JP2015112456A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of sustaining interest in a game of both of a player who wants to have an offer of a privilege and a player who does not want to have the offer of the privilege.SOLUTION: When identification information of a player is input, the game machine offers a prescribed privilege, and includes a normal mode and a specific mode capable of offering more privilege than that of the normal mode. The game machine includes mode setup means that, when the identification information is input therein, changes the mode to the normal mode by satisfaction of a prescribed change condition during being set to the specific mode, however, when the identification information is not input, changes to the normal mode by satisfaction of a change condition that is more likely to change the mode to the normal mode than the prescribed condition during being set to the specific mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that executes an effect of notifying or suggesting predetermined content as a game progresses.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a lottery (determining whether or not a special game can be executed) has been performed with the entry of a game ball into a starting area (starting prize opening) provided in the gaming area. It is known that a special game that can win a lot of prize balls is executed when winning. In such a gaming machine, a variation effect that informs the result of the jackpot lottery is executed, and an image such as a predetermined still image or a video is displayed during the variation effect in order to suggest the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning prize. In general, a notice effect or a reach development effect is performed.
Further, in recent years, a gaming machine has been devised in which a point as a privilege is given according to the execution content of the game (the aspect of the executed effect, etc.), and this point can be stored in the server as individual game history information. In addition, services that allow players to receive various benefits based on this game history information are becoming widespread.
Specifically, points are given when identification information for identifying a player is input to a gaming machine, and points given during a game can be stored in a server via an information terminal device such as a mobile phone It has become. Then, when the player accesses the server through the information terminal device, the game machine can read a service that can download a predetermined image or music corresponding to the accumulated point, or the point accumulated in the server. By playing a game, it is possible to receive a service that customizes the performance executed in the gaming machine.
In addition, in the gaming machine as described above, in order to give a chance that a player who uses the service can acquire more points, it is easy to execute an effect in a predetermined mode in which points are given. There is a specific mode in which a large number of points are given when the production of the aspect is executed, and this specific mode is set by satisfying a predetermined setting condition (patent) Reference 1).

JP 2012-239759 A

Here, the player can arbitrarily determine whether or not to use the service in the gaming machine as described above.
Then, since the player who uses the service desires to acquire more points, it is expected that the setting of the specific mode will continue as long as possible when the specific mode is set.
On the other hand, for a player who does not use the service, even if the above-described specific mode is set, no points are given and there is no particular merit. Therefore, if the above-mentioned specific mode is set for the above-mentioned player, an annoying impression is given to the player, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game is reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and it is possible for both a player who wants to give a privilege and a player who does not want to give a privilege to maintain interest in the game. The purpose is to provide a simple gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is configured as follows.
The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings. In addition, the following code | symbol and description show the code | symbol and name of the structure in embodiment of the invention corresponded to the structure of this invention, and do not limit the technical scope of this invention.

(1) The present invention executes a game control means (main control board 100) for controlling the progress of a game, and an effect of performing notification and suggestion of predetermined contents as the game is controlled by the game control means. The identification information is inputted by the production control means (sub control board 300) to be controlled, the identification information input means (production operation device 9) for inputting identification information for identifying the player, and the identification information input means. A predetermined privilege based on at least one of the result of the game controlled by the game control means and the execution content of the effect controlled by the effect control means as the game progresses. A privilege granting means (sub CPU 301) that can be granted, a normal mode in which the privilege granting means grants a privilege based on a predetermined setting content defined for granting the privilege, and the predetermined setting A mode setting means for setting any mode from a plurality of modes including at least a specific mode in which the privilege granting means grants a privilege based on setting contents determined so that more benefits than the contents can be given ( The mode setting means sets the specific mode by satisfying a predetermined setting condition, and when the identification information is input by the identification information input means, When a specific change condition is satisfied during the setting of the specific mode, the specific mode being set is changed to the normal mode, and when the identification information is not input by the identification information input unit, During the setting of the specific mode, the change condition that is easier to change to the normal mode than the predetermined change condition is satisfied. A gaming machine and changes the specific mode in the normal mode.
Here, as the result of the game, for example, the result of the jackpot lottery (the jackpot or lose), the type of the determined special symbol, and the like.
Further, the execution content of the production includes, for example, the mode of the performance to be executed (for example, the variation production or the notice production).
Further, as the privilege, for example, data such as images and music, points that can receive a predetermined service by accumulating, and the like can be mentioned.
In addition, examples of the predetermined setting contents determined regarding the granting of a privilege include the content of the effect to which the privilege is granted, the execution ratio (execution frequency) of the effect, the content and amount of the privilege to be given, and the like.
In addition, examples of the predetermined setting condition include determination by lottery by a predetermined lottery means, transition to a predetermined gaming state, and the like.
Further, as the predetermined change condition, for example, it is determined by a lottery by a predetermined lottery means, or a predetermined effect executed after a predetermined timing reaches a predetermined number of times.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a predetermined privilege is given when identification information is input. And when identification information is input rather than the case where identification information is not input, it is more difficult to change from the specific mode which can provide many privileges to a normal mode. In other words, it is easier to change from the specific mode to the normal mode when no identification information is input than when identification information is input.
That is, when the identification information is input in order to receive the grant of the privilege, the above-mentioned player who wishes to grant the privilege is likely to continue for a long time because the specific mode in which a lot of privileges are likely to be granted is continued. Can enhance the interest of the game. On the other hand, if the identification information is not input because it is not desired to receive a privilege, the specific mode described above is difficult to continue and it is easy to change to the normal mode. It is possible to prevent the low player mentioned above from giving a troublesome impression by continuing the specific mode for a long time.
Thus, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible for both a player who wants to give a privilege and a player who does not want to give a privilege to maintain interest in the game.

(2) In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention determines whether or not to change the specific mode being set to the normal mode from a predetermined timing after the specific mode is set by the mode setting means. A mode change lottery means (sub CPU 301) for determining, and when the identification information is input by the identification information input means, the mode change lottery means first lottery to change to the normal mode If the identification information is not input by the identification information input means, the fact that the mode is changed to the normal mode is determined with a second lottery probability higher than the first lottery probability, The mode setting means changes the specific mode being set to the normal mode on condition that the mode change lottery means determines to change to the normal mode. It may be so.
(3) Further, the gaming machine of the present invention has a lottery means (main CPU 101) for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed by lottery when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and a special game by the lottery means. On the condition that whether or not to execute the change is determined, the change effect executing means (image control board, effect display device 21) for executing the change effect for executing the change effect for informing the result of the determination, and the mode setting means And a number counting means (execution count counter) for counting the number of times that the variation effect is executed by the variation effect execution means from a predetermined timing after being set to the specific mode by the mode setting means, When the identification information is input by the identification information input means, the number counted by the number counting means becomes the first specific number of times, When the specific mode being set is changed to the normal mode and the identification information is not input by the identification information input means, the number counted by the number counting means is more than the first specific number of times. The specific mode being set may be changed to the normal mode when the second specific number is small.
Here, as the predetermined start condition, it is possible to determine that the game ball enters a predetermined area provided in the game area, that the variation display during execution ends, or the like.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which both a player who desires to give a privilege and a player who does not want to give a privilege can maintain interest in the game.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a game system. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a game system. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in the pachinko machine P and the information terminal device T. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in the pachinko machine P and the information terminal device T. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in the pachinko machine P and the information terminal device T. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in the information terminal device T. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in the information terminal device T. It is an example of the game system utilization screen in the information terminal device T. It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the notification effect of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the specific mode lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the mode lottery setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal mode lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation production determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the notice effect determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the point provision table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific mode and point provision aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game state command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the symbol determination command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the specific mode setting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal mode setting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the notice effect determination process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the point provision process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the demo command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process during the demonstration display in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game system utilization execution process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Outline of gaming system S)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment constitutes the game system S.
As shown in FIG. 1, this gaming system S is composed of a pachinko machine P, a server SV connected to a network N, and an information terminal device T connectable to the server SV via the network N. Through the terminal device T, game history information, which is information related to the results of the game in the pachinko machine P for each player, is taken in and stored in the server SV constructed by the server SV. In the above, various services based on the accumulated game history information are provided to the player.
That is, the player of the pachinko machine P acquires the game history information from the pachinko machine P by the information terminal device T, and then accumulates his game history information in the server SV by accessing the above-described website. In addition, in the above-described Web site, a service based on the game history information accumulated in the server SV can be received.
Here, various services based on the game history information include browsing the game history information, executing a game (for example, customizing the appearance of a predetermined character) according to the accumulated game history information, and accumulated game history information. For example, download of privilege data (for example, data such as images and music that can be displayed and reproduced by the information terminal device T).

As will be described later, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a big hit when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 (starting area) provided in the game area 12. In addition, a special symbol indicating a lottery lottery result is displayed, and when the jackpot is won by the lottery, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Further, in the pachinko machine P, as the game progresses, a predetermined image is displayed on the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 11) capable of displaying images such as moving images and still images, and the audio output device 10 (FIG. 9). Alternatively, various effects are executed by outputting a predetermined sound from (see FIG. 10).
Then, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment can output game history information related to a game in the pachinko machine P executed between a predetermined start operation and a predetermined end operation. It has become. Specifically, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) in which game history information is coded is displayed on the effect display device 21 by performing the above-described end operation in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. . Note that this game history information may be displayed as a one-dimensional code instead of being displayed as a two-dimensional code. The game history information may be output not by displaying a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code but by displaying a password obtained by encrypting the game history information with a predetermined encryption algorithm.
Here, the game history information includes the number of variable displays executed in the pachinko machine P (the number of lottery wins), the number of special games executed (the number of winning jackpots), the number of special games executed for each jackpot type, Information such as the number of winning balls, the number of error occurrences, and the like are included, but not limited thereto. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game history information is given on the condition that a predetermined mode described later is executed after a predetermined start operation is performed, and a predetermined end operation is performed. It also contains information on points accumulated until it is done.

Also, with the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a password that can be acquired on the website of the server SV and that corresponds to the game history information stored in the server SV can be input by a predetermined input operation. Yes. Then, when the above-described password is input to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the pachinko machine P acquires the game history information accumulated in the server SV. Thereby, in this pachinko machine P, the effect according to the acquired game history information can be performed.
Here, as an effect according to the game history information, for example, a different character depending on a notice effect that displays an image corresponding to a customized character on the Web site of the server SV, and the number of accumulated variable displays. Reach development effects in which images are displayed, effects during special games that can output different BGMs, etc., depending on the number of executions of special games accumulated. Moreover, about the production | presentation according to this game history information, it is good also as the content linked with the downloaded privilege data etc.

The server SV functions as a Web server that constructs a Web site that can provide various services based on the game history information as described above, and can be configured by a predetermined computer connected to the network N, for example. it can.
In addition, the information terminal device T can be connected to the server SV via the network N, and the server SV can access the Web site (that is, display the Web site) and display on the effect display device 21 of the pachinko machine P. For example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a portable game machine, or the like can be used.

  Further, the server SV and the information terminal device T can be connected to each other via a network N so that they can communicate with each other. Here, the network N can be configured by combining any one or a plurality of public lines, dedicated lines, mobile communication lines, LANs, the Internet, and the like.

  And in this game system S, after the game history information is acquired from the pachinko machine P by reading the two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko machine P by the information terminal apparatus T, the server SV is obtained by the information terminal apparatus T. By accessing this website, the acquired game history information can be transmitted to the server SV and stored. In addition, on the Web site, it is possible to browse game history information stored in the server SV, download games (character customization) according to the game history information, privilege data, and the like.

