JP6706051B2 - 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 of which can be identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can be derived and generate a prize according to the display result.

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

The types of winning combinations include small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and re-playing combinations. Here, in the winning of the small winning combination, the player can obtain a profit that the predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of the small winning combination. With the winning of the special role, the player can gain the benefit of shifting from the next game to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gaming combination, it is possible to gain the advantage that the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

As such a slot machine, by setting a set value for identifying the winning probability of a special role, etc. and executing an effect based on the set value, the set value (odd or even) that has been set There is one that makes a setting suggestion that makes it possible to suggest (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2000-126371, A

However, the setting suggestion in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 is completed every time. Therefore, depending on the content of the setting suggestion, there is a possibility that the motivation for continuing the game after the setting suggestion is discouraged, and the interest of the game may be reduced.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of improving amusement of a game by suggesting a setting while maintaining a desire to continue the game.

(1) A variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
An advantage degree setting means (for example, a set value) for setting an advantage degree (for example, a set value) for the player based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (for example, a setting key switch 37, a reset/setting switch 38, a power switch 39). , The main control unit 41),
Each time a specific display result (for example, “black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR”) is derived, a plurality of types of specific events (for example, any of the characters A to C) appear. generatable events generating means any of the second set indicated effect) (e.g., a second set suggested effect related process) shown in FIG. 17, includes a,
The event generation means specifies a suggestive advantage degree to be suggested based on the advantage degree set by the advantage degree setting means (for example, a process for determining the second setting suggestive effect pattern), and the suggestion degree. A specific event is generated each time the specific display result is derived so as to be a combination of specific events according to the degree of advantage (for example, FIG. 18) ( for example, S21 to S23 in FIG. 17) ,
The combination of specific events according to the suggestive advantage consists of a plurality of types of suggestive patterns,
When the specific display result is derived a specific number of times, it is possible to specify which of the plurality of types of suggestive patterns is the suggestive pattern, and one of the plurality of types of the suggestive patterns is selected by lottery. It is decided .

With such a configuration, it is possible to specify the suggestion advantage degree according to which combination of the specific events occurs each time the specific display result is derived. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the motivation to continue the game at least until the specific display result is derived a plurality of times and the combination of the specific events can be specified, and the interest of the game can be improved.

It should be noted that the event generating means specifies each time the specific display result is derived so as to be a combination of specific events corresponding to the suggested suggestive advantage, based on the advantage set by the advantage setting means. It may cause an event. The combination of specific events according to the suggestion advantage may be a combination that can be specified by deriving the specific display result multiple times.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The specific display result is given a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) so as to be a combination of specific events according to the first suggestion advantage degree (for example, a combination of pattern A suggesting that the current setting value is “6”). ) The specific event that occurs until the derivation is a combination of specific events according to the second suggestive advantage (for example, a combination of pattern C that suggests that the currently set value is at least other than “1”). Thus, the specific display result is common to the specific event that occurs until the predetermined number of times is derived (see, for example, FIG. 18 ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to make unpredictable whether the suggestion advantage is the first suggestion advantage or the second suggestion advantage until the specific event occurs more than a predetermined number of times.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The combination of specific events according to the suggestion advantage consists of a specific number (for example, 3) of specific events (see, for example, FIG. 18),
When the specific display result is derived a plurality of times, information that can identify which specific event of the specific number of specific events occurs when the specific display result of this time is derived The information notifying means (for example, S25 of FIG. 17) for notifying is displayed.

According to such a configuration, even when the specific event that has occurred is not known, it is possible to know which specific event this specific event is by being notified of the information. For this reason, it is possible to provide an enjoyment such as guessing the suggestive advantage, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
In a permissible state where the control to the advantageous state advantageous to the player is allowed (for example, RT4 winning the BB), when the transition condition is satisfied (for example, when the BB is won), the advantageous state (for example, the bonus) (BB)) to control the advantageous state control means (for example, FIG. 8),
The specific display result is a display result that can be derived in the allowed state (see, for example, FIG. 9 ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation that the game will be in the permissible state, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game in the permissible state.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The event generating means sets a combination of specific events according to the suggested suggestion degree when a predetermined start condition is satisfied in the slot machine (for example, when the power is restored or when the second setting suggestive effect counter is set to " 3”, and when the production by the decided pattern has completed one cycle).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to specify a combination of specific events when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, so that, for example, as compared with a case of determining a specific event to be generated each time a specific display result is derived, The processing load can be reduced.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Depending on the degree of advantage set by the degree-of-advantage setting means, an advantage degree suggesting effect that suggests an advantage degree (for example, a first setting suggesting effect) can be executed in a specific state (for example, BB, AT). A suggestion effect executing means (for example, a first setting suggestion effect-related process),
The advantage suggestion execution means is based on a different ratio when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, YES in S03 of FIG. 15A) and when the specific condition is not satisfied. A suggestive effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 15B and 15C),
The specific condition is a condition that is satisfied when the number of times controlled to the specific state (for example, the value of the BB number counter or the AT number counter) is the predetermined number of times (for example, a multiple of 3). (For example, S03 in FIG. 15A).

According to such a configuration, depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, by executing the advantage suggestion effect based on different ratios, the control relating to the advantage suggestion effect can be made different, Since it is possible to draw the player's attention to the number of times the player is controlled to the specific state related to the establishment of the specific condition, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Depending on the degree of advantage set by the degree-of-advantage setting means, an advantage degree suggesting effect that suggests an advantage degree (for example, a first setting suggesting effect) can be executed in a specific state (for example, BB, AT). A suggestion effect executing means (for example, a first setting suggestion effect-related process),
The advantage suggestion execution means is based on different advantages when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, YES in S02′ of FIG. 20A) and when the specific condition is not satisfied. A degree suggesting effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 15B and 15C),
The specific condition is a condition that is satisfied by being in a controlled specific state when the number of times the unit game is played is a predetermined number of times (for example, S02′ in FIG. 20A).

According to such a configuration, depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, by executing the advantage suggestion effect based on different ratios, the control relating to the advantage suggestion effect can be made different, Since it is possible to draw the player's attention to the number of times the unit game related to the establishment of the specific condition is played, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(8) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Depending on the degree of advantage set by the degree-of-advantage setting means, an advantage degree suggesting effect that suggests an advantage degree (for example, a first setting suggesting effect) can be executed in a specific state (for example, BB, AT). A suggestion effect executing means (for example, a first setting suggestion effect-related process),
The advantage suggestion execution means is based on different ratios when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, YES in S02″ of FIG. 20B) and when the specific condition is not satisfied. A degree suggesting effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 15B and 15C),
The specific condition is a condition that is satisfied by being in a specific state that is first controlled after a predetermined start condition is satisfied in the slot machine (for example, S02″ in FIG. 20B).

According to such a configuration, depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, by executing the advantage suggestion effect based on different ratios, the control relating to the advantage suggestion effect can be made different, Since it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the predetermined start condition related to the establishment of the specific condition has been established, the interest of the game can be improved.

(9) In the slot machine according to any one of (6) to (8) above,
The specific condition is satisfied for the ratio (for example, the ratio determined by the 6-decision pattern) with which the advantage (for example, the current set value) set by the advantage setting means can be specified from the advantage suggesting effect. It is higher when the specific condition is satisfied than when not (for example, FIGS. 15B and 15C).

According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by satisfying the specific condition.

(10) In the slot machine according to any one of (6) to (9) above,
The rate at which the advantage set by the advantage setting means from the advantage suggesting effect can be specified is higher when the specific condition is satisfied than when the specific condition is not satisfied. A notification effect execution unit (for example, FIG. 16B) that executes a notification effect (for example, an explanation effect) that notifies the effect is provided.

According to such a configuration, the merit due to the establishment of the specific condition can be notified to the player, so that the interest of the game when the specific condition is established can be improved.

(11) In the slot machine of (6) above,
The number of times of controlling to the specific state is initialized when the advantage is newly set by the advantage setting means (for example, the state is changed to the setting change state or the set value is newly set). And initialization when the power is turned on over a predetermined time (for example, 3:00 am) (for example, when the power is turned on for the first time before opening the game hall in the morning). The initialization means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) is provided.

According to such a configuration, since the number of times the control is performed in the specific state is initialized, it is possible to prevent the determination of whether or not the advantage degree is newly set.

(12) In the slot machine of (7) above,
The number of times the unit game is played is initialized when the advantage is newly set by the advantage setting means (for example, the state is changed to a setting change state or the set value is newly set). And initialization when the power is turned on over a predetermined time (for example, 3:00 am) (for example, when the power is turned on for the first time before opening the game hall in the morning). The initialization means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) is provided.

According to such a configuration, since the number of times the unit game is played is initialized, it can be prevented that the advantage is newly set.

(13) In the slot machine of (8) above,
The predetermined start condition is satisfied when the advantage is newly set by the advantage setting means (for example, the state is changed to a setting change state or a set value is newly set), and the predetermined time is set. The condition is also satisfied when the power is turned on (for example, 3:00 am) (for example, the power is turned on first in the time zone before opening the game hall in the morning).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent whether or not the advantage is newly set, because the specific condition is satisfied and the specific condition is satisfied.

