JP2015008819A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of promoting a player to play a game in an energy-saving mode where the power consumption is suppressed.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine includes a normal mode and an energy-saving mode where a performance is executed in a state of reducing a power consumption, and allows a player to switch between the modes by the player's operation. The Pachinko machine offers points that are exchangeable with privileges such as performance items in response to appearance of a performance. During the energy-saving mode, the Pachinko machine offers more points than those during the normal mode and, when the mode is switched to the energy-saving mode during a preferential period (e.g., time zones immediately after opening and immediately before closing a Pachinko parlor), the Pachinko machine offers further more points to the player (S860, S870, and S875).

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In recent years, gaming machines are equipped with large liquid crystal display devices, a large number of LEDs, movable objects, etc., and have come to entertain players by performing a wide variety of effects, but on the other hand, the increase in power consumption Is a problem.

  Here, Patent Documents 1 and 2 are provided with an energy saving mode in which the power consumption is reduced by reducing the brightness of the LED or omitting the movement of the movable object, and according to the operation from the player. A ball game machine that shifts to an energy saving mode is disclosed.

  However, the normal mode is more flashy than the energy-saving mode, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Therefore, it is generally considered that the player desires to play the game in the normal mode.

  On the other hand, the ball game machine described in Patent Document 1 is given a point when a game is played in the energy saving mode, and when the number of points reaches a predetermined value, a privilege that a premier image or goods can be obtained is given. .

  In addition to this, a ball game machine that gives points according to the appearance of a production and displays a bonus image when the number of points reaches a predetermined number, and a two-dimensional code indicating the total number of points given are displayed. In addition, there is known a ball game machine in which a bonus image can be downloaded when a two-dimensional code is read by a portable terminal and a website is accessed (for example, Patent Documents 3 and 4).

JP 2013-034802 A JP 2010-035913 A JP 2012-183166 A JP 2012-239759 A

  According to the above-described bullet ball game machine of Patent Document 1, the player can be urged to play the game in the energy saving mode. However, when the game mode is changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode, When finished, all points earned will be cleared.

  For this reason, in order to obtain a privilege, it is necessary to play a game in the energy-saving mode for a long time with a single ball game machine, and the privilege cannot be obtained unless there is a strong intention. On the other hand, the player does not always have a strong intention to obtain a privilege, and the bullet ball game machine of Patent Document 1 says that he wants to play a game in an energy saving mode for many players. I couldn't feel it.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of prompting a player to play a game in an energy saving mode with reduced power consumption.

  The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems includes a main control device that controls the progress of a game, and a sub-control device that produces an effect by one or more effect units in response to an instruction from the main control device. In the gaming machine having the above, a receiving unit that receives an operation from the player and a mode of the gaming machine according to the operation received through the receiving unit while reducing power consumption in at least one rendering unit. Setting means for setting to any one of the energy saving mode to be performed and the normal mode in which the effect is performed without reducing the power consumption in the effector, an applicator for giving points according to the execution of the effect, and an applicator Storage means for storing the total number of points granted by the display, and display means for displaying identification information that can identify the total number of points stored in the storage means, The giving means gives more points to the production when the mode of the gaming machine is the energy saving mode than in the normal mode, and even if the mode of the gaming machine changes, The total number of points stored is maintained, and when the identification information is displayed by the display unit, the total number of points stored in the storage unit is cleared.

  According to such a configuration, in both the normal mode and the energy saving mode, points are awarded according to the appearance of the performance, and at the end of the game, the total number of points acquired can be specified Information is displayed.

  In this way, for example, the website is accessed based on the identification information, and the total number of points acquired is stored, or a password corresponding to the identification information is used and the total number of points acquired is taken over. It becomes possible to play a game with this game machine.

  For this reason, the points earned at the end of one game will not be lost, and even if the game is played multiple times on the game machine, the earned points can be stored. Can motivate the person to earn points.

  In addition, even if the gaming machine is switched to the normal mode or the energy saving mode, the total number of points earned is retained, so that the player can switch the gaming machine depending on the mood, and the player Can gain more points than in the normal mode by shifting to the energy-saving mode.

Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to play a game in an energy saving mode with reduced power consumption.
Note that it is not always necessary to have a configuration in which more points are given in the energy saving mode than in the normal mode for all the productions to which points are given, but the energy saving mode is given more than the normal mode. It is preferable not to provide an effect with few points.

  In addition, as described in claim 2, the sub-control device is configured to perform a plurality of types of effects, and when the effect is performed, the provision unit determines in advance according to the types of the effects. A given number of points may be awarded.

  According to such a configuration, the player can grasp how many points are awarded by discriminating the type when an effect appears, and more points are given. Playing games while wishing to appear. For this reason, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, as described in claim 3, the sub-control device is configured to perform a plurality of types of effects, and in the energy saving mode, it is the same as the effects performed in the normal mode. Various types of performances may be performed.

  According to such a configuration, during the energy saving mode, as a result of suppressing the power consumption, there is a possibility that the production is plain compared to the normal mode, but the same production as in the normal mode can be performed. . For this reason, it is possible to prevent the performance during the energy saving mode from being greatly inferior compared to during the normal mode.

In addition, since it is not necessary to provide a dedicated effect that is performed only during the energy saving mode, development costs can be reduced.
In addition, as described in claim 4, the gaming machine includes an input unit that accepts input of a password that can specify the total number of points specified from the identification information, and whether the password that the input unit has received is correct. It may further comprise a collation means for determining whether or not and storing the total number of points corresponding to the password determined to be correct in the storage means.

  According to such a configuration, even when the game table is changed, when a game is played on a different day, or when a game is played at another pachinko store, the acquired points can be taken over. Thereby, the willingness to acquire a point can be heightened with respect to a player, and the game in the energy saving mode which can acquire a point more efficiently can be further encouraged.

  In addition, as described in claim 5, the gaming machine displays a privilege for modifying the contents of the effect or adding a new effect, and the number of points necessary for acquiring the privilege. When the privilege presenting means for selecting a privilege in response to an instruction from the player and the privilege presenting means select a privilege, the number of points necessary for acquiring the privilege is subtracted from the total number of points, Accordingly, an exchange means for modifying the contents of the effect or adding a new effect may be further provided.

