JP6777997B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game.

As a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and when the gaming medium wins a prize in a starting winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is displayed. There is a pachinko game machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a symbol) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed. In a game machine configured to be able to execute variable display of identification information in this way, when the display result of variable display of identification information becomes a predetermined display result in the variable display unit, a predetermined game value (for example, a jackpot) Some are configured to give the player a transition to a state, etc.).

As such a game machine, there is known a game machine capable of setting a bonus generation probability, which is an advantage for a player, by setting a set value (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the probability of occurrence of the bonus is suggested by suggesting the set value.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-126371

By the way, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, for example, when the probability of occurrence of a bonus is increased as the set value increases and the set value is suggested at the end of the bonus, the higher the set value is, the more the suggestion itself is. The execution frequency of is high, and the execution frequency of the suggestion of the content indicating that the set value is high is also high. Then, in the case of such a configuration, it becomes easy to specify the set value from the execution frequency of the suggestion according to the increase of the set value and the content of the suggestion, and it is fun to guess the set value, that is, for the player. The fun of guessing the advantage is lost.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game when estimating an advantage for a player.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that plays a game
An advantage setting means (for example, the main control unit 41) that sets an advantage (for example, a set value) for the player based on the operation of the setting operation means,
Control to a specific state (for example, AT) by satisfying the first condition (for example, winning the AT direct hit lottery) or the second condition different from the first condition (for example, winning the AT lottery in CZ). Specific state control means (for example, the part shown in FIG. 19) and
The process of Sf6 of FIG. 21 is executed, which can execute the advantage suggestion control (for example, suggestion effects A to C) that suggests the advantage based on the control to the specific state. Part) , with,
In the second condition, the difference in the establishment ratio for each of the advantages set by the advantage setting means is smaller than that of the first condition (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 20).
The advantage suggestion means can execute the advantage suggestion control based on being controlled to the specific state by the satisfaction of the first condition, and is controlled to the specific state by the satisfaction of the second condition. Based on this, it is possible to execute the advantage suggestion control common to the case where the specific state is controlled by the satisfaction of the first condition.
Ratio to perform the pre-Symbol advantageous degree suggests control by the time controlled to the specific state by the occurrence of the second condition and when it is controlled to the specific state by the occurrence of the first condition is different (e.g., FIG. 22 The part shown in).
According to this configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the advantage for the player.
It should be noted that enabling the advantage suggestion control to be executed at different ratios includes both different ratios of whether or not the advantage suggestion control is executed and different execution ratios according to the advantages.

When the advantage suggestion means is controlled to a specific state by the fulfillment of the first condition, the advantage is determined by the advantage setting means as compared with the case where the specific state is controlled by the fulfillment of the second condition. The advantage suggestion control is executed so that the above becomes difficult (for example, the part shown in FIG. 22).
According to this configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the advantage for the player.

When the advantage suggestion means is controlled to a specific state by the fulfillment of the first condition, the advantage is determined by the advantage setting means as compared with the case where the specific state is controlled by the fulfillment of the second condition. Perform advantage suggestion control to facilitate.
According to this configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the advantage for the player.

The advantage suggestion means includes a first suggestion control (for example, suggestion effect B) that suggests that the advantage set by the advantage setting means is the first advantage (for example, set values 4 to 6). It is possible to execute a second suggestion control (for example, suggestion effect C) that suggests that the advantage set by the advantage setting means is a second advantage (for example, a set value 6). The first suggestion control is executed at different ratios when the first condition is satisfied and the specific state is controlled and when the second condition is satisfied and the specific state is controlled (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 22). ).
According to this configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the advantage for the player.

When a specific advantage that is advantageous to the player is set by the advantage setting means, the ratio controlled to the specific state by satisfying the first condition becomes the ratio that can appear once a day, and the above-mentioned advantage. When an advantage other than the specific advantage is set by the degree setting means, the ratio controlled by the specific state becomes a ratio that cannot appear once a day (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 20). ).
According to this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the first condition will be controlled to a specific state.

In the first modification,
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
A specific effect executing means (for example, the sub control unit 91 in the modified example 1) that executes the specific effect at a specific opportunity (for example, at the end of the final game of the AT in the modified example 1).
The specific effect selection means for selecting the specific effect (for example, the sub control unit 91 in the modification 1) and
With
The specific effect that can be selected by the specific effect selection means is selected based on the first information (for example, in the modification 1, the gaming state after the end of AT, the number of medals acquired during AT). For example, in the modified example 1, the first effect A, the first effect B, the first effect C) and the second information (for example, in the modified example 1, the time information at the end of AT by the RTC and the payout rate of the game value). The second effect (for example, in the modified example 1, the second effect A, the second effect B, and the second effect C) selected based on the set value of) is included.
The specific effect selection means
The first information satisfies the first condition (for example, in the first modification, when the gaming state after the end of AT is a highly accurate state, the number of medals acquired during AT is 600 or more), and the above. When the second information satisfies the second condition (for example, in the modification 1, when the time information at the end of AT is between 17:00 and 23:00, and the set value is 5 or 6), the above As a specific effect, the first effect is selected with priority over 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. A game machine characterized by doing.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the notification of the game information to the player at a specific opportunity. In addition, the player can be made to pay attention to which specific effect is executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the second modification,
Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Advantage setting means (for example, setting value) for setting an advantage (for example, setting value) for a player based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (for example, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, power switch 39). , Main control unit 41),
An advantage suggestion effect that suggests an advantage (for example, a setting suggestion effect) can be executed in a specific state (for example, BB, AT) according to the advantage set by the advantage setting means. Equipped with execution means (for example, setting suggestion effect related processing)
The advantage suggestion effect executing means has the advantage based on a different ratio between when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, YES in S03 of FIG. 24A) and when the specific condition is not satisfied. Perform suggestive effects (eg, FIGS. 24 (b) and (c)),
The specific condition is a condition that is satisfied when the number of times controlled to the specific state (for example, the value of the BB number counter or the AT number counter) is the predetermined number of times (for example, a multiple of 3). (For example, S03 in FIG. 24 (a)).
According to such a configuration, the control regarding the advantage suggestion effect can be different by executing the advantage suggestion effect based on different ratios depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. Since the player can pay attention to the number of times controlled to the specific state related to the establishment of the specific condition, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the second modification,
Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Advantage setting means (for example, setting value) for setting an advantage (for example, setting value) for a player based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (for example, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, power switch 39). , Main control unit 41),
An advantage suggestion effect that suggests an advantage (for example, a setting suggestion effect) can be executed in a specific state (for example, BB, AT) according to the advantage set by the advantage setting means. Equipped with execution means (for example, setting suggestion effect related processing)
The advantage suggestion effect executing means is based on a different ratio between when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, YES in S02'in FIG. 25A) and when the specific condition is not satisfied. Perform a rate suggestion effect (eg, FIGS. 24 (b) and (c)),
The specific condition is a condition that is satisfied by being in a controlled specific state when the number of times the unit game is played is a predetermined number of times (for example, S02'in FIG. 25 (a)).
According to such a configuration, the control regarding the advantage suggestion effect can be different by executing the advantage suggestion effect based on different ratios depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. Since the player can pay attention to the number of times the unit game related to the establishment of the specific condition is performed, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the second modification,
Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Advantage setting means (for example, setting value) for setting an advantage (for example, setting value) for a player based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (for example, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, power switch 39). , Main control unit 41),
An advantage suggestion effect that suggests an advantage (for example, a setting suggestion effect) can be executed in a specific state (for example, BB, AT) according to the advantage set by the advantage setting means. Equipped with execution means (for example, setting suggestion effect related processing)
The advantage suggestion effect executing means is based on a different ratio between when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, YES in S02 "in FIG. 25 (b)) and when the specific condition is not satisfied. Perform a rate suggestion effect (eg, FIGS. 24 (b) and (c)),
The specific condition is a condition that is satisfied by being in the first controlled specific state after the predetermined start condition is satisfied in the slot machine (for example, S02 "in FIG. 25 (b)).
According to such a configuration, the control regarding the advantage suggestion effect can be different by executing the advantage suggestion effect based on different ratios depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. Since the player can be made to pay attention to the fact that the predetermined start condition related to the establishment of the specific condition is satisfied, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the third modification,
In a game machine (slot machine 1) capable of playing games
Movable members (movable part 302C, moving part 410) and
An operation control means (sub control unit 91) that controls the operation of the movable member (movable unit 302C, moving unit 410), and
When the power supply to the game machine is started and a predetermined transition condition (the setting key switch 37 is turned on) is satisfied, a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player are obtained. Settable state control that can be set by selecting one of the set values (set values) from (set values 1 to 6) and controls the settable state (setting change state) in which the progress of the game (game) is impossible. Means and
With
The motion control means can execute initial motion control (initial motion processing) for causing the movable members (movable section 302C, moving section 410) to perform an initial motion when power supply to the game machine is started. Including the initial operation control means (sub control unit 91)
When the power supply to the game machine is started, the initial operation control means is the initial state in the case of a normal state (a state in which the main process is controlled) in which the game can proceed. The feature is that the operation control (initial operation process) is executed, and the initial operation control (initial operation process) is not executed when the controllable state (setting change state) is performed.
According to this feature, when the power supply to the game machine is started, in a device capable of executing the initial operation control for causing the movable member to perform the initial movement, when the power supply to the game machine is started, In the normal state where the game can proceed, the initial operation control is executed, but it is possible to select and set one of the multiple types of setting values that have different advantages for the player. Therefore, when the game is controlled to a settable state in which the progress of the game is impossible, the initial operation control is not executed, so that unnecessary control does not have to be performed when the power supply to the game machine is started.
The initial operation corresponds to an operation of returning to the initial position, an operation of confirming whether or not the operation is normal, and the like.
Further, when the power supply to the game machine is started and a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, for example, the power supply to the game machine is performed in a state where a key is operated or a specific operation means is operated. By starting, it corresponds to the case where a key operation or an operation of a specific operation means is detected at that time.
Further, when the power supply to the game machine is started, the initial operation control is not executed when the controllable state is controlled, the initial operation control is not executed at that time, and then the initial operation control is not executed. The configuration may be such that the motion control is executed, or the configuration may not execute the initial motion control thereafter.

