JP2019111033A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in a game in a performance that suggests presence or absence of a setting change.SOLUTION: A state of setting change data is updated from a setting changed state to a setting unchanged state on the basis of the fact that the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000G, regardless of whether a suggestion performance is executed or not before the game number after the setting change reaches 1000G. While a suggestion performance F is selected when the setting change data is in the setting unchanged state, the suggestion performance F is not selected when the setting change data is in the setting changed state. While the suggestion performance F is selected in 5% when the setting change data is in the setting unchanged state, the suggestion performance F is selected in 0% when the setting change data is in the setting changed state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined bet number is set, and based on the start operation being performed, a slot machine in which variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed, a game medium such as a game ball, etc. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed when a game medium has won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

  As such a gaming machine, there is provided a setting switch for setting a probability setting that determines a winning probability, and a setting change effect that indicates that the probability setting has been changed (setting change) is executed. (E.g., Patent Document 1). Thereby, the player can guess whether or not the setting change has been made.

JP, 2017-109085, A

  However, in the case of the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, although the setting change can be suggested by the suggestion effect such as the setting change effect, there is still room for improvement in the suggestion effect, and the interest of the game is improved I couldn't let it go.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game in the effect indicating the presence or absence of the setting change.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a gaming machine 1 exemplified by a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine),
Setting means (for example, setting unit 37) for setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, winning probability of internal lottery) When,
Rendering means (for example, processing for executing the suggested rendering by the sub control unit 91) for performing the suggested rendering (for example, the suggested renderings A to I shown in FIG. 2) that suggests the setting value set by the setting unit;
Storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing setting change data (for example, setting change data shown in FIG. 1A) capable of specifying presence or absence of change in setting value by the setting means;
A plurality of the rendering means are provided at different rates when the setting change data is data that can specify change in the setting value and when the setting change data is data that can specify change in the setting value. Select the suggested effect to be executed from among the types of suggested effects (for example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the setting change data has the setting change and when the setting change data has the setting change none) Suggestions are selected at different rates),
The setting change data is set based on the passage of the predetermined period regardless of whether or not the suggestion effect is executed before the predetermined period (for example, the number of games after the setting change is 1000 G) elapses. Data that can identify change in value is updated to data that can identify change in setting value or not (for example, as indicated by t3 in FIG. 4A, the setting change data has the number of games after the setting change) Regardless of whether or not the suggested effect has been executed before reaching 1000 G, based on the fact that the number of games after the setting change has reached 1000 G, the setting change is updated to the setting change no).
While the setting change data is data that can specify whether the setting value is not changed for the plurality of types of suggested effects, the setting change data is data that can specify whether the setting value is changed. A specific suggestion effect (for example, suggestion effect F) not selected sometimes is included (for example, as shown in FIG. 2 (B), the suggestion change is selected when the setting change data is not changed in setting, As shown in 2 (A), the suggestion effect F which is not selected is included when the setting change data has a setting change.

(2) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a gaming machine 1 exemplified by a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine),
Setting means (for example, setting unit 37) for setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, winning probability of internal lottery) When,
Rendering means (for example, processing for executing the suggested rendering by the sub control unit 91) for performing the suggested rendering (for example, the suggested renderings A to I shown in FIG. 2) that suggests the setting value set by the setting unit;
Storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing setting change data (for example, setting change data shown in FIG. 1A) capable of specifying presence or absence of change in setting value by the setting means;
A plurality of the rendering means are provided at different rates when the setting change data is data that can specify change in the setting value and when the setting change data is data that can specify change in the setting value. Select the suggested effect to be executed from among the types of suggested effects (for example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the setting change data has the setting change and when the setting change data has the setting change none) Suggestions are selected at different rates),
The setting change data is set based on the passage of the predetermined period regardless of whether or not the suggestion effect is executed before the predetermined period (for example, the number of games after the setting change is 1000 G) elapses. Data that can identify change in value is updated to data that can identify change in setting value or not (for example, as indicated by t3 in FIG. 4A, the setting change data has the number of games after the setting change) Regardless of whether or not the suggested effect has been executed before reaching 1000 G, based on the fact that the number of games after the setting change has reached 1000 G, the setting change is updated to the setting change no).
When the setting change data is data that can specify no change in the setting value, a plurality of types of the suggested effects are selected with the first probability (for example, 5%), while the setting change data is the setting value In the case of data that can specify the presence of change in a specific indication effect (for example, indication effect F) selected with a second probability (for example, 0%) lower than the first probability is included (for example, indication effect As shown in FIG. 2B, when the setting change data is not changed, 2.5% is selected, while when the setting change data is changed as shown in FIG. 2B. Indication effect F selected at 0% is included).

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The rendering means is set only when the setting value (for example, setting 3) corresponding to the degree of advantage equal to or higher than the specific degree of advantage is set by the setting means, or is set by the setting means or more. When the setting value (for example, setting 3) corresponding to the degree of advantage is set, the setting value (for example, setting 1 or 2) corresponding to the degree of advantage less than the specific degree of interest is set The specific suggestion effect can be selected at a high rate (for example, as shown in FIG. 2B, only when setting 3 or more is set, or when setting 3 or more is set) Suggested effect F is selected at a higher rate than when setting 1 or setting 2 is less than setting 3).