  According to such a configuration, if you accumulate points and exchange them for benefits, you will be able to see new effects, which can increase the player's willingness to earn points, It is possible to encourage the game in the energy saving mode that can acquire points more efficiently.

  In addition, as described in claim 6, the gaming machine further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a preferential period has arrived, and the granting unit has received the preferential period by the determination unit. If determined, more points may be given to the effect in the energy saving mode than in the case where it is not.

  According to such a configuration, during the preferential period, it is possible to promote a game with the gaming machine. For this reason, for example, if a time period with a small number of customers, such as a time zone immediately after opening a pachinko store or immediately before closing, is designated as a preferential period, the number of customers can be increased by encouraging games on the gaming machine in such a time zone. Can increase the sales of pachinko parlors.

  In addition, during the preferential period, it is possible to further promote the game in the energy saving mode. For this reason, if the time zone with a large number of customers in the pachinko store is a preferential period, the power consumption of the pachinko store in the time zone can be reduced, and the maximum power consumption in the pachinko store can be suppressed.

Game history information and game content setting information on a pachinko machine using a mobile terminal is saved on the website, and game history information saved on the website and game content setting information are reflected on the pachinko machine It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that this game is restarted. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart about a main routine. It is a flowchart about a start opening prize confirmation process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart about jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart about jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart about jackpot game processing. It is explanatory drawing, such as a selection screen. It is explanatory drawing, such as a password input screen. It is a table | surface which shows the number of points required for acquisition of an effect item and an effect item. It is a table | surface which shows the number of points given when each kind of production appears in each game mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect screen. It is a flowchart of a game mode switching process. It is a flowchart of a two-dimensional code generation process. It is a flowchart of a continuation game process. It is a flowchart of a point addition process. It is a flowchart of a privilege provision process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[Description of configuration]
(1) Outline In this embodiment, a website corresponding to the pachinko machine 50 is operated, and a player who has registered as a member can browse game history information on the pachinko machine 50 on this website, It is possible to save and exchange points acquired in the game on the machine 50, change the setting of the production contents, and the like.

  Note that the game history information includes, for example, the number of lottery wins (starts), the number of big hits, the type of each big hit (whether it is a big hit that will be probable or short, the number of rounds of the big hit game, etc.) It is also information such as how many jackpot lotteries have been won.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, in the pachinko machine 50, at the end of the game, there is a two-dimensional code that can specify the latest game history information, the total number of points acquired, setting information of the production contents, etc. It is generated and displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device. At this time, when a player who is a member takes a two-dimensional code with a camera-equipped portable terminal 100 such as a mobile phone or a smartphone, the player 150 can access the server 150 that operates the website. The game history information specified by is stored on the website.

  Then, when the member accesses the server 150 with the mobile terminal 100, the member browses the game history information on his / her pachinko machine 50 on the website, changes the setting of the production contents, and benefits images in exchange for points. And production items can be acquired.

  Also, on this website, passwords corresponding to the latest game history information, the total number of points, setting information of production contents, etc. are displayed, and when the password is input to the pachinko machine 50, the game history information at the end of the previous game is displayed. , A game reflecting the setting information (or the latest setting information changed on the website) of the number of points and production contents is started. Then, with the progress of the game, the game history information from the previous game end time is updated, points are given, and the contents corresponding to the setting information are produced.

  The mobile terminal 100 reads a two-dimensional code, and then accesses a password corresponding to game history information specified from the two-dimensional code by an application installed on the mobile terminal 100 without accessing a website. You may display. In addition, access to a website, display of a password, and the like may be performed using identification information other than a two-dimensional code.

  Moreover, the privilege image etc. which were mentioned above may be downloaded to the portable terminal 100, for example, and may be browsed with the portable terminal 100, or the setting information of production contents according to acquisition of a privilege image, production items, etc. It is good also as a structure which is updated and it reflects in the production | presentation in the pachinko machine 50 through the said password.

(2) About whole structure As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment has a structure which hold | maintains each structure in the outer frame 51 which makes a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinges 53 hold the front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and the inner frame so that the outer frame 51 can be opened and closed. Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 3) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is placed on the game board 1. Fired towards. An effect button 32 and a jog dial 33 are provided at the center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball lending button 25, a checkout button 26, a checkout on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display device 24 is provided.

  Further, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by the outer rail 2a and the inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted at the center thereof, and a normal symbol operation gate 12 is installed on the left side of the center case 5. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12, a plurality of types of random numbers for the lottery determination of the normal symbol are extracted, and whether or not to determine whether or not (normal symbol lottery) based on the extracted random number is performed.

  Immediately below the center case 5 are the first start port 10 and the second start port 11 in which a big hit lottery with a variation display of a special symbol (also indicated as a special diagram) is performed due to the entrance of a game ball. Are arranged side by side. This pachinko machine 50 has a first special symbol (first special figure) that changes due to entering the first starting port 10 and a second special symbol (second special symbol) that changes due to entering the second starting port 11. 2 types of special symbols. In addition, the first starting port 10 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second starting port 11 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by a normal symbol lottery, You can enter the ball only when it is open.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 10, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as first hold memory, and when a game ball enters the second start port 11. A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second reserved memory.

The second starting port 11 configured as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time when winning in the normal symbol lottery.
Below the second starting port 11 is arranged a big winning port 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened in the case of a big hit game performed when the big hit lottery is won. Also, a plurality of general winning awards 13 are arranged in the lower left area in the game area.

  In the lower right area of the game board 1, a 7-segment first special figure display device 7 and a second special figure display device 8, a first special figure reservation number display device 15 consisting of four LEDs, and a first special figure display device 15. A 2 special figure hold number display device 16, a normal symbol display device 9 composed of two LEDs, and a general figure hold number display device 19 composed of four LEDs are installed.