In addition, 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 embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a special role, the symbol combination of a special role, and the technical matter related to a special role. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and technical matters related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition roll, and the technical matter related to the transition roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of small winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of replay combination. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT transition control process which the main control part executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows (a) probability of winning AT direct hit lottery, (b) probability of winning AT lottery during CZ. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the suggestion effect determination process which a sub-control unit executes in a timer interrupt process (sub). It is explanatory drawing which shows (a) the selection probability of the suggestion effect when it is controlled by AT via CZ, and (b) the selection probability of suggestion effect when it is controlled by AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery. In the first modification, it is a flowchart showing the control content of the specific effect selection process executed by the sub-control unit at the final game of AT. In the second modification, (a) is a flowchart for explaining the setting suggestion effect related process, and (b) and (c) are for explaining the table referred to in the lottery of the setting suggestion effect related process. It is a figure. In the second modification, (a) is a flowchart for explaining the setting suggestion effect related process in the first modification, and (b) is a flowchart for explaining the setting suggestion effect related process in the second modification. .. In the third modification, it is a timing chart showing the timing when the sub-control unit executes the initial operation of the first accessory and the second accessory. In the third modification, it is a timing chart showing the timing when the sub control unit executes the initial operation of the first accessory and the second accessory when the main control unit is activated in the special control state. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification 4.

[Slot machine configuration example]
A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
The 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 housing 1a of the housing 1a. It is composed of a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end. As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a, 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 side by side in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (21 each of which are drawn in a predetermined order and are distinguishable from each other). Three of the types of symbols) are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

The front door 1b uses a medal insertion section 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 the game value owned by the player) within the range. The maximum number of medals out of the specified number of medals determined according to the game state (3 is specified as the specified number of RT0 to RT4 and 2 is specified as the specified number of RB in this embodiment) is set. MAXBET switch 6 operated at the time, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned). The settlement switch 10, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided so as to be operable by the player. Has been done. In the present 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, the stop is the first stop, and the stop operation is the first. It is called 1 stop operation (or 1st stop). Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation (or a second stop). Further, the reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, the stop is referred to as a third stop or a final stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation (or a third stop).

Further, on the front door 1b, 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, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays information that can identify the stop order of the reels, 1 BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, and that the number of bets is set to 2. 2BETLED15 to notify by lighting, 3BETLED16 to notify by lighting that the number of bets is set to 3, insertion request LED17 to notify by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7. Start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that it is valid, weighting that notifies by lighting that it is in a wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period has not passed since the previous game started) The LED 19 and the game display unit 13 provided with the replay LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replay game is being performed, which will be described later, are provided.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of the present 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 line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, 3 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RT0 to RT4 described later, and 2 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RB described later, and the specified number is set according to these gaming states. When the number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. 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 the present 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. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a combination is aligned in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is obtained by aligning the predetermined symbol combination. A combination of symbols that is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined combination of symbols is included, so that the combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 can make it appear as if a prize has been won.

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 one game ends when all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, and the combination of symbols predetermined on the winning line LN stops as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A prize is generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1).

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

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

FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main controller 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, which includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a collation block 503, a unique information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt. Controller 506, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, free run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a, 508b, timer circuit 509, and so on. It is configured to include an interrupt controller 510, a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. 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. Further, in the present embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but the command is transmitted via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be used.

A liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, a reel LED 55, and other effect devices are connected to the effect control board 90, and these effect devices are mounted on a sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on the control by.

[About setting values]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. 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. Hereinafter, the setting value 1 may be abbreviated as setting 1, the setting value 2 as setting 2, the setting value 3 as setting 3, the setting value 4 as setting 4, the setting value 5 as setting 5, and the setting value 6 as setting 6. In this embodiment, there is no setting difference in the probability that the bonus, the small winning combination, and the replaying combination will be drawn by the internal lottery, but the setting difference is given in the winning probability of the AT direct hit lottery described later. , The ratio controlled by AT differs depending on the set value. As a result, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value.

In order to change the set value, it is first necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37 with the front door 1b open. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, the setting value read from the RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting is made by operating the reset / setting switch 38. It shifts to the setting change state (setting change mode) in which the value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, the setting returns to setting 1). .. 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 display value (set value) determined by the main control unit 41 is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM 41c, so that the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to the state in which the progress is possible.

[About winning roles, etc.]
6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of combinations, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the combinations in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transition roll in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and the technical matters related to the transition roll. Further, FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

[About the lottery target role]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16, a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination or the combination to be the target of the internal lottery depends on whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB). At least one of the winning probabilities is different. As will be described later, a plurality of winning combinations may be read out at the same time and won in duplicate. In FIGS. 12 to 16, a “+” is indicated between the winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read as lottery target combinations in the internal lottery. In FIGS. 12 to 14, the vertical column shows the lottery target combination, and the horizontal column shows the game state. In addition, the ○ mark in the column where the game state and the lottery target combination intersect indicates that the lottery target combination is in the game state, and the × mark is not the lottery target combination in the game state. It shows that. Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of the predetermined set value (common to the set value in the present embodiment). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determined values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to "65536" in correspondence with a random number (integer of 0 to 65535) for internal lottery. Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination in which "300" is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536. Further, FIG. 12 shows a combination of special combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state, and FIGS. 13 and 14 show combinations of small combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state, and FIG. , The combination of the re-game combination read out as the lottery target combination is shown.

