JP2013106851A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for allowing a player, who does not input game setting information such as a password yet, to play a game with a processing content that has been set based on a part of previously input game setting information.SOLUTION: The presentation controller 150 of the game machine 100 performs setting related to the presentation processing, based on first setting information and second setting information included in the password when the password is input when the player operates a presentation operation device 5b, and then, performs a first specific game mode for performing the set presentation control processing. The presentation controller 150 deletes only the second setting information in the password stored in a RAM 180 when the termination of the game is determined when the player operates the presentation operation device 5b during the presentation of the first specific game mode. Subsequently, when the game is started without the input of the password, the device performs setting related to the presentation processing, based on only the first setting information stored in the RAM, and performs the second specific game mode for performing the set presentation control processing.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a player can customize the processing content of an effect control process executed on the gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that can customize the processing content of the effect control process executed by the gaming machine in accordance with the player's operation input (see Patent Document 1).
In such a gaming machine, the player can customize the contents of the effect control process executed by the gaming machine by inputting the password into the gaming machine. Here, the password is generated in the external processing means based on the instruction information corresponding to the player's intention. Accordingly, it is assumed that the player inputs instruction information that increases the selection probability of his / her favorite performance, for example, to the external processing means. Then, the player can customize the processing contents of the effect control process so that the player's favorite effects can easily appear by inputting the password generated based on such instruction information to the gaming machine. Can do.

JP 2009-195328 A

However, in the above prior art, the content of the effect control process set in response to the player's password input is cleared when the player's game with the password input ends. For this reason, the set content of the effect control process is reflected only in the game performed by the player. Therefore, a player who can obtain a password cannot play a game with customized processing contents.
Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to such unsolved problems of the conventional technology. According to the present invention, a player who has not entered game setting information such as a password performs a game in which an effect control process with a customized process content is executed based on a part of the information of the game setting information previously input. An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing the above.

  [Invention 1] In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of Invention 1 performs lottery in response to establishment of a preset condition, and effects control of preset processing contents corresponding to the result of the lottery A gaming machine for executing processing, wherein game setting information input means for inputting game setting information having first setting information and second setting information including information relating to setting of the processing content; and Game setting information storage means for storing the input game setting information; processing content changing means for changing the preset processing content based on the game setting information stored in the game setting information storage means; Effect control process execution means for executing the effect control process based on the process content changed by the process content change means, and game end information input for inputting game end information indicating the end of the game And means, in response to an input of the game completion information, and a, a game end unit to end the game to perform the effect control process based on the changed processing contents with the processing content changing means.

The processing content changing means is configured to store the game setting information in a game that is performed without input of the game setting information after the end of the game for executing the effect control process of the processing content changed based on the game setting information. The processing content is changed based only on the first setting information stored in the means.
With this configuration, when game setting information is input by the game setting information input means, the input game setting information is stored by the game setting information storage means. When the game setting information is stored, the processing content changing means changes the processing content of the effect control process based on the first setting information and the second setting information in the stored game setting information. Then, the effect control process is executed by the effect control process executing means based on the changed processing content. On the other hand, when the game end information is input by the game end information input means, the game for executing the effect control process of the process content changed by the process content change means is ended by the game end means. The processing content change means is stored in the game setting information storage means in a game that is performed without input of the game setting information after the end of the game that executes the effect control process of the processing content changed based on the game setting information. The content of the effect control process is changed based on the first setting information.

  As a result, in the game that is performed without the input of the game setting information after the game in which the game setting information is input, the content of the effect control process is reduced based only on the first setting information stored in the game setting information storage means. Can be changed. Therefore, the player can perform a game that executes the effect control process of the process content changed based on the first setting information without inputting the game setting information.

  Here, for example, the gaming machine performs various lotteries such as a lottery, a lottery for determining a variation pattern, a lottery related to the effect process, and the lottery result related to the effect process in response to the passing of the game ball in the start area. This corresponds to a pachinko machine that displays a lottery result after executing various effect processes such as a preset notice effect and reach effect. In addition, a pachislot machine that performs various lotteries triggered by the insertion of coins or press of a bet button, displays the results of the lottery after executing a pre-set production process corresponding to the lottery result related to the production process, Other amusement devices that perform the same lottery process and effect process according to the establishment of the predetermined condition are applicable.

[Invention 2] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention 2 is as follows. In other words, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the effect control process is configured to execute one effect process selected at a preset selection probability among a plurality of types of effect processes. The information regarding includes the information regarding the setting of the selection probability of the effect process.
If it is such a structure, it will become possible to perform the change which raises or lowers the selection probability of a specific kind of effect process about the selection probability of various effect processes preset by game setting information.

  [Invention 3] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention 3 is as follows. That is, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect of the invention, the game setting information is transmitted from a server that manages information related to a player's game to an information terminal under the management of the player registered in the server via a communication line. The first setting information relates to the setting of the processing content generated based on at least one of input information of a plurality of players and information set by the server administrator in the server. The second setting information includes information related to the setting of the processing content generated based on input information corresponding to the intention of an individual player in the server.

With such a configuration, a player registered in the server can obtain game setting information and input it to the gaming machine. On the other hand, the player who is not registered in the server executes the effect control process in which the processing content is changed based on the first setting information after the player registered in the server inputs the game setting information. It is possible to play a game.
This makes it possible to make the player who has not performed server registration aware of the advantages of performing server registration.

  In addition, with respect to a player who has input game setting information, a processing content reflecting the intentions of a plurality of players and the intentions of a server administrator (manufacturer, etc.) and the input player's intentions. It is possible to provide a game that executes the effect control process. On the other hand, for a player who has not registered the server, the effect control process of the processing content reflecting the intention of a plurality of players and the intention of the server administrator (manufacturer side) is reflected. It is possible to provide a game to be executed.

  As described above, according to the first to third aspects of the present invention, the first setting information included in the game setting information is left without being deleted even after the player who has input the game setting information ends the game. . Thereby, even the player who has not input game setting information can obtain the effect that the game which performs the effect control process of the process content set based on 1st setting information can be performed.

It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a game system. 2 is a sequence diagram of the gaming system 1. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram of the gaming system 1. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a display image displayed on the information terminal 300. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a display image displayed on the information terminal 300. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image displayed on the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image displayed on the gaming machine. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine 100. FIG. It is the figure which showed typically the front part of the game board surface in a pachinko machine, especially the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the kind of hit. It is a figure which shows the structure of the control command output to a production | presentation control apparatus from the main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration screen display designation | designated command reception process performed when a demonstration screen display designation | designated command is received. It is a flowchart which shows a Darwin starting process. It is a flowchart which shows a Darwin menu process. It is a figure which shows an example of the table for determining an effect stage determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the production stage determination table for determining a production stage. It is a figure which shows an example of the table for determining a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection probability of each reach effect in the fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the table for determining a notification effect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the notification effect determination table for determining a notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows a game mode setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a status designation command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a change time designation | designated command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a point provision setting process. It is a figure which shows a point provision table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect symbol stop designation | designated command reception process. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation display of the effect symbol in an effect symbol display apparatus. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the flow of the effect process in the game of a 1st specific game mode, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the flow of the effect process in the game of a 2nd specific game mode flag. . It is a figure which shows an example of the stop display of the effect symbol in an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd notice effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a 3rd notice effect determination process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine 100 according to the present invention is applied to a gaming system 1 that manages information related to a player's game.
In order to facilitate understanding of the present embodiment, the gaming system 1 will be described first, and then the configuration and processing of the gaming machine 100 will be described.
(Conceptual configuration of gaming system 1)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of the gaming system 1. The gaming system 1 includes a gaming machine 100, an information terminal 300, a communication network 401 including a communication base station 400, and a server 500. A gaming result in the gaming machine 100, a web site of the server 500, So-called site-linked service is provided.

In the gaming machine 100, when the player rotates the operation handle, the game ball is launched toward the game area in the game board, and is executed when the game ball flowing down the game area enters the start winning opening. If a big win is won in the winning lottery, a special game (a big win game) is executed and a large number of prize balls can be obtained. At this time, in the effect device provided in the gaming machine 100, an effect in accordance with the progress of the game is executed.
In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, a pachinko machine will be described as an example of the gaming machine 100. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine and can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachislot machine. Moreover, even if these plural types of gaming machines are mixed in the system, it is applicable.

  The information terminal 300 is an electronic device or the like that can use a Web browser, such as a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a personal computer, or a notebook personal computer. In addition, the information terminal 300 can establish communication with the server 500 via the communication base station 400 and the communication network 401. In addition, the information terminal 300 can acquire effect information and effect history information that are information related to effects in the effect device from the gaming machine 100.

  Here, “production information that is information related to production in the production device” means reach production, notice production, jackpot production, number of symbol variations, jackpot type, mission achieved, points generated by various production, etc. Means. “Production history information” refers to the number of lottery wins, the number of jackpots, the number of winning prize balls, the number of consecutive games (the number of consecutive wins in a predetermined period).

  The communication base station 400 is connected to the communication network 401 and transmits / receives data to / from the information terminal 300 wirelessly. The communication base station 400 receives data transmitted from the information terminal 300 by radio, and transmits the input data to the server 500 via the communication network 401. When transmitting data from the server 500 to the information terminal 300, the server 500 inputs data to the communication base station 400 via the communication network 401, and the communication base station 400 transmits the input data wirelessly to the information terminal 300. It transmits to the terminal 300.

The communication network 401 includes a mobile phone network, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a dedicated line, and the like, and connects the information terminal 300 and the server 500 via the communication base station 400 for communication.
The server 500 manages various websites and provides various services such as accumulating information acquired by the information terminal 300. Here, the website (portal site) refers to a group of web pages under the domain specified by the server 500.

  In the gaming system 1, for example, the player operates the player's own information terminal 300 on the presentation information related to the presentation executed by the presentation device from the start of the game to the end of the game on an arbitrary gaming machine 100. The effect information captured by the information terminal 300 is transmitted to the server 500 and stored. Further, the player can check the effect information accumulated in the server 500 in this way on the information terminal 300. Furthermore, when a specific point is accumulated, the player can obtain a predetermined privilege (for example, a privilege that can be used on the information terminal 300 or a privilege that is used in a game). A series of functions executed in such a gaming system 1 is referred to as a “Darwin function” in the present embodiment.

  For example, as the predetermined privilege, an information premium such as an image or music, a real premium such as a strap or a postcard, a right to apply for a lottery where the real premium is awarded, a point increase privilege, or the like is set. Here, the point increase privilege is a privilege in which points given in accordance with the game increase in the game by the gaming machine 100 (for example, the points given when the point increase privilege is not set is doubled). Benefits).

(Block diagram of gaming system 1)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the gaming system. Note that the block diagram of the gaming machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 11, and therefore the description of the gaming machine 100 will be simplified in describing a gaming system having a Darwin function.
The gaming machine 100 includes an effect operation device 5b described later, an effect symbol display device 104 described later, a lamp 154 described later, a speaker 155 described later, and an electric accessory 130 described later as the effect device. .
Further, the gaming machine 100 has, as control units, a main control device 210 described later, an effect control device 150 described later, a display control device 151 described later, a lamp control device 152 described later, and a sound effect control device 153 described later. And an accessory control device 157 to be described later.

The effect symbol display device 104 is a display device that includes a CRT display, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display, and the like and has a function of displaying an image. In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 104 not only displays an effect image in accordance with the progress of the game in accordance with a control signal from the effect control device 150 via the display control device 151, but also the player. A two-dimensional code including predetermined information is also displayed in accordance with the operation of the production operation device 5b.
Here, the “two-dimensional code” means, for example, a password including a QR code (registered trademark), a barcode, and further character data. In this embodiment, as described later, a QR code is described as a two-dimensional code. However, a barcode, a password, or the like may be used instead of the QR code.

Next, the configuration of the information terminal 300 will be described.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the information terminal 300 includes a terminal operation unit 301, a terminal display device 302, an imaging device 303, a terminal communication device 304, and a terminal control unit 305.
The terminal operation unit 301 is a device that includes a keyboard, a cross key, a touch panel, and the like, and has a function of accepting a player's operation input.
The terminal display device 302 is a device that includes a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like and has a function of displaying an arbitrary image. In particular, in this embodiment, the terminal display device 302 displays an image of a password acquired from the server 500, or displays an image corresponding to the effect information of the gaming machine 100 accumulated in the server 500.

  The image pickup apparatus 303 is an apparatus configured with an image pickup lens, an image pickup element that performs A / D conversion on an analog image signal obtained by photoelectrically converting light incident through the image pickup lens, and generates image data. The imaging device 303 is a device having a function of imaging a two-dimensional code displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 of the gaming machine 100 and extracting information included in the two-dimensional code. In addition, instead of imaging the two-dimensional code by the imaging device 303 as described above, effect information may be acquired from the gaming machine 100 using infrared communication, short-range communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like.

The terminal communication device 304 is a device having a function of establishing communication with the server 500 via the communication network 401.
The terminal control unit 305 is configured by a semiconductor integrated circuit including a central processing unit (CPU), a ROM that stores a program for operating the terminal control unit 305, a RAM that is used as a temporary data storage and work area, and the like. The control unit has a function of managing and controlling the entire information terminal 300.

Next, the configuration of the server 500 will be described.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the server 500 includes a storage device 501, a server communication device 502, and a server control unit 503.
The storage device 501 is composed of a storage medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Driver), or a flash memory, and mainly manages a plurality of player-specific information and associates each player with the player-specific information. It is an apparatus having a function of accumulating effect information from the machine 100. In the present embodiment, the storage device 501 also stores first setting information described later.

The server communication device 502 is a communication device having a function of establishing communication with the information terminal 300 via the communication network 401.
The server control unit 503 is configured by a semiconductor integrated circuit including a central processing unit (CPU), a ROM that stores a program for operating the server control unit 503, a RAM that is used as a temporary data storage and work area, and the like. The control unit has a function of managing and controlling the entire server 500.

(Sequence diagram of gaming system 1)
3 and 4 are sequence diagrams of the gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment. Here, processing related to the gaming machine 100 will be briefly described, and details of processing related to the gaming machine 100 will be described later.
(Pre-registration of Darwin function)
When the player uses the Darwin function, the player must access the server 500 via the player's own information terminal 300 and register player-specific information for identifying the player in the server 500 in advance. I must. Specific processing will be described below.
(Step S1)
When the gaming machine 100 detects that the player has performed the first operation on the effect operating device 5b, the gaming machine 100 generates a first two-dimensional code including a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for accessing the server 500. To do.

(Step S2)
Then, the gaming machine 100 displays the first two-dimensional code generated in step S1 on the effect symbol display device 104. That is, when the player performs a first operation on the effect operation device 5 b of the gaming machine 100, the first two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 of the gaming machine 100.
(Step S3)
The imaging device 303 of the information terminal 300 images the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 301, and includes the first two-dimensional code included in the first two-dimensional code. 1 code information (URL) is generated. Then, the terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 300 transmits a registration request command to the server 500 via the terminal communication device 304 using the first code information (URL). That is, when the player operates the terminal operation unit 301 of the information terminal 300 and the imaging device 303 of the information terminal 300 operates, the information terminal 300 receives the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. The server 500 is accessed based on the read first read two-dimensional code.

(Step S4)
Upon receiving the registration request command, the server control unit 503 of the server 500 acquires player-specific information such as the ICC, IP address, and mobile phone number of the accessing information terminal 300 in order to identify the player. If the server control unit 503 determines that the acquired player-specific information is not registered, the server control unit 503 registers the acquired player-specific information, and stores information in the storage device 501 in association with the registered player-specific information. Reserve an area to accumulate. In this way, you are ready to use the Darwin function.
In the present embodiment, the server 500 is accessed and the player-specific information is registered via the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 of the gaming machine 100. The player-specific information may be registered by accessing the server 500 directly from the URL without using the two-dimensional code.

(Start of Darwin function game)
When a player starts a game using the Darwin function, he accesses the server 500 via the player's own information terminal 300, acquires a password from the server 500, and stores the acquired password in the gaming machine 100. input. Specific processing will be described below.
(Step S5)
The terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 300 transmits a password request command to the server 500 through the terminal communication device 304 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 301.

(Step S6)
When receiving the password request command, the server control unit 503 of the server 500 performs password generation processing. In this password generation process, first, player-specific information is acquired from the accessing information terminal 300. And the production | generation effect information linked | related with the acquired player specific information, the character information mentioned later, and the character customization information mentioned later are acquired. Further, the first setting information stored in the storage device 501 is acquired.

The first setting information is information generated on the server 500 based on input information of the plurality of players via the Web site or information set in the server 500 by the server administrator.
Specifically, the first setting information includes a result of a questionnaire conducted for a plurality of players, and a plurality of players regarding the contents of effect processing such as various notice effects and reach effects executed on the gaming machine 100. This is information generated based on the production customization information.
For example, for a plurality of types of effect contents that can be executed by the gaming machine 100, a questionnaire is made to answer a plurality of players registered in the gaming system 1 with the desired effect contents. Based on the result of the questionnaire, for example, information for changing the appearance frequency of the most popular notice effect or reach effect is generated as the first setting information.

In the present embodiment, first stage setting information relating to stage effects, first reach effect setting information relating to reach effects, and first notice effect setting information relating to notice effects are set as the first setting information corresponding to each effect. It is possible.
The first stage setting information is information set based on a questionnaire result or the like for a plurality of types of effect stages in the stage effect that is performed at the time of the display variation of the effect symbols, and from the effect stage numbers corresponding to the various effect stages. Composed. The first stage setting information includes, for example, production stage numbers corresponding to the production stage that has become the most popular in a questionnaire in a plurality of types of production stages.

The first reach effect setting information is information that is set based on a questionnaire result or the like for a plurality of types of reach effects, and includes reach effect numbers corresponding to various reach effects. The first reach production setting information includes, for example, a reach production number corresponding to the reach production that has become the most popular in a questionnaire in a plurality of types of reach production.
The first notice effect setting information is information set based on a questionnaire result or the like for a plurality of kinds of notice effects, and is composed of notice effect numbers corresponding to various notice effects. The first notice effect setting information includes, for example, a notice effect number corresponding to the notice effect that has become the most popular in a questionnaire among a plurality of kinds of notice effects.