  In addition, the center case 5 of the game board 1 is provided with the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 in the center, and on the screen of the LCD panel, the first and second effects are displayed by changing the display of the effect symbols. The symbol effect which notifies the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the special figure is performed.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a movable object (not shown), and an effect of operating the movable object is performed.
A number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 4) is coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 so as to be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. To be paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (ball rental) in accordance with the operation of the loan button.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 4, the launch control device is disposed on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

(3) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 all have a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW10a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 10, a second start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 11, and normal symbol operation. Normal symbol operation SW 12 a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 12, a first count SW 14 a for counting game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 14, and a general prize for detecting a game ball that has entered the general prize opening 13 A detection signal is input from the mouth SW 13a or the like.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  In addition, the main control device 80 includes a first special figure display device 7, a second special figure display device 8, a first special figure reservation number display device 15, and a second connected to each other via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 42. The display of the special figure hold number display device 16, the normal symbol display device 9, and the universal figure hold number display device 19 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 11 by controlling the universal utility solenoid 12b.

  An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal plate 46 and sent to the hall computer 87.

The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 21 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW 22 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, a configuration in which a detection signal of the payout SW 22 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and the prize balls are counted by both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 is also conceivable.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW17, the inner frame closing SW18, the ball cut SW20, the payout SW22, and the full SW23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW23. When it is input or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball cut SW20, the payout motor 21 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 23 and the ball break SW 20 are configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 21 due to the fact that the signals are not output. To resume.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 21 by communicating with the CR unit 85 via the CR unit terminal plate 43, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 22, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 43 is also connected to the settlement display device 24 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement display device 24 requires a ball lending button 25 for requesting the lending of game balls and a settlement. The settlement button 26 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (the inner frame 70, the front frame 52), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 46, and also controls the firing. A firing stop signal is transmitted to the device 84.

In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, an enclosed structure may be used in which a prize ball generated according to a winning or the like is stored without being paid out.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 29 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW 27.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop SW27. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives the data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, and distributes them to data for effect display control, for movable object control, for sound control, and for lamp control, and for effect display. A control command or the like is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and other data is distributed to each control portion (a function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself.

  The functional unit as the movable object control device controls the movable object 34 by operating a solenoid, a motor, or the like based on the data for controlling the movable object. Further, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 30 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device has the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and the lamp 31 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

  In addition, the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33 are connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect screen such as an effect symbol change display (symbol effect).

[Description of operation]
(1) Outline The pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment has two types of game modes, a normal mode and an energy saving mode, and during the energy saving mode, all or part of the effects are changed to a mode with low power consumption. Or, a game with reduced power consumption is made by omitting part of the performance.

  Specifically, for example, the brightness of various LEDs and lamps 31 and the brightness of the effect screen of the effect symbol display device 6 are reduced, the volume is reduced, the movement of the movable object 34 is reduced, and the method is slowed down. The production may be performed with low power consumption. Further, for example, the power consumption may be suppressed by omitting the lighting of various LEDs and lamps 31, the output of sound, and the operation of the movable object 34.

Note that the pachinko machine 50 is switched between the energy saving mode and the normal mode in accordance with an operation received from the player.
In addition, during the energy saving mode, functions other than production may be operated with reduced power consumption.

  Further, the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which points are given according to the produced effects, and more points are given in the energy saving mode than in the normal mode.

  Further, the pachinko machine 50 is configured such that more points are given during the energy saving mode during a predetermined preferential period. Specifically, for example, time zones such as 9 am to 10 am (time zone immediately after the opening of the pachinko store), 12 o'clock to 13 o'clock, 21 o'clock to 22 o'clock (time zone immediately before the closing of the pachinko store) are preferentially treated. It is good also as a period, and it is good also considering the specific month and season when electric power demand becomes high as a preferential period.

(2) Main Routine Next, a main routine in the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been activated by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and a negative determination is made. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings such as CPU and I / O, and shifts the processing to S80.
On the other hand, if a positive determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

  Then, the main control device 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a determination process for determining whether or not to win a lottery due to winning at the starting opening (S55). ), A big hit game process (S60) for performing a big hit game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when winning the big hit lottery. In addition, a normal symbol determination process for performing a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 12 (S65), and opening the normal electric accessory (second starting port 11) A general game process for performing a game (S67), a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraud (S70), data and commands are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, etc. Each output process for transmitting information is performed (S75).

In S80, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.
(3) Start Winning Confirmation Process Next, a start winning confirmation process for detecting a winning at the first and second start ports 10 and 11 and performing holding storage according to the winning is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Will be described. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

  In S100, the main controller 80 generates a winning game ball to the first start port 10 or the second start port 11 based on the detection signal of the first start port SW10a and the detection signal of the second start port SW11a. Determine if you did. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process ends.

  In S105, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories for the special figure corresponding to the starting port where the winning has occurred is less than the maximum value (4 as an example). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S110. If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process ends.

  In S110, the main controller 80 determines a big hit determining random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol (winning symbol) to be stopped and displayed when the big hit lottery is won, A random number for reach determination for determining whether or not to reach, a variation pattern determination random number for determining a variation time of a special symbol, and the like are extracted. And the extracted random number is memorize | stored as a pending | holding memory | storage about the special figure corresponding to the starting port which a prize produced, and a process is transferred to S115.

  In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the newly generated jackpot determination random number related to the hold storage is a specific value (a value that is a hit in the big hit lottery), the reach determination random number related to the hold storage, and the like. Pre-reading determination is performed to determine whether or not the value is a specific value (a value that can be reached in the design effect). Then, a prefetch command indicating the result of the prefetch determination and the type of special figure (whether it is the first special figure or the second special figure) corresponding to the hold storage for which the prefetch determination is performed is generated, and the sub-integrated control The data is transmitted to the device 83 (S120).

Note that the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the prefetch command stores the prefetch determination result indicated by the prefetch command until the pending storage corresponding to the prefetch command is exhausted.
In subsequent S125, the main control device 80 generates a hold number command indicating how many hold storages have occurred for the special figure corresponding to the newly generated hold storage, and transmits it to the sub integrated control device 83. This process ends.

  A single command indicating the number of reserved memories corresponding to each special figure and the result of the prefetch determination for the reserved memories may be generated, and the command may be used in place of the prefetch command or the pending number command. .

(4) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process for performing the big hit lottery with the big hit determination random number related to the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine.