In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 17, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of the push order bell and the stop order.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the replays GR1-6, GR11-13, and GR21-26 are won, as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, it is controlled by any of RT0 to RT4 and a bonus (RB, RB in BB). In the present embodiment, RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4 have a medal payout rate of less than 100% per game, and RT2, RB, and BB have a medal payout rate of 100% or more per game. Among RT0 to RT4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous gaming states. In addition, among RT0 to RT4, RT0, RT2, and RT4 have a high probability of winning a replaying role, and the medal payout rate per game is higher than that of RT1 and RT3. In particular, RT0 goes to RT2. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and 3 in that the transition is possible. Further, among RT0, RT2, and RT4, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT0 and RT4 in that the medal payout rate per game is higher than that of RT0 and RT4.

In the slot machine of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute a notification period for notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91 to execute the navigation effect. In the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54. In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. Therefore, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay at RT1 and the middle bell by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation effect, and win the special replay at RT0. That, you can win the middle bell, avoid the fall replay prize, you can avoid the stop of the transition roll, you can win the middle bell in RT2, avoid the fall replay prize, the transition exit You can avoid eye stops.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied. The first condition is established when the AT direct hit lottery, which is performed when the normal replay is won in the internal lottery, is won. The second condition is that the watermelon is won in the CZ (chance zone) that is executed when the cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry) is won in the internal lottery and is controlled when the lottery is won. It is established when you win the AT lottery that is sometimes held. CZ is executed for 8 games. The state controlled by AT at RT2 is referred to as ART (assist replay time). When the AT direct hit lottery or the AT lottery during CZ is won, 50 games are given as the number of AT games. As will be described later, the number of AT games is subtracted when controlled by ART.

When controlling to ART, the main control unit 41 first controls to AT. The state from the start of AT control to the transition to RT2 is also called the preparation state.

Further, when the main control unit 41 wins the AT direct hit lottery during AT (including during ART), the number of ART games is added. On the other hand, when the CZ rush lottery is won during the AT, the main control unit 41 interrupts the AT and controls the CZ. Then, when the AT lottery is won in CZ, the number of ART games is added.

In addition, after the start of ART, the number of remaining games is subtracted by 1 each time one game is consumed. When the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, the control of AT is terminated. Along with this, the navigation notification will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid the stop of the transition roll when the push order bell is won, and it will be impossible to avoid the fall replay winning when the replay GR21-26 is won, and the transition roll. A series of AT and ART controls will be completed by shifting to RT1 by stopping or winning a fall replay.

[Game processing]
Next, the game processing executed by the main control unit 41 for each game will be described. The main control unit 41 performs game control processing to control one game. In the game control process, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed. After setting the number of bets, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning by a random number lottery (internal lottery). When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are effective after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a specified period (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. And stop the rotation of the reel according to the stop operation. When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, and the game state is changed according to the combination of symbols on the winning line. When the payout process is completed, the game end process is performed. In the game end process, a process of setting the game state is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

[AT transition control process]
Next, the AT transition control process executed by the main control unit 41 in the internal lottery process of the game process will be described.

As shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 41 first determines whether or not the normal replay is won by the internal lottery (Sc1).

When the normal replay is won (Y in Sc1), an AT direct hit lottery for determining whether or not to control the AT is executed (Sc2). In the AT direct hit lottery of the present embodiment, the winning probability differs depending on the set value (see FIG. 20A). That is, there is a difference in winning probability depending on the set value.

Next, it is determined whether or not the AT direct hit lottery has been won (Sc3). If the AT direct hit lottery has not been won (N in Sc3), the process ends. When the AT direct hit lottery is won (Y in Sc3), the AT flag indicating that the AT is controlled is set in the RAM 41c (Sc4). The main control unit 41 starts controlling the AT from the next game of the game in which the AT flag is set.

On the other hand, when the normal replay is not won (N in Sc1), it is determined whether or not the cherry is won in the internal lottery (Sc5). If the cherry is not won (N in Sc5), the process ends.

When the cherry is won (Y in Sc5), a CZ rush lottery for determining whether or not to control CZ is executed (Sc6). In the CZ rush lottery of the present embodiment, the winning probability is the same regardless of the set value. That is, there is no difference in winning probability depending on the set value.

Next, it is determined whether or not the CZ rush lottery has been won (Sc7). If the CZ rush lottery has not been won (N in Sc7), the process ends. When the CZ rush lottery is won (Y in Sc7), the CZ flag indicating control to CZ is set in the RAM 41c (Sc8). The main control unit 41 starts controlling the CZ from the next game of the game in which the CZ flag is set. The main control unit 41 controls the CZ over eight games. When a watermelon is won in a game in CZ, an AT lottery is executed to determine whether or not to control the AT. At this time, the winning probability of the AT lottery to be executed is the same regardless of the set value. That is, there is no difference in winning probability depending on the set value. In this way, since there is no setting difference between the CZ rush lottery and the AT lottery during the CZ, the ratio controlled by the AT via the CZ (AT controlled when the AT lottery during the CZ is won) has a setting difference. Absent.

[About the winning probability of AT direct hit lottery and AT lottery during CZ]
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the winning probability of the AT direct hit lottery in Sc2 of FIG. 19 and the winning probability of the AT lottery in the CZ will be described. FIG. 20A shows the winning probability of the AT direct hit lottery, and FIG. 20B shows the winning probability of the AT lottery in the CZ.

As shown in FIG. 20A, the winning probabilities of the AT direct hit lottery differ depending on the set values 1 to 6. When the set value is 1, the winning probability is set to "1/18000". When the set value is 2, the winning probability is set to "1/16000". When the set value is 3, the winning probability is set to "1/14000". When the set value is 4, the winning probability is set to "1/12000". When the set value is 5, the winning probability is set to "1/10000". When the set value is 6, the winning probability is set to "1/8000". In this way, the winning probability of the AT direct hit lottery differs depending on the set values 1 to 6. Therefore, the ratio controlled by the AT when the first condition is satisfied differs depending on the set value.

Then, by setting the probability in this way, assuming that the game is played 8000 times a day, in the setting 6, the ratio is such that the AT direct hit lottery can be won once a day. That is, in setting 6, the AT can be controlled by winning the AT direct hit lottery once a day. On the other hand, assuming that 8000 games are played in a day, in the settings 1 to 5, the ratio is set without winning the AT direct hit lottery once a day. That is, in the settings 1 to 5, the AT cannot be controlled by winning the AT direct hit lottery once a day. By setting in this way, if it is controlled by AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery, the expectation that it is set to setting 6 will increase, so it will be controlled by AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery. It is possible to raise the expectation of the player.

As shown in FIG. 20B, the winning probabilities of the AT lottery in CZ are the same at the set values 1 to 6. The winning probability of "1/100" is set in settings 1 to 6. The winning probability of the CZ rush lottery executed in Sc6 of FIG. 19 is the same regardless of the set value. In addition, the winning probability of watermelon is the same regardless of the set value. The winning probability of the AT lottery in CZ is also the same regardless of the set value. Therefore, the ratio controlled by the AT when the second condition is satisfied is the same regardless of the set value.

Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 26 to 22.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
The sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) executes the timer interrupt process (sub) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock. In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area. Next, the power failure determination process is performed. In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage decrease signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit 48, and if the voltage decrease signal has been input, whether or not the voltage decrease signal has been input even in the previous power failure determination process. If a voltage drop signal is input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure flag indicating that is set. After the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set, and if the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to the power failure process (sub). In the power failure processing (sub), the backup flag used in the Sn6 judgment of the startup processing (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum used in the startup processing (sub) is calculated as the exclusive OR of the backup data. And execute processing such as calculation.

