JP2006034525A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system which supplies the information serving the players as a reference to the result of the games following the current moment. <P>SOLUTION: The game system (1) has a center server (800) which records the result data of the games done by the specified players in the game machines as those correlated in time series. The game system (1) has a pachinko game machine (10A or the like) which predicts and announces the results of the games following the current moment based on the result data of the games done by the players up to the current moment recorded by the center server (800). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming system, and more particularly, to a gaming system that provides notification regarding a gaming result performed in a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, control related to a predetermined game such as pachinko machine, pachislot machine, etc., whether or not it is a big hit that is advantageous to the player, and control of paying out game media (for example, game medals, game balls, etc.) Various gaming machines to be performed are arranged in the game hall. These various gaming machines are connected to various computers and output predetermined output signals relating to the results of the gaming performed for each gaming machine. Various computers record game result data based on these predetermined output signals. In addition, in game machines, various computers, etc., a predetermined notification may be performed based on recorded game result data.

In this type of gaming system, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, game history information is stored in association with information for specifying a player, and based on the game history information, a plurality of voice call information is used. The one that determines the voice call information to be presented and performs notification is disclosed. As a specific example, when it is recognized that the player who has played more than 10,000 balls last time based on the game history information, “Japan is the best. Such voice call information is notified. As a result, the player has a sense of familiarity with gaming machines and the like, and increases the number of visitors to the game hall and game opportunities.
JP 2003-251047 A

  However, in the above-described gaming system, although the notification mode is different based on the game history information corresponding to the player, it is merely an intimacy, and the player is referred to the game results after the present time. It has not yet been provided.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system that provides a player with information that serves as a reference for game results after the present time.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A gaming machine in which a game is played by a player, a player specifying means for specifying the player, and game result data in the gaming machine played by the player specified by the player specifying means A game system comprising: a game result data recording means; and a notification means for performing a predetermined notification to a player based on the game result data recorded by the game result data recording means, wherein the game result The data recording means has a function of recording the game result data as data correlated in time series, and based on the game result data up to the present time recorded by the game result data recording means, the game results after the current time are recorded. Game prediction means for predicting, and the notification means has a function of notifying the game results after the current time predicted by the game prediction means. Game system according to claim Rukoto.

  (2) In the gaming system according to (1), the game result data recording unit has a function of recording a plurality of types of game result data as data correlated in time series, and the game prediction unit includes the game Of the plurality of types of game result data recorded by the result data recording means up to the present time, the game result data different for each player specified by the player specifying means is referred to, so that each player is dealt with. A gaming system having a function of predicting a game result after the present time is different.

  (3) In the gaming system according to (1) or (2), the game result data recording means has a function of recording a plurality of types of game result data as data correlated in time series, and the game prediction means Refers to a different number of game result data for each player specified by the player specifying means among a plurality of types of game result data recorded by the game result data recording means up to the present time. A gaming system having a function of predicting different game result data corresponding to each player after the present time.

  (4) The gaming system according to any one of (1) to (3), comprising a plurality of the game prediction means.

  (5) In the gaming system according to any one of (1) to (4), a plurality of the gaming machines are installed in a game hall, and the gaming result data recording means includes a plurality of gaming result data recorded by a player. Having a function of recording game result data in each of the gaming machines, and the game predicting means is based on the game result data up to the present time relating to the gaming machine currently being played by the player. A game system having a function of predicting the game result of the game.

  (6) In the gaming system according to any one of (2) to (5), the notification unit has a function of notifying a game result after the present time in a different notification mode for each game prediction unit. A gaming system.

  (7) In the gaming system according to (5) or (6), the game prediction means is based on game result data up to the present time relating to a related model of a gaming machine in which a game is currently being played. A game system having a function of predicting the game result of the game.

  (8) In the gaming system according to any one of (5) to (7), the game prediction means includes game result data up to the present time relating to a game hall where a gaming machine in which a game is currently being performed is installed. A game system having a function of predicting game results after the current time based on the game.

  (9) In the gaming system according to any one of (5) to (8), the game predicting unit is configured to determine whether the game condition where the game machine currently being played is installed is up to the present time related to a natural condition in a game hall. A game system having a function of predicting game results after the current time based on game result data.

  According to the invention described in (1), game result data in a gaming machine performed by a player is recorded as data correlated in time series, and based on the game result data up to the present time, game results after the present time Is predicted and notified, so that it is possible to provide the player with a prediction of the game result after the present time.

  According to the invention described in (2), by referring to game result data different for each player among a plurality of types of game result data up to the present time, the game results after the current time are made different for each player. Since the prediction is made, the prediction of the game result after the present time is made different for each player, so that the prediction of the game result rich in variations can be provided for each player.

  According to the invention described in (3), by referring to a different number of game result data for each player among a plurality of types of game result data up to the present time, the game result data after the current time is stored for each player. Therefore, it is possible to provide a variety of game result predictions for each player by making the game result prediction different for each player.

  According to the invention described in (4), since game results after the current time are predicted by a plurality of prediction systems, game results rich in variations can be obtained by predicting game results after the current time by a plurality of prediction systems. Can be provided to the player.

  According to the invention described in (5), game result data in each of the plurality of gaming machines played by the player is recorded, and the game up to the present time relating to the gaming machine currently being played by the player Based on the result data, the game results after the current time are predicted, so by predicting the game results after the current time for each player and each gaming machine currently being performed, there are many variations and detailed A prediction of game results can be provided to the player.

  According to the invention described in (6), since the game result after the present time is notified in a different notification mode for each of a plurality of prediction systems, the notification is performed in various notification modes, and the interest in the game is improved. be able to.

  According to the invention described in (7), since the game result after the present time is predicted based on the game result data up to the present time relating to the related model of the gaming machine currently being played, A wide range of predictions can be realized by predicting game results relating to types of gaming machines.

  According to the invention described in (8), the game results after the current time are predicted based on the game result data up to the current time related to the game hall where the gaming machine where the game is currently being played is installed. A wide range of predictions can be realized by predicting a game result relating to a game hall where a game is currently being played.

  According to the invention described in (9), the game results after the present time are predicted based on the game result data up to the present time related to the natural conditions in the game hall where the game machine where the game is currently being played is installed. Therefore, a wide range of predictions can be realized by predicting a game result related to a natural condition in a game hall where a game is currently being played.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a player with a prediction of game results after the present time.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Game system configuration]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a gaming system in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1 includes a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,..., A store server 400A,. In FIG. 1 in the present embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, gaming machines (including pachinko gaming machines other than pachinko gaming machines) other than pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, and 10C are omitted.

  In addition, the gaming system 1 is provided across the range of the store A (game room A) 1000A and beyond the range. Specifically, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,..., A store server 400A, and the like are installed within the range of the store A1000A, and a center server 800 and the like are outside the range of the store A1000A. Is installed. The center server 800 is electrically connected not only to the store server 400A in the store A but also to store servers (not shown) in other stores such as the store B and the store C. In the present embodiment, the gaming system 1 is configured to be installed within the range of the store A1000A and across the range. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming system 1 is only within the range of the store A1000A. You may comprise so that it may install.

