JP2020000638A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of games by a setting suggestion presentation.SOLUTION: Games are controlled in one of a normal suggestion period and an advantageous suggestion period that are relating to a setting suggestion presentation for suggesting a setting value. When in the advantageous suggestion period, a notification to that effect is made. With regard to a specific suggestion presentation (e.g., a setting suggestion presentation B) that may be performed at a predetermined timing upon an establishment of a predetermined condition, information more advantageous to a player is suggested when in the advantageous suggestion period than when in the normal suggestion period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a display unit capable of variably displaying, and capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are provided, and a start lot is selected by operating a start switch, and rotation of the reels is started. There is a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels based on the order of pressing, operation timing, and the like, and can award a privilege according to a combination of symbols on the winning line when all the reels are stopped. Further, as an advantageous state for the player, a bonus for improving the probability of winning a predetermined role (for example, a small role or a replay), a RT (Replay Time), and a result of a role lottery result in a plurality of roles being won. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for notifying operation information that is advantageous to a player for causing a player to win a role with a larger privilege when the player wins. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine that launches a pachinko ball into the game area and variably displays a plurality of types of symbols by winning a start winning prize hole provided in the game area and then stops to display a symbol combination, etc. Are known.

  In such a gaming machine, among a plurality of types of setting values for specifying the winning probability (medal payout rate) of the winning in the winning lottery, a plurality of types of setting suggestions are set in accordance with the actually set values. Some of the effects are performed to suggest a set value (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-184794 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machines, the suggested setting value differs depending on the type of the setting suggestion effect, but the setting value suggested by the setting suggestion effect is always the same. For this reason, the setting suggestion effect does not allow the progress of the game to have undulations, for example, and as a result, the interest in the game may not be improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by setting suggestion effects.

  A gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a display unit capable of variably displaying, and in a gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when variable display is stopped, among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage. Setting means for setting any one of the set values, suggestion effect execution means for executing any of a plurality of types of suggestion effects indicating information on the set value, and control during a specific time period when specific conditions are satisfied. A specific period control unit that performs the specific period, and a notification unit that notifies that the specific period is being performed when the specific period is being controlled. For the specific suggestion effect that can be executed in the above, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the specific period than in the period other than the specific period, the play is more Suggesting a beneficial information for the person.

  According to this configuration, the information suggested by the specific suggestion effect can be made different depending on whether the predetermined condition of the specific suggestion effect is satisfied is a specific period or a period other than the specific period. Indicates that more advantageous information is indicated than when the period is other than the specific period. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the control is performed during the specific period and that the specific suggestion effect is performed. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the suggestion effect.

  Preferably, a role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining which of a plurality of roles including a special role and a predetermined role has been won, and a special display result corresponding to the special role are stopped. Special condition control means for controlling a special state advantageous to the player by performing the above-mentioned special combination. The predetermined result of winning the predetermined combination in the combination drawing is a first predetermined result to be won together with the special combination, and the special combination Includes a second predetermined result that has not been won. The specific condition can be satisfied when the result of the role lottery in a period other than the specific period becomes the second predetermined result of the predetermined result. is there.

  According to this configuration, when a predetermined combination has been won but a special combination has not been won, a specific condition serving as a control trigger for a specific period can be satisfied. This makes it possible to compensate for the disappointment caused when the predetermined combination is not won together with the special combination by giving an expectation of being controlled in the specific period, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  Preferably, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in a period other than the specific period, the suggestion effect execution unit may include a first set value among the plurality of set values and a second set value having a lower degree of advantage than the first set value. The specific suggestion effect is executed in response to the setting of any one of the set values, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the specific period, even when the second set value is set, The specific suggestion effect is executed in response to the first setting value being set without executing the specific suggestion effect.

  According to this configuration, according to the specific suggestion effect in which the predetermined condition is satisfied and executed in a period other than the specific period, one of the first set value and the second set value having a lower degree of advantage than the first set value is set. On the other hand, according to the specific suggestion effect that the predetermined condition is satisfied and executed in the specific period, the first set value is higher than the second set value without suggesting the second set value. It can indicate that the set value is set. As a result, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation that the specific suggestion effect is performed during the specific period.

  Preferably, the suggestion effect execution means is configured to set, when any one of a first set value and a second set value having a lower degree of advantage than the first set value is set among the plurality of set values. A rate at which the specific suggestion effect is executed according to a ratio corresponding to a set value set when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the specific suggestion effect is executed when the second set value is set. Is lower when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the specific period than in a period other than the specific period.

  According to this configuration, according to the specific suggestion effect, it can be suggested that either the first set value or the second set value having a lower degree of advantage than the first set value is set, and the predetermined condition is specified. According to the specific suggestion effect that is established and executed in the period, the rate at which the first set value is set can be higher than that of the specific suggestion effect in which the predetermined condition is established and executed in a period other than the specific period. As a result, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation that the specific suggestion effect is performed during the specific period.

  Preferably, the specific suggestion effect is a first type of specific suggestion effect indicating a setting value belonging to a first range including a predetermined setting value of the plurality of setting values, and the predetermined suggestion effect of the plurality of setting values. And a second type of specific suggestion effect that suggests a setting value belonging to a second range that includes a specific setting value different from the setting value.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to enrich the variation of the specific suggested effect, and to improve the interest of the game by the suggested effect.

  Preferably, the specific condition can be satisfied by an advantageous state for the player or not being controlled during the specific period during a predetermined period elapses.

  According to this configuration, even when it is not controlled during an advantageous state or a predetermined period elapses during a specific period, a sense of expectation that the specific suggestion effect is performed while being controlled during the specific period is provided. It can be embraced and the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine. It is a perspective view in the state where the front door of the slot machine was opened. It is a development view of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for explaining game control processing. It is a figure for explaining a role name, a symbol combination, etc. It is a figure for explaining a winning combination group, a composition of a role, etc. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a flow chart for explaining the 1st production related processing. It is a figure for explaining an advantageous suggestion period lottery table. It is a figure for explaining a setting suggestion effect lottery table. It is a flow chart for explaining the 2nd production relation processing. It is a figure for explaining a table for data for selection. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining selection data. It is a figure for explaining a lottery table.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A slot machine capable of executing a game using medals as a game medium will be described as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a slot machine, and is not a gaming machine that can execute a game using a game ball as a game medium or a game medium (a value of a tangible object such as a medal) and is internally used. Another gaming machine such as a gaming machine that can execute a game using the given score (intangible value such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method) may be used.

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The overall configuration of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where the front door of the slot machine is opened.

  The slot machine 1 includes a member including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 5 attached to one side of the housing 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked and unlocked from the housing 3 by a door key managed by a game room manager. Whether or not the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3 is detected by the door sensor 20.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided at a central portion of the front door 5. From the display window 7, the reels 11L, 11M, and 11R (hereinafter, collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, it is possible to visually recognize from the display window 7 that the symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed. In this manner, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form the variable display unit 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

  The variable display section 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display unit 13 includes a left variable display column 10L including a portion corresponding to the front of the reel 11L in the display window 7 and a reel 11L, and a portion corresponding to the front of the reel 11M in the display window 7. And a right variable display column 10R composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R. When the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can stop and display the symbols in the upper, middle, and lower rows. Therefore, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

  In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line constituted by a lower portion of the left variable display column 10L, a lower portion of the middle variable display column 10M, and a lower portion of the right variable display column 10R is set as a winning line to be determined as a winning combination. I have. In the display window 7, a winning line NL is drawn.

  Above the display window 7 of the front door 5, a liquid crystal display 27 is provided. The liquid crystal display 27 executes an effect by displaying a predetermined image in accordance with the progress of the game (game). Above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols and the number of payouts are printed is provided. , Lamp portions 33L, 33M, 33R are provided. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R include a light source such as an LED, and perform an effect by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit indicator 45, a payout indicator 46, and a notification indicator 60 are provided. The credit indicator 45 displays a credit, which is the number of medals stored (stored) in the slot machine 1 among medals owned by the player. The maximum number of credits is set to 50.

  The payout display 46 is a display that displays the number of medals (game media) to be paid out when a winning combination occurs, and is also used to display various information such as error information and setting suggestion information. The setting suggestion information refers to display information for suggesting information on a setting value. The display 60 for notification notifies predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, pressing order, etc .; hereinafter, also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) which is advantageous to the player, and a result of a winning combination drawing. It is a vessel.

  The credit display 45, the payout display 46, and the notification display 60 are each configured by, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment.

  Various operation units are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5. The operation units include a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, an effect operation unit 81, a start switch 19, a settlement switch 23, stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), and A medal slot 25 is provided.

  The bet switch 15 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of bets on one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of medals of the maximum number of bets using credits. The maximum bet amount is the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game (hereinafter also referred to as one game) (in the present embodiment, “3” except for “during the bonus state”, and “3” for “during the bonus state”. 2 ").

  The effect operation unit 81 is a switch that detects an operation related to the effect. Operations related to the effects include operations for executing and developing effects, operations for selecting effect modes and characters, and an administrator menu for displaying a player menu state and setting history for displaying a game history and the like. It includes an operation for shifting to a state.

  The start switch 19 is a switch for detecting an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of symbols. The settlement switch 23 is a switch that detects an operation for paying out medals corresponding to the number of credits or the set bet amount. Each of the stop switches 21L to 21R is a switch that detects an operation for stopping rotation of a corresponding reel among the reels 11L to 11R and stopping variable display of symbols. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for a player to insert medals.

  Below the various operation units on the front door 5, a lower panel 35 on which characters and the like are printed is provided. On the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided, respectively. The lower lamps 37L and 37R include a light source such as an LED, for example, and perform an effect by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  Below the lower panel 35, there are provided a medal payout port 39 for paying out medals in accordance with the occurrence of a winning combination, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout port 39. On the left and right sides of the medal payout slot 39, speakers 31L and 31R for performing an effect by outputting a sound effect, a sound, or the like in accordance with the progress of the game are provided.

