JP2006130080A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can gratify a sense of achievement and a feeling of satisfaction of a player when a game record of the presently playing player exceeds the past superior game records. <P>SOLUTION: A liquid crystal figure display apparatus 18 executes a game representation and notifies the repeating numbers of rankings 1-3. A sub-CPU 32a indicates the execution of the game representation to the liquid crystal figure display apparatus 18. Moreover, the sub-CPU 32a judges whether the number of jackpots of the presently playing player reaches the repeating number of one of the rankings 1-3 or not. The sub-CPU 32a adds a benefit advantageous for the player and renews the ranking data to be the data including the number of the jackpots which newly becomes to be superior when the number of the jackpots is judged to reach the repeating number of one of the rankings 1-3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that notifies a ranking related to gaming results.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in order to allow a player to grasp his / her own game performance, a gaming machine has been proposed that displays the number of continuations of a probability variation jackpot and the number of game media acquired at the jackpot. However, these conventional techniques can only grasp the game performance of the player who is currently playing, and cannot compare with the past game performance.

In view of this, a technique has been proposed in which rankings relating to game achievements are displayed on a 7-segment display so that the game achievements of the player who is currently playing can be compared with the past higher-ranking game achievements (for example, patents). Reference 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-276511 (FIG. 3 etc.)

  However, in the prior art described in Patent Document 1, for example, even if the game performance of a player who is currently playing is higher than the previous higher-level game performance, it is simply displayed as a numerical value. Therefore, it is difficult for players to notice it. Even if the player notices the display, it does not get so much impression, and it can hardly be said that the player can feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when the player has exceeded the top gaming results of the past. Moreover, in such a case, it is not possible to improve the interest of the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to achieve a player's sense of accomplishment / satisfaction when the game performance of the player currently playing exceeds the previous high-level game performance. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can satisfy the requirements and improve the interest.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 ranks the effect means for executing the game effect, the effect control means for instructing the effect means to execute the game effect, and the past game results. A ranking data storage means for storing ranking data, and a higher ranking notification means for notifying a ranking related to a past higher gaming performance in the ranking data, wherein the effect control means is currently playing a game The rank for judging whether or not the game performance of the player who is currently playing has reached the same level as the previous game performance of the previous game by comparing the game performance of the player of the previous game with the previous game performance of the previous game When it is determined that the determination means and the rank determination means have reached the same level, a privilege granting means for giving a privilege advantageous to a player, and the rank determination means When it is determined to have reached the level, as its gist the gaming machine characterized by comprising a ranking data updating means for updating the data comprising a game record became newly higher the ranking data.

  Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the rank determination means determines that the game performance of the player who is currently playing has reached the same level as the previous higher-level game performance, there is a privilege advantageous to the player. Granted by privilege granting means. In this case, the ranking related to the past high-ranking game results is not only announced by the high-ranking ranking notification means, but also a “privilege” linked to the player's actual interest is given, so that the player can be impressed. it can. Therefore, it is possible to satisfy the player's sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when the game performance of the player currently playing reaches the same level as the previous higher-level game performance. In addition, the player's interest can be improved by the synergistic effect of the ranking notification by the higher ranking notification means and the provision of the privilege by the privilege providing means.

  Here, as the effect means, a symbol display means for performing a game effect by changing or stopping a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of rows, a sound generating means such as a speaker for performing a game effect for generating sound, a game for generating light Light emitting means such as a lamp for performing effects, and the like.

  In addition, the game results include the number of big hits (that is, the number of consecutive games) that become a big hit during the probability fluctuation (so-called probabilistic change) that the lottery probability of the big hit fluctuates with high probability, The number of media (the number of acquired game balls, the number of acquired medals, the number of acquired coins), the amount of winning prizes, and the like.

  The production means may or may not serve as the higher ranking notification means, but preferably also serves as the higher ranking notification means. If it does in this way, the notice of ranking can be performed by the existing production means. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide higher ranking notification means separately from the production means.

  In the case where the ranking data is, for example, ranking the first to twentieth gaming achievements, the “past higher gaming achievement” may be only the past highest gaming achievement (first place). The game results of about 1st to 10th in the past may be used.

  The ranking data storage means is preferably a non-volatile memory capable of maintaining the ranking data stored even when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted. In general, the gaming hall starts supplying power to the gaming machine when the store is opened in the morning, and shuts off power supply to the gaming machine when the store is closed at night. In addition, few players visit the game hall several times a day, and many players visit once a few days. Therefore, if the ranking data storage means is a non-volatile memory, ranking data can be stored in the ranking data storage means for many days, so that the player can play games based on the same ranking data for a long period of time. Can be done. In this case, a clear switch for clearing the ranking data stored in the ranking data storage means may be provided. In this way, a game based on the same ranking data can be performed over a long period of time, or can be performed for a short period of time.

  When the effect means is the symbol display means, examples of the game effect include displaying the symbols in the symbol display means and the background / character / character display. When the production means is the sound generation means, the game production includes generating sound from the sound generation means. Further, when the effect means is the light emitting means, the game effect includes generating light from the light emitting means.

  As a mode to give a privilege advantageous to the player, For example, Number of acquired game media to be paid out (number of acquired game balls, Medals won, Increase the number of coins earned) For example, the opening time of the grand prize opening may be extended. Payout of acquired game media For example, It may be done as soon as the player's game performance reaches a predetermined ranking, Or you may go during the jackpot. The opening of the big prize opening is For example, It is good to be performed at times other than big hits (for example, during symbol variation). Also, Another way to give benefits that are advantageous to the player is: Initiating the probability variation (so-called probability variation); For example, it may be started to shorten the variation time in which the variation time of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means is shortened. further, To shorten the fluctuation time of the mini-digital fluctuation time and start opening the fluctuation time to increase the opening frequency of the electric tulip (electric Chu), For example, extending the opening time of electric tulips.

  As an aspect of updating the ranking data to data including a new higher-ranking game record, for example, a new higher-ranking game stored in a predetermined storage area of a RAM (read / write storage device) For example, overwriting the data including the results, erasing all the ranking data from the RAM, and storing the data including the game results that are newly higher in a predetermined storage area of the RAM.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the privilege granting means according to which game achievement of the past higher-level game achievements has reached the same level as the game achievement of the player who is currently playing the game. The gist is to vary the contents of the privilege given by.

  Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 2, each time a player who is currently playing the game achievement reaches the same level as any one of the higher-ranked game achievements, a different privilege is given by the privilege granting means. Therefore, the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction given to the player is further increased.

  As an aspect in which the content of the privilege granted by the privilege granting unit differs depending on which game achievement of the past higher-level game achievements has reached the same level as the game achievement of the player who is currently playing the game, For example, the type of privilege granted by the privilege granting unit may be different. As a specific example, when the game performance of a player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the past third-ranking game performance, the opening time of the electric tulip is extended, and the past second-ranked game performance and When the same level is reached, the variation time of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means is started to be shortened, and when the same level as the previous first-ranked game performance is reached, the probability For example, starting a change.

  In addition, depending on which game achievement of the past higher-ranking game achievements has reached the same level as the game achievement of the player who is currently playing, there is another content to be provided by the privilege granting means. As an aspect, the timing which the said privilege provision means provides a privilege, etc. are mentioned. As a specific example, when the game performance of a player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the previous 1st game performance, than when the previous 2nd or 3rd game performance reaches the same level. For example, the electric tulip is opened at an early timing.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, as the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the higher-level game performance in the past higher-level game performance, The gist of the granting means is to give a privilege more advantageous to the player.

  Therefore, according to the third aspect of the invention, the privilege granting means is more effective for the player as the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the higher game performance in the past higher game performance. In order to give a more advantageous privilege, the player can obtain a great sense of satisfaction and achievement. In addition, it is possible to give the player the willingness to continue working until reaching the same level as the higher-level game performance (ranking in).

  As an aspect of giving a more advantageous privilege to the player as the game achievement of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the higher game achievement in the past higher game achievement, for example, As the player's game achievement reaches the same level as the higher-ranking game achievements in the previous high-ranking game achievements, the opening time of the grand prize opening or the opening time of the electric tulip becomes longer. To do. Specifically, when the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the previous 3rd place game performance, the special prize opening is opened for 30 seconds when the game is not a big win (for example, during symbol changes) However, if it reaches the same level as the past 2nd game performance, it will open the grand prize opening for 60 seconds when it is not a big hit, and if it reaches the same level as the previous 1st game performance, For example, opening the grand prize opening for 90 seconds when it is not a big hit.

  In addition, as the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the higher-level game performance in the previous higher-level game performance, the symbol change time displayed on the symbol display means can be shortened. Can be mentioned. Specifically, when the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the past third place game achievement, the symbol variation time is set to 3 seconds, and the same result as the past second place game achievement. When it reaches, the symbol variation time is set to 1 second, and when it reaches the same level as the past first-ranked game performance, the symbol variation time is set to 0 seconds.

  Furthermore, the higher the game achievement level, the higher the probability of changing the jackpot lottery probability. Specifically, when the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the past third place game achievement, the jackpot lottery probability is set to 1/60 and the past second place game achievement and When reaching the same level, the chance of winning a lottery is set to 1/30, and when reaching the same level as the previous No. 1 game performance, the probability of winning a lottery is set to 1/10. It is done.

  In addition, as the higher level game achievement is reached, the number of acquired game media to be paid out is increased. Specifically, when the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the previous 3rd place game achievement, the number of acquired game media is set to 500, and it is paid out at the same time as reaching the 3rd place in the ranking, When reaching the same level as the previous 2nd game performance, if the number of acquired game media is 1000 and paid out at the same time as reaching 2nd in the ranking, and reaches the same level as the previous 1st game performance For example, the number of acquired game media is set to 5000 and paid out at the same time as reaching the first place in the ranking.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when it is determined in any one of the first to third aspects that the game performance of the player who is currently playing has reached the same level as the previous higher-level game performance. The gist of the present invention is to provide privilege content notification means for notifying the content before the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means.

  Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 4, the benefit content is notified by the privilege content notification means before the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means, so that the benefit content is notified in the game currently being played. This can be used as a notice that the player's game performance will reach the same level as the previous high-level game performance. Therefore, it is possible to quickly realize a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the previous higher-level game performance. In addition, since the contents of the privilege can be known in advance, the player can have a willingness to continue working until reaching the same level as the higher-level game performance with the goal of granting the privilege.

