JP2012223480A - Game machine and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a game system enhanced in security.SOLUTION: The game machine 100, when start operation is performed, acquires an identification code of the game machine, creates a start QR code containing the identification code and address information to a server 500 and displays the same on an image display device 31. The server 500 acquires the identification code contained in the start QR code and the terminal specific information of an accessed terminal 400 through the terminal 400 of a player, creates a start password based on the acquired identification code and the terminal specific information, and transmits the created start password to the terminal 400. In this case, the server 500 registers the acquired identification code and the terminal specific information. The game machine 100, when the start password is input and the start password is authenticated, performs a processing of storing a game history.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a gaming system.

  In so-called pachinko machines, a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball wins a starting opening provided on a game board. And if it wins a lottery lottery, it is configured to control a special game (bonus). In such special games, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened to facilitate the winning of the game ball, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball won in the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It is like that.

  Also, since it is generally difficult to shift to a special game, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a light emitting device such as a lamp / LED, a sound output device such as a speaker, etc. By performing the effects used, the game is more interesting and the operation of the gaming machine is maintained.

Here, the game history information from the player's needs to collect game history information such as the number of transitions to special games (number of jackpots), specific performance results / production content (content or number of reach that occurred), etc. There is known a gaming machine that can collect the game (see Patent Document 1).
In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an identification code (password) is input at the start of the game to start collecting game progress information. When the password is input even at the end of the game, a QR code (registered trademark) is generated based on the collected game progress information, and the generated QR code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device.
According to the invention described in Patent Document 1, the QR code displayed on the gaming machine is read via a portable terminal or the like, and the information of the read QR code is accessed (the game included in the QR code). By transmitting the progress information to the server), the server can collect the game history included in the QR code, or can give points according to the game progress information.

JP 2007-244626 A

Here, for example, when a password is input at the start of a game, it is conceivable that the previous game history is also reflected in the current game by including information such as previous game history and points in the password.
However, in such a case, there is a problem that the password is illegally analyzed, and the illegal password including the illegal game history and the number of points is authenticated by the gaming machine, thereby improving the security of the gaming machine. Was desired.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine and a gaming system that improve security.

  A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is an operation detection means for detecting a predetermined operation by a player, and an identification code acquisition for acquiring an identification code of the gaming machine when an operation for starting a game is detected by the operation detection means. And an identification code acquired by the identification code acquisition means and transfer information for transferring information to a specific information processing device when a game start operation is detected by the operation detection means A start code information generating means for generating code information, a start code information displaying means for displaying the start code information generated by the start code information generating means, and a specific terminal from a predetermined terminal via the start code information Authentication means for authenticating a game on the condition that it has been registered in the information processing apparatus, and if authentication is successful by the authentication means, A special processing means for performing a special process, characterized in that it comprises.

A gaming system according to a second invention includes a gaming machine that performs gaming processing, and an information processing device that generates start information to be input to the gaming machine and transmits the generated start information to a predetermined terminal. In the gaming system,
The gaming machine includes operation detection means for detecting a predetermined operation by a player,
When a game start operation is detected by the operation detection means, an identification code acquisition means for acquiring an identification code of the gaming machine, and when a game start operation is detected by the operation detection means, the identification code acquisition means Start code information generating means for generating start code information including the acquired identification code and transfer information for transferring information to the information processing apparatus, and the start code generated by the start code information generating means Start code information display means for displaying information, start information input means for inputting start information obtained from the start code information via a predetermined terminal, and authentication of start information input by the start information input means Start information authenticating means for performing a game, and special processing for performing a special process related to a game when authentication is successful by the start information authenticating means Has a stage, a,
When the information processing apparatus acquires the identification code from the start code information via a predetermined terminal, the information processing apparatus generates start information based on at least the acquired identification code, and the start information generation And start information transmitting means for transmitting the start information generated by the means to a predetermined terminal.

  In a gaming system according to a third aspect, the gaming machine further includes random number generating means for generating a random number value, and the identification code acquiring means detects an operation of starting a game by the operation detecting means. And a random value generated by the random number generation means is acquired as the identification code.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming system in which the gaming machine stores gaming history information storage means for storing gaming history information indicating a gaming history, and the transfer information and the gaming history information storage when a specific end condition is satisfied. End code information generating means for generating end code information including the game history information stored in the means, and end code information display means for displaying the end code information generated by the end code information generating means, When the game history information is acquired from the end code information via a predetermined terminal, the information processing device further includes an information processing device storage means for storing the acquired game history information. When the authentication is successful by the start information authentication unit, the special processing unit stores the game history information in the game history information storage unit. It is characterized in.

  In a gaming system according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the information processing apparatus further includes unique information acquisition means for acquiring player specific information, and the start information generation means includes the identification code and the unique information acquisition. The start information is generated based on the unique information acquired by the means.

  The game system according to a sixth aspect of the invention is characterized in that the start information generating means generates the start information based on the identification code and the game history information stored in the information processing device storage means. And

A gaming system according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine-side identification code for storing the identification code acquired by the identification code acquiring means when the game detecting operation is detected by the operation detecting means. The end code information generating means, when a specific end condition is satisfied, in addition to the transfer information and the game history information, the end code information generating means stores the identification stored in the gaming machine side identification code storage means. Generate exit code information that includes the code,
The information processing apparatus includes a first identification code storage unit that stores the identification code acquired from the start code information through a predetermined terminal, and the identification acquired from the end code information through the predetermined terminal. The second identification code storage means for storing the code, the identification code stored in the first identification code storage means, and the identification code stored in the second identification code storage means correspond to each other. If there exists, it has further a storage instruction | indication means which memorize | stores in the said information processing apparatus memory | storage means the said game history information acquired via the predetermined | prescribed terminal machine from the said completion code information.

  According to the present invention, since authentication (registration) on the specific information processing apparatus side and authentication on the gaming machine side are required, the security of the gaming machine can be improved.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine with the glass frame opened. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a system configuration diagram of a gaming machine and a server via the Internet. It is a figure which shows the sequence of a game system. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer update process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the game edit control process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the game edit control process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the game edit control process 3 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the selection button determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of the game edit 1 displayed on the image display apparatus of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of the game edit 2 displayed on the image display apparatus of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of the game edit 3 displayed on the image display apparatus of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of the game edit 4 displayed on the image display apparatus of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image of the game edit 5 displayed on the image display apparatus of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the start information production | generation process of a server. It is a figure which shows the QR authentication process of a server. It is a conceptual diagram of the game history information registered in the database. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image 1 displayed on a terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image 2 displayed on a terminal device. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image 3 displayed on a terminal.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, with reference to FIGS. 1-3, the structure of the game machine used by a pachinko as an example is demonstrated concretely. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 and the card unit 200 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 with the glass frame of the present invention opened, and FIG. It is a perspective view of the side.

The gaming machine 100 fires a game ball based on a player's launch operation, and when a game ball wins a specific winning opening, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player based on the winning result. It is a pachinko machine.
And the card unit 200 is arrange | positioned at the side surface of the gaming machine 100, and the gaming machine 100 and the card unit 200 are connected by wire (harness).

  The card unit 200 accepts coins, banknotes, or money information media (IC card or the like), and a ball that allows the gaming machine 100 to pay out a specified number of game balls according to the received money information or the like (amount). Lending control is performed.

  The gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 60 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 99 flows down is formed. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, A first effect button 35 and a second effect button 36 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation are provided.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls 99, and the tray 40 has a downward slope so that the game balls 99 flow down toward the operation handle 3 side. (See FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One by one is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface. Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. Above the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, a stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided, and the game ball 99 sent out from the ball feed opening 41 has a downward slope of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the end (see FIG. 2).

  Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b, and the launch is performed with the adjusted launch intensity. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 99 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball launched as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls within the game area 6. . At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  Further, in the area below the center of the game area 6, there are a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area into which game balls can enter, and a second large area in which game balls can enter. A winning opening 17 is provided.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed. When the second starting port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the winning member of the second large winning port 17 located immediately above the second starting port 15 becomes an obstacle, and the game ball Is impossible to accept. On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and a right acquisition lottery (to be described later) Hereinafter, “Lottery for jackpot” is performed. Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second grand prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate 52 side. It is controlled to move between an open state protruding to the side and a closed state buried in the game board surface. When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. Become. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

Furthermore, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, there are provided a normal symbol gate 13 constituting a normal area through which game balls can pass and a first grand prize opening 16 through which game balls can enter.
For this reason, if the operation ball 3 is not a game ball which has been greatly rotated and launched with a strong force, the normal design gate 13 and the first big winning opening 16 are configured so that the game ball does not pass or win. Yes. In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area 6, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so that it is at the second start port 15. The pair of movable pieces 15b are not opened, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 15.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. “Normal lottery” is performed.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 Game balls).

  Further, in the lowermost area of the game area 6 and the lowermost area of the game area 6, the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports 17.

In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. An image display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 7, and an effect drive device 33 in the form of a belt is provided above the image display device 31.
In the present embodiment, the image display device 31 is used as a liquid crystal display device. However, a plasma display or an organic EL display may be used, or a display device such as a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED or a dot matrix may be used. It may be used.

  The image display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 39 for informing a lottery lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 39 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.

  When the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, this effect symbol 39 is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a special symbol, which will be described later. Stop display according to the symbol stop display. In other words, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol 39 and the special symbol, and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 39 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time). Furthermore, in the present embodiment, this effect symbol 39 is the same whether a game ball enters the first start port 14 or when a game ball enters the second start port 15. Various types of symbols are displayed in a variable or stopped manner. However, different types of effect symbols 39 may be variably displayed or stopped when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. I do not care.

  In addition, the image display device 31 displays a variety of images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 39, thereby giving the player a high expectation that they may win a jackpot. Yes.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

The first effect button 35 mainly functions as a “decision button”, and the second effect button 36 mainly functions as a “select button”.
The first effect button 35 is provided with a first effect button detection switch 35a that detects one pressing operation, and the second effect button 36 includes second effect button detection switches 36a to 36a that detect a plurality of pressing operations. 36e is provided.
When the player's pressing operation is detected from the first effect button detection switch 35a or the second effect button detection switches 36a to 36e, the image displayed on the image display device 31 is changed.

  In the lower right of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did. In the “big hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink. The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 in a visible manner in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 100). The end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 100) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 100, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 100 and a power switch (not shown).

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 100 of FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid. The game is controlled by driving 16c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, and an input port and an output port for the main control board.

  The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 170.

  Further, on the input side of the main control board 110, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and detecting that a game ball has entered the normal symbol gate 13 are detected. Gate detection switch 13a, first start port detection switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start port detection for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 A switch 15a, a first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and a second grand prize that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17. The mouth detection switch 17a is connected, and various signals are input to the main control board 110.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 110, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing a pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15 and a first large winning opening opening / closing for operating a first large winning opening / closing door 16b. Solenoid 16c, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, first special symbol display device 20 and second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, normal displaying normal symbols Symbol display device 22, first special symbol hold indicator 23 and second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls of special symbols, normal symbol hold indicator 25 for displaying the number of reserved balls of normal symbols, for chips The game information output terminal board 30 that outputs external information, external information for change, and external information for jackpot is connected, and various signals are output.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 7), a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery (see FIG. 7), and a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol (see FIG. 8). A variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 9) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 110c includes a special symbol special electricity processing data storage area, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, 2 special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, first special symbol random value storage area, second special symbol random value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, winning prize Number of balls (C) storage area, game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high probability game count (X) counter, short-time count (J) counter, game state buffer, stop symbol data Storage area, transmission data storage area for production, transmission data storage area for management equipment, transmission data storage area for hall facilities, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, output timing count , Various timer counter such output timer are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting the external information generated in the main control board 110 to the card unit 200 or a hall facility device (not shown) of the game shop.

