JP6846154B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

As this type of game machine, it is possible to select and set the advantage for the player from a plurality of stages by the operation of the employee of the game store where the game machine is installed, which is advantageous for the player. In a continuous effect that suggests whether or not it is controlled to a special game state over a plurality of games, a set value set in the game machine is suggested according to the appearance frequency of a predetermined character appearing in the continuous effect. A game machine capable of this has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-12603

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to suggest a set value in a continuous effect suggesting whether or not the state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player pays attention to the continuous effect. On the other hand, when performing continuous production, it is determined whether or not to make a predetermined character appear at a predetermined selection rate, and a predetermined character is selected for each set value. Since the rate is defined, there is a problem that the amount of data related to the control of the effect suggesting whether or not the player is controlled in an advantageous state is increased.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and data on the control of the effect while increasing the degree of attention to the effect suggesting whether or not the player is controlled in an advantageous state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine whose capacity does not become excessively large.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is
In the game machine that plays the game
A setting value setting means for selecting and setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player based on the operation of a predetermined setting operation means.
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that a privilege is given in one of a plurality of types of effect modes, and a suggestion effect execution means.
It is a means for determining the production mode of the suggestion effect based on whether or not the privilege is given, and the effect mode of the suggestion effect is defined as a specific mode at a ratio not related to the set value set by the set value setting means. A means for determining the mode of production and a means for determining the effect
When it is determined by the effect mode determining means that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is a specific mode, the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed to a special mode based on the set value set by the set value setting means. A means of changing the production mode to determine whether or not
With
The specific aspect includes a plurality of types of specific aspects including a first type of specific aspect and a second type of specific aspect.
When the effect mode changing means is determined to be the second type specific mode even when the effect mode determining means determines that the effect mode of the suggestive effect is the first type specific mode. Also, it was decided whether or not to change the production mode of the suggestion production to a special mode.
The suggestion effect execution means
If it is determined that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is the first type specific mode, and it is not decided to change the effect mode of the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect is executed in the first type specific mode. And
If it is determined that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is the second type specific mode, and it is not decided to change the effect mode of the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect is executed in the second type specific mode. And
When it is decided that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is the specific mode of the first type, and it is decided that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed to the special mode, the suggestion effect is changed to the special mode of the first type. And run
When it is decided that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is the second type specific mode, and it is decided that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed to the special mode, the suggestion effect is changed to the second type special mode. To execute
It is characterized by that.
The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention
In a game machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
One of a plurality of types of setting values (setting values 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player based on the operation of the predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38). Setting value setting means (main control unit 41) for selecting and setting a set value, and
A suggestion effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a suggestion effect (notice effect) suggesting the possibility of a privilege being given in one of a plurality of types of effect modes, and
It is a means for determining the production mode of the suggestion effect based on whether or not the privilege is given, and the effect mode of the suggestion effect (notice effect) at a ratio not related to the set value set by the set value setting means. A production mode determining means for determining that the specific mode is set to
When it is determined by the effect mode determining means that the effect mode of the suggestion effect (notice effect) is a specific mode, the effect mode of the suggestion effect is specially set based on the set value set by the set value setting means. An effect mode changing means for determining whether or not to change the mode,
With
The suggestion effect executing means (sub-control unit 91)
If it is determined that the effect mode of the suggestion effect (notice effect) is a specific mode, and it is not decided to change the effect mode of the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect is executed in the specific mode.
When it is decided that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is a specific mode and it is decided to change the effect mode of the suggestion effect to a special mode, the suggestion effect is executed in the special mode. ..
According to this feature, the suggestion effect executing means determines that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is a specific mode, and when it is determined that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed to a special mode, the suggestion effect is performed. Since it is executed in a special mode, by executing the suggestion effect in the special mode, the set value set by the set value setting means is suggested, and the degree of attention to the suggestion effect can be increased. Further, since the effect mode determining means determines whether or not the effect mode of the suggestion effect is set as the specific mode at a ratio not related to the set value, the data used for making the determination can be shared regardless of the set value. At the same time, the effect mode changing means determines whether or not to change the effect mode to a special mode based on the set value when the effect mode of the suggestive effect is determined to be a specific mode. , As data for determining whether or not to change the effect mode to the special mode in relation to the set value, it is sufficient to provide only the data for the case where the specific mode is determined, and the specific mode is Since it is not necessary to provide data on the case where the determination is not made, it is possible to prevent the data capacity related to the control of the suggestion effect from becoming excessively large.

In the means 1, the privilege means the value that can be used for the game, the re-game, the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the right that enables the transition to the advantageous state (whether or not the advantageous state is generated). Winning a lottery, allowing a prize to shift to an advantageous state, etc.), the right to be notified of an operation mode that is advantageous to the player, and being controlled to a game state with a high expected value to which a game value is given. Right, the right to be notified whether the current game state is a game state that is advantageous to the player, the period controlled to the advantageous state (fixed number of games, average value of the number of games that fluctuates depending on the end condition, etc.), etc. It may be advantageous to the player, or it may not be directly advantageous to the player, for example, to be a condition for the production to be performed in a special production mode, or to obtain a privilege on the Internet. It may be a condition of.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The effect mode changing means determines whether or not to change the effect mode of the suggestion effect (notice effect) to a special mode at a predetermined ratio based on the set value set by the set value setting means. It is said.
According to this feature, it is determined whether or not to change the effect mode of the suggestion effect to the special mode at a predetermined rate based on the set value, and therefore, at a predetermined rate based on the set value. , Since the suggestion effect is executed in the special mode and is not necessarily changed to the special mode, it is necessary to enhance the interest of the player to guess the set value based on the frequency of the suggestion effect being performed in the special mode. Can be done.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2.
The effect mode changing means is
Whether or not to change the effect mode of the suggestion effect (notice effect) to a special mode when the set value set by the set value setting means is a specific set value including the first set value and the second set value. It is possible to decide
When the set value set by the set value setting means is the first set value and when the set value is the second set value different from the first set value, the effect mode of the suggestion effect is specialized at different ratios. It is characterized by deciding whether or not to change the mode.
According to this feature, when the suggestion effect is performed in the special mode, it not only suggests the possibility of the specific set value, but also the specific set value is based on the frequency with which the suggestion effect is performed in the special mode. Of these, it is possible to guess whether it is the first set value or the second set value.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3.
The special aspect of the suggestion effect (notice effect) is characterized by including an emphasis mode that emphasizes the special aspect.
According to this feature, since the suggestion effect is performed in a special mode including the emphasis mode that emphasizes the special mode by the suggestion effect execution means, the suggestion effect is performed in the special mode, that is, the suggestion. It is emphasized that the setting value is suggested by the effect, and it is possible for the player or the like to easily recognize the special aspect.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
It is provided with a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (setting suggestion effect) that suggests the possibility that a specific set value is set in relation to the control of an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (BB) and a second advantageous state (RB) having different advantages for the player.
The specific effect executing means executes a specific effect (setting suggestion effect) in relation to the control of the first advantageous state (BB) and a specific effect (setting) in relation to the control of the second advantageous state (RB). The feature is that the accuracy of the set value suggested by the specific effect differs between the case of executing the suggestion effect).
According to this feature, the setting suggested by the specific effect in the case where the specific effect is executed in relation to the control of the first advantageous state and the case where the specific effect is executed in relation to the control of the second advantageous state. Since the accuracy of the values is different, it is possible to pay attention to which specific effect is executed in relation to the control of the advantageous state.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect at a specific opportunity (at the end of a special state),
Specific effect selection means (sub-control unit 91) for selecting the specific effect, and
With
The specific effects that can be selected by the specific effect selection means are a first effect (specific effect according to a type 1 pattern) selected based on the first information (information that changes according to a game) and a second information (specific effect according to a type 1 pattern). Including the second effect (specific effect by the second type pattern) selected based on the information that does not change according to the game)
The specific effect selection means
When the first information satisfies the first condition and the second information satisfies the second condition, the first effect is selected as the specific effect in preference to the second effect.
When the first information does not satisfy the first condition and the second information satisfies the second condition, the second effect is selected as the specific effect in preference to the first effect. It is characterized by doing.
According to this feature, it is possible to preferably execute the notification of the game information to the player at a specific opportunity. In addition, it is possible to draw attention to the player as to which type of specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
A set value suggestion effect (sub) that can execute a set value suggestion effect (setting suggestion effect) that suggests a set value in a specific state (BB, RB) according to the set value set by the set value setting means. Equipped with a control unit 91)
The set value suggestion effect executing means is
The set value suggestion effect is executed based on different ratios when the specific condition is satisfied (the special state is controlled a predetermined number of times) and when the specific condition is not satisfied.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by executing the set value suggestion effect based on different ratios depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, the control related to the set value suggestion effect can be made different, and the specific condition can be different. Since it is possible to make the player or the like pay attention to the fact that the player or the like is controlled to a specific state in relation to the establishment of the game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the means 7, the specific condition is a condition that is satisfied when the number of times controlled to the specific state is the specific state controlled to the predetermined number of times (for example, a multiple of "3"), and the previous specific state is A condition that is satisfied by being in a controlled specific state when the number of games played after the game is a predetermined number of times, and a specific state that is first controlled after the predetermined start condition is satisfied in the slot machine. The conditions that are satisfied by this are applicable.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the lottery table used for the advance notice effect lottery performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode of the advance notice effect performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the set value suggestion effect lottery performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the configuration example of the lottery table in the conventional slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the structure of the lottery table used for the advance notice production.