  Note that “before a privilege is granted by the privilege granting means” refers to a period from the end of execution of the previous game effect until immediately before the privilege is given by the privilege granting means. As a mode of notifying the content of the privilege by means of the above-mentioned privilege content notification means, for example, displaying characters such as “It will be a promising if you win once more,” or “It will be a promising if you win once more. ”And other words may be announced by voice. In addition, the content of the privilege is notified by the privilege content notification means, and the ranking notification regarding the past higher-ranking game performance in the ranking data is performed by the upper ranking notification device before the execution of the game effect is started. Good. As an aspect of notifying the contents of a privilege by means of announcing the contents of benefits and notifying the ranking by means of announcing higher rankings, for example, “If you win once more, you will be ranked 3rd and will be probable” And a voice notification of words such as “If you win once more, you will be ranked 3rd in the rankings and you will be prone to change”.

  The invention according to claim 5 includes, in any one of claims 1 to 4, a privilege content selection unit that selects a content of the privilege granted by the privilege granting unit, and the privilege granting unit includes the privilege The gist is to give a privilege according to the selection state of the content selection means.

  Therefore, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the player makes a selection using the privilege content selection unit, the privilege granting unit grants a privilege according to the selection state of the privilege content selection unit. Therefore, a privilege according to the player's preference can be given.

  As a mode in which the privilege granting unit grants a privilege according to the selection state of the privilege content selection unit, the type of privilege varies according to the selection state of the privilege content selection unit. As an aspect which changes the kind of privilege according to the selection state of a privilege content selection means, for example, according to the selection state of a privilege content selection means, the extension time of the said electric tulip is displayed on the said symbol display means. For example, at least one of the start of the variation time reduction and the start of the probability variation may be executed.

  Moreover, the following are mentioned as an aspect in which a privilege provision means provides the privilege according to the selection state of the said privilege content selection means. For example, when the privilege content selection means can select mode 1 or mode 2, when the privilege content selection means selects mode 1, the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the previous 3rd game performance. In this case, the number of acquired game media will be 500, and it will be paid out as soon as it reaches the third place in the ranking, and if it reaches the same level as the past second place game performance, the number of acquired game media will be 1000 and When the player reaches the second place in the ranking and reaches the same level as the previous No. 1 game performance, the number of acquired game media becomes 5000 and is paid out when the first place in the ranking is reached. On the other hand, if the privilege content selection means selects mode 2, the number of acquired game media is 0 even if the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the past third or second place game performance. However, if it reaches the same level as the previous first-ranked game performance, the number of acquired game media is 500 + 1000 + 5000 = 6500 plus a bonus (for example, 6500) (for example, 6500 + 6500) Number = 13000), and it is paid out as soon as the ranking first place is reached. That is, in this case, if the privilege content selection means selects mode 2, the privilege is collectively given when the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the previous first-ranked game performance. It has become. Therefore, the player who has selected the mode 2 will continue the game with the aim of acquiring more game media.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the case where it is determined in any one of claims 1 to 5 that the game performance of the player who is currently playing has reached the same level as the previous higher-level game performance. A player identification information input request means for requesting input of player identification information; and an input means for inputting the player identification information, wherein the ranking data update means is configured to input the player identification by the input means. When the information is input, the gist is to update the ranking data to data that associates the newly ranked game record with the player identification information.

  Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 6, the player's footprint can be left in the gaming machine by inputting the player identification information by the input means, so that the player has a great sense of satisfaction and achievement. be able to.

  The player identification information includes a player's name (real name, nickname, initial), player's face photo, player's voice, player's fingerprint, and the like.

  Examples of the input means include operation switches and joysticks operated by the player, a camera for photographing the player, a microphone for inputting the player's voice, and a fingerprint authentication system for inputting the player's fingerprint data. Further, the place where the input means is provided includes an outer frame, a front frame, a glass holding frame, an upper ball tray, a lower ball tray, an operation handle used for launching a game ball, the back side of the ashtray, and a display screen of the symbol display means The above etc. are mentioned. When the player identification information is data composed of a plurality of types of characters, it is preferable that a plurality of input means (for example, the same number as the types of characters) is provided.

  When the player identification information is input by the input means, a certification photo (for example, a picture of the display screen of the symbol display means) or a certificate certifying the newly ranked game performance is issued. Also good. For example, when the gaming machine is a CR (Card Reader) machine, the ID photo or certificate is issued from a card insertion port of a prepaid card. In addition, the player identification information may be transmitted to the hall computer, and the pachinko hall may issue an ID photo or certificate based on the transmitted player identification information.

  A seventh aspect of the present invention provides the player identifying means according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, further comprising a player identifying means for identifying the player who is currently playing the game, wherein the ranking data storage means is the player identifying means. The ranking data for a specific player obtained by ranking the past game achievements of the specified player is stored, and the higher ranking notification means stores the specified player's ranking data in the player specifying ranking data. A ranking related to a past high-ranking game performance is announced, and the rank determination means compares the game performance of a player who is currently playing with the previous high-level game performance of the identified player, and is currently playing When it is determined whether the player's game achievement has reached the same level as the previous player's previous game achievement, and the rank determination means determines that the player has reached the same level The bonus granting means grants a bonus advantageous to the player, and the ranking data updating means updates the ranking data for the specific player to data including a new gaming result. The gist.

  For example, when the rank determination means compares the game performance of the player who is currently playing with the past game performance of another person, only the game performance of the player who is good at the game is ranked. That is, a player who is good at a game can update the ranking data by the ranking data updating means, but for a player who is not so, the function of the ranking data updating means becomes meaningless. On the other hand, according to the invention described in claim 7, the player specifying means specifies the player, and the rank determining means compares the current game performance of the specified player with the past game performance. It is like that. Therefore, even if the player is not good at the game, the ranking data update means can easily update the ranking data for the specific player. Therefore, it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to obtain great satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.

  As the player specifying means, the player is specified by the inputted player name, the player is identified by performing image recognition from the image of the player taken by the camera, or input to the microphone. Examples include those that identify a player based on the player's voice, and fingerprint authentication systems that identify a player by fingerprint. The player specifying means preferably specifies the player before the player starts the game. In this way, the player needs to be identified during the game, and it is not necessary to wake up.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the level difference determining means according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the level difference determining means determines the level difference between the game performance of the currently playing player and the previous higher-level game performance. And a level difference notification means for notifying the level difference.

  Therefore, according to the eighth aspect of the invention, since the level difference is notified by the level difference notification means, the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the previous higher game performance. Can know. Therefore, in order to encourage the player, the player can be absorbed in the game. In addition, it is possible to give the player the willingness to continue working until reaching the same level as the higher-level game performance (ranking in).

  In addition, as a way of notifying the level difference, for example, “If you win once more, you will be ranked 3rd,” or “If you win once more, you will be ranked 3rd, and it will be a certain change.” And so on. In addition, voice announcements such as “If you win once more, you will be ranked 3rd in the ranking” and “If you win once more, you will be ranked 3rd in the ranking and will be prone to change” etc. Is mentioned. Furthermore, as another mode for notifying the level difference, for example, when a red robot is usually displayed, the rank difference is small when gold is ranked first, silver is ranked second, and copper is ranked third. It is possible to gradually change the color of the robot as it goes. Specifically, if the player wins another big hit and is ranked 3rd, the half of the red robot may be changed to copper.

  As described above in detail, according to the first to eighth aspects of the present invention, when the game performance of the player who is currently playing exceeds the previous high-level game performance, the player's sense of achievement and satisfaction It is possible to satisfy the feeling and improve the interest.

  In particular, according to the invention described in claim 2, each time a player who is currently playing reaches the same level as any one of the higher-ranked game achievements, a different privilege is given by the privilege giving means. Therefore, the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction given to the player is further increased.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the machine body. The outer frame 11 includes a synthetic resin waist plate unit 11 a that forms a lower portion of the outer frame 11. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a glass holding frame 14 provided with a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and a top ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a horizontally opened state. It is assembled as possible. On the upper front surface of the glass holding frame 14, a top lamp 16 that performs lighting decoration such as lighting (flashing) and extinguishing according to the play mode (big hit, reach, etc.) of the pachinko machine 10 protrudes toward the front side. ing. The top lamp 16 includes a light emitter (such as a light emitting diode) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light emitter with a lens member. In addition, speakers 17 for outputting various sounds (sound effects, speech sounds, etc.) according to the stage of the game are formed on both the left and right sides on the front side of the waist plate unit 11a. A lower ball tray 19, an operation handle 20, an ashtray 23, and the like are mounted below the upper ball tray 15 on the front side of the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a frame-shaped large decorative member 21 having a rectangular opening is attached to a substantially central portion of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. On the back side of the large decorative member 21, a liquid crystal symbol display device 18 (production means, symbol display means) provided with a visible display portion H (display screen) is disposed. The visible display portion H is exposed from the rectangular opening and is visible. In the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. Further, in the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, a symbol combination game is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols (“0” to “9” symbols) are varied in a plurality of columns and a symbol combination is derived in relation to the display effect. It is like that. And, when multiple types of symbols are confirmed and stopped with a symbol combination that is a big hit, each symbol is either a specific symbol (a symbol that triggers the probability variation) or a non-specific symbol (a symbol that does not trigger the probability variation) ) Is confirmed and stopped.

  Further, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 shown in FIG. 1 displays (announces) rankings related to past high-ranking game results. Specifically, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 displays the ranking related to the number of jackpots (that is, the number of consecutive games) at the time of probability change from the first place to the third place in the past (see FIGS. 3 to 7). . That is, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 also has a function as “higher ranking notification means” in addition to a function as “production means”. Moreover, the liquid crystal type symbol display device 18 of the present embodiment displays a bar graph indicating the number of consecutive resorts (5 to 15 or more consecutive resorts) (see FIGS. 3 to 7). A line graph or a pie graph may be displayed instead of the bar graph.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a start winning opening 22 is disposed below the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. An electric tulip 22a, which is a kind of ordinary electric accessory, is integrally formed in the start winning opening 22. The electric tulip 22a is composed of a pair of blade members, and these pair of blade members are opened and closed by a solenoid 61 (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 2, the solenoid 61 for opening and closing the blade member is electrically connected to the sub CPU 32a of the effect control board 32, and is excited and opened when a control signal is input from the sub CPU 32a. It is configured.

  Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 24 that is opened and closed by another solenoid (not shown) is arranged. When a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 22, a symbol combination game is performed by the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, and a prize ball is paid out.

  The upper ball tray 15 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a data input switch SW1 as “input means”. The data input switch SW1 is operated during the game to input the player's name. When the data input switch SW1 is operated by the player, the data input switch SW1 is turned on to output a data input signal including information on the player's name to the sub CPU 32a (see FIG. 2) of the effect control board 32. . Further, the data input switch SW1 is turned off when not being operated by the player and does not output a data input signal. The data input switch SW1 may be provided at other locations such as the ashtray 23 and the operation handle 20.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 31 and an effect control board 32. An effect control board 32 is connected to the main control board 31, and a control signal output from the main control board 31 is input to the effect control board 32.

