JP6756790B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

JP-A-2017-29181

However, in the past, the setting suggestion effect is performed under a limited specific situation (for example, after the end of so-called bonus, ART, or AT (assist time)), so the setting suggestion is not achieved in a specific situation. No production was done. Therefore, the player may overlook the setting suggestion effect performed, or miss the opportunity when he / she wants to take a picture of the setting suggestion effect for sharing on SNS.

In addition, subsequent players other than the player who viewed the setting suggestion effect do not have a means to confirm the setting suggestion effect later, and even if the game machine has a high setting, the ball is not necessarily released. Since it is not always accompanied, it is easy for the gaming machine to become inoperable (vacant seats) after another player has already played the game. Therefore, on the store side, even if the game machine has a high setting, there is a problem that the high setting cannot be appealed and the operating rate of the game machine drops.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of re-presenting a setting suggestion effect that has already been performed at an arbitrary timing of the player by the operation of the player.

The first invention includes a display unit and
Multiple rotating reels displaying multiple symbols, and
A start switch that starts the rotation of the plurality of rotary reels based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels, and a plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotating reels based on the operation of the player.
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag as a winning flag from the flags of a plurality of combinations.
A setting value control unit that executes a game progress using the setting value that is selected and determined in advance before the game of the player from among a plurality of types of setting values that define the advantage for the player. ,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, an effect control unit that performs display control to display an effect suggesting the set value (hereinafter, setting suggestion effect) determined by the set value control unit on the display unit.
When the effect control unit performs the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect display history information indicating that the setting suggestion effect has been performed is associated with the content of the setting suggestion effect and stored as the effect history information. Department and
The effect history information is deleted from the storage unit based on the operation of the player or the power ON / OFF operation of the game machine, or when the set value is newly determined by the set value control unit. History information eraser and
The history information when there is an operation of the player regarding the erasure of the effect history information or an operation of turning on / off the power of the game machine, or when the set value is newly determined by the set value control unit. A setting unit that can set in advance whether or not to execute the erasing unit based on the operation of the operator on the store side,
With
The effect control unit is a gaming machine characterized in that one or more of the effect history information is read from the storage unit and displayed on the display unit based on the operation of the player.

The second invention includes a display unit and
Multiple rotating reels displaying multiple symbols, and
A start switch that starts the rotation of the plurality of rotary reels based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels, and a plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotating reels based on the operation of the player.
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag as a winning flag from the flags of a plurality of combinations.
A setting value control unit that executes a game progress using the setting value that is selected and determined in advance before the game of the player from among a plurality of types of setting values that define the advantage for the player. ,
An effect control unit that controls the display of a predetermined still image and / or moving image (hereinafter referred to as a video effect) on the display unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
When the effect control unit performs the image effect, a storage unit that stores the image effect display history information indicating that the image effect has been performed and the content of the image effect as the effect history information.
The effect history information is deleted from the storage unit based on the operation of the player or the power ON / OFF operation of the game machine, or when the set value is newly determined by the set value control unit. History information eraser and
The history information when there is an operation of the player regarding the erasure of the effect history information or an operation of turning on / off the power of the game machine, or when the set value is newly determined by the set value control unit. A setting unit that can preset whether or not to execute the erasing unit based on the operation of the operator on the store side,
With
The video presentation is rare video effect that takes place when it is selected by lottery in the following probability predetermined value, the increase in the number of continuing the game by plus lottery increasing the number continued game advantageous special game state to the player An additional video effect performed when selected, or a reel stop symbol image effect performed by using an imaged or animated version of the reel stop symbol when the player stops a predetermined reel stop symbol. Any one or more of
The effect control unit is a gaming machine characterized in that one or more of the effect history information is read from the storage unit and displayed on the display unit based on the operation of the player.

Further, in the first or second invention, the effect control unit consumes a predetermined point or inputs a predetermined password or code based on the operation of the player, the player. It is preferable to control the display unit to display the setting suggestion effect associated with the setting suggestion effect history information selected based on the operation of.

Further, in the present invention, the effect control unit is
For each of the production history information, information on the time of production or the number of games is associated and stored.
It is preferable to control the effect history information to be read from the storage unit and displayed in the display unit in chronological order or in the order of the number of games, based on the operation of the player.