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

An embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side of the housing 1a. It is composed of a front door 1b rotatably supported at the end.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged like this.

On the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other (for example, "7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", "replay", etc.) are arranged in a predetermined order. So, 20 of each are drawn. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at substantially the center of the front door 1b.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by the corresponding reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 3), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the present embodiment use reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R to rotate reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, so that the player can use the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Although it is possible to perform variable display for moving a plurality of visible symbols, the means for performing variable display for moving a plurality of symbols may be other than the reel, for example, a plurality of visible symbols on the outer peripheral surface. The configuration may be such that variable display can be performed by moving the belt on which the symbol is arranged.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R that detect the reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the back. , Are provided. Further, the reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be independently irradiated.

Further, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are arranged so as to output a detection signal when the lower end of the symbol region of the symbol number 1 for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R passes a predetermined position on each reel. For each reel, the lower end of the symbol area of symbol number 1 is the reel reference position.

A display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that has transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and passes through the transmission region 51b and the perspective window 3 corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value). MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when setting the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within that range, and the setting of medals and bets stored as credits. Settlement switch 10, which is operated when the medals used for the above are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets are returned), the start switch 7, which is operated when the game is started, reels 2L, 2C. The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotation of the 2Rs is stopped, and the effect switch 56, which is used for the effect, are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as the second stop reel, the stop is referred to as the second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as the third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the third stop. Alternatively, it is called a final stop.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs. Game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, and 3 settings to the number of bets. 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the game is being inserted, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Notifying by lighting that the wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress. A game display unit 13 provided with an LED 20 during replay is provided.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 3) is provided to notify by lighting that the betting number setting operation by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 3) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. Inside the effect switch 56, an effect LED 56a (see FIG. 3) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective.

Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state and a reset operation for canceling a stop state, which will be described later, by a predetermined key operation, and a setting value which will be described later are being changed. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while checking the set value, and the stop function that controls the stop state (the state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger. Stop switch 36a for selecting valid / invalid of, automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity. The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the above, and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided on the side of the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) or the medal, which will be described later, provided inside the housing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either one of the payout outlets 9, a medal insertion unit 31 for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and an insertion medal sensor 31. A medal selector 29 having a slot sensor 26 for detecting the insertion of foreign matter on the upstream side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 3), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, are located. Reel unit 2 composed of detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 3), external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal (see FIG. 3), and medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. The hopper tank 34a, the hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 3), and the payout sensor 34c for detecting the medal paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 3). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 (see FIG. 3) are provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 3) for detecting that the stored medals are full is provided.

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

Since the power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation possessed by a clerk or the like, the power supply box 100 is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a person such as a clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after opening the front door 1b by key operation, only the clerk who has the key to operate the setting key switch 37 among the clerk of the amusement park. It is possible to operate.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning lines LN1 and LN2 (see FIG. 1, LN1 is a line extending over the upper stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the upper stage of the right reel. , LN2 is a line extending over the upper stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the lower stage of the right reel), and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the game can be started. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is used as the winning line. It is set. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to make it easier to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning, the invalid lines LM1 to 4 (LM1 is the left middle right reel) separately from the winning line LN. LM2 is a line extending over each middle stage of the left middle right reel, LM3 is a line extending over each lower stage of the left middle right reel, and LM4 is a line extending over each lower stage of the left middle right reel and middle stage of the middle reel. , The line over the upper part of the right reel.) Is set. The invalid lines LM1 to LM1 to 4 are not determined to win by the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to 4, but are invalid lines when the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning. By configuring the combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that will be awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the winning line LN are the symbols that constitute a specific winning. This makes it easier to recognize that the combinations are complete.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, and the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower stage of the invalid lines LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage. , The lower tier of reel 2C, the lower tier of reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower tier, the upper tier of reel 2L, the middle tier of reel 2C, the lower tier of reel 2R, that is, lined up to the lower right. However, there are four types of invalid line LM: invalid line LM3 set across the symbols, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as.

Further, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, "bell-watermelon-cherry") defined as a winning combination is prepared in the winning line LN, and a predetermined combination of symbols is obtained. When the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are aligned, the combination of symbols that is an index that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination (for example, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") is aligned, so that the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are aligned. Includes roles that can be made to look like a prize by combining any of the symbols. In the following, when a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is referred to as a symbol combination as an index, and a combination of symbols as an index is configured. The symbol is called an index symbol.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3.

When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game ends, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) on the winning line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. If the game is stopped as a result, a prize will be generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize will be given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in this embodiment) is reached, the medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state stops on the winning line LN as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the combination of symbols is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of symbols. ..

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. In addition, one unit of control for executing the game (game control) starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

Further, in this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In the configuration using two or more reels, the winning may be determined based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

Further, in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start the fluctuation of the symbol, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is stopped, and the symbol is displayed as stopped. The maximum stop delay time from when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated to when the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped is 190 ms (milliseconds).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute and change the symbol for 80 x 20 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1600 frames, so that a maximum of 4 symbols can be drawn in 190 ms. You will be able to do it. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are up to 4 frames ahead of them, for a total of 5 frames.

Therefore, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol displayed from the reference is 4 Since the symbols up to the frame destination can be displayed in the lower row, when any of the stop switches 8L and 8R is operated on each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, on the winning line of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including the symbols displayed in can be displayed on the winning line.

In the following, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when it is not necessary to distinguish them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. Further, the operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game, and the effect control board 90 controls the game. The effect is controlled according to the state, and the power supply board 101 generates a drive power source for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies the drive power source to each part.

An AC100V power supply is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage required for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, so that the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. It is supposed to be supplied to. Further, the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

The game control board 40 includes the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the input medal sensor 31, and the door opening. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 described above are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input. Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BETLED 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left. , Middle, right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are connected and are driven under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d, and includes a random number circuit for generating a random number for an internal lottery, and a process related to the progress of the game. And input from the main control unit 41 that directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, and the switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. A switch detection circuit 44 that captures the detected detection signal and transmits it to the main control unit 41, and a motor that transmits the motor drive signal (stepping motor phase signal) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The drive circuit 45, the solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 are connected to the game control board 40. When the LED drive circuit 47 transmitted to various indicators and LEDs and the voltage of the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that fact is sent to the main control unit 41. A power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs to the main control unit 41 and a reset circuit 49 that gives a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off are mounted.

The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41.

The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main processing, and responds to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of gradual migration. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to be longer than the total time of the time in which the process repeated according to the control state in the main process completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). This means that the process of repeating the timer interrupt process (main) between this time and the next time according to the control state always completes at least one cycle.

An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Further, an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 is connected, and these effect devices are based on control by a sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is designed to be driven. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be used. The output of the effect device is controlled by both units. Further, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, and for example, a mechanically driven display is used. A device or a mechanically driven role object may be applied as a directing device.

The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d to control the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The display control circuit 92 that controls the display, the effect LED 52, the LED drive circuit 93 that controls the drive of the reel LED 55, and the audio output circuit 94 that controls the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, when the power is turned on or A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and a switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90. , The clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and when the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that fact is sent to the sub CPU 91a. A power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs to the device, other circuits, and the like are mounted.

The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. 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 changed 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 1 (when the setting value 6 is further operated, the setting value is changed to 1). Return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed 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 shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and the game is provided on the condition that the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. Can be started. In this embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the gaming state.

Then, in this embodiment, the winning line that is activated when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped (in the case of this embodiment, the winning line LN is always enabled, so that it is enabled in the following. A prize is won when a combination of symbols called a role is aligned on the winning line LN (simply called a winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but they can be broadly divided into small roles that involve the payout of medals and re-starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There is a game role and a special role with a transition to a special state which is an advantageous state for the player. In the following, the small role and the replaying role will be collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. The internal lottery is performed before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7) whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations. Is determined by using a random number (at the time of detection). Of the winning flags for each of these winning combinations, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flags for the special winning combination are , It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of the winning combination permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes. Further, the special state is an advantageous state in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than that in the state not controlled by the special state. In addition, as the target role of the internal lottery, the special role is duplicated by including the duplicate winning combination that is a general role and can be won in duplicate with the special role in one internal lottery, and the duplicate winning combination wins. The possibility of winning has been suggested. In addition, the special role includes BB and RB, and the special state that shifts with the winning of BB and the special state that shifts with winning of RB have different advantages.

Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 uses the winning number, the table index stored in the ROM 41b, and the table creation data when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating remains. Refer to it and create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referenced stop control table is slipped. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Further, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation to stop the reel, and stop when the stop operation is detected. The stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 symbols including the operation position.

In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning winning combinations can be stopped together on the winning line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames. If possible, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination, and control is performed to stop the winning combination without aligning it within a pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames.

If the special role and the small role are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the small role is won, the maximum on the winning line is when the stop operation is performed. If it is possible to align and stop the winning small wins in the pull-in range of 4 frames, control is performed to align and stop the small wins that have been won in the pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If it is not possible to draw in, if it is possible to align and stop the winning special roles in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, control will be performed to align and stop, and the winning combination will be stopped. Control is performed so that the four frames are stopped without being aligned within the pull-in range of four frames. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special winning combination, and the special winning combination can be won only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn in. If the special role and the small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role will be drawn in, and the small role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special role. In addition, when a special role and a small role are won at the same time, the control to align the special role on the winning line is prioritized over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn in, the small role is placed on the winning line. Alignment control may be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the re-game combination is won, the stop operation is performed. At that time, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-game combination are aligned and stopped within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-game combination or the symbols constituting the re-game combination to be elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range of 4 frames, if the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Instead, all the re-game roles will be awarded. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-game combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-game combination is sure to win the prize. If the special role and the re-game role can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-game role will be drawn in, and the special role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the re-game role.

In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using a stop control table that can specify the number of slip frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. However, the stop position that can specify the stop position can be specified. A configuration that specifies the stop position from the table and stops the reel at the specified stop position, and searches for a stop position that can be stopped at the timing when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control to specify and stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and stop without using the stop control table or stop position table. A configuration in which stop control by searching and specifying a stop position may be used together, or a configuration in which a stop control table or a stop position table is partially changed to perform stop control may be used.

Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the medal payout rate changes according to the set value set by a predetermined operation for changing the set value. In addition, a special role is won by an internal lottery and the special role wins a prize, so that the special state is controlled according to the type of the special role. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 has, as an effect using the above-mentioned effect device, a notice effect suggesting that a privilege may be given when the internal lottery result is a predetermined lottery result, and a main control. It is possible to perform a specific effect related to the control of the special state on the unit 41 side. Then, as will be described later, it is possible to suggest the possibility that a specific set value is set on the main control unit 41 side in the advance notice effect and the specific effect.

First, the advance notice effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

The main control unit 41 can transmit various commands to the sub control unit 91 at a predetermined timing, and the command is started to supply electric power to a predetermined trigger (for example, the slot machine 1). After that, it is transmitted to (when the main control unit 41 starts normally, etc.), a set value command that can specify the set value set on the main control unit 41 side, and is transmitted every time an internal lottery is performed, and the internal lottery is performed. Includes internal winning commands that can identify the lottery results.

On the other hand, the effect data for performing the effect is registered in advance in the ROM 91b of the sub control unit 91, and the effect data includes control patterns, commands, etc. for performing output control of various effect devices and the like. An effect pattern for performing the effect in a predetermined pattern based on the effect is included, and when various commands are received from the main control unit 41, the received command, the reception history of the command, the progress of the game, etc. The effect pattern is selected and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. After that, the control pattern registered in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c, and the output control of the effect device is performed based on the control pattern to check the received command and the progress of the game. It is designed to perform the corresponding production.

In the ROM 91b of the sub-control unit 91, as an effect pattern, a plurality of types of advance notice patterns for performing a notice effect suggesting that a special role is won, that is, a right to be controlled in an advantageous state may be granted, are registered in advance. ing.

The sub-control unit 91 is based on the internal lottery command when the internal lottery command is received, that is, when the game is started by the player setting a predetermined number of bets and operating the start switch 7. The lottery result specified in the above is a predetermined lottery result (a part of the lottery result in which the winning of the role of Ireika is allowed and the so-called out-of-lot lottery result in which the winning of any role is not allowed ( When it is specified that the lottery result is 1 to n)), whether or not to perform the advance notice effect and the advance notice pattern when the advance notice effect is performed are determined by performing the advance notice effect lottery or the change lottery described later. In the advance notice production lottery, some or all types of advance notice patterns among a plurality of types of advance notice patterns are targeted for the lottery for each internal lottery result. In addition, for a plurality of types of notice patterns, if one internal lottery result is the result of the notice effect lottery, the notice is subject to the lottery, but if the result is another internal lottery, the notice is not the target of the notice effect lottery. It includes a pattern and a special notice pattern that is subject to the lottery of the notice effect lottery only when it is a specific internal lottery result.

Then, in the case of performing the notice production, if the change lottery is performed after the notice production lottery and it is decided in the change lottery to change the notice pattern, the notice that triggered the change lottery A notice pattern of a special mode corresponding to the pattern is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the advance notice effect, while the advance notice effect is performed, and the change lottery is performed after the advance notice effect lottery is performed. If it is not decided in the lottery to change the notice pattern, or if the change lottery is not performed after the notice effect lottery is performed, the notice pattern won in the notice effect lottery will be used as the notice effect effect pattern. By setting the RAM 91c in a predetermined area, it is possible to perform the advance notice effect in an effect mode according to the advance notice pattern determined by the advance notice effect lottery or the change lottery.

Further, in the plurality of types of notice patterns for performing the notice effect, a specific set value (for example, one specific set value (for example, "6") or a specific range is set on the main control unit 41 side. A notice pattern for performing a notice effect in a special effect mode (hereinafter, may be referred to as a special mode) suggesting the possibility of a value (for example, "4" to "6", etc.) is included. The sub-control unit 91 selects a special mode advance notice pattern as the effect pattern and sets it in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c to perform the advance notice effect in the special mode and a specific set value on the main control unit 41 side. It is possible to suggest that is set.

When the internal lottery result is a predetermined lottery result (in this embodiment, the internal lottery results 1 to n), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to perform the advance notice effect and the advance notice pattern when performing the advance notice effect. At that time, the advance notice effect lottery is performed with reference to the advance notice effect table registered in the ROM 91b in advance, and the change lottery is performed with reference to the change lottery table registered in advance in the ROM 91b.

In the notice effect lottery table, regardless of the set value set on the main control unit 41 side, a plurality of notices are given so that whether or not to perform the notice effect and candidates for the notice pattern when performing the notice effect are determined. The winning probability is set for each pattern. Further, in the change lottery table, when a notice pattern of a specific production mode (hereinafter, may be referred to as a specific mode) is won as a candidate for the notice pattern in the notice production lottery, it is set on the main control unit 41 side. The winning probability is set for each set value for the notice pattern of the specific mode so that it is determined to change the notice pattern of the specific mode to the notice pattern of the special mode based on the set value.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, the advance notice production lottery table and the modified lottery table are classified for each internal lottery result (in this embodiment, the internal lottery results 1 to n) and registered in advance in the ROM 91b. Has been done.

For example, in the advance notice effect lottery table for the internal lottery result 1, the advance notice patterns A to E can be selected as the effect patterns for performing the advance notice effect. Then, as the winning probabilities a to e of each notice pattern A to E, common data regardless of the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is set, and any setting is made on the main control unit 41 side. Regardless of whether the value is set, the lottery is performed based on the common winning probability, and it is decided whether or not to perform the notice effect, and when the notice effect is performed, the candidate of the notice pattern is notified. It is designed to be selected from patterns A to E. The notice patterns D and E are notice patterns of a specific mode. Further, the notice pattern D is not subject to the lottery of the notice effect lottery when the internal lottery result is so-called out of order, and is not subject to the lottery of the advance notice effect lottery when the result of the internal lottery is other than the so-called out of order. When the duplicate winning combination is the winning internal lottery result, the percentage of the duplicate winning combination included as the lottery target is higher than when the duplicate winning combination is the internal lottery result which is not won. The notice pattern E is a special notice pattern, and is targeted for lottery only when the internal lottery result is a special lottery result (for example, when a duplicate winning combination is won).

In the change lottery table for the internal lottery result 1, when a notice pattern of a specific mode (for example, notice patterns D and E) is selected in the above-mentioned notice effect lottery, the notice pattern of a special mode corresponding to the notice pattern is used. Whether or not to change to (for example, notice patterns D'and E') is determined at a ratio based on the set value set on the main control unit 41 side. For example, in the change lottery table that is referred to when the notice pattern D, which is a notice pattern of a specific mode, is won in the notice effect lottery, the notice pattern D is changed to the notice pattern D', which is a notice pattern of the corresponding special mode. Probabilities y1 to y6 for determining whether or not to use are set for each set value. For example, in the change lottery table referred to when the notice pattern E, which is a notice pattern of a specific mode, is won in the notice effect lottery. The probabilities z1 to z6 for determining whether or not to change the notice pattern E to the notice pattern E'which is the corresponding special mode notice pattern are set for each set value.

