JP2016002316A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of performing a new operation (and a system including the same).SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: acquisition means for acquiring game information in response to an establishment of a predetermined start condition; special game determination means for determining whether or not a special game is performed, on the basis of the game information acquired by the acquisition means; special game execution means for executing a special game, when a determination result by the special game determination means is positive; performance control means for executing a big winning game performance while the special game is executed; and identification information output means for outputting identification information which can be read by an external device and allows the external device to display a performance content of the big winning game performance being executed by the performance control means in accordance with progress of a game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine played by a player and a system including the gaming machine.

  Some modern gaming machines, such as pachinko gaming machines, have various effects to entertain a player. For example, there are many that suggest the reliability of the big hit by the display color of the title when the reach production is performed, and many that suggest the reliability of the big hit by performing a so-called chance-up production during the reach production (for example, non- Patent Document 1).

“Pachinko Winning Guide”, Guide Works Co., Ltd., February 16, 2014 issue, February 16, 2014 issue, pages 4-11, CR Pachinko Hokuto no Ken 5th edition

  As described above, at present, gaming machines are required not only to provide pleasure for acquiring gaming media (gaming machines, medals, etc.) but also to provide various values. For this reason, new operations are always required for gaming machines.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a main object thereof is to provide a gaming machine (and a system including the same) capable of performing a new operation.

  In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention employs the following configuration. In addition, reference numerals in parentheses, explanations, and the like indicate correspondence relationships with embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of one aspect of the present invention. Absent.

Obtaining means (100, S204, S210) for obtaining game information upon establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Special game determination means (100, S407) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Special game execution means (100, S6) for executing a special game when the determination result by the special game determination means is affirmative;
Effect control means (400, 500) for executing a jackpot game effect during execution of the special game;
It is identification information (730, FIG. 26) that can be read by the external device, and the contents of the effect of the big hit game effect being executed by the effect control means are displayed on the external device (70, 71) as the game progresses. (FIG. 51 (1)) A gaming machine comprising identification information output means (500) for outputting identification information.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine (and a system including the same) that can perform a new operation.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure for demonstrating an example of the game ball passage determination process peculiar to this embodiment An example of a flowchart showing main processing executed by the main control unit 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the power-off monitoring process in step S911 in FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the recovery process in step S909 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400 An example of a detailed flowchart showing command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the notification effect execution process in step S115 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the opening effect process in step S125 of FIG. Schematic configuration diagram of a message transmission / reception system using the gaming machine according to the present embodiment FIG. 21 is a sequence diagram showing the interaction between the gaming machine 1, the mobile terminal 70, and the server 71 shown in FIG. Functional block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1, the mobile terminal 70 and the server 71 according to the present embodiment Time chart showing display timing of identification code by gaming machine 1 The figure which shows the example of a display of the identification code on the image display part 6. The figure which shows an example of the data format of the identification information encoded as an identification code Diagram showing examples of display timing Diagram showing examples of reach types and chance-up effects The figure which shows the example of the production pattern The figure which shows the example of production information Illustration showing examples of jackpot types Figure showing an example of special symbol information Diagram showing an example of a promotion scenario Diagram showing examples of promotion effects The flowchart which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect execution process which the image sound control part 500 performs. The flowchart which shows an example of the opening effect execution process which the image sound control part 500 performs Screen transition diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed during application execution in the mobile terminal 70 The figure which shows an example of the timing information memorize | stored in the timing information storage part of the server 71 The figure which shows an example of the message information memorize | stored in the message information storage part 713 of the server 71 The figure which shows an example of the message information memorize | stored in the message information storage part 713 of the server 71 The flowchart which shows an example of the message transmission process which the server 71 performs The figure which shows an example of the information contained in identification information The figure which shows an example of the transmission message list produced based on the information shown in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the preparation method of the notice information produced based on the information shown in FIG. Time chart showing correspondence between notification effect performed in image display unit 6 of gaming machine 1 and message transmission from server 71 to portable terminal 70 Time chart showing correspondence between notification effect performed in image display unit 6 of gaming machine 1 and message transmission from server 71 to portable terminal 70 The figure which shows an example of the information contained in identification information The figure which shows an example of the transmission message list produced based on identification information The figure which shows an example of the information contained in identification information The figure which shows an example of the transmission message list produced based on identification information Time chart showing the correspondence between the effects performed in the image display unit 6 of the gaming machine 1 and the message transmission from the server 71 to the portable terminal 70 The figure which shows the example of a screen display of the gaming machine 1 and the portable terminal 70 The figure which shows the example of a screen display of the gaming machine 1 and the portable terminal 70 The figure which shows the example of a screen display of the gaming machine 1 and the portable terminal 70 The figure which shows the example of a screen display of the gaming machine 1 and the portable terminal 70 The figure which shows the example of a screen display of the gaming machine 1 and the portable terminal 70 The figure which shows the example of a screen display of the gaming machine 1 and the portable terminal 70

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be simply referred to as a gaming machine 1.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a partial plan view of the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a winning ball when a gaming ball launched by a player's operation wins a prize, for example. This gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the main part of the gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side. And the lock part 43 is provided in the predetermined position (for example, edge part on the opposite side to a shaft support side) which becomes the front side of the frame member 5, and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock part 43. Can be opened.

  A game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In the gaming area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 4) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the gaming area 20 ( (Not shown) and a guide member (not shown) for guiding the raised game ball to the right side of the game area 20.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 6 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 6 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), for example, by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, the appearance of a character, the appearance of an item, etc. Or a reserved image showing the number of times the special symbol lottery is held. The image display unit 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Furthermore, a movable accessory 7 and a board lamp 8 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and produces an effect by performing a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game or in accordance with the operation of the player. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

  In the game area 20, a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the falling direction of the game ball are arranged. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the gate 25, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24 are arranged on the game board 2 as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery. It is installed. In addition, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 26 through which game balls that have not been won in any of the game areas of the game balls launched into the game area 20 are discharged out of the game area 20. .

  The first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are awarded when a game ball enters, respectively, and a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started. The first start port 21 operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning port 23) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (first special symbol display 4a described later). It is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. Further, the second start opening 22 operates the special electric accessory and / or a predetermined special symbol display device (second special symbol display device 4b described later), and wins related to winning a game ball. The mouth. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol lottery (the open / close lottery of the electric tulip 27 described below) starts. The lottery is not started even if a game ball wins the normal winning opening 24.

  The 2nd starting port 22 is provided in the lower part of the 1st starting port 21, and is equipped with the electric tulip 27 in the vicinity of the entrance of a game ball as an example of a normal electric accessory. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid) described later. When the pair of blade portions are closed, the electric tulip 27 is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 22 because the opening width guided to the entrance of the second start port 22 is extremely narrow. On the other hand, the electric tulip 27 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 22 because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 22 increases when the pair of wings open to the left and right. . When the electric tulip 27 passes through the gate 25 and the normal symbol lottery is won, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.10 seconds) and opens and closes for a specified number of times (for example, once). To do.

  The big winning opening 23 is located at the lower center of the second starting opening 22 and is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The big prize opening 23 is normally in a closed state so that no game balls can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, it protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in an open state. The game ball is easy to enter. For example, the special winning opening 23 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or a winning of 10 game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).

  Further, on the lower right side of the game board 2, a display 4 for displaying the results of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery described above and the number of reserved items is arranged. Details of the display 4 will be described later.

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, a prescribed number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. The prize ball is paid out. For example, when one game ball is won at the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, three prize balls are awarded, and when one game ball is won at the big prize port 23, thirteen prize balls are given to the normal prize slot 24. When one game ball is won, ten prize balls are paid out. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

  The frame member 5 on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 is provided with a handle 31, a lever 32, a stop button 33, a take-out button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, a dish 39, and the like. Yes.

  When the player touches the handle 31 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 32 clockwise, the launching device 211 (100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The tray 39 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to protrude in front of the gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize balls are paid out to the plate 39. The game balls stored in the tray 39 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 32.

  The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31, and even when the player touches the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is released by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 34 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 39 is provided, and when the player presses it, the game balls accumulated in the tray 39 are dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 35 and the frame lamp 36 respectively notify the gaming state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 35 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. In addition, the frame lamp 36 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing or a difference in emission color.

  Next, the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 4 includes a first special symbol display 4a, a second special symbol display 4b, a first special symbol hold indicator 4c, a second special symbol hold indicator 4d, a normal symbol indicator 4e, and a normal symbol indicator 4e. A symbol hold display 4f and a game status display 4g are provided.

  The first special symbol display 4a is displayed with the display symbol varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 21. For example, the first special symbol display 4a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball is won at the first starting port 21, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then the lottery result is displayed. Further, the second special symbol display 4b is displayed with the display symbols varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 22. For example, the second special symbol display 4b is similarly composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the second starting port 22, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the lottery result is displayed. To do. In the normal symbol display 4e, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 25. For example, the normal symbol display 4e is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 4c displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when a game ball wins at the first start port 21. The second special symbol hold indicator 4d displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when the game ball wins at the second start port 22. The normal symbol hold display 4f displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 4c, the second special symbol hold indicator 4d, and the normal symbol hold indicator 4f are each composed of LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold is displayed according to the lighting mode. The

  The game state display 4g displays a game state (such as a short time state) when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  Next, an input device provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 37 and an effect key 38 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 37 is provided on the side of the upper surface of the tray 39 protruding forward of the gaming machine 1. The production key 38 has a center key and four direction keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 39 adjacent to the production button 37. The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player can enjoy a predetermined effect by pressing the effect button 37 at a predetermined timing. Further, the player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 6 by operating the four direction keys of the effect key 38. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key of the effect key 38.

  In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (payout drive unit 311) for paying out the game balls to the tray 39 are provided, and various substrates are attached. ing. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2. Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 (see FIG. 4) that performs internal lottery and determination of winning is configured is disposed on the main board. The sub-board includes a firing control board 200 (see FIG. 4) configured to control a launching device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls the payout of a prize ball. A payout control board configured with an effect control board configured with an effect control section 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image acoustic control section 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various types The lamp control board etc. in which the lamp control part 600 which controls the effect by the lamp (frame lamp 36, panel lamp 8) and the movable accessory 7 are arranged. In addition, on the rear surface of the gaming board 2, the power source of the gaming machine 1 is switched on / off, and 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages. A switching power supply is provided for outputting the direct current power to the various substrates described above.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the gaming machine 1.

  4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, a lamp control unit 600, and the like.

  The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101 and various data. The RAM 103 is used as a working memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) when a game ball wins at the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, and effects control is performed on determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. Send to part 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 27 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion is opened and closed. Further, the main control unit 100 executes the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the first start port 21, the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the second start port 22, In addition, the number of execution suspensions of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 25 is managed, and data related to the number of suspensions is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main controller 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) in which the big winning opening 23 projects and inclines and opens. (16 times). Further, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 23 opens and closes.

  The main control unit 100 changes the game state in accordance with the progress of the game, and according to the progress of the game, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery, the execution interval of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4) In other words, it may be said that it is a time to stop and display), and the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 27 is changed.

  When a game ball wins the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out a number of prize balls. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball according to an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. 115, normal winning opening switch 116, display 4 (first special symbol display 4a, second special symbol display 4b, first special symbol hold indicator 4c, second special symbol hold indicator 4d, normal symbol display 4e, a normal symbol hold display 4f, and a game status display 4g) are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a sends a signal to the main control unit 100 in response to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 21. The second start port switch 111 b sends a signal corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the second start port 22 to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 27 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 sends a signal corresponding to the game ball passing through the gate 25 to the main control unit 100. The big winning opening switch 114 sends a signal corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 23 to the main control unit 100. The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 23 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The normal winning port switch 116 sends a signal to the main control unit 100 in response to the winning of the game ball to the normal winning port 24.

[Switch processing of this embodiment]
Below, the switch process (game ball passage determination process) of the present embodiment will be specifically described. Note that this game ball passage determination process is limited to the case where it is determined that a game ball has entered (or passed) the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the gate 25, the big winning port 23, or the like. For example, it is also executed when the payout control unit 300 determines (counts) the paid-out prize balls (number of prize balls).

  FIG. 5 shows an example of the output signal of the proximity switch installed as the first start port switch 111a for detecting the game ball winning (passing) to the first start port 21 and the like, and the output signal. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the binarization signal binarized into the ON level and the OFF level using the passage determination threshold value (5V). As an example, the proximity switch has a circular through hole through which a game ball passes through a rectangular plate, and outputs an output signal of a voltage corresponding to a change in magnetic flux when the game ball passes through the through hole. This is a direct current 2-wire electronic switch for output. As shown by the dotted line in FIG. 5, the voltage level of the output signal of the proximity switch decreases as the game ball approaches the center of the through hole, and becomes the minimum (minimum) when the game ball reaches the center of the through hole. The game ball rises as it passes through the center of the through hole and leaves. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the output signal of the proximity switch is converted to an OFF level of the binarized signal when the voltage level is larger than the passage determination threshold (5V) by a comparator (not shown), and the voltage level is When it is below the passage determination threshold value (5 V), it is converted into an ON level of the binarized signal. In the example of FIG. 5, the passage determination threshold used for the determination is described as one passage determination threshold (5V). However, for example, when switching from the OFF level to the ON level, the first passage determination threshold (5V) is used. On the other hand, the second passage determination threshold (6V) may be used when switching from the ON level to the OFF level. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the binarized signal from improperly switching between ON / OFF due to the output signal of the proximity switch going up and down across the passage determination threshold due to the influence of noise or the like.

  Then, as part of each process in the timer interrupt process executed at intervals of 4 milliseconds (4 ms) by the main control unit 100 described later with reference to FIG. 9, the binarized signal shown in FIG. By determining ON / OFF, the game ball is determined to pass. This will be specifically described below.

  As shown in FIG. 5, it is determined at intervals of 4 milliseconds (ON / OFF determination) whether the binary signal is at the ON level or the OFF level. In FIG. 5, the natural number n is used to represent the order of ON / OFF determination. In FIG. 5, the OFF level is determined by the (n−2) -th to n-th ON / OFF determinations, and then the ON level is determined by the (n + 1) th ON / OFF determination. Here, in the present embodiment, when the ON level is determined, in the ON / OFF determination processing determined to be the ON level, a predetermined minute time (for example, 4 microseconds) shorter than the 4 millisecond interval is used. The second ON / OFF determination is executed at the elapsed timing. In FIG. 5, the ON / OFF determination in the (n + 1) th timer interrupt process is determined to be the ON level both times. Thereafter, the ON / OFF determination is performed from the (n + 2) th time to the (n + 4) th time to determine the OFF level. Note that the ON level period of the binarized signal (referred to as the ON period) is longer than in the case of FIG. 5 (that is, the game ball passes at a slower speed than in the case of FIG. 5). When the determination is also executed during the ON period, the determination is executed twice in the (n + 2) th ON / OFF determination.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, when the ON level is determined to be the OFF level by the nth ON / OFF determination and the ON level is determined to be the second ON level by the (n + 1) th ON / OFF determination, It is determined that one game ball has passed. The ON / OFF determination is performed by the main control unit 100 (more precisely, the CPU 101) for the proximity switch installed as the first start port switch 111a, for example, and connected to the payout control unit 300, for example. The payout control unit 300 (more precisely, the CPU 301) executes the proximity switch for detecting the number of paid out game balls (see FIG. 4).

  Here, the predetermined minute time (for example, 4 microseconds) in the (n + 1) th ON / OFF determination shown in FIG. 5 is set in advance according to the software programming content for executing the calculation process of the game ball passage determination. The That is, the predetermined minute time described above is a variable time that can be set to an arbitrary time depending on the programming content. The gaming machine 1 may generate fine period noise (for example, noise of 3 to 15 microsecond period), and this noise period depends to some extent on the type of gaming machine. For example, a certain type of gaming machine is likely to generate noise with a period of 5 microseconds, and a certain type of gaming machine is likely to generate noise with a period of 9 microseconds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by adopting a configuration in which the predetermined minute time described above can be set to an arbitrary time depending on the programming content, it is possible to effectively avoid erroneous determination due to noise of a fine cycle. Note that the arithmetic processing for providing the predetermined minute time described above is processing that is not related to the progress of the game and is only for earning time. For example, by repeating a process requiring a time of 1 microsecond four times, 4 microseconds can be provided as the above-mentioned predetermined minute time in software.

  By the way, in recent gaming machines, the processing load has increased due to an increase in the contents of arithmetic processing, so the execution interval of timer interrupt processing, which was 2 milliseconds in the previous gaming machine, has been extended to 4 milliseconds. As described with reference to FIG. 5, the ON / OFF determination using the proximity switch is also extended from the 2 millisecond interval and executed at an interval of 4 millisecond.