Further, in the present invention, it is preferable that the effect control unit displays the effect history information on the display unit on a preset day or time zone .

Further, in the present invention, it is preferable that the effect control unit stores the effect history information in the storage unit for a certain period of time .

Further, in the present invention, information of an effect (hereinafter, history information erasing unit non-executable effect) indicating on the display unit that the storage unit is set so that the history information erasing unit cannot be executed by the setting unit. Remember,
When the setting unit is set so that the history information erasing unit cannot be executed, the effect control unit displays the history information erasing unit non-executable effect on the display unit based on the information of the history information erasing unit non-executable effect. It is preferable to control the display.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of re-presenting a setting suggestion effect that has already been performed at an arbitrary timing of the player by the operation of the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An operation unit 4 is provided below the reel window 200. The operation unit 4 includes a stop switch 40, a slot 41, a bet switch 42, a lever 43, a button switch 44 for re-presenting a setting suggestion effect, a settlement switch (not shown), a storage medal display unit (not shown), and the like.

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

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

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

The button switch 44 for re-presenting the setting suggestion effect functions as a switch for re-presenting (redisplaying) the image of the setting suggestion effect that has already been performed on the liquid crystal screen 3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the following, not only when a winning combination such as a bell or a watermelon with a medal payout wins, but also when the symbols corresponding to the replay and the RT transition lip are aligned on the effective line L, it is expressed as a winning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RT2 is an RT state in which when the RT state is RT1, the flag of the RT2 transition lip is established and the RT2 transition lip wins a prize. The replay probability of RT2 is 1 / 7.3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, the RT 5 is an RT state in which the additional winning probability that increases the number of continuous games of ART is set to a high probability when the game state is ART. That is, in RT5, the additional lottery is performed in the high accuracy mode a. In the additional lottery of the high-accuracy mode a, as shown in FIG. 8, when the chance eye is won, unlike the case where the winning combination other than the chance eye is won, 20 games or more are added without fail. In particular, the probability that 20 games will be awarded is extremely high at 70% when the chance is won.

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

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

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

Even when the process shifts to any of RT 0 to RT 4 during ART, the additional lottery is performed. In this case, the additional lottery is performed in the normal mode b.

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

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

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

Switching between RT0 to RT6 is performed by the RT state control unit 617 described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The internal lottery table T1 will be described in detail below.
The internal lottery table T1 includes information on a winning combination (information on a flag of a winning combination). In the internal lottery table T1, it is a flag of a winning combination in which a column marked with "○" is likely to be established for each RT state, and a flag of a winning combination in which a blank column is unlikely to be established.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In FIG. 11, the pressing order of the stop switch 40, which allows the pressing order combination to win a prize, is indicated by three characters at the top of the table. For example, "left middle right" indicates that the stop switch 40 is operated in the order of the left stop switch 40a, the middle stop switch 40b, and the right stop switch 40c. Correct answer of push order The push order is assisted when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming state becomes ART). In the following, the function of assisting the push order so that the push order combination wins is referred to as an instruction function.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The push order determination signal may be information on six push orders, which is different from the above, and is information on the step of the corresponding stepping motor 21 when the player operates the stop switch 40. You may.

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

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

<Explanation of game result determination unit 613>
The game result determination unit 613 determines the result of the game based on the internal lottery result signal output from the internal lottery unit 610 and the symbol determination signal output from the symbol determination unit 612b. The result of the game is determined by whether or not the winning combination has won a prize based on the symbols aligned on the effective line L.

Specifically, when the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line L and the combination of the predetermined predetermined symbols match, it is determined that the winning combination has won. This determination result is transmitted from the game result determination unit 613 to the hopper control unit 614 and the sub control unit 62 as a game result determination signal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 12, the section control unit 616 performs a section transition lottery when the game section is a normal section. Specifically, the section control unit 616 determines whether to keep the normal section or shift to the advantageous section depending on the winning combination. In the present embodiment, the section transition lottery is performed only when the rare combination is won by the internal lottery.