Next, the information terminal device T and the server SV constituting the gaming system S will be described. Since the pachinko machine P will be described in detail later, the description is omitted here.
(Configuration of information terminal apparatus T)
As shown in FIG. 2, the information terminal device T in this embodiment includes a display unit 610, an input unit 620, a photographing unit 630, a communication unit 640, a control unit 650, and the like, which are connected by a harness, a bus, or the like. ing. In addition, a storage medium such as a memory (hereinafter referred to as a removable storage medium) can be attached to and detached from the information terminal device T. Note that the information terminal device T may have a configuration other than the above.

The display unit 610 displays characters and images (still images, moving images, and the like), and can be configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display or an electroluminescence display device.
In the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T in the present embodiment, the Web site of the server SV can be displayed. Thereby, the game history information stored in the server SV and a game (character) corresponding to the game history information. Customized images, privilege data (image data), passwords to be input to the pachinko machine P, and the like can be displayed.

The input unit 620 performs operation input for executing character input and various processes, and can be configured by, for example, a numeric keypad or a keyboard.
In the information terminal device T in the present embodiment, the input unit 620 inputs a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for accessing the Web site of the server SV, and the game history information accumulated in the server SV in the above-described Web site. Operation input for browsing the game, execution of a game (character customization) corresponding to the game history information, operation input for downloading privilege data, and the like can be performed.
Note that the display unit 610 and the input unit 620 are not configured by separate devices, but may be configured by, for example, a touch panel having both a display function and an input function.

The imaging unit 630 captures an image such as a moving image or a still image, and can be configured by an imaging device such as a CMOS camera or a CCD camera, for example.
In the information terminal device T according to the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code can be read by photographing the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 21 of the pachinko machine P by the photographing unit 630. . Information (game history information) included in the two-dimensional code read by the photographing unit 630 can be acquired by a CPU (not shown) of the control unit 650 described later.

  The communication unit 640 enables communication with the server SV via the network N and transmits / receives various data to / from the server SV. For example, the communication unit 640 is configured by a communication interface circuit, a communication modem, or the like. Can do.

The control unit 650 controls the overall operation of the information terminal device T. Although not particularly illustrated, the CPU 650 that performs various types of arithmetic processing, a ROM that stores various programs and data, and temporary storage such as arithmetic processing An area, an application program, a RAM used as a storage area for data, and the like are configured.
Specifically, for example, basic software (BIOS) for operating the information terminal device T is stored in the ROM. The RAM stores, for example, an operation system, a Web browser for displaying a Web site, an application program for obtaining information included in the two-dimensional code, and various image data displayed on the display unit 610. The
Then, the CPU reads out the above-mentioned program and data stored in the ROM and RAM, and performs various arithmetic processes, etc., so that it is displayed on the display unit 610 and included in the two-dimensional code photographed by the photographing unit 630. The game history information can be acquired.
Note that the application program or the like may be stored in a removable storage medium instead of being stored in the RAM.

(Configuration of server SV)
As shown in FIG. 2, the server SV in this embodiment includes a storage unit 710, a server communication unit 720, a server control unit 730, and the like, which are connected by a harness, a bus, or the like. Note that the server SV may have a configuration other than the above.

The storage unit 710 stores various programs, data, and the like, and can be configured by a storage device such as a hard disk device or an optical disk device, for example.
In the storage unit 710 of the server SV in this embodiment, for example, page data for building a website, game history information for each player transmitted through the information terminal device T, and the like are stored.

  The server communication unit 720 enables communication with the information terminal device T via the network N and transmits / receives various data to / from the server SV. For example, the server communication unit 720 uses a communication interface circuit, a communication modem, or the like. Can be configured.

  The server control unit 730 controls the overall operation of the server SV. Although not particularly illustrated, the CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that stores a basic program (BIOS) for operating the server SV, and the like. It is constituted by a RAM or the like used as a temporary storage area for data in arithmetic processing or the like.

(Functions of game system S)
Next, functions of the gaming system S will be described.

(User registration)
In order for a player to use the gaming system S to accumulate and view game history information in the server SV, the user must be registered in advance in the server SV. This user registration can be performed by accessing the Web site of the server SV via the information terminal device T owned by the player.

In this gaming system S, the URL of the website can be acquired from the pachinko machine P using the information terminal device T. By acquiring this URL by the information terminal device T, the Web of the server SV can be obtained. Easy access to the site.
Specifically, when the pachinko machine P is in a standby state (that is, in a non-game state) and a predetermined operation is performed by the effect operating device 9 (see FIG. 9) provided in the pachinko machine P, the pachinko machine P The use menu screen relating to the use of the gaming system S is displayed on the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 3A). When “user registration” is selected on this use menu screen, a two-dimensional code including URL information of the Web site is displayed (see FIG. 3B). Then, when the two-dimensional code is photographed by the photographing unit 630 of the information terminal device T, the control unit 650 of the information terminal device T acquires the URL of the website included in the two-dimensional code, and automatically The site can be accessed (see FIG. 3C).
Note that the method of accessing the website is not limited to the above-described content, and the website may be accessed by directly inputting the URL of the website using the input unit 620 of the information terminal device T.

When the Web site is accessed via the information terminal device T, a user registration screen is displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T (see FIG. 3C). When information relating to the user (for example, the user name, gender, etc. used in the gaming system S) is input and a confirmation operation is performed on this registration screen, each information terminal device T is identified to identify the information terminal device T. On the other hand, identification information such as an identification ID, a telephone number, and an IP address that are uniquely set is transmitted to the server SV together with information about the user input on the registration screen.
Then, the server control unit 730 of the server SV that has received this identification information checks whether or not this identification information is already stored in the storage unit 710 and, if not, stores it in the storage unit 710. The identification information and information about the user are registered, and a storage area for game history information corresponding to the identification information is secured.
Thereby, the user registration is completed, and the game history information corresponding to the identification information can be accumulated in the server SV. Then, the player having the information terminal device T corresponding to the identification information can receive various services provided by the gaming system S.

(Begin use of game system S)
In order for a player to use the game system S in order to accumulate game history information, etc., when starting a game with the pachinko machine P, the pachinko machine P uses the predetermined system for starting the use of the game system S. It is necessary to perform the start operation.
Specifically, first, when the information terminal device T accesses the Web site of the server SV, a menu screen is displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T (see FIG. 4A). When “Issuance of use start password” is selected on this menu screen, the identification information of the information terminal device T is transmitted to the server SV. Then, the server control unit 730 of the server SV that has received the identification information checks whether or not the identification information matches the identification information already stored in the storage unit 710. The accumulated game history information is acquired from the storage area of the game history information corresponding to this identification information. Then, the server control unit 730 generates a password by encrypting the acquired game history information, and transmits this password to the information terminal device T described above. Accordingly, the password generated by the server control unit 730 is displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T (see FIG. 4B).

Then, a use menu screen relating to the use of the gaming system S is displayed on the effect display device 21 of the pachinko machine P (see FIG. 4C), and when “use start” is selected on this use menu screen, the pachinko machine P is displayed. A password input screen is displayed on the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 4D). Then, when the password displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T described above is input by the effect operation device 9 on this password input screen and a confirmation operation is performed, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 described later inputs the password. The decrypted password is decrypted, and the decrypted game history information is stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 for each piece of information included in the game history information. Further, the sub CPU 301 performs an effect setting process for enabling an effect corresponding to the stored game history information.
When these processes are completed, the effect display device 21 of the pachinko machine P displays a message prompting the start of the game (see FIG. 4E).

  Thereafter, when a game is played on the pachinko machine P described above, processing such as jackpot lottery, execution of a special game, execution of an effect accompanying the progress of the game, and points given based on execution of an effect in a predetermined mode are performed. Every time this process is performed, game history information (variable display count, performance execution count, point count, etc.) is accumulated in the storage area described above.

(End of use of game system S)
When a player is playing a game on the pachinko machine P using the game system S, the use of the game system S is terminated on the pachinko machine P when the game on the pachinko machine P is finished. It is necessary to perform a predetermined end operation for
Specifically, the use menu screen related to the use of the gaming system S is displayed on the effect display device 21 of the pachinko machine P (see FIG. 5A), and when “use end” is selected on this use menu screen, The sub CPU 301 of the control board 300 generates a two-dimensional code including the game history information stored in the storage area and the URL information of the website, and the two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 21 of the pachinko machine P. (Refer to FIG. 5B).
Then, when the two-dimensional code is photographed by the photographing unit 630 of the information terminal device T, the URL of the website included in the two-dimensional code is acquired by the control unit 650, and the website is automatically accessed.

When the Web site is accessed via the information terminal device T, the identification information of the information terminal device T and the game history information included in the above two-dimensional code are transmitted to the server SV.
When the server control unit 730 of the server SV that has received the identification information and the game history information confirms whether or not the identification information matches the identification information stored in the storage unit 710, The received game history information is stored in a storage area for game history information corresponding to the identification information. In addition, during the execution of the above-described process and after the above-described process ends, a message indicating each state is displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T (FIGS. 5C and 5C). d)).
Thereby, after the start operation for using the gaming system S (that is, the input of the use start password to the pachinko machine P) is performed, the end operation for terminating the use of the gaming system S (that is, two-dimensional) Until the display of the code), game history information relating to the game played in the pachinko machine P can be stored in the server SV.

(Viewing game history information)
The game history information stored in the server SV can be browsed by accessing the Web site of the server SV by the information terminal device T.
Specifically, when the information terminal device T accesses the Web site of the server SV, a menu screen is displayed on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T (see FIG. 6A). When “Browse Game History Information” is selected on this menu screen, the identification information of this information terminal device T is transmitted to the server SV. Then, the server control unit 730 of the server SV that has received the identification information checks whether or not the identification information matches the identification information already stored in the storage unit 710. The accumulated game history information is acquired from the storage area of the game history information corresponding to this identification information. Then, the server control unit 730 transmits the acquired game history information to the information terminal device T described above. Thereby, game history information will be displayed on the display part 610 of the above-mentioned information terminal device T (refer FIG.6 (b)).
Note that it is not necessary to display all information included in the game history information on the display unit 610 of the information terminal device T, and only information meaningful to the player may be displayed.

(Character customization (game according to game history information))
Further, in the gaming system S, by accessing the website of the server SV by the information terminal device T, customization of a predetermined character (game corresponding to the game history information) can be performed on the website. Yes.
In this character customization, a character to be customized and a costume to be attached to the character can be set. Whether or not a costume is attached to a character is determined according to the accumulated points, and is set so that various costumes can be selected as the accumulated points increase (FIG. 6). (See (b)).

Further, when character customization is performed by the player, the information of the character customized on the website is stored together with the game history information in the storage area corresponding to the player identification information in the server SV. ing. When the above-mentioned “use start password issuance” is executed, a password in which the game history information and the character information are encrypted is generated. Character information is stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300.
As a result, the pachinko machine P can execute an effect according to the character information stored in the predetermined storage area. Specifically, when executing a predetermined effect (for example, a notice effect), the character information stored in the predetermined storage area can be referred to and an image corresponding to the character information can be displayed. .

(Bonus data download)
Further, in the gaming system S, by accessing the Web site of the server SV by the information terminal device T, various data (for example, image and music data, etc.) that are a privilege for the player can be downloaded.
In the gaming system S, the larger the accumulated points, the more data can be downloaded (see FIG. 7B).

  As described above, in this embodiment, as the accumulated points increase, the content of the service that can be received is set to be enriched. Therefore, a player who uses the gaming system S acquires many points. It is hoped that the player's interest in the game can be improved and the operation of the pachinko machine P can be increased.