FIG. 38 is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the slot machine. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining the kind of small winning combination, the symbol combination of small winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the small winning combinations. It is a figure for explaining the kind of re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matters related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination related to the symbol combination of the transition appearance, and the transition appearance. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. It is a figure showing an outline of a game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations that are allowed to be won depending on a winning combination. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combinations. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of bells are won. (A) is a flow chart for explaining a setting suggestion production related process, and (b) and (c) are figures for explaining a table referred in lottery of a setting suggestion production related process. (A) is a figure for explaining setting suggestion production, and (b) is a figure for explaining explanation production. It is a flow chart for explaining the 2nd setting suggestion production related processing. It is a figure for explaining the production contents of the 2nd setting suggestion production pattern. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the power failure recovery table of the 2nd setting suggestion production pattern determination time table, (b) is a setting of the 2nd setting suggestion production pattern determination time table. It is a figure for demonstrating the table after a change, and (c) is a figure for demonstrating the normal table of the 2nd setting suggestion production pattern determination time tables. (A) is a flow chart for explaining the setting suggestion production related processing in modification 1, and (b) is a flow chart for explaining the setting suggestion production related processing in variation 2.

Modes for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on Examples. In the following embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b pivotally supported by a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and a transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the transparent area 51b of the display area 51a is transparent, so that the reels 2L and 2C are arranged side by side inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as a left reel, a center reel, and a right reel) can be visually recognized. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol array of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified from each other are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display section is shown as an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b are provided a medal payout opening 9 and speakers 53 and 54 for paying out medals.

Further, on the front door 1b, as an example of the operating means, a bet number of a predetermined number determined according to a gaming state is set within a credit range stored as a gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when playing, a settlement switch 10 operated when settlement and returning the number of credits and set bets, a start switch 7 operated when starting a game, and reels 2L to 2R There are provided stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are operated when stopping the respective rotations, and a production switch 56 used for production.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 as an example of notification means for notifying information about a game. On the game display unit 13, a credit display unit 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display unit 12 for displaying the number of medals paid out, an error code at the time of an error, and a set bet. 1BETLED 14 for informing the number, 2BETLED 15, 3BETLED 16, an insertion request LED 17 for informing that medals can be inserted, a start valid LED 18 and a start switch for informing that a game start operation can be performed by operating the start switch 7. Waiting LED after operation 7 (waiting for start of rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R because a certain period has not passed since the start of the previous game) LED 19 for weighting, after replay winning The during-replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the front door 1b, there is provided a set value display 24 or the like for displaying the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value. Further, the reel unit 2 including the reels 2L, 2C, 2R described above, the power supply box 100, and the like are provided inside the housing 1a.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stopped state in a normal state are functioned. However, in the setting change state, the reset/setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (medal payout rate) of the internal lottery, which will be described later, is operated when the power is turned on/off. A power switch 39 is provided.

Since the front door 1b has a configuration that can be opened by a predetermined key operation carried by a store clerk or the like, the setting key switch 37, the reset/setting switch 38, the power switch 39, etc. provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100 are not provided. Only a person, such as a store clerk who possesses the key, can operate it, and the player cannot operate it. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires the key operation after opening the front door 1b by the key operation, only the clerk of the game hall who has the key to operate the setting key switch 37 is required. It is possible to operate.

In an internal lottery, an AT lottery, etc., which will be described later, the winning probability according to the set value is used, so that the payout rate of medals is changed according to the set value. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate and the payout rate becomes lower as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages.

In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the slot machine 1. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset/setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. 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 by one (when the setting 6 is further operated, the setting is returned to the setting 1). .. Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is set as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game is allowed to proceed.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the number of bets has not been set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, so that the setting value is confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot proceed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state ends, and the state in which the game can proceed is restored.

Further, the main control unit 41 sets the command for specifying the start and end of the control to the setting change state, the command for specifying the start and the end of the control to the setting confirmation state, and the setting in the setting change state. The command for specifying the set value is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a specified number of bets (for example, 3) is set by inserting a medal into the medal inserting unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the pay line LN becomes valid, the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. When a medal is inserted in a state where the bet number has been set, that amount is added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols displayed on the transparent windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of pay lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols forming the winning is aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a prize is determined, and when a specific combination of winning patterns (so-called "separation") is lined up on the winning line LN, one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By arranging the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. , Three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the transparent window 3. When a combination of winning symbols is stopped on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning, and credits are added or the credit reaches the upper limit number (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, while controlling the progress of the game, the game control board 40 that outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, the effect control board 91 that controls a predetermined effect in accordance with the command, the drive power supply for the electric components. There are provided a power supply substrate 101 for generating a signal, an external output substrate 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside, and the like.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and informs the game means (game control in FIG. 4). The display devices such as (on the left side of the substrate 40) are drive-controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on the signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

On the game control board 40, the circuit configuration of the main control unit 41 and the like (illustrated in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) is mounted. The main control unit 41 performs processing relating to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port and the like.

The effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The production control board 90 has a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the production control board 90 in FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port, and the like. The circuit configuration of the sub control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter, also referred to as RTC) for clocking at least one of day and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute effect control according to, for example, a value of at least one of day and time measured by the RTC 97, a detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means and detecting means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) are connected to the power supply board 101.

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a prize. Also, in the symbol combination column aligned with the ineffective line, the symbol combination that is stopped by the ineffective line when the winning symbol combination is stopped by the winning line and which is easy for the player to recognize is shown. There is. The payout number column shows the value (medal payout, re-playing) given at the time of winning. BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations accompanied by a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the payout amount column of BB1 and BB2, the ending condition of the bonus transferred by the winning is shown. Each of the bonuses ends when a predetermined number of medals or more are paid out. For example, for a bonus controlled by winning/winning BB1, the game ends when the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

Further, the game state column of FIG. 6 shows the game state or the like that is shifted at the time of winning. Further, “/” indicates “or”. For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is “bell-replay-bell”, which is controlled to RT1 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is replaying. Further, when the combination of the symbols of the falling replay is stopped on the winning line, "Replay/Plum-Replay-Replay/Plum" is stopped on the ineffective line. When the special replay symbol combination is stopped on the winning line, "black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR" is stopped on the ineffective line. "Black BAR/White BAR-Black BAR/White BAR-Black BAR/White BAR" can be stopped on an invalid line only when a special replay is won, and can be stopped when no special replay is won. It is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

FIG. 7: is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the transfer appearance. As for the transition result, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 14 are won, and the reels other than the reels which are the winning conditions of the right downward bell or the middle bell are the first stop, and If the upper bell that has been won is dropped, the result will be on the winning line LN. When the transition result stops on the pay line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the process proceeds to RT1.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the game state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the replay is RT0 to RT4 which is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the re-game combination column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9) and the winning probability of the small combination is RT0 to RT4. Of a plurality of types of game states including bonuses that are improved over time, the game state is controlled to any corresponding game state from when the start condition is satisfied to when the end condition is satisfied (shown along the arrow in FIG. 8). Refer to the winning combination or the winning result, and refer to the start condition/end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9).

When either BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when either BB1 or BB2 is won is carried over until a winning of the winning BB occurs. Further, the RT4 is also continuously controlled from the BB winning to the BB winning. During RT4, the replay is won with a higher probability than during RT1 and RT3 and a lower probability than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the re-game combination column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). The replay probability at RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small winning combination can be won without fail. In other words, the replay probability at RT4 is the total number of medals paid out when the small winning combination won during RT4 is won without fail, and the total number of medals paid out during RT4 is the medal or credit used to set the bet number. It is set to the probability that the total number will not exceed and the number of medals will not increase. When a BB prize is generated during RT4, the bonus is controlled and the bonus is finished by paying out more than the number of medals described with reference to FIG. The type of replay that is internally drawn is determined for each type of RT (the circle in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicates the replay that is drawn).

10 and 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as winning combinations) for each game state. In the lottery target combination column, its name is shown, in the game state column, for each RT type, a circle indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target, and the numerical value below the circle indicates the winning probability. The number of judgment values involved is shown. For example, Bell is a lottery target winning combination that is won in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. During RT4, the bonus lottery is not drawn, but the winning combination of the winning combination that can be simultaneously won with the bonus (hereinafter, also referred to as simultaneous winning combination) has the same probability as during the other RTs. For weak watermelons, internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values shown in parentheses. The number of judgment values shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 indicates the number of judgment values when the set value is set to “1”. Among a plurality of types of lottery target combinations, lottery target combinations (for example, strong/weak watermelons, strong/weak/middle tier cherry, bonuses 1 to 12, etc.) are set such that the larger the set value, the larger the number of judgment values. included.

As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 11, the special replay is set to be a lottery target combination when controlled by RT2 and RT4. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the special replay wins during the RT2, an additional lottery is performed, and when the special replay wins during the RT4, a setting suggesting effect is performed. The additional lottery and the setting suggestion effect will be described later.

Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as the lottery target combination, and it is determined that the winning is achieved with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). The middle bell is a part that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and the operation procedure, it is possible to generate a middle-stage bell prize with an extremely high probability, and it is possible to efficiently increase the number of medals. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing combinations of winning combinations included in the lottery target combinations. For example, a weak cherry is a lower cherry. Weak watermelons include right-down watermelons, upper watermelons, and middle watermelons. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the rightward descending watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

Among the lottery winning combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are winning combinations by simultaneously reading a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, different determination value numbers are set for the bonus 1 to the bonus 12. For this reason, the bonus 6 or 12 includes the degree of advantage for the player, and the proportion (hereinafter, also referred to as the reliability) in which BB1 or BB2 actually wins when the simultaneous winning combination is won. The number of determination values is determined such that the middle-tiered cherries are the highest, followed by the strong cherries, the strong watermelons, the weak cherries, and the weak watermelons in that order, and the bells (hereinafter also referred to as the middle tiers) are the lowest.