  Here, the previous gaming machine is determined to be the OFF level by the nth ON / OFF determination, is determined to be the ON level by the (n + 1) th ON / OFF determination, and is determined to be the ON level by the (n + 2) th ON / OFF determination. It was determined that one game ball had passed (hereinafter referred to as the “previous determination method”). That is, the game ball passage is determined by three ON / OFF determinations by three timer interruption processes. The reason why the ON level is determined at the (n + 1) th time and the (n + 2) th time in this way is to avoid erroneous determination that the game ball has passed due to the ON level being determined once by chance due to noise. However, in a recent gaming machine in which the ON / OFF determination interval is extended to an interval of 4 milliseconds, the previous determination method described above cannot determine the passage of a game ball passing at a high speed. For example, it is difficult to determine the passing of a game ball passing at a faster speed as the period of the ON level of the binarized signal (ON period) as shown in FIG. 5 becomes very short (for example, around 7 milliseconds). turn into. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is determined that one game ball has passed by the determination method described with reference to FIG. From this, according to this embodiment, it is possible to reliably determine the passing of the game ball while preventing erroneous determination due to noise by the ON / OFF determination by two timer interruption processes.

  By the way, the gaming machine 1 includes a power monitoring circuit for detecting that the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off, a disconnection detection circuit for detecting that the wiring of the proximity switch is disconnected, and a proximity switch. An abnormality detection circuit (not shown) such as a short circuit detection circuit for detecting that the wiring is short-circuited (short circuit) is provided. These abnormality detection circuits provide a threshold (abnormality determination level) for determining the occurrence of an abnormality at a voltage level higher than the passage determination threshold (5 V) shown in FIG. Therefore, when the voltage of the output signal of the proximity switch decreases, an abnormality is determined before the voltage of the output signal drops to the passage determination threshold, thereby preventing erroneous determination that the game ball has passed. Thus, since the abnormality determination level is provided at a voltage level higher than the passage determination threshold, it is difficult to take a long ON period by setting the passage determination threshold to a high value (for example, 10 V) (see FIG. 5). ). As a result, in the gaming machine 1, it is not realistic to determine the passage of the game ball using the previous determination method by taking a long ON period of the output signal.

In the switch processing described above, the second ON / OFF determination may not be performed in the timer interrupt processing determined to be ON that is executed after the timer interrupt processing determined to be ON.
Further, in the switch processing described above, it may be configured to detect the passage of the game ball by detecting the place where the binarized signal is switched from ON to OFF. That is, in FIG. 5, it may be determined that one game ball has passed with the determination that the n + 1 time timer interrupt process is turned on twice and the n + 2 time timer interrupt process is turned off.
Further, in the switch processing described above, in one timer interrupt process (ON detection), ON / OFF determination may be performed three times or more. In one timer interrupt process (OFF detection), You may perform ON / OFF determination twice or more.
In addition, in the switch processing described above, it may be configured to perform game ball passage determination without converting the output signal (analog signal) of the proximity switch into a binary signal (digital signal). In other words, the game ball passage determination may be performed by determining whether or not the output signal (analog signal) of the proximity switch is equal to or less than the passage determination threshold (5 V).
In the switch processing described above, the output signal of the proximity switch is an output signal that is at a low voltage level when the game ball is not detected and becomes a high voltage level when the game ball is detected, and a signal inversion means for inverting the output signal Thus, the output signal may be inverted and converted into a signal as indicated by a dotted line in FIG.
Further, the switch processing described above may be configured such that the proximity switch itself converts the analog signal into a binarized signal and outputs it, and the binarized signal is output from the proximity switch.

  This is the end of the description of the switch process (game ball passage determination process) of the present embodiment.

  In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball at the first starting port 21 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first special symbol lottery) on the first special symbol display 4a. indicate. The main control unit 100 displays on the second special symbol display 4b the result of the special symbol lottery started by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second special symbol lottery). . The main control unit 100 displays the number of times the first special symbol lottery is on hold on the first special symbol hold display 4c. The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings for which the second special symbol lottery is held on the second special symbol holding display 4d. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 25 on the normal symbol display 4e. The main control unit 100 displays the number of times of holding the normal symbol lottery on the normal symbol hold display 4f. Further, the main control unit 100 displays the gaming state at that time on the gaming state display 4g when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data. The RAM 203 is used as a working memory for the CPU 201.

  When the lever 32 is in the neutral position, the lever 32 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the player is rotated clockwise by the player, the lever 32 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the firing control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal. The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 so that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 32 increases. When the signal indicating that the stop button 33 is pressed is output, the launch control unit 200 stops the operation of the launch device 211 firing the game ball.

  The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data. A RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301.

  The payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100. Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive motor or the like that sends out a game ball from a game ball storage unit (ball tank).

  The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. The effect control unit 400 is connected to the effect key 38 operated by the player, and the effect control unit 400 acquires operation data output from the effect key 38 in accordance with the operation of the effect key 38 by the player. To do. Further, the effect control unit 400 acquires operation data output from the effect button 37 via the lamp control unit 600. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401 and various data. The RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. In addition, when the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 is pressed by the player, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input or the detection result.

  The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data. The RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a decorative symbol image for notifying a special symbol lottery result, an image of a character or item for displaying a notice effect or a pre-read notice effect, a special symbol lottery The image data for displaying on the image display unit 6 a reserved image indicating that the image is held, various background images, and the like are stored. The ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 stores various types of sound data such as music and sound output from the speaker 35 in synchronization with the image displayed on the image display unit 6 or independently of the displayed image. It is remembered. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. The CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, decorative symbol image display, character / item display, and the like using the read image data, and performs various processes corresponding to commands sent from the effect control unit 400. Perform production display. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display unit 6. In addition, the CPU 501 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and outputs the sound indicated by the sound processing sound data from the speaker 35.

  The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the operation of the movable accessory 7. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data. The RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  The lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the emission color based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. The lamp controller 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect controller 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. ) Is stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the effect contents set by the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the read operation pattern data.

  The lamp control unit 600 is connected to an effect button 37 operated by the player, and the lamp control unit 600 acquires operation data output from the effect button 37 in response to the operation of the effect button 37 by the player. Then, the operation data is transmitted to the effect control unit 400.

  The effect control unit 400 controls the image sound control unit 500 based on the operation data of the effect button 37 transmitted from the lamp control unit 600 and the operation data output from the effect key 38. The operation state of the production key 38 is notified. Here, the operation state of the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 is whether or not the operation is being performed and what kind of operation is being performed (for example, long press of the effect button 37 or the left of the effect key 38). Information including pressing of a direction key). Therefore, for example, when the effect button 37 is operated by the player, the operation state of the effect button 37 detected by the lamp control unit 600 is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500 via the effect control unit 400. For this reason, the image sound control unit 500 can change the content of the effect based on the operation state of the effect button 37 transmitted from the effect control unit 400.

[Outline of gaming state in this embodiment]
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes at least a high probability state, a low probability state, an electric support state, a non-electric support state, a short-time state, a non-short-time state, and a big hit gaming state. The low probability state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a normal low probability (for example, 1/300), and the high probability state is that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is lower than the low probability state. The gaming state is set to a high probability (for example, 1/50). In the non-electric support state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is a normal low probability (for example, 1/10), and even if the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is short (for example, 0.10 seconds). Is a game state in which the release control is performed only once), and therefore, it is a game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 22. In the electric support state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than the non-electric support state (for example, 10/10), and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is long (for example, 2.00 seconds). 3), the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long period of time, and it is easy for the game balls to enter the second start port 22 frequently (winning). A gaming state. The non-short-time state is a gaming state in which the execution time of the special symbol lottery is a normal predetermined time (see Fig. 12-1). The short-time state is a shorter execution time of the special symbol lottery than the non-short-time state. Is a gaming state to be played (see FIG. 13-2). The jackpot game state is a game state in which a jackpot game is executed in which a special symbol lottery is won (winning) and the jackpot 23 is opened. In the present embodiment, the electric support state and the short-time state are controlled at the same time. However, in this gaming state, the gaming ball is likely to win a prize at the second starting port 22, so that the gaming ball is mostly Many special symbol lotteries can be executed in a short time without decreasing. In the following, a gaming state that is controlled in a low-probability state, a non-electric support state, and a non-short-time state is referred to as a normal gaming state, and a gaming state that is controlled in a high-probability state, an electric support state, and a short-time state That's it. In the present embodiment, there is no latent game state that is a gaming state that is controlled in a highly accurate state, a non-electric support state, and a non-time-saving state.

  Next, a processing flow executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

[Main processing by main control unit 100]
First, the main process executed by the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This main process is started when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is continuously executed while the main control unit 100 is activated.

  In step S901 in FIG. 6, first, the CPU 101 waits, for example, 2000 ms, and the process proceeds to step S902. Although not shown, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 can receive a signal from the main control unit 100 without performing standby processing. . That is, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 is in a state where processing can be started before the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100.

  In step S902, the CPU 101 permits access to the RAM 103, and the process proceeds to step S903.

  In step S903, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a RAM clear switch (not shown) is “ON”. If the determination in step S903 is YES, the process proceeds to step S904. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S907.

  In step S904, the CPU 101 clears the RAM. Here, the RAM clear is a well-known technique and will not be described in detail, but various information (for example, information indicating the gaming state) stored in the RAM 103 is set to a predetermined initial state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S905.

  In step S905, the CPU 101 sets a work area when the RAM is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S906.

  In step S906, the CPU 101 performs initial setting of the peripheral portion. Here, the peripheral portion is the effect control unit 400, the payout control unit 300, or the like. Initial setting of the peripheral unit is performed by transmitting an initial setting command for instructing execution of the initial setting to each control unit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S907, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the backup flag is “ON”. Note that the backup flag is a flag that is turned on when the generation of backup data is normally completed when the power is turned off, and is a flag indicating that the backup data is valid in association with the generated backup data. If the determination in step S907 is YES, the process moves to step S908. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S904.

  In step S908, the CPU 101 determines whether the checksum is normal. If the determination in step S908 is YES, the process proceeds to step S909. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S909, the CPU 101 executes a recovery process (see FIG. 8) described later, and the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S910, the CPU 101 sets a cycle (for example, 4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter). Note that the CPU 101 executes a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9), which will be described later, using the period set here. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S911.

  In step S911, the CPU 101 executes a power shutdown monitoring process (see FIG. 7) described later, and the process proceeds to step S912.

  In step S912, the CPU 101 performs setting to prohibit interruption of the timer interrupt process, and the process proceeds to step S913.

  In step S913, the CPU 101 updates the initial value random number, and the process proceeds to step S914.

  In step S914, the CPU 101 performs setting to permit interruption of the timer interrupt process, and the process returns to step S911. That is, the CPU 101 repeatedly executes the processes in steps S911 to S914.

[Power-off monitoring process by the main control unit 100]
FIG. 7 is a detailed flowchart of the power-off monitoring process in step S911 in FIG. In step S9111, the CPU 101 prohibits the interrupt process, and the process proceeds to step S9112.

  In step S9112, the CPU 101 determines whether the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off based on whether a power cut-off signal is input from a power supply unit (not shown). If the determination in step S9112 is YES, the process moves to step S9114. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S9113.

  In step S9113, the CPU 101 permits the interrupt process and ends the power shutdown monitoring process (the process moves to step S912 in FIG. 6).

  On the other hand, in step S9114, the CPU 101 clears the output port through which various information is input / output to / from the CPU 101, and the process proceeds to step S9115.

  In step S 9115, the CPU 101 creates backup data in the RAM 103 based on the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1, creates a checksum from the contents of the RAM 103, and stores the checksum in the RAM 103. In this process, the power supply voltage is set to “0” after detecting that the power supply voltage has started to decrease due to the power supply cutoff of the power supplied to the main control unit 100 (after “YES” is determined in step S9112). It is done during the period until it becomes. Through this process, game state information and the like immediately before the power is turned off are stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S9116.

  In step S9116, the CPU 101 sets the backup flag to “ON”, and the process proceeds to step S9117.

  In step S 9117, the CPU 101 prohibits access to the RAM 103 and ends the power shutdown monitoring process (the process moves to step S 912 in FIG. 6).

[Restoration process by main control unit 100]
FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the recovery process in step S909 of FIG. First, in step S9091 of FIG. 8, the CPU 101 sets a work area of the RAM 103 at the time of restoration, and the process proceeds to step S9092.

  In step S9092, the CPU 101 refers to the information in the RAM 103, confirms information regarding the gaming state at the time of power-off and the number of special symbol lotteries held, and sends a recovery notification command including the information to the effect control unit 400. Send. As described above, the CPU 101 transmits a recovery notification command indicating the power-off state to the effect control unit 400 in order to notify that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been recovered. By the processing in step S9092, the effect control unit 400 can check the gaming state before power-off and the like.

  In step S9093, the CPU 101 sets a peripheral part, and the process proceeds to step S9094.

  In step S9094, the CPU 101 sets the backup flag to “OFF” and ends the recovery process (the process moves to step S910 in FIG. 6).

[Timer interrupt processing of main control unit]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the main control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. The timer interrupt process performed in the main control unit 100 will be described below with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 9 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 9 and subsequent figures is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. Here, the big hit random number is a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, performing a special symbol lottery). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when the special symbol lottery is won. The jackpot random number and the design random number are random numbers used in the process of step S407 in FIG. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol. Here, the variation time of the special symbol is equal to the execution time of the notification effect (variation effect) executed in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are used in the process of step S408 in FIG. 11 described later. In the random number update process of step S1, the big hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each random number is acquired in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and is used in the special symbol process in step S4 and the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. Note that the counter that performs the processing of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 (that is, circulates) again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number). ). In addition, in the random number update process in step S1, each counter such as a big hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number updates the initial value (the value that becomes the starting point of circulation) at random once it circulates. . As a result, the counter values (count values) can be prevented from synchronizing between these random numbers.

  Next, in step S2, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and when one of the switches is turned on (the first start port switch 111a or the second start port switch 111b). When a game ball detection signal is output from the mouth switch 111b), a start opening switch that performs processing relating to the number of holdings U1 for the first special symbol lottery, the number of holdings U2 for the second special symbol lottery, and processing for obtaining various random numbers. Execute the process. Details of the start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on (when a game ball detection signal is output from the gate switch 113), the normal symbol lottery is suspended. If it is determined whether the number is less than the upper limit (for example, 4) and it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit, a gate switch process is performed to obtain a random number used in the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. To do.

  Next, in step S4, the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, and after the special symbols are variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b, these are displayed. The stop symbol display process showing the lottery result of the above and the special symbol process for transmitting various commands to the effect control unit 400 are executed. This special symbol process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S5, the CPU 101 executes a normal symbol process for determining whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S3 matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the CPU 101 stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 4e. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol change time to be stopped and displayed after the normal symbol is variably displayed to 10 seconds in the non-time-short state and to 0.5 seconds in the time-short state. Further, the CPU 101 sets the probability that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e becomes a predetermined winning symbol (that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) is set to a low probability (1/10) in the non-time-short state. In the short-time state, the probability is increased to a high probability (10/10).

  Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when the big win is made), the CPU 101 controls the big prize opening / closing unit 115 to control the big prize opening 23. The player performs a predetermined opening / closing operation, and executes a big prize opening process for transmitting various commands related to the so-called big hit game effect to the effect control unit 400. By this processing, the big hit game (special game) is progressed, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. This special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S7, the CPU 101 performs electric driving when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e by the normal symbol processing in step S5 is a predetermined winning symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery is won). An electric tulip process for operating the tulip 27 is executed. At that time, the CPU 101 controls the opening of the electric tulip 27 for a very short period (once for 0.10 seconds) in the non-electric support state, and the electric tulip 27 for a long period (three times for 2.00 seconds) in the electric support state. Open control. In addition, when the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be in the open state, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, a second special symbol lottery is performed. Will be.

  Next, in step S <b> 8, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize.

  Next, in step S9, the CPU 101 executes various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 by the start opening switch process in step S2, the special symbol process in step S4, the big winning opening process in step S6, the prize ball process in step S8, and the like. Output processing for outputting information necessary for the production control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300 is executed. The CPU 101 notifies each winning opening that a gaming ball has won each time the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 21, the second starting opening 22, the big winning opening 23, and the normal winning opening 24. Are set in the RAM 103, and the winning command is output to the effect control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 10 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 receives a game ball in the first start port 21 based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the first start port switch 111a, and the first start port switch 111a is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S201 is YES, the process proceeds to step S202. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S 202, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax 1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol lottery number from the ROM 102, and the first special symbol lottery number U 1 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit value. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax1. If the determination in step S202 is YES, the process proceeds to step S203, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S <b> 203, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Further, the CPU 101 sets a winning command in the RAM 103 for notifying the effect control unit 400 that a game ball has won the first starting port 21. This winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery and the like, and each set of random numbers acquired (game information) Are stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Each time the value U1 of the first special symbol lottery holding number U1 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S406 of FIG. 11 described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest storage time. Deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of the last three steps S204 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 acquires a random number set such as a big hit random number obtained in the latest processing of step S204 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, a random number set such as a big hit random number for the first special symbol lottery stored most recently. ) And whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102, reach It is determined in advance whether or not to execute the production. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect and the hold change notice effect is made in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S <b> 206, the CPU 101 sets a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S205. In addition, the 1st reservation number increase command containing this prior determination information is output by the output process of step S9 of FIG. 9, and the lottery result with respect to the 1st special symbol lottery hold is the symbol in the 1st special symbol lottery. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the change starts. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 111b is turned on based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second start port switch 111b. To do. If the determination in step S207 is YES, the process proceeds to step S208. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S208, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax2 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the number of second special symbol lotteries held from the ROM 102, and the upper limit U2 of the second special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax2. If the determination in step S208 is YES, the process proceeds to step S209, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S209, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Further, the CPU 101 sets a winning command in the RAM 103 for notifying the effect control unit 400 that a game ball has won the second starting port 22. This winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, the CPU 101 obtains a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery, etc. They are stored in the RAM 103 in order. Each time the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S404 of FIG. 11 described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest stored time. Deleted one by one. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the processing of the last three steps S210 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S211.