(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
Next, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described. Although not shown in the drawing, the pachinko machine P is installed side by side in an installation area of game machines called islands and game balls for lending game balls. A lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending apparatus R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a rectangular frame fixed to an island as shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10, and a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A main body frame 2 which is a quadrangular frame body which is attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown in particular) so as to be freely opened and closed, and has a hollow portion (not shown in particular), and the main body frame 2 includes a front door 3 that is attached to a hinge mechanism (not shown) in a freely openable / closable manner and has an opening (not shown) on the front.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as the audio output device 10 attached one by one to the upper left and right of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

  In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. Thereby, the game board 11 located behind can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4.

  In addition, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. When the upper plate 6 is filled with game balls, the game balls that are lent out or dispensed thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It is like that. Further, although not particularly shown, a bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging a stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but by moving the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 9) attached to the opening / closing plate in the lateral direction, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction, and is discharged. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

  The operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. When the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received in the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5, A game ball is launched toward the game area 12 by the launching device. The game balls thus fired are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rise to reach the game area 12.

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area where game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 9, the game area 12 includes a first game area 12a that is a left area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and a right area that is viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P. And the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 have different entrance possibilities for game balls depending on the firing strength of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing strength of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (intensity that does not allow the game ball launched by the launching device to reach the highest point of the game region 12), the game ball is in the first game region. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (intensity at which the game ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is in the second game area 12b. Enter.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the game area 12, a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flow direction of the game ball irregular, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 An out port 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces an effect as the game progresses are provided.

As shown in FIG. 11, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the game area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game area 12. The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position on the right side from the center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can hardly enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed corresponding to the variable device of the present invention. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. Thus, it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 16.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited. For example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left-right direction about an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the second start winning opening 16 A lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis to open and close the second start winning opening 16 may be configured, or slides up and down to open and close the second start winning opening 16. You may comprise with a shutter member.
In addition, the installation position of the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 is not specifically limited, For example, the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 are which game area 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may also be arranged at positions where they can easily enter.

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery is held to Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to receive gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the gate 20 is provided above the second start winning opening 16. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 11, the attacker device 17 is provided below the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
Further, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the out port 19 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12, and is provided in any of the general winning port 14, the first starting winning port 15, the second starting winning port 16, and the big winning port 18. The game balls that did not enter are accepted. Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 11, the effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image. The display unit 21a displays a background image and a predetermined effect mode. As part of this, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is variably displayed. And the result of the lottery mentioned later is notified to a player by the stop display mode of each production symbol 50.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 10).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a first special symbol display device 30 as a device for displaying various situations relating to the game at the lower right portion of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12. A second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol hold display device 38, a second special symbol hold display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold display device 33 are provided.

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is electrically connected with the game ball lending device R. However, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and discharging a card are performed. The pachinko machine P accepts it. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P, as shown in FIG. 10, a value information display device 35 for displaying value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation And a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending apparatus control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending apparatus R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub-control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device control board 400. ing.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.

  Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply. When the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100. .

The main control board 100 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 12, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 that stores a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and the like during the arithmetic process. Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a that detects that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball enters the first start winning port 15. A first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, a second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and a game ball to the big winning port 18 A prize winning port detection sensor 18a for detecting that the player has entered the ball, a gate detection sensor 20a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and a fraud detection sensor for detecting magnetism or radio waves directed to the game board 11. 35 are connected. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as a device to be controlled, a start winning port solenoid 16c that opens and closes the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 and an open / close door 18b of the big winning port 18 are opened and closed. The special winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special figure hold display device 38, and the second special figure hold display device 39. And the normal symbol hold display device 33 are connected.
The main control board 100 drives the solenoids to control the opening and closing of the second start winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18, and display control of each display device.

  Although not shown in particular, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM similarly to the main control board 100, and is connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control board 100. .

  As shown in FIG. 12, on the launch / payout control board 200, as a device for controlling the launch of the game ball, a touch sensor 5a for detecting that the player has touched the operation handle 5, and an operation of the operation handle 5 are provided. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

When control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 to launch the game ball. On the other hand, when a control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the launch / payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are deenergized to stop the launch of the game ball.
In addition, as a device for launching a game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the launch motor 61.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door opening detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

  When the front door opening detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is opened, the front door opening detection sensor 3a outputs an opening detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200. When the front door 3 is opened, the opening detection signal is output. Output continuously. Then, when the opening detection signal is input, the launch / payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the opening detection signal stops, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and a door closing command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of a guide passage for guiding the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball from the upper plate 6 to the saucer 7, and each time the game ball passes through the predetermined position, a detection signal is generated. It is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the game balls stay in the guide passage, and the detection signal is continuously output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Become. The firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the tray 7 is full when the detection signals are continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and a pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending apparatus control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending apparatus R via the game ball lending apparatus control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35 and a ball lending switch 36a for detecting a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36 via the game ball lending device control board 400. A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. A lending request signal for requesting lending is transmitted. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out as many game balls as possible.
When the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. Send a return request signal requesting the return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub-CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing effects, a sub-ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing effects, And a sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.
The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Furthermore, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation for detecting a pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d is connected.

  Although not particularly shown, the image control board includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VRAM, and the like. The ROM of the image control board stores image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 21. And based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, CPU stores the image data read from ROM in VRAM, and controls the image display by the effect display apparatus 21. FIG.

  Although not particularly shown, the sound control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a RAM, and the like. The sound ROM stores sound data such as sound output from the sound output device 10 and BGM. The sound output from the sound output device 10 is controlled by storing the sound data read from the sound ROM in the RAM based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300.

  The illumination control board controls lighting of the effect lighting device 23 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board is a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a press output from the press operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control board 300.

(Outline of pachinko machine P games)
Next, games in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special figure game and the ordinary figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, as the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games, a gaming state of either a low probability gaming state (so-called non-probability variation state) or a high probability gaming state (so-called probability variation state), a non-short-time gaming state, or a short-time gaming state Any gaming state in which any gaming state of the state is combined is set.

Here, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery described later. In addition, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery is set to a higher value than the low probability gaming state. In other words, the jackpot lottery is easier to win in the high probability game state than in the low probability game state.
The non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is not easily opened) and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning opening 16. In the short-time gaming state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open than the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is likely to be in the open state), and the game ball is easy to enter the second starting winning opening 16. State.
In the initial state immediately after shipment from the factory or after the reset, a gaming state that is a combination of the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state is set.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the player A jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give game profits. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to one of the game states.

This jackpot lottery is determined by various random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102 are determined. This is done based on various tables for doing so.
Here, as for the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a random number related to the jackpot lottery, the jackpot determined random number used for determining the jackpot, the winning symbol random number used for determining the type of the special symbol, and the result of the jackpot lottery , A reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode and a change time).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number. The jackpot-determined random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
The variation effect pattern is configured by a combination of a variation effect mode and a variation time. In other words, the variation effect pattern is determined by determining the combination of the variation effect mode and the variation time. The random numbers used for the determination of the variation effect pattern are not limited to the above three types. For example, other random numbers may be used in addition to these random numbers, or any one of these random numbers or A plurality of random numbers may be used.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the above random number value is acquired and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. ing.
The reserved storage area includes a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and 2 Consists of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and a total of four sets of first special figure random numbers and a total of four second special figure random numbers. It is possible to memorize a set.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. It has become. For example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any storage unit of the first holding storage area, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first holding storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area, if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, when a first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Since the specific storage process is the same as that for storing the first special figure random number described above, a description thereof will be omitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of first special figure random numbers stored in the first reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter ( The number of sets of second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure holding number) stored in the second holding storage area is stored in the second special figure holding number counter (not shown). (Not shown in particular).
In the present specification, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are referred to as “hold”, and as described above, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored in the reserved storage area. What is stored is “hold storage”, “hold storage”, “store as hold”, and the like.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a jackpot determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a table related to a jackpot lottery. The variation pattern lottery table 114 is provided.
Note that the table related to the jackpot lottery is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one big hit determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 10220, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1/298.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, it is determined that the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 11119, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120) are determined. ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1/59.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10220) determined as jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 11119) determined as jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol, and is referred to when the winning symbol is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b). A first start winning opening determination table 111a and a second starting winning opening determination table 111b which is referred to when a big win is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when a big win is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start winning port determination table 111a or the second start winning port determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning port where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, two types of special symbols (X1, X2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when the jackpot is won. Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols determined in this case (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols).

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. The special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined are both 50%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), according to the second start winning prize determination table 111b, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 40 to 199. If it is, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second start winning prize determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 20%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 80%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the first special symbol random number, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number. In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the second special symbol random number, the special symbol Y2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win is won, and is not referred to when lost.
The winning symbol random number determination table 111 that is referred to when the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number is lost, the hit symbol that is referred to when the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is lost. A symbol random number determination table 111 may be provided, and even in the case of a loss, the loss symbol may be determined based on the winning symbol determination table 111 and the winning symbol random number.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determination of the variation effect pattern (variation mode, variation time) belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the lottery lottery result is lost, in determining the variation effect pattern for informing the result, reach group determination random number and reach group determination random number determination The table 112 determines the type of group.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state, for each type of start winning opening, and for each number of random numbers stored in the reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the “holding number”). Here, as shown in FIG. 15, only the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state and the jackpot lottery result is lost will be described in detail. Description of the reach group determination random number determination table 112 will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one reach group determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 10006. Then, in the event of a loss due to the above jackpot lottery, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected according to the gaming state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, the type of the start winning opening, and the number of holds. The group type is determined based on the acquired reach group determined random number and the selected reach group determined random number determination table 112.

Specifically, the game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost. When the number of first special figure random numbers held during the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the number of first special figure random numbers held during the lottery is two. Or when it is 3, the 2nd determination table 112b is selected (refer Fig.15 (a) and (b)).
In addition, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost The third determination table 112c is selected regardless of the number of holdings of the second special figure random number at the time of the lottery (that is, any holding number of 0 to 3) (FIG. 15 ( c)).

15A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 4000. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
As shown in FIG. 15B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 600. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 800 If it is 10006, the “second group” is determined.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines a variation mode number used to determine a variation effect pattern (variation effect mode, variation time), and a variation pattern lottery table 114 used to determine a variation pattern number, which will be described later. It is for decision.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a determination table for losing that is referred to when the result of the big win lottery is a loss, and a jackpot that is referred to when the result of the lottery is a big win. A determination table.

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D, when the “first group” is determined, the first group determination table 113a that is referred to when the “first group” is determined, the “second group” is determined. Second group determination table 113b to be referred to, third group determination table 113c to be referred to when “third group” is determined, and fourth group to be referred to when “fourth group” is determined The determination table 113d will be described, and the description of the other determination table for loss will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 2038. Then, when a group is determined by the above-described group type lottery, the determination table for loss corresponding to the determined group type is selected, the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected determination for loss Based on the table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined.

  Specifically, for example, the first group determination table 113a is selected when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, and the second is selected when the “second group” is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and the “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the “fourth group” is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is Is selected (see FIGS. 16A to 16D).

As shown in FIG. 16A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach group determination random number is). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters with “H” added at the end is expressed in hexadecimal. The same applies hereinafter) is selected, and the first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Is done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1999, a variation mode number of “00H” is determined, The second variation table 114b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, a variation mode number of “01H” is determined, and the second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach group determination random number is). ), The variation mode number “02H” is determined, and the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1899, the fluctuation mode number “03H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1900 to 2038, the variation mode number “04H” is determined, and the fourth variation table 114 d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

Further, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (that is, at the time of jackpot winning) and for each type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is reached.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the first big hit determination table 113e that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined in the non-short game state, and the special game in the non-short game state. The second jackpot determination table 113f that is referred to when the symbol X2 is determined will be described, and description of the other jackpot determination tables will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol type is determined, the jackpot determination table corresponding to the determined special symbol type and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery is selected. Is done. Then, as in the case of the determination based on the above-described determination table for loss, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table. .