  The power supply board 170 has a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 100, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 100, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 is a generation unit that mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby, and generates QR code (registered trademark) information including game history information.

The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, a sub RAM 120c, an input port 120e as a command receiving means for receiving a command from the main control board 110, and various detection switches connected to the effect control board 120. And at least an input port (not shown) for inputting a signal from the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.
The effect control board 120 is connected to the first effect button detection switch 35a or the second effect button detection switches 36a to 36e, the image control board 150, and the lamp control board 140.

  The sub CPU 120a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110, the first effect button detection switch 35a or the second effect button detection switches 36a to 36e, and the input signal from the timer. Then, the arithmetic processing is performed, and corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the contents of the received fluctuation pattern designation command are analyzed, and the image display device 31 and voice Data for causing the output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 120d that outputs the current time. The sub CPU 120a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 120d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 120d normally operates with the power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and with the power supplied from the backup power source mounted on the power supply board 170 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Therefore, the RTC 120d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 120d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board and operated by the battery.

The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board (see FIG. 10), an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 39 to be stopped and displayed. Etc. are stored in the sub-ROM 120b. Furthermore, in this embodiment, an address (homepage address) for accessing a server 500 described later is also stored.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 120c includes a demonstration effect flag storage area, a terminal specific information storage area, a pachilog execution flag storage area, a game history information storage area, a QR display flag storage area, a menu counter, a selection counter, a character input counter, and an input segment. Counter, determination segment counter, YN counter, page counter, first QR identification counter storage area, second QR identification counter storage area, QR generation counter, game edit operation flag storage area, gaming state storage area, effect pattern storage area, effect design A storage area, an effect timer counter, a QR display counter, and the like are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The payout control board 130 is a board that controls the payout of game balls, and includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown).
The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 via a wire (harness) and also connected to the card unit 200 via a ball rental connection board 134. Further, the payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 and the card unit 200 (the ball rental connection board 134) so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

Also, on the input side of the payout control board 130, a payout ball count detection switch 132 and a door opening switch 133 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out are also connected.
Further, the ball lending connection board 134 is connected with a ball lending switch 135 and a return switch 136, and various input signals of the ball lending switch 135 and the return switch 136 are sent through the ball lending connection board 134. 130.

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130.

The payout CPU is stored in the payout ROM based on input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, the ball lending switch 135, the return switch 136 and the like for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out. Read the program and perform computations.
Specifically, when the payout CPU receives a payout number designation command generated when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening from the main control board 110, the predetermined number according to the content of the payout number designation command is received. The game ball is paid out (prize ball control), and the payout motor 131 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.
The payout CPU, after confirming the connection with the card unit 200 via the ball lending connection board 134, inputs a ball lending signal from the ball lending switch 135 via the ball lending connection board 134. While exchanging information, a control (ball lending control) for paying out a prescribed number of game balls is performed, and the payout motor 131 is driven to pay out a predetermined game ball.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 stores a host CPU for performing image display control of the image display device 31, a host RAM having a temporary storage area functioning as a work area of the host CPU, a control processing program for the host CPU, and the like. A host ROM, a CGROM storing image data, a VRAM having a frame buffer for drawing image data, a VDP (Video Display Processor) serving as an image processor, and a sound control circuit performing sound control are provided.

The host CPU instructs the image display device 31 to display the image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.
The VDP draws image data stored in the CGROM in the frame buffer of the VRAM based on an instruction from the host CPU. Next, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM, and the generated video signal is output to the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound control circuit includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, and the audio output device 32. Audio output control at.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 4). As a major premise, the launch control board 160 is configured not to launch the game ball 99 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the launch control board 160 (the voltage to be supplied to the launch control board 160). Variable). The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 99 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

The card unit 200 includes at least a management CPU, a management ROM, and a management RAM. The management CPU reads a program stored in the management ROM, performs arithmetic processing, and controls ball lending, analysis of external information for chips, and the like. It is carried out.
The management ROM 200b stores a program for controlling the card unit 200, various data, and a table. The management RAM is composed of a non-volatile storage unit (flash memory or the like), functions as a data work area when the management CPU performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

(Game system configuration diagram)
FIG. 5 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming machine and a server via a public line (Internet).

The gaming machine 100 is configured to be able to store information on the game history performed on the gaming machine, and can generate and display a QR code including the stored game history information.
The “game history” here refers to a history of various games such as a jackpot determination result, the number of changes in special symbols, images displayed on the image display device 31, etc., but not all histories It is not necessary to be a part of the specified history in the game.

  The terminal 400 is composed of a camera-equipped mobile phone or the like that can access the public line 410, reads the game history information displayed on the gaming machine 100 from the QR code, and reads the gaming history information read via the public line 410. Information can be transmitted to the server 500.

The server 500 is configured as an information processing apparatus, and more specifically, includes a Web server 501, an application server 502, and a database server 503.
The Web server 501 has a function of transmitting / receiving information to / from the terminal 400 and displaying an introduction of a game system of “pachilog game” in the present embodiment. In addition, the application server 502 stores start password start information (password character data or sound data) for causing the gaming machine 100 to start a “patilog game”, and stores game history information received from the terminal 400. It has a function of performing authentication or the like of whether or not to make it. The database server 503 has a function of storing game history information received from the terminal 400.
Note that the “pachilog game” in the present embodiment refers to a game in which game history information is stored in a gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the server 500 is configured by the Web server 501, the application server 502, and the database server 503 as described above. However, the server 500 may include one server or a server having other functions. Also good.

In the gaming system of the present embodiment, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and the gaming machine can also be used for a spinning-type gaming machine 300 (so-called slot machine). Further, although not shown, the present invention can also be used for a jigball game machine and an arrange ball game machine.
In particular, in game machines of different types, such as pachinko machines and revolving game machines, by sharing the game system of this embodiment, it is possible to enjoy new games beyond the game machine type. Can be provided.

(Game system sequence diagram)
Next, the sequence diagram of the gaming system described with reference to FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG.
The left column of FIG. 6 shows the player's action or the player's terminal 400, the center column shows the processing of the gaming machine 100 and the like, and the right column shows the processing of the server 500. Each process shown in FIG. 6 is a conceptual summary of the processes in FIGS. 11 to 14, 16 to 25, 31, and 32, which will be described later, and details of each process will be described later. I will explain.

  First, the player performs a start operation on the gaming machine 100 using the first effect button 35 and the second effect button 36.

  When a start operation is performed by the player, the gaming machine 100 generates an identification code from the random number value updated in the gaming machine 100, and the generated identification code and address information (so-called homepage address) to the server are generated. The included start QR code is generated (step S1-1). Thereafter, the generated start QR code is displayed on the image display device 31 (step S1-2).

  Then, the player reads the start QR code displayed on the gaming machine 100 with the terminal 400 and accesses the server 500 from the start QR code. That is, the terminal 400 transmits the identification code included in the start QR code to the server 500 via the public line 410.

When the server 500 is accessed from the terminal 400 via the start QR code, the application server 502 of the server 500 performs a start information generation process (step S2-1).
As the start information generation process, the application server 502 includes an identification code (QR identification counter described later) included in the start QR code, terminal unique information of the terminal 400 (for example, a user ID for a mobile phone or the like, hereinafter “ UID ”) and game history information, points, etc. associated with the terminal-specific information stored in the database server 503. Here, regarding the terminal unique information and the identification code, the terminal unique information and the identification code are registered in the server 500 until a QR authentication process described later is performed. Then, the application server 502 generates a start password for causing the gaming machine 100 to start the pachilog game based on the acquired identification code, terminal unique information, game history information, and the like, and the generated start password is stored in the terminal 400. Send. As a result, the terminal 400 can obtain the start password. The start information generation process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  When the gaming machine 100 inputs the start password acquired by the terminal 400, the gaming machine 100 authenticates the input start password (step S1-3), and when the start password is successfully authenticated, the gaming machine 100 stores the start password. The game history information is cleared (step S1-4), and then the accumulation of game history information is permitted (step S1-5). That is, when the start password acquired from the server 500 is input to the gaming machine 100, the pachilog game is started.

  When the player starts the game by rotating the operation handle 3, the gaming machine 100 performs game processing such as jackpot lottery and special symbol variation display (step S1-6). The gaming machine 100 stores game history information corresponding to the game processing performed in step S1-6 (step S1-7).

  When the player quits the game, an end operation is performed on the gaming machine 100 using the first effect button 35 and the second effect button 36.

  When an end operation is performed by the player, the gaming machine 100 has information on gaming history stored in the gaming machine 100, terminal-specific information, an identification code generated at the time of starting operation, and address information for accessing the server 500 The end QR code including the information and the like is generated (step S1-8). Thereafter, the generated end QR code is displayed on the image display device 31 (step S1-9).

  Then, the player reads the end QR code displayed on the gaming machine 100 with the terminal 400 and accesses the server 500 from the end QR code. That is, the terminal 400 transmits game history information, terminal unique information, identification code, and the like included in the end QR code to the server 500 via the public line 410.

When game history information is received from the terminal 400, the application server 502 of the server 500 performs QR authentication processing using the terminal specific information and the identification code (step S2-2).
In this QR authentication process, the application server 502 acquires the terminal specific information included in the end QR code and also acquires the terminal specific information of the terminal 400 accessed this time. Determine whether or not. Furthermore, it is determined whether or not the identification code already registered in the server matches the identification code included in the end QR code. If the determinations of the terminal unique information and the identification code match, the game history information included in the end QR code is stored in the database server 503.
That is, when the authentication in the QR authentication process is successful, the game history information included in the end QR code is stored in the database server 503. This QR authentication process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In addition, when authentication in the QR authentication process is successful, the server 500 displays game history information on the terminal 400, so that the game history image data processed based on the game history information is stored in the terminal 400. Send. On the other hand, when the authentication in the QR authentication process fails, in order to display the failure on the terminal 400, the error image data notifying the error is transmitted to the terminal 400 (step S2-3).

  In addition, the player directly accesses the server 500 when he / she wants to confirm the game history information so far.

  When accessed from the terminal 400, the server 500 reads the terminal-specific information of the accessed terminal 400 and authenticates whether the terminal-specific information of the accessed terminal 400 is registered in the database ( Step S2-4)

  If the server 500 is terminal specific information already registered in the database, the game history information corresponding to the terminal specific information is displayed on the terminal 400. Therefore, the game history image data for the top page is displayed on the terminal 400. (Step S2-5).

  As described above, according to the gaming system of the present embodiment, even if the QR code image itself including the game history information is uploaded to the Internet for the purpose of transferring it to a third party, the QR code is generated. Since a terminal different from the terminal does not succeed in the authentication of the QR code, an illegal act of uploading the QR code image itself for the purpose of transfer can be prevented.

  In addition, the process of the server 500 in the sequence diagram mentioned above does not show all the processes of the server 500, and other processes for performing many functions are performed.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 7 (a-1) and FIG. 7 (a-2) are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “big winning lottery”. FIG. 7 (a-1) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 7 (a-2) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. is there. In the tables of FIG. 7A-1 and FIG. 7A-2, although the winning probabilities for small hits are different, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

Specifically, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.
For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 7 (a-1), the two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8” are in the low probability gaming state. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.
Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 7 (a-1), the random number value for special symbol determination is obtained in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1159.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 7B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”.
Specifically, the winning determination table determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.
For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 7B, when in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determination random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 8A is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 8B is a symbol that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit. FIG. 8C is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol in the event of a loss.

