JP6327849B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  In the system that can store the game history in the gaming machine and the value (points) given to the player with the gaming machine in the server via the mobile terminal, the progress of the game is stopped not only when the game is progressing Even when the player is playing (before starting the game), there is something that gives value to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-48793 A

  However, according to the system of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the value is given uniformly when the progress of the game is stopped and the interest cannot be increased.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest by adding value.

(1) A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine),
Game value giving means (for example, step S28, step S32 in FIG. 9, step 16 in FIG. 16) that gives a game value (for example, jackpot, time saving, bonus, AT, RT) when a special condition is established according to the progress of the game. Step S306)
Predetermined value giving means for giving a predetermined value (for example, gold, silver, bronze coins, points, image data, music data) different from the game value (for example, see steps S911 to S916 in FIG. 32, FIG. 35 (i)) 33 (see step S954 to step S959 in FIG. 33, FIG. 37C, FIG. 38C)).
Under certain conditions (for example, during a specific production mode, that is, a period from a start of a password input, a simple start, etc. to an end operation, such as a two-dimensional code display operation. It may be a period from the start of the game to the end of the game when started, or from the time when the game is cleared to the end of the game when the game history is cleared in the middle of the game Storage means (for example, step S916 in FIG. 32, step S959 in FIG. 33) for storing the predetermined value assigned by the predetermined value providing means in an accumulative manner.
The predetermined value giving means is:
First predetermined value giving means for giving the predetermined value when the game is in progress (for example, see steps S911 to S916 in FIG. 32, FIG. 35 (i));
Second predetermined value providing means for giving the predetermined value when the progress of the game is stopped (for example, see steps S954 to S959 in FIG. 33, see FIGS. 37C and 38C). ,
Said second predetermined value applying means than when the progress of the game is stopped in the first state, when the progress of the game in advantageous high degree of a second state in which the said game value than the first state is assigned is stopped It is easier to give the predetermined value (for example, in step S921 and step S942 in FIG. 33, the operable time for obtaining the predetermined value is lengthened. FIG. 37 (B) to FIG. 37 (C), FIG. 38 (B) to 38 (C), as shown in Fig. 34 (B), the probability of obtaining the predetermined value may be increased with respect to the operation for obtaining the predetermined value. The probability that a better predetermined value can be obtained for the above operation is increased.In the case where a predetermined value is obtained by automatically drawing at predetermined intervals, the lotterable time may be increased.)

According to such a configuration, when the progress of the game is stopped, the progress of the game is stopped in the second state, which is more advantageous than the first state than when the progress of the game is stopped in the first state. Sometimes, it is easier to give a predetermined value. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest by adding value.
Further, the second predetermined value giving means gives the predetermined value after a predetermined period has elapsed since the progress of the game is stopped.
In addition, when the progress of the game is stopped, further comprising an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect corresponding to the progress stop of the game,
The performance executing means can make the timing for executing the predetermined performance different when the progress of the game is stopped in the first state and when the progress of the game is stopped in the second state.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Operation detection means (for example, a chance button 120, a stick controller 122, a jog dial, an infrared sensor) for detecting a player's operation (for example, a chance button operation, a stick controller operation, a jog dial operation, an operation detected by an infrared sensor) FIG. Step S954),
Informing means for informing that the predetermined value is given by the operation (for example, step S941 in FIG. 33; see FIGS. 37B, 37C, 38B, and 38C). )
The second predetermined value assigning means assigns the predetermined value on condition that the action is detected by the action detecting means (for example, YES in step S954 in FIG. 33).

  According to such a configuration, when the progress of the game is stopped, the predetermined value is given by detecting the player's action in response to the notification that the predetermined value is given by the player's action. The For this reason, even when the progress of the game is stopped, the player can be given an opportunity to improve the interest.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Predetermined effect execution means (for example, step S933, step S937, step S941, step S957 in FIG. 33) for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a change stop effect including a demo movie) when the progress of the game is stopped. In addition,
The second predetermined value assigning means is an effect period of the predetermined effect (for example, first time: symbol stop display period + second time: menu guidance display period + third time: demo movie display period. The length of the production period (for example, the first time after the second time) that can be given the predetermined value is made longer in the second state than in the first state. (For example, step S942 in FIG. 33) makes it easy to give the predetermined value.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the ease with which the predetermined value is given differs between the first state and the second state by changing the length of time during which the predetermined value can be given. it can. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the progress of the game is stopped in the first state or whether the progress of the game is stopped in the second state. As a result, even when the progress of the game is stopped, the player can be paid attention to the gaming machine, and the interest can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The second predetermined value granting means, after the progress of the game has stopped, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, in the case of YES in step S955 in FIG. 33, that is, during the first time after the second time. The first time. The predetermined value can be given to any period after the second time.

  According to such a configuration, every time the progress of the game stops, a predetermined value can be immediately given, thereby preventing the player from being strongly impressed that the progress of the game has stopped. be able to. As a result, interest can be prevented from deteriorating.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The predetermined value has a plurality of types (for example, gold, silver, copper coin),
The first predetermined value assigning means and the second predetermined value assigning means are different in the manner of giving a plurality of types of the predetermined values (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B, FIG. 32 Step S912 and step S956 in Fig. 33 differ in the provision probability of each type of predetermined value, and the types of predetermined value that can be assigned may be different, or the amount of provision of the predetermined value for each type may be different. May be allowed).

  According to such a configuration, the manner in which the predetermined value is given differs depending on whether the progress of the game is stopped or when the game is progressing. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the provision of the predetermined value both when the progress of the game is stopped and when the game is progressing. As a result, the interest can be improved both when the progress of the game is stopped and when the game is progressing.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
A game control means (for example, a game control board 31) for controlling a gaming state and transmitting a command (for example, an effect control command shown in FIGS. 13 and 14) that can specify the gaming state;
Production control means (for example, production control board 80) for executing production control according to the gaming state specified by the command transmitted by the game control means,
The game control means includes model information of the gaming machine (for example, information indicating the model of the main board 31. Probability of being a big hit state, probability of being probabilistic after a big hit, time reduction during one big hit Specifications such as the number of times, the number of balls in a round, etc. The model information is, for example, information on the payout control board 37 or information on other elements instead of or in addition to the information indicating the model of the main board 31. Can be transmitted (for example, the power-on designation command or the power failure restoration designation command shown in FIG. 13) (for example, the processes in steps S14 and S44 in FIG. 8),
The effect control means displays specific information based on the model information included in the command (for example, information for displaying a two-dimensional code that can specify model information on a mobile terminal, or characters indicating model information) Specific information output means (for example, processing in which the production control CPU 101 displays the two-dimensional code shown in FIGS. 30 and 31).

  According to such a configuration, information corresponding to the model information can be output to the outside of the gaming machine. For this reason, the model of the gaming machine can be confirmed outside the gaming machine.

It is a block diagram which shows the example of a whole structure of the game system by this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the portable terminal in this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the management server in this Embodiment. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a figure for demonstrating the model change of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is the figure which illustrated the judgment value table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is a figure which shows the data for production control memorize | stored in the microcomputer for production control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is the figure which illustrated model information history data memorized by a microcomputer for production control. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is the figure which illustrated the mission. It is FIG. (1) which shows the screen for performing a special function. It is FIG. (2) which shows the screen for performing a special function. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the pachinko game machine, portable terminal, and management server when playing a game without registering as a member. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the pachinko game machine, portable terminal, and management server when inputting a password and playing a game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a coin provision process during game progress. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of a fluctuation | variation stop. It is a figure which shows the lottery table used when drawing a coin. It is a figure which shows the transition of the coin provision effect in the change display of an effect symbol. It is the 1st figure which shows the transition of the display of the effect display apparatus at the time of the fluctuation | variation stop of an effect symbol. It is the 2nd figure which shows the transition of the display of the effect display apparatus at the time of the fluctuation | variation stop of an effect symbol. It is a 3rd figure which shows the transition of the display of the effect display apparatus at the time of the fluctuation | variation stop of an effect symbol.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming system 1000 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a gaming system 1000 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming system 1000 includes a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine installed in a gaming store, a management server 200 that manages a player's gaming history, and a portable terminal that the player has. 300. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1000 may include a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1. The plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 may be installed in the same game store or may be installed in different game stores.

  The management server 200 and the mobile terminal 300 can communicate via the Internet network 400. The portable terminal 300 has a function of reading a two-dimensional code that can specify a game history or the like output from the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server 200, which are components of the gaming system 1000, and the configuration and operation of the mobile terminal 300 will be individually described.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the mobile terminal 300 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2, mobile terminal 300 includes control unit 310, storage unit 320, operation unit 330, display unit 340, voice input / output unit 350, wireless communication unit 360, antenna 361, infrared light, and the like. A communication unit 380 and a camera unit 390 are included.

  The storage unit 320 includes a semiconductor memory such as a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a flash memory, or a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 320 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 310 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 300.

  The operation unit 330 includes dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. The operation unit 330 receives data input from the user and transfers the input data to the control unit 310.

  The display unit 340 includes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 340 may be configured by other display devices such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 340 displays character data and image data received from control unit 310.

  The voice input / output unit 350 includes a microphone and a speaker. The voice input / output unit 350 converts the voice input from the outside into the microphone into an electrical signal, passes it to the control unit 310, converts the electrical signal from the control unit 310 into a voice, and outputs it to the outside through a speaker.

  The wireless communication unit 360 passes a signal received by the antenna 361 from another portable terminal or server to the control unit 310 and causes the antenna 361 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 310 to the other portable terminal or server.

  The infrared communication unit 380 delivers a signal received by infrared from another device to the control unit 310, receives a signal to be transmitted to another device from the control unit 310, and transmits the signal by infrared.

  The camera unit 390 captures an imaging target, converts the captured image into image data, and outputs the converted image data to the control unit 310. In the present embodiment, a two-dimensional code is imaged.

  The control unit 310 includes a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 310 is input from the storage unit 320, the operation unit 330, the voice input / output unit 350, the wireless communication unit 360, the infrared communication unit 380, or the camera unit 390 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 320. The processed data is processed and output to the storage unit 320, the display unit 340, the voice input / output unit 350, the wireless communication unit 360, or the infrared communication unit 380.

  In the present embodiment, portable terminal 300 may or may not include voice input / output unit 350.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 3, management server 200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 260.

  The storage unit 220 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM and a flash memory, a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM, and an external storage device such as a hard disk. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 200.

  The operation unit 230 includes input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse. The operation unit 230 receives data input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 200, and transfers the input data to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured with an LCD. The display unit 240 may be configured by other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display and an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 240 displays character data and image data received from control unit 210.

  The communication unit 260 transfers data received from the mobile terminal 300 or another server via the Internet network 400 to the control unit 210, and transmits the data from the control unit 210 to the mobile terminal 300 or other server via the Internet network 400. Output data.

  The control unit 210 is configured with an MPU. The control unit 210 processes data input from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, or the communication unit 260 according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and stores the storage unit 220, the display unit 240, or the communication unit. To 260.