  Specifically, when the jackpot is won in the non-short game state and the special symbol X1 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113e is selected, and in the non-short game state, the jackpot is won and the special symbol X2 is determined. The second big hit determination table 113f is selected (see FIGS. 17A and 17B).

As shown in FIG. 17 (a), according to the first jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, a variation mode number of “32H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number “33H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number “34H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, according to the second jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the variation mode number “33H” is determined, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is the thirty-second variation table. 114g is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, the variation mode number “34H” is determined, and the thirty-second variation table 114 g is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a jackpot determination table is provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery and for each jackpot symbol type, but considering the type of the start winning opening Then, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, for each type of start winning opening, and for each jackpot symbol type.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode, a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 18A to 18G, the first variation table 114a, the second variation table 114b, the third variation table 114c, and the third variation table 114c, which are determined when the winning lottery result is a loss, The fourth variation table 114d and the 30th variation table 114e, the 31st variation table 114f, and the 32nd table 114g that are determined when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot will be described. Other variation pattern lottery tables 114 Description of is omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, a variation pattern number of “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to In the case of H.249, the fluctuation pattern number “01H” is determined. 18D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 120 to 120. If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “04H” is determined.

Also, as shown in FIG. 18E, according to the 30th variation table 114e, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number of “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “31H” is determined. As shown in FIG. 18 (g), according to the thirty-second variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 199, the variation pattern number “33H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 200 to 200. In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “34H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other variation pattern table 114, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to a predetermined variation pattern random number (see FIG. 18).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of the fluctuation, and when the jackpot lottery is performed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the game at the time of the jackpot lottery The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the state, the number of reservations, and the like.
The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for specifying the variation effect pattern. As described above, the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. ing.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into a first half part and a second half part. Then, the aspect and variation time of the first half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number, and the aspect and variation time of the second half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

Next, the process for determining the variation time of the variation effect in the special figure game and the control of the special game will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a variable time determination table 115, a special electric accessory operating table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as tables for performing the above-described determination processing and special game control. Yes.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time. The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the first variation time determination table 115a in which the variation time corresponding to each variation mode number is determined as the variation time determination table 115, and the variation time corresponding to each variation pattern number. A defined second variation time determination table 115b is provided (see FIGS. 19A and 19B).
When the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. When the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. Here, as described above, the variation time determined based on the variation mode number corresponds to the variation time of the first half of the variation effect, and the variation time determined based on the variation pattern number is the variation of the second half of the variation effect. Since it corresponds to time, the total value of these fluctuation times becomes the time of fluctuation production (so-called fluctuation time) for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery.
For example, when the determined variation mode number is “03H” and the variation pattern number is “04H”, the variation time of “13 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “03H”, and the variation pattern Corresponding to the number “04H”, the fluctuation time of “60 seconds” is determined. And the total value “73 seconds (= 13 seconds + 60 seconds)” of the variation time determined in this way is the variation effect time.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern number are associated. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. In the sub-control board 300, the variation effect mode is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Specifically, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command.
Regarding the mode of variation effect, the mode of the first half part of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the mode of the second half part of the variation effect is not determined based on the variation pattern command. The aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect may be determined based on the mode, and the second half of the variation effect may be determined based on the variation mode command.
In addition, the variation effect is not divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, but may be divided into more portions and the mode of each portion may be determined based on the variation mode command or the variation pattern command. .
In addition, the variation effect mode may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Alternatively, the determination may be made based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 (a) and 20 (b), the first operation table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined as the special electric accessory operation table 116; A second operation table 116b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined is provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a as shown in FIG. When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special electric accessory operating table 116 is set to the same content. Specifically, according to these special electric accessory operating tables 116, either the grand prize opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or ten game balls enter the big prize opening 18. A round game that ends when the condition is satisfied is executed ten times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a predetermined number of expected balls.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the first state setting table 117a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined as the gaming state setting table 117. And a second state setting table 117b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined.

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 21A, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability gaming state, and at the same time, it is set to the short-time gaming state. In addition, the number of continuations of the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the short-time number of times) is set to 50 times. In other words, after the special game is over, the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 50 times.

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and the number of times of continuing the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as high probability). The number of times) is set to 10,000 times. That is, after the special game ends, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 10,000 times.
Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), in the above-described case, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and at the same time, it is set to the short-time gaming state. Set to In other words, after the special game is over, the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 10,000 times.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state is approximately 1/59, so that the high-probability game is substantially effective until the jackpot is won again. The state and the short-time gaming state will continue.

Next, processing related to ordinary game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is operated. A lottery of normal symbols for determining whether or not to open the movable piece 16b is performed. When the normal symbol wins, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16.
The normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determination random number determination table 118 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Done.

When the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-described winning decision random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the usual figure storage area of the main RAM 103 with the upper limit being four. Specifically, this ordinary map storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage through the gate 20. It has become. In addition, when the determined random numbers are already stored in several storage units, the determined random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, if four winning random numbers are already stored in the usual figure storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning decision random number related to this passage is not stored in the usual figure storage area. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning determination random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of random numbers determined per hit (hereinafter referred to as the “universal pending number”) stored in the usual figure holding storage area is a universal figure holding number counter (not particularly shown). To be remembered.

The winning determination random number determination table 118 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by a normal symbol lottery. As shown in FIGS. The non-time reduction determination table 118a and the time reduction determination table 118b referred to in the time reduction gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time when the normal symbol lottery is performed is the non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 118a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is performed. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected short-time determination table 118b. Is done.

According to the non-time reduction determination table 118a, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 and the winning determination random number (0, 2 to 65535) is determined to be lost. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time reduction determination table 118a is 1/65536.
According to the time reduction determination table 118b, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined to be lost if the winning random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than this. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 118b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning symbol is a winning symbol, and a lost symbol is determined when the winning symbol is lost.

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 and a second start winning opening opened as a table for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. A control table 120 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state, the variation time is 0. .6 seconds is determined. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 11) blinks during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by lottery of the normal symbols, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as lost, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 24, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

  As described above, the conditions for opening and closing the second start winning opening 16 are determined for the non-short-time gaming state and the short-time gaming state, respectively. It is easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the short-time game state. That is, in the short-time game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 20, the normal symbols are drawn one after another and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, so that the game balls accompanying the progress of the game It will be possible to win a chance to win a jackpot while suppressing the decrease of.

(Summary of the game progress in the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special map game, general game, and special game will be described with reference to flowcharts.
First, the main process of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as the initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits various types of information to the sub-control board 300. The command is stored in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for winning symbol random numbers that is referred to when the winning symbol random number is updated. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. When this random number range is made one round, the winning symbol random number initial value update random number at that time is used as the initial value, and the winning symbol random number is continuously updated. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

  In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates a reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining a variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect random number). When the process of step 102 is completed, the processes of step 101 and step 102 are repeatedly executed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it becomes 0. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an input to the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning port detection sensor 15a, and the second start winning port detection sensor 16a, and performs a predetermined process based on this. Execute detection processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes special figure-related control processing for performing control related to special figure games and special games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control related to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3 or a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, the main CPU 101 designates a corresponding error. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full state designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank release designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, when a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, or the large winning opening detection sensor 18a is input to the main CPU 101, The main CPU 101 updates a prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and transmits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal to the firing / payout control board 200. When a payout ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the main CPU 101 subtracts a prize ball counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 uses external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and start winning port solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16 b of the second start winning port 16. , The special winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display) The display data of the device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the normal symbol hold display device 33) are created. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 208.

  In step 208, the main CPU 101 executes a port output process for outputting a signal of each data created in step 207 and a command transmission process for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is terminated.

Next, the sensor detection processing in step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection time process for drawing a normal symbol based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes a first start winning port detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning port 15. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

Next, the gate detection processing in step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a not being input, the process at the time of gate detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the usual figure reservation number counter (that is, the current number of illustration reservations) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the process at the time of gate detection is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 obtains the current hit-determined random number and stores it in the general-purpose hold storage area, and ends the gate detection process.

Next, the process at the time of the first start winning opening detection in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening detection switch 15a has been input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 1st start winning opening detection switch 15a not being input, the process at the time of the 1st starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure hold count counter (that is, the first special figure hold count at the present time) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step 102 and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 506.

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same first storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.

  In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the process at the time of the second start winning a prize detection of the above-described step will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning port detection switch 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection switch 16a not being input, the process at the time of a 2nd starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure reservation number counter (that is, the current second special figure reservation number) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the 2nd start winning opening detection time process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure holding number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 606.

In step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 608.

  In step 608, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start winning opening detection process.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of a special symbol variation start process described later, data “01” indicating execution of a special symbol variation stop process described later, and post-stop processing described later. Data “02” indicating the execution of the game, data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, and data “04” indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation start processing (step 701), special symbol variation stop processing (step 702), post-stop processing (step 703), special Either the game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special figure related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation start process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 811.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1” and executes a shift process of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) for a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.

Further, in step 804 which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 that the second special figure random number is stored, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by “1”, and the second The shift process of the reserved storage area is executed. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. Thus, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a jackpot determination process, which will be described later, by so-called first-in first-out (FIFO). Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and the jackpot stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above. A jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result is executed based on the determined random number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the lottery result in the above-described step 805 is a jackpot, which starting winning prize is used for determining the lottery decision random number used for the determination of the lottery? That is, after confirming whether the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is selected, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the above-described step 803 or In step 804, the special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in the above-described step 805 is a loss, a special if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 The symbol Y1 is determined, and the special symbol Y2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination is due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 807.
In the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second is given priority over the first special figure random number. Special figure random numbers are processed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the random numbers may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 806 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub control board 300 at the start of the variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 determines the variation effect pattern related to the determination of the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. Execute the process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets the variable display data for starting the variable symbol display on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol random number is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reserved storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 is configured so as to recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed and the second special figure random number is stored in the second reserved storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing the second special figure hold number. ing. When the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special figure holding number is decreased by one at the same time when the variable display is started. When the figure hold display device 38 is controlled to display the above-described special symbol variable display based on the second special figure random number, the second special figure hold number decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. As shown, the second special figure hold display device 39 is controlled to display.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 810.

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The apparatus 21 executes a demo determination process for performing a demo display. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed, and displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 when the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time. To store the demonstration command for performing in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the special variation start process ends.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 806 described above is a jackpot symbol. And when it determines with it being a jackpot symbol, it progresses to the following step 901. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol determined in step 806 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (a jackpot determination table) based on the jackpot symbol confirmed in step 901 and the gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to Step 907.
Further, in step 903 which proceeds when it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol in step 900 described above, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the start winning opening relating to the lottery determination (that is, the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination). The starting game winning opening is acquired and the current gaming state and the current number of holds are confirmed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the type of the start winning slot, the gaming state, and the number of holds confirmed in step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the group based on the reach group determination random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 904 described above. The type is determined, and the type of the group is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 902 above (the jackpot determination table) or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 906 described above (for loss). Determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above, the change mode number and the change pattern lottery table are determined, and the determined change mode number is set to a predetermined value. Store in the processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern lottery table determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table acquired in step 908 described above and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. The determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 910.

