JP2014033726A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent interest of performance from decreasing by development of the performance being sensed.SOLUTION: When executing continuous performance, common performance in the same mode is executed to third steps in both performance by a first performance pattern and performance by a second performance pattern. Since the performance by the first performance pattern is a part of a mission, common notification in a mode showing that the performance by the first performance pattern has been executed is given at the third steps of the performance by the first performance pattern and the performance by the second performance pattern. Thus, the presence of the notification does not allow a player to sense that the performance is the first performance pattern or the second performance pattern.

Description

  The present invention allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, and a variable display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed by displaying a display result on the device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The rotation of the reel is started by setting and setting the specified number of bets to start, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop switch provided for each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination occurs when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  For these winning combinations, a special role (for example, a bonus) accompanied by a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, a small role accompanied by a game value such as a medal, or a game without using the game value is used. There is a re-playing role with a re-playing grant that can be played. These winning combinations are generally those that allow the winning combination to be awarded on the condition that a winning lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  By the way, in Patent Document 1, points are given when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when the number of changes in a symbol reaches a predetermined number, when it is a normal hit, when it is a probable change, etc.), and after the change It is described that the fact that the predetermined condition is established is displayed by displaying the number of points. As described above, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, by displaying the number of points after the change, it is possible to improve the game motivation by making the establishment of the predetermined condition aware as a game target.

JP 2012-000509 A (paragraphs 0219, 0222)

  By the way, the technique described in Patent Document 1, that is, the technique for notifying a predetermined condition when it is established, is produced by an effect by the first effect pattern and an effect by the second effect pattern that is continuously executed after the first effect pattern. Is applied to the one that executes the above and is configured as a predetermined condition that the effect by the first effect pattern is executed, the notification is performed when the effect by the first effect pattern is executed. However, even when the effect by the second effect pattern is executed, if the notification is not made at the same timing as when the effect by the first effect pattern is executed, the second effect pattern is obtained after the effect by the first effect pattern is finished. Will be detected in advance by the player. Thereby, the interest of production will fall.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can prevent the development of the production from being sensed and the interest of the production to decline. To do.

(Means 1) In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the slot machine of the present invention can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal). The display result is derived to a variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, whereby one game is completed and the result is derived to the variable display device. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to a display result, and an effect by a first effect pattern in which a specific effect (common effect) is executed over a predetermined period (a period of 3 games) is executed. When the effect is performed by the effect execution means (for example, the part that executes the process of step S4204 in FIG. 35) and the first effect pattern, the predetermined period Notification means (for example, the part that executes the process of step S4209 in FIG. 35) that performs specific notification (common notification) indicating that the effect by the first effect pattern has been executed at a predetermined timing (third game) The effect execution means is configured to execute an effect (common effect) in the same or substantially the same manner as the specific effect over a period similar to the predetermined period and different from the specific effect after the effect ends. An effect based on the second effect pattern in which the special effect is continuously executed can be executed (for example, the part in step S4204 in FIG. 35), and the notification unit executes the effect based on the second effect pattern. When performing the predetermined tie during a period in which an effect (common effect) in the same mode or substantially the same mode as the specific effect is being executed. Performing notify (common notification) of the specific broadcast the same manner by ring and the same timing (third game) (e.g., portions for performing the processing of step S4209 in FIG. 35) that is characterized.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the development of the production from being perceived due to the absence of notification, and the interest of the production from deteriorating.
In addition, in claim 1, the “predetermined number of bets” is at least one bet number, and a game starts when a bet number of two or more is set or a maximum bet number is set. It may be possible. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to the gaming state.

(Means 2) The slot machine described in the means 2 is the slot machine described in the means 1, and the predetermined timing is a timing (third game) at which the effect by the first effect pattern ends (for example, FIG. 35). In step S4205, the process of step S4209 is executed when it is determined “Y” in step S4205).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent that the effect by the second effect pattern is being executed, and to prevent the effect of the effect from being lowered due to notification during the effect. Can do.

(Means 3) The slot machine according to means 3 is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2, comprising a privilege granting means for granting a bonus (bonus) to the player, and the effect execution means is a special effect. It is noticed that the above-mentioned privilege is given by executing (for example, the portion in which the second effect pattern is selected only when the bonus is won in FIG. 34).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the special effect will be executed, and to improve the interest in the effect.

(Means 4) The slot machine according to means 4 is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, and the notifying means performs a predetermined timing when an effect by the second effect pattern is executed. The fact that the effect by the second effect pattern has been executed at a specific timing after the (third game) (fifth game) is notified (for example, if “Y” is determined in step S4211 in FIG. 35, step S4213). The part that executes the process of (1).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the fact that a special effect is subsequently executed when an effect having the same aspect as the specific effect is being executed.

(Means 5) The slot machine described in means 5 is the slot machine described in means 4, and the specific timing is a timing after the timing at which the effect by the second effect pattern ends (for example, step in FIG. 35). The part in which the process of step S4213 is executed when it is determined as “Y” in S4211, the second effect at the timing when the character A wins in the fifth game from the game where the continuous effect is started in FIG. A portion where pattern execution notification is performed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the fact that a special effect is subsequently executed when an effect having the same aspect as the specific effect is being executed.

(Means 6) The slot machine according to means 6 is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to means 5, and the first effect cancellation capable of canceling the effect by the first effect pattern in the middle of execution. Means (for example, a betting number setting operation for the next game) and second effect canceling means (for example, a betting number setting operation for the next game) capable of canceling the effect by the second effect pattern in the middle of execution, When the effect by the first effect pattern is canceled in the middle of execution, the notifying unit performs specific notification after the game after the game in which the effect by the first effect pattern is canceled (for example, in FIG. 35). When it is determined “Y” in step S4206, the process of step S4207 is executed, and the process of step S4305 in FIG. 36 is executed. Min), when the effect by the second effect pattern is canceled in the middle of execution, the notification in the same mode as the specific notification is executed after the game after the game in which the effect by the second effect pattern is canceled ( For example, in FIG. 35, when “Y” is determined in step S4206, the process of step S4207 is executed, and the process of step S4305 of FIG. 36 is executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from progressing without sensing that the effect by the first effect pattern or the effect by the second effect pattern has been executed.

(Means 7) The slot machine according to means 7 is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, and specifies a game history as a result of playing a game in the slot machine (slot machine 1). Game history information generating means for generating possible game history information (two-dimensional code), and storing game history of the player in association with player identification information (terminal identification information) capable of identifying the player A history storage means (player database), an update request accepting means for accepting an update request including information capable of specifying a game history specified from the game history information (two-dimensional code), and when the update request is accepted The game history registered in the game history storage means (player database) in association with the player identification information (terminal identification information) of the player who has made the update request, Game history update means for updating based on game history specified from information included in the new request, group assignment means for assigning a plurality of different player identification information (terminal identification information) to one group, and the group assignment The game history stored in the game history storage means (player database) corresponding to one player identification information (terminal identification information) assigned to a specific group by the means, and assigned to the specific group Game history association means (association by group ID) for associating the game history stored in the game history storage means (player database) in correspondence with other player identification information (terminal identification information). A game history information output for outputting the game history information generated by the game history information generating means to a management device (management server 1200) provided And further comprising a stage (display of the two-dimensional code).
According to such a configuration, a game can be played not only by an individual but also by a plurality of players, so that the interest in the game can be improved.
The game history information output means may be configured to output the game history information by displaying character data, or the game history information may be displayed by displaying encoded data such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code. It may be configured to output, or may be configured to output game history information by readable output from the outside by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection or the like.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the game system containing the slot machine of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a portable terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a management server. It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process (main) which main CPU performs. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the experience value provision number according to level and the number of games. (A) is a figure which shows the coin acquisition specification between games, (b) is a figure which shows the stock specification of a stock coin. It is a figure which shows the transition of a main menu screen. It is a figure which shows the hint screen of a stock coin. It is FIG. (1) for demonstrating password input operation. It is FIG. (2) for demonstrating password input operation. (A) is a figure which shows a password analysis table, (b) is a figure which shows the analysis procedure of a password. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display condition at the time of the normal production mode of a specific production area, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display situation at the time of specific production mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the output of a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows the screen at the time of stock coin acquisition lottery production. It is a figure which shows the structure of the player database with which a management server is provided, a game history database, a privilege database, and a temporary registration database. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game history database classified by group with which a management server is provided, a timed mission data table, and a timed mission group table. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process (sub) which a sub CPU performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process (sub) which sub CPU performs. It is a flowchart which shows the power interruption process (sub) which a sub CPU performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main menu display process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main menu operation process before password input performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the password input reception process performed with a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation screen at the time of the password of a different model being input. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the level coin related process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main menu operation process after password input performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the two-dimensional code display process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the continuous production start determination process performed with a slot machine. It is a lottery table used in the production execution lottery executed in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the continuous production execution process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the notification process after an effect cancellation performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the bonus confirmation alerting | reporting process performed with a slot machine. It is a specific example of the effect by the 1st effect pattern and the effect by the 2nd effect pattern performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the server main process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the member registration process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the easy start update process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal update process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the level and experience value update process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the menu selection reception process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the password issuing process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game provision process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the item provision process performed with a management server. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display part of a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the data between a portable terminal and a management server regarding member registration. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating data exchange between the slot machine and the portable terminal, and between the portable terminal and the management server regarding easy start update. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating data exchange between the slot machine and the mobile terminal and between the mobile terminal and the management server regarding normal update. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the data between a portable terminal and a management server regarding privilege provision. It is a figure which shows the structure of a two-dimensional code. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating data exchange between the slot machine and the portable terminal and between the portable terminal and the management server regarding the game of the timed mission.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system 1001 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1001 includes a slot machine 1 to which the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied, and a management server 1200 to which the management device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied. Is done.

  The slot machine 1 is installed in a game hall (hall), and the management server 1200 is connected to the Internet network 900. Data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 is performed via a portable terminal 1100 having a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network 900.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the mobile terminal 1100 of the present embodiment. The portable terminal 1100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an operation unit 130, a display unit 140, a wireless communication unit 150, an antenna 151, and a camera unit 160.

  The storage unit 120 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a flash memory, and a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1100.

  The operation unit 130 includes dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. Alternatively, the operation unit 130 may be configured to include a touch panel. The operation unit 130 receives an operation input from the user and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 110.

  The display unit 140 includes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 140 may be configured by a display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 140 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 110.

  The wireless communication unit 150 transmits a signal received from another mobile terminal or server via the antenna 151 to the control unit 110 and causes the antenna 151 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 110 to the other mobile terminal or server.

  The camera unit 160 captures an image of a shooting target in accordance with the player's operation, converts the captured image into image data, and supplies the image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 images a two-dimensional code.

  The control unit 110 includes a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 110 performs processing on the data from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150 unit, and the camera unit 160 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. The processed data is supplied to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

  In addition to the above configuration, the mobile terminal 1100 may have a voice input / output function and an infrared communication function included in a general mobile phone.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management server 1200. The management server 1200 has a function as a general Web server. As shown in FIG. 3, the management server 1200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 250. Including.

  The storage unit 220 includes a ROM, a RAM, an external storage device such as a flash memory and a hard disk drive, and the like. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.

  The operation unit 230 includes an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 1200 and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured by an LCD, for example. The display unit 240 may be configured by other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL display. The display unit 240 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 210.

  The communication unit 250 supplies data received from the mobile terminal 1100 or another server via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and the data supplied from the control unit 210 is supplied to the mobile terminal via the Internet network 900. It is transmitted to 1100 or another server.

  The control unit 210 is configured by an MPU, for example. The control unit 210 performs processing on the data from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, the communication unit 250, and the like according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and stores the processed data in the storage unit 220, The operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 are supplied.

  Next, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. First, the structure and electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1 a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1 b that is pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1 a. .

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 4, among the symbols arranged on the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R, three consecutive symbols are provided on the front door 1b. It arrange | positions so that it can see from the see-through window 3. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “ A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “Replay”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, and “Orange” are drawn in a predetermined order for each reel 2. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R are displayed in the upper, middle and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 5 and 7) provided correspondingly. As a result, the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the see-through window 3 while continuously changing. Further, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back are provided. ing. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and is configured so that each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  At the position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally-long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  For the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals (game value), a medal payout port 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in this embodiment, three in any game state) out of a prescribed number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. Start switch 7 that is operated at the time, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Out switch 56 (CHANCE buttons) are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game auxiliary indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and that the bet number is set to 3 3BETLED 16 for notifying by lighting, insertion request LED 17 for notifying the state where a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 for notifying by lighting that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, weight (previous) Waiting for the reels to start rotating for a certain period of time since the game started Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the fact is in state), a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 7) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 7) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective are provided. It has been.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 5) provided inside the housing 1a. A medal having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that is inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and selectively flows to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L and 33C capable of detecting the reel reference positions of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, the right reel 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively. , 33R (see FIG. 7), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and medals stored in the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals from the medal payout outlet 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the amount of stored medal stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 having such a configuration, the player first inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 4 or sets a bet number using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 4) become valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, three are set regardless of the gaming state, and when the specified number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 become valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are straddled. The winning line L2, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, , A winning line L4 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winnings set over the symbols arranged in the upper right direction Five types of lines L5 are defined as winning lines.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, all the reels (right reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are stopped, so that one game is finished, and a predetermined symbol combination is placed on a valid pay line (valid pay line). (Hereinafter referred to as a combination) stops as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player, Added to credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of effective pay lines, the number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols aligned on the effective pay line is totaled, A medal is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. The Rukoto. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the effective winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. .

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The gaming control board 40 controls the gaming state, the presentation control board 90 controls the presentation according to the gaming state, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1. To be supplied.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC 100V power from outside. The power supply board 101 generates a DC voltage necessary for driving each electrical component constituting the slot machine 1 from the AC100V power supply, and is connected to the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 connected via the game control board 40. Supply.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the game display unit 13, 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, A BET switch valid LED 21, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22 L, 22 C, 22 R, a set value display 24, a flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32 L, 32 C, 32 R are connected and via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b described above is connected, and these electric components are driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection. A circuit 48 and a reset circuit 49 are provided.

  The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d, and controls a game. The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42 and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 41a.

  The configuration for acquiring the random number is not limited to the configuration described above, and is arbitrary. For example, the main CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above random number value is a 16-bit range, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The switch detection circuit 44 detects detection signals input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. The motor drive circuit 45 performs drive control of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 performs drive control of the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 performs drive control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 sends a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41c to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The RAM 41b is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The ROM 41c stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The I / O 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41b is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and is capable of interrupting the basic process by executing the interrupt and executing the interrupt process, and the voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 (in this embodiment, it is expressed as “CHANCE button” on the outer surface thereof), and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. It has become.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4), effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, a clock device 97, and a power interruption detection circuit. 98.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a RAM 91c, a ROM 91c, and an I / O 91d, and controls production. The display control circuit 92 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The LED drive circuit 93 performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. The audio output circuit 94 performs audio output control from the speakers 53 and 54. The reset circuit 95 sends a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time. The switch detection circuit 96 detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90. The clock device 97 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power interruption detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and, when detecting a voltage drop, outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a.

  The sub CPU 91a receives various commands for performing an effect upon receiving a command transmitted from the game control board 40, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. . Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  As will be described in detail later, in the RAM 91c, a password storage area for storing backup data to be output by a two-dimensional code, a personal history storage area (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, achievement missions) History), experience value storage area, anniversary storage area, level storage area, model information storage area, latest information storage area, effect setting storage area, and acquired coin storage area. These storage areas are provided separately from other backup data storage areas such as an area for storing backup data relating to the game.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. The set values may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), and in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41b is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41b is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt process (main), the main CPU 41a saves the stored value of the register in a stack of a RAM 41b described later, and data for destructive diagnosis in which any bit becomes 1 (5AH in this embodiment). That is, specific data other than 0 is stored, and the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41b. Here, the RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in the present embodiment) of the RAM 41b. For this reason, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is returned to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41b on the condition that the value of the business data is also correct. However, when the RAM parity is not 0 (when 1) or the value of the data for destructive diagnosis is not correct, the main CPU 41a determines that the RAM is abnormal, sets a RAM abnormal error code in the register, and sets a RAM abnormal error. The state is changed to disable the progress of the game. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption processing (sub), the sub CPU 91a saves the stored value of the register in a stack of a RAM 91c described later, stores the destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 91c, and stores all of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in this area becomes 0, and the RAM 91c is stored.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before power interruption. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1), the sub CPU 91a determines that the RAM is abnormal and initializes the RAM 91c. In this case, unlike the case of the main CPU 41a, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices, LED display data, I / O 41d input / output data, and game time counter. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting is started (before shifting to the setting change mode), 1 is stored. The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored. The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41b is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41b, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later, as in the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a is activated when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both OFF and the data in the RAM 41b is not destroyed, six initialization conditions are satisfied when one game ends. When this is done, five types of initialization are performed in different regions that are initialized according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and initialization is performed before the transition to the setting change mode or when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the initialization 0, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the used stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41b are initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization performed only when the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, in the storage area of the RAM 41b, All areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the in-use stack area and the stop phase work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41b. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are OFF at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41b is not destroyed. The stored work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41b are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed before transition to the setting change mode, but may be performed at the end of the setting change mode, that is, after the setting is confirmed. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, the set value work is not initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, there are a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) and a normal gaming state as the gaming state, and 3 is defined as the specified number of bets in any gaming state. Therefore, regardless of the gaming state, when 3 is set as the bet number, the game can be started. In the present embodiment, all of the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state are set.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a pattern called a winning combination on an effective winning line (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line) when all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are stopped. When the combination is complete, a prize is awarded. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that allows the next game to be started without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM 41b.

  Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It will be.

  As the role in this slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 9, a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) and a big bonus (1), (2) (hereinafter referred to as BB (1), (2) as special roles. Is defined). In addition, watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as small roles, and replay is defined as a replaying role.

  In any gaming state, a cherry is awarded when the combination of “Cherry-ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines for the left reel 2L, that is, the left reel 2L When a “Cherry” symbol is derived on one of the lines and a “Bell” or “Replay” symbol is derived on the winning line where “Cherry” is stopped on the left reel 2L, Two medals are paid out.

  The watermelon is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out.

  The bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 12 medals are paid out.

  Replay is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on the winning line in the normal gaming state. When the replay wins, no medals are paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so three medals corresponding to the number of wagers that no longer require setting in the next game are paid out. This is essentially the same.

  RB is awarded when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB, and the gaming state shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, especially the bell, and when the 12 games are digested after the RB starts, or a 4-game winning ( When the type of the combination is allowed), it ends either whichever comes first.

  BB (1) is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. BB (2) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB.

  When BB (1) (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. When RB ends, if BB has not ended, it shifts to RB again and BB ends. Until the RB state is controlled. In other words, the RB state is always controlled during BB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 480. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

  Then, the internal lottery of this embodiment is demonstrated. In the internal lottery, whether or not the above winnings are permitted is determined before the display results of all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are derived and displayed (in practice, (When the start switch 7 is detected). In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Depending on the situation, a lottery will be held.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the role that is the subject of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RB (BB). The subject of the internal lottery also differs depending on whether or not the role is being carried over (normal: normal game state in which special role is not carried over, winning: normal game state in which special role is carried over).

  RB, BB (1), BB (2), RB + watermelon, RB + cherry, BB (1) + watermelon, BB (1) if the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special role is not carried over + Cherry, BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, Replay, Watermelon, Cherry, and Bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special combination is carried over, the replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combinations for the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RB (BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values for each combination determined in accordance with the current gaming state and set value is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows, the winning combination is won. It is determined to be a thing. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  In the internal lottery, when any winning combination is determined, the main CPU 41a sets a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41b. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is set. To clear. When the general combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a general combination winning flag indicating that the general combination is won in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general winning combination storing work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating, or when any of the reels stop and an unstopped reel remains, the main CPU 41a uses the table index and table creation stored in the ROM 41c. With reference to the data, a stop control table for each rotating reel is created. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main CPU 41a refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel and slips the referenced stop control table. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a detects an operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, a control for deriving a display result to the corresponding reel will be described. When the main CPU 41a detects an operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the main CPU 41a sets the number of steps from the reel reference position (for example, area 0) at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the stop operation position is specified based on this, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, the main CPU 41a performs control to rotate and stop the reels by the acquired number of sliding frames. As a result, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  The table index of this embodiment stores only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state. Furthermore, only one address is stored in one table creation data as the storage area address of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning state, and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined, The stop control table created by referring to these is also uniquely determined. For this reason, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the main CPU 41a performs control based on the same stop control table.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting a stop operation. That is, the symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five frames including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. A symbol stop position can be specified from a maximum of 5 symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control for drawing the winning combination to the maximum within a range of 4 frames on any winning line. Further, when no winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control in which no winning combination is aligned on the winning line. In other words, when any winning combination is won, if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at 2 frames. There is nothing. In addition, when no winning combination is won, even if any winning combination is stopped within the range of 0 frames, since the number of sliding frames is set, control that does not match any winning combination is performed. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, the “bell” of the left reel 2L, the “bell” of the middle reel 2C, and the “bell” of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. Regardless of the timing at which the reel stop operation is performed, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is always aligned on the winning line, and the bell wins. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel 2L, the “replay” of the middle reel 2C, and the “replay” of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames each, and when the replay is won, each reel is stopped. Regardless of the timing, the “replay-replay-replay” combination is always on the winning line and the replay wins.

  On the other hand, the “cherries” of the left reel 2L are arranged at intervals of more than 7 frames. When the cherry is won, if the stop operation of the left reel 2L is performed at the timing of the “cherry” pull-in range, The combination of “ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” is aligned with the winning line and the cherry wins. On the other hand, if the stop operation of the right reel 2R is performed at a timing outside the “cherry” pull-in range, the cherry will not be won and will be missed.

  Also, the “watermelon” on the left reel 2L, the “watermelon” on the middle reel 2C, and the “watermelon” on the right reel 2R are located at intervals of more than 4 frames. If each reel is stopped at the timing of the drawing range, the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on the winning line, and the watermelon wins. On the other hand, if any one of the reels is stopped at a timing outside the “watermelon” drawing range, the watermelon will not be won and will be lost.

  Also, for BB (1) to (2), there are places where the constituent symbols are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and even if any of BB (1) to (2) wins, the winning BB If the operation of stopping each reel is performed at a timing that is within the drawing range of the configuration symbol of, the winning BB will win, but at any one reel at a timing that is outside the drawing range of the configuration symbol of the winning BB When the stop operation is performed, BB is not won and is lost. Even if BB is missed as described above, it will be carried over to the next game, so if you win BB once, for example, even if you miss it, you can win by performing a stop operation at an appropriate timing after the next game It becomes possible to make it.

  If a special role is elected when the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special role and the small role are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the winning small role is on the winning line, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that it is drawn to the maximum within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small role is 4 on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be retracted within the range of frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the selected special role is fully pulled within the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the reels are stopped. Take control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't withdraw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop the special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop. In other words, the winning combination that is not won is controlled to be removed and stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be made effective only when the small combination cannot be drawn.

  In the present embodiment, when a special combination and a small combination are simultaneously elected, priority is given to the control of aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination is only performed when the small combination cannot be drawn. However, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and it is possible to win the small role only when the special role cannot be drawn. It is good also as a structure.

  If a special player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special feature and the re-playing character are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the re-playing character are In the case of winning at the same time, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the player always restarts regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. All gamers will win a prize. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a has not yet detected the stop operation until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is started. The reels continue to rotate, and control is performed to stop the corresponding reels on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels 2 that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the control to stop the corresponding reel is performed on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. When the given automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it may be assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel may be performed. In this case, since the reel is stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won. .

  Next, a start process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control unit 41 performs a startup process (main) when a system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (step S5001), the values of the I register and IY register are initialized. By the initialization of the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. (Step S5002). These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, after permitting access to the RAM 41c (step S5003), it is determined whether or not the backup flag for the internal lottery control module is set in the backup RAM (RAM 41c) (step S5004). In this embodiment, a backup flag is set for backup data when a power failure occurs.

  If the backup flag is set, the backup flag is cleared (step S5005). After clearing the backup flag, the exclusive OR of the backup data is obtained to calculate the checksum, and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the checksum being backed up (step S5006). The checksum that is backed up is calculated and set for the backup data when the power is cut off. The checksum is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the backup RAM. For this reason, if the value obtained by calculating the exclusive OR based on the backup data stored in all areas in the backup RAM is 0, the checksum is 0 and stored in all areas in the backup RAM. If the value obtained by calculating the exclusive OR based on the backup data is 1, the checksum is 1.

  If it is determined in step S5006 that the checksums do not match, or if it is determined in step S5004 that the backup flag has not been set, an initial stage for initializing all storage areas of the RAM 41c and the backup RAM After executing the conversion process (step S5014), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (step S5015). If the setting key switch 37 is on, a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed is generated, and the generated setting changing command is stored in the command buffer (step S5012). The setting changing command is immediately transmitted by executing a process similar to the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at a constant interval (0.56 ms interval). . Next, the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) is permitted (step S5013), and the setting change process for changing the winning probability of the winning combination, that is, the setting changing state is entered. When the setting change process ends, the process proceeds to a game control process for performing a process related to the game.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in step S5015, an error code indicating RAM abnormality is set in the register (step S5016), an error command indicating RAM abnormality is generated, and the generated error command is stored in the command buffer. (Step S5017). The error command is immediately transmitted by executing the same process as the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process. Next, the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval) is permitted (step S5018), and the process shifts to an error process, that is, a RAM abnormal error state. Then, for example, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game store clerk, the game control process is started.

  If it is determined in S5006 that the checksums match, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (step S5007). If the setting key switch 37 is on, an initialization process for initializing all storage areas of the RAM 41c is executed (step S5011), and then the above-described processes of steps S5012 to S5013 are performed to perform a setting change process, that is, a setting. Transition to the changed state. Then, when the setting change process ends, the process proceeds to a game control process.

  If it is determined in step S5007 that the setting key switch 37 is OFF, each register is returned to the state before power interruption, that is, the state stored in the stack (step S5008). Then, a return command is generated, the generated command is stored in the command buffer (step S5009), and a timer interrupt process (main) interrupt that the main control unit 41 executes at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Is permitted (step S5010) and the process returns to the last execution before the power interruption. The return command is stored in a command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and is immediately transmitted by executing a process similar to the command transmission process in the timer interrupt process. If the process was performed before power interruption, the process returns to the process performed before power interruption based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in step S5008.

  Next, commands that the main CPU 41a transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a gives a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a gaming state to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a command, a standby command, an abort command, an error command, a return command, a setting change command, a confirmation start command, a confirmation end command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

  These commands are composed of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command, and the sub CPU 91a can determine the type of command from the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet amount in a state where the number is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is started.

  The reel stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. This command is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, and is transmitted when the setting change state ends and when the game ends.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  The error command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of the error state and the type of the error state.When the error is determined and controlled to the error state, the error command indicating the occurrence of the error state and its type is transmitted, When the reset operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main CPU 41a has returned to the control state before power interruption, and is transmitted when the main CPU 41a returns to the control state before power interruption.

  The setting change command is a command indicating that the setting change state has been entered, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state. Further, since the control state of the main CPU 41a is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main CPU 41a has been initialized by the setting change command.

  The confirmation start command is a command indicating the start of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state. The confirmation end command is a command indicating the end of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when the setting confirmation state ends.

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (ON / OFF) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Among these commands, the command for changing the setting, the error command indicating the RAM abnormality, and the return command are generated at the stage before the interrupt is permitted in the startup process and are assigned to the special work in the RAM 41b. It is stored in the transmission buffer and sent immediately.

  Commands other than the setting changing command, error command indicating RAM abnormality, return command, and operation detection command are generated according to the progress of the game in the game process, and stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41b. Temporarily stored and transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main).

  In the present embodiment, a command is generated in the game process and stored in a normal command transmission buffer. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main), when an untransmitted command stored in the command transmission buffer is detected, the untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  In addition, the normal command transmission buffer has an area where a plurality of commands can be stored, so that newly generated commands can be stored without waiting for transmission of unsent commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It can be stored in an empty area of the normal command transmission buffer.

  Further, when storing the commands in the normal command transmission buffer in the game process, the main CPU 41a stores these commands in the order in which they are generated. In the command transmission process, the main CPU 41a generates and stores the commands in the order in which they are generated and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. Send a command. That is, the commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated and stored.

  The operation detection command is generated every time the command transmission process is executed five times, stored in the above-described specific command transmission buffer, and immediately transmitted. In addition, when the operation detection command transmission time is reached with the unsent command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, priority is given to the transmission of the operation detection command and the normal command transmission buffer stores it. The untransmitted command is transmitted in the next command transmission process. That is, a plurality of commands are not transmitted in one command transmission process.

  Next, the effect control executed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  The sub CPU 91a executes a command reception interrupt process when a strobe signal indicating the transmission of a command from the main CPU 41a is input. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c is referred to. Based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Control the output of the device.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the command, the sub CPU 91a, among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table, With reference to the control pattern corresponding to the type of command received, output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even when the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the currently executed production is canceled and a new command is issued unless the received command is a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on a simple command will be executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during execution of the effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the bet number is set, the effect being executed is stopped. To do. For this reason, when the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the effect to the end, the effect is canceled and the next game can be started, so that the player is not bothered. Also, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. In addition, when the payout start command is received, the currently executed effect is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. I try not to let you.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91c, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, the sub CPU 91a sets the level and effect setting described later as a result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. Accordingly, the selection rate registered in the effect table is referred to, one of the effect patterns is selected from the plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is stored in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Set. In this case, even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a transmits an operation detection command that can specify that the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to the sub CPU 91a, so that the sub CPU 91a Regardless of whether or not the operation switch is involved in the game progress control in each control state, it can be specified that the operation switch detected by the main CPU 41a has been operated. For this reason, the sub CPU 91a can execute an effect in accordance with an operation of an operation switch not involved in the game progress control, or can perform a process in accordance with a player's operation via a main menu screen described later. .

  Further, the main CPU 41a determines whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated regardless of whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. By periodically transmitting an operation detection command that can specify the ON / OFF state of the sub CPU 91a, the sub CPU 91a can periodically specify the ON / OFF state of these operation switches. For this reason, even when the operation detection command is missed, the sub CPU 91a can specify the latest detection state for all the operation switches based on the operation detection command transmitted next time, and control the game progress. An effect according to the operation of the operation switch not involved in the operation can be reliably executed.

  Further, since the sub CPU 91a can specify the detection states of all of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the operation detection command, simultaneous operation of a plurality of switches and specific switches It is possible to produce effects that reflect the operation status of a plurality of operation switches such as only the operation, and it is possible to produce various effects using the operation of the operation switches.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a determines whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated. , 8C, 8R are configured to transmit an operation detection command that can specify the ON / OFF state at regular intervals, but only when the detection state (ON / OFF) of any operation switch changes. You may make it transmit the operation detection command which shows that. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the transmission of operation detection commands as much as possible, and the control load related to the transmission of operation detection commands can be reduced, and the operation detection command is also received more than necessary on the sub CPU 91a side. You do n’t have to.

  When the detection state (ON / OFF) of any operation switch changes, an operation detection command that can specify the detection state of another operation switch in addition to the detection state of the operation switch is sent to the sub CPU 91a. It is good also as a structure which transmits. With this configuration, transmission of operation detection commands can be reduced as much as possible, and the sub CPU 91a can detect not only the detection state of the operation switch whose detection state has changed from the operation detection command, but also other operations. It becomes possible to specify the detection state of the means, and it is possible to produce effects reflecting the operation status of the plurality of operation means, and various effects using operation of the operation switches can be made.

  In the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91, a detection state storage area in which the change state of the detection state of the operation switch is stored for each operation switch, and an operation detection flag indicating that the operation state of the operation switch has changed are provided for each operation switch. An operation detection flag storage area to be stored is allocated. Furthermore, the detection state storage area is assigned with a detection state before receiving the operation detection command (previous) and a detection state after receiving the operation detection command (this time). The detection state of each operation switch before and after reception is stored.

  The sub CPU 91a performs an operation detection process when it is determined in the timer interrupt process (sub) that an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. In the operation detection process, it is determined whether the unprocessed command is an operation detection command. If it is determined that the command is an operation detection command, the current detection state stored in the detection state storage area is changed to the previous detection state. And the detection state of each operation switch indicated by the operation detection command is stored as the current detection state. At that time, when there is an operation switch in which the previous detection state and the current detection state are different, the sub CPU 91a sets a rising flag as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch. However, when the state changes from ON to OFF, a falling flag is set as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41a periodically transmits an operation detection command that can specify the detection states of all the operation switches regardless of whether or not the detection state of the operation switches has changed. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91a receives the operation detection command, the sub CPU 91a updates the detection state of each operation switch before and after receiving the operation detection command stored in the detection state storage area, and there is an operation switch with a different detection state. In addition, an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch is set. The sub CPU 91a confirms whether or not the operation detection flag is present, and in addition to the fact that the detection state of the operation switch has changed, how the detection state of each operation switch has changed before and after receiving the operation detection command, that is, OFF It can be determined whether it has changed from ON to ON or from ON to OFF.

