JP6600616B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result.

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

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  As such a slot machine, there is known a slot machine that executes a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value selected from a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for a player (for example, Patent Document 1). ).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-213576

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

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the fun of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, Sp6 in FIG. 8) for executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value selected from a plurality of types of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player. Part to process)
A privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to a player,
The setting value includes a first setting value (for example, setting 2), a second setting value (for example, setting 4) that is more advantageous than the first setting value, and a third setting value (for example, setting that is more advantageous than the second setting value). 6)
The setting suggestion effect execution means can execute a first setting suggestion effect (for example, a setting effect of 4 or more when the second setting value or the third setting value is selected), and the third setting value is selected. Second setting suggestion effect (for example, setting 6 final effect) can be executed when
The setting suggestion effect is executed with different probabilities depending on whether or not the privilege is given,
Regardless of whether the benefits are assigned, the second set indicated effect on condition that the first set indicated effect has been executed is executable and Do Ri (e.g., Sa3 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, Sa4 , Sa5, Sa6, Sa9, processing part for the Sa10, the portion shown in FIGS. 11 to 14),
The first setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate when the privilege is granted than when the privilege is not granted,
The second setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate when the privilege is given than when the privilege is not given .
According to this configuration, since the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the setting suggestion effect and to improve the interest of the game.

When the first setting suggestion effect is not executed, the first setting suggestion effect is not likely to be selected, and the first setting suggestion effect may be selected (for example, FIGS. 11 to 11). It is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect is to be executed using the lottery table B) of FIG. 14, and the second setting suggestion effect may be selected when the first setting suggestion effect is being executed. Effect execution determining means (for example, Sa5, Sa6, Sa10 in FIGS. 9 and 10) that determines whether to execute the setting suggestion effect using the effect selection table (for example, the lottery table D in FIGS. 11 to 14). A portion for performing the processing of Sa10).
According to this configuration, since the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the setting suggestion effect and to improve the interest of the game.

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

An informing means (for example, a portion performing the process of Sb7 in FIG. 16) for informing that the first setting suggestion effect has been executed after the first setting suggestion effect has been provided.
According to this configuration, it is possible to easily recognize whether or not the first setting suggestion effect has been executed.

The execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect is equal to or higher than the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect, for example, the portions shown in the lottery table B and the lottery table D in FIGS.
According to this configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the second setting suggesting effect is executed.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, Sp6 in FIG. 8) for executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value selected from a plurality of types of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player. Part to process)
A privilege granting means (for example, main control unit 41) for granting a privilege (for example, AT (including ART)) to the player,
The set values include a first set value (for example, settings 1, 2, 4) and a second set value (for example, settings 2, 4, 6) that is more advantageous than the first set value,
The setting suggestion effect is not executed when the first setting value is selected, but can be executed when the second setting value is selected (for example, a setting effect of 2 or more, a setting effect or setting) 4 or more confirmed effects, setting 6 confirmed effects)
After the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, the specific setting suggestion effect is more easily executed when the privilege is given than when the privilege is not given (for example, Y in Sc3 of FIG. 21). (The part which performs the process of Sc8, Sc10, Sc11 sometimes).
According to this configuration, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, when the specific setting suggestion effect is executed, the expectation that the privilege is given is increased, so that the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

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

The setting value includes a third setting value (for example, setting 6) different from the first setting value (for example, setting 2) and the second setting value (for example, setting 4),
The specific setting suggesting effect includes a first specific setting suggesting effect (for example, a setting 4 or more confirmed effect) and a second specific setting suggesting effect (for example, a setting 6 determined effect) different from the first specific setting suggesting effect,
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute the first specific setting suggestion effect when the second setting value or the third setting value is selected, and the second specific setting when the third setting value is selected. The suggestion effect (for example, setting 4 or more confirmed effect) can be executed,
After the first specific setting suggestion effect is executed, the second specific setting suggestion effect is likely to be executed when the privilege is granted, and the first specific setting suggestion effect is easily executed when the privilege is not given (for example, FIG. 24 shows the lottery tables B to D).
According to this structure, when the 2nd setting suggestion effect is performed, possibility that the privilege will be provided rises, Therefore The interest of a game can be improved.

The setting suggestion effect execution means executes the setting suggestion effect step by step,
After the setting suggestion effect is executed once, the setting suggestion effect is more easily executed when the privilege is given than when the privilege is not given (for example, Sd5 and Sd6 in FIGS. 22 and 23). , Sd9, Sd10, Sd13, Sd14, parts shown in the lottery tables B to D in FIG.
According to this structure, since the possibility that the privilege is provided increases by executing the specific setting suggestion effect in stages, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Predetermining means (for example, main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation;
An advantage setting means (for example, main control unit 41) for setting an advantage (for example, a set value) for the player;
The suggestion effect (for example, the setting suggestion effect) that suggests the advantage set by the advantage setting means can be executed when the predetermined period (AT) has elapsed (for example, as shown in FIG. 27A). In addition, when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, if the bonus is not won during the AT, the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the AT is finished. 91)
The probability that the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result advantageous to the player (for example, bonus winning) differs depending on the advantage set by the advantage setting means (the set value is advantageous). As the value increases, the probability of winning a bonus increases)
The suggestion effect means can execute control that does not execute the suggestion effect when the determination result of the prior determination means during the predetermined period becomes the specific determination result (for example, FIG. 27B). As shown in FIG. 2, when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, when the bonus is won during AT, the setting suggestion effect is not executed).
According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the prior determination means during the predetermined period becomes a specific determination result advantageous to the player, the suggestion effect is not executed, while the determination result of the prior determination means during the predetermined period When the predetermined period has passed without the specific determination result, the suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player due to the determination result of the prior determination means not being the specific determination result during the predetermined period. Therefore, the interest of the suggestion effect can be improved.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, Sp6 in FIG. 8) for executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value selected from a plurality of types of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player. Part that performs the processing of
The set value includes a first set value (for example, settings 1 to 5), a second set value (for example, settings 2 to 6) more advantageous than the first set value,
The setting suggestion effect is not executed when the first setting value is selected, but can be executed when the second setting value is selected (for example, a setting effect of 2 or more, a setting effect or setting) 4 or more confirmed effects, setting 6 confirmed effects)
After the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, the specific setting suggestion effect is more easily executed when the privilege is given than when the privilege is not given (for example, Y in Sc3 of FIG. 21). At the time of processing of Sc8, Sc10 and Sc11).
According to this configuration, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, the specific setting suggestion effect is easily executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

After the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, only the specific setting suggestion effect is executed (for example, a portion shown in the lottery table E in FIGS. 12 and 14).
According to this configuration, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, only the specific setting suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, when the specific setting suggestion effect is missed, it is effectively specified to improve the interest of the game. A setting suggestion effect can be executed.

The setting value includes a third setting value (for example, setting 6) different from the first setting value (for example, setting 4) and the second setting value (for example, setting 5),
The specific setting suggesting effects include a first specific setting suggesting effect (for example, a setting 5 or more confirmed effect) and a second specific setting suggesting effect (for example, a setting 6 determined effect) different from the first specific setting suggesting effect,
The setting suggestion production execution means
The first specific setting suggesting effect can be executed when the second setting value or the third setting value is selected, and the second specific setting suggesting effect can be executed when the third setting value is selected. ,
After executing the first specific setting suggesting effect, either the first specific setting suggesting effect or the second specific setting suggesting effect can be executed, and after executing the second specific setting suggesting effect, the second specific setting suggesting effect is performed. Can be executed (for example, the portion shown in FIGS. 11 to 14).
According to this configuration, after the first specific setting suggesting effect is executed, either the first specific setting suggesting effect or the second specific setting suggesting effect can be executed, and the second specific setting suggesting effect is executed. Since the expectation to the game can be increased, the interest of the game can be improved.

