JP2017108915A - Game machine and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce labor of terminating accumulation of game history.SOLUTION: In a history accumulation state in which game history can be accumulated, when an operation is accepted in a first mode, a specific setting screen related to accumulation of the game history is displayed in display means (Fig. 30 (B)), and in a history accumulation state, when an operation is accepted in a second mode, a termination screen when terminating accumulation of the game history is displayed in the display means (Fig. 30 (C)).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a gaming apparatus. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game and a gaming apparatus used in a game hall where such a gaming machine is installed.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, there is a menu screen related to a mode for accumulating a game history, which selects the start or end of accumulation of game history (for example, see Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the technique as disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to make a selection on the menu screen in order to select the start or end of accumulation of game history. For this reason, there has been a problem that operations for starting and ending accumulation of game history are troublesome.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine and a gaming apparatus that can reduce the effort of ending accumulation of gaming history.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
A specific operation receiving means (for example, a determination switch 202) capable of receiving an operation (for example, a pressing operation);
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51);
Accumulation of game history when an operation is accepted in the first mode (for example, single press) by the specific operation accepting means in a history accumulation state (for example, user mode) in which a game history can be accumulated. Specific setting display means for displaying a specific setting screen on the display means (for example, see FIG. 30B);
When the operation is accepted in the second mode (for example, long press) by the specific operation accepting unit in the history accumulating state, an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history is displayed on the display unit. Display means (for example, see FIG. 30C).

  According to such a configuration, when an operation is accepted in the first mode in a history storage state in which a game history can be stored, the specific setting screen relating to the storage of the game history is displayed. When the operation is accepted, an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history is displayed. For this reason, it is possible to shift to the end screen without going through the specific setting screen. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce time and effort for ending accumulation of game history.

(2) A gaming device (for example, an information display device 300, a call lamp, a data lamp) used in a game hall where a gaming machine capable of playing a game is installed,
A specific operation receiving means (for example, a determination switch 302) capable of receiving an operation (for example, a pressing operation);
Display means (for example, a display unit);
Accumulation of game history when an operation is accepted in the first mode (for example, single press) by the specific operation accepting means in a history accumulation state (for example, user mode) in which a game history can be accumulated. Specific setting display means for displaying a specific setting screen on the display means (for example, see FIG. 30B);
When the operation is accepted in the second mode (for example, long press) by the specific operation accepting unit in the history accumulating state, an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history is displayed on the display unit. Display means (for example, see FIG. 30C).

  According to such a configuration, when an operation is accepted in the first mode in a history storage state in which a game history can be stored, the specific setting screen relating to the storage of the game history is displayed. When the operation is accepted, an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history is displayed. For this reason, it is possible to shift to the end screen without going through the specific setting screen. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus that can reduce the time and effort required to end the accumulation of gaming history.

(3) In the gaming machine (1) or the gaming device (2),
The first mode is a mode in which the specific operation accepting unit is pressed for a period shorter than a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds),
The second mode is a mode in which the specific operation accepting unit is pressed for a period longer than the predetermined period.

  According to such a configuration, the operation of the first aspect is a pressing operation for a relatively short period, and the operation of the second aspect is a pressing operation for a relatively long period. As a result, both operations are simple and easy to operate.

(4) In the gaming machine or gaming device according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The specific setting screen includes a display (for example, an option) for shifting to the end screen (for example, see FIG. 30B).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to shift from the specific setting screen to the end screen. As a result, the convenience for the player can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine or gaming device according to any of (1) to (4) above,
When the operation is accepted in the first mode by the specific operation accepting unit in a history non-accumulating state in which a game history cannot be accumulated, a transition to a start screen for starting a game history is performed. A special setting display screen (for example, see FIG. 31 (B)) that displays a special setting screen relating to accumulation of game history including display (for example, options) on the display means;
Start display means (for example, see FIG. 31 (C)) that displays the start screen on the display means when the operation is accepted in the second mode by the specific operation accepting means in the history non-accumulation state; Is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, when an operation is accepted in the first mode in a history non-accumulation state in which a game history cannot be accumulated, the game history including a display for shifting to the start screen is related. When the special setting screen is displayed and an operation is accepted in the second mode, a start screen is displayed. For this reason, it is possible to shift to the start screen without going through the special setting screen. As a result, it is possible to reduce the trouble of starting accumulation of game history.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) and (3) to (5),
The predetermined state is a non-game state (eg, during a demo),
In the predetermined state, an explanation display means (for example, see FIGS. 30A and 31A) for displaying an explanation screen relating to the first aspect and the second aspect on the display means is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the explanation regarding the operation of the first aspect and the second aspect.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) and (3) to (6),
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and variably displaying the identification information and then deriving a display result by stopping the variation display,
The gaming machine can generate a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is a specific determination result (for example, 7-match lip winning) and is operated in a specific operation procedure (for example, the 7-align push order shown in FIG. 23B), the specific Derivation control means for deriving a specific display result (for example, 7-aligned eyes) that is not derived when operated in an operation procedure different from the operation procedure (for example, the 7-aligned pressing order shown in FIG. 23D) Control unit 41);
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, specific information notification that can notify specific information that can specify the specific operation procedure (for example, the 7-order pressing order shown in FIG. 23B). Means (for example, step S72 in FIG. 21);
When the specific display result is derived during the history accumulation state, the specific effect is executed when the specific information is notified, while the specific effect is not executed when the specific information is not notified Production execution means (for example, as shown in FIG. 23, when the seventh uniform push order is notified, when the seventh uniform turn is derived, the mission achievement notification is executed, while the seven uniform push order is not notified. The mission achievement notification is not executed even if seven uniforms are derived at times.

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect is not executed when the specific information is not notified. As a result, it is possible to prevent an unnatural effect from being executed. Further, in the history accumulation state, the presence / absence of notification of specific information and the presence / absence of execution of a specific effect can be linked. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a portable terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the management server to which the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is applied. It is a front view of the slot machine to which the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure showing the internal structure of the slot machine. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the slot machine. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a game process. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows a missing item. It is a figure which shows the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows a lottery object combination, the number of determination values, and reel control. It is a figure which shows a lottery object combination, the number of determination values, and reel control. It is a figure which shows the database of RAM of a sub control part. It is a figure which shows the database of a memory | storage part. It is a figure which shows the information contained in a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display part of a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows the screen transition of this embodiment at the time of normal mode. It is a figure which shows the screen transition of this embodiment at the time of user mode. It is a figure which shows the table for AT lottery. It is a figure which shows the production relevant process at the time of user mode control. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of mission completion alert | report. It is a figure which shows the flow of a mission completion alert | report. It is a figure which shows the screen transition of the 1st modification at the time of normal mode. It is a figure which shows the screen transition of the 2nd modification at the time of normal mode. It is a figure which shows the screen transition of the 3rd modification at the time of normal mode. It is a figure which shows the screen transition of the 1st modification at the time of user mode. It is a figure which shows the screen transition of the 2nd modification at the time of user mode. It is a display screen figure which shows the 1st specific example which changes the role of a decision switch by the difference in an operation mode. It is a display screen figure which shows the 2nd specific example which changes the role of a decision switch by the difference in an operation mode. It is a display screen figure which shows the 3rd specific example which makes the role of a decision switch differ by the difference in an operation mode. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the menu operation reception process performed in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the suggestion effect execution process performed in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. A specific example of restricting the transition to the menu operation acceptance state will be shown.

[First Embodiment]
[Game system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system 1001 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1001 includes a slot machine 1 and a management server 1200.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the above configuration, the mobile terminal 1100 may have a voice input / output function and an infrared communication function included in a general mobile phone. The portable terminal may be any terminal that can be carried by a player or the like, and may be, for example, a smartphone or a tablet.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management server 1200. The management server 1200 has a function as a general Web server. The management server 1200 is configured to include hardware equivalent to a general server computer, and data communication with the mobile terminal 1100 is possible via the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 registers and updates the game history information corresponding to the player in accordance with the access request content from the mobile terminal 1100. In this embodiment, the management server 1200 can be accessed only from a mobile terminal to which terminal identification information (SIM data) is assigned, and a mobile terminal or terminal identification information to which no terminal identification information is assigned. Is granted, but access from a portable terminal that refuses to transmit terminal identification information is denied. The management server 1200 also includes a registration URL database (registration URL DB) for managing the URL (see FIG. 17E) of each update request received when updating the game information as registered information, and the game information. And an illegal URL database (invalid URL DB) for managing the URL of each update request received as invalid information. The management server 1200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 250, as shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

[Configuration of slot machine 1]
FIG. 4 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area and can execute a predetermined effect in the display area. Further, since the see-through window 3 is transmissive, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) that are juxtaposed inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3 are provided. Visible. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  A medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the fluoroscopic window 3, and a medal payout exit 9 and speakers 53 and 54 through which medals are paid out are provided at the lower part of the front door 1 b. As an example of operation means, the front door 1b has a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state within a credit range stored as a gaming value (medal number) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 operated by the user, the settlement switch 10 operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R. Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping, a screen operation switch 205 that is operated while a menu screen (see FIG. 18) is displayed, and the like are provided. The screen operation switch 205 includes a left switch 201, a determination switch 202, and a right switch 203. The left switch 201 is a switch for moving a selection item to the left (one previous). The right switch 203 is a switch for moving the selection item to the right (one after). The determination switch 202 is a switch for determining the selected item.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in. Hereinafter, the start switch operation (that is, the operation of rotating the three reels) in a state where the betting number is set appropriately is referred to as a lever-on operation.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, the middle line of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel, the lower stage of the reel 2L, and the reel 2C The middle line, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction, and the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, straddling the symbols arranged in the lower direction. The set winning line L3, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L4 set across the symbols arranged in a valley shape, the lower stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C A winning line L5 set across the bottom of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in a mountain shape, is formed. Note that the number of winning lines is not limited to five, but may be other numbers, or only one winning line may be provided.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. As symbols to be derived and displayed (display results), those that can be selected include symbols that are displayed on the LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and symbols that are four frames ahead, A total of 5 symbols. At the time of CB, one medal is determined as the specified number of bets, and at the time of non-CB, three medals are determined as the specified number of bets. When the specified number of bets is set, each winning line is Once activated, the game can be started.

