JP2021159584A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement in a suggestive performance of a set value.SOLUTION: A slot machine comprises: a plurality of rotary reels; a lever; an internal lottery part for performing internal lottery on the basis of an operation of the lever; a plurality of stop switches; a game progress control unit for setting a set value; and a suggestion determination unit and a performance control unit for controlling a suggestive performance which suggests a set value set by the game progress control unit. The suggestion determination unit and the performance control unit execute the suggestive performance, when a specific role in which, according to an operation mode of the stop switch by a player, benefit about ball delivery is different is won, by the internal lottery and a mode is a disadvantageous mode in which the operation mode of the stop switch by the player is a mode having less benefit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, it is known that a suggestion effect suggesting a set value is performed in a gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player. Has been done. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the suggestion effect can be executed after the end of the bonus and the end of the AT.

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However, the suggestion effect is executed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the player does not have many chances to encounter the suggestion effect. Furthermore, the conditions under which the suggestion effect is executed are largely left to the luck, and there is little room for the player to be involved in the suggestion effect.

The technique disclosed here has been made in view of this point, and the purpose thereof is to improve the interest in suggesting and directing the set value.

The technology disclosed herein is based on a plurality of rotary reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged, a start switch that accepts an operation for starting rotation of the plurality of rotary reels, and an operation of the start switch. An internal lottery unit that draws a lottery and determines whether or not one of the plurality of winning combinations has been won, a plurality of stop switches that accept an operation for stopping the rotation of the plurality of rotating reels, and a game. It is provided with a setting unit that sets one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the person, and an effect control unit that controls a suggestion effect that suggests the setting value set by the setting unit. The effect control unit is a case where a specific combination having different benefits regarding ball ejection is won by the internal lottery of the internal lottery unit according to the operation mode of the stop switch by the player, and the operation mode of the stop switch of the player. Is a gaming machine that executes the suggestion effect when is a disadvantageous aspect in which the benefit is reduced.

Further, in the first aspect, the specific combination includes a combination in which the correct answer pressing order of the plurality of stop switches is determined and the correct answer pressing order is notified, and the operation according to the disadvantageous mode is described. The operation may be performed in a pressing order different from the correct pressing order.

Further, in the first aspect, the specific combination includes a combination of winning a prize when the operation timings of the plurality of stop switches are predetermined timings, but not winning a prize when the operation timings of the plurality of stop switches are not the predetermined timings. The operation due to the disadvantageous mode may be an operation at an operation timing that does not win a prize.

Further, on the first aspect, the effect control unit may determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect according to the number of operations of the stop switch in the disadvantageous mode.

Further, on the first aspect, a suggestion switching unit for switching on / off of the function of the suggestion effect by the effect control unit may be further provided.

Further, on the first aspect, a suggestion function notification unit for notifying whether the suggestion effect function by the effect control unit is on or off may be further provided.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to improve the interest in the suggestion effect of the set value.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows typically the structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the arrangement of the symbol of a rotary reel. It is a figure explaining the state transition in the 1st game state. It is a figure explaining the state transition in the 2nd game state. It is a figure explaining the state transition of a game section. It is a figure for demonstrating the internal lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the production lottery table. It is the flowchart which shows the process flow of the 2nd suggestion effect.

<< Embodiment >>
The slot machine 1 according to the exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Slot machine configuration>
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 has a housing 10. A front door 100 is provided on the front surface of the housing 10. The slot machine 1 corresponds to a gaming machine.

A transparent reel window 200 is provided in the central portion of the front door 100. From the reel window 200, the player can visually recognize a plurality of symbols displayed on the surfaces of the plurality of rotary reels 20, which will be described later.

Above the reel window 200, a liquid crystal screen 3, a speaker 102, a suggestion function notification unit 103, and an illumination unit (not shown) are provided for performing various effects during the game.

The liquid crystal screen 3 displays various effect videos (effect screens) during the player's game.

The speaker 102 outputs predetermined BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and sound.

The suggestion function notification unit 103 notifies whether the suggestion effect function suggesting the set value, which will be described later, is on or off. For example, the suggestion function notification unit 103 is composed of an LED lamp. The suggestion function notification unit 103 lights up when the suggestion effect function is on, and turns off when the suggestion effect function is off.

The illumination unit is turned on or off in a predetermined pattern when, for example, a highly expected effect screen is displayed or a winning combination is won.

An operation unit 4 is provided below the reel window 200. The operation unit 4 includes a plurality of stop switches 40, a medal insertion unit 41 provided with an insertion port, a bet switch 42, a lever 43, a medium display unit 44, a settlement switch 45, an effect button 46, and the like.

Each stop switch 40 is provided corresponding to each rotary reel 20. Each stop switch 40 receives an operation for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 20 while the rotary reel 20 is rotating.

A medal corresponding to a game medium is inserted into the insertion slot of the medal insertion unit 41. A medal sensor is provided near the slot. The medal sensor detects the insertion of a medal into the insertion slot and outputs the detection signal to the control unit 6, which will be described later.

The bet switch 42 is used when betting a medal.

The lever 43 functions as a start switch that accepts an operation for rotating each rotary reel 20.

The medium display unit 44 displays the number of medals credits, the number of medals paid out, the number of medals bets, and the like, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of seven segments. Further, the medium display unit 44 displays that the game section is an advantageous section when the game section is an advantageous section and a specific condition is satisfied. Specifically, when a part of the 7 segments on the medium display unit 44 is turned on, it is announced that the game section is an advantageous section.

The settlement switch 45 is used when the game by the player is completed and the medal is paid out from the payout port 51.

The effect button 46 is a button used by the player to set the volume, check the game data, and the like when playing a game. Further, the effect button 46 may be pressed by the player during the game depending on the effect. When the effect button 46 is pressed during the game, the effect changes.

Near each switch of these operation units 4, sensors are provided that detect the operation of the player and output an operation signal to the control unit 6.

In the housing 10, below the operation unit 4, a medal payout port 51 and a lower plate 52 for storing medals paid out from the payout port 51 are provided. Further, inside the housing 10, a hopper unit 50 for receiving and paying out medals is provided (see FIG. 2).

As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 further includes a rotary reel unit 2, a control unit 6, a RAM clear button 71, a setting change button 72, and a suggestion switching button 73. The rotary reel unit 2, the control unit 6, the RAM clear button 71, the setting change button 72, and the suggestion switching button 73 are inside the housing 10 together with a power supply device (not shown) for turning on and off the main power of the slot machine 1. Is located in.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the rotary reel unit 2 includes three rotary reels 20 and three stepping motors 21. The rotary reel unit 2 is arranged inside the housing 10 corresponding to the position of the reel window 200. As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of symbols are arranged on each of the rotary reels 20 at intervals along the circumferential direction of the reel 20. The stepping motor 21 is provided corresponding to each rotary reel 20 and drives the corresponding rotary reel 20.