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time based on the variation time determination table 115, the variation mode number determined in the above step 907, and the variation pattern number determined in the above step 909. . Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step 907 described above, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number determined in step 909 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process ends.

Next, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 806 described above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is set. Execute the stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.

In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1004.
In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.

  In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing in step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02”, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

  In step 1102, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.

  In step 1103, the main CPU 101 performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high game probability flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1109.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 executes processing for resetting the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the timer counter, and stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and stores the gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1109 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1104 is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation in the special symbol related control process. “00” is set in the execution phase data so that the process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1108.

Next, the special game control process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game control process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the timer counter in step 1106 has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special winning opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 116 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time when the round game is started based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. And when it determines with it being the time of a round game being started, it progresses to step 1205. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1206.
Note that the round game start command is provided for each round game, so that the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of round games stored in the main RAM 103 by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of round games decremented in step 1207 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of round games is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of round games is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the timer counter, and stores an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. . Then, the special game control process ends.

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that ending processing is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1212.

  In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the special game end processing in step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the ended special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 117 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above, Set the game state after the end of the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. For example, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1, the time-saving game flag is turned on and “50” is set as the time-saving count. Further, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X2, both the high probability game flag and the short time game flag are turned on, and “10000” is set to both the high probability number and the short time number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This game state designation command includes information on whether or not the high-probability game flag is set in step 1301, information on whether or not the short-time game flag is on, information on the high-precision count, and information on the time-short count. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

Next, the common figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12” indicating the execution of the symbol stop post-processing, and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1402) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control end process (step 1404). Then, the common chart related control process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start process of step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a determined random number is stored in the usual figure storage area, that is, whether or not the usual figure number counter is “1” or more. Then, when it is determined that the usual figure holding number counter is not “1” or more (that is, “0”), the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usual figure hold number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the ordinary reserved storage area. Specifically, the winning random numbers stored in the first storage unit are stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hits stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit are stored. The determined random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number. As a result, the winning random number stored in the usual-pending storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), which will be used in a winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit-determined random number determination table 118 (either the non-time reduction determination table 118a or the time reduction determination table 118b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time saving determination table 118a and determines a winning random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the short-time determination table 118b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. If it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.
Further, in step 1507 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination process is not successful (that is, lost), the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 to determine the current gaming state. Set the normal symbol change time corresponding to the normal symbol change time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “3 seconds” to the normal time fluctuation time counter when the current gaming state is a non-short time gaming state, and changes the normal time when it is in the short time gaming state. Set “0.6 seconds” in the time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. Thus, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning decision random number is stored in the usual figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of usual figure holds can be recognized. It has become. When the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the normal symbol stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1604.

  In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets “12” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. If it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the normal stop display time counter in step 1603 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said stop display time not having passed, the process after a normal symbol stop is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

In step 1702, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets “13” in the normal drawing execution phase data so that the movable piece control processing is executed in the normal drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  Further, in step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation in the general symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data so that the processing is executed. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control process of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal map execution phase data is data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process. When it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol variation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 120 and energizes as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16 c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. Determine. And when it determines with the energization time (opening time) not having passed, a movable piece control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops energization of the start winning port solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1806.

  In step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Outline of effects and modes in pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, while the pachinko machine P is played using the game system S described above (that is, identification information is input to the pachinko machine P by a predetermined start operation). After that, until a predetermined end operation is performed), the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 gives points as a predetermined privilege by executing the effect of the predetermined mode. As described above, the given points are accumulated in a predetermined storage area in the sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300, and the player provides services (downloading of privilege data, character customization, etc.) corresponding to the points. It can be received.
Furthermore, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a mode in which setting contents such as the execution frequency (determined ratio) of the predetermined aspect in which the above-described points are given and the value of the given points are defined, It has a normal mode and a specific mode in which settings are made so that points are given more than in the normal mode and the value of points given at one time is increased. One of the modes is set by the sub CPU 301 of the substrate 300. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, there is a high possibility that more points are given during the specific mode than during the normal mode.
Below, the outline | summary of the fluctuation effect performed by the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, the notice effect, the outline | summary of the above-mentioned mode, and the outline | summary of provision of a point are demonstrated.

(Overview of variable production)
The variation effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a reachless variation in which the reach display by the effect symbol 50 (the display in which the two effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed first become the same symbol (mode)) is not performed. Patterns are broadly classified into reach variation patterns in which reach display is performed by the production symbol 50.
In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state in which all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 43A and 43B). 44 (a) and (b) etc.). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) (See FIGS. 43 (c) to (e), FIGS. 44 (c) to (e), etc.)), but in the variation pattern without reach, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are displayed. In a reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 44 (d)).

Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 44E). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 43 (e)). That is, since all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol, it is notified that the result of the big win lottery is lost.

  In addition, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed almost simultaneously with the special symbol being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, prior to the stop display of the production symbol 50, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the result of the big win lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. Is prevented.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a normal reach, a special reach A, a special reach B, and a special reach C are provided as reach variation patterns.
The normal reach is a reach variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are simply stopped and displayed with the same symbol without any particular change in the manner of variation or the display content of the effect symbol 50 (see FIG. 44). ).

Special Reach A, Special Reach B, and Special Reach C are all production patterns 5
The effect of restarting the variable display after a temporary stop of 0 (that is, the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, the third stop symbol) in a predetermined stop display mode is performed a predetermined number of times, and then reach display Is a reach fluctuation pattern (so-called pseudo-ream) (see FIG. 45). Specifically, the special reach A performs the effect of restarting the variable display once after the temporary stop, and the special reach B performs the effect of the aspect twice. C performs the effect of the aspect three times.
Note that the reach variation pattern is not limited to these, and various ways of variation, display contents of the production symbol 50, and the like can be set.
In addition, although not shown in particular, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the design of the effect design 50, the background image, etc., even in the case of the fluctuating effects in the same mode during the specific mode and during the normal mode described above. Are different. As a result, the player can visually distinguish between the specific mode and the normal mode, and with respect to a player who is playing a game using the game system S, the player is given points in the specific mode. Expectation can be improved.
Further, as will be described later, when identification information is input, a predetermined point is awarded when the special reach C is executed.

In addition, when reach display is performed by the above-described reach variation pattern, a predetermined development effect image (for example, a movie in which the effect symbols 50 are destroyed one after another on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21). ) Is displayed (see FIG. 46E).
Such reach development effects are set to have a high possibility of being executed in the case of winning the jackpot, so that the player's expectation is enhanced.

Further, in these effects, not only the image display but also the sound output device 10 (speaker) may output a predetermined BGM, sound, or the like, or the effect lighting device 23 (lamp). ) May be emitted with a predetermined lighting pattern or color. Further, another image may be displayed by operating the effect operation device 9 (the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during display of the developed effect image.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is determined that the presence / absence of reach display is notified after the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is started (that is, the second stop symbol is stopped or reached). Corresponds to the first half of the change effect, until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, until the change of the effect symbol 50 ends). ) Corresponds to the latter half of the variation production.

(Outline of notice effect)
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in order to increase the player's expectation, images such as moving images and still images that are different from the production symbol 50 are superimposed on the variation display of the production symbol 50 and the background image during the variation production. By displaying (cut-in image), it is possible to execute a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a notice effect A, a notice effect B, a notice effect C, a notice effect D and a notice effect E are provided as modes of the notice effect. The contents of the images displayed in a superimposed manner are different.
Specifically, in the notice effect A, a cut-in image with the letters “CHANCE!” Is displayed on the variation display of the effect symbol 50 (see FIG. 47C). In addition, the notice effect B is not shown in particular, but a cut-in image with a character “CHANCE!” And a predetermined character is displayed on the variation display of the effect symbol 50. In addition, the notice effect C is not particularly shown, but a cut-in image with the letters “Hot!” Is displayed over the variable display of the effect symbol 50. In addition, the notice effect D is not particularly shown, but a cut-in image with the letters “Hot!” Changed to “Hiragana” superimposed on the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is added. It is what is displayed. In addition, the notice effect E is not particularly shown, but a cut-in image with the letters “Intense heat!” Is displayed over the fluctuating display of the effect symbol 50.
In addition, the aspect of a notice effect is not limited to these, You may provide the aspect etc. in which another character and character are displayed as a cut-in image.

Since the notice effect as described above is set to be highly likely to be executed when a big win is won, the player's expectation is enhanced.
In addition, with respect to the modes of the notice effect, the level of the possibility of being executed when the jackpot is won is set separately. That is, the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot is set to be different for each aspect of the notice effect. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to change the player's expectation for winning the jackpot according to the pattern of the notice effect to be executed.
Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the notice effect A, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, and the notice effect D are executed both in the specific mode and in the normal mode. However, the character design and the attached colors are different between the specific mode and the normal mode. As a result, the player can visually distinguish between the specific mode and the normal mode, and with respect to a player who is playing a game using the game system S, the player is given points in the specific mode. Expectation can be improved.
As will be described later, when the identification information is input, when the notice effect B, the notice effect C, the notice effect D, or the notice effect E is executed, a predetermined point is given. ing.

(Overview of mode setting, production mode determination, and point assignment)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the normal mode and the specific mode with different setting contents (determination ratio of the effect of the predetermined aspect to which the point is given, the value of the point to be given) regarding the point giving are different. These modes are provided, and one of the modes is set by the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300. And during the specific mode, it is set so that the number of points given at one time and the value of points given at a time are increased compared to the normal mode. There is a high possibility that more points will be awarded than inside.

(Specific mode setting)
First, the setting of the above specific mode will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, either the normal mode or the specific mode is set, but the normal mode is set immediately after factory shipment or in an initial state after reset. ing.
Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 sets the specific mode based on a change in the gaming state or a result of a predetermined lottery (predetermined setting condition) during the normal mode. When the specific mode is set by the sub CPU 301, a predetermined display indicating that the specific mode is set is made on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 54A).

Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is a gaming state in which the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are combined. If the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 50 times without winning the jackpot, the above-mentioned state is terminated, and the gaming state is set to a combination of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state. It has become.
Then, when the gaming state is set by combining the low probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 sets the specific mode in conjunction with this. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to a gaming state that is a combination of the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, it is always specified when the gaming state ends. The mode is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the normal mode, whether or not the specific mode is set by the sub CPU 301 of the sub-control board 300 (that is, whether or not the normal mode is changed to the specific mode) is determined by lottery. Done. When it is determined by the lottery that the specific mode is set, the sub CPU 301 changes the normal mode being set and sets the specific mode.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48, a specific mode lottery table 121 for determining whether or not to set a specific mode is stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the symbol confirmation command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 (that is, the change display is stopped) during the normal mode, 0 to 249. One mode change determination random number is acquired within a numerical range, and a lottery for determining whether or not to set a specific mode is performed based on the acquired mode change determination random number and the specific mode lottery table 121. Is called.
As shown in FIG. 48, according to the specific mode lottery table 121, it is determined that the specific mode is set when the mode change determination random number is 0 or 1, and other mode change determination random numbers (2 to 249) are set. ), It is determined that the specific mode is not set (that is, the normal mode is not changed to the specific mode). Therefore, the probability of determining to set the specific mode is 1/125.

As described above, for a player who is playing a game using the gaming system S by setting a specific mode after the gaming state that combines the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state is completed, Even if the gaming state ends, the expectation for the accumulation of points can be increased, so that the game can be continued even after the above gaming state ends.
In addition, by determining that the specific mode is set by lottery during the normal mode, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation that the specific mode is set even during the normal mode.