13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each of the winning lottery winning combinations, when the stop operation is performed in the pushing order shown in the pushing order column, reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the symbol combination on the right to be stopped on the pay line LN is performed. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pushing order is left-middle-right, and the normal replay is derived when the pushing order is other than left-middle-right. Further, for example, when the left bell is elected and the pushing order is the left first stop, the right descending bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition result is displayed. Is derived.

Further, when a simultaneous winning combination is won, a reel control different from that when the simultaneous winning combination is not won may be performed. For example, when you are winning a weak watermelon, the reel control is performed so that the watermelon or upper watermelon is given priority over the middle watermelon and the upper watermelon is drawn to the winning line. Reel control is performed in which the middle-stage watermelon is prioritized over both the watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon and is drawn into the winning line. Further, when the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won, the reel control for pulling the lower cherry onto the winning line is performed, and when the middle cherry is won, the reel control for pulling the middle cherry onto the winning line is performed. .. This makes it possible to estimate from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, whether it is cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or whether it is middle-tier cherry, etc., and if the expectation for bonus winning or AT winning is different. Can be made.

In a narrow sense, the “game” in the slot machine 1 means from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L to 2R. However, when playing a game, the bet number setting before the operation of the start switch 7 or After the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, the payout of medals and the transition of the game state are also performed, and therefore, these incidental processes are also broadly included in the "game".

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet number, credit settlement, and bet settlement.

When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet number, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and based on the extracted random number value, it is determined whether or not the generation of a prize is allowed (internal lottery). The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12, etc.) is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main controller 41 extracts the numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated, as a random number value. When the lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when the BB1 is won, the BB1 winning flag is set, and when the strong cherry is won, the lower cherry winning flag and the single-card winning flag are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are when the winning game is over regardless of the occurrence of winning. Erased to.

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation processing, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R is started on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of reel rotation of the previous game. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation processing, in order to execute a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delays the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L to 8R) when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied. After executing the freeze effect process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated to shift to the normal game.

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7 etc.) for determining whether a winning or the like has occurred is performed based on the symbol combination on the winning line. .. In addition, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the pay line.

When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, payout of a medal or credit addition according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to a prize (for example, a process related to end control of a bonus by counting the number of paidout medals in a bonus, and a win without carry-over) Flags (such as winning flags for small wins and re-game wins) are deleted. Further, when it is determined that one of BB1 and BB2 has won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process of setting a game state in preparation for the next game (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is executed. As a result, the game control process for one game ends, and the game control process for the next one game starts.

[About processing regarding AT]
The main control unit 41 can control AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes AT lottery as to whether or not the AT is controlled. Further, the main control unit 41, when it is determined to control the AT in the AT lottery, controls the AT, and can specify an operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the pay line LN. Performs a process for executing a simple navigation effect.

During non-AT, the main control unit 41 wins a specific lottery target combination (bell, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle-tier cherry, BB1, BB2 shown in FIG. 12 in this embodiment). In that case, an AT lottery process is performed to determine whether to control the AT. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery has been performed in the internal lottery process, for example, and may be executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game. In addition, although the specific lottery target combination will be described as an example in which the internal lottery is BB1, BB2, and the simultaneous winning combination, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a part of the simultaneous winning combination. It may include a winning combination that cannot be simultaneously won with BB2.

In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not the AT is controlled, and when it is determined that the AT is controlled, the AT game number is determined from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). .. The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 also randomly selects the timing to start the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines to start AT (timing to start AT) by a random number lottery when 0 to 32 games have elapsed since the AT winning game.

The expected value of the AT game number (average number of games to be acquired) determined when controlling to AT or AT when controlling to AT in the AT lottery, which is an advantage to the player, is a specific lottery target. It is set differently depending on the type of role, for example, middle tier cherry is the highest, followed by strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, weak watermelon in that order, and bell is the lowest, so AT lottery Done. Further, the reliability determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when the AT is controlled are determined even when the same specific lottery target combination is won. , When the specific lottery target combination is simultaneously elected with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when a strong cherry is elected) than when it is simultaneously elected with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when a BB1+strong cherry is elected) AT lottery is conducted so that

In the internal lottery, when the AT lottery is performed by winning the simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing a winning suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the BB win and the AT win are performed at a predetermined timing. .. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effects for displaying the predetermined image include, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, and the like. The effect of displaying such a predetermined image is performed together with the control of outputting a predetermined effect sound from the speakers 53 and 54 and the control of turning on the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like. It should be noted that any of the controls may be performed independently, or may be performed in a combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and a sound are executed, and LED lighting is not executed). ..

The character A effect is an effect for displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect of displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect in which a button image is displayed to prompt the operation of the effect switch 56, and a predetermined image indicating the reliability of the BB win or the AT win is displayed according to the operation of the effect switch 56. .. The continuous hit effect is to prompt a continuous hit operation to the effect switch 56, increase a predetermined meter image in accordance with the consecutive hit operation to the effect switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reach MAX by reaching MAX. Alternatively, it is an effect that suggests that the AT is won.

The sub-control unit 91 indicates a winning suggestion at a different ratio depending on whether BB or AT is won, only BB or AT is won, or whether neither BB nor AT is won. The winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining whether or not to execute and the type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is always executed at least when the BB win or the AT win is performed, and the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined ratio even when neither the BB win nor the AT win is performed. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio when the winning combination is a small winning combination with a high reliability of BB winning, for example. As a result, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB winning or the AT winning is achieved, but also when the BB winning or the AT winning is not performed.

In addition, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is determined to execute the winning suggestion effect, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on at least whether the player has won the BB or the AT or not. Specifically, the degree of reliability for the player, that is, the reliability of winning the BB or the AT at the time of execution, is in the order of the continuous hit effect, the button effect, and the character B effect, and the character A effect is the lowest. Therefore, the ratio is determined so that the type of the suggestive winning effect is determined. Note that the effect to be executed is not limited to one in which a winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

The sub-control unit 91 specifies a specific lottery target winning combination, an AT winning, an AT winning or non-winning, the number of AT games, and an AT start timing by an internal winning command and an AT lottery command described later. .. The predetermined timing of executing the winning suggestion effect is the previous game of the AT start timing determined by the lottery of the timing of starting the AT (the lottery of starting the AT at the time of 0 to 32 games from the AT winning game). For example, if the AT start timing is determined to be after the 0 game, the winning suggestion effect is executed in the relevant game (the AT winning game is notified of the AT winning). Further, if it is determined that the AT start timing is after 32 games have elapsed, a precursor effect (an effect that fuels the AT winning) is executed for 31 games, and a winning suggestion effect is executed in the 32nd game to notify the AT winning.

Here, the sub-control unit 91 also executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect that informs that the AT is not won) as an effect of Gase even when the AT lottery command specifies that the AT is not won. For example, the sub-control unit 91 can win a specific lottery target combination by an internal winning command and specify that the AT is not winning by an AT lottery command, but the timing of starting the AT is the main control. Not determined by part 41. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery for the number of games in which the game suggestion effect of Gase is executed from the games 0 to 32, and determines the number of games of the suggestion effect of Gase.

The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag and controls the AT at the AT start timing when the AT is won without the BB. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the BB is won and the bonus ends when the BB is won along with the AT, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. Here, for example, when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, the AT may be controlled at the timing when 10 games have become 0 games, or 0 games. It may be controlled at the timing of the next game.

The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the AT game count reaches 0. The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not the vehicle is in AT based on the AT flag. During AT, as a result of the navigation effect being executed as will be described later, it becomes possible to control to RT2. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the AT starts is started, for example, from the next game in which the special replay is won (the subtraction start timing is established) at RT0. The same applies to the AT started after the BB ends. As a result, the main controller 41 can control AT+RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

During AT, the main control unit 41 performs an additional lottery that determines whether or not to add the number of AT games when a special lottery target combination (special replay in this embodiment) is won. The additional lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, and may be executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

In the add-on lottery, it is determined whether or not the AT game number is added, and when it is determined to be added, the AT game number is added from the plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Determine the number of games. The determined additional game number is added to the AT game number stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Thereby, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled to the AT.

When the additional lottery is performed, the sub control unit 91 performs a process for executing an additional suggestion effect that indicates whether or not the additional lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The addition suggestive effect may be any effect such as an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the progress status of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the above-exemplified processing. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on the command from the main control unit 41.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 instructs the sub control unit 91 an internal winning command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a game state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game number command, and a winning command. A plurality of types of commands including a suggestion production lottery command are transmitted.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and the presence/absence of carry-over of a special character, and is transmitted when the game is started by operating the start switch 7. It Based on the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can notify information (information different from the navigation effect) that can specify the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is won. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target winning combination is received, it is possible to inform which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target winning combination has been won. As a result, it is possible to inform the player which one of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target winning combination is won, and it is possible to improve the player's expectation.

The operation command of the stop switch or the start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or the start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The gaming state command is transmitted when the gaming state is changed. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is carried out, whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are won, and what game is the AT start timing (AT winning). It is a command that can specify, for example, from what game).

The AT-in-command is a command that is transmitted when the game starts and can specify whether or not the game is an AT-in-game. For example, if the AT flag is not set and the AT is not started even though the AT game number is given, a command that can specify a non-AT is transmitted, the AT game number is given, and the AT flag is set. When it is set and the AT is started, a command capable of specifying the AT is transmitted.