  In step S211, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 acquires a random number set such as a big hit random number acquired in the process of the latest step S210 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, a random number set such as a big hit random number for the second special symbol lottery stored most recently. ) And whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102, reach It is determined in advance whether or not to execute the production. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect and the hold change notice effect is made in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S <b> 212, the CPU 101 sets a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S211. In addition, the 2nd reservation number increase command containing this prior determination information is output by the output process of step S9 of FIG. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the change starts. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 11 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Below, with reference to FIG. 11, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 9 is demonstrated.

  First, in step S401, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game (a big hit game state) based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically information by a flag). It is determined whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit game (special game) that is executed when the special symbol lottery is won. If the determination in step S401 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S <b> 402, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol change display is being performed by the first special symbol display 4 a or the second special symbol display 4 b. If the determination in step S402 is yes, the process proceeds to step S411. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the second special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S403 is YES, the process proceeds to step S404. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S <b> 404, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 and acquired in step S210 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

  On the other hand, in step S405, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the first special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S405 is YES, the process proceeds to step S406. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S415 assuming that there is no special symbol lottery to be executed.

  In step S <b> 406, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 and stored in the step S204 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

  The second special symbol lottery is executed in preference to the first special symbol lottery by the processing of steps S403 to S406 described above.

  In step S407, the CPU 101 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the special symbol lottery is a big win or a loss. Specifically, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S404, the CPU 101 matches the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S404 with the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss is determined based on whether or not to do so. On the other hand, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S406, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S406 matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. When the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used for this determination? Based on this, the type of jackpot of this time is determined. In the present embodiment, as an example, there are a probabilistic big hit that is set to a probable change game state until the next big hit after the big hit game, and a normal big hit that is set to a normal game state until the next big hit after the big hit game. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the second special symbol lottery has a higher probability of winning the odds of having a relatively large profit for the player than the first special symbol lottery. Specifically, in the second special symbol lottery, 70% is a promising big hit and 30% is a normal big hit, while in the first special symbol lottery, 40% is a promising big hit and 60% is a normal big hit. Then, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, information on the jackpot symbol representing the jackpot and the type of jackpot as information on the stop symbol of the special symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S408.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
In step S408, the CPU 101 executes variation pattern selection processing. Specifically, in step S408, the CPU 101 uses the variation pattern determination tables HT1-1 and HT1-2 shown in FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2 in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state) to change the probability. In the gaming state (short time state), the variation pattern is determined (selected) for each special symbol lottery using the variation pattern determination tables HT2-1 and HT2-2 shown in FIGS. 13-1 and 13-2. Here, this variation pattern is a special symbol variation time which is a time from when the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4 until it is stopped and displayed, and this special symbol variation time is synchronized with the execution time of the notification effect. It is the same time as the execution time of the notification effect. Hereinafter, the variation pattern determination tables HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1, and HT2-2 may be simply referred to as HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1, and HT2-2.

  First, a case where a variation pattern is selected using HT1-1 and HT1-2 shown in FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2 in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state) will be described. FIG. 12A is a table used for determining the variation pattern when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). FIG. 12-2 is a table used for determining the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the normal gaming state (non-short-time state).

[Non-time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the first special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the normal gaming state (non-time-short state) will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S408, if the CPU 101 determines in the jackpot determination process of step S407 that the first special symbol lottery has been won, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern (special symbol variation time) based on the variation pattern random number. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines that the variation pattern random number (any one of 0 to 299) read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407 is the “big hit” of HT1-1. The variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined based on which of the random number values assigned to each variation pattern of the portion of (). For example, when the variation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407 is “78”, the CPU 101 sets the fluctuation pattern “90.03” of the “big hit” portion of HT1-1. Since it matches the random value “75 to 124” assigned to “second”, “90.03 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as indicated by HT1-1, the fluctuation pattern “15.01 seconds”, “40.01 seconds”, “40.02 seconds”, “40.03 seconds”, “90. “01 seconds”, “90.02 seconds”, “90.03 seconds”, “90.04 seconds”, and “90.05 seconds” indicate the types of effect patterns of the notification effect “per reach” and “third SP”, respectively. "Per hit", "per second SP", "per first SP", "per fifth SPSP", "per fourth SPSP", "per third SPSP", "per second SPSP", and "per first SPSP". In addition, “per reach” is a type that hits big after reaching reach, “per first SP” to “per third SP” is a type that hits big after finally developing to SP reach, “per first SPSP” The “per 5th SPSP” is a type that hits big after finally developing to SPSP reach.

  Reach (reach establishment) is an effect in which a specific symbol state in which a big hit is notified when, for example, the remaining one of a plurality of decorative symbol sequences stops in a notification effect, typically on the right side and the left side. When the decorative symbol sequence stops at the same symbol (for example, 7), and the remaining central decorative symbol sequence stops at the same symbol (for example, 7), the effect becomes a doublet (for example, 777). The SP reach is generally referred to as super reach or special reach, and is an effect that further expects to win more than reach, for example, an effect of a moving image in which the main character gets an oval. In addition, SPSP reach is generally called super super reach or special special reach, and is an effect that further expects to win a big hit than the SP reach effect. is there.

  In step S408, if the CPU 101 determines that the first special symbol lottery is lost in the big hit determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 determines based on the hold number (U1) of the first special symbol lottery, the reach random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number. The variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined.

  Specifically, the CPU 101 determines the reach random number (0) read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S407 when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “1” or “2”. Or any one of 99 to 99) is included in the reach random number value range “0 to 69” of the retained number “1, 2” of the “losing” of HT1-1. 99 ”is determined.

  When the read reach random number is included in the reach random number value range “0 to 69”, the CPU 101 reads the fluctuation pattern random number (0 ˜299) is included in the fluctuation pattern random value range “0-59” or in the fluctuation pattern random value range “60-299”. Then, when the fluctuation pattern random number is included in the fluctuation pattern random value range “0 to 59”, the CPU 101 determines “8.00 seconds” as the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern random number is changed to the fluctuation pattern random value range “ In the case of “60 to 299”, “13.50 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as indicated by HT1-1, the variation patterns “8.00 seconds” and “13.50 seconds” both correspond to the effect pattern type “immediately lost”. “Immediately lost” is a type of production pattern that immediately loses without reaching reach.

  On the other hand, when the read reach random number is included in the reach random number value range “70 to 99”, the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern random number (0) read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407. ˜299) is included in the variation pattern random value range assigned to each variation pattern in the above reach random value range “70 to 99” of HT1-1. Then, the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined. For example, when the variation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S407 is “260”, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern random value assigned to the variation pattern “40.05 seconds”. Since it is included in the range “256 to 271”, “40.05 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as indicated by HT1-1, the fluctuation patterns “15.02 seconds”, “40.04 seconds”, “40.05 seconds” of the above-described reach random number value range “70 to 99” of HT1-1. ”,“ 40.06 seconds ”,“ 90.06 seconds ”,“ 90.07 seconds ”,“ 90.08 seconds ”,“ 90.09 seconds ”, and“ 90.10 seconds ” Production pattern types “Leach Loss”, “3rd SP Loss”, “2nd SP Loss”, “1st SP Loss”, “5th SPSP Loss”, “4th SPSP Loss”, “3rd SPSP Loss”, “2nd SPSP Loss” and This corresponds to “first SPSP loss”. Further, “Leach Loss” is a type that loses after the reach is established, and “First SP Loss” to “3rd SP Loss” are types that finally lose after being developed into SP Reach, and “First SPSP Loss” to “ “Fifth SPSP Loss” is a type that loses after finally developing into SPSP reach.

  In addition, when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the CPU 101 basically performs the variation pattern in the same manner as when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “1” or “2”. To decide. However, when the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, as shown in HT1-1, the CPU 101 has the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery being “1” or “2”. On the other hand, the reach random value range “0-69” is replaced with “0-79”, the reach random value range “70-99” is replaced with “80-99”, and the fluctuation pattern “8.00 seconds”. The variable pattern random value range “0 to 59” assigned to “0” to “209” is replaced with “0 to 209”, and the fluctuation pattern random value range “60 to 299” assigned to the fluctuation pattern “13.50 seconds” is changed to “210 to 299”. The variation pattern is determined by the random value range replaced with “”.

  In addition, when the number of holds for the first special symbol lottery is “4”, the CPU 101 basically performs the variation pattern similarly to the case where the number of holds for the first special symbol lottery is “1” or “2”. To decide. However, when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “4”, the CPU 101, as shown in HT1-1, when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “1” or “2”. On the other hand, the reach random value range “0-69” is replaced with “0-84”, the reach random value range “70-99” is replaced with “85-99”, and the fluctuation pattern “8.00 seconds” The variable pattern random value range “0 to 59” allocated to the variable pattern is replaced with “210 to 269”, and the random pattern value range “60 to 299” allocated to the variable pattern “13.50 seconds” is converted to “270 to 299”. In addition, according to the random value range of the content to which the variation pattern “3.00 seconds” to which the variation pattern random value range “0 to 209” is assigned in correspondence with the production pattern type “immediately lost” is added, Determine the fluctuation pattern To.

  As described above using the variation pattern determination table HT1-1 shown in FIG. 12-1, in the case of a loss in the first special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state (non-time-short state), the first special symbol lottery The smaller the number of holds, the easier it is to select a variation pattern with reach, and when a variation pattern without reach is selected, the smaller the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery, the easier it is to select a longer variation pattern.

[Big hit reliability]
Here, the jackpot reliability (expectation for jackpot) will be described. An effect with a high jackpot reliability is an effect that is highly likely to be notified of a big hit when the effect is executed, and an effect with a low jackpot reliability is a notification of a big hit when the effect is executed. It is a production that is unlikely to be performed. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given using HT1-1 shown in FIG. As can be seen from the “big hit” portion of HT1-1, in the case of big hit, “per reach”, “per third SP”, “per second SP”, “per first SP”, “per fifth SPSP”, “ The variation pattern random value range increases in the order of “per fourth SPSP”, “per third SPSP”, “per second SPSP”, and “per first SPSP” (partially the same). On the other hand, as can be seen from the “losing” portion of HT1-1, in the case of losing, “reach losing”, “third SP losing”, “second SP losing”, “first SP losing”, “fifth SPSP losing”. , The variation pattern random value range becomes smaller in the order of “fourth SPSP loss”, “third SPSP loss”, “second SPSP loss”, “first SPSP loss” (partially the same). As can be seen from the above, the performance that is easy to execute in the case of a big hit and difficult to execute in the case of a loss is high in the reliability of the big hit, while the effect that is difficult to execute in the case of big hit and is easy to be executed in the case of a loss has a big hit reliability. Low. That is, “reach effect”, “third SP reach effect”, “second SP reach effect”, “first SP reach effect”, “fifth SPSP reach effect”, “fourth SPSP reach effect”, “third SPSP reach effect”, “ The jackpot reliability increases in the order of “second SPSP reach production” and “first SPSP reach production”.

[Non-time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the second special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the normal gaming state (non-time-short state) will be described with reference to FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101 performed processing for the first special symbol lottery using the HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. It is different in that processing is performed for the second special symbol lottery using HT1-2 shown in FIG. 12-2. Here, in HT1-2 shown in FIG. 12-2, “Holding number of first special symbol lottery” is changed to “Holding number of second special symbol lottery” compared to HT1-1 shown in FIG. The only difference is that it has been replaced. That is, in the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 12A, the number of first special symbol lottery holds is considered, whereas in the variation pattern determination process, the number of second special symbol lottery holds. Be considered.

[Time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the first special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern in the case where the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the probability variation gaming state (short time state) will be described with reference to FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101 performed processing for the first special symbol lottery using the HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. It differs by the point which processes with respect to the 1st special symbol lottery using HT2-1 shown in FIG. Here, HT2-1 shown in FIG. 13-1 is the first special symbol lottery in the case where no reach is selected by the reach random number in “losing” with respect to HT1-1 shown in FIG. 12-1. The difference is that the variation pattern “13.50 seconds” (corresponding to immediate loss) is selected regardless of the number of holds.

[Time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the second special symbol lottery]
The determination of the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the probability variation gaming state (short time state) will be described below with reference to FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101 performed processing for the first special symbol lottery using the HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. The difference is that processing is performed on the second special symbol lottery using HT2-2 shown in FIG. 13-2. Here, as shown in FIG. 13B, HT2-2 is different from HT1-1 shown in FIG. 12A in that the “number of first special symbol lottery hold” is “second special symbol lottery hold”. It has been replaced by “number”. That is, in the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 12A, the number of first special symbol lottery holds is considered, whereas in the variation pattern determination process, the number of second special symbol lottery holds. Be considered. Also, as shown in FIG. 13-2, in HT2-2, when no reach is selected by the reach random number in the case of the holding number “1” of the second special symbol lottery in “losing”, the fluctuation pattern is uniform. “13.50 seconds” is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 13-2, in HT2-2, in the case of the second special symbol lottery holding number “2-4” in “losing”, when no reach is selected by the reach random number, the fluctuation pattern The fluctuation pattern “2.00 seconds” is determined in the random value range “0 to 239”, the fluctuation pattern “4.00 seconds” is determined in the fluctuation pattern random value range “240 to 269”, and the fluctuation pattern random value range “ In “270 to 299”, the fluctuation pattern “10.00 seconds” is determined.

  Here, as described in the processing in steps S403 to S406, in this embodiment, the second special symbol lottery hold is digested in preference to the first special symbol lottery hold. Further, in the probability variation gaming state (short time state), as described in the processing in steps S5 and S7 in FIG. 9, the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long period of time, and the game balls are frequently won at the second starting port 22. Therefore, the second special symbol lottery is executed frequently and continuously. Further, as described in the processing in step S407, the second special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is more than the first special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21. However, there are many winning ratios of probability variation big hits (big hits with a large profit for the player) that are controlled in the probability variation gaming state (short time state) until the next big hit. Therefore, conversely, in the probability variation gaming state (short time state), when the first special symbol lottery is executed, the normal big hit (big hit with a small profit for the player) that will be controlled to the normal gaming state It can be said that there is a greater possibility of winning. In the present embodiment, as described above with reference to HT2-2 of FIG. 13-2, in the probability variation gaming state (short-time state), when the second special symbol lottery holding number is 2 to 4 and there is no reach On the other hand, it is easy to select a short-time variation pattern (2.00 seconds, 4.00 seconds), and the second special symbol lottery hold is digested at high speed while executing a game with a sense of speed. When the number of the second special symbol lottery is 1 and there is no reach, it is difficult to execute the first special symbol lottery which is relatively disadvantageous to the player by always selecting a long time fluctuation pattern (13.50 seconds). Is controlling. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as described above with reference to HT2-1 of FIG. 13-1, in the probability variation gaming state (short time state), the first special symbol lottery that is relatively disadvantageous to the player is executed. Even if the number of the first special symbol lottery is 1 to 4, the long-term fluctuation pattern (13.50 seconds) must be selected in the absence of reach, and the game will be played at the second start port 22 Control is performed so as to earn time for the ball to win and the second special symbol lottery that is relatively advantageous to the player to be executed.

  Information on the variation pattern determined in step S408 as described above (that is, it can be said that the execution time of the notification effect: the information about the type of the effect pattern of the notification effect) is set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S409.

  In step S409, the CPU 101 generates a notification effect start command including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process in step S407 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process in step S408, and sets the notification effect start command in the RAM 103. Here, the notification effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the notification effect by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, and the like. The setting information included in the notification effect start command includes information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery has been executed. Further, the CPU 101 sets a gaming state notification command indicating the current gaming state (for example, a probable variation gaming state) in the RAM 103. The notification effect start command and the gaming state notification command described above are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S410.

  In step S410, the CPU 101 changes the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b based on the setting information included in the notification effect start command set in the process of step S409. Start displaying. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S411.