The stepping motor 21 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40 within 190 msec after the stop switch 40 is operated during the rotation of the rotary reel 20. The stepping motor 21 makes one rotation in 504 steps. As a result, the rotary reel 20 rotates at a speed of 80 rotations / minute. That is, the number of steps to proceed within 190 msec is 127 steps.

The rotation and stop of the rotary reel 20 and the stepping motor 21 are controlled by the rotary reel control unit 611 (described later) in the control unit 6.

The RAM clear button 71 is a button for accepting an operation for initializing the RAM constituting the control unit 6. The setting change button 72 is a button pressed by the store staff when setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player to the slot machine 1.

The set value is a value representing the payout rate indicating the ratio of the total number of medals paid out from the hopper unit 50 to the total number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1. The set value affects the internal lottery. This is because the winning probabilities of various roles such as replay and bell differ depending on the set value. The set value is set by the store staff before the store opens.

The suggestion switching button 73 is a button pressed by the store staff when switching the on / off of the suggestion effect function suggesting the set value, which will be described later.

<Flow of games by players>
If necessary, the player presses the effect button 46 to adjust the volume output from the speaker 102 and adjust the luminosity of the liquid crystal screen 3.

The player inserts a medal from the insertion slot of the medal insertion unit 41 or operates the bet switch 42 to bet a medal on the slot machine 1 using the stored (credit) medal. When a predetermined number of medals are bet on the slot machine 1, the effective line L is activated. After that, the lever 43 can be operated, that is, the game can be started.

FIG. 1 illustrates a case where the effective line L is composed of three lines, a right-down line, a right-up line, and a middle line. The effective line L is a virtual line for determining the winning of the winning combination. In the present embodiment, three lines L are activated when a three-card bet (three-card bet), which is a MAX BET, is placed.

In the following, not only the roles with medals such as bells and watermelons are aligned on the effective line L, but also the symbols corresponding to specific roles such as special replays, chance eyes, and bonuses are aligned on the effective line L. Is also expressed as "winning".

One game (one game) in the present embodiment means a series of operations in which a player operates a bet switch 42, a lever 43, and a stop switch 40 to obtain a game result including a medal payout process.

Specifically, when the lever 43 is operated (lever on) in a state where the game can be started, an internal lottery for determining the winning flag is performed, and the rotation of each rotating reel 20 is started. If any of the stop switches 40 is operated in this state, the rotary reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40 is stopped. All the rotating reels 20 are stopped, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the combination (combination) of the symbols aligned (winning) on the effective line L. As a result, one game ends.

The player repeats the above game. The game progresses as the game is repeated, and the display on the liquid crystal screen 3 and the sound output from the speaker 102 change according to the progress of the game.

<About the game state>
During the game, each type of game section and game state is set, and an internal lottery is performed based on each type of set game section and game state. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state. It should be noted that the first gaming state and the second gaming state are not the gaming states that are exclusively established, but are merely classified states for convenience of explanation.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first gaming state includes a special role non-carry-over state, a special role carry-over state, and a special role implementation state. The special role non-carry-over state, the special role carry-over state, and the special role implementation state are in a relationship of being exclusively established.

The special role non-carry-over state means a state in which the winning of the special role (type 1 BB and type 2 BB) won by the internal lottery is not carried over. The special role non-carry-over state is when the RAM is initialized by using the RAM clear button 71, or when the number of medals to be paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 180) after shifting to the special role execution state. It is set when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the special role is won in the special role carry-over state (that is, when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the first game state is temporarily set to the special role non-carry-over state.

The special role carry-over state is a state in which the special role has been won by an internal lottery, but the prize for the special role has been carried over. In other words, the special role carry-over state is a state in which the flag of the special role is won by the internal lottery, but the symbols indicating the special role are not aligned on the effective line L, and therefore the special role has not yet won a prize. say.

Here, the type BB is an accessory continuous operation device related to a type special accessory, and corresponds to a big bonus or the like. The second type BB is a special role that may be won when three pieces are hung. In the special role, if the winning of any special role (for example, type BB) is carried over, the lottery for the other special role (for example, type 2 BB) is not performed.

If the special role is won when the first game state is the special role non-carry-over state, the first game state is the state in which the winning special role is carried over from the special role non-carry-over state (special role carry-over state). ).

When the winning special role wins, the first game state shifts from the special role carry-over state to the special role non-carry-over state temporarily. When the first game state shifts to the special combination execution state due to the winning of the first type BB or the second type BB, the special combination execution state is maintained until the number of medals paid out by the first type BB or the second type BB exceeds a predetermined number. ..

More specifically, the special role implementation state includes a type BB implementation state, a type 2 BB implementation state, and an RB implementation state. If the RB wins a prize by internal lottery during the type BB implementation state in which the type BB is implemented, the special combination implementation state shifts from the type BB implementation state to the RB implementation state. By digesting 12 games or winning a prize eight times in the RB implementation state, the special combination implementation state shifts to a kind BB implementation state.

The second gaming state is a state for determining the effect performed during the game, and includes a general gaming state and an AT state as shown in FIG. The general gaming state and the AT state are in a relationship of being exclusively established.

The general gaming state is a state in which the AT state is not generated, that is, a state in which the assist function is not generated. For example, the second gaming state is set to the general gaming state from after the RAM is cleared or after the AT is completed until the AT lottery is won.

As an example, the AT lottery is performed according to the winning combination (rare combination, etc.) by the internal lottery when the game section described later is an advantageous section. When the AT wins in the AT lottery, the second gaming state shifts from the general gaming state to the AT state.

The AT state is an assist function (AT function) that informs the correct answer pressing order (correct answer operation order) of the stop switch 40 of a role other than the special role won by the internal lottery via the liquid crystal screen 3 or the speaker 102. It is in a state. When the predetermined number of games has elapsed since the game was started in the AT state, or when the total number of medals to be paid out after the game is started in the AT state reaches the predetermined number, the second game state is , Shifts from the AT state to the general game state. As a result, the AT state ends.

<About the game section>
The game section is a section for determining whether or not processing related to the assist function is performed. As shown in FIG. 6, the game section has a normal section and an advantageous section. The normal section and the advantageous section have an exclusive relationship, and the game section can be either a normal section or an advantageous section.