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

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that the game section shifts to the advantageous section is different depending on the set value. In addition, the section transition lottery is performed by the winning combination whose winning probability differs depending on the set value. Furthermore, with respect to the lottery related to the instruction function such as the transition lottery to the special game state, the extension lottery of the special game state, and the continuous lottery of the special game state during the advantageous section, the winning probability is different depending on the set value. There is. However, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, only an example of a specific set value (for example, set value 1) is described.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the game state control unit 618 shifts the game state from the current game state to another game state after generating these state transition signals. As a result, the game state control unit 618 switches the game state between the general game state and the special game state.

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

<Explanation of production control unit 620>
The effect control unit 620 draws whether or not to perform a setting suggestion effect when, for example, a bonus, ART, or an end screen after the end of AT is displayed. As a result of this lottery, when performing the setting suggestion effect, for example, which setting suggestion effect may be performed or not may be further drawn with a predetermined probability set for each set value of the slot machine 1. Here, the end screen is, for example, a result screen displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3 at the timing when the assist such as the push order ends, or at the timing when the predetermined ART or AT section ends.

Further, the setting suggestion effect is displayed on, for example, a background image of a bonus, ART, or AT result screen (a background image selected from one or more of a plurality of setting suggestion effect patterns), or on the result screen. Character images (character images selected from one or more of a plurality of setting suggestion effect patterns) and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3.

Further, as the setting suggestion effect pattern when the image is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3, for example, the following patterns A to D are included. If the set value is setting 2, the image A is selected with a probability of 80% and the image B is selected with a probability of 20%, and the selected image from the images A and B is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3. If the set value is the setting 6, the image A is selected with a probability of 20% and the image B is selected with a probability of 80%, and the selected image from the images A and B is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3. The image C is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3 only when the set value is set 4 or more. The image D is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3 only in the case of the setting 6, and is a so-called definite image (an image in which the player can be sure of the set value).

Further, the effect control unit 620 lists the setting suggestion effect history information associated with the information of the setting suggestion effect pattern (setting suggestion effect pattern) every time the setting suggestion effect is performed after the lottery, and the effect table T3 Memorize (preserve and accumulate) in.

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

Further, the effect control unit 620 has already set value control unit when the setting suggestion effect is selected by drawing whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect on the end screen after the end of the bonus, ART, or AT. The setting suggestion effect pattern is selected based on the information of the set value received from 615. Further, the effect control unit 620 selects all the stored setting suggestion effect history information according to the operation signal (setting suggestion effect representation signal) of the setting suggestion effect representation button switch 44, and selects the selected setting suggestion. The effect history information is listed for display on the liquid crystal screen 3 and is controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3.

The operation signal of the setting suggestion effect representation button switch 44 is output when the setting suggestion effect representation button switch 44 is operated (when the setting suggestion effect representation button switch 44 is turned on). ..

For the selection of the effect pattern, the winning flag, the setting suggestion of the slot machine 1, or the content of the effect corresponding to the game state, etc. is stored, or the setting suggestion effect history information is stored every time the setting suggestion effect is performed ( It is performed based on the table (effect table T3) that has been stored and accumulated. The effect control unit 620 controls the liquid crystal screen 3, the notification unit 621, the illumination unit, and the speaker based on the selected effect pattern, and outputs the effect. In particular, when the player performs an operation of selecting the setting suggestion effect history information to be redisplayed from the list displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3, the effect control unit 620 uses the selected setting suggestion effect history information. Based on the associated setting suggestion effect pattern, the liquid crystal screen 3, the notification unit 621, the illumination unit, and the speaker are controlled to output the effect.

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

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

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

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

<Explanation of setting suggestion processing>
With reference to FIG. 13, the setting suggestion processing of the present invention after the end of ART will be described as an example. In addition, the order of processing described below can be appropriately changed without changing the gist of the present invention.

First, the effect control unit 620 determines whether or not an ART signal has been received from the internal lottery unit 610 (step S1). When the ART transition signal is not received (S1: NO), the setting suggestion process of the present invention ends.

On the other hand, when the ART transition signal is received (S1: YES), the effect control unit 620 determines whether or not the ART has ended, that is, whether or not the normal game state transition signal has been received (step S2).

When ART is not completed (S2: NO), the setting suggestion process of the present invention is terminated.