The AT game number command is a command that can specify the AT game number managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game starts. For example, when the AT game number is 0, a command that can specify 0 is transmitted, and when the AT game number is 100, a command that can specify 100 is transmitted.

The winning suggestion effect lottery command is transmitted when the winning suggestion effect lottery is performed, whether the winning suggestion effect lottery is won and the winning suggestion effect is executed, or which type of the simultaneous winning combination is won. It is a command that can specify whether or not. When the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the suggested suggestion effect is to be executed and its type based on the winning suggestion effect lottery command, the sub control unit 91 provides the suggested suggestion effect according to the type and the result of the BB lottery/AT lottery to the next game. After executing at the start, the result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery is notified.

As a result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery, an effect of displaying a message "sorry!" on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed when both are non-winning, and a message "BB confirmed!" when it is BB winning. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message such as “AT confirmed!” and a message that can specify the number of AT games acquired such as “100 games acquired!” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the effect displayed on 51 is executed and both BB and AT wins, it is possible to specify the number of AT games acquired, such as "AT AT 100 games after BB!" along with a message such as "BB/AT confirmed!" The effect of displaying such a message on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. When the BB winning is achieved in the game in which the BB is won, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the winning suggestion effect for notifying the BB winning.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not AT is being performed based on the AT command, causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect by the background image according to the state, and when AT is being performed, the internal winning is performed. Execute the navigation effect based on the command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates not only the number of AT games but also the number of AT games received at the previous reception based on the AT game number command, thereby calculating the number of AT games acquired by the AT winning or the additional winning. Identify and execute the additional suggestion effect.

In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 controls a predetermined notifying unit to perform an effect based on the state of the background image, a navigation effect, a suggested winning effect, an additional suggested effect, and the like. However, in place of or in addition to the control of these sub-control units 91, regarding the effect by the background image according to the state, the navigation effect, the suggested suggestion effect, the suggested suggestion effect, etc., the notification connected to the main control unit 41 is given. The means may be executed by being controlled by the main control unit 41. For example, the effect by the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying the information corresponding to the state using the game auxiliary display device 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by using the left/middle/right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. 4 and turning on only the LED corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped. The left/middle/right stop enable LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and in normal times, the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. It is an LED that notifies the effect by lighting. As for the winning suggestion effect and the addition suggestion effect, the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 4 is used to display information corresponding to the lottery result, and the AT game obtained when the AT win or the addition win is achieved. The number may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, the flow of the game will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 again. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0 to RT3, the flow of the game will be described below depending on whether AT is in progress or not. First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described.

After the setting change state is completed, the control is controlled by RT3. Since the non-AT is achieved by controlling the setting change state, the RT 3 does not control the AT and the navigation effect is not executed. In this way, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition result depends on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience from occurring such that the transition result is not derived and the transition is not made to RT1.

At RT1, by winning the promotion replay, the process moves to RT0. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to perform a stop operation in an operation procedure for winning any of the replays GR1 to GR6 and causing the promotion replay to win.

Further, even when the control is performed by RT0, it is difficult to maintain the control of RT0. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 will be won, and at this time, the falling replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

Further, when any one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won at RT0, the reels other than the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the downward-right bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are first stopped. At times, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, the transition result is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility of winning the replay GR21 to 23, and at this time, a predetermined reel (a reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is won. There is a possibility that a special replay will be won and controlled by RT2 after the first stop. However, even when controlled by RT2, when any one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the downward-right bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are won. When the first stop is made, depending on the timings of the second stop and the third stop, a transition item is derived and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game when not in AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. At RT1, when any one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. At RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the normal replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain RT0 due to the normal replay prize. In addition, at RT0, in order to identify the operation procedure for winning the downward bell to the right or the middle bell when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won. Navigation effect is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid deriving the transition result and maintain RT0. Furthermore, at RT0, when any one of the replays GR21 to 23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by a special replay winning.

In RT2, when one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right-downward bell or the middle bell The performance is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid deriving the transition result and maintain RT2.

In this way, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the game will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches zero. The number of AT games can be controlled to be RT2+AT (in the present embodiment, the state of being controlled by AT at RT2, which is advantageous to the player, is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). Counting starts from the next game after the enabled game, that is, the game next to the game in which the special replay can be won by winning one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0. As a result, the AT ends when the number of AT games is substantially consumed by ART. Then, when the AT ends, the ART ends.

After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, during RT2 after the ART is completed, the first left stop is performed as described above, because the non-AT is in progress. On the other hand, when any one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, a transition result is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop when the left first stop occurs. I will end up. As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the routine is shifted to RT1.

Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when winning BB1 or BB2, it is controlled to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, the winning suggestion effect is executed in the next game after the completion of the BB winning game, and the fact that the BB winning is achieved is notified, and the player can know that the BB1 or BB2 is won. When a BB prize is generated, the bonus is transferred to the corresponding bonus, and when the predetermined number of finished coins is paid out, the game ends.

[About setting suggestion]
The sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 performs a process for executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value, according to the set value that is set. The sub control unit 91 stores, in the RAM 91c, the same value as the setting value specified by the command based on the command for specifying the setting value set in the setting change state, and is stored in the RAM 41c from the value. The specified setting value (hereinafter, also referred to as “current setting value”) is specified. The setting suggestive effect is a first setting suggestive effect executed based on a ratio depending on whether a specific condition is satisfied in a specific state such as BB or AT, and every time a special replay is won during RT4. A second setting suggestion effect to be executed is provided. Below, 1st setting suggestion production and 2nd setting suggestion production may be collectively called setting suggestion production.

In the following, first, the first setting suggestive effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16, and then the second setting suggestive effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19. FIG. 15A is a flowchart for explaining the first setting suggestion effect-related process relating to the execution of the first setting suggestion effect, and FIGS. 15B and 15C are the flowcharts of the first setting suggestion effect related process. It is a figure for explaining a table referred to in a lottery.

The first setting suggestion production related process is executed by the sub-control unit 91 when one game is started (when the internal lottery is performed). However, the first setting suggestion effect-related process is not limited to this as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing, and may be executed when one game ends, for example.

In S01, it is determined whether control to the BB or AT is started from the current game. When the control to the BB is started means, for example, a time when the next game is started after the BB1 or BB2 prize is won in the previous game. Further, the time when the control to the AT is started means, for example, when it is determined that the AT is controlled to the AT in the AT lottery during the non-AT and the timing to start the AT is reached. In S01, if it is determined whether it is the predetermined timing related to the control to the specific state such as BB or AT, the control is not limited to the determination of the control start timing, and the control is performed. It may be any timing such as a timing at which it is decided or a timing at which the control ends.

When it is determined in S01 that it is not the timing to start control to the BB or AT, the first setting suggestion effect-related processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the control start timing for the BB or AT, in S02, when it is the control start timing for the BB, the BB number counter for specifying the number of times the BB is controlled is incremented by 1, At the control start timing for the AT, the AT number counter for specifying the number of times the AT is controlled is incremented by one.

The values of the BB number counter and the AT number counter are respectively stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91, and when the setting change state is controlled, or when the slot machine 1 is installed in the game hall, one morning power is turned on. It is initialized when it is done. The case of being controlled to the setting change state means, for example, the time of receiving a command for specifying the start and end of the control to the setting change state. Further, when the power is turned on in the morning, for example, when the power is turned on, it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 obtains the date and time information measured by the RTC 97 and the power is turned on for the first time after 3:00 am. When

In S03, it is determined whether the value of the BB number counter or the AT number counter added in S02 is a multiple of "3". For example, when the control of the BB is started, it is determined whether or not the specific condition that the number of times of the control of the BB including the present BB is a multiple of “3” is satisfied.

When it is determined in S03 that it is a multiple of "3", the lottery for the first setting suggestive effect is performed in S04 by referring to the table when the specific condition is satisfied, while it is determined in S03 that it is not a multiple of "3". Sometimes, in S05, the first setting suggestion effect related process is ended by referring to the table when the specific condition is not satisfied and performing the lottery for the first setting suggestion effect. The sub-control unit 91 executes the first setting suggestion effect determined by the lottery in S04 or S05 at a predetermined timing in the specific state. As will be described later, the predetermined timing in the specific state is, for example, a time when the ending is displayed when the specific state ends, but is not limited to this, and the timing when the specific state is started or payout during the specific state is given. The timing may be a timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when the number of medals reaches a predetermined number.

As the first setting suggestive effect, as shown in FIG. 15B, etc., 6 confirmation patterns, high setting confirmation patterns, and determination patterns other than 1 are provided. The 6-fixed pattern is a first setting suggesting effect that suggests that the current setting value is "6". The high setting confirmation pattern is a first setting suggesting effect that suggests that the current setting value is any one of "4" to "6". The determination pattern other than 1 is a first setting suggestion effect that suggests that the current setting value is at least other than "1".