If the power failure flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer, and if the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. Then, the process corresponding to the acquired command is executed.

After the command analysis process is completed, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect determination process. In the suggestion effect determination process, the type of suggestion effect that suggests the set value being set is determined. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a suggestion effect execution process for executing the suggestion effect determined in the suggestion effect determination process.

In addition, the sub control unit 91 executes the effect during the game and the navigation effect during AT in the timer interrupt process (sub).

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

As shown in FIG. 21, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the third stop has been performed based on the reel stop command from the main control unit 41 (Sf1). If the third stop is not performed (N in Sf1), the process ends.

When the third stop is performed (Y in Sf1), it is determined whether or not AT (that is, ART) has ended based on the command from the main control unit 41 (Sf2). If AT has not ended (N in Sf2), the process ends.

When the AT is terminated (Y in Sf2), it is determined whether or not the terminated AT is an AT controlled via the CZ (Sf3). Whether the AT is an AT via CZ or an AT due to winning the AT direct hit lottery can be identified by the data added to the AT flag.

In the case of AT via CZ (Y in Sf3), the lottery table used in the suggestion effect determination lottery is selected (Sf4). At this time, the lottery table corresponding to the set value being set is selected. Next, the suggestion effect determination lottery is executed using the selected lottery table (Sf5). Then, the suggestion effect execution flag indicating that the determined suggestion effect is to be executed is set in the RAM 91c (Sf6).

In addition, if the AT is not via CZ (N in Sf3), that is, if the AT is controlled by winning the AT direct hit lottery, the suggestion effect determination lottery is based on a uniform winning probability regardless of the set value. Is executed (Sf7). Then, the suggestion effect execution flag indicating that the determined suggestion effect is to be executed is set in the RAM 91C (Sf6).

When the suggestion effect execution flag is set by the process of Sf6, the sub control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect in the suggestion effect execution process of the timer interrupt process (sub). The suggestion effect is executed as a part of the ending effect executed after the third stop of the final game of AT. Specifically, the ending screen indicating that the AT ends is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51, and the background image determined by the suggestion effect determination lottery is displayed. As a result, the set value is suggested by the type of the background image of the ending screen.

[About the selection probability of the production in the suggestion production decision lottery]

Next, the selection probability of the suggestion effect in the suggestion effect determination lottery of Sf5 and the suggestion effect determination lottery of Sf7 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 22A shows the selection probability in the suggestion effect determination lottery of Sf5 of FIG. Further, FIG. 22B shows the selection probability in the suggestion effect determination lottery of Sf7 of FIG. 21. The suggestion effect is selected from three types of suggestion effects. The three types of suggestion effects consist of suggestion effect A, suggestion effect B, and suggestion effect C. Suggestion effect A suggests that the setting is low (set values 1 to 3). Suggestion effect B suggests that it is a high setting (set values 4 to 6). Suggestion effect C suggests that it is the highest setting (set value 6).

As shown in FIG. 22 (a), in the lottery table used in the suggestion effect determination lottery of Sf5 of FIG. 21, the selection probability of the suggestion effect differs depending on the set value. Specifically, the number of judgment values is such that when the set value is 1, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect A is 80%, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect B is 15%, and the ratio of executing the suggestion effect C is 5%. The number of is allocated. Further, when the set value is 2, the number of judgment values is set so that the ratio of executing the suggestion effect A is 70%, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect B is 20%, and the ratio of executing the suggestion effect C is 10%. Allocated. Further, when the set value is 3, the number of judgment values is set so that the ratio of executing the suggestion effect A is 60%, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect B is 25%, and the ratio of executing the suggestion effect C is 15%. Allocated. Further, when the set value is 4, the number of determination values is set so that the ratio of executing the suggestion effect A is 50%, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect B is 30%, and the ratio of executing the suggestion effect C is 20%. Allocated. Further, when the set value is 5, the number of determination values is set so that the ratio of executing the suggestion effect A is 40%, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect B is 35%, and the ratio of executing the suggestion effect C is 25%. Allocated. Further, when the set value is 6, the number of determination values is set so that the ratio of executing the suggestion effect A is 30%, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect B is 40%, and the ratio of executing the suggestion effect C is 30%. Allocated.

As shown in FIG. 22B, in the lottery table used in the suggestion effect determination lottery of Sf7 of FIG. 21, the selection probability of the suggestion effect is the same regardless of the set value. Specifically, when the set values 1 to 6 are set, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect A is 60%, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect B is 20%, and the ratio of executing the suggestion effect C is 20%. The number of judgment values is assigned as described above.

As described above, in the AT controlled when the AT direct hit lottery is won, the selection probabilities of the suggestion effect A, the suggestion effect B, and the suggestion effect C are the same regardless of the set value. Therefore, there is no bias in the execution ratio of the suggestion effect according to the set value, and it becomes difficult to estimate the set value from the execution ratio of the suggestion effect. However, since there is a setting difference in the winning probability of the AT direct hit lottery, it becomes easy to estimate the set value from the winning ratio of the AT direct hit lottery. On the other hand, in the AT via CZ, the selection probabilities of the suggestion effect A, the suggestion effect B, and the suggestion effect C change according to the set value. Therefore, it becomes easy to estimate the set value by the execution ratio of the suggestion effect. However, since there is no setting difference in the probability of being controlled by the AT via the CZ, it is difficult to estimate the set value from the ratio controlled by the AT via the CZ. In this way, the control ratio of the AT from the winning of the AT direct hit lottery changes due to the setting difference, but the control ratio of the AT via the CZ does not change due to the setting difference, and the AT from the winning of the AT direct hit lottery has a suggestion effect. There is no setting difference in the selection ratio, but in AT via CZ, there is a setting difference in the selection ratio of the suggestion effect, so simply estimate the set value from the AT control ratio under each condition and the selection ratio of the suggestion effect. Becomes difficult. Therefore, it is possible to provide fun in estimating the set value, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the set value.

Specifically, if a setting difference is set in the winning probability of the AT direct hit lottery and a setting difference is set in the selection probability of the suggestion effect, it is easy to specify the set value from the winning ratio of the AT direct hit lottery and the content of the suggestion effect. (For example, when the winning ratio of the AT direct hit lottery increases and the execution ratio of the suggestion effect C increases, it becomes easier to identify that the setting is high). However, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the suggestion effect B and the suggestion effect C does not increase even if the winning ratio of the AT direct hit lottery increases, and the suggestion effect does not increase even if the winning ratio of the AT direct hit lottery decreases. Since the selection ratio of A does not increase, it becomes difficult to specify the set value from the winning ratio of the AT direct hit lottery and the content of the suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the set value.

On the other hand, if a set value is set for the control ratio of AT via CZ and a setting difference is set for the selection probability of the suggestion effect, it is easy to specify the set value from the control ratio of AT via CZ and the content of the suggestion effect. (For example, when the control ratio of AT via CZ increases and the execution ratio of suggestion effect C increases, it becomes easier to identify that the setting is high). However, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the suggestion effect changes according to the set value, but both the control ratio of AT via CZ and the selection ratio of the suggestion effects A to C change according to the set value. Therefore, it becomes difficult to specify the set value from the control ratio of AT via CZ and the content of the suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the set value.

In this embodiment, the selection ratio of the suggestion effect at AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery is the same regardless of the set value, and the selection ratio of the suggestion effect at AT via CZ is different according to the set value. ing. However, the winning probability of the AT direct hit lottery is the same regardless of the set value, and the setting difference is provided for the winning probability of the AT lottery in the CZ, and the selection ratio of the suggestion effect in the AT via the CZ is the same regardless of the set value. It is also possible to make the selection ratio of the suggestion effect in AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery different according to the set value. By configuring in this way, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the set value.