  When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first stop of the left, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first stop of the middle, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. This is called right first stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the forward pressing refers to an operation pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. Further, the forward pinching push refers to an operation push order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is second stopped. The middle left push refers to an operation push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to an operation push order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to an operation push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to an operation pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. Inside the housing 1, a reel unit 2, a hopper unit 34, a power supply box 100, and the like are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R for rotating the reels and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R for detecting a reference position, corresponding to each of the reels 2L to 2R. The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a that stores inserted medals, a hopper motor 34b that pays out stored medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c that detects payout medals, and the like. On the front of the power supply box 100, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error. In the setting change state, a winning probability (payout rate) of internal lottery Is provided with a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value (for example, 1 to 6, 6 has the highest payout rate), and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. ing.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a set value display 24 that displays the set value while the set value is being changed or checked, and the flow path of the inserted medal is on either the hopper tank 34a side or the medal payout exit 9 side. A medal selector 29 having a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selective switching and an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side is provided.

  In addition, a control board is provided inside the housing 1. In the example of FIG. 7, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power supply for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 7), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 7). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 7) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 7) such as the liquid crystal display 51. The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 in FIG. 7). A screen operation switch 205 is connected to the effect control board 90, and when the screen operation switch is operated, a detection signal indicating the operation is input to the switch circuit 96. When the switch circuit 96 receives the detection signal, the sub control unit 91 executes control according to the detection signal. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 7) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Information display device]
Referring to FIG. 4, information display device 300 is used in a game hall where a gaming machine such as slot machine 1 is installed, and is provided on the upper part of the gaming machine corresponding to the gaming machine. In the information display device 300, a jackpot signal, a winning ball or a medal, which is output from an information output unit of a gaming machine such as the external output base 1000 of the slot machine 1 and indicates that a bonus, AT or jackpot has occurred, is paid out. An input of a signal indicating the state of the gaming machine, such as a prize ball signal indicating that, a start signal indicating that a change in reels or a change in effect design has been started, is received.

  The information display device 300 totals information such as the number of jackpots and the number of fluctuations based on a signal from the gaming machine, and causes the display 351 to display the totaled information. The information display device 300 includes a call button 310, and when the call button 310 is pressed, the display 351 displays a display indicating that a game clerk is being called.

  The information display device 300 is provided with a screen operation switch 305 operated in displaying a menu screen. The screen operation switch 305 includes a left switch 301, a determination switch 302, and a right switch 303. The left switch 301 is a switch for moving the selection item to the previous one. The right switch 303 is a switch for moving the selection item to the next one. The determination switch 302 is a switch for determining the selected item.

[About game processing]
Next, game processing will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process. In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are executed in order. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again. In the BET process in the step of S1, the process waits in a state where the bet number can be set, and a process for starting the game is performed when a specified number of bets are set according to the gaming state and the lever is turned on. In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, when the lever is turned on, an output command for commanding the output of medals IN signals for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM 41c.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (CB, non-CB), and a prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started on the condition that it has been played. More specifically, when a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3 for non-CB and 2 for CB) are set according to the gaming state, the pay line is activated and the game can be started. It becomes.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated effective line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state, but it can be broadly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. A game combination and a CB combination capable of winning a CB are included. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In the internal lottery process in the step S2, it is determined whether or not the winning of each above-mentioned combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step S1. Process. In the internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 based on each lottery result.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

  Note that the “game” in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from when the start switch 7 is operated until the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

[Types of winning prizes, etc.]
Next, the types of winning combinations will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. In the winning combination column of FIG. 9, the names of winning combinations are shown, and in the combination column, combinations of symbols in which the winning combination is awarded. In the payout number / operation column, an operating state, the number of medals to be provided, a re-game provision, and the like are shown. In the related information column, related information corresponding to the winning combination such as state transition is shown. For example, for the lip 10 of FIG. 9, the symbol combination is “JAC3-JAC2-Bell a”, which is controlled by RT3 at the time of winning, and the value given is a re-game grant.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a combination of symbols that are missed. The missed outcome is an outcome derived when the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 are elected but JAC and AT are missed (see FIG. 12). When the transition outcome is derived in RT0, 2, 3, the process proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is controlled to one of RTs 0 to 3 corresponding to the corresponding RT until the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied (the winning combination indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11). Or see the dice). The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in FIG. 13 indicate replays to be drawn).

  12 and 13 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object combinations for each gaming state during non-CB. The lottery target name column indicates the name of the lottery target role, the winning combination column indicates the winning combination, and the gaming status column indicates the lottery target for each RT type with a circle. The combination indicates that the combination is a lottery object, and the number below the circle indicates the number of determination values related to the winning probability. In the reel control column, a description will be given of the reel control that is executed when the winning combination is won.

  For example, for the 7-set Lip 1 shown in FIG. 13, the combinations of winning combinations are Lip 1, Lip 6, Lip 7, Lip 8 and Lip 9. The gaming state to be won is RT1 to RT3. For example, the winning probability at RT1 is 200/65536. With regard to reel control, when the first stop is made, when the second stop is performed, a “tempered” state in which two “white 7” s are aligned on the active line (hereinafter referred to as “7 tenpies”), and the third stop is performed. Is the timing for deriving the 7th match (hereinafter referred to as “seventh match derivation timing”), control is performed to derive the 7th match (Lip 8 or Lip 9 is awarded). On the other hand, when the timing of the third stop is different from the timing of deriving the 7th aligned eye, the 7 aligned misaligned eyes that are stopped without aligning three “white 7” are derived (Lip 8 and Lip 7). The control is executed to win a lip other than 9). When the first stop on the left is performed, control is performed to derive the 7 out-of-alignment points on the active line without causing 7 scales regardless of the operation timing of the player. When the first stop is made to the right, 7 trials are made when the second stop is performed, and control is performed to derive the seventh misalignment regardless of the timing of the third stop.

  For the 7-set Lip 2 shown in FIG. 13, the combinations of winning combinations are Lip 1, Lip 6, Lip 7, Lip 8, Lip 9, and Lip 3. The gaming state to be won is RT1 to RT3. For example, the winning probability at RT1 is 200/65536. With respect to reel control, when the first stop is made to the right, it is 7 times when the second stop is performed, and if the timing of the third stop is the 7th aligned derivation timing, the 7th aligned output is derived (repeat). 8 or Lip 9 is won). On the other hand, when the timing of the third stop is different from the timing for deriving the seventh uniform outcome, the control for deriving the seventh uniform misalignment (the lip other than Lip 8 and Lip 9 is awarded) is executed. The When the first stop on the left is performed, control is performed to derive the 7 out-of-alignment points on the active line without causing 7 scales regardless of the operation timing of the player. When the first stop is performed, the control is performed so as to derive 7 misalignments regardless of the timing of the third stop. Hereinafter, “7-match lip 1” and “7-match lip 2” are collectively referred to as “7-match lip”.

[About mode]
Next, controllable modes in the slot machine 1 will be described. The controllable modes include a normal user mode, a simple user mode, and a normal mode.

  The normal user mode is a mode controlled when a player inputs a password issued in advance by the management server 1200 (hereinafter referred to as an appropriate password). The normal user mode is a mode in which a game can be performed while taking over the previous game history, the level of characters virtually owned by the player in the game, and the effect setting (including the stage of the story). . With the game in the normal user mode, not only the game of the slot machine 1 but also the fun of growing the character can be given to the player. The normal user mode is started by inputting an appropriate password after determining a password item (see FIG. 18D) on the menu screen. The normal user mode ends when the user mode end is determined on the menu screen (see FIG. 19D). When the normal user mode is terminated, a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 16C) is displayed. In order for the management server 1200 to issue a password, it is necessary to register as a member (see FIG. 18B).