Also, for example, a secret effect is mounted in advance on the gaming machine 100. Then, it is also possible to generate information that causes the gaming machine 100 to perform setting so that the secret effect can be executed as the first setting information.
The first setting information that enables execution of the secret effect is, for example, when the elapsed time from the sales (or rental) start date of the gaming machine 100 exceeds a preset threshold time, Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day Alternatively, it may be generated when a preset date and time such as is reached. In particular, for Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, etc., it is desirable to prepare a secret production peculiar to that day.

Further, as the first setting information based on the setting information of the server administrator, for example, information for correcting a problem of a program that has occurred after shipment can be included.
As information for correcting a defect, for example, when the gaming machine 100 includes a plurality of types of tables related to the rendering process, information that is set not to use the table in which the defect has occurred, or a defect in the table There is information that is set so that a certain production pattern is not used, and such information can be generated as the first setting information.

In the present embodiment, the first setting information includes information related to the expiration date. This information is used in the gaming machine 100 to manage the first setting information when the password is stored in a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory, for example.
Further, in the password generation process, second setting information including the acquired player specific information, effect information, character information, and effect customization information is generated.
Here, the effect customization information is information for customizing the setting content of each process related to the effect to the player's favorite content. For example, the production customization information includes setting information related to each production such as stage production, reach production, and notice production, setting information about the design content of the production design, setting information about the combination of winning designs, and the like.

In this embodiment, it is possible to set 2nd stage setting information, 2nd reach production setting information, and 2nd notice production setting information as production customization information concerning each production.
The second stage setting information is information that is set based on an instruction of an individual player who uses the Darwin function for a plurality of types of stage stages in the stage stage, and includes stage stage numbers corresponding to various stage stages. . That is, the second stage setting information is composed of an effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage designated by the player according to his / her preference or the like.

The second reach effect setting information is information that is set based on an instruction of an individual player who uses the Darwin function for a plurality of types of reach effects, and includes reach effect numbers corresponding to various reach effects. That is, the second reach effect setting information is composed of a reach effect number corresponding to the reach effect instructed by the individual player according to his / her preference or the like.
The second notice effect setting information is information set based on an instruction of an individual player who uses the Darwin function for a plurality of kinds of notice effects, and is composed of notice effect numbers corresponding to various notice effects. That is, the second notice effect setting information is composed of the notice effect number corresponding to the notice effect designated by the individual player according to his / her preference or the like.
Then, the server control unit 503 of the server 500 generates a password including the first setting information and the second setting information.

(Step S7)
The server control unit 503 of the server 500 transmits the password generated in step S6 to the information terminal 300 through the server communication device 502.
(Step S8)
The terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 300 causes the terminal display device 302 to display the password received from the server 500 through the terminal communication device 304.
(Step S9)
When the password displayed on the terminal display device 302 is input via the effect operating device 5b, the gaming machine 100 performs Darwin information setting processing for starting the Darwin function. As this Darwin information setting process, an accumulation start process for accumulating effect information related to effects executed by the effect device of the gaming machine 100 and the character setting of effects and the appearance probability of effect modes in the effect device of the gaming machine 100 An effect setting process is performed for making a change or the like.
Thereby, the interest of the game by the player is enhanced, and the player desires further progress of the password, and as a result, the player can be encouraged to replay the gaming machine 100 equipped with the function.

(Step S10)
In the gaming machine 100, when a game is played by the player, various game control processes such as a big win lottery, a special game process, and an effect process in the effect device are performed.
(Step S11)
Then, each time the game control process in step S10 is performed, the effect information and the effect history information are accumulated.

(End of Darwin game)
When the player finishes the game using the Darwin function, the player displays the second two-dimensional code including the effect information on the effect symbol display device 104 of the gaming machine 100, and the information terminal 300 causes the effect symbol to be displayed. The second two-dimensional code displayed on the display device 104 is read, the server 500 is accessed from the read second two-dimensional code, and the effect information is stored in the server 500. Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S12)
When the gaming machine 100 detects that the player has performed the second operation on the effect operating device 5b, at least the effect information and effect history information accumulated in the gaming machine 100, the URL of the server 500, and the like. A second two-dimensional code including is generated.
(Step S13)
Then, the gaming machine 100 displays the second two-dimensional code generated in step S12 on the effect symbol display device 104.
(Step S14)
The imaging device 303 of the information terminal 300 captures the second two-dimensional code displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 301, and includes the second two-dimensional code included in the second two-dimensional code. 2 code information (effect information, effect history information, URL) is extracted.

(Step S15)
The terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 300 transmits the effect information to the server 500 via the terminal communication device 304 using the second code information (effect information, effect history information, URL).
(Step S16)
When the server control unit 503 of the server 500 receives the effect information (character information, point number information, etc.) and the effect history information, the server control unit 503 also acquires the player-specific information of the accessing information terminal 300. Then, the server control unit 503 stores the received effect information in the storage device 501 in association with the acquired player specific information.
Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, when the display of the second two-dimensional code on the effect symbol display device 104 is instructed from the time when the password is input (start of the game of Darwin function) (end of the game of Darwin function). The production information and the game history up to can be stored in the server 500.

(Darwin function menu display)
When using the various menus prepared by the Darwin function, the player accesses the server 500 through the information terminal 300 and operates the terminal operation unit 301 of the information terminal 300 to select various menus. (Various commands are transmitted to the server 500). Specific processing will be described below.
(Step S17)
When accessed by the information terminal 300, the server control unit 503 of the server 500 acquires player specific information from the accessing information terminal 300, and character information associated with the acquired player specific information is set in advance. Top menu information (image data of the top menu) of the Darwin function is generated from the menu information and the like.

(Step S18)
The server control unit 503 of the server 500 transmits the top menu information generated in step S17 to the information terminal 300 through the server communication device 502.
(Step S19)
The terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 300 causes the terminal display device 302 to display the top menu information received from the server 500 through the terminal communication device 304.
Thereafter, the player can select various menus from the image data of the top menu displayed on the terminal display device 302.

(Browsing display of Darwin function)
When the player browses the production information and production history information stored in the server 500 using the Darwin function, the player accesses the server 500 through the information terminal 300 and displays the production information and the information accumulated in the server 500. Browsing information (image data) corresponding to the production history information is displayed on the terminal display device 302. Specific processing will be described below.
(Step S20)
The terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 300 transmits a browse request command to the server 500 through the terminal communication device 304 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 301.
(Step S21)
When receiving the browse request command, the server control unit 503 of the server 500 acquires player-specific information from the accessing information terminal 300 and is associated with the acquired player-specific information and stored in the storage device 501. Browsing information is generated based on the production information and production history information.

(Step S22)
The server control unit 503 of the server 500 transmits the browsing information generated in step S21 to the information terminal 300 through the server communication device 502.
(Step S23)
The terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 300 displays the browsing information received from the server 500 on the terminal display device 302 through the terminal communication device 304.
Thereby, the player can confirm on the information terminal 300 the effects and game histories executed on the gaming machine 100 so far.

(Character setting for Darwin function)
In addition, each player-specific information stored in the storage device 501 of the server 500 is stored in association with character information (so-called avatar) that can be set by the player in addition to the above-described effect information and effect history information. Has been. When setting this character information, the player accesses the server 500 through the information terminal 300 and transmits the character information to be set in the server 500. Specific processing will be described below.
(Step S24)
In response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 301, the terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 300 sends a character setting command associated with a character desired by the player from a plurality of types of character setting commands to the terminal communication device 304. To the server 500.

(Step S25)
When receiving the character setting command, the server control unit 503 of the server 500 acquires player-specific information from the accessing information terminal 300 and determines character information based on the type of the received character setting command. Then, the server control unit 503 stores the determined character information in the storage device 501 in association with the acquired player specific information.
(Step S26)
The server control unit 503 of the server 500 transmits the character information set in step S25 to the information terminal 300 through the server communication device 502.

(Step S27)
The terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 300 causes the terminal display device 302 to display the character information received from the server 500 through the terminal communication device 304.
Thereby, the terminal control unit 305 can store the player-specific information of the player and the character information in association with each other, attach the character that can be said to be the player's alternation, and also give the character the pleasure of growing up, The playability of the Darwin function can be improved. In particular, in the present embodiment, by including the character information set in the server 500 in the password, the same character as the character set in the server 500 can be displayed on the gaming machine 100 side. As a result, the character set by the player on the server 500 can be shown as if it has been moved to the gaming machine 100, and the effect of the gaming machine 100 can be further improved by executing the effect of the gaming machine 100 using the character. Can be made.

(Darwin function production customization setting)
Further, each player-specific information stored in the storage device 501 of the server 500 is stored in association with not only the above-described effect information, effect history information and character information but also effect customization information that can be set by the player. Has been. When the player sets the effect customization information, the player accesses the server 500 through the information terminal 300 and transmits the effect setting information to the server 500. Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S28)
In response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 301, the terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 300 outputs an effect custom setting command associated with the effect type desired by the player from a plurality of types of effect custom setting commands. The data is transmitted to the server 500 through the communication device 304.
Specifically, the player can change the appearance frequency (selection probability) of the selected effect by selecting the desired effect type from among the effect types corresponding to the various effects. For example, in the gaming machine 100, when a plurality of types of stage effects, a plurality of types of reach effects, and a plurality of types of notice effects are executed, the player can select each stage from the plurality of types. It is possible to freely set the probability that an effect, each reach effect, and each notice effect will be selected (or according to a preset rule).

(Step S29)
Upon receiving the effect custom setting command, the server control unit 503 of the server 500 acquires player-specific information from the accessing information terminal 300, and generates effect customization information based on the type of the received effect custom setting command. . Specifically, the server 500 sets the second stage setting information, the second reach effect setting information, and the second as the effect customization information based on the effect custom setting commands respectively corresponding to the selection results of the effect stage, the reach effect, and the notice effect. 2 Generate notice effect information. The server control unit 503 stores the generated effect customization information in the storage device 501 in association with the acquired player-specific information.

(Step S30)
The server control unit 503 of the server 500 transmits the effect customization information set in step S29 to the information terminal 300 through the server communication device 502.
(Step S31)
The terminal control unit 305 of the information terminal 300 causes the terminal display device 302 to display the effect customization information received from the server 500 through the terminal communication device 304.
Thereby, the player can change the appearance frequency of the production so as to meet his / her desire. In the present embodiment, by including the effect customization information set in the server 500 in the password, the game machine 100 can execute the effect with the setting contents of the effect customization information, so that the interest of the game can be further improved. it can.

(Other Darwin functions)
In addition, the player can access the server 500 through the information terminal 300 to obtain various benefits. For example, benefits from the server 500 such as capture information of the gaming machine 100, undisclosed information, basic specifications of the gaming machine 100, ringtones, ringing voices, ringtones, incoming images, songs, standby screens, icons, etc. regarding the gaming machine 100 Can be obtained.

(Display image displayed on the information terminal 300 by the Darwin function)
Next, an example of a display image displayed on the information terminal 300 described in the sequence diagram of the gaming system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.
When the player accesses the server 500 using the information terminal 300 after performing pre-registration of the Darwin function, the terminal display device 302 of the information terminal 300 displays various types prepared by the Darwin function as shown in FIG. Menu is displayed. 5A shows the first page of the top menu screen of the Darwin function, and FIG. 5B shows the second page of the top menu screen of the Darwin function. The terminal operation unit 301 of the information terminal 300 is shown in FIG. Is scrolled.

Specifically, the server 500 acquires player-specific information from the accessed information terminal 300, and obtains top menu information (image data) from character information associated with the acquired player-specific information, preset menu information, and the like. ) And the generated top menu information is transmitted to the information terminal 300 (see steps S17 to S19).
As a result, on the terminal display device 302 of the information terminal 300, as shown in FIG. 5A, an image corresponding to the character information of the player is displayed as “status”, as shown in FIG. 5B. As the “menu”, items of “password issue”, “game history”, “mission confirmation”, “character setting”, “production customization setting”, and “privilege download” are displayed.

And if a player operates the terminal operation part 301 of the information terminal 300 and selects "Issue password" from "Menu", a password for playing a Darwin function game can be acquired.
Specifically, by operating the terminal operation unit 301 of the information terminal 300 and selecting “issue password” from the top menu of the Darwin function, a password request command is transmitted to the server 500 (see step S5). Upon receiving the password request command, the server 500 generates a password and transmits the generated password to the information terminal 300 (see Step S5 to Step S7).
As a result, the password is displayed on the terminal display device 302 of the information terminal 300 as shown in FIG.

Next, when the player operates the terminal operation unit 301 of the information terminal 300 and selects “game history” from the “menu”, it is possible to browse the production history information stored in the server 500.
Specifically, by operating the terminal operation unit 301 of the information terminal 300 and selecting “game history” from the top menu of the Darwin function, a browsing request command is transmitted to the server 500 (see step S20). When receiving the browsing request command, the server 500 generates browsing information and transmits the generated browsing information to the information terminal 300 (see Step S21 and Step S22).
Thereby, the browsing image of the game history is displayed on the terminal display device 302 of the information terminal 300 as shown in FIG.

Next, when the player operates the terminal operation unit 301 of the information terminal 300 and selects “character setting” from the “menu”, the character information (so-called avatar) associated with the player-specific information is set (changed). )it can.
Specifically, by operating the terminal operation unit 301 of the information terminal 300 and selecting “character setting” from the top menu of the Darwin function, a character setting command is transmitted to the server 500 (see step S24). Upon receiving the character setting command, server 500 determines character information and transmits the determined character information to information terminal 300 (see steps S25 and S26).
Thereby, as shown in FIG.6 (c), the image of character information is displayed in the terminal display apparatus 302 of the information terminal 300. FIG.

Next, when the player operates the terminal operation unit 301 of the information terminal 300 and selects “production customization setting” from “menu”, the production customization information associated with the player-specific information can be set (changed). .
Specifically, by operating the terminal operation unit 301 of the information terminal 300 and selecting “effect customization setting” from the top menu of the Darwin function, a list of effects whose settings can be changed is displayed. When the player operates the terminal operation unit 301 to select an effect type whose selection probability is to be changed from the list, an effect custom setting command is transmitted to the server 500 (see step S28). Upon receiving the effect custom setting command, server 500 sets effect customization information and transmits the set effect customization information to information terminal 300 (see steps S29 and S30).
Thereby, the terminal display device 302 of the information terminal 300 displays an image of the effect customization information as shown in FIG.

(Display image displayed on the gaming machine 100 by the Darwin function)
Next, an example of a display image displayed on the gaming machine 100 described in the sequence diagram of the gaming system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
Although detailed control processing will be described later, when the player operates the effect operation device 5b while the demonstration display is being performed on the gaming machine 100, as shown in FIG. The “Darwin Menu” screen is displayed on the device 104. In this “Darwin menu”, at least menu items of “new registration”, “password input”, “game end”, and “return” are displayed.

In the “Darwin menu”, when “new registration” is selected by the player's operation of the presentation operation device 5b, the gaming machine 100 generates a first two-dimensional code including the URL of the server 500. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the gaming machine 100, the generated first two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 (see step S1 and step S2).
By reading the first two-dimensional code with the information terminal 300 and accessing the server 500, the Darwin function can be pre-registered (new registration) (see steps S3 and S4).

If “password input” is selected by operating the effect operating device 5b in the “Darwin menu”, an input screen for inputting a password is displayed as shown in FIG. 8A (see step S9). In this embodiment, the password is composed of an 8-digit character string. As shown in FIG. 8A, the first setting information (PW1) includes the third digit from the leftmost of the password input frame. Correspondingly, the remaining five digits correspond to the second setting information (PW2).
By operating the effect operating device 5b on this input screen, the password issued from the server 500 can be input.

In addition, in the “Darwin menu”, when “game end” is selected by operating the effect operating device 5b, the gaming machine 100 displays the effect information and effect history information accumulated in the game machine 100 and the URL of the server 500. A second two-dimensional code containing is generated. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the gaming machine 100, the generated second two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 (see step S12 and step S13).
The second two-dimensional code is read by the information terminal 300, and the effect information and the effect history information included in the second two-dimensional code are transmitted to the server 500, so that the effect information and the effect relating to the effect of the gaming machine 100 History information can be stored in the server 500.
Note that when “return” is selected by operating the effect operating device 5 b in the “Darwin menu”, the screen of the “Darwin menu” is deleted from the effect symbol display device 104.

(Overall configuration of gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 9, the gaming machine 100 includes a rectangular frame body 2, a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the front side of the frame body 2, and a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed. The front door 4, a saucer unit 5 disposed below the front door 4, and a launching handle 6 disposed on the side of the saucer unit 5 are provided.

A game board 101 (see FIG. 10) is disposed on the front side of the front frame 3.
The front door 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed at a position corresponding to the front side of the game board 101 disposed on the front frame 3, and a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a. ing.
The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. The decoration part 4b is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes 4c, and the sound output from the speaker (see FIG. 11) disposed inside the decoration part 4b passes through the plurality of sound extraction holes 4c to the outside. It is like that.

The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a that receives game balls (rented balls and payout balls), and an effect operating device 5b that is disposed on the front side of the saucer 5a.
The effect operation device 5b includes a rotary switch (jog dial) portion that is driven to rotate in response to a rotation operation by the player, and a push button portion that is pressed in response to a push-in operation by the player. And the production | presentation operation apparatus 5b outputs the operation signal according to the operation amount to the production | presentation control apparatus 150 (refer FIG. 11) according to rotation operation of a rotary switch part, and pushing operation of a push button part.

(Composition of game board surface)
Next, the configuration of the game board surface 102 of the game board 101 in the gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of the gaming board surface in the gaming machine 100, particularly a portion necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 10, an effect symbol display device 104 capable of displaying an effect image is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board surface 102.
The effect symbol display device 104 has first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3 that can perform variable display and stop display of the effect symbol Z1 independently of each other.

  In each of the first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3, the variable display and stop display of the first effect design Z1 are performed. The 1st production design Z1 is constituted including a number and a design. The variable display of the first effect design Z1 is displayed in a state where a plurality of types of the first effect design Z1 are scrolled in each of the first, second, and third display areas R1, R2, and R3. To do. The stop display of the first effect symbol Z1 means that the effect symbol Z1 is displayed in a stopped state in each of the first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3.