  The pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... Will be described later in detail, and the game is performed by the player, and controls related to the pachinko game. The pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... Have IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... Have a function of transmitting and receiving various types of information to and from the ball rental card units 150A,. Specifically, the various information includes information for requesting rental of game balls.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... Are connected to the LAN 1 and transmit game information related to the game to the store server 400A and the like. The game information includes information indicating that it has been a big hit, information indicating the number of times the identification information is variably displayed, information indicating the number of game balls paid out, information indicating the number of game balls lent out, etc. Anything related to games (especially the results and progress of the game) may be used.

  The IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are mainly devices for specifying a player. The IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are electrically connected to the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,. In other words, the IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are provided corresponding to the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,.

  Further, these IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are connected to the LAN 1 in the store A 1000A through the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,. Therefore, the IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,... Can communicate with the store server 400A.

  These IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,... Can read an IC card in which a user ID unique to the user is stored. The IC card stores only a user ID indicating a player. The user ID in the IC card is read by the IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,... And transmitted to the center server 800, so that the player can be specified. That is, these IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,... Have a function of outputting player identification information for identifying a player based on the read user ID (an example of player specifying information). .

  A ball rental card unit 150A, which will be described later, is a device for managing rental of game balls and the like. The ball rental card unit 150A is electrically connected to each of the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... In the store A1000A. In other words, the ball rental card unit 150A and the like are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,.

  In addition, such a ball rental card unit 150A is provided with a card R / W (not shown) that allows the prepaid card to be read and written.

  A prepaid card is a card issued by paying in advance to borrow a game ball (game medium). In the present embodiment, only the card ID of the prepaid card is stored in the prepaid card. That is, such a prepaid card includes a function for borrowing a game ball, and does not include a function for specifying a player.

  Further, such a ball rental card unit 150A is connected to the LAN 1 in the store A 1000A. For this reason, the ball rental card unit 150A can communicate with the store server 400A and the like.

  The above-mentioned ball rental card unit 150A reads the card ID stored in the prepaid card with the card R / W. The ball lending card unit 150A supplies the read card ID to the store server 400A, and a predetermined number of game balls are lent depending on whether there is a balance corresponding to the card ID. .

  In the present embodiment, the IC card is configured to include a function for specifying a player and the function for borrowing a game ball is included in the prepaid card. A function for specifying a player and a function for borrowing a game ball may be included in an integrated card. In this case, the IC card reader 300A and the ball rental card unit 150A may be configured integrally.

  In the present embodiment, the player is specified by reading the IC card. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but for example, biometric authentication such as fingerprint authentication or iris authentication, or direct input of ID or the like. A player may be specified.

  In the present embodiment, each of the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... Is directly connected to the store server 400A and the like via the LAN 1 so as to be communicable. For example, each of the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... Is connected to a relay computer (not shown) every predetermined number (for example, every island). The relay computer and the store server 400A may be communicably connected.

  The store server 400A is a computer for collectively managing game information related to games played in the store A (Hall A) 1000A. Store server 400A is connected to LAN1. The store server 400A aggregates and manages game information and the like supplied from each of the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,. The store server 400A also has a function of specifying a player (user, member) from the user ID supplied from each of the IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,. Further, the store server 400A receives game information supplied from each of the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,..., And totals and manages the information for each player.

  Note that the store server 400A or the like stores a table in which the above-described gaming machine identification information is associated with the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... By receiving the gaming machine identification information output from the machines 10A, 10B, 10C, etc., it is possible to identify not only the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,. It becomes.

  The store server 400A is also a computer for collectively managing information related to the store A1000A. The store server 400A is also an apparatus for communicating with the center server 800 installed outside the range of the store A1000A. In particular, the store server 400A receives a prepaid card ID supplied from the ball lending card unit 150A and manages various information related to the prepaid card such as the remaining number for each prepaid card ID. As a result, the prepaid card itself does not store information about the remaining frequency, but stores only the card ID, and the store server 400A manages the remaining frequency based on the card ID. In the case of a prepaid card, it is possible to increase the remaining frequency by making a deposit at any time.

  The center server 800 is a computer for collectively managing information in each game hall. Center server 800 is connected to store server 400 at each store (store server 400A in store A1000A) via network NT1. The center server 800 receives the sales information related to the prepaid card supplied from the store server 400, and manages the sales information at each game hall.

  In particular, the center server 800 is also a computer for collectively managing game information relating to games played at each store. Further, the center server 800 is read by each of the IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,..., And the player (from the user ID supplied from each of the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,. It also has a function to identify members. The center server 800 receives game information supplied from each of the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... In the store A via the store server 400A, and totals and manages the information for each player.

  The network NT1 and the like in the present embodiment are configured by the Internet, a dedicated line, a provider, a voice communication station, a mobile phone base station, a satellite communication station, and the like. Any configuration may be used as long as the center server 800 is communicably connected. Of course, any communication method can be used for the LAN 1 as long as communication is possible between the devices.

  In the configuration described above, information transmitted and received between devices will be described with reference to FIG.

  Data transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 10A to the store server 400A (data in the reference A1) includes a device ID unique to the pachinko gaming machine 10A, a user ID read by the IC card reader 300A, personal game result data request information, This is game information (game result data) relating to games played in the pachinko gaming machine 10A.

  Data transmitted from the store server 400A to the center server 800 (data in the reference A2) includes a model ID and a serial number ID converted from the device ID, a user ID, a store ID, personal game result data request information, and game information. Etc.

  By performing such communication, game information (game result data) corresponding to the user ID is recorded in the center server 800.

  Data (data in reference B2) transmitted from the center server 800 to the store server 400A is model ID, machine ID, past personal game result data corresponding to the user ID, assistant character data corresponding to the user ID, and the like. .

  Data (data in reference B1) transmitted from the store server 400A to the pachinko gaming machine 10A is past personal game result data corresponding to the user ID, assistant character data corresponding to the user ID, and the like.

  By performing such communication, past personal game result data corresponding to the user ID, assistant character data corresponding to the user ID, and the like are transmitted and recorded to the pachinko gaming machine 10A.

[Configuration of pachinko machines]
A front view of the pachinko gaming machine described above is shown in FIG. In the following, the pachinko gaming machine 10A will be described as a representative, and other descriptions will be omitted.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 </ b> A is provided on the right side of the main frame 12, the game board 14 incorporated in the main frame 12, the upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main frame 12, and the lower plate 22. A firing handle 26 is disposed. A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven in the front surface of the game board 14.

  Further, the launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.

  Furthermore, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14.

  Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the firing handle 26 has been gripped by the player. The type of sensor, such as an optical detection sensor or a sensor that detects heat, may be used. It doesn't matter.

  The launched game ball is guided to a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14. After that, the game ball is changed in its traveling direction by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the bottom of the board 14. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area.

  A liquid crystal display device 32 as a variable display means is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a, and identification information is variably displayed in the display area 32a. Further, such identification information is configured as a special symbol 92 in the special symbol game. Details of the special symbol game will be described later. This identification information is a pattern made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, identification information corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Identification information is derived and displayed in the plurality of symbol sequences, and the combination of the plurality of identification information derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, any one of “0” to “9” in each of the plurality of symbol sequences). The game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed in a state where all of them are arranged, so-called “hit display mode”). In addition to the identification information, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for effect, a normal symbol image, and the like. In the present embodiment, the identification information is composed of a plurality of symbol strings. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the identification information may be composed of one symbol string.

