JP2013223567A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further increase the fun of a game by executing a performance according to the intention of a player.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a designated information input means capable of inputting a selection image as a designated selection image from a plurality of selection images when the game is suspended; a designated information storing means for storing the input designated information; a selection performance execution means for executing a selection performance displayed in an image display part so that the plurality of selection images can be selected when a preset condition for execution is satisfied in the progress of the game; and a specific performance execution means for executing a specific performance corresponding to a specified selection image when the selection image is specified while the selection performance is executed. If a selection image is specified while the selection performance is executed, the specific performance execution means executes the specific performance in a different execution mode, when designated information is stored and the specified selection image is the same as the stored designated selection image, from an execution mode when the designated information is not stored.

Description

  According to the present invention, a selection effect that allows a player to select one of the selected images displayed on the image display unit is executed, and an effect corresponding to the selected image selected during the selection effect Relates to a gaming machine on which is executed.

  In recent years, in order to improve the player's willingness to participate in the game and to improve the sense of achievement when playing a game, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, it is possible to store game history data of individual players on a server Game machines are becoming popular. In such a gaming machine, it is set in advance as a specific condition (so-called “mission”) that various events that may occur during the progress of the game, such as execution of a specific variation effect, and the player It is possible to store in the server which specific condition (mission) is achieved.

  In this way, since the specific condition (mission) achieved by the player is accumulated as game history data, the player achieves the specific condition (mission) as well as the original purpose of winning a prize ball. It also provides a sense of purpose to play, and can improve the fun of gaming.

  Also, for example, if a player sets a character on the server in advance and reads the character information into a gaming machine to play a game, the character grows depending on the progress of the game, the effect that has been executed, etc. The production is performed. By adopting such effects, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play and the interest of the game.

JP2011-177525A

  In the above gaming machines, the character grows in accordance with the progress of the game (winning wins, etc.) and the executed performance, but since the progress and performance of the game are both determined by lottery, the player Characters do not grow by their own will. For this reason, as described above, even if the player-specific information is read into the gaming machine and the game is played, the interest in the character immediately decreases, leading to improvement of the player's willingness to play and the interest of the game. There is a reality that it is difficult.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further enhancing the interest of a game by executing an effect according to the player's own intention.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes any one of an image display unit on which an image for presentation is displayed and a plurality of selection images displayed on the image display unit while a game is in progress. Designation information indicating that the selected image is designated as the designated selection image, designation information input means that can be input at least when the game is interrupted, and designation information that stores the designation information input by the designation information input means A storage means, a selection effect executing means for executing a selection effect displayed on the image display section so that the plurality of selection images can be selected when a predetermined execution condition is established during the progress of the game, and a player's When the selected operation image is specified by the operation of the production operation unit from among the production operation unit that receives the operation and the selection image displayed on the image display unit during the execution of the selection production. A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect corresponding to the specified selected image, and the specific effect executing means, when any of the selected images is specified during the execution of the selection effect, When the designation information is stored and the designated selection image indicated in the designation information is the same as the identified selection image, the designation information is not stored and the execution mode of the specific effect It is characterized by making different.

  The specific effect executing means stores the specified information when any of the selected images is specified during the execution of the selected effect, and the specified selected image indicated in the specified information When the specified selected image is different, when the specified information is not stored, and when the specified selected image and the specified selected image are the same, the execution mode of the specific effect is It is good to make it different.

  The specific effect executing means may change the execution mode of the specific effect according to the number of times the specified selection image matches the specified selection image.

  In addition, when the specified information is stored, the specific effect executing means, if the progress of the game achieves a preset condition, the execution mode of the specific effect is different from that before the condition is achieved. Good.

  Further, it is preferable that the designation information is issued when the designation selection image is designated by an operation of an information terminal, and the designation information input means can input the designation information by a player's operation.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the notional structure of the game system. It is a block diagram of a game system. It is a sequence 1 figure of a game system. It is a sequence 2 figure of a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image 1 displayed on an information terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image 2 displayed on an information terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image 1 displayed on a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display image 2 displayed on a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the winning design determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach mode A determination random number determination table at the time of a loss. It is a figure explaining the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a change pattern lottery table. It is a figure explaining a variation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the selection production performed during an ending process. It is a figure explaining a 6th character display determination table. It is a figure explaining a specific production. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the demo command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the process during demonstration in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the hit-WIN starting process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the hit-WIN menu process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the symbol determination command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the game state command reception process at the time of jackpot winning in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the ending command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the selection production | presentation execution process in a sub control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, a gaming system will be described first, and then the configuration and processing of the gaming machine will be described.

(Conceptual configuration of gaming system S)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of the gaming system S. The gaming system S includes a gaming machine 1, an information terminal 200, a communication network 301 including a communication base station 300, and a server 400. A gaming result in the gaming machine 1, a web site of the server 400, So-called site-linked service is provided.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the player rotates the operation handle, the game ball is launched toward the game area in the game board, and is executed when the game ball flowing down the game area enters the start opening. When winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery, a special game (a jackpot game) is executed, and many prize balls can be obtained. At this time, in the effect device (effect display device, sound output device, effect agent device, effect lighting device) provided in the gaming machine 1, an effect is executed in accordance with the progress of the game.

  The information terminal 200 is an electronic device or the like that can use a Web browser such as a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a personal computer, a notebook personal computer, and the like, and is connected to the server 400 via the communication base station 300 and the communication network 301. Communication can be established. In addition, the information terminal 200 can obtain game history information from the gaming machine 1.

  Here, “game history information” is classified into model-specific information and information common to all models. The model-specific information includes reach production, notice production, jackpot production, number of symbol variations, jackpot type, mission achieved, number of jackpot lottery, number of jackpots, number of winning prize balls, number of consecutive games (within a specified period) The number of times that the player has won the jackpot), the information related to the experience value of the character set by the player. The information common to all models is given according to the above-mentioned game history information, such as a prize, a privilege that can be used on the information terminal 200 or during the game, and the like. This is information relating to exchangeable point values.

  The communication base station 300 is connected to the communication network 301 and transmits / receives data to / from the information terminal 200 wirelessly. In addition, the communication base station 300 receives data transmitted from the information terminal 200 wirelessly, and transmits the input data to the server 400 via the communication network 301. The same applies to the case where data is transmitted from the server 400 to the information terminal 200, although the communication path is reversed.

  The communication network 301 includes a mobile phone network, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a dedicated line, and the like, and communicates and connects the information terminal 200 and the server 400 via the communication base station 300.

  The server 400 provides various services such as managing websites and accumulating information acquired by the information terminal 200. Here, the website (portal site) refers to a group of web pages under the domain specified by the server 400.

  In the gaming system S, the player, for example, captures game history information from the start of the game to the end of the game in an arbitrary gaming machine 1 into the player's own information terminal 200, and transmits it to the server 400 for storage. In addition, the player can check the game history information stored in the server 400 in this way on the information terminal 200. A series of functions executed in such a gaming system S is referred to as a “hit-WIN function” in the present embodiment.

(Block diagram of gaming system S)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the gaming system S. Since the block diagram of the gaming machine 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 11, the description of the gaming machine 1 will be simplified in describing the gaming system S having the hit-WIN function.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game control unit 101, a payout device 121, a launch device 131, an effect display device 151, an audio output device 161, an effect actor device 162, an effect illumination device 163, and an effect operation device 164. (Effect operation unit), a winning device 170, a driving device 180, and a display 190 are configured.

  The game control unit 101 includes at least a main control board 110, a payout control board 120, a launch control board 130, a sub control board 140, an image control board 150, and an illumination control board 160. It functions as a control unit that controls the gaming machine 1.

  Here, the main control board 110 is a control unit that controls the basic operation of the game, and the payout control board 120 is a control unit that controls the payout device 121 according to an instruction from the main control board 110. The launch control board 130 is a control unit that controls the launch device 131 by confirming the connection with the payout control board 120, and the sub-control board 140 is a control that controls and controls the production in response to an instruction from the main control board 110. Part. The image control board 150 is a control unit that controls the effect display device 151 according to an instruction from the sub-control board 140, and the illumination control board 160 is an audio output device 161 according to an instruction from the sub-control board 140. This is a control unit that controls the effect accessory device 162 and the effect lighting device 163.

  The payout device 121 includes a payout motor for paying out game balls, a switch for counting the payout game balls, and the like, and has a function of paying out game balls.

  The launching device 131 is composed of a launching solenoid that launches a game ball, a touch sensor that detects that the player has touched, an operation volume that detects the operation angle of the operation handle, and the like. It is a device that has the function of launching.

  The effect display device 151 is a display device that includes a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display, or the like and has a function of displaying an image. In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 151 not only displays an effect image in accordance with the progress of the game, but also displays a two-dimensional code including predetermined information in accordance with the player's operation.

  Here, the “two-dimensional code” means, for example, a QR code (registered trademark) or a password made up of character and numeric data. In the present embodiment, as described later, the QR code is described as the two-dimensional code. However, a one-dimensional code such as a barcode, a character, or a numeric string may be used instead of the QR code.

  The audio output device 161 is configured by a speaker or the like and has a function of outputting sound such as BGM (Background music) and SE (Sound Effect).

  The stage effect device 162 is composed of a structure used for playing the game, a motor for driving the structure, and the like, and has a function of driving the structure.

  The effect lighting device 163 is a device that includes an incandescent bulb, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), a fluorescent lamp, a cold cathode tube, and the like, and has a function of emitting light.

  In the present embodiment, all or part of the effect display device 151, the audio output device 161, the effect actor device 162, and the effect illumination device 163 constitute an effect device.

  The effect operation device 164 is configured by a push button switch, a rotary switch (jog dial), and the like, and has a function of detecting a player's operation. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the production operation device 164 detects a specific operation, the production display device 151 displays a two-dimensional code on the production display device 151 or inputs a password acquired from the server 400 via the information terminal 200. .

  The winning device 170 is composed of a magnetic sensor or the like, and detects that a game ball has passed through various winning ports (general winning port, start port, big winning port) or gates provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine 1. It is a device having a function.

  The driving device 180 is configured by a solenoid, a motor, and the like, and has a function of driving a movable piece of a start opening and an opening / closing door of a big winning opening.

  The display 190 is composed of LEDs (for example, a 7-segment display) and the like, and is a display having a function of displaying various symbols indicating the results of the game and the number of reservations on which variations in various symbols are reserved.

  Next, the configuration of the information terminal 200 will be described.

  The information terminal 200 includes a terminal operation unit 201, a terminal display device 202, an imaging device 203, a terminal communication device 204, and a terminal control unit 205.

  The terminal operation unit 201 is a device that includes a keyboard, a cross key, a touch panel, and the like, and has a function of accepting a player's operation input.

  The terminal display device 202 is a display device that includes a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like and has a function of displaying an arbitrary image. In particular, in the present embodiment, the terminal display device 202 displays an image of a password acquired from the server 400, or displays an image corresponding to the game history information of the gaming machine 1 stored in the server 400.

  The imaging device 203 includes an imaging lens, an imaging device that photoelectrically converts light incident through the imaging lens, A / D-converts it into image data, and the like, and is displayed on the effect display device 151 of the gaming machine 1. It is an apparatus having a function of imaging a two-dimensional code and extracting information contained in the two-dimensional code. Further, information may be acquired from the gaming machine 1 by using infrared communication, short-range communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like instead of such imaging of the two-dimensional code by the imaging device 203.