Specifically, according to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8, the type of special symbol display device (the type of the start opening in which the game ball has won) and the game ball in the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value or the small bonus symbol random number value acquired when the ball is entered.
For example, the first special symbol display device refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8A in the case of a jackpot, and if the acquired jackpot symbol random number value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03”. ”(Special symbol 3 (first positive variation jackpot 3)) is determined. Further, in the first special symbol display device, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8B is referred to at the time of small hitting, and if the acquired random number for small hitting symbol is “50”, as the stopped symbol data “08” (special symbol B (small hit B)) is determined. In the case of a loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random value.

  Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command is generated as special symbol information based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

In addition, as will be described later, the game state after the jackpot game and the type of jackpot game are determined by the special symbol type (stop symbol data), so the special symbol type is the game state after the jackpot game ends. It can be said that the type of jackpot game is determined.
In the present embodiment, “01”, “05” (special symbols 1 and 5) are used as stop symbol data to determine the long win that can acquire a game ball among the jackpot games, and the high probability game state after the long win ends. And it is determined to shift to the short-time gaming state. In addition, with “02” (special symbol 2) as stop symbol data, it is determined that, among the big hit games, the short hit that is difficult to obtain the game ball is determined, and after the short hit ends, the high probability game state and the short time game state may be entered. It is determined. In addition, “03” (special symbol 3) is used as stop symbol data to determine a short hit that is difficult to obtain a game ball among the big hit games, and after the short hit ends, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state. Is determined. Also, “04” and “06” (special symbols 4 and 6) as stop symbol data determine the long hits that can acquire a game ball among the jackpot games, and after the long hits are completed, the low probability gaming state and the short-time game It is determined to transition to the state. Also, “07” and “08” (special symbols A and B) as stop symbol data determine a small hit game that is very similar to the short hit game, and the game state does not change after the small hit is completed.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  Specifically, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, the special symbol display device to be activated (the type of the starting opening where the game ball has won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to be stopped, and the short-time gaming state Based on the presence / absence, the number of special symbol hold (U1 or U2), the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and a special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since a reach is always performed when a big hit or a small hit, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when a big hit or a small win. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. When the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the first special symbol display device 20) corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 14 is shown. "E7H" indicates a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the second special symbol display device 21) corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the second starting port 15.

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, when the jackpot determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the game is in the short-time gaming state. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is 2, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern 9 (shortened variation) with a variation time of 3000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the reach determination random value However, if it is a non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 3000 ms is determined. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIG.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol 39 in the image display device 31 or the like.

The sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command and the effect random number 1 received from the main control board 110. Here, even if the variation pattern designation command has the same special symbol, since the different variation representation pattern can be determined based on the random number for production 1, the number of variation pattern designation commands for the special symbol is reduced. Thus, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 is reduced.
The “variation effect pattern” is a specific effect mode in effect means (image display device 31, audio output device 32, effect drive device 33, effect illumination device 34) performed during the change of the special symbol. Say. For example, in the image display device 31, the background display mode, the character display mode, and the variation mode of the effect design 39 displayed by the change effect pattern are determined. In addition, “reach” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which a part of the combination of effect symbols 39 for notifying the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbols 39 are performing variable display. . For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 39 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 39 for notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 39 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 39 are variably displayed.

When the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150.
Specifically, the production pattern designation command is composed of 2 bytes of data for 1 command, 1 byte of MODE data for identifying the control command classification, and 1 byte indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Data. Further, as the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the change effect pattern, “MODE” is set to “A1H” in the case of the change effect pattern based on the change pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, and the second special When the variation effect pattern is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the symbol display device 21, “MODE” is set as “B1H”, and “DATA” is set according to the identification number of the variation effect pattern.

  Although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the variable effect pattern, the MODE setting value is changed, and “effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the demo effect pattern (MODE = 01H)”, "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to hit start effect pattern (MODE = 0H)", "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to jackpot effect pattern (MODE = 03H)", "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to hit end effect pattern ( Various effect pattern designation commands such as “MODE = 04H)” are transmitted to the image control board 150.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In this embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” is the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b that the second starting port 15 has. And “short-time gaming state”. The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other and are independent. You can also. In other words,
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is “low probability gaming state” and is set to “non-temporary gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state.
Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means that, in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is 29 seconds. And a game state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is 3 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. , A game that is set shorter than the “non-short game state”, and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is 3.5 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short game state” State. Furthermore, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.
In addition, since the normal symbol gate 13 is provided in the area on the right side of the game area 6, when in the “short-time game state”, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated, and the game ball is launched with a strong launch strength. Is configured to do.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Description of types of jackpot games)
In the present embodiment, two types of “short win game” that opens the first big winning opening 16 with a long opening time and “short win game” that opens the second big winning opening 17 with a short opening time. A “big hit game” and one kind of “small hit game” are provided. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

In the present embodiment, “long win game” means that a big win is won and a long jackpot is won in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined.
In the “long game”, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29 seconds. When a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 during this time, one time is given. The round game ends. In other words, “game per long” is a special game in which a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball according to the game, so that a lot of prize balls can be acquired. It is. In addition, since the first grand prize winning opening 16 is provided in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in the case of “long hit game”, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated to launch the game ball with a strong launch intensity. And is configured to play a game.

In the present embodiment, “short win game” means that, in the big win lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, A game that is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined.
In the “short win game”, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, which is shorter than the firing time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is launched. Yes. During this time, when a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is finished, but the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short as described above. Therefore, game balls are rarely entered. In other words, the “short win game” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike the “long win game”.

In the present embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
Also in the “small win game”, the second big prize opening 17 is opened 15 times as in the “short win game”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 17 are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player determines whether the “small win game” or “short win game” It is set to approximate the impossible or difficult level.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Perform numerical value update processing.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate. An input process for determining whether or not there is an input to each switch of the detection switch 13a is performed.

  Specifically, various detection signals from the general winning opening detecting switch 12a, the first big winning opening detecting switch 16a, the second large winning opening detecting switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the second starting opening detecting switch 15a. Is inputted, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball provided for each prize opening and updated.

  Furthermore, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, if the data set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the first special symbol hold number ( U1) Add 1 to the storage area to obtain special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol random number value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation random value The random number value is stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Similarly, when a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, if the data set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area is less than 4, the second special symbol hold number (U2) 1 is added to the storage area, and a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small hit symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random value are acquired. Various random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the second special symbol random number value storage area.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, if the data set in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is set to 1. It adds, acquires the random number value for normal symbol determination, and memorize | stores the acquired random number value for normal symbol determination in the predetermined memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

  Further, when a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is counted. 1 is added to the number of entries (C) storage area for the big winning opening to update.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.
Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.
If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.
Then, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 7B, whether or not the normal symbol determination random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win” Processing to determine is performed. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.
Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of stored Performs data creation for the specified command.

In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.
Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed. The type of command transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 13, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to big hit game end processing (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the process moves to the small hit game ending process (step S360).
This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. Here, the specific content of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

First, in step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.
If one or more data is not set in any storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the special figure special electricity processing data = 0. The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while holding.
On the other hand, if one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the process proceeds to step S312.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process.
Specifically, when one or more data is set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, 1 is calculated from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. After the subtraction, the various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the second special symbol random number storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, various random values already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7 (a-2), the random number for special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol random number storage area corresponds to “big hit”. It is determined whether it is a numerical value or a random value corresponding to “small hit”.
In addition, when one or more data is not set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area and one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol random number storage area after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area Is shifted to the previous storage unit. Also at this time, various random numbers already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7 (a-1), the random number value for special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number storage area corresponds to “big hit”. It is determined whether it is a numerical value or a random value corresponding to “small hit”.
In the present embodiment, the random number value stored in the second special symbol random value storage area is shifted (digested) with priority over the first special symbol random value storage area. However, the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted in the order of winning in the starting opening, and the first special symbol storage area is given priority over the second special symbol storage area. You may let them.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed.
In this special symbol determination process, when it is determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the first special symbol random value storage area is referred to with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 to special symbol 6) is determined based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol stored in the 0th storage unit. In addition, when it is determined as “small hit” in the big hit determination process (step S312), the 0th memory of the first special symbol random value storage area is referred to with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8B. The small hit symbol (special symbol A, special symbol B) is determined based on the random number value for the small bonus symbol stored in the section. If it is determined that the game has been determined to be “lost” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the lost symbol (special symbol 0) is determined with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG.
Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

In step S314, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation time determination processing.
Specifically, referring to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, based on the reach determination random number value and the special diagram variation random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area. Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol. Thereafter, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, a process of setting a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter is performed.

In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking). . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.
Further, the main CPU 110a, when the special symbol variation display is started, the special symbol variation pattern designation command (the first special symbol variation pattern designation command) corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern determined in step S314. Alternatively, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command) is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electricity processing data = 0 to the special symbol special electric treatment data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

The description of the special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. 13 will be returned.
In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S314 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has not elapsed The special symbol variation process is terminated while the special symbol special electricity processing data = 1 is held. Note that the special symbol variation time counter set in step S314 is subtracted in step S110.
If it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S313 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.
Also, when the number of time reduction (J)> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction (J) counter and updated. When the number of time reduction (J) = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared and the number of high probability games (X )> 0 is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game number (X) counter, and if the high probability game number (X) = 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.
Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated.

In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol”, a “small bonus symbol”, or a “losing symbol”. Do.
If it is determined that the game is a jackpot symbol, the data stored in the gaming state storage area is referred to and data (00H to 03H) indicating the current gaming state is set in the gaming state buffer. Thereafter, the data (high probability game flag and short time game flag), high probability game number (X) counter, and short time number (J) counter stored in the high probability game flag storage area and the short time game flag storage area are cleared. . Further, the special figure special power processing data = 2 is set to the special figure special electric processing data = 3, preparation is made to move to the jackpot game processing subroutine, and the special symbol stop processing is ended.
In addition, when it is determined that the small winning symbol, the data stored in the game state storage area is not cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 5 is set. The special symbol stop process is completed by making preparations for transferring to a winning game process subroutine.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to special special electric symbol processing data = 0, and the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is prepared for the special symbol stop processing. finish.

In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot of the long hit or short hit is executed, and performs a process of controlling the determined jackpot.
Specifically, the jackpot release mode is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313.
Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot opening mode, an opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the first big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big winning opening opening / closing solenoid) is set. 17c) is output to open the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b). At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.
When a predetermined number of game balls enter during the opening or when the opening time of the big prize opening has elapsed (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 15 times.
When the 15 round games are completed (round game count (R) = 15), the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning prize entrance (C) storage areas are cleared, The special figure special electric processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the big hit game processing is ended.