  Next, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 6) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 6) that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 121 is provided inside an operation rod of the stick controller 122. 6). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 6) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 6) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible chance button 120 is provided. The chance button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 6) for detecting the player's operation action performed on the chance button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the chance button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 4, the attachment positions of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical relationship in the center portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 are not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling or soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If controllable, the display color may be different according to the number of rounds that are continued in the jackpot game. The opening time of the grand prize winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example, 30). Seconds), if there is a jackpot that can be expected to actually win a game ball to the big winning opening, the display color is changed according to whether or not the game ball can be expected to actually win the big winning opening. Also, for example, when there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that can not be expected due to different number of opening of the big winning opening per round The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If controllable, the display color may be different according to the number of rounds that are continued in the jackpot game. The opening time of the grand prize winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example, 30). Seconds), if there is a jackpot that can be expected to actually win a game ball to the big winning opening, the display color is changed according to whether or not the game ball can be expected to actually win the big winning opening. Also, for example, when there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that can not be expected due to different number of opening of the big winning opening per round The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening LED 20A that is lit up and displayed when a game ball wins during a lighting effect described later.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state) Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when a probable big hit is made, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 5 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the big prize opening LED 20A provided at the big prize opening via the lamp driver board 35. And the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 executes a predetermined process based on time information from an RTC (Real Time Clock) 108 that measures the date and time.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 6 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106A. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the chance button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106B. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 107. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the special prize opening LED 20A based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 is provided with a plurality of audio channels as channels for reproducing audio, and independent audio can be simultaneously reproduced for each audio channel. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the model change of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
As a model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, ten types of models 00 to 09 are assumed in advance. For example, the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be initially set to model 00 and then changed to any of other models 01 to 09. Note that the types of models are not limited to ten, and may be more than ten or fewer than ten (for example, one).

  Each model 00 to 09 is set so that the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are different. The specifications determined by the model include specifications related to the main board 31, such as the probability of a big hit state, the probability of a probable change state after a big hit, the number of short times during one big hit, the number of balls in a round, and the like. Note that the specifications determined by the model may include specifications related to the payout control board 37 and specifications related to other elements instead of or in addition to the specifications related to the main board 31.

  In the ROM of the main board, data for playing a game with the specifications of any one of the models 00 to 09 is stored in advance (see FIG. 12 described later). That is, the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined by the data stored in the ROM of the main board (game control board). Therefore, the model change of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is realized by exchanging the main board. It should be noted that the specification of a plurality of models may be stored in advance on one main board, and the model change of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be realized by switching to any one of the specifications on the main board side.

  The ROM 54 of the main board 31 stores data for playing a game corresponding to “model 00” in advance. That is, when the main board 31 is used, the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “model 00”. The main board 31 is changed to a model other than the model 00 by replacing the main board 31 with one of the main boards 31a to 31i corresponding to the models 01 to 09, respectively. For example, it is changed to “model 01” by exchanging with the main board 31a.

  Hereinafter, as an example, the model 00 may be described as “MAX type” and the model 01 may be described as “sweet digital type”. The “MAX type” is a model that has a relatively low probability of becoming a big hit state, but has a relatively high probability of becoming a probable state after a big hit. On the other hand, the “sweet digital type” is a model that has a relatively high probability of becoming a big hit state, but has a relatively low probability of becoming a probable state after a big hit. In addition, the number of balls at the time of a big hit may differ between the MAX type and the sweet digital type.

  Each of the main boards 31, 31a to 31i has the same configuration and function except for different models. Therefore, in the following description, the main substrates 31 and 31a to 31i will be described as “main substrate 31” or “main substrate” without distinguishing, unless otherwise specifically described.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 of the effect control board 80 includes a ROM 110 in addition to the effect control CPU 101. In the ROM 110, a plurality of effect control data D0 to D9 (see FIG. 15 described later) respectively corresponding to the models 00 to 09 are stored in advance. The effect control CPU 101 selects effect control data corresponding to the main board model from the effect control data D0 to D9 stored in the ROM 110, and performs the effect control using the selected effect control data. Do. Therefore, it is not necessary to replace the effect control board 80 when changing the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (replacement of the main board).

  The production control microcomputer 100 further includes a nonvolatile RAM 120. The RAM 120 stores calculation results of the effect control CPU 101 and model information history data (see FIG. 25 described later).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes a high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. The main processing after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  Note that a software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 56 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once through the input port, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the process of steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is stopped is stopped. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Also, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in a flag for performing the above.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first disables the interrupt (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b), The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot or whether to shift the gaming state to a probable state) Initial value of the count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating, a normal random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97 provided in the gaming machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a random number for determining a reach for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated, is used. Used. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In addition, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process also in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process), so as to avoid conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, The continuity of values may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, in a period during which interruption is permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 A timer interrupt process that is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt is executed. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether the power-on signal is turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 through the input driver circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switching process: Step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning at the big winning opening and performing an abnormal winning notification (step S24).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S28). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as a start port signal supplied to the hall management computer, a symbol determination number 1 signal, a symbol determination number 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, a time reduction signal, and the like. (Step S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S32). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: Output processing). And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S35).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S36). Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S37).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a status display lamp display process for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is the short time state, the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the short time state is set in the output buffer. When the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), state display control data for displaying a state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may do it.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt permitted state (step S39), returns the address of the process to be executed to the address of the process that was being executed when the timer interrupt occurred, and restores the value of each register. As a result, the state of the game control microcomputer 560 is restored to the state when the timer interruption occurred.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) (In some cases, the probability variation big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is suddenly stopped without being reached.)

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small win is a small winning opening as compared to the big win, and the opening time per time is extremely short (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. Suddenly probable big hit is the number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state is small compared with other big wins, and the opening time per time is extremely short (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is 2 Times) and a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a probable change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable change state) ). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when sudden probability big hit or small hit suddenly, the opening time per time is shortened, and the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is less than the normal big hit or probability variable big hit. However, either one may be sufficient. For example, when suddenly a big hit or a small hit is probable, it may be controlled to open the big prize opening for 15 seconds only twice. Further, for example, in the case of suddenly winning big hit or small hit, it may be controlled to open the big prize opening for 0.1 seconds only 15 times. In this way, when suddenly probable big hits or small wins, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is reduced or the opening time of the big prize opening per time is shortened as compared with the normal big hit or the probable big hit. By doing so, it is sufficient that the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is smaller than at least the normal big win or the probable big hit.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns (variation pattern numbers 00 to 26) are prepared.

  Non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-4 variation patterns are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the effect symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-3 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when not reaching and has the effect of pseudo-continuous, re-change is performed once. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. The non-reach PA1-2 variation pattern used when not reaching is a variation pattern for shortening variation, and the variation time of the effect design is shortened to a short time (1.5 seconds in this example). . Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice.

  Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times when super PA3-1 to super PA3-3 are used among the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-4 to Super PA3-6, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 10, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when sudden probability big hit or small hit.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the re-variation is performed once when the normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns that are used when the sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times when using Super PA 3-4 to Super PA 3-6 among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In FIG. 10, “reach reach Cn”, which is a reach effect performed at variation pattern numbers 10 (super PA3-3) and 19 (superPA3-6), is changed to one of super reach C0 to C9 according to the model. Is done. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)
In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into a variation pattern type and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach Cn. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 9, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a determination value table. The judgment value table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 of each main board. The big hit judgment value used for the big hit judgment and the type of big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit separately) It is a table in which the jackpot type judgment value used for the judgment is stored. In addition, although not shown in FIG. 12, the determination value table also stores a small hit determination value used for determination of the small hit.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). If it matches the big hit determination value, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later). Note that the “probability” shown in the jackpot determination value column in FIG. 12 indicates the probability (ratio) of winning the jackpot.

  The big hit determination value includes a normal big hit determination value used in a normal state (that is, a non-probability changing state) and a probabilistic big hit determination value used in a probability changing state. The number of jackpot determination values at the time of probability change is assigned more than the number of normal jackpot determination values. As a result, the probability of a big hit at the time of probability change is higher than that at the normal time. In the example shown in FIG. 12, in model 00 (MAX type), the big hit determination value is 1000 to 1163 at normal times (the probability of being a big hit is “1/400”), and the big hit determination value is 1000 to 2638 (big hit at the time of probability change). Probability is “1/40”). Further, in the model 01 (sweet digital type), the big hit judgment value is 1000 to 1655 at normal times (the probability of being a big hit is “1/100”), and the big hit judgment value is 1000 to 7554 at the time of probability change (the probability of being a big hit is “1”). / 10 "). In the model 09, the big hit determination value is 1000 to 1327 at normal times (the probability of being a big hit is “1/200”), and the big hit determination value is 1000 to 4277 at the time of probability change (the probability of being a big hit is “1/20”). Become.

  The jackpot type determination value is a value used to determine the jackpot type based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. . In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, there are three types of jackpot types: “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. The number of types of jackpot types is not limited to three, but may be four or more, for example, or two or less.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the short-time state only after the big hit gaming state ends. Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state ends when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Note that even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the game is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. Will be migrated.) Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the short time state continue.

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. And in this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit game state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the short time state continue.

  Note that the mode of each big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of rounds may be changed as appropriate.

  The jackpot type determination value is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and a value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot” is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  The “probability” shown in each column of the jackpot type judgment value is the probability (proportion) of being a normal jackpot, the probability (proportion) of being a promiscuous jackpot, and the probability of being suddenly a promising jackpot (provided) Percentage). The number of jackpot type determination values in each column is assigned so that the probability shown in each column is obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the determination value table includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the models 00 to 09, respectively. One of these tables is stored in the ROM 54 of each main board. That is, the ROM 54 of the main board 31 stores a determination value table for the model 00. Similarly, determination values tables for models 01 to 09 are stored in the ROMs 54 of the main boards 31a to 31i, respectively.

  The jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value in each determination value table are set so that the probability of being a big hit and the probability of being a probable big hit (that is, the probability of being in a probabilistic state after the big hit) are different among the models. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 12, in the model 00 (MAX type), if the big hit type determination value is 0 to 11, the normal big hit (probability 30%), and if it is 12 to 35, the probable big hit (probability 60%). 36 to 39, it is determined that the probability sudden hit (probability 10%) suddenly. In addition, in the model 01 (sweet digital type), if the big hit type judgment value is 0 to 31, it is a normal big hit (probability 80%), if it is 32 to 37, the probable big hit (probability 15%), 38 to 39 Suddenly is determined to be a probable big hit (probability 5%). In the model 09, if the big hit type determination value is 0 to 19, the normal big hit (50% probability), if 20 to 35, the probability variable big hit (probability 40%), if it is 36 to 39, the sudden probability variable big hit ( The probability is 10%).

  As described above, when the determination value table for model 00 (MAX type) is used, the probability of being a big hit in normal times is set to a relatively low value of “1/400”, but the probability of being a probable big hit is a big hit. It is set to a relatively high value of “60%” of the whole. On the other hand, when using the judgment value table for model 01 (Amaji Digital Type), the probability of a big hit in normal times is set to a relatively high value of “1/100”, but the probability of a probable big hit is the overall jackpot Is set to a relatively low value of “15%”. Note that the probability values shown in FIG. 12 are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted from each main board to the effect control board 80.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In this embodiment, the power-on designation command (MODE “90” command) and the power failure recovery designation command (MODE “92” command) shown in FIG. The control command is common to each model.