In the effect symbol display device 104, the effect symbols Z1 (Z1 (R1), Z1 (R2), Z1 (R3)) stopped and displayed in the first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3 are displayed. Depending on the combination, the winning lottery results are displayed.
A normal symbol start gate 122 is provided on the left side of the effect symbol display device 104. The normal symbol start gate 122 is always formed so that a game ball can pass therethrough. The normal symbol starting gate 122 is provided with a starting gate switch 133 (see FIG. 11). The start gate switch 133 transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210 in response to detection of the passing of the normal symbol start gate 122 by the game ball. Main controller 210 executes a lottery with a normal symbol in response to an input of a detection signal from start gate switch 133.

A start winning device 111 is provided below the effect symbol display device 104. The start winning device 111 has a first start winning port 111a and a second start winning port 111b provided below the first start winning port 111a.
The first start winning port 111a is a winning port (so-called umbilicus) formed on the game board surface 102 so that game balls flowing down from the upstream side can always enter the game. The first start winning port 111a is provided with a first starting winning port switch 131a (see FIG. 11). The first start winning port switch 131a transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210 in response to detection of a game ball entering the first start winning port 111a. The main control device 210 performs a winning lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening switch 131a.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball entering the winning opening is synonymous with the passing of the gaming ball through the winning opening and the area where the switch for detecting the passing of the gaming ball is provided. is there. For example, in the case of the first start winning port 111a, the game ball passes through the first start winning port 111a and is synonymous with the game ball passing through the area where the first start winning port switch 131a is provided. . The same applies to the second start winning opening 111b and the big winning opening 115 described below.

  The second start winning opening 111b includes a winning opening formed on the game board surface 102 and an electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) capable of changing a winning probability of a game ball entering the winning opening. . The electric accessory has an opening / closing member that is opened and closed by a start winning opening solenoid 158 (see FIG. 11). The second start winning opening 111b is normally closed with the opening / closing member closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, when the lottery with a normal symbol is won, the opening / closing member is opened in a predetermined pattern. It becomes possible to enter game balls. The second start winning port 111b is provided with a second start winning port switch 131b (see FIG. 11). The second start winning port switch 131b transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210 in response to detection of a game ball entering the second start winning port 111b. The main control device 210 executes a winning lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the second start winning a prize opening switch 131b.

  On the right side of the start winning device 111, a special symbol display device 107a and a special symbol display device 107b are provided. The special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are configured by 7 segment LEDs, dot matrix LEDs, and the like. The special symbol display devices 107a and 107b have a function of performing change display and stop display of special symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b display the result of the winning lottery by the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. The special symbol display device 107a displays the result of the winning lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 111a. In addition, the special symbol display device 107b displays the result of the winning lottery performed when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 111b. Here, a gaming state in which the special symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b becomes a specific symbol is referred to as a “special gaming state (big hit gaming state)”. The special game state refers to an advantageous game state in which a predetermined game value is given to a player, for example, a special prize opening 115 described later is opened.

An ordinary symbol display device 106 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b. The normal symbol display device 106 is composed of a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. The normal symbol display device 106 can perform change display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the normal symbol display device 106 displays the result of the lottery using the normal symbols according to the stopped normal symbols.
A gaming state display device 109 is provided above the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b. The game state display device 109 is configured by an LED or the like. The gaming state display device 109 displays the number of times that the special symbol and the effect symbol Z1 can be continuously displayed (so-called “holding number”), the number of rounds in the special gaming state, the occurrence state of the short-time state, and the like. The

  A big prize opening 115 is provided below the start winning apparatus 111. The special winning opening 115 has an opening / closing member (not shown) that is opened and closed by a special winning opening solenoid 159 (see FIG. 11). In the normal winning opening 115, the opening / closing member is closed so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, when a special gaming state occurs, the opening / closing member is opened in a predetermined pattern and the gaming ball Can be entered. The big prize opening 115 is provided with a big prize opening switch 132 (see FIG. 4). The special winning opening switch 132 transmits a detection signal to the main control device 210 in response to detection of a game ball entering the special winning opening 115. The main controller 210 executes a process of paying out a prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the big prize opening switch 132.

An out port 110 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports is provided below the big winning port 115 and below the gaming board surface 102.
Above the effect symbol display device 104, an electric accessory 130 is disposed. The electric accessory 130 is provided with a motor (not shown) and a lamp (not shown). When the electric accessory 130 is in the activated state, it swings in a predetermined pattern by the motor and emits light in a predetermined pattern by the lamp.
On the game board surface 102, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game ball to each winning opening.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the gaming machine.
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming machine 100 has a main control device 210, an effect control device 150, a display control device 151, a lamp control device 152, a sound effect control device 153, and an accessory control as control units. Device 157. In order to prevent fraud, etc., the main control device 210 and the effect control device 150 are each mounted on separate boards. Further, data can be transmitted only from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 in one direction.

  The main controller 210 executes a lottery process for acquiring various random values in response to detection signal inputs from the start winning award opening switches 131a and 131b. The main control device 210 then transmits a control command and controls the entire game based on the acquired various random values. Further, the main controller 210 directly controls the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, the normal symbol display device 106, the gaming state display device 109, the prize ball payout control device 156, the start winning port solenoid 158, the big winning port solenoid 159, and the like. (Port output control).

Main controller 210 includes CPU 220, ROM 230, RAM 240, input port 250, and output port 255.
The input port 250 outputs detection signals output from the first start winning port switch 131a, the second start winning port switch 131b, the big winning port switch 132, and the start gate switch 133 to the CPU 220.
The output port 255 includes an effect control device 150, special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, a normal symbol display device 106, a game state display device 109, a prize ball payout control device 156, a start winning port solenoid 158, and a big winning port solenoid 159, respectively. Outputs control commands and control signals. In addition, the output port 255 outputs the game information and abnormality signals of the gaming machine 100 to the hall computer 600.

  The ROM 230 stores a program for controlling the gaming machine 100 executed by the main control device 210, game control data, and the like. The game control data includes various control commands for controlling the effect control device 150. Here, various control commands include a state designation command, a variable time designation command, a symbol stop designation command, a special gaming state start designation command, a special gaming state termination designation command, and the like.

  The RAM 240 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control device 210, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to the game, a lottery result and a flag for managing the game state. Further, the RAM 240 is provided with an area for storing start information acquired when a game ball enters the start winning opening 111a, 111b. Here, the start information is information such as various random number values acquired when the game balls enter the start winning ports 111a and 111b (for example, a hit determination random number value, a hit type determination random number value, a change time determination) Random number).

The main controller 210 is connected to a power supply circuit 212 for supplying power.
The effect control device 150 includes a CPU, a ROM 170, a RAM 180, an input port, and an output port, like the main control device 210.
The ROM 170 of the effect control device 150 stores a program for controlling the effect, various data, and the like. The RAM 180 of the effect control device 150 temporarily stores control commands input from the main control device 210, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.

The CPU of the effect control device 150 controls each of the display control device 151, the lamp control device 152, the sound effect control device 153, and the accessory control device 157 by executing processing according to a program stored in the ROM 170.
The effect control device 150 determines the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates an effect control command corresponding to the determined effect, and transmits the generated effect control command, whereby the display control device 151, the lamp control device 152, the sound effect control device 153, and the role. Each of the object control devices 157 is controlled.

Further, the effect control device 150 sets the first specific game mode, the second specific game mode, or the general game mode as the game mode depending on whether or not the input of the password is detected. Further, when the production control device 150 detects the input of the password, the production control device 150 stores the inputted password (including the first setting information and the second setting information) in a predetermined area of the RAM 180.
When the password is input when starting the game, the effect control device 150 shifts to the first specific game mode and is based on the first setting information and the second setting information included in the input password information. An effect mode determination process is performed. Details of the effect mode determination process will be described later.

Further, when the first specific game mode is set, the effect control device 150 has the first specific game of the player corresponding to the player specific information included in the second setting information of the input password information. The effect history information and effect information in the mode game are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM in association with the player-specific information.
Further, the production control device 150 performs a process of deleting only the second setting information in the password stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 180 in accordance with the end of the game in which the password is input. In addition, the effect control device 150 performs a process of erasing effect history information and effect information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 180. That is, only the first setting information in the stored password information is left in a predetermined area of the RAM 180. In addition, in the game in which the first specific game mode is set, the effect control device 150 selects “game end” on the “Darwin menu” screen, or whether the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned off. If any of them is detected, it is determined that the game has ended.

  When the effect control device 150 determines that the game has ended due to the selection of “game end”, the effect information and effect history information accumulated in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 and the URL of the server 500 are included. A second two-dimensional code is generated. Then, the effect control device 150 displays the generated second two-dimensional code on the effect symbol display device 104 via the display control device 151.

  On the other hand, when the game is started without inputting the password after the deletion of the second setting information, the production control device 150 sets the second specific game mode and the first setting left in the predetermined area of the RAM 180. An effect setting process is performed based only on the information. Thereby, even if a player who has not registered as a user in the gaming system 1 starts playing, it is possible to play a game in a state customized based on the first setting information. In the second specific game mode, since the player who is playing the game cannot be specified, the accumulation processing of the production history information and the production information in the game of the second specific game mode is not performed.

In addition, for example, in the first control information after the power is turned on, or in a state where the first setting information is invalid, such as when the expiration date of the first setting information has passed, the effect control device 150 can play a game without entering a password. When started, the general game mode is set. In the general game mode, similar to the second specific game mode, the production history information and the production information are not accumulated in the game of the general game mode.
Here, in this embodiment, an expiration date is set for the first setting information. Therefore, even if the first setting information is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 180, the effect control device 150 determines that the first setting information is invalid if the expiration date of the first setting information has passed. Transition to general game mode.

  Thus, the gaming machine 100 has the first specific game mode that is set when the password is input as the game mode. Furthermore, the gaming machine 100 has a second specific game mode that is set when a game is started without entering a password in a state where only valid first setting information remains after the password is entered. ing. Furthermore, the gaming machine 100 has a general game mode that is set when a game is started without entering a password in a state where valid first setting information is not stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 180. .

The display control device 151 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an image processing VDP (Video Display Processor), an input port, and an output port.
The ROM of the display control device 151 stores a program for effect display, various image data, and the like. The RAM of the display control device 151 temporarily stores input / output data for the CPU and data for arithmetic processing, and functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

In response to receiving an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a display control command) from the effect control device 150, the CPU of the display control device 151 specifies an image specified by the display control command according to a program stored in the ROM. Data is read from the ROM and the image data is output to the VDP. The image processing VDP outputs image data to the effect symbol display device 104 via the output port in accordance with an output instruction from the CPU.
The lamp control device 152 controls lighting, blinking, and the like of the lamp 154. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the lamp control device 152 reads out control data corresponding to the lamp effect indicated by the effect control command from the ROM, and the lamp 154 based on the control data. Turns on, blinks, turns off, etc.

The sound effect control device 153 controls the output of the sound effect from the speaker 155. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the sound effect control device 153 reads out the sound data corresponding to the sound effect effect indicated by the effect control command from the ROM and outputs the sound data to the speaker 155.
The accessory control device 157 controls the operation of the electric accessory 130. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the accessory control device 157 reads control data corresponding to the operation pattern of the electric accessory 130 indicated by the accessory control command from the ROM, and The electric accessory 130 is operated based on the control data.

(About winning lottery)
Next, the winning lottery will be described.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the hit type.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the gaming machine 100, four types of special game states are defined: “normal jackpot”, “probability variation 1 jackpot”, “probability variation 2 jackpot”, and “small bonus”.
When the main control device 210 wins the “normal jackpot”, the main control device 210 is associated with the game ball that triggered the winning lottery of the special symbol display device 107a or 107b for generating the lottery result. In the special symbol display device corresponding to the first starting winning port 111a or the second starting winning port 111b, display control is performed so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as “normal winning symbol”. On the other hand, the effect control device 150 performs display control so that the effect symbol display device 104 stops and displays the effect symbol Z1 at “normal hit symbol”. When the “usually winning symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3, an even number such as “2,2,2” is the same. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed with a combination of numbers.

In addition, when the “ordinary big hit” is won, the number of rounds at the time of winning is 15 times, and a short-time state occurs in the 100 lotteries after winning (change display of the effect design Z1). Further, when the “normal jackpot” is won, the gaming state after the winning is set to a low probability state.
Here, the low probability state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is low (normal probability). Further, the probability variation state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is higher than the low probability state (for example, 10 times the normal probability). Also, the short time state means a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol Z1 is shortened. In the short time state, the normal symbol lottery probability is higher than the normal lottery probability (for example, 10 times), and the opening time of the second start winning opening 111b is compared with the normal open time. Extended. Further, in the time-short state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal time.

  When the main controller 210 wins the “probability 1 big hit”, the main control device 210 relates to the entry of the game ball that triggered the lottery of the special symbol display device 107a or 107b that generated the lottery result. In the special symbol display device corresponding to the first start winning port 111a or the second starting winning port 111b, display control is performed so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at “probability 1 symbol”. On the other hand, the effect control device 150 performs display control so that the effect symbol display device 104 stops and displays the effect symbol Z1 at “probability 1 symbol”. When the “probability 1 symbol” is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3, an odd number of the same number such as “1,1,1” is used. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed with a combination of numbers.

In addition, when “probability 1 big hit” is won, the number of rounds at the time of winning is 15 times, and a short-time state occurs after winning. Furthermore, when “probability 1 big hit” is won, the gaming state after the winning is set to the probability fluctuation state.
When the main controller 210 wins the “probability 2 big hit”, the main control device 210 relates to the entry of the game ball that triggered the lottery of the special symbol display device 107a or 107b that generated the lottery result. In the special symbol display device corresponding to the first start winning port 111a or the second starting winning port 111b, display control is performed so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at “probability 2 symbol”. On the other hand, the effect control device 150 performs display control so that the effect symbol display device 104 stops and displays the effect symbol Z1 at “probability 2 symbol”. When the “probability variation 2 symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3, there is regularity such as “1, 3, 5”. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed with an irregular combination.

  In addition, when winning the “probability 2 big hit”, the number of rounds at the time of winning is two times, and the period of one round (opening time of the big prize opening 115) is shorter than “normal big win” ( A few [ms]). When “probability 2 big hit” is won, a short time state does not occur after winning and the gaming state after the winning end is set to a probability fluctuation state.

  When the main control device 210 wins “small hit”, the main control device 210 is associated with the game ball that triggered the winning lottery of the special symbol display device 107a or 107b for generating the lottery result. Display control is performed so that the special symbol display device corresponding to the first start winning port 111a or the second starting winning port 111b is stopped and displayed as a “small hit symbol”. On the other hand, the effect control device 150 performs display control so that the effect symbol display device 104 stops and displays the effect symbol Z1 at “small hit symbol”. When the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3, there is regularity such as “1, 3, 5”. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed with an irregular combination.

In addition, when “small hit” is won, the number of rounds at the time of winning is two, and the period of one round is set shorter (about several ms) than “normal big hit”. When “Small Win” is won, a short time state does not occur after winning, and the gaming state after the winning is set to the same gaming state as the winning gaming state.
Here, the opening operation of the special winning opening 115 in each round continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 [s]) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter. . Further, the opening operation of the special winning opening 115 at the time of winning is repeated for the number of rounds set according to the type of the special gaming state.

  Further, in the case of “out of”, the main control device 210, in the special symbol display device 107a or 107b, is associated with the first game ball that triggered the lottery that generated the lottery result. Display control is performed so that the special symbol display device corresponding to the start winning port 111a or the second starting winning port 111b stops and displays the special symbol as “offset symbol”. On the other hand, the effect control device 150 performs display control so that the effect symbol display device 104 stops and displays the effect symbol Z <b> 1 as “offset symbol”. When the “designated symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first, second, and third display regions R1, R2, and R3, there is no regularity such as “1,1,2”. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in combination.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a control command output from the main control device to the effect control device.
As shown in FIG. 13, the control command is an identifier for identifying the classification of the control command, a mode (MODE) that is 1-byte digital data, and 1 byte indicating the content (function) of the executed control command. It consists of an event (EVENT), which is long digital data.

  Main controller 210 transmits a strobe signal (DUSTB) to effect controller 150 when transmitting the control command. Then, main controller 210 transmits mode data in response to the first rise of the strobe signal, and then transmits event data in response to the second rise of the strobe signal. Then, the effect control device 150 generates an interrupt process in response to the reception of the strobe signal, and stores the control command in the RAM 180 by the interrupt process.

As shown in FIG. 13, the control command transmitted by the main controller 210 includes a state designation command, a variable time designation command, a symbol stop designation command, a special gaming state start designation command, a special gaming state end designation command, and a demonstration screen display designation. There are commands.
The state designation command is a command for designating a result of winning lottery (a winning type in the case of winning). Specifically, the status designation command designates any one of “normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit”, and “out of place” as a result of the winning lottery.

The variation time designation command is a command for designating the variation display time (variation time) of the effect symbol Z1. In this embodiment, n types (n = 68) of variation times (for example, 2 [s], 30 [s], 120 [s], etc.) are set as the variation times. The variable time designation command designates one of the n types of variable times.
The state designation command and the variation time designation command are transmitted at the start of the variation display of the effect symbol Z1. At this time, first, a state designation command is transmitted, and then a variable time designation command is transmitted. Here, the start of the variation display of the effect symbol Z1 substantially coincides with the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

The symbol stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of the effect symbol Z1. The symbol stop designation command is transmitted when the effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed. Here, the stop display of the effect symbol Z1 substantially coincides with the stop display of the special symbol.
The special game state start designation command is a command for designating the start of the special game state. Specifically, the special gaming state designation command designates one of a normal jackpot start, a probability variation 1 jackpot start, a probability variation 2 jackpot start, and a jackpot start. The special game state start designation command is output at the start of the special game state.

The special game state end designation command is a command for designating the end of the special game state. The special game state end designation command is output at the end of the special game state.
The demonstration screen display designation command is a command for designating display of the demonstration screen. The demonstration screen display designation command is output when a state in which the variation display of the effect symbol Z1 is not performed is detected for a predetermined time (for example, 30 [s]) (hereinafter referred to as a customer waiting state).

(Game control processing)
Next, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.
The CPU 220 includes a microprocessing unit and the like, and operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230. Is started, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14 is executed.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, the process first proceeds to step S100 as shown in FIG.

  In step S100, a hit determination random number update process is executed to update various random numbers related to the determination of a game that directly affects the profit of the player. Here, as various random numbers directly related to the determination of the appearance, there are a random number used for lottery (hereinafter referred to as a hit determination random number) for determining whether or not to generate a hit, a hit type determination random number, and the like. In the hit determination random number update process, the hit determination random number value cannot be easily predicted by changing the initial value every time the hit determination random number makes a round.