In the big hit game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and changes the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. Perform the decision process.
Specifically, based on the data stored in the game state buffer and the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313, the setting of the high probability game flag, the number of high probability games (X) , Time-short game flag, time-short number of times (J).
For example, if the special symbols 1 to 3 and 5 corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and the high probability game number (X) counter is set to 10,000 times. In the case of special symbols 1, 2, and 5 corresponding to the probable big hit, the hour / hour game flag is set in the hour / hour game flag storage area, and the hour / times (J) counter is set to 10,000 times. In the case of the special symbol 3 corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, and the time-short-time (J) counter is set to 0 times. On the other hand, if the special symbols 4 and 6 correspond to the normal jackpot, the high probability game flag is not set and the high probability game number (X) counter is set to zero. Further, if the special symbol 4 or 6 corresponding to the normal jackpot, the short time game flag is set, and the short time number (J) counter is also set to 100 times.
After that, the special symbol special power processing data = 4 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, and preparation for moving to the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is made, and the big hit game end processing is ended.

In the small hit game processing in step S360, the main CPU 110a determines the small hit release mode based on the type of small hit symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313.
Next, in order to execute the determined small hit opening mode, the small hit opening time is set in the special game timer counter, and the driving data of the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is output to output the second big winning prize. The mouth opening / closing door 17b is opened. At this time, 1 is added to the number-of-releases (K) storage area.
When the small winning opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the drive data output of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped and the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is closed. The opening / closing control of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is repeated 15 times.
Then, the opening / closing control of the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is performed 15 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 17 (the number of times of opening (K) = 15 or the grand prize opening entrance) Number (C) = 9), in order to end the small hit game, the output of the drive data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the number of winning winning holes (C) Clear the data stored in the storage area, set special figure special electricity processing data = 5 to special figure special electricity treatment data = 0, and prepare to move to a special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine. The winning game process is terminated.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110, which are partly omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, will be described with reference to FIG.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.
In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when various special symbols are determined in step S313, and the special symbol variation display is started in step S315, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area in 200 or step S312 above increases or decreases, the first special symbol storage designation corresponding to the increased or decreased hold storage count The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area in 200 or step S312 above increases or decreases, the second special symbol storage designation corresponding to the post-change hold count The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320, the symbol confirmation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “power-on designation command” indicates that the gaming machine 100 is powered on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This power-on specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 100 is powered on. Specifically, when the gaming machine 100 is turned on in step S10, a power-on designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Then, immediately after the power-on designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “RAM clear designation command” indicates that the information stored in the main RAM 110c has been cleared, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.
Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 100, and when the gaming machine 100 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c in step S10 is stored. Cleared.
The RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 100 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button. Specifically, when the gaming machine 100 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button in step S10, a RAM clear designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the RAM clear designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “power restoration designation command” indicates that the gaming machine 100 is turned on and has been restored normally, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “02H to 05H”. Is set. The power recovery designation command also indicates the gaming state at the time of power recovery. If the gaming state at the time of power recovery is “low probability gaming state and non-short gaming state”, “DATA” is set to “02H”. "DATA" is set to "03H" if "low probability gaming state and short time gaming state", "DATA" is set to "04H" if "high probability gaming state and non-short time gaming state" If “high probability gaming state and short time gaming state”, “DATA” is set to “05H”.
This power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 100 is turned on and is normally restored. Specifically, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, a checksum of the main RAM 110c is created when the power is turned on. Compare. Here, if the checksums match, it is determined that the normal recovery has been performed, and a power recovery specification command is generated according to the gaming state, and the generated power recovery specification command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. Then, immediately after the power-on designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “demonstration designation command” indicates that the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not operating, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is set to “ 00H ".
This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 does not hold the special symbol. Specifically, when one or more pieces of data are not set in either the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area in step S311. The demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the demonstration designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the first special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.
Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the second special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.
With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340, a big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is issued. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for this opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game processing in step S340, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S350, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.
As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot. . Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S315, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in step S320, the high probability game flag, the high probability game count, the short-time game flag, and the step S320 are displayed. When the number of times reduced (J) is cleared, the gaming state corresponding to the current gaming state when the high probability gaming flag, the number of times of high probability gaming, the hourly gaming flag, and the hourly number of times (J) are set in step S350. The designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Production control board main processing)
The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value 1, effect random number value 2, effect design determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.
Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120. The timer update process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the first effect button detection switch 35a or the second effect button detection switches 36a to 36e, and performs effect input control processing related to the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36. .
In particular, in this embodiment, in this effect input control process, an image displayed on the image display device 31 is changed, or a QR code is generated and displayed. The effect input control process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. Note that the command analysis process 2 in FIG. 19 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610.

In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo effect pattern.
Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. An effect pattern designation command based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.
0 is transmitted to the lamp control board 140.

  In step S1612, the sub CPU 120a sets the demonstration effect flag in the demonstration effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c to indicate that the demonstration effect is being performed.

In step S1620, sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the display number of special figure reservation images to be displayed on the image display device 31, and the special CPU corresponding to the determined display number of special figure reservation images. A special symbol memory number determination process for transmitting a figure display number designation command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 39 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.
More specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 39 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is determined as the effect of the sub-RAM 120c. In addition to setting in the symbol storage area, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1641 and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not the variation pattern designation command.

In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a obtains one random number value from the effect random number value 1 updated in step 1100, and based on the obtained effect random number value 1 and the received variation pattern designation command, a plurality of random number values are obtained. A variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern from the variation effect patterns is performed.
Specifically, with reference to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, one variation effect pattern is determined based on the acquired random number for effect 1, and the determined variation effect pattern is stored in the effect pattern storage area. . For example, when “E6H01H” is received as the variation pattern designation command, if the obtained effect random number value 1 is “0 to 49”, the variation effect pattern 1 is determined, and the obtained effect random number value is “50 to 74”. "", The variable effect pattern 2 is determined. If the acquired random number for effect is "75 to 99", the variable effect pattern 3 is determined, and the determined variable effect pattern is stored in the effect pattern storage area.

In step S1642, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a patch log execution flag indicating that a patch log game is being performed is set in the patch log execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the patch log execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1643. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the patch log execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1644. This patch log execution flag is set in step S1755 as will be described later.

In step S1643, the sub CPU 120a stores the effect information corresponding to the variable effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 120c.
Thereby, when the pachilog game is being performed, the history information of the variation effect pattern is accumulated.
Thereafter, in order to transmit the information on the variation effect pattern stored in the effect pattern storage area to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. . Thereby, based on this effect pattern, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled.

  In step S1644, the sub CPU 120a clears the demonstration effect flag and the game edit operation flag (to be described later), respectively, and sets 0 to the QR display counter as the special symbol variation display is started.

In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop display process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 39.

In step S1652, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the patch log execution flag is set in the patch log execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the patch log execution flag is set, it moves the process to step S1653. If it determines that the patch log execution flag is not set, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis process.

In step S1653, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and adds 1 to the fluctuation number counter indicating the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the game history information storage area for updating.
Furthermore, when the effect symbol data stored in the effect symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c in the above step S1631 is effect symbol data corresponding to the big hit or the small hit, the symbol information corresponding to the effect symbol data is Store in the game history information storage area of the RAM 120c.
Thereby, when the pachilog game is being performed, the effect symbol data corresponding to the big hit or the small hit and the history information of the number of changes of the special symbol are accumulated.

In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if the command is not a gaming state designation command.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671, and if not the opening command, moves the process to step S1680.

In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.
Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.
Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.
When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  As described above, the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 that have received various commands from the presentation control board 120 control the presentation lighting device 34 according to the received various commands, and output control of the voice in the voice output apparatus 32. The image display in the image display device 31 is controlled.

(Timer update processing of production control board)
The timer update process in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 17) performed every predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1501, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect timer counter update process of the sub RAM 120c in order to manage various effect patterns.

In step S1502, the sub CPU 120a performs an update process of the QR identification counter that is updated by adding 1 from the QR identification counter of the sub RAM 120c.
This QR identification counter indicates an identification code of the gaming machine, and plays a role as a random number value by randomly acquiring the QR identification counter.
In this embodiment, this QR identification counter is configured in the range of 0 to 65535, and is updated from the time of power-on. When the maximum value is reached, the QR identification counter is incremented from 0 again.

In step S1503, the sub CPU 120a performs an update process of the QR display counter that updates by subtracting 1 from the QR display counter of the sub RAM 120c.
As will be described later, this QR display counter indicates a display period for displaying the generated QR code. When the QR display counter = 0, the QR code display period ends.

In step S1504, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the QR display counter updated in step S1503 is 0 or not. That is, it is determined whether the QR code display period has ended.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the QR display counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S1505. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the QR display counter is not 0, the current timer update process ends.

In step S1505, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a QR display flag indicating that a QR code is displayed is set in the QR display flag storage area, as will be described later.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the QR display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1506. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the QR display flag is not set, the current timer update process ends.

  In step S1506, the sub CPU 120a clears the QR display flag set in the QR display flag storage area.

  In step S1507, the sub CPU 120a sets a QR erase designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to erase the displayed QR code, and causes the image display device 31 to erase the display of the QR code.

In step S1508, the sub CPU 120a clears the game edit operation flag indicating that the QR code has been edited from the game edit operation flag storage area, as will be described later.
When this process ends, the current timer update process ends.

(Production control board production input control processing)
The effect input control process in the timer interruption process (FIG. 17) performed every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1701, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a signal from either the first effect button detection switch 35a or the second effect button detection switches 36a to 36e is input.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that one of the signals of the first effect button detection switch 35a or the second effect button detection switches 36a to 36e has been input, the process proceeds to step S1710, where the first effect button detection switch 35a or the second effect button detection switch 35a or If it is determined that any signal of the two effect button detection switches 36a to 36e is not input, the current effect input control process is terminated.

In step S1710, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is set. Here, it is determined whether or not the special symbol and the production symbol 39 are being displayed in a variable manner.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the demonstration effect flag is set, it moves the process to step S1712, and if it determines that the demonstration effect flag is not set, it moves the process to step S1711.
That is, when any one of the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36 is operated when the special symbol and the effect symbol 39 are not displayed in a variable manner, a game edit control process in step S1711 described later is executed. Will be.

  In step S1711, in the various effects, the sub CPU 120a refers to various effect patterns, effect timers, and the like, and transmits an effect display instruction command according to the operation of the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36 to the sub RAM 120c. Set to buffer.

In step S1712, the sub CPU 120a performs a game edit control process related to the pachilog game.
In this game edit control process, processes such as start and end of a pachilog game are performed. Details will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Game edit control processing of production control board)
The game edit control process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the game edit control process 2 in FIG. 23 is performed subsequent to the game edit control process 1 in FIG. 22, and the game edit control process 3 in FIG. 24 follows the game edit control process 2 in FIG. Is to be done.

In step S1721, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the game edit operation flag is set in the game edit operation flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the game edit operation flag is set, it moves the process to step S1726, and if it determines that the game edit operation flag is not set, it moves the process to step S1722.

  In step S 1722, the sub CPU 120 a sets a game edit operation flag in the game edit operation flag storage area with the start of execution of the game edit.

In step S1723, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating “top menu” in the menu counter of the sub RAM 120c indicating the menu screen of the game edit (menu counter = 00).
Here, the “menu counter” is identification information for displaying each menu screen of the game edit.
This menu counter has nine pieces of information from 00 to 08, where menu counter = 00 corresponds to “top menu” (FIG. 26A), and menu counter = 01 indicates “mission content confirmation” (FIG. 29). (C)), menu counter = 02 corresponds to “start new game” (FIG. 26B), and menu counter = 03 corresponds to “game end” (FIG. 28A). Further, menu counter = 04 corresponds to “data clear” (FIG. 29A), menu counter = 05 corresponds to “password input” (FIG. 27A), and menu counter = 06 “design analysis”. "(FIG. 30C).