  In step S411, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time indicated by the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection processing in step S408 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S410. If the determination in step S411 is YES, the process proceeds to step S412. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 412, the CPU 101 sets a notification effect stop command instructing the end of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S413. Note that the notification effect stop command set in step S412 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S413, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b started in the process of step S410, and displays the stopped symbol. At this time, the CPU 101 sets a symbol determination command in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, the CPU 101 executes a stop process. Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines that the big hit is determined in step S407, the information stored in the RAM 103 (typically information based on a flag) is in the big hit game (the big hit game state). And an opening command for instructing the start of the big hit game effect is set in the RAM 103. Note that the process in step S414 is terminated when a predetermined fixed time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, and then the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG. For this reason, the timing at which the special symbol processing shown in FIG. 11 is executed again by the next timer interruption processing has passed a fixed time (0.5 seconds) after the special symbol variation display is completed in the processing of step S413. Timing (strictly speaking, an interrupt timing that arrives only after a fixed time has elapsed). Note that the opening command described above is output in step S9 of FIG. 9 when a predetermined fixed time (0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the processing of step S414 was started (after the processing of step S413 was completed). The process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400, and the big hit game effect is started.

  In step S415, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a customer waiting command and a gaming state notification command indicating the current gaming state have already been transmitted in the process of step 416 (described later). Here, the customer waiting command is the time when the specified fixed time (0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the processing in step S414 was started (in other words, the special symbol variation display was terminated in the processing in step S413). This is a command that is sent when there is no special symbol lottery hold at the time 0.5 seconds have passed since the notification effect that informs the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is not executed (so-called customer waiting state) ) Is a command to notify that If the determination in step S415 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S416.

  In step S <b> 416, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command and a gaming state notification command in the RAM 103. The customer waiting command and the gaming state notification command are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 9, and a predetermined stop effect (for example, an effect of displaying a decorative symbol stop) is started based on the customer waiting command. Is done. When a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) elapses after the stop effect described above is started, the customer waiting effect is started. Here, the customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect in which a video related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display unit 6, for example, a predetermined effect ( For example, the image display unit 6 displays a part of the reach effect). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
14 and 15 are an example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S601, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag). judge. If the determination in step S601 is YES, the process proceeds to step S602. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 602, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a jackpot game opening effect. If the determination in step S602 is YES, the process proceeds to step S603, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S609.

  In step S <b> 603, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a set opening time that defines the execution time of the opening effect has elapsed. If the determination in step S603 is YES, the process proceeds to step S604. If the determination is NO, the opening effect has not ended, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax for the jackpot game and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 for the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds included in the jackpot game (Rmax: “16” in this embodiment) and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 during the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. To do. By the process of step S604, the total number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in the jackpot game, the set ending time that is the time for performing the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game, and the like are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S <b> 605, the CPU 101 resets the winning number C of game balls to the big winning opening 23 stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S <b> 606, the CPU 101 updates the round number R of the big hit game stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S <b> 607, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening control of the special winning opening 23. By this processing, a big hit game round (round game) is started and the opening operation (one opening operation) of the big winning opening 23 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S <b> 608, the CPU 101 sets a round start notification command for notifying a round start (round game start) in the RAM 103. The round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. 9, and the round effect is started. The round start notification command includes information indicating the total number of rounds Rmax set in step S604 and information indicating the current number of rounds R updated by the process in step S606. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S609, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game interval. If the determination in step S609 is yes, the process proceeds to step S610. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S610, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set interval time during the jackpot game set in the process of step S604 has elapsed from the time when the big prize opening 23 is closed at the end of the previous round during the jackpot game. To do. If the determination in step S610 is YES, it is time to start the next round in the jackpot game, so the process moves to step S605. If this determination is NO, the next round in the jackpot game is started. Since the timing is not reached, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 611, the CPU 101 determines whether the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing the jackpot game ending effect based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process proceeds to step S621 in FIG. 15, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S612.

  In step S612, the CPU 101 determines that the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game round, and based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the big prize opening switch 114, whether the big prize opening switch 114 is turned on. Determine whether or not. If the determination in step S612 is YES, the process moves to step S613. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S614.

  In step S <b> 613, the CPU 101 determines that a winning of game balls to the big winning opening 23 has been detected, and updates the winning number C of game balls stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. By executing the process of step S613 every time the big prize opening switch 114 is turned ON, the total number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big prize opening 23 during one round is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. Go. In addition, the CPU 101 sets a winning command for notifying the effect control unit 400 that a game ball has won the big winning opening 23 in the RAM 103. This winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 in FIG. 9, and the winning process in step S125 in FIG. 18 is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S614, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a specified opening control time (29.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the opening control of the special winning opening 23 was started in the process of step S607. If the determination in step S614 is yes, the process moves to step S616. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S615.

  In step S615, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number C of winning game balls in the current round has reached an upper limit number of gaming balls Cmax (“10” in the present embodiment) that defines the timing at which the big winning opening 23 is closed. Determine. If the determination in step S615 is yes, the process proceeds to step S616. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S616, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to end the opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in step S607. In this way, the CPU 101 counts the total number of game balls (winning number C) detected by the big prize opening switch 114 until 29.5 seconds elapse after the big prize opening 23 is opened in each round during the big hit game. ) Has reached 10 (Cmax), or 29.5 seconds have passed without winning 10 game balls since opening the grand prize opening 23, and the big prize opening 23 is closed. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S617.

  In step S617, the CPU 101 sets a round end notification command for notifying the end of round (round game end) in the RAM 103. This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. 9, and the round effect is ended. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S618, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax of the big hit game set in the process of step S604. If the determination in step S618 is YES, the process proceeds to step S619 in FIG. 15, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S619 in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S620.

  In step S620, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, an ending command that instructs the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. As the ending command, a command corresponding to the jackpot symbol and the gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game is transmitted, and the effect control unit 400, based on this ending command, after the end of the ending effect (the end of the jackpot game effect) Control the production of (after). Specifically, when the ending command corresponding to the jackpot symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot is transmitted, the effect control unit 400 executes the mode effect indicating the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game effect based on the ending command. To do. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S621.

  In step S621, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in step S604 in FIG. 14 has elapsed since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S620. If the determination in step S621 is YES, the process moves to step S622. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S622, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot game being executed. Specifically, the CPU 101 cancels the setting information (typically, information based on a flag) indicating that a big hit game stored in the RAM 103 is in progress, and ends the big hit game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S623.

  In step S623, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Specifically, when the jackpot game is ended in step S622, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state according to the type of jackpot (hit symbol) of this time (that is, the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery and the electric tulip 27). Switch open settings). More specifically, when the current big hit is a normal big hit, control is performed in the normal gaming state, and when the current big hit is a probable big hit, control is performed in the positive variation gaming state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 16, the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 16 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that processing performed by the effect control unit 400 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 16 and the subsequent steps is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 402.

  First, in step S11, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 receives various commands output from the main control unit 100 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 9, sets the effect contents according to the received command, A command reception process for setting various commands in the RAM 403 for instructing the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute the effect of the set effect content is executed. This command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

Next, in step S12, the CPU 401 executes an output process for outputting various commands set in the RAM 403 in the process of step S11 to the image sound control unit 500 or the like. Through this process, the various effects determined to be executed in the process of step S11 are controlled by the image display control unit 500, etc.
It is executed by the speaker 35 and the panel lamp 8 or the like.

  Each time the timer interrupt process described above is executed, the CPU 401 performs a random number update process for updating various effect random numbers (including a first effect random number and a second effect random number described later) used for the effect. In this random number update process, a loop counter is typically used as in the random number update process in step S1 of FIG. 9, and the count value (updated random number value) is set to the maximum value (for example, 99). After reaching, it returns to 0 again (that is, it circulates). Also, in this random number update process, each effect random number counter updates the initial value (the value that is the starting point of circulation) at random once it circulates. As a result, the counter value (count value) can be prevented from synchronizing between these effect random numbers.

[Command reception processing]
17 and 18 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. Hereinafter, the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. 17 and FIG.

  First, in step S111, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) is received from the main control unit 100 (FIG. 10). (See steps S206 and S212). If the determination in step S111 is YES, the process proceeds to step S112. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S112, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 in response to the hold increase command received in the process of step S111, and displays a hold image additional display process indicating the hold of the special symbol lottery on the image display unit 6. Then, the hold image display process for changing the hold image to the prefetch display mode is performed. The displayed on-hold image is digested in turn when the notification effect is started in the process of step S115 described later. Also, the instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. In addition, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the RAM 403 causes the RAM 403 to store one piece of data (hold data) indicating the hold of the first special symbol lottery in time series, while the second hold number When the increase command is received, the RAM 403 stores one piece of data (holding data) indicating the holding of the second special symbol lottery in time series order. At that time, the CPU 401 extracts pre-determination information included in the hold increase command, includes it in the above-described hold data, and stores it in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the CPU 401 performs a prefetch notice effect setting process. Specifically, the CPU 401 stores the special symbol lottery hold number (the number of hold data) stored in the RAM 403 more than 2 including the hold added in step S112, and stores it in the RAM 403 most recently. Whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect is determined by lottery or the like based on the prior determination information (that is, included in the latest pending data). For example, the CPU 401 determines that the prior determination information indicates “big hit”, “losing” and “reach effect” (reach effect), or “losing” and “reach effect”. In each of the cases indicating “None” (no reach reach), a prefetch random number is acquired, and when the prefetch random number matches a predetermined prefetch winning value, it is determined to perform the prefetch notice effect. It should be noted that different numbers may be set for the pre-reading winning values depending on whether the pre-determination information is “big hit”, “losing with reach”, or “losing without reach”. Specifically, by setting the number of prefetch winning values in the case of “big hit” larger than the number of prefetching winning values in the case of “losing with reach”, a prefetching notice effect is easily performed in the case of “big hit”. It may be a thing. If it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the CPU 401 performs a pre-reading notice to be executed by lottery or the like from a number of pre-reading notice effect patterns that satisfy the conditions of the prior determination information (such as the condition of whether or not a big hit) Set the contents of the production. That is, as the pre-reading notice effect, what kind of notice effect is performed in each notification effect is set. Note that the pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit over a plurality of notification effects, for example. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command and the gaming state notification command set in step S409 of FIG. 11 have been received. If the determination in step S114 is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S115, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like according to the notification effect start command received in the process of step S114, and performs notification effect execution processing for starting the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like. Do. Here, the notification effect (variation effect) is an effect that is executed in the image display unit 6 or the like according to the variation display of the special symbol and suggests the result of the special symbol lottery, and is, for example, a decorative symbol DI (FIG. 52 to be described later). Reference) is variably displayed, and the decorative symbol DI that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, whereby the result of the special symbol lottery is notified. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. This notification effect execution process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect stop command set in step S412 in FIG. 11 has been received. If the determination in step S116 is YES, the process proceeds to step S117, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  In step S117, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the notification effect started to be executed in the process of step S115, and finally stops all the decorative symbols that have been variably displayed (confirmed). Stop the display) and inform the effect of the special symbol lottery. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  In step S120 in FIG. 18, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the stopping process in step S414 in FIG. 11 has been received. If the determination in step S120 is yes, the process proceeds to step S121. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S121, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to start the opening effect of the big hit game effect. That is, the big hit game effect is started. Here, the opening effect of the jackpot game effect is an effect of informing the start of the jackpot game, and is typically an image effect that prompts the player to fire a game ball toward the big prize opening 23. The instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round start notification command set in the process of step S608 in FIG. 14 has been received. If the determination in step S122 is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S123, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to start a round effect of the big hit game effect. Here, the round effect is an effect executed during a round game of the big hit game, for example, an effect by an image or the like in which the main character is fighting an enemy character. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the winning command set in the process of step S613 in FIG. 14 or the like and output in the output process of step S9 in FIG. 9 has been received. If the determination in step S124 is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S125, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start a winning process. Here, the winning process is, for example, a process of counting the number of winning balls paid out based on the game balls won in the big winning opening 23 that is opened during the big hit game (during the round). The CPU 501 of the instructed image sound control unit 500 receives a winning command based on a game ball winning to the big winning port 23 among the winning commands received via the effect control unit 400 (that is, the big winning port) 23 each time one game ball is won), the number of prize balls “13” corresponding to the big prize opening 23 is added to the total number of prize balls stored in the RAM 503 and updated, and the updated number of prize balls is displayed as an image. It is displayed on the display unit 6. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round end notification command set in the process of step S617 in FIG. 14 has been received. If the determination in step S126 is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S127, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the round effect of the big hit game effect. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S620 in FIG. 15 has been received. If the determination in step S128 is YES, the process proceeds to step S129, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S129, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to start the ending effect of the big hit game effect. That is, the jackpot game effect is ended. Here, the ending effect is an effect of notifying the end of the big hit game, and is typically an effect of displaying the manufacturer name of the gaming machine 1. The instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S130, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting command and the gaming state notification command set in the process of step S416 in FIG. 11 have been received. If the determination in step S130 is YES, the process proceeds to step S131. If this determination is NO, the command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  In step S131, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 based on the customer waiting command and the gaming state notification command received in step S130 to start the stop state process. Here, the stop state process is a process that is started when a so-called customer waiting state is entered, and the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 instructed to start the stop state process has a predetermined value corresponding to the game state. A stop effect (for example, an effect in which a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed) is displayed on the image display unit 6. When the CPU 501 does not receive an instruction for another effect from the CPU 401 when a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop effect described above, the CPU 501 starts the customer waiting effect. The customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect of displaying video related to content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 on the image display unit 6, or a predetermined effect (for example, executed during the game) This is an effect of displaying a part of the reach effect) on the image display unit 6. Then, the command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

[Characteristics of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment]
Hereinafter, the features of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 57.

[Notification effect execution processing]
FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the notification effect execution process in step S115 of FIG. Hereinafter, the notification effect execution process performed by the effect control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1151, whether or not the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 has won a special symbol lottery (whether it was a big win) based on the big hit random number included in the notification effect start command received in the process of step S114 in FIG. Determine. If the determination in step S1151 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1152, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1153.

  Next, in step S1152, the CPU 401 determines a symbol (decorative symbol for notifying the big hit) that is to be confirmed and displayed on the image display unit 6 at the end of the variation display of the special symbol. More specifically, the CPU 401 determines the type of jackpot included in the setting information included in the notification effect start command received in the process of step S114 in FIG. The symbol corresponding to is selected as the symbol to be confirmed. The CPU 401 refers to a table in which the correspondence between the type of jackpot and the symbol is associated in advance, and determines the symbol to be displayed for finalization notification. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1153.

  In step S1153, the CPU 401 determines an effect pattern (effect scenario) to be executed based on the change pattern (change time) included in the notification effect start command. A plurality of effect patterns are prepared in advance for each variation pattern, and the CPU 401 determines by lottery the effect pattern to be executed from among the plurality of effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern (variation time) included in the notification effect start command. To do. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1154.

  In step S1154, the CPU 401 determines whether or not a reach effect is to be performed. Specifically, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won based on the jackpot random number included in the notification effect start command, the CPU 401 determines to execute the reach effect. If the CPU 401 determines that the special symbol lottery has been lost, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect based on the reach random number included in the notification effect start command. A plurality of reach productions can be executed during one notification production, and execution of multiple reach productions (for example, first half reach and second half reach) is defined in the production pattern selected in step S1153. The CPU 401 determines the contents of reach production by the set number. If the determination in step S1154 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1155, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1157.

  In step S1155, the CPU 401 determines the contents of the reach effect to be executed. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines the content of the reach effect by lottery from a plurality of reach effects prepared in advance. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1156.

  In step S <b> 1156, the CPU 401 determines the content of the chance up effect that is performed simultaneously with the reach effect. Chance-up production is a chance improvement by changing the color and pattern of titles, characters, frames, backgrounds, etc. displayed during execution of reach production, or performing button production using production buttons 37 during reach production. It is an effect for notifying that the jackpot reliability suggested by the reach effect is higher than when the effect is not performed. The CPU 401 refers to a table that defines a chance-up effect that can be executed simultaneously for each reach effect, and determines a chance-up effect by lottery based on the variation pattern included in the notification effect start command. In the case where a reach effect is executed a plurality of times during one notification effect, the contents of the chance-up effect are determined for each reach effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1157.

  In step S <b> 1157, the CPU 401 determines other effect contents to be executed during the notification effect. Examples of the content of the effect determined here include, for example, an effect of changing the color and design of the reserved image to a mode with higher jackpot reliability during the notification effect, an effect of displaying a cut-in image during the notification effect, and notification Examples include an effect in which a mini character appears during the performance to suggest a big hit, and an effect to display characters or designs that suggest a big hit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1158.

  In step S1158, the CPU 401 determines the symbols to be temporarily stopped after the symbols are variably displayed in the symbol display area of the image display unit 6, and the contents of the effect at the time of temporary stop. If the CPU 401 determines in step S1151 that the special symbol lottery has not been won, the temporary stop symbol determined in step S1158 also becomes the main stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1159.