  The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. Note that “XX” in the EXT data portion corresponds to the variation pattern number shown in FIG. That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  The power-on designation command (MODE “90” command) is a command transmitted from the main board to the effect control board 80 when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (at power-on). The power failure recovery designation command (MODE “92” command) is a command transmitted from the main board to the effect control board 80 when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by power failure recovery (at the time of power recovery).

  In the present embodiment, the EXT data portion of the power-on designation command and the power failure restoration designation command indicates model information. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the EXT data portion “00” of the power-on designation command and the power failure restoration designation command transmitted from the main board 31 of the model 00 indicates the model 00. Similarly, the EXT data portion “01” of the power-on designation command and the power failure restoration designation command transmitted from the main board 31a of the model 01 indicates that it is the model 01.

  When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 560 of each main board transmits a power failure recovery designation command when the conditions shown in steps S7 to S9 in FIG. If not, a power-on designation command is transmitted. Therefore, in this embodiment, the production control board 80 receives the command (power-on designation command or power failure restoration designation command) transmitted from the main board at the time of power-on or power-up, so that the model of the main board is changed. It can be specified on the production control board 80 side.

  Note that commands including model information are not necessarily limited to model information such as a power-on designation command and a power failure recovery designation command. For example, instead of or in addition to these commands, model information is included in the variation pattern command, the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command, etc., and the model information is transmitted every time it varies. Also good. Further, for example, the model information may be included in a customer waiting demo designation command or other commands. In addition, model information may be specified from model information included in a plurality of commands, instead of specifying model information from one command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / Sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing effect control data stored in the ROM 110 of the effect control microcomputer 100. As described above, the ROM 110 stores a plurality of presentation control data D0 to D9 corresponding to the models 00 to 09, respectively.

  The effect control data D0 to D9 includes data for effect control with specifications corresponding to the models 00 to 09, respectively. In the present embodiment, the reach effect (super reach Cn) executed when the variation pattern designation commands 8010 (H) and 8019 (H) are received differs between the effect control data D0 to D9.

  When the production control data D0 for the model 00 is used, “super reach C0” corresponding to the model 00 is executed as the reach production when the variation pattern designation commands 8010 (H) and 8019 (H) are received. .

  When the production control data D1 for the model 01 is used, the “super reach C0” corresponding to the model 00 and the model 01 are used as the reach production when the variation pattern designation commands 8010 (H) and 8019 (H) are received. One of the corresponding “super reach C1” is selected by lottery and executed. That is, in model 01, “super reach C1” that is not executed in other models may be executed.

  The same applies when the production control data D2 to D9 for the models 02 to 09 are used. For example, when the production control data D9 for the model 09 is used, the “super reach C0” and the model corresponding to the model 00 are used as the reach production when the variation pattern designation commands 8010 (H) and 8019 (H) are received. One of “Super Reach C9” corresponding to 09 is selected by lottery and executed. That is, in model 09, “super reach C9” that is not executed in other models may be executed.

  Superreach C0 to C9 is set in advance so that the contents of the effects (for example, the effects symbols) are different.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the reach effect (super reach Cn) is varied depending on the model, but the content of the effect control that varies depending on the model is not limited to this. For example, the character displayed on the big hit confirmation screen may be made different for each model.

  When the model information cannot be specified for some reason, such as when the model information is missed, and the variation pattern designation commands 8010 (H) and 8019 (H) are received, a super that can be executed in common for all models. You may make it respond | correspond by performing reach C0.

  When the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) mounted on the production control board 80 receives the power-on designation command or the power failure restoration designation command transmitted from the main board, the received command Is selected, and the effect control data corresponding to the specified model is selected from the effect control data D0 to D9. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected effect control data to change the effect control according to the command from the main board (specifically, change the display state of the effect display device 9 or display the lamp). Control for changing the state and outputting the sound number data to the audio output board 70).

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol whenever there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern designation command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process process (step S28 in FIG. 9) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 or that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14. If the second start opening switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Execute (Steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for small hits is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to step S217. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in advance in the storage area in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). You may make it extract at the time of the change start of 1 special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process to be described later, A value may be directly extracted from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 18, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (step S217). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S219), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S220). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18) (step S221). . In the process of step S221, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

  19 and 20 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the transmitted flag indicating whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted since the last time the special symbol has been changed is displayed. Is confirmed to determine whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted (step S51A). If it has been transmitted, this process is terminated and the process to be executed is returned to the calling process. If the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not been transmitted yet, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51B), and sets the transmitted flag (step S51C). ), The process is terminated. The transmitted flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and saves each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Shift the contents of. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state background designation command when the time variation flag indicating that the time reduction state is not set and the time reduction state is set. Further, when neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  In this embodiment, the background designation command is transmitted every time for each variation. For example, it is determined at the start of the variation whether or not the gaming state has changed since the previous variation. Only when the state changes, the background designation command corresponding to the changed gaming state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of transmissions of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the effect control microcomputer in the order of the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the reserved memory number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. 100 will be transmitted. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage count subtraction designation command is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 12) or a jackpot determination value determined in advance with a big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining that it is a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state, and when the gaming state is a probable change state, performs the big hit determination process using the probable change big hit determination value, When the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination value. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the big hit is decided, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 performs the small hit determination process using the small hit determination value. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the random R value does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the CPU 56 reads out jackpot type determination values (determination values corresponding to “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”) from the determination value table (step S72).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the read jackpot type determination value to read the type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change” corresponding to the value corresponding to the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit", "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “08” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. In other words, when “normal jackpot” is decided, “2” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “probable big hit” is decided, “7” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. When “Suddenly probable big hit” is determined, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on a random number for determining the big hit type. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S80). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines which of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the big hit type. Is selected (step S81). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S82). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S83). ). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S84). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually determined to be a big hit, a probable big hit, or a sudden probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. The change display is reset when the stop display is stopped and the stop symbol is stopped. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S84), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for deviation for probability variation / time reduction as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A table is selected (step S85). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  If the time flag is not set (N in step S84), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S86). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S86), the CPU 56 uses a normal deviation variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected (step S87). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S86), the CPU 56 uses the table for use in determining one of the plurality of variation pattern types as the table used for declining the variation time. A variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S88). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processing of steps S84 to S88, the deviation variation pattern type determination table for variation time reduction is selected. In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included), the deviation variation pattern type determination table for probability variation / time-shortening is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S89, which will be described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S91. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included) or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed. .

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the short time state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages are shown as different tables. A common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for variation.

  Even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), a variation display of the shortening variation is performed. It may not be possible. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S84, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. A determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of steps S81, S83, S85, S87 or S88. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S89). In the case where the random number 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for generating the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2). A value may be directly extracted from the random number counter for use, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses a hit variation pattern determination table and a deviation variation pattern determination table as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S89. One of them is selected (step S90). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S90. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S91). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S92). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S93).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S94). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S95).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S84 to S88, S89 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . Then, when neither the “normal big hit” nor the “probable change big hit” (that is, “suddenly probable big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S709). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 10 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demo designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a demo command reception flag (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

  If the received presentation control command is a power-on designation command or a power failure recovery designation command (YES in step S630), presentation control CPU 101 is based on the received power-on designation command or power failure restoration designation command. It is determined whether or not the model can be specified (step S631). Specifically, if the power-on designation command or the power failure recovery designation command includes information indicating any of models 00 to 09, the presentation control CPU 101 determines that the model can be specified and is included in the command. The specified model is identified as the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the other hand, when the power-on designation command or the power failure recovery designation command does not include information indicating any of models 00 to 09 (if information indicating a model other than models 00 to 09 is included, information indicating the model) The production control CPU 101 determines that the model cannot be specified.

  When the model is specified (YES in step S631), the effect control CPU 101 stores the specified model in the RAM 120 (step S632).

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating model information history data stored in the RAM 120 of the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 25, the model information history data stores the model history specified by the effect control CPU 101 together with the specified date and time. Since the RAM 120 is non-volatile, the model information history data remains in the RAM 120 without being erased even if the power supply is stopped.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 selects effect control data corresponding to the specified model from the effect control data D0 to D9 shown in FIG. 15 (step S633). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. 23 using the selected effect control data.

  On the other hand, if the model cannot be specified (NO in step S631), the effect control CPU 101 performs a model specification impossibility process (step S634). The model identification impossibility process is a process for notifying a player or a store clerk that a model has not been identified. For example, the effect control CPU 101 stores that the model could not be specified, and then outputs a two-dimensional code (described later) according to the player's operation or according to the operation of the store clerk or the like. When displaying the history, the effect display device 9 displays that the model could not be specified or outputs it from the speaker 27. By doing so, it is possible to discover that the main board has been illegally changed.

  If the power-on designation command or the power failure restoration designation command includes information indicating a model other than the model 00-09, the information indicating the model other than the model 00-09 is used as it is in the model identification impossibility process. You may make it memorize | store in the model information log | history data shown in FIG.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S652). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the game state is a probability change state and a time reduction state flag indicating that the game state is a time reduction state (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command or executes a process (step S664). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. In the case of a small hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit after the end of the variation time. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

[Explanation of game history accumulation, model information output, etc.]
In the present embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 adds a level each time a plurality of predetermined missions (tasks) are achieved when a password, which will be described later, is input at the start of the game. Yes. Each time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased.

  Also, every time the level value exceeds a certain value, the items that can be selected as the effect setting are increased. Specifically, the frequency of the production (production setting 1), the main character (production setting 2), the costume of the character (production setting 3), the background design of the production (production setting 4), BGM (production) Setting 5) can be selected, and the types of selectable presentation settings are increased according to the level.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a mission. As shown in FIG. 27, in the present embodiment, it is determined that each of the superreach A, B, C0, C1, C2,. It should be noted that the number of levels added due to mission achievement may be different depending on each mission, or may be the same.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the mission is achieved as a result of playing a game, the level is increased, the production pattern is increased, and the production setting items are increased. Therefore, it is possible to effectively increase the player's willingness to play the game.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 is configured such that a story consisting of a plurality of stages progresses sequentially on the production display device 9 according to the number of times of variable display when a password, which will be described later, is input at the start of the game. Specifically, when the story reaches a certain stage according to the number of times of change display, the next stage is developed.

  In addition, when the password described later is input at the start of the game, the production control microcomputer 100 is associated with the anniversary when the anniversary specified from the input password indicates a specific anniversary. Anniversary effect (for example, when a player's birthday is specified, an effect that congratulates the player by executing a certain condition, etc.) can be executed.

  Note that what is specified from the input password is not limited to the anniversary, but may be time information such as date, time, and season. If the gaming machine does not have a time measuring means, for example, if a season such as summer or winter is specified by the information based on the time information of the input password, an effect image suitable for the season is displayed. You may make it display.