Advantageous state control means (for example, the main control unit 41) for controlling the advantageous state (for example, bonus) advantageous to the player;
A privilege granting means for granting a player a privilege (for example, AT (including ART)) separate from the advantageous state,
The setting suggestion effect execution means can execute the setting suggestion effect at a timing related to the control of the advantageous state (for example, timing when the final game of the bonus ends)
The setting suggestion effect is easy to be executed when a privilege is given at the timing (for example, a portion shown in FIGS. 11 to 14).
According to this configuration, since the possibility of giving a privilege increases by executing the setting suggestion effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

After the first specific setting suggesting effect (for example, setting 5 or more confirmed effect) is executed, the second specific setting suggesting effect (for example, setting) when the privilege is granted is more than when the privilege is not granted. 6 determination effect) is easy to be executed (for example, a portion shown in the lottery table D in FIGS. 12 and 14).
According to this structure, since the possibility that the privilege is provided increases by executing the second setting suggestion effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect determination process performed within the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect determination process performed within the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a lottery table used in a setting suggestion effect determination lottery when no AT is given. It is a lottery table used in a setting suggestion effect determination lottery when no AT is given. It is a lottery table used by setting suggestion effect determination lottery when AT is given. It is a lottery table used by setting suggestion effect determination lottery when AT is given. It is an example of the lottery table conventionally used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the bonus music selection process performed in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of 1st Embodiment. It is a lottery table used by the setting suggestion effect determination lottery in 2nd Embodiment. It is a lottery table used by the setting suggestion effect determination lottery in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect determination process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect determination process in the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting suggestion effect determination process in the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a lottery table used by the setting suggestion effect determination lottery in the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the mode selection screen of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution timing etc. of the setting suggestion effect in case the setting suggestion mode at the time of AT run of 4th Embodiment is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution timing etc. of the setting suggestion effect in case the AT start time setting suggestion mode of 4th Embodiment is set.

[First Embodiment]
First, the first embodiment will be described.

[Configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (a plurality that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in 21 in a predetermined order). 3 of the types of symbols) are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). Set the maximum bet number (a specified number of RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and a specified number of RB of 2 in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated at the time of operation is operated when the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number is returned). Checkout switch 10, start switch 7 operated when starting the game, stop switch 8L operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player. In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, the stop is the first stop, and the stop operation is the first stop reel. This is referred to as one stop operation (or first stop). Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation (or second stop). The reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation (or third stop).

  Further, the front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary indicator 12 that displays information that can identify the order in which the reels are stopped, etc., 1 BETLED 14 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 1, and that the number of bets is set to 2 2BETLED 15 for notifying by lighting, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that the number of bets is set to 3, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that a medal can be inserted is indicated, and a game start operation by operating the start switch 7 Start valid LED 18 to notify that it is valid by lighting, wait (whether the previous game started There is a waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the reel is in a standby state because the reel has not started rotating for a certain period of time, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress. The game display section 13 is provided.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error and a stop state by a predetermined key operation, a setting value being changed or a setting value being confirmed The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time is controlled to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting whether the stop function is valid / invalid, automatic settlement processing at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of the BB) (settlement of medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled or disabled, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is provided inside the casing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side, and a medal that has been introduced from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side is detected. A medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided for detecting that the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like. The set key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 are operated only by a person such as a store clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as a prescribed number of bets in RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and two bets are established as a prescribed number of bets in an RB, which will be described later. When the bet number is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is made when a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is achieved by the combination of predetermined symbol combinations. The combination of symbols that are easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination is included, so that it is possible to make it appear as if it has been won by a combination of symbols aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3. When all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and when a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted to perform processing relating to the progress of the game and control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

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

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. The set values may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), and in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages. In the present embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the fourth embodiment), the state where the setting value is “1” is “setting 1”, and the state where the setting value is “2” is “setting”. “2”, the setting value “3” is “setting 3”, the setting value “4” is “setting 4”, the setting value “5” is “setting 5”, and the setting value is “6”. "Is called" Setting 6 ".

  In this embodiment, regardless of which set value is set, the winning probability of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is common, and a later-described navigation stock performed by the sub control unit 91 according to the set value. The medal payout rate is changed by using different winning probabilities as the winning probabilities for the lottery and the extra lottery, but at least one of the winning probabilities for the lottery performed by the main control unit 41 and the winning probabilities for the lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91 Alternatively, the medal payout rate may be changed by changing both winning probabilities according to the set value.

  In order to change the set value, first, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on with the front door 1b opened. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting value read from a RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24 and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Shifts to a setting change state (setting change mode) in which a value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. The setting value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened, thereby preventing unauthorized setting changes when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, the opening condition of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of opening / closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the setting change state.

  Further, in order to confirm the set value, it is only necessary to open the front door 1b and set the setting key switch 37 to the ON state after the game is over and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned. Similarly to the set value change state, the set value confirmation state prevents the setting value from being changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. May be. That is, the opening condition of the setting confirmation state may be the opening of the front door 1b and the operation for turning on the setting key switch 37. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT4 and RB (including RB in BB).

  Of the winning combinations, the special combination includes two types of bonuses: a big bonus (hereinafter, the big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, the regular bonus is referred to as RB). BB is awarded when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning the BB, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled every game by a regular bonus (to be referred to as RB hereinafter). The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. RB is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning an RB, the game proceeds to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The regular bonus ends on the condition that any combination wins 6 times or 12 games have been consumed. As shown in FIG. 5, from the time of winning either BB or RB until it wins, it is controlled to RT4 as the inside, and after BB or RB (collectively referred to as bonus) ends, RT3 Will be controlled.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the upper bell 1, upper bell 2, upper bell 3, upper bell 4, upper bell 5, upper bell 6, upper bell 7, upper bell 8, middle bell, lower right bell, middle watermelon , Right-down watermelon, middle cherries, square cherries are included. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, they are simply referred to as upper bells.

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

  Next, the transition outcome will be described. In RT0, RT2, and RT3, when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN, the routine proceeds to RT1. In this embodiment, when the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop, and the upper bell is missed, Transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN.

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

  In this embodiment, when the push order bell is won, the combination of the symbols to be stopped is different according to the type of the push order bell and the stop order. If any of the push order bells wins, the middle order bell always wins by performing the stop operation according to the stop order according to the push order bell type, while the stop order according to the push order bell type. By performing the stop operation in a stop order other than the above, the upper bells win at a certain rate, but the upper stage bells are not aligned and the transitional outcome may stop. For this reason, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation is performed in the stop order according to the type of the push order bell.

  In this embodiment, when replays GR1 to GR6, GR11 to GR13, and GR21 to 26, which are replays in push order, are selected, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs according to the type and stop order. When one of the replays GR1 to GR6 to be selected in RT1 wins, by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, the promoted replay wins and shifts to RT0, while the type is changed to that type. By performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the corresponding stop order, the middle stage replay wins and RT1 is maintained. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 to be selected at RT0 wins, a special replay wins and moves to RT2 by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, By performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when one of the replays GR21 to 23 to be selected at RT2 wins, the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when any of the replay GRs 24 to 26 to be selected at RT2 wins, by performing stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, the middle stage replay or blue 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the control is performed to any one of RT0 to RT4 and bonus (RB, RB in BB). In this embodiment, RT0, RT1, RT3, RT4 have a medal payout rate of less than 100% per game, and RT2, RB, BB have a medal payout rate of 100% or more per game. Among RT0 to RT4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. Of RT0 to RT4, RT0, RT2, and RT4 have a high probability of winning the re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, especially RT0 to RT2. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and 3 in that it can be transferred. Of RT0, RT2, and RT4, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous for the player than RT0 and RT4 in that the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0 and RT4.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification that notifies the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. In this way, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combination corresponding to the game state is a push order bell and a push order replay. Specifically, when it is RT1, it is replay GR1-6, when it is RT0 it is replay GR11-13, and when it is RT2, it is replay GR21-26. Further, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) where neither AT nor ART is controlled. It is possible to execute a navigation effect.