The normal section is a section in which processing related to the assist function and AT lottery cannot be executed, but a section transition lottery to an advantageous section is performed. As a result of the game being played in the normal section, the game section shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section according to the winning combination. While the second gaming state is the general gaming state, the gaming section can be a normal section.

The advantageous section is a section in which processing related to the assist function and AT lottery can be executed. The advantageous section includes an advantageous section in which the second gaming state progresses in the general gaming state and an advantageous section in which the second gaming state progresses in the AT state. The state in which the game section is an advantageous section is maintained from the time when the game section shifts to the advantageous section until the predetermined end condition is satisfied.

<Structure of control unit>
As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 6 mainly includes a main control unit 61 and a sub control unit 63. The main control unit 61 performs controls for advancing the game, such as internal drawing and control of the rotary reel 20. The sub control unit 63 controls the effect based on the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61 and the pressing of the effect button 46.

Each of the main control unit 61 and the sub control unit 63 is composed of a CPU, RAM, and ROM. The ROMs of the main control unit 61 and the sub control unit 63 each store a program necessary for the progress of the game. The RAM of the main control unit 61 stores game data necessary for game progress. In addition to the current number of games, the game data includes data indicating which state or section each game state and game section is. Various data related to the effect control are stored in the RAM of the sub control unit 63.

When the CPU reads and executes the program in the ROM, the main control unit 61 includes the internal lottery unit 610, the rotary reel control unit 611, the push order determination unit 612, the game result determination unit 613, the medium management unit 614, and the game progress. It functions as a control unit 615, a section control unit 616, a game state control unit 617, a suggestion determination unit 618, and a suggestion switching unit 619. The sub control unit 63 functions as an effect control unit 630.

-Internal lottery part-
The internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the lever 43, and determines whether or not one of the plurality of combinations has been won. Specifically, the internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery according to a random number acquired when the internal lottery table T1 and the lever 43 are operated. The ROM of the main control unit 61 stores a plurality of internal lottery tables T1 according to the set value, the first game state, the second game state, and the game section. The internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery using the internal lottery table T1 according to a set value or the like at the time of operating the lever 43. The internal lottery unit 610 generates an internal lottery result signal based on the result of the internal lottery. The internal lottery result signal is transmitted from the internal lottery unit 610 to the rotary reel control unit 611, the game progress control unit 615, and the like.

The internal lottery table T1 shows information on the winning combination that may be won by the internal lottery. As shown in FIG. 7, the internal lottery table T1 includes information on a combination flag, a random number corresponding to the combination flag, and a combination (winning combination) corresponding to the combination flag. In FIG. 7, the illustration of the random number corresponding to the winning combination flag is omitted. In the combination information, one or more combinations of symbols and combinations corresponding to the combinations are set in association with each other. One or more combinations are set for one combination flag. For example, one combination flag may have a plurality of combinations.

The internal lottery unit 610 establishes a combination flag corresponding to a random number acquired when the lever 43 is operated. The winning combination set in the established combination flag is in the winning state. If a plurality of winning combinations are set in the established winning combination flag, all the set winning combinations will win at the same time.

The combination includes a pressing order combination, which is a combination in which the correct pressing order of the plurality of stop switches 40 is determined. The push order combination is a combination in which a plurality of stop switches 40 are operated in the correct push order to win a prize. The information on the push order combination stored in the internal lottery table T1 also includes information on the correct push order. In the internal lottery table T1 of FIG. 7, the pressing order is defined by three characters at the upper part of the table. For example, "left middle right" indicates that the stop switch 40 is operated in the order of the left stop switch 40, the middle stop switch 40, and the right stop switch 40.

If the plurality of stop switches 40 are operated in a pressing order different from the correct pressing order, that is, in the incorrect pressing order, the pressing order combination is not won. However, when a plurality of push order combinations are set for one combination flag, such as "push order bell 1" to "push order bell 12" of the internal lottery table T1, one push order combination is not available. The correct push order may be the correct push order of another push order combination. For example, when the "pushing order bell 1" is established, the correct pressing order of the "middle bell" is the order of "left middle right". When the stop switch 40 is operated in this order, the "middle bell" wins a prize. On the other hand, "middle left and right" is an incorrect answer pressing order for "middle bell", but is a correct answer pressing order for "bell spilled eyes". Therefore, when the stop switch 40 is operated in the order of "middle left and right", the "middle bell" does not win, but the "bell spilled eye" wins.

In addition, in the combination flag including the push order combination, the push order combination may not be set in all the push order. In that case, the push order in which the push order combination is not set is an incorrect push order for any push order combination.

The push order combination can be won by an internal lottery when the game is played in the AT state. If the push order is won during the AT state, the correct push order is notified (that is, assisted). In a state where multiple push order combinations are won at the same time, the correct push order of a specific push order combination (for example, the push order combination that maximizes the benefit related to the ball output among the multiple push order combinations established at the same time) is Be notified. As a result, the player can avoid missing the push order combination.

However, even when the correct answer pressing order is notified, the player can operate the stop switch 40 in the incorrect answer pressing order. In that case, the result is that the benefits related to the payout are reduced (that is, reduced). For example, when the "pushing order bell 1" is established, the correct answer pushing order "left middle right" of the "middle stage bell" that maximizes the benefit related to the ball ejection is notified. On the other hand, when the player operates the stop switch 40 in the order of "middle left and right", the "bell spilled eye", which has a smaller benefit than the "middle bell", wins a prize.

In addition, the push order combination can be won even during the general game state. If the push order combination is established during the general game state, the correct push order is not notified. As a result, the push order role is missed, or the push order role, which has reduced benefits for the player, wins a prize.

In addition, in the internal lottery table T1 of FIG. 7, "replay", "common bell", "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "type BB", "type 2 BB", and "RB" The combination corresponding to each of the combination flags is a combination in which the push order is not determined, that is, the push order does not matter. Further, in the "common bell", "cherry", "watermelon", "type BB", "type 2 BB", and "RB", the pressing timing (that is, the operation timing) of the stop switch 40 is a predetermined timing. It is a role that wins a prize in some cases, but does not win a prize if it is not at a predetermined timing.

-Rotating reel control unit-
The rotary reel control unit 611 controls the drive of the stepping motor 21 based on the operation of the lever 43 or each stop switch 40, and performs rotation start control for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 20 or rotation stop control for stopping the rotation. conduct.