  The main control board 31 includes a main CPU 31a as “main control means”, and a ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the main CPU 31a. The main CPU 31a uses a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot design random number, a reach determination random number, a lost left design random number, a lost middle design random number, a lost right design random number, and a variation pattern distribution used in various lotteries relating to the symbol combination game. The values of various random numbers such as random numbers are updated at predetermined intervals. Then, the main CPU 31a rewrites the value before update by setting the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 31c. The RAM 31c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. The ROM 31b stores a control program for controlling the pachinko machine 10 (main processing program, timer interrupt processing program, power-off processing program, etc.) and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is a period from the start of the change of the symbols in each column displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 (starting the symbol combination game) to the stop of the symbols in all columns (termination of the symbol combination game). The pattern which becomes the base of this game effect (a display effect, a light emission effect, and an audio effect) is shown.

  The variation pattern is associated with the time and content of the game effect for each variation pattern, and at least the time of the game effect can be specified. The variation patterns for the symbol combination game are classified into a loss effect, a lose reach effect, and a jackpot effect, and a plurality of types of variation patterns are assigned to each category. Each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern distribution random number value (in this embodiment, 50 integers from 0 to 49). Note that the loss effect (normal fluctuation) is an effect that the symbol combination game is developed so as to stop at the combination of the loss without passing the reach effect. The lose reach effect is an effect that the symbol combination game is developed so as to stop at the combination of loses after reaching the reach effect. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so as to stop at the jackpot combination after reaching the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach is formed until it is stopped or temporarily stopped by a combination of jackpots or combinations of losers. Further, the time of the lost effect, the lost reach effect, and the jackpot effect (symbol variation time) is different for each variation pattern.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol combination game executed by the main CPU 31a (such as jackpot determination, reach determination, stop symbol, variation pattern determination) will be described.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 2 uses the value of the jackpot determination random number and the value of the jackpot symbol random number that are updated at predetermined intervals when the winning of the game ball is detected by the start winning opening 22 as described above. The value is read from the RAM 31c, and the value is stored (stored) in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c. Then, immediately before the start of the symbol combination game, the main CPU 31a compares the jackpot determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 31b to determine whether or not it is a big hit. A big hit judgment (hit lottery) is performed. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 31a determines the big hit. In the present embodiment, the numerical value that can be taken as the jackpot determination random number is 0 to 946 (total of 947 different integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses the three jackpot determination values determined in advance from the values that can be taken as the jackpot determination random number, and sets the jackpot lottery probability to 3/947 (= 315.7 / 1) to the jackpot Make a decision. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “big hit judging means” for judging whether or not big hit.

  When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 2 sets the symbols (stopped symbols left, middle, right) that are finally stopped by the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to symbols of the same type in all columns. Decide to be. Specifically, stop symbol left, stop symbol middle, and stop symbol right (each stop symbol is the same type) are determined based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the RAM 31c. The determined stop symbol left, stop symbol, and stop symbol right are finally derived as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. In the present embodiment, 10 possible integers from 0 to 9 are assumed as numerical values that can be used for the jackpot symbol random number, and one numerical value is associated with each symbol type (for example, symbol “7” is a jackpot symbol). The random number value “7” is associated). Then, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined stop symbol left, stop symbol, and stop symbol right in the RAM 31c until the process related to the next symbol combination game is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not each stop symbol is the specific symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the RAM 31c. In this embodiment, if the value of the random number for jackpot symbol is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, it is determined that each stop symbol is a specific symbol, and for the jackpot symbol If the value of the random number is “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, it is determined that each stop symbol is not the specific symbol but the non-specific symbol. When it is determined that each stop symbol is a specific symbol, the main CPU 31a determines that the jackpot lottery probability fluctuates with a high probability after the jackpot game effect (the effect that is performed after all symbols are confirmed and stopped with a combination of jackpots). The probability variation to be started is started. When the probability variation is started, the main CPU 31a performs a big hit determination by using 15 big hit determination values from among the values that can be taken by the big hit determination random number and setting the lottery probability for the big hit as 15/947. . That is, the number of jackpot determination values at the time of probability change is five times that before the probability change. Note that the probability variation may be continued until the next big hit effect is started, or until the symbol variation display is executed a plurality of times (for example, 10,000 times). , It may be continued.

  Then, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 2 reads the variation pattern distribution random number value from the RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect based on the value. Specifically, the main CPU 31a determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect regardless of whether it is a big hit with a specific symbol or a big hit with a non-specific symbol.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the jackpot determination random number value does not match the jackpot determination value), the main CPU 31a stores the reach determination random number value read from the RAM 31c and the ROM 31b. The reach determination value is compared with the reached reach determination value to determine whether to execute the lose reach. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value), the main CPU 31a determines the loss reach. The main CPU 31a determines the stop symbols left, middle, and right so that the left column and the right column are the same type of symbols, and the middle column is a different type of symbols from the left and right columns. Specifically, the stop symbol left and the stop symbol right (both stop symbols are of the same type) are determined based on the value of the lost symbol for random symbol. Then, the stop symbol is determined based on the value of the lost symbol random number. If the value of the random symbol for losing symbol and the random number value for the losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for the losing right symbol) match, the main CPU 31a determines that the symbol in the stop symbol and the symbol in the stop symbol left (or the symbol in the stop symbol right) ) And stop symbols are determined so that they do not match. In the present embodiment, 10 integers from 0 to 9 can be used as the random numbers for the left symbol, the random symbol for the middle symbol, and the random symbol for the right symbol in the same manner as the random number for the big hit symbol. One numerical value is associated with each symbol type. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the variation pattern distribution random number value from the RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the lost reach effect based on the value.

  If the determination result of reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 2 determines a loss (a loss without a reach). Then, the main CPU 31a determines stop symbols left, middle, and right so that all the columns do not become the same type of symbols. Specifically, the stop symbol left is determined based on the value of the lost symbol for the left design, the stop symbol is determined based on the value of the random symbol for the lost symbol, and the stop is determined based on the value of the random number for the lose right symbol. Determine the symbol right. If the value of the lost symbol random number and the value of the lost right symbol random match, the main CPU 31a determines the stop symbol right so that the stop symbol left does not match the stop symbol right. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the loss effect based on the value.

  The main CPU 31a that has determined each stop symbol and variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the sub CPU 32a of the effect control board 32 at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 31a first generates and outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. Next, the main CPU 31a outputs a left symbol designating command for designating the stop symbol left, a right symbol designating command for designating the stop symbol right, and a middle symbol designating command for designating the stop symbol.

  When the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 2 determines the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the main CPU 31a outputs an ending designation command for instructing the end of the jackpot game effect to the sub CPU 32a. To do. It should be noted that the ending designation command is output when the jackpot 24 (see FIG. 1) is released at the end of the jackpot game effect, more specifically, at the end of the final round of the jackpot game effect. ing.

  Further, the main CPU 31a outputs a demonstration designation command for causing the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, the top lamp 16 and the speaker 17 to execute a demonstration effect (demonstration effect) to the sub CPU 32a. Yes. The demonstration designation command is output every predetermined time when a game effect (such as a symbol combination game) is not performed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 32 includes a sub CPU 32a as “sub control means” and “effect control means”, and a ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. The RAM 32c temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  In addition, the predetermined area of the RAM 32c stores the game results of the player who is currently playing, more specifically, the value of the number of times that the player has won a big hit (the number of big hits X). More specifically, in the RAM 32c, the number of hits with a non-specific symbol when the probability is not changing, the number of big hits with a specific symbol when the probability is not changing, and a big hit with a specific symbol during the probability change And the number of hits with a non-specific symbol at the end of the probability variation are temporarily stored as jackpot number X. Note that the number of times that the jackpot number X is stored as the number of jackpots X when the probability is not changing is cleared each time the jackpot game effect ends. On the other hand, the sum of the number of hits on a specific symbol when the probability is not changing, the number of hits on a specific symbol during the probability change, and the number of hits on a non-specific symbol at the end of the probability change Can be stored as game results. Furthermore, ranking data obtained by ranking past game results (the number of big hits at the time of changing the probability (that is, the number of consecutive games)) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 32c. That is, the RAM 32c has a function as “ranking data storage means”. In the present embodiment, the ranking data includes the consecutive resort number data R1 indicating the number of consecutive resorts ranked first, the consecutive resort number data R2 indicating the number of consecutive resorts ranked second, and the consecutive resort number indicating the number of consecutive resorts ranked third. It consists of number-of-times data R3, and number of consecutive resorts indicating the number of consecutive resorts ranked 4th or lower. That is, the ranking data is composed of a plurality of ranking data. Based on the ranking data, rankings regarding the number of consecutive resorts from the first place to the third place in the past are displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 and a bar graph indicating the consecutive resort frequency distribution is displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device. 18 (see FIGS. 3 to 7).

  Note that the RAM 32c shown in FIG. 2 is a memory that can maintain the ranking data stored even when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is interrupted. That is, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is interrupted, the backup power is supplied from a backup power supply device (not shown), so that the RAM 32c can be maintained in a state in which ranking data is stored. . The backup power supply device is composed of a capacitor and is provided inside the machine. The backup power supply may be omitted and the RAM 32c may be changed to a nonvolatile memory. The effect control board 32 is provided with a clear switch 42 for clearing (erasing) the ranking data stored in the RAM 32c.

  The ROM 32b also stores various image information (design image information, background image, character image, appearance character image, reach effect, etc.), display effect execution data for a plurality of types of display effects, and a plurality of types of sound effects. Voice production execution data for a plurality of types, and light emission production execution data for a plurality of types of light emission productions are stored. Each display effect execution data, each sound effect execution data, and each light emission effect execution data are stored in association with each variation pattern. The display effect execution data is information for the sub CPU 32a to control the display content (symbol variation, character movement, etc.) of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, that is, the display effect on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is displayed. This is information for instructing execution. The sound production execution data is information for the sub CPU 32a to control the sound output mode of the speaker 17 (the type of sound effect, the type of language sound, the sound output time, etc.). The light emission effect execution data is information for the sub CPU 32a to control the light emission output mode of the top lamp 16. Note that the display effect execution data, the sound effect execution data, and the light emission effect execution data have the same data configuration.