  The navigation notification of the present embodiment notifies the stop order that is advantageous for the player in an identifiable manner by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12. Further, the navigation effect of the present embodiment notifies the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification by displaying an image from the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is identifiable in an identifiable manner. Further, when any of the replays GR11 to GR13 wins at RT0, the stop order in which the special replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner. Further, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won at RT2, the stop order in which the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins is identifiable. In addition, when any of the replays GR24 to 26 is won at RT2, the stop order in which the middle stage replay or the blue 7 replay wins is identifiable.

  As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay at RT1 and win the middle bell by performing the stop operation in the order of stop according to the navigation effect, and win the special replay at RT0. In other words, winning the middle bell, avoiding the fall replay, avoiding the stoppage of the transitional outcome, winning the middle bell in RT2, avoiding the fall replay, Eye suspension can be avoided.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs lottery (hereinafter referred to as ART lottery) for determining whether or not to control to ART (state controlled by AT in RT2) when a lottery condition is established during the bonus. Do. And the main control part 41 is controlled to ART (assist replay time) by winning ART lottery.

  The main control unit 41 controls the ART by winning the ART lottery.

  In the case of controlling to ART, first, control is performed to AT when the transition point stops and transitions to RT1 in RT3 that transitions after the bonus ends (see FIGS. 5 and 6). The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT2 is also referred to as a preparation state.

  The main control unit 41 performs navigation notification when the target combination is won in the preparation state. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, navigation notification is performed, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the stop order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation notification, so stop according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it is possible to shift the promotion replay from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after shifting to the preparation state, in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, since the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals.

  After the promotion replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, it will be the target of navigation notification when winning the replay GR11-13, and the stop order for winning the special replay when winning the replay GR11-13 will be notified by navigation notification. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, it is possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and avoid a fall replay winning and avoid moving to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is informed, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, after that, when the first replay GR21-23 is won, or when the first replay GR24-26 is won, the navigation that informs the stop order of winning the red 7 replay Navigation notification that notifies the stop order for winning the notification or the blue 7 replay is executed, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, so that the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay is won and the fall It is possible to avoid replay winning and to shift to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is informed, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

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

  After the ART starts, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won will be notified, so it is possible to reliably acquire 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle stage replay is notified when the replays GR21 to 26 are won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, and the winning of the fall replay is avoided and the process proceeds to RT1. Can be avoided.

  In addition, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and if a special role is elected before the remaining number of games reaches 0, the ART is interrupted by the end of RT2. Accordingly, the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted. After that, the winning bonus is awarded to the corresponding bonus and the corresponding bonus is controlled. When the transition is stopped at RT3 after the bonus ends, AT control is resumed when the transition to RT1 is resumed. After passing through RT2, the ART is restarted by moving again to RT2, and the counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is also restarted.

  If the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, the AT control is terminated. As a result, navigation notification will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid the stop of the transitional outcome when winning the push order bell, and it will be impossible to avoid the winning of the fall replay when winning the replay GR21-26. By shifting to RT1 by stopping the game or winning the fall replay, a series of AT and ART controls are completed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to notify the stop order in which the middle stage replay wins except for the first time by navigation notification when winning the replay GRs 21 to 26 during ART. When the stop operation is performed ignoring the order, the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay may win and RT2 may be maintained, but the fall replay may win and move to RT1. Therefore, when the replays GR21 to 26 are elected, it is possible to prompt the stop operation in the stop order to win the middle stage replay notified by the navigation notification, and it is meaningless to prevent the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay from winning. It can be done.

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and for adjusting a credit / betting number is performed (Sd1).

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not winning is allowed (internal lottery) is performed by random lottery (Sd2).

  In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not a winning for each combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). It is. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. In order to specify the game data (RT0 to RT4, bonus) and the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the game status for each combination determined depending on whether or not the special combination (BB, RB) is carried over. This is performed according to the value of the game state flag, the value of the RT flag for specifying the RT, which will be described later, the number of bets, and the number of judgment values determined for each combination. Note that the special role carryover means that if the special role is not won in the internal lottery game and the special role is not won, the special role will be carried over from the next game until the special role is won. It is to maintain the winning state.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, the current gaming state flag value, the RT flag value, and the number of determination values determined corresponding to the set value are stored in a random number for internal lottery (a lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a specified period (eg, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. The rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (Sd3).

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line (Sd4).

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

  When the payout process is completed, a game end process is performed (Sd6). In the game end process, a process for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

  Further, the main control unit 41 performs an ART lottery during execution of the internal lottery process during the bonus, and when the ART lottery is won, that is, when the number of ART games is given, the transition start is stopped at RT3 which is shifted after the bonus is ended. At the time of transition to RT1, control is performed to AT, and control for navigation notification and navigation effect is performed. In the first to third embodiments, when an ART lottery is won, AT (including ART) is controlled, so AT will be described as an example of a privilege.

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

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

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag used in the startup process (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  In the step of Sp5, the sub-control unit 91 executes a setting suggestion effect determination process (Sp5). In the setting suggestion effect determination process, the sub-control unit 91 determines by lottery whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value being set, and when the setting value is 4 or more, a plurality of settings Simultaneously determine which of the suggested effects to execute. In the first embodiment, as a setting suggestion effect, a setting 2 or more confirmed effect that is determined to be set 2 or more, a setting 4 or more confirmed effect that is confirmed to be set 4 or more, and a setting 5 or more is confirmed. A setting 6 or more finalizing effect for determining that the setting 5 or higher is finalized and that the setting 6 is established is provided.

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

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

  In the step of Sp7, the sub-control unit 91 executes a bonus music selection process (Sp7). In the bonus music selection process, the sub-control unit 91 selects a music for the bonus according to the execution history of the setting suggestion effect. Thereby, the type of the setting suggestion effect that has been executed can be notified, and it can be notified that the first setting suggestion effect has been executed after executing the first setting suggestion effect. That is, it is possible to leave an execution history of setting suggestion effects.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect during a game, a notification when an error occurs, a display when a setting is changed, or a setting is confirmed.

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

  In the setting suggestion effect determination process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not each of the setting 2 or more confirmed effect, the setting 4 or more confirmed effect, the setting 5 or more confirmed effect, and the setting 6 confirmed effect has been executed. The determination is made based on whether or not an effect execution flag set in the RAM 91c when the suggestion effect is executed is set in the RAM 91c.

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

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

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

  When the finalized effect of setting 2 or more has not been executed (N in Sa3), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table A (Sa4). There are two types of lottery tables A, and a lottery table to be used in the lottery is selected according to whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 11 and 13).

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

  When the finalized effect of setting 2 or higher has been executed (Y in Sa3), it is determined whether or not the finalized effect of setting 4 or higher that determines that the setting is 4 or higher has been executed (Sa5). ).

  When the finalized effect of setting 4 or more has not been executed (N in Sa5), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table B (Sa6). Two types of lottery tables B are provided, and a lottery table to be used in the lottery is selected depending on whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 11 and 13).

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

  When the finalized effect of setting 4 or more has been executed (Y in Sa5), it is determined whether or not the finalized effect of setting 5 or higher that determines that the setting is 5 or more has been executed (Sa7). ).

  When the finalized effect of setting 5 or more has not been executed (N in Sa7), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table C (Sa8). Two types of lottery tables C are provided, and a lottery table to be used in the lottery is selected according to whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 11 and 13).

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

  When the finalized effect of setting 5 or more has been executed (Y in Sa7), it is determined whether or not the setting 6 finalized effect that determines that it is set 6 has been executed at the end of the previous bonus (Sa9).

  When the setting 6 final effect has not been executed (N in Sa9), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table D (Sa10). There are two types of lottery tables D, and a lottery table to be used in the lottery is selected according to whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 12 and 14).