  A sphere passage detector 54 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 32. When the ball passage detector 54 detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol 94 is displayed on the display area 32a. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is displayed. To stop. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. Further, a normal symbol holding lamp 50 for displaying the number of holdings in the normal symbol game is provided on the side of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, an upper limit (for example, 4) is set for the number of holds in the normal symbol game.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10A that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In this embodiment, the identification information and the normal symbol are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variable symbol display device for the normal symbol is provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. It may be configured. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the variable display means. Good.

  Furthermore, on both the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 32, rolling guide members 59a and 59b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided. In addition, decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 14, respectively.

  Above the liquid crystal display device 32 described above, four holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. In addition, at the lower part of the game board 14, there are provided game balls general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  A shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special winning opening 39 is provided in the vicinity of the general winning openings 56a to 56d. That is, the special winning opening 39 is provided in the game area. When the combination of the identification information derived and displayed as described above is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state), and the shutter 40 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the gaming ball (first It is driven so that The special winning opening 39 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 4) and a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 4). Yes, the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, when the condition of either winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big prize opening 39 is put in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state) is provided on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. It is driven to the open state again. In other words, on the condition that the game ball received when the special winning opening 39 is in the open state passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening 39, the game ball is again opened.

  In addition, when the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 39 reaches a specific number (for example, 10) in a state where the big prize opening 39 is in an open state, as will be described in detail later, The played game balls are discharged to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 described later.

  Further, a start port 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 4) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 32. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is mainly based on the fact that a game ball has won a winning opening 44. In addition, it is also a condition that the identification information is derived and displayed. That is, the variable display of the identification information is performed every time the variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is satisfied. In the embodiment, the predetermined display information variable display start condition is that a game ball has been won at the start port 44, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  Further, when a game ball is won at the start opening 44 during the variation display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the game ball is won at the start opening 44 until the identification information during the variation display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the identification information based is suspended. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. In addition, when the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is executed once. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed, and the remaining 2 The batch is held.

  The number of executions of variable display of the identification information being held (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”) is displayed by turning on / off the hold lamps 34a to 34d. For example, when execution of variable display of identification information is held for one time, the hold lamp 34a is turned on and the hold lamps 34b to 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held twice, the holding lamps 34a and 34b are turned on and the holding lamps 34c and 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, the holding lamps 34a to 34c are turned on and the holding lamp 34d is turned off. When the variable display of the identification information is held four times, the hold lamps 34a to 34d are turned on.

  An upper limit is set for the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information to be held. For example, the variable display of the identification information is held up to 4 times. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of identification information is held three times, when a game ball wins the start opening 44, execution of the fourth time is held, but execution of variable display of identification information is executed. If the game ball wins the start port 44 in a state where it is held for four times, the fifth execution is not held, and the state where the variable display of the identification information is held for four times is maintained. It becomes.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, when a game ball passes in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54 during the normal symbol variation display, the ball is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable symbol display based on the passing of the game ball to the passage detector 54 is suspended. If the normal symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the execution of variable display of the normal symbol is suspended, the variable symbol of the held regular symbol is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the execution of variable display of the normal symbol executed when the normal symbol is derived and displayed is one time. The number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbol (so-called “the number of holdings related to the normal symbol”, “the number of holdings in the normal symbol game”) is expressed by turning on / off the normal symbol holding lamp 50. In addition, an upper limit is also set for the number of times that execution of variable symbol display is suspended, for example, variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In the present embodiment, the variable information display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, the variable display of the identification information may be suspended, and further, the identification information may be suspended without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of identification information may not be suspended. In the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit may be one or more times. As such, it may be configured to hold the variable display of the normal symbol, or may be configured to hold without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a normal symbol may not be suspended.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 44, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, the number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  A ball rental card unit 150 </ b> A is attached to the left side surface of the outer frame 11. The ball lending card unit 150A and the pachinko gaming machine 10A are electrically connected, and a predetermined control signal necessary for lending game balls is transmitted and received between the ball lending card unit 150A and the pachinko gaming machine 10A.

  A ball lending operation panel 80 is provided on the front surface of the upper plate 20. The control of the ball lending operation panel 80 is performed by the ball lending card unit 150A. The ball lending operation panel 80 includes a display unit such as a remaining number display LED (not shown) indicating a remaining number in a prepaid card for ball lending, a ball lending operation switch (not shown), a return switch (not shown). It is comprised with the operation part.

  Further, on the right side of the ball lending operation panel 80, an IC card insertion slot 88 into which an IC card for identifying a player can be inserted and removed is formed. When an IC card is inserted into the IC card insertion slot 88, the IC card user ID for identifying the player is read out by the IC card reader 300A (see FIG. 4) disposed therein. It will be.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
The electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10A described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10A mainly includes a main control circuit 60 as game control means, a sub control circuit 200 as effect control means, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a grand prize opening number counter, a grand prize Variables related to output including data indicating the number of holds in a special symbol game, a normal symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200, which will be described later, , Variables, etc. are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information derived and displayed when a jackpot of a special symbol is determined. The off-set symbol determination random number counter is used to determine identification information to be derived and displayed when it is not a big hit. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 39 is opened in a specific gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball wins the start opening 44, but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed. Is shown.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 includes an I / O port 61 for receiving input signals from various devices to be described later, a reset clock pulse generating circuit (not shown) for generating a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, a power supply An initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal at the time of input, a command output port 72 for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later, and the like are provided. The I / O port 61, the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the initial reset circuit 64, and the command output port 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. The command output port 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage A ball sensor 114, a start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the ball passing detector 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 3 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate, and displaces the seesaw according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 for paying out game balls, a launch device 130 for launching game balls, and a card rental card unit 150A. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the ball lending card unit 150A, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. As a result, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control means for performing payout control of the payout means.

  Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches (injects) a game medium in accordance with a player's operation. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls driving of the firing unit.

  Further, the sub control circuit 200 is connected to the command output port 72. The sub control circuit 200 controls the display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, the control related to the sound generated from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R in FIG. 3), the hold lamp. 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamp 50, and the lamp / LED 132 including the decoration lamps 36a and 36b are controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a ball rental card unit 150A. The ball rental card unit 150A is a device for managing the rental of game balls and the like as described above. A ball lending operation panel 80 disposed in the pachinko gaming machine 10A is connected to the ball lending card unit 150A. The ball lending card unit 150A supplies a lending ball control signal to the payout / launch control circuit 126 according to the operation of the ball lending operation panel 80, and as a result, pays out the game ball to the payout device 128. Will be allowed to.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 relates to a sub CPU 206 as variable display control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, an image control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and sound generated from the speaker 46. The control unit includes a voice control circuit 230 that performs control, a hold lamps 34a to 34d, a lamp control circuit 240 that controls lamps / LEDs 132 including decoration lamps 36a and 36b, and the like. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display is executed according to the variable display of the identification information.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In particular, the work RAM 210 records game result data before and after the current time performed by the player. Such game result data before the present time is downloaded from the center server 800.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The image control circuit 250 as a variable display control means temporarily stores an image data processor (not shown), an image data ROM (not shown) for storing various image data, and various image data in a superimposed manner. It is composed of a video RAM (not shown) and the like. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the image control circuit 250 receives identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating a normal symbol from the image data ROM. The image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is generated by reading out various image data such as the above and storing them in a video RAM in an overlapping manner. Then, the image control circuit 250 converts the generated image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC (not shown) that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM (not shown) that stores various types of audio data, and the like. The voice control circuit 230 selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in accordance with a voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The audio control circuit 230 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, amplifies the audio signal, and generates audio from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit (not shown) for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM (not shown) in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns and the like are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the lamp / LED 132 based on a command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In addition to the above, the sub-control circuit 200 includes a card reader interface (card reader I / F) 296 and a game data interface (game data I / F) 298. The card reader I / F 296 is connected between the sub CPU 206 and the IC card reader 300A, and controls communication between them. The game data I / F 298 is connected between the sub CPU 206 and the store server 400A, and controls communication between them.