  Further, a plurality of types of effect patterns A to D are stored in the ROM 32b shown in FIG. The effect patterns A to D are executed when any one of the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the variation pattern for the loss reach effect, and the variation pattern for the loss effect is determined by the main CPU 31a. A part of the contents of the game effect is associated. The effect patterns A to D are patterns indicating a background (other than symbols) displayed on the visible display portion H of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 in the symbol combination game. More specifically, in the production pattern A, when the value of the jackpot number X is smaller than the value of the number of consecutive games in the third ranking (that is, outside the ranking range), the red robot is displayed on the liquid crystal pattern display device. 18 is a pattern serving as a base for effects displayed on the screen. The effect pattern B is a pattern that serves as a base for the effect of displaying a copper-colored robot on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 when the value of the big hit number X reaches the same level as the number of consecutive resorts ranked third. The effect pattern C is a pattern serving as a base for the effect of displaying the silver robot on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 when the value of the big hit number X reaches the same level as the number of consecutive games in the second ranking. The effect pattern D is a pattern that serves as a base for the effect of displaying a golden robot on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 when the value of the big hit number X reaches the same level as the number of consecutive games in the ranking. Note that the game effects based on the effect patterns A to D are executed regardless of whether or not they are big hits. For example, while the symbol combination game in which the value of the big hit number X is out of the ranking range and the symbol combination game from which the losing is derived is continuously performed a plurality of times, the red robot is displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device based on the effect pattern A. An effect to be displayed on the screen 18 is performed. When the jackpot is derived in the symbol combination game and the value of the jackpot number X reaches the same level as the number of consecutive resorts ranked third, the copper-colored robot is displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 based on the effect pattern B. An effect to be displayed is performed. The game effects based on the effect patterns A to D are executed with the same contents when the probability is changing. On the other hand, when the probability is not changing, a game effect based on the effect pattern A is executed, but a game effect based on the effect patterns B to D is not executed.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 2, the sub CPU 32a stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the RAM 32c.

  When the change pattern designation command is input, the sub CPU 32a sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of display effect execution data stored in the ROM 32b, and uses the set display effect execution data. The data is stored in the storage area of the RAM 32c. At the same time, the sub CPU 32a sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of sound effect execution data stored in the ROM 32b, and stores the set sound effect execution data in the storage area of the RAM 32c. It has become. Further, the sub CPU 32a sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of light effect execution data in the ROM 32b, and stores the set light effect execution data in the storage area of the RAM 32c. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a performs display control based on the display effect execution data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command, performs voice control based on the sound effect execution data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command, and sets the variation pattern designation command. Light emission control is performed based on the corresponding light emission effect execution data. More specifically, the sub CPU 32a converts display effect execution data stored in the RAM 32c into a symbol signal and outputs the symbol signal to the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. As a result, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 can perform a predetermined display based on the symbol signal. The sub CPU 32a converts the sound effect execution data stored in the RAM 32c into a sound signal and outputs the sound signal to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 can perform a predetermined notification operation (sound output) based on the audio signal. Further, the sub CPU 32a converts the light emission effect execution data stored in the RAM 32c into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the top lamp 16. As a result, the top lamp 16 can perform a predetermined notification operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal.

  In addition, when the left symbol designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 stores the stop symbol left designated by the command in the RAM 32c. Similarly, when the right symbol designation command is inputted from the main CPU 31a, the sub CPU 32a stores the stop symbol right designated by the command in the RAM 32c, and when the middle symbol designation command is inputted, the sub CPU 32a designates the command. The stop symbol to be stored is stored in the RAM 32c.

  Further, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not all of the variation pattern, the stop symbol left, the stop symbol right, and the stop symbol are stored in the RAM 32c. When the variation pattern and each stop symbol are stored, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the RAM 32c is related to the big hit (the big hit effect variation pattern). Yes. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “variation pattern determination means”. When the variation pattern is for the big hit effect, the sub CPU 32a turns on the big hit flag (stores in the RAM 32c). That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “big hit flag setting means”. In the case of the big hit effect variation pattern, the sub CPU 32a adds 1 to the big hit number X stored in the RAM 32c. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “big hit number adding means”.

  Furthermore, in the case of the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 uses the stop symbol left stored in the RAM 32c to trigger each stop symbol (big hit symbol) to start the probability variation. It is determined whether or not it is a specific symbol. In this embodiment, if the stop symbol left is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, the sub CPU 32a determines that each stop symbol is a specific symbol, and stops symbols If the left is “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, it is determined that each stop symbol is not the specific symbol but the non-specific symbol. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “symbol determination means”.

  When the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol, the sub CPU 32a turns on the specific symbol flag (stores in the RAM 32c). That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “specific symbol flag setting means”.

  Further, the sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 determines whether or not the big hit number X has reached the same level as the past high number of big hits (that is, the number of consecutive games) of others in the ranking data. ing. More specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive games in the ranking indicated by the consecutive game number data R1. When the number of consecutive villas in the ranking is not reached, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the jackpot number X has reached the number of consecutive villas in the ranking indicated by the number of consecutive resorts data R2. . When the number of consecutive resorts in the second ranking is not reached, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the jackpot number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking indicated by the consecutive resort number data R3. . That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “rank determination means”.

  When it is determined that the big hit number X has reached one of the rankings among the first to third rankings, the sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 changes the content of the game effect to be instructed to execute. ing. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “production content changing means”. Note that the content of the game effect changed by the sub CPU 32a differs depending on which of the number of consecutive games among the number of consecutive games in the first to third rankings. Specifically, when it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive games in the ranking, the sub CPU 32a selects the effect pattern D stored in the ROM 32b. Thereby, the content of the effect instructed to be executed by the sub CPU 32a is changed from the effect of displaying any one of the red robot, the copper color robot, and the silver color robot on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, and the golden robot. It is changed to the effect that displays. When it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive games in the second ranking, the sub CPU 32a selects the effect pattern C stored in the ROM 32b. Thereby, the content of the effect instructed to be executed by the sub CPU 32a is changed from the effect of displaying the red robot or the copper-colored robot on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to the effect of displaying the silver robot. Furthermore, when it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive games in the third ranking, the sub CPU 32a selects the effect pattern B stored in the ROM 32b. Thereby, the content of the effect instructed to be executed by the sub CPU 32a is changed from the effect of displaying the red robot on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to the effect of displaying the copper-colored robot. If the big hit number X does not reach the third consecutive ranking number of times (out of the ranking range), the sub CPU 32a selects the effect pattern A stored in the ROM 32b. In this case, since the effect of displaying the red robot on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is continuously performed, the effect is not changed.

  The sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 determines whether or not the big hit flag is turned on. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “big hit flag set determination means”. When the big hit flag is turned on, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the added big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive games in the past (ranking 1st to 3rd). That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “big hit number determination means”. When it is determined that the number X of big hits has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the first, second, or third ranking, the sub CPU 32a notifies the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 of rankings regarding the past number of consecutive resorts. Specifically, notification of the number of consecutive homes ranked 1st to 3rd is performed. The liquid crystal symbol display device 18 displays a ranking screen (see FIG. 3) showing the number of consecutive homes ranked 1st to 3rd. More specifically, the liquid crystal display device 18 has the name of the player who has achieved the first to third rankings, the number of consecutive resorts, the date at which the consecutive resorts have been achieved, and the consecutive resort distribution (from five consecutive resorts). A bar graph indicating 15 or more villas) and a message indicating the number of jackpots X and the current ranking (for example, “the 11th consecutive villa will be ranked first”) are displayed. In addition, the notification of the number of consecutive resorts ranked 1st to 3rd is performed before the execution of the symbol combination game is started. For this reason, the notice of ranking can be used as a notice that the number of jackpots X will reach the number of consecutive homes ranked first to third.

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 32a instructs the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to stop all symbols on the basis of the stop symbol left, the stop symbol right, and the stop symbol stored in the RAM 32c at the start of fluctuation. ing. As a result, the designated symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. At this time, when all the symbols are stopped and the display result is a big hit, the big hit game effect is started, and there is a chance to acquire a large number of game balls (prize balls) by opening the big prize opening 24 (see FIG. 1). Is granted.

Further, the sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 gives a privilege advantageous to the player when it is determined that the big hit number X has reached any number of consecutive resorts out of the first to third rankings. ing. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “privilege grant means”. In the present embodiment, the privilege is given by opening the electric tulip 22a for a predetermined time. The electric tulip 22a is opened immediately when the sub CPU 32a determines that the jackpot number X has reached any number of consecutive resorts out of the first to third rankings. Further, the electric tulip 22a is released for every symbol variation (symbol combination game) while the jackpot number X is in a specific high ranking.
Note that the sub CPU 32a changes the setting of the time for opening the electric tulip 22a depending on which of the number of consecutive hits among the first to third ranked consecutive hits has reached. Specifically, when it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the ranking, the sub CPU 32a sets the opening time of the electric tulip 22a to “5 seconds”. When it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the second ranking, the sub CPU 32a sets the opening time of the electric tulip 22a to “3 seconds”. When it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive homes ranked third, the sub CPU 32a sets the opening time of the electric tulip 22a to “1 second”. In addition, when the big hit number X does not reach the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking (out of the ranking range), the electric CPU 22a is not released by the sub CPU 32a. Accordingly, the player is given a chance to win a game ball in the start winning opening 22 by opening the start winning opening 22. As a result, the possibility of causing symbol variation increases, and as a result, a chance to acquire many game balls (prize balls) is given. In addition, since the open time of the electric tulip 22a becomes longer as the number of consecutive resorts becomes higher, the advantage of the privilege granted to the player increases.

  When the big hit game effect is started, that is, when the big hit flag is turned on, the sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 determines whether or not the ending designation command is inputted from the main CPU 31a. Yes. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “ending designation command input determination means”. When the ending designation command is input, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the specific symbol flag is turned off. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “specific symbol flag set determination means”.

  When the specific symbol flag is turned off, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the jackpot number X has reached any of the number of consecutive games out of the first to third rankings. More specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive games in the ranking indicated by the consecutive game number data R1. When the number of consecutive villas in the ranking is not reached, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the jackpot number X has reached the number of consecutive villas in the ranking indicated by the number of consecutive resorts data R2. . When the number of consecutive resorts in the second ranking is not reached, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the jackpot number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking indicated by the consecutive resort number data R3. . That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “second rank determining means”.

  When it is determined that the big hit number X has reached any one of the first to third rankings, the sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 includes the new big hit number X in the ranking data. Update to data. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “ranking data updating means”. It should be noted that the update contents of the ranking data by the sub CPU 32a differ depending on which rank of the big hit count X has reached among the ranks of No. 1 to No. 3 in the ranking. Specifically, when it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the ranking, the sub CPU 32a decrements the original consecutive resort number data R2 and newly sets it as the consecutive resort number data R3. The villa count data R1 is moved down to a new extended villa count data R2, and data indicating the big hit count X is set as a new extended villa count data R1. Further, when it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the second ranking, the sub CPU 32a decrements the original consecutive resort number data R2 to newly set the consecutive hit number data R3, and data indicating the big hit number X Is the new consecutive resort count data R2. Further, when it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the third consecutive number of consecutive games, the sub CPU 32a sets the data indicating the big hit number X as new consecutive game number data R3. When the big hit number X does not reach the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking (out of the ranking range), the sub CPU 32a does not update the consecutive resort number data R1 to R3.