  The terminal communication device 204 is a communication device having a function of establishing communication with the server 400 via the communication network 301.

  The terminal control unit 205 is configured by a semiconductor integrated circuit including a central processing unit (CPU), a ROM that stores a program for operating the terminal control unit 205, a RAM that is used as a temporary data storage and work area, and the like. The control unit has a function of managing and controlling the entire information terminal 200.

  Next, the configuration of the server 400 will be described.

  The server 400 includes a storage device 401, a server communication device 402, and a server control unit 403.

  The storage device 401 is composed of a storage medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or a flash memory, and mainly manages a plurality of player-specific information and associates them with each player-specific information. This is a device having a function of accumulating game history information from the gaming machine 1.

  The server communication device 402 is a communication device having a function of establishing communication with the information terminal 200 via the communication network 301.

  The server control unit 403 is configured by a semiconductor integrated circuit including a central processing unit (CPU), a ROM that stores a program for operating the server control unit 403, a RAM that is used as a temporary data storage and work area, and the like. And a control unit having a function of managing and controlling the entire server 400.

(Sequence diagram of gaming system S)
3 and 4 are sequence diagrams of the gaming system S according to the present embodiment. Here, processing related to the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described, and details of processing related to the gaming machine 1 will be described later.

(Pre-registration for Uchi-WIN function)
When using the hit-WIN function, the player accesses the server 400 via the player's own information terminal 200 and registers in advance player-specific information for identifying the player in the server 400. I have to leave. Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S1)
The gaming machine 1 generates a first two-dimensional code including a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for accessing the server 400 from the information terminal 200 when the player performs a first operation on the effect operation device 164. To do.

(Step S2)
The gaming machine 1 displays the first two-dimensional code generated in step S1 on the effect display device 151. That is, the player performs a first operation on the effect operating device 164 of the gaming machine 1 to display the first two-dimensional code on the effect display device 151 of the gaming machine 1.

(Step S3)
The imaging device 203 of the information terminal 200 captures the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 151 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 201, and the first code included in the first two-dimensional code. Information (URL) is generated. Then, the terminal control unit 205 of the information terminal 200 transmits a registration request command to the server 400 via the terminal communication device 204 using the first code information (URL). That is, the player operates the terminal operation unit 201 of the information terminal 200, reads the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 151 by the imaging device 203 of the information terminal 200, and reads the read first two-dimensional code. The server 400 is accessed based on the code.

(Step S4)
Upon receiving the registration request command, the server control unit 403 of the server 400 identifies the player such as an ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card ID), IP address, and mobile phone number of the accessing information terminal 200. Get unique information. If the acquired player-specific information is not registered, the server control unit 403 registers the acquired player-specific information, and stores the information in the storage device 401 in association with the registered player-specific information. Reserve space. In this way, you are ready to use the hit-win function.

  In this embodiment, the server 400 is accessed and the player-specific information is registered via the first two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 151 of the gaming machine 1, but the first two-dimensional The player-specific information may be registered by directly accessing the server 400 without using a code.

(Start of game using hit-win function)
When a player starts a game using the hit-WIN function, the player accesses the server 400 via the player's own information terminal 200, acquires a password from the server 400, and uses the acquired password as a gaming machine. Enter 1 Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S5)
The terminal control unit 205 of the information terminal 200 transmits a password request command to the server 400 through the terminal communication device 204 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 201.

(Step S6)
When receiving the password request command, the server control unit 403 of the server 400 performs a password generation process. In this password generation process, authentication is performed to determine whether the ICCID or the like of the accessing information terminal 200 matches the ICCID or the like stored at the pre-registration. When the authentication is successful, access to the storage area in the storage device 401 associated with the player specific information is permitted, and access time information, model type information, and point value information at the time of the access are acquired. . Then, the acquired information is encrypted and converted into a password (for example, a symbol consisting of a plurality of alphanumeric characters) based on a predetermined algorithm. By including access time information that is difficult to predict during encryption conversion, a unique password with improved security is generated.

(Step S7)
The server control unit 403 of the server 400 transmits the password generated in step S6 to the information terminal 200 through the server communication device 402.

(Step S8)
The terminal control unit 205 of the information terminal 200 causes the terminal display device 202 to display the password received from the server 400 through the terminal communication device 204.

(Step S9)
When the password displayed on the terminal display device 202 is input via the effect operating device 164, the gaming machine 1 decrypts and converts the access time information and game history information based on a predetermined algorithm, and the hit-WIN function. Performs hitting-WIN information setting processing to start. In this hit-WIN information setting process, an accumulation start process for accumulating the game history information of the gaming machine 1 and an effect setting process for performing an effect character setting in the effect device of the gaming machine 1 are performed.

(Step S10)
In the gaming machine 1, when a game is played by the player, various game processes such as a big win lottery, a special game process, and an effect process in the effect device are performed.

(Step S11)
And game history information is accumulate | stored whenever the game process in the said step S10 is performed. The point value is added by satisfying a preset addition condition every time a jackpot lottery (special symbol variation) is performed once. At this time, the lower limit of the point value to be added is “1”, and the point value is further added according to the situation when the addition condition is satisfied.

  For example, the game state (high probability gaming state, low probability gaming state, short time gaming state, non-short time gaming state described later) when the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation pattern number (reach mode etc.) described later, special symbols The point value to be added is set in advance according to the type, the specific contents of the executed variation effect, and the like.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the experience value which is a point peculiar to the said game machine 1 is accumulate | stored as game history information. This experience value is added by satisfying the preset addition condition, but the lower limit of the experience value added at this time is “3” larger than the above point value, and when the addition condition is satisfied Depending on the situation, the point value is added as described above. However, the experience value addition condition is set to be less affected by the situation when the addition condition is established, such as the gaming state, than the point value addition condition. The level value is set to increase by “1” when the experience value is accumulated by a certain number (for example, 100). Such experience values and level values can be used as various parameters indicating the growth of the character set by the player, for example.

(End of game using hitting-WIN function)
When the player finishes a game using the hit-WIN function, the access time information and the updated game history information acquired are included in the access information (URL) to the server 400 based on a predetermined algorithm. Encrypted and converted to the second two-dimensional code. Then, the second two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 151 of the gaming machine 1, and the second two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 151 is read by the information terminal 200 to access the server 400. Then, the updated game history information is stored in the server 400 based on the decryption conversion of the read second 2D code. Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S12)
When the player performs a second operation on the effect operation device 164, the gaming machine 1 includes a second two-dimensional that includes at least the game history information stored in the gaming machine 1 and the URL of the server 400. Generate code.

(Step S13)
Then, the gaming machine 1 displays the second two-dimensional code generated in step S12 on the effect display device 151.

(Step S14)
The imaging device 203 of the information terminal 200 captures the second 2D code displayed on the effect display device 151 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 201, and the second code included in the second 2D code. Information (game history information, URL) is extracted.

(Step S15)
Then, the terminal control unit 205 of the information terminal 200 transmits the game history information to the server 400 via the terminal communication device 204 using the second code information (game history information, URL).

(Step S16)
When the server control unit 403 of the server 400 receives the game history information (experience value, level information, point value information, etc.), character information, etc., the player-specific information such as the ICCID of the accessing information terminal 200 is also included. get. Then, the server control unit 403 accesses the storage area of the storage device 401 associated with the player specific information on the condition that the identity has been confirmed by the authentication of the acquired player specific information, and the game history information To accumulate.

  As a result, in the gaming machine 1, when the display of the second two-dimensional code on the effect display device 151 is instructed from the time when the password is input (start of the game of the hit-WIN function) (game of the hit-WIN function game). Game history information up to (end) can be stored in the server 400.

(Batch-WIN function menu display)
When using various menus prepared by the hit-WIN function, the player accesses the server 400 by the information terminal 200 and operates the terminal operation unit 201 of the information terminal 200 to display the various menus. Select (send various commands to server 400). Hereinafter, specific processing will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S17)
When accessed by the information terminal 200, the server control unit 403 of the server 400 acquires player-specific information such as ICCID from the accessing information terminal 200, authenticates the acquired player-specific information, and performs authentication. If successful, the top menu information (top menu image of the hit-WIN function) is obtained from the character information stored in the storage area of the storage device 401 associated with the player-specific information, preset menu information, or the like. Data).

(Step S18)
The server control unit 403 of the server 400 transmits the top menu information generated in step S17 to the information terminal 200 through the server communication device 402.

(Step S19)
The terminal control unit 205 of the information terminal 200 causes the terminal display device 202 to display the top menu information received from the server 400 through the terminal communication device 204.

  Thereafter, the player can select various menus from the image data of the top menu displayed on the terminal display device 202.

(Browsing display of hit-win function)
When a player browses the game history information stored in the server 400 using the hit-WIN function, the player accesses the server 400 by the information terminal 200 and stores the game history information stored in the server 400. Corresponding browsing information (image data) is displayed on the terminal display device 202. Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S20)
The terminal control unit 205 of the information terminal 200 transmits a browse request command to the server 400 through the terminal communication device 204 in response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 201.

(Step S21)
Upon receiving the browse request command, the server control unit 403 of the server 400 acquires player-specific information such as ICCID from the accessing information terminal 200, authenticates the acquired player-specific information, and succeeds in authentication. In this case, the browsing information is generated based on the game history information stored in the storage area of the storage device 401 associated with the acquired player specific information.

(Step S22)
The server control unit 403 of the server 400 transmits the browsing information generated in step S21 to the information terminal 200 through the server communication device 402.

(Step S23)
The terminal control unit 205 of the information terminal 200 displays the browsing information received from the server 400 on the terminal display device 202 through the terminal communication device 204.

  Thereby, the player can check game history information such as effects executed so far on the gaming machine 1 on the information terminal 200.

(Character setting of hitting-WIN function)
In addition, each player-specific information stored in the storage device 401 of the server 400 is stored in association with not only the above-described game history information but also the character information specific to the gaming machine 1 that can be set by the player. Yes. When setting this character information, the player accesses the server 400 by the information terminal 200 and transmits the character information to be set in the server 400. Specific processing will be described below.

(Step S24)
In response to an operation from the terminal operation unit 201, the terminal control unit 205 of the information terminal 200 receives a character setting command associated with a character selected according to the player's wish from a plurality of types of character setting commands. And transmitted to the server 400 through the terminal communication device 204.

(Step S25)
Upon receiving the character setting command, the server control unit 403 of the server 400 acquires player-specific information such as ICCID from the accessing information terminal 200, authenticates the acquired player-specific information, and succeeds in authentication. In such a case, the character information corresponding to the received character setting command is stored in the storage area of the storage device 401 associated with the acquired player-specific information.

(Step S26)
The server control unit 403 of the server 400 transmits the character information set in step S25 to the information terminal 200 through the server communication device 402.

(Step S27)
The terminal control unit 205 of the information terminal 200 causes the terminal display device 202 to display the character information received from the server 400 through the terminal communication device 204.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the player-specific information of the player and the character information are stored in the server 400 in association with each other. Then, by including the character information set in the server 400 in the password, the gaming machine 1 side can further enhance the interest of the game by executing the effect according to the character set in the server 400. . The effect using this character will be described later.

(Other hits-WIN function)
In addition, the player can obtain various privileges by accessing the server 400 using the information terminal 200. For example, benefits from the server 400 such as capture information of the gaming machine 1, undisclosed information, basic specifications of the gaming machine 1, ringtones such as melodies and voices related to the gaming machine 1, incoming images, music, standby screen, icons, etc. Can be obtained.