In the ROM 91b, a notice effect lottery table and a change lottery table are registered in advance for the internal lottery results other than the internal lottery result 1, and the internal lottery also for the notice effect lottery table for the internal lottery results other than the internal lottery result 1. Similar to the notice effect lottery table for result 1, common data regardless of the set value is set as the probability that the notice pattern to be drawn will be won, and the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is set. Regardless of this, whether or not to perform the advance notice effect and candidates for the advance notice pattern when performing the advance notice effect are determined. Further, as for the changed lottery table of the internal lottery result other than the internal lottery result 1, the data for each set value according to the set value is set as in the changed lottery table for the internal lottery result 1, and the main control unit 41 Whether or not to change the notice pattern of the specific mode to the notice pattern of the special mode is determined with a probability according to the set value set on the side.

Further, in the change lottery table, when the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is a specific set value, the notice pattern of the specific mode is set in a special mode at a higher rate than when it is another set value. It has been decided to change to the notice pattern of.

As shown in FIG. 4B, for example, the notice pattern D of a specific mode is subject to a change lottery when the set values set on the main control unit 41 side are “1” to “3”. The notice pattern D is maintained without being changed, and the notice effect is performed in the notice pattern D, while the set values set are "4" to "6". In that case, it is subject to a change lottery, and it may be decided to change to the special mode notice pattern D', and when the set value is "4", it is decided to change. In the change lottery table corresponding to each internal lottery result, the probability that the change is decided is set so as to increase. As a result, regardless of which result the internal lottery result is, the notice effect is performed in the notice pattern D', and the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is "4" or more. It can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the value is "4", that is, there is a possibility that the value is a specific set value within the range ("1" to "6") that can be set.

Further, for example, when the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is "1" to "5", the notice pattern E of the specific mode is not subject to the change lottery and is changed. However, while the notice pattern E is maintained and the notice effect is performed in the notice pattern E, if the set value is "6", it is subject to the change lottery. In the change lottery table corresponding to each internal lottery result, the probability that the change is decided is set so that it may be decided to change to the notice pattern E'of the special aspect. As a result, regardless of which result the internal lottery result is, the notice effect is performed in the notice pattern E', and the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is "6". It is possible to suggest that there is a specific set value within a range (“1” to “6”) that can be set.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which, when the internal lottery result is a predetermined lottery result, the above-mentioned advance notice effect lottery is performed, and the advance notice effect is produced by winning the advance notice effect lottery. , The notice production lottery table referred to in the notice production lottery has an internal lottery result (for example, a lottery result in which a simultaneous winning combination has been won, a special role has been won). In the case of lottery results, etc.), if the ratio of the decision to perform the advance notice effect in one of the advance notice patterns is the internal lottery result in which it is unlikely that the special role has been won, the advance notice effect will be performed. It is set higher than the rate at which the effect is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), when the internal lottery result is a lottery result in which a special combination is won and a simultaneous winning combination is won, a notice is given by a notice production lottery. The ratio of the decision to perform the production is higher than the ratio when the internal lottery result is the lottery result when the special combination is not won and the simultaneous winning combination is won. A notice production lottery table corresponding to each internal lottery result is set in.

In addition, the internal lottery result is a lottery result in which a special role has been won and a simultaneous winning combination has not been won (if a combination other than the simultaneous winning combination has been won, none of the winning combinations have been won. In the case of (including the case of), the ratio at which the advance notice effect is decided in the advance notice effect lottery is the lottery in which the special role is not won and the simultaneous winning combination is not won in the internal lottery result. A notice production lottery table corresponding to each internal lottery result is set so that the ratio is higher than the ratio in the case of the result.

In addition, when the internal lottery result is a lottery result in which a special role has been won and a simultaneous winning combination has been won, the ratio at which the advance notice effect is determined in the advance notice effect lottery is the internal lottery. The advance notice production lottery table corresponding to each internal lottery result is set so that the result is a higher ratio than the ratio when the special combination is won and the simultaneous winning combination is not won. It is set.

As a result, when the special role is won as the result of the internal lottery, the advance notice is performed at a higher rate than when the special role is not won, and as a result of the internal lottery, the special role is won at the same time. When the simultaneous winning combination to be obtained is won, the advance notice production will be performed at a higher rate than when the simultaneous winning combination is not won, and there is a high possibility that the special role has been won. In addition, compared to the case where the possibility that the special role has been won is low, the proportion of the advance notice effect is increased, and the possibility that the special role has been won as a possibility that the privilege will be given by the advance notice effect. It has come to suggest.

Next, an effect mode of the advance notice effect performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

The plurality of types of notice patterns for performing the notice effect registered in advance in the ROM 91b include normal mode data for performing the notice effect in the normal effect mode and a special effect mode different from the normal effect mode. It includes special mode data for performing a notice effect. By performing the advance notice effect based on the advance notice pattern included in the special aspect data, the advance notice effect is performed in an effect mode different from the case where the advance notice effect is performed based on the advance notice pattern included in the normal aspect data. Players and the like can recognize that the advance notice effect is performed in a special mode.

Then, in the above-mentioned advance notice effect lottery, the sub-control unit 91 draws a lottery targeting the advance notice patterns (for example, advance notice patterns A to E) included in the normal mode data as the advance notice pattern when performing the advance notice effect. If it is not decided in the change lottery to change the notice pattern after the notice effect lottery is performed, it is based on the notice pattern included in the normal mode data selected in the notice effect lottery. And give a notice.

Further, the notice pattern of the special mode (for example, the notice pattern D', E') included in the special mode data is changed to the notice pattern of a specific mode (for example, the notice patterns D, E) among the notice patterns included in the normal mode data. Correspondingly, the sub-control unit 91 decides to perform a change lottery when a notice pattern of a specific mode is selected in the notice effect lottery, and to change the notice pattern in the change lottery. In that case, the notice pattern of the specific mode selected in the notice production lottery is changed to the notice pattern of the special mode corresponding to the notice pattern, and after the notice production lottery is performed, the change lottery is performed. When it is decided to change the notice pattern in, the notice effect is performed based on the notice pattern of the special aspect.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, the plurality of types of notice patterns registered in advance in the ROM 91b include, for example, the above-mentioned notice patterns A to E as normal mode data and specific modes. The notice pattern of the mode is included, and the special mode data includes, for example, a notice pattern D'corresponding to the above-mentioned notice pattern D and a notice pattern E'corresponding to the notice pattern E.

In the advance notice effect displayed based on the advance notice patterns A to E included in the normal mode data, the advance notice effect image is displayed in a common effect mode regardless of the type of the advance notice pattern. For example, FIG. As shown in (b), in the notice effect image based on the notice pattern E, the character image displayed as the dialogue of the predetermined character is displayed in a common white mode.

On the other hand, in the advance notice effect displayed based on the advance notice patterns D'and E'included in the special aspect data, the advance notice effect image is displayed in the effect mode according to the type of the advance notice pattern, for example. As shown in FIG. 5C, in the notice effect image based on the notice pattern E', the character image displayed as the dialogue of the predetermined character is in the rainbow color mode, which is different from the common white mode in the normal mode data. It is designed to be displayed in a mode. Further, although not shown, in the notice effect image based on the notice pattern D', the character image displayed as the dialogue of the predetermined character is in the golden mode, and the rainbow color mode of the other special mode data and the white mode of the normal mode data. It is displayed in a different mode from that of the previous one. Further, in the notice effect image based on the notice pattern E', the character image is emphasized and displayed as compared with the notice effect image based on the normal mode data.

As described above, in the advance notice pattern included in the special aspect data, the advance notice effect is performed in an effect mode different from the advance notice pattern included in the normal aspect data. By performing the above, it is possible for the player or the like to recognize that the advance notice effect is performed in the advance notice pattern of the special aspect data.

Further, in the advance notice pattern included in the special aspect data, the advance notice effect is performed in an effect mode emphasized as compared with the advance notice pattern included in the normal aspect data. It is possible to make it easier for the player or the like to recognize that the production is being performed.

Further, in each notice pattern included in the special mode data, the notice effect is performed in a production mode different from other notice patterns. Therefore, the notice effect is performed by the notice pattern of the specific mode included in the special mode data. By performing the above, it is possible for the player or the like to recognize the difference in the type of the advance notice pattern of the specific mode in which the advance notice effect is performed.

The notice pattern included in the special mode data may have a configuration in which the production mode other than the display mode of the dialogue of the predetermined character displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is different from the production mode in the normal mode data, for example, the liquid crystal display. The type of characters displayed on the device 51 may be different, the number of characters to be displayed may be different, the display mode of the displayed background image may be different, or the like. In a different configuration, for example, in the notice pattern of the special mode, the voice or the like output from the speakers 53, 54 in the notice pattern of the normal mode and a different special voice or the like may be output.

Next, the specific effect performed by the sub control unit 91 in connection with the control of the special state by the main control unit 41 will be described.