In step S <b> 1724, the sub CPU 120 a sets data indicating “mission content confirmation” to the selection counter of the sub RAM 120 c for indicating the menu being selected for game editing (selection counter = 00).
Here, the “selection counter” is six pieces of information that are updated by the operation of the effect button, and is also information for determining a selection menu to be transferred from the top menu.
This selection counter corresponds to each of menu counter = 01 to 06, and selection counter = 00 corresponds to menu counter = 01 (mission content confirmation). When selection counter = 01, menu counter = 02 (new) When the selection counter = 02, the menu counter = 03 (game end), and when the selection counter = 03, the menu counter = 04 (data clear). When the selection counter = 04, this corresponds to the menu counter = 05 (password input), and when the selection counter = 04, the menu counter = 06 (design analysis).

In step S1725, the sub CPU 120a sets a display instruction command for displaying the game edit screen in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c based on the data set in the menu counter and the data set in the selection counter. .
That is, here, since the menu counter = 00 and the selection counter = 00 in steps S1723 and S1724, as shown in FIG. 26A, “mission content confirmation” is selected and the display for the top menu is performed. The instruction command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.
When this process ends, the current game edit control process ends.

In step S1726, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signal of the first effect button detection switch 35a has been input. In other words, since there has already been an input of the effect button signal in step S1701, there has been an operation of the first effect button 35 that mainly functions as the “decision button”, or a second function that mainly functions as the “select button”. It is determined whether the production button 36 has been operated.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the signal of the first effect button detection switch 35a has been input, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to the processing after step S1728 corresponding to the “decision button” and does not input the signal of the first effect button detection switch 35a. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1727 corresponding to the “select button”.

  In step S <b> 1727, the sub CPU 120 a performs a selection button determination process in response to the operation of the second effect button 36 that functions as a “selection button”. Specific processing of the selection button determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S <b> 1728, when the first effect button 35 serving as the “decision button” is operated, the sub CPU 120 a first determines whether the menu screen of the game edit is “top menu”. That is, with reference to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 00.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is “top menu”, it moves the process to step S1729, and if it determines that it is not “top menu”, it moves the process to step S1734.

In step S1729, if the “top menu” is selected when the “decision button” is operated, the sub CPU 120a determines the menu counter (menu screen) of the transition destination based on the current selection counter.
Specifically, when the selection counter = 00, the menu counter = 01 (mission content confirmation) is determined, when the selection counter = 01, the menu counter = 02 (new game start) is determined, and when the selection counter = 02, the menu is determined. Counter = 03 (game end) is determined. When selection counter = 03, menu counter = 04 (data clear) is determined. When the selection counter = 04, the menu counter = 05 (password input) is determined, and when the selection counter = 04, the menu counter = 06 (design analysis) is determined.
As a result, the screen shifts from the “top menu” to various selection menu screens of “mission content confirmation”, “new game start”, “game end”, “data clear”, “password input”, or “design analysis”. .

In step S1730, the sub CPU 120a performs various counter setting processes based on the menu counter newly determined in step S1729.
Specifically, if menu counter = 01 (mission content confirmation), page counter = 0 (first page) is set, menu counter = 02 (new game start), menu counter = 03 (game end) or If menu counter = 04 (data clear), YN counter = 0 is set, and the initial values of “Yes” and “No” are set to “No”. If menu counter = 05 (password input), the “character input counter” is used to select 26 alphabets “A to Z” by operating the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36. "Is set. If menu counter = 06 (symbol analysis), “segment counter” is set in order to input symbol data of special symbols by operating the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36.
Here, the “page counter” is information for displaying the page of the displayed effect list by operating the effect button in the mission content confirmation menu. The “YN counter” is information for selecting “Yes” or “No” by operating the effect buttons in various menus. The “character input counter” is information for inputting a selected character (password), which is composed of information of 0 to 25, and an alphabet is associated with each information. The “segment counter” includes information of 0 to 255, and the combination of lighting of the 7-segment LED of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 for each information. And is information for inputting symbol data of special symbols.

In step S1731, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the game edit menu screen is “mission content confirmation”. That is, referring to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 01.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is “mission content confirmation”, it moves the process to step S1732, and if it determines that it is not “mission mission confirmation”, it moves the process to step S1733.

  In step S1732, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect information stored in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and performs mission information generation processing for generating an effect list of the stored effect information.

  In step S1733, the sub CPU 120a executes a display instruction command for displaying a new transition destination menu screen based on information set in the menu counter, page counter, YN counter, character input counter, and segment counter. This is set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 120c, and the current game edit control process ends.

In step S1734, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the game edit menu screen is “start new game”. That is, with reference to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 02.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is “start new game”, it moves the process to step S1735, and if it determines that it is not “start new game”, it moves the process to step S1740.

In step S1735, the sub CPU 120a performs a QR identification counter A acquisition process.
In the QR identification counter A acquisition process, one counter value is acquired from the QR identification counter (0 to 65535) updated in step S1502, and stored in the first QR identification counter storage area.

In step S1736, the sub CPU 120a refers to the YN counter of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not YN counter = 1. That is, it is determined whether or not “yes” is selected when the “decision button” is operated.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the YN counter = 1, the process proceeds to step S1737, and if the sub CPU 120a determines that the YN counter is not 1, the process proceeds to step S1742.

In step S1737, the sub CPU 120a performs a QR identification counter B acquisition process.
In this QR identification counter B acquisition process, one counter value is acquired from the QR identification counter (0 to 65535) updated in step S1502, and stored in the second QR identification counter storage area.
Accordingly, two QR identification counters (random number values) are acquired at different timings in step S1735 and step S1737. In this embodiment, these two QR identification counters indicate the identification code of the gaming machine. However, since a plurality of QR identification counters acquired at different timings are used as identification codes for one gaming machine, The possibility of overlapping with the identification code generated by the machine can be significantly reduced.

In step S1738, the sub CPU 120a adds and updates 1 to a QR generation counter indicating the number of times the QR code is generated in response to generation of a QR code.
In this embodiment, the QR code generation frequency is updated immediately before generating the QR code. However, the QR code generation frequency is updated immediately after generating the QR code. Also good.

In step S1739, the sub CPU 120a performs a start QR code generation process.
This start QR code generation process reads an address (homepage address) for accessing the server 500 from the sub ROM 120b, and from the first QR identification counter storage area, the second QR identification counter storage area, and the QR generation counter of the sub RAM 120c, The first QR identification counter, the second QR identification counter, and the QR generation count are read.
Thereafter, a start QR code is generated based on the read homepage address, the first QR identification counter, the second QR identification counter, and the number of QR generations.

  In step S1740, the sub CPU 120a sets a time (for example, a counter value corresponding to 120 seconds) for displaying the start QR code in the QR display counter of the sub RAM 120c, and sets a QR display flag indicating that the QR code is displayed. Set in the QR display flag storage area.

  In step S1741, the sub CPU 120a sets a display instruction command for displaying the generated start QR code in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the current game edit control process ends.

  In step S 1742, the sub CPU 120 a sets the menu counter = 00, determines the top menu again, sets a display instruction command for displaying the menu screen of the top menu in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120 c, and performs the current game edit control process. finish.

In step S1750, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the menu screen of the game edit is “password input”. That is, referring to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 05.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is “password input”, it moves the process to step S1751. If it determines that it is not “password input”, it moves the process to step S1760.

In step S1751, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the password input has been completed.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the input of the password has been completed, the process proceeds to step S1752. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the input of the password has not been completed, the current game edit control process ends.

In step S1752, when the input of the password is completed, the sub CPU 120a performs a password authentication process for authenticating whether or not the input password is information corresponding to the start password generated from a predetermined algorithm.
Specifically, in the password authentication process, the QR identification counter (QR identification counter A, QR identification counter B) and the number of QR generations included in the input start password are acquired by a predetermined algorithm, and this time acquisition is performed. QR identification counter and the number of times of QR generation, the QR identification counter (QR identification counter A, QR identification counter B) stored in the first QR identification counter storage area, the second QR identification counter storage area and the QR generation counter of the sub RAM 120c, and It is determined whether the number of QR generations is equal. If the QR identification counter and the number of QR generations acquired this time are equal to the QR identification counter and the number of QR generations stored in the gaming machine, the authentication is successful.

In step S1753, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the authentication in step S1752 is successful.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the authentication is successful, the process proceeds to step S1754. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the authentication is not successful, the process proceeds to step S1757.

In step S1754, the sub CPU 120a performs a patch log initialization process.
In this pachilog initialization process, the game history information (effect information, symbol information, number of fluctuations) stored so far stored in the game history information storage area of the sub-RAM 120c is cleared. Furthermore, the pachilog execution flag stored in the pachilog execution flag storage area of the sub-RAM 120c and the terminal specific information stored in the terminal specific information storage area are once cleared.

In step S1755, the sub CPU 120a sets a patch log execution flag in the patch log execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c and starts a patch log start setting process in order to start accumulation of game history.
Further, the terminal unique information included in the start password is stored in the terminal unique information storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1756, the sub CPU 120a sets an authentication success display instruction command for notifying the player that the start password has been successfully authenticated by inputting the password in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c (see FIG. 27B). .

  In step S1757, if the authentication of the start password is not successful by the password input, the sub CPU 120a sets an authentication failure display instruction command for notifying the player that the authentication has failed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1760, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the game edit menu screen is “game end”. That is, referring to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 03.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is “game end”, it moves the process to step S1761, and if it determines that it is not “game end”, it moves the process to step S1770.

In step S1761, the sub CPU 120a refers to the YN counter of the sub RAM 120c and determines whether YN counter = 1. That is, it is determined whether or not “yes” is selected when the “decision button” is operated.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the YN counter = 1, the process proceeds to step S1762, and if the sub CPU 120a determines that the YN counter is not 1, the process proceeds to step S1767.

In step S1762, the sub CPU 120a adds and updates 1 to the QR generation counter in the same manner as in step S1738 with respect to generation of a QR code.
Thereby, the start QR code and an end QR code described later can be identified by the number of generations.

In step S1763, the sub CPU 120a performs an end QR code generation process.
This end QR code generation process reads an address (homepage address) for accessing the server 500 from the sub ROM 120b, and also includes a first QR identification counter storage area, a second QR identification counter storage area, a QR generation counter, a game in the sub RAM 120c. The first QR identification counter, the second QR identification counter, the number of QR generations, the game history information (effect information, symbol information, the number of changes), and the terminal specific information are read from the history information storage area and the terminal specific information storage area.
Thereafter, an end QR code is generated based on the read homepage address, first QR identification counter, second QR identification counter, number of QR generations, game history information, and terminal specific information.
That is, the role of the two QR codes is greatly different in that the game history information is included in the end QR code, although the game history information is not included in the start QR code.

In this embodiment, when generating a QR code (step S1739, step S1763), game history information, terminal specific information, and end time are encrypted, and a QR code is generated based on the encrypted data. It is desirable to do.
Specifically, in step S1757, after performing encryption processing for encrypting game history information, terminal specific information, and end time, a QR code may be generated based on the encrypted data. Further, the encryption is not limited to encrypting all data, and only a part of the data may be encrypted.

  In step S1764, the sub CPU 120a sets a time (for example, a counter value corresponding to 120 seconds) for displaying the QR code in the QR display timer counter of the sub RAM 120c, and sets the QR display flag in the QR display flag storage area.