On the other hand, when ART is completed (S2: YES), the effect control unit 620 performs a setting suggestion effect lottery to determine whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect (step S3).

Subsequently, by the setting suggestion effect lottery in step S3, the effect control unit 620 determines whether or not it is selected to perform the setting suggestion effect (step S4). When it is not selected to perform the setting suggestion effect (S4: NO), the setting suggestion process of the present invention ends.

When it is selected to perform the setting suggestion effect as a result of performing the setting suggestion effect lottery (S4: YES), the effect control unit 620 is based on the information of the set value already received from the set value control unit 615. , One of the setting suggestion effect patterns stored in advance is selected from the effect table T3, and the setting suggestion effect is performed (step S5).

Subsequently, the effect control unit 620 stores (saves and accumulates) the setting suggestion effect history information associated with the information of the setting suggestion effect performed in step S5 in the effect table T3 (step S6). Even if the setting suggestion effect is not performed based on the player's operation and the setting suggestion effect is forcibly terminated (skipped) and the game returns to the normal game state, the effect control unit 620 assumes that the setting suggestion effect is performed, and this setting The information of the suggestion effect is stored in association with the set suggestion effect history information. Then, the setting suggestion process of the present invention ends.
According to the above procedure, the setting suggestion process of the present invention is executed.

<Explanation of setting suggestion re-presentation processing>
The setting suggestion re-presentation process of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the order of processing described below can be appropriately changed without changing the gist of the present invention.

First, the effect control unit 620 determines whether or not the operation signal (setting suggestion effect representation signal) of the setting suggestion effect representation button switch 44 has been received (step S11). When the setting suggestion effect re-presentation signal is not received (S11: NO), the setting suggestion re-presentation process of the present invention ends.

On the other hand, when the setting suggestion effect re-presentation signal is received (S11: YES), the effect control unit 620 determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect history information is stored (stored and accumulated) in the effect table T3 (step S12). .. When the setting suggestion effect history information is not stored (stored and accumulated), the setting suggestion representation process of the present invention ends.

On the other hand, when the setting suggestion effect history information is stored (saved and accumulated) (S12: YES), the effect control unit 620 selects all the setting suggestion effect history information from the effect table T3 and displays it on the liquid crystal screen 3. The list information of is created (step S13). The setting suggestion effect history information remains in the list information until, for example, the day after the day stored in the effect table T3, or until it is reset (erased) by a player or the like. Will be done.

Subsequently, the effect control unit 620 represents the setting suggestion effect on the liquid crystal screen 3 based on the information of the setting suggestion effect associated with the setting suggestion effect history information selected by the player's operation from the list information. Controls (redisplay). Then, the liquid crystal screen 3 re-presents (redisplays) the setting suggestion effect based on the control command of the effect control unit 620 (step 14). After that, the setting suggestion re-presentation process of the present invention ends.
By the above procedure, the setting suggestion re-presentation process of the present invention is executed.

Summarizing the above, the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention
Display (LCD screen 3, etc.) and
A plurality of rotary reels 20 on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and
A lever 43 that starts the rotation of a plurality of rotary reels 20 based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches 40, which are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 20 and stop the rotating rotary reels 20 based on the operation of the player,
An internal lottery unit 610 that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the lever 43 by the player and establishes one flag as a winning flag from the flags of a plurality of combinations.
A setting value control unit 615 that executes a game progress using a setting value that is selected and determined in advance before the game of the player from among a plurality of types of setting values that define the advantage for the player.
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, an effect control unit 620 that performs display control to display an effect suggesting the set value (hereinafter, setting suggestion effect) determined by the set value control unit 615 on the display unit, and
When the effect control unit 620 performs the setting suggestion effect, a storage unit (effect) that stores the setting suggestion effect display history information indicating that the setting suggestion effect has been performed and the content of the setting suggestion effect as the effect history information. Control unit 620) and
With
The effect control unit 620 controls to read one or more effect history information from the storage unit (effect control unit 620) and display it on the display unit (liquid crystal screen 3 or the like) based on the operation of the player.

<Action effect>
According to the present invention, a game capable of re-presenting an effect (including a skipped effect) that can be used for setting determination such as a setting suggestion effect that has already been performed at an arbitrary timing of the player by the operation of the player. Machines can be provided.

