Smart Pachislot Tacoslo
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Smart Pachislot Tacoslo (スマスロ タコスロ) brings the Tacoslo series to a medal-free A-Type Bonus Trigger machine. It emphasizes the relationship between reel slip positions, symbol patterns and sound cues. Its BIG includes a BT sequence with the Taco Game; REG is a separate bonus. Manufacturer information confirms three presentation modes and a per-reel slip-count display.
Last verified: October 8, 2026.
Key terms: setting · payout-rate · small-role · bonus · ceiling · reset · watermelon · art · at · Smart Pachislot · A-Type · Setting hint
Quick specs
Quick specs
Setting probabilities and payout rate
Setting probabilities and payout rate
Administrator research. Only the standard numbered Settings 1, 2, 5 and 6 have verified numerical figures. The final column assumes flawless execution of technical bonus procedures; it is a separate conditional estimate, not the ordinary payout figure. Special Settings H and L have no published comparable probability table and are not interpolated.
| Setting | BIG | REG | Combined | Estimated payout rate | With perfect execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/324.4 | 1/352.3 | 1/168.9 | 98.7% | 100.7% |
| 2 | 1/318.1 | 1/336.1 | 1/163.4 | 100.5% | 102.6% |
| 5 | 1/309.1 | 1/312.1 | 1/155.3 | 103.3% | 105.5% |
| 6 | 1/297.9 | 1/300.6 | 1/149.6 | 106.2% | 108.5% |
Small-role probabilities
Small-role probabilities
Administrator research. Plum frequency increases from 1/9.8 at Setting 1 to 1/9.0 at Setting 6. Combined watermelon frequency changes from 1/60.0 to 1/50.0 across those settings. These are different roles and must not be treated as a bonus probability.
Game flow
Game flow
Tacoslo is a bonus-led A-Type machine with a Bonus Trigger (BT), rather than an AT or ART progression system. In ordinary play, the reel patterns and their slip positions convey information about the outcome. A BIG begins its bonus portion, then enters a BT portion in which the Taco Game can return to the bonus portion; a REG follows its own shorter bonus route. After a bonus ends, play returns to the ordinary state. The three selectable presentation modes change visual and sound cues, not the underlying machine classification.
Administrator research. Additional play and result interpretation:
Follow the BIG route phase by phase
- Normal play seeks a real bonus. Reel and sound patterns help identify the opportunity; they are not an AT entry meter.
- Once BIG starts, play the bonus portion and then its BT portion with their own instructions.
- A successful BT continuation returns to Taco Game (タコゲーム) and another bonus portion. This is continuation within the BIG/BT route, not a new ordinary-play first hit.
- When the route finishes, return to normal play. REG follows its separate shorter sequence.
Ceiling and reset information
Ceiling and reset information
Administrator research. No game-count ceiling that guarantees a bonus is published for this machine. There is no separate AT or ART interval because this is a bonus-only A-Type model. A setting change does not create a published shortened ceiling. There is consequently no fixed maximum cash amount to a guaranteed bonus from 0G.
Administrator research. Additional play and result interpretation:
The internal BT loop does not guarantee a bonus after a certain number of normal games. A deep ordinary-game counter therefore does not identify a stored ceiling reward or a finite maximum cash cost. Resolve any already-confirmed bonus and the active BT sequence before treating the machine as back in ordinary play.
Bonus and BT details
Bonus and BT details
BIG uses a bonus portion followed by a BT portion. The BT can return to a Taco Game and another bonus portion; the published overview describes an approximately 80% continuation within this sequence. REG is a separate, shorter bonus, with a reported maximum of 98 coins after the applicable adjustment. The reported BIG expectation is approximately 361 coins and depends on play; neither figure is a guaranteed net gain.
Administrator research. Additional play and result interpretation:
Continuation versus the BIG expectation
The approximately 80% continuation applies inside the BIG/BT sequence. It must not be used as an 80% probability of another normal-play bonus. The approximately 361-coin BIG expectation combines possible sequence outcomes and the applicable play procedure; an individual BIG can finish below or above that average.
The reported 98-coin REG maximum requires the applicable adjustment. A maximum under the prescribed technique is different from an automatic gain for every REG. Identify the bonus phase and its target before attempting the adjustment.