  For this reason, the sub CPU 91a can perform an effect or change the effect according to not only the timing when the operation of the operation switch is started but also the timing when the operation is released, and is involved in the progress control of the game. Various effects can be performed according to the operation mode of the operation switches not to be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a can determine how the detection state of each operation switch before and after receiving the operation detection command has changed in addition to the change in the detection state of the operation switch. However, the sub CPU 91a may be configured to be able to determine only that the operation switch has been operated, that is, the change from OFF to ON. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the control load on the sub CPU 91a accompanying the operation of the operation switch that does not affect the game progress control.

  The detection state storage area stores the detection state of each operation switch, and the sub CPU 91a is set with any operation detection flag, and the change in the detection state of the operation switch corresponding to the operation detection flag is changed. When it is identified, it is possible to identify not only the operation switch whose detection state has changed but also the detection state of other operation switches by checking the detection state of other operation switches in the detection state storage area. .

  For this reason, the sub CPU 91a can specify a state in which a plurality of operation switches are operated at the same time, can perform an effect by operating the plurality of operation switches at the same time, and how to operate the plurality of operation switches. Can produce a variety of performances.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a performs an effect by operating the operation switches of the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C at the same time, the left stop switch 8L is detected and the right stop switch 8R is detected. If an operation of the middle stop switch 8C is detected in a state where there is no such effect, a corresponding effect is performed. However, when the operation of the middle stop switch 8C is detected in a state where both the left stop switch 8L and the right stop switch 8R are detected, the operation of the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C is performed as described above. In this case, the corresponding effects are not performed.

  That is, when performing a specific operation effect according to the operation of a specific operation switch, if an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch, the specific operation effect is not performed. It has become.

  For this reason, a specific operation effect based on an operation of a specific operation switch is performed when the specific operation switch is operated at the same time as another operation switch or when the operation is performed while the other operation switch is operated. Is not executed, and a specific operation effect is not executed by an erroneous operation. For this reason, a specific operation effect can be provided only to a player who desires a specific operation effect.

  In addition, when an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch as described above, a part of the operation switches for executing each effect by not performing the specific operation effect. Even in the case of overlapping, it is possible to execute different effects. That is, one effect is executed by operating the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C simultaneously, and the other effect is executed by operating the middle stop switch 8C and the right stop switch 8R simultaneously. However, when the middle stop switch is operated while the left stop switch and the right stop switch are operated at the same time, whether the left stop switch and the middle stop switch are operated simultaneously, or the middle stop switch and the right stop switch are operated simultaneously. It is impossible to determine whether the operation is performed, and it is only possible to assign an effect only to one of the simultaneous operations. However, when an operation switch other than a specific operation switch is operated together with a specific operation switch, by not performing a specific operation effect, even in the above case, each simultaneous operation can be performed. It is possible to assign effects, and more various effects can be performed depending on how the operation switches are operated.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives an experience value on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a password (key data) described later is input by the player at the start of the game, Each time 10 experience points are acquired, the level is added. Each time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased. More specifically, it includes an effect table 1 used for levels 1 to 30, an effect table 2 used for levels 31 to 60, and an effect table 3 used for levels 61 to 99. In addition to the effect patterns registered in the effect table 1, effect patterns that are not registered in the effect table 1 are defined, and the effect table 3 includes the effect patterns registered in the effect tables 1 and 2. An effect pattern that is not registered in the effect tables 1 and 2 is defined, and the level exceeds 30 by selecting an effect pattern using the effect table corresponding to the current level among the effect tables 1 to 3. In this case, when the number exceeds 60, the production pattern increases.

  The experience value is stored in the experience value storage area assigned to the RAM 91c.

  The sub CPU 91a increases the items that can be selected as the effect setting every time the level value exceeds a certain value. More specifically, the frequency of production (production setting 1), main character (production setting 2), character costume (production setting 3), production background design (production setting 4), BGM ( The production setting 5) can be selected, and in these production settings, it is possible to select from 3 types until the level exceeds 30, and when the level exceeds 30, it becomes possible to select from 5 types and exceeds the level 60 And 8 types can be selected.

  As an achievement condition to which an experience value is given, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, when a continuous effect indicating the possibility of winning a special role is executed and the special role is won or missed, a bonus confirmation screen is displayed. The case where it is displayed is determined, the difficulty level of each achievement condition, the current level, the experience value given according to the number of games since the game was started is determined, and when the achievement condition is established Experience values according to the situation will be given.

  The continuous effect B shown in FIG. 11 is an effect indicating that the possibility of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A, that is, an effect in which the ratio selected at the time of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A. It is an effect whose appearance rate is lower than that of the continuous effect A.

  And when the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and when the continuous production B is executed and the special role is not won, the latter has more experience values. Even if there is a high possibility that a special role has been won, more experience points will be given if the special role is not won .

  Moreover, when the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and when the continuous production A is executed and the special role is won, the latter has more experience points. Even if the possibility of winning a special role is low, more experience points will be given if a special role is won. .

  Moreover, even when the same achievement condition is satisfied, the experience value given by 0 to 499G, 500 to 699G, and 700G or more is different, so that as the number of games increases, more experience value is given. It has become.

  Further, every time the value of the level exceeds a certain value, the experience value to be given decreases, and the experience value to be given decreases. Specifically, when the level exceeds 30 and when the level exceeds 60, the experience value assigned is decreased, and the experience value is not assigned depending on the achievement condition. For this reason, every time the level exceeds a certain value, it becomes difficult to further increase the level.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, an experience value is given when an achievement condition corresponding to the result of playing a game is established, and the level increases according to the experience value, and the production pattern increases. The setting items for production increase, and the player's willingness to play a game can be enhanced effectively.

  Note that the achievement conditions include conditions other than the conditions shown in FIG. 11 in advance, and include, for example, conditions for obtaining a result of achievement of a specific mission.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a determines that a predetermined condition is established in the game when a player inputs a password (to be described later) or selects “easy start” at the start of the game. , Coins (three types of gold, silver, and copper), which are exchange values when receiving a predetermined privilege from the management server 1200, are awarded to the player. The privilege includes, for example, content data such as music, wallpaper, a standby screen, or data (for example, a two-dimensional code) indicating a voucher that can be exchanged for a predetermined article.

  The coin acquisition specification is shown in FIG. For example, when a bonus (which may be either BB or RB) is won, one coin of gold, silver and bronze is awarded with a probability of 50%. In addition, at the time of cherry acquisition (specifically, at the time of winning), one coin of gold, silver and bronze is awarded with a probability of 100%. Also, every time 200 games are consumed, one of gold, silver, and copper coins is awarded with a probability of 100%. However, as the number of games increases, the probability that a coin of a good color (copper → gold or silver, silver → gold) will be increased.

  Also, when a mission is completed, coins are awarded with a probability of 100% according to the level of the achieved mission. For example, when a high level mission is achieved, one gold, one silver and one copper coin is awarded. In addition, when a mission in the level is completed, any two coins of gold, silver, and copper are awarded, and when a mission of a low level is achieved, any one of the coins of gold, silver, and copper is awarded. Is done. In addition to the acquisition of coins between such games, as will be described in detail later, when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the end of the game, coins are awarded to the player.

  Further, when the mission of high level and medium is achieved, a coin to be given is added on condition that there is a stock coin described later. In this case, for example, when a mission of a high level is achieved, any two of gold, silver, and copper coins are added, and when a mission during the level is achieved, any of gold, silver, and copper coins is given. One additional card is added. In the present embodiment, an effect by a first effect pattern described later is executed as a low level mission, and an effect by a second effect pattern described later is executed as a high level mission. It is.

  When a coin is awarded to the player, the acquired data (data indicating the number of acquired coins of gold, silver and bronze) stored in the acquired coin area allocated to the RAM 91c is updated according to the content of the coin. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, there is an effect that is executed on condition that the level is a certain level or more, the cumulative number of games, the cumulative number of bonuses, etc. is a certain number or more. Such as a level above a certain level, a cumulative game number or a cumulative bonus number, etc., a mission that is achieved by performing an effect that does not appear unless it is a certain number or more is defined. The willingness to raise can also be increased effectively.

  Further, the sub CPU 91a sequentially advances the stages of the story displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the number of games in the game when a password described later is input at the start of the game. Specifically, depending on the number of games, when the story reaches a certain stage, the next stage is developed.

  In addition, when a password, which will be described later, is input at the start of the game, the sub CPU 91a, when the anniversary specified from the input password indicates a specific anniversary, the anniversary effect ( For example, when the birthday of the player is specified, it is possible to execute an effect that congratulates the player by satisfying certain conditions.

  Further, when it is specified from the input password that the group setting to be described later is made, an effect for the group registrant that is not executed when the group setting is not performed is executed (for example, It is possible to perform an effect in which a character appears based on an effect setting of a group registrant who has played a game before in the slot machine.

  In addition, when it is specified from the entered password that it has been entered in a timed mission, which will be described later, it is notified that it is being entered in the timed mission, and is executed if it is not entered in the timed mission. It is possible to execute an effect for a timed mission that does not occur (such as a premium notification for a timed mission).

  Further, the value of the level can take over not only the value increased in one slot machine 1 but also the value increased in other slot machines 1. Further, not only the level value but also the stage of the story developed in the other slot machine 1 or when the player changes the production setting in the other slot machine 1, the setting contents can be taken over.

  Specifically, the player selects “password input” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 13A, and inputs a password issued in advance by the management server 1200, thereby responding to the previous game history. It is possible to play the game by taking over the level and production setting (including the stage of the story).

  The password (key data) will be described in detail later. Anniversary, level, model information, latest information, other production settings, group according to the individual player's game history managed by the management server 1200 described later, group This is character data consisting of 8 characters that can specify the presence or absence of setting.

  The main menu screen is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is operated in the control state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set. Is done.

  When the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, when the stop switch 8L is operated, the menu item on the left side is moved and the stop switch 8R is operated. To move to the right menu item. Then, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the menu item displayed in front is selected. When the effect switch 56 is operated in a state in which “End” is displayed in front as a menu item, or when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or longer, as shown in FIG. An end confirmation screen in which “YES” and “NO” can be selected is displayed. By operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on this end confirmation screen and selecting “YES” from “YES” and “NO”, the basic screen (normal before moving to the main menu screen) Screen). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen when no operation is continued for a predetermined time for each screen.

  On the main menu screen before entering the password or before starting the game by the simple start described later, as shown in FIG. 13A, “easy start”, “password entry”, “member registration”, “stock coin hint” , "End" menu item is displayed.

  In the main menu screen in this case, the player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 to select “stock coin hint”, thereby showing the game in FIGS. Such a stock coin hint screen can be displayed. The stock coins are coins (three types of gold, silver, and copper) that are added and accumulated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in the slot machine 1 regardless of whether or not a password is input. Data indicating stock coins (stock coin data) is stored in a stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91c.

  The stock specification of this stock coin is shown in FIG. For example, if a bonus (which may be either BB or RB) is won, one of gold, silver and bronze coins is stocked with a probability of 100%. Further, every time 100 games are consumed, one of gold, silver, and copper coins is stocked with a probability of 20%.

  When a new coin is stocked, the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91c is updated according to the content of the coin.

  When the player selects “stock coin hint”, the sub CPU 91a refers to the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area, and according to the state of the accumulated coin ( One of the hint screens shown in a) to (d) is selected and displayed. In this case, for example, when the screen (a) is displayed in FIG. 13, it is suggested that the value of the accumulated coin is not high, and when the screen (d) is displayed, the coin is accumulated. This suggests that the value of the coin is very high (for example, the number of gold coins is a predetermined number or more).

  The stock coin is given to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the end of the game. Therefore, by displaying the screen that serves as a hint of stock coins in this way, the player can predict how much stock coins are accumulated before entering the password, and there are more stock coins This makes it possible to select the game machines that have been accumulated, and to improve the interest.

  The stock coin data is reset at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is reset when the power is turned on and when a predetermined time (for example, 20 hours) has elapsed since the power was turned on. In the resetting, the stock coin storage area is cleared, and the value content is different (that is, the combination of gold, silver, and copper is different). And the determined stock coin data is stored in the stock coin storage area.

  When the player selects “stock coin hint” within a predetermined time (for example, one hour) after the above resetting, the sub CPU 91a determines the value of the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area. Regardless of the content, one predetermined screen among the screens shown in FIGS. 13A to 13D is displayed. By doing in this way, it becomes difficult for a player to determine whether or not stock coin data has been reset, and it is possible to improve interest.

  Next, password input operation specifications will be described. When the player selects the password menu by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen before the password is entered or before the game is started by the simple start described later, the sub CPU 91a selects the password menu. The password input screen shown in (b) is displayed. On the password input screen, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), the characters are moved by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R, and as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is pressed. By operating, the character displayed in front is selected.

  Here, every time one character is selected, the next character can be selected. Further, by operating the effect switch 56 in a state where “return one character” is displayed in the foreground, it is possible to select the foreground character again. Then, when an 8-character password is selected, the process moves to “OK”, and as shown in FIG. 16B, the effect switch 56 is operated with characters other than “return one character” displayed in front. This completes the password entry.

  When the input password is authenticated as a regular password, as shown in FIG. 16C, a “password OK” screen indicating that the password input has been accepted is displayed. The password OK screen is closed by operating the effect switch 56 or when a predetermined time has elapsed, and is switched to the basic screen. If the password is not authenticated as a legitimate password, a “password NG” screen (not shown) indicating that password input has not been accepted is displayed. The password NG screen is also closed by operating the effect switch 56 or when a predetermined time has elapsed, and is switched to the basic screen.

  When the password is authenticated as a legitimate password, the values of the personal history storage area (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, achievement mission history) assigned to the RAM 91c are initialized and analyzed from the password. Is stored in the anniversary storage area allocated to the RAM 91c, the level analyzed from the password is stored in the level storage area allocated to the RAM 91c, and the model information for identifying the model analyzed from the password is The latest information indicating the most recent game history analyzed from the password is stored in the model information storage area allocated to the RAM 91c, and other presentation settings 1 to 3 analyzed from the password are stored in the latest information storage area allocated to the RAM 91c. , The effect setting storage area allocated to the RAM 91c, the password analyzed from the password When the group setting storage area assigned to the RAM 91c is set, and the level, story, and production settings according to the previous game history are inherited, and the entry of the timed mission is specified, That will be notified. At this time, the input password itself is stored in a password storage area assigned to the RAM 91c.

  Next, a procedure for analyzing the input password will be described. In the ROM 91c, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), a password analysis table in which numerical values of 0 to 31 are defined in advance corresponding to the characters constituting the password (32 types of Roman letters: 26 types and 6 types of symbols). It is remembered. As shown in FIG. 17B, the sub CPU 91a refers to the password analysis table and replaces the input password with a corresponding numerical value. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, if the password is “KZFJC = U *”, “10-25-5-9-2-26-20-” according to the password analysis table shown in FIG. 30 ”. Next, the replaced numerical value is converted into a binary number, and the value of a total of 4 bits including the upper 2 bits and the lower 2 bits is specified as a random value (random value acquired at the time of password issuance by the management server 1200), and the random value The 36-bit value excluding the value is shifted to the right by the random value. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, if the random value is 0110 (= 6), the 36-bit value excluding the random value is shifted rightward by 6 bits. At this time, the value overflowed in the right direction is shifted to the upper bits.

  Next, a hash value from the 36-bit value after the shift (a random number given by the management server 1200 to vary the password, and in this embodiment, the lower 4 of the 36 bits excluding the random value. Except for the bit, the lower 8th bit, the lower 16th bit, the lower 23th bit, the lower 28th bit, and the lower 33th bit)). Analyze model information, latest information, and other performance settings.

