JP2022059653A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing setting suggestion for expanding the range of a game as compared with a conventional game machine.

SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a display unit; a setting value control unit for executing game progress by using one setting value selected and determined in advance before a player plays a game out of a plurality of kinds of setting values; a count unit for counting the number of games of the player as the number of games; a performance control unit for executing control to execute a lottery for a setting suggestion performance by using any one of a plurality of probability tables on a performance that suggests the setting value in a regular section, and display, in the display unit, the setting suggestion performance on the basis of a result of the lottery; and a storage unit which stores at least the information on the setting suggestion performance corresponding to each of the setting values. The performance control unit executes control to read out the information on the setting suggestion performance from the storage unit and display it in the display unit.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, more specifically a slot machine.

The gaming machine is provided with a set value that defines an advantage for the player (for example, a ball ejection rate). This set value is, for example, any one of 1 to 6, and can be set by the store for each gaming machine. The set value 1 is the most disadvantageous to the player, and the set value 6 is the most advantageous to the player.

Further, in a conventional gaming machine, a setting suggestion effect, which is an effect for suggesting what the setting value of the gaming machine is, may be performed (for example, Patent Document 1). In this setting suggestion effect, if a setting suggestion effect indicating that the setting is high (for example, the setting value is 4 to 6) is performed, the expectation of the high setting is increased for the player, or the high setting is confirmed. do.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-51142

In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the setting suggestion effect is performed based on the number of games and the set value, and this setting suggestion effect is performed in a predetermined section after returning to the normal section after the end of the advantageous section. It is something that is always done and is beneficial to the player. However, since it is obvious to the player that there is always a suggestion for setting after the end of the advantageous section, the interest of the player may be impaired. Therefore, recently, there is a demand for a gaming machine capable of suggesting settings that broaden the range of gaming without impairing the interest of the player. For example, in a section that is not an advantageous section, it is desired to perform a production that is not directly related to the ball ejection but is beneficial to the player without spoiling the interest.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suggesting a setting that widens the range of gaming as compared with the conventional case.

The first invention includes a display unit and
Multiple rotating reels displaying multiple symbols, and
A start switch that starts the rotation of the plurality of rotary reels based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels, and a plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotating reels based on the operation of the player.
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag as a winning flag from the flags of a plurality of combinations.
A game state control unit that determines whether the game state is a general game state or a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state.
Processing related to the instruction function for instructing the player of the general game state or the operation affecting the ball ejection, which can perform the processing related to the instruction function for instructing the player to perform the operation affecting the ball ejection in the game section. A section for determining whether to make an advantageous section in which the game is advanced in the special gaming state in which the game can be performed, or a normal section in which the game is advanced in the general gaming state in which the processing related to the instruction function cannot be performed. Control unit and
A set value control unit that executes a game progress using the set value selected and determined in advance from a plurality of types of set values that define the advantage for the player.
In the normal section, the setting suggestion effect is drawn using any one of a plurality of probability tables for the effect suggesting the set value (hereinafter referred to as the setting suggestion effect), and based on the result of the lottery. An effect control unit that controls the display of the setting suggestion effect on the display unit,
A counting unit that counts at least the number of games that continuously stay in the normal section (hereinafter referred to as the number of games that stay continuously in the normal section).
A storage unit in which at least the information of the setting suggestion effect corresponding to each of the set values is stored, and
Equipped with
The information on the setting suggestion effect includes information on two or more of the setting suggestion effects having a difference in advantage for the player.
Each of the probability tables is set in order corresponding to each predetermined number of games staying in the normal section consecutively (hereinafter, corresponding setting), and in the order of the corresponding setting, for the player. A probability value is set that makes it easier to select the setting suggestion effect having a higher advantage in the lottery of the setting suggestion effect.
When the effect control unit controls to display the setting suggestion effect on the display unit, the game is characterized in that the information of the setting suggestion effect is read from the storage unit and displayed on the display unit. It is a machine.

Further, in the second invention, it is preferable that the predetermined number of games is a preset number of games or a number of games randomly selected by a lottery by the effect control unit.

According to the present invention, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suggesting a setting that widens the range of gaming as compared with the conventional case.

It is a front view of the slot machine in embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the arrangement of the design of the rotary reel in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the RT state of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the ART lottery table of the ultra-high accuracy mode A in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the ART lottery table of the high accuracy mode B in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the ART lottery table of the normal mode C in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the addition lottery table of the high accuracy mode a in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the addition lottery table of the normal mode b in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the flag of the combination which is established for each RT state in the internal lottery table of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination for each push order in the internal lottery table of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the section transition lottery table in the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the probability table of the setting suggestion effect in the slot machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting suggestion lottery processing in the slot machine of FIG.

[Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a slot machine as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. The embodiments described below are merely examples of the present invention, and the embodiments of the present invention can be appropriately modified without changing the gist of the present invention.

<Explanation of slot machine housing>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a housing 10 of a slot machine 1. A front door 100 is provided on the front surface of the housing 10.

The front door 100 is provided with a translucent reel window 200 in a central portion thereof. From the reel window 200, the player can visually recognize a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface of each rotary reel 20 described later.

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

The liquid crystal screen 3 as a display unit displays various effect videos (effect screens) during the game.

The illumination unit turns on or off in a predetermined pattern when a predetermined condition (for example, when a highly expected effect screen is displayed or when a specific combination wins a prize) is satisfied.

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

An operation unit 4 is provided below the reel window 200. The operation unit 4 includes a stop switch 40, a slot 41, a bet switch 42, a lever 43, a settlement switch (not shown), a storage medal display unit (not shown), and the like.

A medal as an example of a game medium is inserted into the slot 41. Further, a medal sensor (not shown) is provided in the slot 41. The medal sensor detects the insertion of a medal into the insertion slot 41 by the player and outputs a detection signal.

The bet switch 42 is used when the player bets a medal.

The lever 43 functions as a start switch for rotating each rotary reel 20.

Each stop switch 40 is provided corresponding to each rotary reel 20 and is used when the player stops each rotating reel 20 during rotation.

