JP2018068586A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a slot machine that improves the interest of a suggestive effect that suggests an advantage.
When a setting suggestion effect that suggests a currently set value can be executed and an AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, when the bonus is not won during an AT, and the AT ends, When a setting suggestion effect is executed and a bonus is won during the AT, the setting suggestion effect is not executed when the AT ends.
[Selection] Figure 16

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can derive and win according to the display result.

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

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

  Conventionally, there has been a slot machine that can set an advantage (for example, a set value) for a player and can execute an suggestive effect that suggests the set advantage (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5326227

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, since the relationship between the winning combination and the suggestion effect is not considered, the interest of the suggestion effect cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that improves the interest of suggesting effects that suggest an advantage.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Predetermining means (for example, main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation;
An advantage setting means (for example, main control unit 41) for setting an advantage (for example, a set value) for the player;
The suggestion effect (for example, the setting suggestion effect) that suggests the advantage set by the advantage setting means can be executed when the predetermined period (AT) has elapsed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16A). In addition, when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, if the bonus is not won during the AT, the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the AT is finished. 91)
The probability that the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result advantageous to the player (for example, bonus winning) differs depending on the advantage set by the advantage setting means (the set value is advantageous). As the value increases, the probability of winning a bonus increases)
The suggestion effect means can execute control that does not execute the suggestion effect when the determination result of the prior determination means during the predetermined period becomes the specific determination result (for example, FIG. 16B). As shown in FIG. 2, when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, when the bonus is won during AT, the setting suggestion effect is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the prior determination means during the predetermined period becomes a specific determination result advantageous to the player, the suggestion effect is not executed, while the determination result of the prior determination means during the predetermined period When the predetermined period has passed without the specific determination result, the suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player due to the determination result of the prior determination means not being the specific determination result during the predetermined period. Therefore, the interest of the suggestion effect can be improved.

(2) In the slot machine of (1),
Regardless of the advantage set by the advantage setting means, the probability that the determination result of the prior determination means in the predetermined period is not the specific determination result is the determination result of the prior determination means in the predetermined period. Is lower than the probability of the specific determination result (regardless of the currently set value, the relationship of bonus winning probability during AT <bonus non-winning probability during AT is established).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the opportunity to reduce the discouragement of the player due to the determination result of the prior determination means not being the specific determination result during the predetermined period regardless of the set advantage. .

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
A first mode (for example, FIG. 16A) in which the suggestion effect is executed when the predetermined period has passed without the determination result of the prior determination means being the specific determination result during the predetermined period. FIG. 16B shows an AT run-through setting suggestion mode),
The second mode in which the suggestion effect is executed when the determination result of the prior determination means during the predetermined period becomes the specific determination result (for example, setting at the time of AT bonus winning shown in FIG. 17B) And a selection receiving means for receiving a selection operation (for example, display of a mode selection screen shown in FIG. 15) for selecting a mode to be controlled among a plurality of modes including a suggestion mode).

According to such a structure, it can control to the mode according to the player's taste.
(4) In the slot machine of (3),
The plurality of modes include a third mode (for example, an AT start setting suggestion mode shown in FIG. 17A) in which the suggestion effect is executed when the predetermined period is started.

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect is executed when the predetermined period starts, the player regardless of whether or not the determination result of the prior determination means during the predetermined period becomes the specific determination result. An advantage can be suggested for.

(5) In the slot machine of (4),
In the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode, the accuracy of the degree of advantage suggested by the suggestion effect is highest when the second mode is selected, and when the first mode is selected. Next, the third mode is the lowest (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect executed when the AT bonus winning setting setting mode is set> The accuracy of the setting suggestion effect executed when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set> the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect executed when the AT start setting suggestion mode is set).

  According to such a configuration, the probability that the suggestive effect is executed is the lowest when the second mode is set, the second mode is the next highest, and the lowest is the third mode. Therefore, the lower the probability that the suggestion effect is executed, the higher the accuracy of the suggested effect that is executed, so the range of mode selection by the player can be expanded.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a some bell winning. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a mode selection screen. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution timing etc. of the setting suggestion effect in case AT setting passing mode is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution timing etc. of the setting suggestion effect in case AT setting suggestion mode is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion production pattern determination table for setting suggestion modes at the time of bonus winning in AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion effect pattern determination table for AT suggestion mode setting suggestion modes. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion effect pattern determination table for AT start time setting suggestion modes. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion effect pattern determination table etc. in a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L, 2C, which are arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  A medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout exit 9 and speakers 53, 54 through which medals are paid out are provided below the front door 1b. Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is started, a payment switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned, a start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L, 2C, Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of 2R, a production switch 56, and the like are provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that a medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after a replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (medal payout rate) of internal lottery described later is operated when turning on / off the power. A power switch 39 is provided.

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

  In the internal lottery and AT lottery described later, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value by using the winning probability according to the set value indicating the degree of advantage for the player. The set value consists of 6 stages of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets and the total number of medals paid out by winning) 5, 4, The payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 3, 2, and 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the degree of advantage is the highest for the player, and the degree of advantage decreases step by step as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. For example, in the present embodiment, when “4” is set as the set value, the payout rate is 1 or more. When “4” is set as the set value, the probability that the payout rate becomes 1 or more may be higher than when “less than“ 4 ”is set as the set value. The payout rate may be less than 1 when “4” is set as the set value, while the payout rate may be 1 or more when “4” or more is set as the set value.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

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

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. Invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a winning determination is made, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, a combination of predetermined symbols on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 By aligning (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

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

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

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. The game control board 40 controls the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I / O port 91d, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, winning symbol combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus.