  First, with reference to FIG. 8, in S200, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

  In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S285 in FIG. 10, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not the final display of the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S295 in FIG. 11, and if the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 in FIG.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 9, in S215, the main control device 80 determines whether or not there is the second reserved storage. If the determination is affirmative (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220 and if the determination is negative. (S215: No), the process proceeds to S225.

In S220, main controller 80 decrements the number of second reserved memories, selects the oldest second reserved memory, and shifts the process to S235.
In S225, the main controller 80 determines whether or not there is the first reserved storage. If the determination is affirmative (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230, and if the determination is negative (S225: No). This process is terminated.

In S230, main controller 80 decrements the number of first reserved memories, selects the oldest first reserved memory, and shifts the process to S235.
In S235, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S235: Yes), the process proceeds to S240 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S235: No), the process proceeds to S245.

  In S240, main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected reserved storage and the determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change state. Digest reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  On the other hand, in S245, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected holding storage and the determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the probability variation state is not met. Determine and digest the reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  In S250, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative (S250: Yes), the process proceeds to S255, and if the determination is negative (S250: No). ), The process proceeds to S270.

In S255, main controller 80 determines a winning symbol based on the jackpot symbol determining random number associated with the digested reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S260.
In S260, main controller 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the reserved storage that has been digested, and proceeds to S265.

In S265, the main control device 80 sets the number of rounds of the big hit game, whether or not to enter the probable change state or the short time state after the big hit game, and shifts the process to S280.
On the other hand, when the negative determination is obtained in S250, the main control device 80 shifts to the determination of the reach determination random number and the variation pattern related to the digestion of the reserved storage in S270. Based on the random number for use, the special symbol variation time and the like are determined, and the process proceeds to S275. It should be noted that, depending on the variation time of the special symbol, the mode of the symbol effect (whether it becomes reach or normal (the symbol effect that goes out without reaching)) in the case of being lost in the big win lottery is determined.

  In S275, the main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability change state (number of times of probability change) and the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the short-time state (number of times reduced). Then, the process proceeds to S280.

In S280, the main controller 80 transmits a hold number command indicating the number of the first hold memory and the second hold memory after the big hit lottery to the sub integrated control device 83.
In addition, the change display of the special symbol corresponding to the digested pending storage is started, and the change start command indicating the change time of the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83 (in other words, the change time of the effect symbol) The symbol production is started by transmitting. Further, a symbol designating command for designating an effect symbol to be displayed in a stopped state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (if it is a big hit, an effect symbol corresponding to the winning symbol determined in S255 is designated). This process is terminated.

  In other words, the symbol designating command indicates the result of the jackpot lottery, and if the jackpot is won, the type of jackpot (whether it involves a transition to a probability change state or a short-time state, how many rounds of the jackpot game are It is added that the command indicates whether it will be performed.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 10, in S285 that shifts during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has passed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S285: Yes), the process proceeds to S290, and in the case of a negative determination (S285: No), this process ends.

  In S290, the main control device 80 terminates the special symbol variation display, displays the special symbol confirmation symbol, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the effect symbol confirmation display, This process ends.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 11, in S <b> 295 that shifts during the special figure confirmation display, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S295: Yes), the process proceeds to S300. If the determination is negative (S295: No), the process ends.

In S300, main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S305.
In S305, the main control device 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is that of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S305: Yes), the process proceeds to S315 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S305: No), the process proceeds to S350.

  In S315, main controller 80 refers to a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is present, and when probability variation flag is 1, clears the probability variation flag (S320), and then proceeds to S325.

  In S325, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set, and when the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction flag is cleared (S330), and then the process proceeds to S335.

  The main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S335), an accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S340), and a big hit start effect process (S345) in sequence, thereby indicating a command for a big hit game. Alternatively, the jackpot game is started by transmitting a command for instructing the start of the jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S350 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S305, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is 1 (S350: Yes), the control is executed during the probability change state. Reference is made to the remaining number of possible big hit lotteries (the number of chances of variation) (S355). If the remaining number is 0 (S355: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S360), and the process proceeds to S365.

  In S365, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag, and when the flag is 1 (S365: Yes), refers to the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (number of time reductions) that can be executed during the time reduction state ( S370). If the remaining number is 0 (S370: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S375), and the process proceeds to S380.

  In S380, the main controller 80 executes a state designation command transmission process for transmitting a state designation command for notifying the sub game control apparatus 83 of the current gaming state, and ends this process.

(5) About jackpot game processing Next, the jackpot game processing for controlling the progress of the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine.

  In S400, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If the determination is negative (S400: No), the process ends.

  In S405, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S450 in FIG. In the case of (S405: No), the process proceeds to S410.

  In S410, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S410: Yes), the process proceeds to S470 in FIG. In the case of determination (S410: No), the process proceeds to S415.

  In S415, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S500 in FIG. In the case (S415: No), the process proceeds to S420.

  In S420, main controller 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S420: Yes), the process proceeds to S425, and if the determination is negative. (S420: No), this process ends.

In S425, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 13, in S450 that proceeds while the special winning opening 14 is being opened, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 14 has become ten. If the determination is affirmative (S450: Yes), the process proceeds to S460. If the determination is negative (S450: No), the process proceeds to S455.

  In S455, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S455: Yes), the process proceeds to S460 and the determination is negative. (S455: No), this process is terminated.

In S460, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and proceeds to S465.
In S465, main controller 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S470 which shifts during the interval of each round, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S470: Yes), the process proceeds to S475. If the determination is negative (S470: No), the process is terminated.

  In S475, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is the final round of the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S475: Yes), the process proceeds to S480 and if the determination is negative (S475: No), the process proceeds to S485.

In S480, main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for performing an effect when the jackpot game is ended, and ends the present process.
On the other hand, in S485, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends this process.

  Subsequently, in FIG. 14, in S500 that shifts to the end effect of the big hit game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S500: Yes). The process proceeds to S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), this process is terminated.

In subsequent S505 and S510, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and proceeds to S515.
In S515, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probability change state after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the probability change state (the number of probability changes). ) Is set (S520), the probability variation flag is set (S525), and the process proceeds to S530.