  Further, the value of the level can take over not only the value increased in one pachinko gaming machine 1 but also the value increased in other pachinko gaming machines 1. Further, not only the level value but also the stage of a story developed in another pachinko gaming machine 1 or when the player changes the production setting in another pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting contents can be taken over.

  FIGS. 28 and 29 are diagrams (No. 1) and (No. 2), respectively, showing screens for executing special functions. Specifically, “Power Pachi (registered trademark) (name of function such as accumulation of game history)” is selected from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 28 (A), and the power shown in FIG. 28 (B) is displayed. Select “Enter Password” from the pachi menu screen and enter the password issued by the management server 200 to take over the level and performance settings (including the story stage) according to the previous game history. Can be performed.

  As will be described in detail later, the password is an 8-character character that can specify the anniversary, level, latest information, and other performance settings according to the individual player's game history managed by the management server 200 described later. It is data.

  The main menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 when the chance button 120 is operated in a state where the variable display is not performed.

  In the state where the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 28 (A) and 28 (B), the stick controller 122 is operated to move the items in the temporarily selected state. When the chance button 120 is operated, a menu item that is temporarily selected is selected. Further, when the chance button 120 is operated in a state where “return” is temporarily selected as a menu item, as shown in FIG. 29B, an end confirmation screen in which “YES” and “NO” can be selected. Is displayed, and the stick controller 122 and the chance button 120 are operated on the completion confirmation screen, and “YES” is selected from “YES” and “NO”, so that the basic screen (the normal screen before shifting to the main menu screen) is displayed. ). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen when a time determined for each screen elapses without any operation.

  Here, the basic screen is a screen in a state in which the special symbol and the effect symbol are not variably displayed and the main menu screen in FIG. 28A can be displayed. Specifically, it is the screen of FIG. 36C displayed in step S933 of FIG. 33 described later (screen when the display flag is “2”). When the basic screen is displayed, the main menu screen can be displayed by operating the chance button 120 when the main menu screen is to be displayed again.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the basic screen may be a screen when the display flag is “0” to “3”, or a screen when the display flag is “1” to “3”. It may be a screen when the display flag is “0” to “3”.

  On the power pouch menu screen, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), menu items of “easy start”, “password entry”, “two-dimensional code creation”, “data clear”, and “return” are displayed. When “Return” is selected by operating the stick controller 122 and the chance button 120 on the power menu screen, the screen returns to the main menu screen.

  The password input screen is displayed by operating the stick controller 122 and the chance button 120 on the power menu screen and selecting the “password input” menu. On the password input screen, the character can be selected by operating the stick controller 122 or the chance button 120.

  If the password entered by the player is authenticated as a legitimate password, the game history stored in the personal history storage area allocated to the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 (total variation display count, probability variation hit count) (Usually, the number of big hits, achievement mission) is initialized, and the anniversary analyzed from the password is stored in the anniversary storage area assigned to the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100. The latest information indicating the latest game history analyzed from the password is analyzed from the password in the level information area assigned to the RAM of the microcomputer for use in the latest information storage area assigned to the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100. Other production settings 1 to 3 are production control It is set in the effect setting storage area assigned in the RAM of the microcomputer 100, so that the level corresponding to the previous game history Accordingly, the and rendering setup is taken over. At this time, the input password itself is stored in a password storage area assigned to the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100.

  In addition, as described above, the personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100, and the game history (total number of times of change display, probability change) after the password is entered and the authentic password is authenticated. The number of big hits, usually the number of big hits, etc.) are accumulated. Further, when a mission (issue) set in advance for a pachinko gaming machine is achieved, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated.

  When the player finishes the game, the portable terminal 300 acquires a two-dimensional code that can specify the player's game history, current level, model information, production setting, and achievement mission history. The contents specified from the code can be reflected from the portable terminal 300 to the contents of a player database described later included in the management server 200.

  When the menu item “Create 2D code” is selected on this power menu screen, the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) generates a 2D code to produce the production display device. 9 is displayed. The output two-dimensional code includes a URL indicating the location of the update page on the management server, a password input at the start of the game, and a game random number that is a random value acquired every time the two-dimensional code is created (this implementation In this form, 32-bit random numbers), game history (total variation display count, probability variation big hit count, normal big hit count, achieved mission), model information, and the like are stored. The model information is read from the model information history data shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the player who inputs the password when starting the game ends the game, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the URL of the management server 200, the password, A two-dimensional code capable of specifying contents such as game history and model information is generated and displayed on the effect display device 9. That is, the production control microcomputer 100 can output information (two-dimensional code) that can specify the model information included in the power-on designation command or the power failure restoration designation command from the main board to the outside. Then, when the player reads the two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal 300, the game history, model information, and the like can be specified with the mobile terminal 300. Furthermore, by accessing the URL of the management server 200 identified from the two-dimensional code, the contents identified from the two-dimensional code are reflected in the contents of the player database provided in the management server 200.

  Also, until the two-dimensional code is displayed after the password is authenticated, the input of a new password is prohibited. When the two-dimensional code is displayed and the display is cleared, All the contents of the password stored in the password storage area and the game history stored in the personal history storage area are cleared, and the input of the password is permitted again.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by entering a password when starting a game, an effect that reflects past game history, such as the level and effect setting when the previous game was executed, is executed. This makes it possible to produce effects that are continuous over a long period of time. In addition, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code output for specifying a new game history, the password is issued by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code in the management server 200 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether the player has received the game, and even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays the game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code. However, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in the player's own, and a new game history can be taken over by the player who has received the password, while the password is issued. It becomes impossible for a player other than the player to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the diversion or theft of a password and a two-dimensional code.

  Further, since the password changes according to a random value that changes every time the password is issued by the management server 200, even if a game history having the same content is specified, the password is not necessarily the same. It becomes difficult to guess.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a player who has been registered in the management server 200 can store a game history without operating a password by simply operating the chance button 120 on the aforementioned basic screen. The game can be started.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, the chance button 120 is operated on the above-mentioned basic screen for a predetermined time or longer (hereinafter referred to as long-pressing the chance button 120), whereby the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 The value of the personal history storage area (game history) assigned to is initialized. When the chance button 120 is pressed for a long time, the “two-dimensional code creation” has not been selected after the chance button 120 has been pressed for a long time or a game start operation associated with the password input has been performed. However, the value of the personal history storage area is initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, a game history (total variation display count, probability variation jackpot count, normal jackpot count, achievement mission) from a game start operation associated with a long press of the chance button 120 is accumulated. However, if a game start operation is performed in response to a long press of the chance button 120 without entering a password, the level will not increase unlike the case where a password is entered, and the production setting is also changed from the default setting. I can't do it.

  When the player finishes the game and performs a game end operation (select “Create 2D code” on the main menu screen), the game start operation is performed in response to a long press of the chance button 120. A two-dimensional code is generated from the game history and displayed.

  Then, the player obtains the displayed two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 300 and accesses the management server 200, thereby allowing the player to carry the game history specified from the two-dimensional code. Corresponding to the terminal identification information of the terminal 300, it can be reflected in the game history registered in the player database.

  The two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended after the game is started by the long press of the chance button 120, and the password is stored unlike the case where the password is started. Absent.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 300 and the URL of the management server 200 specified by the two-dimensional code is accessed, so that the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is already stored in the player database. It is determined whether or not the terminal is registered, and if the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal 300 is already registered, the game history corresponding to the matching terminal identification information is updated. ing.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the player is already registered in the management server 200, the password is input without entering the password only by long pressing the chance button 120. The game can be performed in the same manner as in the case. Then, at the end of the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the game history from the start operation of the game accompanying the long press of the chance button 120 to the end is displayed. Then, by accessing the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, on the management server 200 side, the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that transmitted the game history is stored in the player database of the management server 200. If it is already registered, the game history corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information is updated to the game history specified from the two-dimensional code. For this reason, it is possible for a player whose terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database to use the game history storage function without receiving a password, and then to terminate the game. By simply accessing the management server 200 with the displayed two-dimensional code, it becomes possible to register and store the game history during that time in the management server 200.

  If the player has already been registered in the management server 200, it is possible to start a game that can store a game history without entering a password by simply pressing and holding the chance button 120. The two-dimensional code can be issued in the same way as usual with some restrictions.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a game is started by a long press operation, it may be necessary to input a password before issuing the two-dimensional code. In this case, the level of the game history may be increased. In addition, when a game is started with a long press, it is possible to select whether or not to input a password before issuing the two-dimensional code, and when the password is input, the level rise is also reflected. If not input, the level increase may not be reflected.

  In the present embodiment, in order to receive a password issuance from the management server 200, the management server 200 is accessed in advance by the mobile terminal 300 or the like, and the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 300 is registered by member registration or the like. It is necessary to keep it.

  In the present embodiment, even a player who has not previously registered membership by accessing the management server 200 can start a game using the function of storing a game history.

  Specifically, when the chance button 120 is operated on the basic screen, the main menu screen in FIG. 28A is displayed. Then, by selecting “Power Pachi” on the main menu screen, a power pouch menu screen shown in FIG. 28B is displayed. By selecting “Easy Start” from the power menu screen, the production control microcomputer 100 acquires a starting random number from random numbers updated within a certain range and assigns it to the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100. The obtained start random number is stored in the start random number storage area, and a two-dimensional code for the first start is generated and displayed. This two-dimensional code stores a URL indicating the location of the temporary registration page on the management server 200 and a starting random number. The two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 300 and specified from the two-dimensional code. By accessing the URL of the management server 200, the terminal identification information (SIM data) assigned to the accessed mobile terminal 300 and the starting random number specified from the two-dimensional code are temporarily registered in association with each other. It is like that.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when “Easy Start” is selected, the personal history storage area (total variation display count, probability variation hit count, normal hit count, achievement mission) assigned to the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 is selected. The value is initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, the game history (the total variation display count, the probability variation big hit count, and the normal big hit count) since “easy start” is selected is accumulated. Further, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the pachinko gaming machine is achieved in the same manner as when a password is input, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated.

  When the player finishes the game, the player obtains a two-dimensional code that can specify the player's game history, current level, production setting, and achievement mission history, and specifies the content specified from the two-dimensional code. This can be reflected in the contents of a player database described later included in the management server 200.

  The two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended after selecting “Easy Start” and starting the game is different from the case where the game is started by entering the password, and indicates the location of the main registration page on the management server. The starting random number stored in the URL, the starting random number storage area, and the total variation display count stored in the personal history storage area as the game history update data described above, the probability variation hit count, the normal hit count The level value stored in the level storage area, the effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, and the type of achievement mission are stored.

  Whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is provisionally registered by reading the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 300 and accessing the URL of the management server 200 specified from the two-dimensional code. If the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal 300 is provisionally registered, the start random number corresponding to the provisionally registered terminal identification information and the two-dimensional code are specified. It is determined whether or not the starting random number matches, and on the condition that it matches, the game history specified by the two-dimensional code, the current level, the effect setting, the achievement mission The history is registered, and the player's data is now fully registered. Thereafter, a password can be issued based on these data. The ability.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by inputting “easy start”, a random number at the start is obtained, and only a two-dimensional code that can identify the random number at the start is displayed. It is possible to play a game in the same manner as when a password is entered without entering. Then, at the end of the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the game history from the input of “easy start” to the end and the starting random number acquired when the “easy start” is input is displayed. Then, the player accesses the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the start of the game, temporarily registers it, and accesses the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game. On the management server 200 side, on the condition that the starting random number specified from the two-dimensional code transmitted at the end of the game matches the starting random number temporarily registered in the management server 200, the two-dimensional code Thus, it is possible to newly register the game history specified from the above, that is, the game history of the player. Therefore, a player who uses the game history storage function for the first time does not need to access the management server 200 in advance to register as a member before playing a game, and the two-dimensional code displayed by inputting “easy start”. By simply accessing the management server 200, it becomes possible to start a game similar to the case where the password is input. After that, only by accessing the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed by the end operation of the game, It is possible to register / store the game history during that time in the management server 200.

  The production control microcomputer 100 according to the present embodiment displays the various menu screens that shift from the main menu screen as described above, and then switches to the basic screen after a predetermined time when no operation is performed. It is like that.

  The production control microcomputer 100 according to the present embodiment inputs a password when a password is input, when “easy start” is input, or when a game start operation is performed in response to a long press of the chance button 120. In addition, the “simple start” is not input, and the specific effect mode of the effect mode different from the effect mode (normal effect mode) when the game is played without the game start operation by the chance button 120 is controlled.

  In the specific effect mode, the flag in the specific effect mode is turned on. This special effect mode flag is displayed when a “data clear” is operated on the screen of FIG. 28B or a “two-dimensional code creation” is operated on the screen of FIG. When the player later agrees to clear the data, the player is turned off.

  The game history stored in the gaming machine is reset by operating the stick controller 122 and the chance button 120 on the power menu screen of FIG. 28B and selecting the “DATA CLEAR” menu.

  When “Volume adjustment” is selected from the main menu screen of FIG. 28A, the volume adjustment screen of FIG. 28C is displayed. On this volume adjustment screen, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 27 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the brightness of the game frame, the lamp of the game board 6 and the LED light emitter can be adjusted.

  When “coin collection” is selected from the main menu screen of FIG. 28A, the coin collection screen of FIG. 29A is displayed. In the present embodiment, the number of coins such as virtual gold coins, silver coins, and copper coins given to the player as one of the game histories is included. These coins are given to the player when a predetermined effect is executed during the variation display of the effect symbols, or when a predetermined operation is performed when the variation display is not performed, as will be described later. On the coin collection screen, the number of coins such as gold coins, silver coins and copper coins given to the player is displayed.

  Next, the management server 200 as an example of the management apparatus of the present invention will be described. The management server 200 is configured by a general server computer including a CPU, a RAM, and the like, and is portable via the Internet network 400. It is accessible from the terminal 300 and performs management of game history, issuance of passwords, provision of privileges, and the like. The management server 200 according to the present embodiment can be accessed only from a terminal to which terminal identification information (SIM data) is assigned, and a terminal to which terminal identification information is not assigned or terminal identification information is given. However, a terminal that refuses to transmit terminal identification information is denied access.

  The management server 200 includes a player database that manages a player's game history, a game history database that manages a game history for each game, a privilege database that stores privilege data given to the player, and an unregistered player A temporary registration database for managing the temporary registration data.

  In the player database, corresponding to terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 300 owned by the player, the current status (standby, playing), password (last issued) , Number of accesses (number of passwords issued), total change display count to date, total probability change jackpot count, total normal jackpot count, current level, points, setting contents of production settings 1-3, achievement status by mission (achievement) 1 is stored for completed missions, and 0) for unachieved missions.

  The game history update data for updating the game history includes the total variation display count to date, the total probability variation jackpot count, the total normal jackpot count, the current level, the setting contents of the production settings 1 to 3, and the achievement by mission Data such as status (1 for missions that have been completed, 0 for missions that have not been completed). The acquired data is data such as points.

  In the game history database, corresponding to the terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the mobile terminal 300 owned by the player who played the game and the game date and time, the pachinko gaming machine 1 randomly selects the game at the end of the game. Game random numbers acquired, number of times of variable display in the game, number of probable big hits in the game, number of normal big hits in the game, level value at the end of the game, effect setting at the end of the game The setting contents 1 to 3, the achievement status by mission in the game, and model information when the mission is achieved are stored.

  In the privilege database, the privilege data storage location, the privilege data type, the condition type for granting the privilege, and the condition value of the corresponding type are stored in correspondence with the privilege ID that can identify the privilege. As the type of condition, a level, a mission achievement rate, the number of fluctuation displays, the number of probable big hits, the number of normal big hits, and the like can be set, and a condition value corresponding to the type can be set.

  In the temporary registration database, the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 300 that transmitted the start registration request, the start random number specified from the start registration request, the registration date and time when the start registration request was received, Are registered in association with each other.

  Next, FIG. 30 shows operations of the management server 200, the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the portable terminal 300 when a player who plays a game for the first time inputs “easy start” and plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. This will be explained based on. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating exchanges between the pachinko gaming machine 1, the mobile terminal 300, and the management server 200 when playing a game without registering a member.

  Referring to FIG. 30, when “easy start” is selected in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a start random number is acquired, and a URL indicating the location of the temporary registration page and a start random number can be specified for the first time A two-dimensional code for time is generated and displayed.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the mobile terminal 300 and makes a start registration request including the start random number analyzed from the two-dimensional code and the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 to the management server 200. Thus, the terminal identification information can be registered in the temporary registration database of the management server 200.

  When a start registration request is made from the mobile terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the start registration request matches the terminal identification information already registered in the player database. If there is matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that registration is impossible.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has made the registration request at the start does not match the terminal identification information already registered in the player database, the terminal identification information identified from the registration request at the start, the start The random number and the registration date and time (the date and time when the start registration request is received) are associated with each other and registered in the temporary registration database, and a notification to that effect is sent to the mobile terminal 300.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when “easy start” is input and a two-dimensional code is displayed, the starting random number is stored in the starting random number storage area and the game history is initialized to change from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode. Migrate to Thereafter, the game is started by the player.

  When the player finishes the game and selects “Create 2D Code” from the main menu screen, the game history stored in the personal history storage area (total variation display count, probability variation jackpot count, normal jackpot count, achieved Mission type, etc.), acquisition data consisting of game history consisting of effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, start random numbers stored in the start random number storage area, and model information history data The stored model information and the level value stored in the level storage area are acquired, a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and the URL indicating the location of the main registration page, and a password is stored in the predetermined storage area. Are stored in association with each other and displayed on the effect display device 9, and the personal history storage area, the level storage area, and the effect setting storage area are initialized, and the specific effect is stored. The transition from over soil normal effect mode.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 300, and includes the terminal identification information, the starting random number, the game history, the acquired data, and the model information of the portable terminal 300 analyzed from the two-dimensional code. By making a registration request to the management server 200, the terminal identification information, the first game history, and the acquired data can be registered in the player database and the game history database of the management server 200.

  When the end-time registration request from the mobile terminal 300 is acquired (received) by the communication unit 260 of the management server 200, the management server 200 (specifically, the control unit 210) causes the mobile terminal 300 that has made the end-time registration request. It is determined whether the terminal identification information matches the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database. If there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 informs the mobile terminal 300 that registration is impossible. Notice.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that has made the registration request at the end matches the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database, it is registered in the temporary registration database corresponding to the matching terminal identification information. It is determined whether or not the start random number matches the start random number specified from the end registration request. If both start random numbers do not match, the mobile terminal 300 indicates that registration is impossible. To notify.

  If both start random numbers match, it is determined whether or not the game history included in the end-time registration request from the mobile terminal 300 matches the model information. That is, if the game history included in the end registration request includes a game history that cannot occur in the model indicated by the model information included in the end registration request, it is determined that the two do not match. If not, it is determined that the two match. Specifically, the management server 200 determines whether or not the achievement mission included in the end registration request includes a mission that cannot be achieved by the model included in the end registration request. For example, even though the model included in the end registration request is “model 00”, “super reach C1” (a mission that can only be achieved with model 01) in the completed mission included in the end registration request Is included in the production control microcomputer 100, the production control corresponding to the specification of the model 00 is not executed. Therefore, the management server 200 must match the game history and the model information. judge. If there is game control or production control peculiar to each model in addition to the super reach Cn, it may be determined whether or not the game history matches the model information by using those histories.

  When the game history matches the model information, the management server 200 newly registers the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that has requested registration at the end of the game in the player database, and terminates in association with the terminal identification information. The game history, model information and acquired data specified from the time registration request are registered in the player database, and the game specified from the end time registration request in association with the terminal identification information and the game date (current date data) The history is also registered in the game history database, and the completion of the main registration is notified to the portable terminal 300 that has made the registration request at the end.

  In addition, when the game history and the model information match, the terminal identification information of the temporary registration database is newly registered at the same time as the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that has made the registration request at the end is newly registered in the player database. The corresponding start random number and registration date / time are deleted.

  In addition, the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database, the corresponding starting random number, and the registration date and time will be maintained until the day after the registration date if the registration is not performed in response to the registration request at the end. Even if the main registration is not performed due to the registration request at the end, it is deleted.

  On the other hand, if the game history and the model information do not match, the management server 200 notifies the mobile terminal 300 that the registration is not possible because the main board is illegally exchanged or a so-called bug is suspected. At this time, the management server 200 separately manages a game history that matches the model information and a game history that does not match the model information, among the game histories included in the end-time registration request. Specifically, the management server 200 registers the game history that matches the model information in the player database as usual, and registers the game history that does not match the model information as illegal data. Thereby, the occurrence of a bug in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and unauthorized replacement of the main board can be confirmed on the management server 200 side. It should be noted that only the fact that the game history and the model information do not match may be registered, and the game history itself that does not match the model information may be discarded. Further, not only the game history that does not match the model information but also all game histories including the game history that matches the model information may be discarded.

  Next, operations of the management server 200, the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the portable terminal 300 when issuing a password and playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing exchanges between the pachinko gaming machine 1, the portable terminal 300, and the management server 200 when a password is entered to play a game.

  Referring to FIG. 31, when a new password issuance request is made from portable terminal 300, management server 200 is a terminal in which the terminal identification information of portable terminal 300 that has issued the request is registered in the player database. It is determined whether or not it matches the identification information, and if there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the issuance is impossible.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has issued the request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the level corresponding to the terminal identification information and the effect setting are acquired from the player database. And issue a password.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it matches the password registered in the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database, that is, the previously issued password, and if it matches, it matches the previous password in the procedure described above. The password is generated again until it is determined not to do so.

  If the portion of the game history that affects password generation is not changed from the previous game history, the same password is read and issued.

  The management server 200 issues the password as described above, transmits the password to the mobile terminal 300 that has issued the request, and sets the password corresponding to the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has issued the issue request in the player database. Update to the issued password, and update the status of the corresponding terminal identification information during the game. When a password issuance request is accepted, password issuance is not prohibited even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game, and a new password issuance request is accepted in such a situation. Even if a password is issued, a new password is issued and the previous password becomes invalid.