  Of these 30-bit values, the lower 3 bits indicate the anniversary (or the presence of a timed mission entry), the lower 4 bits to the lower 11 bits indicate the level, and the lower 12 bits to the lower 17 bits indicate the story. The lower 18 bits to the lower 29 bits are values indicating the production settings 1 to 3, 4 bits, 4 bits, and 4 bits are assigned respectively, and the lower 30 bits indicate the presence or absence of the group setting. Anniversary (or presence of timed mission entry), level, story stage, production setting, and group setting specified from these values are the anniversary storage area, level storage area, story storage area, production setting storage area, It will be set in the group setting storage area.

  The lower 25 bits of the first bit of the latest information indicate whether or not the previous number of games is 700G or less, and is set to “1” when 700G or less. The lower 26 bits of the second bit of the latest information indicate whether or not the previous BB count is 10 or more, and is set to “1” when it is 10 or more. Of the latest information, the lower 27 bits of the third bit indicate whether or not one month or more has elapsed since the previous game, and is set to “1” when one or more months have elapsed.

  The model information is, for example, information indicating a distinction between a model series, a model name, a model specification, and the like.

  As described above, the personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM 91c, and the game history (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs) after the password is entered and authenticated as a regular password is accumulated. It has become so. Further, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the slot machine 1 is achieved, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated. Further, as described above, with respect to the experience value, every time 10 experience values are acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased by one.

  When the player finishes the game, the player's game history, current level, experience value, number of acquired coins, effect settings (model information and latest information are not included), achievement mission history, etc. A two-dimensional code including information (game result information) is output from the slot machine 1 and acquired using the mobile terminal 1100, and the management server 1200 includes game result information included in the two-dimensional code, which will be described later. It can be reflected in the contents of the player database.

  Note that if “Easy Start” is selected on the main menu screen by the player, unlike the case of entering the password, the player cannot take over the previous game history, but the player Includes game history, current level, experience value, number of acquired coins, production settings (excluding model information and latest information), achievement mission history, etc., after selecting “Easy Start” until the end of the game. The dimension code can be output from the slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, on the main menu screen after entering the password or after the game is started by simple start, the menu items of “DATA CLEAR”, “CREATE 2D CODE”, “TODAY RESULT”, “END” Is displayed. For example, when “DATA CLEAR” is selected by the player on the main menu screen in this case, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, Each of the level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, the effect setting storage area, and the acquired coin storage area is cleared.

  When “today's result” is selected by the player on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 13B, the game history from the start of the game after the password input or simple start to the present time, the current The level, experience value, content of earned coins, history of achievement missions, etc. are displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the player selects “2D code creation” on the main menu screen, the sub CPU 91a generates a 2D code, and FIG. As shown, the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, the experience value stored in the experience value storage area is the remaining fractional experience value (that is, 0 to 9) used for level-up.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100 and accessed to the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the two-dimensional code, so that the content specified from the two-dimensional code is the content of the player database included in the management server 1200. To be reflected.

  In the output of the two-dimensional code, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), a case where the two-dimensional code is output without an effect, and acquisition of stock coins as shown in FIG. 20 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. There is a case where it is output along with a JACKPOT effect indicating a lottery effect. Details of the JACKPOT effect will be described later.

  Note that the input of a new password is prohibited until the two-dimensional code is displayed after the password is authenticated. When the two-dimensional code is displayed and the screen is switched to the basic screen by operating the effect switch 56, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, and the level storage assigned to the RAM 91c. Each of the area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, the effect setting storage area, and the acquired coin storage area is cleared, and the password input is permitted again.

  Thus, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the past game history is reflected (taken over) by inputting the password when starting the game, such as the level and the effect setting when the previous game was played. An effect can be executed, and an effect with continuity can be performed for a long period of time. In addition, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code including the game result information after the game is completed, the password is issued by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code in the management server 1200 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether or not the player is a received player. Therefore, even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays a game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code, the game result information contained in the two-dimensional code is managed. It cannot be reflected in a player database, which will be described later, included in the server 1200. As a result, it is meaningless even if the password or two-dimensional code is diverted or stolen, so that the diversion or theft of the password and the two-dimensional code can be prevented.

  As will be described in detail later, the password issued by the management server 1200 changes depending on a random value that changes every time it is issued, so the same password is used even when the same game history is specified. It's not easy to guess the password.

  In the present embodiment, in order to receive a password issued from the management server 1200, the mobile server 1100 is used to access the management server 1200 in advance, perform membership registration, and terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100. ) Must be registered. In the present embodiment, when “member registration” is selected on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 13A by the player, the sub CPU 91a specifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200. A two-dimensional code (see FIG. 53A) is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server 1200 by reading the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100.

  FIG. 48A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display unit 140 when the mobile terminal 1100 is reading a two-dimensional code. As described above, the image of the two-dimensional code is displayed in the portable terminal 1100 in a state where the photographed two-dimensional code is displayed within a frame in the display screen while being focused by autofocus. Is taken in. Then, the read two-dimensional code is analyzed by a general two-dimensional code reading application program included in the mobile terminal 1100.

  FIG. 48B is a diagram illustrating a state in which a URL as a two-dimensional code analysis result is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. As described above, the URL indicating the location of a predetermined web page such as the member registration page of the management server 1200 is displayed on the display unit 140. Then, by selecting this URL, it is possible to access a predetermined web page of the management server 1200 indicated by this URL.

  In the present embodiment, even if the player has not registered as a member by accessing the management server 1200 in advance, the game history is accumulated by selecting the “easy start” described above on the main menu screen. The game using the function to play can be started. However, in this case, of course, it is not possible to play a game by taking over the previous game history.

  After the game is started by selecting “Easy Start”, the two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended is different from the case where the password is entered and started. Specifically, instead of the normal update URL, a URL indicating the location of the easy start page on the management server is included, and a password is not included. Other information is the same as the two-dimensional code based on the game in which the password is input.

  Then, the player reads this two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100 and accesses the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the read two-dimensional code. The management server 1200 determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal has already been registered. When the terminal identification information of the accessed mobile terminal is not registered, the management server 1200 stores player information (details will be described later) for the player associated with the terminal identification information. Newly registered in the database, the game result information included in the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine 1 is reflected in the added player information.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the accessed mobile terminal has already been registered, the management server 1200 is included in the player information associated with the terminal identification information in the player database in the two-dimensional code. Reflect game result information.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, regardless of whether or not a member has been registered, the player can select a “simple start” on the main menu screen and accumulate a game history. A game using can be started.

  After displaying the various menu screens that shift from the main menu screen as described above, the sub CPU 91a of the present embodiment switches to the basic screen when a predetermined time has elapsed if no operation is performed by the player. It is like that.

  In addition, when the player inputs a password or “Easy Start” is selected, the sub CPU 91a produces an effect different from the effect mode (normal effect mode) when these operations are not performed. The control state is changed to the specific effect mode which is a mode.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18, specific display areas 51a and 51b are assigned to a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In the normal display mode, as shown in FIG. Only regular patterns are displayed in the specific effect areas 51a and 51b.

  On the other hand, when controlled to the specific effect mode, as shown in FIG. 18B, characters based on the effect setting set by the player are displayed in the specific effect area 51a. In 51b, an experience value meter indicating the level value (level value specified from the password) of the player and the experience value required until the next level rise is displayed. The target displayed in the specific effect areas 51a and 51b in the specific effect mode is not limited to the above, and for example, the achievement status of the mission may be displayed.

  However, in the specific effect mode by selecting “Easy Start”, the effect setting, the level value, etc. cannot be specified. Therefore, in the specific effect area 51a, there is a character based on the default effect setting instead of the effect setting set by the player. Even in the specific effect area 51b, the level value and the experience value meter are displayed based on the default value (for example, 0 for the level value and 0 level for the experience value meter).

  Further, regardless of whether in the normal effect mode or the specific effect mode, the sub CPU 91a deletes the specific effect areas 51a and 51b when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or more while the basic screen is displayed. In the default setting, the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are displayed, and a game start operation (input of a password or selection of “easy start”) according to the present system or a game When an end operation (selection of “data clear” or “two-dimensional code creation”) is performed, even if the specific effect areas 51a and 51b have been erased so far, the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are displayed again. The

  In the present embodiment, the display mode in the areas other than the specific effect areas 51a and 51b is the same in the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, and the same effect is performed. For example, an effect of raining in the background is performed regardless of the effect mode, which suggests the result of the internal lottery.

  As described above, the display modes in the areas other than the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are the same, but in the specific effect mode, for example, the display contents of the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are displayed in accordance with the winning expectation degree of the special role. It is also possible to produce effects that change.

  As described above, since the display modes of the areas other than the specific effect areas 51a and 51b can be shared between the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, it is possible to reduce the volume of image data and moving image data to be used.

  Note that the game history displayed in the specific effect area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 is not limited to the level value and experience value as described above, but the accumulated game number, accumulated bonus number, and the above-described effect execution conditions. The level value, the accumulated game number, the remaining value up to the accumulated bonus number, and the like may be displayed.

  Next, the management server 1200 to which the management apparatus of the present invention is applied will be described. As described above, the management server 1200 is configured to include hardware equivalent to a general server computer, and can perform data communication with the mobile terminal 1100 via the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 performs registration and update of game information corresponding to the player, issuance of a password, provision of a privilege, and the like according to the access request content from the mobile terminal 1100. In this embodiment, the management server 1200 can be accessed only from a mobile terminal to which terminal identification information (SIM data) is assigned, and a mobile terminal or terminal identification information to which no terminal identification information is assigned. Is granted, but access from a portable terminal that refuses to transmit terminal identification information is denied.

  The management server 1200 includes a player database that manages a player's game history, a game history database that manages a game history for each game, a privilege database that stores privilege data given to the player, and an unregistered player A temporary registration database for managing the temporary registration data, a game history database for each group for managing a game history for each group, and a timed mission database for managing timed missions to be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (a), the player database corresponds to the terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal owned by the player, the current status (standby, gaming), password (Last issued), number of accesses (number of passwords issued), total number of games to date, total number of BBs, total number of RBs, current level, current story stage, production settings 1-3 Contents, Achievement status by mission (1 for missions that have been completed, 0 for missions that have not been completed), Group ID (Group ID to identify the assigned group, if not assigned to any group) 0 is stored), a group mission that can be achieved based on the game history of all players in the same group (for example, B of players belonging to the same group) The mission achieved when the total value of the game history of players belonging to the same group satisfies the achievement condition, such as the total number of times reaching the predetermined number of times, and the number of BBs of all players belonging to the same group are the predetermined number of times. The achievement status of missions that can be achieved by satisfying the achievement conditions that cannot be achieved by only one player belonging to the same group, such as the above, is 1 for missions that have been achieved and 0 for missions that have not yet been achieved ), Player information including the presence / absence of entry to a timed mission (to be described, the mission ID is entered, and 0 is not entered for the timed mission). (Registered by terminal identification information). Although not shown in the figure, the player information includes (experimental value), earned coins (the number of coins of gold, silver, and copper), points, and points. In addition to the above, the player information includes the player name (registered name), gender, date of birth, personal information (member information) of the player such as prefecture, although not shown. .

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), the game history database stores terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player who played the game, the game date and time, and the slot machine 1 at the start of the game. The entered password, the game random number randomly acquired by the slot machine 1 at the end of the game, the number of games in the game, the number of BBs in the game, the number of RBs in the game, the end of the game Level value at the time, stage of the game at the end of the game, setting contents of the production settings 1 to 3 at the end of the game, achievement status by mission in the game, presence of entry of timed mission in the game (If the game has timed mission entry, its mission ID is 0. Game history information consisting of pay to) such as are registered. Although not shown, the game history information includes the experience value (of fraction) at the end of the game and the number of gold, silver, and copper coins acquired in the game.

  As shown in FIG. 21C, the privilege database corresponds to the privilege ID that can identify the privilege, the storage location of the privilege data, the type of privilege data, the type of condition for granting the privilege, the condition of the corresponding type Bonus data information including values is registered. As types of conditions, coins, points, points (details will be described later), level, mission achievement rate, group mission achievement status, number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, etc. can be set. The corresponding condition values (coin type and number of coins, points, points, etc.) can be set.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (d), the temporary registration database includes the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal that has transmitted the start registration request, the start random number specified from the start registration request, and the start registration. The registration date and time when the request is received is registered in association with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), the group-specific game history database is associated with a group ID for specifying a group to which a player belongs, and terminal identification information (player database) of the player belonging to the group. , The number of games, the total number of BBs, the total value of the number of RBs, the achievement status of the mission, and the achievement status of the group mission are stored.

  As shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C, the timed mission database is composed of a timed mission data table and a timed mission group table.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (b), the timed mission data table is associated with the mission ID for specifying the timed mission, the status of the timed mission (before start, during entry, or completed), entry start The time, the mission end time, the achievement condition of the timed mission, and the privilege granted by accomplishing are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 22C, the timed mission group table stores the terminal identification information of the players assigned to the group for each group that performs the timed mission jointly.

  Next, the startup process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95, the sub CPU 91a performs a startup process (sub).

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (step S5101), access to the backup RAM (RAM 91c) is permitted (step S5102). Next, it is determined whether the return command generated in step S5009 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 8 has been received from the main control unit 41 (step S5103). If a return command has been received, the process proceeds to step S5106. If the return command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the setting change command generated in step S5012 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 8 has been received from the main control unit 41 (step S5104). If a setting change command is received, a setting change command reception flag indicating that the setting change command has been received is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (step S5105).

  When the setting change command is not received, that is, when the error command generated in step S5017 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 8 is received without receiving the return command and the setting change command, The power interruption detection flag set in the process of step S5207 in the power interruption process (sub) of 25 is cleared (step S5114). After clearing the power interruption detection flag, initialization (initialization 1) of the RAM 91c is executed (step S5115), and error processing is performed (step S5116). In the error process, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. In the initialization 1 process, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, the level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, and the effect setting assigned to the RAM 91c. All areas including the storage area and the acquired coin storage area are cleared.

  On the other hand, after the setting change command reception flag is set in S5105, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is set in the RAM 91c (step S5106).

  If the backup flag is not set, the power interruption detection flag set in step S5207 in the power interruption process (sub) of FIG. 25 is cleared (step S5112). After clearing the power interruption detection flag, initialization (initialization 1) of the RAM 91c is executed (step S5113). After the process of step S5113 is completed, the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 24 is performed according to the timer interrupt.

  If the backup flag is set, the backup flag is cleared (step S5107). After clearing the backup flag, the checksum is calculated by obtaining the exclusive OR of the backup data in the area stored in the backup RAM (step S5108). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the backed-up checksum (step S5109). If the checksums do not match (step S5109; NO), the power failure detection flag set in step S5207 in the power failure processing (sub) of FIG. 25 is cleared (step S5112). After clearing the power interruption detection flag, initialization (initialization 1) of the RAM 91c is executed (step S5113). After the process of step S5113 is completed, the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 24 is performed according to the timer interrupt.

  On the other hand, if the checksums match (step S5109; YES), it is determined whether the setting change command reception flag is set (step S5110). When the setting change command reception flag is not set (step S5110; NO), that is, when a return command is received, a return process is performed (step S5111). In the restoration process, the state of the game is restored to the state before the power interruption, and the password storage area, personal history storage area, experience value storage area, anniversary storage area, level storage area, model assigned to the RAM 91c Data in the information storage area, the latest information storage area, the effect setting storage area, and the acquired coin storage area remain as before the power interruption. If a power outage occurs while displaying the indication that the mission has been cleared or the type of mission that has been cleared, these indications may have been canceled as if the player had cancelled. Does not return to the display state before power interruption.

  When the setting change command flag is set, that is, when the setting change command is received, initialization (initialization 2) of the RAM 91c is executed (step S5117). After the process of step S5117 is completed, the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 24 is performed according to the timer interrupt. In the initialization 2 process, at least the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, the level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area allocated to the RAM 91c, The data in the effect setting storage area and the acquired coin storage area are not cleared, and only the area of the RAM 91c excluding the area for storing the game history is initialized. For this reason, unlike the initialization 1, when the process of the initialization 2 is performed, the data before the power interruption remains as these data.

  Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the timer interrupt process (sub), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (step S4001).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (step S4002). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 98. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that there is a power failure.

  If it is determined that a power failure has occurred in the power failure determination process after the power failure determination process in step S4002 (step S4003: YES), the process proceeds to the power interruption process (sub) shown in FIG.

  If no power failure has occurred (step S4003: NO), command analysis processing is executed (step S4004). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed. After the command analysis process is completed, the main menu display process shown in FIG. 26 is executed (step S4005).

  In the main menu display process, a process of displaying a main menu according to whether or not a password is input is executed. After execution of the main menu display process, a pre-password input main menu operation process shown in FIG. 27 is executed (step S4006).

