JP2013172874A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of efficiently grasping diversified errors occurring in a game machine.SOLUTION: Some of a plurality of kinds of errors is determined to be an error. When an error occurs and the type of the generated error is determined to be the specific error, error information is outputted as sound waves at a frequency band that a user terminal can collect in a game machine.

Description

  Related to gaming machines.

In a gaming machine such as a current pachinko gaming machine or a revolving type gaming machine (a so-called slot machine), various errors can occur during the progress of the game. Here, since the events that cause error of each error are events that can occur simultaneously in parallel, these various errors can occur in duplicate, but generally the manufacturing cost is taken into consideration. In many cases, only one error notification device (error indicator) is provided (or, in many cases, only one type of error can be displayed simultaneously). And even if it is a case where multiple types of error generate | occur | produces redundantly under such a structure, the method of making it easy to alert | report the said multiple types of error by devising an error display method is proposed.
JP 2001-276373 A

  However, with such a method, it is difficult to efficiently grasp various errors occurring in the gaming machine, so an error notification method for further improving the responsiveness at the time of troubleshooting is desired. .

This aspect is
A game machine (for example, pachinko game machine 100) capable of executing output control of information and capable of generating multiple types of errors;
In a gaming machine system including a user terminal (for example, mobile communication terminal T100) capable of collecting sound waves,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100)
When an error occurs, error information output means (for example, error occurrence information input / output control means 2322j) that outputs error information that can identify the type of the error that has occurred.
With
Error information output means (for example, error occurrence information input / output control means 2322j)
An error type determination means (for example, error output control means 2322j-2) for determining a part of a plurality of types of errors as a specific error;
When an error occurs, when it is determined that the type of the error that has occurred is the specific error, the error information is stored in a frequency band that can be collected by the user terminal (for example, the mobile communication terminal T100). Sound wave information output control means (for example, error output control means 2322j-2) that outputs as a sound wave,
The user terminal (for example, mobile communication terminal T100)
Error information acquisition means (for example, for collecting sound waves output by the sound wave information output control means (for example, error output control means 2322j-2) of the gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) and converting it to the error information Acoustic code information transfer control means T1110)
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) that can form part of a gaming machine system comprising:
The error information output means (for example, error occurrence information input / output control means 2322j), the error type determination means (for example, error output control means 2322j-2), and the sound wave information output control means (for example, error output control means) 2322j-2).

  According to the gaming machine in this aspect, there is an effect that it is easy to efficiently grasp various errors occurring in the gaming machine.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of error detection control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a winning process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the normal game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of main game symbol display processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the variation start condition satisfaction determination process for the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a special game operating condition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the production control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the game history update start process on the production control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the hold information management / hold display control process on the effect control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process on the effect control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process on the effect control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the side of the effect control device in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the game history information update process on the production control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a table configuration diagram relating to game history information update processing on the effect control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of game history update end processing (acoustic code issuance control processing) on the production control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the game history maintenance process when a fatal error occurs on the production control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the acoustic code forced issue processing at the time of a main detection fatal error on the production control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the acoustic code forced issue processing at the time of sub detection fatal error on the production control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the acoustic code original information scrutiny processing at the time of hardware detection fatal error on the production control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the error information management control process on the effect control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the error information output control process on the effect control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a table configuration diagram related to the error information output control process on the effect control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 33 is a basic structural diagram of the mobile communication terminal according to the present embodiment. FIG. 34 is a block diagram of the mobile communication terminal according to the present embodiment.

Form to carry out

  Next, the definition of each term in the claims and the specification will be explained. The “user terminal” includes not only a mobile phone (including a smartphone that is a multi-function mobile phone) and a personal digital assistant (PDA) but also a game machine equipped with a wireless communication function. “Game machine” means not only a game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) in which a game ball is paid out as a game medium, but also a game machine (for example, a slot machine) in which a medal is paid out as a game medium. It is a concept including a game machine to be paid out.

  First, the pachinko gaming machine 100 in the present embodiment will be described. First, the pachinko gaming machine 100 in the following embodiment is a model in which two conventional first type pachinko gaming machines are mixed (first type first type multifunction machine). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other pachinko gaming machines (for example, conventional type 1, type 2, type 3, etc.), revolving type gaming machines (so-called slot machines), and these gaming machines The present invention is also within the scope of the present embodiment when applied to software or the like made into a game. Note that this embodiment is merely an embodiment, and the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. In addition, the above-described embodiments and modified examples should not be understood as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described. In the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table for various tables, but these are not limited, and the lottery table may be a reference table or vice versa.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 100 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output.

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120 includes a first main game start port 2210, a second main game start port 2110, an auxiliary game start port 2410, a mechanism such as a plurality of game nails and a windmill (not shown), various general winning ports, and the like. 1st grand prize opening 2120, 2nd big prize opening 2220, 1st main game symbol display device 2130, 2nd main game symbol display device 2230, production display device 2310, auxiliary game symbol display device 2420, center decoration 192 and out mouth 142 is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  Next, the first main game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the first main game. As a specific configuration, the first main game start port 2210 includes a first main game start port entrance detection device 2211. Here, the first main game start port entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first main game start port 2210, and the first main game start that indicates the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated.

  Next, the second main game start opening 2110 is set as a start winning opening corresponding to the second main game. As a specific configuration, the second main game start port 2110 includes a second main game start port entrance detection device 2111 and a second main game start port electric accessory 2112. Here, the second main game start entrance entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the second main game start entrance 2110, and the second main game start indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. The entrance ball information is generated. Next, the second main game start port electric accessory 2112 changes between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win in the second main game start port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state (first). (2) The main game start opening electric accessory solenoid 2112a is excited to open and close).

  Here, in this example, the first main game start port 2210 and the second main game start port 2110 are arranged at positions that overlap vertically. The upper part of the 2 main game start port 2110 is blocked. As will be described later, during normal games, the second main game start port 2110 is configured so that almost no game balls enter it.

  In the present embodiment, the electric combination is provided on the second main game start port side, but the electric combination may be provided on the first main game start port side. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first main game start port and the second main game start port are arranged so as to overlap, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first main game start port and the second main game start port are May be provided separately.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port 2410 includes an auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2411. Here, the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device 2411 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2410, and generates auxiliary game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. To do. Note that the entry of a game ball into the auxiliary game start port 2410 triggers a lottery to expand the second main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start port 2110.

  Next, the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220 are opened when the first main game symbol (special symbol) or the second main game symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. This is a winning opening corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located at the upper left (upper right) of the out port 142. As a specific configuration, the first grand prize opening 2120 (second grand prize opening 2220) includes a first big prize opening prize detection device 2121 (second big prize opening prize detection device) for detecting a game ball entry. 2221) and a first grand prize opening electric accessory 2122 (second big prize opening electric accessory 2222). Here, the first grand prize winning prize detection device 2121 (second big prize winning prize winning detection device 2221) is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big prize winning opening 2120 (second big prize winning opening 2220). The first big winning opening entrance information (second big winning opening entering information) indicating the entering at the time of entering is generated. The first grand prize opening electric role 2122 (second big prize opening electric role 2222) is a game in which the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) or is difficult to win. The first grand prize opening 2120 (second grand prize opening 2220) is varied in an open state where the ball is easy to win a prize. The first big prize opening solenoid 2122a (second big prize opening solenoid 2222a) is excited to be the first big prize. Open and close the mouth electric combination 2122 (second grand prize opening electric combination 2222)}. In the present embodiment, there are two special winning openings. However, a special game based on the first main game and a special game based on the second main game may be executed with a single special winning opening.

  Next, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) is related to the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (second main game symbol). It is a device that executes the display and the like. Specifically, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) includes a first main game symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) and a first main game. And a symbol hold display unit 2132 (second main game symbol hold display unit 2232). Here, the first main game symbol hold display unit 2132 (second main game symbol hold display unit 2232) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps is the first main game (second main game). This corresponds to the number of random numbers held (the number of main game symbols that have not been executed). In addition, the 1st main game symbol display part 2131 (2nd main game symbol display part 2231) is comprised by 7 segment LED, for example, and the 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) is "0"-"9". ”And 10 types of numbers and“ − ”of the loss.

  Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). The size of is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique that does not display the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) by giving the first main gaming symbol (second main gaming symbol) itself an effect role, an effect described later The first main game symbol (second main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display such as the display device 2310.

  Next, the effect display device 2310 is a device that displays an effect image including a decorative symbol that fluctuates and stops in conjunction with the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device 2310 includes an illustration display unit 2311 where an effect is executed including a variation display of decorative symbols, and an illustration hold display unit 2312. Here, the figure display unit 2311 displays, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of decorative symbol variations that imitate a slot machine game in the center area of the screen. The effect display device 2310 is configured with a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured with other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Next, the drawing hold display unit 2312 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked to the main game symbol hold lamp.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 is a device that executes display related to the auxiliary game symbols. Specifically, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2422. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2422 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes held (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2310 and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2310, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp 190 is provided inside and outside the game area 120 and plays a role of error notification and effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall game operation such as lottery when entering the first main game starting port 2210 (second main game starting port 2110) (ie, game Main control device (main board) 1000 that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, and an effect control device (production control means, sub-main board) that performs execution control and the like related to various effects that add interest to the game content 2320, an effect display device (sub-sub-board) 2310 for performing display control of various effects, a game ball supplied from the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with a prize at the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out the upper ball tray 110, a prize ball payout control device 3000 for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216, Electric power is supplied to each part of the launching device 232 that launches the game balls (storage balls) of the ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one, the firing control board 230 that controls the launching operation of the launching device 232, and the pachinko gaming machine. A power supply unit 290, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the pachinko gaming machine, and the like are provided on the back of the front frame 104 (opposite to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 includes a game peripheral device 2000 related to the game, a prize ball payout control device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000, and an effect control device 2320. Connected so that information can be transmitted. In addition, although not shown, the launch device 232, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), the speaker 114, and the like may be electrically connected. The main control device 1000, the sub control device (production control device 2320, etc.), the prize ball payout control device 3000, etc. are elements such as a ROM and RAM for storing data and programs in hardware and a CPU used for arithmetic processing. Etc. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the main game (first main game, second main game, special game), auxiliary game, and special game, and various game information on the effect control device 2320 side. {For example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 15R big hit (with a ball), 2R big hit (without a ball), small hit, lost}, information on a change mode (for example, change time), special game Information transmission means 1300 for transmitting the start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc.} and a prize ball payout control so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball to various prize openings Prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling the device 3000, and error detection control means 1500 for detecting an error that can be detected on the main control device 1000 side (and one or more detected errors). And generating error type temporary storage means 1510) for storing temporarily the error information all, the it has.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and a first to be described later First / second lottery means 1135 for lottery of the special game and the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 based on the main game side random number, the second main game side random number, and the auxiliary game side random number, and the first main game symbol And symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 for determining whether or not the second main game symbol variation start condition {not in special game, not in main game symbol or the like} is satisfied, and each random number Based on Symbol content determination means 1140 for determining a symbol stop pattern and variation mode (variation time, etc.), display control means 1150 for controlling the variation and stop of each symbol, and a second main game start port 2110 And a special game for controlling the special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Regarding the control means 1170 and the first main game, the second main game, and the auxiliary game, the determination for which game state the current game state is to be transferred to, and the specification for performing the process for changing the game state based on the determination Game control means 1180 and current and past game states [e.g., state relating to main game {normal game state, specific game state (probability varying game state, time-reduced game state), Separate gaming state}, states related to auxiliary games (easy-open state, non-easy-open state), stop symbols and fluctuation mode information related to main game symbols and auxiliary game symbols, on / off status of various flags, game states during special games (for example, Game-related information temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing the number of rounds and winning number information)] and the like. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is directed to the first main game start entrance entrance determination means 1111 and the second main game start entrance 2110 that determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start entrance 2210. Second main game start port entrance determining means 1112 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered, and auxiliary game start port entrance determining means for determining whether or not a game ball has flown into the auxiliary game start port 2410 1113.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire the first main game side random number based on the game ball entering the first main game start port 2210, and according to the determination result, A first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 for acquiring random numbers (for example, a first winning random number, a first variation mode determination random number, a first main game symbol determination random number, etc.) and a game to the second main game start port 2110 It is determined whether or not the second main game random number is acquired based on the incoming ball, and the random number (for example, the second winning random number, the second variation mode determining random number, the second main game symbol, etc.) according to the determination result A second main game random number acquisition determination execution unit 1122 for acquiring a determined random number, etc., and determining whether or not the auxiliary game side selection random number can be acquired, and executing an auxiliary game random number acquisition determination for acquiring the random number based on the determination result Means 1123.