Specifically, when the lever 43 is operated while the rotation of all the rotary reels 20 is stopped, the rotary reel control unit 611 starts the rotation of all the rotary reels 20. When the stop switch 40 corresponding to the rotating rotary reel 20 is operated during the rotation of at least one rotary reel 20, the rotary reel control unit 611 rotates the rotary reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40. To stop.

In the rotation stop control, the rotation reel control unit 611 arranges a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination indicated by the winning flag on the effective line L of the rotation reel 20 based on the operation of the stop switch 40. Can stop the rotation of the rotary reel 20 so that

Further, in the rotation stop control, the rotation reel control unit 611 performs pull-in control or kicking control according to the winning combination and the position of the rotation reel 40 when each stop switch 40 is operated. The pull-in control is a control for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 20 by pulling the symbol corresponding to the winning combination onto the effective line L. The kick-off control is a control for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 20 so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combinations are not aligned on the effective line L.

-Push order judgment unit-
The push order determination unit 612 determines in what order the player operates the three stop switches 40. Since there are a total of six push orders for the three stop switches 40, the push order determination unit 612 determines which of the six push orders was the push order. The push order determination unit 612 transmits the determination result as a push order determination signal to the suggestion determination unit 618 and the like.

-Game result judgment unit-
The game result determination unit 613 determines the game result based on each result of the internal lottery and the rotation stop control of the rotary reel 20. The game result means the result of determining whether or not the winning combination has won a prize based on the symbols aligned on the effective line L. Specifically, when the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line L and the combination of the predetermined predetermined symbols match, the game result determination unit 613 determines that the winning combination has won a prize. The game result determination unit 613 transmits the determination result signal to the medium management unit 614, the suggestion determination unit 618, and the like.

-Media Management Department-
The medium management unit 614 controls the increase / decrease in the number of credits and the medal payout operation by the hopper unit 50.

Specifically, the medium management unit 614 reduces the number of credits according to the number of bets on the medal when the medal is bet, and increases the number of credits when the medal is credited.

When the winning combination by the internal lottery wins a prize based on the player's operation, the medium management unit 614 increases the number of credits based on the number of medals paid out based on the type of winning combination.

Further, the medium management unit 614 controls the hopper unit 50 based on the game result determined by the game result determination unit 613 and the operation signal output by the operation of the settlement switch 45.

Specifically, the medals obtained by winning the winning combination are first stored as credits. If the number of credits exceeds the upper limit (for example, 50) as a result of accumulating medals, the medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out from the hopper unit 50. When the settlement switch 45 is operated with one or more stored medals, at least a part of the stored medals is paid out from the hopper unit 50.

Further, the medium management unit 614 determines the difference number of medals, which is the cumulative value obtained by subtracting the number of medals bets from the number of medals paid out, and the range, which is the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the difference number, in the advantageous section. (MY) is calculated. The difference number of medals and the range (MY) are transmitted to the section control unit 616. The media management unit 614 resets the difference number of medals and the range (MY) after the end of the advantageous section.

-Game progress control unit-
The game progress control unit 615 controls the game progress based on the operation of the player. At that time, the game progress control unit 615 controls the game progress by the player based on the set value set by the store staff.

Further, when the RAM clear button 71 is pressed, the game progress control unit 615 resets the game data by initializing the RAM of the main control unit 61. When the setting change button 72 is pressed, the game progress control unit 615 changes the current setting value to another setting value and sets the changed setting value. The game progress control unit 615 transmits the information of the set value to the internal lottery unit 610, the effect control unit 630, and the like. In this embodiment, the winning probabilities of roles such as replay, common bell, and type BB differ depending on which set value is set. The game progress control unit 615 corresponds to the setting unit.

-Section control unit-
The section control unit 616 sets any one of a plurality of game sections (normal section and advantageous section) when the player plays a game.

Specifically, when the game section is a normal section, the section control unit 616 performs a section transition lottery as to whether to maintain the state of the normal section or to shift to the advantageous section. When a predetermined lottery target combination is won, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to perform a section transition lottery, and when the result is won, a section transition lottery is performed. When the section transition lottery is won, the section control unit 616 sets (shifts) the game section to an advantageous section.

The winning probability of the section transition lottery differs depending on the set value. As an example, the winning probability of the predetermined winning combination is different depending on the set value, or the winning probability of the section transition lottery performed at the time of winning the predetermined winning combination is different.

Further, when the game section is an advantageous section, the section control unit 616 determines whether to maintain the state of the advantageous section or shift to the normal section. For example, the section control unit 616 determines whether or not the second gaming state has shifted from the AT state to the general gaming state when the gaming section is an advantageous section. When it is determined that the general gaming state has been entered, the section control unit 616 shifts the gaming section from the advantageous section to the normal section.

Further, when the number of digested games in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games, or when the difference in the number of medals reaches 2400 during the advantageous section, the section control unit 616 sets the game section to the advantageous section. Forcibly shifts from to the normal section.

Further, when the game data is reset, the section control unit 616 sets the game section to the normal section regardless of the game section immediately before the reset.

The section control unit 616 transmits a signal indicating the type of the set (shifted) section to the medium display unit 44. As a result, the medium display unit 44 displays whether or not it is an advantageous section.

-Game state control unit-
The game state control unit 617 sets each of the first game state and the second game state.

Specifically, the game state control unit 617 sets the first game state to any of the special role non-carry-over state, the special role carry-over state, and the special role implementation state, and sets the second game state to the general game state or the AT state. Set to.

As an example, as shown in FIG. 4, the game state control unit 617 sets the first game state to the special role non-carryover state when a predetermined condition such as RAM clear of the main control unit 61 is satisfied. Immediately after the special combination is won by the internal lottery, the game state control unit 617 sets the first game state to the special combination carry-over state. When the special combination wins, the game state control unit 617 sets the first game state to the special combination execution state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the game state control unit 617 determines whether or not the second game state is set to the AT state (that is, whether or not the AT is hit) based on the result of the AT lottery. do. When the AT lottery is won during the advantageous section, the game state control unit 617 sets the second game state to the AT state. On the contrary, when the AT lottery is not won, the game state control unit 617 can set the second game state to the general game state. When the AT ends, the game state control unit 617 shifts the second game state from the AT state to the general game state.
-Suggestion decision department-
The suggestion determination unit 618 determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect suggesting the set value set by the game progress control unit 615. The suggestion determination unit 618 determines whether or not a predetermined suggestion condition is satisfied. When the suggestion determination unit 618 determines that the suggestion condition is satisfied, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines the execution of the suggestion effect and transmits the suggestion determination signal to the effect control unit 630. The suggestion determination unit 618 and the effect control unit 630 correspond to the effect control unit.