  After updating the ranking data, the sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 is configured to clear the jackpot number X (set to 0). That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “big hit count clearing means”. Further, the sub CPU 32a is configured to clear the big hit flag. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “big hit flag clearing means”.

  Further, the sub CPU 32a causes the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to notify the ranking regarding the past number of consecutive resorts, specifically, the notification of the number of consecutive resorts ranked first to third. It has become. The liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is configured to display a ranking screen (see FIGS. 4 and 5) indicating the number of consecutive resorts ranked first to third. FIG. 4 is a ranking screen that is displayed when the special symbol is a big hit. At this time, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 includes the name of the player who has achieved the first to third rankings, the number of consecutive resorts, the date of achievement of the consecutive resorts, and the distribution of consecutive resorts (from five consecutive resorts to five consecutive resorts). A bar graph indicating 15 consecutive villas) and a message indicating the number of jackpots X and the current ranking (“10 consecutive villas will be ranked second”) are displayed. FIG. 5 is a ranking screen displayed when the non-specific symbol is a big hit. At this time, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 includes the name of the player who has achieved the first to third rankings, the number of consecutive resorts, the date of achievement of the consecutive resorts, and the distribution of consecutive resorts (from five consecutive resorts to five consecutive resorts). A bar graph indicating 15+ villas) and a message for requesting the player's name ("Please enter your name because you are ranked first") are now displayed. ing. The name of the player who achieved the first place is blank. Although the message is displayed so as to overlap the bar graph, the message is displayed so as not to overlap the player's name and the number of consecutive resorts. Further, in the message, the operation method of the data input switch SW1 is displayed, and the name of the player who is inputting (“MST...”) Is displayed. Further, the ranking notification performed after the ranking data is updated is instantaneously executed at a timing before the reach effect is performed within the game effect effect time.

  Further, in the case of a big hit with a non-specific symbol, the sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 requests input of the player's name (player identification information). Specifically, a message (characters) “Please enter your name because it is ranked first in the ranking” is displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 (see FIG. 5). That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “player identification information input request means”.

  At this time, when the player's name is input by operating the data input switch SW1, the data input signal is input to the sub CPU 32a. The sub CPU 32a is configured to update the ranking data to data associating the new jackpot number X, which is newly higher, with the player's name. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when “KEN2”, which is currently ranked first in the ranking, has 11 consecutive games, the player who is currently playing (“ABCD”) has 12 consecutive games. Is as follows. In this case, the sub CPU 32a updates the number of consecutive games in the ranking indicated by the consecutive games number data R1 from 11 times to 12 times, and changes the name of the first ranked player from “KEN2” to “ABCD”. It is supposed to be updated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub CPU 32a is electrically connected to a certificate issuing device 41 provided inside the machine (for example, slightly above the back side of the lower ball tray 19). The certificate issuing device 41 includes a printing device for printing a certificate. On this certificate, for example, characters such as “the number of rankings at 12 consecutive resorts is ranked first” are printed. Further, the sub CPU 32a is configured to output an issuance signal including information on the ranking of the player and the name of the player to the certificate issuing device 41 based on the input data input signal. The certificate issuing device 41 prints the certificate based on the input issue signal and issues the printed certificate from the lower ball tray 19 (see FIG. 1). The certificate issuing device 41 includes a certificate storage unit for storing a card-like certificate printed as “ranking first place”, “ranking second place”, or the like, instead of having a printing device. Also good. In this case, the certificate issuing device 41 selects a certificate corresponding to the ranking from the certificate storage unit based on the ranking of the player included in the issue signal, and issues it from the lower ball tray 19. Yes.

  Further, the sub CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 determines whether or not the demo designation command is input from the main CPU 31a. Thus, the sub CPU 32a can determine whether or not the demonstration effect is being performed. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “demonstration effect determination means”. If it is determined that the demonstration is in progress, the sub CPU 32a notifies the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 of the ranking regarding the number of past high-ranked resorts, specifically, ranking 1st to 3rd. Announcement of the number of consecutive resorts is made. The liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is configured to display a ranking screen (see FIGS. 6 and 7) showing the number of consecutive homes ranked first to third. FIG. 6 is a ranking screen displayed when the demonstration effect is performed when the probability is not changing. At this time, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 includes the name of the player who has achieved the first to third ranking, the number of consecutive resorts, the date of achieving the consecutive resorts, and the distribution of consecutive resorts (from five consecutive resorts to five consecutive resorts). A bar graph indicating 15 or more villas) is displayed. On the other hand, FIG. 7 is a ranking screen displayed when the demonstration effect is performed during the probability variation. At this time, in addition to the name of the player, the number of consecutive resorts, the date when the number of consecutive resorts is achieved, and a bar graph showing the consecutive resort distribution, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 includes the jackpot number X and the current ranking. Is displayed ("No. 2 in 10 consecutive villas ranking").

  Next, a process (special symbol start process) performed by the main CPU 31a of the main control board 31 will be described. The special symbol start process is a process executed to newly start the symbol variation display after the previous symbol variation display is completed or after the big hit game effect is terminated. Note that a program for performing this process is executed in the main CPU 31a every predetermined interrupt period (every 4 ms).

  The special symbol start process is started when a winning of a game ball is detected by the start winning port 22. In this case, the main CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the start holding ball, and the big hit determination random number, the big hit design random number, the reach determination random number, the lost left design random number, the lost middle design random number, the lost random number, which are stored in the RAM 31c upon winning. Read out the random number for the right design, the random number for the fluctuation pattern distribution, etc. Subsequently, the main CPU 31a performs determination based on these random number values and determines any one of the variation patterns. Then, the main CPU 31a sets a variation pattern designation command indicating the determined variation pattern and outputs it to the sub CPU 32a of the effect control board 32. The set variation pattern designation command is output after the next interrupt processing. Further, the main CPU 31a determines the stop symbol left, the stop symbol right, and the stop symbol right based on the values of the jackpot symbol random number, the loss left symbol random number, the loss middle symbol random number, and the lose right symbol random number. Then, the main CPU 31a sets a left symbol designating command for designating the stop symbol left, a right symbol designating command for designating the stop symbol right, and a middle symbol designating command designating the stop symbol inside, and the sub CPU 32a of the effect control board 32 Output to. The set left symbol designation command, right symbol designation command, and middle symbol designation command are sequentially output every 4 ms from the next interrupt processing (interrupt processing after the fluctuation pattern designation command is output).

  Next, processing (reamong count processing) performed by the sub CPU 32a of the effect control board 32 will be described. This consecutive resort counting process is a process performed at the start of execution of the symbol combination game (at the start of variation). Note that a program for performing this processing is executed in the sub CPU 32a every predetermined interrupt period (every 4 ms).

  In the process of step S10 shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether all of the variation pattern designation command, the left symbol designation command, the right symbol designation command, and the middle symbol designation command have been input from the main CPU 31a. When all of the variation pattern designation command and each symbol designation command have been input (step S10: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S20. On the other hand, if at least one of the variation pattern designation command and each symbol designation command has not been input (step S10: N), the sub CPU 32a ends the processing here without performing the processing of steps S20 to S70.

  In step S20, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the variation pattern input to the sub CPU 32a in the process of step S10 is a variation pattern for a big hit effect selected at the time of a big hit. If the variation pattern is not for the big hit effect (step S20: N), the sub CPU 32a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps S30 to S70. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is for the big hit effect (step S20: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S30. In the symbol combination game performed based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the big hit is derived, so the sub CPU 32a turns on the big hit flag (stores in the RAM 32c) in step S30, and proceeds to the processing of step S40. . This jackpot flag is used in the jackpot notice determination process shown in FIG.

  In step S40, the sub CPU 32a adds 1 to the number of big hits X stored in the RAM 32c, and proceeds to the process of step S50. Since the player can know whether or not the big hit is obtained only when the result of the symbol combination game is derived, there is no problem even if the big hit number X is added at this time.

  In step S50, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not each stop symbol (big hit symbol) is a specific symbol that triggers the probability variation to start. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a confirms the stop symbol left stored in the RAM 32c in the process of step S10, and determines whether or not the stop symbol left is a specific symbol. Since the variation pattern is a pattern for executing the big hit effect, all the symbols are the same. Therefore, instead of using the left stop symbol for determining whether the symbol is a specific symbol, the right stop symbol or the middle stop symbol may be used.

  If the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol (step S50: Y), the sub CPU 32a turns on the specific symbol flag (stores in the RAM 32c) in step S60, and ends the processing here. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is not a specific symbol (step S50: N), that is, if the jackpot symbol is a non-specific symbol, the sub CPU 32a turns off the specific symbol flag in step S70 and performs the processing here. Exit. Depending on the presence or absence of the specific symbol flag, the processing content of the ending process (see FIG. 11) after the end of the jackpot game effect differs.

  Here, when the extended resort counting process shown in FIG. 8 is completed, the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the effect pattern / privilege giving mode determination process shown in FIG. 9, and executes the processes of steps S110 to S200 shown in FIG. . The effect pattern / privilege grant mode determination process is a process that is performed only at the start of variation, and is a process that is executed only when the determination in step S10 of the extended resort count process is affirmative.

  In step S110, the sub CPU 32a compares the jackpot number X with the number of consecutive resorts in the ranking indicated by the consecutive resort number data R1. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive times in the ranking indicated by the extended number of times data R1. When it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the ranking (step S110: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S130. In step S <b> 130, the sub CPU 32 a selects the effect pattern D because the current big hit number X is ranked first in the ranking alone or ranked first in the tie. Next, the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S136, sets the opening time of the electric tulip 22a (expressed as “electrical chow” in the flowchart of FIG. 9) to 5 seconds, and sends a control signal to the solenoid 61 for the number of seconds. Send and end the process here. As a result, when it is determined that the number of jackpots X has reached the number of consecutive homes in the ranking, the electric tulip 22a is immediately opened for 5 seconds. Such privilege grant is performed for every symbol variation while ranking 1st and continuing consecutive resorts. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit number X has not reached the number of consecutive resorts ranked first (step S110: N), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S140.

  In step S140, the sub CPU 32a compares the number of hits X with the number of consecutive games in the ranking that is indicated by the extended game data R2. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts ranked second in the consecutive resort number data R2. When it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the second ranking (step S140: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S160. In step S160, the sub CPU 32a selects the effect pattern C based on the fact that the current number of big hits X is ranked second or only ranked second. Next, the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S146, sets the opening time of the electric tulip 22a to 3 seconds, transmits a control signal to the solenoid 61 for the number of seconds, and ends the process here. As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the second ranking, the electric tulip 22a is immediately opened for 3 seconds. Such a privilege grant is performed for every symbol change while the ranking second place continues. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit number X has not reached the number of consecutive games in the second ranking (step S140: N), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S170.