[Other Embodiments]
In the above embodiment, the button switch 44 for re-presenting the setting suggestion effect functions as a switch for re-presenting (redisplaying) the already performed setting suggestion effect image on the liquid crystal screen 3, but is still an image. Or / and not limited to the display of images such as moving images. For example, any text format such as characters (including numbers) suggesting the setting, a diagram format, or any other format that can produce the setting suggestion may be used.

Further, for example, (1) an accessory that emits a specific movement or light in response to a setting suggestion effect representation signal transmitted when the setting suggestion effect representation button switch 44 is pressed, (2) a light guide plate. Alternatively, the setting of the slot machine 1 may be suggested by using one or more of the light conditions (lighting, turning off, blinking, etc.) of the segment display (symbols, numbers, symbols, etc.). Of the setting suggestion effects by these display units, the setting suggestion effects that are actually performed may be, for example, one or more selected from the display units and executed by a lottery by the effect control unit.

Further, instead of the button switch 44 for re-presenting the setting suggestion effect, (1) a cross key type cross key switch and a decision that can be determined after selecting the setting suggestion effect history information to be re-presented by operating this cross key switch. A switch provided with a button, (2) a switch using the liquid crystal screen 3 as a touch panel, or the like may be used. In this case, the setting suggestion effect pattern related to the setting suggestion effect history information to be re-presented can be easily selected from the stored setting suggestion effect history information by the operation of the player.

Further, for example, in order to operate the button switch 44 for re-presenting the setting suggestion effect, it is necessary to consume the points for re-presenting the setting suggestion effect or to input the password or code for re-presenting the setting suggestion effect. May be good. The points may be given according to the number of times or time the slot machine 1 has been played. Further, the password or code may be a number or a bar code received by the player from the store via an application, an email, or the like, or announced (posted) at the store.

The setting suggestion effect history may or may not be viewable depending on the day or time zone. For example, on a day when the setting suggestion effect history cannot be viewed or a time zone during which the setting suggestion effect history cannot be viewed, "?" May be displayed when the information on the setting suggestion effect history is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3.

Further, the information of the setting suggestion effect history is stored (saved) in the effect table T3 by the effect control unit 620 not only on the day but also for a certain period (for example, one month, etc., which can be changed as appropriate on the store side). You may.

Further, the setting suggestion effect history information may be set so as not to be re-presented based on the operation of the operator on the store side.

Further, the main control unit 61 may be provided with a history information erasing unit so that the effect history information such as the setting suggestion effect history information can be arbitrarily reset (erased) based on the operation of the player. In addition, this history information erasing unit automatically suggests the setting when the setting value of the slot machine 1 is newly determined by the setting value control unit 615 (when the setting value of the slot machine 1 is changed by the store side). The production history information such as the production history information may be reset (erased). Further, the history information erasing unit may automatically reset (erase) the effect history information such as the setting suggestion effect effect history information by turning on / off the power of the slot machine 1.

In addition, a setting unit that can set whether or not to execute the history information erasing unit is provided, and the history information erasing unit is set so as not to be executed based on the operation of the operator on the store side. The effect history information may not be reset (erased). Further, the effect control unit 620 makes it possible to store the reset date and time of the effect history information such as the setting suggestion effect history information as the reset information, and to re-present the stored reset information on the liquid crystal screen 3. You may.

Further, as a means for appealing that the history information erasing unit is set so as not to be executed based on the operation of the operator on the store side, for example, on the liquid crystal screen 3 other than during the game, "excellent store", "excellent store", " Display a character such as "Very well done" or an effect indicating that the history information erasing unit such as a specific symbol such as a flower circle cannot be executed (history information erasing unit cannot be executed). May be good.

The present invention may be used not only for gaming machines installed in the halls of pachinko parlors, but also for gaming machines installed in casino facilities, amusement facilities, and the like.

Further, although an example of the setting suggestion effect pattern is shown in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be a plurality of types of setting suggestion effect patterns for each setting value of the slot machine 1, and the reliability of the setting suggestion for each setting suggestion effect (for example, the effect S is set 4 to 6). The reliability is 80%, and the reliability that the effect Q is set to 4 to 6 is 20%, etc.) may be provided. Further, the numerical value of this reliability may be different for each setting suggestion effect.