[Modification 1]
Next, a modification 1 will be described. In the first modification, using FIG. 23, a normal specific effect, a specific effect that may be executed based on the first information, a specific effect that may be executed based on the second information, and a special condition. The specific effect that may be executed when is established will be described. Then, each of these effects can be applied as a suggestion effect selected in the suggestion effect selection lottery of the above embodiment. That is, each effect described in the first modification can be applied as the suggestive effects A to C described in FIG. 22. Then, by applying each effect as a suggestion effect, the same effect as that of each of the above-described embodiments can be obtained. Hereinafter, the first modification will be described, but detailed description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

In the first modification, at the end of the AT (assist time), one of a plurality of types of specific effects is executed. It should be noted that the AT executes an effect of specifying the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN until the number of AT games becomes 0 (advantageous to the player). It is a gaming state (which performs advantageous control), and is an advantageous state (advantageous state) for the player. As a result, in AT, it is possible to align the symbol combinations that are advantageous to the player on the winning line, which is advantageous to the player. Further, in the present modification 1, after the end of the AT, there are a high probability state in which the AT winning probability is high, a low probability state in which the AT winning probability is low, and a high probability state and a low probability state in which the AT winning probability is high. It is controlled to one of the gaming states with the normal state, which is the probability between.

The first information is information that changes according to the state of the game (for example, the game state after the end of AT, the number of medals won during AT, etc.). In this modification 1, the gaming state after the end of AT is used as the first information. Further, in the present modification 1, the case where the gaming state is a highly accurate state is set as the first condition. Therefore, in the present modification 1, when the gaming state after the end of AT, which is the first information, is the highly accurate state, which is the first condition, it is determined that the first information satisfies the first condition. Further, in the present modification 1, the specific effect that may be executed based on the first information is set as the first effect.

For example, the number of medals (game value) acquired during AT may be the first information, and the case where the number of medals acquired is 600 or more may be the first condition. The number of acquired sheets satisfying the first condition is not limited to 600 or more, and may be any number. Further, even in this case, when there are a plurality of types of the first effects, different types of specific effects may be executed even if the first information is the same or almost the same, so that the effects can be imitated. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The second information is information that does not change according to the state of the game (for example, time information at the end of AT by RTC (real-time clock, clock device 97), set value of payout rate of game value, etc.). In this modification 1, the end time information of AT by RTC is used as the second information. Further, in the present modification 1, the second condition is between 17:00 and 23:00. Therefore, in the present modification 1, when the AT end time information by the RTC, which is the second information, is between 17:00 and 23:00, which is the second condition, the second information satisfies the second condition. Judged as

For example, the set value of the payout rate of the game value may be set as the second information, and the case where the set value is 5 or 6 may be set as the second condition. In the present modification 1, the set value is composed of 6 stages of 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 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. The set value that satisfies the second condition is not limited to 5 or 6, and may be any number. Further, even in this case, when there are a plurality of types of the second effect, different types of specific effects may be executed even if the second information is the same or almost the same, so that the effects can be imitated. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In this modification 1, when the AT end time information by the RTC is between 20:00 and 23:00, the number of game games is 5000 or more, and the set value of the game value payout rate is 6. , Judge that the special condition is satisfied. The special condition is not limited to this, and may be any condition.

Further, in the present modification 1, the specific effect that may be executed when the special condition is satisfied is defined as the special specific effect.

[Specific effect selection process]
Next, the specific effect selection process for selecting the specific effect will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the specific effect selection process executed by the sub control unit 91 at the final game of the AT. The sub-control unit 91 executes a specific effect when the third stop button is operated in the final game of the AT. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the specific effect selection process before executing the specific effect. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the specific effect selection process at the timing when the final game of the AT is started, or may execute the specific effect selection process immediately before the execution of the specific effect.

The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the special condition is satisfied (Sa1). When it is determined that the special condition is satisfied (Y in Sa1), the sub-control unit 91 refers to the output of the clock device 97 and the flag set in Sa3 described later, and performs a special specific effect as a specific effect. It is determined whether or not the selection process of whether or not to select is executed within the same day (Sa2).

When it is determined that the selection process of whether or not to select the special specific effect as the specific effect is not executed during the day (N in Sa2), the sub-control unit 91 is based on the special specific effect selection table stored in the RAM 91c. Then, the selection process of whether or not to select the special specific effect as the specific effect is executed. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the selection process of whether or not to select the special specific effect as the specific effect in the process of Sa3, the sub control unit 91 selects the special specific effect as the specific effect for use in the process of Sa2. A flag indicating that the selection process of whether or not to perform is executed is stored in the RAM 91c (Sa3).

After executing the selection process of whether or not to select the special specific effect as the specific effect in Sa3, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the special specific effect is selected as the specific effect (Sa4). When it is determined that the special specific effect is selected as the specific effect (Y in Sa4), the sub control unit 91 ends the specific effect selection process. In this case, the sub control unit 91 executes the special specific effect selected in Sa3 as the specific effect at the end of the final game of the AT.

When it is determined in Sa1 that the special condition is not satisfied (N in Sa1), or when it is determined in Sa2 that the selection process of whether or not to select the special specific effect as the specific effect is executed during the day (Sa2). In Y), or when it is determined in Sa4 that the special specific effect is not selected as the specific effect (N in Sa4), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the first information satisfies the first condition (first). Whether or not the condition is satisfied) is determined (Sa5).

When it is determined that the first information satisfies the first condition (Y in Sa5), the sub-control unit 91 selects the first effect as the specific effect based on the first effect selection table stored in the RAM 91c. The selection process of whether or not is executed (Sa6).

After executing the selection process of whether or not to select the first effect as the specific effect in Sa6, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the first effect is selected as the specific effect (Sa7). When it is determined that the first effect is selected as the specific effect (Y in Sa7), the sub control unit 91 ends the specific effect selection process. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 executes the first effect A, the first effect B, or the first effect C selected in Sa6 at the end of the final game of the AT as a specific effect.

When it is determined in Sa5 that the first information does not satisfy the first condition (N in Sa5) or when it is determined in Sa7 that the first effect is not selected as the specific effect (N in Sa7), the sub-control unit 91 Determines whether or not the second information satisfies the second condition (whether or not the second condition is satisfied) (Sa8).

When it is determined that the second information satisfies the second condition (Y in Sa8), whether the sub-control unit 91 selects the second effect as the specific effect based on the second effect selection table stored in the RAM 91c. The selection process of whether or not is executed (Sa9).

After executing the selection process of whether or not to select the second effect as the specific effect in Sa9, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the second effect is selected as the specific effect (Sa10). When it is determined that the second effect is selected as the specific effect (Y in Sa10), the sub-control unit 91 ends the specific effect selection process. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 executes the second effect A, the second effect B, or the second effect C selected in Sa9 at the end of the final game of the AT as a specific effect.

When it is determined in Sa8 that the second information does not satisfy the second condition (N in Sa8) or when it is determined in Sa10 that the second effect is not selected as the specific effect (N in Sa10), the sub-control unit 91 Selects one of the first effect C, the second effect C, and the normal specific effect as the specific effect based on the specific effect selection table stored in the RAM 91c (Sa11), and performs the specific effect selection process. To finish. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 executes the first effect C, the second effect C, or the normal specific effect selected in Sa11 at the end of the final game of the AT as the specific effect.