  Here, the “random number” in the claims and the present specification including the above is, for example, “0” to “65535” and “ It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as “0” to “255”. The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

  Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the first main game random number acquired in a situation where the first main game symbol variation permission has not been given, and based on the determination result, the random number is determined. The first main game symbol holding means 1131 for holding in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a until the symbol change permission is lowered, and the second acquired in the situation where the second main game symbol change permission is not lowered. It is determined whether or not the main game side random number is temporarily stored, and based on the determination result, the second main game symbol for holding the random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is lowered. It is determined whether or not to temporarily store the holding game 1132 and the auxiliary game side random number acquired in a situation where the auxiliary game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and the random number is reduced based on the determination result. Up has an auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133 for holding the auxiliary game symbol reservation information temporary storage means 1133a, the. Here, the first main game symbol holding means 1131, the second main game symbol holding means 1132 and the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 can temporarily store up to four random numbers combined with the holding order. The first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a are provided.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines the transition to the special game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a big hit or a small hit (for example, the special game execution permission flag is internally turned on). Means 1135a, a success / failure lottery table 1135b that is referred to when performing the winner / rejection lottery, an electric accessory release availability determination means 1135c that determines whether or not to open the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112, (2) The main game start opening electric accessory 2112 has a lottery table 1135d for determining whether or not the electric accessory is to be released (the table configuration is well known and not shown). .

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired first main game side random number (particularly, the main game symbol determination random number and the variation mode determination random number), the stop symbol and the variation mode (variation) of the first main game symbol Stop the second main game symbol based on the first main game content determination means 1141 for determining the time etc. and the acquired second main game side random number (in particular, the main game symbol determination random number and the variation mode determination random number) Based on the second main game content determination means 1142 for determining the symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) and the acquired auxiliary game side random number (particularly, the auxiliary game symbol determination random number and the variation mode determination random number) And auxiliary game content determination means 1143 for determining a stop symbol. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the first main game symbol (second main game symbol). 1 main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a). The first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a) is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the first main game symbol (second main game symbol). 1 main game stop symbol determination lottery table 1141a-1 (second main game stop symbol determination lottery table 1142a-1) and first main game symbol (second main game symbol) variation mode (variation time) is determined 1st main game variation mode determination lottery table 1141a-2 (second main game variation mode determination lottery table 1142a-2) to be referred to when doing this (note that the configuration of the table is well known) (It is not shown in the figure).

  Next, the display control means 1150 controls the first main game symbol display unit 2130 of the first main game symbol display device 2130 to stop and display after changing the first main game symbol for a predetermined time. On the game symbol control means 1151 and the second main game symbol display unit 2231 of the second main game symbol display device 2230, the second main game symbol is controlled to stop and display after changing the second main game symbol for a predetermined time. It has control means 1152 and auxiliary game symbol control means 1154 for controlling to stop display after changing the auxiliary game symbol for a predetermined time on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420.

  Here, the first main game symbol control means 1151 further includes first main game symbol change time management means 1151a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the first main game content determination means 1141. doing. The first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a further includes a first main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Next, the second main game symbol control means 1152 further has second main game symbol change time management means 1152a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the second main game content determination means 1142. doing. The second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a further includes a second main game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1154 has auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1154a for managing the variation time of the auxiliary game symbols on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420. . The auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1154a further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1154a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 determines whether or not the condition for performing the process of opening / closing the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start opening 2110 is satisfied. Condition determining means 1161, a reference table 1163 for determining the opening time of the second main game starting port 2110, and a second reference table 1163 for determining the opening time of the second main game starting port 2110. And a timer 1162 for controlling the opening time of the main game start opening electric accessory 2112 (which is not shown because the configuration of the table is well known).

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game (big hit) is satisfied. Specifically, the special game (big hit) execution permission flag is won. If the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not has occurred and the special game transition condition is satisfied, the content of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, Special game content determining means 1172 for determining a time between rounds) and a special game for executing a special game (big hit) in which the first big prize opening 2120 or the second big prize opening 2220 is opened under a predetermined condition. Execution means 1173 and special game time management means 1174 for performing time management of various processes related to special games (for example, opening and closing times of the first big prize opening 2120 and the second big prize opening 2220). . Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a round execution timer 1174a for managing the round time. The special game content determination means 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game (note that the configuration of the table is not shown because it is well known). ).

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 includes a specific game availability / content determination means 1183 that determines the content of the specific game, and a specific game end condition determination means 1181 that determines whether or not the specific game state end condition is satisfied. And have. Here, the specific game propriety / content determination means 1183 includes a main game specific game propriety / content determination reference table 1183a that is referred to when determining whether or not to shift to the specific game related to the main game symbol, and the auxiliary game. It further has an auxiliary game specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183b that is referred to when determining whether or not to transfer a specific game related to a symbol (since the configuration of the table is well known). Not shown). Further, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a main game symbol short time counter 1181b capable of counting the main game symbol short time.

  Next, the game related information temporary storage means 1190 is a main game related information temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing information related to the main game such as control relating to the main game symbol and control relating to the special game. Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192 for temporarily storing information related to auxiliary games such as control related to auxiliary game symbols and control related to the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112, and special game processing Special game related information temporary storage means 1194 for temporarily storing information related to the game.

  Here, the main game related information temporary storage unit 1191 is a first main game / second main game related information temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing information related to display control of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. And main game side game state temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing information on the game state of the main game side.

  Further, the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192 includes auxiliary game side temporary game state storage unit 1192b for temporarily storing information related to display control of auxiliary game symbols and the game state of the auxiliary game side.

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the gaming peripheral device 2000 includes a first main gaming peripheral device that is a peripheral device on the first main gaming side, a second main gaming peripheral device that is a peripheral device on the second main gaming side, and a first main gaming side. It has first and second main game shared peripheral devices that are shared peripheral devices on the second main game side, and auxiliary game peripheral devices 2400 related to auxiliary games. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the first main game peripheral device includes a first main game start port 2210 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a first main game symbol display device 2130 that can display stop and change display of the first main game symbol. Have.

  Next, the second main game peripheral device includes a second main game start port 2110 that triggers the transition to the special game, and a second main game symbol display device 2230 that can display stop and change display of the second main game symbol. have.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2400 includes an auxiliary game start port 2410 that triggers the opening of the second main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start port 2110, and a stop display and change display of the auxiliary game symbols. And an auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 capable of supporting the above.

  Next, the first and second main game shared peripheral devices are in a closed state during a normal game, and in a special game (big hit), a first grand prize winning port 2120 that is opened under a predetermined condition. The second prize winning port 2220 is in a closed state during a normal game and is opened under a predetermined condition in a special game (big hit).

  Next, the sub-control device (production control device 2320 and the like) will be described. First, the effect control device (effect control means) 2320 gives an instruction to the effect display device 2310 and the effect control device 2320 based on the operation of the operator, and operates the effect contents displayed on the effect display device 2310. 4000 is connected so that information can be transmitted. In addition, although not shown, various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), a speaker 114, and the like are also electrically connected. Details of the effect control device (effect control means) 2320 will be described below.

  First, the effect control device (effect control means) 2320 is based on the information receiving means 2321 for receiving various information from the main control device 1000 side and the information from the main control device 1000 side on the effect display device 2310. Based on display control means 2322 for effect display control, game history update control means 2322f for managing update processing of information related to game history (for example, information related to game results such as number of big hits), and gaming machine based on information related to game history Acoustic code transfer control means 2322g for issuing information that can be transferred to the outside, error history game history maintenance means 2322h for maintaining information related to game history when an error occurs in the gaming machine, and error information when an error occurs in the game machine And sending error information to the outside of the gaming machine based on the error information. Has a chromatography occurrence information output control unit 2322j, the. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the information receiving means 2321 has main-side information temporary storage means 2321a for temporarily storing symbol information related to the main game from the main controller 1000 side. Note that the symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below. In addition, information (signal) from the rendering operation device 4000 (for example, a sub input button) is also sent to the information receiving unit 2321.

  Next, the display control unit 2322 includes a decorative symbol display control unit 2322a that controls the decorative symbol variation display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2311 of the effect display device 2310 and the display control of various effects, and the effect display. The drawing hold information display control means 2322b that controls all of the holding information display processing on the drawing hold display unit 2312 of the device 2310, and information (including flags) related to processing executed on the sub-control board side. Production display related information temporary storage means 2322c for temporary storage.

  Here, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a is a device for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a. It has figure display content determination means 2322a-1. Also, the drawing display content determination means 2322a-1 determines the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1-1 for reference when determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. It further has a stop symbol determination lottery table 2322a-1-2 for reference at the time (it is not shown because the configuration of the table is well known).