  The simple user mode is a mode in which a game history can be accumulated. The simple user mode is a mode in which a game cannot be played by taking over the previous game history as in the normal user mode. The simple user mode is started when an easy start item (see FIG. 18D) is determined on the menu screen. The simple user mode ends when the user mode end is determined on the menu screen (see FIG. 19D). When the normal user mode is terminated, a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 16B) is displayed. Since the simple user mode is a mode in which a game history can be accumulated without inputting a password, the processing burden on the player can be reduced.

  The normal mode is a mode that is neither the normal user mode nor the simple user mode. That is, this mode is controlled when neither the normal user mode nor the simple user mode is controlled.

  Hereinafter, the normal user mode and the simple user mode are collectively referred to as “user mode”. In the user mode, the character experience value (10 in this embodiment) is assigned when a predetermined experience value provision condition is satisfied. The predetermined experience value provision condition is a condition that is established when the 7 replies are won in S60 of FIG. 21 and the experience value provision is determined by the experience value determination process in S64. When the assigned experience value reaches a predetermined value (100 in this embodiment), the character level is added. On the other hand, in the normal mode, there is no concept of characters and experience values of characters, and the experience value determination process is not executed even if 7 complete lips are won.

  When the control to the simple user mode is determined by the player's operation, the simple user mode flag indicating that the control to the simple user mode is performed is stored in the RAM 91c. When the control to the simple user mode is finished by the player's operation, the stored simple user mode flag is erased.

  When control to the normal user mode is determined by the player's operation, a normal user mode flag indicating that control to the normal user mode is performed is stored in the RAM 91c. When the control to the normal user mode is ended by the player's operation, the stored normal user mode flag is erased.

  When controlled in the normal mode, the flag indicating the user mode is not stored in the RAM 91c.

  The sub-control unit 91 is controlled by specifying the presence / absence of a flag in the RAM 91c and, if the RAM 91c flag is stored, specifying the flag type (either the simple user mode flag or the normal user mode flag). A mode (normal user mode, simple user mode, or normal mode) can be specified. For example, if neither the simple user mode flag nor the normal user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the sub control unit 91 determines that the normal mode is controlled. When the simple user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the simple user mode is controlled. When the normal user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the normal user mode is controlled.

[About database in RAM 91c]
Next, the game history database in the RAM 91c will be described. Hereinafter, the database may be referred to as “DB”. The game history database in the RAM 91c will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 shows an example of the game history database. The game history database includes the number of digested games, the number of ATs, the level of characters virtually owned by the player in the game, the assigned experience values, the number of mission achievements, and the like during the game history update period. The game history update period is a period from when the user mode starts to when it ends. The number of ATs is the number of times controlled by AT (assist time) described in FIG. The number of mission achievements is the number of times the mission described in S78 of FIG. The mission of this embodiment is to derive the 7th match in the game where the 7th match lip is won.

  Within each game history update period, the number of games in the game history database is updated by one each time one game is consumed. Within the game history update period, the number of ATs in the game history database is updated every time it is controlled by the AT. Each time the character level is added within the game history update period, the level of the game history database is updated. Each time an experience value is acquired within the game history update period, the experience value in the game history database is increased and updated. Each time a mission is completed within the game history update period, the number of mission achievements in the game history database is updated. These incremental updates may be updated together when the game history update period ends.

[About database in storage unit 220]
Next, the database in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200 will be described. In the present embodiment, the database of the storage unit 220 includes a player database, a game history database, and an occurrence information database. The database according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 15A and 15B show examples of a player database and a game history database, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, in the player database, terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player, current status (standby / game), password (last ), The total number of games, the total number of ATs, the current level of the character, the experience value acquired by the player, the number of mission achievements, and the like are registered for each player (for each terminal identification information). In addition to this, the player information includes the player name (registered name), gender, date of birth, personal information (member information) of the player such as prefectures, although not shown. . In the player database, a total game history of the players specified from the terminal identification information is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the game history database includes terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player who played the game, the game date and time, and the slot machine 1 at the start of the game. , The game random number randomly acquired by the slot machine 1 at the end of the game, the number of games in the game, the number of ATs in the game, the level value at the end of the game, the game Game history information including experience values at the end of the game, the number of mission achievements at the end of the game, and the like is registered. In the player database, a game history on the current day (that is, game date and time) of the player specified from the terminal identification information is stored.

[2D code]
Next, the two-dimensional code will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A shows a two-dimensional code for member registration. When “member registration” is determined by the player on the main menu screen (see FIG. 18B), the sub CPU 91a determines a URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200. (See FIG. 16A) is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server 1200 by reading the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100.

  FIG. 16B shows the simple user mode two-dimensional code displayed when the simple user mode ends. The two-dimensional code for the simple user mode includes a URL indicating the location of the simple update page on the management server 1200 (a simple update URL) and a game random number that is a random value acquired every time the two-dimensional code is created (this embodiment In this case, information indicating the 32-bit random number) and the game history update data is included. The game history update data includes the total number of games, the number of ATs, the character level, the assigned experience value, the effect setting, the number of mission achievements, and the like.

  FIG. 16C shows a normal user mode two-dimensional code displayed when the normal user mode ends. The two-dimensional code for the normal user mode includes a URL indicating the location of the normal update page on the management server 1200 (normal update URL), a password input at the start of the game, and a random number acquired every time the two-dimensional code is created. Information indicating game random numbers (in this embodiment, 32-bit random numbers) and game history update data, which are values, is included. The game history update data is the same as the game history update data of the simple user mode two-dimensional code, and includes the total number of games, the number of ATs, the character level, the assigned experience value, the effect setting, the number of mission achievements, and the like.

  FIG. 17 is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. When the player starts the game (the start of the game history update period), the player performs a predetermined operation (for example, an operation for connecting to a site managed by the management server 1200), as shown in FIG. Such a menu screen is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100. This menu screen is a site managed by the management server 1200, and displays a menu of items that can be provided to the player. Specifically, each link for password issuance, history display, achievement mission display, custom settings, game execution, avatar settings, shop contents purchase, bulletin board browsing and posting, etc. is displayed. The When a desired link is selected by the player, a password issuance request is transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 to the management server 1200 when password issuance is selected by the player.

  The control unit 210 of the management server determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the request is already registered in the player database (see FIG. 15A). If the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database, the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that a password cannot be issued. Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has been registered in the player database, the control unit 210 acquires information such as level and model information based on the player information and game history information corresponding to the player, Based on each piece of acquired information, a password composed of four digits is generated, and the generated password is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information. FIG. 17B shows an example of an appropriate password displayed on the portable terminal 1100 when “1. Issue password” in FIG. 17A is determined. The number of digits in the password is not limited to four digits, and may be other digits.

  The control unit 210 stores the generated password in the player information corresponding to the player as the previously issued password, and updates the status of the player database in FIG. 15A during the game. Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  FIG. 17C is a screen displayed when “2. History display” is determined. In the example of FIG. 17C, the date on which the player A has played is displayed. FIG. 17F shows an example of a screen based on the game history information. FIG. 17D is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display unit 140 when the mobile terminal 1100 is reading a two-dimensional code. As described above, the image of the two-dimensional code is displayed in the portable terminal 1100 in a state where the photographed two-dimensional code is displayed within a frame in the display screen in a state where the focus is achieved by autofocus. Is taken in. FIG. 17E is a diagram illustrating a state in which a URL as a two-dimensional code analysis result is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. Thus, the URL indicating the location of the predetermined web page of the management server 1200 is displayed on the display unit 140. When the two-dimensional code shown in FIG. 17A is the simple user mode two-dimensional code or the normal user mode two-dimensional code, when the URL shown in FIG. 17E is accessed, FIG. As shown, the game history of this time is displayed.

[Menu screen in normal mode (start user mode)]
Next, a menu screen in the normal mode will be described. When the normal mode is controlled (that is, when the user mode is not controlled), the menu screen is a period during which the normal screen is displayed, and the game end process (see S6 in FIG. 8) ends. During the period from when the bet is placed until the bet amount is set (hereinafter referred to as “normal screen display period”), during the demonstration screen display period (hereinafter referred to as “demo screen display period”), etc. Displayed when operated (pressed). The demonstration screen is a screen that is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without a game proceeding operation from the stop timing at which all reels are stopped. The demonstration screen is a predetermined screen such as a game maker's logo, an advertisement screen, or a character screen that is the subject of the slot machine 1. The demonstration screen of the present embodiment is a screen on which characters “Demo in progress” are displayed (see FIG. 18A). Further, screens other than the demo screen among the screens displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 are referred to as normal screens. The normal screen refers to a screen during the game, a screen from when the game end process is finished and a demo screen is displayed.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the transition of the menu screen when being controlled in the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 18, the sub-control unit 91 performs screen display control so that the user mode is not determined even when only the determination switch 202 is operated (for example, only the determination switch 202 is repeatedly hit). Here, “only the decision switch 202 is operated” means “the decision switch 202 is operated without performing any operation other than the operation of the decision switch 202”.