In step 1765, the sub CPU 120a clears the patch log execution flag from the patch log execution flag storage area.
Here, at the time of “game end” of the pachilog game, only the pachilog execution flag is cleared without clearing the game history information. Therefore, when the pachilog game is terminated, the game history information is retained, while the pachilog execution flag is cleared, so that the game history information is not newly updated and stored.
As a result, the game history information is not cleared even if the QR code displayed at the time of “game end” of the pachilog game is failed or forgotten to be read. Not receive.

  In step S1766, the sub CPU 120a sets a display instruction command for displaying the generated end QR code in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the current game edit control process ends.

  In step S1767, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “game is not finished”, the sub CPU 120a sets the display instruction command for displaying the menu screen of the top menu in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c as menu counter = 00 in order to return to the top menu. Thus, the current game edit control process ends.

In step S1770, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the game edit menu screen is “DATA CLEAR”. That is, referring to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 04.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is “data clear”, it moves the process to step S1771, and if it determines that it is not “data clear”, the current game edit control process ends.

In step S1771, the sub CPU 120a refers to the YN counter of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not YN counter = 1. That is, it is determined whether or not “yes” is selected when the “decision button” is operated.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the YN counter = 1, the process proceeds to step S1772. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the YN counter is not 1, the process proceeds to step S1774.

  In step S1772, the sub CPU 120a performs a pachi log initialization process in the same manner as in step SS 1754, and clears game history information (effect information, symbol information, number of changes), a pachi log execution flag, and terminal specific information.

  In step S1773, the sub CPU 120a sets a display instruction command for displaying that the data has been cleared in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the current game edit control process ends.

  In step S1774, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “data clear” is not performed, the display instruction command for displaying the menu screen of the top menu is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c with menu counter = 00 to return to the top menu. Thus, the current game edit control process ends.

In step S1780, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the game edit menu screen is “design analysis”. That is, referring to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 06.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is “design analysis”, it moves the process to step S1781, and if it determines that it is not “design analysis”, the current game edit control process ends.

In step S1781, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the patch log execution flag is set in the patch log execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the patch log execution flag is set, it moves the process to step S1782, and if it determines that the patch log execution flag is not set, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis process.
As a result, the symbol analysis is not executed unless a pachilog game is performed.

In step S1782, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not input of the input symbol data has been completed. That is, it is determined whether or not the input of information to the input segment counter of the sub RAM 120c described later is completed.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that input of the input symbol data has been completed, it moves the process to step S1783, and if it determines that the input of the input symbol data has not been completed, the current game edit control processing ends.

  In step S1783, the sub CPU 120a stores the input symbol data input in step S1782. Specifically, the information (input symbol data) stored in the input segment counter of the sub RAM 120c is stored in the determination segment counter of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1784, the sub CPU 120a refers to the symbol information stored in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the input symbol data has appeared in a pachilog game. That is, it is determined whether or not the information (input symbol data) stored in the determination segment counter is included in the symbol information stored in the game history information storage area.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the input symbol data has appeared in a pachilog game, it moves the process to step S1785, and if it determines that the input symbol data does not appear in a pachilog game, it moves the process to step S1787.
Thereby, the symbol analysis is performed only on the symbols that the player actually appears, and it is possible to eliminate the player who performs the symbol analysis illegally.

In step S1785, the sub CPU 120a performs analysis information determination processing for determining analysis information associated with input symbol data in advance based on the input symbol data.
In the present embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 30A, a notification mode (analysis information) that suggests an expectation degree of a high-probability gaming state is determined by distinguishing small hits and short hits from input symbol data. It is composed. However, regardless of the presence / absence of the high-probability gaming state, the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the type of jackpot, etc. may be analyzed and notified.

  In step S1786, the sub CPU 120a sets an authentication success display instruction command for notifying the player of the analysis information determined in step S1784 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c (see FIG. 30B).

  In step S1787, the sub CPU 120a sets an authentication failure display instruction command for notifying the player of the analysis error in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c (see FIG. 30C).

(Processing board selection button decision processing)
The selection button determination process of the effect control board 120 regarding the 2nd effect button 36 which fulfill | performs the function of a "select button" is demonstrated using FIG.

In step S1727-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a signal from the second effect button detection switch 36a of the center button has been input.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the signal from the second effect button detection switch 36a for the center button has been input, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1727-2 and inputs the signal from the second effect button detection switch 36a for the center button. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S1727-4.

  In step S1727-2, the sub CPU 120a clears the game edit operation flag indicating that the QR code is being edited from the game edit operation flag storage area in order to end the game edit.

In step S <b> 1727-3, the sub CPU 120 a sets an edit deletion instruction command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120 c in order to delete the game edit display screen, and the current game edit control process ends.
Thereby, it is possible to return from the game edit screen to the original screen (screen waiting for the demonstration).

In step S <b> 1727-4, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the game edit menu screen is a “top menu”. That is, with reference to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 00.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is “top menu”, it moves the process to step S1727-5, and if it determines that it is not “top menu”, it moves the process to step S1727-6.

In step S <b> 1727-5, the sub CPU 120 a performs the update process of the selection counter based on the type of the second effect button 36 when it is “top menu”.
Specifically, if the signal from the second effect button detection switch 36b of the “up button” is input, the selection counter is decremented by 1 and updated, and the second effect button detection switch 36c of the “lower button” is updated. If the signal is input, the selection counter is incremented by one and updated.

In step S <b> 1727-6, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the game edit menu screen is “mission content confirmation”. That is, referring to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 01.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is “mission content confirmation”, it moves the process to step S1727-7, and if it determines that it is not “mission content confirmation”, it moves the process to step S1727-8.

In step S <b> 1727-7, the sub CPU 120 a performs a page counter update process based on the type of the second effect button 36 when it is “mission content confirmation”.
Specifically, if a signal from the second effect button detection switch 36b of the “up button” is input, the page counter is updated by 1 and updated from the second effect button detection switch 36c of the “lower button”. If the signal is input, the page counter is incremented by 1 and updated.

In step S1727-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the game edit menu screen is “password input”. That is, referring to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 05.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is “password input”, it moves the process to step S1727-9, and if it determines that it is not “password input”, it moves the process to step S1727-10.

In step S <b> 1727-9, the sub CPU 120 a updates the character selection counter based on the type of the second effect button 36 as “password input”.
Specifically, if the signal from the second effect button detection switch 36b of the “up button” is input, the character selection counter is updated by subtracting 1 and the second effect button detection switch 36c of the “lower button” is updated. If the signal from is input, the character selection counter is incremented by 1 and updated.

In step S1727-10, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the game edit menu screen is “design analysis”. That is, referring to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 06.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is “design analysis”, it moves the process to step S1727-11, and if it determines that it is not “design analysis”, it moves the process to step S1727-12.

In step S <b> 1727-11, the sub CPU 120 a updates the segment counter for input based on the type of the second effect button 36 if “design analysis” is selected.
Specifically, the selected input segment counter is changed and selected by the input of the signals of the second effect button detection switches 36a to 36e.

In step S <b> 1727-12, the sub CPU 120 a performs the update process of the YN counter based on the type of the second effect button 36 as “new game start”, “game end”, and “data clear”.
Specifically, if the signal from the second effect button detection switch 36d for the “left button” is input, the YN counter is set to 1, and the signal from the second effect button detection switch 36e for the “right button”. Is input to the YN counter.

  In step S1727-13, the sub CPU 120a generates a display instruction command based on the presence / absence of a game edit operation flag, a selection counter, a page counter, a YN counter, a character input counter, an input segment counter, and the like, and the generated display instruction The command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. When this process ends, the current selection button determination process ends.

(Lamp control board and image control board)
Next, the outline of the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 will be briefly described.

  In the lamp control board 140, upon receiving the production command from the production control board 120, the production drive device operation program is read based on the received production command, and the production drive device 33 is operated and controlled. The effect lighting device control program is read based on the received effect command, and the effect lighting device 34 is controlled.

  In the image control board 150, when the production command is received from the production control board 120, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received production command, and the audio in the audio output device 32 is read. And the host CPU 150a reads an animation control program from the image ROM and controls image display on the image display device 31.

(Display image of game edit)
The game edit control process has been described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 24. An example of a game edit display image displayed on the image display device 31 will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Top menu)
First, when any one of the first effect button 35 and the second effect button 36 is operated when the special symbol is not displayed, as shown in FIG. 26A, the “top menu” of the game edit is displayed. Is displayed (steps S1723 to S1725).

  If the second effect button 36 of the “up button” or “down button” is operated while the “top menu” screen is displayed, the selected menu is switched (step S1727-5). In other words, “confirm mission details”, “start new game”, “end game”, “clear data”, “enter password”, and “design analysis” can be selected by the second effect button 36.

(New game started)
When the first effect button 35 is operated while “new game start” is selected on the “top menu” screen, a “new game start” screen of game edit is displayed as shown in FIG. (Steps S1729 to S1733, etc.).
When the first effect button 35 is operated, the QR identification counter A is acquired (step S1735).

When “Yes” is selected on the “Start New Game” screen and the first effect button 35 is operated, a start QR code is generated and generated as shown in FIG. A start QR code is displayed (steps S1737 to S1741, etc.). When the first effect button 35 is operated, the QR identification counter B is acquired (step S1737).
Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed (120 seconds later), the display of the start QR code is deleted (steps S1504 to S1507, etc.). Even if the predetermined time has not elapsed, if the change display of the special symbol is started, the display of the start QR code is forcibly deleted (step S1644).
The player reads the start QR code displayed on the image display device 31 with the terminal 400, accesses the server 500 using the read start QR code, and acquires the start password.

(password input)
If the first effect button 35 is operated while “password input” is selected on the “top menu” screen, a “password input” screen for game editing is displayed as shown in FIG. (Steps S1729 to S1733, etc.).

By operating the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36 on the “password input” screen, a password is input.
Then, when the input of the password is completed and the authentication of the input password is successful, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), the fact that the authentication is successful is displayed, and the pachilog game is started (steps S1751 to S1756). etc).
Note that the start password is acquired from the server 500 via the terminal 400 as described above with reference to FIGS.

(Game end)
When the “first game” button 35 is operated while “game end” is selected on the “top menu” screen, a “game end” screen of game editing is displayed as shown in FIG. (Steps S1729 to S1733, etc.).

When the first effect button 35 is operated while “Yes” is selected on the “Game End” screen, an end QR code is generated as shown in FIG. A QR code is displayed (steps S1761 to S1766, etc.).
Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed (after 120 seconds), the display of the end QR code is deleted (steps S1504 to S1507, etc.). Even if the predetermined time has not elapsed, if the change display of the special symbol is started, the display of the end QR code is forcibly deleted (step S1644).
The player reads the end QR code displayed on the image display device 31 with the terminal 400, accesses the server 500 using the read end QR code, and causes the server 500 to accumulate game history information.

(Data clear)
When the “first data button” is operated while “data clear” is selected on the “top menu” screen, a “data clear” screen for game editing is displayed as shown in FIG. (Steps S1729 to S1733, etc.).

  When the first effect button 35 is operated while “Yes” is selected on this “data clear” screen, as shown in FIG. 29B, game history information (effect information, symbol information, number of changes) ) Is cleared (steps S1771 to S1774, etc.).