Next, the process proceeds to step S102, where an effect control random number update process for updating the effect control random number (for example, variation time determination random number) related to the effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S104.
In step S104, input processing for inputting detection signals from the switches 131a, 131b, 132, and 133 via the input port 250 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S106.
In the input process, the detection signal input from each switch 131a, 131b, 132, 133 is detected. When detection signal input from each of the switches 131a, 131b, 132, 133 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240.
In step S106, start information update processing for updating start information is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

In the start information update process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the start winning port switches 131a and 131b based on the processing result of the input process in step S104. When it is determined that the detection signals are input from the start winning award opening switches 131a and 131b, the start information storage update process in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is executed.
Here, in this embodiment, up to four pieces of start information can be stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240.

  In the start information storage update process, it is determined whether or not the number of start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “4” or more. If it is determined that the number of stored start information is not “4” or more, a winning random number value, a hit type determining random value, a variable time determining random value, etc. are obtained (lottery) from a corresponding random number counter, Each acquired random number value (starting information) is stored in a predetermined storage unit in the starting information storage area of the RAM 240.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the start information storage number (hereinafter referred to as start information storage number) is “4” or more, the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S108, a hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S110. The hit determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S110, a winning process for opening the special winning opening 115 in a predetermined pattern is executed, and the process proceeds to step S112.
In the winning process, a control signal is transmitted to the special winning opening solenoid 159 so that the special winning opening 115 is opened in a predetermined pattern.

In the winning process, a special gaming state start designation command for designating the start of a special gaming state (normal jackpot, probability variation 1 big hit, probability variation 2 big hit, small hit) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a special gaming state start designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
In step S112, prize ball payout management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114. In the winning ball payout management process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the winning opening switch 131a, 131b, 132 based on the processing result of the input process in step S104. If it is determined that a detection signal is input from the winning hole switch 131a, 131b, 132, a control command for causing the prize ball payout control device 156 to perform a prize ball payout operation is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. . As a result, in the port output process of step S116, a control command for performing a prize ball payout operation is transmitted to the prize ball payout control device 156 via the output port 255.

In step S114, an external information output process for outputting an external information signal related to game control to hall computer 600 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116.
In step S116, the port output process for outputting the control command stored in the RAM 240 is executed via the output port 255, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the port output process, a control command is output to the effect control device 150. At this time, a strobe signal is first output to the effect control device 150, and then a control command including mode data and event data is output. In the port output process, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, the normal symbol display device 106, the game state display device 109, the prize ball payout control device 156, the start winning port solenoid 158, the big winning port solenoid 159, and the like are also controlled. A signal is output.

(Winning judgment process)
Next, the hit determination process in step S108 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the hit determination process.
In the hit determination process, when executed in step S108, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, it is determined whether or not the effect symbol Z1 is changing in the effect symbol display device 104. If it is determined that the effect symbol Z1 is not changing (No), the process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, if it is determined that the production symbol Z1 is changing (Yes), the process proceeds to step S214.

In step S202, it is determined whether or not the starting information storage number is “1” or more. If it is determined that the starting information storage number is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of stored start information is not “1” or more (No), the process proceeds to step S218.
In step S204, the winning determination random number value is read from the start information storage area of the RAM 240, and the process proceeds to step S206.

In step S206, it is determined whether or not the winning random number value read in step S204 matches the winning value, and if it is determined that the read winning random number value matches the winning value (Yes), The process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning random number value read in step S204 does not match the winning value (No), the process proceeds to step S212.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a winning determination table in which correspondence between the winning determination random number value and the winning value is registered. Then, based on the hit determination table, it is determined whether or not the read hit determination random number value matches the hit value. Thereby, the distinction between “win” and “out of” is determined.

Further, when it is determined that the state is “out”, the state designation command corresponding to “out” is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a state designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
In step S208, a hit type determination process for determining a win type is executed, and the process proceeds to step S210.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a hit type determination table in which the correspondence between the hit type determination random number value and the hit type number is registered. In the hit type determination process, the hit type determination random number value of the start information is read, and the hit type number corresponding to the corresponding type determination random number value is read from the hit type determination table to determine the win type.

Further, the state designation command corresponding to the read hit type number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a state designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
In step S210, a per hour variation time determination process for determining the variation time of the effect symbol Z1 is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a hit hour variation time determination table set for each combination of the hit type, the current starting information storage number, the current gaming state, and the like. Correspondence between the variation time determination random number value and the variation time number is registered in each per-hour variation time determination table.

  Then, in the hit variation time determination process, first, a hit variation time determination table corresponding to the combination of the hit type number determined in step S210, the current starting information storage number, and the current gaming state is read. Then, the variation time determination random number value of the start information is read, and the variation time number corresponding to the variation time determination random value is read from the hit variation time determination table. Thereby, the variation time of the production symbol Z1 is determined.

Further, a change time designation command corresponding to the read change time number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. As a result, in the port output process of step S116, a variable time designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
In the hit fluctuation time determination process, the determined fluctuation time is set in the fluctuation time timer. Then, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b start to display the variation of the special symbol and start measuring the variation time by the set timer.

On the other hand, in step S212, the fluctuation time determination process at the time of losing which determines the fluctuation time of the production design Z1 is executed, a series of processes are ended, and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a loss time variation time determination table set for each combination of the current start information storage number, the current gaming state, and the like. Correspondence between the fluctuation time determination random number value and the fluctuation time number is registered in each outlier time fluctuation time determination table.

  In the loss variation time determination process, first, a loss variation time determination table corresponding to the combination of the current start information storage number and the current gaming state is read. Then, the variation time determination random number value of the start information is read, and the variation time number corresponding to the variation time determination random value is read from the variation time determination table for off-time. Thereby, the variation time of the production symbol Z1 is determined.

Further, a change time designation command corresponding to the read change time number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. As a result, in the port output process of step S116, a variable time designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
Further, in the deviation time variation time determination process, the variation time determined in the variation time timer is set. Then, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b start to display the variation of the special symbol and start measuring the variation time by the set timer.

On the other hand, in step S214, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the effect symbol Z1 has elapsed. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S216. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time of the production symbol Z1 has not elapsed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S214, it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed based on the variation time timer.
In step S216, a symbol stop process for storing a symbol stop designation command in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, the symbol stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

In Step S202, when it is determined that the number of stored start information is not 1 or more and the process proceeds to Step S218, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop time has reached a predetermined time or more. If it is determined that the predetermined time or longer has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S220. If it is determined that the predetermined time or longer has not been reached (No), the series of processing ends and the original processing is performed. Return.
In step S220, a demonstration screen display process for storing a demonstration screen display designation command in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a demonstration screen display designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

(Production control processing)
Next, processing executed by the effect control device 150 will be described.
The CPU of the production control device 150 operates based on a control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 2 [ms]), and activates a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 170, The effect control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16 is repeatedly executed.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control process executed by the effect control device.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 150, as shown in FIG. 16, first, the process proceeds to step S300.
In step S300, a demonstration screen display designation command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S302. The demo screen display designation command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S302, a game mode setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S308. The game mode setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S308, a state designation command reception process for receiving a state designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S310. The state designation command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S310, a variable time designation command reception process for receiving a variable time designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S312. The variable time designation command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S312, a symbol stop designation command receiving process for receiving a symbol stop designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S314. The symbol stop designation command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S314, a special gaming state start designation command receiving process for receiving a special gaming state start designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S316.

  In the special gaming state start designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a special gaming state start designation command has been received from the main control device 210. And when it determines with the effect control apparatus 150 having received the special game state start designation | designated command, execution of the special game state effect according to the content of the received command is determined. Specifically, when a normal jackpot start designation command is received, execution of a normal jackpot presentation is determined, and when a probability variation 1 jackpot start designation command is received, execution of a probability variation 1 jackpot presentation is determined. When the 2 big hit start designation command is received, execution of the probability variation 2 big hit effect is determined, and when the small hit start designation command is received, execution of the small hit effect is determined. Here, the probability variation 2 big hit production and the small hit production are the same production.

Then, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a special game state effect designation display control command) corresponding to the determined special game state effect to the display control device 151.
When the display control device 151 receives the special game state effect designation display control command, the effect symbol display device 104 starts the special game state effect designated by the special game state effect designation display control command.

In the special game state start designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the first specific game mode flag is set. And if the production | presentation control apparatus 150 determines with the 1st specific game mode flag being set, it will give a point according to the start of a special game state production. At this time, the effect control device 150 gives points corresponding to the type of special gaming state (normal jackpot, probability variation 1 jackpot, probability variation 2 jackpot or jackpot). Then, the effect control device 150 adds the value of the given point to the point counter and adds 1 to the value of the special gaming state number counter.
In step S316, a special gaming state end designation command receiving process for receiving a special gaming state end designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S318.

In the special game state end designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a special game state end designation command has been received from the main control device 210. Then, when it is determined that the special game state end designation command has been received, the production control device 150 displays a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a special game state production stop designation display control command) that instructs the stop of the special game state production. ) Is transmitted to the display control device 151.
When the display control device 151 receives the special game state effect stop designation display control command, the display control device 151 stops the special game state effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 104.
In step S318, the point assignment setting process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. The point assignment setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Demo screen display designation command reception processing)
Next, the demonstration screen display designation command reception process in step S300 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a demo screen display designation command reception process executed when a demo screen display designation command is received.
When the demonstration screen display designation command reception process is executed in step S300, the process first proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.
In step S400, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a demonstration screen display designation command has been received. If it is determined that the demonstration screen display designation command has been received (Yes), the effect symbol display device 104 causes the demonstration screen to be displayed. Is displayed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the demonstration screen display designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

  When the process proceeds to step S402, the effect control device 150 first determines whether or not the effect operation device 5b has been operated. That is, it is determined whether an operation command indicating whether or not the effect operation device 5b has been operated is received. As a result, when it determines with operation of the production operation apparatus 5b (Yes), it transfers to step S404, and when it determines with there being no operation of the production operation apparatus 5b (No), a series of processes are complete | finished. Return to the original process.

When the process proceeds to step S404, the effect control device 150 performs a Darwin activation process for performing a Darwin menu process in step S406, which will be described later, and the process proceeds to step S406. The Darwin activation process will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S406, the effect control device 150 performs a Darwin menu process for operating the Darwin function in the gaming machine 100, ends the series of processes, and returns to the original process. The Darwin menu process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Darwin startup process)
Next, the Darwin activation process in step S404 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing Darwin activation processing.
When the Darwin activation process is executed in step S404, as shown in FIG. 18, first, the process proceeds to step S500.
In step S500, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the activation flag is on. Here, the “start flag” is a flag for permitting execution of Darwin menu processing described later. As a result, if it is determined that the activation flag is not turned on (No), the process proceeds to step S502. If it is determined that the activation flag is turned on (Yes), the series of processes is terminated. Return to the original process.

When the process proceeds to step S502, the effect control device 150 turns on the activation flag, and the process proceeds to step S504. Thus, preparations for executing the Darwin menu process are completed.
In step S504, the effect control device 150 performs a Darwin menu display process for transmitting a Darwin menu display command to the display control device 151 in order to display an image of “Darwin menu” on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 104. Then, the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. As a result, as shown in FIG. 7A, an image of “Darwin menu” is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 104.

(Darwin menu processing)
Next, the Darwin menu process in step S406 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing Darwin menu processing.
When the Darwin menu process is executed in step S406, as shown in FIG. 19, first, the process proceeds to step S600.
In step S600, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the activation flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the activation flag is turned on (Yes), the process proceeds to step S602, and when it is determined that the activation flag is not turned on (No), the series of processes is terminated. Return to the original process.

  When the process proceeds to step S602, it is determined in the effect control device 150 whether or not there has been a determination operation for the effect operation device 5b. That is, it is determined whether a determination operation command indicating that a determination operation has been performed on the effect operation device 5b is received from the effect operation device 5b. As a result, when it determines with there being no determination operation with respect to the production operation apparatus 5b (No), it transfers to step S604, and when it determines with there being a determination operation with respect to the production operation apparatus 5b (Yes). The process proceeds to step S612.

  When the process proceeds to step S604, it is determined in the effect control device 150 whether or not there has been a selection operation on the effect operation device 5b. That is, it is determined whether a selection operation command indicating that a selection operation has been performed on the effect operation device 5b is received from the effect operation device 5b. As a result, when it determines with there being no selection operation with respect to the production operation apparatus 5b (No), a series of processes are complete | finished and it returns to the original process. On the other hand, when it determines with there having been selection operation with respect to the production operation apparatus 5b (Yes), it transfers to step S606.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “decision operation on the rendering operation device 5b” means a pressing operation on the push button portion of the rendering operation device 5b, and “selection operation on the rendering operation device 5b”. Means a rotation operation on the rotary switch part (jog dial part) of the effect operating device 5b. However, the production operation device 5b is not limited to being configured with a push button and a jog dial as in the present embodiment, and the production operation device 5b is configured using a plurality of buttons (so-called decision buttons and selection buttons), You may comprise so that determination operation and selection operation may be identified by classification.

  When the process proceeds to step S606, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the PAS input flag is on. The “PAS input flag” is information indicating that the password is being input, and is information that is turned on in step S624 described later. As a result, when it is determined that the PAS input flag is not turned on (No), the process proceeds to step S608, and when it is determined that the PAS input flag is turned on (Yes), the process proceeds to step S610.

  When the process proceeds to step S608, the effect control device 150 performs a selection information update process for updating “selection information” in the Darwin menu, ends a series of processes, and returns to the original process. Here, as shown in FIG. 7A, the “selection information” includes a plurality of menu items associated with the menu items “new registration”, “password input”, “game end”, and “return”. Has selection information. Then, a Darwin menu display command for causing the menu item image corresponding to the selected selection information to be displayed largely on the front side of the screen is transmitted to the display control device 151. Thereby, the menu item by a Darwin function can be selected by performing selection operation with respect to the production | presentation operation apparatus 5b. At the start of Darwin menu processing, selection information corresponding to “new registration” is set as selection information.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S606 that the PAS input flag is on and the process proceeds to step S610, the production control device 150 performs a password character change process for updating the character information of the password, and a series of steps. The process is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, 26 alphabets “A to Z” and 10 numbers “0 to 9” are associated with the character information. Thereby, the character of a password can be selected by performing selection operation with respect to the production operation apparatus 5b.

  If it is determined in step S602 that there is a determination operation for the effect operation device 5b and the process proceeds to step S612, the effect control device 150 sets selection information corresponding to “new registration”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, when it is determined that the selection information corresponding to “new registration” is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S614, and it is determined that the selection information corresponding to “new registration” is not set. (No) moves to step S620.

When the process proceeds to step S614, the production control device 150 performs a first code information acquisition process for acquiring a URL for accessing the server 500 from the ROM 170, and the process proceeds to step S616.
In step S616, the production control device 150 performs a first two-dimensional code generation process for generating a first two-dimensional code including the URL information acquired in step S614, and the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S618, the production control device 150 performs a first 2D code display process for displaying the first 2D code generated in step S616 on the display screen of the production symbol display device 104, and ends the series of processes. Then, the process returns to the original process. Specifically, a process of generating a two-dimensional code display command for displaying the first two-dimensional code generated in step S616 on the screen and transmitting the generated two-dimensional code display command to the display control device 151 is performed. . Thereby, as shown in FIG.7 (b), on the display screen of the effect symbol display apparatus 104, the 1st QR code as a 1st two-dimensional code is displayed.

  If it is determined in step S612 that the selection information corresponding to “new registration” has not been set and the process proceeds to step S620, the presentation control device 150 displays the selection information corresponding to “password input”. Determine whether it is set. As a result, when it is determined that the selection information corresponding to “password input” is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S622, and it is determined that the selection information corresponding to “password input” is not set. (No) moves to step S638.

When the process proceeds to step S622, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the PAS input flag is turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the PAS input flag is not turned on (No), the process proceeds to step S624, and when it is determined that the PAS input flag is turned on (Yes), the process proceeds to step S628.
When the process proceeds to step S624, in the effect control device 150, the PAS input flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S626. Thereby, it is shown that it is in a password input state, and a password can be input by performing selection operation with respect to the production | presentation operation apparatus 5b after this.

  In step S626, the effect control device 150 performs a password input display process for displaying the “password input” image on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 104, ends the series of processes, and returns to the original process. Return to. Specifically, in the password input display process, a “password input display command” for displaying an image of “password input” is transmitted to the display control device 151. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8A, an image of “password input” is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 104.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S622 that the PAS input flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S628, the production control device 150 determines the character information selected in step S610. A determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S630.
In step S630, effect control device 150 determines whether or not all passwords have been entered. As a result, if it is determined that all passwords have been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S632, and if it is determined that all passwords have not been input (No), a series of processing ends. Then, the process returns to the original process.

When the process proceeds to step S632, the production control device 150 performs an authentication process for the input password, and the process proceeds to step S634. In this authentication process, it is determined whether or not the input password is a password composed of a predetermined algorithm.
In step S634, the effect control device 150 determines whether the input password has been successfully authenticated. As a result, if it is determined that the password authentication is successful (Yes), the process proceeds to step S636. If it is determined that the password authentication is not successful (No), the series of processing is terminated, and the original Return to processing.
When the process proceeds to step S636, in order to activate the Darwin function in the gaming machine 100 in the effect control device 150, the Darwin flag is turned on, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

  If it is determined in step S620 that the selection information corresponding to “password input” is not set and the process proceeds to step S638, the presentation control device 150 displays the selection information corresponding to “game end”. Determine whether it is set. As a result, when it is determined that selection information corresponding to “game end” is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S640, and when it is determined that selection information corresponding to “game end” is not set. (No) moves to step S650.

  When the process proceeds to step S640, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the first specific game mode flag is set. As a result, when it is determined that the first specific game mode flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S642, and when it is determined that the first specific game mode flag is not set (No), a series of steps are performed. The process is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

When the process proceeds to step S642, the production control device 150 obtains the URL for accessing the server 500 from the ROM 170 and obtains production information, production history information, and point number information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 180. The second code information acquisition process is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S644.
In step S644, the effect control device 150 performs a second 2D code generation process for generating a second 2D code including the URL, effect information, effect history information, and point number information acquired in step S642. Then, the process proceeds to step S646.