  In the diagrams showing the transition of the screen such as FIG. 18 (FIGS. 19 and 24 to 28), the arrows indicate the transition destination of the screen. Regarding the left switch 201, the determination switch 202, and the right switch 203 shown beside the arrows, the switches operated by the player are hatched. For example, when the determination switch 202 is operated while the screen of FIG. 18A is displayed, the screen of FIG. 18B is displayed (transition to the screen of FIG. 18B).

  When the determination switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 18A is displayed, the menu top screen shown in FIG. 18B is displayed. A transition from FIG. 18A to FIG. 18B may be made by operating only the decision switch 202. Moreover, it is good also as what changes from FIG. 18 (A) to FIG. 18 (B) when the operation of the decision switch 202 and another operation are performed.

  In the menu screen of FIG. 18B, a plurality of selectable items include “game description”, “member registration”, “user mode”, and “return”. In this way, items that can be selected on the menu screen are indicated by ““... ”Below. “User mode” is an item related to execution of control for starting the user mode. “Game description”, “member registration”, and “return” are items not related to the execution of the control for starting the user mode.

  When the left switch 201 is operated by the player, the left item is selected. When the right switch 203 is operated by the player, the item on the right side is selected. The selected item is displayed at the bottom. Further, the color of the selected item is a color obtained by inverting the color of the unselected item. By performing such control, the player can intuitively recognize the selected item. In the screen of FIG. 18B, “game description” is selected. By operating the determination switch 202, the selected item is determined.

  When “game description” is selected and determined (when the determination switch 202 is operated while “game description” is selected), the description of the game of the slot machine 1 as shown in FIG. A sentence is displayed. When “user mode” is selected and determined, a screen shown in FIG. 18D is displayed. When “member registration” is selected and determined, a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 16A) for member registration is displayed. When “return” is selected and determined, the display returns to the demo screen of FIG.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated on the demonstration screen, as shown in FIG. 18B, the menu top screen is displayed with “game description” selected. Therefore, when the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, a screen on which the game description is displayed is displayed as shown in FIG. In the screen of FIG. 18C, “Return” is selected. Therefore, when the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, the menu top screen of FIG.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, when only the determination switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen is displayed, the screen in FIG. 18A → the screen in FIG. 18B. Screen → FIG. 18 (C) → FIG. 18 (B) → FIG. 18 (C)... Between the menu top screen shown in FIG. 18 (B) and the game explanation screen shown in FIG. Will loop. Therefore, when the demonstration screen is displayed, the user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated.

  In order to determine the user mode, the user selects the “user mode” by operating the left switch 201 on the menu top screen, and then operates the determination switch 202. Thus, in order to determine the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of other buttons (in the example of FIG. 18, the operation of the left switch 201) is required.

  When the user mode is determined, a user mode screen shown in FIG. 18D is displayed. In the user mode screen of FIG. 18D, selectable items include “password”, “easy start”, and “return”. In order to start the normal user mode, when “password” is selected and determined, a password input screen for inputting a password for starting the normal user mode is displayed (see FIG. 26). When an appropriate password (see FIG. 17B) is input on the password input screen, the normal user mode is started. To start the simple user mode, “easy start” is selected and determined. Thereby, the simple user mode is started. When “return” is selected and determined, the screen returns to the previous screen, that is, the screen shown in FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 18, the example in which the menu top screen is displayed during the demonstration screen display period has been described. However, the same control is executed even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period. The same control means that the “user mode” is determined by looping between the menu top screen shown in FIG. 18B and the game explanation screen shown in FIG. In this control, the user mode is determined not only when the decision switch 202 is operated but also when another button is operated (in the example of FIG. 18, the left switch 201 is operated).

[Menu screen in user mode]
Next, a menu screen when being controlled in the user mode will be described. When the mode is controlled in the user mode, the menu screen is displayed when the determination switch 202 is operated during the period from the end of the game (after setting change) until the bet amount is set, the period during which the demonstration screen is displayed, and the like. Is displayed.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the transition of the menu screen. As shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 displays a screen that does not determine the end of the controlled user mode even if only the determination switch 202 is operated (for example, only the determination switch 202 is repeatedly hit). Execute display control. When the determination switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 19A is displayed, the menu top screen shown in FIG. 19B is displayed. From FIG. 19A to FIG. 19B, a transition may be made by operating only the decision switch 202. Moreover, it is good also as what changes from FIG. 19 (A) to FIG. 19 (B) when the operation of the decision switch 202 and another operation are performed.

  In the menu screen of FIG. 19B, there are “game history”, “user mode”, and “return” as a plurality of selectable items. “User mode” is an item related to execution of control to end the user mode. “Game history” and “return” are items not related to the execution of the control to end the user mode.

  When “game history” is selected and determined, as shown in FIG. 19C, the game history from the start of the user mode to the present time is displayed. The game history is displayed based on a game history database (see FIG. 14) stored in the RAM 91c. When “user mode” is selected and determined, a user mode screen shown in FIG. 19D is displayed. When “return” is selected and determined, the display returns to the demo screen of FIG.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated on the demonstration screen in the user mode, as shown in FIG. 19B, the menu screen is displayed in a state where “game history” is selected. Therefore, when the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, a screen on which the game history is displayed is displayed as shown in FIG. Further, the screen of FIG. 19C is displayed with “Return” selected. When the enter switch 202 is operated in this state, the screen returns to the menu top screen of FIG.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, when only the determination switch 202 is operated without operating other buttons while the demo screen in the user mode is displayed, 19 (A) screen → screen of FIG. 19 (B) → FIG. 19 (C) → FIG. 19 (B) → FIG. 19 (C)..., Menu top screen shown in FIG. And it loops between the game history screens shown in FIG. Therefore, when the demonstration screen in the user mode is displayed, even if only the determination switch 202 is operated, the end of the controlled user mode is not determined.

  In order to determine the end of the user mode, the user selects the “user mode” by operating the left switch 201 on the menu top screen, and then operates the determination switch 202. Thus, in order to determine the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of other buttons (in the example of FIG. 19, the operation of the left switch 201) is required.

  When the user mode is determined, a screen shown in FIG. 19D is displayed. In the screen of FIG. 19D, selectable items include “user mode end” and “return”. When “end of user mode” is selected and determined, a two-dimensional code corresponding to the type of user mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, when the user mode is controlled to the simple user mode, it is easy. The user mode two-dimensional code (see FIG. 16B) is displayed. When the normal user mode is controlled, the normal user mode two-dimensional code (see FIG. 16C) is displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 19, the example in which the menu top screen is displayed during the demonstration screen display period has been described. However, the same control is executed even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period. The same control means that the operation of only the decision switch 202 loops between the menu top screen shown in FIG. 19B and the game explanation screen shown in FIG. 19C, and the “user mode” is not decided. The user mode is determined when not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also operation of other buttons (operation of the left switch 201 in the example of FIG. 19) is performed.

[About AT]
The main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery process for lottery whether or not to control to assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) when a predetermined AT lottery opportunity is established. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery opportunity is an opportunity established when a predetermined AT lottery target role is won. When AT is selected in the AT lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT notification effect for notifying the player of the AT winning, and then the main control unit 41 performs an AT control process for controlling the AT. The AT lottery process according to the present embodiment is a process for determining whether or not the number of AT games is to be granted and, in the case of granting, the number of AT games. Control to AT. The main control unit 41 transmits an AT game number command indicating the number of AT games (including 0) determined to be given to the sub-control unit 91 after the AT lottery process ends, and the sub-control unit 91 Can specify the number of AT games determined to be given by receiving and analyzing the AT game number command. In the AT notification process, an AT game that has been won or an AT game that is given by winning the AT is notified.

  During the AT, the sub-control unit 91 is advantageous to the player when receiving an internal winning command that can specify that a predetermined lottery role shown in FIGS. A navigation effect that can specify the pressing order for stopping the symbol combination on the winning line LN is executed. For this reason, a player becomes advantageous by being controlled by AT. An advantageous symbol combination is, for example, JAC when winning a push order bell (left bell 1 to 3, middle bell 1 to 3, right bell 1 to 3 in FIG. 12). In the case of winning 1-4, the promotion lip is used, in the case of winning +1 through 1-3, the maintenance lip is used. Sometimes it is a chance lip. The reason why the chance lip becomes an advantageous symbol combination is that when the chance lip wins, the AT lottery is executed (see the fourth AT lottery condition in FIG. 20).

  FIG. 20 shows an example of an AT lottery table used by the main control unit 41 in the AT lottery process. As shown in FIG. 20, the AT lottery target roles are chance 1, chance 2, strawberry, and 7 complete lip (see the first AT lottery condition to the third AT lottery condition). In addition, as shown in the fourth AT lottery condition, the AT lottery is also executed when the chance lip is won.

  For example, when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 50%, and when the AT is won, the probabilities that the number of AT games given will be “10”, “50”, “100”, and “300” are respectively 40%, 30%, 20% and 10%. Other AT lottery conditions are as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the AT lottery target combination shown in the first AT lottery condition to the third AT lottery condition is won, the number of AT games that can be given is the same regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch in the selected game.