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
The setting change data is updated from data that can specify change in the set value to data that can specify change in the set value (for example, setting) if a power failure occurs before the predetermined period elapses The change data is updated from the setting change existence to the setting change nothing if a power failure for the business end occurs before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000G.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
The setting change data is a specific condition (for example, change of the business day of the game arcade) indicating a change of the business day of the game arcade when the power outage occurs and the power is restored before the predetermined period elapses. If the setting value change existence can be identified, the setting value change existence can be identified from the data that can specify the change existence of the setting value (for example, as shown in t7 of FIG. 4B). In the setting change data, if a power failure occurs before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G and the power is restored from the power failure, the setting change is changed from the setting change existence when the day crossing is generated. None updated).

(6) In the gaming machine of (5),
The setting change data is data that can specify change in the set value when the specific condition is not satisfied when power failure occurs and the power returns from the power failure before the predetermined period elapses. The setting change data is not updated to data that can identify no change (for example, as indicated by t4 in FIG. 4B, the setting change data is interrupted before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G) When there is no date transition indicating a change in the business day of the game arcade when returning from the power failure, the setting change is not updated to the setting change none).

FIG. 1A is a view showing an example of the main internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a front view of a part of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a lottery table used in the suggestion effect determination lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the screen display for every suggestion production. It is a timing chart for explaining the relation between setting change and execution of an indication production. It is a lottery table (setting change existence time) used by the suggestion production determination lottery in modification 1. It is a lottery table (setting change absence time) used by the suggestion production determination lottery in modification 1. It is a lottery table (setting change existence time) used by the suggestion production determination lottery in modification 2. It is a lottery table (setting change absence time) used by the suggestion production determination lottery in modification 2.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

[Main internal configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 1A is a view showing an example of the main internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 1 is, for example, a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1A, the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 41 that controls the progress of the game and a sub control unit 91 that controls an effect.

  The main control unit 41 includes a RAM 41 c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 stores setting change data, which will be described later, in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c. Further, the operation unit 7 and the setting unit 37 are connected to the main control unit 41. The gaming machine 1 can play a game by the operation of the operation unit 7 by the player. When the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, the operation unit 7 is, for example, a bet number setting button capable of setting the bet number, a start switch for starting rotation of the reel, a stop switch for stopping the reel, or the like. (For convenience of explanation, the operation unit 7 shows only one operation unit). When the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine, for example, it is a bat operating handle for firing game balls.

  The main control unit 41 outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect based on the control information of the command output from the main control unit 41. The effect is performed, for example, using the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 1B is a front view of part of the gaming machine. After the game is started by the operation of the operation unit 7 of the player, it is possible to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player according to the result of the game. The advantageous state is, for example, in a slot machine, a bonus that increases the probability of winning a small winning combination, or an AT in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation procedure that is advantageous for the player. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine, it is a big hit gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player can be executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the present embodiment, the setting value of the gaming machine 1 can be changed by the operation of the setting unit 37. The gaming machine 1 shifts to the setting change state by performing a predetermined operation. The setting change state is a state in which the setting value can be changed by the operation of the setting unit 37. Hereinafter, the fact that the setting value has been changed is also referred to as "setting change existing", and the fact that the setting value is not changed is also referred to as "setting change nothing". The setting value includes six stages of setting 1 to 6. When 6 is set as the set value, the degree of advantage is the highest for the player, and as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1, the degree of advantage gradually decreases. For example, in the slot machine, the payout rate of medals changes because the winning probability such as the internal lottery differs according to the set value. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine, the payout rate of the game balls changes because the jackpot probability differs according to the set value. The set value is not limited to six as described above, but may be an arbitrary number of steps. For example, three steps such as setting 1 to setting 3 may be used.

[Setting change data]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores setting change data in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 41 c. The setting change data is data that can specify the presence or absence of the setting change by the setting unit 37. For example, data that can specify setting change existence is “FFh”. When “FFh” is stored as the setting change data, the main control unit 41 determines that “setting change is present”. Data that can specify no change in setting is “00h”. If "00h" is stored as setting change data, it is determined that "setting change is not made".

  When the setting value is changed by the setting unit 37, the main control unit 41 updates the setting change data to setting change presence (that is, “FFh”). Then, the setting change data is changed from the setting change existence to the setting change nothing (i.e., "00h" based on the passage of the predetermined period regardless of whether the suggested effect described later is executed before the predetermined period passes. It is updated to ").

  In the present embodiment, “the elapse of a predetermined period” means that the number of games executed after the setting change is performed reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 1000 G). Therefore, the setting change data is updated from the setting change presence to the setting change nothing based on reaching 1000 G regardless of whether the suggested effect is executed before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G. It will be done.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the setting change data changes the business day of the game arcade in the case where a power failure occurs before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G and returns from the power failure. When the specific condition shown is occurring, the setting change is updated to the setting change none.