(Confirm mission details)
When “Confirm Mission” is selected on the “Top Menu” screen, if the first effect button 35 is operated, the effect information stored in the game history information storage area is referred to, and the displayed effect list is displayed. As shown in FIG. 29 (c), a “edit mission confirmation” screen for game editing is displayed (steps S1729 to S1733, etc.).
In particular, if the mission content causes a specific performance to be executed a plurality of times (for example, in FIG. 29 (c), “small bump appears 10 times”, “big hit ○ × times”), it is executed to what extent. An image of the degree of progress indicating that it is displayed (for example, an image with a number “7/10” or “14/20”) is displayed.
In addition, when an effect in the list of such effects is executed, not only can it be confirmed from the “mission content confirmation” screen, but it is executed like a news telop when the effect is executed. An effect item (for example, “NO4: Achievement of successful mission for winning small bumps”) is notified for several seconds.

(Design analysis)
When “design analysis” is selected on the “top menu” screen, if the first effect button 35 is operated, a “design analysis” screen of game edit is displayed as shown in FIG. (Steps S1729 to S1733, etc.).
The symbol here corresponds to the special symbol, and an image corresponding to the 7-segment LED of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 is displayed.

On the “design analysis” screen, the input design data is input by operating the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36 (step S 1727-11).
When input of the input symbol data is completed and the analysis of the input symbol data is successful, the contents corresponding to the input symbol data are displayed as shown in FIG. 30B (steps S1781 to S1786, etc.).
Here, a small hit and a short hit are distinguished, and an image suggesting the expectation degree of the high probability gaming state is displayed by the number of asterisks.
However, the game status is not limited to being indirectly reported (indicated by an asterisk) in this way, and the game status is directly reported by characters such as “high probability gaming status confirmation” and “sorry, low probability gaming status”. May be. Of course, it may be configured to analyze and notify the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state and the type of jackpot regardless of the presence / absence of the high probability gaming state.

If the analysis of the input symbol data fails, as shown in FIG. 30C, the contents corresponding to the input error are displayed (steps S1781 to S1787, etc.).
The input error is displayed not only for symbol data not stored in the gaming machine 100 in advance, but also for symbol data that is not displayed when playing a pachi-log game.
As a result, it is possible to suppress an undesirable act contrary to the original intention, such as trying to analyze only the symbol data without playing a game.

(Server start information generation process)
The QR code start information generation process in the server 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S5001, the server 500 determines whether there is an access from the terminal 400.
If it is determined that there is an access from the terminal 400, the server 500 proceeds to step S5002, and if it is determined that there is no access from the terminal 400, the current start information generation process is terminated.

  In step S5002, the server 500 acquires unique terminal unique information (UID in the case of a mobile phone) of the accessed terminal 400.

The external terminal 400 that accesses the server 500 is not limited to a portable terminal such as a mobile phone, but may be a fixed terminal such as a personal computer at the player's home.
Also, the terminal-specific information of the terminal 400 may be not only a user ID (UID) of a mobile phone, but also a phone number if it is a mobile phone, and if it is a personal computer of a fixed terminal, etc. It may be an address or an IP address.

In step S5003, the server 500 determines whether or not the terminal unique information acquired in step S5002 is new terminal unique information. That is, it is determined whether or not the acquired terminal specific information is registered in the database.
If the server 500 determines that it is new terminal specific information, it moves the process to step S5004, and if it determines that it is not new terminal specific information, it moves the process to step S5005.

  In step S5004, the server 500 registers new terminal specific information in the database of the database server 503 in order to store game history information for each terminal specific information.

  In step S5005, if the access is made from the start QR code, the server 500 uses the QR identification counter (QR identification counter A and QR identification counter B) included in the start QR code as the identification code of the gaming machine, the number of times of QR generation To get.

In step S5006, the server 500 registers the terminal-specific information read in step S5002, the QR identification counter acquired this time in step S5005, and the number of QR generations in “starting data”.
However, only “one QR identification counter and the number of QR generations” can be registered for one terminal unique information, and “starting data” is overwritten and registered when new data is registered.
Therefore, as will be described later, even if a start QR code is registered for each of a plurality of different gaming machines, only one start QR code can be registered, and a game from another gaming machine that is not playing a game. It is possible to prevent an illegal act of acquiring history information.

  In step S5007, the server 500 reads game history information associated with the terminal-specific information stored in the database of the database server 503.

In step S5008, the server 500 performs start password generation processing for generating a start password.
In this start password generation process, a start password is generated based on the terminal unique information acquired in step S5002, the QR identification counter acquired in step S5005, the number of QR generations, and the game history information read in step S5007.
Therefore, the start password includes terminal-specific information, a QR identification counter, the number of QR generations, and game history information.

  In step S5009, the server 500 transmits character data (text data) corresponding to the generated start password to the terminal 400, and ends the current start information generation process.

(Server QR authentication process)
Next, the QR authentication process in the server 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S 5101, the server 500 determines whether there is an access from the terminal 400.
If it is determined that there is access from the terminal 400, the server 500 moves the process to step S5102, and if it is determined that there is no access from the terminal 400, the current QR authentication process is terminated.

  In step S5102, the server 500 acquires unique terminal unique information (UID for a mobile phone) of the accessed terminal 400.

  In step S5103, if the access is made from the QR code, the server 500 acquires the QR identification counter (QR identification counter A and QR identification counter B) and the number of QR generations included in the end QR code.

In step S5104, the server 500 determines whether or not the terminal-specific information read in step S5102 has already been registered as part of the “starting data”.
If the server 500 determines that the read terminal specific information is stored in the “starting data”, the server 500 moves to step S5105, and determines that the read terminal specific information is not stored in the “starting data”. If so, the process proceeds to step S5110 to display an authentication error.

In step S5105, the server 500 determines whether or not the number of QR generations acquired in step S5103 is larger than the number of QR generations already registered in the “starting data”.
If the server 500 determines that the QR generation count acquired this time is larger than the QR generation count registered in the “starting data”, the server 500 moves to step S5106, and the QR generation count acquired this time is “ If it is determined that the number is not greater than the number of QR generations registered in the “starting data”, the current QR authentication process is terminated.
That is, if it is determined that the number of QR generations acquired this time is larger than the number of QR generations registered in the “starting data”, the current QR code is recognized as an end QR code, and QR authentication is performed. Continue. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of QR generations acquired this time is equal to or less than the number of QR generations registered in the “starting data”, it is possible to recognize that the current QR code is a start QR code or an error QR code. Therefore, the QR authentication is terminated.

In step S5106, the server 500 determines whether or not the QR identification counter acquired in step S5103 matches the QR identification counter already registered in the “starting data”.
If the server 500 determines that the QR identification counter acquired this time matches the QR identification counter already registered in the “starting data”, the server 500 moves the process to step S5107, and the QR identification counter acquired this time and the “starting counter” If it is determined that the QR identification counter already registered in “data” does not match, the process proceeds to step S5110 to display an authentication error.

In step S5107, the server 500 acquires the game history information included in the end QR code, and stores the acquired game history information in the database of the database server 503.
Here, the game history information is stored as data unique to the player in the database server 503 associated with each terminal specific information. (See FIG. 33).

In step S5108, the server 500 clears the “starting data” information (terminal-specific information, QR identification counter, number of QR generations).
Here, the information of “starting data” is cleared, and the terminal-specific information registered in the database is not cleared.

  In step S5109, the server 500 transmits storage success display data indicating that the game history has been successfully stored to the terminal 400, and ends the current QR authentication process.

  In step S5110, the server 500 transmits storage failure display data indicating that the storage of the game history has failed to the terminal 400, and ends the current QR authentication process.

(Conceptual diagram of game history information registered in the database)
Next, a conceptual diagram of game history information stored in the database of the server 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the server 500 stores the game history information included in the end QR code for each terminal specific information (UID of the terminal 400). More specifically, the database is constructed in the database server 503. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the database structure stores information such as “number of fluctuations”, “number of jackpots”, “effect information” for each model of the gaming machine for each terminal-specific information. The “acquired points” are calculated based on various game histories, and the calculated “acquired points” are stored.

  Further, when the terminal specific information is registered in the database, the player can input a name corresponding to the terminal specific information from the terminal 400 corresponding to the terminal specific information.

  Furthermore, the database according to the present embodiment is configured so that a game history for a new gaming machine can be added each time a new type of gaming machine is provided (each time a new model is provided).

  In the present embodiment, the game history information included in the end QR code is stored in the database server 503, but the Web server 501, the application server 502, and the database server 503 are stored in one server. You may comprise so that it may be made to memorize | store in the server which has another function.

(Display image about pachilog game)
The registration authentication process of the server 500 has been described above with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. However, with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36, an example of a display image related to a pachilog game displayed on the terminal 400 such as a mobile phone. explain.

(Display image of the terminal 400 at the start of the pachilog game)
The player accesses the server 500 using the terminal 400 when starting the pachilog game. On the display screen of the terminal 400, as shown in FIG. 34A, the character being accessed is displayed by the display function of the terminal itself.

  The server 500 generates a start password based on the terminal-specific information of the accessed terminal 400, game history information corresponding to the terminal-specific information, a QR identification counter, and the number of QR generations, character data of the generated start password, etc. Is transmitted to the terminal 400 (steps S5008, S5009, etc.).

When the terminal 400 receives the character data or the like of the start password, the character data of the start password is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 400 as shown in FIG.
Thereafter, the player causes the gaming machine 100 to input the starting password received by the terminal 400, so that the pachilog game is started on the condition that the authentication of the starting password is successful.

(Display image for end QR code authentication process)
The player reads the end QR code displayed on the image display device 31 of the gaming machine 100 by the end operation with the terminal 400, and accesses the server 500 as shown in FIG.

  The server 500 authenticates the end QR code based on the registered terminal specific information, the identification code, and the number of generated QR codes. If the authentication is successful, the server 500 saves the game history information, and based on the game history information acquired this time The processed game history image data is transmitted to the terminal 400, and the game history image is displayed on the terminal 400 as shown in FIG. 35B (step S5109, etc.).

(Display image when checking game history)
When the player wants to confirm the game history of the gaming machine that has been played so far, the player accesses the server 500 from the home page address of the server 500 as shown in FIG.

  When the terminal-specific information of the accessed terminal 400 is registered in the database, the server 500 displays the game history image data for the top page in order to display the game history information for the terminal-specific information. To display a game history image for the top page on the terminal 400 as shown in FIG. 36B (step S2-5, etc.).

When the game history image data for the top page is displayed on the terminal 400, the player can read “Today's data”, “Previous data”, “Direction collection”, “Model history”, “XX”. Items such as “Homepage” can be selected.
If “today's data” is selected, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), an image of game history information related to today's data is displayed on the terminal 400.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, even if only the image of the end QR code including the game history information is uploaded, the authentication is not successful only with the uploaded end QR code. An illegal act of uploading the image of the included end QR code itself can be prevented.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the gaming machine being played by the player can be identified by the identification code of the gaming machine 100. Then, it is possible to identify whether or not the gaming machine 100 in which the start QR code is generated and the gaming machine 100 in which the end QR code is generated are the same gaming machine. Thereby, game history information in the same gaming machine can be stored accurately.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the start password is generated by the server 500 based on the identification code of the gaming machine 100 and the terminal specific information.
In particular, according to the present embodiment, the identification code of the gaming machine 100 is composed of random values, and thus cannot be grasped by the player. Thereby, even if the same data (terminal specific information, game history information) is included in the start password, a different start password is generated each time. Thereby, the security of the start password input into the gaming machine can be further improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, after accessing the server 500 from the start QR code via the predetermined terminal 400 and registering the identification code and terminal specific information of the gaming machine 100 in the server 500, the gaming machine 100 A start password authentication process (step S1752) is performed. Thereby, the security regarding the pachilog game for accumulating a game history can be improved more.