  In step S1159, the CPU 401 causes the image sound control unit 500 to start executing the notification effect. Note that the instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting, in the RAM 403, a notification effect execution start command that defines the content of the notification effect determined in steps S1151 to S1158. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116 in FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the opening effect process in step S125 of FIG. Hereinafter, the opening effect process performed by the effect control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1211, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines a promotion scenario during the jackpot game effect by lottery or the like. The promotion scenario defines the content of the effect for confirming and notifying the jackpot type determined by the design random number set in the notification effect start command during the jackpot game effect. More specifically, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not notify the jackpot type determined by the design random number in the opening effect of the jackpot game effect, performs the promotion effect during the subsequent jackpot game effect, and promotes the effect. As a result of the above, it is possible to perform an effect of informing the jackpot type determined by the design random number. As a promotion scenario, a combination of a promotion effect result and a jackpot type notification method is predetermined. Specific examples of the promotion scenario include a pattern in which the promotion effect is successful and the probability change jackpot is notified, a pattern in which the promotion effect is failed and the normal jackpot is notified, and the promotion effect is failed, but then the revival probability change jackpot is made in the ending. The pattern etc. to alert | report are mentioned. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1212.

  In step S <b> 1212, the CPU 401 determines the content of the promotion effect to be performed during the jackpot game effect by lottery or the like. As the promotion effect, for example, there is an effect in which a game that can be operated with the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 is executed on the image display unit 6 and the presence / absence of the jackpot type promotion is notified according to the result of the game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1213.

  In step S <b> 1213, the CPU 401 causes the image sound control unit 500 to start executing an open effect. Note that the instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting an opening effect execution start command instructing execution of the opening effect in the RAM 403. The opening effect execution start command includes information for specifying the promotion scenario and the promotion effect content determined in steps S1211 and S1213. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116 in FIG.

[System configuration using gaming machine 1]
FIG. 21 is a schematic configuration diagram of a message transmission / reception system using the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  A mobile terminal 70 illustrated in FIG. 21 is a terminal device capable of transmitting and receiving data via a network such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a mobile phone. The mobile terminal 70 is installed with a messenger application (hereinafter simply referred to as “application”) that transmits and receives text and images via the server 71, and the user of the mobile terminal 70 can connect to other external devices connected to the server 71. Messages can be transmitted / received to / from the terminal 70 and shared.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can display an identification code for causing an application installed in the mobile terminal 70 to execute a predetermined operation on the image display unit 6 at a predetermined timing. The gaming machine 1 displays an identification code in the form of, for example, a one-dimensional code (bar code), a two-dimensional code represented by a QR code (registered trademark), an AR (augmented reality) marker, a combination of numbers and characters, and the like. To do. This identification code includes information related to the game being played on the gaming machine 1.

  When the user A inputs the identification code displayed on the application of the mobile terminal 70, the application extracts information about the game from the input identification code, and transmits the extracted information about the game to the server 71. The server 71 creates a message about the gaming machine 1 in which the user A is playing based on the information about the game received from the mobile terminal 70, and the mobile terminals 70 and B of the users B and C connected to the server 71. Send the created message. Thereby, the information regarding the game of the gaming machine 1 in which the user A is playing can be shared with the other users B and C.

  Although details will be described later, the gaming machine 1 displays an identification code including at least one of the content of the notification effect being executed, the content of the jackpot game effect being executed, and the game result as information related to the game. To display. When the content of the notification effect being executed is received from the mobile terminal 70, the server 71 sends a message for notifying the content of the effect (for example, the type of the notice effect or the type of the reach effect) performed during the notification effect, The data is transmitted to the portable terminal 70 over time at a predetermined timing. In addition, when the server 71 receives the contents of the jackpot game effect from the mobile terminal 70, the server 71 preliminarily sends a message for notifying the contents of the effect (the content of the promotion effect, the result of the promotion effect, etc.) performed during the jackpot game effect. It transmits to the portable terminal 70 at the determined timing. Furthermore, when the server 71 receives information related to the game result from the mobile terminal 70, the server 71 transmits a message notifying the game result to the mobile terminal 70 at a predetermined timing.

  FIG. 22 is a sequence diagram showing the interaction between the gaming machine 1, the mobile terminal 70, and the server 71 shown in FIG. An overview of message transmission / reception processing using the identification code output from the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, user C, user B, and user A log in to server 71 and join the same group (steps A to C). When the users A to C join the same group, messages can be transmitted and received with each other via the server 71.

  Next, the gaming machine 1 in which the user A is playing a game generates an identification code at a predetermined timing (step D), and the gaming machine 1 displays the identification code on the image display unit 6 (step E).

  Next, when the user A inputs the identification code displayed on the image display unit 6 of the gaming machine 1 to the portable terminal 70, the portable terminal 70 analyzes the identification code and extracts the identification information included in the identification code. (Step F). When the identification code is an image such as a two-dimensional code, the identification code can be taken into the portable terminal 70 by photographing the identification code with an imaging unit (camera) provided in the portable terminal 70. Next, the portable terminal 70 transmits the extracted identification information to the server 71 (step G).

  Next, when the server 71 receives the identification information from the portable terminal 70, the server 71 analyzes the identification information (step H) and creates a transmission message based on the information included in the identification information (step I). The server 71 transmits the created transmission message to the mobile terminals 70 of the users A to C at a predetermined timing (steps J, L, and N). When receiving a message from the server 71, the mobile terminals 70 of the users A to C display the received message on the display screen (steps K, M, and O). The timing at which the server 71 transmits a message will be described later.

  When the server 71 creates a plurality of transmission messages, the plurality of messages are sequentially displayed on the display screens of the mobile terminals 70 of the users A to C by repeating steps J to O.

  FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1, the portable terminal 70, and the server 71 according to the present embodiment.

[Configuration of gaming machine 1]
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the image sound control unit 500 of the gaming machine 1 generates an identification code based on the information specifying the notification effect content, the information specifying the jackpot game effect content, and the information on the game result. Information for specifying the content of the notification effect and information regarding the game result are information included in the notification effect execution start command output by the effect control unit 400 in step S1159 of FIG. Further, the information for identifying the big hit game content is information included in the opening effect execution start command output by the effect control unit in step S1213 of FIG. The image sound control unit 500 displays the generated identification code in a predetermined area on the image display unit 6. Details of the identification code generation process performed by the image sound control unit 500 will be described later.

[Identification code display timing]
FIG. 24 is a time chart showing the display timing of the identification code by the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a display example of the identification code on the image display unit 6.

  The image sound control unit 500 of the gaming machine 1 can display an identification code during a notification effect (during special symbol variation display), during a jackpot game effect, or during a specific effect mode controlled after the jackpot game effect ends. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the decorative symbol variation is performed a plurality of times in a pseudo manner by performing temporary suspension and re-variation of the decorative symbol a plurality of times during one notification effect. The pseudo-continuous variation (pseudo-continuous) effect can be executed. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the re-variation of the decorative symbol performed after the temporary stop of the first decorative symbol during the pseudo-continuous effect is referred to as “pseudo second re-variation”. In this case, the re-variation of the decorative design performed after the second temporary stop of the decorative design is referred to as “pseudo third re-variation”. Hereinafter, details of these identification code display timings will be described.

  FIG. 24 (1) shows the display timing of the identification code during one notification effect execution. The image sound control unit 500 is configured to specify a special symbol variation start time (display timing a1), a pseudo second sequence re-variation start time (display timing a2), a pseudo third sequence re-variation start time (display timing a3), and a specification. The identification code can be displayed on the image display unit 6 at any time when the reach starts (display timing a4). Which of the display timings a1 to a4 the image sound control unit 500 displays the identification code may be determined by lottery or may be determined in advance for each content of the notification effect to be executed.

  FIG. 25 (1) to FIG. 25 (3) show display examples of the identification code during the notification effect. FIG. 25 (1) shows an example in which the identification code is displayed at the start of the notification effect (display timing a1 in FIG. 24 (1)). In the example of FIG. 25 (1), after the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at “628”, the identification code 730 is displayed on the upper left of the image display unit 6 at the start of the next notification effect as the decorative symbol starts to change. Has been. A gauge 731 indicating the display period of the identification code 730 is also displayed below the identification code 730. The gauge 731 represents the remaining time by changing the display mode over time. In the example of FIG. 25, the gauge 731 indicates that the display period of the identification code 730 ends when the length of the bar (black portion) becomes shorter with time and the length of the bar becomes zero. . The image sound control unit 500 deletes the identification code 730 and the gauge 731 from the image display unit 6 when a predetermined display time has elapsed from the start of display of the identification code 730.

  FIG. 25 (2) shows an example in which an identification code is displayed at the time of re-variation of the decoration symbol during the pseudo-continuous effect (display timings a2 and a3 in FIG. 24 (1)). In the example of FIG. 25 (2), after the pseudo-continuous symbol 732 is temporarily stopped in the central decorative symbol display area, the identification code 730 and the gauge 731 are displayed on the upper left of the image display unit 6 as the decorative symbol starts to change again. It is displayed.

  FIG. 25 (3) shows an example in which the identification code is displayed at the start of the specific reach effect (display timing a4 in FIG. 24 (1)). In the following description, it is assumed that the specific reach effect is an SPSP reach effect. In the example of FIG. 25 (3), the identification code 730 and the gauge 731 are displayed on the upper left of the image display unit 6 with the start of the SPSP reach production.

  FIG. 24 (2) shows the display timing of the identification code during the big hit game effect. The image sound control unit 500 can display the identification code on the image display unit 6 at the start of the opening effect of the big hit game effect (display timing b). FIG. 25 (4) shows a display example of the identification code 730 during the big hit game effect. In the example of FIG. 25 (4), after the decoration symbol stops at “777”, the identification code 730 and the gauge 731 are displayed on the upper left of the image display unit 6 with the start of the opening effect.

  FIG. 24 (3) shows the display timing of the identification code after the end of the big hit game effect. The effect control unit 400 of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment sets the effect mode executed in the image display unit 6 after the normal jackpot game effect for a predetermined number of fluctuations (K times). Is controlled to a specific performance mode of low certainty and short time. During the specific effect mode, the effect control unit 400 of the gaming machine 1 executes a mini game that can acquire points by operating the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 on the image display unit 6. The operation input of the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 performed by the player is notified to the effect control unit 400 via the lamp control unit 600, and the effect control unit 400 receives the operation input of the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 as predetermined. Based on whether or not the condition is satisfied, the result (score) of the mini game is changed. During the final change of the specific effect mode ((M + K) change in FIG. 24 (3)), the score of the mini game executed in the specific effect mode and the big hit game effect before the start of the specific effect mode are obtained. Information on game results such as the number of game balls played and the number of consecutive big hits is notified.

  In the present embodiment, the image sound control unit 500 can display the identification code on the image display unit 6 at the start of the final change in the specific effect mode (display timing c). FIG. 25 (5) shows a display example of the identification code 730 during the final change in the specific effect mode. In the example of FIG. 25 (5), after performing a mini-game in which the character 732 is operated by repeatedly striking the effect button 37 to acquire points during the specific effect mode, the identification is performed with the start of the final change in the specific effect mode. A code 730 and a gauge 731 are displayed on the upper left of the image display unit 6. During the final change of the specific effect mode, as shown in FIG. 25 (5), the number of points and the rank acquired in the mini game in the specific effect mode are notified on the image display unit 6.

[Details of identification code]
Hereinafter, the details of the identification code output by the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data format of identification information encoded as an identification code.

  In the present embodiment, the identification information encoded as the identification code includes gaming machine identification information, error detection code, time, identification code discrimination flag, display timing, reach type, chance up information, production pattern, production information, Premier effect information, specific strong effect information, jackpot type, promotion scenario, special symbol information, promotion effect contents, rotation speed, total rotation speed, total hit count, consecutive jackpot count, number of appearances, mini game score are included.

  The gaming machine identification information is unique information set in the gaming machine 1, and may be used to determine whether the identification information included in the identification code is output from the gaming machine 1, for example. it can. The error detection code is information used to detect an error in identification information such as a checksum or CRC. The time is information indicating the time when the identification code is generated by the gaming machine 1. The identification code determination flag is for determining that the identification code is used for message transmission, and is another identification code output from the gaming machine 1 and will be described in the present embodiment. It is used to distinguish from an identification code for realizing a function other than message transmission (for example, a game history recording function).

  The display timing is information for specifying the display timing (a1 to a3, b, c) of the identification code described in FIG. FIG. 27 shows an example of display timing. In the example of FIG. 27, as the display timing, “at the start of change”, “at the start of re-change of the pseudo second series”, “at the start of re-change of the pseudo third series”, “at the start of SPSP reach production”, “opening” "At the start of production" and "At the start of final change in specific production mode" are defined. The image sound control unit 500 sets one of these values as the display timing when generating the identification code.

  The reach type is information for specifying the type of reach performed during the notification effect. The chance-up information is information for specifying a production effect and production contents combined with the reach production. FIG. 28 (1) shows an example of the reach type, and FIG. 28 (2) shows an example of the chance up effect and the possibility of combination with each reach effect. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute different reach effects in the first half and the second half of one notification effect, and can be executed in the first half of the notification effect and in the second half of the notification effect. Possible reach production is predetermined. Further, as described above, by combining chance increase information with reach production, variations in reach production can be increased, and the jackpot reliability reported by the reach production can be changed. For example, in the first half reach “SP reach A-1” shown in FIG. 28 (1), “first half reach title: red”, “first half reach title: gold”, “first half letter color: red” are used as chance-up effects. Can be combined. The reach type and the chance up effect are the contents of the effect determined by the effect control unit 400 in steps S1155 and S1156 of FIG.

  The effect pattern is information for specifying an effect pattern determined for each variation pattern, and is selected by the effect control unit 400 in step S1153 of FIG. FIG. 29 shows an example of the effect pattern. For example, the effect pattern No. shown in FIG. 19 is an effect pattern that is selected when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. After the notification effect is started, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and re-varied (pseudo-continuous variation) twice, and then SP is performed. An effect content is defined in which a reach effect is performed, and after a SPSP reach effect is performed, a big hit is confirmed and notified.

  The production information is information for specifying one or more productions combined with the production content defined by the production pattern. FIG. 30 shows an example of effect information. The effect content set in the effect information is the effect content set by the effect control unit 400 in step S1157 of FIG. 19, and is set by combining one or more effect contents.

  The premier effect information and the specific strong effect information are also information for specifying an effect combined with the effect content defined by the effect pattern described above. The premier effect set in the premier effect information is an effect whose appearance frequency is extremely low and is easy to be selected when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. For example, there is an effect content that displays characters, backgrounds, frames, etc. in animal patterns Applicable. The specific strong effect set in the specific strong effect information is an effect that is easily selected when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, and is executed in combination with a specific reach effect. The premier effect information and the specific strong effect information may be included in the above-described effect information.

  The jackpot type is information that identifies the type of jackpot to be notified in the opening effect. FIG. 31 shows an example of the jackpot type. In the example of FIG. 31, “losing”, “normal bonus”, “super bonus”, and “probability variation bonus” are defined as the big hit types.

  The special symbol information is data specifying a special symbol determined by a symbol random number set in the notification effect start command. FIG. 32 shows an example of special symbol information. In the example of FIG. 32, “8R_normal”, “8R_accuracy change”, “4R_accuracy change”, and “15R_accuracy change” are defined as special symbol information.

  The promotion scenario is information determined in advance by using a combination of the result of the promotion effect and the notification method of the jackpot type as a pattern. FIG. 33 shows an example of the promotion scenario. For example, the promotion scenario No. shown in FIG. In 4, the content of the effect is defined such that after notifying that the probability change challenge game performed as the promotion effect during the jackpot game effect has failed, the ending is won and the revival notification is given.

  The promotion effect content is data for specifying the content of the promotion effect performed during the jackpot game effect. FIG. 34 shows an example of promotion effect contents.

  The number of rotations, the total number of rotations, the number of total hits, the number of consecutive big hits, the number of balls played, and the mini game score are information used for notifying the game result. The number of revolutions is a data indicating the number of times the special symbol is changed from the end of the previous jackpot to the current jackpot. Instead of the number of changes in the special symbol from the end of the previous jackpot to the current jackpot, the number of changes in the special symbol from the end of the last consecutive jackpot to the current jackpot may be set. The total number of revolutions is information indicating the number of changes in all the special symbols performed after the gaming machine 1 is powered on. The total number of hits is information that identifies all the number of jackpots that have been won after the gaming machine 1 is turned on. The number of consecutive big hits is data indicating the number of consecutive big hits from the first hit (big hit in the normal gaming state controlled to low probability, non-electric support, non-time-saving state). The number of balls played is information indicating the number of game balls acquired after the first hit (big hit in the normal game state controlled to low probability, non-electric support, non-time-saving state). The mini game score is information indicating a score acquired in the mini game performed during the specific effect mode after the big hit game effect.