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means 2322b has a drawing hold information temporary storage means 2322b-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  Next, the game history update control means 2322f has game history information temporary storage means 2322f-1 for temporarily storing various parameters relating to the game history. Here, the game history information temporary storage means 2322f-1 has a game history registration table 2322f-1-1 for registering (accumulating) information related to game results in the gaming machine (the table). Will be described later).

  Next, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g further includes an acoustic code output period timer 2322g-1 for measuring the output grace period of the acoustic code.

  Next, the game history maintenance means 2322h when an error occurs The sound code forced issue means 2322h- which forcibly issues information about the game history (regardless of the player's intention) to the outside of the gaming machine when an error occurs in the gaming machine 1 and acoustic code original information scrutinizing means 2322h-2 for inspecting whether or not the information regarding the game history is normal when an error occurs in the gaming machine.

  Next, the error occurrence information input / output control means 2322j includes an input error type temporary storage means 2322j-1 for inputting error information when an error occurs in the gaming machine, and an error to the outside of the gaming machine based on the inputted error information. An error output control means 2322j-2 for transmitting information, and an error importance level determination reference table 2322j-3 which is referred to for determining an output destination of error information when transmitting error information to the outside of the gaming machine. In addition.

  In addition, the effect control unit 2320 also performs all control related to effects other than image display, such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the present embodiment, the production control device 2320 is configured to integrally control the decorative symbol, the game lamp, and the voice, but is configured to be separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. May be. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  The first main game symbol display device 2130, the second main game symbol display device 2230, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display device 2310 is an effect. It is connected to the control means 2320 so that information can be transmitted. That is, the first main game symbol display device 2130, the second main game symbol display device 2230, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display device 2310 is controlled by the effect control means 2320, respectively. Means that. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 2000, main controller 1000 executes an error detection control process described later. Next, at step 10, the main control device 1000 executes a winning process 10 for performing a process related to winning at a starting port (including an auxiliary game starting port that indirectly contributes) related to the special game transition. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric accessory drive determination execution process described later. Next, at step 14, the main controller 1000 executes a normal game control process described later. Next, in step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later, and proceeds to step 5000. In step 5000, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determining means 1400) transmits a command to prize ball payout control apparatus 3000 based on a winning opening where a game ball has won, and a predetermined number of winning balls. The payout process is performed, and the process returns to step 10 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the error detection control process according to the subroutine of step 2000 in FIG. First, in step 2002, the error detection control unit 1500 checks the error occurrence status on the main control device 1000 side (for example, checks the flag state of an error flag that is turned on when an error occurs). Next, in step 2004, the error detection control means 1500 confirms the error occurrence status on the prize ball payout control device 3000 side (for example, based on the error related information transmitted from the prize ball payout control device 3000 side) Check for occurrence information). Next, in step 2006, the error detection control means 1500 determines whether one or a plurality of errors have been detected based on the confirmation result.

  Here, the error that can be detected is not particularly limited. For example, as a known error, for example, an error on the main control device 1000 side may be a “communication error” (for example, a game peripheral device 2000 or a prize ball payout control). Error in command transmission to the device 3000, etc.), “magnet detection error” (for example, when an excessive magnetic force is detected by a magnetic detection sensor provided in the vicinity of various winning holes), “prize ball device error” (award When the ball payout control device 3000 becomes inoperable) “random number generation error” (for example, when the same random number value is generated a plurality of times in succession), “excessive vibration error” (for example, applied to the gaming machine frame In the case where excessive vibration is detected by a sensor capable of detecting the generated vibration), “door opening error” (for example, when the door 108 is in an open state with respect to the front frame 104), and the like. Kill. Further, for example, as an error on the prize ball payout control device 3000 side, an “excess payout error” (when a payout exceeding the number of payouts based on the prize ball payout command from the main control device 1000 side is detected), “ “Tank full error” (when it is detected that the game balls exceeding the allowable amount are stored in the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112), “ball path error” (the payout unit 216 and the prize ball tank 212) , Etc.), “CR unit not connected error” {detected that the prize ball payout control device 3000 and the game medium lending device (so-called card unit) are not connected. , Etc.}.

  Since a plurality of such errors may occur at the same time, the main controller 1000 side internally holds all of the errors that have occurred by the following processing. It is configured to keep. That is, in the case of Yes in Step 2006, in Step 2008, the error detection control means 1500 specifies the error type (error classification such as “communication error” and “excess payout error”) related to all detected errors, The generated error type temporary storage means 1510 is temporarily stored. Next, in step 2010, the error detection control unit 1500 includes information on all error types temporarily stored in the generated error type temporary storage unit 1510 (for example, coded information that can express all error types). And may hereinafter be referred to as error occurrence information) to the effect control device 2320 side, and the process proceeds to step 2012. In the case of No in step 2006, the process proceeds to step 2012.

  Next, in step 2012, the error detection control unit 1500 determines whether there is an error type that has already been eliminated (cancelled) among the error types temporarily stored in the generated error type temporary storage unit 1510. To do. In the case of Yes in step 2012, in step 2014, the error detection control unit 1500 deletes (deletes) the error type related to the canceled error among the error types temporarily stored in the generated error type temporary storage unit 1510. To do. Next, in step 2016, the error detection control unit 1500 provides information related to the erased error type (for example, coded information that can express all the erased error types. (Sometimes referred to as information) is transmitted to the production control device 2320 side, and the process proceeds to the next process (winning process in step 10). If the result is No in step 2012, the process proceeds to the next process (winning process in step 10).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the winning process according to the subroutine of step 10 in FIG. First, in step 1100, the main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game side random number acquisition process, which will be described later. In step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a main game side random number acquisition process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (electric accessory drive determination execution process in step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of auxiliary game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game start port entrance determining means 1113 determines whether or not a game ball has entered (inflowed or passed through) the auxiliary game start port 2410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 acquires the auxiliary game random number. Then, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 adds 1 to the hold ball in such a manner that the random number is set in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a together with the order information indicating the number of the hold. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (main game side random number acquisition process in step 1300). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (the main game side random number acquisition process of step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first main game start port entrance determining means 1111 receives the first main game start port entrance information from the first main game start entrance entrance detection device 2211 of the first main game start port 2210. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306 and step 1308, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 determines the first main game side random number (first winning random number, first variation mode determination random number, first main game symbol). And the first main game symbol holding means 1131 obtains the first main game side random number together with the order information indicating what number of the first main game symbol is held for the first main game symbol. Set in the hold information temporary storage means 1131a. Next, in step 1309, the information transmission means 1300 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and obtains information on what number of hold is stored for the first main game symbol. Acquires the information and transmits the information to the effect control means 2320 side. Next, in step 1310, the second main game start opening entrance judging means 1112 receives the second main game start entrance entrance information from the second main game start entrance entrance detecting device 2111 of the second main game start opening 2110. It is determined whether or not it has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1312, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314 and step 1316, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 determines the second main game side random number (second winning random number, second variation mode determination random number, second main game symbol) Determined random number), and the second main game symbol holding means 1132 holds the second main game side random number in the second main game symbol hold together with the order information indicating what number of the second main game symbol is held. It is set in the temporary information storage means 1132a. Next, in step 1317, the information transmission means 1300 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and obtains information as to what number of hold is stored for the second main game symbol. At the same time, the information is transmitted to the effect control means 2320 side, and the process proceeds to the next process (the electric accessory drive determination execution process in step 1200). In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1310, and in the case of No in step 1310 and step 1312, the process proceeds to the next process (electric utility article drive determination execution process in step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination execution process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192 to determine whether or not the electric accessory opening flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1154 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192 to determine whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1143 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1133a and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the electric accessory release availability determination means 1135 c refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, acquires the game state information on the auxiliary game side, and then assists to be digested this time Based on the game-side random number, refer to the electric player opening / rejection lottery table 1135d to determine the success / failure, and then the auxiliary game content determination means 1143 determines the auxiliary game stop symbol determination reference table 1143a-1 based on the result. The stop symbol is determined with reference to FIG. Next, in step 1210, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1143 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192 to acquire the game state information on the auxiliary game side, and then the auxiliary game variation mode determination reference table 1143a-2. Referring to, determine the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol. In step 1212, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1154 turns on the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192. Next, in step 1214, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a after subtracting 1 from the hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also assists. The game symbol control means 1154 starts the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1154a-1, and then starts the variation display of the auxiliary game symbol on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. Next, in step 1216, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1154a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1154a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1154 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the auxiliary game content determination means 1143 in step 1208 on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1154 turns off the auxiliary game symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1222, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1222, in step 1224, the electric accessory opening / closing control unit 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1192 to acquire the game state information on the auxiliary game side, and based on the game state, The opening time of the second main game start opening electric combination 2112 is determined with reference to the electric combination release time determination reference table 1163, and the opening time is set in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1193. Next, in step 1226, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192. In step 1228, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the second main game start port electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start port 2110.

  Next, in step 1230, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the electric accessory release period management timer 1162, and has reached the end timing of the opening time temporarily stored in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192? Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the second main game start opening electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start opening 2110. Next, in step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns off the electric accessory releasing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192, and proceeds to the next process (the normal game process in step 14). .

  If No in Step 1202, the process proceeds to Step 1230. If No in Step 1204, the process proceeds to Step 1216. If No in Step 1206, Step 1216, Step 1222, and Step 1230, the next process (Step 14) is performed. Normal game processing).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the normal game control process according to the subroutine of step 14 in FIG. First, in step 1400 (1), main controller 1000 executes a first main game symbol display process to be described later. Next, in step 1400 (2), main controller 1000 executes a second main game symbol display process described later. In step 1500, main controller 1000 executes a special game operation condition determination process described later, and proceeds to the next step (special game control process in step 16).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process and the second main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of steps 1400 (1) and (2) in FIG. Since this process is common to the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol side, unless otherwise specified, the first main game symbol side is mainly described, and the second main game symbol side. Is written in parentheses. First, in step 1800, main controller 1000 executes variation start condition satisfaction determination processing described later. Next, in step 1402, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) turns on the variation start permission flag in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage unit 1191a. It is determined whether or not. The “change start permission flag” is a flag that is turned on in a change start condition satisfaction determination process, which will be described later, and turned on on the condition that the special game or the main game symbol is not changed. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1403, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) starts the change in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage means 1191a. Turn off permission flags.

  Next, in step 1404, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) is the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a. ) Temporarily stored in the first main game side random number (second main game side random number) related to the current symbol variation. Next, in step 1406, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 uses the first main game random number (first winning random number) {second main gaming random number (second winning random number)} and the game state for the first main game. With reference to the winner / lottery table 1135b-1 (second main game winner / lottery table 1135b-3), the main game symbol winner (big hit, small hit) lottery is executed. In step 1408, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the hit flag in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if step 1408 is No, step 1410 is skipped.