[About production-related processing]
Next, an effect related process executed when the user mode is controlled will be described with reference to FIG. The effect related process is a process executed when the sub control unit 91 receives an internal winning command. The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  In S60, the sub control unit 91 analyzes the received internal winning command to determine whether or not the 7-piece lip is won. If it is determined in S60 that 7 rips are won (YES in S60), the process proceeds to S64. On the other hand, if it is determined in S60 that the 7-set lip has not been won (NO in S60), the effect-related process ends. As shown in FIG. 20, the AT winning probability at the time of 7-round lip winning (when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied) is 100%.

  In S64, experience value determination processing is executed. The experience value determination process is a process of determining whether or not to give a predetermined experience value (10 in the present embodiment) by random lottery or the like. In the experience value determination process, for example, it is determined that an experience value is assigned with a probability of 50%, and it is determined that an experience value is not assigned with a probability of 50%.

  In S66, it is determined whether or not the experience value is determined to be given by the experience value determination process in S64. When it is determined in S66 that it is determined that an experience value is to be given (YES in S66), the process proceeds to S72. On the other hand, when it is determined in S66 that it is determined that no experience value is given (NO in S66), the process proceeds to S70.

  In S72, the order of 7 uniform pressing is notified. Here, the 7-order push order is a push order for deriving the 7-match outcome in the game in which the 7-match lip is won. For example, the 7-order push order in the game in which the 7-match Lip 1 is won is the middle first stop (see the reel control column of the 7-match Lip 1 in FIG. 13). Further, the order of the 7-match push in the game where the 7-match Lip 2 is won is the first stop on the right (see the reel control column of the 7-match Lip 2 in FIG. 13).

  Note that the time from when the process of S60 is executed to when the process of S72 is executed is extremely short. Therefore, the player recognizes that the 7-order pressing order in S72 is notified simultaneously with the timing when the 7-set lip in S60 is won (that is, the timing when the lever is turned on).

  In S74, the process waits until a display result is derived (that is, until all three reels are stopped) (NO in S74). If it is determined that the display result has been derived (YES in S74), the process proceeds to S76. In S76, it is determined whether or not the 7th match is derived. The sub-control unit 91 receives the winning determination command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and analyzes the winning determination command to determine whether or not the seventh uniform outcome has been derived. The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning, and all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. Sent after.

  When it is determined in S76 that the seventh uniform outcome has been derived (YES in S76), the process proceeds to S78. On the other hand, when it is determined in S76 that the seventh uniform outcome has not been derived (NO in S76), the process proceeds to S79. In addition, the case where it is determined NO in S76 is a case where the operation is performed in a pressing order different from the notified 7-order pressing order, and an operation in the notified 7-order pressing order, but the 7-th order appearance. There are cases where the stop switch is operated at a timing different from the derivation timing.

  In S78, it is determined whether or not the mission achievement notification flag is set (stored in the RAM 91c). The mission completion notification completed flag is a flag that can specify that the mission completion notification in S80, which will be described later, is executed once during normal user mode control (that it has been executed). If it is determined in S78 that the mission achievement notification completed flag is set (YES in S78), the process proceeds to S79. If it is determined in S78 that the mission achievement notification flag is not set (NO in S78), the process proceeds to S80.

  In S80, both mission completion notification and AT winning notification are executed. The mission completion notification notifies that the “mission of deriving seven uniform outcomes” has been achieved and also notifies that an experience value has been given. Specifically, the mission completion notification is to display a message of “7 successes! Experience value GET!” On the liquid crystal display 51. The AT winning notification is notification of information that can specify that the AT has been won. For example, the AT winning notification is to display a message such as “Congratulations on AT winning!” On the liquid crystal display 51. The AT winning notification may also notify the number of assigned AT games. When the process of S80 ends, the process proceeds to S82.

  In S82, it is determined whether or not the normal user mode is controlled. This determination is executed based on whether or not the normal user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c. That is, when it is determined in S82 that the normal user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined that the normal user mode is controlled (YES in S82). On the other hand, when it is determined in S82 that the normal user mode flag is not stored in the RAM 91c (that is, the simple user mode flag is stored), it is determined that the normal user mode is not controlled (NO in S82). ). When YES is determined in S82, the process proceeds to S84, and when NO is determined in S82, the effect related process is ended.

  In S84, the mission completion notification completed flag is stored in the RAM 91c. The mission completion notification completed flag is deleted when the normal user mode determined to be controlled in S82 ends.

  In S79, while the AT winning notification is executed, the mission achievement notification is not executed. When the process of S79 ends, the effect related process ends.

  In S70, a push order different from the 7-order push order is notified. The “push order different from the 7th order push order” means, for example, the “push order different from the 7th order push order” in the game won by the 7th order lip 1 is a push order other than the middle first stop (eg, Left first stop or right first stop). Further, the “push order different from the 7-order push order” in the game in which the 7-match lip 2 is won is a push order other than the first right stop (for example, the left first stop or the middle first stop). When the process of S70 is completed, a character effect is executed in S71. Here, the character effect is an effect different from the AT winning notification. The character effect is an effect of notifying that the AT has been won by displaying a predetermined character A (see FIG. 23E). The character effect is executed at a predetermined timing in the game in which the procedure of S70 is notified. For example, the predetermined timing is a timing at which a display result is derived in the game. When the character effect is executed, the effect-related process ends.

  In S79, the mission achievement notification is not executed, but an experience value is given. That is, when it is determined that the experience value is to be assigned (YES in S66), the experience value is assigned regardless of whether or not the 7th match is derived (whether YES or NO in S76). As a modification, when the experience value is determined to be given and the 7th match is derived, the experience value is given. However, when the experience value is assigned, the 7th match is derived. If not, the experience value may not be given.

  Further, as is clear from the description of S66 to S84 in FIG. 21, the first determination process for determining whether or not to give an experience value and the mode for notifying that the AT has been won are described in “S79 and S80. The second determination process for determining whether to perform the “AT winning notification” or “character effect described in S70” is used (both the processes are both S66). As described above, the slot machine of this embodiment can reduce the number of processes as compared with the slot machine that separates the first determination process and the second determination process.

  Further, when it is determined in the experience value determination process in S64 that an experience value is assigned, the experience value is assigned at a predetermined timing regardless of whether or not the mission achievement notification is executed (FIG. 14). Stored in the game history database).

  In FIG. 21, the effect related process in the game in which the 7-piece lip is won while being controlled in the user mode has been described. When the game is controlled in the normal mode, the game with 7 winning rips won does not have the concept of experience value in the normal mode, so the first determination process is not executed and the second determination process (notifies that the AT has been won) Processing for determining the mode to be performed). When it is determined by the second determination process that “AT winning notification is to be executed”, AT winning notification is issued at a predetermined timing of the game in which the 7-piece lip is won (for example, a lever-on operation timing for starting the game). Run. Further, when it is determined by the second determination process that “a character effect is to be executed”, a character effect is executed.

  Further, the second determination process may not be executed. In this case, when the 7-piece lip is won, the AT winning notification may be executed at a predetermined timing of the selected game (for example, a lever-on operation timing for starting the game).

  When the character effect of S71 is executed, or when the AT winning notification of S79 and S80 is executed, the AT is controlled from the game next to the executed game.

[Mission Achievement Timing Chart]
Next, a timing chart of the mission achievement notification (see S80 in FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 (A) shows a timing chart of the mission achievement notification when the mode is controlled to the simple user mode. FIG. 22B shows a timing chart of the mission achievement notification when the normal user mode is controlled.

  In FIG. 22A-1, ON indicates that the simple user mode is controlled, and OFF indicates that the normal mode is controlled (not controlled by the simple user mode). In FIG. 22 (A-2), ON indicates that the 7th match is derived in the game where the 7th match lip is won, and OFF indicates that the 7th match is not derived. In FIG. 23A-3, ON indicates that the mission achievement notification (see S80) has been executed, and OFF indicates that the mission completion notification has not been executed.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the period (timing Ta2 to Ta6) controlled in the simple user mode, control for executing the mission achievement notification is performed every time the seventh uniform is derived (timing Ta3 to Ta3). See Ta5). This control is based on the following control described in FIG. When the mission completion notification is executed (S80 in FIG. 21), when the simple user mode is controlled (NO in S82), the mission completion notification flag is not set (the processing of S84 is not executed). When the seventh game is derived in the subsequent game (YES in S76), if the mission achievement notification flag is not set (NO in S78), the mission completion notification is executed (S80). As described above, since the mission completion notification flag is not set when the simple user mode is controlled, the mission completion notification is executed every time the 7th match is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (B), in the period controlled in the normal user mode (timing Tb2 to Tb6), the mission achievement notification is executed only when the first 7 rounds are derived (see timing Tb3). On the other hand, the mission completion notification is not executed even if seven rounds are derived after the second time (see timings Tb4 and Tb5). This control is based on the following control described in FIG. When the mission completion notification is executed once (S80 in FIG. 21), when the normal user mode is controlled (YES in S82), a mission completion notification completed flag is set (S84). Even if seven consecutive outcomes are derived in subsequent games (YES in S76), if the mission achievement notification flag is set (YES in S78), the mission completion notification is not executed (S79). As described above, when the normal user mode is controlled, when the mission achievement notification is executed for the first time (first time), since the mission achievement notification flag is set, the first seven uniforms are derived. The mission completion notification is executed only when

  It should be noted that, as indicated by timing Ta1 in FIG. 22 (A-3) and timing Tb1 in FIG. 22 (B-3), when the normal mode is controlled, even if seven uniforms are derived, the mission achievement notification Is not executed.