[Electrical configuration of various devices]
An electrical configuration of the store server 400A, the center server 800, and the like in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, since each device has the same electrical configuration, the store server 400A will be described as a representative, and description of other devices will be omitted. Further, in FIG. 5, reference numerals enclosed in parentheses are reference numerals in the center server 800.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the store server 400 </ b> A is configured to include a CPU 404 and a memory 406 as a control unit 402, a data bus 408, a storage unit 410, a display unit 412, an operation unit 414, a communication control unit 416, and the like. ing. Further, the data bus 408 is connected with a CPU 404 as a control unit 402, a memory 406, a storage unit 410, a display unit 412, an operation unit 414, a communication control unit 416, and the like. In the present embodiment, the store server 400A and the like are configured to include the display unit 412 and the operation unit 414. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, the display unit 412 and the operation unit 414 are not provided. It may be configured.

  The CPU 404 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the storage unit 410. Further, the CPU 404 functions as various means described later according to the program.

  The storage unit 410 stores a program for controlling the operation of the store server 400A by the CPU 404 and various tables.

  In the present embodiment, the storage unit 410 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium that can be read by a computer may be used. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a ROM, a CD-ROM, and a DVD. These programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be recorded in the memory 406 or the like after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The memory 406 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the CPU 404.

  The display unit 412 is configured by a liquid crystal display panel, a CRT, or the like, and displays an image under the control of the CPU 404.

  The operation unit 414 is an operation unit that can be operated by the operator, and includes a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, and the like. In the present embodiment, the operation unit 414 is configured by a mouse, a touch panel, or the like. However, the operation unit 414 is not limited thereto, and may be anything that can be operated (inputable) by an operator (user), such as a microphone. It may be.

  The communication control unit 416 is for communicating with various devices such as the center server 800 of each of the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,.

  In the electrical configuration described above, various tables stored in the storage unit 810 and the like in the center server 800 and the like will be described in detail.

[Game result data table]
A game result data table stored in the storage unit 810 of the center server 800 in the electrical configuration described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the game result data table described below is not stored in the storage unit 810, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the storage unit 810.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the storage unit 810 stores a game result data table for managing the results of already played games for each player. In the game result data table, a user ID, a model ID, a store ID, a machine ID, a game date, and various game history data are recorded in association with each other.

  The user ID is information that enables the player to be identified (identifiable), and an ID unique to the player is allocated. The user ID is associated with the IC card ID stored in the IC card.

  The model ID is data for identifying the model of the gaming machine. This model data is associated with each gaming machine. The model data is numbered for each gaming machine, and the same data is assigned to the same model and different data is assigned to different models. Note that the type of gaming machine referred to here is the type of gaming machine, and includes, for example, those having the same appearance but different control contents (so-called different specifications).

  The store ID is data for identifying the store, and a store-specific ID is allocated.

  The machine number ID is data for identifying the gaming machine. This machine number ID is assigned a different number for each gaming machine.

  The game date is information indicating the date when the game was played.

  The various game history data includes time-difference ball data, time-hit data, time-reach data, and the like.

  In addition, the game history data (game information) includes game information (game results and progress) such as past fluctuation start number data, IN data, OUT data, and pitch rate data corresponding to time. Information). That is, a plurality of types of game history data (game result data) are recorded as data correlated in time series.

  The difference sphere data is data indicating a difference between IN data and OUT data described later. The jackpot data is data for counting the number of times of transition to the specific gaming state. The reach data is data for counting the number of times reach is reached. The variation start number data is data indicating the number of times that the result of variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. The IN data is data for counting the number of game balls fired in the game area. The OUT data is data for counting the number of game balls paid out in the gaming machine. The starting rate data is data indicating the starting rate calculated from IN data and OUT data.

  These are aggregated as game history data corresponding to various effects such as game history data irrelevant to the effect type, game history data related to the effect type 1, and game history data related to the effect type 2. That is, a plurality of types of game result data are recorded as data correlated in time series together with the types of effects.

  As described above, not only the production history data is aggregated corresponding to the type of production, but also game machines corresponding to machine number, gaming machine related models, game machines, natural conditions at game rooms, etc. Historical data is aggregated. That is, a plurality of types of game result data are recorded as data correlated in time series together with the machine number of the gaming machine. In addition, a plurality of types of game result data are recorded as data correlated in time series together with related models of gaming machines. Further, a plurality of types of game result data are recorded as data correlated in time series together with the game hall. In addition, a plurality of types of game result data are recorded as data correlated in time series together with natural conditions in the game hall. The natural conditions referred to here include date, time, day of the week, weather, temperature, humidity, and the like. These natural conditions are built into the center server 800 and are used for calculating time information. It is acquired from a timer or a weather information server (not shown) capable of transmitting weather information, and recorded together with game history data.

  Of course, these game history data (game result data) are recorded as game history data in each of a plurality of gaming machines performed by the player.

  In addition, in the storage unit 810 in the center server 800, game result data performed by the player is recorded as data correlated in time series. In the game result data, game information relating to a game played by a player in the pachinko gaming machine 10A or the like is received by the center server 800 and is updated. The storage unit 810 in which such a game result data table is stored corresponds to an example of a game result data recording unit.

[Assistant character data table]
The assistant character data table stored in the storage unit 810 of the center server 800 in the above-described electrical configuration will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the assistant character data table described below is not stored in the storage unit 810, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the storage unit 810.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the storage unit 810 stores an assistant character data table for managing, for each player, one of a plurality of types of prediction patterns for predicting and notifying game results. In this assistant character data table, a user ID and various types of assistant character data are recorded in association with each other.

  Further, the number of assistant character data set differs for each player. For example, a plurality of assistant character data may be set corresponding to a certain player. In this case, there are a plurality of prediction systems for predicting game results after the current time according to the assistant character data. That is, the game system 1 is provided with a plurality of game prediction means.

  Thus, when the game results after the current time are predicted by a plurality of prediction systems, the player can predict the game results rich in variations by predicting the game results after the current time by the plurality of prediction systems. Can be offered against.

  Various types of assistant character data include character appearance data, character ability data, and the like.

  This character appearance data is data indicating the appearance of the assistant character set for each player. For example, a condor or a firework craftsman.

  The character ability data is data indicating the ability corresponding to the assistant character set for each player. Specifically, the character ability data is a generic name of, for example, the type and number of game result data to be referred to and a data reference algorithm including them. In accordance with the character ability data, the type of game history data to be referred to is determined from a plurality of types of game history data (game result data). For this reason, as will be described in detail later, by referring to game result data different for each player, prediction is performed with different game results from the present time corresponding to each player.