  In S530, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time-saving state after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S530: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the time-saving state (the number of time reductions). ) Is set (S535), the time reduction flag is set (S540), and the process proceeds to S545.

  In S545 and S550, main controller 80 transmits to sub integrated control device 83 a process for transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, and a state designation command for notifying the game state after the jackpot game ends. The state designation command transmission process to be executed is executed, and this process ends.

(6) About switching of game mode The sub integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 has the effect button 32 in the standby state (the state where the design effect or the hold symbol display is not performed on the effect screen of the effect symbol display device 6). When pressed, the effect symbol control device 82 is controlled to display the selection screen 600 on the effect symbol display device 6 (FIG. 15A).

  The selection screen 600 displays four items, “switch game mode”, “stop game”, “start the game from the next”, and “replace points with benefits”. Any item can be selected by operating the button 32.

  When “switch game mode” is selected, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and displays the game mode selection screen 601 on the effect symbol display device 6 (FIG. 15B). ).

  The game mode selection screen 601 displays two items of “normal mode” and “energy saving mode”. The player can select any item by operating the jog dial 33 and the effect button 32, and the sub integrated control device 83 switches the game mode according to the selection result of these items.

  When “stop game” is selected on the selection screen 600, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and displays the game end screen 602 on the effect symbol display device 6 (FIG. 15 ( c)).

  In the game end screen 602, the latest game history information, the total number of points acquired, the setting information of the production content, and the like are displayed. As described above, the two-dimensional code is displayed. By reading with a mobile terminal, it is possible to check the game history on the website, exchange points, and the like.

  In this embodiment, as an example, a QR code (registered trademark) is used as a two-dimensional code. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 generates game history information based on various commands received from the main control device 80.

  Further, when “start the game from the next” is selected on the selection screen 600, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and displays the password input screen 603 on the effect symbol display device 6 (FIG. 16 (d)).

  While displaying the password input screen 603, the player can input the password specified from the two-dimensional code in the input field 603a by operating the jog dial 33 and the effect button 32. The sub integrated control device 83 collates the input password, and if the collation is successful (FIG. 16 (e)), the game reflecting the game history indicated by the password, the total number of points, and the setting information of the production contents To start.

Thus, when a game is played with the pachinko machine 50 and a password is obtained, the total number of points acquired can be transferred to a game with another pachinko machine of the same model.
When the game is started without selecting “Start the game from the next”, the game is played from the state where the total number of points is zero.

  When “replace points with benefits” is selected on the selection screen 600, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 to display the point exchange screen 605 on the effect symbol display device 6 ( FIG. 16 (f)).

  On the point exchange screen 605, the total number of points of the player at the present time is displayed, and an item indicating an effect item (privilege) that can be acquired in exchange for the point, and an item to select to return to the selection screen 600 are displayed. Is displayed.

  Note that, on the point exchange screen 605 in FIG. 16F, for example, items indicating three effect items “sky”, “sea”, and “flower” displayed as background images are displayed. The item indicates that it can be exchanged for 50 points.

  The player can select any item (production item) by operating the jog dial 33 and the production button 32. When the production item is selected, the sub integrated control device 83 subtracts the number of points corresponding to the production item from the total number of points and performs the production using the production item (in other words, the background image is displayed). The setting information of the production contents is updated so that the image corresponds to the production item.

  In addition, the table of FIG. 17 shows an example of a production item and the number of points necessary to acquire the production item. In this embodiment, in addition to the production items “sky”, “sea”, and “flower” that form the background image described above, “school uniform”, “suit”, and “kimono” are costumes of characters appearing in the production. It is possible to acquire directing items and directing items such as “flower pattern”, “arabesque pattern”, and “leopard pattern” that are pseudo-design designs.

  In addition, during the jackpot game, a production item that displays a live video by a character appearing in the production (in other words, a production item that adds a new production that displays a live video during a big hit game) Can be earned.

  Of course, the present invention is not limited to these, and in addition to this, it is possible to obtain an effect item that modifies part of the effect or an effect item that adds a new effect in exchange for points. Further, for example, not only the modification or addition of effects on the effect screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 but also the effect items for modifying and adding sound effects, music, various LEDs, light emission patterns of the lamps 31 and the like. It may be provided.

In addition, it should be noted that even if the game mode is changed, the performance is performed in a state where the acquired performance item is added.
(7) About production The sub integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 controls the production symbol control device 82 in accordance with a command from the main control device 80 and performs various productions on the production symbol display device 6.

  Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 is configured to perform a symbol effect according to a change start command or the like, and seven types of reach A to G are provided as reach modes in the symbol effect. When a change start command or the like is received, a random number is extracted, and the type of effect is determined by the content of the command and the random number.

  Further, the sub integrated control device 83 displays a holding symbol in accordance with the holding number command, etc., performs a pre-reading notice suggesting that it is a hit in the holding memory based on the pre-reading command, It is configured to make a jackpot notice for notifying the result of the success / failure determination based on the result. As types of these notices, 21 kinds of notices A to U are provided.

  In addition, these notices may be performed using the effect screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the sound output from the speaker 30, various LEDs, the lamp 31, and the movable object 34, and any of these may be used. It may be performed using.

  In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 is configured to perform a big hit effect that displays the number of rounds and the number of balls entered into the big winning opening during the big hit game. There are four types.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 performs a plurality of types of effects including the above-described reach A to G, notices A to U, and jackpot effects A to D regardless of the game mode, and reach during the energy saving mode. A to G, notices A to U, and jackpot effects A to D are performed in a manner in which power consumption is reduced.

  In addition, as described above, the sub integrated control device 83 is configured to give a predetermined point corresponding to the type of effect when the effect is performed, and in comparison with the normal mode during the energy saving mode. As the number of points awarded increases, the number of points awarded during the energy saving mode increases during the preferential period.

  The table of FIG. 18 shows the number of points given when the notices A to U, reach A to G, and jackpot effects A to D appear. For giving points, A table indicating points corresponding to each effect in the normal mode, B table indicating points corresponding to each effect in the energy saving mode and outside the preferential period, and each effect in the energy saving mode and preferential period The C table indicating the points corresponding to is used.