  In step S646, the effect control device 150 performs a second two-dimensional code display process for displaying the second two-dimensional code generated in step S644 on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 104, and proceeds to step S648. . Specifically, a process of generating a two-dimensional code display command for displaying the second two-dimensional code generated in step S642 on the display screen and transmitting the generated two-dimensional code display command to the display control device 151 is performed. Do. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8B, the second QR code is displayed as the second two-dimensional code on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 104.

  In step S648, the effect control device 150 performs Darwin information erasure processing, ends a series of processing, and returns to the original processing. In this Darwin information erasing process, only the second setting information is cleared from the password information (first setting information and second setting information) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 180. Furthermore, the production information, production history information, point information, change information, character information, and the variation display frequency of the production symbol which will be described later are cleared in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 in association with the player-specific information. As a result, only the first setting information remains in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S638 that the selection information corresponding to “game end” is not set and the process proceeds to step S650, the production control device 150 sets selection information corresponding to “return”. It is determined whether or not it has been done. As a result, when it is determined that the selection information corresponding to “return” is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S652, and when it is determined that the selection information corresponding to “return” is not set (No) ) Terminates the series of processes and returns to the original process.

When the process proceeds to step S652, in the effect control device 150, in order to end the execution of the Darwin menu process, the activation flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S654.
In step S654, the effect control device 150 performs Darwin menu erasure processing for erasing the “Darwin menu” image displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 104, and ends the series of processing. Return to processing. Specifically, in the Darwin menu deletion process, a “Darwin menu deletion command” for deleting the image of the “Darwin menu” is transmitted to the display control device 151.

(About various effects using the Darwin function)
Hereinafter, a stage effect, a reach effect, and a notice effect, which are effects in which the reference table is determined using the setting information of the Darwin function, will be described in order.
(Stage production)
In this embodiment, a stage effect by one effect stage selected from a plurality of types of effect stages having different effect modes such as sound effects and background images is set as an effect at the time of symbol variation. In the present embodiment, as the effect stage, effect stage A in which the first background image is displayed, effect stage B in which the second background image is displayed, effect stage C in which the third background image is displayed, and the fourth effect stage. An effect stage D on which the background image is displayed is set. In the present embodiment, the effect stage D is a secret effect stage, which can be selected by inputting a password (first setting information) to the gaming machine 100. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 is configured so that the stage D cannot be selected when the “general game mode” is set.

  Specifically, the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage A, the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage B, and the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage C are included in the effect stage determination table corresponding to the “general game mode”. Although registered, the stage number corresponding to stage D is not registered. On the other hand, the effect stage determination table corresponding to the “first specific game mode” and the “second specific game mode” includes the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage A, the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage B, and the effect stage C. The stage number corresponding to the stage number and the stage number corresponding to stage D are registered. In each effect stage determination table, a correspondence between an effect stage determination random value described later and an effect stage number is registered.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a table for determining an effect stage determination table. In this table, the first stage setting information, the second stage setting information, and the effect stage determination table are registered in association with each other. Such a table is stored in the ROM 170 of the effect control device 150.
Here, “first stage setting information” and “second stage setting information” are each composed of a stage number. “First stage setting information” is information included in the first setting information among the password information by the Darwin function. The “first stage setting information” is composed of production stage numbers corresponding to production stages determined on the basis of questionnaire results of a plurality of players in the server 500. The “second stage setting information” is information included in the second setting information (strictly, the effect customization information) in the password information by the Darwin function. The “second stage setting information” is composed of production stage numbers corresponding to production stages determined by the intention of the individual player who plays the game using the Darwin function in the server 500. When the password is input to the gaming machine 100, the gaming machine 100 can acquire “first stage setting information” and “second stage setting information”. If “first stage setting information” or “second stage setting information” is not set, “no setting” is set as each setting information.

In the present embodiment, the ROM 170 of the effect control device 150 stores the appearance probability of each effect stage for each effect stage from other effect stages as an effect stage determination table for the first and second specific game modes. An effect stage determination table with a high probability is stored.
Specifically, the production stage determination table for the first and second specific game modes includes the production stage determination table A and the production stage B with the selection probability of the production stage A higher than those of other production stages. Production stage determination table B with higher probability than other production stages, production stage decision table C with higher production stage selection probability than other production stages, and production stage D selection probability with other production stages An effect stage determination table D having a higher probability than the stage is included. In the table shown in FIG. 20, when any one of the stage stages A to D is set in the first stage setting information or the second stage setting information, the set stage stage number is set. A table in which the selection probability of the corresponding effect stage is set to a high probability is selected.

  In the present embodiment, the table shown in FIG. 20 is configured such that the stage setting table related to the stage stage number included in the second stage setting information is always selected with priority given to the second stage setting information. ing. For example, when the stage stage A is set in the second stage setting information, even if another stage stage is set in the first stage setting information, the stage stage A selection probability is set to a high probability. Stage determination table A is selected. That is, an effect stage determination table giving priority to the player's intention is selected.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect stage determination table for determining an effect stage. FIG. 21A shows a standard effect stage determination table, FIG. 21B shows an effect stage determination table A, and FIG. 21C shows an effect stage determination table B. FIG. 21 (d) shows the effect stage determination table C, and FIG. 21 (e) shows the effect stage determination table D.

  The reference effect stage determination table shown in FIG. 21 (a) is obtained by the effect control device 150 when the password is input by the Darwin function (when the first special game mode flag is set). It is a table selected when it is determined that both of the second stage setting information are “not set”. In addition, in the standard effect stage determination table, when the first setting information that is valid is stored in the RAM 180 in the game started without inputting the password (when the second special game mode flag is set), the effect control device In 150, the table is selected when it is determined that the first stage setting information is “no setting”. That is, the reference effect stage determination table is stored in the RAM when the first stage setting information and the second stage setting information are not set in the input password or when the second specific game mode flag is set. This table is selected when the first stage setting information is not set in the first setting information. As shown in FIG. 21A, the standard effect stage determination table is a table in which a random number range (0 to 1000) of effect stage determination random numbers is assigned substantially equally to each effect stage.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although not shown as an effect stage determination table corresponding to the above-described “general game mode”, a random number range (for example, 0 to 1000) of effect stage determination random numbers is provided for the effect stages A to C. A table (hereinafter referred to as a general game effect stage determination table) that is assigned substantially equally is prepared. Therefore, the production control device 150 of the present embodiment determines the production stage with reference to the general game production stage determination table when the general game mode flag is set.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the production stage determination table A is such that the random number range assigned to the production stage A is set wider than the random number range assigned to other stages. Yes. Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 21C to 21E, the stage stage determination table B has a random number range assigned to the stage stage B, and the stage stage determination table C has a random number range assigned to the stage stage C. In the effect stage determination table D, the numerical value range assigned to the effect stage D is set wider than the random number ranges assigned to the other stages.

  Thereby, by performing password input using the Darwin function, the appearance stage number corresponding to the stage number included in the first stage setting information or the stage stage number included in the second stage setting information is set to a high probability. can do. Therefore, for example, the first stage setting information can increase the appearance probability of an effect stage that is attracting attention by many players, so that the player can easily enjoy the popular effect stage. In addition, the second stage setting information can increase the appearance probability of the stage desired by the player, for example, so that the appearance probability of the stage can be customized to the player's personal preference.

  On the other hand, when there is no password input by the Darwin function and when valid first setting information (here, first stage setting information) is not stored in the RAM 180 (when the general game mode flag is set), It is configured to refer to a general game effect stage determination table in which selection of a secret effect stage is impossible and selection probabilities of each effect stage are substantially equal. Therefore, when the general game mode flag is set, for example, it is not possible to make the player easily enjoy the popular stage, and the stage stage selection probability cannot be customized to the player's preference.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, even if no password is input by the Darwin function, when valid first setting information (here, first stage setting information) is stored in the RAM 180, the first stage setting information is used. For example, the player can easily enjoy the popular stage.
In the example shown in FIG. 20, an effect stage determination table for setting a high probability for one type of effect stage is prepared, and the effect stage determination table is selected with priority given to the content of the second stage setting information. The configuration is not limited to this. For example, when the stage corresponding to the first stage setting information and the stage corresponding to the second stage setting information are of different types, a stage setting table corresponding to both stage stages is prepared. It is good also as a structure which selects the production | presentation stage determination table corresponding to a combination.

  For example, it is assumed that the effect stage corresponding to the first stage setting information is the effect stage D, and the effect stage corresponding to the second stage setting information is the effect stage C. In this case, for example, in the effect stage determination table C shown in FIG. 21D, the effect stage C has a random number range of “400 to 779” and the effect stage D has a random number range of “780 to 1000”. A decision table DC is prepared. In this example, the appearance probability of the production stage C is set slightly higher than that of the production stage D. In other words, while giving priority to the production stage corresponding to the second stage setting information, the selection probability of the production stage corresponding to the first stage setting information is also set to a higher probability than the remaining production stages other than these. Yes.

(Reach production)
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a table for determining the variation pattern determination table. In this table, the first reach production setting information and the second reach production setting information are registered in association with the variation pattern determination table. This table is stored in the ROM 170 of the effect control device 150.

  Here, “first reach production setting information” and “second reach production setting information” are each configured with a reach production number. “First reach production setting information” is information included in the first setting information among the password information by the Darwin function. The “first reach production setting information” is composed of reach production numbers corresponding to reach productions determined based on questionnaire results of a plurality of players in the server 500. The “second reach production setting information” is information included in the second setting information (strictly, production customization information) among the password information by the Darwin function. The “second reach effect setting information” is configured by a reach effect number corresponding to the reach effect determined by the individual player's intention to play a game using the Darwin function in the server 500. When the password is input to the gaming machine 100, the gaming machine 100 can acquire “first reach production setting information” and “second reach production setting information”. If “first reach production setting information” or “second reach production setting information” is not set, “no setting” is set as each setting information.

Note that the table shown in FIG. 22 is a table configured by taking reach effects A to E as an example for convenience of explanation. Actually, there are more types of reach effects, and it is possible to set the first reach effect setting information and the second reach effect setting information from the various types of reach effects.
In the present embodiment, the ROM 170 of the effect control device 150 stores the appearance probability of each reach effect for each reach effect as a variation pattern determination table for the first and second specific game modes from other reach effects. A variation pattern determination table with a high probability is stored.

  Specifically, the variation pattern determination table for the first and second specific game modes has the selection probability of the variation pattern determination table A and the reach effect B with the selection probability of the reach effect A higher than the other reach effects. Fluctuation pattern determination table B with a higher probability than other reach productions, change pattern determination table C with a higher probability of selection of reach production C than other reach productions, selection probability of reach production D with other probability productions A variation pattern determination table D having a higher probability than the other reach effects, and a variation pattern determination table E having a higher probability of selection of reach effects E than other reach effects. The table shown in FIG. 22 is the stage stage set when the reach stage number of any one of the reach stages A to E is set in the first reach stage setting information or the second reach stage setting information. A table in which the stage selection probability corresponding to the number is set to a high probability is selected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the table shown in FIG. 22, the variation pattern determination table related to the reach effect number included in the second reach effect setting information is always selected with priority given to the second reach effect setting information. It is configured. For example, when the reach effect A is set in the second reach effect setting information, the variation pattern determination table A in which the selection probability of the reach effect A is set to a high probability is selected.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of selection probability of each reach effect in the variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern. FIG. 23A shows the selection probability of each reach effect in the reference variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 23B shows the selection probability of each reach effect in the variation pattern determination table A. FIG. (C) shows the selection probability of each reach effect in the variation pattern determination table B. FIG. 23D shows the selection probability of each reach effect in the variation pattern determination table C, and FIG. 23E shows the selection probability of each reach effect in the variation pattern determination table D. (F) shows the selection probability of each reach effect in the variation pattern determination table E.

  Note that the fluctuation pattern determination table actually includes the results of the winning lottery (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit” and “out of”), the fluctuation time and the stage of the stage. Set for each type of combination. The example illustrated in FIG. 23 is an example of a determination table corresponding to any one of the combinations that may select the reach effects A to E.

  The reference variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 23A is the first reach production setting information in the production control device 150 when the password is input by the Darwin function (when the first special game mode flag is set). And the second reach production setting information is a table selected when it is determined that “no setting”. In addition, the reference variation pattern determination table is an effect control device when the first setting information that is valid is stored in the RAM 180 (when the second special game mode flag is set) in a game started without inputting a password. In 150, the table is selected when it is determined that the first stage setting information is “no setting”. Further, the reference variation pattern determination table is a table that is selected when the first setting information that is valid is not stored in the RAM 180 (when the general game mode flag is set) in a game started without inputting a password. . That is, the reference variation pattern determination table indicates that the first specific game mode flag is set when the first reach effect setting information and the second reach effect setting information are not set in the input password. This table is selected when the first reach effect setting information is not set in the first setting information stored in the RAM when the mode flag is set, or when the general game mode flag is set. . As shown in FIG. 23A, the reference variation pattern determination table is a table in which the selection probabilities for each reach effect are set equally (20%).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23B, in the variation pattern determination table A, the selection probability of the reach effect A is set to 60%, and the selection probability of the other reach effects is set to 10%. Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 23C to 23F, the variation pattern determination table B has the selection probability of the reach effect B, the variation pattern determination table C has the selection probability of the reach effect C, and the variation pattern determination table D. The selection probability of reach effect D is set to 60% for the variation pattern determination table E, and the selection probability of other reach effects is set to 10%.

  Accordingly, by performing password input using the Darwin function, the probability of occurrence of the reach effect corresponding to the reach effect number included in the first reach effect setting information or the reach effect number included in the second reach effect setting information is high. Can be set to Therefore, for example, the first reach production setting information can increase the probability of appearance of the reach production that is attracting attention from many players, so that the player can easily enjoy the popular reach production. In addition, since the appearance probability of the reach effect desired by the individual player can be increased by the second reach effect setting information, for example, the appearance probability of the reach effect can be customized to the player's personal preference. .

  On the other hand, when there is no password input by the Darwin function and valid first setting information (here, the first reach production setting information) is not stored in the RAM 180, the reference variation pattern determination table is referred to. Thus, for example, it is not easy for a player to enjoy the popular reach effect, and the selection probability of the reach effect cannot be customized to the player's preference.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the password is not input by the Darwin function, when the valid first setting information (here, the first reach effect setting information) is stored in the RAM 180, the first reach effect setting is performed. For example, the information can make it easy for a player to enjoy a reach production popular with many players.
In the example shown in FIG. 22, a variation pattern determination table for setting a high probability for one type of reach production is prepared, and the variation pattern determination table is selected with priority given to the content of the second reach production setting information. However, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, when the reach effect corresponding to the first reach effect setting information is different from the reach effect corresponding to the second reach effect setting information, a variation pattern determination table corresponding to both reach effects is prepared. The variation pattern determination table corresponding to each combination may be selected.

  For example, it is assumed that the reach effect corresponding to the first reach effect setting information is the reach effect D, and the reach effect corresponding to the second stage setting information is the reach effect C. In this case, for example, in the variation pattern determination table C shown in FIG. 23D, for example, the variation pattern in which the selection probability of the reach effect C is “40%” and the selection probability of the reach effect D is “30%”. A decision table DC is prepared. In this example, the selection probability of reach effect C is set to be “10%” higher than reach effect D. That is, while giving priority to the reach effect corresponding to the second reach effect setting information, the selection probability of the reach effect corresponding to the first reach effect setting information is also set to a higher probability than the remaining reach effects other than these. doing.

(Notice production)
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a table for determining the notice effect determination table. In this table, the first notice effect setting information and the second notice effect setting information and the notice effect determination table are registered in association with each other. Such a table is stored in the ROM 170 of the effect control device 150.
Here, the notice effect is an effect for notifying the result of the winning lottery related to the change display, which is performed corresponding to the change display of the effect symbol Z1.

  Further, “first notice effect setting information” and “second notice effect setting information” are each composed of a notice effect number. “First notice effect setting information” is information included in the first setting information among the password information by the Darwin function. The “first notice effect setting information” is composed of the notice effect number corresponding to the notice effect determined in the server 500 based on the questionnaire results of a plurality of players. The “second notice effect setting information” is information included in the second setting information (strictly, the effect customization information) among the password information by the Darwin function. The “second notice effect setting information” is composed of a notice effect number corresponding to the notice effect determined by the individual intention of the player who plays the game using the Darwin function in the server 500. When a password is input to the gaming machine 100, the gaming machine 100 can acquire “first notice effect setting information” and “second notice effect setting information”. When “first notice effect setting information” or “second notice effect setting information” is not set, “no setting” is set as each setting information.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ROM 170 of the effect control device 150 stores the appearance probability of each notice effect for each notice effect as a notice effect determination table for the first and second specific game modes from other notice effects. A notice effect determination table with a high probability is stored.
Specifically, the notice effect determination table for the first and second specific game modes has the selection probabilities of the notice effect determination table A and the notice effect B with the selection probability of the notice effect A higher than other notice effects. A notice effect determination table B having a higher probability than other notice effects, and a notice effect determination table C having a higher selection probability of the notice effect C than other notice effects are included. The table shown in FIG. 22 shows the set notice effect when one of the notice effects A to D is set in the first notice effect setting information or the second notice effect setting information. A table in which the selection probability of the notice effect corresponding to the number is set to a high probability is selected. In the present embodiment, the table shown in FIG. 24 gives priority to the second notice effect setting information so that the notice effect determination table relating to the notice effect number included in the second notice effect setting information is always selected. It is configured. For example, when the notice effect A is set in the second notice effect setting information, the notice effect determination table A in which the selection probability of the notice effect A is set to a high probability is selected.

FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notice effect determination table for determining a notice effect. 25A shows a standard notice effect determination table, FIG. 25B shows a notice effect determination table A, and FIG. 25C shows a notice effect determination table B. FIG. 25D shows a notice effect determination table C.
Note that the notice effect determination table is actually the result of the winning lottery (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit” and “out of”), the fluctuation pattern and the stage of the stage. Set for each type of combination. FIG. 25 is an example of a determination table corresponding to any one of these combinations.