  In the main menu operation processing before password input, processing related to operations performed on each menu displayed before password input is executed. After the main menu operation process before password input, a level / coin related process is executed (step S4007).

  In the level / coin-related processing, processing related to experience level and level-up to be described later, processing related to giving coins (three types of gold, silver, and bronze) that are rights to receive item grants are executed. After the level / coin related process, the main menu operation process is executed after the password is input (step S4008).

  In the main menu operation processing after password input, processing related to operations performed on each menu displayed after password input is executed. After the password input, after the main menu operation process, a continuous effect start determination process is executed (step S4009).

  In the continuous effect start determination process, it is determined whether or not to start executing a continuous effect over a predetermined number of games (3 games or 5 games). After the continuous production start determination process, a continuous production execution process is executed (step S4010).

  In the continuous effect execution process, the continuous effect is executed when it is determined to execute the continuous effect. After the continuous effect execution process, an effect canceling notification process is executed (step S4011).

  In the notification processing after the effect cancellation, when the effect is canceled during the execution of the continuous effect, a notification that the effect according to the first effect pattern described later is executed among the plurality of continuous effects is performed. After the effect cancellation notification process, a bonus confirmation notification process is executed (step S4012).

  In the bonus confirmation notification process, the fact that a bonus such as BB or RB has been won is notified.

  Although not shown, in the timer interruption process (sub), a process related to execution of a bonus game or a normal game is also performed.

  Next, a power interruption process (sub) executed when the sub control unit 91 determines that a power interruption has occurred in the timer interrupt process (sub) described above will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the sub CPU 91a first reads data used in the work RAM (step S5201). Next, predetermined data conversion is performed on the data read from the work RAM to create backup data (step S5202). The backup data includes a password storage area, a personal history storage area, an experience value storage area, an anniversary storage area, a level storage area, a model information storage area, a latest information storage area, an effect setting storage area, and an acquisition assigned to the RAM 91c. Each data of the coin storage area is included. Next, the sub CPU 91a calculates the exclusive OR of the backup data converted in S5202, calculates the checksum of the backup data, and sets it in the backup RAM (step S5204). After setting the checksum data, the sub CPU 91a sets a backup flag indicating that backup has been executed in the backup RAM (step S5205). After the backup flag is set, access to the RAM 91c is prohibited (step S5206). Thereafter, the voltage decreases, and the sub CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 stops and shifts to a standby state. And if a voltage falls in this standby state, it will be in an operation stop state internally. Therefore, the sub CPU 91a reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Next, the contents of each process executed in response to an operation via the player's main menu screen will be described in detail.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main menu display process (the process of S4005 of the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 24) executed in the slot machine 1. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set (step S2201). When it is determined that the state is not in this state (step S2201; NO), the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the state is between the end of the game and the time when the bet number is set (step S2201; YES), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current control state is the specific effect mode. (Step S2202).

  When it is not the specific effect mode, that is, in the normal effect mode (step S2202; NO), the sub CPU 91a displays the main menu screen before the password input (before “easy start” selection) as shown in FIG. The display control circuit 92 is controlled to display on the display 51. As a result, the main menu screen before password entry is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2203). Thereafter, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  On the other hand, if it is the specific effect mode (step S2202; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays on the liquid crystal display 51 the main menu screen after the password input (after selecting “Easy Start”) as shown in FIG. The display control circuit 92 is controlled to do so. Thereby, the main menu screen after the password is input is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2204). Thereafter, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main menu operation process before password input (the process of S4006 of the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 24) executed in the slot machine 1. This process is started by the player performing a selection operation on any menu item on the main menu screen (see FIG. 13A) before entering the password (or before selecting “Easy Start”). .

  When the “stock coin hint” is selected by the player (step S2301; YES), the sub CPU 91a refers to the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area and corresponds to the state of the accumulated coin. Then, any one of the hint screens shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D is selected and displayed (step S2302). However, as described above, when a predetermined time (for example, one hour) has not elapsed since the resetting of stock coin data, regardless of the value content of the stock coin data, (a) to ( One predetermined screen (for example, the screen shown in FIG. 14C) of the hint screens shown in d) is displayed. Thereby, the player can predict how much stock coins are accumulated in the slot machine 1. If the effect switch 56 is operated while the hint screen is displayed, the screen returns to the main menu screen. If the state where no operation is continued for a predetermined time during the display of the hint screen, the screen returns to the basic screen.

  Alternatively, when “member registration” is selected by the player (step S2303; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays a two-dimensional code that specifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200 (FIG. 53A). Reference) is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2304). The player operates the mobile terminal 1100 to cause the displayed two-dimensional code to be captured and to be taken into the mobile terminal 1100 (store the two-dimensional code image in the storage unit 120 (see FIG. 2)). it can. If the effect switch 56 is operated during the display of the two-dimensional code or if no operation is continued for a predetermined time, the screen returns to the basic screen.

  Alternatively, or when the “simple start” is selected by the player (step S2305; YES), the sub CPU 91a, when the notification executed flag set in the process of S4210 in FIG. 35 is set, The notification execution completion flag is cleared (S2305a). If the notification execution completion flag is not set, this process is not executed and the process proceeds to S2306. Next, the main menu screen is closed, the basic screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the control state is changed from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode (step S2306). Further, the sub CPU 91a displays a character based on the default effect setting in the specific effect area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, and displays a level value and an experience value meter based on the default value in the specific effect area 51b ( For example, 0 for a level value, 0 level for an empirical value meter).

  Alternatively, if “password input” is selected by the player (step S2307; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a password input acceptance process (step S2308).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the password input acceptance process. First, the sub CPU 91a controls the display control circuit 92 to display a password input screen on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, a password input screen (see FIG. 15B) is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2401).

  The player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 while viewing the password issued from the management server 1200, which is displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1100 (see FIG. 48F). Enter the password on the password entry screen.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the player performs a password determination operation on the password input screen (step S2402; YES), the sub CPU 91a performs the above-described process (see FIG. 17). ), The input password is analyzed (step S2403).

  As a result of the analysis, if the input password is not a regular password (step S2404; NO), the sub CPU 91a displays the above-described password NG screen (not shown) indicating that the password input has not been accepted, on the liquid crystal display 51. (Step S2405). During the display of the password NG screen, when the effect switch 56 is operated or a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen.

  On the other hand, the input password is a regular password (step S2404; YES), but if the model information included in the password indicates a model different from the slot machine 1 (step S2406; YES), the sub The CPU 91a controls the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect of displaying that the model is different (step S2407). As a result, as shown in FIG. 31, an effect screen in which the character speaks that a password of a different model has been input is displayed in the specific effect area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the predetermined time elapses, the effect screen is switched to the basic screen in the normal effect mode (see FIG. 18A). That is, when a password of a different model is input, the input of the password is accepted, but the game cannot be started using the function of storing the game history without shifting to the specific effect mode.

  On the other hand, if the model is not different (step S2406; NO), the sub CPU 91a clears the notification execution completion flag when the notification execution completion flag set in the processing of S4210 in FIG. 35 is set (S2405a). . If the notification execution completion flag is not set, this process is not executed and the process proceeds to S2408. Next, a password OK screen (see FIG. 16C) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2408). When the password OK screen is displayed, the effect switch 56 is operated or when the predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen.

  When switching from the password OK screen to the basic screen, the sub CPU 91a sets a level, an effect setting, and the like based on the password analysis result (step S2409). The sub CPU 91a stores the input password in a password storage area assigned to the RAM 91c. Further, the sub CPU 91a changes the control state from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode (step S2410). It should be noted that the setting of the level and the effect setting and the transition to the specific effect mode may be performed at the timing when the password OK screen is displayed.

  With the above settings, the level and production settings corresponding to the previous game history are taken over by the slot machine 1. Further, by shifting to the specific effect mode, the player can start a game using a function for accumulating a game history.

  Next, the sub CPU 91a checks a flag indicating whether or not one month or more has elapsed since the previous game, which is indicated by the third bit, in the latest information included in the password, and the flag is determined to be the previous game. It is determined whether or not the value is “1” indicating that one month or more has passed (step S2411).

  As a result, when it is indicated that one month or more has elapsed since the previous game (step S2411; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes an effect indicating that (step S2413). For example, since a game has not been played recently, an effect screen in which the character speaks that he wants to play a number of times is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  On the other hand, when it is not indicated that one month or more has elapsed since the previous game (step S2411; NO), the sub CPU 91a suggests the previous game according to the value of the flag derived by analyzing the password. An effect (previous game suggestion effect) is executed (step S2412). More specifically, the sub CPU 91a uses a flag value indicating whether or not the previous number of games is 700 games or less indicated by the first bit of the latest information included in the password, or the second bit. The previous game suggestion effect is executed according to the value of the flag indicating whether or not the previous BB count is 10 or more. For example, the sub CPU 91a executes an effect by displaying such as “The bonus number was 10 or more before this time. It ’s amazing.” Or “I did n’t turn it much before. The liquid crystal display 51 is controlled.

  Returning to the main menu operation process before password input shown in FIG. 27, after the password input acceptance process is completed, the sub CPU 91a executes an effect setting process (S2309). In the effect setting process, the effect setting screen is displayed by switching from the main menu screen to the effect setting screen (not shown). The player sets any one of a plurality of types of effects displayed on the effect setting screen (for example, selects a character from a plurality of effects). The setting of the effect is performed, for example, by pressing the stop switch to make a selection, and pressing the effect switch 56 to determine the selected effect. When the effect switch 56 is pressed or no operation is continued for a predetermined time during the display of the effect setting screen, the screen returns to the basic screen.

  When “end” is selected by the player (step S2310; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays an end confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 13C on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2311). Here, when an operation of selecting “YES” is performed by the player or when a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen. Or if operation which selects "NO" is performed by the player, it will return to a main menu screen (refer Fig.13 (a)).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a level / coin related process executed in the slot machine 1. This process is executed for each game of the game. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current control state is the specific effect mode (step S2601). As a result, when it is determined that the mode is not the specific effect mode (step S2601; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2612.

  On the other hand, when it determines with it being specific production | generation mode (step S2601; YES), sub CPU91a determines whether predetermined achievement conditions, such as the conditions shown by FIG. 12, were satisfied (step S2602). As a result, when the achievement condition is not satisfied (step S2602; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2607.

  On the other hand, when the achievement condition is satisfied (step S2602; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the experience value and the history of the achievement mission according to the achievement condition (step S2603). The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the updated experience value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value corresponding to the level (in this embodiment, 10 experience values regardless of the level) (step S2604). As a result, when the experience value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S2604; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2607.

  On the other hand, when the experience value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S2604; YES), the sub CPU 91a increases the level as much as possible (increases the level value) based on the experience value (step S2605). Then, the sub CPU 91a subtracts the value for the increased level from the experience value (step S2606). For example, when the level is increased by 2, 20 experience values (10 experience values × 2) are subtracted.

  In step S2607, the sub CPU 91a updates other game histories (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, etc.). Next, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the above-described coin acquisition condition (see FIG. 12A) is satisfied (step S2608). As a result, when the acquisition condition is not satisfied (step S2608; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2612.

  On the other hand, when the acquisition condition is satisfied (step S2608; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process according to the satisfied condition as shown in FIG. 12A (step S2609). As a result of the lottery process, when the lottery is not won (step S2610; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2612. On the other hand, when the lottery is won (step S2610; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the acquired data stored in the acquired coin area allocated to the RAM 91b in accordance with the winning result (the type and number of coins) ( Step S2611).

  In addition, when the established acquisition condition is level high, medium mission achievement, and there is a stock coin (one type of coin is sufficient), as described above, additional coins are additionally given. The At that time, the sub CPU 91a subtracts the added coins from the stock coins. However, in the stock coin, if there are no additional coins of the same type as the added coins, the number of coins of that type in the stock coin is set to 0 (in the case of 0 originally, 0) It will remain as it is.)

  In step S2612, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a stock condition (see FIG. 12B) for adding (stocking) stock coins is satisfied. As a result, when the stock condition is not satisfied (step S2612; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2616. On the other hand, when the stock condition is satisfied (step S2612; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process (stock lottery process) for stocking coins (step S2613).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the stock lottery process is executed on the condition that a bonus is won or 100 games are consumed (except for a game in a bonus state). In the example shown in FIG. 12B, the winning probability is set to 20% under the condition that 100 games are consumed. However, the winning probability may be changed according to the current stock coin contents. . For example, when the total number of coins in the stock coin is 15 or less, the winning probability may be higher than in the case of 16 or more.

  As a result of the stock lottery process, when the lottery is not won (step S2614; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2616. On the other hand, when the lottery is won (step S2614; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b according to the winning result (the type and number of coins). (Step S2615).

  In step S2616, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 20 hours) has elapsed since the power of the slot machine 1 was turned on. As a result, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the power was turned on (step S2616; NO), the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the caller process of the level coin related process.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on (step S2616; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process (stock coin data reset lottery process) for resetting the stock coin data ( Step S2617). In this process, first, the stock coin storage area is cleared, and the value contents are different (that is, the combination of gold, silver, and copper is different). Determine coin data. The sub CPU 91a stores the determined stock coin data in the stock coin storage area (step S2618). Then, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of the level / coin related process.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main menu operation processing after password entry executed in the slot machine 1. This process is started when the player performs an operation of selecting any menu item on the main menu screen (see FIG. 13B) after entering the password (or after selecting “Easy Start”). .

  When “today's result” is selected by the player (step S2701; YES), the sub CPU 91a indicates the contents of the player's game history and the like after the password input or after the start of the game by simple start until the present time. A screen (not shown) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2702). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a, from the personal history storage area, experience value storage area, level storage area, earned coin storage area, etc. assigned to the RAM 91b, game history, achievement mission history, experience value, level, acquisition Get data etc. Then, a screen showing the acquired data contents is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Alternatively, when “DATA CLEAR” is selected by the player (step S2703; YES), the sub CPU 91a changes the control state from the specific effect mode to the normal effect mode (step S2704), and after the password is input or simple start The game history and the like of the player from the start of the game to the current time are cleared (step S2705). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a assigns the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, the level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, and the effect setting assigned to the RAM 91b. Clear each of the storage area and the acquired coin storage area.

  Alternatively, when the “two-dimensional code creation” is selected by the player (step S2706; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a two-dimensional code display process (step S2707).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the two-dimensional code display process. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a lottery condition (stock coin acquisition lottery condition) for acquiring stock coins is satisfied (step S2801). In this embodiment, after entering the password or selecting “Easy Start”, 1000 games (excluding games in bonus state) have been consumed, and three or more gold coins have been stocked, If any of these conditions is satisfied, it is determined that the stock coin acquisition lottery condition is satisfied.

  As a result, when the stock coin acquisition lottery condition is not satisfied (step S2801; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2807. On the other hand, if the acquisition lottery condition for stock coins is satisfied (step S2801; YES), the sub CPU 91a sets the stock acquisition lottery flag to ON (step S2802) and at the present time after inputting the password or selecting "Easy start". The medal difference number up to is calculated (step S2803). The medal difference number is obtained by subtracting the total number of medals inserted by the player from the total number of medals acquired by the player during the game period.

  After calculating the medal difference number, the sub CPU 91a executes a stock acquisition lottery process (step S2804). In the present embodiment, in this lottery process, when the medal difference number is negative, the winning probability is higher than when it is positive.

  As a result of the stock acquisition lottery process, when the lottery is not won (step S2805; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2807. On the other hand, when the lottery is won (step S2805; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the acquired data stored in the acquired coin area allocated to the RAM 91b according to the winning result (the type and number of coins) ( Step S2806). In the present embodiment, the specification is such that all of the stock coins can be acquired by winning in the stock acquisition lottery process. Therefore, when the lottery is won, the sub CPU 91a updates the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area so that the number of coins of gold, silver and copper becomes zero.

  In step S2807, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the game in the specific effect mode is due to the selection of “easy start”. As a result, if the game is a simple start game (step S2807; YES), the sub CPU 91a generates a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 53B) corresponding to the simple start game (step S2808).

  On the other hand, if the game is not a simple start game, that is, a game with a password input (step S2807; NO), the sub CPU 91a generates a two-dimensional code corresponding to the game with a password input (see FIG. 53C). (Step S2809).