[Flow of mission completion notification]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, a description will be given of the flow of mission achievement notification when the mode is controlled to the user mode. As shown in FIG. 23 (A), it is assumed that 7-set lips are won during user mode control (YES in S60 of FIG. 21). The flow of FIGS. 23B and 23C is for the case where it is determined that the experience value is given by the experience value determination process (S64) (YES in S66).

  As shown in FIG. 23 (B), when it is determined that the experience value is to be given, the order of 7 uniform pushes is notified (S72). When the notification is made in the pushing order and the operation is performed at the 7th-matched-item derivation timing, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), the 7th-matched output is derived (YES in S76). At the same time, the sub-control unit 91 performs both AT winning notification and mission completion notification. In the example of FIG. 23C, the AT winning notification is to display the characters “Congratulations on AT winning”, and the mission achievement notification is to display the characters “Seven successful matches! Experience value GET”. It is. Note that the effect screen in FIG. 23C is a screen when the mission completion notification flag is not set. In the effect screen of FIG. 23 (C) when the mission completion notification flag is set, only AT winning notification is executed (only the letters “Congratulations on AT winning” are displayed) as shown in S79, and the mission is performed. The achievement notification is not executed (the letters “7 complete success! Experience value GET” are not displayed).

  On the other hand, the flow in FIGS. 23D and 23E is the case where it is determined that no experience value is given by the experience value determination process (S64) (NO in S66). As shown in FIG. 23D, when it is determined that no experience value is given, the 7-order pushing order is not notified, and a pushing order (for example, the first left stop) different from the 7-order pushing order is set. Notification is made (S70). Here, a player who knows that “when a 7-match lip is won and a 7-match is derived when operated in the middle first stop or right first stop” is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, when the notified first left stop is ignored and the operation is performed in the order of the seven uniform pushes (for example, the middle first stop) and the seventh uniform output derivation timing, the seventh uniform output is derived. The However, when it is determined that no experience value is given (NO in S66), the process of S80 is not executed, and therefore the mission achievement notification is not executed even if seven uniforms are derived. As shown in S71, in the example of FIG. 23E, a character effect in which character A is displayed is executed.

  In addition, as shown in S70, when a pressing order (first left stop) different from the seven uniform pressing order is notified, when the left first stop operation is performed according to the notified pressing order, 7 Instead of deriving the uniform lead, the seventh misalignment is derived (see the reel control column of the seven uniform lip in FIG. 13). Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 23E, the mission achievement notification is not executed and the character effect is executed.

[Effect of this embodiment]
Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described.

  (1) As described with reference to FIGS. 18A to 18C, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not started only by operating the determination switch 202. Among the user modes, the simple user mode is when the left switch 201 is operated, then the determination switch 202 is operated, and “easy start” is determined as described with reference to FIGS. Is started. As described in FIGS. 18B and 18D, the normal user mode among the user modes is operated by operating the left switch 201 and then the determination switch 202 and determining the “password”. Triggered when a password is entered. Therefore, for example, when the player hits the decision switch 202 repeatedly, the user mode is not started, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting regardless of the player's intention as much as possible.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, when the determination screen 202 is displayed while the demonstration screen is displayed, the “game” not related to the execution of the control for starting the user mode The menu top screen is displayed with “Description” selected. When the determination switch 202 is operated in a state where the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined, and “game description” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player hits the decision switch 202 repeatedly, the user mode is not started, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting regardless of the player's intention as much as possible.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, when only the enter switch 202 is operated during display of the demonstration screen, the menu top screen in FIG. 18B and the game explanation screen in FIG. And are looped. By performing such a loop, it can be impressed that the user mode is not started only by operating the decision switch 202.

  (4) As described with reference to FIGS. 19A to 19C, the controlled user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not ended only by operating the determination switch 202. As described in FIGS. 19B and 19D, the controlled user mode is determined by operating the left switch 201 and then operating the determination switch 202 to determine “user mode”. The process is ended when “end user mode” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player hits the decision switch 202 repeatedly, the user mode is not ended, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from being ended regardless of the player's intention as much as possible.

  (5) As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, execution of control to end the user mode by operating the decision switch 202 when the demonstration screen during the user mode control is displayed. The menu top screen is displayed in a state where “game history” not related to is selected. When the determination switch 202 is operated while the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined, and “game history” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player hits the decision switch 202 repeatedly, the user mode is not ended, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from being ended regardless of the player's intention as much as possible.

  (6) As shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, when only the enter switch 202 is operated during display of the demo screen, the menu top screen of FIG. 19B and the game history screen of FIG. 19C are displayed. And are looped. By performing such a loop, it can be impressed that the user mode is not ended only by operating the decision switch 202.

  (7) The normal user mode is a mode that is controlled by inputting a password after the “password” described in FIG. 18D is determined, so the same player is playing a game. This is a highly likely mode. As shown in FIG. 22B, in the normal user mode, even if a 7-round outcome is derived a plurality of times, the mission achievement notification is not executed every time the 7-aligned outcome is derived. In other words, in the normal user mode, the mission completion notification is executed only when the seventh uniform outcome is first derived under the control of the normal user mode, and the mission achievement notification is performed when the seventh and subsequent uniform outcomes are derived for the second and subsequent times. Do not execute. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome that the mission achievement notification is executed many times.

  On the other hand, the simple user mode is a mode controlled when the “simple start” described in FIG. 18D is determined. That is, the simple user mode is a mode that allows the player to play the game easily and requires fewer operations to control than the normal user mode. Therefore, the simple user mode is a mode that is highly likely to be determined by the player based on interest. The player A who has played an interest-oriented game in the simple user mode may quit the game while the simple user mode continues without ending the simple user mode (see FIG. 19C). In this way, the player B who does not know that the simple user mode is continued in the state where the simple user mode is continued may play a game in the simple user mode. Thus, in the simple user mode, there is a possibility that the player is switched. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the simple user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed every time seven uniforms are derived. Therefore, even in the simple user mode, even when the player is switched, the mission is completed each time seven out-of-games are derived for the player A before the replacement and the player B after the replacement. Since the notification is executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) As shown in S84 of FIG. 21, when the mission completion notification is executed once in the normal user mode, the mission completion notification completed flag is set. The mission completion notification completed flag is erased when the normal user mode ends. While the mission completion notification flag is set, the mission completion notification is not executed (see S78 and S79 in FIG. 21). Accordingly, it is possible to reliably execute the control that “the mission achievement notification is not executed every time the seven-matched outcome is derived even if the 7-matched outcome is derived a plurality of times”.

  (9) During the user mode, as shown in FIGS. 23 (B) and 23 (C), when the 7-order push order is notified, the mission achievement notification is executed when the 7-aligned turn is derived. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 23D and 23E, when the 7-order push order is not notified, the mission achievement notification is not executed even if the 7-aligned order is derived. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the mission achievement notification, that is, an unnatural effect from being executed, even though the 7-order push order is not notified. Furthermore, in the user mode, since the presence / absence of 7-order push notification and the execution / non-execution of mission achievement notification can be linked, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (10) The main control unit 41 executes AT lottery using the AT lottery table of FIG. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to perform AT winning notification (S72 in FIG. 21). The sub-control unit 91 determines to execute the AT winning notification (YES in S72 of FIG. 21), and executes the AT winning notification when the 7th match is derived (YES in S76).

  Therefore, in the user mode, the number of AT games to be given, the presence / absence of execution of AT winning notification, and the presence / absence of derivation of the 7th game can be linked, so that the interest of the game can be improved. .

  (11) In addition, when the AT lottery target combination shown in the first AT lottery condition to the third AT lottery condition is won, the number of AT games that can be awarded is the same regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch in the selected game. is there. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform notification regarding the number of AT games related to the pressing order, and variations of AT notification effects can be enriched.

  (12) In the present embodiment, the first determination process for determining whether or not to provide an experience value is combined with the second determination process for determining whether or not to perform AT winning notification (both Both processes were described as S66). Therefore, as compared with the slot machine that separates the first determination process and the second determination process, the slot machine of this embodiment can reduce the number of processes. Also, in the process of S66, when it is determined that experience value provision is determined, AT winning notification is executed, and when it is determined that experience value provision is not determined, a character effect is executed. Therefore, when the experience value is given and when the experience value is not given, the manner of notifying that the AT has been won can be made different, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, a case will be described in which the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine includes the same configuration as that of the example of the slot machine 1 in some cases, the description of the same configuration / process is omitted, and a different configuration / process is described.