The suggestion condition includes a first suggestion condition regarding an event in which the game is in progress and a second suggestion condition regarding the operation of the stop switch 40 of the player. Hereinafter, the suggestion effect based on the first suggestion condition is referred to as "first suggestion effect", and the suggestion effect based on the second suggestion condition is referred to as "second suggestion effect".

The first suggestion condition is, for example, a rare winning combination, the end of a bonus game, the end of AT, and the like. The first suggestion condition may be that a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect when these events occur, and the execution of the suggestion effect is successful.

The second suggested condition is a mode in which the benefit is reduced when a specific combination having a different benefit regarding ball ejection depending on the operation mode of the stop switch 40 by the player wins by the internal lottery of the internal lottery unit 610 (hereinafter, "disadvantage"). The player operates the stop switch 40 in (referred to as "aspect"). Hereinafter, the operation of the stop switch 40 by the player in an unfavorable manner at the time of winning the specific combination will be referred to as "unfavorable operation". As an example, the second suggestion condition is that the number of disadvantageous operations reaches a predetermined number of determinations (for example, 5 times).

The specific combination includes a combination in which the correct answer pressing order of the plurality of stop switches 40 is determined and the correct answer pressing order is notified. In that case, the operation according to the disadvantageous mode is the operation of the plurality of stop switches 40 in the pressing order different from the correct answer pressing order, that is, in the incorrect answer pressing order.

For example, in the internal lottery table T1 of FIG. 7, the "middle bell" in each combination flag of "pushing order bell 1" to "pushing order bell 12" in the state where the correct answer pressing order is notified is a specific combination. The operation of the plurality of stop switches 40 in the pressing order different from the correct pressing order of the notified "middle bell", that is, in the incorrect pressing order corresponds to the operation due to the disadvantageous mode. When operated in the correct pressing order, the "middle bell" wins and, for example, eight medals are paid out. On the other hand, if the operation is performed in the wrong order, the "middle bell" will not win. However, since the incorrect answer pressing order of the "middle bell" matches the correct answer pressing order of the "bell spilled eyes", the "bell spilled eyes" wins a prize, and for example, one medal is paid out. In other words, in the case of incorrect answering order, the number of medals paid out is reduced, and the benefit of paying out medals is small.

In each combination flag of "push order bell 1" to "push order bell 12", push order combinations other than "middle bell", that is, "bell spilled eyes" are also hit at the same time. However, since the correct push order of "bell spilled eyes" is not notified, "bell spilled eyes" does not correspond to a specific role.

Further, the specific combination includes a combination in which a prize is won when the operation timings of the plurality of stop switches 40 are predetermined timings, but a non-winning combination is obtained when the operation timings of the plurality of stop switches 40 are not the predetermined timings (hereinafter, referred to as "removable combination"). Is done. In that case, the operation according to the disadvantageous mode is the operation of the plurality of stop switches 40 (hereinafter, referred to as "removal operation") at the operation timing that does not win a prize.

For example, in the internal lottery table T1 of FIG. 7, "common bell", "cherry", and "watermelon" are removable combinations and are set as specific combinations. In the state where each combination flag is established, the operation of the plurality of stop switches 40 at the operation timing at which the winning combination does not win is equivalent to the operation due to the disadvantageous mode. When the "watermelon" wins and the plurality of stop switches 40 are operated at appropriate timings, the "watermelon" wins a prize, and for example, three medals are paid out. On the other hand, if the "watermelon" does not win, that is, if the plurality of stop switches 40 are operated at an operation timing that cannot be retracted, the "watermelon" does not win and the medal is not paid out. In the case of improper operation timing, the number of medals to be paid out becomes zero, and the benefit of paying out balls is small.
-Suggestion switching part-
The suggestion switching unit 619 switches on and off the function of the second suggestion effect. The suggestion switching unit 619 receives the operation signal from the suggestion switching button 73. The suggestion switching unit 619 switches on and off the function of the second suggestion effect each time the operation signal from the suggestion switching button 73 is received. The suggestion switching unit 619 transmits a signal regarding whether the function of the second suggestion effect is on or off to the suggestion determination unit 618. When the suggestion switching unit 619 sets the function of the second suggestion effect to off, the suggestion determination unit 618 does not determine whether or not to execute the second suggestion effect. However, even in that case, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines whether or not to execute the first suggestion effect.

Further, when the function of the second suggestion effect is set to on, the suggestion switching unit 619 puts the suggestion function notification unit 103 into a state (for example, a lighting state) indicating that the function of the second suggestion effect is on. On the other hand, when the function of the second suggestion effect is set to off, the suggestion switching unit 619 sets the suggestion function notification unit 103 to a state (for example, a light-off state) indicating that the function of the second suggestion effect is off. As a result, the player can know whether the slot machine 1 currently being played has the function of the second suggestion effect turned on or off.

-Direction control unit-
The effect control unit 630 displays the effect image selected from a plurality of types of effect images on the liquid crystal screen 3 based on the progress of the game, and outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like corresponding to the effect images from the speaker 102. Let me. For example, when an AT or a bonus is won, the effect control unit 630 selects an effect pattern for displaying the fact on the liquid crystal screen 3, and controls the display of the liquid crystal screen 3 and the sound output of the speaker 102 according to the effect pattern. I do.

The effect control unit 630 causes at least one of the liquid crystal screen 3 and the speaker 102 to be notified of the correct push order of the push order combinations that are sequentially hit during AT (assist function).

Further, the effect control unit 630 executes the suggestion effect when the suggestion determination unit 618 is determined. The effect control unit 630 causes at least one of the liquid crystal screen 3, the speaker 102, and the illumination unit to perform a suggestion effect. This effect can be used by the player as one of the materials for grasping what kind of set value the slot machine 1 currently being played has.

Specifically, when the effect control unit 630 receives the suggestion determination signal from the suggestion determination unit 618, the effect control unit 630 draws one suggestion effect from the plurality of suggestion effects. The effect control unit 630 draws a lot based on the effect lottery table.

The effect lottery table T2 as shown in FIG. 8 is stored in the ROM of the sub control unit 63. In the effect lottery table T2, a plurality of suggested effect distribution rates are set for each set value. The first to fifth effects are suggestive effects with different contents. The first effect is an effect that suggests that the current set value is 2 or more. The second effect is an effect that suggests that the current set value is an odd number. The third effect is an effect that suggests that the current set value is an even number. The fourth effect is an effect that suggests that the current set value is 4 or more. The fifth effect is an effect that suggests that the current set value is 6. For example, in the case of the setting value 4, the suggestion effect is such that the first effect is selected at a rate of 45%, the third effect is selected at a rate of 40%, and the fourth effect is selected at a rate of 15%. A lottery will be held.