  Note that the data format of the identification information and the contents set in the identification information shown in FIGS. 26 to 34 are examples, and can be changed according to the contents of the transmission message transmitted from the server 71 to the portable terminal 70. In this embodiment, when displaying an identification code during a notification effect, the image sound control unit 500 includes at least display timing, reach type, and chance increase in addition to information essential for generating a code such as gaming machine identification information. An identification code including information, production pattern, production information, premier production information, and specific strong production information is generated. In addition, when displaying the identification code during the jackpot gaming effect, the image sound control unit 500 includes at least a jackpot type, a promotion scenario, special symbol information, in addition to information essential for generating a code such as gaming machine identification information, An identification code including the promotion effect content is generated. Furthermore, when displaying the identification code in the specific effect mode after the jackpot game effect, the image sound control unit, in addition to information essential for generating the code such as the gaming machine identification information, at least the number of consecutive jackpots, the number of balls , Generating an identification code including a mini game score.

[Identification code generation / display processing]
The identification code generation / display processing will be described below with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. FIG. In the present embodiment, when the identification code is displayed during the change of the special symbol (FIGS. 24 (1) and (3)), the image sound control unit 500 generates the identification code in the notification effect execution process. When displayed on the image display unit 6 and displaying the identification code during the jackpot game effect (FIG. 24 (2)), the image sound control unit 500 generates the identification code in the opening effect execution process and generates the image display unit. 6 to display.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a notification effect execution process executed by the image sound control unit 500.

  First, in step S151, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 determines whether or not the notification effect execution start command set by the effect control unit 400 in step S1159 of FIG. 19 has been received. If the determination in step S151 is yes, the process proceeds to step S152. If the determination is no, the process ends.

  Next, in step S152, the CPU 501 executes the effect set in the notification effect execution start command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S153.

Next, in step S153, the CPU 501 determines whether or not it is during the specific effect mode performed after the big hit game effect. During the specific effect mode after the big hit game effect, execution of an effect dedicated to the specific effect mode is instructed from the effect control unit 400, so the CPU 501 is based on the effect pattern included in the received notification effect execution start command. Then, it is determined whether or not the specific production mode is being performed.
If the determination in step S153 is YES, the process proceeds to step S154. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S160.

  Next, in step S154, the CPU 501 determines whether or not it is the final change in the specific effect mode. Since the number of fluctuations in the specific effect mode is determined in advance, the CPU 501 counts the number of notification effects executed during the specific effect mode to determine that it is the last notification effect in the specific effect mode. Alternatively, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 sets information indicating that the notification effect execution start command is the final notification effect in the specific effect mode, and the final notification effect in the specific effect mode based on this information. It may be determined. If the determination in step S154 is yes, the process proceeds to step S155. If the determination is no, the process ends.

  Next, in step S155, the CPU 501 generates an identification code. Since the identification code generated in step S155 is displayed at the display timing shown in FIG. 24 (3), the CPU 501 sets “at the start of final variation in the specific effect mode” as the display timing, and at least Set values for the number of consecutive big hits, number of balls, and mini game score. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S156.

  Next, in step S156, the CPU 501 displays the generated identification code on the image display unit 6. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S157.

  Next, in step S157, the CPU 501 displays a gauge indicating the display period of the identification code on the image display unit 6. The CPU 501 notifies the player that the display period of the identification code is decreasing by changing the display mode of the gauge as time passes. The display period of the identification code may be notified by other than the gauge, and the display mode is displayed with the passage of time, such as a number whose numerical value is counted down or up with the passage of time, an image whose area changes with the passage of time, etc. As long as it is possible to change the value. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the display period of the identification code has ended. If the determination in step S158 is YES, the process proceeds to step S159. If the determination is NO, the determination in step S158 is performed again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed.

  In step S159, the CPU 501 deletes the identification code and the gauge from the image display unit 6. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In step S160, the CPU 501 determines whether to display an identification code. Whether or not to display the identification code can be determined based on whether or not the effect pattern set in the notification effect execution start command corresponds to a predetermined effect pattern that displays the identification code. . Further, when the variation time of the special symbol is longer than a predetermined time based on the variation pattern, it may be determined that the identification code is displayed. If the determination in step S160 is yes, the process proceeds to step S161. If the determination is no, the process ends.

  In step S161, the CPU 501 determines the display timing of the identification code. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the identification code can be displayed during the notification effect other than the specific effect mode is as follows: at the start of the notification effect, at the start of the second revariation of the pseudo second, at the start of the third third revariation, SPSP reach Since it is limited at the start of the production (FIG. 24 (1)), after specifying a display timing candidate capable of displaying the identification code based on the production pattern set in the notification production execution start command, the candidate is selected from the candidates. Display timing is selected by lottery or the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the CPU 501 generates an identification code. The CPU 501 sets the value determined in step S161 as the display timing, and based on the information set in the notification effect execution start command, at least the reach type, chance up information, effect pattern, effect information, premier effect information, A value is set for the specific strong performance information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S163.

  Next, in step S163, the CPU 501 causes the image display unit 6 to display the generated identification code at the display timing determined in step S161. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S157.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the opening effect execution process executed by the image sound control unit 500.

  First, in step S171, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 determines whether or not the opening effect execution start command set by the effect control unit 400 in step S1213 of FIG. 20 has been received. If the determination in step S171 is YES, the process proceeds to step S172. If the determination is NO, the process ends.

  Next, in step S172, the CPU 501 executes the opening effect set in the opening effect execution start command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  Next, in step S173, the CPU 501 generates an identification code. Since the identification code generated in step S173 is displayed at the display timing shown in FIG. 24 (2), the CPU 501 sets “when opening effect starts” as the display timing, and starts the opening effect execution. Based on the information set in the command, at least the jackpot type, promotion scenario, special symbol information, and promotion effect content are included in the identification code. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  Next, in step S174, the CPU 501 displays the generated identification code on the image display unit 6. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S175.

  Next, in step S175, the CPU 501 displays a gauge indicating the display period of the identification code on the image display unit 6. The CPU 501 notifies the player that the display period of the identification code is decreasing by changing the display mode of the gauge as time passes. The display period of the identification code may be notified by other than the gauge, and may be an image whose display mode changes with the passage of time, such as a timer that counts down or counts up with the passage of time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S176.

  In step S176, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the display period of the identification code has ended. If the determination in step S176 is YES, the process proceeds to step S177. If the determination is NO, the determination in step S176 is performed again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed.

  In step S177, the CPU 501 deletes the identification code and the gauge from the image display unit 6. Thereafter, the process ends.

  The identification code is displayed on the image display unit 6 by performing the above control processing.

[Schematic configuration of portable terminal 70]
Again, with reference to FIG. 23, the structure of the portable terminal 70 is demonstrated. The portable terminal 70 includes an input unit 701, a display screen 702, an imaging unit 703, an identification code analysis unit 704, an identification information transmission unit 705, a message display control unit 706, a message transmission / reception unit 707, and a communication unit 708. With.

  The input unit 701 is an input device for inputting information to the mobile terminal 70, and corresponds to a touch panel, buttons, keys, and the like included in the mobile terminal 70. The display screen 702 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display included in the mobile terminal 70. The imaging unit 703 is a camera provided in the portable terminal 70 and is used to photograph the identification code displayed on the image display unit 6 of the gaming machine 1.

  The identification code analysis unit 704 analyzes the image of the identification code photographed by the imaging unit 703 and extracts identification information included in the identification code. The identification information transmission unit 705 transmits the identification information extracted by the identification code analysis unit 704 to the server 71 via the communication unit 708. The message display control unit 705 controls display of messages transmitted / received to / from other portable terminals 70 via the server 71. More specifically, the message display control unit 705 displays the message input from the input unit 701 on the display unit 702 and passes the input message to the message transmission / reception unit 707. Further, the message display control unit 707 displays the message received from the message transmission / reception unit 707 on the display screen 702. The message transmission / reception unit 707 transmits the message received from the message display control unit 706 to the server 71 via the communication unit 708, and passes the message received from the server 71 via the communication unit 708 to the message display control unit 706.

  The functions of the identification code analysis unit 704, the identification information transmission unit 705, the message display control unit 706, and the message transmission / reception unit 707 are executed by the CPU of the portable terminal 70 by executing a computer program installed in the storage area of the portable terminal 70. Is realized.

  FIG. 37 is a screen transition diagram illustrating an example of a display screen displayed during application execution on the mobile terminal 70.

When an application installed on the mobile terminal 70 is activated by the player, an application menu screen is displayed on the display screen 702 as shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 37 (1), a “enter group” button 740 and an “end” button 741 are displayed on the menu screen. When the “enter group” button 740 is pressed, a transition is made to the message transmission / reception screen shown in FIG. When the “end” button 741 is pressed, the application is ended.

  The message transmission / reception screen shown in FIG. 37 (2) is a screen for transmitting / receiving a message to / from another user belonging to the same group. A text box 744 and a “send” button 745 are provided at the bottom of the message transmission / reception screen. When the user presses the “send” button 745 after inputting text in the text box 744, the input text 744 is input. Is transmitted to the mobile terminal 70 of another user via the server 71. Messages transmitted and received between the plurality of portable terminals 70 are displayed on the display screen 702 in time series. In this embodiment, the latest message is added to the bottom line. Messages that do not fit on the display screen 702 are deleted from the screen in the oldest order. By scrolling the message display area in the display screen 702, past messages can be viewed retrospectively.

  A “return” button 742 and a “code” button 743 are provided at the top of the message transmission / reception screen. When the “return” button is pressed, the menu screen shown in FIG. When the “code” button 743 is pressed, the screen transits to an identification code photographing screen shown in FIG.

  The identification code photographing screen shown in FIG. 37 (3) is for photographing the identification code displayed on the image display unit 6 of the gaming machine 1. The identification code photographing screen is provided with a frame 746 and a “return” button 747. While the player displays the identification code shooting screen, the player holds the portable terminal 70 over the image display unit 6 of the gaming machine 1 and adjusts the position of the portable terminal 70 so that the identification code to be photographed is within the frame 746. . The identification code analysis unit 704 illustrated in FIG. 23 detects an identification code image included in the captured image of the imaging unit 703, analyzes the detected identification code image, and identifies the identification information encoded in the identification code. To extract. When the identification code analysis unit 704 succeeds in extracting the identification information, the screen transits from the identification code photographing screen to the message transmission / reception screen shown in FIG. If the identification code analysis unit 704 fails to extract the identification information, after retrying the extraction process a predetermined number of times, a message indicating that the identification code acquisition has failed is displayed on the display screen 702, and then You may change to the message transmission / reception screen shown in FIG. In addition, when the “return” button 747 is pressed on the identification code photographing screen, the screen transits to the message transmission / reception screen.

[Schematic Configuration of Server 71]
Again, the configuration of the server 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The server 71 includes an identification information analysis unit 711, a timing information storage unit 712, a message information storage unit 713, a transmission message storage unit 714, a message transmission / reception unit 715, and a communication unit 716.

  The identification information analysis unit 711 analyzes the identification information received from the portable terminal 70 via the communication unit 716, and generates a transmission message list based on the identification information. When generating a transmission message, the identification information analysis unit 711 acquires the transmission timing of the message from the timing information storage unit 712 and acquires the content of the message to be transmitted from the message information storage unit 713. The timing information storage unit 713 stores timing information that defines message transmission timing for each content of the production (production pattern or promotion scenario) included in the identification information. In addition, the message information storage unit 713 stores message information that defines a message corresponding to each of the production contents included in the identification information. The identification information analysis unit 711 stores the created transmission message list in the transmission message storage unit 714 and instructs the message transmission / reception unit 715 to transmit / receive a message. Based on an instruction from the identification information analysis unit 711, the message transmission / reception unit 715 transmits a message included in the transmission message list stored in the transmission message storage unit 714 at a transmission timing associated with each message. .

  The identification information analysis unit 711 and the message transmission / reception unit 715 are realized by the CPU of the server 71 executing a computer program installed in the storage area of the server. The timing information storage unit 712, the message information storage unit 713, and the transmission message storage unit 714 are realized by a storage device such as a RAM, a hard disk drive, or a DVD-RAM.

[Timing information and message information held by the server 71]
FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of timing information stored in the timing information storage unit of the server 71.

  FIG. 38 (1) shows that the display timing set in the identification information is any of the start of change, the start of re-change of the pseudo second series, the start of re-change of the pseudo third series, or the start of SPSP reach production. An example of a table referred to by the identification information analysis unit 711 of the server 71 in some cases is shown. The table shown in FIG. 38 (1) is referred to in order for the server 71 to acquire the transmission timing of a message indicating the content of the effect executed during the notification effect.

  In the table shown in FIG. 38 (1), a transmission timing at which the server 71 can transmit a message is defined for each effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the message transmission timing can be set up to seven times at maximum. Specifically, pseudo 2 continuous notification timing, pseudo 3 continuous notification timing, first half effect notification timing, second half effect notification timing, specific strong effect notification timing, button effect notification timing, and winning information notification timing are defined as transmission timings. . The transmission timing shown in FIG. 38 (1) is defined as the elapsed time from the time when the server 71 receives the identification information from the portable terminal 70. Moreover, the transmission timing shown in FIG. 38 (1) is set based on the time from the start of the notification effect until the start of the effect defined in each effect pattern.

  Specifically, No. in the table of FIG. 19 is an effect that, after the start of the notification effect, the temporary stop and re-variation (pseudo continuous variation) of the decorative symbol is performed twice, then the SP reach effect is performed, and then the SPSP reach effect is performed and then the big hit is confirmed and notified Timing information selected when the pattern is set in the identification information. This timing information No. 19, at the time when 18 seconds have elapsed, 36 seconds have passed, 66 seconds have passed, 102 seconds have passed, 121 seconds have passed, 134 seconds have passed, and 145 seconds have passed. It is defined that a message is transmitted to the mobile terminal 70.

  FIG. 38 (2) shows an example of a table referred to by the identification information analysis unit 711 of the server 71 when the display timing set in the identification information is at the start of the opening effect. The table shown in FIG. 38 (2) is for the server 71 to send a message indicating the contents of the promotion effect executed during the jackpot game effect, the result of the promotion effect, etc. to the portable terminal 70 as the jackpot game progresses. It is what is used.

  In the table shown in FIG. 38 (2), a transmission timing at which the server 71 can transmit a message is defined for each promotion scenario. In the present embodiment, message transmission timings can be set up to four times at maximum. Specifically, promotion effect content notification timing, promotion effect result notification timing, promotion notification timing, and ending notification timing are defined as transmission timings. The transmission timing shown in FIG. 38 (2) is also defined as the elapsed time from the time when the server 71 receives the identification information from the portable terminal 70.

  FIG. 38 (3) shows an example of a table referred to by the identification information analysis unit 711 of the server 71 when the display timing set in the identification information is at the time of the final change in the specific effect mode. The table shown in FIG. 38 (3) shows a message indicating the result of the mini game executed during the specific effect mode after the jackpot game effect, the result of the big hit before the specific effect mode, etc. The server 71 is used for transmission to the portable terminal 70 after the start.

  In the table shown in FIG. 38 (3), a mini game score notification timing and a jackpot game result notification timing are set as transmission timings at which the server 71 can transmit a message. The transmission timing shown in FIG. 38 (3) is also defined as the elapsed time from the time when the server 71 receives the identification information from the portable terminal 70.

  39 and 40 are diagrams illustrating an example of message information stored in the message information storage unit 713 of the server 71.

  FIG. 39 (1) shows that the display timing set in the identification information is any of the start of change, the start of re-change of the pseudo second series, the start of re-change of the pseudo third series, or the start of SPSP reach production. An example of a table referred to by the identification information analysis unit 711 of the server 71 in some cases is shown. In the table shown in FIG. 39 (1), messages to be transmitted from the server 71 to the mobile terminal 70 are defined corresponding to the effects that can be set in the identification information. The effect included in the identification information is specified by the effect specified by the reach type, the effect specified by the chance-up information, the effect defined in the effect pattern (pseudo-continuous effect, etc.), and the premier effect information. An effect specified by an effect or specific strong effect information. In addition to the transmission message for each effect that can be set in the identification information, a message notifying that the identification code has been read by the mobile terminal 70 and a message notifying the winning result are defined. However, if the mobile terminal 70 does not notify that the identification code has been read or does not notify the winning result, there may be no message for performing these notifications.

  FIG. 39 (2) shows an example of a table referred to by the identification information analysis unit 711 of the server 71 when the display timing set in the identification information is at the start of the opening effect. In the table shown in FIG. 39 (2), there is a message that the server 71 transmits to the external information terminal 70 for each content of the promotion effect, the result of the promotion effect, the promotion notification content, and the ending notification content that can be set in the identification information. Is defined. Further, in the table shown in FIG. 39 (2), a message for notifying the jackpot is defined for each jackpot type (the jackpot type notified at the opening of the gaming machine 1). The message for notifying the jackpot is a message transmitted first after reading the identification code while the opening effect is being executed on the portable terminal 70.