  Here, "power-off" means that the slot machine 1 is not supplied with power. For example, the power interruption may occur due to the fact that power is not supplied to the slot machine 1 due to a failure such as a failure. In addition to this, there are power interruptions (instant interruptions) that occur due to power outages and the like. These are power interruptions that may occur regardless of whether or not a game is in progress, and are not intended by salespersons of game arcades and the like.

  In addition, the power-off includes a power-off that occurs due to a power-off operation of a salesclerk of a game arcade or the like after the game arcade is closed. Then, the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on again to start business the next business day. In the present embodiment, such a power failure that occurs across days to start a business operation is referred to as a "cross power failure". The above-mentioned "when a specific condition indicating a change in the business day of the game arcade has occurred" indicates that "a power failure due to straddling the day" has occurred.

  On the other hand, the setting change data is the setting change data when the power failure occurs by crossing the day when the power failure occurs and the power returns from the power failure before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G. It is not updated to no configuration change.

  As described above, the setting change data is set from the setting change existence by the fact that the number of games after the setting change has reached 1000 G (the predetermined period has elapsed) or the occurrence of power interruption across days. Updated without change. As a result, it is possible to know that the setting change has occurred only to the player who has played the game before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G before the occurrence of the power failure across days.

[Suggestive production]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a suggestive effect. The suggested effect is an effect that suggests the setting value set by the setting unit 37, and is also an effect that suggests the presence or absence of a setting change.

  In the suggested effect, there are effects (Suggested effect D described later) for which setting change is suggested and effects (Suggested effect F described later) based on setting change data. In addition, the setting value is set to a specific setting value or a specific setting value or more, or is set to a high setting value (for example, setting 4 to 6), an even value, or an odd value by the suggested effect. It may be suggested that the possibility is high.

  For example, in the case where the effect that the setting change is suggested is performed and the effect that it is suggested that the setting is set to 4 or more is executed, the player is notified that the setting value is changed to the setting 4 to 6. You can guess. Furthermore, in addition to this, when the effect that the possibility that the setting value is an odd value is high is also executed, the player changes the setting value to setting 5 (odd value among setting 4 to 6) You can guess that. Also, if it is presumed that the previous day was set high, the player may continue to play with the high setting, when the suggestion effect suggesting that there is no setting change is executed, such as on the morning of the next day, etc. Become.

  Thus, since the suggestion effect is executed so that the player can estimate the setting value, for example, the game is continued as it is depending on what suggestion effect is executed in the selection of one in the morning. It can be used to decide whether to stop playing or to play.

  On the contrary, as the gaming shop side, it is feared that the game is stopped and the operation rate of the gaming machine is lowered by the estimation of the setting value. For this reason, for example, when many gaming machines are operated at the setting 1 which is the lowest setting, it is desirable that the suggestion effect be performed so as not to know the low setting. In the present embodiment, the effect (indication effect D) indicating that setting change is present is configured to be executable at all setting values including setting 1. By doing this, an effect is suggested that the setting change has been performed in many gaming machines without being presumed to be setting 1.

  On the other hand, in the case where it is presumed that setting 1 is made, if the suggestion effect (indication effect F) indicating that no setting change is suggested has been executed, the player stops the game, and The operating rate will decrease. For this reason, it is desirable to simultaneously indicate that the setting value is equal to or higher than a specific setting value and to expect that the setting is high when performing the suggestion effect that indicates no change in setting. . From such a circumstance, in the present embodiment, when the effect (indication effect F) indicating no change in setting is executed, it is simultaneously suggested that the setting value is not less than the specific setting value (setting 3). I have a configuration.

[Suggestive production decision lottery table]
The sub control unit 91 executes the suggested effect at a predetermined timing based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41. For example, as a predetermined trigger, in a pachinko gaming machine, after completion of the big hit gaming state, when predetermined conditions in the big hit game are satisfied, SP reach (super reach) occurs, and the like. Further, in the slot machine, after the bonus ends, after the AT ends, the bonus or when predetermined conditions in the AT are satisfied, the predetermined combination (such as a rare combination such as cherry) is won. In addition, whether or not to execute the suggested effect may be further determined by lottery when the predetermined combination is won. For example, a lottery may be performed when a bell is won, and the suggestion effect may be performed when the lottery is won.

  When it is determined that the suggested effect is to be executed at a predetermined opportunity, the sub control unit 91 performs a suggested effect determination lottery. One of the suggested effects is selected by the suggested effect determination lottery. FIG. 2 is a lottery table used in the suggestion effect determination lottery.

  The suggested effect is selected using different tables depending on whether the setting change data is “setting change present” or “setting change not present”. Table A of FIG. 2 (A) is used when setting change data has a setting change, and table B of FIG. 2 (B) is used when setting change data has no setting change.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, one of the suggested effects A to I is selected by the suggested effect determination lottery. In each of the suggestion effects, the liquid crystal display 51 indicates the setting value by displaying the character. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of screen display for each of the suggested effects.

  Indication effects A to D are indication effects that can be performed on all setting values (settings 1 to 6). As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, in the suggested effects A to D, characters are displayed in different characters and in different modes. This suggests that the character is one of settings 1 to 6 depending on the character.