  As shown in the table, the B table has higher points corresponding to each effect except for some parts than the A table, and the C table corresponds to each effect except for some parts compared to the B table. The point to be set is set high.

It should be noted that in each production type such as notice, reach, and jackpot production, the number of points given to the production with a lower appearance rate is higher.
In addition, the appearance rate of each effect is constant regardless of whether it is a game mode or a preferential period.

  In addition, there may be an effect that points are not given during the normal mode but points are given during the energy saving mode (in other words, during the energy saving mode, points can be given compared to the normal mode). May produce more productions). Further, an effect that is performed only during the energy saving mode (or during the energy saving mode and the preferential period) may be provided, and points may be given to the effect.

  In the present embodiment, the same points are given to the same effect during the normal mode regardless of whether or not it is the preferential period. During the period, more points may be given to the same performance than outside the preferential period.

In addition, for all effects, more points may be given during the energy saving mode than during the normal mode.
(8) Specific Example of Effects Next, a specific example of effects will be described while illustrating an effect screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 during a game on the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment.

  When the game is started, the effect symbol display device 6 displays an effect screen 610 in a state in which a predetermined pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed (FIG. 19A). The game mode at this time is the normal mode, and a message that the points are easily accumulated when the game is played in the energy saving mode is displayed on the effect screen 610. Note that the total number of points earned by the player is displayed at the lower right of the effect screen, and the reserved symbols are displayed at the lower left.

  When the game progresses in the normal mode and a winning at the start opening occurs, the symbol effect is started. The effect screen 611 shows a state in which the notice A appears during the symbol effect in a state where two reserved memories are generated, and one point is awarded to the player (FIG. 19B).

  Then, after the appearance of the notice A, the design effect is reached (FIG. 19C), and when the reach A appears, two more points are given (FIG. 19D). The symbol effect is lost (FIG. 19 (e)).

  After that, all the stored memories are consumed, and after all the design effects are finished (standby state) (FIGS. 19 (f) to (h), FIGS. 20 (a), (b)), the effect buttons When 32 is operated, a selection screen 620 is displayed (FIG. 20C).

  When “switch game mode” is selected on this selection screen 620, a game mode selection screen 621 is displayed, and when “energy saving mode” is selected on the game mode selection screen 621 (FIG. 20 (d) )), The game mode shifts to the energy saving mode, and the message “in energy saving mode” is displayed on the upper left of the effect screen 622 (FIG. 20E).

Even when the game mode is switched from the normal mode to the energy saving mode, the total number of points in the normal mode is maintained as it is, and the game is continued.
In addition, since this time is not a preferential period, the energy saving mode and the preferential period are outside, and thereafter, points are given to effects that appear based on the B table.

Thereafter, the game proceeds (FIGS. 20 (f) and 20 (g)), and when the notice A appears during the symbol production, 1 point is awarded as in the normal mode (FIG. 20 (h)).
Furthermore, when the game in the energy saving mode continues (FIGS. 21A to 21C) and reach A appears, 4 points are awarded (FIG. 21D). Note that the reach A is lost (FIG. 21E).

  Here, the same A reach as the effect screen 613 in FIG. 19D appears, but since it is in the energy saving mode, 4 points are given instead of 2 points based on the B table shown in FIG. .

  Thereafter, when the game progresses (FIGS. 21 (f), (g)) and enters the preferential period, the “preferential period” is displayed on the upper left of the effect screen 633 (FIG. 21 (h)), and the energy saving mode and preferential treatment are performed. It becomes a period (hereinafter, points are given to effects that appear based on the C table).

  When the notice A appears, 2 points are awarded (FIG. 22 (a)). After that, when the game progresses and the effect button 32 is operated after entering the standby state, the selection screen 636 is displayed again. (FIGS. 22B and 22C).

  When “switch game mode” is selected on this selection screen 636 (FIG. 22C), a game mode selection screen 637 is displayed, and “normal mode” is selected on the game mode selection screen 637. Then (FIG. 22D), the game mode shifts to the normal mode.

Even when the game mode is switched from the energy saving mode to the normal mode, the total number of points in the energy saving mode is maintained as it is, and the game is continued.
Thereafter, a game in the normal mode is performed (FIG. 22 (e)), and when the notice A appears, 1 point is awarded (FIG. 22 (f)).

When the game progresses (FIG. 22 (g)) and the effect button 32 is operated after entering the standby state, the selection screen 641 is displayed again (FIG. 22 (h)).
When “stop game” is selected on this selection screen 641, the game ends when the latest game history information, the total number of points acquired, the setting information of the production content, etc. can be specified are displayed. A screen 642 is displayed (FIG. 23A). The player can store the game history information on the website or exchange points by photographing the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal.

The game is ended by displaying the game end screen 642, and the total number of points of the player is cleared.
When the operation of the effect button 32 or the like is performed while the game end screen 642 is displayed, the display of the game end screen 642 is ended and the effect screen 643 is displayed (FIG. 23B). At this time, 0 is displayed as the total number of points on the lower right of the effect screen 643.

  Thereafter, when the effect button 32 is operated, the selection screen 644 is displayed again (FIG. 23C). When “Start playing game” is selected on the selection screen 644, a password input screen 645 is displayed (FIG. 23 (d)), and the player operates the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33, You can enter your password.

  If the password verification is successful, an authentication success screen 646 indicating that fact is displayed (FIG. 23 (e)), the game history information at the end of the previous game, the total number of points, the setting information of the production contents, etc. The game is resumed in a state reflecting (FIG. 23 (f)). Therefore, “11”, which is the total number of points at the end of the game, is displayed in the lower right of the effect screen 647 after the game is resumed. At this time, since the preferential period has ended, “preferential period” is not displayed on the upper left of the effect screen 647.

Thereafter, when the game progresses and a notice J appears during the symbol production, since the current game mode is the normal mode, 2 points are awarded (FIGS. 23 (g) and (h)).
(9) Game Mode Switching Process Next, a game mode switching process for switching the game mode in accordance with an instruction from the player will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 after the display of the selection screen is started and before the display of the effect screen is restarted.