  FIG. 40 shows a case where the display timing set in the identification information is any of the start of change, the start of re-change of the pseudo second series, the start of re-change of the pseudo third series, and the start of SPSP reach production. The example of the table which the identification information analysis part 711 of the server 71 refers to is shown. In the table shown in FIG. 40, a message that the server 71 transmits to the mobile terminal 70 is defined for each effect (FIG. 30) that can be set in the effect information of the identification information. In the present embodiment, the message related to the effect set in the effect information is used as the notice information for displaying the notice scratch described later on the mobile terminal 70.

[Message transmission processing performed by server 71]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a message transmission process performed by the server 71.

  First, in step 181, the identification information analysis unit 711 of the server 71 determines whether identification information has been received from the mobile terminal 70. If the determination in step S181 is YES, the process proceeds to step S182. If the determination is NO, the process ends.

  Next, in step S182, the identification information analysis unit 711 determines whether or not the display timing of the identification code included in the identification information is in the notification effect other than the specific mode (that is, at the start of the notification effect, the pseudo second station). At the start of re-variation, whether at the beginning of re-variation of the pseudo third series, or at the start of SPSP reach production). If the determination in step S182 is YES, the process proceeds to step S183. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S192.

  Next, in step S183, the identification information analysis unit 711 acquires timing information corresponding to the effect pattern included in the identification information from the timing information storage unit 712. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S184.

  Next, in step S184, the identification information analysis unit 711 acquires a message corresponding to the effect included in the identification information from the transmission message information storage unit 713. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S185.

  Next, in step S185, the identification information analysis unit 711 determines whether or not the display timing of the identification code included in the identification information is at the start of fluctuation. If the determination in step S185 is YES, the process proceeds to step S187. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S186.

  In step S186, the identification information analysis unit 711 adjusts the transmission timing. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S187.

  The reason for performing the process of step S186 will be described. In the timing information shown in FIG. 38 (1), the message transmission timing is defined based on the time required from the start of the notification effect until the effect content changes (for example, the start of pseudo-revariation or the reach effect). Even when the time from the start of the notification effect to the output of the identification code is long, if the timing information shown in FIG. 38 (1) is used, the difference between the change timing of the effect contents during the notification effect and the transmission timing of the message increases. End up. As a specific example, a case is assumed in which the second re-variation start is performed 18 seconds after the start of the notification effect, and the second re-variation start is performed 36 seconds after the start of the notification effect. When an identification code is displayed at the start of fluctuation, the time from the start of displaying the identification code to the start of re-variation at the pseudo third series is 36 seconds, whereas the identification code is displayed at the start of pseudo-second series of re-variation. In this case, the time from the display start of the identification code to the start of re-variation of the pseudo third series is 18 seconds. On the other hand, the timing information shown in FIG. 38 (1) is based on the time until the production content changes (in this example, until the start of re-variation in the pseudo third series) with the notification production start time as a reference. Since the transmission timing is defined, when the transmission timing is set based on the identification code displayed at the stage after the start of fluctuation, the timing information shown in FIG. Even though the identification code is displayed at the start of eye re-variation, the notification timing of the pseudo third series is 36 seconds, resulting in a delay of 18 seconds. If the transmission timing of the message notifying the change of the production content is too late with respect to the timing of the production content changing during the notification production, the player feels uncomfortable.

  Therefore, when the identification information is output at a stage after the start of the change, the identification information analysis unit 711 sets the time from the start of the change to the display start of the identification code in the timing of FIG. The transmission timing is adjusted by subtracting from the transmission timing defined in the information. As a result, the difference between the timing at which the content of the effect changes during the notification effect and the transmission timing of the message for notifying the change of the effect content is reduced, and the notification effect as if being executed without giving the player a sense of incongruity. Can give the impression that the content is live.

  A specific timing adjustment method will be described. When an identification code is displayed at the start of pseudo second-second re-variation, the identification information analysis unit 711 determines the time defined in the timing information of FIG. 18 seconds (corresponding to the time from the start of change until the start of re-change of the pseudo second series) When the identification code is displayed at the time of the start of re-variation of the pseudo third series, the identification information analysis unit 711 performs 36 seconds from the time defined in the timing information of FIG. 38 (1) (pseudo third series from the start of fluctuation). (Corresponding to the time until the start of re-variation). When the identification code is displayed at the start of the SPSP reach production (at the start of the second half production), the identification information analysis unit 711 starts the SPSP reach from the start of the fluctuation from the time defined in the timing information of FIG. Subtract time to start production. The timing adjustment performed in step S186 will be described later based on a specific example.

  In step S187, the identification information analysis unit 711 creates notice information. This notice information is a combination of messages for notifying a predetermined number of effects contents selected by lottery from all the effects contents included in the identification information. In the mobile terminal 70, the notice scratches indicating the contents of the notice effects are displayed. Used for display. The identification information analysis unit 711 passes the created advance notice information to the message transmission / reception unit 715 and instructs the message transmission / reception unit 715 to transmit the advance notice information to the mobile terminal 70. A display example of the notice scratch will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S188.

  In step S188, the message transmission / reception unit 715 transmits the advance notice information created in step S187 to the mobile terminal 70 via the communication unit 716. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S189.

  In step S189, the identification information analysis unit 711 creates a transmission message list in which transmission messages are associated with each transmission timing. More specifically, when the display timing included in the identification information is at the start of the notification effect, the identification information analysis unit 711 transmits based on the timing information acquired in step S183 and the transmission message acquired in step S184. Create a message list. If the display timing included in the identification information is other than the start of the notification effect, the identification information analysis unit 711 creates a transmission message list based on the timing information adjusted in step S186 and the transmission message acquired in step S184. To do. The identification information analysis unit 711 stores the created transmission message list in the transmission message storage unit 714 and instructs the message transmission / reception unit 715 to transmit a message. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S190.

  Next, in step S190, the message transmission / reception unit 715 refers to the transmission message list created in step S189, and transmits the message to the portable terminal 70 via the communication unit 716 at the designated transmission timing. Note that the message transmission / reception unit 715 determines message transmission timing based on a timer that is started when it is determined in step S181 that identification information has been received. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S191.

  Next, in step S191, the message transmission / reception unit 715 determines whether or not transmission of all messages included in the transmission message list created in step S189 has been completed. If the determination in step S191 is YES, the process ends. If this determination is NO, the process returns to step S190.

  Next, in step S192, the identification information analysis unit 711 determines whether the display timing of the identification code included in the identification information is the start time of the opening effect. If the determination in step S182 is YES, the process proceeds to step S193. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S196.

  Next, in step S193, the identification information analysis unit 711 obtains timing information corresponding to the promotion scenario included in the identification information from the timing information storage unit 712. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S194.

  Next, in step S194, the identification information analysis unit 711 sends a message corresponding to the jackpot type, special symbol information, and the contents of the jackpot game effect (promotion effect content, promotion scenario) included in the identification information as a transmission message information storage unit. 713. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

  Next, in step S195, the identification information analysis unit 711 creates a transmission message list in which transmission messages are associated with each transmission timing. The identification information analysis unit 711 stores the created transmission message list in the transmission message storage unit 714 and instructs the message transmission / reception unit 715 to transmit a message. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S190.

  Next, in step S196, the identification information analysis unit 711 determines whether or not the display timing of the identification code included in the identification information is at the start of the final change in the specific effect mode. If the determination in step S196 is YES, the process proceeds to step S197. If this determination is NO, the process ends.

  Next, in step S197, the identification information analysis unit 711 acquires timing information corresponding to the display timing of the identification code from the timing information storage unit 712. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S198.

  Next, in step S198, the identification information analysis unit 711 creates a transmission message for notifying the game result based on the mini game score, the number of consecutive big hits, and the number of appearances included in the identification information. The identification information analysis unit 711 stores the created transmission message list in the transmission message storage unit 714 and instructs the message transmission / reception unit 715 to transmit a message. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S190.

  By performing the above control processing in the server 71, a message for notifying the game content can be transmitted to one or more portable terminals 70 based on the identification code output from the gaming machine 1.

[Specific example of message transmission processing]
Hereinafter, a specific example of the message transmission / reception process executed with the identification code output from the gaming machine 1 as a trigger will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 51.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of information included in the identification information, and FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transmission message list created based on the information illustrated in FIG.

  When the identification information analysis unit 711 of the server 71 receives the identification information including the information illustrated in FIG. 42, first, the identification information analysis unit 711 receives the performance pattern No. from the timing information storage unit 712. Timing information corresponding to 19 is acquired (FIG. 38 (1)). In FIG. 42, since the change start time is set as the display timing, the message transmission timing is 18 seconds after the server 71 receives the identification information (pseudo two-line notification) and 36 seconds after (pseudo). 3 consecutive announcements), 66 seconds later (first half production announcement), 102 seconds later (second half production announcement), 121 seconds later (specific strong production announcement), 134 seconds later (button production announcement), 145 seconds later (winning information announcement) It is.

  Next, the identification information analysis unit 711 sends a message corresponding to the production content set in the reach type, chance-up information, production pattern, premier production information, and specific production information shown in FIG. Get from.

  Then, the identification information analysis unit 711 creates a transmission message list shown in FIG. 43 (1) by associating messages to be transmitted for each transmission timing defined in the acquired timing information. Since the effect content set in the chance up information is associated with the reach effect, the identification information analysis unit 711 associates the message notifying the chance up information with the transmission timing of the message notifying the reach effect.

  FIG. 42 shows an example in which the change start time is set in the display timing of the identification information. However, when the display timing is other than the start of change, the process from the start of change to the start of display of the identification code is shown. The transmission timing is adjusted by subtracting the time from the time defined in the acquired timing information. If the value becomes negative by subtracting the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation to the display start of the identification code from the time defined in the acquired timing information, the transmission timing is set to 0 seconds. When the transmission timing is 0 second, the message transmission / reception unit 715 may transmit the corresponding message immediately after the transmission message list is created.

  43 (2) shows a transmission message list in the case where the display timing of the identification code is at the start of a pseudo-duplex revariation, and FIG. 43 (3) shows that the display timing of the identification code is a pseudo-triple. FIG. 43 (4) shows a transmission message list when the display time of the identification code is the start time of the specific reach production. The transmission timing adjustment width (elapsed time from the start of change to the start of display of the identification code subtracted from the value defined in the acquired timing information) is 18 seconds in the example of FIG. 43 (2), and is shown in FIG. 43 (3). It is 36 seconds in the example, and 66 seconds in the example of FIG.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of a method for creating notice information created based on the information shown in FIG.

  Based on all the information shown in FIG. 42, the identification information analysis unit 711 of the server 71 extracts all the contents of the effects executed during the notification effect. FIG. 44 (1) shows the contents of the effect extracted.

  Next, the identification information analysis unit 711 determines a predetermined number (four in this example) of the production contents suggested to the mobile terminal 70 as the advance notice information from the production contents shown in FIG. FIG. 44 (2) shows the contents of the four effects selected by lottery.

  And the identification information analysis part 711 acquires the message corresponding to the production | presentation content shown in FIG. 44 (2) from the message information storage part 713, and produces the warning information which consists of a combination of the acquired message. FIG. 44 (3) shows an example of the created notice information. In the example of FIG. 44 (3), the character string “May !?” is added to the end of the message (for example, “SP reach A-1 appearance”) acquired from the message information storage unit 713. This is to provide a nuance that the content of the performance suggested by the notice information is not definitive. Thus, at the time of creating the notice message, the identification information analysis unit 711 may change a part of the message acquired from the message information storage unit 713.

  45 and 46 are time charts showing the correspondence between the notification effect performed in the image display unit 6 of the gaming machine 1 and the message transmission from the server 71 to the portable terminal 70. FIG. 45 and 46, for the sake of simplification of explanation, after Δt seconds have elapsed since the start of the change of the special symbol, the player photographs the identification code with the portable terminal 70, and the message is transmitted from the server 71 without time lag. It is assumed that Actually, there is a time lag due to processing in the mobile terminal 70 and the server 71 and a time lag on the communication network, so the message transmission timing is delayed from the illustrated message transmission timing by the time lag.

  The time chart shown in FIG. 45 (1) shows an example in which an identification code is displayed at the start of fluctuation and message transmission is performed according to the transmission message list shown in FIG. 43 (1).

  As shown in the upper part of FIG. 45 (1), after the identification code is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) from the start of the change of the special symbol (0 seconds), the pseudo second change display (after 18 seconds), Fluctuation display of pseudo 3rd station (after 36 seconds), SP reach production (after 66 seconds), SPSP reach production (after 102 seconds), specific strong production (after 121 seconds), button production (after 134 seconds), fluctuation stop -Big hit game effects (after 145 seconds) are executed in order.

On the other hand, when the player photographs the identification code with the mobile terminal 70 after Δt seconds from the start of the fluctuation, the server 71 receives the identification information after at least Δt seconds from the start of the fluctuation, so the server 71 receives the identification information. When message transmission is performed in accordance with the transmission message list of FIG. 43 (1) with reference to the point in time, a message is transmitted to the player's portable terminal 70 at the next timing as shown in the lower part of FIG. 45 (1). .
Δt seconds after the start of fluctuation: “Get identification code”
(Δt + 18) seconds after the start of fluctuation: “Pseudo-two-run occurrence”
(Δt + 36) seconds after the start of fluctuation: “Pseudo triple generation”
(Δt + 66) seconds after the start of fluctuation: “SP reach A-1 appears”
“Reach Title: Red”
(Δt + 102) seconds after the start of fluctuation: “SPSP reach A-3 appears”
“Reach Title: Gold”
"Font color: Red"
(Δt + 121) seconds after the start of fluctuation: “Super cut-in appearance”
(Δt + 134) seconds after the start of fluctuation: “Button Appearance”
(Δt + 145) seconds after the start of fluctuation: “Big hit!”

  Since the player needs to photograph the identification code with the external portable terminal 70, the message transmission timing from the server 71 to the portable terminal 70 with respect to the progress of the notification effect being performed on the image display unit 6 of the gaming machine 1 Is delayed by the time Δt seconds from the start of the change to the identification code photographing, but a message for notifying the content of the effect being executed is transmitted substantially in accordance with the progress of the notification effect being executed.

  The time chart shown in FIG. 45 (2) shows an example in which an identification code is displayed at the start of pseudo-second re-variation, and message transmission is performed according to the transmission message list shown in FIG. 43 (2). . In addition, the time chart shown in FIG. 46 (1) shows an example in which an identification code is displayed at the start of the pseudo third continuous re-variation and message transmission is performed according to the transmission message list shown in FIG. 43 (3). It is. Further, the time chart shown in FIG. 46 (2) shows an example in which an identification code is displayed at the start of a specific reach effect and message transmission is performed according to the transmission message list shown in FIG. 43 (4). .

  Although detailed explanation of these examples is omitted, when the transmission message list is created in the server 71, the transmission timing is adjusted by the elapsed time from the start of the change to the start of display of the identification code. A message for notifying the content of the effect being executed is transmitted at a timing that approximately matches the progress of the notification effect after the code display.

  In FIGS. 45 (2), 46 (1), and 46 (2), the contents of the effects performed before the display of the identification code are all displayed simultaneously when the first message is transmitted. It is also possible to send only a message notifying the content of the effect performed after the display of the identification code, without transmitting the message notifying the content of the effect performed before the start of the code display.

  Although not shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, the advance notice information may be transmitted at an arbitrary timing, and the advance notice information is intended to indicate in advance the contents of the effect executed before the end of the notice effect. Therefore, it is preferable to transmit the notice information before the end of the change of the special symbol. In this case, the server 71 can calculate the number of seconds after the reception of the identification information that the winning notification will be performed based on the variation pattern and the display timing of the identification code, and therefore the time lag Δt from the start of the display of the identification information to the shooting. Taking into account the seconds, it is only necessary to obtain a transmission timing at which the transmission of the advance notice information is completed before the end of the special symbol change. For example, the server 71 may transmit the advance notice information by a timing obtained by subtracting the display time of the identification code from the calculated winning notification timing.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of information included in the identification information, and FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of a transmission message list created based on the identification information.

  When the identification information analysis unit 711 of the server 71 receives the identification information including the information illustrated in FIG. 47, first, the identification information analysis unit 711 receives the promotion scenario No. from the timing information storage unit 712. Timing information corresponding to 3 is acquired (FIG. 38 (2)). The message transmission timing is as follows: 0 seconds after the server 71 receives the identification information (announcement start notification of jackpot game effect), 42 seconds (notification of promotion effect details), 69 seconds (notification of promotion effect result), 108 seconds After (ending notice).

  Next, the identification information analysis unit 711 acquires a message corresponding to the promotion scenario from the message information storage unit 713 (FIG. 39 (2)).

  Then, the identification information analysis unit 711 creates a transmission message list shown in FIG. 48 by associating messages to be transmitted for each transmission timing defined in the acquired timing information.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an example of information included in the identification information, and FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transmission message list created based on the identification information.

  When the identification information analysis unit 711 of the server 71 receives the identification information including the information shown in FIG. 49, first, the identification information analysis unit 711 receives timing information corresponding to the final change in the specific effect mode from the timing information storage unit 712. Is acquired (FIG. 38 (3)). The message transmission timing is 20 seconds after the server 71 receives the identification information (mini game score notification) and 50 seconds after (big hit game result notification).