As shown in FIG. 15(b), the specific condition satisfaction table referred to in S04 defines the proportion according to the current set value. When the current setting value is "6", 6% of the patterns are confirmed at a rate of 10%, high setting patterns are confirmed at a rate of 7%, other than 1 are confirmed at a rate of 5%, and 1st is determined at a rate of 78%. It is decided without setting suggestion. When the current setting value is "4" or "5", 10% is determined as a high setting confirmation pattern, 5% as a determination pattern other than 1 and 85% as the first setting suggestion without effect. To be done. When the current setting value is "2" or "3", a determination pattern other than 1 is determined at a rate of 10% and a first setting suggestion effect is not determined at a rate of 90%. When the current setting value is "1", it is determined at a rate of 100% without the first setting suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 15C, in the table when the specific condition is not satisfied, which is referred to in S05, the ratio is set according to the currently set value. When the current setting value is "6", 1% of the 6 fixed patterns, 2% of the high set fixed patterns, 3% of the fixed patterns other than 1 and 94% of the first set patterns. It is decided without setting suggestion. When the current set value is "4" or "5", 1% is determined as a high setting confirmation pattern, 2% as a determination pattern other than 1, and 97% as the first setting suggestion without effect. To be done. When the current setting value is "2" or "3", a determination pattern other than 1 is determined at a rate of 2%, and a first setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 98%. When the current setting value is "1", it is determined at a rate of 100% without the first setting suggestion effect.

Since the ratios of the specific condition satisfaction table and the specific condition non-availability table are determined in this manner, for example, when the specific condition is satisfied, one of the first conditions is higher than when it is not satisfied. A setting suggestion effect is executed. Further, the distribution ratio for determining the type of the first setting suggestive effect is set to be different when the specific condition is satisfied and when it is not satisfied, and the specific condition is satisfied. In this case, it is determined that the 6th set pattern or the high set set pattern is more easily decided as the first setting suggestive effect. Further, the higher the current set value, the higher the execution ratio of the first setting suggestive effect.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining effect contents related to setting suggestion. FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining the first setting suggestive effect. The first setting suggestion effect is executed during the ending effect when the control-started BB or AT ends.

In the normal ending effect, a normal character appears on the liquid crystal display 51, but when the first setting suggestion effect is executed, a character different from the normal character appears. The 6-fixed pattern is an effect in which a predetermined super-premier character appears in the ending effect. The high setting confirmation pattern is an effect for causing a predetermined premier character to appear during the ending effect. The fixed pattern other than 1 is an effect in which a predetermined rare character appears in the ending effect.

The determination pattern other than 1 can specify that the current setting value is any one of the five setting values “2” to “6” other than “1”, whereas the high setting determination pattern is the current setting value. The value can be narrowed down to three set values of "4" to "6", and the 6 confirmed pattern can specify that the current set value is "6". In this way, the number of setting values that can be specified as the current setting value is other than 1, the fixed pattern>the high setting fixed pattern>6 the fixed pattern. Therefore, the accuracy of the setting suggestion is as shown in the accuracy column of FIG. The 6 fixed patterns are the highest, followed by the high setting fixed pattern, and the fixed patterns other than 1 are the lowest.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C, the first setting suggesting effect having higher accuracy is performed when the specific condition is satisfied than when the specific condition is not satisfied. Easy to be affected. The sub-control unit 91 executes the explanatory effect shown in FIG. 16B during a normal time not during BB or AT. The explanation effect is an effect that explains in advance that the more accurate first setting suggestion effect is likely to be executed when the specific condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 16( b ), the explanation effect is executed by displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 51 such as “Highly accurate setting suggestion during ending of BB/AT whose number of occurrences is a multiple of 3!!”. To be done.

Next, the second setting suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 17 is a flow chart for explaining the second setting suggestion effect related processing relating to the execution of the second setting suggestion effect. The second setting suggesting effect related process is executed by the sub-control unit 91 when one game ends (when the display result is derived). However, the second setting suggestion effect-related process is not limited to this as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing, and may be executed based on the previous game result when one game starts, for example. It may be.

In S20, it is determined whether or not the game ended this time is a game in RT4. When it is determined that the game was in RT4, it is determined in S21 whether or not a special replay is won. When it is determined that the special replay is won, it is determined whether or not the predetermined prohibition condition is not satisfied. The prohibition condition is, for example, during the current RT4 (until the winning bonus is won) when the special replay is won and the second setting suggestive effect is already executed, or the special effect (for example, , Long Freeze, Premiere production) is being executed.

When it is determined that the prohibition condition is not satisfied, in S23, the second setting suggestion effect to be executed is set based on the second setting suggestion effect counter and the second setting suggestion effect pattern. The set second setting suggestion effect may be executed immediately, or may be executed at the time of BET operation, at the start of reel rotation of the next game, during reel rotation, or the like.

The second setting suggestion effect pattern is a pattern for specifying a specific number (for example, three) of the second setting suggestion effects as a combination of the second setting suggestion effects executed for each special replay prize in RT4. .. As the second setting suggestion effect pattern, a plurality of types of patterns in which the combination of the specified second setting suggestion effects is different are determined. The sub-control unit 91, when the power is restored or when the second set suggestion effect counter has reached “3” and the effect has been completed by the decided pattern, or the like, one of the second set suggest effect effects patterns is given at a predetermined timing. To decide. The second setting suggesting effect pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM of the sub control unit 91. The specific number in the present embodiment is set to the same number as the value for satisfying the special condition regarding the first setting suggestive effect, but the number is not limited to this and may be set to a different number.

Further, the second setting suggestion effect counter is updated for each special replay prize in RT4, and the second setting suggestion effect of the second setting suggestion effect that is identified from the second setting suggestion effect pattern. This is a counter for specifying whether to execute the suggestive effect. The second setting suggesting effect counter is updated in a predetermined area of the RAM of the sub control unit 91.

Here, with reference to FIG. 18, the effect contents of the second setting suggestion effect pattern will be described. Patterns A to D are defined as the second setting suggesting effect patterns. Pattern A specifies an effect that causes character A to appear when the value of the second setting suggestion effect counter at the time of special replay winning is "1", and causes character C to appear when the value is "2". Is specified, and the effect of causing the character A to appear when the value is “3” is specified. For this reason, it is possible to specify the character to appear as the second setting suggestive effect for each special replay prize in the order of character A→character C→character C.

Also for patterns B to D, similarly, according to the value of the second setting suggestion effect counter, if the pattern is B, the second setting suggestion is made in the order of character A→character B→character B for each special replay winning. The effect can be specified, the second setting suggestion effect can be specified in the order of the character A→the character C→the character B for each special replay prize in the case of the pattern C, and the character A→the character B for each special replay prize in the case of the pattern D. →The second setting suggestive effect can be specified in the order of the character C.

As a result, when the value of the second setting suggesting effect counter is "1", the effect that causes the character A to appear in common is specified as the second setting suggesting effect regardless of which pattern is used. It can be a pattern or unspecified.

When the value of the second setting suggesting effect counter is “2”, the effect of causing different characters to appear as the second setting suggesting effect depending on whether the pattern is A or C and the pattern B or D is used. Specified. Therefore, when the character B appears, it can be identified as the pattern B or D, and when the character C appears, it can be identified as the pattern A or C. On the other hand, it is not possible to specify which of the patterns B and D and which of the patterns A and C it is.

When the value of the second setting suggestion effect counter is "3", an effect of causing different characters to appear in the pattern A and the pattern C is specified as the second setting suggestion effect, and different characters in the pattern B and the pattern D. The effect that causes to appear is specified as the second setting suggestion effect. Therefore, when the character C appears after the appearance of the character C, it can be specified that it is the pattern A, and when the character B appears, it can be specified that it is the pattern C. Further, when the character B appears after the appearance of the character B, it can be specified that it is the pattern B, and when the character C appears, it can be specified that it is the pattern D.

Returning to FIG. 17, in S24, it is determined whether or not the second setting suggestion effect counter is “3” corresponding to the specific number. If it is not "3", the value of the second setting suggesting effect counter is incremented by 1 in S28 and the second setting suggesting effect related process is ended. As a result, in S23 during RT4 accompanying the next BB winning, the second setting suggestion effect is specified based on the value of the second setting suggestion effect counter after the addition of 1 in S28.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S24 that the second setting suggesting effect counter is "3", the final notification is set in S25. The last-time notification is an effect that notifies that the second setting suggestion effect set and executed in S23 is the final time effect corresponding to the second setting suggestion effect counter "3". The final notification is performed by, for example, issuing a sound from the speakers 53 and 54 as if the character appearing as the second setting suggestive effect is emitting a sound such as "It is the last time!".

In S26, with reference to the normal table, the second setting suggestion effect pattern for specifying the second setting suggestion effect for the next time onward is determined. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a second setting suggestion effect pattern determination table for determining the second setting suggestion effect pattern. The second setting suggestive effect pattern determination time table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM of the sub control unit 91.

The sub-control unit 91 determines the second setting suggestion effect pattern when the power is restored and when the second set suggestion effect counter becomes “3” and the effect according to the determined pattern has completed. When the power is restored, there are cases where the setting is not changed and cases where the setting is changed. When the power is restored and the setting is not changed, the second setting suggestive effect pattern is determined by referring to the power interruption restoration table shown in FIG. When the power is restored and the setting is changed, the second setting suggesting effect pattern is determined by referring to the setting change table shown in FIG. 19B. As in S26 of FIG. 18, when the counter for the second setting suggestive effect is “3” and the effect based on the determined pattern has completed, the normal table shown in FIG. 19C is referred to for the second setting suggestive effect. Determine the pattern.