In the above embodiment, the effect control unit 620 draws, for example, whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect on the end screen after the end of the bonus, ART, or AT, but the present invention is limited to this. Absent. In the middle of bonus, ART, or AT (including at the start), and at least one of the following games after the end, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect, and the setting suggestion effect is performed. It may be. In addition, the setting suggestion effect is always performed at least one of the bonus, ART, or the screen in the middle of AT (including the start), the end screen after the end, and the next game after the end. You may.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the character image is used for the setting suggestion effect, but for example, an effect suggesting each set value may be performed depending on the type of the character costume. Further, when there is an effect of fighting with an enemy character in the middle of bonus, ART, or AT (including at the start), an effect suggesting each set value may be performed depending on the type of the enemy character.

In addition, the effect control unit 620 is an image of a rare role stop symbol among reel stop symbols such as an ART addition screen (+400, etc.), a rare effect screen during a game including normal times, and a middle cherry, and a freeze screen (freeze screen). Production by video (still image, video) that can be used to determine and predict the set value of slot machine 1 such as the history (game transition) of the role that triggered the rush of CZ, ART or AT, and the rush screen. Information may be stored as history information, and the stored history information may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3 based on the operation of the player.

Further, in the above embodiment, the section control unit 616 determines whether to set the advantageous section or the normal section, and the RT state control unit 617 uses one of the plurality of RT states to perform the game progress. The game state control unit 618 switches the game state between the general game state and the special game state, but these are shown as an example, and the present invention describes the embodiment. It is not limited to the form.

Further, on the setting suggestion effect history information list screen, not only the setting suggestion effect history information but also the information related to the setting value of the slot machine 1 may be combined and displayed. Here, the information related to the set value of the slot machine 1 is, for example, a medal lending rate (for example, 20 yen / 5 yen / 2 yen / 1 yen), an exchange rate (for example, 1000 yen per 50 coins, or , 1000 yen per 55 sheets). By displaying this information at the same time as the setting suggestion effect history information, the player can easily consider whether to continue the game from the output rate (for example, 105%) of the set value of the slot machine 1 estimated by the player. can do.

Further, the setting suggestion effect history information may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3 only when a game requiring technical intervention such as when all the rotating reels are stopped at the right time (so-called bitter pressing) is successful. ..

Further, in the slot machine 1, based on the operation of the operator on the store side, ON / OFF switching of the display of the setting suggestion effect history information on the liquid crystal screen 3 (permit / disallow display of the setting suggestion effect history information). There may be something that can be switched (for example, a changeover switch).

Further, the setting suggestion effect history information may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3 only in the normal section or only in the advantageous section, or the liquid crystal display only when the predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 games) is exceeded after the reset. It may be displayed on the screen 3.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control unit 620 stores (stores and stores) the setting suggestion effect history information associated with the setting suggestion effect information in the effect table T3 after the setting suggestion effect is performed. Met. That is, which scene of the image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3 is stored (saved) by the effect control unit 620 has been determined in advance. Instead, based on the player's operation at an arbitrary time point (for example, based on the operation of pressing and holding the setting suggestion effect representation button switch 44 for a predetermined time), the effect control unit 620 causes the liquid crystal screen 3 to display. The entire area may be stored (saved) as an image.

Further, the effect control unit 620 stores information on the time or the number of games (for example, the cumulative number of games counted on that day) for each effect history information such as the setting suggestion effect history information. The effect history information may be read out based on the operation of the player and displayed on the liquid crystal screen 3 in chronological order or in order of the number of games.