Each switch of these operation units 4 outputs an operation signal based on the operation of the player.

Further, at the lower part of the operation unit 4, a payout port 51 for paying out medals and a lower plate 52 for storing medals paid out from the payout port 51 are provided.

In addition to these, as shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a rotary reel unit 2 and a control unit 6. The rotary reel unit 2 and the control unit 6 are arranged inside the housing 10 together with a power supply device (not shown) for turning on / off the main power supply of the slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 3, the rotary reel unit 2 includes three rotary reels 20 having an array of symbols and three stepping motors 21 for driving them. The rotary reel unit 2 is arranged near the center inside the housing 10.

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

The rotation and stop of the rotary reel 20 and the stepping motor 21 are controlled by the rotation start control unit 611 and the rotation stop control unit 612, which will be described later.

<Explanation of the flow of the game>
First, the player inserts medals from the slot 41 or uses the medals (credits) stored by operating the bet switch 42 to bet the medals on the slot machine 1. When a predetermined number of medals are bet on the slot machine 1, the valid line L is activated. After that, the lever 43 can be operated, that is, the game can be started.

As shown in FIG. 1, the effective line L of the present embodiment is composed of one downward-sloping line. In the present embodiment, one line (downward right line) is activated and becomes an effective line L when three sheets, which are Max Bet (max bets), are hung.

In the following, not only when a winning combination such as a bell or a watermelon with a payout of medals wins, but also when the symbols corresponding to the replay and the RT transition lip are aligned on the effective line L, it is expressed as a 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) while 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. When 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 of the symbols aligned (winning) on the effective line L. This ends one game.

<Explanation of RT status>
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 includes RT0 to RT6 as RT states. In each of these plurality of RT states, the ART winning probability and the additional winning probability are predetermined for each winning combination.

RT0 is an RT state when the RAM provided in the control unit 6 is cleared, or a transition from RT5 or RT6. The replay probability of RT0 is 1 / 7.3. In the present specification, this replay probability is a replay combination winning probability including all replays such as RT transition rips in addition to replays. If the player wins the replaying role in the previous game, the player can play the next game without betting a medal.

Further, RT0 is an RT state in which the ART winning probability is set to an ultra-high probability. That is, in RT0, ART lottery is performed in the ultra-high accuracy mode A.

In the ART lottery in the ultra-high accuracy mode A, as shown in FIG. 5, when the cherry wins in the general gaming state, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 70%, and the probability of winning the ART is 30%. If the watermelon wins, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 30%, and the probability of winning the ART is 70%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the chance is won, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 0%, and the probability of winning the ART is 100%. Furthermore, if a role that is neither cherry, watermelon, nor a chance eye (hereinafter referred to as "other role") is won, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 95%, and the probability of winning ART is 5%. Is.

RT1 is an RT state that shifts when the RT1 transition lip flag is established and the RT1 transition lip wins when the RT state is RT0 or RT4. The replay probability of RT1 is 1 / 7.3.

Further, RT1 is an RT state in which the ART winning probability is set to a high probability. That is, in RT1, ART lottery is performed in the high accuracy mode B.

In the ART lottery in the high accuracy mode B, as shown in FIG. 6, when the cherry wins, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 80%, and the probability of winning the ART is 20%. If the watermelon wins, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 50%, and the probability of winning the ART is 50%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the chance is won, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 20%, and the probability of winning the ART is 80%. If any other winning combination is won, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 100%, and the probability of winning the ART is 0%.

RT2 is an RT state that shifts when the RT2 transition lip flag is established and the RT2 transition lip wins when the RT state is RT1. The replay probability of RT2 is 1 / 7.3.

Further, RT2 is an RT state in which the ART winning probability is set to the normal probability. That is, in RT2, ART lottery is performed in normal mode C.

In the ART lottery in the normal mode C, as shown in FIG. 7, when the cherry wins, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 90%, and the probability of winning the ART is 10%. If the watermelon wins, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 70%, and the probability of winning the ART is 30%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the chance is won, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 50%, and the probability of winning the ART is 50%. If any other winning combination is won, the probability of remaining in the general gaming state is 100%, and the probability of winning the ART is 0%.

RT3 is an RT state in which the flag of the RT3 transition lip is established when the RT state is RT2, and the transition is made when the RT3 transition lip wins a prize. The replay probability of RT3 is 1 / 7.3. Also in RT3, ART lottery is performed in the normal mode C.

RT4 is an RT state that shifts when the RT4 transition lip flag is established and the RT4 transition lip wins when the RT state is RT3. The replay probability of RT4 is 1 / 7.3. Also in RT4, ART lottery is performed in the normal mode C.

RT5 is an RT state that shifts when the RT5 transition lip flag is established and the RT5 transition lip wins when the RT state is RT1 to 4 or RT6. The replay probability of RT5 is 1 / 1.4. Also in RT5, ART lottery is performed in the normal mode C.

On the other hand, RT5 is an RT state in which the additional winning probability of increasing the number of continuous games of ART is set to a high probability when the gaming state is ART. That is, in RT5, the additional lottery is performed in the high accuracy mode a. In the additional lottery of the high accuracy mode a, as shown in FIG. 8, when the chance is won, 20 games or more are always added, unlike the case where the winning combination other than the chance is won. In particular, the probability that 20 games will be awarded is extremely high at 70% when the chance is won.

RT6 is an RT state in which the flag of the RT6 transition lip is established when the RT state is RT5, and the transition is made when the RT6 transition lip wins a prize. The replay probability of RT6 is 1 / 1.4. Also in RT6, ART lottery is performed in the normal mode C.

Also in RT6, if the game state is ART, an additional lottery is performed. However, in RT6 during ART, additional lottery is performed with a normal probability that the additional winning probability is lower than that of RT5 during ART. That is, in RT6, the additional lottery is performed in the normal mode b.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the case of RT6 during ART, the probability that 10 games will be added is 50% in the case of the chance. In addition, the probability that 20 games will be added when the chance eye is won at RT6 during ART is 30%, and the probability of additional winning is higher than the case where the chance eye is won at RT5 during ART. Overall low.