  The reference notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 25A is the first notice effect setting information in the effect control device 150 when the password is input by the Darwin function (when the first special game mode flag is set). And the second notice effect setting information is a table selected when it is determined that “no setting”. In addition, the reference notice effect determination table is an effect control device when the first setting information that is valid is stored in the RAM 180 (when the second special game mode flag is set) in a game started without inputting a password. 150 is a table that is selected when it is determined that the first notice effect setting information is “not set”. The reference notice effect determination table is a table that is selected when the first setting information that is valid is not stored in the RAM 180 (when the general game mode flag is set) in a game started without inputting a password. . That is, if the first notice effect setting information and the second notice effect setting information are not set in the input password when the first specific game mode flag is set, the standard notice effect determination table is set to the second specific game. This table is selected when the first notice effect setting information is not set in the first setting information stored in the RAM when the mode flag is set, or when the general game mode flag is set. . As shown in FIG. 25 (a), the reference notice effect determination table is a table in which the random number range (0 to 100) of the notice effect determination random numbers is assigned substantially equally to each notice effect.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25B, in the notice effect determination table A, the random number range assigned to the notice effect A is set wider than the random number ranges assigned to other notice effects. ing. Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 25C to 25D, the notice effect determination table B has a random number range assigned to the notice effect B, and the notice effect determination table C has a random number range assigned to the notice effect C. The numerical value ranges are set wider than the random number ranges assigned to the other notice effects.

  Accordingly, by performing password input using the Darwin function, the appearance probability of the notice effect corresponding to the notice effect number included in the first notice effect setting information or the notice effect number included in the second notice effect setting information is high probability. Can be set to Therefore, for example, since the appearance probability of the notice effect that attracts attention from many players can be made high by the first notice effect setting information, it is easy for the player to enjoy the popular notice effect. Further, since the appearance probability of the notice effect desired by the individual player can be increased by the second notice effect setting information, for example, the appearance probability of the notice effect can be customized to the player's personal preference. .

  On the other hand, when the password is not input by the Darwin function and valid first setting information (here, the first notice effect setting information) is not stored in the RAM 180, the reference notice effect determination table is referred to. Therefore, for example, it is not easy for a player to enjoy a popular notice effect, and the selection probability of the notice effect cannot be customized to the player's preference.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the password is not input by the Darwin function, when valid first setting information (here, the first notice effect setting information) is stored in the RAM 180, this first notice effect setting. Information can make it easy for a player to enjoy a stage stage popular with many players, for example.
In the example shown in FIG. 24, a notice effect determination table for setting a high probability for one kind of notice effect is prepared, and the notice effect determination table is selected with priority given to the content of the second notice effect setting information. However, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, when the notice effect corresponding to the first notice effect setting information and the notice effect corresponding to the second notice effect setting information are different types, a notice effect determination table corresponding to both notice effects is prepared. The notification effect determination table corresponding to each combination may be selected.

  For example, it is assumed that the notice effect corresponding to the first notice effect setting information is the notice effect B, and the effect stage corresponding to the second notice effect setting information is the notice effect A. In this case, for example, in the notice effect determination table A shown in FIG. 25A, for example, the random number range of the notice effect A is set to “0 to 43” and the random number range of the notice effect B is set to “44 to 76”. A notice effect determination table AB is prepared. In this example, the appearance probability of the notice effect A is set slightly higher than the notice effect B. That is, while giving priority to the notice effect corresponding to the second notice effect setting information, the selection probability of the notice effect corresponding to the first notice effect setting information is also set to a higher probability than the remaining notice effects other than these. doing.

(Game mode setting process)
Next, the game mode setting process in step S302 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the game mode setting process.
When the game mode setting process is executed in step S302, the process first proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.
In step S700, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the Darwin flag is on. If it is determined that the Darwin flag is on (Yes), the process proceeds to step S702. On the other hand, if it is determined that the Darwin flag is not on (No), the process proceeds to step S706.
When the process proceeds to step S702, the first specific game mode setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S704.

  In the first specific game mode setting process, setting is made in the effect control device 150 to allow the effect information and effect history information related to the effect to be accumulated in the RAM 180. Further, the first setting information and the second setting information are obtained from the input password and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 180. Note that the first setting information includes information for setting the appearance probability for a specific type of production to be higher than other types of production, information for enabling execution of a secret production, information for resolving a program defect, and time limit information Etc. are included. Further, the second setting information includes character information (character number and level information) associated with the player-specific information of the player, effect customization information, point number information, and the like. In addition, when the input password includes information indicating the execution of the point increase privilege, the effect control device 150 performs setting so that the points given in accordance with the progress of the game are increased. In addition, when the first setting information includes information for solving the problem of the program, the effect control device 150 performs a setting that prohibits the use of the table or the like specified by this information.

In step S704, a first specific game mode flag setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the first specific game mode flag setting process, a first specific game mode flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150.
When the first specific game mode flag is set, in the effect control device 150, an effect stage based on the first stage setting information included in the first setting information and the second stage setting information included in the second setting information. Is determined (see FIGS. 20 and 21).

Furthermore, a variation pattern determination process is performed based on the first reach effect setting information included in the first setting information and the second reach effect setting information included in the second setting information (see FIGS. 22 and 23).
Further, a notice effect determination process is performed based on the first notice effect setting information included in the first setting information and the second notice effect setting information included in the second setting information (see FIGS. 24 and 25).
Further, the production history information and production information in the game of the first specific game mode are accumulated in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 of the production control device 150 in association with the player-specific information related to the input password. In the effect information accumulation process, points are awarded as the game progresses.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined point (for example, 1 point or 10 points) is given each time a variation display of the effect symbol Z1 is performed in the effect information accumulation process. Each time a reach effect is displayed, a predetermined point (for example, 10 points or 100 points) is awarded. In addition, each time a notice effect is executed, a predetermined point (for example, 5 points or 50 points) is awarded. Further, a predetermined point (for example, 1000 points) is awarded each time a “normal jackpot” occurs. In addition, a predetermined point (for example, 2000 points) is awarded each time “probability 1 big hit” occurs. Furthermore, a predetermined point (for example, 500 points) is awarded each time “probability 2 big hit” or “small win” occurs.

  Here, in the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150, a point counter that counts points given according to the progress of the game, a variable display number counter that counts the number of times the effect symbol Z1 is displayed, and a jackpot A jackpot counter that counts the number of occurrences of the game, a pool counter that counts the number of consecutive games, and a level counter that determines the level of character information are stored.

And if the production | presentation control apparatus 150 determines with the 1st specific game mode flag being set, the count of the point count by the point counter, the count of the frequency | count that the variable display of the production symbol Z1 by the variable display frequency counter was performed, and jackpot The counting of the number of times the jackpot has been generated by the number counter and the counting of the number of consecutive games by the consecutive game counter are started.
Further, when determining that the first specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 stores the maximum number of consecutive games in the specific game mode based on the count value of the consecutive game number counter.

On the other hand, in step S706, it is determined whether or not valid first setting information exists in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150. If it is determined that it exists (Yes), the process proceeds to step S708. Transition. On the other hand, when it determines with not existing (No), it transfers to step S710.
In the present embodiment, the first setting that is effective when the first setting information is not stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150 and when the first setting information whose expiration date has passed is stored. It is determined that the information does not exist. On the other hand, when the first setting information within the expiration date is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150, it is determined that valid first setting information exists.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150 is composed of a volatile memory, and the stored content is cleared when the gaming machine 100 is turned off. In addition, if the expiration date is set, for example, by 24:00 on the date when the password is issued, even if the gaming machine 100 continues to operate for one day or more without being turned off, the first setting information is displayed on the next day. Can be invalidated. Thereby, it is possible to make the first setting information valid only on a specific date. The expiration date setting is particularly effective when the memory for storing the password is a rewritable nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory.

In step S708, the second specific game mode flag setting process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the second specific game mode flag setting process, a second specific game mode flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150.
When the second specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 performs effect stage determination processing based on the first stage setting information included in the first setting information (see FIGS. 20 and 21).

Furthermore, a variation pattern determination process is performed based on the first reach production setting information included in the first setting information (see FIGS. 22 and 23).
Further, a notice effect determination process based on the first notice effect setting information included in the first setting information is performed (see FIGS. 24 and 25).
However, in the state where the second specific game mode flag is set, the production history information accumulation processing and the production information accumulation processing (such as point provision) are not performed.

In step S710, a general game mode flag setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the general game mode flag setting process, a general game mode flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150.
When the general game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 performs an effect mode determination process using a general game mode flag setting determination table prepared for various effects.
However, in the state in which the general game mode flag is set, the production history information accumulation processing and the production information accumulation processing (point granting, etc.) are not performed.

(Status specification command reception processing)
Next, the state designation command reception process in step S308 will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a state designation command reception process.
When the status designation command reception process is executed in step S308, as shown in FIG. 27, the process first proceeds to step S900.
In step S900, it is determined whether a state designation command has been received. If it is determined that a state designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S902. On the other hand, if it is determined that the state designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S902, a state designation flag setting process for setting a state designation flag is executed, and the process proceeds to step S904.
Here, the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150 is provided with an area for setting a state designation flag corresponding to the result of the winning lottery (the winning type in the case of winning).

  Then, in the state designation flag setting process, the production control device 150 determines the lottery results designated by the received state designation command (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit”, and “off” ”Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 180. The set state designation flag is maintained until a new state designation flag is set.

In step S904, a stop symbol determining process for determining a combination of effect symbols Z1 to be stopped and displayed is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
Here, in the ROM 170 of the effect control device 150, stop symbols set for each result of the winning lottery (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”). A decision table is stored. In each stop symbol determination table, a correspondence between a stop symbol determination random number (to be described later) and a stop symbol number indicating a combination of effect symbols Z1 to be stopped and displayed is registered.

In the stop symbol determination process, the effect control device 150 first acquires a stop symbol determination random number value from the corresponding random number counter.
In addition, the effect control device 150 reads the stop symbol determination table corresponding to the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S902.
And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 reads the stop symbol number corresponding to the acquired stop symbol determination random value from the read stop symbol determination table.

Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a stop symbol designation display control command) corresponding to the read stop symbol number to the display control device 151.
When receiving the stop symbol designation display control command, the display control device 151 sets the combination of the effect symbols Z1 designated by the stop symbol designation display control command as the combination of the effect symbols Z1 to be stopped and displayed.

(Variation time specification command reception processing)
Next, the variable time designation command reception process in step S310 will be described.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a variable time designation command reception process.
When the variable time designation command reception process is executed in step 310, the process first proceeds to step S1000 as shown in FIG.
In step S1000, it is determined whether or not a variable time designation command has been received. If it is determined that a variable time designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1002. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable time designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S1002, effect stage determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1004.

  In the effect stage determination process, the effect control device 150 first determines whether or not the first specific game mode flag or the second specific game mode flag is set. If the first specific game mode flag is set, the first stage setting information and the second stage setting information are acquired from the RAM 180. On the other hand, when the second specific game mode flag is set, the first stage setting information is acquired from the RAM 180. Then, referring to the table for determining the effect stage determination table shown in FIG. 20, when the first specific game mode flag is set, based on the acquired first stage setting information or second stage setting information. Then, the stage determination table is determined. In addition, when the second specific game mode flag is set, the effect stage determination table is determined based on the acquired first stage setting information. In the present embodiment, when the general game mode flag is set, when the first specific game mode flag is set, the first stage setting information and the second stage setting information are not set, or when the second specific game is set. If the first stage setting information is not set when the mode flag is set, it is determined in the general game effect stage determination table.

Next, the production control device 150 acquires the production stage determination random value from the corresponding random number counter.
Next, the production control device 150 performs production stage determination processing. This effect stage determination process refers to the determined effect stage determination table (see FIG. 21), and determines the effect stage based on the acquired effect stage determination random number. Then, an effect stage flag corresponding to the determined effect stage type (effect stage A, effect stage B, effect stage C, or effect stage D) is set in a predetermined area of RAM 180. This setting of the effect stage flag is maintained until execution of a different type of effect stage is determined.
Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as an effect stage designation display control command) corresponding to the read effect stage number to the display control device 151.

When receiving the effect stage designation display control command, the display control device 151 starts an effect (display of a background image, etc.) related to the effect stage designated by the effect stage designation display control command in the effect symbol display device 104.
In this embodiment, every time a variable time designation command is received, a lottery for determining the production stage is performed. However, after the lottery for determining the production stage is performed, a predetermined number of variable time designation commands are received. In the meantime, the set stage may be maintained without performing the lottery for determining the stage.
In step S1004, the fluctuation pattern determination process which determines the fluctuation pattern of production | presentation symbol Z1 is performed, and it transfers to step S1006.

  In the variation pattern determination process, the effect control device 150 first determines whether or not the first specific game mode flag or the second specific game mode flag is set. And when the 1st specific game mode flag is set, the 1st reach production setting information and the 2nd reach production setting information are acquired from RAM180. On the other hand, when the second specific game mode flag is set, the first reach effect setting information is acquired from the RAM 180. Then, referring to the table for determining the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 22, when the first specific game mode flag is set, the acquired first reach effect setting information or second reach effect setting information is displayed. Based on this, an effect stage determination table is determined. When the second specific game mode flag is set, the variation pattern determination table is determined based on the acquired first reach effect setting information. If the general game mode flag is set, the first reach effect setting information and the second reach effect setting information are not set when the first specific game mode flag is set, or the second specific game mode flag is set. If the first reach production setting information is not set at the time of setting, the reference variation pattern determination table corresponding to “no setting” is determined.

However, in the example of FIG. 22, for convenience of explanation, the variation pattern determination table is determined based on the first reach effect setting information and the second reach effect setting information. However, in the ROM 170 of the production control device 150, the actual winning lottery results ("normal jackpot", "probability 1 big hit", "probability 2 big hit", "small hit" and "out of play"), variation time and production A variation pattern determination table set for each combination of stage types is stored.
Therefore, in practice, for example, a table for determining the “table for determining the variation pattern determination table” having the configuration shown in FIG. 22 is prepared for each combination of the lottery result, the variation time, and the stage type. To do.

  In this case, before determining the variation pattern determination table, the effect control device 150 first selects a “variation pattern determination table that matches the conditions from the table for determining the“ table for determining the variation pattern determination table ”. “Table for determination” is determined. That is, the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S902, the variation time designated by the received variation time designation command, and the effect indicated by the effect stage flag set in the effect stage determination process in step S1002 A “table for determining a variation pattern determination table” corresponding to a combination of types of stages is determined.

Next, the effect control device 150 determines a change pattern determination table corresponding to the acquired first reach effect setting information and second reach effect setting information from the determined “table for determining the change pattern determination table”. .
Further, as another configuration, the “variation pattern determination table is determined for each combination of the first reach production setting information, the second reach production setting information, the winning lottery result, the fluctuation time, and the production stage type from the beginning. Prepare a table.

  Then, from the table, the acquired first reach production setting information and second reach production setting information, the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S902, and the received variable time designation command are designated. The variation pattern determination table corresponding to the combination of the variation time and the type of the production stage indicated by the production stage flag set in the production stage determination process in step S1002 is determined.

Next, the effect control device 150 acquires the variation pattern determination random value from the corresponding random number counter.
Next, the effect control device 150 performs a variation pattern determination process. In this variation pattern determination process, a variation pattern is determined based on the obtained variation pattern determination random number with reference to the determined variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 23). Specifically, the effect control device 150 reads the variation pattern number corresponding to the acquired variation pattern determination random value from the determined variation pattern determination table.

Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation display control command) corresponding to the read variation pattern number to the display control device 151.
Then, when receiving the variation pattern designation display control command, the display control device 151 starts the variation display of the effect symbol Z1 by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation display control command in the effect symbol display device 104.

In the variation pattern determination process, the effect control device 150 gives points according to the start of the variation display of the effect symbol Z1 when the first specific game mode flag is set. Specifically, the effect control device 150 adds a point value corresponding to the variable display of the effect symbol Z1 to the point counter with reference to a point assignment table described later.
At this time, when the change pattern related to the reach effect is determined, the effect control device 150 gives points according to the display of the reach effect. Specifically, the effect control device 150 gives a point corresponding to the display of the reach effect with reference to a point granting table to be described later. Then, the effect control device 150 adds the value of the assigned point to the point counter.

  Here, the variation pattern related to the reach effect refers to a change pattern in which the reach effect is displayed while the effect symbol Z1 forms a reach state. Here, the reach state means an effect symbol Z1 included in a combination that generates a special game state in two or more display regions among the plurality of display regions R1, R2, and R3 (in the present embodiment, the same type of effect symbol). Z1) is a state in which temporary stop display is performed. In the variation pattern related to the reach effect, the effect design Z1 forming the reach state may be reduced and displayed, and the reach effect may be displayed.

In step S1006, a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to display a notice effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1008.
In the ROM 170 of the production control device 150, the winning lottery results (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit” and “out”) are set for each combination of variation patterns and the like. The notice effect execution lottery table is stored. In each notice effect execution lottery table, correspondence between the notice effect determination random number value and the winning value of the notice effect lottery is registered.
The effect control device 150 first performs a notice effect execution determination process for determining whether to execute a notice effect.
In the notice effect execution determination process, first, the notice effect determination random number value is acquired from the corresponding random number counter.

Next, the effect control device 150 notifies the ROM 170 of the combination of the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S802 and the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process in step S904. The effect execution lottery table is read.
Then, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the read notice effect execution lottery table and the notice effect determination random number value.
In addition, when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect control device 150 performs a notice effect determining process for determining the notice effect to be executed.

  In the notice effect determination process, the effect control device 150 first determines whether or not the first specific game mode flag or the second specific game mode flag is set. If the first specific game mode flag is set, the first notice effect setting information and the second notice effect setting information are acquired from the RAM 180. On the other hand, when the second specific game mode flag is set, the first notice effect setting information is acquired from the RAM 180. Then, referring to the table for determining the notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 24, when the first specific game mode flag is set, the acquired first notice effect setting information or second notice effect setting information is displayed. Based on this, a notice effect determination table is determined. When the second specific game mode flag is set, the notice effect determination table is determined based on the acquired first notice effect setting information. When the general game mode flag is set, when the first specific game mode flag is not set when the first specific game mode flag is set, or when the second specific game mode flag is set. If the first notice effect setting information is not set at the time of setting, the reference variation pattern determination table corresponding to “no setting” is determined.