  When the special replay symbol combination stops on the winning line, “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR” stops on the invalid line. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and when the special replay is not won It is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. In the transition, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If you miss the winning top bell, it will be the same as the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9), and the winning probability of a small role is between RT0 to RT4. Among a plurality of types of game states including a bonus that is improved more than a certain time, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding game states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied.

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when either BB1 or BB2 wins is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than that during RT1 and RT3 and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described in FIG. 5, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays that are selected by the internal lottery are determined for each type of RT.

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. The number of determination values shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 indicates the number of determination values when the set value is set to “1”. Among the multiple types of lottery target roles, there are lottery target roles (for example, strong / weak watermelon, strong / weak / middle cherries, bonus 1-12, etc.) determined so that the number of determination values increases as the set value increases. included.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target when controlled by RT2 and RT4. As shown in FIG. 6, when the special replay wins during RT2, an extra lottery is performed, and when the special replay wins during RT4, a setting suggestion effect is performed. The extra lottery and the setting suggestion effect will be described later.

  Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). The middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, the middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations that can be won by simultaneously reading out a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, different numbers of determination values are defined for bonus 1 to bonus 12. For this reason, the bonus 6 or 12 is the advantage for the player, that is, the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning simultaneously when winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as reliability). The number of determination values is determined so that the middle cherries are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons in this order, and the bell (hereinafter also referred to as the middle tier bell) is the lowest.

  13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pushing order shown in the pushing order column for each winning lottery object, the reel control is performed to stop the winning combination symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the winning line LN.

  Further, when winning the simultaneous winning combination, reel control different from that when not winning the simultaneous winning combination can be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, reel control is performed so that a watermelon that falls to the right or an upper watermelon is prioritized over a middle watermelon, but is pulled to the winning line, while a right watermelon is lowered when a strong watermelon is won. Reel control is performed in which the middle-stage watermelon is given priority over both the watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon to be drawn onto the winning line. When a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed to draw the lower cherries onto the winning line, and when a middle cherry is selected, reel control is performed to pull the middle cherries onto the winning line. . As a result, it is possible to estimate whether it is cherry, watermelon, weak or strong, or middle tier cherry from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and expectation for bonus winning or AT winning Can be different.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed. When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting number, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and whether or not winning is allowed is set (internal lottery) based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) is performed. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate, and then the stop switches 8L and 8C. , 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reels is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 5 to FIG. 7) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Done. Further, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / replaying combination) are performed. Further, when it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.) is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control by the AT. In addition, the main control unit 41 can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when the AT lottery is set to be controlled to the AT. A process for executing a navigating effect is executed.

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

  In the AT lottery process, whether or not to control to AT is set, and when it is set to control to AT, the number of AT games is set from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). . The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Further, the main control unit 41 draws the timing for starting the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 sets the start of AT after 0 to 32 games have passed since the AT winning game (timing to start AT) by random number lottery.

  The reliability set when controlling to AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games set when controlling to AT (the average number of games to be acquired) are different depending on the type of a specific lottery target role. For example, the AT lottery is performed so that the middle cherries are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons in this order, and the bells are lowest. In addition, the reliability set to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games to be set when controlled to AT are even when the same specific lottery target is won. When the specific winning lottery is not simultaneously won with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when winning strong cherry), for example, when winning with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when winning BB1 + strong cherry) The AT lottery is performed so that becomes higher.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies that a particular winning combination is won, that an AT has been won, whether or not an AT has been won or not, the number of AT games, and AT start timing, using internal winning commands and AT lottery commands described later . If the AT start timing set in the lottery at the timing to start AT (the lottery to start AT after 0 to 32 games have passed since the AT winning game) is set to be after 32 games have passed, it is a precursor effect for 31 games (Direction to win AT winning) is executed to notify AT winning.

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

  The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c and cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, so that the RT 2 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after starting AT starts, for example, from the next game in which special replay is won at RT0 (subtraction start trigger is established). The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT2 over the set number of AT games.

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

  In the extra lottery, whether or not to add the number of AT games is set, and when it is set to be added, an extra is added to the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Set the number of games. The set number of added games is added to the number of AT games stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Thereby, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled by the AT.

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

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled by RT3. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition start may occur depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 and making the promotion lip winning.

  Even when controlled to RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control to RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 will be won at RT0. At this time, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

  Furthermore, when one of the bells such as the left bell 1 to 4 is won at RT0, the first reels other than the predetermined reel (the right-down bell shown in FIG. 14 or the reel for winning the middle bell) are first stopped. Sometimes, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, a transition point is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR21 to 23 will be won. At this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is selected. When it stops for the first time, there is a possibility that the special replay wins and is controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when one of the bells such as the left bell 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the right bell shown in FIG. 14 or the middle bell) are selected. When the first stop is performed, the transition point is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the promoted replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In RT0, when one of the replays GR11 to 13 is selected, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. For this reason, RT0 can be maintained by normal replay winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect. Moreover, in RT0, when winning one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4, the operation procedure for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is specified. The navigation effect is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Furthermore, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by special replay winning.