Even when the game shifts to any of RT0 to RT4 during ART, the additional lottery is performed. In this case, the additional lottery is performed in the normal mode b.

ART is executed when the RT states are RT5 and RT6. After winning the ART lottery, once the game state shifts to ART, the push order role is established when the push order combination flag is established until the game period (number of ART games) that can be played in ART elapses and the ART ends. The assist to inform the push order to win the prize continues. In this assist, the push order for winning a specific push order combination among a plurality of push order combinations defined for each push order in one push order combination flag is notified.

Even if the gaming state shifts to ART (RT state shifts to RT5 or RT6) and then the RT state shifts to RT0 due to, for example, winning the RT0 transition lip, the assist continues. In this case, for example, after the assist for winning the RT1 is made, the assist for winning the RT5 transition lip is made. Then, when the RT state shifts to RT5, it returns to the high replay probability state (1 / 1.4).

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which ART is executed at RT5 and RT6 is described, but RT5 and RT6 that are not during ART may also be possible. Specifically, it is a case where, for example, the RT state shifts from RT1 to RT5 by winning a prize in the RT5 transition lip during RT1 in which the transition to ART has not been determined.

Switching between RT0 and RT6 is performed by the RT state control unit 617, which will be described later.

Further, in the following description, the general gaming state refers to a gaming state that is an RT state of any of RT0 to RT6 but is neither a CZ (chance zone) nor an ART, which is a special gaming state. In the example described below, the special gaming state is ART. Switching between these general gaming states and advantageous gaming states is performed by the gaming state control unit 618, which will be described later.

<Explanation of control unit 6>
As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 6 is mainly composed of a main control unit 61 and a sub control unit 62. The main control unit 61 and the sub control unit 62 have a CPU (Central Processing Unit) used for calculation, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing programs or data necessary for game progress, respectively. ) Is provided (not shown).

<Explanation of main control unit 61>
The main control unit 61 performs controls for advancing the game, such as internal lottery and control of the rotary reel 20. The main control unit 61 controls the stepping motor 21 and controls the rotation start or stop of the rotary reel 20 based on the operation of the bet switch 42, the lever 43, and the stop switch 40 by the player.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main control unit 61 includes an internal lottery unit 610, a rotation start control unit 611, a rotation stop control unit 612, a game result determination unit 613, a hopper control unit 614, a set value control unit 615, and a section control unit 616. It includes an RT state control unit 617, a game state control unit 618, and a counting unit 619.

<Explanation of internal lottery section 610>
The internal lottery unit 610 performs an internal lottery based on a random number acquired when the operation signal of the lever 43 is output and the internal lottery table T1 included in the internal lottery unit 610. Then, the internal lottery result signal is generated in response to the result of the internal lottery. This internal lottery result signal is transmitted from the internal lottery unit 610 to the rotation start control unit 611, the rotation stop control unit 612, the count unit 619, the sub control unit 62 including the effect control unit 620, and the like.

The operation signal of the bet switch 42 is output when a predetermined number of medals are stored and the bet switch 42 is operated during the bet acceptance period (when the bet switch 42 is turned on). ..

Whether or not the operation signal of each switch is output is determined for each game. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation to each switch means the operation to output the operation signal of each switch.

10 and 11 are explanatory views of the internal lottery table T1. The internal lottery table T1 includes information on possible winning combinations in each RT state as shown in FIG. 10, and information on winning winning combinations corresponding to the winning combination flags and pressing order as shown in FIG. Further, although not shown, the internal lottery table T1 includes a plurality of areas in which a combination corresponding to a random number acquired when the lever 43 is operated is stored.

The internal lottery table T1 will be described in detail below.
The internal lottery table T1 includes information on a winning combination (information on a flag of a winning combination). In the internal lottery table T1, it is a flag of a combination in which a column marked with "◯" may be established for each RT state, and a flag of a combination in which a blank column may not be established.

For example, from the column of "pure loss" in FIG. 10, it can be seen that the combination flag "pure loss" may be established in RT0 to RT4, but not in RT5 and RT6. In addition, "pure loss" is a state in which all the roles are not won.

As shown in FIG. 11, the winning combination flags stored in the internal lottery table T1 include a push order combination flag that wins when the stop switch 40 is operated in a predetermined order, and a push order that can be won regardless of the push order. Includes the unquestioned flag.

In the present embodiment, the push order combination flag is a combination flag related to RT0 to 6 transition rips 1 to 3 and push order bells 1 to 12, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. The push order combination included in the flags of these combinations is a combination in which the corresponding symbol stop pattern is always aligned with the rotary reel 20 when the stop switch 40 is operated in the correct answer push order, but the correct answer push order is notified. Without it, it is difficult to align the corresponding symbol stop pattern with the rotary reel 20.

The RT0 to 6 transition lip is a transitional combination that enables the transition of the RT state by establishing the flag of the combination including these as a winning flag and winning a prize.

A small role is a combination of symbols in which a certain number of medals are paid out when a prize is won. Further, the replay, the RT transition lip, and the like are replaying roles that are a combination of symbols that enable the next game without betting a medal when a prize is won.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the combination information stored in the internal lottery table T1 includes information on one or more winning combinations set for each combination flag. For example, the information on the push order combination, which is a winning combination when the stop switch 40 is operated in a predetermined order, includes the information on the set push order combination and the push order of the corresponding stop switch 40. Contains information.

In addition, in FIG. 11, the push order of the stop switch 40 in which the push order combination can be won is indicated 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 40a, the middle stop switch 40b, and the right stop switch 40c. Correct answer of push order The push order is assisted when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming state becomes ART). In the following, the function of assisting the push order so that the push order combination wins is referred to as an instruction function.

In this embodiment, all the winning combinations set in the combination flag are won at the same time. For example, as a result of the internal lottery, when the winning flag "RT1 transition rip 1" is established (the winning flag is "RT1 transition rip 1"), the RT1 transition rip and the normal rip are winning at the same time. Then, in this case, the RT1 transition lip wins only when the player presses the stop switch 40 in the order of pressing for winning the RT1 transition lip ("left middle right" or "left and right middle").