1 Slot machine 10 Housing 100 Front door 2 Rotating reel unit 20 (20a, 20b, 20c) Rotating reel 200 Reel window 3 LCD screen 4 Operation unit 40 (40a, 40b, 40c) Stop switch 41 Input port 42 Bet switch 43 Lever (Start switch)
44 Button switch for re-presenting setting suggestion effect 51 Outlet 52 Lower plate 6 Control unit 61 Main control unit 610 Internal drawing unit 611 Rotation start control unit 612 Rotation stop control unit 612a Rotation reel detection unit 612b Design determination unit 612c Push order determination unit 613 Game result judgment unit 614 Hopper control unit 615 Set value control unit 616 Section control unit 617 RT status control unit 618 Game status control unit 62 Sub control unit 620 Production control unit 621 Notification unit T1 Internal lottery table T2 Design table T3 Production table

Claims (7)

Display and
Multiple rotating reels displaying multiple symbols, and
A start switch that starts the rotation of the plurality of rotary reels based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels, and a plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotating reels based on the operation of the player.
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag as a winning flag from the flags of a plurality of combinations.
A setting value control unit that executes a game progress using the setting value that is selected and determined in advance before the game of the player from among a plurality of types of setting values that define the advantage for the player. ,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, an effect control unit that performs display control to display an effect suggesting the set value (hereinafter, setting suggestion effect) determined by the set value control unit on the display unit.
When the effect control unit performs the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect display history information indicating that the setting suggestion effect has been performed is associated with the content of the setting suggestion effect and stored as the effect history information. Department and
The effect history information is deleted from the storage unit based on the operation of the player or the power ON / OFF operation of the game machine, or when the set value is newly determined by the set value control unit. History information eraser and
The history information when there is an operation of the player regarding the erasure of the effect history information or an operation of turning on / off the power of the game machine, or when the set value is newly determined by the set value control unit. A setting unit that can set in advance whether or not to execute the erasing unit based on the operation of the operator on the store side,
With
The effect control unit is a gaming machine that controls to read one or more of the effect history information from the storage unit and display it on the display unit based on the operation of the player. Display and
Multiple rotating reels displaying multiple symbols, and
A start switch that starts the rotation of the plurality of rotary reels based on the operation of the player, and
A plurality of stop switches are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels, and a plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotating reels based on the operation of the player.
An internal lottery unit that performs an internal lottery based on the operation of the start switch by the player and establishes one flag as a winning flag from the flags of a plurality of combinations.
A setting value control unit that executes a game progress using the setting value that is selected and determined in advance before the game of the player from among a plurality of types of setting values that define the advantage for the player. ,
An effect control unit that controls the display of a predetermined still image and / or moving image (hereinafter referred to as a video effect) on the display unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
When the effect control unit performs the image effect, a storage unit that stores the image effect display history information indicating that the image effect has been performed and the content of the image effect as the effect history information.
The effect history information is deleted from the storage unit based on the operation of the player or the power ON / OFF operation of the game machine, or when the set value is newly determined by the set value control unit. History information eraser and
The history information when there is an operation of the player regarding the erasure of the effect history information or an operation of turning on / off the power of the game machine, or when the set value is newly determined by the set value control unit. A setting unit that can preset whether or not to execute the erasing unit based on the operation of the operator on the store side,
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The video presentation is rare video effect that takes place when it is selected by lottery in the following probability predetermined value, the increase in the number of continuing the game by plus lottery increasing the number continued game advantageous special game state to the player An additional video effect performed when selected, or a reel stop symbol image effect performed by using an imaged or animated version of the reel stop symbol when the player stops a predetermined reel stop symbol. Any one or more of
The effect control unit is a gaming machine that controls to read one or more of the effect history information from the storage unit and display it on the display unit based on the operation of the player. The effect control unit consumes a predetermined point based on the operation of the player, or when a predetermined password or code is input, the effect history selected based on the operation of the player. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display unit controls to display the effect associated with the information. The effect control unit
For each of the production history information, information on the time of production or the number of games is associated and stored.
Any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the effect history information is read from the storage unit and displayed in the display unit in chronological order or in the order of the number of games, based on the operation of the player. The gaming machine according to item 1. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the effect control unit displays the effect history information on the display unit on a preset day or time zone. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the effect control unit stores the effect history information in the storage unit for a certain period of time. The storage unit stores information of an effect (hereinafter, an effect that the history information erasing unit cannot be executed) indicating on the display unit that the history information erasing unit cannot be executed by the setting unit.
When the setting unit is set so that the history information erasing unit cannot be executed, the effect control unit displays the history information erasing unit non-executable effect on the display unit based on the information of the history information erasing unit non-executable effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display is controlled.

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