(Display image displayed on the information terminal 200 by the hitting-WIN function)
Next, an example of a display image displayed on the information terminal 200 described in the sequence diagram of the gaming system S will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

  When the player accesses the server 400 using the information terminal 200 after pre-registration of the hit-WIN function, the terminal display device 202 of the information terminal 200 uses the hit-WIN function as shown in FIG. Various prepared menus are displayed. 5A shows the first page of the top menu screen of the hit-WIN function, and FIG. 5B shows the second page of the top menu screen of the hit-WIN function. The terminal operation unit 201 scrolls the display.

  Specifically, the server 400 acquires player-specific information such as ICCID from the accessing information terminal 200, authenticates the acquired player-specific information, and acquires the authentication if successful. Top menu information (image data) is generated from character information stored in the storage area of the storage device 401 associated with player-specific information, preset menu information, and the like, and the generated top menu information is used as the information terminal 200. (See steps S17 to S19).

  Thereby, on the terminal display device 202 of the information terminal 200, as shown in FIG. 5A, an image corresponding to the character information of the player is displayed as “status”, as shown in FIG. 5B. As the “menu”, items of “password issuance”, “game history”, “mission confirmation”, “character setting”, and “privilege download” are displayed.

  When the player operates the terminal operation unit 201 of the information terminal 200 and selects “Issue password” from “Menu”, a password for playing the hit-WIN function game can be acquired.

  Specifically, the password request command is transmitted to the server 400 by operating the terminal operation unit 201 of the information terminal 200 and selecting “issue password” from the top menu of the hit-WIN function (see step S5). ). Upon receiving the password request command, the server 400 generates a password and transmits the generated password to the information terminal 200 (see Step S5 to Step S7).

  Thus, the password is displayed on the terminal display device 202 of the information terminal 200 as shown in FIG.

  Next, when the player operates the terminal operation unit 201 of the information terminal 200 and selects “game history” from the “menu”, the game history information stored in the server 400 can be browsed.

  Specifically, the browsing request command is transmitted to the server 400 by operating the terminal operation unit 201 of the information terminal 200 and selecting “game history” from the top menu of the hit-WIN function (see step S20). ). Upon receiving the browsing request command, the server 400 generates browsing information and transmits the generated browsing information to the information terminal 200 (see Step S21 and Step S22).

  Thereby, the browsing image of the game history is displayed on the terminal display device 202 of the information terminal 200 as shown in FIG.

  Next, when the player operates the terminal operation unit 201 of the information terminal 200 and selects “character setting” from the “menu”, the character information associated with the player-specific information can be set (changed).

  Specifically, the character setting command is transmitted to the server 400 by operating the terminal operation unit 201 of the information terminal 200 and selecting “character setting” from the top menu of the hit-WIN function (see step S24). ). Upon receiving the character setting command, server 400 determines character information and transmits the determined character information to information terminal 200 (see steps S25 and S26).

  Thereby, as shown in FIG.6 (c), the image of character information is displayed in the terminal display apparatus 202 of the information terminal 200. FIG.

(Display image displayed on gaming machine 1 by hitting-WIN function)
Next, an example of a display image displayed on the gaming machine 1 described in the sequence diagram of the gaming system S will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Although detailed control processing will be described later, when the player operates the effect operation device 164 while the demonstration display is being performed on the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. In 151, the screen of the “bat-win menu” is displayed. At least “new registration”, “password entry”, “game end”, and “return” menu items are displayed in the “hit-WIN menu”.

  When “new registration” is selected by operating the rendering operation device 164 in the “hit-WIN menu”, the gaming machine 1 generates a first two-dimensional code including the URL of the server 400. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the gaming machine 1, the generated first two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 151 (see step S1 and step S2).

  By reading this first two-dimensional code with the information terminal 200 and accessing the server 400, the pre-registration (new registration) of the hit-WIN function can be performed (see steps S3 and S4).

  In addition, when “password input” is selected by operating the effect operating device 164 in the “hit-WIN menu”, an input screen for inputting a password is displayed as shown in FIG. 8A (see step S9). .

  By operating the effect operating device 164 on this input screen, the password issued from the server 400 can be input.

  In addition, when “game end” is selected by operating the effect operating device 164 in the “bat-WIN menu”, the gaming machine 1 includes the game history information stored in the gaming machine 1 and the URL of the server 400. A second two-dimensional code is generated. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the gaming machine 1, the generated second two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 151 (see step S12 and step S13).

  The second two-dimensional code is read by the information terminal 200, and the game history information included in the second two-dimensional code is transmitted to the server 400, so that the game history information related to the effects of the gaming machine 1 is accumulated in the server 400. be able to.

  If “Return” is selected by operating the effect operating device 164 in the “Strike-WIN Menu”, the “Strike-WIN Menu” screen is erased from the Effect Display Device 151.

(Description of gaming machine 1)
Next, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described in detail. Here, in order to facilitate understanding, first, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each substrate will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, Similarly to the middle frame 4, a front frame 6 attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 10 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 8 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 16 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  The game area 16 includes a first game area 16a and a second game area 16b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 16 a is located on the left side of the game area 16 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 16 b is the game area 16 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Located on the right side. Since the rails 14a and 14b are on the left side of the game area 16, a game ball launched with a launch intensity less than a predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enters the first game area 16a and launches with a launch intensity greater than a predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 16b.

  Further, the game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18 through which game balls can enter, a first start port 20 (first start region), and a second start port 22 (second start region). When a game ball enters the general winning port 18, the first start port 20, and the second start port 22, predetermined predetermined balls are paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits (states) such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is to be made. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  The second starting port 22 is provided with a movable piece 22b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 changes according to the state of the movable piece 22b. It has become. Specifically, when the second start port 22 is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 22. On the other hand, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 22b is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined time. Is done. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided below the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b for opening and closing the large winning opening 28. Normally, the open / close door 28b closes the large winning opening 28. Thus, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 28. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the open / close door 28b is opened, and the game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 28. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28 are played from the gaming area 16. A discharge port 30 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 8.

  Here, the first start port 20 is located near the lower side of the game area 16 and in the center in the width direction, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 16a can enter, and the second A game ball flowing down the game area 16b cannot enter. On the other hand, the second start port 22 is located in the second game area 16b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b can enter the game ball flowing down the first game area 16a. Is impossible to enter.

  However, a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b may enter the first start port 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 16a may enter the second start port 22. A ball may be used. Therefore, the arrangement of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is merely an example, and the specific panel surface configuration is not particularly limited.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display unit 50a (image display unit) of an effect display device 151 that produces an effect during the progress of the game, and an effect agent device 162 including a movable device. The effect display device 151 includes an effect display unit 50a (image display unit) that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50a can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 1 at a substantially central portion of the game board 8. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result according to the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It becomes.

  In addition, a production effect device 162 is provided in front of the production display unit 50a. This effect agent device 162 is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 8, but it can move to the front surface of the effect display unit 50a during the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot.

  In addition, the game board 8 is provided with an effect lighting device 163 composed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and light emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 164 including buttons for accepting the player's pressing operation and rotation operation is provided at a position approximately in the center of the gaming machine 1 in the width direction and below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 161 composed of a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 6 and the lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c. The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 110c functions as a data work area when the main CPU 110a performs arithmetic processing.

  The main control board 110 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start port detection switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 24, and special winning port 28 A big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is inputted to the main control board 110 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 110 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c for operating the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c for operating the open / close door 28b for opening / closing the large winning opening 28. Connected, and the main control board 110 controls the opening and closing of the second start port 22 and the special winning opening 28.

  Further, the main control board 110 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 110 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol game which is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the game ball passes through the gate 24. It can be broadly divided into normal symbol games that are started. The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 140.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 110 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board. Is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 122 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 122 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 123 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 124 for detecting a full tank state of the lower dish 72 is connected to the payout control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 124 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  When a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 124 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 110. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  In addition, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 132 that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that the player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 133 that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 132 and the operation volume 133, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 134 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 140 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The sub control board 140 includes a sub CPU 140a, a sub ROM 140b, a sub RAM 140c, and an RTC 140d, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 110 to the sub control board 140. ing. The sub CPU 140a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 140b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 150 or the illumination control board 160. At this time, the sub RAM 140c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 140a. The RTC 140d has a function of measuring the current time.

  The image control board 150 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 150 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds to be displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 140, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 140, the illumination control board 160 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 161. Further, the illumination control board 160 moves the stage effect device 162 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 163 based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 140. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 140 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation detection switch 164a that detects that the effect operation device 164 has been pressed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. .

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 110b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which the game state of either the game state or the high probability game state and the game state of either the non-time-short game state or the time-short game state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state has a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened (in this embodiment, about 1 / 392.4). It is a set gaming state, and the high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (about 1 / 39.24 in this embodiment).

  In addition, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 22b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 22.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the game is given to the player. A lottery for determining whether to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 28 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning slot 28, and after the special game ends. Is set to one of the above gaming states. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers related to the jackpot lottery (a jackpot determined random number, a winning symbol random number, a reach group determined random number, Reach mode A determined random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 110c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area when a game ball enters the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and a game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  The reserved storage area has eight storage units (first to eighth storage units). When a game ball enters the first start port 20, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage section of the hold storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 22, the special 2 hold is held. It memorize | stores in an order from the 1st memory | storage part of a memory area. For example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, if no hold is stored in any of the first to eighth storage units of the hold storage area, a special 1 hold is placed in the first storage unit. Remember. In addition, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is designated as the first hold. 4 Store in the storage unit. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are not stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, as described above. The special 2 reservation is stored in the storage unit having a small number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the storage area are each set to four. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and four special 1 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the first start port 20. The special hold 1 is not newly stored by the ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 and four special 2 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the second start port 22. Does not newly store the special 2 hold.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the jackpot determination is performed, the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A lottery drawing is performed.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determination random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10167, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 392.4.

  Also, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determined random number determination table 2, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001-1670, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determined random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 39.24. Thus, in the case of a high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of a low probability gaming state.

  As is apparent from FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the acquired jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10167, that is, the hold that wins the jackpot in the low probability gaming state is always the high probability gaming state. Will win the jackpot.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of “hit” is derived by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, the type of special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol determination random number determination table. At this time, if the “big hit” is won by special 1 hold, the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 13A is selected, and if the “big win” is won by special 2 hold, The winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in 13 (b) is selected. Below, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

  According to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 13 (a), as shown in the figure, three types of special symbols A, B, and C are associated with each winning symbol random number of 0 to 99. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, the special symbol A is determined, if the winning symbol random number is 40 to 79, the special symbol B is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 80 to 99, the special symbol C is determined. Is done.

  Further, according to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 13B, three types of special symbols A, B, and C are associated with each winning symbol random number of 0 to 99, as shown. If the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, the special symbol A is determined, if the winning symbol random number is 40 to 79, the special symbol B is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 80 to 99, the special symbol C is determined. Is determined. Here, in the winning symbol determination random number determination tables 1 and 2, the ratio in which each special symbol is determined is the same, but in the winning symbol determination random number determination tables 1 and 2, different special symbols are determined, Or even if it is the same special symbol, you may differ in the ratio in which each is determined.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the jackpot is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is specially selected. When it is derived by 2 suspension, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “lost”.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. This reach group determination random number determination table is provided for each gaming state. In this embodiment, a table for non-short-time gaming state and a table for short-time gaming state are provided. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the jackpot lottery result is performed. In this embodiment, when the lottery lottery result is “losing”, in determining the variation effect pattern, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table.