The effect lottery table T2 of FIG. 8 corresponds to the second suggestion effect. The effect lottery table for the first suggestion effect may be the same as or different from the second suggestion effect. Further, regarding the first suggestion effect, a different effect lottery table may be provided for each event such as a rare winning combination, the end of the bonus game, and the end of AT.

The effect control unit 630 draws a suggestion effect based on the effect lottery table, and causes at least one of the liquid crystal screen 3 and the speaker 102 to perform the winning suggestion effect.

<Flow of processing of the second suggestion effect>
The flow of the process of the second suggestion effect of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Although the description of the process of the first suggestion effect is omitted here, the process of the first suggestion effect and the process of the second suggestion effect are performed in parallel during the game.

In step S1, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines whether or not the function of the second suggestion effect is on. When the suggestion effect function is off (NO in step S1), the suggestion determination unit 618 ends the process of the second suggestion effect. In this case, the suggestion determination unit 618 executes the process of the first suggestion effect without executing the process of the second suggestion effect.

When the suggestion effect function is off, the suggestion function notification unit 103 is in a state indicating that the suggestion effect function is off. On the other hand, when the suggestion effect function is on, the suggestion function notification unit 103 is in a state indicating that the suggestion effect function is on. The player can know whether the suggestion effect function is on or off based on the state of the suggestion function notification unit 103. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from performing a disadvantageous operation in anticipation of the suggestion effect even though the suggestion effect function is off.

When the suggestion effect function is on (YES in step S1), the suggestion determination unit 618 determines in step S2 whether or not the push order combination is won by the internal lottery and the correct push order is notified. Specifically, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines whether or not the push order combination is won based on the combination flag established by the internal lottery. In addition, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines whether or not the assist function is exhibited, that is, whether or not it is in the AT state.

When the push order combination is won in the AT state (YES in step S2), in step S3, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines whether or not the plurality of stop switches 40 are operated in the incorrect push order. When the correct push order of the winning push order combination and the determination result of the push order determination unit 612 do not match, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines that the plurality of stop switches 40 have been operated in the incorrect push order. The suggestion determination unit 618 may determine that the plurality of stop switches 40 are operated in the incorrect release order when the determination result of the game result determination unit 613 is different from the winning push order combination.

When a plurality of stop switches 40 are operated in the order of incorrect pressing (YES in step S3), in step S4, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines the number of times the disadvantageous operation is performed (hereinafter, referred to as "the number of disadvantageous operations"). Increase by 1. The initial value of the number of disadvantageous operations is zero.

If a disadvantageous operation is performed, the corresponding push order will not be won and the medal will not be paid out. However, if another push order combination whose incorrect push order is the correct push order is winning at the same time, the other push order combination will win a prize. Then, the number of medals corresponding to another push order combination is paid out. At this time, the correct push order is notified because the push order combination has the greatest benefit regarding the payout, so the number of payouts of another push order combination is smaller than that of the push order combination in which the correct push order is notified.

When the plurality of stop switches 40 are operated in the correct pressing order (NO in step S3), the suggestion determination unit 618 does not increase the number of disadvantageous operations. In this case, the suggestion determination unit 618 proceeds to the process of step S10. In this case, since the winning push order combination wins, the number of medals corresponding to the push order combination is paid out.

On the other hand, when the push order combination in the state where the correct answer push order is notified in step S2 is not won (NO in step S2), the suggestion determination unit 618 wins the removable combination by internal lottery in step S5. Judge whether or not. Specifically, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines whether or not the removable winning combination is winning based on the winning combination flag established by the internal lottery.

When the removable combination is won (YES in step S5), in step S6, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines whether or not the removal operation has been performed. The suggestion determination unit 618 determines that the removal operation has been performed when the determination result of the game result determination unit 613 is non-winning.

When the removal operation is performed (YES in step S6), in step S4, the suggestion determination unit 618 increases the number of disadvantageous operations by one. In this case, the winning combination is not a prize, so the medal is not paid out.

When the removal operation is not performed, that is, when the removable combination wins (NO in step S6), the suggestion determination unit 618 does not increase the number of disadvantageous operations. In this case, the suggestion determination unit 618 proceeds to the process of step S10. In this case, the winning winning combination will be won, and the corresponding number of medals will be paid out.

After increasing the number of disadvantageous operations by 1 in step S4, in step S7, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines whether or not the number of disadvantageous operations has reached a predetermined number of determinations (for example, 5 times).

When the number of disadvantageous operations reaches the number of determinations (YES in step S7), in step S8, the suggestion determination unit 618 transmits the suggestion determination signal to the effect control unit 630. The effect control unit 630 receives the suggestion determination signal and executes the suggestion effect.

Specifically, the effect control unit 630 draws the suggestion effect based on the current set value and the effect lottery table T2. The effect control unit 630 causes at least one of the liquid crystal screen 3 and the speaker 102 to execute the winning suggestion effect.

Subsequently, in step S9, the suggestion determination unit 618 resets the number of disadvantageous operations.

Then, in step S10, the suggestion determination unit 618 determines whether or not the game has been completed. When the game is completed (YES in step S10), the processing of the second suggestion effect is completed. On the other hand, when the game is not completed (NO in step S10), the suggestion determination unit 618 repeats the process from step S2.

In this way, when the suggestion effect function is on, the number of unfavorable operations when the correct push order is notified or the unremovable combination is won is counted, and the number of unfavorable operations is counted. When the number of judgments is reached, the suggestion effect is executed. The player can enjoy the suggestive effect in exchange for the reduced benefit of the disadvantageous operation.

<Effect>
Summarizing the above, the slot machine 1 includes a plurality of rotary reels 20 on which a plurality of symbols are arranged, a lever 43 (start switch) for receiving an operation for starting rotation of the plurality of rotary reels 20, and a lever 43. The internal lottery is performed based on the operation of, and the internal lottery unit 610 that determines whether or not any of the plurality of winning combinations is won, and the operation for stopping the rotation of the plurality of rotating reels 20 are accepted. It is set by a plurality of stop switches 40, a game progress control unit 615 (setting unit) that sets one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and a game progress control unit 615. The suggestion determination unit 618 and the effect control unit 630 (effect control unit) for controlling the suggestion effect suggesting the set value are provided, and the suggestion determination unit 618 and the effect control unit 630 correspond to the operation mode of the stop switch 40 by the player. Suggested when a specific combination having different benefits regarding the payout is won by the internal lottery of the internal lottery unit 610 and the operation mode of the player's stop switch 40 is a disadvantageous mode in which the benefit is reduced. Perform the production.