The push order bells 1 to 6 are composed of a middle bell in which nine medals are paid out by one push order of the stop switch 40, and a bell spilled eye in which one medal is paid out.

Further, the push order bells 7 to 12 are composed of a middle bell in which nine medals are paid out according to the push order of the stop switch 40 in five ways, and a bell spilled eye in which one medal is paid out.

<Explanation of rotation start control unit 611>
The rotation start control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 to rotate the rotary reel 20 based on the operation signal of the lever 43. The rotation start control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 so that the rotary reel 20 rotates at a speed of, for example, 80 rotations / minute. Further, the rotation start control unit 611 is based on the operation of the lever 43 by the player when a certain time (so-called wait time of 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotation reel 20 in the previous game. The rotation of the rotary reel 20 is started.

<Explanation of rotation stop control unit 612>
The rotation stop control unit 612 includes a rotation reel detection unit 612a, a symbol table T2, a symbol determination unit 612b, and a push order determination unit 612c. The rotation stop control unit 612 controls the stepping motor 21 based on the internal lottery result signal output by the internal lottery unit 610, the operation signal of the stop switch 40 by the player, and the symbol table T2. As a result, after the player operates the stop switch 40, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 20 is stopped within 190 msec.

The rotary reel detection unit 612a detects the position of the rotary reel 20 during rotation. Specifically, the rotary reel detection unit 612a detects the passage of the reference point (not shown) of each rotary reel 20 after the rotation of the rotary reel 20 is started. When the passage of the reference point of each rotary reel 20 is detected, the rotary reel detection unit 612a outputs a detection signal indicating that the reference point of each rotary reel 20 has passed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the middle line of each rotary reel 20 is a detection position which is an absolute position of the slot machine 1.

The detection signal is detected each time the reference point of each rotary reel 20 passes through this detection position. Each time the rotary reel detection unit 612a receives a detection signal indicating that the reference point of the rotary reel 20 has passed the effective line L (every time the rotary reel 20 makes one rotation), the step measurement of each stepping motor 21 is performed. Initialize the value (clear to zero) and measure the steps from zero again. As a result, the rotary reel detection unit 612a measures the step.

Further, the rotary reel detection unit 612a detects a step of a reference point of each rotary reel 20 from a detection position which is an absolute position in the slot machine 1 based on the measured step. The position of the rotary reel 20 is detected from the step of the detected reference point. The detected position of the rotary reel 20 is output as a rotary reel position detection signal by the rotary reel detection unit 612a. The output rotary reel position detection signal is transmitted from the rotary reel detection unit 612a to the rotation stop control unit 612 and the like.

Further, the rotary reel detection unit 612a outputs information on the position of the rotary reel 20 when the player operates the stop switch 40 and information on the position of the rotary reel 20 when the rotary reel 20 is stopped as a stop signal. do. The output stop signal is transmitted from the rotary reel detection unit 612a to the symbol determination unit 612b and the like.

The symbol determination unit 612b determines a symbol on the effective line L when all the rotary reels 20 are stopped, based on the stop signal output by the rotary reel detection unit 612a and the symbol table T2. As a result, the symbol on the effective line L of each rotary reel 20 is determined. This determination result is transmitted from the symbol determination unit 612b to the game result determination unit 613 and the like as a symbol determination signal.

The push order determination unit 612c determines at what timing the stop switch 40 of the three stop switches 40 is operated by the player. This determination result is transmitted from the push order determination unit 612c to the game result determination unit 613 and the like as a push order determination signal.

Note that, unlike the above, the push order determination signal may be information on six push orders, or information on the corresponding step of the stepping motor 21 when the player operates the stop switch 40. You may.

The symbol table T2 also includes information on the stop position of the rotary reel 20 determined according to the winning flag and the symbol on the effective line L when the operation signal of the stop switch 40 is output. This information includes the push order, the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag, and the position of the rotary reel 20 when the stop switch 40 is operated, and then the rotary reel 20 is operated after the stop switch 40 is operated. Information on the steps to stop (the number of sliding frames of the symbol) is included.

The rotation stop control unit 612 rotates the rotary reel 20 based on the internal lottery result signal output by the internal lottery unit 610, the rotary reel position detection signal output by the rotary reel detection unit 612a, and the symbol table T2. Perform stop control. For example, the rotation stop control unit 612 controls the pulling of the rotary reel 20 so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combinations are aligned on the effective line L, and the symbols corresponding to the winning combinations are aligned on the effective line L. The kicking control of the rotary reel 20 is performed so as not to occur.

<Explanation of game result determination unit 613>
The game result determination unit 613 determines the result of the game based on the internal lottery result signal output from the internal lottery unit 610 and the symbol determination signal output from the symbol determination unit 612b. The result of the game is determined by 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, it is determined that the winning combination has won the prize. This determination result is transmitted from the game result determination unit 613 to the hopper control unit 614 and the sub control unit 62 as a game result determination signal.

<Explanation of hopper control unit 614>
The hopper control unit 614 is a hopper unit (not shown) based on the game result determination signal output by the game result determination unit 613 or the operation signal output by operating the settlement switch (not shown) of the operation unit 4. ) Is controlled.

The medals paid out based on the game result determination signal (medals obtained by winning a prize) are first stored as credits. When the upper limit of credits (for example, 50 medals) is exceeded as a result of storing medals, the hopper control unit 614 controls the hopper unit. That is, medals exceeding the credit limit are paid out from the hopper unit.

In addition, when there is one or more stored medals (when the credit is 1 or more), or when one or more medals are BET and the settlement switch (not shown) is operated, the payment switch (not shown) is operated. The hopper unit is controlled by the hopper control unit 614. As a result, the stored medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

<Explanation of set value control unit 615>
The set value control unit 615 executes the game progress using any one of a plurality of types of set values (for example, 1 to 6) based on the operation of the store operator. This set value is set for each slot machine 1. The information of the set value set by the set value control unit 615 is transmitted to the effect control unit 620 and the like, which will be described later, in addition to the internal lottery unit 610.