  The suggested effects E to I are suggested effects to be executed at set values equal to or higher than a predetermined set value. In the suggested effects E to I, as shown in FIG. 3 (e) to (I), a character with a sword is displayed, and a setting value is suggested by the number of characters. For example, in the suggested effect F of FIG. 3F, three characters with a sword are displayed, which suggests that the setting of 3 or more is determined. Further, in the suggested effect I of FIG. 3I, six characters with a sword are displayed, which suggests that the setting 6 is determined.

  When the setting change data has the setting change, as shown in the table A of FIG. 2 (A), the suggested effect D is executed, but when the setting change data has the setting change no, the state shown in FIG. As shown in Table B), the suggested effect D is not performed. As a result, when the suggestion effect D is executed, the player can estimate that the setting change data has a setting change. Specifically, the player is a business day on which the setting change has been made (a power interruption on the day after the setting change has not occurred), and the number of games after the setting change has not reached 1000 G. It can be guessed.

  In the suggested effects A to C, as shown in FIG. 3, effects are executed by changing the pose of the same girl character. On the other hand, in the suggested effect D, different girl characters appear. This suggests that the setting has been changed.

  When the setting change data has the setting change, as shown in the table A of FIG. 2A, the suggested effect F is not executed, but when the setting change data has the setting change not shown, the FIG. 2B. As shown in the table B of, the suggestion effect F is performed. As a result, when the suggestion effect F is executed, the player can estimate that the setting change data is no setting change (the setting value is deferred). Specifically, the player is not a business day on which the setting change has been made (a power cut-off on the day after the setting change has occurred), or a business day on which the setting change has been made, but after the setting change It can be estimated that the number of games of has reached 1000G.

  In addition, the suggested effect F is a suggested effect to be executed when the setting is 3 or more. For this reason, by the execution of the suggestion effect F, it is simultaneously suggested that the set value is 3 or more.

  As explained above, when the setting change data is the setting change (FIG. 2 (A)) and when the setting change data is the setting change no (FIG. 2 (B)), the suggested effects are different at different rates. It is selected. In addition, the suggestion effect includes a suggestion effect F which is selected when the setting change data is not changed, but is not selected when the setting change data is changed.

  In addition, while the suggested effect F is selected at 2.5% when the setting change data is not changed, the probability is lower than when the setting change data is not changed. This is a suggested effect selected at 0%. In addition, the suggestion effect F is not limited to one selected at 0% when the setting change data has a setting change, and may be selected with a lower probability than when the setting change data has no setting change. Good (eg, 1% less than 2.5%).

  In addition, the suggestion effect F is a suggestion effect selected only when the setting 3 or more is set. In other words, the suggested effect F is selected at a higher rate than when less than the setting 3 is set (selected at 2.5%) when the setting 3 or more is set (selected at 0%).

  In the present embodiment, in the production that suggests that the set value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the suggested production E (setting 2 or more is finalized), the suggested performance F (setting 3 or above is finalized), the suggested performance G (setting 4 The selection probability becomes lower in the order of the suggested effect H, the suggested effect H (setting 5 or more), and the suggested effect I (setting 6 determined). That is, it is difficult to execute an effect that suggests high setting. Also, in the suggested effects performed in all the set values, the suggested effect A is a suggested effect selected equally in any setting, whereas the suggested effect C is a setting 1 to 3 (low setting The probability is set such that the setting 4 to 6 (high setting) is easier to be selected than the setting of 4). This suggests that when the suggestion effect C is executed, it is highly likely that the setting is high.

[Relationship between setting change and execution of suggested effect]
Hereinafter, the relationship between the setting change and the execution of the suggestion effect will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the setting change and the execution of the suggestion effect. In the timing chart of FIG. 4, the horizontal axis indicates timing t. The vertical axis shows, from the top, whether or not the power is turned on, whether there is a setting change operation by the setting unit 37, and whether the setting change data is either a setting change or a setting change.

  FIG. 4A illustrates a scene where the number of games after the setting change has reached 1000 G after the setting change and before the occurrence of a power failure on the day.

  It is assumed that the power supply of the gaming machine 1 is turned on to start sales at t1. Further, at this time, it is assumed that the setting change operation is performed by the setting unit 37 and the setting value is changed from setting 1 to setting 3.

  By changing the setting value from setting 1 to setting 3 at t2, the setting change data is updated from no setting change to setting change. When the business is started and the player advances the game, the number of games after the setting change (hereinafter, also simply referred to as the “number of games”) is counted up to 1, 2, 3.

  The suggestive effect is executed by the above-described predetermined timing. Since the setting change data includes the setting change, the table A of FIG. 2A is used at the time of the suggestion effect determination lottery. At this time, the suggestion effect D is executable. On the other hand, the suggested effect F can not be executed. Execution of the suggestive effect D suggests that the setting has been changed. In addition, since the setting value is setting 3, it is also possible to execute suggestion effects A to D that can be executed with any setting and suggestion effect E that suggests that the setting value is 2 or more.