According to this configuration, the player operates the stop switch 40 in a disadvantageous manner in which the benefit is reduced when a specific combination having different benefits related to ball ejection is won depending on the operation mode of the stop switch 40 by the player. Suggestion production is executed. The player can enjoy the suggestive effect in exchange for the benefit diminished by the operation of the stop switch 40 in an unfavorable manner. The player can choose to accept the diminished benefit to increase the chances of encountering the suggestive effect, or to avoid the diminished benefit and give up the increased chance of the suggestive effect. In other words, there is room for the player to choose when increasing or decreasing the chances of suggestion production. For the player, not only the merit of increasing the chance of suggestion production, but also the demerit of reducing the benefit. The choice of player becomes annoying, and as a result, the interest in suggestive production can be improved.

On the other hand, for the store, if the player can easily guess the current set value, the player playing in the slot machine 1 whose set value is not high will immediately leave the slot machine 1. Occurs. However, it is not only a disadvantage for the store because the benefits related to ball ejection are reduced at the cost of increasing opportunities for suggestion production.

Further, the specific combination includes a combination in which the correct answer pressing order of the plurality of stop switches 40 is determined and the correct answer pressing order is notified, that is, a pressing order combination in which the correct answer pressing order is notified, which is disadvantageous. The operation is an operation in a pressing order different from the correct pressing order.

According to this configuration, the player can know that the specific combination is winning by notifying the correct answer pressing order. At this time, the player can decide whether or not to operate the stop switch 40 in an unfavorable manner at his / her own will. In other words, it becomes clear to the player the opportunity to choose whether or not to increase the chance of suggestive production in exchange for the decrease in benefit.

Further, the specific combination includes a combination in which a prize is won when the operation timings of the plurality of stop switches 40 are predetermined timings, but is not a prize when the operation timings of the plurality of stop switches 40 are not the predetermined timings, that is, a removable combination, which is disadvantageous. The operation is an operation at an operation timing that does not win a prize.

According to this configuration, when a part of the rotating reels 20 is stopped and there is a possibility that a removable winning combination may be won, the player may have won a specific winning combination. Can be known. At this time, the player can decide whether or not to operate the stop switch 40 in an unfavorable manner at his / her own will. In other words, it is possible to inform the player that it may be an opportunity to choose whether or not to increase the opportunity of suggestion production in exchange for the decrease in benefit.

Further, the suggestion determination unit 618 and the effect control unit 630 determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect according to the number of disadvantageous operations (that is, the operation of the stop switch 40 in the disadvantageous mode).

According to this configuration, the suggestion effect is executed according to the number of disadvantageous operations. For example, the suggestion effect may be executed once for each disadvantageous operation, or the suggestion effect may be executed once by performing the disadvantageous operation a plurality of times. That is, it is possible to have a range of conditions for executing the suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest in suggestive production.

Further, the slot machine 1 further includes a suggestion switching unit 619 for switching on and off of the suggestion effect function by the suggestion determination unit 618 and the effect control unit 630.

According to this configuration, the store can also turn off the function of the suggestion effect by the suggestion determination unit 618 and the effect control unit 630, that is, the function of the second suggestion effect. Increasing the chances of the player guessing the current setting can be a disadvantage for the store. By providing the suggestion switching unit 619, it is possible to select on or off of the function of the second suggestion effect at the discretion of the store.

In addition, the slot machine 1 further includes a suggestion function notification unit 103 that notifies whether the suggestion effect function by the suggestion determination unit 618 and the effect control unit 630 is on or off.

According to this configuration, the player can know through the suggestion function notification unit 103 that the function of the second suggestion effect is turned off. As a result, the player can avoid performing a disadvantageous operation unnecessarily and reducing the benefit.

<< Other Embodiments >>
The various control means and processing procedures described in the embodiments are examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, its applications, or its uses. Various control means and processing procedures can be appropriately redesigned without changing the gist of the present invention.

The general gaming state of the embodiment may include CZ. Further, in the above-described embodiment, AT and a bonus are exemplified as the advantageous gaming state, but the advantageous gaming state may include ART. The CZ is a gaming state in which the probability of entering the AT and the probability of replay are higher than when the probability of entering the AT is not CZ. ART is a game state in which the replay probability is higher than that in the general game state, and the correct push order of the push order combination is notified. Then, the probability of entering at least one of AT, CZ, and ART may change depending on the set value. The performance of AT, CZ and ART may change depending on the set value.

Depending on the specifications of the slot machine 1 model, the advantageous gaming state such as AT or the advantageous section may occur before the advantageous section reaches a maximum of 1500 games or before the number of balls obtained by the player reaches 2400. It may end at any timing.

In the above embodiment, the case where the gaming machine is an AT type slot machine has been illustrated. However, the gaming machine can be realized even if it is not an AT machine such as an ART type slot machine.

In the above-described embodiment, the specific combination in which the benefits related to ball ejection differ depending on the operation mode of the stop switch 40 by the player includes a pressing order combination in which the correct answer pressing order is notified and a removable combination. However, the specific combination may be either a push order combination in which the correct push order is notified or a removable combination. Further, the specific combination may include a push order combination in a state in which the correct push order is not notified, such as a push order combination in the general game state. In addition, the specific combination may include a combination for winning a penalty bonus according to the operation mode. That is, among the winning combinations, there is a winning combination that can win a penalty bonus according to the operation mode (pushing order or operation timing) of the stop switch 40. Such a role may be a specific role.

In the above embodiment, the notification of the correct push order of the push order combination is not limited to the AT state. Even in the general game state, the correct push order of the push order combination may be notified. For example, in a general gaming state (for example, CZ) in which the game section is advantageous, the correct push order of the push order combination can be notified. In that case, the specific combination may include a push order combination in which the correct push order is notified in the general game state.

The internal lottery table T1 in FIG. 7 is only an example. For example, "middle bell" and "bell spilled eyes" having different correct answer pressing orders are winning at the same time, but "middle bell" and "cherry" having different correct answer pressing orders may be winning at the same time.

Alternatively, when the push order combination for which the correct push order is notified is won, another push order combination in which the incorrect push order of the push order combination is the correct push order may not be won at the same time. For example, when the correct answer is hit by the middle bell whose push order is "left middle right", and the push order is "left and right middle", "middle left and right", "middle right left", "right left middle" and "right middle left". May be out of net.