Setting differences
Setting differences
Administrator research. BIG, REG and combined bonus occurrence differ across the four numbered settings with published figures. For example, combined bonus frequency is 1/168.9 at Setting 1 and 1/149.6 at Setting 6. Settings H and L are separately mentioned in secondary research, but their numerical payout and bonus rates remain unpublished; do not extend the numbered-setting table to them.
Administrator research. Additional play and result interpretation:
Count ordinary-play BIG starts separately from the repeated bonus portions inside a successful BIG/BT sequence. If every internal return is counted as a new initial BIG, the measured normal-play bonus frequency will be overstated.
Compare BIG and REG using the same normal-play denominator and the model’s own setting rows. Technical collection affects the coins retained, so session payout alone blends draw results and execution. Keep that distinct from the probability of winning a bonus.
Statistical setting ranges
Japanese Slot Guide calculation. The expected counts and central 95% count ranges below are calculated from the listed setting probabilities with a binomial model. They describe ordinary statistical variation under that probability; they are not confidence percentages for the actual setting.
BIG
Administrator research probabilities in the setting table above; Japanese Slot Guide binomial calculations.
1,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/324.4 | 3.1 | 0–7 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/318.1 | 3.1 | 0–7 | +0.1 | +2.0% |
| 5 | 1/309.1 | 3.2 | 0–7 | +0.2 | +4.9% |
| 6 | 1/297.9 | 3.4 | 0–7 | +0.3 | +8.9% |
3,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/324.4 | 9.2 | 4–16 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/318.1 | 9.4 | 4–16 | +0.2 | +2.0% |
| 5 | 1/309.1 | 9.7 | 4–16 | +0.5 | +4.9% |
| 6 | 1/297.9 | 10.1 | 4–17 | +0.8 | +8.9% |
5,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/324.4 | 15.4 | 8–24 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/318.1 | 15.7 | 8–24 | +0.3 | +2.0% |
| 5 | 1/309.1 | 16.2 | 9–24 | +0.8 | +4.9% |
| 6 | 1/297.9 | 16.8 | 9–25 | +1.4 | +8.9% |
8,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/324.4 | 24.7 | 15–35 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/318.1 | 25.1 | 16–35 | +0.5 | +2.0% |
| 5 | 1/309.1 | 25.9 | 16–36 | +1.2 | +4.9% |
| 6 | 1/297.9 | 26.9 | 17–37 | +2.2 | +8.9% |
REG
Administrator research probabilities in the setting table above; Japanese Slot Guide binomial calculations.
1,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/352.3 | 2.8 | 0–7 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/336.1 | 3.0 | 0–7 | +0.1 | +4.8% |
| 5 | 1/312.1 | 3.2 | 0–7 | +0.4 | +12.9% |
| 6 | 1/300.6 | 3.3 | 0–7 | +0.5 | +17.2% |
3,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/352.3 | 8.5 | 3–15 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/336.1 | 8.9 | 4–15 | +0.4 | +4.8% |
| 5 | 1/312.1 | 9.6 | 4–16 | +1.1 | +12.9% |
| 6 | 1/300.6 | 10.0 | 4–17 | +1.5 | +17.2% |
5,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/352.3 | 14.2 | 7–22 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/336.1 | 14.9 | 8–23 | +0.7 | +4.8% |
| 5 | 1/312.1 | 16.0 | 9–24 | +1.8 | +12.9% |
| 6 | 1/300.6 | 16.6 | 9–25 | +2.4 | +17.2% |
8,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/352.3 | 22.7 | 14–32 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/336.1 | 23.8 | 15–34 | +1.1 | +4.8% |
| 5 | 1/312.1 | 25.6 | 16–36 | +2.9 | +12.9% |
| 6 | 1/300.6 | 26.6 | 17–37 | +3.9 | +17.2% |
Combined bonus
Administrator research probabilities in the setting table above; Japanese Slot Guide binomial calculations.