  Next, an internal configuration of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a reel unit 9 for accommodating the reels 11L to 11R side by side is provided in the center of the inside of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1. The reel unit 9 is fixed to a rear wall in the housing 3. The reel unit 9 includes reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R (see FIG. 4; hereinafter, also referred to as reel motors 14L to 14R) and position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R (see FIG. 4; hereinafter, both position sensors 55L to 55R). ).

  The reel motors 14L to 14R are fixed side by side with respect to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding reel among the reels 11L to 11R is fixed to the rotation shaft. Thus, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are configured by, for example, stepping motors.

  The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that the protrusions provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed a predetermined position as the reel rotates. The position sensors 55L to 55R are configured by, for example, photo interrupters. When the position sensors 55 </ b> L to 55 </ b> R detect the projections of the corresponding reels, the symbol at the predetermined position of the reel (for example, the symbol with the symbol number 19 in FIG. 3) is positioned in the middle of the display window 7. Is configured.

  Above the reel unit 9, a main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed in a state housed in a board case, respectively. The board case cannot contact the control board unless some of the members are destroyed, for example, in order to make it easy to determine the trace of the control board or the like stored therein if the dishonesty is performed. It has a structure. The main control board 63 and the sub-control board 73 are electrically connected by signal lines connecting the boards.

  Below the reel unit 9, a hopper unit 43 is provided. The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full tank sensor 58 (see FIG. 4), a hopper motor 57 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 54 (see FIG. 4).

  The hopper container 42 is a container for storing medals received from the medal insertion slot 25. The full tank sensor 58 is a sensor that is provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 and detects that the medals stored in the hopper container 42 have reached a predetermined amount and are full.

  The hopper motor 57 is a motor that is driven when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, and is driven to discharge a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper container 42. The hopper motor 57 is constituted by, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects medals discharged from the hopper container 42 by the hopper motor 57 one by one. The medals detected by the payout sensor 54 are paid out from a medal payout port 39 through a medal chute 47 provided below the front side of the front door 5.

  On the left side of the hopper unit 43, a power supply unit 49 for supplying power to various devices included in the slot machine 1 is provided. The power supply unit 49 includes a power switch 50, a reset switch 52, and a change processing start switch 56.

  The power switch 50 is a switch for switching whether or not power is supplied to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during a setting change process in which the setting value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs. The change processing start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change processing, and is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to the setting change processing. Switches provided inside the housing 3 including the change processing start switch 56 are switches that can be operated when the front door 5 is opened. Therefore, basically, only the manager of the game hall can operate.

  The set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the set value is a value for specifying a winning probability of winning a predetermined combination in the combination lottery. In the role lottery, the probability of winning the role can be made different by using the winning probability according to the set value. In other words, when the set values are different, there is a case where the winning probability of winning in the winning lottery is different even for the same hand. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out during the execution of the game a predetermined number of times differs according to the set value, and as a result, the payout rate can be made different. For this reason, it can be said that the set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player, and also a value for specifying the payout rate. As setting values, for example, 1 to 6 (six levels of setting values 1 to 6 in this embodiment) having different winning probabilities are provided, and setting value 1 is the lowest payout rate and setting value 6 Has the highest payout rate. The set values are not limited to those provided in six stages 1 to 6, but may be, for example, those provided in four stages 1 to 4. The setting value can be changed by turning on the power while the change processing start switch 56 is turned on with the setting change key managed by the administrator of the game arcade, thereby shifting to the setting change processing.

  The set values can be sequentially switched (for example,... 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 → 5...) By operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change processing. During the setting change process, the set value is displayed on the payout display 46. In the setting change process, after the operation on the start switch 19 is detected, the change process start switch 56 is turned off, so that the set value displayed at that time is stored in the RAM 65. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent game, a lottery and the like, which will be described later, are performed based on the stored set value. When the setting change processing is performed, the RAM 65 of the slot machine 1 is initialized.

  On the back side of the front door 5, a medal selector 48 is provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 is a legitimate one, and sends the legitimate medal to the first channel 40 side for storing the medal in the hopper container 42. On the other hand, it has a structure for guiding irregular medals to the second flow path 44 side for discharging irregular medals to the outside.

  In addition, the medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and an insertion sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medals to the second flow path 44 according to a game situation (for example, when the reels are rotating, when the credit reaches the upper limit, and the like). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects, one by one, medals that are guided from the medal insertion slot 25 toward the first channel 40 side. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 with the front door 5 closed. On the other hand, the medals guided to the second flow path 44 side are discharged from the medal payout port 39 via the medal shoot 47.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on each of the reels 11L to 11R. In FIG. 3, for convenience of description, a plurality of types of symbols are represented by character strings such as “R7”, “G7”, “BR”, “C1”, “C2”, “BE”, “RP”, “MD”, “T1”, “T2”, and the like. However, actually, pictures corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, a pattern of red “7” as “R7”, a pattern of green “7” as “G7”, a pattern of “BAR” as “BR”, a pattern of “Bell” as “BE”, and a pattern of “RP” The pattern of "Replay" is arranged. The plurality of types of symbols are not limited to the symbols as long as they can be distinguished from other symbols, and may be any symbols such as patterns, symbols, and numbers. Since “C1” and “C2” are constituted by pictures having similar appearances, they are also collectively referred to as “C”. Similarly, since “T1” and “T2” are also configured by pictures having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as “T”.

  In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end in correspondence with symbol arrangement areas in which symbols are arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement area is the symbol in each of the reels 11L to 11R of the present embodiment.

  In the case of the present embodiment, for example, reel tapes on which symbols from symbol numbers 0 to 19 are printed are attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 7 in a predetermined order, such as symbol numbers 19 → 18 → 17 → 2 → 1 → 0 → 19 → 18. Can be done.

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 25 or the bet switch 15 or the like is operated to set a prescribed number required for starting one game (in the present embodiment, “during the bonus state”). Is set to "3", and "in bonus state" is set to "2"). The medals corresponding to the number of bets are set, so that the reels can be started to rotate. By rotating 11R, the symbols are variably displayed and one game is started. In the present embodiment, “3” is set as the specified number of game states other than “bonus state”, and “2” is set as the specified number of “bonus state”. The specified number is not limited to this, and may be another value, or the same value may be set regardless of the gaming state.

  After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reel is rotating, and the one game is ended by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. I do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined privilege to the player according to a symbol combination when all the reels 11L to 11R stop rotating (display result). Examples of the predetermined privilege include transition of a game state, automatic setting of the bet number of the next game without newly using medals, and paying out a predetermined number of medals (or credit addition) that is a provision of a game value. However, it is not limited to these.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control board 63, a sub control board 73, a power supply unit 49, an external output board 90, and the like.

  The main control board 63 is a board on which a main CPU 61 for controlling the progress of the game is mounted. The sub-control board 73 is a board on which the sub-CPU 71 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 generates a power supply for driving various electric components mounted on the slot machine 1 using electric power supplied from the outside. The external output board 90 is a board that outputs a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a hall computer, a unit-based data display, or the like).

  The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 for storing a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 for temporarily storing data related to the game, etc., and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. It has various functions performed and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

  The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a game control program stored in the ROM 67, and receives signals from a switch (operation means) and a sensor (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. Processing related to the progress of the game is performed based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. The errors include, for example, a selector error detected by the input sensor 53 for a predetermined time or more, a full tank error that the hopper container 42 is detected to be full by the full tank sensor 58, and a hopper motor 57 being driven. Nevertheless, this includes a medal running out error that is not detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or more.

  The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include a closing sensor 53, a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a start switch 19, a door sensor 20, stop switches 21L to 21R, and a settlement switch 23 shown in FIG. , A reset switch 52, a change processing start switch 56, position sensors 55L to 55R, a payout sensor 54, a full tank sensor 58, and the like.

  Further, the main CPU 61 performs processing relating to the progress of the game, and controls driving of the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include a switching solenoid 51, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, reel motors 14L to 14R, a hopper motor 57, and , Various LEDs, and the like. The main control board 63 is provided with a display composed of 7-segment LEDs. The main control board 63 is provided with a display for displaying the ratio of the number of payouts in the bonus to the total number of payouts. Note that the accessory ratio and the like are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but are displayed on a separately provided display (for example, the payout display 46 or the like). Is also good. In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the accessory ratio on the display.

  The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub-control board 73 controls an effect based on a command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command cannot be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. The command is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 only in one direction.

  The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 that stores an effect control program for controlling the effect, and a RAM 75 that temporarily stores data related to the effect, and the effect control stored in the ROM 77. It has various functions realized by executing a program and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

  The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game. Are performed, and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are drive-controlled to produce an effect. The devices connected to the sub control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, and the effect operation unit 81 shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 27 includes a display control unit that executes a display process for displaying an image in a display area. The display control unit executes a display process based on a display control command from the sub-control board 73 to display a predetermined image on the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. The display control unit can also transmit a command to the sub-control board 73 according to the display content. The sub-control board 73 transmits a command corresponding to the speakers 31L, 31R and various lamps / LEDs based on a command from the display control unit, thereby producing a sound or light corresponding to an image displayed in the display area. Is executed. Various lamps / LEDs controlled by the sub CPU 71 include LEDs mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to various switches. The sub CPU 71 can light the operation unit by controlling the LED or the like so as to have power consumption corresponding to the controlled mode depending on whether the mode is the eco mode.

  The effect operation unit 81 includes a determination switch 81a for determination, a left selection switch 81b, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (collectively referred to as up / down / left / right switches). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts the operation of the determination switch 81a when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes or develops the predetermined effect by operating the determination switch 81a. Is performed. Further, the sub CPU 71 is in an effect mode selectable state in which any one of a plurality of effect modes having different types of effects (characters and backgrounds) executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like can be set (during the effect mode selection screen display). In, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up, down, left, and right switches, and the effect mode selected by operating the decision switch 81a is set.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 operates the enter switch 81a when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, thereby shifting to the administrator menu state, and displaying the administrator menu screen on the liquid crystal display. The display is enabled in the container 27. On the administrator menu screen, “date and time setting”, “setting change history”, “mobile interlocking service ON / OFF setting”, “eco mode setting”, and the like can be performed. The eco mode refers to a mode in which the power consumed by the effects performed by the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 is saved as compared with the normal mode. When the eco mode is set, for example, control to lower the brightness of the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, control to shorten the driving time or lighting time, and output from the speakers 31L and 31R are performed as compared with the normal mode. For example, control for lowering the sound volume is performed.