  Specifically, the number of game history data to be referred to is determined from a plurality of types of game history data (game result data) according to the character ability data. That is, the number of game history data to be referred to is different for each character ability data (player).

  In addition, according to the character ability data, from among a plurality of types of game history data, the type of game history data to be referred to is for each type of production, for each machine number, for each related model of the game machine, Each time, it may be determined as game history data aggregated for each natural condition in the game hall. That is, various predictions in the games after the current time are performed based on the game result data up to the current time related to the machine number (game machine) where the game is currently being played by the player. In addition, various predictions in the games after the current time are performed based on the game result data up to the present time relating to the related models of the game machines currently being played. Further, various predictions in the games after the current time are performed based on the game result data up to the current time related to the game hall where the gaming machine where the game is currently being played is installed. In addition, various predictions in the games after the current time are made based on the game result data up to the present time relating to the natural conditions in the game hall where the gaming machine where the game is currently being played is installed. The various predictions herein include, for example, prediction of game results after the current time, prediction of advantages and disadvantages in games, and the like.

[Description of display screen]
In addition, a display screen of game data relating to game information executed by the above-described configuration will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, variable display of identification information is performed. For example, in FIG. 8, “3”-“2”-“1” is derived and displayed. Such identification information starts its variable display when a variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is satisfied. Further, when the variable display of the identification information is started, the identification information is variably displayed with a predetermined variation pattern. Further, in the case where all of the identification information is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9, when the result of variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display mode, a transition is made to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The On the other hand, when all of the identification information is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8, when the result of variable display of the identification information does not become a specific display mode, the normal gaming state is disadvantageous to the player. Maintained.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of times of variable display of the identification information since the previous transition to the specific gaming state and the number of transitions to the specific gaming state on that day are displayed on the upper left of the display screen. Yes.

  Furthermore, two assistant characters are displayed below the display screen as shown in FIG. One assistant character is a condor and the other assistant character is a firework craftsman. In FIG. 8, Condor commented, “If it is the usual feeling, today is no longer good”, and the firework craftsman commented, “It is a premonition of a big hit with about 20 fluctuations.” The comment by these assistant characters is a prediction comment of the game result after the present time, and is generated based on the game result data performed by the player before the current time. By commenting as described above, it is possible to provide a player with a prediction of game results after the current time.

  After the prediction comment is made in this way, as shown in FIG. 9, when the result of variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode, the condor has commented as “it happens to be queuing” and fireworks The craftsman commented, “It ’s a big hit!”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when the identification information corresponding to the left column is “7” and the identification information corresponding to the right column is “7”, the identification information corresponding to the middle column is changing. Sometimes reach production is performed. In this case, the reach effect that the condor is flying is executed.

  Even in this case, as shown in FIG. 10, the condor commented that “this reach does not come off”, and the firework craftsman commented that “this reach is severe”. Such a comment is a comment corresponding to the result of reach production. By commenting as described above, it is possible to provide the player with predictions of advantages and disadvantages in the game.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 11, when the result of variable display of the identification information is “7”-“6”-“7” and the specific display mode is not obtained, the condor is “. "And escaped from the screen, the fireworks craftsman commented" Lose ... ".

[Game system operation]
Processing executed in the gaming system 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15 and FIGS. 17 to 21. A plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,..., And a plurality of IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,... Represent a pachinko gaming machine 10A and an IC card reader 300A. It will be explained as a thing. Further, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 15) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10A will be described with reference to FIG.

[User ID communication processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 12, when an IC card is inserted in the IC card reader 300A, the IC card is accepted (step S501). In this process, when it is detected that the IC card is inserted, the sub CPU 206 causes the IC card reader 300A to read the user ID from the IC card. That is, the IC card reader 300A reads player specifying information that can specify a player (step S502).

  In step S503, the IC card reader 300A executes user ID transmission processing. In this process, the IC card reader 300A supplies a user ID (player identification information) for identifying the player to the sub CPU 206. That is, the IC card reader 300A (CPU 310) outputs the read user ID (player identification information). In the present embodiment, the IC card reader 300A corresponds to an example of a player specifying unit.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 206 receives the card ID (step S601). Then, the sub CPU 206 transmits the device ID unique to the pachinko gaming machine 10A, the user ID read by the IC card reader 300A, and the personal game result data request information to the store server 400A (step S602).

  On the other hand, in store server 400A, CPU 404 receives a device ID unique to pachinko gaming machine 10A, a user ID read by IC card reader 300A, and personal game result data request information (step S701). Then, the CPU 404 converts the device ID into a store ID, a model ID, and a machine number ID. Then, the CPU 404 transmits user ID, store ID, model ID, machine number ID, and personal game result data request information to the center server 800 (step S702).

  On the other hand, in the center server 800, the CPU 804 receives the user ID, store ID, model ID, machine number ID, and personal game result data request information (step S801). Then, the CPU 804 reads out personal game result data corresponding to the user ID. This personal game result data is data indicating past game results played by the user. Further, the CPU 804 reads assistant character data corresponding to the user ID. The assistant character data includes data indicating the character's appearance, data indicating the character's ability, and the like, and various predictions and notifications are performed based on the data. Then, the CPU 804 transmits model ID, machine number ID, past individual game result data corresponding to the user ID, assistant character data corresponding to the user ID, and the like to the store server 400A corresponding to the store ID (step S802). ).

  On the other hand, in store server 400A, CPU 404 receives model ID, machine number ID, past personal game result data corresponding to user ID, assistant character data corresponding to user ID, and the like (step S703). Then, the CPU 404 transmits past personal game result data corresponding to the user ID and assistant character data corresponding to the user ID to the pachinko gaming machine 10A corresponding to the model ID and the machine number ID (step S704).

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10A, the sub CPU 206 receives past personal game result data corresponding to the user ID and assistant character data corresponding to the user ID (step S603). Then, the sub CPU 206 records past personal game result data corresponding to the received user ID and assistant character data corresponding to the user ID in the work RAM 210 (step S604). By communicating in this way, past individual game result data and assistant character data corresponding to the user ID stored in the IC card read by the IC card reader 300A are recorded in the work RAM 210 in the pachinko gaming machine 10A. The Rukoto.

  As described above, processing in the pachinko gaming machine 10A in which past personal game result data corresponding to the user ID and assistant character data corresponding to the user ID are recorded will be described below.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 13, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 15, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 44, the ball passage detector 54, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d, is executed (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information derived and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variation indicating a variation display pattern of the identification information. Includes pattern specification commands. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / launch control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning ports. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is restored to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to perform various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. The derived identification information, the variation pattern of the identification information, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a game state designation command for shifting from the normal game state to the specific game state. The data indicating the game state designation command to shift to the specific game state stored in this way is stored in the game state from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a specified command. By executing such processing, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the gaming state has shifted to the specific gaming state. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “ Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the residual ball monitoring in the special winning opening, and when the monitoring time for the residual winning ball in the special winning slot has elapsed, It is determined whether or not a condition that the ball has not passed or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 controls the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set the status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a game state designation command indicating that the specific game state is ended and the game state is shifted to the normal game state. The data indicating the game state designation command to shift to the normal game state stored in this way is stored in the game state from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a specified command. By executing such processing, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the gaming state has shifted to the normal gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this processing, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings so as to decrease by “1”. The main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost in the case of not being in the specific gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the specific gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the specific gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the specific gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When the specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the specific game state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific gaming state is ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main ROM 68. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the jackpot symbol random value, Data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designating command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the random symbol value for symbol determination. Then, data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designating command. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined.