In the example of FIG. 24, the notice effect determination table is determined based only on the first notice effect setting information and the second notice effect setting information. However, in actuality, the ROM 170 of the effect control device 150 includes, in addition to the first notice effect setting information and the second notice effect setting information, the result of the winning lottery, the change time, the type of the effect stage, and the type of the change pattern. The notice effect determination table set for each combination is stored.
Therefore, in practice, for example, the “table for determining the notice effect determination table” having the configuration shown in FIG. 24 is determined for each combination of the lottery result, the variation time, the type of production stage, and the type of variation pattern. Prepare a table for

  In this case, the effect control device 150 first determines the “notice effect determination table that matches the conditions from the table for determining the“ notice effect determination table ”before determining the notice effect determination table. Determine a table for determining. That is, the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S902, the variation time designated by the received variation time designation command, and the production stage indicated by the production stage flag set in the production stage determination process in step S1002 And the “table for determining the notice effect determination table” corresponding to the combination of the variation patterns determined in the variation pattern determination processing in step S1004.

Next, the effect control device 150 determines a notice effect determination table corresponding to the acquired first notice effect setting information and second notice effect setting information from the determined “table for determining the notice effect determination table”. .
As another configuration, for each combination of the first notice effect setting information, the second notice effect setting information, the winning lottery result, the variation time, the effect stage type, and the change pattern type, A table for determining a determination table is prepared.

  Then, the acquired first notice effect setting information and second notice effect setting information, the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S902, the fluctuation time designated by the received fluctuation time designation command, step A notice effect determination table corresponding to the combination of the effect stage type indicated by the effect stage flag set in the effect stage determination process in S1002 and the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process in step S1004 is determined.

Next, the effect control device 150 reads the determined notice effect determination table from the reference table storage area of the RAM 180.
Then, the effect control device 150 reads the notice effect number based on the read notice effect determination table and the notice effect determination random number.
Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a notice effect designation display control command) corresponding to the read notice effect number to the display control device 151.
When receiving the notice effect designation display control command, the display control device 151 executes the notice effect designated by the notice effect designation display control command in the effect symbol display device 104.

In the notice effect determination process, the effect control device 150 gives points in accordance with the execution of the notice effect when the first specific game mode flag is set. Specifically, the effect control device 150 refers to a point granting table to be described later and assigns points corresponding to execution of the notice effect. Then, the effect control device 150 adds the value of the assigned point to the point counter.
In step S1008, the production control device 150 executes a hold number update process for updating the hold display, and the process proceeds to step S1010. As a result, the number of pending displays currently displayed is reduced by one.

In step S1010, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the first specific game mode flag is set. As a result, when it is determined that the first specific game mode flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1012. When it is determined that the first specific game mode flag is not set (No), a series of steps are performed. The process is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
When the process proceeds to step S1012, the effect control device 150 performs a first effect history information storage process for storing the series of effect modes determined in steps S1002 to S1006 in the predetermined area of the RAM 180 as the first effect history information. Then, the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. As a result, the effect information related to the determined effect mode is accumulated in the gaming machine 100.

(Point grant setting process)
Next, the point grant setting process in step S318 will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the point assignment setting process. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a point granting table.
When the point assignment setting process is executed in step S318, as shown in FIG. 29, the process first proceeds to step S1100.
In step S1100, it is determined whether or not the first specific game mode flag is set. If it is determined that the first specific game mode flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1102. On the other hand, when it determines with the 1st specific game mode flag not being set (No), a series of processings are ended and it returns to the original processing.

In step S1102, it is determined whether an effect stage flag corresponding to the effect stage D is set. If it is determined that the effect stage flag corresponding to the effect stage D is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1104. Transition. On the other hand, when it determines with the production stage flag corresponding to the production stage D not being set (No), it transfers to step S1106.
In step S1104, a first point assignment table setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the ROM 170 of the effect control device 150 stores a plurality of point assignment tables with different point values given according to the progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 30, in this embodiment, the 1st point provision table and the 2nd point provision table are set as a point provision table.

The first point granting table is set when the production stage D is being executed. On the other hand, the second point assignment table is set when the production stages A, B, and C are executed. And in the 1st point grant table, the point given according to progress of a game is set up high compared with the 2nd point grant table.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), in the first point granting table, every time the effect symbol Z1 is changed, 10 points are given and the reach effect is displayed. In addition, 100 points are given, and 50 points are given each time a notice effect is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), in the second point granting table, every time the effect symbol Z1 is changed, 1 point is given, and every time the reach effect is displayed, 10 points. Each time a point is given and a notice effect is executed, 5 points are set.

In the first point grant table setting process, the first point grant table is set as the point grant table. Thereby, when the production stage D is being executed, points are given based on the first point grant table.
On the other hand, in step S1106, the second point assignment table setting process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the second point grant table setting process, a second point grant table is set as the point grant table. Thereby, when production stages A, B, and C are executed, points are given based on the second point grant table.

(Direction stop design command reception processing)
Next, the effect symbol stop designation command receiving process in step S312 will be described.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol stop designation command receiving process.
When the effect symbol stop designation command receiving process is executed in step S312, as shown in FIG. 31, first, the process proceeds to step S1240.
In step S1240, the effect control device 150 stops and displays the effect symbols Z1 (R1), Z1 (R2), and Z1 (R3) in the display areas R1, R2, and R3 in response to receiving the effect symbol stop designation command. The symbol stop display process for this is performed and it transfers to step S1241.
In this symbol stop display process, a display control command (hereinafter referred to as symbol stop designation display control command) for stopping and displaying the effect symbols Z1 (R1), Z1 (R2), and Z1 (R3) is transmitted to the display control device 151. To do.

When the display control device 151 receives the symbol stop designation display control command, the display symbol display device 104 displays the stop of the effect symbol Z1. At this time, the display control device 151 performs stop display of the effect symbols Z1 (R1), Z1 (R2), and Z1 (R3) with a combination designated by a stop symbol designation display control command described later.
In step S1241, it is determined in the production | presentation control apparatus 150 whether the 1st specific game mode flag is set. As a result, when it is determined that the first specific game mode flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1242, and when it is determined that the first specific game mode flag is not set (No), a series of steps are performed. The process is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

When the process proceeds to step S1242, in the effect control device 150, in order to count the change display number of the effect symbols, a change number counting process is performed in which 1 is added to the change display number counter of the RAM 180 for updating, and step S1243 is performed. Migrate to As a result, when a game using the Darwin function is being performed, the number of times of variable display is counted.
In step S1243, the effect control device 150 refers to the fluctuation display number counter of the RAM 180, and determines whether or not the number is a predetermined fluctuation number (for example, 1000 times) or more. As a result, if it is determined that it is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number of fluctuations (No), the process proceeds to step S1244, and if it is determined that it is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of fluctuations (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1245.
When the process proceeds to step S1244, the effect control device 150 updates the point counter of the RAM 180 by adding 1 point (when other than the effect stage D) or 10 points (when effect stage D) as a normal point. A normal point giving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1246.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S1245, the effect control device 150 adds 2 points (when other than effect stage D) or 20 points (when effect stage D) to the point counter of RAM 180 as a doubling point. The double point addition process to be updated is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1246.
As a result, when a game using the Darwin function is performed, the points given to the player will be doubled if the number of times of variation display of the effect symbol is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, so that the operation of the gaming machine 100 can be further improved. Can be planned.

In step S1246, the effect control device 150 performs a second effect history information storage process for storing the variable display count counted in step S1242 in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 180 as the second effect information. Thereby, the effect information related to the number of times of variable display is accumulated in the gaming machine 100.
In step S1247, the effect control device 150 performs level determination processing for determining the level of the character information based on the number of points given in step S1244 or step S1245, and ends the series of processing. Return to processing. Here, the determined level of the character information is updated in the level counter of the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150.

(Operation of the gaming machine 100)
Next, the operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display device. FIG. 33A is a diagram illustrating an example of the flow of effect processing in the game of the first specific game mode, and FIG. 33B is a diagram illustrating an example of the flow of effect processing in the game of the second specific game mode. is there. Note that “↓” in FIGS. 33A and 33B indicates the effect symbols that are variably displayed. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display device.
The effect control device 150 of the gaming machine 100 displays a Darwin menu according to the operation input of the player's effect operation device 5b in the customer waiting state displaying the demonstration screen (step S504). Then, the process proceeds to Darwin menu processing (step S406).

In the Darwin menu process, a password input menu is selected in response to an operation input of the player's effect operation device 5b, and when a password is input (steps S604 to 610, steps S628 to S630), the effect control device 150 In step S632, the input password is authenticated. When the input password is authenticated in this authentication process (Yes in step S632), the effect control device 150 sets the Darwin flag to ON (step S634).
When it is detected that the Darwin flag is turned on (Yes in S700), the performance control device 150 performs a first specific game mode setting process (step S702).

  In the first specific game mode setting process, the effect control device 150 performs setting for permitting the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150 to accumulate effect information and effect history information related to the effect. Further, the first setting information and the second setting information are obtained from the input password and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 180. In addition, when the input password includes information indicating the execution of the point increase privilege, the effect control device 150 performs setting so that the points given in accordance with the progress of the game are increased. In addition, when the first setting information includes information for solving the problem of the program, the effect control device 150 performs a setting that prohibits the use of the table or the like specified by this information. Also, the presence of the first setting information makes it possible to select the stage D that is a secret stage.

  Here, the stage number corresponding to “stage D” is set as the first stage setting information included in the first setting information, and the reach corresponding to “reach stage D” is set as the first reach stage setting information. Assume that a production number is set. Further, it is assumed that a notice effect number corresponding to “notice effect B” is set as the first notice effect setting information included in the first setting information.

In addition, an effect stage number corresponding to “effect stage C” is set as the first stage setting information included in the effect customization information of the second setting information, and “reach effect C” is set as the second reach effect setting information. Assume that the corresponding reach production number is set. Further, it is assumed that a notice effect number corresponding to “notice effect A” is set as the second notice effect setting information included in the effect customization information of the second setting information.
In addition, here, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the password does not include other information such as information for solving the problem of the program and information indicating execution of the point increase privilege.

Then, according to the setting of the first specific game mode flag, a game in the first specific game mode is started.
In the gaming machine 100, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 111a or 111b, a winning lottery is executed. When the winning lottery is executed, as shown in FIG. 32, the effect symbol display device 104 displays the variation of the effect symbol Z1. Then, in main controller 210, various commands such as a state designation command and a variable time designation command are generated according to each lottery result, and the generated command is transmitted to effect control device 150.
When receiving the state designation command (Yes in step S900), the effect control device 150 performs state designation flag setting processing for storing the state designation flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 (step S902). Here, for example, it is assumed that a state designation flag corresponding to “probability 1 big hit” is set.

On the other hand, when the production control device 150 receives the variable time designation command (Yes in step S1000), first, the production stage determination process is performed (step S1002).
The effect control device 150 first determines whether or not the first specific game mode flag or the second specific game mode flag is set. Here, since the first specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 acquires the first stage setting information (effect stage D) and the second stage setting information (effect stage C) from the RAM 180. Then, referring to a table for determining the effect stage determination table (see FIG. 20), the effect stage determination table is determined based on the acquired first stage setting information or second stage setting information.
The effect control device 150 determines the effect stage determination table to be referred to here as the effect stage determination table C because the effect stage C is set in the second stage setting information.

  Next, the production control device 150 acquires the production stage determination random value from the corresponding random number counter. Here, it is assumed that “405” has been acquired as the effect stage determination random number value. The effect control device 150 reads the effect stage number of “effect stage C” corresponding to the effect stage determination random number “405” from the effect stage determination table C (see FIG. 21). Further, the effect control device 150 transmits an effect stage designation display control command corresponding to the read effect stage number to the display control device 151. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 33A, the display control device 151 starts the effect display (display of a background image indicated by diagonal lines in the drawing) related to the effect stage C in the effect symbol display device 104.

Next, the production control device 150 performs a variation pattern determination process (step S1004).
First, since the first specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 acquires first reach effect setting information (reach effect D) and second reach effect setting information (reach effect C) from the RAM 180. Then, referring to the table for determining the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 22), based on the acquired first reach effect setting information (reach effect D) and second reach effect setting information (reach effect C), A variation pattern determination table to be referred to is determined.
Since the reach effect number corresponding to the reach effect C is set as the second reach effect setting information, the effect control device 150 determines the change pattern determination table to be referred to as the change pattern determination table C here.

Next, the effect control device 150 acquires the variation pattern determination random value from the corresponding random number counter. The effect control device 150 reads the variation pattern number of the variation pattern corresponding to the acquired variation pattern determination random number from the variation pattern determination table C. Here, it is assumed that the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern with the reach effect C is read.
The effect control device 150 transmits a change pattern designation display control command corresponding to the read change pattern number to the display control device 151. As a result, as shown in FIG. 33A, the display control device 151 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to display the variation display of the effect symbol Z1 by the variation pattern with the reach effect C on the background image of the effect stage C. Start.

Next, the effect control device 150 performs a notice effect determination process (step S1006).
The effect control device 150 first performs a notice effect execution determination process for determining whether to execute a notice effect. Here, it is assumed that the notice effect is determined to be executed.
Since the first specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 acquires first notice effect setting information (notice effect B) and second notice effect setting information (notice effect A) from the RAM 180. Then, a table for determining the notice effect determination table is referred to (see FIG. 23), and the notice effect determination table to be referred to is determined based on the acquired first notice effect setting information or second notice effect setting information.

The effect control device 150 determines the notice effect determination table to be referred to as the notice effect determination table A here because the notice effect number corresponding to the notice effect A is set as the second notice effect setting information.
The effect control device 150 reads the notice effect number of the notice effect corresponding to the notice effect determination random number acquired during the notice effect execution determination process from the notice effect determination table A (see FIG. 24B). Here, it is assumed that “40” is acquired as the random number value for determining the notice effect. Therefore, the effect control device 150 reads the notice effect number corresponding to the notice effect A from the notice effect determination table A.

Furthermore, the effect control device 150 transmits a notice effect designation display control command corresponding to the read notice effect number to the display control device 151. As a result, as shown in FIG. 33A, the display control device 151 performs an image display of “Hot Summer?” Which is the notice effect A on the effect symbol display device 104.
Moreover, since the 1st specific game mode flag is set, the production | presentation control apparatus 150 gives a point according to execution of a notice production. Here, since the effect stage C is displayed, a value of 5 points is added to the point counter based on the second game point granting table (see FIG. 30B).

On the other hand, since the first specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 uses the determined information of the effect stage C, the reach effect C, and the notice effect A as the first effect history information as a predetermined area of the RAM 180. (Step S1012).
After execution of the notice effect A, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the symbol Z1 including the symbol “G” and the number “7” is temporarily stopped and displayed in the display regions R1 and R3, and the symbol is displayed in the display region R2. A state where Z1 continues the variable display, that is, a reach state occurs. Then, with the occurrence of the reach state, “reach effect C” in which the shooting star crosses the screen is executed.

Because the first specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 gives points according to the display of the reach effect C. Here, since the effect stage C is displayed, a value of 10 points is added to the point counter based on the second game point granting table (see FIG. 30B).
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34, the effect symbol display device 104 performs stop display of the effect symbol Z1 in a mode corresponding to “probability variation 1 big hit” which is the result of the winning lottery (step S1240).

  When the effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, the effect control device 150 sets the first specific game mode flag (Yes in step S1241). 1 is added to the display number counter (step S1242). Here, it is assumed that the effect stage C is being executed and the number of change display times of the addition result is less than the predetermined number of change times (No in step S1243), and the second game point grant table (see FIG. 30B). Based on this, as a normal point giving process, the value of 1 point is added to the point counter (S1244).

Thereafter, the effect control device 150 stores the information on the number of times of variable display as second effect history information in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 (step S1246). Subsequently, the effect control device 150 determines the level of the character information and updates the level counter stored in the RAM 180 to the determined level value (S1247).
In this way, the player can play a game by the effect process customized and set based on the first setting information and the second setting information.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the Darwin menu is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 104 by the player's operation of the effect operation device 5b (step S504). Then, it is assumed that “game end” is selected from the Darwin menu and the determination operation is performed by the player's operation of the presentation operation device 5b. Thereby, the production control device 150 determines that the selection information corresponding to “game end” is set (Yes in step S638), and then determines whether or not the first specific game mode flag is set. Determination is made (step S640). Here, since the first specific game mode flag is set (Yes in step S640), the effect control device 150 acquires a URL for accessing the server 500 from the ROM 170 and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 180. Production information, production history information, and point number information are acquired (step S642). Then, a second two-dimensional code including the acquired URL, effect information, effect history information, and point number information is generated (step S644), and the generated second two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. It is displayed on the screen (step S646). As a result, the second QR code is displayed as the second two-dimensional code on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 104 (see FIG. 8B).

  When the production control device 150 displays the second QR code, next, only password setting information (first setting information and second setting information) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 is cleared. To do. Furthermore, the production information, production history information, point number information, change information, character information, and the variation display count of the production design Z1 accumulated in association with the player specific information in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 are cleared. As a result, only the first setting information remains in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150.

  In this state, it is assumed that a new player starts a game without inputting a password to the gaming machine 100. In this case, since the Darwin flag is off (No in step S700), the effect control device 150 next determines whether valid first setting information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 180. (Step S706). Here, since valid first setting information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 180, the effect control device 150 sets a second specific game mode flag (S708). Thereby, the game by the 2nd specific game mode is started.

The first setting information remaining in the RAM 180 is the same as that in the first specific game mode. That is, the first setting information includes first stage setting information in which an effect stage number corresponding to “effect stage D” is set, and first reach effect setting information in which a reach effect number corresponding to “reach effect D” is set. , And first notice effect setting information in which a notice effect number corresponding to “notice effect B” is set.
In the second specific game mode, when receiving the state designation command (Yes in step S900), the effect control device 150 performs a state designation flag setting process for storing the state designation flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 180 (step S902). Here, for example, it is assumed that a state designation flag corresponding to “probability 1 big hit” is set.

On the other hand, when the production control device 150 receives the variable time designation command (Yes in step S1000), first, the production stage determination process is performed (step S1002).
The production control device 150 acquires the first stage setting information (production stage D) from the RAM 180 because the second specific game mode flag is set. Then, referring to the table for determining the effect stage determination table (see FIG. 20), the effect stage determination table is determined based on the acquired first stage setting information.
In the production control device 150, the production stage D is set in the first stage setting information, and the second stage setting information is “no setting” in the second specific game mode. The determination table is determined to be an effect stage determination table D.