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

  When the setting 6 finalized effect has been executed (Y in Sa9), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table E (Sa11). There are two types of lottery tables E, and a lottery table to be used in the lottery is selected depending on whether or not the ART lottery is won during the bonus (see FIGS. 12 and 14).

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

[About the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery]
Next, the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery in the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show a lottery table used when the bonus is ended without winning the ART lottery during the bonus (because it is not controlled by the AT after the bonus ends, “bonus only” in the figure). FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show a lottery table used when the ART lottery is won during the bonus and the bonus ends (the bonus is controlled by the AT after the bonus ends, so “bonus + AT” is shown in the figure). . FIG. 15 shows an example of a lottery table conventionally used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery.

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

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

  Further, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, the lottery table B is assigned the number of determination values so that the ratio of the default display selected at the time of setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting effect 2 or more is selected when setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting effects of setting 2 or more are selected at setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting effect 2 or higher is selected at setting 4 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting effect 4 or higher is selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting effect 2 or more is selected at setting 5 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting effect 4 or more is selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmed effects are selected at setting 6 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting effects 4 or more are selected is 30%.

  In addition, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, the lottery table C is assigned the number of determination values so that the default display selection ratio at the setting 1 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of the default display selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the finalized effect of setting 4 or higher is selected at setting 4 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting 4 or more finalized effects are selected at setting 5 is 70%, and the ratio at which finalizing effects 5 or more are selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the determined effect of setting 4 or higher is selected at setting 6 is 70%, and the ratio of the selected effect at setting 5 or higher is 30%.

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

  In addition, when the ART lottery is not won during the bonus, the lottery table E is assigned the number of determination values so that the ratio of the default display selected at the time of setting 1 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of the default display selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of the default display selected at setting 4 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 5 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the setting 6 finalized effect is selected at setting 6 is 100%.

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

  In addition, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, the lottery table B is assigned the number of determination values so that the ratio of selecting the default display when setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting effect 2 or more is selected when setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting effects of setting 2 or more are selected at setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting effect 2 or higher is selected at setting 4 is 60%, and the ratio at which setting effect 4 or higher is selected is 40%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting effect 2 or higher is selected at setting 5 is 60%, and the ratio at which setting effect 4 or higher is selected is 40%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting effect 2 or higher is selected at setting 6 is 60%, and the ratio at which setting effect 4 or higher is selected is 40%.

  In addition, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, the lottery table C is assigned the number of determination values so that the ratio of the default display selected at setting 1 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of the default display selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the finalized effect of setting 4 or higher is selected at setting 4 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the determined effect of setting 4 or higher is selected at setting 5 is 60%, and the ratio at which the determined effect of setting 5 or higher is selected is 40%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the determined effect of setting 4 or higher is selected at setting 6 is 60%, and the ratio of the selected effect at setting 5 or higher is 40%.

  In addition, when the ART lottery is won during the bonus, the lottery table D is assigned the number of determination values so that the ratio of selecting the default display when setting 1 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of the default display selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of the default display selected at setting 4 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting a finalized effect of setting 5 or more when setting 5 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting 5 or more finalized effects are selected at setting 6 is 60%, and the ratio at which setting 6 finalized effects are selected is 40%.

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

  As described above, by setting the lottery tables A to E, a setting effect of 4 or more is executed at the end of the next bonus on the condition that a setting effect of 2 or more is executed, and a setting effect of 4 or more is set. On condition that the bonus has been executed the next and subsequent bonuses, a setting effect of 5 or more will be executed. On the condition that the effect of setting 5 or more has been executed, the setting 6 effect will be executed at the end of the next bonus. It has become. In addition, after the setting effect of setting 6 or more is executed, only the setting effect of setting 6 or more is executed at the end of the next and subsequent bonuses.

[Conventional issues and effects of this embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 15, conventionally, for example, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display when setting 1 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 2 is 95%, and the ratio at which the finalized effect of setting 2 or higher is selected is 5%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 3 is 95%, and the ratio at which the determined effect of setting 2 or higher is selected is 5%. In addition, it is determined that the default display selection ratio is 90% at the setting 4, the ratio at which the setting 2 or more finalized effect is selected is 5%, and the ratio at which the setting 4 or higher finalizing effect is selected is 5%. A number of values was allocated. In addition, the ratio that the default display is selected at setting 5 is 80%, the ratio that the setting 2 or more finalized effect is selected is 5%, the ratio that the setting 4 or higher finalizing effect is selected is 5%, and the setting 5 or more is finalized. The number of judgment values was assigned so that the ratio of the production selection was 10%. In addition, the ratio that the default display is selected at setting 6 is 70%, the ratio that the setting 2 or higher finalized effect is selected is 5%, the ratio that the setting 4 or higher finalizing effect is selected is 5%, and the setting 5 or higher is finalized. The number of determination values was assigned so that the ratio of selecting an effect was 5%, and the ratio of selecting a final effect of setting 6 or more was 10%.

  Thus, conventionally, for example, every time a bonus is completed, a setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed using a single lottery table as shown in FIG. In setting 2 and setting 3 (so-called low setting) in which it is difficult for the player to obtain profits, the execution ratio of setting effect of setting 2 or more is extremely lower than the ratio of not executing. On the other hand, in order to appeal that settings 4 to 6 (so-called high setting) are easy for the player to gain profits, when setting high, setting 6 finalizing effect, setting 5 or higher finalizing effect, setting 4 or higher finalizing effect ( Hereinafter, the execution ratio of “high setting suggestion effect” is higher than the setting effect of setting 2 or more.

  For this reason, when a game hall such as a pachinko parlor is set to setting 2, the execution frequency of the finalized effect is lower than setting 2, and if the setting is high, the high setting suggesting effect that should have a high execution ratio is not executed. The player can guess that the setting value being set is low. And when a player guesses that the setting is low, the game is stopped, which leads to a decrease in the operating rate of the slot machine. On the other hand, if the execution ratio of the setting effect of setting 2 or higher is simply increased, only the setting effect of setting 2 or more is frequently executed, and there is a problem that the player is inferred that the setting is low. In this case, too, the player guesses that the setting is low and stops the game, which leads to a decrease in the operating rate of the slot machine. And the decline in occupancy rate has resulted in a loss of amusement park profits.

  In addition, due to the high execution ratio of the high setting suggestion effect, the high setting suggestion effect is executed immediately after the game is started. Sometimes guessed. In order to secure profits, it is necessary to operate a slot machine with a low setting in order to secure profits. Even if a plurality of slot machines are installed, a slot machine with a high setting is a slot with a relatively low setting. Generally less than a machine. Since this situation is a well-known matter for the player, if a high setting suggestion effect is executed in a slot machine other than the slot machine that plays the game, the player Guessed that there was a high probability of low setting, and stopped the game. In this way, although it is possible to appeal to players that a slot machine with a high setting is installed in the amusement hall, most players who have guessed that the slot machine that performs the game itself has a low setting will stop the game. In addition, because the execution ratio of the high setting suggestion effect is high, it becomes clear at an early stage after the start of business, so the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is set as shown in FIG. This led to a drop in the availability of slot machines. In addition, even when the high setting suggestion effect that should have a high execution ratio is not executed (for example, when the bonus is not executed with 3 to 4 bonuses), the player is a slot machine in which he / she is playing a game. Guessed it was a low setting and stopped the game. And the decline in occupancy rate has resulted in a loss of amusement park profits.

  On the other hand, the game hall side increases the profit by increasing the operating rate of the slot machine so that the player is not guessed that the setting is low by setting execution of setting 2 or more, and in conjunction with this, There was a desire to increase profits by increasing the operating rate of the slot machine by appealing to the player that the setting is high by executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests that the setting is high.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step after the setting effect of setting 2 or higher is executed regardless of whether the setting is low or high. Even when the effect is executed but the high setting suggesting effect is not executed, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the setting is high. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped when the setting is low, and the operating rate of the slot machine can be increased. On the other hand, since it is possible to appeal to the player that the high setting slot machine is installed by executing the high setting suggestion effect, the operating rate of the slot machine can be increased. Such a conventional problem can be similarly solved in the second embodiment, and has the same effect.