  When the left column and the right column have the same identification information, and the left column and the middle column have the same identification information, the main CPU 66 sets the middle column identification information as a predetermined number of frames (for example, (3 frames) is determined to be corrected, and control is performed so as not to be a big hit. That is, by this step, the result of variable display of identification information is determined before the result of variable display of identification information is derived and displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information of the left column, the middle column, and the right column determined in steps S107 and S108. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation effect time. Is stored in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes a command reception process as shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received (step S301). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 determines a variation pattern based on the received command, and stores data indicating the determined variation pattern in the work RAM 210. The area is set (step S302), and this subroutine is terminated. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a command other than the variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S303.

  If it is not determined in step S301 that the variation pattern designation command has been received, it is determined whether a derived symbol designation command has been received (step S303). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a derived symbol designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 determines a stop symbol based on the received command, and sets data indicating the determined stop symbol in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 ( Step S304), this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S305.

  If it is not determined in step S303 that the derived symbol designation command has been received, it is determined whether a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S305). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a symbol determination command has been received, it executes a stop symbol determination process (step S306) and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the symbol confirmation command, it moves the process to step S307.

  If it is not determined in step S305 that the symbol confirmation command has been received, it is determined whether a gaming state designation command has been received (step S307). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a gaming state designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to the gaming state designation command (step S308) and ends this subroutine.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the gaming state designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes processing corresponding to the other received command (step S309), and ends this subroutine. The other received commands correspond to various commands such as a start memory number designation command, a prize ball command, a derived normal symbol designation command, a normal symbol variation pattern designation command, and the like. For processing corresponding to other received commands, for example, when a derived normal symbol designation command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating a symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived normal symbol designation command in the work RAM 210. When a normal symbol variation pattern designation command is received, various processing such as processing for setting data indicating a variation pattern of a normal symbol to be variably displayed in the work RAM 210 based on the normal symbol variation pattern designation command is performed. included.

  Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect control process as shown in FIG. 19 at a predetermined timing.

[Production control processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command and a derived symbol designation command have been received (step S401). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received a variation pattern designation command and a derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S402. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command or the derived symbol designation command, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S402, the sub CPU 206 transmits data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command and data corresponding to the derived symbol designation command to the image control circuit 250 or the like. The sub CPU 206 transmits data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command and data corresponding to the derived symbol designation command to the image control circuit 250, the audio control circuit 230, and the lamp control circuit 240.

  The image control circuit 250, the sound control circuit 230, and the lamp control circuit 240 are connected to the liquid crystal display device 32, the speaker 46, the lamp / LED 132, and the like based on the data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command and the data corresponding to the derived symbol designation command. Supply various signals. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 performs various effects control based on the variation pattern, the derived symbol, and the like determined by the main control circuit 60. That is, the sub-control circuit 200 (sub-CPU 206 and the like) controls effects related to games that are advantageous and disadvantageous to the player. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 and the like perform an effect controlled by the sub control circuit 200 (game effect control means). This effect and the notification of the prediction result described later are performed in different systems.

  Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes a prediction result notification control process as shown in FIG. 20 at a predetermined timing. This prediction result notification control process is independent of the above-described effect control process.

[Prediction result notification control processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 20, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command and a derived symbol designation command have been received (step S411). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received a variation pattern designation command and a derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S412. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command or the derived symbol designation command, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S412, a process of referring to the game history data up to the present time is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines the game history data to be referred to from the plurality of types of game history data based on the assistant character data recorded in the work RAM 210 in step S604. In this case, the sub CPU 206 varies the type of game result data to be referred to, the number of game result data to be referenced, the number of predicted lines, etc. according to one or more types of assistant character data recorded in the work RAM 210. Will be decided. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the game history data up to the present time recorded in the work RAM 210 in step S604 or step S613 described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S413.

  In step S413, the sub CPU 206 executes processing for predicting game results after the current time based on the reference result of the game history data. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads out one or more types of assistant character data recorded in step S604. Then, the sub CPU 206 predicts game results after the current time, advantages and disadvantages in the game, based on the character ability data corresponding to one or more types of assistant character data. As a result, the sub CPU 206 predicts the game results after the current time and the advantages and disadvantages of the game based on the game result data up to the current time on condition that a predetermined effect is performed.

  Also, the sub CPU 206 executes step S412 to refer to game result data different for each player among a plurality of types of game result data up to the present time, so that the current time corresponding to each player is obtained. The above-mentioned prediction is performed with different game results thereafter. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 determines the number of changes in which the result of variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display mode based on the game history data items (for example, time-hit data) corresponding to the assistant character data. The prediction of whether or not the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display mode is performed.

  In this way, by referring to the game result data different for each player among a plurality of types of game result data up to the present time, the game results after the current time are predicted differently for each player. By making the prediction of game results different for each player, it is possible to provide predictions of game results rich in variations for each player. Also, among the multiple types of game result data up to the present time, by referring to the game result data that differs for each player, the advantages and disadvantages of the game are predicted differently for each player. By making different predictions for each player, it is possible to provide predictions of game results rich in variations for each player.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 executes step S412, and by referring to a different number of game result data for each player among a plurality of types of game result data up to the present time, the sub CPU 206 responds to each player. The above-mentioned prediction is performed with different game results after the present time. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 corresponds to the assistant character data, the number of items of game history data (for example, assistant character data referring to one type of time-hit data, time-hit data and time-reach data). Whether the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display mode, or whether the result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display mode Make predictions.

  Thus, by referring to a different number of game result data for each player among a plurality of types of game result data up to the present time, the game result data after the current time is different for each player and predicted. By making the prediction of the game result after the current time different for each player, it is possible to provide a prediction of the game result rich in variations for each player. In addition, by referring to a different number of game result data for each player among a plurality of types of game result data up to the present time, it is possible to predict the advantage and disadvantage of the game for each player. By making the prediction of game results different for each player, it is possible to provide predictions of game results rich in variations for each player.

  In addition, when a plurality of types of assistant character data are associated, the sub CPU 206 performs the above-described prediction for each assistant character data. That is, the gaming system 1 has a plurality of game prediction means (effect prediction means). Specifically, the sub CPU 206 refers to the number of items of game history data (for example, a prediction system based on assistant character data that refers to time-hit data and time-reach data) corresponding to a plurality of assistant character data. Prediction of the number of fluctuations in which the result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display mode, whether or not the result of variable display of identification information is in a specific display mode I do.

  In this way, since the game results after the current time are predicted by a plurality of prediction systems, by predicting the game results after the current time by a plurality of prediction systems, it is possible to predict a variety of game results to the player. Can be provided. In addition, since the game results after the current time are predicted by multiple prediction systems, the prediction of game results after the current time by multiple prediction systems is provided to the player to predict game results rich in variations. can do.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 refers to the game result data related to the pachinko gaming machine 10A currently being played by the player by the sub CPU 206 executing step S412 according to one or more types of assistant character data. Thus, the above-described prediction may be performed based on the game result data. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 corresponds to a plurality of assistant character data, and game history data in the pachinko gaming machine 10A currently being performed (for example, a game for each player in the pachinko gaming machine having a machine number of 11). Based on the result data, etc., the number of fluctuations in which the result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display mode and whether or not the result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display mode are predicted.