  If the stock lottery flag is ON (step S2810; YES), the sub CPU 91a turns off the stock acquisition lottery flag (step S2811). Further, the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the stock coin acquisition lottery effect screen and the generated two-dimensional code (step S2812). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a JACKPOT effect screen as shown in FIG. If the lottery is not won in the previous stock acquisition lottery process, the sub CPU 91a displays a JACKPOT effect screen indicating that the stock coin could not be acquired as shown in FIG. The generated two-dimensional code synthesized screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the lottery is won, the JACKPOT effect screen indicating that the stock coin has been acquired and the generated two-dimensional code composition screen as shown in FIG. To display.

  On the other hand, if the stock lottery flag is not ON (step S2810; NO), the sub CPU 91a causes the generated two-dimensional code to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a normal manner without any effects as shown in FIG. 18B. (Step S2813).

  Regardless of whether or not there is an effect, if the effect switch 56 is operated during the display of the two-dimensional code or if no operation is continued for a predetermined time, the screen returns to the basic screen. At that time, the sub CPU 91a changes the control state from the specific effect mode to the normal effect mode (step S2814). Further, the sub CPU 91a clears the game history and the like of the player after the password input or after the game start by simple start until the current time (step S2815). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a assigns the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, the level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, and the effect setting assigned to the RAM 91b. Clear storage area and earned coin storage area.

  After the password input shown in FIG. 31, the process returns to the main menu operation process, and when “END” is selected by the player (step S2708; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays an end confirmation screen as shown in FIG. The data is displayed on the display 51 (step S2709). Here, when an operation of selecting “YES” is performed by the player or when a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen. Alternatively, when an operation for selecting “NO” is performed by the player, the screen returns to the main menu screen (see FIG. 13B).

  Next, the continuous effect start determination process executed by the sub CPU 91a in the process of S4009 in FIG. 24 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 33, first, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an effect execution flag indicating that a continuous effect is being executed is set (step S4101). If the effect execution flag is set (step S4101; YES), the process ends. If the effect execution flag is not set (step S4101; NO), it is determined whether a reel rotation start command transmitted from the main CPU 41a has been received (step S4102). That is, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 is operated with the bet number set.

  If the reel rotation start command has not been received (step S4102; NO), the process ends. When the reel rotation start command is received (step S4102; YES), it is determined whether or not to start the execution of the continuous effect, and the effect of determining the effect pattern of the continuous effect to be executed from the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern. An execution lottery is performed (step S4103). Next, it is determined whether or not an effect execution lottery has been won (step S4104).

  If not won (step S4104; NO), the process is terminated. When winning (step S4104; YES), an effect execution flag indicating that the continuous effect is being executed is set (step S4105). The effect execution flag is associated with data indicating the effect pattern to be executed. After the effect execution flag is set, the number of games corresponding to the effect pattern of the continuous effect is set in the effect game number counter, and the process ends (step S4106). Specifically, 3 games are set for the first effect pattern, and 5 games are set for the second effect pattern.

  Thereby, the production | generation of the game number according to each production pattern can be performed. The effect execution lottery is performed every game except when the continuous effect is being executed, but this process is not executed in the bonus game, and the effect execution lottery is not performed.

  Next, the structure of the effect lottery table used in S4103 of FIG. 33 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the effect execution lottery, one of “first effect pattern”, “second effect pattern”, and “no effect” is determined. As described above, the execution of the first effect pattern is set to a mission of a low level, and the execution of the second effect pattern is set to a mission of a high level. Therefore, when these effects are executed, coins corresponding to the levels associated with the effect patterns are awarded (see FIG. 12), and the coins can be exchanged for items (see FIG. 47).

  In the first effect pattern, an effect (specific effect) that changes in stages over three games is executed. That is, in the first effect pattern, a step-up effect that changes in three steps is executed.

  In the second effect pattern, an effect that changes in stages over five games is executed. That is, in the second effect pattern, a step-up effect that changes in 5 steps is executed.

  In the second effect pattern, the same effect as the first effect pattern up to the third step (hereinafter, the effect up to the third step in the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern may be referred to as “common effect”). Is executed. For this reason, the player cannot distinguish whether the effect is the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern until the third step. In the second effect pattern, an effect (special effect) having a different aspect from the effect of the first effect pattern is performed after the fourth step.

  Then, when the bonus is won, the number of determination values is assigned so that the first effect pattern is selected at a ratio of 50%, the second effect pattern is 20%, and no effect is 30%. Further, when the bonus is not won, the number of determination values is assigned so that the first effect pattern is selected at a rate of 30%, the second effect pattern is 0%, and no effect is set at 70%.

  Thus, since the second effect pattern is not selected when the bonus is not won, the bonus is determined when the effect by the second effect pattern is executed. In addition, the degree of expectation for winning the bonus is higher when the continuous performance is performed than when the continuous performance is not performed.

  In this way, by executing the effect by the second effect pattern only when the bonus is won, it is possible to notify that the bonus has been won by the effect by the second effect pattern. Therefore, the expectation that the production by the second production pattern is executed can be enhanced, and the interest in the production can be improved.

  Next, the continuous effect start determination process executed by the sub CPU 91a in the process of S4010 in FIG. 24 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 35, first, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an effect execution flag is set in S4105 of FIG. 33 (step S4201). That is, it is determined whether or not a continuous effect is being executed. If the effect execution flag is not set (step S4201; NO), the process ends. If the effect execution flag is set (step S4201; YES), it is determined whether a reel rotation start command transmitted from the main CPU 41a has been received (step S4202). That is, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 is operated with the bet number set.

  If the reel rotation start command has not been received (step S4202; NO), the process ends. When the reel rotation start command is received (step S4202; YES), the counter is incremented by 1 from the count value of the effect game number counter in which the number of games is set in S4101 of FIG. 33 (step S4203). Then, the effect pattern associated with the effect execution flag is identified, and the effect in the scene corresponding to the count value of the effect game number counter is executed, thereby executing the effect by the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern. (Step S4204). When the stage of production is up to the third step, the common production is executed. The effect by the first effect pattern and the effect by the second effect pattern are performed by displaying the effect image from the liquid crystal display 51.

  Next, it is determined based on the count value of the effect game number counter whether or not the final step of the common effect in the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern, that is, the effect in the third step (step S4205).

  If it is not the final step of the common performance (step S4205; NO), the process proceeds to step S4211. In the case of the final step of the common effect (step S4205; YES), the cancel operation for the effect by the first effect pattern or the effect by the second effect pattern being performed is performed, and the effect by the first effect pattern or the effect by the second effect pattern It is determined whether or not is canceled (step S4206). The cancel operation is, for example, an operation for setting the number of bets for the next game.

  When the effect is canceled (step S4206; YES), an effect cancellation flag (see FIG. 36) indicating that the effect by the first effect pattern or the effect by the second effect pattern is canceled is set (step S4207). If the effect is not canceled (step S4206; NO), it is determined whether or not a notification execution completion flag set in step S4210 described later is set (step S4208).

  When the notification execution completion flag is set (step S4208; YES), the process proceeds to step S4211. When the notification execution completion flag is not set, the common notification in the form indicating that the effect by the first effect pattern has been executed is executed (step S4209). Since the execution by the first effect pattern is included in the mission for acquiring the item (see FIG. 37), the player is notified that the mission has been achieved by performing a common notification. Yes. The common notification is performed by displaying a notification image from the liquid crystal display 51.

  After the common notification is executed, a notification execution completion flag indicating that the common notification is executed is set (step S4210). Next, it is determined whether or not the count value of the effect game number counter has become “0” (step S4211). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the final step of the effect by the first effect pattern or the effect by the second effect pattern.

  If the count value of the effect game number counter is not “0” (step S4211; NO), the process ends. When the count value of the effect game number counter is “0” (step S4211; YES), it is determined whether or not the executed effect pattern of the continuous effect is the second effect pattern (step S4212).

  If it is not the second effect pattern (step S4212; NO), the process proceeds to step S4215. If it is the second effect pattern (step S4212; YES), the second effect pattern execution notification indicating that the effect by the second effect pattern has been executed is performed within the same step after the effect by the second effect pattern is completed. (Step S4213). Thereby, the second effect pattern execution notification is performed at the fifth step which is the final step of the second effect pattern. The second effect pattern execution notification is performed by displaying the effect image from the liquid crystal display 51.

  Next, a bonus confirmation notification flag (see FIG. 37) indicating that the bonus confirmation notification is executed is set (step S4214). Then, the effect execution flag is cleared and the process is terminated (step S4215).

  In the common notification, the notification in the same mode is executed regardless of whether the effect by the first effect pattern or the effect by the second effect pattern is executed. Therefore, the player recognizes that the effect by the first effect pattern is executed by the common notification even when the effect by the second effect pattern is executed.

  If the common notification is not performed when the effect by the second effect pattern is being executed, the player will know that the effect being executed at the third step is the effect by the second effect pattern. The enjoyment of expecting to develop to the production after the fourth step by the second production pattern is lost, and the interest of the game is lowered.

  However, in the present embodiment, the same mode as the notification indicating that the effect by the first effect pattern has been executed in the same step as the final step of the first effect pattern even when the effect by the second effect pattern is being executed. Since the common notification is performed, it is possible to prevent the development of the production from being perceived by the common notification not being performed and the interest of the production from being lowered.

  In addition, by performing the common notification at the final step of the first production pattern, it is possible to prevent the production of the production by the second production pattern from being detected in advance, and during the production the production is performed. It is possible to prevent the interest of the music from deteriorating.

  In addition, by performing the second effect pattern execution notification in the final step of the second effect pattern, it is possible in advance that the effects after the fourth step in the second effect pattern are executed when the common effect is being executed. It can be prevented from being detected.

  Next, the post-effect cancellation notification process executed by the sub CPU 91a in the process of S4011 in FIG. 24 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 36, first, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the notification execution completion flag is set in S4210 of FIG. 35 (step S4301). That is, it is determined whether common notification has already been performed. If the notification execution completion flag is set (step S4301; NO), that is, if the common notification has been executed, the process is terminated. If the notification execution completion flag has not been set (step S4301; YES), that is, if the common notification has not been executed, it is determined in step S4207 in FIG. 35 whether or not the effect cancellation flag has been set (step S4302). That is, it is determined whether or not the effect is canceled in the final step of the common effect in the effect by the first effect pattern or the effect by the second effect pattern.

  If the effect cancellation flag is not set (step S4302; NO), that is, if the effect is not canceled, the process is terminated. If the effect cancellation flag is set (step S4302; YES), that is, if the effect is canceled, it is determined whether a reel rotation start command transmitted from the main CPU 41a has been received (step S4303). That is, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 is operated in the state where the bet number is set in the game next to the game whose effect is canceled.

  If the reel rotation start command has not been received (step S4303; NO), the process ends. When the reel rotation start command is received (step S4303; YES), common notification in the same manner as S4209 in FIG. 35 is executed (step S4204). Thereafter, the effect cancellation flag is cleared, and the process ends (step S4205).

  As described above, even when the production is canceled and the common notification is not performed, it is possible to prevent the game from proceeding without detecting that the production using the first production pattern or the production using the second production pattern has been executed. can do.

  Next, the bonus confirmation notification process executed by the sub CPU 91a in the process of S4012 in FIG. 24 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 37, first, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the bonus confirmation notification flag is set in S4214 of FIG. 35 (step S4401). If the bonus confirmation notification flag is not set (step S4401; NO), the process ends. If the bonus confirmation notification flag is set (step S4401; YES), it is determined whether a reel rotation start command transmitted from the main CPU 41a has been received (step S4402). That is, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the bet number is set in the next game of the game in which the final step of the effect by the second effect pattern is performed.

  If the reel rotation start command has not been received (step S4402; NO), the process ends. If a reel rotation start command is received (step S4402; YES), a bonus confirmation notification indicating that the bonus is won is executed (step S4403). Thereafter, the bonus confirmation notification flag is cleared and the process is terminated (step S4404). The bonus confirmation notification is performed by displaying a notification image from the liquid crystal display 51.

  When a bonus is won during the production by the second production pattern, this process is not executed and the bonus confirmation notification flag is cleared. If a bonus is won during the process, the process is stopped and the bonus confirmation notification flag is cleared.

  In addition, it is also possible to perform the second effect pattern execution notification together with the bonus confirmation notification in the next game after the effect by the second effect pattern is finished. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the fact that the effects after the fourth step of the effect by the second effect pattern are executed when the common effect is being executed.

  Also, by performing the second effect pattern execution notification together with the bonus confirmation notification in the next game after the effect of the second effect pattern is finished, the special effect (that is, the fourth step or the fifth step) by the second effect pattern is performed. ) Is performed, the second performance pattern execution notification is performed, and it is possible to prevent the interest in the special performance by the second performance pattern from being lowered.

  In addition, since common notification is an aspect indicating that the effect by the first effect pattern has been performed, if the common notification is performed in the next game of the game in which the effect by the second effect pattern has ended, the second effect pattern Since the fourth and subsequent effects may be misunderstood as common effects, common notification may be performed at the final step of the first effect pattern (step corresponding to the final step in the case of the second effect pattern). preferable.

  Next, a specific example when executing a continuous effect will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the effect by the first effect pattern and the effect by the second effect pattern, the effect of the aspect in which the character (A) 300 and the character (B) 301 confront each other is executed. When the character (A) 300 wins, the bonus is confirmed.

  When the effect by the first effect pattern or the effect by the second effect pattern is executed, first, in the first game (first step), the image 302 before the confrontation between the character (A) 300 and the character (B) 301 is an image. Displayed from the display 51 (S4204 in FIG. 35).

  Next, an image 303 showing that the character (A) 300 and the character (B) 301 are actually facing each other in the second game (second step) is displayed (S4204 in FIG. 35).

  Next, in the third game (third step), the character (A) 300 loses the confrontation and falls, and a character “LOSE!” Indicating that the character (A) 300 has lost is displayed. ) An image 304 showing that 301 has won is displayed (S4204 in FIG. 35). At this time, the common notification of the aspect indicating that the effect by the first effect pattern has been executed is performed, and the message 305 “I saw the effect of AvsB!” Is displayed on the screen (S4209 in FIG. 35). In this way, by performing common notification at the final step of the common effect both in the case of the effect by the first effect pattern and in the case of the effect by the first effect pattern, the effect is the first effect pattern, or the first It will not be detected whether it is a 2 production pattern. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the development of the production from being sensed and the interest in the production from decreasing.

  In the case of the effect by the second effect pattern, the effect develops in the same way as the effect by the first effect pattern from the first game to the third game, and the common notification is made in the third game and “AvsB” is displayed on the screen. After the message 305 is displayed, the effect (special effect) is performed in the fourth game (fourth step) and the fifth game (fifth step). In the fourth game (fourth step), an image 306 showing that the character (A) 300 defeated in the third game is restored is displayed (S4204 in FIG. 35).

  Next, after an image showing that the character (A) 300 and the character (B) 301 faced each other again in the fifth game (fifth step), an image 307 showing the character (A) 300 winning is displayed. (S4204 in FIG. 35). In the fifth game, an image showing that the character (A) 300 has won is displayed, and after the effect by the second effect pattern is finished, the second effect indicating that the effect by the second effect pattern has been executed. The pattern execution notification is performed, and a message 308 “A victory has been seen!” Is displayed on the screen (S4213 in FIG. 35). In this way, by performing the second effect pattern execution notification at the final step of the second effect pattern, the effects after the fourth step in the second effect pattern may be executed when the common effect is being executed. It can be prevented from being detected in advance.

  When the effect by the second effect pattern is executed, the bonus confirmation is notified at the sixth game, which is the next game of the fifth game after the effect, and the message 309 “Bonus confirmed!” Is displayed ( S4403 of FIG.

  In this way, by performing bonus confirmation in the next game after the effect of the second effect pattern, the effects after the fourth step of the effect of the second effect pattern are executed when the common effect is being executed. Can be prevented from being detected in advance.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which both the second effect pattern execution notification and the bonus confirmation notification are executed has been described. However, only one of them can be executed. Further, the second performance pattern execution notification may be performed in either the fifth game in which the performance has ended, the sixth game that is the next game, or may be performed in both games.

  Next, the contents of each process executed by the management server 1200 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of server main processing executed by the management server 1200. This server main process is executed whenever there is an access request from the mobile terminal 1100 to each web page managed by the management server 1200. In response to this access request, the control unit 210 of the management server 1200 executes the following processes.

