mode is set. When the AT start setting suggestion mode is set, the setting suggestion effect is executed when a bonus is won during AT. In other words, the setting suggestion effect is also an effect of notifying that the bonus is won. When a bonus winning setting setting suggestion mode is set during AT, when a bonus is won during AT, a bonus winning notification effect for notifying that the bonus is won is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and thereafter, A setting suggestion effect may be performed.

[Effect of Fourth Embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27B, when the AT run-through setting setting suggestion mode is set, when a bonus is won during the AT, the setting suggestion effect is displayed even if the AT ends. Not run. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the AT run-through setting setting suggestion mode is set, the AT is ended without winning a bonus during the AT (when the AT runs), When the AT ends, the setting suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, discouragement of the player due to not winning the bonus during AT can be alleviated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the bonus winning probability varies depending on the current setting value, and as the current setting value becomes higher, the bonus winning probability becomes higher. Therefore, when the AT runs through (when the bonus is not won during the AT), it is possible to say to the player that the current setting value may be low since it can be said that the bonus winning probability is relatively low. You can On the other hand, when a bonus is won during AT, it can be said that the probability of winning a bonus is relatively high, and therefore, it is possible to make a player predict that the current setting value is high.

  For example, when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, if the AT runs through, a setting-recommendation effect is executed as shown in FIG. 27 (A). In this case, the player not only predicts that the current setting value is low because the probability of winning the bonus is relatively low due to the fact that the AT has run away as well as the "point of effect contents of the setting suggestion effect". From the viewpoint of “,” the player can also infer the current setting value. Therefore, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the prediction of the current setting value.

[About slot machines]
In the embodiment described above, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as gaming value. However, a slot for setting the number of bets using gaming balls as gaming value The present invention may be applied to a machine or a full credit slot machine in which bets are set using only credits as gaming value. When using game balls as game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when setting 3 as the number of bets in the first embodiment, 15 game balls can be used. It corresponds to what sets a bet number using.

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and, for example, can be used together with a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls It may be That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets regardless of any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls due to the occurrence of winnings. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out any value.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and any changes or additions can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

1 Slot Machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAX BET Switch 7 Start Switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop Switch 41 Main Control Unit 51 Liquid Crystal Display 91 Sub Control Unit

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine where winning can be generated according to the displayed result,
A setting suggestion effect executing means for executing setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value selected from among a plurality of kinds of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
And a bonus granting means for granting a bonus to the player,
The setting value includes a first setting value and a second setting value which is more advantageous than the first setting value,
The setting suggestion effect includes a specific setting suggestion effect that is not executed when the first set value is selected but can be executed when the second set value is selected,
A slot machine characterized by the one in which a specific setting suggestion effect is performed more easily when the benefit is given than in the case where no benefit is given after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once.