  In this way, game result data in each of the plurality of gaming machines played by the player is recorded, and based on the game result data up to the present time relating to the gaming machine currently being played by the player, Since the subsequent game results are predicted, the player can predict the game results after the current time for each player, and for each gaming machine currently being used. Can be offered against. In addition, game result data in each of a plurality of gaming machines played by the player is recorded, and based on the game result data up to the present time relating to the gaming machine currently being played by the player, the advantage in the game Since the disadvantages are predicted, the game results after the current time are predicted for each player and for each gaming machine currently in use, so that the player can make a rich and detailed prediction of the game results. Can be provided.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 performs game result data up to the present time relating to the related model of the pachinko gaming machine 10A currently being played by the sub CPU 206 executing step S412 according to one or more types of assistant character data. , And the above-described prediction may be performed based on the game result data. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 corresponds to a plurality of assistant character data, and game history data in the related model of the pachinko gaming machine 10A currently being performed (for example, game result data for each player in the model A). Based on the above, the number of fluctuations in which the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display mode, and whether or not the result of the variable display of the identification information has a specific display mode are predicted.

  As described above, since the game result after the current time is predicted based on the game result data up to the current time related to the related model of the game machine currently being played, the game related to the same type of game machine By predicting the result, a wide range of predictions can be realized. In addition, based on the game result data up to the present time relating to the related model of the gaming machine currently being played, the advantages and disadvantages of the game are predicted, so the game results relating to similar types of gaming machines By being predicted, a wide range of predictions can be realized.

  In addition, the sub CPU 206 executes the game result up to the present time relating to the game hall where the gaming machine in which the game is currently performed is installed by the sub CPU 206 that executes step S412 according to one or more types of assistant character data. Data may be referred to and the above-described prediction may be performed based on the game result data. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 corresponds to a plurality of assistant character data, and game history data (for example, a game for each player in the game hall A) in the game hall where the current pachinko gaming machine 10A is installed. Based on the result data, etc., the number of fluctuations in which the result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display mode and whether or not the result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display mode are predicted.

  As described above, the game results after the current time are predicted based on the game result data up to the current time related to the game hall where the gaming machine where the game is currently being played is installed. A wide range of predictions can be realized by predicting game results related to a certain game hall. In addition, based on the game result data up to the present time related to the game hall where the game machine where the game is currently being played is installed, the advantage and disadvantage of the game are predicted, so the game currently being played A wide range of predictions can be realized by predicting the game result related to the field.

  Also, the sub CPU 206 executes the step S412 according to one or a plurality of types of assistant character data, up to the present time related to the natural conditions in the game hall where the gaming machine where the game is currently being played is installed. By referring to the game result data, the above-described prediction may be performed based on the game result data. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 corresponds to a plurality of assistant character data, and game history data related to natural conditions in the game hall where the current pachinko gaming machine 10A is installed (for example, the time zone is 11:00) The number of changes in which the result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display mode, or the result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display mode Predict whether or not.

  In this way, the game results after the current time are predicted based on the game result data up to the current time related to the natural conditions in the game hall where the gaming machine where the game is currently being played is installed. A wide range of predictions can be realized by predicting game results related to natural conditions at a game arcade. In addition, based on the game result data up to the present time relating to the natural conditions in the game hall where the game machine where the game is currently being played is installed, the advantage and disadvantage of the game are predicted, so the game is currently being played. A wide range of predictions can be realized by predicting game results related to natural conditions in a game hall.

  The sub CPU 206 that executes step S413 corresponds to an example of a game prediction unit and an effect prediction unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S414.

  In step S414, a process of transmitting data to notify the prediction result is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for notifying the result predicted in step S413 to the image control circuit 250, the sound control circuit 230, and the lamp control circuit 240. The data for notifying the predicted result is independent of the data corresponding to the aforementioned variation pattern designation command and the data corresponding to the derived symbol designation command.

The image control circuit 250, the sound control circuit 230, and the lamp control circuit 240 supply various signals to the liquid crystal display device 32, the speaker 46, the lamp / LED 132, and the like based on the data for notifying the predicted result. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 displays the game result data recorded by the center server 800 (game result data recording means) when a predetermined effect is performed by the liquid crystal display device 32 as the game effect control means. Based on this, the player is controlled to notify the game results after the current time.
In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 or the like has the game result data recorded by the center server 800 (game result data recording means) when a predetermined effect is performed by the liquid crystal display device 32 or the like as the game effect control means. Based on this, the game result after the present time is notified to the player.

  In this way, game result data in the gaming machine played by the player is recorded as data correlated in time series, and game results after the current time are predicted and notified based on the game result data up to that time. Therefore, the prediction of the game result after the present time can be provided to the player.

  Further, the sub control circuit 200 performs control for notifying the result predicted by the sub CPU 206 (game predicting means, effect predicting means) executing step S413. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 or the like will notify the result predicted by the sub CPU 206 (game prediction means, effect prediction means) that executes step S413.

  As described above, the game result data in the gaming machine performed by the player is recorded as time-sequential data together with the type of effect, and based on the game result data up to the present time on condition that the effect is performed. Thus, the advantage and disadvantage of the game are predicted and notified, so that the advantage and disadvantage of the game can be provided to the player.

  Further, for example, the advantage and disadvantage in the game are predicted and notified according to the type of the effect, so that the advantage in the game can be obtained without performing a complicated effect and further without clarifying the advantage and disadvantage in the game. Since notification that suggests a disadvantage is performed, it is possible to prevent a fascination due to the performance being performed and to perform an easily recognizable performance.

  In addition, the sub-control circuit 200 performs control to notify as described above in a different notification mode for each assistant character data.

  Thus, since the game result after the present time is notified in a different notification mode for each of a plurality of prediction systems, notification is performed in a variety of notification modes, and the interest of the game can be improved. Moreover, since the advantageous / disadvantageous prediction results in the game are notified in a different notification mode for each of a plurality of prediction systems, the notification is performed in a variety of notification modes, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, since the notification of the prediction result and the above-described effect are performed in different systems, the notification unit that notifies the prediction result notifies the result predicted by the effect prediction unit separately from the effect by the game effect unit. It will be. The liquid crystal display device 32 and the like correspond to an example of a notification unit.

  Thus, since the notification means notifies the predicted result separately from the effect by the game effect means, the impression that the effect and the prediction are independent by the presence of the effect and the prediction, for example. Can give the player an impression of fair prediction. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Game information communication processing]
Further, in the gaming system 1, processing as shown in FIG. 21 is executed at a predetermined timing. In the game information communication process shown in FIG. 21, various IDs (for example, user ID, device ID, model ID, machine ID, store ID, etc.) are the same as the user ID communication process (FIG. 12) described above. ) To be recognized among the pachinko gaming machine 10A, the store server 400A, and the center server 800, thereby recognizing the player, the transmission destination, and the like, and the description regarding these communications is omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, in the pachinko gaming machine 10A, the sub CPU 206 transmits game information to the store server 400A (step S611). Note that the game information here is transmitted at a predetermined timing in the sub-control circuit 200. As a specific example, at the timing when the variable display of the identification information is completed, the type of the derived and displayed symbol is transmitted as game information, and information indicating that the number of variable display of the identification information is counted is game information. As sent. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10A generates game information related to the game and transmits them to the store server 400A.