  In addition, the sub CPU 71 prompts the user to operate a specific effect (for example, a continuous effect that is continuous over a plurality of games, a specific button) in which none of the reels 11 </ b> L to 11 </ b> R is spinning and occurs in accordance with the progress of the game. When the predetermined time has elapsed without any operation being detected (hereinafter, also referred to as a standby state or a game standby state) when the chance button effect is not being executed, the determination switch 81a Is operated to shift to the player menu state, and the player menu screen can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. In the standby state, a guidance effect (included in the promotion effect) for prompting the operation of the determination switch 81a to guide the player to the player menu state is executed. When the decision switch 81a is operated during the guidance effect, the state is shifted to the player menu state, and the player menu screen is displayed.

  In addition, on the player menu screen, in response to an operation on the staging operation section 81, for example, confirmation of the role history such as the number of occurrences and probability of winning, and a mobile link service for accumulating the game history of the player (Hereinafter, also referred to as mobile interlocking), volume setting output from the speakers 31L and 31R, brightness adjustment of the liquid crystal display 27, and the like. Note that an example in which the eco mode can be set in the manager menu state will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be set in the player menu state.

  The sub CPU 71 selects items and targets to be displayed by operating the up, down, left and right switches in the manager menu state and the player menu state, and according to the items and targets selected by operating the determination switch 81a. Perform the processing that was performed. The sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when a specific effect is being executed. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect on a specific layer, and by operating the determination switch 81a, the player menu screen in the player menu state in a layer having a higher priority than the specific layer By drawing an image, the player menu screen may be preferentially displayed. During the display of the player menu screen, a specific effect in a specific layer may be continuously executed, or a specific effect in a specific layer may be temporarily terminated.

  Further, when a specific effect is continuously performed on a specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, and when the effect is a continuous effect without a chance button effect that prompts an operation to a specific button, While the player menu screen can be displayed by operating the determination switch 81a, when the effect is a chance button effect prompting operation of a specific button, the player menu screen is displayed even if the determination switch 81a is operated. It may not be done. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the chance button effect from being unintentionally developed to the next stage by operating the decision switch 81a while the player menu screen is being displayed. The switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch or may be physically different switches. In addition, even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different switches, the switch for developing the chance button effect while the player menu screen is displayed is operated. It is possible to prevent the effect from being developed unintentionally.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs a game control process for controlling the progress of the game based on a game control program stored in the ROM 67. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the game control process.

(Betting number setting process)
In the bet amount setting process of S100, the bet amount is set in accordance with the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the re-game flag set at the time of winning the re-game, and the like. Processing for setting is performed. In the bet amount setting process, a bet amount setting command is output when the bet amount is set. When the set bet amount has reached the specified number, a state is set in which rotation can be started (validation) in which operation of the start switch 19 is effectively accepted.

  In the bet amount setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and the number of medals corresponding to the credit amount or the set bet amount is paid out. Is performed for the payment. The bet amount setting process is completed by receiving an operation signal from the start switch 19 in a state where the rotation can be started, and shifts to the internal lottery process of S200. In the bet amount setting process, when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process, a bet command capable of specifying the actually set bet amount (medal number) is output. This allows the sub control board 73 to specify the number of medals set for the number of bets for one game.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, a random number value for a winning combination lottery is extracted from a random number circuit that updates the random number value within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is determined in advance based on the extracted value (hereinafter, referred to as an extracted value). A lottery for determining whether or not to win any of the plural types of roles is performed. With reference to FIG. 6, the type and combination name of the combination set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  As the types of roles, a bonus role, a replaying role, and a small role are provided. The bonus combination is a transfer combination accompanied by a shift to a bonus state in which the winning probability of the small combination is high. The replaying role (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a role for setting the above-mentioned replaying flag when winning. In the bet amount setting process, when the re-game flag is set, the medal (or credit) owned by the player is not newly used, and the number of games to be started next (from now) (the current game) is reduced. This is a role of automatically setting the corresponding bet amount as the bet amount of the next game. The small combination is a combination accompanied by payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of medals.

  As the bonus combination, combination names “RBB1” and “RBB2” (hereinafter collectively referred to as a bonus combination or “RBB”) are provided. For the symbol combinations “RBB1” and “RBB2”, three combinations of “R7” and three combinations of “G7” are defined. When "RBB1" and "RBB2" are won, the bonus state is controlled. The bonus state ends with a game in which the number of paid-out medals exceeds the number of medals corresponding to the winning bonus combination (the number described in the remarks column in FIG. 6).

  As the replaying role, a role name “RPC” is provided. In the symbol combination of “RPC”, a combination of three “RP” is determined. As the small role, role names "BEL", "CH1", and "CH2" are provided. For the symbol combination of “BEL”, a combination of three “BE” is determined. For "CH1" and "CH2", symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are respectively defined. “BEL” wins regardless of the operation mode (pressing order, operation timing) for each of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and medals in a gaming state (other than the “bonus state”) in which the specified number is set to “3”. Are paid out, whereas in the "bonus state" where the specified number is set to "2", twelve medals are paid out. “CH1” and “CH2” can be awarded according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and one medal is paid out.

  In the internal lottery process, a role lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning role groups composed of predetermined roles out of the roles shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 7, a winning combination group and a winning combination in the present embodiment will be described.

  As the winning combination group including the bonus combination, “Bonus 1” to “Bonus 6” are provided. Among them, “Bonus 1” and “Bonus 4” are winning combination groups each including only one bonus combination. On the other hand, “Bonus 2”, “Bonus 3”, “Bonus 5”, and “Bonus 6” are each a winning combination group that is won not only in the bonus combination but also simultaneously with other combinations. “Bonus 2” and “Bonus 5” are winning combination groups in which the bonus combination and CH1 are simultaneously won. “Bonus 3” and “Bonus 6” are winning combination groups in which the bonus combination and CH2 are simultaneously elected. is there.

  “Normal lip” is provided as the winning combination group of the replaying combination. “Normal lip” is a winning combination group consisting of only “RPC”. As the winning combination group of the small combination, "Bell", "1 copy combination A" and "1 copy combination B" are provided. “Bell”, “one-course role A”, and “one-course role B” are each a winning combination group composed of only one role described in the role composition column. In addition, the winning combination group of the re-playing combination and the winning combination group of the small combination may each be a winning combination group including a plurality of combinations and simultaneously winning the plurality of combinations.

  The winning combination groups to be subjected to the role lottery among the plurality of types of winning combination groups are determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, the determination value related to the winning probability in the winning lottery is determined according to the winning combination group, the controlled gaming state, and the set value set.

  The gaming states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 include a “regular gaming state”, an “RBB internal winning state” in which the “RBB” is won, an “RBB” associated with the winning of the bonus combination, and the like. .

  “Bonus 1” to “Bonus 6”, which are the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, are subjected to the role lottery in the general gaming state. For each winning combination group including the bonus combination, the determination value is determined according to the set value so that the probability described in the winning probability column is obtained. As the determination values of the winning combination group including the bonus combination, different determination values are determined according to the set values, and the winning probability increases as the set values increase. For example, the determination value of “bonus 2” is determined such that the winning probability is 1/750 when the setting value is 1 and the winning probability is 1/650 when the setting value is 6. The determination value of “bonus 3” is determined such that the winning probability is 1/3500 when the setting value is 1 and 1/3450 when the setting value is 6. The winning probability at each of the setting values 2 to 5 is set to be higher than the setting value 1, lower than the setting value 6, and higher as the setting value increases. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the bonus combination is “Bonus 2” and “Bonus 5” where the bonus combination is won at the same time as “CH1”, and then “Bonus 3” where the bonus combination is won at the same time as “CH2”. "Bonus 6" is set to be high, and "Bonus 1" and "Bonus 4" to be won only for the bonus combination are set to be the lowest. For this reason, by winning / winning “CH1” or “CH2”, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the player has won the bonus role, and by winning / winning “CH1”, the expectation is given. It can be even higher.

  Next, among the winning combination groups including the re-playing role, “Normal Rip” is subjected to a role lottery in the “general gaming state” and the “RBB internal winning state”, and the winning probability in the “general gaming state” is 1 / 7 and the determination value is determined so that the winning probability in the “RBB internal winning state” is 1/3.

  Among the winning combination groups including the small role, “Bell” is a target of the role lottery in “General gaming state”, “RBB internal winning state”, and “RBB”, and “General gaming state” and “RBB internal winning state” The determination value is determined so that the winning probability in the “RBB” becomes 1/8 and the winning probability in the “RBB” becomes 1/1. For this reason, "RBB" is an advantageous state for the player because the probability of winning "BEL" is improved as compared to the general game state and the like.

  "One-course role A" and "one-course role B" are subject to a role lottery in the "general game state" and the "RBB internal winning state", respectively. The determination value is determined so that the winning probability is 1/100 to 1/110 (setting value 6 to setting value 1), and the winning probability of “1 sheet role B” is 1/80 to 1/90 (setting The determination value is determined so that the value becomes 6 to the set value 1). As described above, the probability that “CH1” and “CH2” are won separately from the bonus combination is higher for “CH2” than for “CH1”. Therefore, the rate of winning the bonus combination can be higher when winning and winning "CH1" than when winning and winning "CH2". Note that in the “RBB internal winning state”, the winning probability of “1 sheet role A” is “Bonus 2”, “Bonus 3”, “Bonus 5”, and “Bonus 6” because the winning probability is “Bonus 2”. The determination value of “2” and “Bonus 5” in the “general game state” is added, and the winning probability of “1 prize B” is “bonus 3” and “bonus 6” of “general game state”. It is the probability that the judgment value in the sum is added.