  In step S170, the sub CPU 32a compares the jackpot number X with the number of consecutive resorts in the ranking indicated by the consecutive resort number data R3. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts ranked third. When it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts ranked third (step S170: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S190. In step S190, the sub CPU 32a selects the production pattern B based on the fact that the current number of big hits X has been ranked third or only ranked third. Next, the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S196, sets the opening time of the electric tulip 22a to 1 second, transmits a control signal to the solenoid 61 for the number of seconds, and ends the process here. As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking, the electric tulip 22a is immediately opened for 1 second. Such privilege grant is performed for every symbol change while the third ranking state continues. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit number X has not reached the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking (step S170: N), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S200. In step S200, the sub CPU 32a selects the effect pattern A because the current big hit count X is out of the ranking range, and ends the processing here. That is, the sub CPU 32a is set to open no electric tulip 22a at this time. Note that the background of the visible display portion H of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 in the symbol combination game is determined by the effect pattern selected in steps S130, S160, S190, and S200.

  In the present embodiment, a big hit can be announced based on the selected effect pattern. For example, the sub CPU 32a adds 1 to the number of jackpots X in the process of step S40 of the consecutive resort counting process in a state where the stage based on the stage pattern A is continued after the end of the jackpot game stage. As a result, when the big hit number X reaches the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking, the effect pattern B is selected in step S190. Thereby, the player can recognize that it is a big hit by the change of the background displayed on the liquid crystal type symbol display device 18.

  Here, when the effect pattern / privilege grant mode determination process shown in FIG. 9 ends, the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the jackpot notice determination process shown in FIG. 10, and executes the processes of steps S610 to S640 shown in FIG. .

  In step S610, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the jackpot flag set in the extended game count process (step S30) is turned on. When the big hit flag is turned on (step S610: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S620. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not turned on (step S610: N), the sub CPU 32a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps S620 and S640.

  In step S620, the sub CPU 32a compares the big hit number X with the number of consecutive resorts ranked third in the consecutive resort number data R1. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts ranked third. When it is determined that the big hit number X has not reached the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking (step S620: N), the sub CPU 32a ends the process here without performing the process of step S640. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive games in the third ranking (step S620: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S640. Further, the sub CPU 32a executes ranking display processing in step S640, and ends the processing here. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a causes the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to notify the number of consecutive homes ranked first to third. Then, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 displays a ranking screen (see FIG. 3) showing the number of consecutive homes ranked first to third. The ranking screen is displayed for a moment in the form of cut-in at the timing before the start of the game effect (symbol combination game). As a result, the ranking display is also used as a jackpot notice. The ranking screen may be displayed for a moment before the reach effect is executed within the game effect time.

  When the jackpot notice determination process shown in FIG. 10 ends, the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the ending process shown in FIG. 11, and executes the processes of steps S310 to S450 shown in FIG.

  In step S310, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not an ending designation command has been input from the main CPU 31a. When the ending designation command is input (step S310: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S320. On the other hand, when the ending designation command is not input (step S310: N), the sub CPU 32a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps S320 to S450.

  In step S320, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the specific symbol flag turned on in the process of step S60 is turned off. When the specific symbol flag is turned off (step S320: Y), that is, when the big hit is made at the non-specific symbol, the sub CPU 32a determines that the condition for ending the big hit count X is satisfied, and the step The process proceeds to S330. On the other hand, if the specific symbol flag is not turned off (step S320: N), that is, if the special symbol is a big hit (that is, if it is in consecutive resort), the sub CPU 32a sets the specific symbol flag in step S430. Is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S440. If the process of step S430 is not executed, the specific symbol flag remains on even in the next symbol combination game, so that it is turned off once at the end of the big hit game effect.

  In step S330, the sub CPU 32a compares the number of hits X with the number of consecutive games ranked first in the ranking data R1. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the jackpot count X has reached the number of consecutive resorts ranked first. When it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts ranked first (step S330: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S350. In step S350, the sub CPU 32a lowers the original extended resort count data R2 to a new extended holiday count data R3, lowers the original extended holiday count data R1 to a new extended holiday count data R2, and sets the jackpot count X to the maximum hit count X. The indicated data is assumed to be new consecutive resort count data R1. Then, the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S420. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit number X has not reached the number of consecutive games in the ranking (step S330: N), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S360.

  In step S360, the sub CPU 32a compares the number of hits X with the number of consecutive games in the ranking indicated by the extended game data R2. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts ranked second. When it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the second ranking (step S360: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S380. In step S380, the sub CPU 32a lowers the original extended game count data R2 to make the new extended game count data R3, and sets the data indicating the big hit count X as the new extended game count data R2. Then, the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S420. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit number X has not reached the number of consecutive games in the second ranking (step S360: N), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S390.

  In step S390, the sub CPU 32a compares the number of hits X with the number of consecutive games ranked third in the ranking data R3. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts ranked third. When it is determined that the big hit number X has reached the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking (step S390: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S410. In step S410, the sub CPU 32a sets the data indicating the big hit number X as the new consecutive resort number data R3. In other words, the sub CPU 32a lowers the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking out of the ranking area, and newly sets the big hit number X as the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking. Then, the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S420. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit number X has not reached the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking (step S390: N), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the processing of step S420 without updating the ranking data.

  In step S420, since the sub CPU 32a is a big hit with an unspecified symbol, the big hit number X is cleared (set to 0), and the process proceeds to step S440. Then, the sub CPU 32a turns off the jackpot flag in step S440 because the jackpot game effect has ended, and proceeds to the processing of step S450. Further, the sub CPU 32a executes ranking display processing in step S450, and ends the processing here. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a causes the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to notify the number of consecutive homes ranked first to third. Then, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 displays a ranking screen (see FIGS. 4 and 5) showing the number of consecutive homes ranked first to third. Note that the screen of FIG. 4 is displayed when a big win is made for a specific symbol, and the screen of FIG. 5 is displayed when a big win is made for a non-specific symbol. When a big hit is made with a non-specific symbol, the sub CPU 32a displays a message “Please enter your name because it is ranked first in the ranking” on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 (see FIG. 5). Requesting the input of the player's name. Here, the display of the ranking screen is updated by inputting the player's name with the data input switch SW1.

  When the player takes a break in the middle of the game and the pachinko machine 10 enters the customer waiting state, the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the customer waiting (demo) process shown in FIG. 12, and the steps shown in FIG. The processing of S510 and S520 is executed.

  In step S510, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not a demo designation command is input from the main CPU 31a. The demonstration designation command is output every predetermined time when the main CPU 31a determines that the operation handle 20 has not been operated for a predetermined time, for example. When the demonstration designation command is not input (step S510: N), the sub CPU 32a ends the process here without performing the process of step S520. On the other hand, when the demo designation command is input (step S510: Y), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S520. Further, the sub CPU 32a executes ranking display processing in step S520, and ends the processing here. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a causes the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to notify the number of consecutive homes ranked first to third. Then, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 displays a ranking screen (see FIGS. 6 and 7) showing the number of consecutive homes ranked 1st to 3rd. When the demonstration effect is in the probability variation state, the screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, and a message “No. 2 in 10 consecutive resorts” is displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. On the other hand, when the demonstration effect is not changing the probability, the screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed, but no message is displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18.

  Therefore, for example, when the jackpot number X of the player who is currently playing reaches the number of consecutive games in the third ranking, the sub CPU 32a selects the effect pattern B stored in the ROM 32b. In this case, the sub CPU 32a not only displays a ranking screen indicating the number of consecutive homes ranked 1st to 3rd, but the sub CPU 32a displays an effect of displaying a red robot on the liquid crystal display device 18. Change the effect to display. As a result, the player can see the copper-colored robot that is more eye-catching than the red-colored robot, so that the player can easily know that the effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 18 has changed. Moreover, since the image of 3 etc. is recalled from the copper-colored robot, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the big hit number X is ranked third. Therefore, the player can obtain a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that the player has ranked third in the ranking. Moreover, in addition to the above-mentioned ranking announcement that announces the achievement of the third ranking and the appearance of a copper-colored robot, a privilege is also given by opening the electric tulip 22a for 1 second. , Can impress the player.

  Further, when the player continues the game and the jackpot number X reaches the number of consecutive games in the second ranking, the sub CPU 32a selects the effect pattern C stored in the ROM 32b. In this case, the sub CPU 32a changes the effect of displaying the copper-colored robot on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to the effect of displaying the silver-colored robot. As a result, the player can see a silver robot that attracts more attention than a copper robot. Then, since the image of 2 mag is recalled from the silver robot, it is easy for the player to recognize that the big hit number X is ranked second. Therefore, the player can obtain a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that the player has ranked second in the ranking. Of course, also in this case, in addition to the above-mentioned ranking notice for informing the achievement of the second ranking and the appearance of a silver robot, a privilege is given by opening the electric tulip 22a for 3 seconds. As a result, it is possible to give the player a greater impression than when the third ranking is achieved.

  In addition, the player has an expectation that “the copper robot is displayed in the third place in the ranking and the silver robot is displayed in the second place in the ranking. It will be. Similarly, since the electric tulip 22a opens for 1 second at the third place in the ranking, and opens for 3 seconds at the second place in the ranking, it is expected that it will open for a longer time if it becomes the first place in the ranking? For this reason, the player is motivated to continue to do his best to see the golden robot and to open the electric tulip 22a for a longer time. Actually, when the number of hits X reaches the number of consecutive games in the ranking, the sub CPU 32a selects an effect pattern D stored in the ROM 32b, and produces an effect of causing the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to display the silver robot. Then, change to the effect of displaying the golden robot. As a result, as expected, the player sees a golden robot that recalls the image of first magnitude. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the big hit number X is ranked first, so that the player can have a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that the player has ranked first. In addition, as the ranking becomes higher, robots with a smaller number of appearances are displayed, so that the player gets a greater sense of satisfaction and satisfaction as the higher ranking is achieved. Of course, in this case as well, in addition to the above-mentioned ranking announcement that announces the achievement of the first ranking and the appearance of a golden robot, a privilege is given by opening the electric tulip 22a for 5 seconds as expected by the player. As a result, it is possible to give the player a greater impression than when the second ranking is achieved.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) According to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, every time the big hit number X becomes the number of consecutive villas in the third ranking → the number of consecutive villas in the second ranking → the number of consecutive villas in the ranking, the content of the game effect Is changed. In this case, not only the ranking of the number of consecutive resorts is announced, but a game effect different from normal is executed, and in addition to this, a privilege is given by opening the electric tulip 22a. Therefore, since it is easy to understand for the player, and even a “privilege” associated with the player's practical interest is given, the player can be impressed. Therefore, it is possible to satisfy the player's sense of accomplishment and satisfaction and improve the interest.