  On the other hand, in store server 400A, CPU 404 receives game information (step S711). Then, the CPU 404 records game information for each player. Then, the CPU 404 transmits game information to the center server 800 (step S712).

  On the other hand, in the center server 800, the CPU 804 receives game information (step S811). Then, the CPU 804 records the received game information as game result data (game history data) corresponding to the user ID (step S812). That is, the center server 800 (CPU 804) updates past individual game result data corresponding to the user ID.

  In particular, the CPU 804 records and updates the game result data table shown in FIG. As described above, in the game result data table, a plurality of types of game result data are recorded as data correlated in time series together with the types of effects. That is, the center server 800 (CPU 804) records a plurality of types of game result data in the gaming machine performed by the player specified by the IC card reader 300A as data correlated in time series together with the types of effects. It becomes. Further, the CPU 804 records game result data in each of the plurality of gaming machines for each of the plurality of gaming machines even when the store, the model, and the machine number are different. That is, the center server 800 (CPU 804) records game result data in each of a plurality of gaming machines performed by the player specified by the IC card reader 300A. The center server 800 (CPU 804 and storage unit 810) that executes step S812 corresponds to an example of a game result data recording unit. Then, the CPU 804 transmits the updated past individual game result data to the store server 400A (step S813).

  On the other hand, in store server 400A, CPU 404 receives past personal game result data (step S713). Then, the CPU 404 transmits past individual game result data to the pachinko gaming machine 10A (step S714).

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10A, the sub CPU 206 receives past individual game result data (step S612). Then, the sub CPU 206 records past individual game result data in the work RAM 210 (step S613). By communicating in this way, the game information corresponding to the user ID stored in the IC card read by the IC card reader 300A is updated in the center server 800, and the updated past individual game result data Are sequentially recorded in the work RAM 210 in the pachinko gaming machine 10A.

  That is, the gaming system 1 in which the prediction is performed as described above and the prediction result is notified has an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function that repeatedly performs inference and learning.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the store server 400 and the center server 800 are provided separately. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an integrated computer having the functions of the store server 400 and the center server 800 described above is used. It is good also as a structure provided. Thereby, the data can be unified. Of course, the function may be distributed to three or more computers. As a result, the control load due to the function distribution can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are integrated with the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,. For example, if the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,..., Such as the IC card readers 300A, 300B, 300C,. Good. Of course, the function may be distributed to three or more computers.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 in the sub control circuit 200 is a game predicting unit and an effect predicting unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the store server 400A, the center server 800, etc. It is good also as production prediction means. Moreover, although the memory | storage part 810 in the center server 800 was used as the game result data recording means, it is not restricted to this, For example, the store server 400A, the pachinko game machine 10A, etc. are good also as a game result data recording means.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the above-described prediction is performed based on the game result data up to the present time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the prediction is performed in addition to the game result data up to the present time. After that, the above-described prediction may be performed based on whether or not the prediction is appropriate. Of course, whether or not the prediction is appropriate may be determined by, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 10A, or may be determined in accordance with the player's own operation. Further, assistant character data (character appearance data, character ability data, etc.) may be grown (changed) based on game result data up to the present time, whether or not prediction is appropriate, and the like.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, in order to make the prediction result different for each player, among the plural types of game result data, the type and number of game result data to be referenced are determined to be different. For example, the game result data itself is different for each player, so it is only necessary to be able to make the prediction result different, and the type and number of game result data to be referred to may be determined not to be different. . Of course, it is not necessary to refer to the game history data aggregated for each game machine number, for each game machine related model, for each game hall, and for each natural condition in the game hall.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, on the condition that a predetermined performance is performed, based on the game result data up to the present time performed by the player, it is configured to predict the advantage and disadvantage in the game, However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the prediction may be performed even if a predetermined effect is not performed. Further, for example, the present invention is not limited to predicting advantages and disadvantages in games, and may be configured to predict game results after the current time.

  In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine has been described as a gaming machine to be installed in a game arcade. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, at least a gaming machine such as a slot gaming machine (including a pachislot gaming machine) or a gaming machine. Any gaming machine having a function of determining the result of the game may be used.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played by a player, a player specifying means for specifying a player, and a gaming machine executed by a player specified by the player specifying means. A game system comprising: game result data recording means for recording game result data; and notifying means for notifying a player based on the game result data recorded by the game result data recording means. The game result data recording means has a function of recording the game result data as data correlated in time series, and based on the game result data up to the present time recorded by the game result data recording means, Game prediction means for predicting game results after the present time is provided, and the notification means is a game result after the current time predicted by the game prediction means. But is characterized in that it has a function of notifying, gaming machine, a player specifying means, the game result data recording means, notifying means, a specific configuration of such a game prediction means may be suitably designed or modified.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a block diagram which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the shop server and center server of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game history data table of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the assistant character data table of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

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1 gaming system 10 pachinko machine 300 IC card reader 400 store server 800 center server 1000 amusement hall

Claims (9)

A gaming machine in which a game is played by a player;
A player identification means for identifying a player;
Game result data recording means for recording game result data in a gaming machine performed by the player specified by the player specifying means;
A gaming system comprising notifying means for notifying a player based on the gaming result data recorded by the gaming result data recording means,
The game result data recording means has a function of recording the game result data as data correlated in time series,
Based on the game result data up to the present time recorded by the game result data recording means, the game prediction means for predicting the game results after the present time,
The game system having a function of notifying the game result after the present time predicted by the game prediction means. The gaming system according to claim 1,
The game result data recording means has a function of recording a plurality of types of game result data as data correlated in time series,
The game prediction means refers to game result data different for each player specified by the player specifying means among a plurality of types of game result data recorded by the game result data recording means up to the present time. A gaming system having a function of predicting different game results from the current time corresponding to each player. In the gaming system according to claim 1 or 2,
The game result data recording means has a function of recording a plurality of types of game result data as data correlated in time series,
The game predicting means refers to a different number of game result data for each player specified by the player specifying means among a plurality of types of game result data recorded by the game result data recording means up to the present time. Accordingly, a gaming system having a function of predicting different game result data corresponding to each player after the current time. In the gaming system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A gaming system comprising a plurality of the game prediction means. In the gaming system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A plurality of the gaming machines are installed in the game hall,
The game result data recording means has a function of recording game result data in each of a plurality of gaming machines performed by a player,
The game system has a function of predicting a game result after the present time based on game result data up to the present time relating to a game machine currently being played by a player. In the gaming system according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The informing means has a function of informing a game result after the present time in an informing manner different for each of the game predicting means. In the gaming system according to claim 5 or 6,
The game system has a function of predicting a game result after the current time based on game result data up to the present time relating to a related model of the game machine where a game is currently being played. In the gaming system according to any one of claims 5 to 7,
The game predicting means has a function of predicting a game result after the current time based on game result data up to the current time related to a game hall where a gaming machine where a game is currently being played is installed. Game system. The gaming system according to any one of claims 5 to 8,
The game predicting means has a function of predicting game results after the current time based on game result data up to the current time related to natural conditions in the game hall where the game machine where the game is currently being played is installed. A characteristic gaming system.

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