  In the internal lottery process, a determination value (determination value corresponding to the set value) of the winning combination group to be a target of the role lottery in the current gaming state is read, and a value subtracted from the extracted value (updates the extracted value) Is determined to determine whether or not is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0). If the value is not smaller (for example, 0 or more), the determination process for the next winning combination group is performed. Is repeated.

  If it is determined in the determination process for any of the winning combination groups that the value is smaller than a predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination has been won, and the winning flag of the combination included in the winning combination group is determined. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the lottery is completed. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning combination group is “determination value of winning combination group / 65536”. The larger the determination value read in the role lottery, the more likely it is to be smaller than the predetermined value, and thus it can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability. On the other hand, when the determination process has been performed for all the winning combination groups targeted for the role lottery, but it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, if no winning combination group has been won, “outside” Is determined.

  In the internal lottery process, if it is determined that one of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is determined that the winning combination group has not been won and it is determined to be “losing”, the role lottery is terminated. , To the reel control process of S300.

  In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the winning lottery to the sub-control board 73 is performed. For example, when one of "Bonus 1" to "Bonus 6" is won, a winning type command capable of specifying that one of "RBB" has been won is output, and "One-Sheet Role A" or "Single-Sheet Role B" is output. Is output, a winning type command capable of specifying that one of the winning combinations has been won. Thus, on the sub control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group that has won in the combination lottery.

(Reel control processing)
In the reel control process of S400, a process of controlling the drive of the reel motors 14L to 14R to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R is performed. In the reel control process, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds, and the measurement is started after the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started in the reel control processing of the previous game.

  In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, a reel rotation process for starting rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is performed. This makes it possible to delay the timing of starting rotation of the reels 11L to 11R in the current game until at least 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R was started in the previous game. In the reel rotation processing, when the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R starts, a reel rotation start command is output.

  In the reel control process, after the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started and reaches a constant speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes an excitation pattern having a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each of the reference positions is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, the state becomes a state in which the stop operation can be performed, and the state in which the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively received (effective).

  In the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in a state where the stop operation is possible, for example, the reels corresponding to the stop switch are arranged in a predetermined drawable range from a symbol located on the winning line NL of the reel. One of the symbols is drawn into the pay line NL to stop the reel. The retractable range is a range up to four symbols ahead, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols arranged from the symbol on the winning line NL to four symbols ahead can be stopped on the winning line NL. Become.

  In the case of winning a role in the role lottery, if the symbol that constitutes the winning role can be drawn on the winning line within the drawable range, draw the symbol on the winning line Stop. On the other hand, if no winning combination has been won, a symbol that is a winning combination that does not win any winning combination is drawn into the winning line and stopped. For this reason, when the stop switch is operated, if the symbol constituting the winning combination can be drawn on the winning line NL within the drawable range, the symbol is drawn on the winning line NL. While it is possible to stop, the symbol combination of the winning combination is not stopped on the winning line NL.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, when "any one of the winning combinations is won in the winning lottery, the symbols constituting the winning role can be drawn on the winning line within the drawable range. Is the thing. Here, since the role lottery is performed for each “winning role group”, the “winning role” corresponds in detail to any one of the winning “winning role group”. It will be.

  In the reel stop processing, symbols within the drawable range can be stopped on the payline NL, but symbols outside the drawable range cannot be stopped on the payline NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, if there is a position where a symbol constituting the combination does not exist within the drawable range, even if the winning is performed in the combination lottery, if the operation timing does not match, the winning line is formed. There is a case where a symbol constituting the combination cannot be drawn on the NL and the combination is missed (non-winning).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the "bonus combination" have portions that do not exist within the drawable range in the reel symbol arrangement. For example, only one symbol “R7” constituting “RBB1” is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Also, only one symbol constituting "RBB2" is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. For this reason, even if the "bonus combination" is won, a symbol constituting the bonus combination may not be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and may be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the “bonus roles” has been won, the reel control for drawing the winning bonus role within the drawable range is performed, but no win is won. Occurs. In the case of “RBB1” and “RBB2”, if it is not possible to win in the won game, the process of controlling the RBB internal winning state and carrying over the winning flag of the bonus combination until the bonus combination is won is performed. Be done.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols "RP" constituting the "RPC" included in the "normal lip" are arranged within the retractable range on all of the reels 11L to 11R. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols "BE" constituting the "BEL" included in the "bell" are arranged within the retractable range on all of the reels 11L to 11R. As a result, when the "normal lip" or the "bell" is won, the winning combination can be always won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbols (“R7” and “MD”) included in “CH1” included in the “single-copies A” have portions that do not exist within the drawable range in the reel symbol array. Exists. Similarly, the symbols (“G7”, “T1”, “T2”) included in “CH2” included in the “single-course B” have portions that do not exist within the drawable range in the symbol array of the reels. For this reason, in the case of "one-piece combination" such as "CH1" and "CH2", it may not be possible to draw a symbol constituting the combination into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R even if the winning is achieved. , May be missed.

  In the reel stop process, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, the winning combinations are selected according to the type of the winning combinations (results of the winning lottery), the operation timings of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and the pressing order (operation mode). The target to be drawn in with priority is predetermined. For example, in the reel stop processing when the "bonus 2" is won, or when the replaying role or the small role is won in the state where the winning of the bonus role is carried over (the RBB internal winning state), the reel stop process is performed more than the bonus role. It is determined that game players and small roles will be drawn in with priority.

  In the reel stop process, each time any one of the reels 11L to 11R stops, a reel stop command that can specify the stopped reel and a stop position (for example, a symbol number of a symbol stopped at the middle stage, etc.) is issued. Output. Thereby, the sub-control board 73 can specify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can execute a corresponding effect. When all of the reels 11L to 11R have stopped, the flow proceeds to the appearance determination processing of S400.

(Evaluation processing)
In the appearance determination processing of S400, processing corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL. For example, when a small win is made, a payout process for paying out medals described in the remarks column of FIG. 6 or adding credits is executed. In the payout process, a payout command that can specify the number of medals (including zero) given to the player by paying out medals or adding credits is output. Thus, the number of medals awarded to the player as a result of one game can also be specified on the sub control board 73 side. Further, when the re-gaming is won, a process for setting a re-gaming flag is executed. In the appearance determination processing, a game result command capable of specifying a symbol combination on the winning line NL, presence or absence of a winning, a type of a winning combination, and the like is output. Thus, on the sub control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the symbol combination on the pay line NL. In addition, in the outcome determination processing, the accessory ratio is updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 according to the result of the game. When the appearance determination processing ends, the flow shifts to a game state setting processing in S500.

(Game state setting process)
In the game state setting process of S500, a game state flag capable of specifying the next and subsequent game states is set based on the result of the winning lottery or the game. The game state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 specifies the currently controlled gaming state based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8 shows the transition of the gaming state.

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of specifying the “general game state” when initialized by a setting change or the like. When no winning is achieved in a game that has been won in “RBB” in the “general gaming state”, a gaming state flag that can specify the “RBB internal winning state” is set. The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify “RBB” when a game that has won “RBB” or a game in which the win has been carried over wins “RBB”. In "RBB", reel control is performed to win "BEL" with a high probability, win a winning regardless of operation timing, and draw in "BEL" accompanied by payout of 12 cards. The game state setting process counts the number of payouts during “RBB”, and when the number of payouts exceeds the number (RBB1: 200, RBB2: 100) corresponding to the type of the winning bonus combination, the “general game state” Is set. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, in the “general game state”, the “RBB” is controlled to “RBB internal winning state” when winning or non-winning, and when the “RBB” is won, control is performed to “RBB”. I do. During the RBB, “BEL” can be won in each game, so that medals can be obtained efficiently. When a specified number of payouts are made in the RBB, the RBB ends and the game is controlled to the “general game state”.

  When the game state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the bet amount setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processing of S100 to S500 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1, and outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of the error when determining that an error has occurred.

<Production control processing>
The sub CPU 71 executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and performs an effect lottery in which the presence or absence and the type of effect execution are determined by random number lottery according to the progress of the game. Based on the result of the lottery, an effect control process for driving and controlling effect means such as the liquid crystal display 27, speakers 31L and 31R, and various lamps / LEDs connected to the sub-control board 73 is performed.

(About setting suggestion effects)
The main CPU 61 performs a process for executing a setting suggestion effect indicating the setting value set in the setting change process. The setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests information on the setting value. The main CPU 61 determines, based on the setting values stored in the RAM 65, whether or not the setting suggestion effect is to be executed, the type of the setting suggestion effect, and the like by random number lottery, and a setting for specifying the determined type of the setting suggestion effect. The suggestion type command is output to the sub CPU 71.

  Further, the main CPU 61 performs a process for controlling the normal suggestion period or the advantageous suggestion period as the suggestion period related to the setting suggestion effect. When it is the advantage suggestion period, even if the same suggestion effect is executed as during the normal suggestion period, it is set to suggest information more advantageous to the player than during the normal suggestion period. Period. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous suggestion period is a more advantageous suggestion period for the player than the normal suggestion period.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a first effect-related process for controlling the suggestion period and the setting suggestion effect. The main CPU 61 executes, for example, a first effect-related process for each game in the general game state. The first effect-related processing is executed, for example, at a timing when the internal lottery processing of S200 in FIG. 5 is ended.

  First, in SA11, it is determined whether or not a lottery opportunity in the advantageous suggestion period has been established. The lottery opportunity during the advantage suggestion period is to win “1 Sheet Role A” and “1 Sheet Role B”, to win “Bell” 4 times in a row, and to play games that have been completed since the last RBB It is defined that the number of post-end games, which is the number of times, reaches “400”. Whether or not one of the winning combinations “A” and “1” is determined based on the result of the winning lottery. Whether or not "bell" has been won four times in succession is specified based on the value of the bell winning counter. The main CPU 61 adds 1 to the value of the bell winning counter for each "bell" winning based on the result of the winning lottery, and resets the value of the bell winning counter when the "bell" is not won in the winning lottery. Whether or not the post-end game number, which is the number of games consumed since the previous RBB ended, has reached “400” is specified based on the value of the post-end game number counter. The main CPU 61 resets the value of the post-end game number counter by adding 1 to the value of the post-end game number counter every time the game is completed after the end of the RBB and winning the “RBB”. The lottery opportunity during the advantage suggestion period is not limited to the above, and it is possible to win or win another role, to lose, or to determine that the number of medals used in the game is a predetermined number (for example, 700 consumed (−700) ) May be specified.