  In step 1412, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) in the first main game content determination lottery table 1141 a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142 a). Referring to each lottery table, the first main game side random number (for example, the first main game symbol determination random number, the first variation mode determination random number) {second main game side random number (for example, the second main game symbol determination random number, 2 variation mode determination random number)} is determined based on the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) and the variation mode, and these are stored in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage means 1191a. Memorize temporarily. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (probability variation gaming state and limited frequency gaming state) (and so on). Next, in step 1414, the information transmission means 1300 receives the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) relating to the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) determined in step 1412. It transmits to the production control means 2320 side. Next, in step 1416, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) sets the predetermined time {the variation time according to the variation mode determined in step 1412} to the first. It is set in the main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (second main game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1). In step 1418, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) then displays the first main game symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display) of the first main game symbol display device 2130. On the second main game symbol display unit 2231) of the device 2230, the main game symbols start to be displayed in accordance with the change mode stored in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage unit 1191a. Next, in step 1420, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage means 1191a. .

  In step 1422, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1422, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1422, in step 1424, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached (the main game symbol is stopped) to the effect control unit 2320 side. Next, in step 1426, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152), the first main game symbol display unit 2130 of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol). The display of the main game symbols on the second main game symbol display unit 2231) of the display device 2230 is stopped, and the stop symbols stored in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage means 1191a are determined. Display is controlled as a stop symbol.

  Next, at step 1438, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the hit flag in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage means 1191a is on. In the case of Yes in step 1438, in step 1440, the game control means 1100 turns off the hit flag in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1446, the game control means 1100 turns on the special game execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and proceeds to step 1428. In the case of No in step 1438, the process proceeds to step 1428.

  Next, in step 1428, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns off the changing flag in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage means 1191a. To. In step 1430, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) first timer game variation management timer 1151a-1 (second main game symbol variation management). Timer 1152a-1) is reset. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1432 the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) makes the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage means 1191a. It is determined whether or not the changing flag is ON. If Yes in step 1432, the process proceeds to step 1422, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the variation start condition satisfaction determination process related to the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol related to the subroutine of steps 1800 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 1802, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 and determines whether or not the special game is being played. In the case of Yes in step 1802, in step 1804, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 accesses the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage means 1191a, and the current first main game symbol is also the second main game. It is determined whether or not the game symbol is also changing. In the case of Yes in step 1804, in step 1808, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 determines whether or not there is a preferential digest side hold (for example, a hold on the second main game symbol side). In the case of Yes in step 1808, in step 1810, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 turns on the priority digest side variation start permission flag in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage unit 1191a, The process proceeds to the next process (step 1402). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1808 (when there is no hold on the priority digest side), in step 1812, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination means 1138 holds the non-priority digest side hold (for example, the first main game symbol side). It is determined whether or not there is a hold. In the case of Yes in Step 1812, in Step 1814, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 turns on the non-priority digest side variation permission flag in the first main game / second main game related information temporary storage unit 1191a, The process proceeds to the next process (step 1402). Note that the process proceeds to the next process (step 1402) also in the case of No in step 1802 or step 1804.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of steps 1450 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 1451, the specific game control means 1180 determines whether or not the main game symbol probability change flag in the main game side game state temporary storage means 1191b is off. In the case of Yes in step 1451, in step 1452, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 refers to the main game symbol time count counter 1181 b, whether or not the main game symbol time count counter value is greater than 0, that is, It is determined whether or not the short game is in the non-probable change time. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the short-time counter value of the main game symbol short-time counter 1181 b. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the main game symbol time counter 1181b to determine whether or not the main game symbol time counter is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1457, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the main game symbol time reduction flag in the main game side game state temporary storage means 1191b. Then, in step 1458, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the auxiliary game symbol time reduction flag in the auxiliary game side temporary game state temporary storage means 1192b, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). To do. In addition, also in the case of No in step 1451, step 1452, and step 1456, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not the special game execution permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 turns off the special game execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Next, in step 1506, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a based on various parameters (for example, jackpot symbol), thereby temporarily storing the special game related information. Set to means 1194.

  Next, in step 1508, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 and determines whether or not the current hit is not a small hit. In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 determines whether or not the main game symbol probability changing flag in the main game side game state temporary storage means 1191b is on. In the case of Yes in step 1510, in step 1512, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 turns off the main game symbol probability changing flag in the main game side game state temporary storage means 1191b.

  Next, in step 1516, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 determines whether or not the main game symbol time flag in the main game side temporary game state temporary storage means 1191b is on. In the case of Yes in step 1516, in step 1518, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 turns off the main game symbol time flag in the main game side game state temporary storage means 1191b. In step 1519, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 turns off the auxiliary game symbol time-short flag in the auxiliary game side game state temporary storage unit 1192b. Then, in step 1520, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 clears the main game symbol time / count counter 1181b and sets the time / short count to zero. In step 1528, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600). In the case of No in step 1502, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600). In the case of No in step 1508 and in the case of No in step 1516, the process proceeds to step 1528, and in step 1510. If no, the process proceeds to step 1516.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission unit 1300 transmits a special game start signal to the effect control unit 2320 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1173 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (the prize ball payout process in step 5000).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1626 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, when it is just before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game control means 1170 stores the release pattern (temporarily stored in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 ( For example, an open pattern that keeps opening and a pattern that opens and closes are set. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. In step 1622, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 and confirms which of the first grand prize winning port 2120 or the second grand prize winning port 2220 is to be opened. The first grand prize port 2120 or the second grand prize port 2220 is driven by driving the first grand prize port electric role 2122 or the second big prize port electric role 2222, and the first big prize port 2120 or the second grand prize port. 2220 is released and the process proceeds to step 1626.

  Next, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the round execution timer 1174a (particularly, the opening time timer). Also in the case of Yes in step 1628, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 5000).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game execution means 1173 drives the first big prize opening electric member 2122 or the second big prize opening electric member 2222 of the first big prize port 2120 or the second big prize port 2220. It stops and closes the 1st grand prize opening 2120 or the 2nd big prize opening 2220. In step 1632, the special game execution means 1173 resets the round execution timer 1174a. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1636, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the round is the final round (for example, 15 rounds for big wins, 1 round for small wins). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1640, the information transmission means 1300 transmits a special game end signal to the effect control means 2320 side. In step 9000, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (a prize ball payout process in step 5000). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 5000).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of Step 9000 in FIG. In step 9002, the specific game control unit 1180 (particularly, the specific game availability / content determination unit 1183) refers to the game-related information temporary storage unit 1190 to acquire the symbol information that has been the trigger for this time. The main game game state is determined by referring to the game specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183a, and the determined main game game state is set in the main game side game state temporary storage means 1191b. Next, in step 9004, the specific game control means 1180 (particularly, the specific game availability / content determination means 1183) sets the auxiliary game specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183b based on the set main game game state. The auxiliary game state is determined with reference to the auxiliary game side temporary storage means 1192b, and the determined auxiliary game state is set in the auxiliary game side temporary storage means 1192b, and the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 5000).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the effect control device 2320. First, in step 6400, the effect control means 2320 executes a game history update start process to be described later. Next, in step 6500, the effect control means 2320 executes a hold information management / hold display process to be described later. Next, in steps 6100 (1) and (2), the effect control unit 2320 executes first and second decorative symbol display content determination processing described later. Next, in Steps 6200 (1) and (2), the effect control means 2320 executes first and second decorative symbol display control processing described later. Next, in step 6300, the effect control means 2320 executes display control processing during special game (during big hit), which will be described later. Next, in step 6700, the effect control means 2320 executes a game history information update process described later. Next, in step 6800, the effect control means 2320 executes a game history update end process (acoustic code issue control process) to be described later. Next, in Step 6900, the effect control means 2320 executes a game history maintenance process at the time of occurrence of a fatal error described later. Next, in step 7000, the effect control means 2320 executes an error information management control process described later. Next, in step 7200, effect control means 2320 executes an error information output control process described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 6400. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the game history update start process according to the subroutine of step 6400 of FIG. First, in step 6402, the game history update control means 2322f refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and determines whether or not the game history update flag is off. The game history update flag is a flag that is turned on in step 6408, which will be described later. Under the situation where this flag is turned on, the game history is sequentially updated (accumulated) as described later. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the game history update control means 2322f refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and whether the game is currently being executed (specifically, It is determined whether or not the special gaming flag and the symbol changing flag are both off and there is no hold, for example, whether or not a demonstration is being displayed. In the case of Yes in Step 6404, in Step 6406, the game history update control unit 2322f refers to the information reception unit 2321 and determines whether or not a predetermined input operation (for example, password input) has been performed via the effect operating device 4000. . In the case of Yes in step 6406, in step 6408, the game history update control means 2322f turns on the game history update flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c {in this case, the user information is added to the password input by the input operation. If (user ID) is included, the user information may be derived and temporarily stored}, and the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management / holding display control process in step 6500). In addition, also in the case of No in step 6402, step 6404, or step 6406, the process proceeds to the next process (holding information management / holding display control process in step 6500).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the hold information management / hold display process according to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the drawing hold information display control unit 2322b refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2321a and determines whether or not hold information is received from the main control device 1000 side. If YES in step 6502, in step 6504, the drawing hold information display control unit 2322b adds 1 to the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2322b-1. In step 6505, the drawing hold information display control means 2322b displays the same number of hold as the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2322b-1, and the next processing {step 6100 (1) The process proceeds to the first decorative symbol display content determination process}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6502, in step 6506, the drawing hold information display control unit 2322b refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6506, in step 6508, the drawing hold information display control means 2322b subtracts 1 from the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2322b-1. In step 6510, the effect control means 2320 turns on the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to step 6505.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of steps 6100 (1) and (2) in FIG. Here, since step 6100 (1) related to the first decorative design and step 6100 (2) related to the second decorative design are common, both will be described together. First, in step 6102, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a-1 determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c is on. If Yes in step 6102, in step 6103, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a-1 turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Next, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination means 2322a-1 is based on the symbol information of the main game symbol temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1 is selected. -1 and the stop symbol determination lottery table 2322a-1-2, the decoration symbol variation mode and stop symbol are determined and temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c. Next, in step 6106, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a-1 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c, and performs the next process {first decoration symbol in step 6200 (1). Display control processing}. In the case of No in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process {first decorative symbol display control process in step 6200 (1)}.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of steps 6200 (1) and (2) in FIG. Here, since step 6200 (1) related to the first decorative design and step 6200 (2) related to the second decorative design are common, both will be described together. First, in step 6202, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322a determines whether or not the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c is off. If Yes in step 6202, then in step 6204, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c is on. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322a turns on the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2322c and turns off the symbol content determination flag. . Next, in step 6210, the decoration symbol display control means 2322a follows the determined content (decoration pattern variation) temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and the drawing display unit 2311 of the effect display device 2310. The display of the decorative symbols is started.