  In RT2, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell Production is performed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT2.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games is controlled to be RT2 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT2 advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). Counting is started from the next game after the game that has become possible, that is, the game after winning one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0 and winning special replay. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first left stop is performed as described above. On the other hand, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, if the first stop on the left is made, a transition point is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. End up. As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the transition is made to the RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. Further, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, a winning suggestion effect is executed to notify that BB has been won, and the player can grasp that BB1 or BB2 has been won. When a BB winning occurs, the process shifts to a corresponding bonus, ends when a predetermined end number is paid out, and shifts to RT3.

[About setting suggestion]
The sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 performs a process for executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value in accordance with the set value that has been set. The sub-control unit 91 stores, in the RAM 91c, the same value as the setting value specified from the setting command based on the setting command for specifying the setting value set in the setting change state, and from the value to the RAM 41c. The stored setting value (hereinafter also referred to as “current setting value”) is specified. Further, the setting suggestion effect patterns include patterns A to D (see FIGS. 18 to 20). The setting suggestion effects for patterns A to D are effects in which character A to character D are displayed, respectively. For example, the setting suggestion effect of the pattern C is an effect in which the character C is displayed (refer to “location for executing the setting suggestion effect” in FIG. 16A).

[About mode]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of the mode selection screen according to the present embodiment. In the example of FIG. 15, the player can select from an AT start setting suggestion mode, an AT bonus winning setting suggestion mode, and an AT run-through setting suggestion mode. The AT start setting suggestion mode is a mode in which a setting suggestion effect is executed when the AT is started. The AT setting bonus suggestion mode is a mode in which a setting suggestion effect is executed when a bonus is won during AT. The AT suggestion mode setting mode is a mode in which a setting suggestion effect is executed when the AT runs. Here, “AT runs through” means “not controlled to a bonus state during AT”. The display timing of the mode selection screen will be described with reference to FIG.

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

[About timing chart of each mode]
Next, a timing chart for each mode described in FIG. 15 will be described. 16 and 17 are diagrams for explaining the timing chart. FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining a case where a bonus is not won during AT when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 16 (A), an AT lottery is executed. When an AT lottery is won by the AT lottery, a continuous effect is executed. When the continuous effect ends, an AT winning notification effect (display of WIN characters) is executed as an AT lottery result effect. The AT winning notification effect is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and then the mode selection screen is executed. Note that the mode selection screens in FIGS. 16 and 17 only show the letters “Please select a mode!”, And descriptions of the options are omitted.

  FIG. 16A shows a case where the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set. The AT is controlled from the game next to the game in which the AT winning notification effect is executed. In the example of FIG. 16A, a case where a bonus is not won during the AT is shown. Thereafter, the AT ends when the number of AT games controlled by the AT (the number of remaining AT games) becomes zero. When the AT ends, for example, an AT end effect (not shown) is executed at a timing related to the end of the final game of the AT (for example, at the time of the third stop). The AT end effect is, for example, an effect of notifying that the AT has ended and the number of medals awarded during the AT.

  The setting suggestion effect is executed when the AT end effect is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). The timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed is not limited to the timing at which the AT end effect is ended, and may be a timing related to the start of the next game after the AT final game. The timing may be a bet operation for starting the next game of the AT final game, or a lever-on operation (operation on the start switch 7). Further, FIG. 16A shows that the setting suggestion effect in the pattern C in which the character C is displayed is executed.

  FIG. 16B shows the case where the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set. Further, in the example of FIG. 16B, a case where a bonus is won during the AT, and the bonus is won, and the bonus state corresponding to the bonus is controlled. In the present embodiment, when a bonus is won during AT, the number of AT games in the game where the bonus is won is put on hold. The number of AT games is not subtracted during the period from the bonus winning game to the end of the bonus state. Thereafter, the game returns to the AT from the game at the end of the bonus state, and the subtraction of the number of AT games held is started.

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

  Further, in FIG. 16B, an alternative effect may be executed instead of the setting suggestion effect not being executed. Here, the substitute effect is an effect suggesting a matter different from the setting value suggested by the setting suggestion effect. The matter different from the set value is preferably a matter related to the player's advantage. For example, the item different from the set value may be a state after the AT that is ended when the substitute effect is executed. For example, the state includes a normal state and a highly accurate state. The highly accurate state is a state in which the AT winning probability of the AT lottery is higher than that in the normal state. The alternative effect may be an effect that suggests whether or not the state is controlled to a highly accurate state (or whether or not the state is controlled to be a highly accurate state). According to such a configuration, the disappointment of the player due to the fact that the setting suggestion effect is not executed can be reduced.

  FIG. 17A shows a case where the AT start time setting suggestion mode is set. When the AT start setting suggestion mode is set, the setting suggestion effect is executed when the AT is started. In the present embodiment, a mode selection screen is displayed when AT is started. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the mode selection screen is displayed and the AT start setting suggestion mode is set, a screen indicating that the AT start setting suggestion mode is set (for example, the cursor shines). After a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) is displayed on the screen, the setting suggestion effect is executed.

  FIG. 17B shows a case where a setting suggestion mode at the time of winning a bonus during AT is set. When the AT start setting suggestion mode is set, the setting suggestion effect is executed when a bonus is won during the AT. In other words, the setting suggestion effect is also an effect for notifying that a bonus has been won. In the case where the setting bonus suggestion mode during AT winning is set, when a bonus is won during AT, a bonus winning notification effect for notifying that the bonus has been won is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and thereafter A setting suggestion effect may be executed.