As shown in FIG. 19, the power interruption recovery table, the post-change setting table, and the normal table are each set in proportion according to the current set value that is the set value. First, the power failure recovery table will be described with reference to FIG. When the current setting value is “6”, the pattern A is determined to be 5%, the pattern B is determined to be 5%, the pattern C is determined to be 5%, and the pattern D is determined to be 85%. When the current set value is “4” or “5”, the pattern B is determined to be 5%, the pattern C is determined to be 5%, and the pattern D is determined to be 90%. When the current set value is "2" or "3", pattern C is determined at a rate of 5% and pattern D is determined at a rate of 95%. When the current set value is "1", the pattern D is determined at a rate of 100%.

Similarly for the post-change table and the normal table, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C, the second setting from the patterns A to D is performed according to the ratio set according to the current setting value. The suggestive production pattern is determined. After the second setting suggestion production pattern is determined, the second setting suggestion production is performed based on the determined second setting suggestion production pattern until the production by the second setting suggestion production pattern is completed. Specified.

As shown in FIG. 19, in any of the tables, the pattern A can be determined only when the current setting value is “6”, and the pattern B is only when the current setting value is “4” to “6”. The pattern C can be determined only when the pattern C is other than "2" to "6", that is, "1". Therefore, it can be said that the pattern A is a pattern that suggests that the current setting value is "6", and the pattern B suggests that the current setting value is any one of "4" to "6". It can be said that pattern C is a pattern that suggests that the current setting value is at least other than “1”. On the other hand, it can be said that the pattern D is a pattern whose set value cannot be currently specified. That is, the pattern D cannot specify the current setting value, and the pattern C can specify that the current setting value is any of the five setting values “2” to “6” other than “1”. On the other hand, the pattern B can be narrowed down to three setting values of "4" to "6", and the pattern A can specify that the current setting value is "6". In this way, the number of setting values that can be specified as the current setting value is Pattern D>Pattern C>Pattern B>Pattern A, so that the accuracy of setting suggestion is highest in pattern A, and subsequently patterns B and C. It can be said that the pattern D is low.

Therefore, it can be said that the determination of the second setting suggesting effect pattern specifies how to suggest the setting value and specifies the suggesting setting value. Further, it can be said that the patterns A to C are more advantageous to the player than the pattern D in that they can be used for estimating the current set value. Comparing the ratios determined in such an advantageous pattern, it is determined that the table after setting change has the highest level, the power interruption recovery table has the highest level, and the normal table has the lowest level. Therefore, it can be said that the advantage regarding the second setting suggestion effect is set to be highest after the setting change, followed by the high power interruption recovery table and the lowest normal table. As a result, it is possible to improve the motivation for playing the game after the power is restored or the setting is changed (for example, in the morning), and it is possible to continue the expectation that the patterns A to C are determined thereafter.

Returning to FIG. 17, in S27, the second setting suggestion effect counter is set to "1", and the second setting suggestion effect related process is ended. As a result, in S23 during RT4 associated with the subsequent BB wins, in S23, the second setting suggestion effect specified by the second setting suggestion effect pattern and the second setting suggestion effect counter value “1” determined in S26. Will be set and executed.

Next, main effects obtained by the notification effect in the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, every time “RT black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR” is stopped during RT4. Whether the current setting value is "6" according to which of the patterns A to D is combined, the second setting suggestion effect executed on "4"- It is possible to specify whether it is suggesting that it is any of “6” or at least suggesting that it is other than “1”. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the motivation to continue the game until at least one of "black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR" is derived multiple times and the pattern can be specified. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, as for the patterns A and C and the patterns B and D, the common character up to the second setting suggesting effect counter is “2” is specified. Therefore, until the second setting suggestion effect corresponding to the second setting suggestion effect counter “3” is executed, it is impossible to specify which pattern, and as a result, the setting value to be suggested cannot be specified. Can be

(3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S25 of FIG. 17, when the second setting suggestive effect corresponding to the second setting suggestive effect counter “3” is executed, the second setting of this time is performed. The last-time notification for notifying that the suggestive effect is the last time is executed. As a result, even if the player is playing the game from the middle stage after the second setting suggestion effect has been executed several times, the last time notification is executed, so that the number of times the second setting suggestion effect is increased. It becomes possible to grasp whether there is any, and it is possible to provide fun such as guessing a pattern, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(4) The second setting suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment can be executed during RT4 after the BB winning. Therefore, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation that the player wins the BB and is controlled by the RT4, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the RT4.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, such as when the power is restored, or when the second set suggestion effect counter is “3” and the effect according to the determined pattern has completed, The sub-control unit 91 determines the second setting suggestion effect pattern, and specifies the type of second setting suggestion effect to be generated thereafter. Therefore, for example, it is possible to reduce the processing load for executing the second setting suggestion effect, as compared with the case where the type of the second setting suggestion effect is determined each time the special replay is won.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, S03 to S05 in FIG. 15(a), FIG. 15(b), and FIG. 15(c) regarding the first setting suggestive effect that can be executed in a specific state such as BB or AT. As described above, the table is executed by referring to different tables when the specific condition is satisfied and when the specific condition is not satisfied because the BB count and the AT count are multiples of 3. As a result, the control relating to the first setting suggestion effect can be changed according to the success or failure of the specific condition, and the player can be focused on the number of BBs and the number of ATs related to the satisfaction of the specific condition. The interest can be improved.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the ratio determined by the 6 confirmed patterns with which the current setting value can be specified is higher when the specific condition is satisfied than when the specific condition is not satisfied. .. Further, the specific condition is satisfied with respect to the ratio determined by the high setting confirmation pattern that can specify the high setting as well as the current set value to three, as compared with the case where the specific condition is not satisfied. Time is higher. Also, the rate at which the first setting suggestive effect is executed is higher when the specific condition is satisfied than when the specific condition is not satisfied. Therefore, by satisfying the specific condition, the interest of the game can be improved.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the explanation effect is executed as shown in FIG. As a result, it is possible to inform the player of the merits of the establishment of the specific condition, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game when the specific condition is established.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the BB count and AT count related to the establishment of the specific condition are initialized by being controlled in the setting change state, and the morning power source is turned on even if the setting change state is not entered. It is also initialized when thrown. As a result, since the BB count and the AT count have been initialized, it can be prevented that the setting change is specified.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Regarding second setting suggestion effect pattern and second setting suggestion effect]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19 and the like, an identifiable pattern (pattern A) that can specify the current setting value and a narrowing pattern (pattern that allows the current setting value to be narrowed down to a plurality of setting values). (B, C, etc.) are illustrated, but the identifiable pattern is not limited to the pattern that enables the setting value 6 to be specified, and a pattern that allows other setting values (for example, the setting value 5) to be specified is provided. It may be one that has been used. In addition, the second setting suggestive effect is not provided with a identifiable pattern, and has a plurality of different setting values with which the current setting value can be narrowed down (for example, the number of setting values to be narrowed down is 3, 4, etc.). It may be composed of only the narrowing-down pattern.

Further, FIG. 18 in the above-described embodiment shows an example of the second setting suggesting effect pattern, but the pattern is not limited to this as long as the pattern cannot be specified from one second setting suggesting effect. Absent. For example, a pattern that causes characters other than the characters A to C to appear may be provided, and even when the value of the second setting suggestive effect counter is “1”, the characters other than the character A are not included. May be provided with a pattern for specifying. Further, if there are a plurality of patterns whose patterns cannot be specified by one second setting suggestion effect, one that can specify a pattern by one second setting suggestion effect is a very low probability and premieres. It may be implemented.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which one pattern is composed of a combination of three effects has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one pattern is a combination of two effects or four or more effects. It may be composed of a combination. Further, the number of effects that form the combination of the patterns may be different for each pattern. For example, while the pattern C is a pattern composed of three effects shown in FIG. 18, the pattern corresponding to the pattern A may be composed of four effects. In this case, for the pattern corresponding to the pattern A, for example, the third effect is the same as the pattern C, and a character C other than the character A or the like is set as the fourth effect. Good. As a result, after the character B appears as the third effect, it is possible to specify that it is a pattern corresponding to the pattern A when the fourth effect becomes the character C, and when it becomes the character A, the pattern C is used. It becomes possible to specify that there is something.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the specific event, the second setting suggestion effect in which any one of the plurality of types of characters appears has been shown, but the specific event is not limited to this, and the plurality of types of characters are not limited thereto. It may be an effect in which any one of the moving images flows, or an effect in which any one of a plurality of types of freezes (control for delaying the progress of the game) is executed.

[Regarding the opportunity to execute the second setting suggestive effect]
In the above-described embodiment, as an opportunity to execute the second setting suggestive effect, winning a special replay that cannot be missed has been illustrated. However, special replays have special lottery targets that can win at the same time as other replays, etc., and special replay wins only when the stop operation procedure at the time of winning the special lottery winning combination is the specific operation procedure, and the specific operation procedure In other cases, by performing reel control so that another replay wins, the "black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR" is not always stopped and the special replay is not won. It may be. Even in the case of such a configuration, when the "black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR" is stopped and the special replay is won, the first set based on the second setting suggestive effect pattern The two-setting suggestion effect may be made executable. In addition, a predetermined lottery may be performed when the special replay is won, and the second setting suggestion effect based on the second setting suggestion effect pattern may be executed when the special replay is won.