<Explanation of section control unit 616>
The section control unit 616 determines whether the game section is an advantageous section in which a predetermined process can be performed or a normal section in which the predetermined process cannot be performed. Specifically, the section control unit 616 performs a process related to an instruction function for instructing the player to perform an operation that affects the ball ejection in the game section, or an operation that affects the ball ejection. Either an advantageous section in which the game is advanced in a special gaming state in which the processing related to the instruction function can be performed, or a normal section in which the game is advanced in the general gaming state in which the processing related to the instruction function cannot be performed. To decide. As described above, the advantageous section in the present embodiment means a section in which the performance related to the instruction function can be exhibited. That is, the predetermined process indicates a lottery process for whether or not to exert the instruction function (assist) and a process for exerting the instruction function. Therefore, if the game section is not an advantageous section, the slot machine 1 cannot perform the CZ lottery process and the ART lottery process (including the additional lottery process).

The section control unit 616 forcibly terminates the advantageous section when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is a case where the number of continuous games in the advantageous section is 1500 games, or a case where the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the difference number of medals in the advantageous section is 2400. The predetermined conditions are not limited to these, and can be appropriately set.

As shown in FIG. 12, the section control unit 616 performs a section transition lottery when the game section is a normal section. Specifically, the section control unit 616 determines whether to keep the normal section or shift to the advantageous section depending on the winning combination, and transmits the information of the determined result to the effect control unit 620 or the like described later. In the present embodiment, the section transition lottery is performed only when the rare combination is won by the internal lottery.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when the cherry wins when the game section is the normal section, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 50%, and the probability that the advantageous section wins is 50%. .. When the watermelon wins, the probability that the game section remains the normal section is 70%, and the probability that the advantageous section wins is 30%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the chance is won, the probability that the game section remains as the normal section is 0%, and the probability that the advantageous section is won is 100%. Further, when other winning combinations are won, the probability that the game section remains as the normal section is 100%, and the probability that the advantageous section is won is 0%.

Further, when the game section shifts to the advantageous section and a specific condition is satisfied, for example, the notification unit 621 described later indicates that the game section is an advantageous section in a display unit (not shown). indicate. For example, displaying ". (Dot)" at the lower right of the number of credits in the stored medal display unit (not shown) indicates that the game section is an advantageous section. In addition, the specific condition is that the instruction function is activated during the advantageous section, and the number of small winning combinations is paid out except for the accessory (RB, CT) and the accessory continuous operation device (type 1 BB, type 2 BB). The average payout rate when the game is advanced so as to win a prize at the maximum is over 100%.

Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that the game section shifts to the advantageous section is different depending on the set value. In addition, the section transition lottery is performed by the winning combination whose winning probability differs depending on the set value. Furthermore, the winning probability differs depending on the set value for the lottery related to the instruction function such as the lottery for transitioning to the special gaming state during the advantageous section, the extended lottery for the special gaming state, and the continuous lottery for the special gaming state. There is.

<Explanation of RT state control unit 617>
The RT state control unit 617 uses one of the plurality of RT states to advance the game. As described above, the probability that the replay flag is established as the winning flag (replay probability) is predetermined for each of the plurality of RT states.

Further, the RT state control unit 617 changes the RT state according to the progress of the game such as the winning combination. The trigger for shifting from each RT state to another RT state is predetermined as shown in FIG.

Further, when the current gaming state is a general gaming state, the current gaming section is an advantageous section, and the current RT states are RT1 to RT4, the gaming state control unit 618 described later specializes in the gaming state. When it is decided to shift to the gaming state, the notification unit 621 described later assists the push order so that the RT5 transition lip wins when the RT5 transition lip wins. Then, when the RT5 transition lip wins, the RT state control unit 617 shifts the RT state to RT5, which has a higher replay probability than RT1 to RT4.

Further, the RT state control unit 617 transmits information indicating the current RT state to the internal lottery unit 610, the effect control unit 620, the notification unit 621, and the like.

<Explanation of game state control unit 618>
The game state control unit 618 switches the game state between the general game state and the special game state. Specifically, the game state control unit 618 performs a shift lottery as to whether or not to shift the game state from the general game state to the special game state.

In the present embodiment, in particular, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the gaming state control unit 618 determines whether the gaming section is a normal section or an advantageous section, and whether the RT state is RT0 to RT6. Based on the above, it is determined whether the gaming state is the general gaming state or the special gaming state.

Specifically, the game state control unit 618 is set to the current RT state when the current game section is an advantageous section, the current game state is the general game state, and the first condition is satisfied. A transition lottery is performed based on the specified transition winning probability. The first condition in the present embodiment is that a specific role (cherry, watermelon, chance eye) is won.

When the game state control unit 618 decides to shift the game state from the general game state to ART, the information indicating that the game state is shifted to ART and the number of games given during ART are transferred to ART. Generate as a signal. This ART transition signal is transmitted from the game state control unit 618 to the effect control unit 620 and the like.

Further, the game state control unit 618 is set to the current RT state when the current game section is an advantageous section, the current game state is the special game state, and the second condition is satisfied. An additional lottery is performed based on the additional winning probability. The second condition in the present embodiment is that a specific role (cherry, watermelon, chance eye) is won. That is, in this embodiment, the first condition and the second condition are the same.

When the game state control unit 618 receives an internal lottery result signal indicating that a specific combination has been won when the game state is ART, the addition is added to determine whether or not to increase the number of continuous games of ART. Make a lottery. The result of this lottery is transmitted from the game state control unit 618 to the effect control unit 620 and the notification unit 621 as an ART addition lottery result signal.

Further, when the game state control unit 618 wins the CZ lottery for shifting the game state from the general game state to the CZ, the information indicating that the game state is shifted to the CZ and the information indicating that the game state is shifted to the CZ are given in the CZ. The number of games is generated as a CZ transition signal. This CZ transition signal is transmitted to the effect control unit 620.