In the internal lottery of this embodiment, RBs and BBs having different advantages for the player as special roles are included as lottery target roles, and the main control unit 41 shifts to RB as a special state when the special role RB wins. Then, with the winning of BB, which is a special role, the game is transferred to BB as a special state. As a result of different termination conditions between RB and BB, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out is different, so that the advantage for the player is different. As an end condition, it may be applied that the number of medals paid out is a predetermined number, the number of games controlled as a special state is a predetermined number, and a lottery is performed at a predetermined continuation rate. It may be configured to apply the fact that the player is not elected.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 can perform a specific effect when the special state is terminated in relation to the control of the special state by the main control unit 41. In addition, as a command received from the main control unit 41, when all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in each game, and when a winning determination command that can specify the presence or absence of winning and the type of winning is received, Based on the prize determination command, it is determined whether or not the special combination has won a prize. Then, after it is determined that the special role has won, when it is specified that the end condition corresponding to the type of the special role is satisfied, that is, in the period controlled by one special state, the final game At the end, the end effect for notifying the end of the special state is controlled, the specific effect is controlled, and the end effect and the specific effect are performed using the liquid crystal display 51.

In the control of the end effect, an image showing the number of games played in the special state and the number of medals paid out is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the special state has ended. When the winning of the special combination is specified based on the winning determination command, the sub-control unit 91 sets the game number counter and the medal number counter set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c to the initial values (0). Then, the control of counting the number of games and the number of medals paid out in each game is started, and in the end effect, the number of games and the number of medals are calculated based on the number of games counter and the number of medals counter. It is supposed to be notified.

In the control of the specific effect, as will be described later, whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is sequentially determined with a predetermined priority, and the specific effect is performed based on the effect pattern selected according to the condition in which the predetermined condition is satisfied. By doing so, a predetermined content according to the effect pattern is notified.

As described above, a plurality of types of effect data for performing the effect are registered in advance in the ROM 91b of the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 sets the effect pattern in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. It is possible to perform various effects. The effect pattern includes a plurality of specific effect patterns for performing a specific effect, and the specific effect pattern is classified into a first type pattern, a second type pattern, a third type pattern, and a fourth type pattern. A plurality of specific effect patterns belong to the various patterns of the first to fourth types. In addition, each specific effect pattern included in the first to fourth types patterns is set so that the specific effect is performed in a different effect mode (for example, a different type of character, a different type of background image, etc.). Therefore, by performing the specific effect based on the specific effect pattern, the player or the like can recognize which type of the specific effect is the first type to the fourth type pattern.

The sub control unit 91 can specify the first information that changes according to the game and the second information that does not change according to the game based on the command received from the main control unit 41 and various devices included in the sub control unit 91. It has become. The first information is, for example, a gaming state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a state in which the possibility of being granted a privilege is normal or higher than normal, and a state in which the probability of winning a predetermined combination in the internal lottery is normal. , Higher than usual, normal state where advantageous control is not performed in favor of the player, advantageous state where the control is performed, number of games played after the end of the advantageous state, etc.), payout in advantageous state The number of medals and the like, and the second information is time information, set values set on the main control unit 41 side, and the like.

Further, in the control of the specific effect, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the first condition regarding the first information (for example, the gaming state after the end of the advantageous state is the specific gaming state, and the number of medals paid out in the advantageous state). Is determined whether or not the specified number of sheets or more is satisfied, and the second condition regarding the second information (time information is within a specific time range (for example, 17:00 to 23:00)). , Determining whether or not a specific value (for example, "6") is satisfied as the set value, and the third condition regarding the first information and the second information (related to the first information and the second information). All of a plurality of specific conditions are satisfied, for example, the time information is within a predetermined time range, the number of games played after the end of the advantageous state is equal to or greater than the specific number of games, and the set value is specific. (It must be a set value) is possible.

Then, whether or not the first condition to the third condition are satisfied is determined in the order according to the predetermined priority, and the types of patterns (type 1 pattern to type 3 pattern) according to each condition are determined. ) Is decided whether or not to perform a specific effect. For example, whether or not the third condition is satisfied is given the highest priority, whether or not the first condition is satisfied is set as the second priority, and whether or not the second condition is satisfied is set as the third priority. First, when it is determined that the third condition is satisfied, a specific effect is performed as a specific effect using any of the effect patterns included in the third type of pattern. Further, when the third condition is not satisfied, it is determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and when the first condition is satisfied, it is included in the pattern of the first type. Perform a specific effect with one of the effect patterns. Further, when the third condition and the first condition are not satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second condition is satisfied, and when the second condition is satisfied, the second type is used. A specific effect is performed with one of the effect patterns included in the pattern. If the first to third conditions are not satisfied, a specific effect is performed by any of the effect patterns included in the fourth type of pattern.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a configuration capable of performing a specific effect with a type of specific effect pattern corresponding to the first condition to the third condition. In such a configuration, one specific effect pattern is selected at one opportunity, but for each combination of success or failure of each condition (for example, whether or not the first information satisfies the first condition, and the second information is the second. When associating a specific effect pattern to be selected in advance with each combination of whether or not the condition is satisfied and whether or not the third condition is satisfied), the number of combinations becomes enormous as the number of types of conditions increases, which is necessary. Data capacity is also enormous.

On the other hand, in the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, the conditions that are prioritized for a plurality of conditions are predetermined, and when performing a specific effect, are the conditions satisfied in the order of priority for each condition? Since it is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied, a specific effect is performed according to the condition that is first determined to be satisfied. Therefore, even if a plurality of conditions are overlapped and satisfied, each combination of the conditions is satisfied. It is possible to preferably perform notification of game information to the player by performing a predetermined type of specific effect at the end of the special state without associating the type of the specific effect.

Further, when each of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 selects one of the effect patterns from a plurality of effect patterns included in the types of patterns corresponding to the satisfied conditions. Then, a specific effect is performed with the selected effect pattern, and even if the same type of specific effect is performed multiple times because the same conditions are satisfied, a different effect pattern is selected for each specific effect. Because it can be done, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, when performing the specific effect, the sub-control unit 91 prioritizes the determination of whether or not the first condition is satisfied over the determination of whether or not the second condition is satisfied. The specific effect regarding the first information that changes in relation to the game can be given priority over the specific effect regarding the second information that does not change in relation to the game.

Further, when each of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 selects one of the effect patterns from a plurality of effect patterns included in the types of patterns corresponding to the satisfied conditions. Then, a specific effect is performed with the selected effect pattern, and when selecting any one effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns, it is determined whether or not the corresponding condition is satisfied. The production pattern is selected at a ratio corresponding to the information used (the first condition in the first condition and the second condition in the second condition), and when each condition is satisfied, it depends on the situation. , It is possible to facilitate a specific effect with a predetermined effect pattern.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 stores the history in which the third condition is satisfied in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and when determining whether or not the third condition is satisfied in the control of the specific effect. If the third condition is satisfied within a predetermined period (for example, one day, a predetermined number of games, etc.) based on the history, it is not determined whether or not the third condition is newly satisfied. In addition, it is determined whether or not the following conditions (first condition, second condition) are satisfied, and even if the third condition is satisfied, the effect pattern included in the third type pattern is used. In some cases, the specific effect is not performed, and the rarity of the specific effect in the third type pattern is increased, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can perform a specific effect in relation to the control of the special state, which is an advantageous state for the player, and performs the specific effect at the end of the special state. Although it is a configuration, as a configuration in which a specific effect is performed in relation to control of an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a configuration that performs a specific effect at the start of the advantageous state or a specific effect within a period controlled by the advantageous state is provided. It may be configured to be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can perform a specific effect in relation to the control of the special state which is an advantageous state for the player, and has a special role as an advantageous state which is advantageous for the player. Although it is configured to apply a special state that is transferred according to the winning of the prize, as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player is notified according to the result of the internal lottery. It is also possible to apply various advantageous states such as an AT state controlled by the AT (assist time) in which the navigation notification is performed, and an additional state in which the number of games controlled by the AT is added.

Next, the setting suggestion effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 as a specific effect will be described below.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of special roles RB and BB as target roles of the internal lottery, and after the special role is won in the internal lottery, the special role is won, and the special winning combination is won. Start controlling the special state according to the type of combination. Then, after starting the control of the special state with the winning of the special role, the control of the special state is ended by satisfying the end condition according to the type of the special role that triggered the start of the control of the special state. To do. Further, in each game, when all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, a winning determination command that can specify the presence or absence of winning and the type of winning is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

On the other hand, as described above, the sub control unit 91 can perform a specific effect in relation to the control of the special state when the main control unit 41 controls the special state. When it is determined that the second condition is satisfied in the control of the above, and it is determined that the specific effect is to be performed by the specific effect pattern of the second type pattern, the main control unit 41 side has a specific set value (this embodiment). Then, it is decided to perform a suggestion effect lottery to determine whether or not to perform a set value suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that the set value 4 or more) is set, and to perform the set value suggestion effect in the suggestion effect lottery. By doing so, the set value suggestion effect is performed together with the end effect of the special state as a specific effect.