Note that the probability of setting the specific mode in the lottery is not limited to the above-described content, and a random number is set so that it is determined that the specific mode is set with a higher probability. Also good.
In addition, the determination probability for setting the specific mode is not a fixed value, but may be varied. For example, the determination probability for setting the specific mode may be set higher as the number of lotteries increases.
Further, the determination probability for setting the specific mode may be changed based on whether or not the identification information is input. For example, the determination probability that the specific mode is set may be set higher when the identification information is input than when the identification information is not input.
Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the above-described lottery is performed when the symbol confirmation command is received (that is, when the variable display is stopped), but the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it perform the above-mentioned lottery at the time of reception of a fluctuation mode command (namely, at the time of the start of fluctuation display).
Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the specific mode is always set after the game state combining the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, but is not limited to this. A predetermined lottery may be performed even after the above gaming state ends, and the specific mode may be set according to the lottery result.

(Change from specific mode to normal mode)
Next, the change from the specific mode to the normal mode will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, after the specific mode is set, when a predetermined number of fluctuation effects are executed, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 then changes the specific mode to the normal mode. Whether or not (that is, whether or not to set the normal mode) is drawn. When it is determined that the specific mode is changed to the normal mode by the lottery, the sub CPU 301 changes the specific mode being set and sets the normal mode.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even when a big win is won during the specific mode, the sub CPU 301 changes the specific mode being set and sets the normal mode.
When the sub CPU 301 sets the normal mode, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 displays a predetermined display indicating that the normal mode has been set (that the specific mode has ended) (FIG. 54 ( b)).

Hereinafter, the lottery for determining whether or not to change the specific mode to the normal mode will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, a mode lottery setting table 122 and a normal mode lottery table 123 are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300.
The mode lottery setting table 122 defines the number of executions of variable effects until the lottery for determining whether or not to change the specific mode to the normal mode. As described above, when the specific mode is set, based on the mode lottery setting table 122, the sub CPU 301 sets the number of executions of the variable effect until the above lottery is started.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of executions is set to be different depending on whether or not identification information for playing a game using the game system S is input. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49, when identification information is input (that is, when a game is played using the gaming system S), the number of executions is set to 100, and the identification information Is not input (that is, when a game is not performed using the game system S), the execution count is set to 30 times. That is, when the identification information is input, the above-described lottery is started after the variation effect is executed 100 times. When the identification information is not input, the above-mentioned lottery is executed after the variation effect is executed 30 times. Is started.

The normal mode lottery table 123 is for determining whether or not to change the specific mode to the normal mode, and when identification information is input as shown in FIGS. 50 (a) and (b). The first normal mode lottery table 123a referred to in FIG. 2 and the second normal mode lottery table 123b referred to when no identification information is input.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the symbol confirmation command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 after the variation effect is performed the number of times described above after the specific mode is set. When the change display is stopped (that is, one mode change determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249). Then, the normal mode lottery table 123 of either the first normal mode lottery table 123a or the second normal mode lottery table 123b is selected (acquired) depending on whether or not the identification information is input, and the acquired mode change determination random number Based on the selected normal mode lottery table 123, a lottery for determining whether or not to change the specific mode to the normal mode is performed.

As shown in FIG. 50 (a), according to the first normal mode lottery table 123a, when the mode change determination random number is 0 to 4, it is determined that the specific mode is changed to the normal mode. When it is a mode change decision random number (5 to 249), it is determined that the specific mode is not changed to the normal mode (that is, the specific mode is maintained). Therefore, the probability that the specific mode is changed to the normal mode in the first normal mode lottery table 123a is 1/50.
Further, as shown in FIG. 50B, according to the second normal mode lottery table 123b, when the mode change determination random number is 0 to 24, it is determined that the specific mode is changed to the normal mode. If it is a mode change decision random number (25 to 249) other than, it is determined that the specific mode is not changed to the normal mode. Therefore, the probability that the specific mode is changed to the normal mode in the second normal mode lottery table 123b is 1/10.
That is, the first normal mode lottery table 123a is set to have a probability of さ れ る that it is determined to change the specific mode to the normal mode, compared to the second normal mode lottery table 123b.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to change the specific mode to the normal mode when the identification information is input than when the identification information is not input. The number of executions of the variation effect until the lottery for starting is started is increasing. Further, the determination probability that the specific mode is changed to the normal mode is lower when the identification information is input than when the identification information is not input.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is more difficult to change from the specific mode to the normal mode when the identification information is input than when the identification information is not input.
Therefore, when playing a game by entering identification information into the pachinko machine P in order to receive a service using the gaming system S, a specific mode in which a lot of points are likely to be accumulated continues for a long time. Since it is easy to do, the interest with respect to the above-mentioned player with high interest about accumulation of points can be heightened. On the other hand, since the game system S is not used, when the game is performed without inputting identification information to the pachinko machine P, compared to the case where the game is performed using the game system S, Since the above-mentioned specific mode is difficult to continue and is easily changed to the normal mode, it is possible to prevent the above-mentioned player who is less interested in giving points from giving a troublesome impression by continuing the specific mode for a long time. be able to.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, both a player who desires a service provided by the gaming system S based on the above points and a player who does not desire the service are interested in the game. Can be maintained.

In addition, the determination probability that the specific mode is changed to the normal mode in the lottery described above and the number of executions of the variable effect until the lottery is started are not limited to the above-described contents, and various Can be set to a value.
Further, the determination probability described above may be changed instead of a fixed value. For example, the determination probability may be set higher as the number of executions of the variation effect increases. Further, when the number of executions of the variation effect reaches a predetermined number, the specific mode may be set to be changed to the normal mode without fail.
Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the above-described lottery is performed when the symbol confirmation command is received (that is, when the variable display is stopped), but the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it perform the above-mentioned lottery at the time of reception of a fluctuation mode command (namely, at the time of the start of fluctuation display).

(Determination of the aspect of production in each mode and outline of point grant)
Next, the determination of the aspect of the effect in each mode and the provision of points based on the determined aspect of the effect will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, an effect determination table for determining the above-described variation effect mode and notice effect mode and the determined effect (ie, executed) in each of the normal mode and the specific mode. A point determination table 126 is provided in which points are determined according to the aspect of the (effect).
Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the fluctuation mode command from the main control board 100, the change mode number corresponding to the received fluctuation mode command and the effect determination corresponding to the set mode are determined. Based on the table, the variation effect mode and the notice effect mode are determined. Further, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 determines the value of the point to be given based on the determined variation effect mode, the notice effect mode, and the point determination table corresponding to the set mode. It has become.

(Determination of fluctuating effects)
As shown in FIG. 51, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a variation effect determination table 124 for determining the aspect of the first half of the variation effect. The variation effect determination table 124 includes a normal mode change effect determination table 124a (see FIG. 51A) and a specific mode change effect determination table 124b (see FIG. 51B).

The normal mode variation effect determination table 124a is used to determine the first half of the variation effect when the normal mode is set. Further, the variation effect determination table 124b during the specific mode is for determining the aspect of the first half of the variation effect when the specific mode is set.
In the normal mode variation effect determination table 124a and the specific mode variation effect determination table 124b, as shown in FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (b), the change mode command (from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100) can be received. (Variation mode number) and each production random number (fluctuation mode determination random number) acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment), and after the production design 50 starts variable display. The mode until the presence / absence of reach display is notified (that is, any one of reach no change pattern, normal reach, special reach A, special reach B, or special reach C) is defined.
Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation mode command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 obtains an effect random number (variation mode determination random number) from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). In addition, the variable effect determination table 124 corresponding to the set mode is acquired. Then, based on the obtained effect random number and the change effect determination table 124, the aspect of the first half of the change effect is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51A, according to the variation effect determination table 124a during normal mode and the variation effect determination table 124b during specific mode, the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “00H”. ”Or“ 01H ”, a reachless variation pattern is determined. Further, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “02H”, normal reach is determined. If the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “03H” or “04H”, one of special reach A, special reach B, or special reach C is determined. Further, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “32H”, normal reach is determined. If the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “33H”, either special reach A or special reach C is determined. If the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “34H”, either special reach B or special reach C is determined.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the aspect of the first half part of the changing effect determined according to the changing mode number is the same in both the normal mode and the specific mode.

Here, in FIGS. 51A and 51B, the numbers written in the selection areas in which the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command and the first half of the variation effect are associated with each other are shown in the selection area. The range of the random number for determining the variation mode assigned to the number, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability that the special reach C is determined in the specific mode variable effect determination table 124b is higher than the probability that the special reach C is determined in the normal mode variable effect determination table 124a. As shown, variation mode determination random numbers are allocated. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special reach C is more easily executed in the specific mode than in the normal mode.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 also stores an effect determination table for determining the second half of the variation effect. In the effect determination table, a change pattern number corresponding to a change pattern command that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and an effect random number (0 to 249 in this embodiment) acquired within a predetermined numerical value range ( In association with each second-half aspect determination random number), an aspect (that is, presence / absence of reach development effect) from when the presence / absence of reach display is notified until the third stop symbol stops is determined. Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation pattern command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 selects one effect random number (second half mode determination random number) from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). ) And the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the acquired effect random number and the effect determination table described above.

(Determination of notice effect)
As shown in FIG. 52, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a notice effect determination table 125 for determining a notice effect mode. This notice effect determination table 125 includes a notice effect determination table 125a during normal mode (see FIG. 52A) and a notice effect determination table 125b during specific mode (see FIG. 52B).

The normal mode advance notice determination table 125a is used to determine the form of the advance notice effect when the normal mode is set. Further, the notice mode determination table 125b during the specific mode is for determining the mode of the notice effect when the specific mode is set.
In the normal mode notice effect determination table 125a and the specific mode notice effect determination table 125b, as shown in FIGS. 52A and 52B, a variable mode command (which can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100) is displayed. Fluctuation mode number) and an associated effect random number (notice mode determination random number) acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in the present embodiment) and associated with the effect mode (ie, non-execution, advance notice) An effect A, a notice effect B, a notice effect C, a notice effect D, or a notice effect E) is defined. The non-execution indicates that the notice effect is not executed.
Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variable mode command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 obtains an effect random number (notice mode determination random number) from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). In addition, the notice effect determination table 125 corresponding to the set mode is acquired. Then, based on the obtained effect random number and the notice effect determination table 125, the aspect of the notice effect is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), according to the notice mode determination table 125a during the normal mode, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “00H” or “01H”. The non-execution is determined. If the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “02H”, “03H”, or “04H”, non-execution, notice effect A, notice effect B, notice effect C, or notice effect D Is determined. Further, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “32H”, “33H”, or “34H”, any one of the notice effect A, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, or the notice effect D Is determined.
Also, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), according to the notice mode decision table 125b during the specific mode, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “00H” or “01H” Non-execution is determined. If the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “02H”, “03H”, or “04H”, non-execution, notice effect A, notice effect B, notice effect C, notice effect D Alternatively, one of the notice effects E is determined. When the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “32H”, “33H” or “34H”, the notice effect A, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, the notice effect D or the notice effect One of E is determined.

Here, in FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b), the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command and the mode of the notice effect are associated are allocated to the selection area. Further, the range of random numbers for determining the notice mode, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the probability that the notice effect B is determined in the notice effect determination table 125a during the normal mode and the probability that the notice effect B is determined in the notice effect determination table 125b during the specific mode are the same. As shown in FIG.
Further, in the normal mode notice effect determination table 125a, the notice effect C is determined with a higher probability than the notice effect D, while in the specific mode notice effect determination table 125b, the notice effect C is more likely than the notice effect C. A notice mode determination random number is assigned so that D is determined with higher probability. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the notice effect C is more easily executed than the notice effect D during the normal mode, but the notice effect D is more likely to be executed than the notice effect C during the specific mode. It has become.
In addition, although the notice effect E is not determined in the notice effect determination table 125a in the normal mode, a notice mode determination random number is assigned so that the notice effect E is determined in the notice effect determination table 125b in the specific mode. Yes. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the notice effect E is not executed during the normal mode, and the notice effect E is executed only during the specific mode.