The gaming state control unit 618 generates a normal gaming state transition signal when shifting the gaming state from the special gaming state ART (or CZ) to the general gaming state. This normal game state transition signal is transmitted from the game state control unit 618 to the effect control unit 620 and the notification unit 621.

Further, the game state control unit 618 generates these state transition signals, and then shifts the game state from the current game state to another game state. As a result, the game state control unit 618 switches the game state between the general game state and the special game state.

The counting unit 619 is the number of games (number of games) of the player and the number of games in the general gaming state in the advantageous section, or the number of games in the general gaming state in the advantageous section and the number of games in the special gaming state in the advantageous section. And the number of games that continuously stay in the normal section (hereinafter, the number of games that stay in the normal section) are counted. For example, the counting unit 619 counts one game number triggered by either an operation of the lever 43 or an operation or control related to one game such as an internal lottery executed by the internal lottery unit 610.

<Explanation of sub-control unit 62>
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub control unit 62 includes an effect control unit 620 and a notification unit 621. Further, the sub control unit 62 determines the effect content based on the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61. Specifically, the sub control unit 62 controls the effect control unit 620, the notification unit 621, the illumination unit, and the speaker, and outputs the determined effect content.

<Explanation of production control unit 620>
The effect control unit 620 selects an effect pattern for each game according to, for example, an internal lottery result signal, a CZ transition signal, an ART transition signal, an ART end signal, a normal game state transition signal, and the like.

Further, when the normal section is reached, the effect control unit 620 has a predetermined number of games (for example, every one game, every two or more games, or every randomly determined number of games, etc.) in advance. When the set predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery for selecting any one of the effects based on the setting suggestion probability table T4 in FIG. 13 (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect lottery) is performed. Based on the result of this setting suggestion effect lottery, the information of the setting suggestion effect (the effect table T3 described later) corresponding to each of the set values stored in the storage unit (not shown) in the effect control unit 620. Use to perform setting suggestion effects.

The setting suggestion probability table T4 in FIG. 13 shows the winning probabilities of each effect type with respect to the set value.

Here, the setting suggestion probability table T4 includes a plurality of probability tables used for drawing the setting suggestion effect, and is set one by one for each predetermined number of games continuously staying in the normal section. (Hereafter, corresponding settings). Each probability table contains information on two or more setting suggestion effects that have different advantages for the player. Specifically, for example, the contents of each table in FIG. 13 and the information of the type of setting suggestion effect shown in the remarks are included.

Further, in each of the probability tables in the setting suggestion probability table T4, it is easier to predict the setting suggestion effect (for example, the set setting value) which is more advantageous to the player in the order of the corresponding settings of these probability tables. Probability value that makes it easy to select in the lottery of the suggestion effect is set.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the number of games staying in the normal section is 1 to 9 games is table 1, the number of games staying in the normal section is 10 to 19 is table 2, and the number of games staying in the normal section is table 2. However, for 20 games or more, the probability value is set as shown in Table 3.

Further, on the effect table T3, for example, the setting suggestion screen No. 1 described in the contents of each probability table in FIG. 13 is displayed. 0-No. Information of 5 is stored.

Here, the setting suggestion screen No. 0 is a screen used as a default (initial setting), and does not suggest a setting value.

In addition, the setting suggestion screen No. Reference numeral 1 is a screen suggesting that the set value is an odd number setting.

In addition, the setting suggestion screen No. Reference numeral 2 is a screen suggesting that the set value is an even number setting.

In addition, the setting suggestion screen No. Reference numeral 3 is a screen suggesting that it is confirmed that the set value is "2" or more.

In addition, the setting suggestion screen No. Reference numeral 4 is a screen suggesting that it is confirmed that the set value is "4" or more.

In addition, the setting suggestion screen No. Reference numeral 5 is a screen suggesting that the set value "6" is confirmed.

Further, when the effect control unit 620 selects to perform the setting suggestion effect by performing the setting suggestion effect lottery, the effect control unit 620 is based on the information of the set value of the gaming machine already received from the set value control unit 615. Select the effect pattern of the setting suggestion.

The selection of the effect pattern is performed based on the table (effect table T3) in which the winning flag, the setting suggestion of the gaming machine, or the content of the effect corresponding to the game state or the like is stored. The effect control unit 620 controls the liquid crystal screen 3, the notification unit 621, the illumination unit, and the speaker based on the selected effect pattern, and outputs the effect.

Further, the effect table T3 includes, for example, a precursor effect table that may be selected when a predetermined combination flag is established or when a game state transition lottery is won. The precursor effect table is one of the areas stored in the effect table T3 selected only during a predetermined game period (precursor effect period) in which the precursor effect is performed. Further, the precursor effect is one of the effects suggesting the degree of expectation that the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state.

<Explanation of notification unit 621>
For example, when the push order combination flag is established as a winning flag during ART (RT5 or RT6) after winning the ART lottery, the notification unit 621 sets the push order combination according to the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61. Assists the push order to win a specific push order combination among a plurality of included push order combinations.

Further, the notification unit 621 is in the case where the current gaming section is an advantageous section, the current gaming state is the general gaming state, and the flag of any of the push order bells 7 to 12 is established by the internal lottery. Notifies the correct push order, which is one of the push orders for winning the middle bell, at least once. For example, when the push order bell 7 is established by internal lottery in an advantageous section and in a general game state, the push order "left and right middle", which is a predetermined push order as the correct push order, is notified.

On the other hand, the notification unit 621 is in an advantageous section and in a general game state, and when the flag of any of the push order bells 1 to 6 is established by the internal lottery, the correct answer for winning the middle bell. Does not notify the push order.

<Explanation of setting suggestion lottery process>
With reference to FIG. 14, an example of the setting suggestion lottery process of the present invention after the setting of the slot machine 1 is changed based on the operation of the operator of the store will be described. The order of the processes described below can be appropriately changed without changing the gist of the present invention.