  In the present embodiment, since the identification code of the gaming machine 100 is a random value, the identification code of the gaming machine is determined at random, and the identification code of the gaming machine 100 is a unique ID such as a ROM. There is no possibility of leaking secret information called a unique ID.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the server can collect the number of times the QR code generated by the gaming machine 100 is collected, and not only the number of accesses that actually generated the QR code and accessed the server 500, but also the code information However, the potential needs of a player who has not accessed the server 500 can be analyzed, and the degree of use of the gaming system that stores the game history information in the server 500 can be predicted in advance.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the server 500 acquires unique information (for example, UID of a mobile phone, etc.) of the terminal that has been accessed, and one identification code for the unique information of one terminal. Since only information is registered, it is possible to prevent unauthorized acquisition by impersonation from a plurality of gaming machines 100.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when a game start operation is performed (when a pachilog game is performed), the game history information is stored, and it is notified that the game history information is stored. A player who has not performed the start operation can check whether impersonation is being performed.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the game history information is erased by the game start operation, but the game history information is not erased by the game end operation.
Therefore, even if reading of the end QR code including the game history information fails or forgets to take it, there is no disadvantage that the game history information is erased and the game history information cannot be acquired. That is, when reading of the end QR code including the game history information fails or forgets to remove, the game end operation is performed again and the end QR code is read.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by operating the first effect button 35 or the second effect button 36 on the “design analysis” screen, information on the special symbol (input symbol data) is input, and information on the special symbol is obtained. And the analysis result is notified.
As a result, gameability can be understood, and game contents according to the player's preference can be provided.

In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, as game history information, the effect information corresponding to the change effect pattern, the symbol information corresponding to the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed, and the number of changes of the special symbol are stored. In addition to this, specific performance information corresponding to a specific performance pattern such as a premiere notice or a premier performance, jackpot determination result information corresponding to a jackpot determination result, jackpot count information indicating the number of jackpots, a small hit count Bonus number information, specific jackpot number information indicating specific jackpot number (so-called promising jackpot number or number of jackpots with lots of balls, etc.), winning number indicating the number of wins in a specific winning mouth (such as big winning mouth) It is configured to store information such as number information, game time information indicating game time (operating time) information, consumption amount information indicating the player's consumption amount, etc. It may be.
Further, it is not always necessary to store a plurality of types of game history information, and only one type of game history information may be stored.

  In this embodiment, a QR identification counter or the number of times of QR generation is adopted as the identification code of the gaming machine 100. However, the identification code of the gaming machine 100 may be a unique ID such as a ROM.

  In the present embodiment, the “design analysis” is configured to input and analyze information related to special symbols (input symbol data), but is configured to input and analyze information related to normal symbols and decorative symbols. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is configured so that “symbol analysis” is not performed if a pachilog game is not performed, but “symbol analysis” is performed even when a pachilog game is not performed. May be.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is configured so that “analysis of symbols” can be performed only for symbols actually displayed in the pachilog game, but “analysis of symbols” is also performed for symbols that are not actually displayed. You may comprise so that it can do.

  Furthermore, the present embodiment is not limited to simply playing a pachilog game, and is configured so that “symbol analysis” is performed on the condition that a specific game history or points have been acquired in a pachilog game. Also good. At this time, a condition for enabling “analysis of symbols” only for symbols actually displayed in the pachilog game may be added to the above configuration.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the “symbol analysis”, the image display device 31 is configured to notify the contents of the analysis. However, the sound mode by the audio output device 32 or the lamp by the effect lighting device 34 is configured. The contents of the analysis may be notified by the lighting mode and the driving mode by the effect driving device 33.
Furthermore, it is not limited to notifying the contents of analysis on the gaming machine side, but a QR code including data of the contents of analysis may be displayed, and the contents of analysis may be notified on the terminal side such as a mobile phone. . Furthermore, the external information including the data of the analysis content may be output, and the analysis content may be notified on the data display side installed in the game store.

In the present embodiment, the server 500 that performs the start information generation process and the QR authentication process is configured as an information processing apparatus.
However, if specific application software is downloaded from the server to the player's terminal (such as a mobile phone), the player's terminal is used as an information processing device, and the start information generation processing and QR authentication are performed by the application software of the terminal Processing can also be performed. That is, the player's terminal can be used as an “information processing apparatus”. In this case, “transfer” in “transfer information for transferring data to the information processing apparatus” is a memory for executing a specific application from a barcode reader that reads a QR code stored in the terminal. Sending data to the area. The “transfer information” includes information indicating a storage area for executing a specific application, activation information for activating specific application software, and the like.

  Further, various processes such as the start information generation process, the QR authentication process, and the accumulation of game history information may be distributed to the server and the terminal of the player who downloaded the specific application software. That is, the “player terminal” and the “server” can also be used as the “information processing apparatus”.

Further, as described above, the gaming machine 100 is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can be used for a spinning-reel gaming machine 300 (so-called slot machine), a jigball game machine, and an arrange ball gaming machine.
In particular, in the swing type gaming machine 300, as game history information, bonus information indicating bonuses such as so-called big bonus, middle bonus, regular bonus, specific small role information indicating a specific small role such as cherry watermelon, Fluctuation frequency information indicating the number of reel fluctuations, stop symbol information indicating stopped symbol information, auxiliary game frequency information indicating the number of times of transition to an auxiliary game state (so-called replay time, assist time, etc.), internally established The number-of-navigation information indicating the number of notifications for notifying the small role being performed can be stored.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect button detection switch 35a and the second effect button detection switches 36a to 36e correspond to operation detection means. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 120a that acquires the QR identification counter in steps S1735 and S1737 corresponds to the identification code acquisition unit, and the sub CPU 120a that performs the start QR code generation processing in step S1739 corresponds to the start code information generation unit. The image display device 31 corresponds to start code information display means. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 120a that performs the password authentication process in step S1752 corresponds to the authentication unit. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a that performs the process of storing information in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 120c in steps S1643 and S1653 corresponds to the special processing means.

  In the present embodiment, the server 500 corresponds to an information processing device, and the database server 503 corresponds to an information processing device storage unit. In the present embodiment, the first effect button detection switch 35a and the second effect button detection switches 36a to 36e for inputting a password correspond to start information input means, and the sub CPU 120a that performs the password authentication process in step S1752 starts information. Corresponds to authentication means. In this embodiment, the server 500 that performs the start information generation process in steps S2-1 and S5001 to S5009 corresponds to the start information generation unit, and the server 500 that transmits the start password to the terminal 400 in step S5009 is the start information. It corresponds to a transmission means.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 120a that updates the QR identification counter in step S1502 corresponds to a random number generation unit.

  In the present embodiment, the sub RAM 120c having the game history information storage area corresponds to the game history information storage means. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a that performs the process of generating the end QR code in steps S1761 to S1766 corresponds to the end code information generation unit, and the image display device 31 corresponds to the end code information display unit.

  In the present embodiment, the server 500 that acquires terminal specific information in step S5002 corresponds to the specific information acquisition means.

  In the present embodiment, the sub RAM 120c having the first QR identification counter storage area and the second QR identification counter storage area corresponds to the gaming machine side identification code storage means. In this embodiment, the server 500 that registers the QR identification counter via the start QR code in step S5006 corresponds to the first identification code storage unit, and acquires the QR identification counter via the end QR code in step S5103. The server 500 corresponds to second identification code storage means. In this embodiment, the server 500 that stores the game history information by comparing the QR identification counters in steps S5106 and S5107 corresponds to the storage instruction unit.

31 Image display device 35a First effect button detection switch 36a Second effect (middle) button detection switch 36b Second effect (up) button detection switch 36c Second effect (down) button detection switch 36d Second effect (left) button detection Switch 36e Second effect (right) button detection switch 100 Game machine 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
110m One-chip microcomputer 120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
140 Lamp control board 150 Image control board 200 Card unit 300 Game machine (rotating-type game machine)
400 Terminal 500 Server 501 Web Server 502 Application Server 503 Database Server

Claims (7)

Operation detection means for detecting a predetermined operation by the player;
When an operation for starting a game is detected by the operation detection means, an identification code acquisition means for acquiring an identification code of the gaming machine;
When an operation for starting a game is detected by the operation detecting unit, start code information including an identification code acquired by the identification code acquiring unit and transfer information for transferring information to a specific information processing apparatus is obtained. Start code information generating means for generating;
Start code information display means for displaying the start code information generated by the start code information generation means;
An authenticating means for authenticating a game on the condition that registration from a predetermined terminal to a specific information processing apparatus is performed via the start code information;
A gaming machine comprising: special processing means for performing special processing relating to a game when authentication by the authentication means is successful. In a gaming system comprising: a gaming machine that performs gaming processing; and an information processing device that generates start information to be input to the gaming machine and transmits the generated start information to a predetermined terminal.
The gaming machine is
Operation detection means for detecting a predetermined operation by the player;
When an operation for starting a game is detected by the operation detection means, an identification code acquisition means for acquiring an identification code of the gaming machine;
When a game start operation is detected by the operation detection unit, start code information including an identification code acquired by the identification code acquisition unit and transfer information for transferring information to the information processing device is generated. Start code information generating means for performing,
Start code information display means for displaying the start code information generated by the start code information generation means;
Start information input means for inputting start information acquired from the start code information via a predetermined terminal;
Start information authentication means for authenticating start information input by the start information input means;
Special authentication means for performing special processing related to the game when authentication is successful by the start information authentication means,
The information processing apparatus includes:
When the identification code is acquired from the start code information via a predetermined terminal, start information generation means for generating the start information based on at least the acquired identification code;
And a start information transmitting means for transmitting the start information generated by the start information generating means to a predetermined terminal. The gaming machine further includes random number generating means for generating a random value,
The said identification code acquisition means acquires the random number value produced | generated by the said random number generation means as said identification code, if operation of game start is detected by the said operation detection means. The described gaming system. The gaming machine is
Game history information storage means for storing game history information indicating a history of games;
When a specific end condition is established, an end code information generating unit that generates end code information including the transfer information and the game history information stored in the game history information storage unit;
An end code information display means for displaying the end code information generated by the end code information generation means,
The information processing apparatus includes:
When the game history information is acquired from the end code information via a predetermined terminal, it further includes an information processing device storage unit that stores the acquired game history information,
The said special processing means stores the said game history information in the said game history information memory | storage means after that, if authentication by the said start information authentication means succeeds, The claim 2 or Claim 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Game system. The information processing apparatus further includes specific information acquisition means for acquiring specific information of the player,
5. The start information generation unit generates the start information based on the identification code and the unique information acquired by the unique information acquisition unit. 6. Game system.   5. The gaming system according to claim 4, wherein the start information generating unit generates the start information based on the identification code and the game history information stored in the information processing device storage unit. . The gaming machine is
A game machine side identification code storage means for storing the identification code acquired by the identification code acquisition means when a game start operation is detected by the operation detection means;
When the specific end condition is established, the end code information generating means includes end code information including the identification code stored in the gaming machine side identification code storage means in addition to the transfer information and the game history information. Produces
The information processing apparatus includes:
First identification code storage means for storing the identification code acquired from the start code information via a predetermined terminal;
Second identification code storage means for storing the identification code acquired from the end code information via a predetermined terminal;
If the identification code stored in the first identification code storage means and the identification code stored in the second identification code storage means correspond to each other, a predetermined terminal is obtained from the end code information. The game system according to any one of claims 4 to 6, further comprising storage instruction means for storing the game history information acquired through the information processing device storage means.