  When it is not determined that the lottery opportunity of the advantageous suggestion period is established, the process proceeds to SA13. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lottery opportunity of the advantageous suggestion period is established, the process proceeds to SA12 and the process proceeds to SA13. An advantageous suggestion period lottery is performed to determine whether to control or extend the advantageous suggestion period. The advantage suggestion period lottery is executed based on the advantage suggestion period lottery table. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an advantageous suggestion period lottery table. The advantage suggestion period lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 67.

  In the table for the advantageous suggestion period lottery, the determination value is determined so that, for each type of the lottery trigger of the advantageous suggestion period, the ratio shown in FIG. . When the one-piece winning combination is won, the winning is not made at a rate of 50%, and the winning is made at a rate of 50%, and the period is shifted to or extended to the advantageous suggestion period. When the one-prize role is won, the winning is not made at a rate of 20%, and the winning is made at a rate of 80%, and the period is shifted to or extended to the advantageous suggestion period. One-course combination A and one-course combination B are a winning combination group in which CH1 and CH2 win independently, not simultaneously with the bonus combination. Since there is provided an opportunity to be controlled during the advantageous suggestion period when the bonus combination has not been won, it is possible to make up for the disappointment caused by the non-winning of the bonus combination, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, the rate of simultaneous winning with the bonus combination is lower in CH2 than in CH1. The winning in the advantage suggestion period lottery is higher at the time of winning the one-sheet role B including CH2 than at the time of winning of the one-sheet role A including CH1. As a result, when CH2 is won, although the expectation that the simultaneous winning of the bonus combination is lower than that of CH1, the expectation of winning in the advantageous suggestion period lottery can be higher than that of CH1. Can be improved.

  In addition, at the time of four consecutive winnings of the bell and when the number of games after the end reaches “400”, the game is always won and the period is shifted to or extended to the advantageous suggestion period. The probability of winning four consecutive bells in the general gaming state is an extremely low value such as 1/4096 from the winning probability of "bell" shown in FIG. In addition, the rate at which the number of games after completion reaches “400” is a relatively low value based on the winning probability of “Bonus 1” to “Bonus 6” shown in FIG. As described above, when a situation that does not occur frequently occurs, the period is always shifted or extended to the advantage suggestion period, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 9, when a win is made in the advantageous suggestion period lottery in SA12, the main CPU 61 adds and updates a predetermined value (for example, 50) to an advantageous suggestion period counter for specifying the number of remaining games that can be controlled during the advantageous suggestion period. . As a result, it is possible to control to the advantageous suggestion period or extend the advantageous suggestion period while the game corresponding to the predetermined value is consumed. The main CPU 61 specifies the advantageous suggestion period when the value of the advantageous suggestion period counter is 1 or more, and specifies the normal suggestion period when the value is 0.

  In SA13, it is determined whether or not the present time is during the advantageous suggestion period. If it is not determined in SA13 that the period is during the advantageous suggestion period, the process proceeds to SA16. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA13 that it is during the advantageous suggestion period, a process for notifying that it is during the advantageous suggestion period is performed in SA14. Specifically, a command is transmitted to the sub CPU 71 during the advantageous suggestion period. In the effect control processing executed by the sub CPU 71, a background effect (for example, an evening background) corresponding to the advantage suggestion period is executed as a background effect on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the command during the advantage suggestion period. In SA15, the value of the advantageous suggestion period counter is decremented by one. The main CPU 61 clears (0) the value of the advantageous suggestion period counter when one of “bonus 1” to “bonus 6” is won, and ends the advantageous suggestion period. Further, the main CPU 61 may transmit a command for specifying the value of the advantageous suggestion period counter to the sub CPU 71 so that the remaining number of games that can be controlled during the advantageous suggestion period is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. Good. It should be noted that a continuous effect can be executed at the time of winning one winning combination A and one winning winning combination as described later. When the continuous production is executed at the time of winning one winning combination A and one winning combination B, the fact that the advantage suggestion period is being performed in SA14 is not notified, and the value of the advantage suggestion period counter is not subtracted in SA15. In this way, by immediately notifying that it is during the advantageous suggestion period, it is determined during the continuous production that the one-copies A win or the one-copies B win, and that the RBB has not been won. Can be prevented.

  In SA16, it is determined whether or not the execution trigger of the setting suggestion effect has been established. The timing of executing the setting suggestion effect is defined to be winning from “Bonus 4” to “Bonus 6” including RBB2. As a result, the value of RBB2, which is set to a smaller number than RBB1, can be improved, the disappointment of winning RBB2 can be compensated, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  When it is not determined in SA16 that the setting suggestion effect execution timing has been established, the first effect-related processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA16 that the setting suggestion effect execution timing has been established, it is determined in SA17 whether or not the present time is during the advantageous suggestion period. If it is not determined in SA17 that it is during the advantageous suggestion period, that is, if it is during the normal suggestion period, a setting suggestion effect lottery for determining the type of setting suggestion effect by referring to the table during the normal suggestion period in SA18. Do. In SA19, a process for transmitting a setting suggestion type command for specifying the type of the setting suggestion effect determined in the setting suggestion effect lottery in SA18 is performed, and the first effect related process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SA17 that it is during the advantageous suggestion period, a setting suggestive effect lottery is performed with reference to the table during the advantageous suggestion period in SA20. In SA21, a process for transmitting a setting suggestion type command for specifying the type of the setting suggestion effect determined in the setting suggestion effect lottery in SA20 is performed, and the first effect related process is ended. In the effect control process executed by the sub CPU 71, the type of the setting suggestion effect is specified based on the setting suggestion type command, and the setting suggestion effect belonging to the type of the setting suggestion effect is executed. The setting suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing from the time when the RBB 2 that has established the execution opportunity of the setting suggestion effect wins until the end of the RBB.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a setting suggestion effect lottery table. The setting suggestion effect lottery table includes a table during the normal suggestion period of FIG. 11A referred to during the normal suggestion period and a table during the advantageous suggestion period of FIG. 11B referenced during the advantageous suggestion period. Including. The setting suggestion effect lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 67.

  In the setting suggestion effect lottery table, the determination value is determined so that one of the setting suggestion effects A to C is determined at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 11 for each set value. The setting suggestion effect A is, for example, an effect in which the character A is cut-in displayed. The setting suggestion effect B is, for example, an effect in which the character B is cut-in displayed. The setting suggestion effect C is, for example, an effect in which the character C is cut-in displayed. The effect contents of the setting suggestion effects A to C are not limited thereto, and may be any contents that can be executed in a manner that can be distinguished from each other.

  The table during the normal suggestion period will be described with reference to FIG. In the normal suggestion period table, for example, when the actually set value is “1”, the setting suggestion effect A is determined at a rate of 90%, and the setting suggestion effect B is determined at a rate of 10%. The determination value is determined as follows. When the actually set value is “4”, the setting suggestion effect A is determined at a rate of 75%, the setting suggestion effect B is determined at a rate of 20%, and the setting suggestion effect B is set at a rate of 5%. The determination value is determined so as to be determined as the suggested effect C. For other set values, the distribution ratio is determined as shown in FIG.

  In the normal suggestion period table, the setting suggestion effect C is not determined when the setting value 1 is set. For this reason, it can be said that the setting suggestion effect C during the normal suggestion period is an effect that confirms that the set value that is set is 2 or more. Further, in the table during the normal suggestion period, for the setting suggestion effect B, the ratio determined as the set value increases becomes higher. For this reason, it can be said that the setting suggestion effect B during the normal suggestion period is an effect notifying that the possibility that a high setting value is set is high. Further, in the table during the normal suggestion period, for the setting suggestion effect A, the ratio determined as the set value increases becomes lower. For this reason, it can be said that the setting suggestion effect A during the normal suggestion period is an effect that notifies that the possibility that a higher set value is set is lower than when the setting suggestion effect B is executed.

  Next, the table during the advantageous suggestion period will be described with reference to FIG. In the table during the advantageous suggestion period, for example, when the actually set value is “1”, the determination value is determined so that the setting suggestion effect A is determined at a rate of 100%. Further, when the actually set value is “3”, the determination value is determined such that the setting suggestion effect A is determined at a rate of 99% and the setting suggestion effect B is determined at a rate of 1%. Has been. For other set values, the distribution ratio is determined as shown in FIG.

  In the table during the advantageous suggestion period, the setting suggestion effect C is not determined when not only the set value 1 but also the set values 2 and 3 are set. Therefore, the setting suggestion effect C during the advantageous suggestion period is an effect that confirms that the set value is 4 or more. In the table during the advantageous suggestion period, the setting suggestion effect B is not determined when the setting values 1 and 2 are set, and when the setting value 6 is the setting value 6, the setting suggestion effect B is different from the other setting values. Is also determined at a very high rate. For this reason, the setting suggestion effect B during the advantageous suggestion period can be said to be an effect notifying that the set value that is set is 3 or more and that the setting value 6 is likely to be set. In the table during the advantageous suggestion period, the ratio of the setting suggestion effect A determined as the set value increases becomes lower. Therefore, it can be said that the setting suggestion effect A during the advantageous suggestion period is an effect that informs that the possibility that a higher setting value is set is lower than when the setting suggestion effect B is executed.

  As described above, for example, even when the setting suggestion effect B is executed in the same manner, during the normal suggestion period, it is necessary to notify that the possibility that a high setting value is set is high. On the other hand, during the advantage suggestion period, it is notified that the set value that is set is 3 or more and that the set value 6 is likely to be set. Further, even when the setting suggestion effect C is executed in the same manner, during the normal suggestion period, it is determined that the set value is 2 or more, whereas the advantageous suggestion period is not. When the value is in the middle, the fixed notification is made that the set value is 4 or more. As described above, when the setting suggestion effect B or the setting suggestion effect C is executed during the advantageous suggestion period, the advantageous information in which the value for the player is ranked higher than when it is executed during the normal suggestion period is reported. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the control is performed during the advantageous suggestion period and that one of the setting suggestion effect B and the setting suggestion effect C as the specific suggestion effect is executed. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved by the setting suggestion effect.