  An effect display device composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine. When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the special variation display device displays at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol in a variable manner, and the effect display device displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Among them, a variation display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with at least one variation display is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the effect display device, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening, but the predetermined start condition (the variable display due to the stored memory that is not in the big hit game and has been started first is ended) Is not established), it is stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit range (for example, 4). Here, the on-hold storage information is information for specifying whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state), for example.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game and a sub-control unit that executes control of effects. The pachinko gaming machine includes a screen operation switch (corresponding to the screen operation switch 205) in addition to the hitting operation handle for firing a hitting ball (game ball). The screen operation switch is electrically connected to the sub control unit so that the sub control unit of the pachinko gaming machine can detect the operation of the screen operation switch.

  The menu screen described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 is displayed on the liquid crystal display (LCD). The screen operation switch 205 can be used to select a displayed item and determine the selected item. The sub-control unit of the pachinko gaming machine can be controlled in any one of a normal user mode, a simple user mode, and a normal mode. Further, the mission may be anything, for example, it may be achieved by winning a predetermined number of game balls in a predetermined winning opening. When the mission is achieved, a mission completion notification is executed. When you complete a mission, you will be given experience points for a given character.

Such a pachinko gaming machine further includes the following configuration.
(1) As described with reference to FIGS. 18A to 18C, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not started only by operating the decision switch. Among the user modes, the simple user mode is started when the left switch is operated, then the determination switch is operated, and “easy start” is determined as described with reference to FIGS. 18B and 18D. Is done. As described in FIGS. 18B and 18D, the normal user mode among the user modes is operated with the left switch, then the decision switch is operated, and the “password” is decided, and an appropriate password is set. It starts when it is entered. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch, the user mode is not started, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting regardless of the player's intention as much as possible.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, when the demonstration screen is displayed, the determination switch is operated, thereby not relating to the execution of the control for starting the user mode. The menu top screen is displayed with "" selected. When the determination switch is operated while the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined, but “game description” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch, the user mode is not started, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting regardless of the player's intention as much as possible.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, when only the enter switch is operated during the display of the demonstration screen, the menu top screen of FIG. 18B and the game explanation screen of FIG. Is looped. By performing such a loop, it can be impressed that the user mode is not started only by operating the decision switch.

  (4) As described with reference to FIGS. 19A to 19C, the controlled user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not terminated only by the operation of the decision switch. As described in FIGS. 19B and 19D, the controlled user mode is determined by operating the left switch and then operating the determination switch to determine “user mode”. It is ended when “end of mode” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch, the user mode is not ended, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from being ended as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  (5) As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, when the demonstration screen during the user mode control is displayed, the determination switch is operated to execute the control to end the user mode. The menu top screen is displayed with the unrelated “game history” selected. When the determination switch is operated while the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined, and “game history” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch, the user mode is not ended, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from being ended as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  (6) As shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, when only the enter switch is operated during display of the demo screen, the menu top screen of FIG. 19B and the game history screen of FIG. Is looped. By performing such a loop, it can be impressed that the user mode is not ended only by operating the decision switch.

  (7) The normal user mode is a mode that is controlled by inputting a password after the “password” described in FIG. 18D is determined, so the same player is playing a game. This is a highly likely mode. As shown in FIG. 22B, in the normal user mode, even if the mission is achieved a plurality of times, the mission achievement notification is not executed every time the mission is achieved. That is, during the normal user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed only when the mission is first achieved under the control of the normal user mode, and the mission completion notification is not executed when the second and subsequent missions are achieved. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome that the mission achievement notification is executed many times.

  On the other hand, the simple user mode is a mode controlled when the “simple start” described in FIG. 18D is determined. That is, the simple user mode is a mode that allows the player to play the game easily and requires fewer operations to control than the normal user mode. Therefore, the simple user mode is a mode that is highly likely to be determined by the player based on interest. The player A who has played an interest-oriented game in the simple user mode may quit the game while the simple user mode continues without ending the simple user mode (see FIG. 19C). In this way, the player B who does not know that the simple user mode is continued in the state where the simple user mode is continued may play a game in the simple user mode. Thus, in the simple user mode, there is a possibility that the player is switched. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22A, in the simple user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed every time the mission is accomplished. Therefore, in the simple user mode, even when the player is switched, a mission completion notification is executed every time a mission is achieved for the player A before the replacement and the player B after the replacement. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (8) When the mission completion notification is executed once in the normal user mode, the mission completion notification completed flag is set. The mission completion notification completed flag is erased when the normal user mode ends. While the mission completion notification flag is set, the mission completion notification is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably execute the control of “not performing mission achievement notification every time the mission is achieved even if a plurality of missions are achieved”.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. The third embodiment is a gaming device to which the technical idea described in the first embodiment is applied. Here, the game device is a device installed in a game store. The gaming device may be a device provided corresponding to a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like, and the gaming device may be a device provided without corresponding to a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. .

  A gaming device provided corresponding to a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like includes, for example, a data display device installed at a predetermined position (for example, an upper part of the pachinko gaming machine and the slot machine) and a specific position (for example, a pachinko machine). It includes lending devices (card units) installed next to gaming machines and slot machines.

  The data display device can display various data. For example, the various data displayed on the data display device provided corresponding to the slot machine includes the number of digest games, the number of times controlled by AT, the number of medals paid out, and the like. The lending device is a device that lends medals used in slot machines and game balls used in pachinko gaming machines by inserting a prepaid card from a player.

  For example, one island (a place where a plurality of slot machines are gathered or a place where a plurality of pachinko machines are gathered) is a gaming device provided without corresponding to a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine. It is the apparatus provided corresponding to. This gaming device is, for example, a lending device that lends medals used in slot machines and game balls used in pachinko gaming machines when a prepaid card is inserted by a player.

  The gaming device is not limited to these devices, but may be other devices as long as they are installed in the gaming store.

  The gaming apparatus includes liquid crystal display means for displaying the menu screen of FIGS. 18 and 19 and a screen operation switch (corresponding to the screen operation switch 205). Thus, the player can control the gaming device to the user mode. In addition, the gaming device includes notification means for executing a mission completion notification when the mission is achieved. Thus, the gaming device allows the gaming device to recognize that the mission has been accomplished. For example, in the case of a data display device, the completion of the mission is notified by causing a predetermined light emitting means (lamp) to emit light.

  Note that the menu screen of the gaming apparatus provided corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine, the slot machine, and the like is the same as that shown in FIGS. Specifically, when the “password” in FIG. 18D is determined and an appropriate password is input, the normal user mode of the pachinko gaming machine and slot machine corresponding to the gaming device to which the password is input Is started. When “easy start” in FIG. 18D is determined, the simple user mode of the pachinko gaming machine and the slot machine corresponding to the gaming device for which “simple start” is determined is started. When “end user mode” in FIG. 19D is determined, the user mode controlled in the pachinko gaming machine and the slot machine corresponding to the gaming device for which “user mode end” is determined is ended. The

  On the other hand, regarding the menu screen of FIG. 18 of the gaming device provided without corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine, the slot machine, etc., when “password” and “easy start” in FIG. Before the screen 18 (D) is displayed, a “designation input screen in which the slot machine or pachinko gaming machine for starting the normal user mode or the simple user mode can be designated by the player” is displayed. When the “simple start” is determined after the slot machine or pachinko gaming machine for starting the normal user mode or the simple user mode is designated on the designation input screen, the designated slot machine or pachinko gaming machine is simply User mode is started. In addition, when a “password” is determined and an appropriate password is input after a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine for starting the normal user mode or simple user mode is specified on the designation input screen, The mode is started.

  For the menu screen of FIG. 19 for a gaming device provided without corresponding to a pachinko gaming machine, slot machine, etc., when the “user mode” of FIG. 19B is determined, the screen of FIG. 19D Is displayed, the “designation input screen in which the slot machine or pachinko gaming machine for ending the normal user mode or the simple user mode can be designated by the player” is displayed. When “send user mode” is determined after the slot machine or pachinko gaming machine for ending the normal user mode or simple user mode is designated on the designated input screen, the designated slot machine or pachinko gaming machine The controlled user mode is terminated.

The gaming device further has the following effects.
(1) As described with reference to FIGS. 18A to 18C, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not started only by operating the decision switch. Among the user modes, the simple user mode is started when the left switch is operated, then the determination switch is operated, and “easy start” is determined as described with reference to FIGS. 18B and 18D. Is done. As described in FIGS. 18B and 18D, the normal user mode among the user modes is operated with the left switch, then the decision switch is operated, and the “password” is decided, and an appropriate password is set. It starts when it is entered. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch, the user mode is not started, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting regardless of the player's intention as much as possible.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, when the demonstration screen is displayed, the determination switch is operated, thereby not relating to the execution of the control for starting the user mode. The menu top screen is displayed with "" selected. When the determination switch is operated while the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined, but “game description” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch, the user mode is not started, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting regardless of the player's intention as much as possible.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, when only the enter switch is operated during the display of the demonstration screen, the menu top screen of FIG. 18B and the game explanation screen of FIG. Is looped. By performing such a loop, it can be impressed that the user mode is not started only by operating the decision switch.