Furthermore, when the special lottery target winning combination is won, the specific operation procedure may be notified. A plurality of types of special lottery target combinations are provided, and the specific operation procedure is different depending on the type of special lottery target combination. In this case, for example, when a special lottery target combination in which the specific operation procedure for winning the special replay is set to right-center-left is won, a message such as “right-center-left” may be displayed. In addition, even when the special lottery target combination including the special replay is not won, the operation procedure is notified in a winning situation where the black BAR or the white BAR can be heard (for example, when the upper bell is won). You may do it. As a result, when the operation procedure is notified, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the special replay will be won and the second setting suggestion effect will be executed.

Further, the execution trigger of the second setting suggestion effect may be established at a rate at which it can be expected to be established at least once during the permissible state when controlled to the permissible state such as RT4. For example, in the internal lottery during RT4, the probability of winning the special lottery target combination described above may be set to 1/4 to 1/3. In this case, in order to match with the prohibition condition, the specific operation procedure is informed only at the first special lottery target winning combination in the allowed state such as RT4, and is specified at the second and subsequent special lottery target winning combinations. An operation procedure different from the operation procedure may be notified, and symbol combinations other than “black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR” may be stopped.

Further, the execution trigger of the second setting suggestive effect is not limited to being established by winning a specific winning combination, but is established by being “out of sync” with no winning combination being won. Good. As a result, when the execution trigger of the second setting suggestion effect is controlled to the allowable state such as RT4, it is possible to make the user feel that it is satisfied at least once in the allowable state. Further, in this case, the stop operation procedure at the time of disengagement stops a specific symbol combination among the symbol combinations that are disengaged only when it is the specific operation procedure, and when it is other than the specific operation procedure, other than the specific symbol combination The reel control may be performed so as to stop the falling symbol combination. Also in this case, in order to match with the prohibition condition, the specific operation procedure is notified only at the first disengagement in an allowable state such as RT4, and is different from the specific operation procedure at the second and subsequent disassociations. May be notified and the symbol combination other than the specific symbol combination may be stopped.

As described above, when the execution trigger of the second setting suggestion effect is controlled to the allowable state such as RT4, it can be expected to be satisfied at least once during the allowable state, and thus the control is controlled to the allowable state. Then, one of the combinations specified from the second setting suggestion production pattern can be grasped, and thus a sense of security can be provided.

Further, the execution trigger of the second setting suggestive effect may be established by winning the special replay, and when the predetermined number of games are exhausted without the bonus winning after being controlled to the allowable state such as RT4. It may be the one that holds.

In addition, the trigger for executing the second setting suggesting effect based on the pattern for the second setting suggesting effect has also been described as an example in which the special replay is a lottery target combination during RT4, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, it may be a winning target combination when it is in a state occupying most of the game (for example, RT1). Thereby, the period in which the second setting suggestion effect is executed can be lengthened, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[In connection with the final announcement]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the final notification is given when the final second setting suggestive effect specified from the second setting suggestive effect pattern is executed has been described. However, as long as the information that can identify which of the second setting suggestive effects specified by the second setting suggestive effect pattern is the second setting suggestive effect is not limited to the last time, For example, you may make it notify that it is the 1st 2nd setting suggestion production. Further, the present invention is not limited to performing an effect different from the second setting suggestive effect, and for example, whichever second setting suggesting effect pattern is used, the character A is set as the second setting suggesting effect only at the first time. It may be possible to specify which of the second setting suggestive effects specified from the second setting suggesting effect pattern is the second setting suggesting effect by executing the effect to appear.

Further, the second setting suggestive effect counter may be reset by a predetermined operation. For example, the value of the second setting suggestion effect counter may be returned to 1 by operating the effect switch 56 or the like. Even in this case, it is possible to specify which one of the second setting suggestive effects to be executed next.

[Specific conditions]
In the above-described embodiment, as the specific condition, the BB count or the AT count is a multiple of “3”, and the BB or AT this time corresponds to the predetermined count. However, the specific condition is not limited to a multiple of “3” and may be a condition of being a multiple of another number. Further, the specific condition is not limited to a multiple, and may be satisfied when the current BB or AT falls within a predetermined numerical range. For example, the current BB or AT is the eighth to tenth time, 18 to It may be established by corresponding to any of the 20th time, the 28th to 30th times. Further, the specific condition may be one in which different conditions are set depending on the type of the specific state. For example, the specific condition associated with the number of BBs is satisfied when the current BB is a multiple of “3”, and the specific condition associated with the number of ATs is the 8th to 10th, the 18th to 20th, and the 28th to this AT. It may be established by corresponding to any of the 30th time.

Further, the specific condition is not limited to being satisfied according to each of the BB number of times and the AT number of times, but may be satisfied according to, for example, the total number of times of the BB number of times and the AT number of times. That is, a plurality of types of specific states may be provided, and the specific condition may be a condition that is satisfied when the number of times of being controlled by any of the plurality of types of specific states is the predetermined number of times. Specifically, the common counter value may be incremented by 1 each time the control to the BB or AT is started, and the specific condition may be established according to the counter value.

In addition, the number of ATs in the above-described embodiments and modifications is described as an example in which the number of ATs is determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery during non-AT and the number of ATs is controlled by AT. In the above, it may be the number of times including the number of times of winning in the additional lottery. In this case, the number of ATs may be added on condition that the number of AT games given in the additional lottery is equal to or more than a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games).

Further, the specific condition is not limited to being satisfied according to the number of times of BB and the number of times of AT, but may be satisfied according to other events. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the first setting suggesting effect-related processing in the modified example. Hereinafter, technical matters that are different from the first setting suggestive effect related processing described in FIG. 15 will be described.

FIG. 20A shows the first setting suggestion effect-related processing in the modified example 1 that is established according to the number of games in which the specific condition has been exhausted. When it is determined in S01 that it is the timing to start control to the BB or AT, in S02' it is determined whether or not the number of games consumed from the end of the previous BB or AT to the present BB or AT winning is "300" or more. To determine. The number of exhausted games is specified by the sub-control unit 91 from the value of the exhausted game number counter, which is incremented by 1 each time the game is started after the end of the previous BB or AT until the winning of the BB or AT. To be done. The digestion game number counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91, and when the control to the BB or AT is started or the setting change state is controlled, the slot machine 1 is installed in the game hall. In the morning, it is initialized when the power is turned on.

When it is determined in S02′ that the number of consumed games is “300” or more, the first setting suggestive effect lottery is performed with reference to the table when the specific condition is satisfied in S04, while the number of consumed games in S02′ is determined. When it is determined that the value is not equal to or more than "300", the first setting suggestion effect related process is ended in S05 by referring to the specific condition non-establishment table, and the first setting suggestion effect lottery is performed. As described above, the specific condition in the modified example 1 is that the number of games consumed after the end of the specific state such as BB or AT last time until the control to the specific state this time is permitted is “300” or more. Is established. The number of games serving as a reference for satisfying the specific condition is not limited to “300”, and may be another number. Further, the number of games serving as a reference for satisfying the specific condition is not limited to one, but a plurality of games may be set, for example, the number of consumed games is 0 to 50, 100 to 150. , 200 to 250, 300 to 350, etc., may be satisfied. Further, the specific condition may be one in which different conditions are set depending on the type of the specific state. For example, the specific condition associated with the start of the BB is satisfied when the number of games consumed by the BB win is “300” or more, and the specific condition associated with the start of the AT is 0 when the number of games consumed by the AT win is 0. ˜50, 100 to 150, 200 to 250, 300 to 350, etc. may be satisfied.

This makes it possible to change the control relating to the first setting suggestion effect depending on the success or failure of the specific condition, and to make the player pay attention to the number of digestive games related to the establishment of the specific condition, which makes the game interesting. Can be improved. Further, the number of exhausted games related to the establishment of the specific condition is initialized by being controlled to the setting change state, and is also initialized when the power is turned on in the morning even if the setting change state is not entered. .. As a result, it is possible to prevent whether or not the setting has been changed from being specified because the number of exhausting games has been initialized.

FIG. 20B shows the first setting suggestion effect-related processing in the modified example 1 that is established according to the number of games in which the specific condition is exhausted. When it is determined in S01 that it is the timing to start control to the BB or AT, in S02″, it is determined whether or not the BB morning flag is set when the BB is controlled, and when the AT control is performed, the AT morning flag is set. The morning ichi flag of BB and the morning ichi flag of AT are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91, and when the slot machine 1 is controlled to the setting change state, the slot machine 1 is installed. It is set when the power is turned on in the game hall in the morning, etc. After that, the control to the BB is started and the YES flag in the BB is reset after YES is determined in S02", and the control to the AT is performed. After the start and the determination in S02″ is YES, the morning flag of the AT is reset.

If it is determined in S02" that the BB or AT morning control flag set this time is set, the first setting suggestion effect lottery is selected in S04 by referring to the specific condition satisfaction table, while in S02" this time. When it is determined that the morning flag of the controlled BB or AT is not set, the first setting suggestion effect lottery is performed by referring to the table when the specific condition is not satisfied in S05, and the first setting suggestion effect related process is ended. To do. As described above, the specific condition in the second modification is satisfied when the BB or AT is controlled for the first time from morning one. The specific condition is not limited to the condition that is met when the BB or AT is controlled for the first time in the morning, but may be the condition that is satisfied when the BB or AT is controlled a predetermined number of times from the morning. Further, it may be established when the BB or AT is controlled for the first time after passing a predetermined time (for example, noon), and a plurality of times are set as the predetermined time. Good.

As a result, the control relating to the first setting suggestion effect can be made different according to the success or failure of the specific condition, and the player can be made aware of whether or not it is the first morning in which the morning first flag related to the satisfaction of the specific condition is set. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. In addition, since the specific condition is satisfied in the specific state where the control is performed in the morning, it can be prevented that the set value is newly specified.