  It is assumed that the number of games reaches 1000 G at t3. At this time, the setting change data is updated from the setting change existence to the setting change nothing. Thereby, the table B of FIG. 2 (B) is used at the time of the suggestion effect determination lottery. At this time, the suggestion effect F becomes executable. On the other hand, the suggested effect D can not be executed. By the suggestion effect F being executed, it is suggested that the setting has not been changed (deferred setting). In addition, other possible suggestion effects are the same as in the case of t1 to t2.

  It is assumed that the business is ended and the power supply of the gaming machine 1 is shut off at t4 (power failure occurs). Then, it is assumed that the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on again at t5 for the business of the next day. As a result, a power failure occurs across the day. At this time, since the setting change operation is not performed by the setting unit 37, the setting change data continues to be in the state of no setting change.

  In business hours from t5 to t6, as in t3 to t4, table A of FIG. 2A is used at the time of the suggestion effect determination lottery. By using the table A, it is possible to execute the suggestion effect F indicating no setting change.

  FIG. 2B illustrates a scene in which a power failure occurs across days before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G after the setting change.

  It is assumed that the power supply of the gaming machine 1 is turned on to start sales at t1. Further, at this time, it is assumed that the setting change operation is performed by the setting unit 37 and the setting value is changed from setting 1 to setting 3.

  By changing the setting value from setting 1 to setting 3 at t2, the setting change data is updated from no setting change to setting change. The number of games is counted up to 1, 2, 3... By the start of sales and the player advancing the game.

  Since the setting change data includes the setting change, the table A of FIG. 2A is used at the time of the suggestion effect determination lottery. The occurrence situation of the suggestion effect is the same as t2 to t3 in FIG. 4 (a).

  Here, it is assumed that a momentary interruption (power interruption) due to a power failure or the like occurs at t3, and the state is restored from the interruption at t4. If a power failure other than such a cross-day power failure occurs, the setting change data is not updated from the setting change existence to the setting change absence.

  Further, in the situation of FIG. 4B, it is assumed that the operating status of the gaming machine is bad and the number of games has not increased compared to FIG. 4A. Unlike the situation of FIG. 4A, the number of games has not reached 1000 G even at t5 when business hours end (432 G). Therefore, the setting change data is not updated from the setting change existence to the setting change nothing. Therefore, unlike the situation of t3 to t4 in FIG. 4A, the suggestion effect D indicating that the setting change is present can be continued at t4 to t5 in FIG. 4B.

  It is assumed that the business is ended and the power supply of the gaming machine 1 is shut off at t5 (power failure occurs). Then, it is assumed that the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on again at t6 for the business of the next day. As a result, a power failure occurs across the day. At this time, although the number of games has not reached 1000 G, since the power loss across the day has occurred, the setting change data is updated from the setting change existence to the setting change nothing.

  Thereby, in business hours of t7 to t8, the table A of FIG. 2A is used at the time of the suggestion effect determination lottery. The use of the table A makes it possible to execute the suggested effect F indicating no change in setting.

[Main effect]
In the present embodiment, as indicated by t3 in FIG. 4A, the setting change data is set regardless of whether the suggested effect has been executed before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G. Based on the fact that the number of games after change has reached 1000 G, the setting change is updated to no change. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2 (B), the suggested effect F is selected when the setting change data is not changed, and as shown in FIG. 2 (A), the setting change data is changed. Is not selected. As described above, the suggested effect F is an effect that is executed only when the setting change data is without setting change (deferred setting value). Thereby, for example, when the player has guessed the set value in the game of the previous day, it is understood that the setting change has not been made by the execution of the suggestion effect F, and the game is played under the same conditions (set value) as the previous day. be able to. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the effect indicating the presence or absence of the setting change.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 2 (B), the suggested effect F is selected at 2.5% when the setting change data is not changed in setting, while the setting is changed as shown in FIG. 2 (A). When data is changed, it is selected at 0%. As described above, when the setting change data indicates no setting change (deferring setting value), the suggestion effect F is an effect that is executed with a higher probability than when there is a setting change. Thus, for example, when the player infers the setting value in the game on the previous day, it is understood that the setting change is not likely to be made by execution of the suggestion effect F, and the same condition (setting value) as the previous day The possibility of playing a game is increased. By doing this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the effect indicating the presence or absence of the setting change.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, setting 1 and setting 2 which are less than setting 3 are set only when setting 3 or more is set, or when setting 3 or more is set. Suggested staging F is selected at a higher rate than when it is on. As a result, by performing the suggested effect F, it can be expected that the setting is 3 or more, so the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, as shown at t7 in FIG. 4B, in the setting change data, when a power failure occurs before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G and the power is restored from the power failure, When a day span indicating a change in the business day occurs, the setting change is updated to the setting change no. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine is poor, and even if it takes several days for the number of games after the setting change to reach 1000 G, it will be the next business day other than the business day on which the setting was changed. It is possible to prevent the suggestion that the setting has been changed.