  Further, conventionally, for example, in order to execute the setting 6 finalized effect even after the setting 6 finalized effect is executed, it is necessary to determine to execute the setting 6 finalized effect in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery. However, just because the setting 6 finalized effect is once executed, the setting 6 finalized effect is not always executed again. Therefore, when the cancel operation of the effect is performed and the setting 6 finalized effect is ended by mistake, for example, for a player who was thinking of taking an effect image of the setting 6 finalized effect in commemoration, Since it is not known whether the 6-decision effect will be executed, it has become a factor that lowers the interest of the game due to regret. In addition, since the game place appeals by having the player take a commemorative image of the setting 6 finalization effect and make it public on SNS or the like, it is a problem that such an event also occurs for the game place. It was a seed. However, in the first embodiment, as shown in the lottery table E of FIGS. 12 and 14, only the setting 6 finalized effect is executed after the setting 6 finalized effect that is the specific setting suggesting effect is executed once. It is configured. Therefore, it is possible to give satisfaction to the player who was thinking of taking the effect image of the setting 6 finalizing effect in commemoration, and to give a lot of appealing opportunities to the game hall. Such a conventional problem can be similarly solved in the second embodiment, and has the same effect.

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

  As shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the first game of bonus has started (“bonus start” in the figure) based on the command from the main control unit 41 (Sb1). . When the bonus first game is not started (N in Sb1), the process is terminated.

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

  When the setting 6 final effect has been executed (Y in Sb2), the music A is selected by setting the music selection flag indicating the music A (Sb3). If the setting 6 confirmed effect has not been executed (N in Sb2), it is determined whether or not the setting effect of setting 5 or more has been executed (Sb4).

  When setting effect 5 or more has been executed (Y in Sb4), music B is selected by setting a music selection flag indicating music B (Sb5). When the setting effect of setting 5 or more has not been executed (N in Sb4), it is determined whether or not the setting effect of setting 4 or more has been executed (Sb6).

  When the finalized effect of setting 4 or more has been executed (Y in Sb6), the song C is selected by setting the song selection flag indicating the song C (Sb7). When the setting effect of setting 4 or more has not been executed (N in Sb6), it is determined whether or not the setting effect of setting 2 or more has been executed (Sb8).

  When the finalized effect of setting 2 or more has been executed (Y in Sb8), the song D is selected by setting the song selection flag indicating the song D (Sb9). When the finalized effect of setting 2 or more has not been executed (N in Sb8), the default (standard setting) music is selected.

  After executing this process, the sub-control unit 91 executes a process of outputting the music selected from the speakers 53 and 54 during the bonus.

  In this embodiment, the effect execution completion flag indicating that the setting suggestion effect has been executed is turned off before a predetermined time (for example, 4 am), and the power is turned on after the time has elapsed. Cleared when it is detected that is turned on. The predetermined time is set after the business hall end time and before the business start time. In this way, by detecting the on and off of the power supply over a predetermined time, it is possible to prevent the effect execution flag from being cleared at the time of unexpected power failure recovery during business hours. The effect execution completion flag may be cleared at an appropriate timing such as when the setting is changed, when the setting is confirmed, when the error is released, or when the reset is performed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), for example, when the final effect of setting 2 or more occurs when the final game of the bonus is finished, the final game of the next bonus is finished as shown in FIG. 17 (b). Sometimes a setting effect of 4 or more can be generated. On the other hand, when a finalized effect of setting 2 or higher has not occurred, a finalized effect of setting 4 or higher cannot be generated. Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), when a final effect of setting 4 or more occurs when the final game of the bonus ends, a final effect of setting 6 can occur when the final game of the next bonus ends. Become. In the example shown in the figure, two characters are displayed in the setting effect of setting 2 or more, four characters are displayed in the effect of setting 4 or more, and six characters are displayed in the setting 6 determination effect. Is displayed.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
A setting 6 finalized effect, which is a second setting suggestive effect, can be executed on condition that a finalized effect of setting 4 or higher, which is the first setting suggestive effect, is executed (in this example, Sa3 and Sa4 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10). , Sa5, Sa6, Sa9, Sa10, the part shown in FIGS. 11 to 14).
Therefore, since the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the setting suggestion effect and improve the interest of the game.

When the finalized effect of setting 4 or more which is the first setting suggestive effect is not executed, there is no possibility that the determined effect of setting 6 which is the second suggested suggestion effect is executed, and the finalized effect of setting 4 or more can be executed. When a setting suggestion effect determination lottery is performed using a random lottery table and a finalization effect of setting 4 or more is executed, a setting suggestion effect determination is performed using a lottery table in which the setting 6 finalization effect may be executed. A lottery is performed (in this example, the portions shown in the lottery table B and the lottery table D in FIGS. 11 to 14).
Therefore, since the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the setting suggestion effect and improve the interest of the game.

It is informed by the music in the bonus that the setting effect 4 or more which is the first setting suggesting effect has been executed (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 16).
Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize whether or not a setting 2 or more confirmed effect, a setting 4 or more confirmed effect, and a setting 5 or more confirmed effect, which are first setting suggesting effects, have been executed.

After a specific setting suggestion effect, a setting 2 or more finalized effect, a setting 4 or higher finalized effect, a setting 5 or higher finalized effect, or a setting 6 finalized effect is executed once, the executed specific setting suggestive effect is likely to be executed (this example) Then, the part shown in FIGS.
Therefore, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, the specific setting suggestion effect is easily executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

After the setting 6 finalizing effect which is the specific setting suggesting effect is executed once, only the setting 6 finalizing effect is executed (in this example, the portion shown in the lottery table E of FIGS. 12 and 14).
Therefore, only the specific setting suggestion effect is executed after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once. Therefore, when the specific setting suggestion effect is missed, it is possible to execute the setting 6 final effect that improves the interest of the game. .

The setting values include a setting 4 that is the first setting value, a setting 5 that is the second setting value, and a setting 6 that is the third setting value.
When setting 5 or setting 6 is selected, setting effect 5 or more can be executed, and when setting 6 is selected, setting 6 effect can be executed.
After executing the finalized effect of setting 5 or higher, either the finalized effect of setting 5 or higher or the finalized effect of setting 6 can be executed, and only the finalized effect of setting 6 can be executed after executing the finalized effect of setting 6 (this book) In the example, the portion shown in FIGS.
Therefore, after the finalized effect of setting 5 or higher is executed, either the finalized effect of setting 5 or higher or the finalized effect of setting 6 can be executed, and the expectation for the execution of the finalized setting 6 effect can be enhanced. , You can improve the fun of the game.

The setting suggestion effect is easy to be executed when an AT is given at the end of the bonus (in this example, the portion shown in FIGS. 11 to 14).
Therefore, since the possibility that AT which is a privilege will be given increases by performing setting suggestion production, the interest of a game can be improved.

After the finalized effect of setting 5 that is the first setting suggestive effect is executed, the setting 6 finalized effect that is the second setting suggestive effect is more when the AT is given than when the AT is not given. It is easy to execute (in this example, the portion shown in the lottery table D in FIGS. 12 and 14).
Therefore, since the possibility that the privilege is given increases by executing the setting 6 finalization effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Other modifications of the first embodiment]
Hereinafter, various modifications of the above embodiment will be described.

  In the first embodiment, the set value is selected from six levels of settings 1 to 6. However, the number of selectable set values may be different from the above embodiment, for example, the set value can be selected from three levels. Good.