  In step 6212, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322a refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2121a to determine whether or not the main game symbol has stopped (in this example, the main game symbol from the main control device 1000 side). Whether or not the information transmitted at the end of the change has been received). In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the decoration symbol display control means 2322 a follows the determined contents (decoration symbol stop symbol) temporarily stored in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322 c. On the figure display unit 2311, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed. In step 6216, the decorative symbol display control means 2322a turns off the symbol changing flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 6300). If NO in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6212. If NO in step 6204 and step 6212, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 6300).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of a special game (during big hit) display control process according to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in step 6302, the display control means 2322 determines whether or not the special game in-progress flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c is off. In the case of Yes in step 6302, in step 6304, the display control unit 2322 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6304, in step 6306 and step 6308, the display control means 2322 turns on the special game flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and displays a big hit start display on the effect display device 2310. Do. In step 6358, the display control unit 2322 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2310 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side. Next, in step 6312, the display control means 2322 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 6314, the display control unit 2322 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device 2310. In step 6316, the display control means 2322 turns off the special game in-progress flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next process (game history information update process in step 6700). If No in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6358. If No in steps 6304 and 6312, the process proceeds to the next process (game history information update process in step 6700).

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the game history information update process according to the subroutine of step 6700 in FIG. First, at step 6702, the game history update control means 2322f determines whether or not the game history update flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c is on. In the case of Yes in step 6702, in step 6704, the game history update control unit 2322f refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a, and based on the information from the main control device 1000 side, the main side game history update condition (for example, , At the start of symbol variation, at the start of jackpot, etc.). In the case of Yes in step 6704, in step 6706, the game history update control means 2322f accesses the game history registration table 2322f-1-1 and updates the game history related to the parameter for which the game history is to be updated.

  Here, FIG. 24 (history information management table) is an example of the game history registration table 2322f-1-1. As shown in this example (particularly, the left four columns in the upper table), the game history registration table 2322f-1-1 includes parameters that become the game history on the main side based on the game results on the main side. It is configured to be updatable. For example, in the case of “number of symbol fluctuations”, a process of incrementing the “number of symbol fluctuations” is executed in response to reception of change start (or end of change) information of the main game symbol. In addition, for example, for “hit number”, “hit symbol”, and “hit type”, when the special game start signal is received, the “hit number” is incremented and the main game start time for the special game is increased. Based on the symbol information of the game symbol, a process of additionally updating the “hit symbol” and “big hit type” is executed. Note that the parameters are merely examples, and other parameters may be provided as necessary. In addition, as shown in this example (particularly, the upper table in the lower row), the game on the main side You may comprise so that the parameter used as the game history of the main side may be provided in the form where the result was integrated.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 6708, the game history update control means 2322f refers to the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and based on the contents of the effect execution on the effect control means 2322 side, It is determined whether or not a game history update condition (for example, at the end of performance execution) is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 6708, in step 6710, the game history update control means 2322f accesses the game history registration table 2322f-1-1 and updates the game history related to the parameter for which the game history is to be updated. The process proceeds (game history update end process in step 6800). In the case of No in step 6702 or step 6708, the process proceeds to the next process (game history update end process in step 6800), and in the case of No in step 6704, the process proceeds to step 6708.

  Here, FIG. 24 (history information management table) is an example of the game history registration table 2322f-1-1. As shown in this example (particularly, the right two columns in the upper table), the game history registration table 2322f-1-1 includes parameters that become the game history on the sub side based on the game results on the sub side. It is configured to be updatable. For example, in the case of “effect at the time of a big hit”, a process for additionally updating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is executed with the end of the variation of the decorative symbol at the time of the big hit. In addition, for example, if it is an effect during the big hit, a process of additionally updating the content of the effect executed during the big hit is triggered by the display of the end of the big hit. The parameter is merely an example, Other parameters may be provided as necessary, and as shown in this example (especially in the lower table below), the game results on the sub side are integrated into the sub side. You may comprise so that the parameter used as a game history may be provided.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the game history update end process (acoustic code issuance control process) according to the subroutine of step 6800 in FIG. First, the purpose of this process is to issue information related to a game history accumulated according to a game result, triggered by a predetermined operation by the player. Here, in the conventional gaming machine, when issuing information related to the gaming history from the gaming machine side, an image (for example, a QR code (registered trademark) image) generated by encoding the information is displayed on the effect display device 2310. And so on. However, in order for the player to acquire information relating to the game history, the player is forced to take a procedure of capturing the image with the mobile communication terminal owned by the player. Such a procedure is a high threshold for a player who is unfamiliar with the operation method of the mobile communication terminal, and the mobile communication terminal owned by the player may not have an imaging function. From this point of view, in the present embodiment, when issuing information related to the game history from the gaming machine side, an audio signal wave generated by encoding the information {hereinafter referred to as encoded (bited) information as an acoustic signal. Information that is called a code and further converted (modulated) into a sound signal wave may be called an acoustic code signal wave} is output from the speaker 114. Hereinafter, an example of such a configuration will be described in detail.

  First, in step 6801, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g determines whether or not the game history update flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c is on. In the case of Yes in Step 6801, in Step 6808, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g determines whether or not an operation according to a predetermined procedure has been performed by the effect operating device 4000. Here, the operation content of the predetermined procedure is not particularly limited. For example, a dedicated operation button for instructing the sound code issuance is provided in the effect operation device 4000, and the sound code issuance process is executed when the operation button is pressed. Can be mentioned. In the case of Yes in Step 6808, in Step 6810, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g refers to the contents of the game history registration table 2322f-1-1 {ie, based on the game history accumulated up to the present time, Execute processing}. Next, in step 6811, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g performs coding (acoustic coding) by a predetermined coding algorithm based on the referred game history (including information such as a user ID as necessary). . Next, in step 6812, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322 g loop-plays predetermined voice data {for example, a message “start an application” instructing activation of a predetermined application in the mobile communication terminal ”. The audio signal wave based on the data} is output to the speaker 114. Next, in step 6813, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g clears the contents of the game history registration table 2322f-1-1 (in other words, clears all accumulated game histories). Next, in step 6814, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g turns off the game history update flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c. Next, in step 6816, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g starts by setting a predetermined value (30 seconds) to the acoustic code output period timer 2322g-1. Next, in step 6818, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g turns on the acoustic code output flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next process (game history update start process in step 6400). If No in step 6808, the process proceeds to the next process (game history update start process in step 6400).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6801, in step 6820, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g determines whether or not the acoustic code output flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c is on. In the case of Yes in Step 6820, in Step 6822, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g determines whether or not the acoustic code output period timer 2322g-1 has timed out (whether or not the timer value exceeds zero). To do. In the case of Yes in step 6822, in step 6824, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g modulates the data encoded in step 6811 to generate an acoustic code signal wave {For example, a well-known modulation method is known. A direct frequency division multiplexing system (OFDM system can be mentioned)}. Next, in step 6826, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g is not limited to a predetermined frequency band of the currently output audio signal wave (the band is not particularly limited as long as it is a frequency band that can be output from the speaker 114). The output of a band that is difficult to hear or inaudible to a person and is preferably, for example, a band of 18 kHz or more is cut. In step 6828, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g synthesizes an acoustic code signal wave in the cut predetermined frequency band and outputs it to the speaker 114 for the next processing (game history update start processing in step 6400). ).

  On the other hand, if No in step 6822 (when the acoustic code output period timer 2322g-1 has timed up), in step 6830, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g outputs the speaker 114 of the audio signal wave output in step 6812. (Ie, the audio signal wave and the acoustic code signal wave are repeatedly output from the speaker 114 a plurality of times until type-up is performed). Next, in step 6832, the acoustic code transfer control means 2322g turns off the acoustic code output flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and proceeds to the next process (game history update start process in step 6400). If No in step 6820, the process proceeds to the next process (game history update start process in step 6400).

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the game history maintenance process when a fatal error occurs, according to the subroutine of step 6900 in FIG. First, the purpose of this process is to make it possible to guarantee issuance of a game history even when a fatal error relating to game continuation occurs in a gaming machine. Here, if the pachinko gaming machine mainly corresponds to a power failure, and does not have a function of backing up the contents temporarily stored in the RAM of the effect control means 2320, when the power is restored, the game history is registered. All the contents temporarily stored in the table 2322f-1 will be cleared. Therefore, if a fatal error related to continuation of the game occurs in the gaming machine and it is necessary to disconnect the gaming machine in order to cancel the error, information on the gaming history is sent from the gaming machine side. It is desirable to configure it so that it can be issued forcibly (regardless of the player's intention). On the other hand, when such a fatal error related to continuation of the game occurs, it is strongly desired to make full use of the effect display device 2310 to notify that the error has occurred. That is, when a fatal error related to the game continuation occurs, it is ensured that the error display is performed by making full use of the effect display device 2310, while when the information related to the game history is forcibly issued, the effect display Therefore, it becomes necessary to make full use of a device other than the device 2310.

  Here, in the present embodiment, three types of errors are conceptualized as fatal errors related to game continuation, and the maintenance process executed when each error occurs is configured to be different. The three types of errors are: (1) an error (hereinafter referred to as a main detection fatal error) that should not allow game continuation detected by program processing on the main side (for example, various means operating under game control means 1100). (2) An error (hereinafter referred to as a sub-detection fatal error) that should not allow game continuation detected by the sub-side program processing (for example, various means operating under the effect control means 2320). (3) An error (hereinafter referred to as a hardware detection fatal error) that disables game continuation detected by a timer circuit (so-called watchdog timer) provided in the hardware constituting each board. May be called).

  First, at step 6900-1, the error occurrence game history maintenance means 2322h executes a main detection fatal error acoustic code forced issue process, which will be described later, related to a maintenance process executed when a main detection fatal error occurs. Next, in step 6900-2, the error occurrence game history maintenance means 2322h executes a sub detection fatal error acoustic code forced issue process, which will be described later, related to the maintenance process executed when the sub detection fatal error occurs. . Then, in step 6900-3, the error occurrence game history maintenance means 2322h executes a hardware detection fatal error acoustic code original information scrutiny process, which will be described later, related to the maintenance process executed when a hardware detection fatal error occurs. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (error information output control process in step 7200).