  Also, when the big hit number X of the current player is, for example, third in the ranking, when the big hit number X reaches the second consecutive number of rankings, a silver robot is displayed during the game production (during the symbol combination game) The production to be performed is performed. At this time, the player thought that an effect of displaying a copper-colored robot would be performed, but would see an effect of displaying a silver-colored robot that attracted more attention than the copper-colored robot. Thereby, the player can recognize that the jackpot symbol combination is derived as a result of the symbol combination game. Therefore, the display of the silver-colored robot can be used as a notice of a big hit with a reliability of 100%.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the ranking screen display (see step S640 in FIG. 10) indicating the number of consecutive games in the first to third rankings is performed before the start of the execution of the game effect (symbol combination game). The display on the screen can be used as a notice of a big hit. That is, by displaying the ranking screen, the player can have an expectation that “Is it a big hit?” Therefore, it is possible to quickly realize a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when it is a big hit. In addition, knowing that the game will be a big hit can cause the player to continue playing the game.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the content of the game effect is not simply changed according to the number of jackpots X, but the number of jackpots X has reached any number of consecutive resorts out of the first to third rankings. The contents of the game effect are changed as an opportunity. That is, unless the current jackpot number X is ranked first (2nd, 3rd) or ranked 1st (2nd, 3rd), the contents of the game effect will not be changed. The contents of the changed game production are rare. Therefore, since the rare game effect is executed when the big hit number X reaches any one of the rankings 1 to 3 in the ranking, the player's sense of achievement and satisfaction is further enhanced.

  (4) In the present embodiment, not only when the big hit number X is higher than any one of the first to third ranking rankings, but also the big hit number X is one of the first to third ranking rankings. Even if it becomes equal to the number of consecutive resorts, the sub CPU 32a changes the contents of the game effect and updates the ranking data. This increases the probability that the contents of the game effect will be changed and the probability that the ranking data will be updated, so that the player can have more opportunities to obtain a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

  (5) If the function of changing the content of the display of the ranking and the game effect is to be realized by a method different from this embodiment, for example, by the island facility side control means provided in the island facility, It is conceivable that the ranking information output from a plurality of pachinko machines 10 is collectively displayed on a display device. In this case, even if the island facility-side control means tries to change the contents of the game effect for each pachinko machine 10, the control becomes too complicated and it is difficult to realize it. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the ranking is displayed and the contents of the game effect are changed for each pachinko machine 10, so that the control is not complicated and the realization thereof is facilitated.

(6) In the present embodiment, when a big hit is made with a non-specific symbol, that is, when the big hit (rensou) at the time of probability variation ends, the sub CPU 32a requests the input of the player's name. Therefore, the player can input his / her name while avoiding the timing at which the big hit number X reaches any one of the rankings among the first to third rankings, that is, the timing at which the player is easily addicted to the game. Therefore, the input of the name is required in the recreational resort that is addicted to the game, so that the possibility of being awakened is reduced.
Further, when the sub CPU 32a determines that the big hit number X does not reach any of the number of consecutive resorts out of the first to third rankings, the sub CPU 32a requests the input of the name. For this reason, the player does not have to input his / her name every time the jackpot number X reaches any one of the first to third rankings.
In addition, the number of big hits X may be added when the probability changes. For this reason, if the number of hits X reaches the number of consecutive resorts in the first to third rankings, the input of the name is requested and the ranking data is updated, so that unnecessary control by the sub CPU 32a increases. To do. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the number of hits X does not reach one of the rankings 1 to 3 in the ranking, that is, when the number of hits X is confirmed, the name is input. Request and update the ranking data. Accordingly, since the ranking data is updated only when the probability variation is finished, it is not necessary to perform unnecessary control by the sub CPU 32a, and the burden on the sub CPU 32a is reduced.

  (7) In this embodiment, since the contents of the privilege given according to the ranking are all the same because the electric tulip 22a is opened, the degree of advantage of the privilege given varies according to the ranking ( Specifically, the degree of advantage is set to increase as the ranking increases. Therefore, the player continues the game with the goal of providing a privilege with a higher degree of advantage. When such a privilege is given, the player can satisfy a great sense of satisfaction and satisfaction each time the higher ranking is achieved.

  (8) In the present embodiment, as described above, since the degree of advantage of the privilege to be granted is set to increase as the ranking increases, the grant of the privilege can be used as a jackpot notice. . That is, if the opening time of the electric tulip 22a was 1 second (3 seconds) in the previous symbol combination game, but increased to 3 seconds (5 seconds) in the current symbol combination game, the game that saw it The person can predict the jackpot.

  In addition, you may change embodiment of this invention as follows.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the jackpot number X of the player who is currently playing and the number of consecutive games among the rankings 1 to 3 of others are reached. It was.

  However, the sub CPU 32a identifies a player who is currently playing in advance, and the sub CPU 32a determines the number of big hits X of the player who is currently playing and the number of past big hits of the identified player (here, the ranking). You may make it determine whether it reached | attained more than the number of times of any consecutive resort among 1st place-3rd place. More specifically, the sub CPU 32a causes the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to display characters that prompt the user to input a name before the player starts playing. At this time, when the player inputs the name of the player through the data input switch SW1, the sub CPU 32a specifies the player currently playing the game based on the input name of the player. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “player specifying means”. In addition, in a predetermined area of the RAM 32c, ranking data for a specific player obtained by ranking the past number of consecutive games of the player specified by the sub CPU 32a is stored. Then, the sub CPU 32a determines whether or not the jackpot number X has reached any of the number of consecutive games among the first to third rankings of the identified player. If it is determined that the number of consecutive games has been reached, the sub CPU 32a changes the content of the game effect to be instructed to execute, and updates the ranking data for the specific player to data including the jackpot number X which is newly higher. To do. Then, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 displays, for example, a ranking screen shown in FIG. In this case, since the player is specified, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 displays a character such as “Six consecutive homes will be ranked second among the games you have played in the past”. Further, the names of the first to third ranked players displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 are all the same (“ABCD”).

  If the jackpot number X is compared with any one of the third to third rankings of other people, only the jackpot number X of the player who is good at the game is ranked. That is, it is considered that a player who is good at a game has a high possibility of updating the ranking data, but a player who is not so is not likely to update the ranking data. Therefore, the ranking data is not gradually updated by the sub CPU 32a. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 32a identifies the player and compares the jackpot number X with the number of consecutive games among the identified players ranked first to third, Even if the player is not good, there is a high possibility that the ranking data for the specific player will be updated. Therefore, it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to obtain great satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. Further, the sub CPU 32a identifies the player before the player starts the game. For this reason, it is not necessary to wake up by being prompted to input a name during the game in order to identify the player.

  In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 32a may notify that the ranking is higher. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, when it is determined that the big hit number X has not reached the number of consecutive resorts ranked third (step S170: N), the sub CPU 32a proceeds to the process of step S180. . In step S180, the sub CPU 32a calculates a difference (level difference) between the number of consecutive games in the third ranking and the number of jackpots X, and the process proceeds to step S181. That is, the sub CPU 32a has a function as “level difference determination means”. In step S181, the sub CPU 32a informs the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 of the level difference, and proceeds to the process of step S200. For example, the sub CPU 32a causes the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to display a character “3rd ranking if one more wins”. That is, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 has a function as “level difference notification means”. Instead of using the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 as the level difference notification means, a speaker 17 may be used. In this case, the sub CPU 32a causes the speaker 17 to output a voice saying “If there is another big hit, the ranking will be third place”. Alternatively, in this case, it may be possible to display characters such as “If you win once more, you will be ranked 3rd and the electric chew will be released” or you may make a voice.

  In the above embodiment, if it is determined in step S620 of the jackpot notice determination process shown in FIG. 10 that the number of jackpots X has reached the number of consecutive resorts (11 in this case), the ranking in step S640 In the display process, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is configured to display the ranking screen shown in FIG. However, if it is determined in step S620 that the number of big hits X has reached 12, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 may display the ranking screen shown in FIG. 15 in step S640.

  Further, in the case where it is determined that the big hit number X is equal to the number of consecutive homes ranked first, and in the case where it is determined that the number of big hits is higher than the number of consecutive homes ranked first, the liquid crystal symbol display device in step S640. The ranking screen displayed at 18 may be changed. Specifically, when it is determined that the number of big hits X is equal to the number of consecutive games in the ranking, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 displays the ranking screen shown in FIG. In this case, the number of consecutive homes in the ranking first place (KEN2) is displayed as 11 times, and the characters “11 consecutive homes determined ranking will be first place” are displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of consecutive resorts ranked first is higher, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 displays the ranking screen shown in FIG. In this case, the number of consecutive resorts of the ranking first place (KEN2) is displayed as 11 times, and the characters “12 consecutive resorts are ranked first alone” are displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the ranking is the number of jackpots (number of consecutive resorts) at the time of probability change, but other rankings may be used as the ranking. For example, the total number of big hits since the power is turned on may be used as the ranking, or the number of game balls acquired during the retreat may be used as the ranking.

  In the above embodiment, after the start holding ball is decremented by 1, specifically, when the big hit determination is performed and the symbol variation is started, the sub CPU 32a has the big hit count X ranked first to third. It has come to determine whether or not any of the number of consecutive resorts has been reached. However, before the start holding ball is subtracted, specifically, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 22, the sub CPU 32a makes a big hit determination, and the big hit number X is ranked 1st to 3rd. It may be determined whether or not any of the number of consecutive resorts has been reached. For example, when there are a plurality of start holding balls, if the sub CPU 32a executes the symbol combination game a plurality of times until the start holding ball becomes 0, the big hit count X is one of the ranking first to third rankings. It is determined whether the number of villas is reached. In this way, if it is determined that the number of big hits X reaches the number of consecutive resorts out of the first to third rankings, the sub CPU 32a executes the symbol combination that is executed based on the start holding ball that is subtracted first. The ranking screen can be displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 before the game is started (before the execution of the game effect). Therefore, the player can know at an early stage that the jackpot number X has reached any number of consecutive resorts out of the first to third rankings.

  In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 32a adds 1 to the number of big hits X every time a big hit occurs (see step S40 in FIG. 8). However, if you win a big hit with a specific symbol that triggers the probability fluctuation, it is almost 100% guaranteed that you will win a big hit during the probability fluctuation. Also good. In this case, it is preferable that the process of step S40 is omitted and the process of adding the big hit number X is executed after steps S60 and S70.

  In the above embodiment, the content of the game effect changed by the sub CPU 32a differs depending on which rank of the jackpot number X has reached among the number of consecutive games of the first to third rankings. In addition, the content of the jackpot game production and the content of the demonstration performance differ depending on which number of consecutive games among the number of consecutive games in the 1st to 3rd rankings. May be.