First, in the internal lottery unit 610, while the standby screen on the liquid crystal screen 3 is being displayed, the first medal is inserted after the setting is changed in the slot 41, the display is switched from the standby screen to the normal screen, and the setting is changed on the liquid crystal screen 3. When the stage for the first time is displayed, it is determined whether or not the lever 43 has been operated (whether or not the operation signal of the lever 43 has been received) (step S1). When the internal lottery portion 610 determines that the lever 43 is not operated (S1: NO), the process returns to step S1 and the step S1 is repeated until the lever 43 is operated.

On the other hand, when the lever 43 is operated (S1: YES), the effect control unit 620 determines whether or not the game section is in the normal section based on the signal from the section control unit 616 (step S2). If the effect control unit 620 does not determine that the normal section is in progress (S2: NO), the process returns to step S1 and repeats step S1 until the lever 43 is operated.

On the other hand, when the effect control unit 620 determines that the normal section is in progress (S2: YES), the effect control unit 620 determines whether or not the game is within 9 games after the normal section (step S3).

When the effect control unit 620 determines that the normal section is within 9 games (S3: YES), the effect control unit 620 uses a predetermined probability table (here, for example, table 1 in FIG. 13). Is used to perform a setting suggestion lottery (step S4). Here, for example, when the setting value is "5", the setting suggestion screen No. 1 having a probability value of 0% is shown in Table 1 of FIG. An effect other than 5 will be selected by the setting suggestion lottery.

Next, the effect control unit 620 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the effect type selected in the setting suggestion lottery in step S4 from the effect table T3, and performs a setting suggestion effect based on the selected effect table (step S5). Here, for example, when the setting value is "5", the setting suggestion screen No. 1 is displayed from Table 1 in FIG. When it is selected in the setting suggestion lottery to execute the effect of 4, the effect control unit 620 displays the setting suggestion screen No. 4 from the effect table T3. The image information of No. 4 is selected, the image information is read out from a storage unit (not shown), and a process of displaying the image information on the liquid crystal screen 3 as a setting suggestion effect is performed. Then, the setting suggestion lottery process of the present invention is completed.

On the other hand, when returning to step S3 and the effect control unit 620 does not determine that the normal section is within 9 games (S3: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal section is within 19 games. (Step S6).

When the effect control unit 620 determines that the normal section is within 19 games (S6: YES), the effect control unit 620 uses a predetermined probability table (here, for example, table 2 in FIG. 13). Is used to perform a setting suggestion lottery (step S7). Here, for example, when the setting value is "5", the setting suggestion screen No. 1 having a probability value of 0% is shown in Table 2 of FIG. An effect other than 5 will be selected by the setting suggestion lottery.

Next, the effect control unit 620 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the effect type selected in the setting suggestion lottery in step S7 from the effect table T3, and performs a setting suggestion effect based on the selected effect table (step S8). Here, for example, when the setting value is "5", the setting suggestion screen No. is displayed from Table 2 in FIG. When it is selected in the setting suggestion lottery to execute the effect of 4, the effect control unit 620 displays the setting suggestion screen No. 4 from the effect table T3. The image information of No. 4 is selected, the image information is read out from a storage unit (not shown), and a process of displaying the image information on the liquid crystal screen 3 as a setting suggestion effect is performed. Then, the setting suggestion lottery process of the present invention is completed.

On the other hand, when returning to step S6 and the effect control unit 620 does not determine that the normal section is within 19 games (S6: NO), the effect control unit 620 uses a predetermined probability table (here, here). For example, the setting suggestion lottery is performed using the table 3) in FIG. 13 (step S9). Here, for example, when the setting value is "5", the setting suggestion screen No. 1 having a probability value of 0% is shown in Table 3 of FIG. An effect other than 5 will be selected by the setting suggestion lottery.

Next, the effect control unit 620 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the effect type selected in the setting suggestion lottery in step S9 from the effect table T3, and performs a setting suggestion effect based on the selected effect table (step S10). Here, for example, when the setting value is "5", the setting suggestion screen No. 3 is shown in Table 3 of FIG. When it is selected in the setting suggestion lottery to execute the effect of 4, the effect control unit 620 displays the setting suggestion screen No. 4 from the effect table T3. The image information of No. 4 is selected, the image information is read out from a storage unit (not shown), and a process of displaying the image information on the liquid crystal screen 3 as a setting suggestion effect is performed. Then, the setting suggestion lottery process of the present invention is completed.
By the above procedure, the setting suggestion lottery process of the present invention is executed.

Summarizing the above, the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
The display unit (for example, LCD screen 3) and
A plurality of rotary reels 20 on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and
A lever 43 that starts rotation of a plurality of rotary reels 20 based on a player's operation, and
A plurality of stop switches 40 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 20 and stop the rotating rotary reels 20 based on the operation of the player.
An internal lottery unit 610 that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the lever 43 by the player and establishes one flag as a winning flag from the flags of a plurality of combinations.
A game state control unit 618 that determines whether the game state is a general game state or a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state.
Performing processing related to the instruction function for instructing the player of the general game state or the operation affecting the ball ejection, which can perform the processing related to the instruction function for instructing the player to perform the operation affecting the ball ejection in the game section. It is determined whether to make an advantageous section in which the game progresses up to a predetermined number of games in a special game state in which the game can be played, or a normal section in which the game progresses in a general game state in which the processing related to the instruction function cannot be performed. Section control unit 616 and
A setting value control unit 615 that executes a game progress using a setting value that is selected and determined in advance before the game of the player from among a plurality of types of setting values that define the advantage for the player.
In the normal section, a lottery for the setting suggestion effect is performed using any one of a plurality of probability tables for the effect suggesting the set value (hereinafter referred to as the setting suggestion effect), and the setting suggestion effect is performed based on the result of the lottery. An effect control unit 620 that controls display on a display unit (for example, a liquid crystal screen 3), and
A counting unit 619 that counts at least the number of games that continuously stay in the normal section (hereinafter referred to as the number of games that stay continuously in the normal section).
A storage unit (effect control unit 620) in which at least information on the setting suggestion effect corresponding to each of the set values is stored, and
Equipped with
The information on the setting suggestion effect includes information on two or more setting suggestion effects having different advantages for the player.
Each of the probability tables (for example, tables 1 to 3 in FIG. 13) is set in order corresponding to one for each predetermined number of games continuously staying in the normal section (hereinafter referred to as corresponding setting), and is described above. In the order of the corresponding settings, a probability value is set to make it easier to select a setting suggestion effect (for example, an effect that makes it easier to predict the set setting value) that is more advantageous to the player in the lottery of the setting suggestion effect.
When the effect control unit 620 controls to display the setting suggestion effect on the display unit (for example, the liquid crystal screen 3), the effect control unit 620 reads the information of the setting suggestion effect from the storage unit (for example, the effect control unit 620) and reads the information of the setting suggestion effect from the storage unit (for example, the liquid crystal screen 3). It is characterized in that the control displayed in 3) is performed.