  Then, when the non-time-saving gaming state is set, when the jackpot lottery result is derived based on the special 1 hold, and when the special 1 hold number when the jackpot lottery is performed is 0 or 1 The reach group determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 14A is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination table 1, if the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, “Group 1” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 6999, “Group 2” is determined. If the reach group determined random number is 7000-8999, “Group 3” is determined, if the reach group determined random number is 9000-9799, “Group 4” is determined, and if the reach group determined random number is 9800-10006, “ Group 5 "is determined.

  In addition, when the non-time-saving gaming state is set, when the jackpot lottery result is derived based on the special 1 hold, and the number of the special 1 hold when performing the jackpot lottery is 2 or 3 The reach group determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 14B is selected. In addition, when the jackpot lottery result is derived based on the special 2 hold when the non-short game state is set, the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 3 will be selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination tables 1 to 3, the group type is determined as illustrated in accordance with the reach group determination random number.

  When the lottery result of the jackpot is “big jackpot”, the group type is not determined in determining the variation effect pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “hit”. Therefore, although the reach group determination random number is acquired regardless of “hit” or “losing” when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the lottery result of the jackpot If it is a “hit”, the reach group decision random number is discarded without being used in any lottery.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a lose mode reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of lost time reach mode A determined random number determination tables are provided for each group type determined as described above. Here, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 selected when the group 1 is determined is shown in FIG. 15A, and the lost reach mode A determination selected when the group 2 is determined. The random number determination table 2 is shown in FIG. 15B, and the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 5 selected when the group 5 is determined is shown in FIG.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach mode A determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. When the group type is determined by lottery of the group type, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the selected lost reach mode A is determined. The variation mode number is determined based on the random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  According to the lose mode reach mode A determined random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 15A, “00H” is determined as the variation mode number in all the reach mode A determined random numbers 0 to 250. Further, according to the reach-time reach mode A determined random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 15B, when the reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 79, “00H” is determined as the variation mode number, and the reach mode A determined When the random number is 80 to 169, “01H” is determined as the variation mode number, and when the reach mode A determined random number is 170 to 250, “02H” is determined as the variation mode number. Further, according to the reach time reach mode A determined random number determination table 5 shown in FIG. 15C, when the reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 130, “A5H” is determined as the variation mode number, and the reach mode A determined When the random number is 131 to 199, “A6H” is determined as the variation mode number, and when the reach mode A determination random number is 200 to 250, “A7H” is determined as the variation mode number. In the present embodiment, numbers with “H” indicate hexadecimal numbers, and numbers without “H” indicate decimal numbers.

  In each lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, a reach mode A determined random number is associated with a change pattern lottery table to be described later together with a change mode number. For example, according to the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 1, the variation mode number is determined to be “00H” and, at the same time, “table A” is determined as the variation pattern lottery table. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination tables are provided according to the type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is won. Here, the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 selected when the special symbol A is determined is shown in FIG. 16A, and the jackpot reach mode selected when the special symbol B is determined. A determination random number determination table 2 is shown in FIG. In the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table, similarly to the above-described lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are associated with the reach mode A determined random number. When the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time.

  As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, first, the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are determined based on the lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery result is “big hit”, the big hit hour reach mode A determined random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number shown in FIG. 16 according to the determined jackpot symbol (special symbol type). Thus, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table are determined.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern lottery table. Here, the fluctuation pattern lottery table A is shown in FIG. 17 (a), the fluctuation pattern lottery table B is shown in FIG. 17 (b), and the fluctuation pattern lottery table Q is shown in FIG. 17 (c). In addition to this, many are provided.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern lottery table determined simultaneously with the variation mode number and the obtained variation pattern random number. For example, according to the variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 17A, “00H” is determined as the variation pattern number in all the variation pattern random numbers 0 to 238.

  Also, according to the fluctuation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 17B, “01H” is determined as the fluctuation pattern number in all the fluctuation pattern random numbers 0 to 238. Also, according to the variation pattern lottery table Q shown in FIG. 17C, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 24, “30H” is determined as the variation pattern number, and when the variation pattern random number is 25 to 49, the variation “31H” is determined as the pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 50 to 139, “32H” is determined as the variation pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 140 to 179, “33H” is determined as the variation pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 180 to 219, “34H” is determined as the variation pattern number, and when the variation pattern random number is 220 to 238, “35H” is determined as the variation pattern number.

  As described above, when the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the jackpot lottery result. The variation mode number and the variation pattern number constitute a variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and time are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  As described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to the variation time 2 determination table, the variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variation times 1 and 2 determined in this way becomes the variation effect time for notifying the jackpot lottery result, that is, the variation time.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a special electric accessory operating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a jackpot is won. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operating table 1 is used as the special electric accessory operating table. 2 is provided.

  When the special symbol A is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 1. According to this operation table 1, the condition that either the special winning opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. Thus, the round game that ends is executed 15 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  When the special symbols B and C are determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 2. According to this operation table 2, the condition that either the winning prize opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or that eight game balls enter the winning prize opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. The round game which is ended by this is executed 5 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning.

  As shown in the figure, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game, and when the special symbol C is determined, the low probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game. Set to Note that the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability number”) is set to 10,000. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is determined 10,000 times. In the high-probability gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1 / 39.24, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot is won again. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed.

  In addition, after the end of the special game, it is set to either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and is always set to the short-time game state. The “number of times saved” is determined as follows according to the type of the special symbol and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  That is, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the hourly game state, the number of hourly turns is set to 100 regardless of the type of the special symbol (jackpot symbol). On the other hand, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-temporary gaming state, if the type of special symbol (jackpot symbol) is special symbol A, the number of hourly turns is set to 18 times, and the special symbol (bonus symbol) If the type is a special symbol B or C, the number of time reductions is set to nine.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one hit-determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 19, and four random number values are stored in the general-purpose reserved storage area of the main RAM 110c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. In the following, the random number value (a winning random number) stored in the usual figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as usual figure reservation.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this normal symbol determination table 1, when the winning random number is 0, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and when the winning determined random number is 1 to 19, it is determined that the player is lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/20.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to this normal symbol determination table 2, when the winning random number is 0-18, it is determined that the winning is determined, and when the winning determined random number is 19, it is determined that the game is lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 19/20. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 20 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. . When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. The energization is controlled as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized only for 0.1 sec × 1 = 0.1 sec, and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is 0. Open only for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 have a total of 5 pieces. Open for 8 seconds.

  Thus, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 22 than in the non-short-time gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

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

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

(Step S50)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b in response to power-on, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 110c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 140. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S51)
Next, the main CPU 110a updates the reach group determined random number, the reach mode A determined random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number. Hereinafter, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the change pattern random number for determining the change effect pattern are collectively referred to as a change effect random number.

(Step S52)
Next, the main CPU 110a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number makes one round by the winning symbol random number update process described later, the winning symbol random number is updated to the initial value updating random value for the winning symbol random number at that time. When the process in step S52 is completed, the processes in steps S51 and S52 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, whereby the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 110a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 110 is performed, and when it becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number and the initial symbol update random number for the winning symbol random number. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 and the random number counter is updated. When the result of addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0 and the random number counter makes one round. In this case, the random number is updated from the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. Although detailed explanation is omitted, in this embodiment, the jackpot determined random number and the hit determined random number are hardware random numbers built in the main control board 110. Both the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number are updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset. ing.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is an input to the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, the gate detection switch 24a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a. Perform control processing.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol special electric process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 110 a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28. Specifically, when detection signals are input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a, The corresponding prize ball counter is updated, and a payout number designation command corresponding to the detection signal is transmitted to the payout control board 120. When a prize ball is paid out on the payout control board 120, a command is transmitted to the main control board 110 for each prize ball, and when the command is received, the prize ball counter is decremented until the prize ball counter becomes zero. To do.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs processing for creating external information data, second start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S700, and command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the input control process in step S300.

(Step S330)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20 and performs a big hit lottery. Set predetermined data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22 and performs a jackpot lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24, and sets predetermined data for drawing a normal symbol. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 20a, The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S330-2)
Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, when it is determined that the number of special 1 holds (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and when it is determined that the number of special 1 held (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the special 1 hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 110a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 1 hold number (X1) to a new special 1 hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-4)
Next, the main CPU 110a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the special 1 storage area, and stores the free storage unit in the free storage unit. The acquired jackpot decision random number is stored.

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 110a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determined random number in step S330-4. .

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 110a acquires the reach group determination random number updated in step S51 and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 and S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 110a acquires the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S51 and stores the random number in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-6.

(Step S330-8)
Next, the main CPU 110a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S51 and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-7.

(Step S330-9)
Next, the main CPU 110a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 1 hold has been stored and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331)
Next, the main CPU 110a executes pre-determination processing and ends the first start port detection switch input processing. This prior determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the prior determination process in step S331.

(Step S331-1)
First, the main CPU 110a sets a jackpot determination random number determination table 1 (FIG. 12A) to be referred to when performing a jackpot lottery in a low probability gaming state.

(Step S331-2)
Next, based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 1 set in step S331-1 and the jackpot determination random number acquired in step S330-4, the main CPU 110a determines that the newly stored suspension is a low-probability game. It is determined whether or not it is determined to be a big hit in the state.

(Step S331-3)
In the above step S331-2, when it is determined that the newly stored hold is a result of determining “big hit” in the low probability gaming state, the process proceeds to step S331-4 and is newly stored. If it is determined that the determination result of “big hit” is not derived in the low-probability gaming state, the process proceeds to step S331-5.

(Step S331-4)
In step S331-3, when it is determined that the newly stored hold is a result of determination of “big hit”, the main CPU 110a sets a pre-determination command 1 (big hit confirmation command). .

(Step S331-5)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S331-3 that the newly stored hold does not result in the determination of “big win”, the main CPU 110a performs a big win lottery in the high-probability gaming state. The jackpot determination random number determination table 2 (FIG. 12B) to be referred to is set.

(Step S331-6)
Next, based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 2 set in step S331-5 and the jackpot determination random number acquired in step S330-4, the main CPU 110a determines that the newly stored suspension is a high probability game. It is determined whether or not it is determined to be a big hit in the state.

(Step S331-7)
In step S331-6, if it is determined that the newly stored hold is a result of determining “big win” in the high probability gaming state, the process proceeds to step S331-8 and is newly stored. If it is determined that the determination result of “hit” is not derived in the high probability gaming state, the process proceeds to step S331-10.

(Step S331-8)
In step S331-7, if it is determined that the newly stored hold is a result of determination of “big hit”, the main CPU 110a issues a pre-determination command 2 (high accuracy time big hit command). set.

(Step S331-9)
When the advance determination command is set in step S331-4 or step S331-8, the main CPU 110a determines the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 (FIG. 13A) and the winning symbol random number acquired in step S330-5. The special symbol type determined at the time of winning the jackpot is determined in advance, and a symbol preliminary determination command corresponding to the preliminary determination result is set.

(Step S331-10)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S331-7 that the newly stored hold does not result in the determination of “big hit”, the main CPU 110a sets the prior determination command 3 (losing command). To do.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the second start port detection switch input process in step S340.

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a. If it is determined that the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 22a, The second start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S340-2)
Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number (X2) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the process proceeds to step S340-3, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 4, the second start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the main CPU 110a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 2 hold number (X2) to a new special 2 hold number (X2). ).