Further, although a plurality of examples of the specific condition have been described, the specific condition may be a combination of two or more examples of these multiple examples. For example, the specific condition is that the number of times this specific state is controlled is the predetermined number of times, and the number of games that have been exhausted after the previous specific state has ended until the control to this specific state is allowed. Either a predetermined number of games or a specific state that is controlled for the first time in the morning may be satisfied or established.

[Specific status]
In the above-described example, as the specific state, a state where the winning probability of the small winning combination has a higher probability than that in the predetermined state, such as a big bonus (BB) or an AT, which is advantageous to the player, is illustrated. However, the specific state is, for example, a regular bonus (RB) or a replay time (RT) in which the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination has a high probability, a concentrated state of a small winning combination, and at least one reel drawable range than usual. It also becomes narrower and does not change the challenge time (CT) in which all small wins are allowed to occur in each game, the winning probability of winning prizes, etc., but the operation procedure to win the winning small wins It may be a pseudo bonus or the like that is notified over a predetermined period (for example, until 50 games are exhausted). Further, it may be a state in which the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states has a high probability, and a state of having a high probability of being controlled to a freeze state, or a high number of games such as AT games. Advantageous states different from the above-described embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the number of additional games is added to the AT or a state in which the number of games in the AT is easily increased.

In addition, the specific state is a state in which a continuous production or a battle production that suggests the possibility that a predetermined value is given over multiple games is being executed, conditions for obtaining benefits on the communication network, and a premium feeling. It may be a state in which the interest of the game is improved, such as a state in which the probability of establishing a condition for executing a certain effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. Further, the permission determining means for determining whether or not to permit the transition to the specific state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[Regarding the 1st setting suggestive effect]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16A, as the first setting suggestion effect, the identifiable effect (6 confirmation pattern) in which the current setting value can be specified and the current setting value are narrowed down to a plurality of setting values. However, the specifiable effect is not limited to the setting value 6 that can be specified, and other setting values (for example, the setting value 5) can be specified. May be provided with a type that makes it possible to specify. Further, the first setting suggestive effect is not provided with a specifiable effect, and is configured only by a plurality of types of narrowing-down effects in which the number of setting values (3 in the case of a high setting confirmation pattern) that can narrow down the current setting value is different. It may be one that is done. Even in the case of such a configuration, the first setting suggestion effect may be executed by referring to different tables depending on whether the specific condition is satisfied or not. ..

Further, the first setting suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment has been described as an effect in which the current setting value can be indirectly specified or narrowed down by causing a corresponding character to appear, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting value itself. May be notified. For example, in the case of 6 confirmed patterns, a message such as “setting 6 confirmed!!” may be displayed, and in the case of a high setting confirmed pattern, a message such as “setting 4 to 6 confirmed!!” may be displayed.

Further, although the first setting suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment has been described as an example executed during the ending when the specific state ends, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the rush effect when the specific state starts. It may be executed, or executed when a predetermined notification condition is satisfied in a specific state (for example, when the number of payout medals exceeds a predetermined number, when the number of games reaches a predetermined number, etc.). It may be one. Further, if the first setting suggestive effect is executed at a timing related to the specific state, when the control to the specific state is permitted (BB or AT winning) or after the specific state ends, the predetermined game is performed. It may be executed when digested.

[About explanation]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16B, an example has been described in which, as the explanation effect, a message indicating that the first setting suggestion effect having higher accuracy is more likely to be executed when the specific condition is satisfied is described. The display method is not limited to this, and a predetermined character may be caused to appear and displayed as the utterance of the character, or scroll display may be performed in a predetermined display area.

In addition, for example, when the next time the specific condition that the specific condition is satisfied is satisfied, the explanation effect is, for example, "the setting suggestion during the ending of the next BB is highly accurate!" You may make it explain in a mode which can specify whether suggestive production becomes highly accurate. As a result, it is possible to easily inform the specific state that can be expected to be highly accurate. Further, although the explanation effect has been described with respect to the example executed in the normal state different from the specific state, the present invention is not limited to this, and the explanation effect may be executed in the specific state. It may be executed only during the state.

[About benefits]
In the example described above, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT, has been illustrated as a privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, in the AT lottery, when a high-probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual is provided, execution of a probability suggestion production for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state , Execution of a premium effect along with a sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of a special bonus effect during a bonus that occurs next time, etc.), execution of a set value suggesting effect for suggesting a set value being set, Liquid crystal display of a two-dimensional code that allows points to be exchanged for services defined at the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a fixed number, and special videos and special information can be downloaded at a predetermined website It may be displayed on the device 51.

Further, although the number of AT games has been illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege relating to the AT is not limited to this, and for example, the right to allow the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may also be used as the privilege. Good. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed by the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed can be used as a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the AT is controlled until the upper limit grant amount is determined and the granted gaming value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be used as a privilege. Further, when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until a predetermined AT end condition is satisfied, the AT is controlled, and when the AT end condition is satisfied, if the continuous lottery is performed to determine whether or not to continue the AT, The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, the example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to give an effect or notification is given. However, for example, the speakers 53, 54 and the back lamp (reel LED 55 of the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inner side) of the reel. ), a transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be viewed), a lamp or LED mounted on the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, surroundings of the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from those of the above-described embodiment, such as blowing air from, or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About suggested production for winning]
In the above-described embodiment, the sub control unit 91 may not determine the winning suggestion effect, but the main control unit 41 may determine the winning suggestion effect. For example, in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 performs a process for executing a winning suggestion effect that suggests whether or not a BB win and an AT win have occurred at a predetermined timing when a simultaneous winning combination is won and an AT lottery is performed. May be performed. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated may be provided. During the freeze effect, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined manner to execute a pseudo game in which a specific symbol combination is temporarily stopped. The pseudo game can be executed multiple times during the freeze effect. The freeze effect is not limited to that executed when the start switch 7 is operated, but when the first stop operation or the third stop operation is performed, the display result is derived and one game ends. It may be executed at any time.

In addition, the reliability of BB winning or AT winning is the highest in the freeze effect, followed by the consecutive hit effect, the button effect, and the character B effect in this order, and the character A effect is the lowest. The ratio may be set so that the type is determined. Note that the effect to be executed is not limited to one in which a winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined. Further, the predetermined timing of executing the winning suggestion effect is not limited to this, and is determined by the main control unit 41 from a plurality of timings (more specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the result by the AT winning suggestion effect. The timing may be the number of games (for example, one of 0 to 32 games) from the games won by the specific lottery target combination, which is determined by random number lottery or the like. The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of winning suggestion effect to the sub control unit 91 at a predetermined timing of executing the winning suggestion effect, and when the winning suggestion effect is a freeze effect, the main control unit 41 outputs the command. You may make it perform the process for freeze production. It should be noted that the winning suggestion effects other than the freeze effect may be configured to be determined by the sub control unit 91 as described in the above-described embodiment.

[About AT]
In the example of the above slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the AT control executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, determination of whether to stock the AT game number, determination of the AT game number, additional lottery of the AT game number, and the like. Further, as the control related to the AT, the control of the high probability state of the AT lottery can be mentioned. The control of the high probability state of the AT lottery is such that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes a high probability, the control of shortening the period until it is controlled by the AT according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control to the AT when the specified number of games have been exhausted. When the number of games of the prescribed number of games is exhausted, it includes the time of reaching the number of ceiling games and the time of reaching the number of games determined by lottery. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the aura period includes, for example, control for executing the effects of games 0 to 32 during the aura period before the start of AT. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of a penalty content, determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may perform the lighting control of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

In addition, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in synchronization with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

In addition, when the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is executed by a control unit that is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and is a subordinate of the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a controller provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main controller 41 may transfer the operation signal of the stop switch to the controller. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity shortage of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c and the shortage of the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when the control related to the AT is performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the above-described control related to the AT, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute it. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, AT lottery processing or additional lottery processing based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes processing for controlling to AT or navigation performance according to the result. You may make it process.

[Setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Regarding the setting change state, it may be possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power supply ON”+“setting key switch ON”+“front door open detection”. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes while the front door is not open. In addition, once the setting change status is entered, the setting change status is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until the end condition for ending the setting change status (the setting key switch is turned off after the set value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may do so. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

Further, with respect to the setting confirmation state, it may be possible to shift to the setting confirmation state on condition that “setting key switch ON”+“front door open detection”. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. Also, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open/closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Regarding modification of slot machine]
As the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player according to the occurrence of the prize. Alternatively, an enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the base is common, and the base only or the base and the drum are called game machines. Further, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which a game ball can be shot and a game can be played, and the bet number can be set when the game ball passes through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control section, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display 56, production switch, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
An advantage degree setting means for setting an advantage degree for the player based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means,
And a event generating means capable of generating any one of a plurality of types of specific events for each specific display result is derived,
The event generating means identifies a suggestive advantage suggested based on the advantage set by the advantage setting means, and the specific display result is a combination of specific events according to the suggestive advantage. A specific event occurs each time is derived ,
The combination of specific events according to the suggestive advantage consists of a plurality of types of suggestive patterns,
When the specific display result is derived a specific number of times, it is possible to specify which of the plurality of types of suggestive patterns is the suggestive pattern, and one of the plurality of types of the suggestive patterns is selected by lottery. Slot machine decided .

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