[Accuracy of setting suggestion effect]
The setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is an effect that suggests the current set value to the last, and is not an effect that informs the current set value definitely. In the present embodiment, the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect varies depending on the set mode. The accuracy of the setting suggestion effect indicates the accuracy of the contents of the set value suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect that is executed when the setting suggestion mode during bonus selection during AT is set is the highest, and then executed when the setting suggestion mode during AT run-through is set. The accuracy of the setting suggestion effect is high, and the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect that is executed when the AT start setting suggestion mode is set is the lowest.

  That is, the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect that is executed when the setting suggestion mode at the time of winning the bonus during AT is set> the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect that is executed when the setting suggestion mode at the time of running through AT is set> setting at the start of AT This is the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect that is executed when the suggestion mode is set.

  The reason why the accuracy is determined in this order is that the setting suggestion effect is the lowest when the setting suggestion mode at the time of bonus selection during AT is set, and the setting suggestion mode at the time of AT run through is set This is because the probability that the setting suggestion effect is sometimes executed is the next lowest, and the probability that the setting suggestion effect is executed when the AT start setting suggestion mode is set is the highest.

  Thus, the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect varies depending on the probability that the setting suggestion effect is executed. Specifically, the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect is set to be higher as the probability that the setting suggestion effect is executed is lower.

  Next, the probability that the setting suggestion effect is executed when each mode is set will be described. The number of AT games is “A”. In one game, the bonus winning probability is about 0.1% (see FIG. 10), and the probability of not winning the bonus (bonus non-winning probability) is about 99.9%. Also, the bonus winning probability varies depending on the current set value, and the bonus winning probability increases as the current set value becomes 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. In addition, during the AT, the RT is usually controlled to any one of RT0, RT1, and RT2, but if any of these RTs has the same current set value, the bonus winning probability Are set to be the same. In any RT, the relationship of bonus winning probability <bonus non-winning probability is established regardless of the currently set value. That is, during AT, the relationship of bonus winning probability <bonus non-winning probability is established regardless of the currently set value.

  Further, the probability X that the setting suggestion effect is executed when the setting suggestion mode at the time of winning the bonus during AT is set is, for example, as follows.

X = (0.001) + (0.999 ¹ * 0.001) + (0.999 ² * 0.001) ... + (0.999 ^A-1 * 0.001)
One item (0.001) on the right side of this formula indicates the probability of winning a bonus in the first game of AT. Two items on the right side of this equation (0.999 ¹ × 0.001) indicate the probability of winning a bonus in the second game of AT. The three items (0.999 ² × 0.001) on the right side of this formula indicate the probability of winning a bonus in the third AT game. The final term (0.999 ^A-1 × 0.001) on the right side of this equation indicates the probability of winning a bonus at the final game of the AT. This equation is equivalent to the following equation (1).

X = (0.001) × (1 + 0.999 ¹ +0.999 ² ... +0.999 ^A-1 )
(1)
In addition, the probability Y that the setting suggestion effect is executed when the AT suggestion mode setting mode is set is as follows.

Y = 0.999 ^A (2)
The probability Z that the setting suggestion effect is executed when the AT start setting suggestion mode is set is as follows.

Z = 1 (3)
As is clear from the equations (1) to (3), X <Y <Z. Expressions (1) to (3) are merely examples, and X, Y, and Z may be calculated using other expressions.

[Setting suggestion effect pattern determination table]
Next, the setting suggestion effect pattern determination table will be described. 18 to 20 are diagrams for explaining a setting suggestion effect pattern determination table for determining a setting suggestion effect pattern. The setting suggestion effect pattern determination table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 91b of the sub-control unit 91. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines the setting suggestion effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect to be executed when the setting suggestion effect is executed (immediately before the execution of the setting suggestion garden). The timing for determining the setting suggestion effect pattern may be any timing as long as the timing is before the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

  18 to 20 are tables for setting a setting suggestion effect pattern when the AT bonus bonus setting suggestion mode is set, and setting suggestion effects when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, respectively. The table for setting a pattern and the table for setting the pattern of the setting suggestion effect when setting suggestion mode at the time of AT run-through are set are shown.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, for each mode, (a) a power failure return table used when power failure is restored, and (b) a table after setting change used when setting is changed, And (c) a normal table used at normal times.

  In addition, when power is restored, a case where no setting change is involved and a case where a setting change is involved are included. 18A, FIG. 19A, and FIG. 20A when a predetermined period (for example, 64 games) elapses from a game that does not change the setting when power is restored. ), The setting suggesting effect pattern is determined with reference to the power interruption return table corresponding to the set mode. Further, in the period from when the power interruption is restored to when the predetermined period elapses from the game accompanied by the setting change, among the cases of FIG. 18B, FIG. 19B, and FIG. Then, the setting suggestion effect pattern is determined with reference to the table after setting change according to the set mode. Also, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the game that has been restored from power interruption, the normal table corresponding to the set mode is referred to in FIG. 18 (c), FIG. 19 (c), and FIG. 20 (c). Then, a setting suggesting effect pattern is set. For example, during the AT bonus bonus setting suggestion mode is set, and during a period when a predetermined period (for example, 32 games) elapses from a game with a setting change when power interruption is restored, Using the table shown in FIG. 18B, a setting suggestion effect pattern is set.