(Step S340-4)
Next, the main CPU 110a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the special 2 reserved storage area, and stores the free storage unit in the free storage unit. The acquired jackpot decision random number is stored.

(Step S340-5)
Next, the main CPU 110a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determining random number in step S340-4. .

(Step S340-6)
Next, the main CPU 110a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S51 and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 and S340-5.

(Step S340-7)
Next, the main CPU 110a acquires the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S51 and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-6.

(Step S340-8)
Next, the main CPU 110a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S51 and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-7.

(Step S340-9)
Next, the main CPU 110a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 2 reservation is stored and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S331)
Next, the main CPU 110a executes pre-determination processing shown in FIG. 27 and ends the second start port detection switch input processing. In addition, since it is as above-mentioned here except the point which uses the jackpot decision random number acquired by said step S340-4 in step S331-2 and step S331-6 among the prior determination processes of FIG. The detailed explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 110a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 110a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 110a acquires the current winning random number and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. Note that the normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and when the winning determination random number is acquired, the winning determination random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. An empty storage unit that is not available is searched, and the acquired winning random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage units. In the following, the winning random number stored in the storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area is referred to as ordinary drawing holding.

  Next, the process related to the special symbol game executed on the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “02” indicating execution of the post-stop process. Further, data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process and data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process are provided.

  The main CPU 110a then performs a special symbol variation start process (step S420), a special symbol variation stop process (step S430), a post-stop process (step S440) based on the value of the special symbol special data loaded in step S410. A special electric accessory control process (step S450) and a special game end process (step S460) are executed. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420. This special symbol variation start process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 110a determines whether special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area (special 1 hold number (X1) ≧ 1 or special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 1). As a result, when it is determined that either special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and it is determined that neither special 1 hold nor special 2 hold is stored. In that case, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

(Step S420-2)
In step S420-1, if it is determined that special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the reserved storage area, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process of the reserved storage area. Here, each random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit has a small number (ordinal number). Shift to storage.

(Step S420-3)
Next, the main CPU 110a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the jackpot determined random number determination table (see FIG. 12), and stores the selected table and the processing area in step S420-2 above. A jackpot lottery result is derived based on the jackpot random number.

  If the derived lottery result is a “big hit”, the winning symbol determination random number determination table (see FIG. 13) is selected according to the type of start port (whether special 1 hold or special 2 hold) and A special symbol type is determined based on the selected table and the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. If the derived lottery result is “losing”, the special symbol X is determined if the start port type is the first start port 20 (special 1 hold), and the start port type is the second start port 22. If it is (special 2 reservation), the special symbol Y is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  In addition, according to this special symbol variation start process, special 1 hold and special 2 hold are processed in the order stored in the hold storage area. However, when both special 1 hold and special 2 hold are stored, either special 1 hold or special 2 hold may be processed preferentially.

(Step S420-4)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command indicating the special symbol type determined in step S420-3 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 140 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. . This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 2 hold. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 80 and 82. In addition, when the special symbol variable display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the special 1 hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. When the special symbol variation display is performed based on the special 2 hold, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed so as to indicate that the special 2 hold is reduced by 1 simultaneously with the start of the variation display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-7)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that neither special 1 hold nor special 2 hold is stored, the main CPU 110a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 110a counts the time during which the special symbol is not displayed, and displays a demonstration screen on the effect display unit 50a when the special symbol is not displayed for a predetermined time. A demonstration command for display is stored in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the variation effect pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S420-5 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-2. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-4.

(Step S421-2)
If it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a loads data relating to the determined jackpot symbol.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 16) based on the data related to the jackpot symbol loaded in step S421-2.

(Step S421-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a checks the current number of holds. Specifically, the number of special 1 holds (X1) is confirmed when a jackpot lottery is performed based on special 1 hold, and a special 2 is selected when a jackpot lottery is performed based on special 2 hold. Check the number of holds (X2).

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 110a creates a reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 14) based on the hold type (starting port type) for which the jackpot lottery has been performed and the hold number confirmed in step S421-4. set.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 110a, based on the reach group determination random number written in the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4 and the reach group determination random number determination table set in step S421-5, The group type is determined, and the determined group type is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 15) based on the group type determined in step S421-6.

(Step S421-8)
The main CPU 110a includes a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-3 or a lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-7, and the step S420-2. Alternatively, the variation mode number is determined based on the reach mode A determined random number written in the processing region in step S420-4, and the determined variation mode number is stored in the predetermined processing region. In addition, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time as the variation mode number is determined here.

(Step S421-9)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets the variation pattern lottery table (see FIG. 17) determined in step S421-8.

(Step S421-10)
Next, the main CPU 110a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table set in step S421-9 and the variation pattern random number written in the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4. And the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-11)
Next, the main CPU 110a, based on the variation mode number determined in step S421-8, the variation pattern number determined in step S421-10, and the variation time determination table (see FIG. 18), The fluctuation times 1 and 2 are determined. The determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 are stored, respectively, and the total fluctuation time obtained by integrating the fluctuation times 1 and 2 is calculated and set in the fluctuation time timer counter. Here, a variation mode command is generated based on the determined variation mode number, and a variation pattern command is generated based on the variation pattern number. Thereby, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

  It should be noted that “0 seconds” is included in the variation time 1 associated with the variation mode number. When the variation mode number of variation time 1 = 0 seconds is determined, the variation time 2 associated with the variation pattern number is calculated as the total variation time as it is. Therefore, in this case, the variation effect is executed based only on the variation pattern number.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special power data = 01.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S421-11) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
When it is determined in step S430-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-5 as the first special symbol indicator 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-3)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-4)
Next, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-5)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electricity process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation suspension process.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440. This post-stop processing is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-2.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stores the currently set gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S440-3)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving update processing. Here, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the short time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short time game state is ON. If the time-saving game flag is on, the time-saving memory area provided in the main RAM 110c is updated. In this short time storage area, a short time number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored short time number is newly stored. It will be stored as the number of time reductions. If the number of time reductions becomes 0 as a result of updating the number of time reductions, processing for turning off the time reduction game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4 as it is.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a highly probable game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. When the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 110c is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, a high-accuracy count indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Here, “1” is subtracted from the currently stored high-accuracy count. The value will be stored as a new high probability count. Note that, as a result of updating the high-accuracy count, if the high-accuracy count = 0, processing for turning off the high-probability game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-5.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-6. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a jackpot symbol, step S440-8 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-6)
If it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol fluctuation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing. Is set to “00”, and the process proceeds to step S440-10.

(Step S440-7)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a sets a jackpot winning game state command. The jackpot winning gaming state command is a command for transmitting to the sub-control board 140 whether the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning is a non-time saving gaming state or a time saving gaming state.

(Step S440-8)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs processing for resetting the gaming state.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric utility control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Step S440-10)
Next, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 110a executes an opening start process when starting a special game. When starting the special game, the main CPU 110a first sets an opening command in the effect transmission data storage area and waits until a preset opening time elapses. If an opening command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S450-2 as it is.

(Step S450-2)
Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether the opening is currently in progress, that is, whether the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3, and when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-3)
If it is determined in step S450-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a performs a special game execution process. Here, according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, either one of the operation tables 1 and 2 is set, and the energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c is performed with reference to the set table. It will be.

(Step S450-4)
Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all the opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S450-5, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has not been completed, The electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-5)
If it is determined in step S450-4 that the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed, the main CPU 110a executes an ending start process. Here, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the system waits until a predetermined ending time elapses.

(Step S450-6)
Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-7. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-7)
If it is determined in step S450-6 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a sets “04” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment process. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 110a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 110c and the data related to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, with reference to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 20, the game state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, a high probability game flag, a high probability count, a short time game flag, and a short time count are set.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command has information related to the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the high probability game flag, the high probability count, the short time game flag, the short time count, and the special game set in step S460-1. ing.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

  Next, processing related to the above-described normal symbol game executed on the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 37 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 110a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure normal electricity data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. ”And data“ 13 ”indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 110a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). . Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 110a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3, and if the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 110a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs a process of shifting the normal symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, when the hit determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area and the hit determination random numbers are stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, The random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number (ordinal number). Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and the random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when random numbers are stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the ordinary symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area is written in the processing area in the order in which it is stored. That is, the random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage area are read in order from the previously stored random numbers and used in the winning determination process.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs a winning determination process for the winning random number copied to the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 110a stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 110a stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 110a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, 20 seconds is set in the usual figure variable time counter, and when the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state Set the usual variable time counter to 1 second.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets the fluctuation display data for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 110a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets “11” to the normal symbol fluctuation data so that the normal symbol fluctuation stop process is executed in the normal symbol fluctuation process, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation start process.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal-use normal power data is data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map power transmission data = 11, the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal map change time (set in step S520-9) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S530-3)
If it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88. As a result, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 110a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the stop display time counter to the time for the symbol stop display.

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets “12” in the general-purpose / general-use data so that the normal-post-processing after the normal / post-processing is executed in the normal / standard-use processing, and ends the normal-design variation stop processing.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal-use normal power data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in the above step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the main CPU 110a performs a normal operation so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the general diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 110a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is data “13” indicating execution of the ordinary electric utility control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the normal power data is 13, the main CPU 110a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-5. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Move.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not under control, the main CPU 110a determines whether the gaming state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time gaming state or a short-time gaming state. Determine.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets energization control data according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. Specifically, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1, the time of opening once = 0. Set energization control data to be 1 second. Also, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

(Step S550-5)
In Step S550-2, when it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is being controlled, the main CPU 110a determines whether the energization time set in Step S550-4 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and if it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the energization time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a performs a process of stopping energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 110a sets “10” to the ordinary symbol / general data so that the ordinary symbol variation start process is executed in the ordinary / general symbol processing, and ends the processing after the ordinary symbol suspension.

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 110. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 110. Based on the command, the sub-control board 140 performs control for executing various effects. In the present embodiment, an example of a selection effect that is executed and controlled during the ending of a special game among the effects controlled by the sub-control board 140 will be described.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining an example of the selection effect executed during the ending process. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the non-time-saving gaming state, the number of times of the time-saving gaming state set after the end of the special game, that is, the number of time-savings is set to 9 times or 18 times (FIG. 20). reference). At this time, the character selected by the player is displayed on the effect display unit 50a during the short-time gaming state until the 9th or 18th jackpot lottery ends.

  During the ending process after all the round games are finished, the effect display unit 50a has a substantially rectangular main display area 41x arranged in the center thereof, as shown in FIG. The first display area 41a, the second display area 41b, and the third display area 41c, which are divided to the left side of the display area 41x in the vertical direction, and the right side of the main display area 41x, are divided in the vertical direction at substantially equal intervals. The displayed fourth display area 41d, fifth display area 41e, and sixth display area 41f (special display area) are divided and displayed. In each of these display areas 41a to 41f, selection images (hereinafter simply referred to as “characters”) including different characters are displayed, and any one of the characters is selected by the player operating the effect operation device 164. Be able to.

  More specifically, one of the first character 42a to the fifth character 42e is normally displayed in the first display area 41a to the fifth display area 41e. At this time, a selection image including the sixth character (hereinafter simply referred to as “sixth character 42f”) is displayed in the sixth display area 41f, but the sixth display area 41f includes the first display areas 41a to 41f. The display is darker than the fifth display area 41e (hereinafter referred to as “non-selectable display”).