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the main detection fatal error acoustic code forced issue processing according to the subroutine of step 6900-1 in FIG. First, the purpose of this processing is to forcibly issue and output an acoustic code without triggering a predetermined operation by the player when a main detection fatal error occurs. Here, as the main detection fatal error, the above-described “random number generation error” can be cited. When the error occurs, for example, the main controller 1000 disables the launcher 232 and operates the power switch 292. The main detection fatal error may not be released until the power is turned off and the power is turned on again (recovered from power interruption). That is, in order to make the game resumable, it is necessary to turn off and return the power to the gaming machine. In the present embodiment, when a main detection fatal error occurs, the various processes (various processing routines in FIG. 4) executed by the main controller 1000 are the same as before the main detection fatal error occurs without interrupting the process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a main detection fatal error occurs, all of the various processing routines executed by the main control device 1000 may be not executed, or only some of the various processing routines executed by the main control device 1000 are not executed. (For example, only a prize ball payout process in step 5000 is executed).

  First, in step 6902-1, the acoustic code forced issuing means 2322h-1 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not a main detection fatal error has been detected. Here, the detection method of the main detection fatal error is not particularly limited. For example, a case where error occurrence information related to the “random number generation error” is received from the main control device 1000 side can be cited. In the case of Yes in step 6902-1, in step 6904-1, the acoustic code forced issuing means 2322h-1 produces an effect display of the error occurrence screen together with a message notifying the error content (error type) based on the received error occurrence information. It is displayed on the device 2310 and the occurrence of an error is notified using various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), the speaker 114, and the like. Next, in step 6905-1, the acoustic code forced issuing means 2322h-1 determines whether or not the game history update flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c is on. In the case of Yes in step 6905-1, the acoustic code forced issuing means 2322h-1 generates an acoustic code based on the game history contents in the game history registration table 2322f-1 and outputs it from the speaker 114 in step 6906-1. To do. Here, it is supplemented that Step 6906-1 is processing corresponding to Step 6810 to Step 6812 and Step 6824 to Step 6828 (see FIG. 25). In the case of No in step 6905-1, an infinite loop process is executed. On the other hand, after the process of step 6906-1 is executed, step 6906-1 is executed again. The process is configured not to be executed (in order to avoid receiving an operation signal from the rendering operation device 4000 or executing another process on the sub side when a main detection fatal error is detected) ). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing on the sub side may be configured to continue processing as necessary (for example, only error information management control processing and error information output control processing described later are continued). Configured to run). In the case of No in step 6902-1, the process proceeds to the next process (sub-detection fatal error acoustic code forced issue process in step 6900-2).

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the acoustic code forced issue processing at the time of sub detection fatal error according to the subroutine of step 6900-2 in FIG. First, the purpose of this process is to forcibly issue and output an acoustic code before a sub-reset (reset process of the effect control device 2320) when a sub-detection fatal error occurs. Here, although an example of the sub detection fatal error will be described later, when the sub detection fatal error occurs, only the effect control device 2320 is reset, and information temporarily stored in the RAM on the effect control means 2320 is stored. May be configured so that the processing of the effect control means 2320 is re-executed. That is, when a sub detection fatal error occurs, the game can be continued (although the main control device 1000 performs normal operation), but the reliability of the content displayed on the effect display device 2310 has decreased. The sub-reset is executed because it is in a state where there is a high possibility of providing erroneous information to the player by continuing the game (for example, displaying a big hit when lost).

  First, in step 6902-2, the acoustic code forced issuing means 2322h-1 refers to the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c and the like, and determines whether or not a sub detection fatal error has been detected. Here, the detection method of the sub detection fatal error is not particularly limited. For example, a program abnormality detected on the production control device 2320 side (the content of the program operating on the RAM becomes the reading source of the program). Detection of a random number abnormality (similar to the above-mentioned “random number generation error”), disconnection / short-circuit error, and the like. In the case of Yes in step 6902-2, in step 6904-2, the acoustic code forced issuing means 2322h-1 displays an error occurrence screen together with a message notifying the content of the error occurrence based on the type of the sub detection fatal error that has occurred. An effect is displayed on the effect display device 2310, and the occurrence of an error is notified using various game effect lamps 190 (for example, side lamps), the speaker 114, and the like. Next, in step 6905-2, the acoustic code forced issuing means 2322h-1 determines whether or not the game history update flag in the effect display related information temporary storage means 2322c is on. In the case of Yes in step 6905-2, in step 6908-2, the acoustic code forced issuing means 2322h-1 starts a reset grace period management timer provided on the effect control device 2320 side. Next, in step 6910-2, the acoustic code forced issuing means 2322h-1 generates an acoustic code based on the game history contents in the game history registration table 2322f-1 and outputs it from the speaker 114. Here, it is supplemented that step 6910-2 is processing corresponding to step 6810 to step 6812 and step 6824 to step 6828 (see FIG. 25). Next, in step 6912-2, the acoustic code forced issuing means 2322h-1 determines whether or not the reset grace period management timer has expired (for example, whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the timer start). . In the case of Yes in step 6912-2, the effect control device 2320 executes the sub-reset process in step 6914-2. If step 6914-2 is executed, the information temporarily stored in the RAM on the effect control unit 2320 is cleared, and then the process proceeds to step 6400. Further, in this example, when No is determined in Step 6912-2, Step 6910-2 is executed again, so that the process shifts to a sub-reset wait loop process, so that other processes are not executed. Yes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other processing on the sub side may be continued as necessary (for example, only error information management control processing and error information output control processing described later are continued). Configured to run). If NO in step 6902-2, the process proceeds to the next process (step 6900-3 sound code original information scrutiny process at the time of hardware detection fatal error), and if NO in step 6905-2, step 6914. -2.

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the sound detection original information review process at the time of hardware detection fatal error according to the subroutine of step 6900-3 in FIG. First, the purpose of this process is whether information related to the game history is normally stored after a hard reset (in this example, a reset process by hardware configuring the effect control device 2320) when a hardware detection fatal error occurs It is to scrutinize whether or not. Here, when a hardware detection fatal error occurs, there is a possibility that the processing on the production control means 2320 side is out of control (for example, a program malfunction due to unauthorized access to an address that does not exist). By continuing the erroneous process, the hard reset is forcibly executed in order to avoid the information temporarily stored in the RAM on the effect control means 2320 being destroyed.

  First, in step 6902-3, the sound code original information scrutinizing means 2322h-2 determines whether or not a hardware detection fatal error has been detected (in this example, the effect control device 2320 side receives a hard reset signal). Here, since the hardware reset signal is a signal issued by the hardware after the hardware reset by the hardware constituting the effect control device 2320, it is configured as in this example. (In some cases, it is supplemented that all processes described below are executed after a hard reset is executed). In the case of Yes in step 6902-3, in step 6904-3, the sound code original information scrutinizing means 2322h-2 displays a message indicating that the hard reset has been executed on the effect display device 2310, and after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, The displayed message is deleted after 5 seconds). Here, the reason why the message is “erased after a predetermined period of time” is that after execution of the hard reset process, the process on the effect control device 2320 side returns according to the game progress status on the main side, and on the effect display device 2310 Since there is a high possibility that the same display as that during normal operation is displayed in the display contents, the visibility of the display contents displayed in accordance with the progress of the game after the return will be obstructed for a long period of time. This is because it is desirable to avoid this. Next, in step 6906-3, the sound code original information scrutinizing means 2322h-2 performs a checksum value before reset processing (for example, the total number of data) and reset processing for the data contents of the game history registration table 2322f-1. Get later checksum value. Next, in Step 6908-3, the acoustic code original information scrutinizing means 2322h-2 compares the acquired checksum value before the reset process with the checksum value after the reset process, and determines whether or not they are the same value. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 6908-3, in step 6910-3, the sound code original information scrutinizing means 2322h-2 pre-determines a message to the effect display device 2310 that the data of the game history registration table 2322f-1 is normal. The period is displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (error information management control process in step 7000). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6908-3, in step 6912-3, the acoustic code original information scrutinizing means 2322h-2 clears all data in the game history registration table 2322f-1. In step 6914-3, the sound code original information scrutinizing means 2322h-2 displays a message indicating that the data in the game history registration table 2322f-1 has been cleared on the effect display device 2310 for a predetermined period of time. The process proceeds to (error information management control process in step 7000). If No in step 6902-3, the process proceeds to the next process (error information management control process in step 7000). In addition, at the timing after the end of the processing of step 6910-3 or step 6914-3, it is configured to output information regarding whether or not the data in the game history registration table 2322f-1 is normal as an acoustic code. With this configuration, it is possible to confirm that the hard reset has occurred and the data in the game history registration table 2322f-1 is normal after the hard reset without impairing the visibility of the effect display contents. This information can be transmitted outside the gaming machine.

  Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the error information management control process related to the subroutine of step 7000 in FIG. First, in step 7002, the error occurrence information input / output control means 2322j refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and error related information from the main controller 1000 side (in this example, error occurrence information or error release information). Check the reception status of. Next, in step 7004, the error occurrence information input / output control means 2322j determines whether or not error occurrence information has been received from the main controller 1000 based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 7004, in step 7006, the error occurrence information input / output control means 2322j derives one or a plurality of error types based on the received error occurrence information, and inputs all the derived error types as input errors. Temporary storage is performed in the type temporary storage unit 2322j-1, and the process proceeds to Step 7008. If step 7004 is No, the process proceeds to step 7008. In this embodiment, as described above, the error occurrence information includes all of the error types detected on the main controller 1000 side and the error types detected on the prize ball payout controller 30000 side. As a result, a plurality of error types that occur at the same time can be transmitted from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 7008, the error occurrence information input / output control unit 2322j determines whether or not error release information has been received from the main controller 1000 side based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in step 7008, in step 7010, the error occurrence information input / output control unit 2322j derives one or a plurality of error types based on the received error release information, and all of the derived error types. Then, the error type temporarily stored in the input error type temporary storage unit 2322j-1 is deleted, and the process proceeds to the next process (error information output control process in step 7200). If No in step 7008, the process proceeds to the next process (error information output control process in step 7200).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the error information output control process related to the subroutine of step 7200 in FIG. First, in step 7202, the error output control unit 2322j-2 checks the error type temporarily stored in the input error type temporary storage unit 2322j-1. Next, in step 7202, the error output control unit 2322j-2 determines whether an error has occurred (whether the error type is temporarily stored) based on the confirmation result. In the case of Yes in Step 7202, in Step 7206, the error output control means 2322j-2 determines whether or not the generated error (temporarily stored error type) is singular. In the case of Yes in Step 7206, in Step 7208, the error output control means 2322j-2 refers to the error importance level determination reference table 2322j-3, and acquires the error importance level related to the single error type, Control goes to step 7210.