<Action effect>
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suggesting a setting that widens the range of gaming as compared with the conventional case.

[Other embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment, the setting suggestion effect lottery is performed using a different probability table for each preset number of games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a setting suggestion effect lottery may be performed using a different probability table for each number of games randomly selected by the effect control unit.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is performed using the screen projected on the liquid crystal screen 3, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting may be suggested by the effect of the operation of the accessory provided in the slot machine 1 or the effect of lighting the lighting such as LED lighting.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the setting value is suggested by generating the setting suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be performed by not generating the effect that should occur when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Further, the setting suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment includes a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value and a setting suggestion effect that indicates the determination of the set value. Only the setting confirmation effect shown may be executed.

Further, the effect control unit 620 may perform a process of controlling the setting suggestion effect so that the setting suggestion effect is performed at a predetermined opportunity based on the operation of the player. As the predetermined opportunity, for example, in a normal section, (1) a lottery is performed based on the operation of the player's lever 43, and when the lottery is based on the result of this lottery, (2) the operation of the player's stop switch 40 is performed. When the rotating reel 20 is stopped at a predetermined symbol a predetermined number of times (bells are performed 5 times, etc.) based on the above, or (3) when the player's stop switch 40 is operated at a predetermined timing, etc. However, it is not limited to these.

As another predetermined opportunity, after changing the set value of the slot machine 1, (1) only in the first normal section, (2) only in the second normal section, and (3) the first and second normal sections. If the conditions such as, etc. are satisfied, etc., may be mentioned.

Further, in the setting suggestion effect lottery in the embodiment, the effect that makes it easier to predict the set set value is selected as the number of times of passing through the normal section (for example, the number of times of entering the normal section) increases. A setting suggestion probability table in which the probability value is high may be used.

Further, the game for performing the setting suggestion effect lottery in the normal section of the above embodiment may be every game or may be one game at the advantageous section transition timing. In addition, when the setting suggestion effect lottery is performed in one game at the timing of transition from the normal section to the advantageous section, the longer the number of staying games in the normal section, the easier it is to predict the set value. The setting suggestion effect lottery may be performed using the setting suggestion probability table.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect of suggesting a set value is performed, but when a certain effect is performed, a suggestion other than the set value (for example, a suggestion that a value other than the set value 2 is confirmed) is given. May be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the suggestion of the set value does not have to suggest a specific number such as "higher" and "lower".

Further, in the present invention, it may be used not only for a game machine installed in a hall of a pachinko parlor but also for a game machine installed in a casino facility or an amusement facility.

1 Slot machine 10 Housing 100 Front door 2 Rotating reel unit 20 (20a, 20b, 20c) Rotating reel 200 Reel window 3 LCD screen 4 Operation unit 40 (40a, 40b, 40c) Stop switch 41 Input port 42 Bet switch 43 Lever (Start switch)
51 Payout 52 Lower plate 6 Control unit 61 Main control unit 610 Internal lottery unit 611 Rotation start control unit 612 Rotation stop control unit 612a Rotation reel detection unit 612b Design determination unit 612c Push order determination unit 613 Game result determination unit 614 Hopper control unit 615 Set value control unit 616 Section control unit 617 RT state control unit 618 Game state control unit 619 Count unit 62 Sub control unit 620 Directional control unit 621 Notification unit T1 Internal lottery table T2 Design table T3 Effect table T4 Setting suggestion probability table

Claims (2)

Display and
Multiple rotating reels displaying multiple symbols, and
A start switch that starts the rotation of the plurality of rotary reels based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels, and a plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotating reels based on the operation of the player.
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag as a winning flag from the flags of a plurality of combinations.
A game state control unit that determines whether the game state is a general game state or a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state.
Processing related to the instruction function for instructing the player of the general game state or the operation affecting the ball ejection, which can perform the processing related to the instruction function for instructing the player to perform the operation affecting the ball ejection in the game section. A section for determining whether to make an advantageous section in which the game is advanced in the special gaming state in which the game can be performed, or a normal section in which the game is advanced in the general gaming state in which the processing related to the instruction function cannot be performed. Control unit and
A set value control unit that executes a game progress using the set value selected and determined in advance from a plurality of types of set values that define the advantage for the player.
In the normal section, the setting suggestion effect is drawn using any one of a plurality of probability tables for the effect suggesting the set value (hereinafter referred to as the setting suggestion effect), and based on the result of the lottery. An effect control unit that controls the display of the setting suggestion effect on the display unit,
A counting unit that counts at least the number of games that continuously stay in the normal section (hereinafter referred to as the number of games that stay continuously in the normal section).
A storage unit in which at least the information of the setting suggestion effect corresponding to each of the set values is stored, and
Equipped with
The information on the setting suggestion effect includes information on two or more of the setting suggestion effects having a difference in advantage for the player.
Each of the probability tables is set in order corresponding to each predetermined number of games staying in the normal section consecutively (hereinafter, corresponding setting), and in the order of the corresponding setting, for the player. A probability value is set that makes it easier to select the setting suggestion effect having a higher advantage in the lottery of the setting suggestion effect.
When the effect control unit controls to display the setting suggestion effect on the display unit, the game is characterized in that the information of the setting suggestion effect is read from the storage unit and displayed on the display unit. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined number of games is a preset number of games or a number of games randomly selected by a lottery by the effect control unit.

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