  In addition, the chance of the lottery in the advantageous suggestion period is that the CH1 or CH2 wins one of the winning combination groups “1st role A” and “1st role B”, which are won independently and not simultaneously with the bonus role. Includes opportunities to be established. This makes it possible to compensate for the disappointment caused by the fact that CH1 and CH2 did not win at the same time as the bonus combination by giving an expectation of being controlled during the advantageous suggestion period, thereby improving the interest of the game. Further, the execution trigger of the setting suggestion effect includes a trigger established by winning the RBB2 having the specified number smaller than the RBB1. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the disappointment that the winning bonus combination is RBB2 with a small number of medals to be paid out by executing the setting suggestion effect, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  In addition, the specific suggestion effect includes a setting suggestion effect B and a setting suggestion effect C whose suggestions are different. This makes it possible to enrich the variations of the specific suggested effect, and to enhance the interest of the game by the suggested effect.

  In addition, the lottery opportunity of the advantageous suggestion period includes an opportunity that is established when the number of games after the end, which is the number of games consumed since the previous RBB ended, reaches “400”, and whenever the opportunity is established, Controlled (or extended) during the benefit suggestion period. Thereby, even when the RBB is not controlled for a relatively long period, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the setting suggestion effect B and the setting suggestion effect C are executed while being controlled during the advantageous suggestion period. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, even if a plurality of types of setting suggestive effects belonging to the setting suggestive effects A to C, which are the setting suggestive effects executed by the sub CPU 71, are provided for the setting suggestive effects A to C, respectively. Good. For example, as the setting suggestion effect belonging to the setting suggestion effect A, a plurality of effects in which the character A appears may be provided. Similarly, as for the setting suggestion effects belonging to each of the setting suggestion effects B and C, a plurality of types of effects in which the corresponding characters appear may be provided. In this case, the sub CPU 71 may execute a setting suggestion effect determined by a random number lottery among a plurality of types of effects belonging to the type of setting suggestion effect specified from the setting suggestion type command.

(About continuous production)
In the effect control processing, when a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the lottery is received, the effect according to the type of the winning combination group can be executed. The main CPU 61 performs a process for executing a continuous effect when, for example, “BONUS 1” to “BONUS 6” or “Single-course A” or “Single-course B” is won. In the continuous production, after performing a predetermined production (production of a story-like content, etc.) over a plurality of games, the end of the production is notified to determine whether or not the player has won the “RBB”. It is a production to inform. The end of the effect is the final conclusion in the flow of a predetermined effect, and in the case of an effect with a story, means the final result in the story development. This allows the player to proceed with the game while guessing the winning combination group that has been won, thereby improving the interest of the game. A plurality of continuous effects are provided. The continuous production is determined so that the production contents (characters appearing, story development, etc.) are different for each type.

  The main CPU 61 performs a continuous effect lottery to determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect and the type of the continuous effect to be executed, and outputs a continuous effect type command for specifying the determined type of the continuous effect to the sub CPU 71. The continuous production lottery is performed based on the selection data set at the end of the RBB among the plurality of types of selection data.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a second effect-related process for setting selection data and performing a continuous effect lottery. The main CPU 61 executes, for example, a second effect-related process for each game. The second effect-related processing is executed, for example, at the timing when the internal lottery processing in S200 of FIG. 5 ends.

  First, in SA30, it is determined whether or not the RBB has ended (at the time of paying out a specified number). When it is not determined that the RBB has ended, the process proceeds to SA33. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RBB has ended, the process proceeds to SA31. In SA31, a process for executing a type suggestion effect according to the type of the currently set selection data (selection data set at the end of the previous RBB) is performed. Specifically, a type suggestion effect command is transmitted to the sub CPU 71. In the effect control processing executed by the sub CPU 71, a type suggestion effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like based on the type suggestion effect command. Four types of data A to D are provided as selection data. The type suggestion effect is executed, for example, by causing a character determined according to the selection data to appear during the RBB ending effect. For example, when the selection data A is set, the character W appears at a higher rate than when other selection data is set, and when the selection data B is set, another character W is displayed. The character X appears at a higher rate than when data is set, and when the selection data C is set, the character Y appears at a higher rate than when other selection data is set. When the selection data D is set, the character Z appears at a higher rate than when other selection data is set. The effect content of the type suggestion effect is not limited to this, but may be any one that can be executed in a manner that can distinguish each of them. As a result, the player can infer the type of selection data that has been referred to from the end of the previous RBB to the end of the RBB this time.

  In SA32, after the RBB is completed, the selection data to be used in the continuous production lottery is set by referring to the selection data determination table. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the selection data determination table. The selection data determination table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 77.

  In the selection data determination table, a determination value is determined for each set value so that one of the selection data A to D is determined at the distribution rate shown in FIG. In the selection data determination table, the selection ratio of the selection data A is set to decrease as the set value increases. On the other hand, the selection data B is determined so that the higher the set value than the selection data A, the higher the determined ratio becomes. Further, the selection data C is determined such that the ratio determined as the set value increases becomes higher than the selection data B. Further, the selection data D has a ratio determined so that it is not determined when any of the setting values 1 to 3 is set. Therefore, it can be said that the selection data D is data that determines that the set value that is set is 4 or more.

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are diagrams for explaining the selection data A to D. As shown in FIG. 14, each of the selection data A to D is determined so that the type of the lottery table is specified according to the range of the number of games to which the number of games consumed after the end of RBB belongs. . The range of the number of games is divided every 25 times of the number of games, and a common range is defined for 401 or more regardless of the number of games. In addition, first to fourth tables are provided as lottery tables. The selection data A to D each have a range divided every time the number of games reaches 25 times until the number of games reaches 400 or less, and specify different lottery tables. Regarding 401 or more, regardless of the number of games, First, a common range is defined, and one lottery table is specified. The range in which the last two digits of the number of games are 76 to 00 and the range of 401 or more are also referred to as a specific period. The specific period is a period in which the selection data set according to the type of the continuous effect to be executed can be narrowed down, as described later.

  FIGS. 15A to 15D are diagrams for explaining first to fourth tables, which are lottery tables, respectively. Each of the first table to the fourth table is determined to be one of the continuous effects A to C and non-execution at a distribution rate determined according to whether or not “RBB” has been won in the role lottery. , A determination value is defined. In each of the first to fourth tables, it is determined that a continuous effect is to be executed at a higher rate when the “RBB” is won than when the “RBB” is not won. For this reason, the player can have a sense of expectation that "RBB" has been won by the execution of the continuous effect.

  Further, in the first table, as shown in FIG. 15A, the distribution ratio is determined so as to be determined to be one of the continuous effects A and B and not to be determined to be the continuous effect C. In the second table, as shown in FIG. 15B, the distribution ratio is determined so as to be determined to be one of the continuous effects A and C, and not to be determined to be the continuous effect B. The third table is determined to be one of the continuous effects A to C as shown in FIG. 15C, and is a ratio determined as the continuous effect C as compared with the second table and the like shown in FIG. 15B. The distribution rate is determined so that the ratio becomes higher. As shown in FIG. 15 (d), the fourth table is determined to be one of the continuous effects A to C. However, when the “RBB” is not won, the distribution ratio is determined so that the continuous effect C is not determined. Stipulated.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the selection data A, C, and D and the selection data B specify different lottery tables at all times during a period until the number of games reaches a specific period of 401 or more. You. Therefore, it is possible to infer whether the set selection data is A, C, or D, or B. For example, in the period where the number of games is 1 to 25, when the continuous effect B is executed, it can be inferred that any of the selection data A, C, and D is selected, and when the continuous effect C is executed, the selection data is selected. B can be inferred.

  In addition, the selection data A and the selection data C and D always specify different lottery tables during a specific period of up to 400 games. For this reason, it is possible to infer whether the set selection data is A or any of C and D. For example, in the specific period where the number of games is 76 to 100, when the continuous effect C is executed and the “RBB” non-winning is notified, it can be inferred that the selection data is either C or D.

  Further, different lottery tables are specified for the selection data C and the selection data D during a specific period in which the number of games is 401 or more. For this reason, it is possible to estimate whether the set selection data is C or D. For example, in the specific period in which the number of games is 401 or more, when the continuous effect C is executed and “RBB” non-winning is notified, it can be estimated that the selection data is D. In this manner, the set selection data can be narrowed down based on the relationship between the number of games played and the continuous production performed.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in SA33, it is determined whether or not the number of games consumed after the end of RBB is a number belonging to a specific period. The main CPU 61 increments and updates the value of the game number counter by one each time the game is consumed after the end of the RBB. In SA33, the determination is made based on the value of the game number counter. If it is not determined in SA33 that the number of times belongs to the specific period, the process proceeds to SA35. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of times belongs to the specific period, a process is performed in SA34 to notify that it is in the specific period. . More specifically, a game count command capable of specifying the value of the game count counter is transmitted to the sub CPU 71. In the effect control process executed by the sub CPU 71, based on the number-of-games command, the number of games consumed since the end of the RBB is updated and displayed in the upper right area of the liquid crystal display 27. By updating and displaying the number of games in a different special mode, the fact that it is a specific period is notified. Note that the specific period may be notified by displaying a message such as “during the specific period”. This suggests that it is the specific period, so that the degree of attention to the specific period can be improved.