  At the start of the selection effect, as shown in FIG. 42A, the first display area 41a is displayed with a predetermined brightness (hereinafter referred to as “selection display”), and the second display area 41b to the fifth display area. The display area 41e is displayed darker than the first display area 41a (hereinafter referred to as “non-selection display”). At this time, an image corresponding to the first character 42a displayed in the first display area 41a is the main display. It is displayed in the area 41x. From this state, when the player rotates the effect operation device 164 in the clockwise direction, the second display area 41b is selected and displayed in the second display area 41b as shown in FIG. An image corresponding to the second character 42b is displayed in the main display area 41x. At this time, the first display area 41a switches to the non-selection display at the same time as the second display area 41b switches to the selection display.

  As described above, when the player rotates the effect operation device 164 in the clockwise direction during execution of the selection effect, the first display area 41a → the second display area 41b → the third display area 41c → the fourth display area 41d → The selection display is switched in the order of the fifth display area 41e, and an image corresponding to the display area selected and displayed is displayed in the main display area 41x. At this time, the sixth display area 41f is displayed in an unselectable manner, and if the presentation operation device 164 is further rotated in the clockwise direction with the fifth display area 41e being selected and displayed, the sixth display area 41f is displayed. The first display area 41a is selected and displayed again while the area 41f is displayed in a selection disabled state.

  When the player rotates the effect operation device 164 in the counterclockwise direction during execution of the selected effect, the first display area 41a → the fifth display area 41e → the fourth display area 41d → the third display area. The selection display is switched in the order of 41c → second display area 41b, and an image corresponding to the display area selected and displayed is displayed in the main display area 41x.

  As described above, in the selection effect, the display area (character) currently selected is switched in accordance with the rotation operation of the effect operation device 164 by the player, and an image corresponding to the currently selected character is mainly displayed. It will be displayed in the display area 41x. That is, the image displayed in the main display area 41x notifies the character currently selected by the player. Then, when a preset operation effective time has elapsed, the character selected at that time is specified as the selected character. The character specified here is displayed on the effect display unit 50a during the short-time gaming state until the subsequent 9 or 18 jackpot lottery ends, and depending on the progress of the symbol variation effect, It will be added to the embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, when a preset condition is satisfied, it is determined to display the sixth character 42f provided separately from the first character 42a to the fifth character 42e.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining a sixth character display determination table. As shown in this figure, the sixth character display determination table includes the sixth character display determination table 1 shown in FIG. 43 (a), the sixth character display determination table 2 shown in FIG. 43 (b), and FIG. 43 (c). The sixth character display determination table 3 shown in FIG. The sixth character display determination tables 1 to 3 are tables for determining whether or not the sixth character 42f is displayed.

  When the ending command is received, the sub-control board 140 acquires 1 effect random number from the range of 0-99. In addition, when an ending command is received, the special symbol game that is resumed after the special game is terminated is placed in the special 1 hold or special 2 hold when the command is received (hereinafter referred to as “special”). A determination is made as to whether or not "hold" is stored. When it is determined that there is a specific hold, the sixth character display determination table 1 is selected. Also, when it is determined that there is no specific hold, it is determined whether or not the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game, and when it is determined that the high probability gaming state is set. The sixth character display determination table 2 is selected. If it is determined that there is no specific suspension and that the low probability gaming state is set after the special game ends, the sixth character display determination table 3 is selected. In this way, when any one of the sixth character display determination tables 1 to 3 is selected, it is determined whether or not to display the sixth character 42f based on the selected table and the acquired effect random number. Is done.

  For example, according to the sixth character display determination table 1, it is determined that the sixth character 42f is displayed if the acquired effect random number is 0 to 49, and the sixth character 42f is determined if the acquired effect random number is 50 to 99. It is decided not to display. Similarly, according to the sixth character display determination table 2, if the obtained effect random number is 0 to 29, it is determined to display the sixth character 42f. If the acquired effect random number is 30 to 99, the sixth character 42f is displayed. Is determined not to be displayed. Further, according to the sixth character display determination table 3, if the acquired effect random number is 0 to 4, it is determined to display the sixth character 42f, and if the acquired effect random number is 5 to 99, the sixth character 42f is displayed. It is decided not to display.

  As is apparent from this, when there is a specific hold, or when there is no specific hold but is set to a high-probability gaming state after the end of the special game, the probability that the sixth character 42f is displayed is set high. Has been. Therefore, in the selection effect, the sixth character 42f is displayed, which indicates to the player whether or not there is a specific hold and the gaming state after the end of the special game. Here, the display of the sixth character 42f is also determined in the sixth character display determination table 3, but the display of the sixth character 42f is not determined in the sixth character display determination table 3. A ratio may be set. In this case, when the sixth character 42f is displayed, it is determined that there is a specific hold or that the high probability gaming state is set after the special game is over.

  If it is determined to display the sixth character 42f as described above, the sixth display area 41f can be selected as in the other display areas as shown in FIG. The player can also select the sixth character 42f displayed in the sixth display area 41f. In FIG. 42C, the case where the first character 42a to the sixth character 42f are displayed in the first display area 41a to the sixth display area 41f has been described, but the display of each character 42a to 42f is described. The position does not need to be fixed, and may be changed according to the number of selections of each character, for example.

  As described above, after the player rotates the effect operation device 164 during execution of the selection effect, when the effective operation time of the effect operation device 164 elapses, the character currently selected by the player is selected by the player. Specified as a character. When any one of the characters is specified in this way, a message according to the character is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and a specified effect in which a sound related to the message is output is executed.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining a specific effect. The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can play a game using the hit-WIN function described above. In this hit-WIN function, the player sets a favorite character in the server 400 in advance. (Steps S24 to S27 in FIG. 4). At this time, the player can set one of the first character 42a to the sixth character 42f as the designated character. When a game using the hit-WIN function is started, the password is read into the gaming machine 1, and this password includes information related to the designated character set by the player in advance. It is. Thus, when a player who has previously set a designated character on the server 400 plays a game using the hit-WIN function, the designated character set by the player is It is stored in the control board 140.

  When the character is specified in the selection effect executed during the ending, a message corresponding to the character specified by the player is displayed in the specific effect. The message displayed at this time is displayed for each character. A plurality are provided for each. Each of these messages is associated with whether or not a character is designated in advance by the hit-WIN function, and the relationship between the character designated in advance and the character specified in the selection effect. One of the messages is determined based on the information.

  For example, it is assumed that the first character 42a is specified in the selection effect executed during the ending. At this time, when the game is played without using the hit-WIN function, or when the designated character is not set in advance even though the hit-WIN function is used, the effect display unit 50a. Message 1A is determined as a message to be displayed on the screen. On the other hand, when the designated character is set in advance by the player and the designated character is stored in the gaming machine 1, any one of the message 1B, the message 1C, the message 1D, and the message 1E is displayed. Is displayed.

  More specifically, it is assumed that the first character 42a is specified in the selection effect executed during the ending, for example, as described above. At this time, if the first character 42a is stored as the designated character, that is, if the designated character set in advance and the character selected (specified) in the selection effect are the same, the message 1B , One of the messages 1C is determined. In the present embodiment, the message to be determined is further subdivided according to whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. If the specific condition is not satisfied, the message 1B is determined, and if the specific condition is satisfied Message 1C is determined.

  Examples of this specific condition include the number of times the specified character matches the designated character, the number of jackpots, the total number of winning balls, the number of consecutive games, etc. The specific contents are not particularly limited and can be set as appropriate.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any character is specified during execution of the selection effect, the specified character is stored, and the specified character is the same as the specified character. When this is the case, the specific effect is executed in a manner different from that when the designated character is not stored.

  On the other hand, in the selection effect executed during the ending, the first character 42a is specified, and when a character other than the first character 42a is stored as the designated character at this time, that is, the designated character set in advance. When the character selected (specified) in the selection effect is different, either message 1D or message 1E is determined. Even in this case, the message 1D is determined if the specific condition is not satisfied, and the message 1E is determined if the specific condition is satisfied.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any character is specified during execution of the selection effect, the specified character is stored, and the specified character is different from the specified character. Sometimes, the specified effect is executed in a different manner when the specified character is not stored and when the specified character is the same as the specified character.

  As described above, according to the selection effect and the specific effect of this embodiment, it is possible to select any character according to the player's intention, and the selected character and the designated character set in advance. Depending on the relationship, the execution mode of the effect varies. In this way, an effect in accordance with the player's own intention of selecting a character is performed, so that attachment to the character is improved, monotonization of the selection effect is suppressed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 140 for performing said selection effect and specific effect is demonstrated.

(Main processing of sub-control board 140)
FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 140.

(Step S1000)
The sub CPU 140a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 140b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing for flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 140c.

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 140a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 140)
FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 140. The sub-control board 140 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 140a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 140a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the sub control board 140 and inputting time information from the RTC 140d. Here, subtraction processing is performed until the counter value set in the timer counter in each processing becomes zero.

(Step S1200)
Next, the sub CPU 140a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 140c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 140, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 110 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1300)
Next, the sub CPU 140a performs a mid-demo process as a process when the gaming machine 1 is in a standby state. This mid-demonstration process is mainly executed when no special symbol game is performed. This demonstration process will be described later.

(Step S1400)
Next, the sub CPU 140a performs a selection effect execution process. This selection effect execution process will be described later.

(Step S1500)
Next, the sub CPU 140a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 140c to the image control board 150 and the illumination control board 160, and ends the timer interrupt process.

  Hereinafter, in the command analysis process in step S1200, a process when a command related to execution of a selection effect and a specific effect, which is a feature of the present embodiment, and a process during demonstration in step S1300 will be described in detail. However, in order to facilitate understanding, the order of description is changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart for explaining a demo command receiving process executed when a demo command is received in the command analyzing process. As described above, this demo command is stored in the production transmission data storage area in step S420-7 (see FIG. 31) of the special symbol variation start process on the main control board 110, and then the output control process (step S800) (See FIG. 24).

(Step S1210-1)
If it is determined that a demo command has been received, the sub CPU 140a first determines whether a demo flag indicating that the demo is being performed (the standby state of the gaming machine 1) is turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the demo flag is turned on, the demo command reception process is terminated, and when it is determined that the demo flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1210-2.

(Step S1210-2)
If it is determined in step S1210-1 that the demo flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 140a turns on the demo flag. As a result, the mid-demonstration process of step S1300 is executed. The demo flag is turned off when a command indicating the start of a special symbol game such as a start winning command or a variation pattern command is received.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart for explaining the mid-demonstration processing in step S1300.

(Step S1310)
First, the sub CPU 140a determines whether the demo flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the demo flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1320, and if it is determined that the demo flag is not turned on, the mid-demo process ends.

(Step S1320)
When it is determined in step S1310 that the demo flag is turned on, the sub CPU 140a determines whether or not the presentation operation device 164 has been operated. That is, it is determined whether an operation command indicating that the effect operation device 164 has been operated is received via the illumination control board 160. As a result, when it is determined that the operation of the effect operation device 164 has been performed, the process proceeds to step S1330, and when it is determined that there is no operation of the effect operation device 164, the mid-demonstration process is terminated.

(Step S1330)
If it is determined in step S1320 that the effect operating device 164 has been operated, the sub CPU 140a performs a hit-WIN activation process for performing a hit-WIN menu process in step S1340 described later. This hit-WIN activation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1340)
Next, the sub CPU 140a performs a hit-WIN menu process for operating the hit-WIN function in the gaming machine 1. This hit-win menu process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart for explaining the hit-WIN activation process in step S1330.