  When the password is issued in response to the password issuance request, the issued password is displayed on the portable terminal 300, and the player inputs the displayed password to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the password has been input, the password input as described above is analyzed, and when the password is authenticated, the level and effect setting specified from the password are set on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side. As a result, it becomes possible to play a game by taking over the level and effect settings managed by the management server 200. At this time, the password is stored in the password storage area, and the normal effect mode is shifted to the specific effect mode. Thereafter, the game is started by the player.

  In addition, it is possible to set anniversary data for the password as described above. If a specific anniversary is set as the anniversary data, the password is specific to the anniversary in the specific performance mode. Can be performed.

  When the player finishes the game and selects “Create 2D code” from the main menu screen, the game random number from the password stored in the password storage area and the random number updated within a certain range, and The game history (total variation display count, probability variation jackpot count, normal jackpot count, type of mission accomplished, etc.), acquired data, model information, etc. are acquired, and these data and the URL indicating the location of the update page are two-dimensional. A code is generated, stored in association with a password in a predetermined storage area, displayed on the effect display device 9, and the personal history storage area (game history) is initialized, and the normal effect mode is shifted from the specific effect mode. To do.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 300, and an update request including a game history, acquired data, model information, password, game random number, and terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 analyzed from the two-dimensional code. By performing this on the management server 200, the game history and acquired data acquired by the two-dimensional code can be reflected in the player database of the management server 200.

  When the update request from the mobile terminal 300 is acquired (received) by the communication unit 260 of the management server 200, the management server 200 registers the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has made the update request in the player database. If there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the update is not possible.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has made the update request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the terminal identified from the update request is the password identified from the update request. The password is checked against the password registered in the player database in association with the identification information. If the password specified from the update request and the password registered in the player database do not match, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the update is impossible.

  On the other hand, if the password specified from the update request matches the password registered in the player database, it is determined whether or not the game history and the model information included in the update request from the mobile terminal 300 match. judge. A specific matching method is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

  When the game history matches the model information, the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is updated based on the game history, model information and acquired data specified from the update request, and the terminal identification information And the game history and game random number specified from the update request in association with the game date and time (current date data) are registered in the game history database, the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during standby, and an update request is made. The mobile terminal 300 is notified of the update completion.

  On the other hand, if the game history and the model information do not match, the management server 200 notifies the mobile terminal 300 that it cannot be updated because the main board is illegally replaced or a so-called bug is suspected. At this time, the management server 200 separately manages a game history that matches the model information and a game history that does not match the model information, among the game histories included in the update request. A specific management method is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

  30 and 31 described above, the operation of the gaming system 1000 (the management server 200, the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the portable terminal 300) when a game is started by inputting "Easy Start" or a password has been described. However, the same operation is performed when the game is started by long pressing the chance button 120. For example, even when a game history from a game start operation associated with a long press of the chance button 120 is accumulated, the management server 200 matches the game history included in the update request from the mobile terminal 300 with the model information. It is determined whether or not to do.

  Although not shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 described above, a game history for each model is stored in the management server 200, which model is played to what extent (operating status for each model), and the like. The information may be used for feedback to the manufacturer. Further, a game history for each model may be displayed on the screen of the portable terminal 300 in accordance with the player's operation. Thereby, the player himself / herself can also confirm the results for each model.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game coin-in process. Referring to FIG. 32, the game-in-progress coin-granting process is executed as part of the effect symbol changing process shown in step S802 of FIG. That is, it is executed when the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process.

  First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a coin grant effect (step S911). When it is determined to be executed (YES in step S911), the effect control CPU 101 draws coins in a changing coin lottery table shown in FIG. 34 described later (step S912).

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a lottery table used when lottery coins. FIG. 34A shows a changing coin lottery table used during the change of the effect symbol. In the changing coin lottery table, when it is determined that the display result of the change display of the effect symbol is a big hit, the coin type is determined with a higher probability as the value of the coin is higher, and the change display of the effect symbol is displayed. When it is determined that the result is out of place, the coin type is determined such that the higher the value of the coin, the lower the probability.

  For this reason, when it is determined that the display result of the variation display of the production symbol is a big hit, the coin of high value is more easily determined than the coin of low value, and the display result of the variation display of the production symbol is not suitable. When it is decided to do so, high value coins are less likely to be decided than low value coins. As a result, the premier level is highest for gold coins, and then decreases in the order of silver coins and copper coins.

  Returning to FIG. 32, after step S <b> 912 and when it is determined not to execute the coin giving effect (NO in step S <b> 911), the effect control CPU 101 gives an effect for giving a coin whose effect design is changing. It is determined whether or not it is the timing (step S913). If it is determined that it is not the coin giving effect timing (NO in step S913), the effect control CPU 101 ends this process and returns the process to be executed to the caller.

  When it is determined that it is the coin giving effect timing (YES in step S913), the effect control CPU 101 executes the changing coin display process (step S914).

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the transition of the coin giving effect during the change display of the effect symbol. Referring to FIG. 35, when the execution of the notice effect for displaying the present box is determined, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), the change display of the symbols for the time of executing the effect for opening the present box is suspended. A solid-line “O” display, which is a stored storage display corresponding to the storage, is surrounded by a broken-line square.

  Each time the reserved memory is consumed and the symbols are changed, a present box is added and displayed as shown in FIGS. 35 (C) to 35 (g). Next, when the coin giving effect timing is shown in FIGS. 35 (h) to 35 (j), every time the chance button 120 is operated, the present box is opened and the effect that the contents are displayed is executed. Is done.

  At this time, when it is determined to give any coin in step S912 in FIG. 32, the coin of the type determined in step S914 in FIG. 32 (here, gold coin) is used as the changing coin display process. The effect of displaying is executed as shown in FIGS. 35 (i) and 35 (j). If it is determined in step S912 in FIG. 32 that it is a deviation, an effect is displayed to display characters A, B, etc., as shown in FIG. 35 (j), which are different from coins, regardless of which of the present boxes is opened. Is done.

  Returning to FIG. 32, next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the specific effect mode is in effect (step S915). When determining that it is not in the specific effect mode (NO in step S915), the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when determining that it is in the specific effect mode (YES in step S915), the effect control CPU 101 updates the coin information stored in the RAM as the game history (step S916). Specifically, 1 is added to the number of types of coins determined in step S912. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing at the time of change stop. Referring to FIG. 33, the fluctuation stop process is executed as part of the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process shown in step S800 of FIG. That is, it is executed when the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process.

  First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the demo command reception flag shown in step S624 of FIG. 24 is in an on state (step S920). As shown in step S624 of FIG. 24, when the customer waiting demo designation command is received, the demo command reception flag is turned on.

  FIG. 36 is a first diagram illustrating display transition of the effect display device at the time when the effect symbol variation is stopped. Referring to FIG. 36, after the effect symbol variation display is executed as shown in FIG. 36A, when the effect symbol display result is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. If there is no memory, a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Returning to FIG. 33, when it is determined that the demo command reception flag is in the on state (step S920), that is, immediately after the demonstration designation command is received, the effect control CPU 101 performs the first operation according to the gaming state. A value corresponding to the time (a value obtained by dividing the first time by the timer interruption period 4 ms) is set in the timer (step S921). Specifically, the first time corresponding to the number cut probability changing state is, for example, 15 seconds, and the first time corresponding to the normal state that is not the number cut probability changing state is, for example, 5 seconds. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is changed to the probability variation state until the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of fluctuation display is executed after the probability variation big hit. The timer used in the fluctuation stop process is decremented by 1 (a value corresponding to the timer interrupt period) in step S961 described later.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the display flag to “0” (step S922). The display flag is a flag indicating which of the periods during which the variable display of symbols is stopped, and a value of “0” to “2” is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 turns off the demo command reception flag (step S923).

  When it is determined that the demo command reception flag is not on (NO in step S920), and after step S923, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the timer has become 0 (step S931).

  Referring again to FIG. 36, from the time when the first time is set to the timer in step S921 until the timer becomes 0, that is, during the first time after the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed, The display of FIG. 36 (B) is continued.

  Returning to FIG. 33, if it is determined that the timer has reached 0 (YES in step S931), it is determined whether the display flag is “0” or “1” (step S932). When it is determined that the display flag is “0” or “1” (YES in step S932), the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect display device 9 as the display of the effect display device 9, and displays the variation display of the effect symbols. The result and menu guidance display are switched (step S933).

  Referring to FIG. 36 again, in step S933 of FIG. 33, when the display flag is “0”, the display of the effect symbol display result when the display flag shown in FIG. After switching, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), the display result of the effect symbol variation display is displayed as a menu guidance display that “a menu is displayed when the chance button is pressed”.

  Returning to FIG. 33, the production control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the second time (for example, 10 seconds) (a value obtained by dividing the second time by the timer interruption period 4 ms) in the timer (step S934). Next, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display flag to “2” (step S935).

  When it is determined that the display flag is not “0” or “1” (NO in step S932), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display flag is “2” (step S936). When it is determined that the display flag is “2” (YES in step S936), the effect control CPU 101 switches the display of the effect display device 9 to the demo movie (step S937). The demo movie is, for example, a video showing a player with an effect image of the model.

  Referring to FIG. 36 again, the menu guidance display shown in FIG. 36 (C) is switched, and as shown in FIG. 36 (D) to FIG. 36 (G), for example, a reach effect in which two characters fight. And explanations of production and model names are displayed as demo movies.

  Returning to FIG. 33, the production control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to a third time (for example, 20 seconds) (a value obtained by dividing the third time by the timer interruption period 4 ms) in the timer (step S938). Next, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display flag to “3” (step S939).

  When it is determined that the display flag is not “2” (NO in step S936), that is, when the display flag is “3”, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect display device 9 as a display of variable display of effect symbols. Switch to result and coin suggestion display.

  FIG. 37 is a second diagram illustrating the transition of the display of the effect display device when the change of the effect symbol is stopped. Referring to FIG. 37, FIG. 37 (A) is the same display as FIG. 36 (G). Switching from the demo movie shown in FIG. 36D to FIG. 36G, for example, as shown in FIG. 37B, together with the display result of the variation display of the effect symbol “Turn the controller to get coins” A coin suggestion message such as “Yo!” Is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 33, as in step S921, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the first time corresponding to the gaming state (a value obtained by dividing the first time by the timer interruption period 4 ms) in the timer. (Step S942). Next, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display flag to “1” (step S943).

  Thus, during the period when the display flag is “0”, the display result of the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed, and during the next “2”, the menu guidance display is displayed together with the display result of the variation display of the effect symbol. During the next period “3”, a demo movie is displayed, and during the period “1”, a coin suggestion display is displayed together with the display result of the production symbol variation display, and thereafter “2” until the next start winning is generated. ”Period,“ 3 ”period, and“ 1 ”period.

  If it is determined that the timer is not 0 (NO in step S931), after step S935, after step S939, and after step S943, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the display flag is “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S951).