  In S35, it is determined whether or not a lottery opportunity regarding the continuous effect has been established. The lottery opportunity in the advantageous suggestion period is established by winning any one of “Bonus 1” to “Bonus 6”, “Single-course A”, and “Single-course B”. In SA35, when it is not determined that the lottery opportunity regarding the continuous effect is established, the second effect-related processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SA35 that the lottery opportunity regarding the continuous effect is established, the lottery table is specified based on the number of games consumed since the end of the RBB in SA36 and the selection data set in SA32. For example, when the selection data A is set, the selection data A column of FIG. 14 is referred to, and when the number of games since the end of RBB belongs to the range of 1 to 25, the first lottery table is set as the lottery table. When the table is specified, the second table is specified as the lottery table when the table belongs to the range of 26 to 50, and when the table belongs to the range of 51 to 75, the first table is specified as the lottery table. , The fourth table is specified as the lottery table. When the selection data B is set, the selection data B column in FIG. 14 is referred to, and when the number of games since the end of the RBB belongs to the range of 1 to 25, the second lottery table is set as the lottery table. When the table is specified, if it belongs to the range of 26 to 50, the first table is specified as the lottery table, and if it belongs to the range of 51 to 75, the second table is specified as the lottery table, and the range is 76 to 100. , The first table is specified as the lottery table.

  In SA37, the continuous effect lottery process is executed with reference to the lottery table specified in SA36, and the second effect related process ends. The main CPU 61 executes a process for executing a continuous effect according to the lottery result of the continuous effect lottery process. In the process for executing the continuous production, specifically, a continuous production type command for specifying the determined type of the continuous production is transmitted to the sub CPU 71 in accordance with the lottery result of the continuous production lottery process. In the effect control process executed by the sub CPU 71, the type of the continuous effect is specified based on the continuous effect type command, and the continuous effect belonging to the type of the continuous effect is executed.

  Here, a description will be given focusing on a case where the number of games since the end of RBB belongs to a specific period. In the specific period in which the last two digits of the number of games are in the range of 76 to 00, as shown in FIG. 14, the fourth table is specified when the selection data A is set, and the first table is specified when the selection data B is set. When setting the selection data C or D, the third table is specified. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the ratio determined as the continuous effect C at the time of non-winning of the RBB depends on whether the fourth table or the first table is specified and when the third table is specified. different. More specifically, when the fourth table or the first table is specified when the RBB is not won, the continuous effect C is not determined. On the other hand, when the third table is specified, the continuous effect C is not determined. Is determined at a relatively high rate. Thus, in the specific period in which the last two digits of the number of games are in the range of 76 to 00, the continuous effect C is executed, and when the “RBB” non-winning is notified by the end of the continuous effect C, the third table is specified. Therefore, it can be indirectly notified (estimated) that the selection data C or D is set. The selection data C or D is selection data that can be determined when a relatively high set value is set, as shown in FIG. As a result, in the specific period in which the last two digits of the number of games are in the range of 76 to 00, when the continuous effect C is executed and “RBB” non-winning is notified, a relatively high set value is indirectly set. It can be confirmed (guessed) that it has been done. Further, since the selection data and the set value can be estimated, the degree of disappointment due to the non-winning of “RBB” can be reduced. In addition, when the continuous production C is started in the specific period, the “RBB” winning notification or a relatively high set value is notified, so that the continuous production C is executed in the specific period. Expectation can be improved.

  In a specific period in which the last two digits of the number of games are in the range of 76 to 00, a common third table is specified regardless of which of the selection data C and the selection data D is set. You. Therefore, when the third table is associated with only one of the selection data C and the selection data D, the continuous effect C is executed in the specific period, and the “RBB” non-winning is notified. Even at this time, the selection data can be narrowed down only when the selection data associated with the third table is set, whereas either of the selection data C and the selection data D can be narrowed down. Can be narrowed down to these selection data when is set. For this reason, it is possible to increase the chances of specifying the selection data C and the selection data D.

  In a specific period in which the number of games is equal to or more than “401”, the fourth table is specified not only when the selection data A is set but also when the selection data B and C are set, as shown in FIG. The third table is specified only when setting the use data D. Accordingly, during the specific period in which the number of games is equal to or greater than “401”, when the continuous effect C is executed and “RBB” non-winning is notified, the third table is specified, and the selection data D Can be indirectly notified (estimated) that is set, and the type of selection data can be further narrowed down. As shown in FIG. 13, the selection data D is selection data that can be determined only when the set value is 4 or more. As a result, in the specific period in which the number of games is "401" or more, when the continuous effect C is executed and "RBB" non-winning is notified, the set value is indirectly "4" or more. Can be notified (guessed).

  Further, as indicated in SA31, a type suggestion effect corresponding to the type of the currently set selection data (the selection data set at the end of the previous RBB) is executed. For this reason, it is possible to add a value such as suggesting the type of the selection data to be controlled by RBB, and it is possible to improve a sense of expectation of being controlled by RBB. Further, the set value that is set is estimated based on the history of the execution of the continuous effect C between the end of the RBB and the new control of the RBB and the type of the suggested selection data. It can provide the fun of doing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the specific period is set over a plurality of ranges so as to arrive every time the game is played 75 times. For this reason, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to provide the fun of estimating the set value by specifying the type of the set selection data over a plurality of periods. Thereby, for example, even after a specific period in which the number of games after the RBB ends is equivalent to 76 to 100, the player has an expectation that the number of games will be 176 to 200 and the specific period will be resumed. You can make it.

  In addition, as for the continuous production performed by the sub CPU 71, a plurality of types may be provided for each of the continuous productions A to C determined by the main CPU 61. In this case, the sub CPU 71 may execute a continuous effect determined by random number lottery or the like from a plurality of types of effects belonging to the type of the continuous effect specified by the continuous effect type command.

<Modification>
The above embodiments are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims. Hereinafter, changes to the embodiment will be exemplified.

(Modifications related to suggestive effects)
(A) The setting suggestion effect B shown in FIG. 11 can be executed when any of the set values 1 to 6 is set during the normal suggestion period, and is set to 3 or more during the advantageous suggestion period. Has been described, it is possible to execute when the setting is set, so that when the execution is performed during the advantageous suggestion period, it is possible to confirm and notify that the setting value is 3 or more. However, the setting suggestion effect B can be executed when any of the setting values 1 to 6 is set during the normal suggestion period, and when the setting value 2 or less is set during the advantageous suggestion period. However, by making it possible to execute at a lower rate than during the normal suggestion period, it is possible to increase the possibility that the set value is 3 or more when executed during the advantageous suggestion period. Similarly, when the setting suggestion effect C is in the advantageous suggestion period, it can be executed at a lower rate than in the normal suggestion period even when the set value 3 or less is set. When executed during the suggestion period, the possibility that the setting value is 4 or more may be increased.

  (B) The type of the setting suggestion effect is not limited to the setting suggestion effect in the embodiment and the modification. The setting suggestion effect includes a setting suggestion effect D that can be executed when the actually set value is an odd number, and a setting suggestion effect that can be executed when the actually set value is an even number. It may include the effect E. In addition, the setting suggestion effect D can be executed with any set value as long as it is an odd number during the normal suggestion period, whereas when the odd number is 3 or more among the odd numbers during the advantageous suggestion period. In the advantageous suggestion period, the ratio executed when the odd number is an odd number (1) less than 3 in the advantageous suggestion period may be lower than that in the normal suggestion period. Is also good. Also, the setting suggestion effect E can be executed with any set value as long as it is an even number during the normal suggestion period, while it is possible to execute the advantageous suggestion period when there are four or more even numbers among the even numbers during the advantageous suggestion period. Only during the advantageous suggestion period, the ratio executed when the number is an even number (2) less than 4 among the even numbers during the advantageous suggestion period is set lower than that during the normal suggestion period. Is also good. Thereby, the variation of the setting suggestion effect can be abundant, and the interest of the game can be improved by the setting suggestion effect.

  In addition, as the setting suggestion effect, an effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a negative suggestion effect) indicating that the actually set value is not a predetermined setting value (for example, 2, 3 or the like), or a setting change is suggested. (Hereinafter, also referred to as a change suggestion effect). Regarding the negative suggestion effect, in the normal suggestion period, when it is possible to execute when a value other than the set value 2 is set, it is indicated that the effect is not the set value 2, whereas in the advantageous suggestion period, the set value 2 is set. In addition, by making it executable when a value other than the set values 1 and 3 is set, it may be suggested that the value is not the set value 1 to 3. The change suggestion effect suggests that the setting has been changed (change history) during the normal suggestion period by making it executable when the setting has been changed, whereas the setting change is performed during the advantageous suggestion period. In addition, when the setting value is changed to a higher setting value than the setting value before the setting change, the setting can be executed to indicate that the setting has been changed to a higher setting value (change history + setting value improvement). Is also good.

  (C) In the above-described embodiment and the modified example, as the control opportunity for the advantageous suggestion period, the post-end game number, which is the number of games consumed since the previous RBB ended, reaches the predetermined number (400), that is, The example including the control opportunity established by not being controlled by the RBB for the predetermined number of times has been described. However, the opportunity to control the advantageous suggestion period is that the number of played games reaches a predetermined number (100) after the previous advantageous suggestion period ends, that is, the control is not performed over the predetermined number of times during the advantageous suggestion period. May be included. Thereby, even when it is not controlled during the elapse of the predetermined period in the advantageous suggestion period, the setting suggestion effect B or the like, which is the specific suggestion effect, is controlled during the advantageous suggestion period. Expectation can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (D) The setting suggestion effect B, which is an example of the specific suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment and the modification, is the same when the same execution opportunity is established regardless of the normal suggestion period or the advantageous suggestion period. An example has been described in which the same effect content is executed at the execution timing to suggest information more advantageous to the player during the advantageous suggestion period than during the normal suggestion period. However, the specific suggestion effect, by executing the same effect content at least at the same execution timing, provides information that is more advantageous to the player during the advantageous suggestion period than during the normal suggestion period. If it indicates, the execution trigger may be different between the normal suggestion period and the advantageous suggestion period. For example, the execution timing of the specific suggestion effect may be set such that the rate of establishment during the advantageous suggestion period is higher than during the normal suggestion period.

  (E) In the above-described embodiment and the modified example, the example in which the predetermined value (for example, 50) is added and updated to the advantageous suggestion period counter when winning in the advantageous suggestion period lottery in SA12 of FIG. 9 has been described. However, the value to be added and updated when winning in the advantage suggestion period lottery is not limited to a predetermined value, and may be determined to any one of a plurality of values by random number lottery or the like.