  Here, FIG. 32 (error type management table) is an example of the error importance degree determination reference table 2322j-3. As shown in this example, in the error importance level determination reference table 2322j-3, an error importance level is assigned to each error type. As will be described later, output of error information is based on the error importance level. The tip is configured to be different.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 7210, the error output control unit 2322j-2 determines whether or not the acquired error importance is less than a predetermined value (for example, “7”). Here, the numerical value that is the predetermined value in the determination is not particularly limited, and an appropriate value may be set based on the number of error types and the error content defined by the error type. Moreover, you may comprise so that the numerical value used as the said predetermined value can be changed by the game hall operator side by operation of the production operation device 4000 grade | etc.,. In the case of Yes in step 7210, in step 7212, the error output control unit 2322j-2 displays an error notification message corresponding to the single error type at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2310, and performs the next processing (step 6400 (game history update start processing). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7210, in step 7214, the error output control means 2322j-2 generates an error notification acoustic code corresponding to the single error type and outputs it from the speaker 114 for the next processing ( The process proceeds to step 6400 (game history update start processing). Here, it is supplemented that step 7214 generates an error notification sound code (for example, a bit string that can specify an error type) and executes processing corresponding to steps 6824 to 6828 (see FIG. 25). (That is, since the notification sound to the player is not reproduced, the error notification information is output to the outside of the gaming machine in a form that is difficult or inaudible to the player).

  On the other hand, if No in step 7206 (when there are a plurality of error types), in step 7220, the error output control means 2322j-2 refers to the error importance level determination reference table 2322j-3, and Get all error severities related to multiple error types. Next, in step 7222, the error output control unit 2322j-2 determines whether or not there is an error importance that is less than a predetermined value (for example, “7”) among all the acquired error importance. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 7222, in step 7224, the error output control means 2322j-2 derives the error type that becomes the maximum value among the error severities less than the predetermined value. Next, in step 7226, the error output control means 2322j-2 displays an error notification message corresponding to the error type which is the maximum value at a predetermined position on the effect display device 2310, and proceeds to step 7228. In the case of No in step 7222, the process proceeds to step 7228. In step 7228, the error output control means 2322j-2 generates error notification acoustic codes corresponding to all the plurality of error types, outputs them from the speaker 114, and performs the next processing (game history of step 6400). The process proceeds to update start processing. Here, in Step 7228, an error notification sound code (for example, a bit string that can specify all of a plurality of error types) is generated, and processing corresponding to Step 6824 to Step 6828 (see FIG. 25) is executed. (In other words, since the notification sound to the player is not reproduced, the error notification information is output to the outside of the gaming machine in a form that makes the player difficult to hear or inaudible). In Step 7228, the error type displayed in Step 7226 may be configured not to be included in the error notification sound code (intended to avoid duplicate notification).

  If No in step 7204 (when no error exists or all errors are canceled), error output control means 2322j-2 notifies the error displayed on the effect display device 2310 in step 7240. The message is deleted, or the output of the error notification sound code to the speaker 114 is stopped, and the process proceeds to the next process (game history update start process in step 6400).

  Next, an outline of a method for receiving a sound wave (including an acoustic code) output from the pachinko gaming machine 100 (particularly the speaker 114) will be described. First, in the present embodiment, information related to the game history is encoded (acoustic coded) and further modulated into sound waves of a predetermined frequency band, so that the information related to the game history is transmitted from the speaker 114 as sound waves. By encoding the information related to the error and further modulating it into a sound wave of a predetermined frequency band, the information related to the error is transmitted from the speaker 114 as a sound wave. Here, the former information is information intended to be transmitted to the player, and the latter information is information intended to be transmitted to the game hall operator.

  By the way, at the time of filing this application, mobile communication terminals typified by third-generation mobile phones {particularly multi-function mobile phones (so-called smartphones)} are widespread, and in particular, some types of mobile communication terminals. In some cases, external sound waves are collected by a built-in microphone (microphone), and information included in the collected sound waves can be extracted by predetermined application software. Therefore, when the player or the game hall operator side possesses the mobile communication terminal configured as described above, the information relating to the game history transmitted as sound waves from the speaker 114 or the information relating to the error is sent to the player. Alternatively, it can be acquired by the game hall operator. Hereinafter, the mobile communication terminal will be described.

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Next, the basic structure of the mobile communication terminal T100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The mobile communication terminal T100 includes a central processing unit (CPU) T110, a primary storage device (RAM) T112, a secondary storage device (ROM) T114, an input / output bus T180, and peripheral devices. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  The input / output bus T180 is a data transmission / reception path between devices and circuits inside the mobile communication terminal T100. The input / output bus T180 includes a central processing unit T110, a primary storage device T112, a secondary storage device T114, and peripheral devices. Is connected. Here, the primary storage device T112 stores various data such as received image data and audio data, and processing results in the central processing unit T110. In addition, the secondary storage device T114 includes a program for realizing each means described later, browser software for browsing a Web site, terminal identification information (product number, telephone number, etc.) of the mobile communication terminal T100, and the like. It is remembered.

  Next, as peripheral devices, a display control circuit T120 for controlling a display device T122 including a liquid crystal display and a dot display, and an audio signal processing circuit T160 for controlling a speaker T162 and a microphone T164 are provided on an input / output bus T180. Wireless communication via an antenna T142 and an input interface (input I / F) T130 for controlling an operation key T132 composed of a numeric keypad, various function call keys, or a touch panel pasted on the display surface of the display device T122 A communication interface (communication I / F) T140 to be performed and an imaging control circuit T150 are connected. Here, the image pickup control circuit T150 is connected with an image pickup element T152 including a CCD image sensor, a C-MOS image sensor, or the like.

  Next, various functions of the mobile communication terminal T100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the mobile communication terminal T100 includes a central control device T1100 including elements such as a central processing unit T110, a primary storage device T112, and a secondary storage device T114, a display device T122, a display control circuit T120, and the like. Information display device T1200, information input device T1300 including operation keys T132 and input interface T130, wireless communication device T1400 including antenna T142 and communication interface T140, speaker T162, microphone T164, and audio signal And a voice input / output device T1500 composed of a processing circuit T160 and the like. In addition, although not shown, an imaging device such as an imaging element T152 and an imaging control circuit T150 is provided. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the central control device T1100 includes an acoustic code information transfer control means T1110 for transferring information contained in the sound wave collected by the voice input / output device T1500 into the mobile communication terminal T100, and the radio communication device T1400. Request signal transmission control means T1120 for transmitting a request signal (request) related to service provision to a server device existing on the Internet connection or network, and the server device existing on the network via the wireless communication device T1400 Response signal reception control means T1130 that receives a content (information content expressed by characters, images, sounds, etc.) signal (response), and contents received by the content signal transmission / reception control means T1130 and various information to the information display device T1200 Information table for output control And control means T1140, has an information storage means T1150 for storing information (URL) and various kinds of information indicating the location of the server device or the like present on the network.

  Next, the acoustic code information transfer control means T1110 includes an acoustic code signal acquisition control means T1111 for extracting an acoustic code signal wave based on the sound wave collected by the voice input / output device T1500, and an acoustic code signal acquisition control means T1111. Acoustic code signal analysis means T1112 for analyzing and extracting information included in the extracted acoustic code signal wave, and acoustic code signal acquisition information temporarily storing the acoustic code signal wave received by the acoustic code signal acquisition control means T1111 Storage means T1113. Here, the acoustic code signal analysis means T1112 further includes acoustic code signal analysis result information temporary storage means T1112a for temporarily storing an analysis result of information included in the acoustic code signal wave.

  Next, the request signal transmission control unit T1120 further includes a request transmission information temporary storage unit T1121 that temporarily stores various information to be transmitted from the mobile communication terminal T100 to the outside.

  Next, the response signal reception control means T1130 further includes response transmission information temporary storage means T1131 for temporarily storing contents and various information received from the outside of the mobile communication terminal T100.

  Next, the information storage unit T1150 includes a URL information storage unit T1151 for storing the URL that is the destination of the request signal, and a terminal identification information storage unit T1152 for storing the terminal identification information of the mobile communication terminal T100. The mobile communication terminal T100 further includes content storage means T1153 for storing the content.

  The acoustic code output from the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be acquired by the mobile communication terminal T100 configured as described above. More specifically, (Processing 1) The mobile communication terminal T100 activates predetermined application software (so-called application) including the acoustic code information transfer control means T1110 (the activation method is not particularly limited). (Process 2) When the predetermined application software is activated, the acoustic code information transfer control means T1110 collects the sound wave output from the pachinko gaming machine 100 using the voice input / output device T1500, The acoustic code signal acquisition control unit T1111 extracts an acoustic code signal wave based on the collected sound wave (extracts a sound wave of a predetermined frequency band) and temporarily stores it in the acoustic code signal acquisition information temporary storage unit T1113. . (Process 3) The acoustic code signal analysis means T1112 analyzes (demodulates) the acoustic code signal wave temporarily stored in the acoustic code signal capture information temporary storage means T1113, and derives the acoustic code transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 100 Then, the sound code signal analysis result information temporary storage means T1112a is temporarily stored. (Process 4) Then, the request signal transmission control means T1120 acquires a URL for accessing a server device existing on the network based on the acoustic code temporarily stored in the acoustic code signal analysis result information temporary storage means T1112a. The game history storage request is transmitted to the server device indicated by the URL, or the information display control means T1140 stores the acoustic code temporarily stored in the acoustic code signal analysis result information temporary storage means T1112a. Based on this, error information is derived, and the derived error information is output to the information display device T1200. Through the processes as described above (Process 1) to (Process 4), information related to the game history and error information output from the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be captured on the mobile communication terminal T100 side.

  By configuring as described above, according to the present embodiment, when a fatal error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 100 (particularly, when a main detection fatal error and a sub detection fatal error occur in the present embodiment), Since the sound code generated by coding the information related to the game history is output from the speaker 114, the information related to the game history is owned by the player in a situation where the information related to the game history can be forcibly deleted. It is possible to quickly import to the mobile communication terminal.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when a fatal error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the acoustic code generated by encoding the information related to the game history is output from the speaker 114, so that the effect display device On 2310, error notification can be performed preferentially, and it is possible to avoid obstructing information output necessary for troubleshooting.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when a highly confidential error that should be notified only to the game hall operator side (in this embodiment, an error with an error importance level equal to or higher than a predetermined value) occurs, Since the sound code generated by encoding such information is output from the speaker 114, the error notification information is output to the outside of the gaming machine in a form that makes it difficult or inaudible to human beings. As a result, it is possible for a player to avoid being distrusted by the gaming machine, but for an illegal acter, it is difficult to detect that the error notification information has been notified to the game hall operator. It becomes easy to identify the current offender of the act.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when multiple types of errors occur at the same time, an acoustic code generated by encoding information that can identify all the types of errors is output from the speaker 114. Therefore, it is difficult to simultaneously notify all of the plurality of types of errors (for example, only a single error is given priority on the effect display device 2310 that does not include the effect display device 2310). Even if it is a gaming machine, it becomes easy to notify all of the plurality of types of errors to the game hall operator side.