In the suggestion effect lottery, as shown in FIG. 6A, the set value suggestion effect is performed at a ratio corresponding to the type of the special state controlled by the main control unit 41 and the set value set on the main control unit 41 side. It is decided whether or not to do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, there is a case where the type of the special combination that triggered the special state is BB, and the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is a specific set value (this setting value). In the embodiment, when the values are "4" to "6"), the probability (α2) that the setting value suggestion effect is determined is such that the set setting value is other than the specific setting value (this embodiment). In the case of "1" to "3"), the setting value is set higher than the probability (α1) of determining that the setting value suggestion effect is to be performed. Further, when the type of the special role is RB and the set setting value is a specific setting value ("4" to "6" in this embodiment), the setting value suggestion effect is performed. The probability (β2) of determining the effect is that the set value suggestion effect is performed when the set value is other than a specific set value (“1” to “3” in this embodiment). It is set higher than the probability to be determined (β1). In addition, the ratio (α2 / (α1 + α2)) when the set value is “4” to “6” in the case where it is decided to perform the setting suggestion effect when the type of the special role is BB is Compared to the ratio (β2 / (β1 + β2)) when the set value is “4” to “6”, which is the case where it is decided to perform the setting suggestion effect when the type of special role is RB. It is set high.

In the suggestion effect lottery, as in the case of determining the advance notice pattern by controlling the advance notice effect described above, the first lottery table in which common data regardless of the set value is set and the set value according to the set value Using the second lottery table in which data is set, whether or not to perform the set value suggestion effect and the specific effect pattern when performing the set value suggestion effect are determined, and the data capacity of the lottery table is large. It is designed to prevent it from becoming excessively large.

In this way, in the suggestion effect lottery, when a specific set value (“4” or more in this embodiment) is set on the main control unit 41 side regardless of the type of special combination, the set value suggestion effect When it is easy to determine that the special role is to be performed and the special role is BB, the ratio at which the setting value suggestion effect is determined is set higher than when the special role is RB. Compared with the case of performing the set value suggestion effect, when the set value suggestion effect is performed triggered by the special role RB, the possibility that a specific set value is set on the main control unit 41 side is suggested with high accuracy. You can do it.

Further, in the suggestion effect lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment, it is a special state that is transferred with the winning of the RB when it is controlled by the BB, which is a special state that is transferred with the winning of the BB. By setting the rate at which the setting value suggestion effect is determined to be performed higher than when the set value suggestion effect is performed while being controlled by the RB, the BB is compared with the case where the set value suggestion effect is performed while being controlled by the RB. The sub-control unit 91 is configured to suggest with high accuracy the possibility that a specific set value is set on the main control unit 41 side when the set value suggestion effect is performed while being controlled. As a suggestion effect, a first setting suggestion effect suggesting that a set value (for example, "2" to "6") in the first range including a specific set value (for example, "6") is set. , The setting value of the second range (for example, "5", "6") which is narrower than the first range and includes a specific setting value (for example, "6") is set as the setting suggestion effect. It is possible to perform a second setting suggestion effect that suggests that the player is present, and a second special state that is different from the first special state as compared with the case where the first special state (RB) is among a plurality of special states. By setting a higher ratio of performing the second setting suggestion effect in the state (BB), as compared with the case of performing the set value suggestion effect in the first special state (RB), When the set value suggestion effect is performed in the second special state (BB), it is possible to suggest with high accuracy the possibility that a specific set value is set on the main control unit 41 side.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is based on a ratio according to whether or not a specific condition is satisfied in a special state in a suggestion effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform a setting suggestion effect as a specific effect. Decide whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect.

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 includes a BB number counter for counting the number of times controlled by the BB in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is main every time power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. The BB count counter is initialized (set to 0) every time the set value is changed on the control unit 41 side, and then 1 is added to the BB count counter every time the control unit is controlled to the special state BB, so that the BB count counter is within a predetermined period. The number of times controlled in the special state BB is counted.

Then, when the suggestion effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect as the specific effect is performed when the special state ends, the BB number counter is set to a predetermined value as a specific condition (in this embodiment, "3". It is determined whether or not it is satisfied, and if the specific condition is satisfied, the setting suggestion effect lottery is performed with reference to the table when the specific condition is satisfied, and the specific condition is satisfied. If not, the setting suggestion effect lottery is performed with reference to the table when the specific condition is not satisfied.

The rate at which the setting value suggestion effect is determined in the table when the specific condition is satisfied is set higher than the rate at which the setting value suggestion effect is determined in the table when the specific condition is not satisfied. In the special state where is satisfied, the setting suggestion effect is easily performed.

In the table when the specific condition is satisfied and the table when the specific condition is not satisfied, as described above, the set value suggestion effect is performed with the special combination RB as an opportunity, as compared with the case where the set value suggestion effect is performed with the special combination RB as an opportunity. In this case, it is possible to suggest with high accuracy the possibility that a specific set value is set on the main control unit 41 side.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment indicates that the set value suggestion effect is more likely to be performed when the specific condition is satisfied than when the specific condition is not satisfied, or when the sub-control unit 91 is BB, in the normal time when the special state is not controlled. It is possible to perform an explanatory effect for explaining in advance that the setting suggestion effect with higher accuracy is more likely to be executed than when the RB is used. As a result, the merit of satisfying the specific condition can be notified to the player, so that the interest of the game when the specific condition is satisfied can be improved.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured to perform the set value suggestion effect by determining that the set value suggestion effect is to be performed in the suggestion effect lottery. In such a configuration, if the setting suggestion lottery is always performed in the same manner regardless of the game situation, it is not possible to appropriately improve the interest of the game.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a specific effect in relation to the control of the special state, and a suggestion effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect as the specific effect. When the specific condition is not satisfied by determining whether or not the number of times controlled by the BB is a predetermined number of times (a multiple of "3"), that is, whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. And when the specific condition is not satisfied, the suggestion effect lottery is performed by referring to different tables, and the ratio of setting suggestion effect can be different depending on the success or failure of the specific condition. Since the player can be focused on the number of times controlled by the special state related to the establishment of the specific condition, the interest of the game can be improved.

In this embodiment, the number of times controlled by the BB is a predetermined number of times (for example, a multiple of 3) as a specific condition, but the number of times controlled by the BB is a predetermined range as a specific condition. (For example, 8 to 10, 18 to 20, 28 to 30 ..., etc.), the number of times controlled by RB is within a predetermined number of times or within a predetermined range, and the total number of times controlled by BB and RB is predetermined. A configuration that applies the number of times, being within a predetermined range, etc. may be applied, and even in such a configuration, the ratio of setting suggestion effect can be different depending on the success or failure of the specific condition, and is related to the establishment of the specific condition. Since the player can be focused on the number of times controlled in the special state, the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, the number of times controlled to the special state is applied as a specific condition, but as a specific condition, until the previous special state is terminated or the current special state is started. A configuration in which the number of games is applied may be used, and as specific conditions, for example, the current special state is started within a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) after the previous special state is completed, and the previous special state. This special is after the first predetermined number of games and within the second predetermined number of games (for example, within any range of 100 to 150 games, 200 to 250 games, 300 to 350 games, etc.). A configuration may be applied in which the start of the state, the start of the current special state after a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 games) after the end of the previous special state, etc. may be applied. It is possible to make the ratio of setting suggestion effect different depending on the success or failure of the specific condition, and it is possible to draw the player's attention to the number of games until the special state related to the establishment of the specific condition is controlled. It is possible to improve the interest of.

In addition, a configuration for determining whether or not a specific condition is satisfied based on the number of times controlled by the special state, and a configuration for determining whether or not the specific condition is satisfied based on the number of games until the special state is controlled. In, information used for determining whether or not a specific condition is satisfied (for example, a counter that counts the number of times controlled to a special state, a counter that counts the number of games until the special state is controlled) is provided. By configuring the configuration to initialize when the set value is changed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, whether or not the set value is changed based on the frequency at which the set value suggestion effect is performed. Can be prevented from being identified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times controlled to the special state is applied as the specific condition, but as the specific condition, the special state is first controlled after the predetermined condition is satisfied in the slot machine 1. It may be configured to apply that, for example, the first special state after the power supply is started in the slot machine 1, the first controlled special state in the day, and after a predetermined time. A configuration in which the first controlled special state or the like is applied may be applied, and in these configurations, the ratio of setting suggestion effect can be different depending on the success or failure of the specific condition, and after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Since it is possible to draw the player's attention to this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is performed in relation to the special state which is an advantageous state for the player, but the advantageous state other than the special state, for example, the AT state or the AT game. The configuration may be such that an additional state of numbers is applied.

As a conventional game machine, it is possible to select and set the advantage for the player from a plurality of stages by the operation of the employee of the game store where the game machine is installed, which is advantageous for the player. In a continuous effect that suggests whether or not it is controlled to an advantageous state over a plurality of games, it is possible to suggest a set value set in the game machine by the appearance frequency of a predetermined character appearing in the continuous effect. There is one with various configurations.