  In the said 1st Embodiment, although it alert | reported that the 1st setting suggestion effect was performed by outputting the music according to a setting suggestion effect, for example, when the 1st setting suggestion effect has been performed, That the player has displayed the menu screen, the music that can be selected, the background image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the type of effect, such as increasing the first setting suggestion effect in a different method from the above embodiment. You may notify.

  In the first embodiment, the bonus is exemplified as the advantageous state. For example, AT, ART, CT where the reel stop control becomes uncontrolled, or the number of sliding frames changes, RT where the winning probability of replay changes. For example, an advantageous state different from the above embodiment may be set.

  In the first embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed at the end of the bonus final game. For example, when the bonus is won, when the confirmation notification that the bonus is won is executed, during the bonus game, The setting suggestion effect may be executed at a timing different from that in the above embodiment, such as when AT or ART ends.

  In the first embodiment, the AT is given as an example of the privilege. For example, the right to control to an additional special zone where the number of AT games is added, the right to control to a bonus such as BB or RB, the continuation of AT More advantageous AT rights such as rate increase, AT stock number addition, AT game number addition, right to move to AT easily, right to easily add AT game number, replay winning probability The right to allow transition to RT (replay time) different from the normal gaming state, the right to execute setting suggestion effects, the right to increase the kind of effects, the right to transition to a state in which premium effects are likely to appear, the mobile terminal to the player You may make it a privilege different from the said embodiment, such as the right of the display of the two-dimensional code | cord | chord for providing the wallpaper of this, and music.

[About the second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed on the condition that the first setting suggestion effect has been executed. However, when the second setting suggestion effect becomes executable, the first setting suggestion effect is also obtained. An example of making it executable was given. For example, the number of determination values is assigned in the lottery table B so that the determined effect of setting 2 or more can be executed when the determined effect of setting 2 or more is executed (see FIGS. 11 and 13). However, in the second embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed on the condition that the first setting suggestion effect has been executed. However, when the second setting suggestion effect becomes executable, the first setting suggestion effect can be executed. The production is configured not to be executable. Specifically, the second embodiment uses a lottery table different from the lottery table used in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 as the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect lottery. In the second embodiment, detailed description of portions common to the first embodiment is omitted. In particular, the setting suggestion effect determination process is the same process as in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, an example in which the same lottery table is used regardless of whether the ART lottery is won or not will be described.

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

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

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

  In addition, in the lottery table B, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected when setting 1 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of the default display selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 3 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 4 is 70%, and the ratio at which the finalized effect of setting 4 or higher is selected is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display at setting 5 is 70%, and the ratio of selecting the final effect of setting 4 or more is 30%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which setting 2 or more confirmed effects are selected at setting 6 is 70%, and the ratio at which setting effects 4 or more are selected is 30%.

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

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

  Further, in the lottery table E, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display when setting 1 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of the default display selected at setting 2 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 3 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of the default display selected at setting 4 is 100%. In addition, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the default display is selected at setting 5 is 100%. Further, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the setting 6 finalized effect is selected at setting 6 is 100%.

  As described above, by setting the lottery tables A to E, a setting effect of 4 or more is executed at the end of the next bonus on the condition that a setting effect of 2 or more is executed, and a setting effect of 4 or more is set. On condition that the bonus has been executed the next and subsequent bonuses, a setting effect of 5 or more will be executed. On the condition that the effect of setting 5 or more has been executed, the setting 6 effect will be executed at the end of the next bonus. It has become. In addition, after the setting effect of setting 6 or more is executed, only the setting effect of setting 6 or more is executed at the end of the next and subsequent bonuses.

  In this embodiment, the effect execution completion flag indicating that the setting suggestion effect has been executed is turned off before a predetermined time (for example, 4 am), and the power is turned on after the time has elapsed. Cleared when it is detected that is turned on. The predetermined time is set after the business hall end time and before the business start time. In this way, by detecting the on and off of the power supply over a predetermined time, it is possible to prevent the effect execution flag from being cleared at the time of unexpected power failure recovery during business hours. The effect execution completion flag may be cleared at an appropriate timing such as when the setting is changed, when the setting is confirmed, when the error is released, or when the reset is performed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), for example, when the final 6 setting effect is generated when the final game of the bonus is finished, as shown in FIGS. In the game, a setting 6 finalized effect occurs at a rate of 100%, and a setting 2 or higher finalized effect, a setting 4 or higher finalized effect, and a setting 5 or higher finalized effect do not occur. In the example shown in the figure, four characters are displayed in the finalizing effect of setting 4 or more, and six characters are displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 in the finalizing effect of setting 6.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
After the setting effect of setting 4 or more which is the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting effect of setting 4 or more is not executed again (in this example, portions shown in the lottery table B and the lottery table D in FIGS. 18 and 19).
Therefore, the inconvenience that the player experiences the same setting suggestion effect multiple times can be eliminated.

The setting 6 finalization effect that is the second setting suggestion effect is equal to or higher than the execution probability of the setting effect 4 or higher that is the first setting suggestion effect (same in this example). (In this example, the portions shown in the lottery table B and the lottery table D in FIGS. 18 and 19).
Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the setting 6 finalizing effect, which is the second setting suggesting effect, is executed.

[Other Modifications of Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, various modifications of the above embodiment will be described.

  In the second embodiment, the execution probability of the setting 6 finalizing effect, which is the second setting suggesting effect, and the setting 4 or more finalizing effect, which is the first setting suggesting effect, are the same. The execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect may be made higher than the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect when the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, for example, higher than the execution probability of the setting effect of 4 or more.

  In the second embodiment, the setting value is selected from six levels of settings 1 to 6. However, the number of selectable setting values may be different from the above embodiment, for example, the setting value can be selected from three levels. Good.

  In the second embodiment, the bonus is exemplified as the advantageous state. For example, AT, ART, CT where the reel stop control becomes uncontrolled, or the number of sliding frames changes, RT where the winning probability of replay changes. For example, an advantageous state different from the above embodiment may be set.

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

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

  In the third embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes any one of the three types of setting suggestion effects, that is, a setting 2 or more confirmed effect, a setting 4 or more confirmed effect, and a setting 6 confirmed effect. Also, in the setting suggestion effect determination process, whether or not each of the setting 2 or more confirmed effects, the setting 4 or more confirmed effects, and the setting 6 confirmed effects has been executed is set in the RAM 91c when the setting suggested effects are executed. The determination is made based on whether or not the effect execution completion flag is set in the RAM 91c.

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

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

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

  If the performance execution completed flag is set (Y in Sc3), whether or not the ART lottery was won during the bonus (if the ART lottery is won during the bonus, it will be controlled by AT after the bonus ends, so in the figure Then, “Bonus + AT” is determined (Sc4).

  When the ART lottery is won during the bonus (N in Sa3), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery for determining whether to execute the setting suggestion effect is executed (Sa4). Then, it is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is won (Sc6). When the setting suggestion effect lottery is not won (N in Sc6), the process is terminated.

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

  When the setting is 4 or more (Y in Sc7), it is determined whether or not the setting value being set is the setting 6 (Sc9). When the setting is 6 (Y in Sc9), a setting 6 finalized effect execution flag indicating execution of the setting 6 finalized effect that determines that the setting is 6 is set in the RAM 91c (Sc11). When it is not setting 6 (N in Sc9), a setting 4 or more determined effect execution flag indicating that a setting 4 or more determined effect is determined to be set 4 or more is set in the RAM 91c (Sc10).

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

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

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

  When the setting is 6 (Y in Sc16), a setting 6 finalized effect execution flag indicating execution of the setting 6 finalized effect that determines that the setting is 6 is set in the RAM 91c (Sc18). Then, the effect execution completion flag is set in the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sc19).

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

  As described above, once the setting 2 or more finalized effect, the setting 4 or higher finalized effect, and the setting 6 finalized effect are executed once, then the setting 2 or higher finalized effect and the setting 4 only when the AT which is a privilege is given. As described above, the confirmed effect and the set 6 confirmed effect are executed.