  When it is determined that the display flag is not “0” (NO in step S951), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a menu display operation has been performed (step S952). The menu display operation is an operation of pressing the chance button 120 in the present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any operation may be performed.

  If it is determined that there has been a menu display operation (YES in step S952), the effect control CPU 101 executes a menu display process (step S953). The menu display process is a process of receiving the menu operation by displaying the screen described with reference to FIGS.

  When it is determined that there is no menu display operation (NO in step S952) and after step S953, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a coin acquisition operation (step S954). The coin acquisition operation is an operation of turning the stick controller 122 in the present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any operation may be performed.

  When it is determined that there has been a coin acquisition operation (YES in step S954), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display flag is “1” (step S955). If it is determined that the display flag is “1” (YES in step S955), coins are drawn in the stopped coin lottery table (step S956).

  Referring again to FIG. 34, FIG. 34 (B) shows a stopped coin lottery table that is used while the change of the effect symbol is stopped. In the stopped coin lottery table, the number of times cutting probability change state that is more advantageous than the normal state than when the change display of the production symbol is stopped in another state (for example, normal state) different from the number cutting probability change state. The gold, silver and bronze coins are determined with a higher probability when the change display of the production symbol is stopped.

  Also, the probability to be determined is the lowest for gold coins in both the case of the number cut probability change state and the normal state, and is set so as to increase in the order of deviation in the lottery of silver coins, copper coins, and coins. Yes. As a result, the premier level is highest for gold coins, and then decreases in the order of silver coins and copper coins.

  Returning to FIG. 33, after step S956, the effect control CPU 101 executes a coin display process (step S957).

  Referring to FIG. 37 again, as shown in FIG. 37C, the effect of displaying the type of coin (here, silver coin) determined in step S956 of FIG. 33 as the coin display processing is shown in FIG. C). If it is determined in step S956 in FIG. 33 that there is a shift, an effect is displayed in which no coin is displayed even if the treasure box is opened.

  Returning to FIG. 33, next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the specific effect mode is in effect (step S958). When determining that it is in the specific effect mode (YES in Step S958), the effect control CPU 101 updates the coin information stored in the RAM as the game history (Step S959). Specifically, 1 is added to the number of coins of the type determined in step S956.

  If it is determined that the display flag is “0” (YES in step S951), if it is determined that no coin acquisition operation has been performed (YES in step S954), a coin acquisition operation has been performed, but the display flag is “ When it is determined that it is not “1” (YES in step S955), when it is determined that the specific effect mode is not being performed (NO in step S958), and after step S959, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the timer value. (Step S961). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  Referring again to FIG. 37, in step S933 of FIG. 33, when the display flag is “1”, the display flag shown in FIG. 37B or FIG. 37C is “1”. As shown in FIG. 37D, the display of the effect symbol display result and the coin suggestion display are switched, and as shown in FIG. A menu appears when the button is pressed. "

  FIG. 38 is a third diagram illustrating display transition of the effect display device at the time of stopping the change of the effect symbol. Referring to FIG. 38, FIG. 38 (A) is the same display as FIG. 36 (G) and FIG. 37 (A). FIGS. 37B to 37D are displays in the normal state, while FIGS. 38B to 38D are respectively shown in FIGS. 37B to 37D. It is a display in a corresponding number of times cutting probability changing state (denoted as a chance mode in the figure). As shown in FIG. 38, the background is different from that in FIG. 37, indicating that the gaming state is different.

  As described in step S921 of FIG. 33 described above, the period of FIGS. 38 (B) to 38 (C) is 15 seconds, but the period of FIGS. 37 (B) to 37 (C) is 5 seconds.

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(1) As described above, as shown in steps S911 to S916 of FIG. 32 and FIG. 35 (i), coins are awarded when the game is in progress. As shown in step S921 and step S942 in FIG. 33, the coin when the progress of the game is stopped in the probability change state that is more advantageous than the normal state is more advantageous than when the progress of the game is stopped in the normal state. Increase the first time that is the operable time to obtain, and, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), cut the number of times that is more advantageous than the normal state than when the progress of the game is stopped in the normal state By increasing the probability of obtaining coins when the progress of the game is stopped in the probable state, the number of times that the game is in the probable state is more advantageous than the normal state when the progress of the game is stopped in the normal state. It was configured so that coins were more easily awarded when the progress stopped.

  As a result, when the progress of the game is stopped, when the progress of the game is stopped in the probability change state, which is more advantageous than the normal state than when the progress of the game is stopped in the normal state, Is easily given. As a result, interest can be improved by giving coins.

  Here, “when the game is in progress” is referred to as “the game is in progress”, and “when the game progress is stopped” is referred to as “the game is in progress stop”.

  In the above-described embodiment, “the progress of the game is stopped” is from the time when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted until the start winning is received, but the present invention is not limited to this. May be a time other than “0”, or when the operation for displaying the main menu screen as shown in FIG. 28A is valid, or a demo movie is displayed. It may be time.

  In addition, “in progress of the game” means that the display of the effect design (special design) is being displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any time except when the progress of the game is stopped For example, it may be when the production symbol (special symbol) starts to change, or when the production symbol (special symbol) is stopped, or during a big hit (for example, fanfare) To a ending), a small hit (for example, from a fanfare to an ending), or any one or more of these.

  (2) As shown in step S954 of FIG. 33, the player's action (operation to turn the stick controller 122) is detected while the change display of the effect symbol is stopped, so that steps S941 and FIG. ), FIG. 37 (C), FIG. 38 (B), and FIG. 38 (C), it is notified that a coin is given by the operation, and the operation is detected (step S954). And coins were awarded on condition that (YES).

  Thereby, even when the progress of the game is stopped, the player can be given an opportunity to improve the interest.

  (3) As shown in step S933, step S937, step S941, and step S957 in FIG. 33, when the progress of the game is stopped, the variable stop effect including the demo movie is executed. As shown in step S942 of FIG. 33, the length of the first time after the second time that can give a predetermined value among the first time, the second time, and the third time, which are the production periods of the effect, By making it longer in the probability change state than the state, coins can be easily given.

  Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the ease of giving coins is different between the normal state and the number cut probability changing state by changing the length of time during which coins can be given. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the progress of the game is stopped in the normal state or whether the progress of the game is stopped in the probability variation state. As a result, even when the progress of the game is stopped, the player can be paid attention to the gaming machine, and the interest can be improved.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 33, after the progress of the game is stopped, coins can be awarded after YES is determined in step S955 of FIG. 33, that is, during the first time after the second time. It was made to be.

  Thereby, every time the progress of the game is stopped, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a strong impression that the progress of the game has stopped by allowing the coins to be given immediately. As a result, interest can be prevented from deteriorating.

  (5) There are a plurality of types of coins to be awarded. As shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B), the probability of giving each type of coin is different in step S912 in FIG. 32 and step S956 in FIG. By doing so, the manner of giving a plurality of types of coins is made different.

  Note that the types of predetermined value (for example, coins) that can be given may be made different, or the amount of given value (for example, coins) to be given for each type may be made different.

  In addition, the giving ratio of each coin is common (for example, gold: silver: copper = 1: 2: 3). However, by changing the ratio of outliers, the probability of giving gold, silver, and copper coins is different. You may make it let. For example, when the probability of determination is cut several times, gold: silver: copper: displacement = 10%: 20%: 30%: 40%, and in normal state, gold: silver: copper: detachment = 5%: 10%: 15 %: It may be 70%. Further, the lottery tables in FIGS. 34A and 34B may not be displaced.

  In the above-described embodiment, whether to give or not and the kind to give are drawn in one stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and lottery may be performed in two stages so as to determine the type to be given after deciding whether or not to give.

  The coin lottery table is the same (the probability of giving and the ratio of the types to be given are the same), and the time that coins can be given according to the operation for acquiring coins is different between the high and low advantageous states. You may make it let.

  Thereby, when the progress of the game is stopped and when the game is progressing, the manner of giving coins is different. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the giving of coins both when the progress of the game is stopped and when the game is progressing. As a result, the interest can be improved both when the progress of the game is stopped and when the game is progressing.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S914 in FIG. 32 and step S957 in FIG. 33, coins are displayed even when not in the specific effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and coins may not be displayed when not in the specific effect mode.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is as described in the above (1). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is more advantageous than the normal state when the progress of the game is stopped in the normal state by either increasing the operable time and increasing the probability of obtaining coins. You may make it easy to give a coin when the progress of a game stops in a high frequency cutting probability change state.

  Further, the probability of obtaining a better predetermined value for an operation for obtaining a predetermined value (for example, a coin) may be increased, or a lottery is automatically drawn at predetermined intervals to determine a predetermined value (for example, a coin). ) Can be obtained, the lottery available time may be lengthened.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is as described in (4) above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined value (for example, coins) may be given immediately after the progress of the game is stopped.

  Thereby, even if the variation display of the effect symbol is interrupted, it is possible to give a predetermined value. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's irritation against the variation display of the effect symbol being interrupted.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined value is gold, silver, or copper coin. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be an experience value (point) for raising the level of game history, or an item having a collection property (image data such as a character card or a card introducing a production, music data) , Data for introducing information on gaming machines).

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S954 in FIG. 33 and (2) above, a predetermined value is given on condition that the player's action is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined value is obtained as a result of playing a mini game (for example, a game in which a button is operated in a timely manner in accordance with an effect display, or a button is repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time). May be given.

  (11) When the change of the effect symbol is not performed, the energy saving mode (the mode for reducing the power consumption by darkening the effect display device 9, the effect lamp, etc.) is set; The ease with which a predetermined value (for example, coins) is given may be different between the case where it is not performed and the case where the variation display of the effect symbol is not performed. For example, in the energy saving mode, even if a display prompting the operation is displayed, it is difficult for the player to notice, so in such a situation, for a player who noticed such a display and operated it, A good predetermined value may be given, or conversely, a better predetermined value may not be given. Further, during the energy saving mode, the operation may not be accepted without displaying the prompt for the operation.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, a predetermined value (for example, a coin) is given on condition that the stick controller 122 is rotated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other motion detection means such as a chance button 120 or a jog dial may be used to detect the motion, or the player's motion (for example, the player moves his hand from right to left). It may be an infrared sensor that detects the movement of the

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S954 of FIG. 35 (h) and FIG. A predetermined value is given on condition that the motion is detected. However, a predetermined value may be given regardless of the player's action.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, coins are selected and displayed during the change display of the effect symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery and display of a predetermined value (for example, coins) may be executed at the start of change.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps S951 to S953 in FIG. 33, the menu display is performed except for the first time after the display result of the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed. It was decided that operation was possible. In this case, the chance button 120 may be configured to emit light with a light emitting device such as an LED, and the light emitting device may emit light during an operable period. Also, the menu display operation may be possible during the first first time.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, but this embodiment can also be applied to a slot machine.

  Specifically, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value (for example, medals), and a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are changed. A slot machine in which a display result is derived to a displayable variable display device (for example, a reel), one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. A game control means for controlling the game state and transmitting a command capable of specifying the game state; and an effect control means for executing effect control according to the game state specified by the command transmitted by the game control means. The present embodiment can also be applied to a slot machine. As the variable display device, for example, a device having a plurality of reels or a device having only one reel may be adopted.