(Step S1330-1)
The sub CPU 140a determines whether the activation flag is turned on. Here, the “activation flag” is a flag for permitting execution of the hit-WIN menu process described later. As a result, if it is determined that the activation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1330-2. If it is determined that the activation flag is turned on, the hit-WIN activation process is terminated.

(Step S1330-2)
If it is determined in step S1330-1 that the activation flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 140a turns on the activation flag. This completes preparations for executing the hit-win menu process.

(Step S1330-3)
Next, the sub-CPU 140a transmits a hit-WIN menu display command to the image control board 150 in order to display an image of the “hit-WIN menu” on the effect display unit 50a of the effect display device 151. I do. As a result, as shown in FIG. 7A, an image of “hit-WIN menu” is displayed on the effect display unit 50 a of the effect display device 151.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart for explaining the hit-WIN menu process in step S1340.

(Step S1340-1)
First, the sub CPU 140a determines whether or not a determination operation has been performed on the effect operation device 164. That is, it is determined whether a determination operation command indicating that a determination operation has been performed on the effect operation device 164 from the illumination control board 160 is received. As a result, if it is determined that there is no determination operation for the effect operation device 164, the process proceeds to step S1340-2, and if it is determined that there is a determination operation for the effect operation device 164, step S1340 is performed. Move the process to -6.

  Here, the “decision operation on the rendering operation device 164” means a pressing operation on the push button of the rendering operation device 164, and the “selection operation on the rendering operation device 164” means the rendering operation device. This means a rotation operation for the 164 jog dial. However, the effect operation device 164 is not limited to being configured with a push button and a jog dial as in the present embodiment, and the effect operation device 164 is configured using a plurality of buttons (so-called “decision button” and “select button”). The determination operation and the selection operation may be identified based on the type.

(Step S1340-2)
When it is determined in step S1340-1 that there is no determination operation for the effect operation device 164, the sub CPU 140a determines whether or not there is a selection operation for the effect operation device 164. That is, it is determined whether a selection operation command indicating that a selection operation has been performed on the effect operation device 164 from the illumination control board 160 is received. As a result, if it is determined that there is a selection operation for the production operation device 164, the process proceeds to step S1340-3, and if it is determined that there is no selection operation for the production operation device 164, hitting- WIN menu processing ends.

(Step S1340-3)
If it is determined in step S1340-2 that there is a selection operation on the effect operation device 164, the sub CPU 140a determines whether or not the PASS input flag is on. This “PASS input flag” is information indicating that the password is being input, and is information that is turned on in step S1340-12, which will be described later. As a result, if it is determined that the PASS input flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1340-4, and if it is determined that the PASS input flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1340-5.

(Step S1340-4)
If it is determined in step S1340-3 that the PASS input flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 140a performs selection information update processing for updating “selection information” in the hit-WIN menu. Here, as shown in FIG. 7A, the “selection information” includes a plurality of selections associated with each menu item of “new registration”, “password input”, “game end”, and “return”. Have information. Then, a hit-WIN menu display command for displaying a menu item image corresponding to the selected selection information on the front side of the effect display unit 50a is transmitted to the image control board 150. Thereby, the menu item by the hit-WIN function can be selected by performing a selection operation on the effect operating device 164. At the start of the hit-WIN menu process, selection information corresponding to “new registration” is set as selection information.

(Step S1340-5)
If it is determined in step S1340-3 that the PASS input flag is turned on, the sub CPU 140a performs a password character update process for updating the character information of the password. Here, 26 alphabets “A to Z” and 10 numbers “0 to 9” are associated with the character information. Thereby, the character of a password can be selected by performing selection operation with respect to the production operation device 164.

(Step S1340-6)
If it is determined in step S1340-1 that there is a determination operation on the effect operation device 164, the sub CPU 140a determines whether selection information corresponding to “new registration” is set. To do. As a result, if it is determined that selection information corresponding to “new registration” is set, the process proceeds to step S1340-7, and it is determined that selection information corresponding to “new registration” is not set. In step S1340-10, the processing is transferred.

(Step S1340-7)
If it is determined in step S1340-6 that the selection information corresponding to “new registration” is set, the sub CPU 140a obtains the URL for accessing the server 400 from the sub ROM 140b. Perform the acquisition process.

(Step S1340-8)
Next, when the URL for accessing the server 400 is acquired, the sub CPU 140a performs a first two-dimensional code generation process for generating a first two-dimensional code including the URL information acquired in step S1340-7. Do.

(Step S1340-9)
Next, when the first two-dimensional code is generated, the sub CPU 140a performs a first two-dimensional code display process for displaying the generated first two-dimensional code on the effect display unit 50a of the effect display device 151. Specifically, a two-dimensional code display command for displaying the first two-dimensional code generated in step S1340-8 on the effect display unit 50a is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code display command is transmitted to the image control board 150. Process. Thereby, as shown in FIG.7 (b), the 1st QR code as a 1st two-dimensional code is displayed on the production | presentation display part 50a of the production | presentation display apparatus 151. FIG.

(Step S1340-10)
If it is determined in step S1340-6 that the selection information corresponding to “new registration” is not set, the sub CPU 140a determines whether the selection information corresponding to “password input” is set. Determine. As a result, when it is determined that selection information corresponding to “password input” is set, the process proceeds to step S1340-11, and when it is determined that selection information corresponding to “password input” is not set. The process moves to step S1340-19.

(Step S1340-11)
If it is determined in step S1340-10 that selection information corresponding to “password input” is set, the sub CPU 140a determines whether or not the PASS input flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the PASS input flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1340-12, and if it is determined that the PASS input flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1340-14.

(Step S1340-12)
If it is determined in step S1340-11 that the PASS input flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 140a turns on the PASS input flag. Thus, it is indicated that the password is being entered, and the password can be input by performing a selection operation on the rendering operation device 164 thereafter.

(Step S1340-13)
Next, the sub CPU 140a performs a password input display process for displaying an image of “password input” on the effect display unit 50a of the effect display device 151. Specifically, in the password input display process, a “password input display command” for displaying a “password input” image is transmitted to the image control board 150. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8A, the “password input” image is displayed on the effect display unit 50 a of the effect display device 151.

(Step S1340-14)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1340-11 that the PASS input flag is turned on, the sub CPU 140a performs password character determination processing for determining the character information selected in step S1340-5.

(Step S1340-15)
Next, when the password character is determined, the sub CPU 140a determines whether or not the input of all passwords has been completed. As a result, if it is determined that all passwords have been input, the process proceeds to step S1340-16, and if it is determined that all passwords have not been input, the hit-WIN menu process is terminated. .

(Step S1340-16)
If it is determined in step S1340-15 that all passwords have been entered, the sub CPU 140a performs authentication processing for the entered password. In this authentication process, it is determined whether or not the input password is a password composed of a predetermined algorithm.

(Step S1340-17)
Next, the sub CPU 140a determines whether or not the authentication of the input password is successful. As a result, if it is determined that the password authentication is successful, the process proceeds to step S1340-18. If it is determined that the password authentication is not successful, the hit-WIN menu process is terminated.

(Step S1340-18)
If it is determined in step S1340-17 that the password has been successfully authenticated, the sub CPU 140a performs a hit-WIN information setting process in order to activate the hit-WIN function in the gaming machine 1. In this batting-WIN information setting process, the batting-WIN flag that permits the storage of game history information related to performance in the sub-RAM 140c of the gaming machine 1 is turned on. Further, based on the password information decrypted and converted based on a predetermined algorithm, game history information (character information, experience value, level information, point value information, etc.) and access time information at the time of password issuance are obtained, and the sub-RAM 140c Stored in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S1340-19)
If it is determined in step S1340-10 that the selection information corresponding to “password input” is not set, the sub CPU 140a determines whether the selection information corresponding to “game end” is set. Determine. As a result, when it is determined that selection information corresponding to “game end” is set, the process proceeds to step S1340-20, and when it is determined that selection information corresponding to “game end” is not set. In step S1340-24, the processing is transferred.

(Step S1340-20)
If it is determined in step S1340-19 that the selection information corresponding to “game end” has been set, the sub CPU 140a obtains a URL for accessing the server 400 from the sub ROM 140b and the sub RAM 140c. A second code information acquisition process is performed for acquiring the game history information stored in the information and the access time information stored when the input password is decrypted.

(Step S1340-21)
Next, the sub CPU 140a performs a second two-dimensional code generation process for generating a second two-dimensional code including the URL, game history information, and access time information acquired in step S1340-20.

(Step S1340-22)
Next, the sub CPU 140a performs second 2D code display processing for displaying the generated second 2D code on the effect display unit 50a of the effect display device 151. Specifically, a two-dimensional code display command for displaying the second two-dimensional code generated in step S1340-21 on the effect display unit 50a is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code display command is transmitted to the image control board 150. Process. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 8B, the second QR code as the second two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display unit 50a of the effect display device 151.

(Step S1340-23)
Next, the sub CPU 140a performs a hit-WIN information erasure process so that game history information or the like is not taken over by the next player. In this hit-WIN information erasing process, game history information, character information, and the number of times of change of a special symbol (to be described later) stored in the sub-RAM 140c are cleared, and the hit-WIN flag is turned off.

(Step S1340-24)
If it is determined in step S1340-19 that the selection information corresponding to “game end” is not set, the sub CPU 140a determines whether the selection information corresponding to “return” is set. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the selection information corresponding to “return” is set, the process proceeds to step S1340-25, and if it is determined that the selection information corresponding to “return” is not set. End the WIN-WIN menu process.

(Step S1340-25)
If it is determined in step S1340-24 that selection information corresponding to “return” is set, the sub CPU 140a turns off the activation flag in order to end the execution of the hit-WIN menu process.

(Step S1340-26)
Next, the sub CPU 140a performs a hit-WIN menu erasure process for causing the effect display unit 50a of the effect display device 151 to delete the image of the “hit-WIN menu”. Specifically, in the hitting-WIN menu erasing process, a “hitting-WIN menu erasing command” for erasing the “hit-WIN menu” image is transmitted to the image control board 150.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart for explaining a pre-determination command reception process executed when a pre-determination command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this pre-determination command is set in step S331-4, step S331-8, step S331-9, and step S331-10 (see FIG. 27) of the pre-determination process on the main control board 110. It is transmitted to the sub control board 140 by the output control process (see FIG. 24) in step S800.

(Step S1220)
Upon receipt of the advance determination command, the sub CPU 140a analyzes the received advance determination command, and stores data (predetermination information) corresponding to the received advance determination command in the advance determination information storage unit provided in the sub RAM 140c. Remember. In addition, this prior determination information storage part has the 1st memory | storage part-the 8th memory | storage part similarly to the reservation storage area | region provided in main RAM110c of the main control board 100. FIG. The first storage unit to the eighth storage unit of the prior determination information storage unit correspond to the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit of the reserved storage area in the main control board 110, for example, the main control board 110 holds When the hold is stored in the third storage unit of the storage area, the advance determination information related to the hold is stored in the third storage unit of the advance determination information storage unit in the sub-control board 140.