In such a configuration, it is possible to suggest a set value in an effect that suggests whether or not the effect is controlled in an advantageous state, so that the player's attention to the effect can be increased, and at the same time, for each set value. If the selection rate for selecting a predetermined character is set in advance and it is determined whether or not the character appears based on the selection rate when performing the effect, it is determined whether or not the character is controlled in an advantageous state. There is a problem that the amount of data related to the control of the suggested effect increases.

On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is in a state of turning on the setting key switch 37 when starting the power supply to the slot machine 1 as a predetermined setting operation. By operating the reset / setting switch 38 in the setting change state to be transferred, one setting value is selected from the setting values 1 to 6 in a plurality of stages, and the start switch 7 is operated. The configuration is such that the selected set value is set as a set value to be used in the subsequent game, and the sub-control unit 91 sets a notice effect suggesting the possibility that the special combination has been won in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. It is a configuration that executes in one of a plurality of types of effect modes based on a pattern. When setting the notice pattern of the notice effect, the sub control unit 91 is set on the main control unit 41 side while being based on the lottery result of the internal lottery on the main control unit 41 side, that is, the possibility that the special combination has been won. A notice production lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the notice effect at a ratio not related to the set value and the notice pattern when performing the notice effect. When it is determined in the advance notice effect lottery that the advance notice effect is to be performed, and when the advance notice pattern having a specific effect mode is determined as a candidate for the advance notice pattern, the set value set on the main control unit 41 side. Based on the above, a change lottery is performed to determine whether or not the notice pattern is changed to the notice pattern of the special mode. Then, when the notice pattern of the specific mode is determined by the notice effect lottery and it is not decided to change the notice pattern in the change lottery, the notice effect is executed by the notice pattern of the specific mode and the notice is given. When the notice pattern of a specific mode is determined by the effect lottery and the notice pattern is decided to be changed by the change lottery, the notice effect is executed in the notice pattern of the special mode.

In this way, when the notice pattern of a specific mode is determined in the notice effect lottery and it is decided to change the notice pattern in the change lottery performed based on the set value, the sub control unit 91 produces the notice effect. Since the mode is executed in the notice pattern of the special mode, by executing the notice effect in the special mode, the set value set by the main control unit 41 side is suggested, and the degree of attention to the notice effect is increased. Can be enhanced. Further, in the advance notice effect lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the advance notice pattern of the advance notice effect is to be the advance notice pattern of the specific mode at a ratio regardless of the set value, so that the advance notice effect lottery is performed. Data can be shared regardless of the set value. Further, in the change lottery, it is determined whether or not to change the notice pattern of the specific mode to the notice pattern of the special mode based on the set value, so that the previous notice is used as the data for performing the change lottery. Since it is only necessary to provide data for the case where the notice pattern of the specific mode is determined in the production lottery, and it is not necessary to provide the data for the case where the notice pattern of the specific mode is not determined. It is data, and in particular, when the amount of data related to the advance notice effect lottery and the change lottery for determining the advance notice pattern of the advance notice effect is such that the data of the selection ratio is set in advance for each set value for all the advance notice patterns (for example). , See FIG. 7), and it can be prevented from becoming excessively large.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has a configuration capable of performing a notice effect suggesting the possibility that the special role has been won, but suggests that a privilege may be given as the notice effect. It may be configured, and as a privilege, for example, the value that can be used for the game, the re-game, the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the right that enables the transition to the advantageous state (whether or not the advantageous state occurs) is determined. Winning a lottery, allowing a prize to shift to an advantageous state, etc.), the right to be notified of an operation mode that is advantageous to the player, and being controlled to a game state with a high expected value to which a game value is given. The game, such as the right, the right to be notified whether the current game state is a game state that is advantageous to the player, the period controlled to the advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games that fluctuates depending on the end condition, etc.), etc. The privilege that is directly advantageous to the person may be applied, and the privilege that is not directly advantageous to the player is, for example, that it is a condition for the production to be performed in a special production mode, and the privilege on the Internet. It is possible to apply a privilege that is indirectly advantageous to the player, etc., which is a condition for obtaining the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not to perform the advance notice effect by the advance notice effect lottery and the change lottery, and the advance notice pattern when the advance notice effect is performed. In the change lottery, the advance notice of the advance notice effect is given. It is decided whether or not to change the pattern to the notice pattern of the special mode, and if it is decided to change, the notice effect is performed in the special mode, and if it is decided not to change, the notice effect lottery The configuration in which the advance notice effect is performed according to the notice pattern of the specific mode determined in the above, that is, the advance notice effect is performed regardless of the lottery result in the changed lottery, and the effect mode of the advance notice effect is changed according to the lottery result in the changed lottery. However, it may be configured to change whether or not to perform the advance notice effect according to the lottery result of the change lottery.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a notice pattern for performing a notice effect as a lottery target in a suggestion lottery table used for the notice effect lottery as a configuration for changing whether or not to perform a notice effect according to the lottery result of the change lottery. (Temporary notice patterns A to C) and provisional notice patterns (provisional notice patterns d and e) that do not perform the notice effect but are subject to lottery are provided, and the ratio of the notice pattern and the provisional notice pattern regardless of the set value is set. To do. Further, in the change lottery table used for the change lottery, for each provisional notice pattern, a notice pattern (notice pattern D'corresponding to the provisional notice pattern d and a notice corresponding to the provisional notice pattern e) in which the notice effect is performed in a predetermined special mode. The ratio for determining whether or not to change to the pattern E') is set for each set value. Then, when the provisional notice pattern is won in the notice production lottery, a change lottery is performed, and the provisional notice pattern is performed at a ratio based on the winning provisional notice pattern and the set value set on the main control unit 41 side. Is decided whether or not to change to the notice pattern, and if it is decided to change, the provisional notice pattern decided in the notice production lottery is changed to the notice pattern corresponding to the provisional notice pattern. By changing to a decision to make a decision not to perform the advance notice effect, the configuration is such that the advance notice effect is controlled to be performed in a special mode. With such a configuration, it is not necessary to provide data for the case where the provisional notice patterns d and e of the specific mode are not determined in the notice production lottery in the change lottery table, so that the configuration is the same as that of the present embodiment. In addition, when the amount of data related to the notice effect lottery and the change lottery for determining the notice pattern of the notice effect is such that the data of the selection ratio is set in advance for each set value for all the notice patterns (see, for example, FIG. 7). ), It can be prevented from becoming excessively large.

In the suggestion lottery table, a notice pattern for performing a notice effect in a special mode is set as a lottery target, and if a notice pattern for performing a notice effect in a special mode is won in the notice effect lottery, the notice effect is further changed by a change lottery. If it is decided whether or not to perform the advance notice effect, and if it is decided to perform the advance notice effect in the change lottery, the advance notice effect will be given in the special mode of the advance notice pattern won in the advance notice effect lottery, while the advance notice effect will be given in the change lottery. When it is decided not to perform the advance notice effect, it may be controlled so as not to perform the advance notice effect by changing to the advance notice pattern in which the advance notice effect is not performed. Even in such a configuration, the configuration of the present embodiment may be used. It has the same effect as.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is a predetermined value based on the set value set on the main control unit 41 side in the change lottery for determining whether or not to change the notice pattern of the notice effect to the notice pattern of the special aspect. Since it is determined by the ratio whether or not to change to the notice pattern of the special mode, the notice effect will be performed in the special mode at a predetermined ratio based on the set value, and it is not always changed to the special mode. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player in estimating the set value based on the frequency with which the advance notice effect is performed in a special mode.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which it is determined whether or not to change the notice pattern of the notice effect to the notice pattern of the special mode by performing a change lottery when performing the notice effect, and the change lottery is performed. In the change lottery table to be used, when the set value is included in a specific range, it can be determined to change to the notice pattern of the special mode, and the set value is the first. 1 Determine the ratio to decide to change to the special mode notice pattern when it is a set value, and decide to change to the special mode notice pattern when the set value is a second set value different from the first set value. The ratio to be set is set to a different ratio, and the frequency with which the advance notice effect is performed in a special mode changes depending on whether the set value is the first set value or the second set value. Therefore, it is possible to infer whether the advance notice effect is the first set value or the second set value based on the frequency of the advance notice effect performed in the special mode.

For example, in this embodiment, as a specific notice pattern, in the change lottery table of the internal lottery result 1, the notice pattern D is changed when the set values "4" to "6" within the specific range are set. On the other hand, if the set value is 1 to 3 outside the specific range, the ratio of the change is determined so that the change is not determined, and the advance notice effect is given. The frequency performed in the special mode will be higher when the set value of "4" or more is set on the main control unit 41 side as compared with the case where the set value of "3" or less is set. , It is possible to enhance the interest of guessing the possibility that the set value of "4" or more is set by the advance notice effect. The range of the set value suggested by the advance notice effect may be a range other than 1 to 3 and 4 to 6.