By the specific effect selection process described above, in the present modification 1, the conditions to be prioritized when a plurality of conditions overlap are determined in advance, and whether or not to select the specific effect according to each condition in the order of priority is determined. judge. Specifically, whether or not the special condition is satisfied is given the highest priority, whether or not the first information satisfies the first condition is given as the second priority, and whether or not the second information satisfies the second condition. Is the third priority. As a result, even if a plurality of conditions overlap, it is preferable to notify the player of the game information at the end of AT (specific opportunity) without associating a specific effect that may be displayed for each combination of the conditions. Can be executed.

[Modification 2]
Next, a modification 2 of the above embodiment will be described. In the second modification, the setting suggestion effect corresponding to the above embodiment and the suggestion effect is executed. Then, instead of the above-described embodiment and the suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect of the second modification can be executed. Hereinafter, the second modification will be described, but detailed description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

[About setting suggestion production]
The sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 performs a process for executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value according to the set set value. Based on the command for specifying the set value set in the setting change state, the sub control unit 91 stores the same value as the set value specified from the command in the RAM 91c, and stores the value in the RAM 41c. Specify the set value (hereinafter, also referred to as "current set value"). The setting suggestion effect is executed based on the ratio according to whether or not the specific condition is satisfied in the specific state such as BB or AT.

FIG. 24 (a) is a flowchart for explaining the setting suggestion effect related process relating to the execution of the setting suggestion effect, and FIGS. 24 (b) and 24 (c) are tables referred to in the lottery of the setting suggestion effect related process. It is a figure for demonstrating.

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

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

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

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

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

When it is determined in S03 that it is a multiple of "3", a lottery for setting suggestion effect is performed with reference to the table when a specific condition is satisfied in S04, while when it is determined in S03 that it is not a multiple of "3", In S05, the setting suggestion effect is drawn by referring to the table when the specific condition is not satisfied, and the setting suggestion effect related process is completed. The sub-control unit 91 executes the setting suggestion effect determined by the lottery of S04 or S05 at a predetermined timing in the specific state. As will be described later, the predetermined timing in the specific state exemplifies the time when the ending is displayed when the specific state ends, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is paid out at the timing when the specific state starts or during the specific state. It may be the timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when the number of medals reaches a predetermined number.

As the setting suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 24B and the like, 6 confirmation patterns, high setting confirmation patterns, and confirmation patterns other than 1 are provided. The 6 confirmation pattern is a setting suggestion effect suggesting that the current set value is “6”. The high setting confirmation pattern is a setting suggestion effect suggesting that the current set value is any of "4" to "6". The confirmation pattern other than 1 is a setting suggestion effect suggesting that the current set value is at least other than "1".

As shown in FIG. 24B, the ratio of the table at the time of satisfying the specific condition referred to in S04 is determined according to the currently set value. When the current set value is "6", it is suggested to set 6 confirmed patterns at a rate of 10%, high setting confirmed patterns at a rate of 7%, confirmed patterns other than 1 at a rate of 5%, and settings at a rate of 78%. Determined without directing. When the current set value is "4" or "5", it is determined at a rate of 10% to a high setting confirmation pattern, a rate of 5% to a confirmation pattern other than 1, and a rate of 85% without setting suggestion effect. .. When the current set value is "2" or "3", it is determined at a rate of 10% to a definite pattern other than 1, and at a rate of 90% without setting suggestion effect. When the current set value is "1", it is determined at a rate of 100% without setting suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 24C, the ratio of the table when the specific condition is not satisfied, which is referred to in S05, is determined according to the currently set value. When the current setting value is "6", it is suggested to set 6 confirmation pattern at 1% ratio, high setting confirmation pattern at 2% ratio, non-1 confirmation pattern at 3% ratio, and 94% ratio. Determined without directing. When the current set value is "4" or "5", it is determined at a rate of 1% to a high setting confirmation pattern, at a rate of 2% to a confirmation pattern other than 1, and at a rate of 97% without setting suggestion effect. .. When the current set value is "2" or "3", it is determined at a rate of 2% to a definite pattern other than 1, and at a rate of 98% without setting suggestion effect. When the current set value is "1", it is determined at a rate of 100% without setting suggestion effect.

Since the ratios of the table when the specific condition is satisfied and the table when the specific condition is not satisfied are determined in this way, for example, when the specific condition is satisfied, the ratio suggests one of the settings at a higher ratio than when the specific condition is not satisfied. The production is executed. In addition, the distribution rate for determining the type of setting suggestion effect is determined to be different when the specific condition is satisfied and when the specific condition is not satisfied, and when the specific condition is satisfied. It is set so that it is easier to determine the 6-determined pattern or the high-set confirmed pattern as the setting suggestion effect. Further, it is set so that the higher the current set value, the higher the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect.

Further, the specific condition is not limited to the one that is satisfied according to the number of BBs and the number of ATs, and may be the one that is satisfied according to other events. FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the setting suggestion effect-related processing in the modified example. Hereinafter, technical matters different from the setting suggestion effect-related processing described with reference to FIG. 24 will be described.

FIG. 25A shows the setting suggestion effect-related processing in the modification 1 in which the specific condition is satisfied according to the number of games digested. When it is determined in S01 that it is the control start timing for the BB or AT, in S02'whether or not the number of games consumed from the end of the previous BB or AT to the current winning of the BB or AT is "300" or more. Is determined. The number of digested games is specified by the sub-control unit 91 from the value of the digested game number counter, which is added by 1 each time the game is started from the end of the previous BB or AT until the winning of the BB or AT. Will be done. The digestion game number counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91, and is a playground where the slot machine 1 is installed when control to the BB or AT is started or when the setting is changed. It is initialized when the power is turned on in the morning.

When it is determined that the number of games digested in S02'is "300" or more, a lottery for setting suggestion effect is performed with reference to the table when a specific condition is satisfied in S04, while the number of games digested in S02'is "300". When it is determined that the value is not equal to or higher than that, the setting suggestion effect is drawn by referring to the table when the specific condition is not satisfied in S05, and the setting suggestion effect related process is terminated. As described above, the specific condition in the modification 1 is when the number of games digested from the end of the specific state such as the previous BB or AT to the time when the control to the specific state is allowed is "300" or more. It holds in. The number of games that serves as a reference for satisfying the specific conditions is not limited to "300" and may be any other number. Further, the number of games that is a criterion for satisfying a specific condition is not limited to one, and a plurality of games may be defined. For example, the number of digested games is 0 to 50, 100 to 150. , 200 to 250, 300 to 350, and the like. Further, the specific conditions may be those in which different conditions are defined according to the type of the specific state. For example, the specific condition associated with the start of BB is satisfied when the number of games digested by the time of winning the BB is "300" or more, and the specific condition associated with the start of AT is that the number of games consumed by the time of winning the AT is 0. It may be established by corresponding to any of ~ 50, 100 ~ 150, 200 ~ 250, 300 ~ 350 ....

As a result, the control regarding the setting suggestion effect can be changed according to the success or failure of the specific condition, and the player can pay attention to the number of digestion games related to the establishment of the specific condition, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to. In addition, the number of digestion games related to the establishment of a specific condition is initialized by being controlled to the setting change state, and is also initialized when the power is turned on in the morning even if the setting change state is not changed. .. As a result, since the number of digestion games is initialized, it is possible to prevent it from being specified whether or not the setting has been changed.

FIG. 25B shows the setting suggestion effect-related processing in the modification 1 in which the specific condition is satisfied according to the number of games digested. When it is determined in S01 that it is the control start timing to BB or AT, in S02 ", whether or not the BB morning flag is set when controlled by BB, and the AT morning flag when controlled by AT. Is set or not. The BB morning flag and the AT morning flag are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91, and when controlled to the setting change state, the slot machine 1 is installed. It is set when the power is turned on in the morning at the amusement park. After that, the control to the BB is started, and after a YES is determined in S02 ", the morning flag of the BB is reset and the control to the AT is controlled. After the start and the determination of YES in S02 ”, the AT morning flag is reset.