  Note that the characteristics of the speaker 114 are not particularly limited, but the acoustic cord in the present embodiment is configured to be output as a sound wave in a high sound range (high frequency band), and thus a sound wave in a higher sound range (high frequency band). Is preferable. In this case, for example, a loudspeaker (5 kHz to 24 kHz) speaker (equipped with a so-called tweeter), a super-high frequency (25 kHz to 100 kHz) speaker (equipped with a so-called super tweeter), etc. Can do. However, when a high-frequency or ultra-high frequency speaker is used on the pachinko gaming machine 100 side, the characteristics of the voice input / output device (particularly the microphone T164) on the mobile communication terminal T100 side are also high frequency (high frequency band). It is supplemented that it is necessary to be configured to collect sound waves.

  In the present embodiment, since the acoustic code transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 100 side can be easily transmitted as a sound wave to a long distance (for example, 10 m or more), the mobile communication terminals from the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 100 Information transmission to T100 is easy. More specifically, an acoustic code is transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 100 installed in a certain game hall to the entire certain game hall, and the acoustic code transmitted to the entire game hall is moved. By configuring so that it can be received by the body communication terminal T100, for example, it is possible to view error information of all pachinko gaming machines 100 installed in a certain game hall from the mobile communication terminal.

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On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the acoustic code transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 100 side is a sound wave, confusion with acoustic codes transmitted from other pachinko gaming machines 100, and acoustic code signal waves It is desirable to eliminate as much as possible factors that hinder the reliability of information transmission, such as mutual interference (frequency band similarity). In that case, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 outputs an acoustic code, the identifier unique to the gaming machine (for example, the product ID stored in the ROM in the main control device 1000 or the effect control device 2320 is read and acquired. What is necessary is just to comprise further the identifier, the identifier etc. which were acquired based on the random number value produced | generated by the random number counter with which the presentation control means 2320 side is equipped. On the mobile communication terminal T100 side, the sound wave output from the speaker 114 is collected to derive an identifier unique to the gaming machine, and the derived identifier unique to the gaming machine and the mobile communication terminal T100 side. Is a pre-registered identifier unique to the gaming machine (for example, if it is an identifier obtained by reading out the above-mentioned product ID, it can be registered in advance on the mobile communication terminal T100 side by acquiring the product ID in advance. If the identifier is acquired based on the above random number value, the mobile communication terminal T100 side can transmit the acoustic code including the identifier unique to the gaming machine in advance when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on. It is possible to determine which pachinko gaming machine 100 is an acoustic code by checking the consistency with It made. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 outputs the acoustic code signal wave, it may be configured to output in a frequency band (so-called occupied frequency bandwidth) assigned based on the identifier unique to the gaming machine. By configuring in this way, even between pachinko machines that are close to each other (located at a distance where sound waves can interfere with each other), the interference of the output acoustic code signal waves (frequency band similarity) is avoided. As a result, the certainty of information transmission can be improved. Note that it is also effective to improve the reliability of information transmission by using a speaker (for example, a parametric speaker) capable of outputting a highly directional sound wave as the speaker 114.

  In this embodiment, the timing at which the acoustic code is transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 100 is the timing at which an event that causes a predetermined transmission occurs, such as when there is an operation instruction from the effect operating device 4000 or when an error occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In this case, for example, an example in which an acoustic code is transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 100 side at all times (or at predetermined time intervals) can be given. With this configuration, when the mobile communication terminal T100 cannot receive the acoustic code to be transmitted constantly, the pachinko gaming machine 100 operates abnormally (particularly, the speaker 114 is faulty). Can be detected.

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1000 Main controller, 1100 Game control means 1110 Entrance determination means, 1111 First main game start entrance entrance determination means 1112 2nd main game start entrance entrance determination means, 1113 Auxiliary game start entrance entrance determination means 1120 Random number acquisition Determination execution means, 1121 First main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 Second main game random number acquisition determination execution means, 1123 Auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1130 Holding control means, 1131 First main game symbol holding means 1131a First main Game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1132 Second main game symbol hold means 1132a Second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1133 Auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133a Auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1135 Winning lottery means 1135a Special Game transition deciding means, 1135b winning / no-win lottery table 1135b- 1st main game success / failure lottery table, 1135b-3 2nd main game success / failure lottery table 1135c Electric accessory release availability determination means, 1135d Electric accessory release success / failure lottery table 1138 Symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination means, 1140 Symbol content determination Means 1141 First main game content determination means, 1141a First main game content determination lottery table 1141a-1 First main game stop symbol determination lottery table, 1141a-2 First main game variation mode determination lottery table 1142 Main game content determination means, 1422a Second main game content determination lottery table 1142a-1 Second main game stop symbol determination lottery table, 1142a-2 Second main game variation mode determination lottery table 1143 Auxiliary game content determination means, 1143a Auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a-1 Auxiliary game stop Symbol determination reference table, 1143a-2 Auxiliary game variation mode determination reference table 1150 Display control means, 1151 First main game symbol control means 1151a First main game symbol variation time management means, 1151a-1 First main game symbol variation Management timer 1152 Second main game symbol control means, 1152a Second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a-1 Second main game symbol variation management timer, 1154 Auxiliary game symbol control means 1154a Auxiliary game symbol variation time management means, 1154a-1 Auxiliary game symbol change management timer 1160 Electric accessory opening / closing control means, 1161 Condition determining means 1163 Electric accessory opening time determining reference table, 1162 Electric accessory opening time management timer 1170 Special game control means, 1171 Condition Determination means 1172 special game content determination means 1172 Special game content reference table 1173 Special game execution means, 1174 Special game time management means 1174a Round execution timer, 1180 Specific game control means 1183 Specific game availability / content determination means, 1183a Main game specific game availability / content determination reference table 1183b Auxiliary game specific game availability / content determination reference table, 1181 specific game end condition determining means 1181b main game symbol time counter, 1190 game related information temporary storage means 1191 main game related information temporary storage means, 1191a first main game / first 2 Main game related information temporary storage means 1191b Main game side game state temporary storage means, 1192 Auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192b Auxiliary game side game state temporary storage means, 1194 Special game related information temporary storage means 1300 Information transmission means, 1400 Ball payout determination means 1500 Error detection control means, 1510 Occurrence error type temporary storage means 2000 Game peripheral device, 2210 First main game start port 2211 First main game start port entrance detection device, 2130 First main game symbol display device 2131 1st main game symbol display unit, 2132 1st main game symbol hold display unit 2110 2nd main game start port 2111 2nd main game start port entrance detection device 2112 2nd main game start port electric accessory 2230 2nd Main game symbol display device 2231 Second main game symbol display unit, 2232 Second main game symbol hold display unit 2400 Auxiliary game peripheral device, 2410 Auxiliary game start port 2411 Auxiliary game start port entrance detection device, 2420 Auxiliary game symbol display device 2421 Auxiliary game symbol display unit, 2422 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2120 First Grand Prize Exit, 2121 First Grand Prize Winning detection device 2122 1st grand prize opening electrical accessory, 2220 2nd grand prize opening 2221 2nd grand prize opening winning detection device, 2222 2nd grand prize opening electrical accessory 2320 Production control means (production control device), 2321 Information Reception means 2321a Main-side information temporary storage means, 2322 display control means 2322a decoration symbol display control means, 2322a-1 drawing display content determination means 2322a-1-1 drawing variation content determination lottery table, 2322a-1-2 stop Symbol determination lottery table 2322b Drawing hold information display control means 2322b-1 Drawing hold information temporary storage means, 2322c Production display related information temporary storage means 2322f Game history update control means, 2322f-1 Game history information temporary storage means 2322f- 1-1 Game history registration table 2322g Acoustic code transfer control means 2322g-1 Acoustic code output period timer 2322h Error history game history maintenance means, 2322h-1 Acoustic code forced issue means 2322h-2 Acoustic code original information scrutiny means, 2322j Error occurrence information input / output control means 2322j-1 Temporary input error type Storage means, 2322j-2 Error output control means 2322j-3 Error importance determining reference table 2310 Production display device, 2311 Drawing display unit 2312 Drawing hold display unit, 4000 Production operation device 3000 Prize ball payout control device (T100 movement) Body communication terminal)
T1100 Central control unit, T1110 Acoustic code information transfer control means T1111 Acoustic code signal acquisition control means, T1112 Acoustic code signal analysis means T1112a Acoustic code signal analysis result information temporary storage means, T1113 Acoustic code signal acquisition information temporary storage means T1120 Request Signal transmission control means, T1121 Request transmission information temporary storage means T1130 Response signal reception control means, T1131 Response reception information temporary storage means T1140 Information display control means, T1150 Information storage means T1151 URL information storage means, T1152 Terminal identification information storage means T1153 Contents Storage means, T1200 Information display device T1300 Information input device, T1400 Wireless communication device T1500 Voice input / output device

Claims (3)

A game machine capable of executing output control of information and capable of generating multiple types of errors;
In a gaming machine system including a user terminal capable of collecting sound waves,
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When an error occurs, it has an error information output means for outputting error information that can identify the type of the error that has occurred,
Error information output means
An error type determination means for determining a part of a plurality of types of errors as a specific error;
When an error occurs, when it is determined that the type of the generated error is the specific error, sound wave information output control means for outputting the error information as a sound wave in a frequency band that can be collected by the user terminal. And
User terminal
A gaming machine that can constitute a part of a gaming machine system including error information acquisition means that collects sound waves output by a sound wave information output control means of a gaming machine and converts the sound waves into the error information,
A gaming machine comprising: the error information output means; the error type determination means; and the sound wave information output control means. Pachislot machines
An information display unit capable of displaying information;
Error information output means
When an error has occurred, if it is determined that the type of error that has occurred is not the specific error, the information display unit displays the error information related to at least one of the determined errors. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, when it is determined that the type of the generated error is the specific error, the error information related to the determined error is not displayed on the information display unit. . Pachislot machines
An information operation member operable by an operator is further provided,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein which of the plurality of types of errors is set as the specific error can be changed based on an operation content by the information operation member.

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