Further, for example, as a specific notice pattern, in the change lottery table of the internal lottery result 1, the notice pattern D is a target that can be determined to be changed when the set values are 4 to 6. In the range of set values ("4" to "6"), when the set value is 4, which is a specific set value, the ratio at which it is determined to change is the range of the set values ("4" to "6"). 6 ”), when the setting values are“ 5 ”and“ 6 ”other than the specific setting value, it is set higher than the ratio at which it is decided to change, and the advance notice effect is a special aspect. When the set value "4" is set on the main control unit 41 side, the frequency of the operation will be higher than when the set value other than "4" is set. It is possible to enhance the interest of guessing the possibility that a specific setting value "4" is set. The range of the set value suggested by the advance notice effect may be a range other than "4" to "6", and the specific set value suggesting that it is highly likely to be set is other than "4". The set value of may be used.

Further, for example, as a specific notice pattern, in the change lottery table of the internal lottery result 1, the notice pattern E is a target that can be determined to be changed when the set value is "6", and is the main control. Only when the set value "6" is set on the unit 41 side, the notice effect is performed in the special mode of the notice pattern E', and the specific set value "6" is set by the notice effect. It is possible to increase the interest of guessing the possibility of being present. The set value suggested by the advance notice effect may be a set value other than "6".

Further, in the present embodiment, in the change lottery table used by the sub-control unit 91 for the change lottery, a different ratio is set between the first set value and the second set value different from the first set value for a specific notice pattern. It is determined whether or not to change the notice pattern at a different ratio depending on whether the set value set on the main control unit 41 side is the first set value or the second set value. Regarding the configuration, as the first setting value and the second setting value, a specific setting value may be applied, or a plurality of specific setting values may be applied. For example, an odd value setting value may be applied. Is applied as the first set value, the set value of an even value is applied as the second set value, and the ratio at which it is determined in the change lottery that the notice effect of the special mode is to be performed is the first set value. By making the configuration different between the first set value and the second set value, the frequency at which the advance notice effect is performed in a special mode when the set set value is the first set value and when it is the second set value This will change, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player in guessing whether the set value is an odd value or an even value based on the frequency with which the advance notice effect is performed in a special mode.

Since the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform the advance notice effect based on the advance notice pattern of the special aspect, the advance notice effect of the special aspect includes an emphasis mode that emphasizes the special aspect. By performing the advance notice effect including the emphasis mode, it is emphasized that the advance notice effect is performed in a special mode, that is, the setting value is suggested by the advance notice effect, and the setting suggestion in the advance notice effect. It is possible to make it easier for the player or the like to recognize that the above is being performed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs a notice effect suggesting that a special role is won, that is, the right to be controlled to a special state which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player is given. However, as an advantageous state, a state such as an AT state controlled by the AT and an additional state of the number of AT games may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to display the liquid crystal display 51 in a special effect mode based on the advance notice pattern of the special aspect in the advance notice effect, but is based on the advance notice pattern of the special aspect. The effect means other than the liquid crystal display 51 may be controlled to a special effect state. For example, a configuration in which a predetermined sound or the like is output from the speakers 53 and 54 based on a notice pattern of a special aspect, an LED or the like on the slot machine 1. A specific lighting means is provided to light the lighting means in a predetermined lighting mode based on a notice pattern of the special mode, and the slot machine 1 is provided with a vibrating vibrating means to make the vibrating means of the special mode. It may be configured to vibrate in a predetermined mode based on the notice pattern, a configuration in which a specific effect means used only in the advance effect is provided to control the specific effect means in a specific mode, a specific effect means and other. It may be configured to control in a specific mode by combining the effect means.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of special roles (BB, RB) having different advantages for the player as lottery target combinations for the internal lottery, and a plurality of types of special roles having different advantages for the player. It is possible to control the state, and the sub control unit 91 may have a specific set value set on the main control unit 41 side in relation to the control of the special state on the main control unit 41 side. It is possible to perform the suggestion setting suggestion effect, and when the control of the special state is terminated on the main control unit 41 side, the setting suggestion effect may be performed, and the control of the RB is terminated as the special state. The setting suggestion effect is performed at different ratios depending on whether the setting suggestion effect is performed or the BB control is terminated as a special state. Since the accuracy suggested by the setting suggestion effect that a specific setting value is set differs between the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed in relation to the control of, it is related to the control of any kind of special state. It is possible to pay attention to whether the setting suggestion effect is executed.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to a special state as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the special state is applied as an advantageous state. However, the AT is an advantageous state. The AT state controlled by the above, the additional state in which the number of AT games is added, and the like may be applied. For example, in the configuration in which a plurality of AT states having different advantages due to different termination conditions are applied as advantageous states. When the control of the AT state is completed, the sub-control unit 91 performs the specific effect at different ratios according to the advantage of the AT state, so that the specific effect is executed in relation to the control of the AT state. You can pay attention to it. It should be noted that a configuration in which a special state and an AT state are applied in combination may be used as a plurality of advantageous states having different advantages.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can perform a setting suggestion effect in relation to the control of the special state on the main control unit 41 side, and the control of the special state can be performed on the main control unit 41 side. Although the setting suggestion effect may be performed when the sub control unit 91 is finished, the sub control unit 91 is special when it is determined that the main control unit 41 side is controlled to a special state, that is, by an internal lottery. It is also possible to perform a setting suggestion effect during the period from the time when the combination is won to the time when the special combination is awarded and the special state is transferred to the end of the control of the special state. It is possible to make the player or the like recognize that the setting suggestion effect is performed in relation to the control of the state, and it is possible to pay attention to which specific effect is executed in relation to the control of the advantageous state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can perform the setting suggestion effect, and the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed in a special effect state in the setting suggestion effect. , A configuration in which a predetermined sound or the like is output from the speakers 53, 54, a configuration in which a specific lighting means such as an LED is provided in the slot machine 1 and the lighting means is lit in a predetermined lighting mode, and the slot machine 1 can vibrate. A configuration may be provided in which the vibrating means is provided to vibrate the vibrating means in a predetermined mode, or a specific effect means used only in the setting suggestion effect is provided to control the specific effect means in a specific mode. The effect means may be combined with other effect means to be controlled in a specific mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the control of the specific effect, the sub-control unit 91 does not satisfy the first condition and the third condition which are determined with priority over the second condition, and the second condition is satisfied. In this case, the setting suggestion effect lottery is performed, and the setting suggestion effect is determined in the setting suggestion effect lottery to perform the setting suggestion effect. Regardless of the establishment status, when the special state ends, a setting suggestion effect lottery is performed, and it is decided in the setting suggestion effect lottery that the setting suggestion effect is performed. good.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can transmit a command capable of specifying the set value to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 directly based on the command. Although the setting value specified in the above can be suggested in the advance notice effect and the setting value suggestion effect, the sub-control unit 91 sets the set value without being based on a command that can specify the set value. A configuration in which the set value is indirectly specified and suggested in the advance notice effect and the set value suggestion effect, for example, the sub control unit 91 is a main control unit based on an internal winning result in which the winning probability differs depending on the set value. The set value set on the 41 side may be estimated, and the estimated set value may be suggested in the advance notice effect and the set value suggestion effect.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the present invention, and even if there are changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention, the present invention is included in the present invention. Needless to say.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet number is set by using medals and credits as a game value has been described, but a slot in which a game ball is used as a game value to set a bet number. It may be applied to machines or fully credited slot machines that set the number of bets using only credits as game value. When the game ball is used as the game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of bets using.

Further, the value is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls are generated when a prize is generated. A slot machine that can pay out any value may be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the modified example, an example in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. This is an example of a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game ball into the game area, and it is possible to give a privilege, and a game that suggests the possibility that the privilege is given. It can also be applied to machines and the like.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

In the game machine that plays the game
A setting value setting means for selecting and setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player based on the operation of a predetermined setting operation means.
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that a privilege is given in one of a plurality of types of effect modes, and a suggestion effect execution means.
It is a means for determining the production mode of the suggestion effect based on whether or not the privilege is given, and the effect mode of the suggestion effect is defined as a specific mode at a ratio not related to the set value set by the set value setting means. A means for determining the mode of production and a means for determining the effect
When it is determined by the effect mode determining means that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is a specific mode, the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed to a special mode based on the set value set by the set value setting means. A means of changing the production mode to determine whether or not
With
The specific aspect includes a plurality of types of specific aspects including a first type of specific aspect and a second type of specific aspect.
When the effect mode changing means is determined to be the second type specific mode even when the effect mode determining means determines that the effect mode of the suggestive effect is the first type specific mode. Also, it was decided whether or not to change the production mode of the suggestion production to a special mode.
The suggestion effect execution means
If it is determined that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is the first type specific mode, and it is not decided to change the effect mode of the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect is executed in the first type specific mode. And
If it is determined that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is the second type specific mode, and it is not decided to change the effect mode of the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect is executed in the second type specific mode. And
When it is decided that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is the specific mode of the first type, and it is decided that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed to the special mode, the suggestion effect is changed to the special mode of the first type. run Te,
When it is decided that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is the second type specific mode, and it is decided that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed to the special mode, the suggestion effect is changed to the second type special mode. A game machine to be executed.

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