  In addition, as indicated by t4 in FIG. 4B, in the setting change data, when a power failure occurs before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G and the power is restored from the power failure, When there is no day span indicating a change of business day, the setting change is not updated to no change. In this manner, for example, a momentary power interruption (instant interruption) due to a power failure or a power interruption such as temporarily turning off the power of the gaming machine other than the day span indicating the change of the business day of the game arcade In the case of failure, it is possible to prevent the suggestion that the setting has been changed not to be made.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although the main embodiment in this invention was described, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About the game machine]
The above-described gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified respectively, and after variably displaying the variable display portion, displaying is performed by stopping the variation display of the variable display portion The result may be a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a display result combination which is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions. The gaming machine 1 described above may be a pachinko gaming machine capable of controlling a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player according to the result of the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

[Elapsed time]
In the present embodiment, when the number of games executed after the setting change has reached 1000 G, the setting change data is updated from the setting change to the setting change no as “a predetermined period has elapsed”. It was to so. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be as follows. For example, “the elapse of a predetermined period” may be that the number of times of control to an advantageous state after the setting change is performed reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, once). Here, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine, the advantageous state is a jackpot gaming state, and in the slot machine, a bonus or AT. Also, for example, “the passage of a predetermined period” may be that a predetermined time (for example, 4 hours) has elapsed without the gaming machine 1 being turned off after the setting change, and the setting change is not It may be the time (for example, noon).

[Recommended production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the suggestion effect is executed by displaying the character using the liquid crystal display 51. The suggested effect may be performed by a change in the light emission mode by the LED. Further, the setting value may be suggested by the words of the character.

[About setting change data]
In the present embodiment, as indicated by t7 in FIG. 4B, in the setting change data, a power failure occurs before the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G, and the power is restored from the power failure. In the case where there is a date transition indicating a change in the business day of the game arcade, the setting change is updated to the setting change nothing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting change data may be updated from the setting change existence to the setting change nothing at the time of power interruption. The occurrence of a power failure is, for example, the occurrence of a power failure for the end of business. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine is poor, and even if it takes several days for the number of games after the setting change to reach 1000 G, it is possible to play the game after the end of the business day of the setting change. Since the power of the machine is turned off (due to power interruption), it is possible to prevent the suggestion that the setting has been changed on the next business day other than the business day on which the setting has been changed.

  In addition, even if a power cut across a day or a power cut for business termination occurs, the setting change data may be kept as it is until the number of games after the setting change reaches 1000 G. Good.

[Modification 1]
Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting change data has a setting change, the lottery table of FIG. 2 (A) is used, and when the setting change data has no setting change, the lottery table of FIG. 2 (B) is used. It was made to do. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of lottery tables may be used when the setting change data has the setting change and when the setting change is not performed.

The gaming machine is
A setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, a sub control unit 91) 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 Equipped with
The setting value is a first setting value (for example, setting 4), a second setting value (for example, setting 5) that is more advantageous than the first setting value, and a third setting value (for example, setting) that is more advantageous than the second setting value. 6),
The setting suggestion effect execution means can execute the first setting suggestion effect (for example, setting 5 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 executed on the condition that the first setting suggestion effect is executed (for example, the parts shown in the tables A3 and A4 in FIG. 5 and the tables B3 and B4 in FIG. 6).
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 (first effect selection table (table A3 in FIG. 5) It is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect is to be executed using the table B3) of FIG. 6, and when the first setting suggestion effect is being executed, the second setting suggestion effect may be selected. Effect execution determining means (for example, tables A3, A4, FIG. 6 in FIG. 5) for determining whether or not to execute setting suggestion effects using the effect selection table (for example, table A4 in FIG. 5, table B4 in FIG. 6) Table B3 and B4).

  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 following configuration may be employed. The setting suggestion effect execution means does not execute the first setting suggestion effect again after executing the first setting suggestion effect. 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 is provided to notify that the first setting suggestion effect has been executed after the first setting suggestion effect is executed. 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 greater than the execution probability of the first setting indication effect. According to this configuration, it is possible to have an expectation for the second setting suggestion effect to be performed.

In addition, the gaming machine,
A setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, a sub control unit 91) 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 Equipped with
The set values include a first set value (for example, settings 1 to 5) and a second set value (for example, settings 2 to 6) which is more advantageous than the first set value,
The setting suggestion effect is not executed when the first setting value is selected, but a specific setting suggestion effect that can be executed when the second setting value is selected (for example, setting 2 or more confirmation 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 is easily performed (for example, the parts shown in the tables A3 and A4 in FIG. 5 and the tables B3 and B4 in FIG. 6).

  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.

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. 5 and 6).

  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 bonus (for example, AT) separate from the advantageous status to the player;
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. 5 and 6).

  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 indication effect (for example, setting effect 5 or more finalization effect) is executed, the second specific setting indication effect (for example, setting when the benefit is given is better than when the benefit is not given 6 finalization effect) is easy to be executed (for example, the part shown in FIGS.

  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.

[Specific Example of Modified Example 1]
In Modified Example 1, setting 2 or more is performed after the setting effect 2 or more is performed regardless of low setting or high setting, and thus the suggestion effect is performed stepwise. Therefore, setting 2 or more setting effect is performed. However, even when the high setting suggestive effect is not executed, the 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.