[Modification of Third Embodiment]
Next, a modification of the third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, after the setting suggestion effect is executed once, an example in which the setting suggestion effect is executed only when the AT (including ART) as a privilege is given has been described. Then, setting 4 or more confirmed effects can be executed on condition that setting 2 or more confirmed effects have been executed, and setting 6 or more confirmed effects can be executed on condition that setting 4 or more confirmed effects have been executed. Then, after the setting suggestion effect is executed once, an example in which the setting suggestion effect is more easily executed when the AT (including ART) as a privilege is given than when the AT is not given. explain.

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

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

  In the setting suggestion effect determination process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not each of the setting 2 or more confirmed effect, the setting 4 or more confirmed effect, and the setting 6 confirmed effect has been executed. The determination is made based on whether or not the effect execution completion flag set in the RAM 91c is set in the RAM 91c.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game has ended based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 during the operation of the third stop operation (Sd1).

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

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

  When the setting is 2 or more (Y in Sd3), it is determined whether or not the setting 2 or more confirmed effect that is confirmed to be setting 2 or more has been executed at the end of the previous bonus (Sd5).

  When the setting effect of 2 or more has not been executed (N in Sd5), the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the lottery table A shown in FIG. 24 (Sd6). After performing the setting suggestion effect determination lottery, the setting suggestion effect execution flag indicating the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is set in the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sd16).

  When the setting effect of setting 2 or more has been executed (Y in Sd5), it is determined whether or not the setting value being set is setting 4 or more (Sd7). When the setting is not 4 or more (N in Sd7), a default display flag indicating that default display is to be performed is set in the RAM 91c (Sd8).

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

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

  When the finalized effect of setting 4 or more has been executed (Y in Sd9), it is determined whether or not the setting value being set is setting 6 (Sd11). When the setting is not 6 (N in Sd11), a default display flag indicating that the default display is performed is set in the RAM 91c (Sd12).

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

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

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

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

[About the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery]
Next, the lottery table used in the setting suggestion effect determination lottery in the setting suggestion effect determination process of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the time when the process ends with only the bonus without being controlled by the AT is “bonus” in the figure, and the time when it is controlled by the AT after the bonus is “bonus + AT” in the figure. In the figure, “bonus + AT + specialized zone” is used.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the lottery table A, the number of determination values is assigned so that the default display is selected at 80% when the bonus is only, and the ratio at which setting effect 2 or higher is selected is 20%. It is. When only the AT is controlled after the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display is 80%, and the ratio of selecting the finalized effect of setting 2 or more is 20%. When controlled to AT and additional special zone after bonus, the number of judgment values is assigned so that the default display selection ratio is 80% and the selection 2 or more finalized effect selection ratio is 20%. .

  In addition, in the lottery table B, when only the bonus is selected, the ratio of selecting the default display is 55%, the ratio of setting 2 or more confirmed effects is 15%, and the ratio of setting 4 or more confirmed effects is 30%. The number of judgment values is assigned so that When only the AT is controlled after the bonus, the ratio of selecting the default display is 40%, the ratio of selecting the finalized effect of setting 2 or higher is 25%, and the ratio of selecting the finalized effect of setting 4 or higher is 35%. The number of judgment values is assigned as follows. When controlled to the AT and additional special zones after the bonus, the ratio of selecting the default display is 30%, the ratio of selecting the setting effect of setting 2 or higher is 30%, and the ratio of selecting the setting effect of setting 4 or more is the ratio. The number of judgment values is assigned to be 40%.

  In addition, in the lottery table C, when only the bonus is selected, the ratio of selecting the default display is 25%, the ratio of selecting the setting 2 or higher finalized effect is 5%, and the ratio of selecting the final setting 4 or higher finalizing 20%. The number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the setting 6 finalized effect is selected is 40%. When only the AT is controlled after the bonus, the default display selection rate is 20%, the setting 2 or higher setting effect is selected 10%, the setting 4 or more setting effect selection is 25%, setting The number of judgment values is assigned so that the ratio of 6 finalized effects to be selected is 45%. When controlled to the AT and additional special zone after the bonus, the ratio of selecting the default display is 5%, the ratio of setting 2 or more finalized effects is selected, and the ratio of selecting 4 or more finalized effects is selected. The number of determination values is allocated so that the ratio of selecting 30% and the setting 6 finalized effect is 50%.

  In addition, in the lottery table D, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display is 20% and the ratio of selecting the setting 6 finalized effect is 80% when there is only a bonus. When only the AT is controlled after the bonus, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio of selecting the default display is 10% and the ratio of selecting the setting 6 finalized effect is 90%. When controlled to the AT and the specialization zone after bonus, the number of determination values is assigned so that the ratio at which the setting 6 finalized effect is selected is 100%.

  As described above, by setting the lottery tables A to D, a setting effect of 4 or more is executed at the end of the next bonus on the condition that the setting effect of 2 or more is executed, and a setting effect of 4 or more is set. On the condition that it has been executed, the setting 6 finalized effect is executed at the end of the next and subsequent bonuses. In addition, after the setting effect of setting 6 or more is executed, only the setting effect of setting 6 or more is executed at the end of the next and subsequent bonuses. Then, once the setting 2 or more finalized effect, the setting 4 or higher finalized effect, and the setting 6 finalized effect are executed once, then when the special AT or additional special zone is given, the setting 2 or higher finalized effect, The ratio of execution of the setting effect 4 or more and the setting effect 6 is high. In other words, the ratio at which the setting suggestion effect that can be executed step by step is executed is higher when the privilege is given than when the privilege is not given. The larger the value is, the higher the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect that can be executed in stages.

  In this embodiment, the effect execution completion flag indicating that the setting suggestion effect has been executed is turned off before a predetermined time (for example, 4 am), and the power is turned on after the time has elapsed. Cleared when it is detected that is turned on. The predetermined time is set after the business hall end time and before the business start time. Thus, by detecting the on / off of the power supply over a predetermined time, it is possible to prevent the effect execution flag from being cleared at the time of unexpected power failure recovery during business hours. The effect execution completion flag may be cleared at an appropriate timing such as when the setting is changed, when the setting is confirmed, when the error is released, or when the reset is performed.

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

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

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

[Effect of the third embodiment]
After a specific setting suggestion effect, a setting 2 or more finalized effect, a setting 4 or higher finalized effect, or a setting 6 finalized effect, is executed once. The specific setting suggesting effect is more easily executed than when no additional special zone is assigned (in this example, the part of performing Sc8, Sc10, and Sc11 when Sc3 in FIG. 21 is Y).
Therefore, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, when the specific setting suggestion effect is executed, the degree of expectation that the privilege is given is increased, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

After the execution of the setting 2 or more finalized effect, the setting 4 or higher finalized effect, or the setting 6 finalized effect, which is the specific setting suggestion effect, is executed once, the specific setting suggestion effect is provided only when the special AT or additional special zone is provided. Is executed (in this example, when Sc3 in FIG. 21 is Y, the processing of Sc8, Sc10, and Sc11).
Therefore, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, when the specific setting suggestion effect is executed, it is determined that the privilege is given, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The set values include a setting 2 that is a first setting value, a setting 4 that is a second setting value, and a setting 6 that is a third setting value.
When setting 4 or setting 6 is selected, setting 4 or more confirmed effects that are the first setting suggesting effects can be executed, and when setting 6 is selected, setting 6 confirmed effects that are the second setting suggesting effects Is possible and
After the setting effect of 4 or more is executed, the setting effect of 6 is easy to be executed when the privilege is given, and the setting effect of 4 or more is easy to be executed when the privilege is not given (in this example, (Part shown in lottery tables B to D in FIG. 24).
Therefore, since the possibility that a privilege is given increases when the setting 6 finalization effect is executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

After the setting suggestion effect is executed step by step, the setting suggestion effect is more easily executed when the privilege is given than when the privilege is not given (this book) In the example, a part for performing the processes of Sd5, Sd6, Sd9, Sd10, Sd13, and Sd14 in FIGS. 22 and 23, and a part shown in the lottery tables B to D in FIG.
Therefore, after the specific setting suggestion effect is executed once, when the specific setting suggestion effect is executed, it is determined that the privilege is given, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  [Other modifications of the third embodiment]

  In the third embodiment, the set value is selected from six levels of settings 1 to 6. However, the number of selectable set values may be different from the above embodiment, for example, the set value can be selected from three levels. Good.