  Next, the ratio defined in each table will be described. As shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, the power failure recovery table, the post-setting change table, and the normal table each have a ratio determined according to the current setting value that is a set setting value. First, the setting suggestion mode at the time of winning the bonus during AT is set, and is used for a period from when the power is restored to the time when a predetermined period elapses after the game with the setting change. The power interruption return table will be described. When the currently set value is “6”, the pattern A is set to pattern A at a rate of 25%, pattern B at a rate of 17%, pattern C at a rate of 11%, and pattern D at a rate of 47%. When the currently set value is “5”, it is set to pattern B at a rate of 30%, pattern C at a rate of 13%, and pattern D at a rate of 57%. When the currently set value is “4”, it is set to pattern B at a rate of 32%, pattern C at a rate of 21%, and pattern D at a rate of 43%. When the currently set value is “3”, it is set to pattern C at a rate of 38% and to pattern D at a rate of 62%. When the currently set value is “2”, it is set to pattern C at a rate of 48% and to pattern D at a rate of 52%. When the currently set value is “1”, the pattern D is set at a rate of 100%.

  Similarly, for each table shown in FIG. 18B, FIG. 18C, FIG. 19A to FIG. 19C, and FIG. 20A to FIG. A setting suggestion effect pattern is set from among the patterns A to D in accordance with a ratio determined according to.

  In any of the nine tables of FIGS. 18 to 20, the pattern A can be set only when the current set value is “6”, and the pattern B has the current set values of “4” to “6”. The pattern C can be set only when it is other than “2” to “6”, that is, other than “1”. Therefore, it can be said that the pattern A is a pattern that suggests that the current setting value is “6”, and the pattern B is a pattern that suggests that the current setting value is “4” or more. Pattern C can be said to be a pattern that suggests that the current set value is “2” or more, that is, at least other than “1”. On the other hand, it can be said that the pattern D is a pattern in which the currently set value cannot be specified. That is, the pattern D cannot specify the current setting value, and the pattern C can specify that the current setting value is any one of the five setting values “2” to “6” other than “1”. On the other hand, the pattern B can be narrowed down to three setting values “4” to “6”, and the pattern A can specify that the current setting value is “6”. Thus, since the number of setting values that can be specified as the current setting value is Pattern D> Pattern C> Pattern B> Pattern A, the accuracy of setting suggestion is highest in pattern A, and subsequently becomes patterns B and C. It can be said that the pattern D is the lowest.

  For this reason, it can be said that the setting of the setting suggestion effect pattern specifies the setting value to suggest how the setting value is suggested. In addition, it can be said that the patterns A to C are more advantageous for the player than the pattern D in that it can be used to estimate the currently set value. Comparing the ratios set in such an advantageous pattern, in each mode, it is determined that the table after the setting change is the highest, the power interruption return table is the highest, and the normal table is the lowest. In other words, it can be said that a table having a lower determination probability of the pattern D having the lowest setting suggestion accuracy is an advantageous table for the player. For this reason, it can be said that the advantage regarding the setting suggestion effect is determined so that the highest after the setting change in each mode, the highest power interruption return table, and the lowest normal table. Thereby, the feeling of expectation for being determined to the patterns A to C can be maintained after improving the motivation for playing the game after power interruption or changing the setting (for example, in the morning).

  In each mode, pattern B is a pattern that suggests that the current setting value is “4” or more, but has the highest probability of being selected when the current setting value is “4”. In each mode, pattern C is a pattern that suggests that the current setting value is “2” or more, but the probability that the current setting value is “2” has the highest probability of being selected. Further, in each mode, the pattern D is a pattern that suggests that the current setting value is “1” or more, but is selected only when the current setting value is “1”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect (the advantage relating to the setting suggestion effect) is shown in FIG. 18B> FIG. 18A> FIG. 18C> FIG. 19B> FIG. a)> FIG. 19C> FIG. 20B> FIG. 20A> FIG. 20C.

[Effects of the present embodiment]
Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16 (B), when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set and a bonus is won during AT, The setting suggestion effect is not executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16 (A), when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set and the AT ends without winning a bonus during the AT (when the AT runs through), When the AT ends, a setting suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, the disappointment of the player due to not winning the bonus during the AT can be reduced.

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

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

  (2) Regardless of the currently set value, the bonus win probability (about 0.1%) <bonus wins in each game during AT (for example, any one of RT0, RT1, and RT2) It is determined to be a probability of not (about 99.9%). Therefore, when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, the chance of reducing the disappointment of the player because the bonus was not won during the AT can be increased regardless of the currently set value.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 15, in addition to the AT run-through setting suggestion mode, an AT bonus winning setting suggestion mode, an AT start setting suggestion mode, and the like are also provided. In the AT run-through setting suggestion mode, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the AT runs through (when the bonus is not won during the AT), the setting suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 17B, the setting suggestion mode at the time of winning a bonus during AT is a mode in which a setting suggestion effect is executed when a bonus is won during AT. As shown in FIG. 17A, the AT start setting suggestion mode is a mode in which a setting suggestion effect is executed when the AT is started. The player can select and set one of these three modes. Therefore, the mode can be controlled according to the player's preference.

  (4) Also, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), when the AT start setting suggestion mode is set, the setting suggestion effect is surely executed regardless of whether or not a bonus is won during the AT. Can do. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the bonus is won during the AT, the set value can be surely suggested to the player.

  (5) Also, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect is determined by the setting suggestion effect in the setting suggestion mode during the bonus winning during AT> the setting suggestion effect in the setting suggestion mode during AT run> AT start It is a setting suggestion effect in the hour setting suggestion mode. This is based on the idea that the accuracy of the setting suggestion effect increases as the ratio of the setting suggestion effect in each mode is reduced. Therefore, the range of mode selection by the player can be expanded.