  The details will be described below. In the first modification, a plurality of lottery tables are used for each of the setting change time and the setting change time, and the suggestion effect determination lottery is performed. FIG. 5 is a lottery table (when there is a setting change) used in the suggestion effect determination lottery in the first modification. When the setting change data includes the setting change, the table A1 of FIG. 5 (A1) is used while switching the table A5 of FIG. 5 (A5). FIG. 6 is a lottery table (without setting change) used in the suggestion effect determination lottery in the first modification. When the setting change data indicates no setting change, the table B1 of FIG. 6 (B1) to the table B5 of FIG. 5 (B5) are used while being switched.

  Further, in the first modification, the execution history of the suggestion effect is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub control unit 91. The execution history of the suggestion effect is initialized when the power failure across the day occurs (the execution history of the suggestion effect is deleted).

  In the first modification, when two or more setting effects are performed, four or more setting effects can be performed. On the other hand, when the setting effect 2 or more is not performed, the setting effect 4 or more is not possible. Then, when the setting effect of 4 or more is performed, the setting effect of 5 or more becomes executable. Then, when the setting effect of 5 or more is performed, the setting effect of 6 setting determination becomes executable.

  In addition, after two or more setting effects are performed once, the two or more setting effects performed are more likely to be performed. After four or more setting effects are performed once, the four or more setting effects performed are more likely to be performed. The same applies to the setting effect 5 or more, and the setting 6 effect.

  Hereinafter, when setting change data has a setting change, a case where setting 6 is set will be described as an example. When setting effect 2 or more and fixed effect (indication effect E) is not executed, table A1 of FIG. 5 (A1) is selected at the time of the suggested effect determination lottery. In the case where a benefit (for example, AT in a slot machine) is not given, the suggested effect E can be executed with a probability of 30%, but the setting effect of 4 or more can not be determined (indicated effect G). Then, when the suggestion effect E is executed, the table A2 of FIG. 5 (A2) is selected at the time of the suggestion effect determination lottery. At this time, the suggestion effect G can be performed with a probability of 30%. At the same time, since the execution probability of the suggestion effect E rises from 30% to 50%, after the suggestion effect E is performed, the suggestion effect E becomes easier to be executed.

  Further, at this time, although the setting 4 or more finalization effect (indication effect G) is executable, the setting 5 or higher finalization effect (indication effect H) can not be performed. Since the table A3 of FIG. 5 (A3) is selected at the time of the suggestion effect determination lottery when the suggestion effect G is executed, the suggestion effect H becomes executable. In addition, after the suggestion effect G is performed, the suggestion effect G is easily performed. Likewise, the process is switched to the table A4 of FIG. 5 (A4) and the table A5 of FIG. 5 (A5).

  The same applies to the case where the setting change data includes the setting change. When setting effect 2 or more confirmation effect (indication effect E) is not executed, table B1 of FIG. 6 (B1) is selected at the time of indication effect determination lottery. At this time, although the suggestion effect E is executable, the setting effect of 4 or more and the finalized effect (indication effect G) can not be executed. Then, when the suggestion effect E is executed, the table B2 of FIG. 6 (B2) is selected at the time of the suggestion effect determination lottery. At this time, the suggestion effect G becomes executable, and after the suggestion effect E is performed, the suggestion effect E becomes easy to be executed. Likewise, the process is switched to the table of FIG. 6 (B5).

  Also in the first modification, as in the case described in FIG. 2, when the setting change data has a setting change, the suggested effect D is executed, but when the setting change data has no setting change, The suggestive effect D is not executed. Thereby, when the suggestion effect D is executed, it can be inferred that the setting has been changed. In addition, when the setting change data is the setting change, the suggestion effect F is not executed, but when the setting change data is the setting change nothing, the suggestion effect F is performed. By this, when the suggestion effect F is executed, it can be estimated that the setting has not been changed (that the setting value is deferred).

  As described above, in the first modification, after the setting effect of 2 or more is set, the indication effect is performed in stages. In addition, it is suggested that the setting change has been made by the suggestion effect D, and it is also suggested that the setting change has not been made by the suggestion effect F. In addition, when a power failure occurs across days, the execution history of the suggestion effect is initialized. Thereby, even after the suggested effect (for example, the suggested effects H to I) suggesting a high setting is performed, at the time of the business start of the next business day, after performing the determined effect of 2 or more again We will carry out suggestive staging in stages.

  The execution history of the suggestion effect may be continued as it is without being initialized by power interruption across the day. In this case, for example, the execution history of the suggestion effect may be initialized at the time of setting change. Further, initialization may be performed at the time of setting confirmation, at the time of error cancellation, at the time of reset, or the like.

[Modification 2]
Alternatively, a plurality of lottery tables may be used when setting change data has a setting change and a setting change has not been made by adopting the following configuration.

The gaming machine is
A setting suggestion effect executing means (for example, sub control, for example, for executing setting suggestion effect that suggests setting values 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 91),
Providing a bonus (for example, AT) to a player (for example, the main control unit 41);
The setting values include a first setting value (for example, setting 3, 4, 5) and a second setting value (for example, setting 4, 5, 6) that is more advantageous than the first setting 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 4 or more confirmation effect, setting 5 or more finalization effect, setting 6 finalization effect is included,
Once the specific setting suggestion effect is executed, the specific setting suggestion effect is more easily performed when the benefit is given than when the benefit is not given (for example, in FIGS. 7 and 8) Parts shown in parentheses).