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

As a result, the control regarding the setting suggestion effect can be changed according to the success or failure of the specific condition, and the player can pay attention to whether or not the morning one flag related to the establishment of the specific condition is set. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, since the specific condition is satisfied in the specific state controlled in the morning, it is possible to prevent it from being specified whether or not the set value is newly set.

Further, although a plurality of examples have been described for the specific conditions, the specific conditions may be a combination of two or more examples of the plurality of examples. For example, the specific condition is that the number of times controlled to the current specific state is the predetermined number of times, and the number of games consumed from the end of the previous specific state to the time when control to the current specific state is allowed. It may be established regardless of whether the number of games is a predetermined number or the specific state is controlled for the first time in the morning.

[Modification 3]
Next, a modification 3 of the above embodiment will be described. The slot machine of the third modification includes a first accessory that can move the front side of the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 in the vertical direction. Further, in the substantially center of the lower panel of the front door 1b, the front effect switch 401 advances to the player side from the first position that substantially coincides with the display surface a of the lower panel and the display of the lower panel from the first position. It is provided with a second accessory that can move forward and backward with and from a second position protruding from the surface. Then, the first accessory and the second accessory are provided in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, and the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment can also perform the same control as the modification 3. Hereinafter, the third modification will be described, but detailed description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

According to such control, as shown in FIG. 26, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 starts the initial setting process, and the RAM 41c is in a normal state before the power is cut off. When the state returns to the above state, a return command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 to shift to the main process and execute control related to the normal game.

On the other hand, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub control unit 91 starts the initial control before the main control unit 41 starts, and indicates that the initial control is performed. The activation process is executed while displaying the screen on the liquid crystal display 51, and the process waits until a predetermined command is received. Then, by receiving the return command as a predetermined command, the initial operation of the first accessory is started, and after the accessory normal flag 1 or the accessory abnormality flag 1 is set, the initial operation of the second accessory is performed. By starting and setting the character normal flag 2 or the character abnormality flag 2, the operation of the first character and the second character is permitted or not permitted in the subsequent production according to the setting status of these flags. Set the permission.

Specifically, when the accessory normal flag 1 is set, the operation of the movable part of the first accessory and the lighting of the effect LED are set to allow, and the accessory abnormality flag 1 is set. In this case, the operation of the movable part of the first accessory is set to be disallowed, while the lighting of the effect LED is set to be permitted. Further, when the accessory normal flag 2 is set, the operation of the moving portion of the second accessory and the lighting of the effect LED are set to allow, and when the accessory abnormality flag 2 is set, the accessory abnormality flag 2 is set. , The operation of the moving part of the second accessory is set to be disallowed, while the lighting of the effect LED is set to be permitted.

As described above, in the initial control, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment receives the return command transmitted when the main control unit 41 shifts to the main process, and the first accessory and the second accessory Executes the initial operation processing of. Further, the sub-control unit 91 has the first accessory and the second accessory based on the accessory normal flag 1 or the accessory abnormality flag 1 and the accessory normal flag 2 or the accessory abnormality flag 2 set in the initial operation processing. It is determined whether or not the initial operation of the above is normally performed, and depending on the determination result, permission or disapproval of the operation of the first accessory and the second accessory in the subsequent production is set in the RAM 91c.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment starts the setting change process in the initial setting process when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started while the setting key switch 37 is on. The setting shifts to the setting change state, and the setting command (start) is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. After that, as described above, the set value is selected by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38, the setting is confirmed by the operation of the start switch 7, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting change state. The game shifts to the main process and the game is ready to proceed.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 sets the operation of the first accessory and the second accessory in the production to be disallowed in the activation process, and receives a setting command (start) after the activation process. , A notification screen indicating that the setting is being changed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the setting is being changed. After that, by receiving the setting command (end), the setting change notification is continued for a predetermined period, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operations of the first accessory and the second accessory are executed. , The operation of the first accessory and the second accessory is permitted or disallowed in the subsequent production according to the result of the initial operation process.

In this way, when the sub control unit 91 is activated when the main control unit 41 is in the setting change state, that is, when the main control unit 41 is executing a special control that makes it impossible to advance the game. , The initial operation processing of the first accessory and the second accessory is not executed, the initial operation of the first accessory and the second accessory is restricted, and the initial operation process is executed after the setting change state is completed. Then, the initial operation of the first accessory and the second accessory is performed.

Further, after the main control unit 41 ends the setting change state, the sub control unit 91 continues the setting change notification until a predetermined period elapses, and performs initial operation processing of the first accessory and the second accessory. By starting, the setting change notification and the initial operation of the first accessory and the second accessory are performed in parallel.

[Modification example 4]
[About pachinko machines]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. 28. Hereinafter, detailed description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 28, the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. It is composed of and.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 28, on the right side of the game area).

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. In the display area of the image display device 5, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game are supported. , For example, in a decorative symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each are variably displayed. In the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged.

A start winning memory display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. On the left side of the start winning memory display area 5H of the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided. Further, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided to display the number of special figure hold storages so as to be identifiable.

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball device 6B includes an electric tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a normally open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilting position, and has a starting area. A second start winning opening is formed as a (second start area).

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door, and forms a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 28, the left side of the game area). Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C displays the number of normal figure hold storages.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area.

An upper plate (ball hitting plate) and a lower plate are provided at predetermined positions of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to the member forming the lower plate. The member forming the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, for example, the jackpot state is set as a specific state. Then, in the jackpot state, the first condition (for example, a game ball wins in the first starting area and a jackpot occurs) and the second condition (for example, a game ball wins in the second starting area and a jackpot occurs). Control when is satisfied. Then, the difference in the establishment ratio for each set value is made smaller in the second condition than in the first condition. Under such conditions, for example, when the first condition is satisfied and a big hit occurs, the execution ratio for each set value of the suggestion effect is made the same. Further, when the second condition is satisfied and a big hit occurs, the execution ratio of the suggestion effect is made different for each set value. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of estimating the set value as in the above embodiment. In addition, for example, it is also possible to set a probability fluctuation state or a time saving state as a specific state.

[Effect of the above embodiment]
In the above embodiment, the control ratio of AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery is made different according to the set value, and the control ratio of AT via CZ is made the same regardless of the set value, and the suggestion in AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery. The selection ratio of the effect was made the same regardless of the set value, and the selection ratio of the suggestion effect in the AT via CZ was made different according to the set value (in this example, the portion shown in FIGS. 20 and 22).
Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the set value.

In the above embodiment, the selection ratio of the suggestion effect at AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery is the same regardless of the set value, and the selection ratio of the suggestion effect at AT via CZ is different according to the set value. , It is more difficult to determine the set value in the suggestion effect at AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery than in the suggestion effect at AT via CZ (in this example, the part shown in FIG. 22).
Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the set value.

In the above embodiment, the selection ratio of the suggestion effect at the AT via CZ is the same regardless of the set value, and the selection ratio of the suggestion effect at the AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery is different according to the set value. , The suggestion effect at AT via CZ is more difficult to determine the set value than the suggestion effect at AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery.
Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the set value.

In the above embodiment, the suggestion effect B suggesting that the set value is 4 to 6 and the suggestion effect C suggesting that the set value is 6 can be executed, and the AT direct hit lottery is won via AT and CZ. The selection ratio of the suggestion effect B is different from that of AT (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 22).
Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when estimating the set value.

In the above embodiment, the ratio controlled by the AT by the AT direct hit lottery at the setting 6 is the ratio that can be controlled once a day, and the ratio controlled by the AT by the AT direct hit lottery at the setting 1 to 5. Is a ratio that cannot be controlled once a day (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 20).
Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the AT will be controlled by the AT direct hit lottery.