(6) The slot machine of the present embodiment has the following configuration.
An advantage setting means for setting an advantage (setting value) for the player (for example, a process of changing the setting by the main control unit 41);
Suggesting effect means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for executing an suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) that suggests the advantage set by the advantage setting means,
Advantages that can be set by the advantage setting means include a first advantage (current set value is “2”) and a second advantage (current set value is “2”) that is higher than the first advantage. 4 ”) and a third advantage (currently set value is“ 6 ”) that is higher than each of the first and second advantages.
In the suggestion effect, a specific suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 18 to FIG. 18) suggesting that an advantage having a degree of advantage equal to or greater than the second advantage (a set value having a current set value of “4” or more) is set. Setting suggestion effect by pattern B shown in FIG.
When the second advantage is set, the suggestion effect means executes the specific suggestion effect with a higher probability than when the third advantage is set (for example, in FIGS. 18 to 20). As shown, the setting suggestion effect by pattern B has the highest execution probability when the current setting value is “4”).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific suggestion effect is executed, it is highly possible that the first advantage is not set and the second advantage is set, while the third advantage is It is possible to make the player imagine that there is a possibility that it has been set, and it is possible to draw out the willingness to continue the game. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved regarding the suggestion of an advantage.

  Also, based on the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, the setting suggestion effect includes a setting suggestion effect by the pattern B that suggests that the current setting value is “4” or more. . Then, the setting suggestion effect by the pattern B is executed with a higher probability when the current set value is “4” than when it is “5” or “6”. Thereby, the setting suggestion effect by pattern B is executed, so that the current setting value is not “3” or less, and the current setting value is “4”, while the current setting value is “5”. It is possible to make the player imagine that there is a possibility of being “6” or “6”, and to draw out the willingness to continue the game. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved regarding the suggestion of a setting value.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, when the current set value is “4”, the medal payout rate is 1 or more. Alternatively, when the current set value is “4”, the probability that the payout rate is 1 or higher is higher than when the current set value is less than “4”. For this reason, there is a possibility that the medal payout rate is 1 or more or 1 or more by suggesting that the current setting value is “4” or more when the setting suggestion effect by the pattern B is executed. It is possible to inform the player that the price is high, and to motivate the player to continue the game.

  (8) When the current set value is “4”, the payout rate is less than 1, while when the current set value is “4” or more, for example, “6”, the payout rate is 1 or more. It may be. In this case, when the setting suggestion effect by pattern B is executed, it is suggested that there is a possibility that the medal payout rate may be “1” or more by suggesting that the current setting value is “4” or more. The player can be informed and willingness to continue the game.

  (9) Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 18-20, the setting suggestion effect includes the setting suggestion effect by the pattern A in which it is determined that the current setting value is “6”. Thereby, when the setting suggestion effect by the pattern A is executed, it is determined that the current setting value is “6”, so that it is possible to draw out the willingness to continue the game.

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

[Regular period]
(1) In this embodiment, the AT is exemplified as the predetermined period, and when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, when the AT is terminated without winning a bonus during the AT, the setting suggestion effect is executed. On the other hand, when the bonus is won during the AT, the setting suggesting effect is not executed even if the AT is finished (see FIG. 16). However, the predetermined period is not limited to AT, and may be another period.

  For example, a slot machine having the following configuration may be used. As shown in FIG. 8, when predetermined outcomes (promotion lip and special lip) are derived, the following game abilities are provided instead of the game abilities in which RT is promoted. The slot machine of this variant (for example, the main control unit) can be controlled to any of a plurality of states including a normal RT, a bonus inside, an advantageous RT having a higher replay win probability than the normal RT, and a bonus state. It is.

  Normally, the game is played in the normal RT, and if the bonus is won during the normal RT, the bonus is controlled. When a bonus is awarded inside the bonus, the bonus state is controlled, and when the bonus state ends, the advantageous RT is controlled. Further, the number of games controlled to be advantageous RT is determined in advance. For example, the number of games is 32 games. The number of games controlled to be advantageous RT may be determined by random number lottery. If the bonus is won during the advantageous RT, the advantageous RT is ended and controlled inside the bonus.

  In the case of adopting such a configuration, the predetermined period is a period in which the advantageous RT is controlled. Further, for each mode shown in FIG. 15, the word “AT” is replaced with “advantage RT”.

  For example, the advantageous RT start setting suggestion mode is a mode in which the setting suggestion effect is executed when the advantageous RT is started (when the bonus state is ended). In the advantageous RT winning bonus setting suggestion mode, a setting suggestion effect is executed when a bonus is won during the advantageous RT. In the advantageous RT run-through setting suggestion mode, when the advantageous RT runs through, that is, when the advantageous RT ends without winning a bonus during the advantageous RT (when 32 games are consumed), the setting suggestion effect is executed. Mode. If the bonus is won during the advantageous RT, the advantageous RT is ended and controlled inside the bonus. Therefore, the advantageous RT run-through setting suggestion mode is a mode in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed when a bonus is won during advantageous RT (during a predetermined period). In the case of the configuration of the present modification, the mode selection screen is displayed when the bonus state is controlled. Further, during the bonus state, an effect corresponding to the mode set on the displayed mode selection screen is executed.