  In the third embodiment, a bonus has been exemplified as an advantageous state. For example, AT, ART, CT where the reel stop control becomes uncontrolled, or the number of sliding symbols changes, RT where the winning probability of replay changes. For example, an advantageous state different from the above embodiment may be set.

  In the third embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed at the end of the final game of the bonus. The setting suggestion effect may be executed at a timing different from that in the above embodiment, such as when AT or ART ends.

  In the third embodiment, the AT is given as an example of the privilege. For example, the right to control to an additional special zone where the number of games of AT is added, the right to control to a bonus such as BB or RB, the continuation of AT More advantageous AT rights such as rate increase, AT stock number addition, AT game number addition, right to move to AT easily, right to easily add AT game number, replay winning probability The right to allow transition to RT (replay time) different from the normal gaming state, the right to execute setting suggestion effects, the right to increase the kind of effects, the right to transition to a state in which premium effects are likely to appear, the mobile terminal to the player You may make it a privilege different from the said embodiment, such as the right of the display of the two-dimensional code | cord | chord for providing the wallpaper of this, and music.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first to third embodiments, the example in which the setting suggestion effect is executed at the end of the bonus final game which is advantageous when the setting suggestion effect determination lottery is won has been described. However, whether to execute the setting suggestion effect may be determined by a method other than the setting suggestion effect determination lottery. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, an example will be described in which whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is determined depending on whether or not a bonus is won by an internal lottery during an advantageous state (AT in this embodiment). And it replaces the determination method of whether to perform the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion effect lottery in the 1st-3rd embodiment with the determination method of whether to perform the setting suggestion effect shown in 4th Embodiment. Even if the method is replaced, the effects shown in the first to third embodiments in the fourth embodiment can be obtained. Below, 4th Embodiment is described using FIGS. 26-28.

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

  When the mode selection screen is displayed, the mode is set by moving the cursor by the player's selection operation and determining the mode in which the cursor is positioned by the player's determination operation. The As the selection operation, for example, when the left stop switch is operated, the cursor moves up, and when the right stop switch is operated, the cursor moves down. Further, the determination operation is an operation to the middle stop switch. When the mode is set, a mode flag capable of specifying the set mode is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 and the RAM of the sub control unit 91, respectively. Based on the mode flag, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 can recognize the set mode. By displaying such a mode selection screen, the player can select a mode according to the player's preference.

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

  In addition, when an AT lottery executed by winning the lottery target combination is executed, a continuous effect is executed. The continuous effect is, for example, a battle effect in which a friend character and an enemy character battle. When the continuous effect is finished, an AT lottery result effect for informing the result of the AT lottery is executed. Thus, by performing the continuous production before the AT lottery result production, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the AT lottery result.

  When the AT is won in the AT lottery, an AT winning notification effect is executed as an AT lottery result effect. The AT winning notification effect is, for example, an effect of displaying the letters “WIN”. In addition, when AT is not won in the AT lottery, an AT non-winning notification effect is executed as an AT lottery result effect. The AT non-winning notification effect is, for example, an effect of displaying characters “LOSE”.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (A), AT lottery is executed, and when AT is won by the AT lottery, continuous effect is executed. When the continuous effect ends, an AT winning notification effect (display of WIN characters) is executed as an AT lottery result effect. The AT winning notification effect is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and then the mode selection screen is executed. Note that the mode selection screens in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 show only the letters “Please select a mode!”, And the descriptions of the options are omitted.

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

  The setting suggestion effect is executed when the AT end effect is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). The timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed is not limited to the timing at which the AT end effect is ended, and may be a timing related to the start of the next game after the AT final game. The timing may be a bet operation for starting the next game of the AT final game, or a lever-on operation (operation on the start switch 7). Further, FIG. 27A shows that a setting 6 finalizing effect that six characters display from the liquid crystal display 51 is executed as an example of the setting suggesting effect.

  FIG. 27B shows the case where the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set. In the example of FIG. 27 (B), a case where a bonus is won during the AT, and the bonus is won, and the bonus state corresponding to the bonus is controlled. In the present embodiment, when a bonus is won during AT, the number of AT games in the game where the bonus is won is put on hold. The number of AT games is not subtracted during the period from the bonus winning game to the end of the bonus state. Thereafter, the game returns to the AT from the game at the end of the bonus state, and the subtraction of the number of AT games held is started.

  Thereafter, even if the AT ends, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. Thus, when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, when the bonus is won during AT and the bonus is won, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. Also, the setting suggestion mode when running through AT is set, and the bonus selection is won during the AT, but the setting suggestion effect is not executed even when the bonus is not won during the AT. Thus, when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set and the setting suggestion effect is not executed when the AT ends, it is suggested to the player that a bonus was won during the AT. As a modification, a setting suggestion mode when running through AT is set and a bonus is won during AT. However, if the bonus is not won during AT, a setting suggestion effect may be executed. . With such a modification, it is possible not to suggest to the player that a bonus was won during AT.

  Further, in FIG. 27B, an alternative effect may be executed instead of the setting suggestion effect not being executed. Here, the substitute effect is an effect suggesting a matter different from the setting value suggested by the setting suggestion effect. The matter different from the set value is preferably a matter related to the player's advantage. For example, the item different from the set value may be a state after the AT that is ended when the substitute effect is executed. For example, the state includes a normal state and a highly accurate state. The highly accurate state is a state in which the AT winning probability of the AT lottery is higher than that in the normal state. The alternative effect may be an effect that suggests whether or not the state is controlled to a highly accurate state (or whether or not the state is controlled to be a highly accurate state). According to such a configuration, the disappointment of the player due to the fact that the setting suggestion effect is not executed can be reduced.

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the bonus winning probability varies depending on the current set value, and the bonus winning probability increases as the current set value increases. Therefore, when the AT runs through (when the bonus is not won during the AT), the bonus winning probability is relatively low, so the player is predicted that the current set value is low. Can be made. On the other hand, when a bonus is won during an AT, it can be said that the bonus winning probability is relatively high, so that the player can make a prediction that the currently set value is high.

  For example, when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set and the AT runs through, a setting suggestion effect is executed as shown in FIG. In this case, the player predicts whether the current set value is low because “the bonus winning probability is relatively low because the AT has run through,” From the point of view, the player can estimate the current set value. Therefore, it is possible to improve the accuracy of prediction of the current set value.

[About slot machines]
In the embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, slots for setting bets using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the first embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with drawing, this invention is not limited to this embodiment, Even if it is a change and addition in the range which does not deviate from the main point of this invention, it is contained in this invention. Needless to say.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 51 liquid crystal display 91 sub control unit

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
A setting suggestion effect executing means for executing a setting suggestion effect indicating a setting value selected from a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player;
A privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to a player,
The set values include a first set value, a second set value that is more advantageous than the first set value, and a third set value that is more advantageous than the second set value,
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute the first setting suggestion effect when the second setting value or the third setting value is selected, and the second setting suggestion when the third setting value is selected. Production can be performed,
The setting suggestion effect is executed with different probabilities depending on whether or not the privilege is given,
The benefits regardless of whether it is applied, Ri on condition that the first set suggest effect is executed Do possible second set suggest effect is executed,
The first setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate when the privilege is granted than when the privilege is not granted,
The slot machine characterized in that the second setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate when the privilege is given than when the privilege is not given .