  In addition, as described above, the pre-determining command is a pre-determining command 1 that is transmitted for a holding that wins a jackpot in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, a holding that wins a jackpot only in the high probability gaming state Pre-determination command 2 transmitted for the game, three types of commands, the pre-determination command 3 transmitted for the hold that is lost in any gaming state, and the symbol pre-determination associated with the symbol information determined at the time of winning the jackpot And a command. Here, data according to the type of the received prior determination command is stored in the prior determination information storage unit.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart for explaining a symbol determination command reception process executed when a symbol determination command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this symbol determination command is set in step S420-3 (see FIG. 31) of the special symbol variation start process on the main control board 110, and then sub-commanded by the output control process (see FIG. 24) in step S800. It is transmitted to the control board 140.

(Step S1230)
When the symbol determination command is received, the sub CPU 140a analyzes the received symbol determination command and stores symbol information, which is a special symbol type determined in the main control board 110, in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 140c. As a result, the type of the special symbol that is determined in the main control board 110 and is about to start to change is now grasped in the sub control board 140.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart for explaining the jackpot winning game state command reception process executed when the jackpot winning game state command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this jackpot winning gaming state command is set in the post-stop processing step S440-7 (see FIG. 34) on the main control board 110, and then executed by the output control processing in step S800 (see FIG. 24). It is transmitted to the sub control board 140.

(Step S1240)
When the jackpot winning game state command is received, the sub CPU 140a analyzes the received jackpot winning game state command and stores data corresponding to the analysis result in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 140c. Thereby, the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is grasped by the sub-control board 140.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart for explaining an ending command reception process executed when an ending command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this ending command is set on the main control board 110 in step S450-5 (see FIG. 35) of the special electric accessory control process, and then sub-commanded in the output control process (see FIG. 24) in step S800. It is transmitted to the control board 140.

(Step S1250-1)
When receiving the ending command, the sub CPU 140a determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot stored in step S1240 is a non-short game state. As a result, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1250-3, and when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is not a non-time-saving gaming state. The process moves to step S1250-2.

(Step S1250-2)
If it is determined in step S1250-1 that the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is not the non-short-time game state, the sub CPU 140a sets the ending effect execution data for the consecutive resort and ends the ending command reception process. To do.

(Step S1250-3)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1250-1 that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-time-saving gaming state, the sub CPU 140a determines the prior determination information stored in the prior determination information storage unit in step S1220, And the symbol information related to the jackpot stored in step S1230 is loaded.

(Step S1250-4)
Next, the sub CPU 140a searches for whether there is a specific hold among the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold currently stored based on the information loaded in step S1250-3. Execute.

  Specifically, the game state after the end of the special game is determined based on the symbol information, that is, the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the special game. And if it is determined that the low probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game, it is determined from the pre-determined information that both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state win the jackpot. The data corresponding to the prior determination command 1 shown is searched. In addition, when it is determined that the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game, the data corresponding to the above-described prior determination command 1 from the prior determination information, or the jackpot if the high probability gaming state is set. The data corresponding to the pre-judgment command 2 indicating that the winning is won is retrieved. In other words, in this specific hold search process, after considering the gaming state after the end of the special game, to search for the specific hold to win the jackpot after the end of the special game from the currently stored hold Become.

  In addition, here, for example, when the first specific hold that is set to the low probability gaming state after the end of the special game is stored, for the hold to be processed thereafter, the low probability game is selected from the prior determination information. Data corresponding to the pre-judgment command 1 indicating that the jackpot is won in both the state and the high probability gaming state is searched. On the other hand, for example, when the second specific hold set to the high-probability gaming state after the end of the special game is stored, for the hold to be processed thereafter, the above-described pre-determination command 1 Or data corresponding to the pre-judgment command 2 indicating that the jackpot is won if it is a high probability gaming state.

(Step S1250-5)
Next, the sub CPU 140a determines whether or not a specific hold is stored as a result of the specific hold search process in step S1250-4. As a result, if it is determined that the specific hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S1250-6, and if it is determined that the specific hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1250-7.

(Step S1250-6)
If it is determined in step S1250-5 that the specific hold is stored, the sub CPU 140a sets the sixth character display determination table 1 shown in FIG.

(Step S1250-7)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1250-5 that the specific hold is not stored, the sub CPU 140a determines whether the gaming state after the end of the special game is a high probability gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game state is a high probability game state, the process proceeds to step S1250-8. If it is determined that the game state is not a high probability game state, the process proceeds to step S1250-9.

(Step S1250-8)
If it is determined in step S1250-7 that the gaming state after the end of the special game is a high probability gaming state, the sub CPU 140a sets the sixth character display determination table 2 shown in FIG. .

(Step S1250-9)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1250-7 that the gaming state after the end of the special game is not a high probability gaming state, the sub CPU 140a displays the sixth character display determination table 3 shown in FIG. set.

(Step S1250-10)
Next, the sub CPU 140a acquires the effect random number updated in step S1001, and based on the table set in step S1250-6, step S1250-8, and step S1250-9 and the acquired effect random number. Thus, it is determined whether or not the sixth character 42f can be displayed.

(Step S1250-11)
Next, the sub CPU 140a performs a character display position determination process for determining which of the first display area 41a to the sixth display area 41f to display the first character 42a to the sixth character 42f. Here, for example, the display position of each character is determined based on various information such as the number of times each character is selected. However, when the display position of each character is fixed, it is not necessary to execute the process.

(Step S1250-12)
Next, the sub CPU 140a executes a process for displaying each character at the display position determined in step S1250-11. Thereby, the selected effect image shown in FIG. 42 is displayed on the effect display unit 50a.

(Step S1250-13)
Next, the sub CPU 140a turns on a selection effect execution flag indicating that the selection effect is being executed, and ends the ending command reception process.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart for explaining the selection effect execution process in step S1400.

(Step S1400-1)
First, the sub CPU 140a determines whether the selection effect execution flag is turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the selection effect execution flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1400-2, and when it is determined that the selection effect execution flag is not turned on, the selection effect execution process ends. .

(Step S1400-2)
If it is determined in step S1400-1 that the selection effect execution flag is on, the sub CPU 140a determines whether the operation valid time timer is operating. As a result, when it is determined that the operation valid time timer is in operation, the process proceeds to step S1400-4, and when it is determined that the operation valid time timer is not in operation, the process proceeds to step S1400-3. .

(Step S1400-3)
If it is determined in step S1400-2 that the operation valid time timer is not in operation, the sub CPU 140a sets the operation valid time timer. The operation effective time set here is a time for the player to select a character. The operation effective time, that is, the total time of the execution time of the selected effect and the execution time of the specific effect is the ending time. It has become. This operation effective time is subtracted until it becomes 0 in step S1100.

(Step S1400-4)
Next, the sub CPU 140a determines whether an operation (rotation operation) of the effect operation device 164 is detected. As a result, if it is determined that an operation has been detected, the process proceeds to step S1400-5. If it is determined that no operation has been detected, the process proceeds to step S1400-6.

(Step S1400-5)
If it is determined in step S1400-4 that the operation of the effect operation device 164 has been detected, the sub CPU 140a executes display processing for switching the selected character in the effect display unit 50a. Thereby, according to the player's operation, for example, the display is switched from the state shown in FIG. 42A to the state shown in FIG.

(Step S1400-6)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1400-4 that the operation of the effect operation device 164 has not been detected, the sub CPU 140a determines whether the operation effective time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the operation effective time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1400-7, and when it is determined that the operation effective time has not elapsed, the selection effect execution process is ended.

(Step S1400-7)
If it is determined in step S1400-6 that the effective operation time has elapsed, the sub CPU 140a confirms the currently selected character, that is, the character selected (specified) by the player at the end of the selection effect. To do.

(Step S1400-8)
Next, the sub CPU 140a confirms the hit-WIN setting information. More specifically, it is confirmed which character is the designated character set by the player in the hit-WIN information set in step S1340-18.

(Step S1400-9)
Next, the sub CPU 140a confirms the character selected (specified) by the player in step S1400-7, the designated character confirmed in advance by the player in step S1400-8, The message to be displayed on the effect display unit 50a is determined based on the above. Here, the message is determined in consideration of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied.

(Step S1400-10)
Next, the sub CPU 140a displays the message determined in step S1400-9 on the effect display unit 50a, and executes an output process for outputting the sound corresponding to the message from the audio output device 161. Thereby, a specific production | presentation will be performed in the aspect corresponding to the character selected in the selection production | presentation.

(Step S1400-11)
Next, the sub CPU 140a turns off the selection effect execution flag and ends the selection effect execution process.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the main control board 110 that controls the progress of the game and the sub control board 140 that controls the execution based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 cooperate as described above. By doing so, it was decided that the variation effect would be executed. However, it is possible to appropriately design how the above functions are shared in the main control board 110 and the sub control board 140.

  In the above embodiment, the designated character (designated selection image) is set in advance using the hit-WIN function. However, the hit-WIN function is not essential. For example, regardless of the hit-WIN function, the designated character may be set on the effect display unit 50a when the game is interrupted.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, having won the jackpot in the non-time-saving game state was made into the execution conditions of a selection effect, However, The execution conditions of a selection effect are not restricted to this. Therefore, the execution timing of the selection effect is not limited to the ending of the special game, and the content of the selection effect is only an example. For example, in the variation effect performed during the variation display of the special symbol, one of the selected images may be selected and a specific effect corresponding to the selection result may be executed. Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where a character was displayed as a selection image, the content of the selection image is not restricted to a character. In any case, a plurality of selection images may be provided, and any player may select any one of the selection images.

In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 140a that executes the processing of FIG. 48 corresponds to the designation information input means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 140a that executes the processing of step S1340-18 in FIG. 50 corresponds to the designation information storage means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU140a which performs the process of FIG.54 S1250-12 corresponds to the selection effect execution means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU140a which performs the process of FIG.55 S1400-10 corresponds to the specific production execution means of this invention.

1 gaming machine 50a effect display section (image display section)
110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
140 Sub control board 140a Sub CPU
140b Sub ROM
140c Sub RAM
164 Production operation device (production operation unit)

Claims (5)

An image display unit for displaying an image for production;
Specification that can be input at least when the game is interrupted, indicating that one of the plurality of selection images displayed on the image display unit during the game is specified as one of the selection images. Information input means;
Designation information storage means for storing the designation information input by the designation information input means;
A selection effect execution means for executing a selection effect displayed on the image display unit so that the plurality of selection images can be selected when a preset execution condition is established during the progress of the game;
A production operation unit for receiving player operations;
During execution of the selection effect, if any selected image is specified by the operation of the effect operation unit from among the plurality of selection images displayed on the image display unit, the selected display image is determined in accordance with the specified selection image. Specific production execution means for executing the specific production,
The specific effect executing means is
When any one of the selected images is specified during execution of the selection effect, the specified information is stored, and the specified selected image indicated in the specified information and the specified selected image are When it is the same, the game machine characterized in that the execution mode of the specific effect is different from that when no designation information is stored. The specific effect executing means is
When any one of the selected images is specified during execution of the selection effect, the specified information is stored, and the specified selected image indicated in the specified information and the specified selected image are The execution mode of the specific effect is different when the specified information is not stored, and when the specified selected image and the specified selected image are the same, when different. The gaming machine according to 1. The specific effect executing means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an execution mode of the specific effect is changed according to the number of times the specified selection image matches the specified selection image stored as the specification information. . The specific effect executing means is
In the case where the designation information is stored, if the progress of the game achieves a preset condition, the execution mode of the specific effect is made different from that before the condition is achieved. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. When the designated selection image is designated by an operation by an information terminal, the designation information is issued,
The designation information input means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the designation information can be input by a player's operation.