  (F) In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, as shown in FIG. 10, an example in which control (or extension) is performed during the advantageous suggestion period at a rate corresponding to the established lottery trigger has been described. Alternatively, the control may be performed (or extended) during the advantageous suggestion period at a rate corresponding to the actually set value. For example, when the set value is 4 to 6 than when the set value is 1 to 3, the advantageous suggestion period lottery is performed such that the control is performed (or extended) to the advantageous suggestion period at a higher rate. It may be something. As a result, the set value can be estimated from the frequency of control (or extension) during the advantageous suggestion period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (G) The example in which the setting suggestion effect is executed by winning the winning combination group including RBB2 has been described. Instead of or in addition to these, other roles (for example, “bonus 1” to “bonus 1” to “ (Bonus 6 "," Single-course A "," Single-course B ")), winning, losing, and playing the game a predetermined number of times (for example, 20). May be used.

(Modified example of possibility production)
(A) In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, a continuous production is exemplified as the possibility production, and the continuous production C is not determined when the “RBB” is not won in the fourth table shown in FIG. 15D. When the continuous effect C is executed and the "RBB" non-winning is notified in a specific period of up to 400 games, the selection data can be specified (guessed) to be either C or D. Examples have been described. However, in the fourth table referred to when the selection data A is set in the specific period, and the third table referred to when the selection data C or D is set, “RBB” non- If the ratio determined in the continuous production C at the time of winning is determined so as to be different, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ratio determined in the continuous production C at the time of "RBB" non-winning May be set such that the distribution ratio can be determined at a lower ratio (1%) than that of the third table. As a result, the continuous effect C is executed during the specific period, and the “RBB” non-winning is notified, so that the selection data C or D that refers to the third table instead of the selection data A that refers to the fourth table. Can be estimated that the possibility of setting is high, it is possible to provide the fun of estimating the set value set from the estimated selection data, and it is not determined that the control is performed in an advantageous state. Depression can be reduced. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  (B) In the above embodiment and the modified example, not only when the selection data A is set but also when the selection data B and C are set as shown in FIG. In the above, an example has been described in which the fourth table is specified and the third table is specified only when the selection data D is set. However, the period during which the fourth table is specified not only when the selection data A is set but also when the selection data B and C are set and the third table is specified only when the selection data D is set is not limited to this. For example, the present invention may be applied to a specific period in which the number of games is 76 to 100. Thus, even if the timing is relatively early after the end of the RBB, when the continuous effect C is executed and the “RBB” non-winning is notified, it is indirectly determined that the set value is “4” or more. Since an opportunity to be informed (guessed) can be given, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (C) The example in which the specific period in the above embodiment and the modified example is a period specified by the number of games after the end of the RBB has been described. However, the specific period is not limited to this as long as it is a period from when a predetermined start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The predetermined start condition is, for example, that a predetermined role is won or won, that the player loses the game, that the number of medals used in the game reaches a predetermined number (for example, consumption of 700 (eg, minus 700)), random numbers, The condition may be satisfied by winning by lottery, or may be satisfied when the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R becomes a predetermined operation mode. Similarly, for the predetermined end condition, for example, winning or winning a predetermined combination, losing, or the number of medals used for the game becomes a predetermined number (for example, 700 consumption (minus 700)). It may be a condition that is achieved by arriving or by winning by random number lottery, or may be a condition that is established when the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R becomes a predetermined operation mode. Further, the predetermined start condition and the predetermined end condition may be satisfied at the same timing or may be satisfied at different timings. Also in this case, when it is the specific period, the fact that it is the specific period may be notified.

  (D) In the above embodiment and modified examples, four types of data A to D are illustrated as selection data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three types of selection data A, C, and D are defined. There may be two or five or more types.

  (E) In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the example has been described in which the continuous effect is executed in the same manner (for example, the color of the title) regardless of the specific period or the non-specific period. However, the mode of the continuous effect may be different between the specific period and the non-specific period. For example, even when the same type of continuous production is performed during a specific period, the effect may be more prominent (for example, red) than when it is performed during a non-specific period. In this case, the continuous production may be executed in the same mode at the start of the continuous production. For example, the continuous production mode may be switched to a prominent mode during a specific period according to an operation on the production operation unit 81. .

  (F) In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the continuous production executed over a plurality of games has been illustrated as the possibility production. However, the possibility effect is not limited to this as long as it indicates a possibility that the control to the advantageous state is determined, and may be, for example, an effect that is completed in one game.

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In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the first effect-related process and the second effect-related process described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 15 without outputting a command or the like capable of specifying a set value from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71. Has been described on the main CPU 61 side. As a result, since a command that can specify the setting value is not output from the main CPU 61, it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect according to the setting value and set the selection data while improving the security of the slot machine 1. Can be. However, a part of the first effect-related processing and the second effect-related processing (processing that needs to refer to the set value) is executed on the main CPU 61 side, and the other processing is executed on the sub CPU 71 side. Good. For example, the main CPU 61 side refers to a set value of the first effect-related processing and the second effect-related processing (for example, SA16, SA18 to SA21 of the first effect-related processing, and SA18 to SA18 when YES in SA16). A process for executing all of SA21, a process for executing SA32 when SA30 is YES for SA30 and SA32 among the second effect-related processes, and the like, and a processing result (for example, a setting suggestion set by SA19 and SA21) A command capable of specifying the effect and the selection data set by the SA 32 is output. Further, the sub CPU 71 performs the processing related to the advantage suggestion period lottery in SA11 to SA12 and the processing related to the advantage suggestion period in SA13 to SA15 in the first effect-related processing, and can specify the setting suggestion effect from the main CPU 61. Based on the command, a setting suggestion effect may be executed in accordance with whether or not the advantage suggestion period is in progress. In addition, the sub CPU 71 executes processing other than SA32 in the second effect-related processing, sets selection data based on a command from the main CPU 61 that can specify the selection data, and sets the selection data based on the selection data. Alternatively, the processing such as SA36 may be executed. Thus, the processing load can be distributed to the main CPU 61 and the sub CPU 71. In addition, a command or the like that can specify a set value is output from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71, and the first effect related process and the second effect related process described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 15 are executed on the sub CPU 71 side. It may be.

  As the winning combination group targeted for the role lottery, the degree of advantage (the number of payouts, the game state to be shifted, and the like) for the player differs according to the operation mode (for example, the pressing order) of the stop switches 21L to 21R. A winning combination group (so-called pushing order bell, pushing order replay, hereinafter also referred to as pushing order combination) for stopping the combination may be provided. In the case where such a pushing sequence is provided, an advantageous operation mode for stopping a symbol combination having a high degree of advantage for the player when the player has won the pushing sequence is notified (so-called navigation effect). Good. Further, as the advantageous state, control may be performed during a notification period (a so-called AT, pseudo bonus, or the like) in which notification of an advantageous operation mode at the time of winning a push is executed over a predetermined period. Further, in the above-described embodiment, RBB is exemplified as the advantageous state. However, instead of or in addition to this, the above-described notification period may be used, and the ratio controlled during the notification period is higher than that in the normal mode. A high probability mode or the like may be used. The ratio controlled in the notification period or the high probability mode may be set so as to be different depending on the set value.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the variable display unit 13 includes the three left variable display columns 10L to the right variable display column 10R will be described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. A gaming machine having four or more variable display columns may be used. Further, the example in which the variable display unit 13 is configured by the reels 11L to 11R is described, but the variable display unit 13 is not limited thereto, and may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a 7-segment LED. Further, an example in which only one pay line is set for the variable display unit 13 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of pay lines may be set.

1 slot machine, 11L, 11M, 11R reel, 14L, 14M, 14R reel motor, 21L, 21M, 21R stop switch, 27 liquid crystal display, 63 main control board, 73 sub control board.

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine including a display device capable of variably displaying, and in which a privilege can be given according to a display result when the variable display is stopped,
Setting means for setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage;
Suggestion effect execution means for executing any of a plurality of types of suggestion effects suggesting information about the setting value,
A specific period control means for performing control during a specific period when specific conditions are satisfied;
Notifying means for notifying that it is during the specific period when being controlled in the specific period,
The specific suggestion effect that can be executed at a predetermined timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied among the plurality of types of suggestion effects, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the specific period than when the predetermined condition is satisfied in a period other than the specific period. A gaming machine that suggests information that is more advantageous to the player. Role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine whether any of a plurality of roles including a special role and a predetermined role has been won,
Special state control means for controlling to a special state advantageous to the player by stopping the special display result corresponding to the special combination,
The predetermined result of winning the predetermined role in the lottery drawing includes a first predetermined result of winning with the special role, and a second predetermined result of not winning the special role,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied when a result of the role lottery in a period other than the specific period becomes the second predetermined result among the predetermined results. 3.   The suggestion effect execution means, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in a period other than the specific period, a first set value of the plurality of set values and a second set value having a lower degree of advantage than the first set value. While the specific suggestion effect is executed in response to the setting of any one, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the specific period, the specific suggestion effect is performed even when the second set value is set. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific suggestion effect is executed in response to the first set value being set without executing the process. The suggestion effect execution means is configured to set, when one of a first set value and a second set value having a lower degree of advantage than the first set value is set among the plurality of set values, Perform the specific suggestion effect according to the ratio according to the set value that is set by the condition is satisfied,
When the second setting value is set, the ratio at which the specific suggestion effect is executed is greater when the timing at which the predetermined condition is satisfied is during the specific period than during a period other than the specific period. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine has a low value.   The specific suggestion effect is a first type of specific suggestion effect indicating a setting value belonging to a first range including a predetermined setting value of the plurality of setting values, and the predetermined setting value of the plurality of setting values. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a second type of specific suggestion effect that suggests a set value belonging to a second range including a specific set value different from the first set value.   The method according to claim 1, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied by an advantageous state for the player or not being controlled during the specific period during a predetermined period elapses. 7. The described gaming machine.

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