  In addition to the configuration of the above embodiment, an operation button as a privilege content selection unit may be provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, and the operation button may be electrically connected to the sub CPU 32a. In this case, the type of privilege is further increased by one, for example, “opening of the electric tulip 22a included in the start winning opening 22 (mode 1)” and “opening of the opening / closing member included in the large winning opening 24 (mode 2)”. It is good also as these two. For example, the opening time of the opening / closing member when it is determined that the number X of big hits has reached the number of consecutive resorts ranked first is set to “5 seconds”. Similarly, the opening time of the opening / closing member when it is determined that the second ranking is achieved is set to “3 seconds”, and the opening time of the opening / closing member when it is determined that the third ranking is achieved is set to “1 second”. And according to this structure, when a player presses an operation button, the kind of privilege can be selected suitably according to liking, and it leads to a player's interest improvement.

  -In the above embodiment, not only the ranking of the number of consecutive resorts is announced when the higher ranking is reached, but also a game effect different from normal is executed, and in addition to this, a privilege is given by opening the electric tulip 22a It was. However, when reaching the higher ranking, the execution of the game effects different from the usual may be omitted, and the ranking notification of the number of consecutive resorts and the provision of the privilege by opening the electric tulip 22a may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit number X has reached each higher ranking, the provision of a privilege by opening the electric tulip 22a is started at that timing (that is, always at the same timing). However, the bonus grant start timing may be changed every time the jackpot number X becomes the number of consecutive resorts in the third ranking → the number of consecutive resorts in the second ranking → the number of consecutive resorts in the first ranking. For example, the privilege grant start timing when the ranking first place is achieved is set several seconds earlier than when the second ranking ranking is achieved, and the privilege grant start timing when the second ranking is achieved is set several seconds earlier than when the third ranking ranking is achieved. To do. Therefore, in the case where the provision of the bonus also serves as a jackpot notice, the player can see the jackpot notice at an earlier timing as the ranking becomes higher.

  -In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the game performance of the player who is currently playing has reached the same level as the previous higher-level game performance, the content is given before the privilege is granted by opening the electric tulip 22a. You may make it announce. To give a specific example, before granting the privilege when the ranking first place is achieved, a character such as “No. 1 ranking, electric Chu will be released for 5 seconds” or “No. 1 ranking. “Chu will be released for 5 seconds”.

  -In the above embodiment, when the higher ranking is reached, the privilege corresponding to the ranking is given for each change, but the privilege is given only once when each higher ranking is reached. May be. In this case, for example, the processing of Step S136, Step S166, and Step S196 in FIG. 9 is omitted, and the privilege is given according to the ranking in conjunction with the ranking display processing in Step S640 of FIG. . For example, for example, if the ranking is 3rd, the number of prize balls will be 500, and it will be paid out once as soon as the ranking 3rd is achieved. If the ranking 2nd is achieved, the number of prize balls will be 1000. It is paid out once as soon as it reaches the second place in the ranking, and if it reaches the first place in the ranking, the number of prize balls is set to 5000 and it is paid out only once when it reaches the first place in the ranking.

  -You may apply the structure of the pachinko machine 10 of the said embodiment to game machines, such as a slot machine.

  Next, in addition to the technical ideas described in the claims, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In any one of claims 1 to 8, the privilege granting is performed depending on which game achievement of the past higher-level game achievements has reached the same level as the game achievement of the player who is currently playing the game. The timing at which the means gives the privilege is different.

  (2) In any one of claims 1 to 8, the higher ranking notification means performs a ranking notification related to a past higher game performance in the ranking data within the stage time of the game effect. In this way, it becomes easy to maintain the player's willingness to continue the game.

  (3) In any one of claims 1 to 8, the higher ranking notification means performs a ranking notification related to a past higher game performance in the ranking data before the start of execution of the game effect. In this way, the ranking notice can be used as, for example, a jackpot notice, and it is easy to maintain the player's willingness to continue playing.

  (4) In any one of claims 1 to 8, the ranking data storage means is used for backup from a backup power supply device to the ranking data storage means even when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted. It is a memory that can maintain the ranking data or the specific player ranking data stored by supplying power.

  (5) In the technical idea (4), a clear switch for clearing the ranking data or the specific player ranking data stored in the ranking data storage means is provided.

  (6) In any one of claims 1 to 8, a demonstration effect determination unit that determines that a demonstration effect is being performed is provided, and when the demonstration effect determination unit determines that the demonstration effect is being performed, The higher ranking notifying means notifies the ranking related to the past higher gaming achievement in the ranking data or the ranking relating to the past higher gaming achievement of the identified player in the player specifying ranking data. In this way, ranking announcements are made even during demonstration production, giving the player a sense of expectation that the gaming machine that announces the ranking may be a big hit game machine. it can. For this reason, a player's willingness to play is improved. In addition, the ranking notification can be a selection criterion for gaming machines for the player, and also has an effect of attracting customers.

  (7) In any one of claims 1 to 8, the effect means is a symbol display means for performing the game effect by changing or stopping a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns, and the symbol display means. Also serves as the above-mentioned ranking ranking notification means. In this way, the ranking notification can be made with the existing symbol display means. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the higher ranking notification means separately from the symbol display means.

  (8) In any one of claims 1 to 8, when it is determined that the game performance of the player who is currently playing has reached the same level as the previous higher-level game performance, or the current game When it is determined that the player's game achievement has reached the same level as the identified player's past game achievement, the higher ranking notification means relates to the previous higher game achievement in the ranking data. Displaying a ranking screen showing a ranking or a ranking related to past high-ranking game results of the specified player in the player specifying ranking data. In this way, the ranking screen display becomes a big hit announcement.

  (9) In any one of claims 1 to 8, the game effect is an effect performed by changing or stopping a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns, and the privilege granted by the privilege granting means is And being executed instantaneously at a timing before the reach effect is performed within the game effect effect time.

  (10) A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit, a symbol display means for performing a game effect by changing or stopping a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns based on a determination result by the jackpot determining means, Ranking control means for instructing the symbol display means to execute a game effect, ranking data storage means for storing ranking data obtained by ranking the number of jackpots to be a big hit, and ranking related to the number of past big hits in the ranking data And a higher ranking notification means for notifying in the symbol display means, the production control means, comparing the number of big hits of the player who is currently playing with the previous high number of big hits, Rank judging means for judging whether or not the number of jackpots of the player currently playing has reached the same number as the number of top jackpots in the past; When it is determined that the rank determination means has reached the same number, the privilege granting means for giving a privilege advantageous to the player and the rank determination means when the rank determination means has reached the same number, the ranking data is newly added. A gaming machine comprising: ranking data updating means for updating to data including the number of big hits which is higher.

The front view which shows the pachinko machine in this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the main control board in a pachinko machine, an effect control board, etc. The figure which shows the ranking screen displayed at the time of execution of jackpot notice determination processing. The figure which shows the ranking screen displayed when it is a big hit with a specific symbol at the time of execution of an ending process. The figure which shows the ranking screen displayed when it is a big hit with a non-specific symbol at the time of execution of an ending process. The figure which shows the ranking screen displayed when a demonstration effect is not in the probability fluctuation | variation in a customer waiting (demo) process. The figure which shows the ranking screen displayed when a demonstration effect is in the probability fluctuation | variation in a customer waiting (demo) process. The flowchart which shows the consecutive resort count process performed in sub CPU of an effect control board. The flowchart which shows the production pattern and privilege provision mode determination process performed in sub CPU of an production control board. The flowchart which shows the jackpot notice determination process performed in sub CPU of an effect control board. The flowchart which shows the ending process performed in sub CPU of an effect control board. The flowchart which shows the customer waiting (demo) process performed in sub CPU of an effect control board. The figure which shows the ranking screen displayed in other embodiment. The flowchart which shows the production pattern and privilege provision mode determination process in other embodiment. The figure which shows the ranking screen displayed at the time of execution of the jackpot notice determination process in other embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine 18 ... Liquid crystal type symbol display device as production means, higher ranking notification means and level difference notification means 32a ... Production control means, rank determination means, production content change means, ranking data update means, game Sub-CPU as player identification information input request means, player identification means, privilege grant means, and level difference determination means
32c: RAM as ranking data storage means
SW1 Data input switch as input means

Claims (8)

Production means for executing game production,
Effect control means for instructing the effect means to execute a game effect;
Ranking data storage means for storing ranking data formed by ranking past game achievements;
A gaming machine comprising a higher ranking notification means for notifying a ranking related to a past higher gaming performance in the ranking data,
The production control means includes
Compare the game performance of the player who is currently playing with the previous high-level game performance, and determine whether the game performance of the currently-played player has reached the same level as the previous high-level game performance Rank determining means for determining;
When it is determined that the rank determination means has reached the same level, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous for the player;
A gaming machine comprising: ranking data updating means for updating the ranking data to data including a new gaming record when the rank judging means has reached the same level.   The content of the privilege granted by the privilege granting unit is made different depending on which game achievement of the past higher-level game achievements has reached the same level as the game achievement of the player who is currently playing. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The privilege granting means grants a privilege more advantageous to the player as the game performance of the player who is currently playing reaches the same level as the higher-level game performance in the past higher-level game performance. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that   When it is determined that the game performance of the player who is currently playing has reached the same level as the previous higher-level game performance, a privilege content notification is made to notify the content before the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising means. A privilege content selection means for selecting the content of the privilege granted by the privilege grant means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the privilege granting unit grants a privilege according to a selection state of the privilege content selection unit. A player identification information input request means for requesting input of player identification information when it is determined that the game performance of the player currently playing has reached the same level as the previous higher-level game performance;
Input means for inputting the player identification information,
The ranking data update means, when the player identification information is input by the input means, the ranking data is converted into data that associates the newly ranked game record with the player identification information. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the game machine is updated. Comprising a player specifying means for specifying the player currently playing,
The ranking data storage means stores ranking data for a specific player obtained by ranking past game achievements of the player specified by the player specifying means,
The upper ranking notification means notifies the ranking related to the past upper game performance of the specified player in the player specifying ranking data,
The rank determination means compares the game achievement of the player who is currently playing with the previous highest game achievement of the specified player, and the game achievement of the player who is currently playing is the specified game. To determine whether or not the player has reached the same level as the previous high-level game performance,
When it is determined that the rank determination means has reached the same level, the privilege granting means gives a privilege advantageous to the player, and the ranking data update means newly adds the ranking data for the specific player. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is updated to data including a gaming record that is ranked higher. Level difference determination means for determining a level difference between the game performance of the player currently playing and the previous higher-level game performance;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising level difference notification means for notifying the level difference.

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