  Next, the production control device 150 acquires the production stage determination random number from the corresponding random number counter. Here, it is assumed that “605” is acquired as the production stage determination random number. The effect control device 150 reads the effect stage number of “effect stage D” corresponding to the effect stage determination random number “605” from the effect stage determination table D (see FIG. 21). Further, the effect control device 150 transmits an effect stage designation display control command corresponding to the read effect stage number to the display control device 151. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the display control device 151 starts the effect display (display of a background image indicated by a horizontal line in the drawing) related to the effect stage D in the effect symbol display device 104.

Next, the production control device 150 performs a variation pattern determination process (step S1004).
The effect control device 150 first acquires the first reach effect setting information (reach effect D) from the RAM 180 since the second specific game mode flag is set. Then, referring to the table for determining the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 22), the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is determined based on the acquired first reach effect setting information (reach effect D).
In the effect control device 150, the reach effect number corresponding to the reach effect D is set as the first reach effect setting information, and the second reach effect setting information is “not set” in the second specific game mode. Here, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is determined as the variation pattern determination table D.

Next, the effect control device 150 acquires the variation pattern determination random number from the corresponding random number counter. The effect control device 150 reads the variation pattern number of the variation pattern corresponding to the obtained variation pattern determination random number from the variation pattern determination table D. Here, it is assumed that the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern with the reach effect D is read.
The effect control device 150 transmits a change pattern designation display control command corresponding to the read change pattern number to the display control device 151. As a result, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the display control device 151 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to display the variation display of the effect symbol Z1 by the variation pattern with the reach effect D on the background image of the effect stage D. Start.

Next, the effect control device 150 performs a notice effect determination process (step S1006).
The effect control device 150 first performs a notice effect execution determination process for determining whether to execute a notice effect. Here, it is assumed that the notice effect is determined to be executed.
Since the second specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 acquires the first notice effect setting information (notice effect B) from the RAM 180. Then, referring to a table for determining a notice effect determination table (see FIG. 23), a notice effect determination table to be referred to is determined based on the acquired first notice effect setting information.

In the effect control device 150, the notice effect number corresponding to the notice effect B is set as the first notice effect setting information, and the second notice effect setting information is “not set” in the second specific game mode. Here, the notice effect determination table to be referred to is determined as the notice effect determination table B.
The effect control device 150 reads the notice effect number of the notice effect corresponding to the notice effect determination random number acquired during the notice effect execution determination process from the notice effect determination table B (see FIG. 24C). Here, it is assumed that “40” is acquired as the random number value for determining the notice effect. Therefore, the effect control device 150 reads the notice effect number corresponding to the notice effect B from the notice effect determination table B.

Furthermore, the effect control device 150 transmits a notice effect designation display control command corresponding to the read notice effect number to the display control device 151. As a result, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the display control device 151 performs image display of “Chance Opportunity !?”, which is the notice effect B, on the effect symbol display device 104.
Then, after execution of the notice effect A, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the symbol Z1 including the symbol “G” and the number “7” is temporarily stopped and displayed in the display regions R1 and R3, and the symbol is displayed in the display region R2. A state where Z1 continues the variable display, that is, a reach state occurs. Then, the “reach effect D” in which the white sphere and the black ball are shaken with the occurrence of the reach state is executed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34, the effect symbol display device 104 performs stop display of the effect symbol Z1 in a mode corresponding to “probability variation 1 big hit” which is the result of the winning lottery (step S1240).
In the second specific game mode, the production history information and the production information accumulation process are not executed. Also, the display of the second QR code at the time of “game end” is not executed.
In this way, the player can perform a game by the effect process customized and set based on the first setting information without inputting the password.
Thereby, even a player who is not registered as a user in the gaming system 1 can play a game by the effect process customized by the first setting information, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Moreover, it becomes possible to raise interest in the game system 1 with respect to a player.

In the above embodiment, the effect operation device 5b and steps S602 to S610, S620 to S630 constitute game setting information input means, and the RAM 180 and step S502 of the effect control device 150 constitute game setting information storage means. S302 constitutes processing content changing means, and the effect control device 150 constitutes effect control processing execution means.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, production | presentation operation apparatus 5b and step S602, S638 comprise a game end information input means.
In the above embodiment, the password corresponds to the game setting information.

(Modification)
(1) In the said embodiment, the determination table corresponding to the various effect setting information set in the 1st setting information or the 2nd setting information is selected from the table for determining the determination table corresponding to various effects, The various determination contents are determined with reference to the selected determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, with respect to the set production content, a determination process for determining whether or not to implement the production content is performed at a preset number of times (for example, 3 times). In this determination process, when the set production content is determined, the production content is executed. On the other hand, in the determination process of the preset number of times, when the set effect content is not determined, the determination process may be performed for other effect contents.

  For example, in the case of a notice effect, whether the notice effect to be executed is determined as the notice effect corresponding to the notice effect corresponding to the notice effect number set in the first notice effect setting information or the second notice effect setting information. The determination process for determining whether or not is performed a preset number of times at maximum. In this determination process, when it is determined that the notice effect corresponding to the notice effect number set in the notice setting information is determined, the notice effect to be performed is determined as the notice effect. On the other hand, when the notice effect is not determined, a determination process is performed to determine whether or not the notice effect to be performed is determined as one of the other notice effects. This is not limited to the notice effect, but can be configured similarly for the stage effect and the reach effect.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 35, the process procedure of the 2nd notice effect determination process which concerns on this modification (1) is demonstrated. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the second notice effect determination process.
When the second notice effect determination process is executed in step S1006, the process first proceeds to step S1300 as shown in FIG.
In step S1300, the effect control device 150 acquires the first notice effect determining random number from the corresponding counter, and the process proceeds to step S1302.

In step S1302, the effect control device 150 uses the first notice effect determination random number acquired in step S1300 for the notice effect corresponding to the notice effect number set in the first notice effect setting information or the second notice effect setting information. Then, the process of determining whether or not to determine the notice effect to be implemented as the notice effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1304.
Here, the determination process is performed by comparing the random numbers assigned to the two determination results “determined” and “not determined” with the first notice effect determining random number. For example, the random number range of the first announcement effect determination random number is 0 to 100, an even number of 0 to 100 is assigned to “determine”, and an odd number of 0 to 100 is assigned to “do not determine” Suppose that In this case, if the first notice effect determining random number is an even number, the set notice effect is determined, and if it is an odd number, the determined result is determined not to be set.

  Further, when the first specific game mode flag is set and the notice effect number is set in both the first notice effect setting information and the second notice effect setting information, for example, the second notice effect setting information The determination process is executed for the notice effect set in the second notice effect setting information with priority given to the setting contents. On the other hand, when the first specific game mode flag is set and the second notice effect setting information is “not set”, or when the second specific game mode flag is set, the first notice effect setting information is used. The determination process is executed for the set notice effect. Further, when the first specific game mode flag is set and both the first notice effect setting information and the second notice effect setting information are “not set”, or the second specific game mode flag is set and When the first notice effect setting information is “no setting”, the determination process using the reference notice effect determination table is executed as in the above embodiment.

In step S1304, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the set notice effect has been determined based on the determination processing result in step S1302. If it is determined that the set notice effect is determined (Yes), the notice effect to be executed is determined to be the decided notice effect, and the process proceeds to step S1306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set recreation effect has not been determined (No), the process proceeds to step S1308.
When the process proceeds to step S1306, the effect control device 150 transmits a notice effect designation display control command corresponding to the notice effect number of the notice effect determined in step S1304 to the display control device 151, and the series of processing ends. Then, the process returns to the original process.

  On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S1308, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the number of determination processes is α or more. Α is a preset numerical value, for example, “α = 3”. If it is determined that the number is α times or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1310. If it is determined that the number is not α times or more (No), the process proceeds to step S1300. That is, the processing of steps S1300 to S1308 is repeatedly executed until α times or more.

When the process proceeds to step S1310, the effect control device 150 acquires the second notice effect determining random number from the corresponding random number counter, and the process proceeds to step S1312.
In step S1312, the effect control device 150 determines a notice effect to be implemented from other notice effects using the second notice effect random number acquired in step S1310, and the process proceeds to step S1314.
Here, for example, as a notice effect determination table, a table having a configuration excluding the notice effect number corresponding to the set notice effect is prepared in advance from the notice effect determination table of the above embodiment. 2 Notification effect determination The notification effect corresponding to the random number is determined.
In step S1314, the effect control device 150 transmits a notice effect designation display control command corresponding to the notice effect number of the notice effect determined in step S1312, to the display control device 151, and ends the series of processes. Return to processing.

(2) In the above embodiment, from the table for determining the determination table corresponding to the various effects, the determination table corresponding to the various effect setting information set in the first setting information or the second setting information is selected, The various determination contents are determined with reference to the selected determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) of determination processing is performed on a predetermined determination table. In this determination process, when the set production content is determined, the production content is executed. On the other hand, in the determination process of the preset number of times, when the set effect content is not determined, for example, the last determined effect content may be determined.

  For example, in the case of a notice effect, a determination process using a preset notice effect determination table is performed a preset number of times, and in this determination process, in the first notice effect setting information or the second notice effect setting information. When the notice effect corresponding to the set notice effect number is determined, the notice effect to be executed is determined as the notice effect. On the other hand, when the notice effect is not determined, the notice effect to be performed is determined as the last determined notice effect. This is not limited to the notice effect, but can be configured similarly for the stage effect and the reach effect.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 36, the process sequence of the 3rd notice effect determination process which concerns on this modification (2) is demonstrated. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing third notice effect determination processing.
When the third notice effect determining process is executed in step S1006, the process first proceeds to step S1400 as shown in FIG.
In step S1400, the effect control device 150 acquires the third notice effect determining random number from the corresponding counter, and proceeds to step S1402.
In step S1402, the effect control device 150 refers to a preset notice effect determination table, obtains a notice effect number corresponding to the third notice effect determination random number acquired in step S1400 from the table, The process proceeds to S1404.

  In step S1404, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the notice effect is determined as the set notice effect based on the notice effect number acquired in step S1402. If it is determined that the set notice effect is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1406. If it is determined that the set notice effect is not determined (No), the process proceeds to step S1408.

  Here, when the first specific game mode flag is set and the notice effect number is set in both the first notice effect setting information and the second notice effect setting information, for example, the second notice effect setting is performed. The determination process is executed for the notice effect set in the second notice effect setting information with priority given to the setting contents of the information. On the other hand, when the first specific game mode flag is set and the second notice effect setting information is “not set”, or when the second specific game mode flag is set, the first notice effect setting information is used. The determination process is executed for the set notice effect. Further, when the first specific game mode flag is set and both the first notice effect setting information and the second notice effect setting information are “not set”, or the second specific game mode flag is set and When the first notice effect setting information is “no setting”, the determination process using the reference notice effect determination table is executed as in the above embodiment.

When the process proceeds to step S1406, the effect control device 150 transmits a notice effect designation display control command corresponding to the determined notice effect number of the notice effect to the display control device 151, and ends the series of processes. Return to the original process. In this case, a notice effect designation display control command corresponding to the set notice effect number is transmitted.
On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S1408, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the number of determination processes in step S1402 is α or more. Α is a preset numerical value, for example, “α = 3”. And when it determines with it being more than (alpha) times (Yes), it transfers to step S1410, and when it determines with it not being more than (alpha) times, it transfers to step S1400. That is, the processes of steps S1400 to S1408 are repeatedly executed until α times or more.

When the process proceeds to step S1410, the effect control device 150 determines the notice effect to be executed as the last notice effect determined in the determination process of step S1402, and the process proceeds to step S1412.
In step S1412, the effect control device 150 transmits a notice effect designation display control command corresponding to the notice effect number of the notice effect determined in step S1410 to the display control device 151, and ends the series of processes. Return to processing.

(3) In the above embodiment, from the table for determining the determination table corresponding to the various effects, the determination table corresponding to the various effect setting information set in the first setting information or the second setting information is selected, The various determination contents are determined with reference to the selected determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the contents of the reference determination table set in advance for various effects such as stage effects, reach effects, notice effects, etc. are set in the first setting information or the second setting information in accordance with preset rules. It is good also as a structure changed based on the production content of production.

  For example, taking stage effects as an example, it is assumed that the numerical value range of the counter for determining the effect stage determination random value is, for example, 0 to 1000. In addition, it is assumed that the type of production stage is the same as in the above embodiment. In the standard effect stage determination table, for example, “0 to 250” for the effect stage A, “251 to 500” for the effect stage B, and “501 to 750” for the effect stage C. Suppose that “751 to 1000” is set as the range of random numbers for the production stage D, respectively.

On the other hand, the first specific game mode flag is set, the stage number corresponding to the stage D is set in the first stage setting information, and the stage corresponding to the stage C, for example, is set in the second stage setting information. Assume that a stage number has been set.
In this case, the effect control device 150 changes the random number range of the effect stage A to “0 to 199” and changes the random number range of the effect stage B to “200 to 399”, for example, according to a preset rule. The random number range of the effect stage C is changed to “400 to 699”, and the random number range of the effect stage D is changed to “700 to 1000”. As a result, the selection probabilities of the production stages A and B are lowered compared to the reference time, and the selection probabilities of the production stages C and D are raised compared to the reference time. In addition to the contents of this change, the player's intention corresponding to the password is given priority, and in the above change, the random number range of the effect stage C is changed to “400 to 729”, and the random number range of the effect stage D is changed. You may make it change into "730-1000."
The effect stage determination table customized in this way is stored in the reference table storage area of the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150, for example.

Further, when the first specific game mode flag is set and the second stage setting information is “not set”, or when the second specific game mode flag is set, it is set by the first stage setting information. Increases the selection probability for the stage. Further, when the first specific game mode flag is set and both the first stage setting information and the second stage setting information are “not set”, or when the second specific game mode flag is set and the first When the stage setting information is “no setting”, a determination process using a standard effect stage determination table is executed.
If the first specific game mode flag is set and the stage number is set in both the first stage setting information and the second stage setting information, for example, the setting contents of the second stage setting information It is good also as a structure which raises only the selection probability of the production stage set by 2nd stage setting information in priority.

(4) In the above embodiment, when the production control device 150 receives the demonstration screen display designation command and a predetermined operation is performed on the production operation device 5b, Darwin menu processing is executed, and a password can be input. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, when the player operates the effect operating device 5b, the Darwin menu process may be executed at any time and the password may be input. Furthermore, when the production control device 150 receives a command other than the demonstration screen display designation command and performs a predetermined operation on the production operation device 5b, Darwin menu processing is executed so that a password can be input. You may comprise.

(5) In the above embodiment, the first setting information is generated based on the input information of a plurality of players, the setting information of the server administrator, etc., but is not limited to this configuration. For example, the first setting information may have another configuration such as including a part of the setting contents (personal setting contents) of the second setting information.
(6) In the above embodiment, after the first specific game mode is ended, only the second setting information in the password stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 180 of the effect control device 150 is erased. Not exclusively. For example, if the second specific game mode flag is set based on the state of the second specific game mode flag, the second setting information stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 180 is left without being erased. Various setting processes may be performed using only one setting information.

(7) In the above embodiment, the password including the first setting information and the second setting information is provided to the player from the player information management server 920 via the information terminal 300 under the management of the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the password corresponding to the first setting information may be provided in a form that is published in a magazine or a newspaper. In this case, the password corresponding to the second setting information is provided from the player information management server 920, for example.
(8) In the above embodiment, the game machine 100 is configured to perform various customization settings based on the first setting information and the second setting information regardless of the player's individual intention. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. . For example, in the dedicated Web page, a setting for ignoring the first setting information can be selected, and when the setting for ignoring is selected, the player information management server 920 adds information indicating that to the password. And when it determines with the setting to ignore in the gaming machine 100, it is good also as a structure which performs various customization settings based only on 2nd setting information.

The above embodiments are preferable specific examples of the present invention, and various technically preferable limitations are given. However, the scope of the present invention is described in particular in the above description to limit the present invention. As long as there is no, it is not restricted to these forms. In the drawings used in the above description, for convenience of illustration, the vertical and horizontal scales of members or parts are schematic views different from actual ones.
Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications, improvements, and the like within the scope that can achieve the object of the present invention are included in the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the gaming machine 100 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as an amusement game machine without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is possible.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 100 Game machine 5b Production | presentation operating device 104 Production | presentation symbol display device 107a, 107b Special symbol display device 106 Normal symbol display device 109 Game state display device 111 Start winning device 111a First start winning port 111b Second starting winning port 115 Large Prize opening 130 Electric character 131a First start prize opening switch 131b Second start prize opening switch 132 Large prize opening switch 133 Start gate switch 150 Production control device 151 Display control device 152 Lamp control device 153 Sound effect control device 154 Lamp 155 Speaker 170 ROM
180 RAM
210 Main controller 220 CPU
230 ROM
240 RAM
250 Input Port 255 Output Port 300 Information Terminal 301 Terminal Operation Unit 302 Terminal Display Device 303 Imaging Device 304 Terminal Communication Device 305 Terminal Control Unit 400 Communication Base Station 401 Communication Network 500 Server 501 Storage Device 502 Server Communication Device 503 Server Control Unit

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that performs a lottery triggered by the establishment of a preset condition, and executes an effect control process of a preset process content corresponding to the result of the lottery,
Game setting information input means for inputting game setting information having first setting information and second setting information including information related to setting of the processing content;
Game setting information storage means for storing the game setting information input by the game setting information input means;
Processing content changing means for changing the preset processing content based on the game setting information stored in the game setting information storage means;
Effect control process execution means for executing the effect control process based on the process content changed by the process content change means;
Game end information input means for inputting game end information indicating the end of the game;
Game ending means for ending a game for executing an effect control process based on the processing content changed by the processing content changing means in response to the input of the game ending information,
The processing content changing means is stored in the game setting information storage means in a game performed without input of the game setting information after the end of the game for executing the effect control process of the processing content changed based on the game setting information. A gaming machine, wherein the processing content is changed based only on the stored first setting information. The effect control process is configured to execute one effect process selected with a preset selection probability among a plurality of types of effect processes,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information related to the setting of the processing content includes information related to setting of the selection probability of the effect processing. The game setting information is information provided via a communication line from a server that manages information related to a player's game to an information terminal under the management of the player registered in the server,
The first setting information includes information on setting of the processing contents generated based on at least one of input information of a plurality of players or information set by a server administrator in the server,
The said 2nd setting information contains the information regarding the setting of the said processing content produced | generated based on the input information according to the intention of the individual player in the said server, The Claim 1 or Claim 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine described.

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