In the first modification, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect executing means) executes the specific effect at the end of the final game of the AT. In addition, the sub control unit 91 (specific effect selection means) selects a specific effect. Further, the specific effects that can be selected by the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect selection means) are the first effects A to C selected based on the game state (first information) after the end of AT, and at the end of AT by RTC. Includes the second effects A to C selected based on the time information (second information) of. Further, the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect selection means) is when the gaming state (first information) after the end of AT is in a highly accurate state (when the first condition is satisfied), and the AT ends by RTC. When the time information (second information) of the time is between 17:00 and 23:00 (when the second condition is satisfied), the first effect A, the first effect B, or the first effect is specified. The first effect C is selected with priority over the second effects A to C. Further, in the sub-control unit 91 (specific effect selection means), the gaming state (first information) after the end of the AT is not a highly accurate state (the first condition is not satisfied), and the RTC ends the AT. When the time information (second information) is between 17:00 and 23:00 (when the second condition is satisfied), the second effect A, the second effect B, or the second effect is used as a specific effect. C is selected with priority over the first effects A to C.
Therefore, it is possible to preferably notify the player of the game information at the end of the final game of the AT (specific opportunity). In addition, the player can be made to pay attention to which specific effect is executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the second modification, the setting suggestion effect that can be executed in a specific state such as BB or AT is described in BB as shown in S03 to S05, FIGS. 24 (b), and 24 (c) of FIG. 24 (a). Since the number of times or the number of ATs is a multiple of 3, the execution is performed with reference to different tables depending on whether the specific condition is satisfied and the specific condition is not satisfied. As a result, the control regarding the setting suggestion effect can be changed according to the success or failure of the specific condition, and the player can pay attention to the number of BBs and the number of ATs related to the establishment of the specific condition. Can be improved. In addition, the control regarding the setting suggestion effect can be changed according to the success or failure of the specific condition, and the player can pay attention to the number of digestion games related to the establishment of the specific condition, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Can be done. In addition, the number of digestion games related to the establishment of a specific condition is initialized by being controlled to the setting change state, and is also initialized when the power is turned on in the morning even if the setting change state is not changed. .. As a result, since the number of digestion games is initialized, it is possible to prevent it from being specified whether or not the setting has been changed. In addition, the control regarding the setting suggestion effect can be changed according to the success or failure of the specific condition, and the player can pay attention to whether or not the morning one flag related to the establishment of the specific condition is set. , The interest of the game can be improved. Further, since the specific condition is satisfied in the specific state controlled in the morning, it is possible to prevent it from being specified whether or not the set value is newly set.

In the third modification, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub control unit 91 controls the main process that allows the game to proceed on the main control unit 41 side (normal state). In the case of), the initial operation process is executed, and the main control unit 41 is executing a special control in which the game cannot proceed (special state, in this embodiment, the setting change game cannot proceed). In the case of a setting change state or a RAM error error state in which the game cannot proceed due to the occurrence of a RAM error), the initial operation process is not executed, so that when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. In addition, when the main control unit 41 is in a special state, it is not necessary to control unnecessary initial operation processing.

[Other modifications]
Various modifications of the above embodiment will be described below.

[Advantage]
In the above embodiment, the medal payout rate for each set value, which is an advantage, is changed by setting a difference in the winning probability of the AT direct hit lottery, but the medal payout rate for each set value is changed by a different method. You may let me. For example, it is possible to change the medal payout rate for each set value by changing the lottery probability and the winning probability of the lottery combination such as small wins and bonuses (BB, RB) for each set value. In this case, it is possible to win at the same time as another lottery combination as one of the first condition or the second condition, and to win alone as the other. It is also possible to change the medal payout rate for each set value by changing the control probability for the CZ and the winning probability of the AT lottery during the CZ for each set value. In this case, it is possible to set the CZ as a specific state and set the first condition and the second condition in which the control conditions for the CZ are different. Further, when controlling to an advantageous state (AT, RT, CT, etc.) after the bonus, it is possible to change the medal payout rate for each set value by changing the control ratio of the advantageous state for each set value. .. In this case, for example, winning a bonus with an advantageous state may be one of the first condition or the second condition, and winning a lottery during the bonus and being controlled to an advantageous state may be the other. Is.

[About specific state]
In the above embodiment, AT (including ART) is taken as an example as a specific state, but a state different from the above embodiment may be set as a specific state. As specific states, for example, an additional special zone that allows the number of AT games to be added, bonuses such as BB and RB, RT (replay time) that changes the winning probability of replay, and reel stop control are uncontrolled. It is possible to apply a CT (challenge time) in which the number of slip frames is reduced or a CZ (chance zone) in which it is easy to shift to an advantageous advantageous state such as AT or ART for a certain period of time.

[About the first and second conditions]
In the above embodiment, the first condition is decided to win the AT direct hit lottery, and the second condition is decided to win the AT lottery in CZ, but the first condition and the second condition of the aspect different from the above embodiment are used. It may be set. For example, the first condition is to win the AT lottery in CZ, the second condition is to win the AT direct hit lottery, the first condition is to win the bonus alone, and the second condition. It is possible to win other lottery roles and bonuses at the same time.

[About the execution rate of suggestion effects]
In the above embodiment, the selection ratio of the suggestion effect at AT by winning the AT direct hit lottery is the same regardless of the set value, and the selection ratio of the suggestion effect at AT via CZ is different according to the set value. However, the ratio may be set different from that of the above embodiment. For example, it is possible to make the execution ratio of the suggestion effect itself different between when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, and to make the selection ratio of the suggestion effect different at a specific set value. is there.

[About production and notification]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the effect and the notification are executed by the liquid crystal display 51 has been given, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the speakers 53, 54, the effect LED 52, and the back arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. Lamps (for example, reel LED55), transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, lamps, LEDs, and stop switches attached to the front door 1b and the like. The effect or notification may be performed by means different from those in the above embodiment, such as vibration, ventilation from the surroundings of the stop switch, and a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About the game machine]
In the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is used. The invention according to claim 1 is realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine for setting a bet number or a fully credit type slot machine for setting a bet number using only credits. It is possible. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of bets using.

Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball capture device that captures a game ball and a capture ball that detects a game ball captured by the ball capture device. A detection switch is provided, and in addition to a medal payout mechanism such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device that pays out game balls and a payout ball detection switch that detects game balls paid out by the ball payout device. It is possible to set the number of bets using both medals and game balls to play the game, and the medals and game balls are paid out when a prize is generated, as shown in the above embodiment. It is possible to realize the present invention by applying the configuration.

The present invention also provides a home-use game machine for starting game software (slot machine game, pachinko game machine game), other computer devices, and a mobile terminal for starting an installed mobile application (slot machine application, pachinko game machine application). It is also possible to configure it as a game machine.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 51 Liquid crystal display 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

In the game machine that plays the game
An advantage setting means that sets an advantage for the player based on the operation of the setting operation means,
A specific state control means that controls a specific state by satisfying the first condition or a second condition different from the first condition.
And a favorable degree suggesting means capable of performing the advantage of suggested control suggest the advantageous degree based on being controlled in the specific state,
In the second condition, the difference in the establishment ratio for each of the advantages set by the advantage setting means is smaller than that of the first condition.
The advantage suggestion means can execute the advantage suggestion control based on being controlled to the specific state by the satisfaction of the first condition, and is controlled to the specific state by the satisfaction of the second condition. Based on this, it is possible to execute the advantage suggestion control common to the case where the specific state is controlled by the satisfaction of the first condition.
Wherein the ratio of running a pre Symbol advantageous degree suggests control by the time controlled to the specific state by the occurrence of the second condition and when it is controlled to the specific state by the occurrence of the first condition is different Game machine.

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