  Next, the identification information analysis unit 711 creates a transmission message list for notifying the game result shown in FIG. 50 based on the mini game score, the number of consecutive big hits, and the number of balls played.

  FIG. 51 is a time chart showing the correspondence between the effects performed on the image display unit 6 of the gaming machine 1 and the message transmission from the server 71 to the portable terminal 70. Also in FIG. 51, in order to simplify the description, it is assumed that the player takes a picture of the identification code with the mobile terminal 70 after the elapse of Δt seconds from the start of the change of the special symbol, and the message is transmitted from the server 71 without time lag. To do.

  FIG. 51 (1) shows an example in which an identification code is displayed at the start of the opening effect, and message transmission is performed according to the transmission message list shown in FIG. FIG. 51 (2) shows an identification code at the time of final change during the specific effect mode (Kth special symbol change after the start of the specific effect mode), and message transmission is performed according to the transmission message list shown in FIG. An example is shown.

  Although a detailed description of these examples is also omitted, a message for notifying the contents of the effect being executed is transmitted at a timing that approximately matches the progress of the effect after the identification code is displayed.

[Screen display examples of gaming machine 1 and portable terminal 70]
Hereinafter, screen display examples of the gaming machine 1 and the portable terminal 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 57. 52 to 57 correspond to the time chart shown in FIG. In the screen examples of the image display unit 6 shown in FIGS. 52 to 57, a downward arrow indicates that the decorative symbol DI is being displayed in a variable manner.

  FIG. 52 (1) shows a state before the identification code is displayed on the image display unit 6 of the gaming machine 1. In FIG. 52 (1), the hold image corresponding to the hold data to be digested next is displayed in green, which indicates a higher jackpot reliability than the normal hold image. Before the identification code is photographed by the portable terminal 70, as shown in FIG. 52 (1), a message can be transmitted / received via the server 71, thereby allowing chatting between users belonging to the same group. In the mobile terminal 70, a message transmitted by the user is displayed on the right side of the display screen 702, and messages transmitted by other users are displayed on the left side of the display screen 702 together with the user name. Ma

  Next, FIG. 52 (2) shows a state in which the special symbol variation performed in FIG. 52 (1) has ended and the special symbol variation has started for the hold data corresponding to the green hold image. An identification code 730 and a gauge 731 are displayed on the upper left of the image display unit 6.

  Next, FIG. 52 (3) shows a state where the user A switches the display screen 702 of the mobile terminal 70 to the identification code photographing screen and photographs the identification code 730 displayed on the image display unit 6. As shown in FIG. 52 (3), the display period of the identification code 730 is reduced by reducing the bar length of the gauge 731 with the passage of time from the state of FIG. 52 (2). Informed.

  Next, in FIG. 53 (1), the identification information encoded in the identification code 730 photographed in FIG. 52 (3) is transmitted to the server 71, and the portable terminal 70 is the first message “identification”. This shows the state where "Code get" has been sent. Since the server 71 transmits the same message to the mobile terminals 70 other than the user A belonging to the same group, the “identification code get” is also displayed as the user A message on the mobile terminal 70 of the user B.

  Next, FIG. 53 (2) shows a state where the mobile terminal 70 has received the advance notice information from the server 71. The mobile terminal 70 displays the received notice information on the display screen 702 as a notice scratch. The notice scratch is a function realized by an application installed in the mobile terminal 70. The application of the portable terminal 70 displays the notice message included in the received notice information on the display screen 702 in a concealed state at first, and the user inputs an operation input such as tap or swipe to the message concealed portion on the notice scratch. When it has been detected, control is performed to display a concealed notice message on the display screen 702 as shown in FIG. 53 (3). 53 (1), when the display period of the identification code 730 ends, the identification code 730 and the gauge 731 are erased from the display screen 6. In the state of FIG. 53 (2), the identification code 730 and The gauge 731 is not displayed.

  Next, FIG. 54 (1) shows a state in which the decorative symbol DI that has been variably displayed in FIG. 53 (3) is temporarily stopped, and the pseudo-continuous symbol 732 temporarily stops in the display area of the central decorative symbol DI. Indicates the state. Note that, as shown in FIG. 54 (1), even after message transmission from the server 71 is started when the identification code 730 is captured by the portable terminal 70, a message is transmitted between the portable terminals 70 via the server 71. Can be sent and received.

  Next, FIG. 54 (2) shows a state in which the re-variation of the pseudo second decorative symbol DI has started. After the second variation of the decorative symbol DI of the pseudo second sequence starts, the pseudo second sequence notification message received from the server 71 is displayed on the display screens of the mobile terminals 70 of the user A and the user B. Is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 54 (3) shows a state in which the decorative symbol DI that has been variably displayed in FIG. 54 (2) is temporarily stopped, and the pseudo continuous symbol 732 is temporarily stopped in the central decorative symbol display area again. Indicates the state.

  Next, FIG. 55 (1) shows a state in which the re-variation of the decorative symbol DI in the pseudo third series has started. After the re-variation of the decorative pattern DI of the pseudo third series starts, the pseudo third series notification message received from the server 71 is displayed on the display screens of the mobile terminals 70 of the user A and the user B. Is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 55 (2) shows a message in which the portable terminal 70 notifies the server 71 of the type of the SP reach effect and the content of the chance up effect combined therewith after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the SP reach effect. Indicates the state of receiving.

  Next, FIG. 55 (3) shows a state that has been developed into an SPSP reach effect after the SP reach effect performed in FIG. 55 (2). After the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the SPSP reach production, a message for notifying the type of the SPSP reach production and the content of the chance up production combined therewith received by the mobile terminal 70 from the server 71 is displayed on the display screen 702.

  Next, FIG. 56 (1) shows a state in which the “super cut-in effect”, which is the specific strong effect, is executed during the execution of the SPSP reach effect.

  Next, FIG. 56 (2) shows a state in which the button effect is executed after the specific strong effect is executed in FIG. 56 (1). On the display screen 702 of the portable terminal 70, a message “Super Cut-in Appearance” for notifying the specific strong effect executed in FIG. 56 (1) is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 56 (3) shows a state where the decorative design DI has stopped at the same line of “777” after the button effect is executed in FIG. 56 (2). On the display screen 702 of the portable terminal 70, a message “button appearance” for notifying the specific strong effect executed in FIG. 56 (1) is displayed.

  FIG. 57 shows a state in which the opening effect is executed after the decorative symbol DI is completely stopped in FIG. 56 (3). On the display screen 702 of the portable terminal 70, a message “big hit!” Is displayed in FIG. 56 (3) to notify that the decorative symbol DI has been a big hit by stopping at a uniform line. Further, at the start of the opening effect, an identification code 730 and a gauge 731 are displayed on the image display unit 6 in which the contents of the effect during the big hit game are encoded as identification information.

  In addition, although description of the example of a display screen at the time of message transmission performed along the time chart shown in FIG.45 (2), FIG.46, FIG.51 is abbreviate | omitted, similarly to FIGS. A message notifying the change of the content of the effect is displayed on the display screen 702 of the mobile terminal 70 with a slight delay from the change of the content of the effect displayed on the image display unit 6.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays on the image display unit 6 the identification code including information indicating the content of the notification effect, the content of the jackpot game effect, the mini game result, and the jackpot game result. To do. This identification code is displayed on the image display unit 6 in a form that can be read by the portable terminal 70, and a message that notifies the contents of the effect from the server 71 to the portable terminal 70 when the portable terminal 70 reads the identification code. Can be transmitted at a predetermined timing. Since the transmission timing of this message is set so as not to deviate significantly from the change timing of the production content performed by the player in the gaming machine 1 in the game, it is as if the production content performed in the gaming machine 1 The player can be given the impression of being In addition, since the server 71 can transmit the same message to a plurality of mobile terminals 70 belonging to the same group, it is possible to easily share information about the game among users of the plurality of mobile terminals 70 belonging to the same group. . Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can perform an unprecedented new operation that can output an identification code that causes the mobile terminal 70 or the server 71 to execute the predetermined operation as described above. . In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can realize an unprecedented new way of playing the gaming machine 1 using the mobile terminal 70 such as a smartphone or the server 71.

[Other variations]
In the above embodiment, the server 71 holds the timing information and the message information, and the server 71 transmits the message in accordance with the progress of the presentation in the gaming machine 1, but the timing information and the message information are stored in the portable terminal. The message may be generated and displayed by the application of the portable terminal 70 that has read the identification code. In this case, since the time lag caused by the communication delay and the server processing delay can be ignored, the display timing of the message can be made closer to the progress of the presentation in the gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the effect content (promotion scenario and promotion effect content) executed during the jackpot game effect is determined in the opening effect process shown in FIG. The content of the effect executed during the jackpot game effect may be determined in the notification effect execution process shown.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the identification code is displayed during the execution of the notification effect other than the specific effect mode, the specific effect such as the start of re-variation of the decorative symbol during the pseudo-continuous effect or the start of the reach effect is displayed. Although the identification code is displayed at the start, the display of the identification code does not necessarily have to coincide with the start of the specific production, and the identification code is displayed at any timing as long as the display start timing of the identification code is determined in advance. Can be displayed. If the time from the start of special symbol change (start of notification effect) to the start of display of the identification code and the execution timing of each effect are known in advance, the server 71 can adjust the message transmission timing.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the identification code is displayed during the jackpot game effect, the identification code is displayed at the start of the opening effect, but not only at the start of the opening effect, the predetermined timing during the opening effect, or the round The identification code may be displayed at any timing after the start of the big hit game production, such as during production.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the identification code is displayed during the big hit game effect, the identification code is displayed at the start of the opening effect, and the display period of the identification code is ended before the start of the round effect ((FIG. 51 (3)), the identification code display period may extend from the opening effect to the round effect.When the identification code display period ends during the round effect, the identification code display period is Similarly to the embodiment, it may be specified by the time from the display start to the display end, or may be specified by the display start timing and the display end timing of the identification code. It may be specified as the start (end) timing of a specific round effect (for example, at the start of 4 rounds).

  Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won (big hit) during the predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation display in the specific rendering mode, the mini- The identification code for specifying the game score and / or the jackpot game result may not be displayed, but the identification code may be displayed at the time of the final change in the next specific effect mode performed after the jackpot game effect for the jackpot. In this case, the identification code output at the time of the last change in the specific effect mode includes, as the mini game score, a mini game executed during the current specific effect mode instead of the score of the mini game performed during the previous specific effect mode. As a result of the big hit game, the result of adding the current big hit game result to the previous big hit game result (number of balls, number of consecutive big hits, etc.) may be used.

  In the above embodiment, when the notification effect is being executed and the identification code is displayed at a display timing other than the start of the notification effect execution (see FIG. 45 (2) and FIG. 46), at the time when the identification code is displayed. A message indicating all the contents of the effect that has been executed is transmitted immediately after the server 71 receives the identification information, but in accordance with the notification timing of the effect that is performed next to the effect that was performed when the identification code was displayed. You may send it. Specifically, FIG. 46 (1) will be described as an example. In the present embodiment, when an identification code is displayed at the start of pseudo-third-sequence revariation, the server 71 immediately identifies “identification” immediately after receiving identification information. The message “Code Get”, “Generation of Pseudo Duplicate”, and “Generation of Pseudo Triad” are transmitted to the terminal device 70. Instead, immediately after receiving the identification information, the server 71 transmits only the “identification code get” message, and at the notification timing of the SP reach effect that is performed next to the start of re-variation in the pseudo third series, “ A message of “pseudo double occurrence”, “pseudo triple occurrence”, “SP reach A-1 appearance”, and “reach title: red” may be transmitted to the terminal device 70.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the identification code is displayed while the notification effect is being executed (during the special symbol variation display) has been described. However, the identification code that identifies the content of the notification effect that has been performed is used as the customer waiting effect. You may display other than during notification productions, such as middle. In this case, although the content of the notification effect cannot be notified along with the progress of the game being executed (the progress of the notification effect), information regarding the game may be shared among a plurality of users via the server 71. Therefore, a new way of playing the gaming machine 1 can be realized by using the portable terminal 70 of the player.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the identification code is displayed during the notification effect other than the specific effect mode, the gaming machine 1 displays the identification code only once, and the server 71 is based on the received identification information. Although all the specific effects performed during the notification effect (in this embodiment, a re-variation of the decorative symbol during the pseudo-continuous effect, a reach effect, a specific strong effect, a button effect, etc.) are transmitted, The gaming machine 1 may display an identification code each time a specific effect is performed. That is, the gaming machine 1 may display the identification code a plurality of times during one notification effect. In this case, the identification code that is displayed each time includes, as information for specifying the production content, the production content that is executed when the identification code is displayed or the information that specifies the production content that is executed after the identification code is displayed. The server 71 only has to transmit a message notifying the content of the effect specified by the identification information to the mobile terminal 70 every time the identification information is received. Similarly, the game machine 1 may display the identification code a plurality of times when displaying during the jackpot game effect or after the jackpot game effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the gaming machine 1 executes the effect in the specific effect mode after the end of the jackpot game effect has been described. However, the game machine 1 does not perform the effect in the specific effect mode after the end of the jackpot game effect. In contrast, the present invention can be applied, and in this case, the gaming machine 1 may display an identification code including a game result at a predetermined timing after the end of the big hit game effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a message that notifies both the mini game score and the jackpot game result is described. However, only one of the mini game score and the jackpot game result may be notified by a message. .

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the example in which the image display unit 6 is configured by one display device has been described, but the image display unit 6 may be configured by two or more display devices. For example, when the image display unit 6 includes a main display device and a sub display device, the image sound control unit 500 may display the identification code 730 on the main display device or the identification code on the sub display device. 730 may be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which an application having a message transmission / reception function and an identification code recognition function is installed in the mobile terminal 70 and a message is transmitted from the server 71 to the application of the mobile terminal 70 has been described. Etc., the server 71 may transmit a message as a user of an existing messenger application.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be applied to, for example, a slot machine (cylinder type gaming machine, pachislot machine) within an applicable range. In this case, game information (random number; determination information) for determining the winning is acquired by turning on the lever with the medal inserted in the slot machine (that is, the game information is acquired). The condition to be fulfilled). Further, in this case, the “notification effect” in the first to third embodiments described above corresponds to an effect from when the reel changes due to the lever on operation in the slot machine until it stops.

  Moreover, said embodiment can also be grasped as the characteristic of the system containing the game machine 1 and an external device (the portable terminal 70 and the server 71), and makes the portable terminal 70 and the server 71 perform such an effect. It can also be understood as a feature of the gaming machine 1.

  Further, the shape, number, installation position, and the like of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the above. Further, it goes without saying that the numerical values and the like used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using embodiment, the above-mentioned description is only the illustration of this invention in all the points, and does not intend to limit the range. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the terms used in the present specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game board 4 ... Display 5 ... Frame member 6 ... Image display part 7 ... Movable accessory 8 ... Board lamp 20 ... Game area 21 ... 1st start opening 22 ... 2nd start opening 23 ... Grand prize Mouth 24 ... Normal winning port 25 ... Gate 26 ... Discharge port 27 ... Electric tulip 31 ... Handle 32 ... Lever 33 ... Stop button 34 ... Eject button 35 ... Speaker 36 ... Frame lamp 37 ... Production button 38 ... Production key 39 ... Dish 43 ... lock part 70 ... portable terminal 71 ... server 100 ... main control part 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start port switch 111b ... 2nd start port switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing part 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Grand prize opening switch 115 ... Grand prize opening / closing part 116 ... Normal prize opening switch 200 ... Launch control part 211 ... Launching device 300 ... payout control unit 311 ... payout drive unit 400 ... production control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control unit 730 ... Identification code 731 ... Gauge

Obtaining means (100, S204, S210) for obtaining game information upon establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Special game determination means (100, S407) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Special game execution means (100, S6) for executing a special game when the determination result by the special game determination means is affirmative;
Effect control means (400, 500) for executing a jackpot game effect during execution of the special game;
It is identification information (730, FIG. 26) that can be read by the external device, and the contents of the effect of the big hit game effect being executed by the effect control means are displayed on the external device (70, 71) as the game progresses. (FIG. 51 (1)) comprising identification information output means (500) for outputting identification information ,
The effect control means can execute a promotion effect during execution of the jackpot game effect,
When the promotion effect is executed, the identification information output means outputs the identification information for causing the external device to display the effect content of the promotion effect to be executed as the effect content of the jackpot game effect .

Claims (2)

Obtaining means for obtaining game information upon establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Special game execution means for executing a special game when the determination result by the special game determination means is affirmative;
Effect control means for executing a jackpot game effect during execution of the special game;
Identification information output means for outputting identification information that can be read by an external device and that causes the external device to display the contents of the effect of the big hit game effect being executed by the effect control means as the game progresses. Equipped with a gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a specific image display unit that causes a display unit to display a specific image obtained by encoding the identification information.

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