Further, in the internal lottery table T1, all the winning combinations are won when the operation timings of the plurality of stop switches 40 are predetermined timings, but are not winning when the operation timings are not the predetermined timings. It does not have to be set as a removable role. For example, only a part of "common bell", "cherry" and "watermelon" may be set as a specific combination in the second suggestion condition. Further, not only small roles such as "common bell" and "cherry" but also special roles such as "type BB" and "RB" may be set as specific roles in the second suggestion condition.

The number of times the disadvantageous operation is determined under the second suggested condition is not limited to five. The number of determinations may be one, or may be a plurality of determinations other than five.

Furthermore, the number of determinations under the second suggestion condition may vary. For example, the number of determinations may change according to the set value. Alternatively, the number of determinations may change according to the total number of games since the power is turned on (for example, the number of determinations decreases according to the total number of games).

Further, as the second suggestion condition, it may be added that the number of disadvantageous operations reaches the number of determinations and the suggestion execution lottery is won. For example, when the number of disadvantageous operations reaches the number of determinations, the effect control unit 630 may perform a suggestion execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect. Then, when the suggestion execution lottery is won, the effect control unit 630 may execute the suggestion effect.
Further, the initial value of the number of disadvantageous operations may be changeable. For example, the initial value of the number of disadvantageous operations may change when the set value is changed. For example, the set value is changed outside business hours. When the set value is changed, the initial value of the number of disadvantageous operations may be a value other than zero at the start of business (that is, in the morning). For example, if the initial value of the number of disadvantageous operations is "3" and the number of times of determination of the number of disadvantageous operations is "5", the player performs the disadvantageous operation twice from the start of business, thereby performing the disadvantageous operation twice. The number of times reaches the number of judgments. That is, there is a possibility that it is easy to encounter the suggestion effect at the start of business, which leads to the promotion of the operation of the slot machine 1. Further, if the suggestion effect at that time suggests that the set value is high, it becomes difficult for the player to leave the slot machine 1. That is, since the player will play for a long time from the start of business, the operation of the slot machine 1 is further promoted.

The suggestion lottery table T2 in FIG. 8 is only an example. For example, as an option of the suggestion effect, an effect other than the first effect to the fifth effect may be included. The distribution rate for each suggestion effect can also be set arbitrarily. The suggestion effect is not limited to the effect using the suggestion lottery table T2.
Further, as the total number of disadvantageous operations increases, a suggestion effect that makes it easier to guess the set value may be more likely to appear. For example, the fractions of the plurality of suggestion effects in the suggestion lottery table T2 may be changed so that the distribution rate of the suggestion effect for which the set value can be easily estimated increases as the total number of disadvantageous operations increases. Alternatively, a plurality of suggestion effects (that is, suggestion effect options) in the suggestion lottery table T2 may be changed according to the total number of disadvantageous operations. That is, as the total number of disadvantageous operations increases, suggestion effects that make it easier to guess the set value are included in the suggestion lottery options. For example, up to a total of 20 disadvantageous operations, the suggestion lottery options are an effect that suggests that the current set value is even and an effect that suggests that the current set value is even. , Up to a total of 50 disadvantageous operations, the suggestion lottery options are an effect that suggests that the current set value is 4 or 6 and an effect that suggests that the current set value is 3 or 5. When the total number of disadvantageous operations exceeds 50, the suggestion lottery options are an effect suggesting that the current set value is 6 and an effect suggesting that the current set value is 5. It may be.

In addition to the image, the suggestion effect may further include that when the rotation of the rotary reel 20 is stopped, the symbol that can be visually recognized through the reel window 200 becomes a special symbol.

Further, the slot machine 1 does not have to execute the first suggestion effect. That is, the slot machine 1 does not have the function of the first suggestion effect, and may execute only the second suggestion effect.

The suggestion function notification unit 103 is not limited to the LED lamp. The suggestion function notification unit 103 may adopt any configuration as long as it can notify whether the suggestion effect function is on or off. For example, the suggestion function notification unit 103 may be the liquid crystal screen 3. In that case, an image notifying whether the suggestion effect function is on or off is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3.
The main control unit 61 functions as a suggestion determination unit 618 and a suggestion switching unit 619. Instead, the sub-control unit 63 may function as the suggestion determination unit 618. Similarly, the sub-control unit 63 may function as the suggestion switching unit 619.
Further, when the suggestion switching unit 619 sets the function of the second suggestion effect to off, the suggestion determination unit 618 executes the first suggestion effect in addition to determining whether or not to execute the second suggestion effect. It may not be possible to decide whether or not to do so.

Even when these other embodiments are adopted, the effects of the present embodiment are exhibited. It is also possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with other embodiments and other embodiments.

1 slot machine (game machine)
20 rotary reel 43 lever (start switch)
40 Stop switch 103 Suggestion function notification unit 610 Internal lottery unit 615 Game progress control unit (setting unit)
618 Suggestion decision unit (directing control unit)
619 Suggestion switching unit 630 Production control unit (Production control unit)

Claims (6)

Multiple rotating reels with multiple symbols arranged on them,
A start switch that accepts operations for starting the rotation of a plurality of the rotary reels,
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the start switch and determines whether or not any of a plurality of roles has been won.
A plurality of stop switches that accept operations for stopping the rotation of the plurality of rotary reels, and
A setting unit that sets one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and a setting unit that sets one of the setting values.
It is provided with an effect control unit that controls a suggestion effect that suggests a set value set by the setting unit.
The effect control unit is a case where a specific combination having different benefits regarding ball ejection is won by the internal lottery of the internal lottery unit according to the operation mode of the stop switch by the player, and the operation mode of the stop switch of the player. Is a disadvantageous aspect in which the benefit is reduced, the gaming machine that executes the suggestion effect. The specific combination includes a combination in which the correct answer pressing order of the plurality of stop switches is determined and the correct answer pressing order is notified.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation according to the disadvantageous aspect is an operation in a pressing order different from the correct pressing order. The specific combination includes a combination in which a prize is won when the operation timings of the plurality of stop switches are predetermined timings, but a non-winning combination is performed when the operation timings of the plurality of stop switches are not the predetermined timings.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the operation according to the disadvantageous aspect is an operation at an operation timing that does not win a prize. Any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the effect control unit determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect according to the number of operations of the stop switch in the disadvantageous mode. The gaming machine described in the section. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a suggestion switching unit for switching the function of the suggestion effect by the effect control unit on and off. The gaming machine according to claim 5, further comprising a suggestion function notification unit that notifies whether the function of the suggestion effect by the effect control unit is on or off.

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