(Granting points)
As shown in FIG. 53, the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 stores a point granting table 126 in which points corresponding to the determined effects are determined. The point grant table 126 includes a normal mode point grant table 126a (see FIG. 53A) and a specific mode point grant table 126b (see FIG. 53B).

The normal mode point granting table 126a is for determining points according to the mode of effect executed when the normal mode is set. Moreover, the point granting table 126b during the specific mode is for determining points according to the aspect of the effect that is executed when the specific mode is set.
In the normal mode point granting table 126a and the specific mode point granting table 126b, as shown in FIGS. 53 (a) and 53 (b), the first half of the variation effect determined by the sub CPU 301 or the notice effect Points to be given are determined in association with each aspect.
When the above-described effect mode is determined, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the identification information is input. When the identification information is input, the determined effect mode and the point granting table are determined. Based on 126, the points to be awarded are determined. On the other hand, when the identification information is not input, the points to be given are not determined. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, points are awarded only when identification information is input, and points are not awarded when identification information is not input.
When points are given, a predetermined display indicating the given points is made on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 54C).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), according to the point granting table 126a during the normal mode, the variation pattern, normal reach, special reach A, and special reach B are used as the first half of the variation effect. When it is determined, and when the notice effect A is determined as the aspect of the notice effect, 0 points are determined as the points to be given. That is, points are not awarded when the aspect of these effects is determined.
Further, when the special reach C is determined as the aspect of the first half of the variation effect, and when the notice effect B and the notification effect C are determined as the aspect of the notice effect, 50 points are determined as points to be given. Is done. Further, when the notice effect D is determined as the aspect of the notice effect, 100 points are determined as points to be given.
As described above, since the notice effect E is not determined as a notice effect form during the normal mode, no point corresponding to the notice effect E is set in the point granting table 126a during the normal mode.
Also, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), according to the point granting table 126b during the specific mode, the reachless variation pattern, normal reach, special reach A, and special reach B are determined as aspects of the first half of the variation effect. In the case, and when the notice effect A is determined as the aspect of the notice effect, 0 points are determined as the points to be given.
Further, when the special reach C is determined as the aspect of the first half of the variation effect, and when the notice effect C is determined as the aspect of the notification effect, 50 points are determined as points to be given. Further, when the notice effect B or the notice effect D is determined as the aspect of the notice effect, 100 points are determined as points to be given. Further, when the notice effect E is determined as the aspect of the notice effect, 150 points are determined as points to be given.

Here, for the special reach C, the same point (50 points) is given regardless of whether the special reach C is executed in the normal mode or the specific mode, but the special reach C is executed in the specific mode rather than in the normal mode. The probability is set high. In other words, since the chance to be awarded points by executing the special reach C during the specific mode is greater than that during the normal mode, the same points are given in any mode, but in the specific mode than in the normal mode. One can give more points.
For the notice effect B, the probability of being executed during the normal mode and the specific mode is the same, but 50 points are given when executed during the normal mode, and executed during the specific mode. 100 points are given, and more points are given when executed in the specific mode than in the normal mode. In other words, since the points given by the execution of the notice effect B are increased in the specific mode than in the normal mode, even if the execution probability is the same in any mode, the person who is in the specific mode than in the normal mode. Will be able to give more points.
The notice effect C and the notice effect D are given the same points (50 points for the notice effect C and 100 points for the notice effect D) regardless of whether the notice effect C is executed in the normal mode or the specific mode. The probability that the notice effect C is executed is higher than the notice effect D in the normal mode, and the probability that the notice effect D is executed is higher than the notice effect C in the specific mode. . That is, in the specific mode, there are more opportunities to execute the notice effect D having more points than the notice effect C compared to the normal mode, so the point in the specific mode is more important than in the normal mode. Can be provided in large amounts.
The notice effect E is set to be executed only in the specific mode, not 150 in the normal mode, although 150 points are given when executed. Therefore, more points can be given in the specific mode than in the normal mode.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, since the execution probability of each effect and the points to be given are set as described above, there is a possibility that more points can be given in the specific mode than in the normal mode. It is high.

  In addition, about the above-mentioned point, although one value is set corresponding to one production, it is not limited to this, and a plurality of values are set corresponding to one production, When giving points, any value may be determined by a predetermined lottery.

(Accumulated points)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 accumulates the given points while the pachinko machine P is played using the game system S described above. It has become.
Specifically, the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 is provided with a storage area for storing the accumulated points. Each time a point is awarded, the sub CPU 301 of the sub-control board 300 adds the newly given point to the points stored in the storage area. As a result, the granted points are accumulated in the storage area described above.

  When a predetermined ending operation for ending use of the gaming system S is performed, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 acquires the stored points from the storage area described above, and the game history including the points Generate a two-dimensional code of information. Then, the points included in the two-dimensional code can be accumulated in the server SV via the information terminal device 12.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the various processes as described above will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs processing for updating various effect random numbers (variation mode determination random number, second half mode determination random number, notice mode determination random number) and mode change determination random number, and thereafter, until interrupt processing is performed. Step 2001 is repeatedly executed. Here, each of the above random numbers is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Then, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program by the generation of the clock pulse by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, and starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303 and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2102.

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a process during demonstration display that is performed when the pachinko machine P is in a standby state (non-game state). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 sends commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown), a sound control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). (Not shown). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

  Next, the gaming state command reception processing executed when the gaming state command is received in the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the gaming state command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 1108 of the post-stop process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a specific mode flag indicating that the specific mode is set is ON. If it is determined that the specific mode flag is not on (that is, the specific mode flag is off), the process proceeds to step 2203. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific mode flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the special game is being executed based on the received game state command, that is, whether or not the received game state command indicates execution of the special game. If it is determined that the special game is not being executed, the process proceeds to step 2203. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special game is being executed, the process proceeds to the next step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 turns off the specific mode flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the gaming state combining the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state has ended based on the received gaming state command. In other words, it is determined whether or not a gaming state command indicating a gaming state combining a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state is received during a gaming state combining a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. And when it determines with the above-mentioned game state not having been complete | finished, a game state command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above gaming state has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 2204.

In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 turns on the specific mode flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2205.
In step 2205, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether identification information is input. Thereafter, the mode lottery setting table 122 is referred to, and the number of executions of the variable effect until the start of the lottery for determining whether or not to change the specific mode to the normal mode according to whether or not the identification information is input is acquired. Then, the acquired number of executions is set in a predetermined execution number counter (not particularly shown). This execution number counter can be configured using a specific storage area of the sub-RAM 303 or a predetermined register. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2206.

  In step 2206, the sub CPU 301 sets a specific mode execution start command for displaying that the specific mode is set in the transmission buffer. The specific mode execution start command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the lighting control board (particularly shown) in step 2103 described above. In addition, a display indicating that the specific mode has been set is executed on these control boards. Then, the gaming state command reception process is terminated.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, symbol determination command reception processing executed when a symbol determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the symbol determination command is stored in step 1003 of the special symbol variation stop process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the specific mode flag is on. If it is determined that the specific mode flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2302. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific mode flag is not on (that is, the specific mode flag is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 executes a specific mode setting process for setting a specific mode. Then, the symbol confirmation command receiving process is terminated.
Further, in step 2302 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2300 that the specific mode flag is on, the sub CPU 301 executes a normal mode setting process for setting the normal mode (changing to the normal mode). Then, the symbol confirmation command receiving process is terminated.

Next, the specific mode setting process of step 2301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 acquires the mode change determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to set a specific mode based on the acquired mode change determination random number and the specific mode lottery table 121. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not it has been determined in step 2401 to set the specific mode. If it is determined that the setting of the specific mode has not been determined, the specific mode setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific mode is set, the process proceeds to the next step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 turns on the specific mode flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2404.

In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether identification information is input. Then, referring to the mode lottery setting table 122, the number of executions of the variable effect until the start of the lottery for determining whether or not to change the specific mode to the normal mode according to whether or not the identification information is input is acquired. . Then, the acquired number of executions is set in a predetermined execution number counter (not particularly shown). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2405.
In step 2405, the sub CPU 301 sets a specific mode execution start command for displaying that the specific mode is set in the transmission buffer. The specific mode execution start command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the lighting control board (particularly shown) in step 2103 described above. In addition, a display indicating that the specific mode has been set is executed on these control boards. Then, the specific mode setting process ends.

Next, the normal mode setting process of step 2302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the execution count counter is zero. If it is determined that it is not 0 (that is, 0 or more), the process proceeds to the next step 2501. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is 0, the process proceeds to step 2502.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 decrements the value of the execution number counter by 1. Then, the normal mode setting process ends.

Further, in step 2502 which proceeds when it is determined that the value of the execution counter is 0 in step 2500 described above, the sub CPU 301 acquires the mode change determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 determines whether identification information is input. If it is determined that identification information has not been input, the process proceeds to step 2505. On the other hand, if it is determined that the identification information has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 2504.

In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 obtains the first normal mode lottery table 123a. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2506.
Further, in step 2505 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2503 that the identification information is not input, the sub CPU 301 acquires the second normal mode lottery table 123b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2506.

In step 2506, the sub CPU 301 sets the specific mode being set to the normal mode based on the mode change determination random number acquired in step 2502 described above and the normal mode lottery table 123 acquired in step 2504 or step 2505 described above. Decide whether to change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2507.
In step 2507, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to change to the normal mode in step 2506 is determined. If it is determined that the change to the normal mode has not been determined, the normal mode setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is determined to change to the normal mode, the process proceeds to the next step 2508.

In step 2508, the sub CPU 301 turns off the specific mode flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2509.
In step 2509, the sub CPU 301 sets in the transmission buffer a specific mode end command for displaying that the mode has been changed to the normal mode, that is, that the specific mode has ended. The specific mode end command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (not shown in particular) in step 2103 described above. In addition, a display indicating that the specific mode has ended is executed on these control boards. Then, the normal mode setting process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation mode command reception processing executed when a variation mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 911 of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number (variation mode determination random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the specific mode flag is on. If it is determined that the specific mode flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2603. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific mode flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 acquires the variation effect determination table 124 b during the specific mode. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2604.
Further, in step 2603 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2601 that the specific mode flag is not on, the sub CPU 301 obtains the normal mode variation effect determination table 124a. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2604.

In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect based on the variation mode determination random number acquired in step 2600 described above and the variation effect determination table 124 acquired in step 2602 or step 2603 described above. To do. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2605.
In step 2605, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2604 described above in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (not shown in particular) in step 2103 described above. In addition, the change effect corresponding to the received change effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2606.

In step 2606, the sub CPU 301 executes a notice effect determination process for determining the aspect of the notice effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2607.
In step 2607, the sub CPU 301 executes a point grant process for granting points corresponding to the effect mode to be executed. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

Next, the notice effect determination processing in step 2606 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number (notice mode determination random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the specific mode flag is on. If it is determined that the specific mode flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific mode flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 obtains the notice mode determination table 125b during the specific mode. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2704.
Further, in step 2703 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2701 that the specific mode flag is not on, the sub CPU 301 obtains the normal mode notice effect determination table 125a. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2704.