  In S700, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not “switch game mode”, which is one of the items displayed on the selection screen, is selected during display of the selection screen (in other words, the game mode selection screen). Is displayed). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705. If a negative determination is obtained (S700: No), this process ends.

  In S705, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether “normal mode” or “energy saving mode”, which is an item displayed on the game mode selection screen, is selected based on the operation signals from the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33. judge. When “normal mode” is selected (S705: Yes), the process proceeds to S710, and when “energy saving mode” is selected (S705: No), the process proceeds to S715. . If no item is selected, this process ends.

  In S710, the sub-integrated control device 83 sets the game mode to the normal mode, and deletes the time when “in energy saving mode” is displayed on the effect screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, this process ends.

  On the other hand, in S715, the sub integrated control device 83 sets the game mode to the energy saving mode, displays “energy saving mode in progress” on the effect screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and ends this process.

It should be noted that the sub integrated control device 83 maintains the total number of points at that time even when the game mode is changed.
(10) Two-dimensional code display process Next, a two-dimensional code display process for displaying a game end screen in response to an instruction from the player will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 83 while the selection screen is displayed.

  In S750, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not “stop the game”, which is one of the items displayed on the selection screen, is selected based on the operation signals from the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S750: Yes), the process proceeds to S755, and if a negative determination is obtained (S750: No), this process ends.

  In S755, the sub integrated control device 83 generates image data of a two-dimensional code based on the total number of current points stored in the RAM, the latest game history information, production content setting information, and the like, and S760. The process is transferred to.

  In S760, the sub integrated control device 83 clears the current total number of points stored in the RAM, initializes game history information, effect content setting information, and the like, and proceeds to S765.

  In S765, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82, displays the game end screen on which the two-dimensional code based on the image data is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and ends this process. .

The sub integrated control device 83 may display the two-dimensional code using a dedicated display device or the like without being limited to the effect symbol display device 6.
(11) Continuing Game Process Next, a continuous game process for accepting a password input from a player and resuming the game while reproducing the total number of points will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 after the display of the selection screen is started and before the display of the effect screen is restarted.

  In S800, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the password input screen is displayed (whether or not “start a game” which is one of the items displayed on the selection screen is selected). To do. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805, and when a negative determination is obtained (S800: No), this process ends.

  In step S <b> 805, the sub integrated control device 83 receives a password input based on operation signals from the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33, and determines whether the password input is completed. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S810, and when a negative determination is obtained (S805: No), this process ends.

In S810, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a password verification process for determining whether or not the input password is correct, and shifts the process to S815.
In S815, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the password verification has succeeded. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S815: Yes), the process proceeds to S820 and a negative determination is obtained. If YES in step S815, the process proceeds to step S830.

In S820, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82, displays on the effect symbol display device 6 that the password has been successfully verified, and shifts the process to S825.
In S825, the sub integrated control device 83 specifies the total number of points, game history information, production content setting information, and the like from the input password. Then, the total number of specified points is stored in the RAM as the total number of points at the present time, and the game history information, the setting information of the effect contents, and the like are reflected in the game, and this processing is terminated.

On the other hand, in S830, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82, displays on the effect symbol display device 6 that an error has occurred in the password verification, and ends this processing.
(12) About point addition process Next, the point addition process which gives a point according to the effect which appeared in the game is demonstrated using the flowchart as described in FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 83 during the game.

  In S850, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not an effect to which points are given has appeared, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S850: Yes), the process proceeds to S855 and is denied. If the determination is obtained (S850: No), this process ends.

  In S855, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the game mode is the normal mode. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S855: Yes), the process proceeds to S860 and a negative determination is made. If it is obtained (S855: No), the process proceeds to S865.

In S860, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the number of points corresponding to the effect that appears based on the A table, and the process proceeds to S880.
In S865 that is shifted when the game mode is the energy saving mode, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the current time is a preferential period. Specifically, for example, the determination may be performed based on a clock function or a calendar function built in the sub-integrated control device 83, or based on a result of counting an elapsed time since the start of the own device. May be performed. Further, for example, the determination may be performed based on information input from an external device such as the hall computer 87 or an operation received from a pachinko shop clerk.

  When an affirmative determination is obtained (S865: Yes), the process proceeds to S870, and when a negative determination is obtained (S865: No), the process proceeds to S875.

In S870, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the number of points corresponding to the effect that appears based on the B table, and shifts the processing to S880.
On the other hand, in S875, the sub integrated control device 83 determines the number of points corresponding to the effect that appears based on the C table, and shifts the processing to S880.

In S880, the sub integrated control device 83 adds the number of points corresponding to the appearing effect to the total number of points currently stored in the RAM, and ends this processing.
(12) About privilege grant process Next, the privilege grant process which exchanges a point for a privilege according to the instruction | indication from a player is demonstrated using the flowchart as described in FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 after the display of the selection screen is started and before the display of the effect screen is restarted.

  In S900, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not “change point to privilege”, which is one of the items displayed on the selection screen, is selected. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S900: Yes), the process proceeds to S905, and if a negative determination is obtained (S900: No), this process ends.

In S905, the sub integrated control device 83 selects a privilege (production item) that can be acquired by the player based on the total number of points at the current time, and the process proceeds to S910.
In S910, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 to display a point exchange screen on the effect symbol display device 6, and on the point exchange screen, an effect item that a player can acquire, An item indicating the number of points necessary for acquiring the production item is displayed. Further, based on operation signals from the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33, selection of an effect item or the like displayed on the point exchange screen is accepted.

  In subsequent S915, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not “return to the selection screen”, which is an item displayed on the point exchange screen, is selected based on the operation signals from the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S915: Yes), the process proceeds to S935, and when a negative determination is obtained (S915: No), the process proceeds to S920.

  In S920, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not an item corresponding to the effect item displayed on the point exchange screen is selected based on the operation signals from the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S920: Yes), the process proceeds to S925, and when a negative determination is obtained (S920: No), the process proceeds to S915.

In S925, the sub integrated control device 83 updates the setting information of the production content so that the selected production item is reflected in the production content, and the process proceeds to S930.
In S930, the sub integrated control device 83 subtracts the number of points corresponding to the acquired effect item from the total number of current points, and the process proceeds to S935.