1,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/168.9 | 5.9 | 2–11 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/163.4 | 6.1 | 2–11 | +0.2 | +3.4% |
| 5 | 1/155.3 | 6.4 | 2–12 | +0.5 | +8.8% |
| 6 | 1/149.6 | 6.7 | 2–12 | +0.8 | +12.9% |
3,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/168.9 | 17.8 | 10–26 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/163.4 | 18.4 | 10–27 | +0.6 | +3.4% |
| 5 | 1/155.3 | 19.3 | 11–28 | +1.6 | +8.8% |
| 6 | 1/149.6 | 20.1 | 12–29 | +2.3 | +12.9% |
5,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/168.9 | 29.6 | 19–41 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/163.4 | 30.6 | 20–42 | +1.0 | +3.4% |
| 5 | 1/155.3 | 32.2 | 22–44 | +2.6 | +8.8% |
| 6 | 1/149.6 | 33.4 | 23–45 | +3.8 | +12.9% |
8,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/168.9 | 47.4 | 34–61 | — | — |
| 2 | 1/163.4 | 49.0 | 36–63 | +1.6 | +3.4% |
| 5 | 1/155.3 | 51.5 | 38–66 | +4.1 | +8.8% |
| 6 | 1/149.6 | 53.5 | 40–68 | +6.1 | +12.9% |
Plum
Published plum rates for Settings 1 and 6 are Administrator research. Other settings and uncertainty in source estimates are not inferred.
1,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/9.8 | 102.0 | 84–121 | — | — |
| 6 | 1/9.0 | 111.1 | 92–131 | +9.1 | +8.9% |
3,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/9.8 | 306.1 | 274–339 | — | — |
| 6 | 1/9.0 | 333.3 | 300–367 | +27.2 | +8.9% |
5,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/9.8 | 510.2 | 469–553 | — | — |
| 6 | 1/9.0 | 555.6 | 512–599 | +45.4 | +8.9% |
8,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/9.8 | 816.3 | 764–870 | — | — |
| 6 | 1/9.0 | 888.9 | 834–944 | +72.6 | +8.9% |
Combined watermelon
Published combined watermelon rates for Settings 1 and 6 are Administrator research. Other settings and uncertainty in source estimates are not inferred.
1,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/60.0 | 16.7 | 9–25 | — | — |
| 6 | 1/50.0 | 20.0 | 12–29 | +3.3 | +20.0% |
3,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/60.0 | 50.0 | 37–64 | — | — |
| 6 | 1/50.0 | 60.0 | 45–75 | +10.0 | +20.0% |
5,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/60.0 | 83.3 | 66–102 | — | — |
| 6 | 1/50.0 | 100.0 | 81–120 | +16.7 | +20.0% |
8,000 games
| Setting | Listed rate | Expected count | Central 95% range | Δ vs S1 | Relative difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/60.0 | 133.3 | 111–156 | — | — |
| 6 | 1/50.0 | 160.0 | 136–185 | +26.7 | +20.0% |
How to read this: overlapping ranges are expected. A result inside one setting’s range can also be plausible under another setting. Do not use these ranges as a setting confirmation or as a promise of future results.
Setting hints
Setting hints
Administrator research. A rare BIG end-screen pattern is reported as a higher-setting hint. When no Taco Game occurred during that BIG, the pattern is reported as indicating at least Setting 2; otherwise it is only a tendency. This is a conditional indication, not a universal Setting 2 confirmation.
How to play
How to play
During normal play, begin with the left reel. Aim the BAR near the upper row of that reel. When a watermelon lands on the left, aim for watermelon on the middle and right reels. The alternative white-7 starting pattern needs separate reel targeting and should not be assumed to follow the BAR routine. Check the cabinet instructions for symbol placement.
During BIG, JAC and REG, the order and target can differ from ordinary play. Follow the cabinet prompts; when the panel flashes, the published adjustment procedure uses right-first stopping and a white-7 target on the left. A later BIG alert uses designated white-7 and BAR targets, while the Taco Game has a separate white-7 target. Refer to the official digital guide and the on-machine instruction panel before using these bonus-specific procedures.
Administrator research. Additional play and result interpretation:
Use the official digital guide to match the requested symbol and reel position, particularly during bonus adjustments. The normal small-role target, BIG procedure and REG procedure are not interchangeable. A repeat within Taco Game is still part of the active bonus route; continue following that phase’s instructions until normal play resumes.
Data policy and official references
Data policy and official references
First-party manufacturer information is labelled official. Administrator research identifies the administrator’s review of published information; it does not by itself mean original measurement or manufacturer confirmation. Calculated examples are labelled separately and explain their inputs. A page verification date records an editorial check, not a new experiment or a remeasurement of every value. See our editorial policy for the distinction.