In step 2704, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of the notice effect based on the notice mode determination random number acquired in step 2700 described above and the notice effect determination table 125 acquired in step 2702 or step 2703 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2705.
In step 2705, the sub CPU 301 sets a notice effect execution command corresponding to the notice effect form determined in step 2704 described above in the transmission buffer. The notice effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (shown in particular) in step 2103 described above. In addition, the notice effect corresponding to the received notice effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the notice effect determination process ends.

Next, the point grant processing in step 2607 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2800, the sub CPU 301 determines whether identification information has been input. And when it determines with identification information not being input, a point provision process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the identification information has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 2801.
In step 2801, it is determined whether or not the specific mode flag is on. If it is determined that the specific mode flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2803. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific mode flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2802.

In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 obtains the point granting table 126b during the specific mode. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2804.
In step 2803, which is performed when it is determined in step 2801 that the specific mode flag is not on, the sub CPU 301 acquires the normal mode point granting table 126a. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2804.

In step 2804, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the first half of the variation effect determined in step 2604 and the notification effect determined in step 2704, and the point grant acquired in step 2802 or 2803 described above. Based on the table 126, points corresponding to the above-described effects are obtained. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2805.
In step 2805, the sub CPU 301 adds the points acquired in step 2804 described above to the points stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, the point grant process is terminated.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2900, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number (second half mode determination random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2901.
In step 2901, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the reach development effect based on the acquired second-half mode determination random number, the effect determination table, and the change pattern number corresponding to the received change pattern command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2902.

  In step 2902, the sub CPU 301 sets a reach development effect execution command corresponding to the aspect determined in step 2901 described above in the transmission buffer. The reach development effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in step 2103 described above. The reach development effect corresponding to the received reach development effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the demo command reception process executed when the demo command is received in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the demo command is stored in step 811 of the special symbol variation start process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 3000, the sub CPU 301 executes a demo screen display process for displaying a demo screen based on the received demo command. Then, the demo command reception process ends.

Next, the above-described demonstration display processing in step 2102 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3100, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a start winning command has been received. If it is determined that the start winning command has been received, the process proceeds to step 3103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start winning command has not been received, the process proceeds to step 3101.
In step 3101, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a predetermined operation by the effect operation device 9 has been performed. And when it determines with predetermined | prescribed operation not being performed, the process during demonstration display is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that a predetermined operation has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 3102.

In step 3102, the sub CPU 301 executes a game system use execution process for performing various controls related to use of the game system S. Then, the demonstration display process is terminated.
Further, in step 3103 which proceeds when it is determined that the start winning command is received in step 3100 described above, the sub CPU 301 executes a screen switching process for deleting the demonstration screen and switching to the normal screen. Then, the demonstration display process is terminated.

Next, the game system utilization execution process in step 3102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 3200, the sub CPU 301 executes a process of causing the effect display device 21 to display the use menu screen of the gaming system S. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3201.
In step 3201, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not “user registration” is selected on the use menu screen. If it is determined that “user registration” is selected, the process proceeds to the next step 3202. On the other hand, if it is determined that “user registration” is not selected, the process proceeds to step 3204.

In Step 3202, the sub CPU 301 generates a two-dimensional code including the URL of the Web site of the server SV, and executes a process for displaying the two-dimensional code on the effect display device 21. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3203.
In step 3203, the sub CPU 301 executes a process of returning to the use menu screen of the gaming system S (that is, a process of displaying the use menu screen again) when a predetermined return operation is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 3201.

Further, in step 3204 which proceeds when it is determined in step 3201 that “user registration” is not selected, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not “use start” is selected on the use menu screen. If it is determined that “use start” is selected, the process proceeds to the next step 3205. On the other hand, if it is determined that “use start” is not selected, the process proceeds to step 3208.
In step 3205, the sub CPU 301 executes a process of displaying a password input screen for inputting the password acquired from the Web site of the server SV by the information terminal device T. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3206.

In step 3206, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the above-described password has been input. If it is determined that the password has not been input, the process returns to step 3206. On the other hand, if it is determined that the password has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 3207.
In step 3207, the sub CPU 301 executes a process of returning to the use menu screen of the gaming system S (that is, a process of displaying the use menu screen again) when a predetermined return operation is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 3201.

Further, in step 3208 which proceeds when it is determined in step 3204 that “use start” is not selected, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not “use end” is selected on the use menu screen. If it is determined that “use end” is selected, the process proceeds to the next step 3209. On the other hand, if it is determined that “use end” is not selected, the process proceeds to step 3211.
In step 3209, the sub CPU 301 acquires game history information such as points accumulated in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303, and includes the acquired game history information and the URL of the Web site of the server SV 2. A process of generating a dimension code and displaying the two-dimensional code on the effect display device 21 is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 3210.

In step 3210, the sub CPU 301 executes a process of returning to the use menu screen of the gaming system S (that is, a process of displaying the use menu screen again) when a predetermined return operation is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 3201.
Further, in step 3211 that proceeds when it is determined in step 3208 that “end of use” has not been selected, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not “end of menu” has been selected on the use menu screen. If it is determined that “end menu” has been selected, the process proceeds to the next step 3212. On the other hand, if it is determined that “MENU END” has not been selected, the process proceeds to step 3201.

  In step 3212, the sub CPU 301 executes a process of deleting the use menu screen of the gaming system S and displaying the demonstration screen on the effect display device 21. Then, the game system use execution process is terminated.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the sub CPU 301 gives points as a privilege and can receive services such as downloading data such as images and music according to the accumulated points. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is not to be done. For example, instead of giving points, you can set the right to download data such as images and music, and if that right is given, you can download these data without accumulating points You may do it.
Also, instead of giving points, set up to give data such as letters, numbers, and symbols that make up a given password, and enter this password when all the data that make up the above password is given By doing so, data such as images and music may be downloaded.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, points are given according to the execution of the fluctuating effect or the notice effect, but the effect that gives the points is not limited to these. For example, the reach development effect You may set so that a point may be given according to execution of. In addition, before the fluctuating effect based on the hold is executed, after determining whether or not the random number related to the hold is a jackpot, based on the result of this determination, the change based on the hold You may set so that a point may be given according to execution of the prefetching production which performs the predetermined suggestion regarding the result of the judgment before execution of production.
By setting in this way, the variation of effects to which points are given increases, so that the interest of a player who is playing a game using the game system S can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, points are given by executing the performance in a predetermined mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, points may be awarded according to the result of the game, such as the determined special symbol type (special symbol X1, special symbol X2). And you may set so that the frequency in the direction in specific mode may be given according to the result of a game, and the quantity of the point to be given increases rather than in normal mode.
For example, it may be set so that points are not awarded when a big win is won during the normal mode, but predetermined points are awarded when a big win is won during the specific mode. In addition, when the special symbol determined and won in the normal mode is X2, a predetermined point is awarded, but the special symbol determined and won in the specific mode is X2. If it is, it may be set so that more points are given than points given during the normal mode.
By setting in this way, since the variation of point grant increases, it is possible to enhance the interest of a player who is playing a game using the game system S.

In the above-described embodiment, after the specific mode is set, after a predetermined number of fluctuating effects are performed, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to change the specific mode to the normal mode. When it is determined to change to the normal mode, the specific mode being set is changed to the normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 may change the specific mode to the normal mode only on the condition that a predetermined number of fluctuating effects are executed without performing the above-described lottery. Specifically, in the normal mode setting process described above, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the execution number counter is 0, and when it is determined to be 0, the specific mode flag is turned off. It may be set. In addition, the execution count of the fluctuating effect after setting to the specific mode is counted by the execution count counter, and the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the execution count counter has reached the specific count. The specific mode flag may be set to be turned off when it is determined that it has been reached.
In addition, instead of performing the above-described lottery after a predetermined number of fluctuating effects have been executed, the above-described lottery may be performed immediately after the specific mode is set. That is, the specific mode may be changed to the normal mode based only on the result of the lottery described above.
In addition, as a method for changing to the normal mode, a change to the normal mode based on execution of a predetermined variation effect and a change to the normal mode based on the result of the lottery described above may be used in combination. For example, when the specific mode is set, the determination lottery of the change method described above may be performed, and the change to the normal mode may be performed by the change method according to the result of the determination lottery.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, two modes, the normal mode and the specific mode, are provided as the mode related to the point grant. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, more points are given than the specific mode. Possible modes may be provided.

Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.
The above-described embodiment can also be applied to gaming machines other than the pachinko machine P. For example, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine that uses a game medal as a game medium to play a game, a parrot (registered trademark) game machine that uses a game ball to play a game similar to the slot machine, and the like.

  The main control board 100 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the game control means of the present invention. Further, the sub control board 300 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the effect control means of the present invention. Further, the production operation device 9 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the identification information input means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2800 to step 2805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a privilege granting unit of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of Step 2201 to Step 2202, the processing of Step 2203 to Step 2204, the processing of Step 2402 to Step 2403, and the processing of Step 2507 to Step 2508 in the above-described embodiment is the mode of the present invention. This corresponds to setting means. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of steps 2502 to 2506 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the mode change lottery means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. In addition, the image control board and the effect display device 21 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the change effect executing means of the present invention. The execution number counter in the modification of the above-described embodiment corresponds to the number counting unit of the present invention.

S gaming system SV server T information terminal device P pachinko machine 21 effect display device 100 main control board 101 main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
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Claims (3)

Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for controlling the execution of an effect for informing or suggesting a predetermined content as the game controlled by the game control means progresses;
Identification information input means for inputting identification information for identifying a player;
When the identification information is input by the identification information input means, the result of the game controlled by the game control means and the execution content of the effect controlled by the effect control means as the game progresses A privilege granting means capable of granting a predetermined privilege based on at least one of
Based on the normal mode in which the privilege granting unit grants a privilege based on a predetermined setting content determined regarding the grant of the privilege, and on the setting content determined so that more privileges can be given than the predetermined setting content A mode setting unit for setting any mode from a plurality of modes including at least a specific mode in which the privilege granting unit grants a privilege,
The mode setting means includes
When the predetermined setting condition is satisfied, the specific mode is set,
When the identification information is input by the identification information input means, the specific mode being set is changed to the normal mode by satisfying a predetermined change condition during the setting of the specific mode, When the identification information is not input by the identification information input means, the change condition that is easier to change to the normal mode than the predetermined change condition is satisfied during the setting of the specific mode. A gaming machine, wherein a specific mode is changed to the normal mode. From a predetermined timing after the specific mode is set by the mode setting means, comprising a mode change lottery means for determining by lottery whether or not to change the specific mode being set to the normal mode,
The mode change lottery means
When the identification information is input by the identification information input means, the first lottery probability is determined to change to the normal mode, and the identification information is not input by the identification information input means To change to the normal mode with a second lottery probability higher than the first lottery probability,
The mode setting means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific mode being set is changed to the normal mode on condition that the mode change lottery means determines to change to the normal mode. Lottery means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player by lottery by establishing a predetermined starting condition;
On the condition that whether or not to execute the special game is determined by the lottery means, the variation effect execution means for executing the variation effect for executing the variation effect for informing the result of the determination;
A number counting unit that counts the number of times the variation effect is executed by the variation effect execution unit from a predetermined timing after being set to the specific mode by the mode setting unit;
The mode setting means includes
When the identification information is input by the identification information input unit, the number of times counted by the number counting unit becomes the first specific number of times, thereby changing the specific mode being set to the normal mode. When the identification information is not input by the identification information input unit, the number of times counted by the number counting unit is set to be a second specific number smaller than the first specific number. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific mode is changed to the normal mode.

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