In S935, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 to display the selection screen on the effect symbol display device 6, and ends this processing.
[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, points are given according to the appearance of the effect both in the normal mode and in the energy saving mode, and at the end of the game, the two-dimensional code is given on the portable terminal. By taking a picture and obtaining a password, the total number of points earned can be transferred to the next game.

  For this reason, the points earned by the end of one game will not be lost, and even if the game is played with the pachinko machine 50 multiple times, the earned points can be stored. Can motivate the person to earn points.

  In addition, since the total number of points earned is retained even when the game mode is switched, the player can switch the game mode according to the mood, and the player can usually switch to the energy-saving mode. You can earn more points compared to the mode.

Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to play a game in an energy saving mode with reduced power consumption.
[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the present embodiment, a so-called digipachi type pachinko machine 50 has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a so-called honey-type or a pachinko machine configured as a mixer. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a sealed pachinko machine or a spinning-type game machine.

  (2) In addition, the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment performs the above-described reach A to G, notice A to U, and jackpot effects A to D regardless of the game mode, and during the energy saving mode, Is performed in a manner in which power consumption is reduced.

  However, for example, the pachinko machine 50 may reduce power consumption by not performing part of these effects during the energy saving mode. And by increasing the number of points given when the production appears, the average value of points that can be acquired during the energy saving mode exceeds the average value of points that can be acquired during the normal mode. Also good.

  Even in such a case, the power consumption during the energy saving mode can be reduced, and the number of points that can be obtained during the energy saving mode can be increased as compared with the normal mode, and the same effect can be obtained. Can do.

  (3) In addition, the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment is provided with a preferential period in which points given during the energy saving mode are increased, but may be configured not to provide a preferential period. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

  The pachinko machine 50 is an example of a gaming machine, the sub-integrated control device 83 is an example of a sub-control device, the RAM of the sub-integrated control device 83 is an example of storage means, an effect symbol display device 6, a speaker 30, various LEDs, a lamp 31 and the movable object 34 correspond to an example of the effect part, and the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33 correspond to an example of the accepting unit.

  Further, S710 and S715 of game mode switching processing are examples of setting means, S765 of two-dimensional code generation processing is an example of display means, S805 of continuous game processing is an example of input means, and S810 and S825 are examples of collating means. Equivalent to.

  Further, S850, S860, S870 to S880 of the point addition process are examples of the grant means, S865 is an example of the determination means, S910, S920 of the privilege grant process is an example of the benefit presentation means, and S925, S930 are the exchange means. It corresponds to an example.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2a ... Outer rail, 2b ... Inner rail, 3 ... Game area, 4 ... Game nail, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Production symbol display apparatus, 7 ... 1st special figure display apparatus, 8 ... 2nd Special symbol display device, 9 ... Normal symbol display device, 10 ... First start port, 10a ... First start port SW, 11 ... Second start port, 11a ... Second start port SW, 12 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 12a ... Normal symbol operation SW, 12b ... General electric utility solenoid, 13 ... General winning port, 13a ... General winning port SW, 14 ... Large winning port, 14a ... First count SW, 14b ... Large winning port solenoid, 15 ... No. 1 ... Special figure holding number display device, 16 ... Second special figure holding number display device, 17 ... Glass frame closing SW, 18 ... Inner frame closing SW, 19 ... General drawing holding number display device, 20 ... Ball cut SW, 21 ... Discharge motor, 22 ... Discharge SW, 23 ... Full SW, 24 ... Checkout display 25, ball rental button, 26 ... settlement button, 27 ... launch stop SW, 28 ... touch SW, 29 ... launch motor, 30 ... speaker, 32 ... production button, 33 ... jog dial, 34 ... movable object, 50 ... pachinko 78 ... External connection terminal board, 80 ... Main control device, 81 ... Dispensing control device, 82 ... Production symbol control device, 83 ... Sub integrated control device, 84 ... Launch control device, 85 ... CR unit, 100 ... Mobile terminal 150 server.

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine comprising a main control device that controls the progress of a game, and a sub-control device that produces an effect by one or a plurality of effect units in response to an instruction from the main control device,
Accepting means for accepting an operation from a player;
In accordance with the operation received via the receiving means, the mode of the gaming machine, the energy saving mode in which the presentation is performed by reducing the power consumption in at least one of the presentation units, and the power consumption in the presentation unit are reduced. Setting means for setting to any of the normal mode in which the effect is performed without causing
Granting means for granting points in accordance with the execution of the production;
Storage means for storing the total number of points given by the giving means;
Display means for displaying identification information capable of specifying the total number of the points stored in the storage means,
The giving means is
When the mode of the gaming machine is the energy saving mode, more points are given to the effect as compared to the normal mode,
Even if the mode of the gaming machine changes, the total number of points stored in the storage means is maintained,
When the identification information is displayed by the display means, clearing the total number of the points stored in the storage means;
A gaming machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The sub-control device is configured to perform a plurality of types of the effects,
The giving means gives a predetermined number of points according to the type of the stage when the stage is performed;
A gaming machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The sub-control device is configured to perform a plurality of types of the effects, and in the energy saving mode, performs the effects of the same type as the effects performed in the normal mode,
A gaming machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Input means for receiving an input of a password capable of specifying the total number of points specified from the identification information;
A collating unit that determines whether the password received by the input unit is correct and stores the total number of points corresponding to the password determined to be correct in the storage unit;
A gaming machine, further comprising: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The privilege for modifying the content of the effect or adding a new effect and the number of points necessary for acquiring the privilege are displayed, and the privilege is selected according to an instruction from the player. Privilege presenting means;
When the privilege presenting means selects the privilege, the number of points necessary for acquisition of the privilege is subtracted from the total number of points, and the content of the effect is modified or new according to the privilege. Exchange means for adding the production;
A gaming machine, further comprising: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A determination means for determining whether or not a preferential period has arrived;
When the determination means determines that the preferential period has arrived, the grant means gives more points to the effect when in the energy saving mode than when not. ,
A gaming machine characterized by

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