  When there is a request for access to the web page for member registration from the portable terminal 1100 (step S2901; YES), the control unit 210 executes member registration processing (step S2902).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the procedure of this member registration processing, and FIG. 49 is a diagram showing data exchange between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this processing. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that has transmitted the member registration request is already registered in the player database (step S3001). When the terminal identification information is already registered in the player database (step S3001; YES), the control unit 210 transmits member information (for example, a player name (registered name) transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 in response to the player's operation. ), Gender, date of birth, personal information of prefectures, etc.) are reflected in the player information corresponding to the terminal identification information (step S3002). Thus, for example, if the player has been updated at a simple start described later, but has not yet registered the member information, only the member information can be added or registered. Member information can be changed.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3001; NO), the control unit 210 newly registers the player information corresponding to the player (the terminal identification information) in the player database ( Step S3003). In the player information in this case, only the terminal identification information and member information transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 according to the player's operation are stored. Then, the control unit 210 notifies the registration result to the portable terminal 1100 that has made the member registration request (step S3004).

  In this embodiment, when a membership registration request is made, it is possible to select whether or not to belong to a group. The management server 1200 selects one of the groups according to the number of members of each group and the attributes (birth date, gender, address, blood type, etc.) of the player making the membership registration request, and requests the membership registration. The group ID of the allocated group is registered in the group ID corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database. Thus, the subsequent game history by the player is reflected not only in the game history in the player database but also in the game history corresponding to the corresponding group ID in the group-specific game history database.

  The selection of whether or not to belong to a group is not limited to when a member registration is requested, but can also be made afterwards. In addition, when it is selected that the user belongs to a group, the management server 1200 can play the game according to the number of members of each group and the attributes (birth date, sex, address, blood type, etc.) of the player who requests membership registration. However, it is also possible to allow a player to arbitrarily select a group or to create one group with friends.

  Upon receiving the registration result, the portable terminal 1100 displays the registration result and notifies the player to that effect.

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 39, when there is a request for access to the web page for easy start update from the portable terminal 1100 (step S2903; YES), the control unit 210 executes the easy start update process ( Step S2904).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the procedure of this simple start update process, and FIG. 50 is a diagram showing the exchange of data between the slot machine 1 and the portable terminal 1100 and the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. is there. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the simple start update request is already registered in the player database (step S3101). When the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (step S3101; NO), the control unit 210 newly registers game result information corresponding to the player (the terminal identification information) in the player database (step S3101; NO). S3102). Then, the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3104.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database (step S3101; YES), the control unit 210 determines that the same game random number specified from the update request is the terminal identification information in the game history database. It is determined whether it is stored in the game history information corresponding to (step S3103). As a result, if the same game random number is stored in the game history information (step S3103; YES), it is very likely that the update request is the same two-dimensional code used for the previous update request. The control unit 210 transmits information indicating that the game history or the like cannot be updated to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3110). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the same game random number is not stored in the game history information (step S3103; NO), the control unit 210, based on the game history update data, acquired data, and the like received from the mobile terminal 1100, the player The contents of the player information corresponding to the player in the database are updated, and the game history information is additionally registered in the game history database (step S3104). Also, the status of the player information is updated during standby. In the player information update process here, the level and the experience value are not updated, but are updated by the level / experience value update process described below.

  Next, the control unit 210 executes level / experience value update processing (step S3105). FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the level / experience value update process.

  The control unit 210 updates the level included in the player information corresponding to the player (terminal identification information) to the level included in the received game history update data (step S3301). Further, the control unit 210 adds the experience value included in the received game history update data to the experience value included in the player information (step S3302). As a result of this addition, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the experience value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value corresponding to the level (in this embodiment, 10 experience values regardless of the level) (step S3303). As a result, when the experience value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S3303; NO), the control unit 210 advances the process to be performed to the process of step S3306.

  On the other hand, when the experience value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S3303; YES), the control unit 210 increases the level by one (increases the level value by one) (step S3304). Then, the control unit 210 subtracts a value corresponding to one level up (here, 10 experience values) from the experience value (step S3305). As described above, the level and the experience value included in the player information are updated.

  In step S3306, the control unit 210 executes a lottery process for giving points. As with the earned coins, the points are exchange values when receiving a privilege. When the lottery process is not won (step S3307; NO), the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of calling this process.

  On the other hand, when winning (step S3307; YES), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the points (details will be described later) included in the player information corresponding to the player are 1000 points or more. (Step S3308).

  As a result, when the score is not 1000 points or more (step S3308; NO), the control unit 210 uses the player information corresponding to the player as a point corresponding to the total number of games included in the received game history update data. (Step S3309). For example, 1/10 of the total number of games is added. In this case, if the total number of games is 1000, 1000 × 1/10 = 100 points are added. Then, the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3311.

  On the other hand, when the score is 1000 points or more (step S3308; YES), the control unit 210 corresponds to the player twice the number of points according to the total number of games included in the received game history update data. It adds to the point contained in player information (step S3310). For example, 2 times of 1/10 of the total number of games is added. In this case, if the total number of games is 1000 games, 1000 × 1/10 × 2 = 200 points are added.

  The control unit 210 clears the points included in the player information corresponding to the player (step S3311). Then, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  Returning to the simple start update process shown in FIG. 41, in step S3106, the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the update of the game history is completed (step S3106). Next, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the simple start update request from the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information has been transmitted five times or more in total (step S3107).

  As a result, when it has not been transmitted five times or more (step S3107; NO), the control unit 210 advances the process to be performed to the process of step S3109. On the other hand, if it has been transmitted five times or more (step S3107; YES), the control unit 210 receives a password issuance and recommends that a password be recommended to be played in the mobile phone indicated by the terminal identification information. It transmits to the terminal 1100 (step S3108).

  In step S3109, control unit 210 executes history display processing. The history display process is a process for displaying the game history of the player on the portable terminal 1100 based on the player information corresponding to the player. Thereby, for example, the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the number of games accumulated so far, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the like are displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. In the history display process, a digest of the current game may be displayed.

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 39, when there is a request for access to the normal update web page from the mobile terminal 1100 (step S2905; YES), the control unit 210 executes the normal update process (step S2906). ).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the procedure of this normal update processing, and FIG. 51 is a diagram showing data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the portable terminal 1100 and between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this processing. . The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the normal update request is already registered in the player database (step S3201). When the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3201; NO), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the game history or the like cannot be updated. (Step S3209). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has been registered in the player database (step S3201; YES), the control unit 210 performs a game corresponding to the password specified from the update request and the terminal identification information in the player database. It is determined whether or not the password stored in the person information matches (step S3202). As a result, when the passwords match (step S3202; YES), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3204.

  On the other hand, if the passwords do not match (step S3202; NO), the control unit 210 determines whether there is a mismatch of only one character and the difference between the front and rear characters on the array when the password is input (step S3202). S3203). The difference between the front and rear characters on the layout at the time of password input is the front and rear characters of the password input screen shown in FIG. 15B. For example, if one character included in the regular password is “Z”, “Y” and “=” correspond to one character before and after that.

  As a result, when there is no mismatch of two characters or more, or when there is no difference between the front and rear characters (step S3203; NO), the control unit 210 indicates that the game history or the like cannot be updated by the terminal identification information. It transmits to 1100 (step S3209).

  On the other hand, if only one character does not match and there is a difference of one character before and after (step S3203; YES), it is authenticated as a player who has been issued a password, assuming that an input error condition is satisfied, and the control unit 210 Advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3204.

  In step S3204, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the same password or game random number specified from the update request is stored in the game history information corresponding to the terminal identification information in the game history database. As a result, if the same password or game random number is stored in the game history information (step S3204; YES), it is very likely that the update request is the same two-dimensional code used for the previous update request. Since it is high, the control part 210 transmits that the game history etc. cannot be updated to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3209).

  On the other hand, when neither the same password nor the game random number is stored in the game result information (step S3204; NO), the control unit 210 is based on the game history update data, acquired data, etc. received from the mobile terminal 1100. Then, the content of the player information corresponding to the player in the player database is updated, and the game history information is additionally registered in the game history database (step S3205). Also, the status of the player information is updated during standby. In the player information update process here, the level and experience value are not updated, but are updated in the following level / experience value update process.

  If a group ID is registered corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information, a part of the game history (number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, mission achievement status) specified from the update request is This is reflected in the game history corresponding to the corresponding group ID in the group-specific game history database.

  Next, the control unit 210 executes level / experience value update processing (step S3206). The contents of the level / experience value update processing are as described above (see FIG. 43).

  The control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the game history has been updated (step S3207). Then, the control unit 210 executes history display processing (step 3208). The contents of the history display process are the same as the process of step S3109 in FIG.

  In the above normal update process, in the update of the player information when the password is a mismatch of only one character and is different by one character before and after (step S3203; YES), the received game history update data, Rather than updating all applicable items based on the acquired data, etc., among them, the total number of games, the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, achievement mission that can appear at the level stored in the player information Only the items that do not affect the continuity of the game history, such as the type of game, are updated, and the continuity of the game history is affected, such as the level, production settings, and types of achievement missions that do not appear at the level stored in the player information The item and the acquired coins may not be updated. At that time, in the notification of update completion, the password was not completely matched but was in the range of input error, so only some items that did not affect continuity were updated. You may make it notify. In this way, the player has made a mistake in entering the password, but can recognize that the game history has been updated successfully, and identify the cause of any game history that has not been updated. It becomes possible.

  In addition, the input error condition is an arbitrary design item, and both the password registered in the management server 1200 and the password included in the update request are similar, and it is estimated that there is a high possibility of an input error. Anything can be used. For example, it may be determined that the input error condition is satisfied only when both passwords are different by only one character, and the input error condition is satisfied if there is a difference of one character before and after two characters. It may be determined that Also, if the characters that are different in both passwords are characters that are likely to be mistaken, such as “O” and “0”, or those that are assumed to be highly similar, such as the difference between uppercase and lowercase letters, You may determine with satisfy | filling the conditions of a mistake.

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 39, when there is a request for access to the web page for the menu screen from the portable terminal 1100, that is, when there is a menu data acquisition request (step S2907; YES), the controller 210 Determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the request is already registered in the player database (step S2908). As a result, when the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (step S2908; NO), the control unit 210 informs the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the menu data cannot be acquired. Transmit (step S2911). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

On the other hand, when the terminal identification information is already registered in the player database (step S2908; YES), the control unit 210 transmits the menu data to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S2909). As a result, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 48D is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100. On this menu screen, a menu of items that can be provided to the player at the site managed by the management server 1200 is displayed. Specifically, password issuance, history display, achievement mission display, earned coin count display, custom settings, game execution, avatar settings, shop contents purchase, bulletin board browsing and posting, etc. Each link is displayed. When a desired link is selected by the player, control unit 210 executes a menu selection receiving process (step S2910).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the menu selection acceptance process. When the player selects a password issuance link (step S3401; YES), the controller 210 executes a password issuance process (step S3402).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the password issuing process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the request is already registered in the player database (step S3501). As a result, when the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3501; NO), the control unit 210 transmits information that the password cannot be issued to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information. (Step S3502). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database (step S3501; YES), the control unit 210 determines the level, model information, and the like based on the player information and game history information corresponding to the player. Obtain information such as the latest information, anniversary, and other performance settings, and generate a password according to the procedure reverse to the procedure described with reference to FIG. The generated password is transmitted to portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3503).

  The control unit 210 stores the generated password in the player information corresponding to the player as the previously issued password, and updates the status during the game (step S3504). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  FIG. 48F is a diagram illustrating an example of a password display screen displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100 when a password issuance link is selected. The player can input a password to the slot machine 1 while looking at the password display screen.

  Then, in the slot machine 1 in which the password is input, the input password is analyzed as described above. When the password is authenticated, the level specified in the password, the stage of the story, and the production setting are displayed on the slot machine 1 side. By setting, it becomes possible to play a game by taking over the level, story stage, and production settings managed by the management server 1200. At this time, the password is stored in the password storage area, and the normal effect mode is shifted to the specific effect mode.

  In addition, it is possible to set the anniversary data for the password as described above. If a specific anniversary is set as the anniversary data, the password is specific to the anniversary in the specific performance mode. Can be performed.

  Further, when it is specified from the password that the user belongs to one of the groups, a specific effect can be executed when the user belongs to the group in the specific effect mode. In particular, the special effects when belonging to a group are effects that are not executed when not belonging to the group, and are assigned to the group as missions (issues) set in the slot machine in advance. It also includes performing a specific performance when belonging, and such a mission can be achieved on the condition that it belongs to a group and plays a game.

  In the management server 1200 according to the present embodiment, when a password issuance request is accepted, even if the status of the corresponding player information is in game, issuance of a password is not prohibited. Even when a new password issuance request is received, a new password is issued. Therefore, even if a password is issued but no game is played, a game is played but a 2D code is not acquired, or a 2D code is acquired but no update request is made A new password can be issued without access to release the password.

  Returning to the menu selection receiving process shown in FIG. 44, when the player selects a link for the number of acquired coins (step S3403; YES), the control unit 210 has player information corresponding to the player in the player database. , The number of gold, silver, and copper coins currently acquired by the player is acquired, and screen data indicating the result is transmitted to the portable terminal 1100 (step S3404). As a result, a screen showing the contents of the currently acquired coin as shown in FIG. 48H is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100.

  Alternatively, when the game execution link is selected by the player (step S3405; YES), the control unit 210 executes a game providing process (step S3406).

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game providing process. The control unit 210 transmits a game application (in this embodiment, a slot machine game) to the mobile terminal 1100 (step S3601). Thereby, the player can execute the slot machine game as shown in FIG. 48I on the portable terminal 1100. In this slot machine game, the same symbol is aligned in the horizontal direction or the diagonal direction, so that the points are increased according to the symbol. In addition, when the execution of the game application is ended by the player, the score acquired by the player is transmitted to the management server 1200 as the execution result.

  When the game application execution result, i.e., the score is not received (step S <b> 3602; NO), the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process. On the other hand, when a score is received (step S3602; YES), the control unit 210 updates and registers the received score in the player information corresponding to the player in the player database.

  Further, the control unit 210 adds coins (gold, silver, bronze) corresponding to the received points to the acquired coins included in the player information (step S3604).

  Further, the control unit 210 adds a point corresponding to the received score to the point included in the player information (step S3605). Then, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  Returning to the menu selection acceptance process shown in FIG. 44, when a shop link is selected by the player (step S3407; YES), the control unit 210 executes an item assignment process (step S3408).

  Here, an item provision process is demonstrated using FIG.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the item assigning process, and FIG. 52 is a diagram showing data exchange between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 is already registered in the player database (step S3701). As a result, when the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (step S3701; NO), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 that item assignment is impossible (step S3702). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database (step S3701; YES), the control unit 210 extracts earned coins and points from the player information corresponding to the player in the player database, Based on the privilege database (see FIG. 21C), items that can be given according to the extracted coins and points extracted are extracted (step S3703). Then, control unit 210 generates a list of extracted items, and transmits the generated item list to portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3704).

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 48G, a screen showing items that can be given is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100 that has made the item request. On this screen, the number of remaining gold coins, the remaining number of points, a link for selecting items that can be granted, the number of gold coins or points required for the grant, the menu screen of FIG. 48 (D) A link to leave the shop is displayed for transition.

  Here, the number of remaining gold coins is 12, the remaining number of points is 1234 points, one gold coin for the purchase of item A, along with a link for purchasing item A, or , 100 points are required and two gold coins are required to purchase item B along with a link to purchase item B.

  In the screen of FIG. 48G, when a player selects a link corresponding to a desired item type, data indicating the selected item type is transmitted to the management server 1200.

  When receiving the item type desired by the player from the portable terminal 1100 (step S3705; YES), the control unit 210 reads the item data indicated by the received item type from the storage location indicated by the privilege database, and It transmits to the terminal 1100 (step S3706).

  Thereby, the player can acquire content data or data such as a two-dimensional code indicating an exchange ticket or an application ticket.

  Returning to the menu selection acceptance process shown in FIG. 44, when each other link is selected by the player (step S3409; YES), the control unit 210 executes a process according to the selected link (step S3409). S3410). For example, when a history display link is selected by the player, the control unit 210 transmits screen data for allowing the player to select a date to the portable terminal 1100. Thereby, a date selection screen as shown in FIG. 48E is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100. On this date selection screen, a link of date choices of game history information corresponding to the player in the game history database is displayed. When one of the links is selected by the player, the control unit 210 performs the game based on the game history information on the date corresponding to the selected link and the player information corresponding to the player. The game history of the person is extracted and transmitted to the portable terminal 1100. Thereby, a history display screen as shown in FIG. 48C is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100.