  In addition, the slot machine may adopt a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win, or the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing-type slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out the hand 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.

  The first state described above is the normal state in the slot machine as in the case of the pachinko gaming machine, but the above-described second state, which is more advantageous than the first state, has been changed to the probability changing state in the pachinko gaming machine. The slot machine is in the AT state or the RT state.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the display flag is updated and the timer is reset each time the display is switched, so that a plurality of timers need not be used. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a separate timer may be used for each display (for example, a timer for a first time, a timer for a second time, and a timer for a third time are provided. When the timer becomes 0, the display may be switched to the next display, and the display time of the display may be set in the timer corresponding to the next display.)

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the giving of coins in progress of the game is performed at the time of the effect during the change display of the effect symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the awarding of coins while the game is in progress may be performed at other times, for example, in the event of a big hit or a small hit.

  (19) In the embodiment described above, coins are awarded in the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be given when a member player accesses the management server 200 with a portable terminal. Moreover, you may make it give by lottery at this time. Further, instead of granting for each access, the number of times may be limited (for example, once a day).

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, no consideration is particularly required to receive a lottery of a predetermined value such as coins. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a lottery with a predetermined amount of a predetermined value may be used to receive a lottery with a predetermined value. For example, points may be accumulated as a predetermined value according to the game history, and a lottery for receiving points may be received using the points.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, a condition for giving a predetermined value such as coins during the progress of a game may be defined as a “first grant condition”. In the above-described embodiment, the first granting condition is a condition that a lottery for giving a predetermined value is performed in the production in which the production symbol is fluctuating, and that it is decided to grant according to the lottery result. However, other conditions may be used.

  Further, a condition for giving a predetermined value such as coins while the progress of the game is stopped may be defined as a “second grant condition”. In the above-described embodiment, the coin acquisition operation is performed when the display condition flag is 1 (when the coin suggestion display in FIGS. 37B and 38B is displayed). However, other conditions may be used.

  (22) Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command including model information when the power is turned on or when the power failure is restored. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 that has received the command causes the effect display device 9 to display a two-dimensional code that can identify the model information included in the command. Therefore, information indicating the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. By reading the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 300, the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, by accessing the management server 200 from the mobile terminal 300 based on the information included in the two-dimensional code, the management server 200 confirms the model information, or the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses the confirmed model information. It is possible to confirm the occurrence of bugs and unauthorized replacement of the main board.

  (23) The game control microcomputer 560 according to the present embodiment transmits a command including model information to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on or restored from a power failure. That is, the timing at which the command including the model information is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on and when the power is restored. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can acquire model information when the production control microcomputer 100 tries to generate a two-dimensional code (when the player selects “create two-dimensional code” from the main menu screen). You can avoid the situation of not.

  In order to more reliably avoid the situation, the presentation control microcomputer 100 is activated in response to the game control microcomputer 560 transmitting a power-on designation command or a power failure restoration designation command. Good.

  (24) In the present embodiment, when the player selects “Create 2D code” from the main menu screen, the 2D code that can specify the model information is displayed. However, the model information can be specified. The timing at which the two-dimensional code can be displayed is not limited to this. For example, a two-dimensional code may be displayed when the effect design is not changing. When the two-dimensional code is displayed when the production symbol is not changing, the production control microcomputer 100 tries to generate the two-dimensional code even if the model information is included in the customer waiting demonstration designation command. Sometimes it is possible to avoid the situation that model information is not acquired.

  (25) In the present embodiment, the model information is output to the outside by including the model information in the two-dimensional code readable by the mobile terminal 300, but the mode of outputting the model information to the outside is not limited to this.

  For example, characters indicating model information may be displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, instead of or in addition to the effect display device 9, characters indicating model information may be displayed on a display screen of a card unit (not shown) or a sub-screen of a pachinko gaming machine. The player, store clerk, manufacturer, etc. can see the characters to check the model information directly. In addition, when displaying model information as a character, you may make it display the said character small on the edge in a screen over the whole period in a game, for example.

  (26) The game control microcomputer 560 according to the present embodiment not only outputs the model information to the outside, but also stores it in model information history data (see FIG. 25) in its own RAM 120.

  Therefore, the model information can be managed by the production control microcomputer 100 as necessary. For example, the production control microcomputer 100 compares the newly specified model with the previous day's model, and if the newly specified model is different from the previous model, the effect display device 9 displays that effect. You may do it.

  In addition, the management server 200 performs the comparison process as described above, and the game control microcomputer 560 may simply store the model information history data. Also in this case, for example, when the store clerk of the game hall or the manufacturer who has collected the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a specific operation, the model information history data is stored so that the model information history can be confirmed. The contents may be displayed on the effect display device 9 as characters.

  (27) Although the production control microcomputer 100 according to the present embodiment stores a plurality of production control data D0 to D9 corresponding to the models 00 to 09 in advance, the production control microcomputer 100 stores them in advance. The produced effect control data may be a part of the effect control data D0 to D9.

  For example, in the case where only the effect control data D0 corresponding to the model 00 is stored in the effect control microcomputer 100, the model cannot be specified when “model 01” is included in the command from the main board 31. Thus, the model identification impossibility process (the process of step S634 in FIG. 24) is performed. In this model identification impossibility process, “model 01” included in the command may be stored as it is and included in the two-dimensional code at the end of the game.

  (28) In this embodiment, a password is applied as information that can specify a game history to be input to a gaming machine, and it is preferable because a dedicated reading device or the like is not required for inputting information from the outside. May be data such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code that can be encoded by a code reader and input by a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like. By doing so, it is possible to easily input these data.

  (29) In this embodiment, a two-dimensional code is applied as information that can specify the game history and model information output from the gaming machine, and the player simply acquires the data by holding the two-dimensional code reader. This is preferable because it can be output, but other code data that can be read by a code reader such as a barcode may be output, or data that can be output by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, etc. Furthermore, a password may be applied in the same manner as information input to the gaming machine.

  (30) In the gaming system 1000 according to this embodiment, a privilege is given according to the player's gaming history stored in the player database of the management server 200, but at least entered in the gaming machine As long as the configuration is such that the game history is specified from the password and the production reflecting the specified game history is performed, it is not always necessary to provide a privilege according to the game history. Even if a two-dimensional code is acquired, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in one's own game history, and a new game history by a player who has been issued a password is taken over. On the other hand, it becomes impossible for a player other than the player who has issued the password to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the diversion or theft of a password and a two-dimensional code. As a result, it is possible to prevent the value of the performance reflecting the game history from being significantly reduced, such as illegally manipulating the game history using another person's password or the like and reflecting the game history in the performance. .

  (31) In this embodiment, when a game is performed by performing temporary registration by “easy start”, a starting random number extracted from random numbers that fluctuate within a certain range is applied as information that can identify the game. However, any data that can identify the game on the management server 200 side at the end of the game may be used. For example, data that regularly changes such as a number to be added each time “easy start” is input is applied. May be.

  (32) In this embodiment, only the mobile terminal to which the terminal identification information is assigned and the transmission of the terminal identification information is permitted allows the management server 200 to access. The terminal identification information is given when the player can be identified by at least information (Cookie) that can identify the mobile terminal, or by the player ID assigned on the management server 200 side. The access may be permitted from a terminal that has not been permitted to transmit terminal identification information.

  (33) In this embodiment, information related to the player (game history, etc.) is managed in association with the terminal identification information, but information related to the player is associated with the player ID that can identify the player. It may be configured to be managed.

  (34) In the embodiment described above, a password indicating a game history is input to the gaming machine manually by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other methods may be used as long as information indicating a game history is input to the gaming machine.

  For example, information indicating a game history may be input from the mobile terminal 300 to the gaming machine through wireless communication such as infrared communication and radio communication and wired communication. The game history may be recorded on a recording medium such as a member card, and information indicating the game history may be input from the member card to the gaming machine. In response to requesting the management server 200 to transmit information indicating the gaming history to the gaming machine, the management server 200 directly sends the gaming machine to the gaming machine via a public line network such as the Internet and a management computer of the gaming hall. Information indicating a history may be input.

  (35) In the above-described embodiment, based on the total information (level and other performance settings) set based on the total of the game history and the previous game history in the password which is information indicating the game history. The latest information to be set was included.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the latest information may be information set based on the most recent predetermined number of times or a game history of a predetermined period. For example, it may be based on the most recent game history or based on the most recent one month game history.

  (36) In the embodiment described above, the level is displayed as an effect corresponding to the cumulative information.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an effect according to the accumulated information, a level meter display effect may be provided, or a customized effect that allows a game to be played with the selected background, music, and character may be provided. Good.

  (37) In the embodiment described above, the start condition is set by the player by inputting the password to the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is assumed that the start condition is set by the player by inputting information indicating the game history by the method as described in (8) above. May be.

  (38) In the embodiment described above, the end condition is set by the player by outputting the two-dimensional code from the gaming machine.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the end condition set by the player may be that the game history is recorded on a recording medium such as a membership card in accordance with the operation by the player, Depending on the operation by the player, the game history may be transmitted directly to the management server 200 via the management computer of the game hall and the public line network such as the Internet, or directly from the gaming machine or a card unit. The game history may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 300 through wireless communication such as infrared communication and wired communication to the mobile terminal.

  (39) In the above-described embodiment, the invention has been described as the gaming system 1000. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the invention can be regarded as a gaming machine such as the management server 200, the portable terminal 300, or the pachinko gaming machine 1 included in the gaming system 1000, and the invention can be performed as a method performed by each device. The invention can also be understood as a program executed by each device.

  (40) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the launching device is a ball payout device or the like. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects 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.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 production | presentation display device, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 20 special variable winning ball apparatus, 20A big winning Mouth LED, 27 Speaker, 31 Game control board (main board), 56 CPU, 70 Audio output board, 560 Game control microcomputer, 80 effect control board, 100 effect control microcomputer, 101 effect control CPU, 109 VDP , 300 portable terminal, 400 management server.

Claims (3)

A gaming machine for performing a game,
A game value giving means for giving a game value when a special condition is established according to the progress of the game;
A predetermined value giving means for giving a predetermined value different from the game value;
Storage means for storing the predetermined value given by the predetermined value giving means under a predetermined condition so as to be able to accumulate;
The predetermined value giving means is:
First predetermined value giving means for giving the predetermined value when a game is in progress;
Second predetermined value giving means for giving the predetermined value when the progress of the game is stopped,
Said second predetermined value applying means than when the progress of the game is stopped in the first state, when the progress of the game in advantageous high degree of a second state in which the said game value than the first state is assigned is stopped A gaming machine in which the predetermined value can be easily given. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second predetermined value providing means provides the predetermined value after a predetermined period has elapsed since the progress of the game is stopped. When the progress of the game is stopped, it further includes an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect corresponding to the progress stop of the game,
The performance executing means can change the timing of executing the predetermined performance depending on when the progress of the game is stopped in the first state and when the progress of the game is stopped in the second state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.

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