  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.

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 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 Suggestive rendition can be performed,
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 the first specific setting suggestive effect is easy to be executed when the benefit is not given (for example, 7 and 8 in parentheses).

  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 performed, the setting suggestion effect is more easily performed when the benefit is given than when the benefit is not given (for example, in parentheses in FIGS. 7 and 8). Part shown).

  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.

  The following configuration may be employed. After the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, the specific setting suggestion effect is executed only when the benefit is given. 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.

[Specific Example of Modification 2]
Conventionally, setting 2 to 5 or more determined effects, setting 6 determined effects (setting determined suggested effects) have been performed many times regardless of the provision of benefits. Therefore, the player feels bored of the setting determination suggestion effect executed many times, and the interest of the game is reduced. However, in the second modification, once the setting determination suggestion effect is performed, the setting determination suggestion effect is more easily performed when the benefit is given than when the benefit is not given. In this way, by adding value to the setting determination suggestion effect, even if the same setting determination suggestion effect is performed after the setting determination suggestion effect is performed once, the expectation of awarding of benefits becomes high, so It can improve the interest.

  The details will be described below. The second modification differs from the first modification in that the lottery table shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is used. The other conditions are the same as in the first modification. FIG. 7 is a lottery table (when there is a setting change) used in the suggestion effect determination lottery in the second modification. When the setting change data has a setting change, the table A1 of FIG. 7 (A1) is used while switching the table A5 of FIG. 7 (A5). FIG. 8 is a lottery table (without setting change) used in the suggestion effect determination lottery in the second modification. When the setting change data indicates no setting change, the table B1 of FIG. 8 (B1) to the table B5 of FIG. 8 (B5) are used while being switched.

  Hereinafter, when setting change data has a setting change, a case where setting 6 is set will be described as an example. When two or more set effects (indication effect E) are not executed, table A1 of FIG. 7 (A1) is selected in the indication effect determination lottery. The suggested effect E can be executed with a probability of 20%, but the setting effect of 4 or more can not be determined (indicated effect G).

  Then, when the suggestion effect E is executed, the table A2 of FIG. 7 (A2) is selected at the time of the suggestion effect determination lottery. At this time, the suggestion effect E can be executed with a probability of 20% when the benefit (for example, AT in the slot machine) is given, and can be carried out with a probability of 15% when the benefit is not given. The suggestion effect G can be performed with a probability of 30% when the benefit is given, and can be performed with a probability of 20% when the benefit is not given. As described above, after the setting suggestion effect E is performed once, the suggestion effect E is more easily performed when the benefit is given than when the benefit is not given. Thereafter, as described above, the process is switched to the table A5. The same applies to the case where the setting change data includes the setting change.

  As described above, also in the second modification, after performing the setting effect of 2 or more, the suggested effect is executed in stages after the fixed effect is performed, and it is suggested that the setting change is made by the suggested effect D, and the setting is performed by the suggested effect F It is also suggested that there was no change. In addition, due to the occurrence of power interruption across the day, the execution history of the suggested effect is initialized, and at the start of business the next business day, the indicated effect is executed in stages after setting 2 or more finalized effects. It will be.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 game machine, 7 operation units, 37 setting units, 41 main control units, 91 sub control units, 51 liquid crystal display.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
Rendering means for performing a suggestive effect suggesting the set value set by the setting means;
Storage means for storing setting change data capable of specifying presence or absence of change of the setting value by the setting means;
A plurality of the rendering means are provided at different rates when the setting change data is data that can specify change in the setting value and when the setting change data is data that can specify change in the setting value. Select the suggested effect to be executed from among the types of suggested effects,
The setting change data is a setting value from data that can specify whether there is a change in the setting value based on the passage of the predetermined period regardless of whether or not the suggestion effect has been executed before the predetermined period has passed. No change of data is updated to data that can be identified,
While the setting change data is data that can specify whether the setting value is not changed for the plurality of types of suggested effects, the setting change data is data that can specify whether the setting value is changed. A gaming machine that includes a specific suggested effect that is sometimes not selected. A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
Rendering means for performing a suggestive effect suggesting the set value set by the setting means;
Storage means for storing setting change data capable of specifying presence or absence of change of the setting value by the setting means;
A plurality of the rendering means are provided at different rates when the setting change data is data that can specify change in the setting value and when the setting change data is data that can specify change in the setting value. Select the suggested effect to be executed from among the types of suggested effects,
The setting change data is a setting value from data that can specify whether there is a change in the setting value based on the passage of the predetermined period regardless of whether or not the suggestion effect has been executed before the predetermined period has passed. No change of data is updated to data that can be identified,
For multiple types of the suggested effects, when the setting change data is data that can specify no change in the setting value, it is selected by the first probability, while the setting change data can specify the change in the setting value A gaming machine including specific suggestion effects selected with a second probability lower than the first probability when the data is data.

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