  Next, operations of the management server 1200 and the slot machine 1 when entering the timed mission and playing a game in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A timed mission is a period from the start time to the end time set in the timed mission data table, and presents the tasks that are achievement conditions, accepts player entries, and assigns the entered players to several groups , When a result of aggregating game histories of players belonging to the same group from the start time to the end time achieves a preset task, a privilege is given to a player belonging to the group that satisfies the task It is.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the management server 1200 updates the status of the timed mission data table during entry from the start at the timed mission start time, as well as the mission ID, the timed mission achievement condition, the achievement privilege, the timed A time-limited mission e-mail including the mission end time, URL for accepting the entry, etc. is transmitted to the registered player.

  Accordingly, when an entry request including the terminal identification information and the mission ID is made from the portable terminal 1100, the management server 1200 identifies the terminal identification information in which the terminal identification information of the portable terminal that has made the entry request is registered in the player database. It is determined whether or not the information matches the information, and if there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal is notified that the entry is impossible.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the entry request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the start registered corresponding to the mission ID specified from the entry request It is determined from the time and end time whether the mission ID is the mission ID of the timed mission for which entry is being accepted. If the mission ID specified from the entry request is not being accepted for entry, the entry is being accepted. Notify the mobile terminal that it is not a timed mission.

  On the other hand, if the timed mission of the mission ID specified from the entry request is receiving an entry, the terminal identification information specified from the entry request is determined according to the registration status of each group for the timed mission in the timed mission group table. Allocate to any group, register this terminal identification information in association with the corresponding group in the timed mission group table, and further play the level, story stage, production setting and group ID values corresponding to the terminal identification information Obtain a password for the mission from the administrator database.

  The mission password is the same as a normal password except that the bit value of the anniversary is created as a value indicating that the entry has been made to the timed mission.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it matches the password registered in the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database, that is, the password issued last time, as in the case of the normal password. The mission password is generated again until it is determined that it does not match the previous password.

  The management server 1200 issues a mission password that does not match the previous password as described above, transmits the mission password to the mobile terminal 1100 that made the entry request, and the terminal of the mobile terminal that made the entry request in the player database. The password corresponding to the identification information is updated to the password for the mission issued this time, the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during the game, and the mission ID of the timed mission is registered. Note that when an entry request is accepted, issuance of a password is not prohibited even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game, even if a new entry request is accepted in such a situation, A mission password is issued and the previous password becomes invalid.

  When a mission password is issued in response to a timed mission entry request, the issued mission password is displayed on the portable terminal, and the player uses the displayed mission password to the slot machine 1. To enter. Then, in the slot machine 1 in which the password is input, the input password is analyzed as described above, and when the password is authenticated, the level specified from the password, the stage of the story, and the production setting are set on the slot machine 1 side. As a result, it is possible to carry out the game by taking over the level, story stage, and production settings managed by the management server 1200, and it is specified that the game is associated with the timed mission. At this time, the mission password is stored in the password storage area, and the normal production mode is shifted to the mission specific production mode.

  In the mission specific effect mode, the liquid crystal display 51 displays “Mission challenging” in addition to the display of the normal specific effect mode, thereby notifying that the timed mission is being challenged.

  In addition, in the case of a specific production mode for missions, that is, a game accompanying entry to a timed mission, it is possible to execute a specific production when entering the timed mission. In particular, when you enter a timed mission, the special effects are those that will not be executed unless you enter the timed mission, and you entered the timed mission as a mission (issue) set in the slot machine in advance. In some cases, the execution includes a specific performance, and such a mission can be achieved on condition that a game is entered by entering a timed mission.

  Then, when the player finishes the game and selects “Create 2D code” from the main menu screen, the mission password stored in the password storage area, the total number of games stored in the personal history storage area, BB count, RB count, mission mission type, level value stored in the level storage area, story stage stored in the story storage area, stage settings 1 to 3 stored in the stage setting storage area , A game random number is obtained from a game history and a random number updated within a certain range, and a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and a URL indicating the location of the update page and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At the same time, the personal history storage area is initialized, and a transition is made from the mission specific effect mode to the normal effect mode.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 and sends an update request including the game history, password, game random number, and terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 1100 analyzed from the two-dimensional code to the management server 1200. As a result, the game history acquired by the two-dimensional code can be reflected in the player database of the management server 1200.

  When an update request is made from the mobile terminal 1100, the management server 1200 determines whether or not the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the update request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, If there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal is notified that it cannot be updated.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that made the update request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the password identified from the update request is changed to the terminal identification identified from the update request. The password is checked against the password registered in the player database in association with the information. If the password specified from the update request matches the password registered in the player database, the player is authenticated as the player who issued the password, and the password specified from the update request and The game random number is compared with the password and the game random number registered in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request in the game history database, and it is determined whether or not they match. Based on the game history specified from the update request, the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is updated and specified from the update request in association with the terminal identification information and the game date and time (current date and time data). Registered game history and game random numbers in the game history database, and the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during standby. And, notifying the update completion to the mobile terminal that has made the update request.

  In addition, when a group ID is registered corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information, a part of game history (number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, mission achievement status) specified from the update request, This is reflected in the game history corresponding to the corresponding group ID in the group-specific game history database.

  In addition, when a mission ID is registered in the timed mission item corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information, it is determined whether or not it is before the end time of the timed mission of the corresponding mission ID. For example, by registering the mission ID in association with the item registered in the game history database and clearing the mission ID in the player database, the game history registered in the game history database is the game history during the timed mission. Can be specified. Along with the notification of update completion, the fact that it has been registered as a game history of the timed mission is also notified. If the end time has passed, the mission ID is not registered in association with the item registered in the game history database, the mission ID in the player database is cleared, the update completion notification is made, and the game of the timed mission is completed. The fact that it was not reflected as a history is notified.

  On the other hand, if the password and game random number specified from the update request match the password and game random number registered in the game history database in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, Since there is an extremely high possibility that the update request is the same two-dimensional code used for the update request, the mobile terminal is notified that the update is impossible.

  Further, as a result of checking the password specified from the update request with the password registered in the player database in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, when both passwords do not match, It is determined whether only one of the characters is a difference of 1 o'clock before and after the arrangement in the password input. The difference of 1 o'clock before and after the arrangement at the time of password input is the one character before and after the password input screen shown in FIG. 16B. “Y” and “=” correspond.

  And if only one of the characters is a difference other than the difference of one hour before and after, that is, if two or more characters are different or one character is different, but it is not one hour before and after, update The mobile terminal is notified that it is impossible. On the other hand, if it is a difference of 1 hour before and after only one of the characters, it is temporarily authenticated that the player who issued the password is satisfied, and the password specified from the update request and The game random number is compared with the password and the game random number registered in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request in the game history database, and it is determined whether or not they match. Based on the game history specified from the update request, the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is updated and specified from the update request in association with the terminal identification information and the game date and time (current date and time data). Game history and game random numbers are registered in the game history database, the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during standby, and an update request is made. It was notifying the update completion to the mobile terminal 1100.

  At this time, instead of updating all the corresponding items of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database based on the game history specified from the update request, the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the player Update only items that do not affect the continuity of the game history, such as the types of missions that can appear at the level value of the corresponding terminal identification information registered in the database, and the level, story stage, production setting, and applicable terminal Items that affect the continuity of the game history, such as the types of missions that do not appear with the level value of the identification information, are not updated. In addition, in the notification of update completion, it is also notified that the passwords did not match completely but were in the range of input errors, so that only some items that did not affect continuity were updated. It is supposed to be.

  If a group ID is registered corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information, a part of the game history (number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, mission achievement status (however, games) Are limited to those that do not affect the continuity of the history)) are reflected in the game history corresponding to the corresponding group ID in the game history database by group.

  Also, a mission ID is registered in the timed mission item corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information, and if it is before the end time of the timed mission of the corresponding mission ID, it is associated with the item registered in the game history database. By registering the mission ID and clearing the mission ID in the player database, it is possible to specify that the game history registered in the game history database is the game history during the timed mission.

  Also, if the password and game random number specified from the update request match the password and game random number registered in the game history database in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, the previous Since there is an extremely high possibility that the update request is the same two-dimensional code used for the update request, the mobile terminal is notified that the update is impossible.

  Then, the management server 1200 updates the status of the timed mission data table from being entered to completed at the time when the timed mission ends, and the game history of the entered player, that is, the mission ID of the timed mission is stored in the game history database. Acquire registered game history, total game history for each group for timed missions, and based on the results, whether missions succeeded for each group (whether set tasks have been achieved) Determine.

  Players assigned to successful mission groups will be notified by e-mail of the success of the mission and the acquisition of benefits, and will be assigned to the group where the mission was not successful. The notified player is notified of the mission success by e-mail.

(1) In the above embodiment, when performing an effect based on the second effect pattern, common notification is executed in the third game in the same step as the final step of the first effect pattern during the period in which the common effect is being executed. (For example, the part which performs the process of step S4209 in FIG. 35).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production of the production from being sensed and the interest of the production from being lowered due to the absence of the notification.

  In the above embodiment, three games are set as the predetermined period in which the effect by the first effect pattern is executed. However, for example, the number of games (including one game) different from the three games, the predetermined time, etc. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine having a different period.

  In the above embodiment, the third game of the final step is set as the predetermined timing at which the specific notification is performed. However, for example, a special step such as a step in the middle of the production (a step before the final step) or a predetermined time has passed. If it is before the timing at which the performance is executed, it is possible to realize the invention according to the claims by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine in which a timing different from the above embodiment is appropriately set. is there.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the common effect of the same aspect as the specific effect of a 1st effect pattern until the 3rd game of the effect by a 2nd effect pattern, the difference of the grade which recognizes that a player is the same, for example Applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that executes an effect in the same manner as the specific effect of the first effect pattern in the effect by the second effect pattern, such as executing an effect with It is possible to realize such an invention.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the effect by the 1st effect pattern and the effect by the 2nd effect pattern, common alert | report, the 2nd effect pattern execution alert | report, and the bonus confirmation alert | report were performed using the liquid crystal display 51, the example was given. Not limited to this embodiment, for example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel, and a transmissive liquid crystal display disposed on the front side of the reel (Liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, change in temperature of the stop switch, etc. The invention according to the claims is implemented by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that executes effects and various notifications by means different from the embodiment. It is possible to. The production and each notification may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). And a device that performs only notification may be provided.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined timing is the third game at the timing when the effect by the first effect pattern ends (for example, the process of step S4209 when it is determined “Y” in step S4205 in FIG. 35). Part to execute).
Therefore, it can be prevented that the effect by the second effect pattern is being executed, and it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being lowered due to notification during the effect.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, it is notified that a bonus is awarded by executing a special effect after the fourth step by the second effect pattern (for example, the second effect pattern is selected only when the bonus is won in FIG. 34). portion).
Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the special effect will be executed, and to improve the interest in the effect.
In the above-described embodiment, bonus is given as an example as a privilege. For example, when a predetermined winning combination is won, an operation mode of a stop switch (a pressing order) that enables the winning combination to be won. To the AT (assist time) for notifying the timing of pressing or pressing), transition to RT (replay time) with different replay winning probabilities, execution of setting suggestion effects, increase of effect types, and a state where premium effects are likely to appear. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine to which benefits different from the above embodiment are given, such as transition of mobile phone, wallpaper of mobile terminals, music, etc. Is possible.

(4) In the above embodiment, when the effect by the second effect pattern is executed, the effect by the second effect pattern is executed at the specific timing (fifth game) after the predetermined timing (third game). (For example, when it is determined “Y” in step S4211 in FIG. 35, the process of step S4213 is executed).
Therefore, it can be prevented that the special effect is detected after the common effect is being executed.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the specific timing is a timing after the timing (fifth game) at which the effect by the second effect pattern ends (sixth game from the game where the continuous effect is started) (for example, FIG. 35). In step S4205, when it is determined “Y”, the process of step S4214 is executed, and the process of step S4403 of FIG. 37 is executed).
Therefore, it can be prevented that the special effect is detected after the common effect is being executed.

(6) In the above embodiment, the common notification is executed after the next game of the game in which the effect by the first effect pattern and the effect by the second effect pattern are canceled (for example, “Y” is determined in step S4206 in FIG. 35). If so, the process of step S4207 is executed, and the process of step S4305 of FIG. 36 is executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from progressing without sensing that the effect by the first effect pattern or the effect by the second effect pattern has been executed.

(7) In the above embodiment, the game history stored in the player database corresponding to one terminal identification information assigned to a specific group and the other terminal identification information assigned to the specific group Correspondingly, the game history stored in the player database is associated with the group ID.
According to such a configuration, a game can be played in cooperation not only by an individual but also by a plurality of players, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that sets wagers using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is used. The invention according to the claims is realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that uses a credit to set a bet amount or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set a bet number Is possible. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, but a plurality of types of gaming machines such as medals and gaming balls, for example. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

  1 slot machine, 1a chassis, 1b front door, 2 reel unit, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 4 medal insertion part, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal Payout exit, 10 settlement switch, 11 credit indicator, 12 game auxiliary indicator, 13 game display, 14-16 1-3 BETLED, 17 insertion request LED, 18 start valid LED, 19 wait LED, 20 replay LED , 21 BET switch valid LED, 22L, 22C, 22R Stop valid LED, 23 Reset switch, 24 Set value display, 25 Door open detection switch, 30 Flow path switching solenoid, 31 Insertion medal sensor, 32L, 32C, 32R Reel motor 33L, 33C 33R reel sensor, 34 hopper unit, 34a hopper tank, 34b hopper motor, 34c discharge sensor, 35 overflow tank, 35a full sensor, 36a stop switch, 36b automatic settlement switch, 37 setting key switch, 38 reset / setting switch, 39 Power switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b, 91b, 755 RAM, 41c, 91c, 754 ROM, 41d, 91d I / O, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 44, 96 Switch detection circuit, 45 Motor drive circuit, 46 Solenoid drive circuit, 47, 93 LED drive circuit, 48, 98 Power interruption detection circuit, 49, 95 Reset circuit, 51 Liquid crystal display, 51a, 51b Specific effect area 52 effect LED, 53, 54, 727R, 727L speaker, 55 reel LED, 56 effect switch, 90,780 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 92 display control circuit, 94 audio output circuit, 97 Clock device, 100 power supply box, 101 power supply board, 110, 210 control unit, 120, 220 storage unit, 130, 230 operation unit, 140, 240 display unit, 150 wireless communication unit, 151 antenna, 160 camera unit, 250 communication unit , 700 Pachinko machine, 702 Glass door frame, 703 Hitting ball supply tray, 704 Surplus ball receiving tray, 705 Hitting ball operation handle, 706 Game board, 707 Game area, 708a First special symbol display, 708b Second special symbol display, 709 effect display device, 710 normal symbol display, 711 General winning opening switch, 712 Collection passage sensor, 713 First starting winning opening, 713a First starting opening switch, 714 Second starting winning opening, 714a Second starting opening switch, 715 Variable winning ball device, 716, 721 Solenoid, 718a First special symbol hold memory display, 718b Second special symbol hold memory display, 718c First hold memory display portion, 718d Second hold memory display portion, 720 Special variable winning ball device, 723 Count switch, 725 Decoration LED , 726 Out port, 728a Top frame LED, 728b Left frame LED, 728c Right frame LED, 731 Main board, 732 Gate, 732a Gate switch, 735 Lamp driver board, 737 Dispensing control board, 741 Normal symbol hold memory display, 751 Prize ball LED, 752 Out of ball LE , 756 CPU, 757 I / O, 758 input driver circuit, 759 output circuit, 770 audio output board, 777 relay board, 797 ball payout device, 900 Internet network, 1000 external output board, 1001 gaming system, 1100 portable terminal, 1200 Management server, 7111 chance button, 7112A, 7112B selection button, 7503 random number circuit, 7560 microcomputer for game control.

Claims (1)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Effect execution means for executing an effect by a first effect pattern in which a specific effect is executed over a predetermined period;
A notification means for performing a specific notification indicating that the effect by the first effect pattern has been executed at a predetermined timing during the predetermined period when the effect by the first effect pattern is executed;
The effect execution means executes an effect in the same or substantially the same mode as the specific effect over a period similar to the predetermined period and continuously executes a special effect different from the specific effect after the effect ends. The second production pattern can be produced,
The notification means performs the specific notification at a timing similar to the predetermined timing during a period in which an effect of the same aspect or substantially the same aspect as the specific effect is being executed. A slot machine that performs notification in the same mode.

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