  As described above, even if the slot machine of this modification, that is, the predetermined period is a period controlled by the advantageous RT, the same effect as the slot machine of the present embodiment is obtained.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the start trigger of the predetermined period is when the control to the AT is started, and the end trigger of the predetermined period is when the control to the AT ends. However, the start trigger and the end trigger of the predetermined period are not limited to these. For example, the start trigger for the predetermined period may be when the control to the ART is started. Here, ART refers to the state of AT + RT2. Further, the end timing of the predetermined period may be when the vehicle falls from RT2 to RT1.

  In addition, in the above-described invention, the matter that “the setting suggestion effect is not executed when a bonus is won during a predetermined period”, in other words, “the predetermined period is reset by winning a bonus during the predetermined period. Thus, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed. "

  (3) Further, in the present embodiment, the bonus winning is exemplified as the specific determination result of the internal lottery during AT as a condition that the setting suggestion effect is not executed when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set. However, the specific determination result is not limited to the bonus winning, but may be another result. For example, at least one of a predetermined small combination and a predetermined replay may be won. Further, the specific determination result is not limited to the winning of the winning combination that generates a winning, and may be a result of determining that a predetermined loss (display result that does not generate a winning) is derived.

[Displaying the mode selection screen]
(1) In the examples of FIGS. 16 to 17, the mode selection screen has been described as being displayed when AT is started. However, the mode selection screen may be displayed at another timing. For example, when the player is non-AT, the mode selection screen may be displayed when a predetermined operation by the player (for example, an operation on the effect switch 56) is executed. With such a configuration, the mode selection screen can be displayed at a timing desired by the player.

  (2) Further, when a bonus is won during an AT, a configuration in which a predetermined set (including one set) of ATs is newly given may be adopted. One set is, for example, 50 games. In the case of adopting such a configuration, when a bonus corresponding to the selected bonus is won, the bonus state corresponding to the bonus is controlled, and when the bonus state ends, the remaining AT is controlled. The When the AT suggestion mode setting mode is set, the setting suggestion effect is not executed even if the remaining AT ends. In addition, a mode selection screen is displayed when the newly assigned AT is started. Subsequent control is the same as in the present embodiment.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 15, the mode name (option) displayed on the mode selection screen of the present embodiment is a name that suggests the mode content to the player (the player estimates the mode content or It was explained that it was a name that could be grasped. However, the mode name (option) displayed on the mode selection screen of the present embodiment is a name that does not suggest the mode content to the player from the mode name (name that the player cannot grasp the mode content). ). For example, the AT start setting suggestion mode, the AT bonus winning selection setting suggestion mode, and the AT run-through setting suggestion mode (FIG. 15) may be mode A, mode B, and mode C, respectively. In the case of such a mode name, when the mode is selected (the mode has not yet been determined), the contents of the mode may be displayed. For example, when the cursor is positioned in a mode, the contents of the mode are displayed.

  For example, when mode A (corresponding to the AT start setting suggestion mode in FIG. 15) is selected, the contents of the mode are “this mode suggests a set value when AT is started. "Is displayed.

  As an example of a mode of displaying the contents of the mode, for example, a character may explain the contents of the mode. Specifically, the contents of the mode may be displayed as the speech balloons of the character. Thereafter, when the determination operation is executed for the selected mode, the game in the mode is started.

  According to such a configuration, even if the mode name is a name that does not suggest the content of the mode to the player, the character explains the selected mode, so the relationship between the mode selection screen and the character is closely related. And the interest of the mode selection screen can be improved. In addition, even if the mode name is a name that does not suggest to the player the content of the mode, before the player decides the mode (at the stage where the player has selected the mode), the content of the mode is given to the player. Since the player can be recognized, the mode can be determined with peace of mind by the player.

[Bonus winning probability]
In the present embodiment, the bonus winning probability differs according to the current set value, and it has been described that the bonus winning probability increases as the current set value increases. However, the bonus winning probability may be the same regardless of the currently set value. With such a configuration, the probability of not winning a bonus (the probability of AT running through) is the same regardless of the current set value. For example, when the AT run-through setting suggestion mode is set, the setting suggestion effect can be executed with the same probability regardless of the current set value.

[About setting suggestion]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 and the like, the identifiable pattern (pattern A) that can specify the current setting value and the current setting value can be narrowed down to a plurality of setting values. The narrowing patterns (patterns B, C, etc.) are illustrated, but the identifiable pattern is not limited to the pattern that allows the setting value 6 to be specified, and other setting values (for example, the setting value 5) can be specified. The pattern to be made may be provided. In addition, the setting suggestion effect is not provided with an identifiable pattern, and a plurality of types of narrowing down in which the number of setting values (for example, the number of setting values to be narrowed down is three, four, etc.) that can narrow down the current setting value is different. It may be composed only of patterns.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the specific event, the setting suggesting effect that causes any of a plurality of types of characters to appear is shown. However, the specific event is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of moving images are displayed. An effect in which any one of them may flow may be used, or an effect in which one of a plurality of types of freezes (control for delaying the progress of the game) is executed.

  FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining a setting suggestion effect pattern determination table in the modification. In the setting suggestion effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 21A, setting suggestion effects A to C are defined. In the setting suggestion effect A, an effect image in which the character performs a peace sign is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and in the setting suggestion effect B, an effect image in which the character performs a W piece sign is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In C, an effect image in which the character dances is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the setting suggestion effect pattern determination table, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is determined according to the current setting value. For example, when the current setting value is “6”, the setting suggestion effect is not executed at a rate of 70%, while the setting suggestion effect A at a rate of 10%, the setting suggestion effect B at a rate of 10%, Since the setting suggestion effect C is executed at a ratio, the occurrence probability of the setting suggestion effect is 30%. When the currently set value is “5”, the setting suggestion effect A is executed at a rate of 10% while the setting suggestion effect B is executed at a rate of 10% while the setting suggestion effect B is executed at a rate of 10%. The occurrence probability of the setting suggestion effect is 20%. When the currently set value is “4”, the setting suggestion effect A is executed at a rate of 10% and the setting suggestion effect B is executed at a rate of 20%, while the setting suggestion effect B is executed at a rate of 70%. The occurrence probability of the setting suggestion effect is 30%. When the currently set value is “3”, the setting suggestion effect A is executed at a rate of 20%, while the setting suggestion effect A is executed at a rate of 20%. Become. When the currently set value is “2”, the setting suggestion effect A is executed at a rate of 30% while the setting suggestion effect A is executed at a rate of 30%. Become. When the currently set value is “1”, since the setting suggestion effect is not executed at a rate of 100%, the occurrence probability of the setting suggestion effect is 0%.

  Thus, the setting suggestion effect B that suggests that the current setting value is “4” or more has a higher probability when the current setting value is “4” than when it is “5” or “6”. Executed. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect B is executed, it is highly possible that the current setting value is not “3” or less, and the current setting value is “4”, while the current setting value is “5” or “ It is possible to make the player imagine that there is a possibility of being “6”, and to draw out the willingness to continue the game. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved regarding the suggestion of a setting value.

  Further, when the setting suggestion effect C is executed, it is determined that the current setting value is “6”, so that it is possible to draw out the willingness to continue the game.

  Furthermore, setting suggestion A, which suggests that the current setting value is “2” or more, has the highest probability of occurrence when the current setting value is “2”, and suggests that the current setting value is “4” or more. Setting suggestion B to be generated has the highest occurrence probability when the current set value is “4”, and setting suggestion C suggesting that the current set value is “6” is set when the current set value is “6”. Highest probability of occurrence. For this reason, it is possible to minimize the variation in the occurrence probability of the setting suggestion effect between the set values.

  For example, FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining the setting suggestion effect pattern determination table in the conventional example. In this example, the setting suggestion suggesting that the current set value is “2” or more. A has the highest occurrence probability when the current set value is “6”, and setting suggestion B suggesting that the current set value is “4” or more is most likely to occur when the current set value is “6”. The setting suggestion C that has a high probability and suggests that the current set value is “6” has the highest occurrence probability when the current set value is “6”. As described above, if the occurrence probability of the setting suggestion effect is increased as the current setting value is higher, the occurrence probability of the setting suggestion effect varies among the setting values. In this case, if the current set value is low, the setting suggestion effect rarely occurs, so that the interest of the game is reduced, and the current set value depends on the degree of occurrence of the setting suggestion effect. Is generally expected.

  On the other hand, if the variation in the occurrence probability of the setting suggestion effect is suppressed between the set values as in the modification shown in FIG. 21A, attention is paid not to the occurrence degree of the setting suggestion effect but to the type thereof. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the “first advantage” is the set value 2, the “second advantage” is the set value 4, the “third advantage” is the set value 6, and the “predetermined advantage”. However, any setting value may be applied as long as the relationship of the degree of advantage such as the predetermined advantage <the first advantage <the second advantage <the third advantage is established. .

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the value directly affecting the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT, is exemplified as the privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, when an AT lottery has a high probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual, execution of a probability suggestion effect to suggest whether or not the current state is a high probability state , Execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect in the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value, Collecting a certain number of liquid crystal displays a two-dimensional code that gives points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and that can download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website A display or the like may be displayed in the device 51.

  Moreover, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this. Good. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is set and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the set number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is set and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the set upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied after the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied, and when the continuous lottery for determining whether or not the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, it is continued. The continuation probability set to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications is given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include setting of winning or non-winning AT lottery, setting whether or not to stock the number of AT games, setting the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and lottery. In addition, as a control related to the AT, a high probability state control of the AT lottery is exemplified. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the number of games set in the lottery is reached when the number of ceiling games is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes setting of a penalty content and setting or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

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

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing control related to the AT.

In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.
[Advantageous state]
In the present embodiment, the advantageous state is exemplified by the AT and the bonus state. However, the advantageous state is given when, for example, in the privilege grant lottery that determines whether or not a privilege is granted, the “probability that the privilege is granted” and “the privilege is given” is determined. At least one of “the value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege)” may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). In addition, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of execution opportunities for the privilege grant lottery is larger than that in the normal state. In addition, the advantageous state may be a state where the number of digestion-required games that need to be digested in order to give a privilege is less than a normal state.

  For example, in the case where the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state means that “AT winning probability in AT lottery” and “AT awarded when winning AT in AT lottery” than in the normal state At least one of “the value of the number of games” may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be that the number of AT lottery triggers is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the AT lottery execution opportunity in the normal state is the first role winning and the second role winning, the AT lottery execution opportunity in the advantageous state is the first role winning and the second role winning. In addition to the above, it is possible to win the third role.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
With regard to the setting change state, it is also possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Modification of slot machine]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived;
An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player;
The suggestion effect suggesting the advantage set by the advantage setting means includes an suggestion effect means that can be executed when a predetermined period has passed,
The probability that the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result advantageous to the player differs depending on the advantage set by the advantage setting means,
The suggestion effect means is a slot machine capable of executing control that does not execute the suggestion effect when a determination result of the prior determination means during the predetermined period becomes the specific determination result.

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