  (4) As described with reference to FIGS. 19A to 19C, the controlled user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not terminated only by the operation of the decision switch. As described in FIGS. 19B and 19D, the controlled user mode is determined by operating the left switch and then operating the determination switch to determine “user mode”. It is ended when “end of mode” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch, the user mode is not ended, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from being ended as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  (5) When the demonstration screen during the user mode control is displayed, the menu is displayed in a state where “game history” not related to the execution of the control for ending the user mode is selected by operating the determination switch. The top screen is displayed. When the determination switch is operated while the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined, and “game history” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch, the user mode is not ended, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from being ended as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  (6) As shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, when only the enter switch is operated during display of the demo screen, the menu top screen of FIG. 19B and the game history screen of FIG. Is looped. By performing such a loop, it can be impressed that the user mode is not ended only by operating the decision switch.

  (7) The normal user mode is a mode that is controlled by inputting a password after the “password” described in FIG. 18D is determined, so the same player is playing a game. This is a highly likely mode. As shown in FIG. 22B, in the normal user mode, even if the mission is achieved a plurality of times, the mission achievement notification is not executed every time the mission is achieved. That is, during the normal user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed only when the mission is first achieved under the control of the normal user mode, and the mission completion notification is not executed when the second and subsequent missions are achieved. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome that the mission achievement notification is executed many times.

  On the other hand, the simple user mode is a mode controlled when the “simple start” described in FIG. 18D is determined. That is, the simple user mode is a mode that allows the player to play the game easily and requires fewer operations to control than the normal user mode. Therefore, the simple user mode is a mode that is highly likely to be determined by the player based on interest. The player A who has played an interest-oriented game in the simple user mode may quit the game while the simple user mode continues without ending the simple user mode (see FIG. 19C). In this way, the player B who does not know that the simple user mode is continued in the state where the simple user mode is continued may play a game in the simple user mode. Thus, in the simple user mode, there is a possibility that the player is switched. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22A, in the simple user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed every time the mission is accomplished. Therefore, in the simple user mode, even when the player is switched, a mission completion notification is executed every time a mission is achieved for the player A before the replacement and the player B after the replacement. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (8) When the mission completion notification is executed once in the normal user mode, the mission completion notification completed flag is set. The mission completion notification completed flag is erased when the normal user mode ends. While the mission completion notification flag is set, the mission completion notification is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably execute the control of “not performing mission achievement notification every time the mission is achieved even if a plurality of missions are achieved”.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the present embodiment described above and the technical items described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. . Hereinafter, modifications of the slot machine will be mainly described, but the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine or a gaming device.

[Screen transition control in normal mode]
(1) In this embodiment, in the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 18, when only the decision switch 202 is operated, the menu top screen in FIG. 18B and the game explanation screen in FIG. As described above, it executes screen transition control that loops. However, when only the decision switch 202 is operated, the screen transition control that loops may be another control.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for describing a first modification of the screen transition control in the normal mode. The screen to be looped may be a loop as shown in FIG. Comparing FIG. 24 with FIG. 18, the transition destination screen from the game explanation screen (see FIG. 18C and FIG. 24C) is the menu top screen of FIG. 18B. On the other hand, FIG. 24 is a demonstration screen of FIG. Even in such a loop, it can be impressed that the user mode is not started only by operating the decision switch 202.

  When the menu top screen is displayed by operating the determination switch 202 during the demonstration screen display period, the return screen may be configured as a demonstration screen or a menu top screen. Further, when the menu top screen is displayed by operating the determination switch 202 during the normal screen display period, the return screen is preferably the menu top screen, not the demo screen. This is because, in the case where the menu top screen is displayed by operating the decision switch 202 during the normal screen display period, if the return screen is a demo screen, the player may feel uncomfortable. Because it ends up.

  (2) As the screen transition control that does not determine the user mode by operating only the decision switch 202, the screen transition as shown in FIG. 18 is executed. However, other controls may be used as long as the screen transition control does not cause the user mode to be determined by operating only the determination switch 202.

    (2-1) FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a second modification of the screen transition control in the normal mode. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute screen transition control as shown in FIG. 18 is mainly different from FIG. 25 in that the menu top screen of FIG. 18B is displayed with “game description” selected in FIG. 18, whereas in FIG. The menu top screen shown in FIG. 25B is displayed in a state where “user mode” is selected.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 25A is displayed, the menu top screen shown in FIG. 25B is displayed. A transition from FIG. 25A to FIG. 25B may be made by operating only the decision switch 202. Also, the transition from FIG. 25A to FIG. 25B may be made when the determination switch 202 is operated or another operation is performed.

  In the menu screen of FIG. 25B, a plurality of selectable items include “game description”, “member registration”, “user mode”, and “return”. “User mode” is an item related to execution of control for starting the user mode. “Game description”, “member registration”, and “return” are items not related to the execution of the control for starting the user mode.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated on the demonstration screen, as shown in FIG. 25B, the menu top screen is displayed in a state where the “user mode” is selected. Therefore, when the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, a user mode screen is displayed as shown in FIG. The screen of FIG. 25C is displayed with “Easy Start” selected. When the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, as shown in FIG. 25D, a selection presentation screen for presenting a selection as to whether or not to start a simple start is displayed. The selection presentation screen in FIG. 25D is displayed in a state where an item that does not start the easy start (item of NO) is selected. When the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, the menu top screen shown in FIG.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 25A to 25D, when only the decision switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen is displayed, the screen in FIG. 25A → the FIG. 25B. Screen → FIG. 25 (C) → FIG. 25 (D) → FIG. 25 (B) → FIG. 25 (C) → FIG. 25 (D) → FIG. 25 (B). A loop is made between the screens shown in (D). Therefore, when the demonstration screen is displayed, the user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated.

  In order to determine the normal user mode (to start the normal user mode), by operating the left switch 201 on the screen of FIG. 25C, “password” is selected and the determination switch 202 is operated. , “Password” is determined. When the “password” is determined, a password input screen for inputting a password for starting the normal user mode is displayed. When a proper password is input on the password input screen, the normal user mode is started.

  In order to determine the simple user mode (start the simple user mode), “YES” is selected by operating the left switch 201 on the screen of FIG. Manipulate. By this operation, the simple user mode is started. Thus, in order to determine the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of other buttons is necessary.

  In the example of FIG. 25, the example in which the menu top screen is displayed during the demonstration screen display period has been described. However, the same control is executed even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period. The same control means that the operation of only the decision switch 202 does not decide the “user mode” by looping between the screens of FIGS. 25B to 25D, and not only the operation of the decision switch 202. In this control, the user mode is determined when other buttons are operated.

  Even in the screen transition control shown in FIG. 25, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) can be prevented from being started only by operating the determination switch 202, as in FIG. Therefore, for example, when the player hits the decision switch 202 repeatedly, the user mode is not started, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting regardless of the player's intention as much as possible.

  In addition, when only the determination switch 202 is operated, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by the operation of the determination switch 202 by looping between the screens of FIGS.

  As a further modification of FIG. 25, when “NO” is determined on the selection presentation screen of FIG. 25D, the display returns to the demonstration screen of FIG. It may be. That is, in the operation of only the decision switch 202, FIG. 25 (A) → FIG. 25 (B) → FIG. 25 (C) → FIG. 25 (D) → FIG. 25 (A) → FIG. ) → FIG. 25 (D) → FIG. 25 (A)... Loop between the screens shown in FIGS. Even in such a further modified example, the operation of only the decision switch 202 loops between the screens of FIGS. 25A to 25D, so that the user mode can be changed only by the operation of the decision switch 202. You can impress that it doesn't start.

    (2-2) FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining a third modification of the screen transition control in the normal mode. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute screen transition control as shown in FIG. Further, in the third modification, in the password issuing process by the management server 1200, it is assumed that the password (“AAAA” in this modification) input only by the operation of the decision switch 202 is not issued as an appropriate password.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 26A is displayed, the menu top screen shown in FIG. 26B is displayed. A transition from FIG. 26A to FIG. 26B may be made by operating only the decision switch 202. Moreover, it is good also as what changes from FIG. 26 (A) to FIG. 26 (B) when the operation of the decision switch 202 and another operation are performed.

  In the menu screen of FIG. 26B, a plurality of selectable items include “game description”, “member registration”, “user mode”, and “return”. “User mode” is an item related to execution of control for starting the user mode. “Game description”, “member registration”, and “return” are items not related to the execution of the control for starting the user mode.

  When the enter switch 202 is operated on the demonstration screen, as shown in FIG. 26B, the menu top screen is displayed with the “user mode” selected. Therefore, when the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, a user mode screen is displayed as shown in FIG. Further, the screen of FIG. 26C is displayed with “password” selected. When the enter switch 202 is operated in this state, a password input screen shown in FIG. 26 (D) is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 26D, the player's password input process is a process of inputting four-digit symbols (such as English letters) constituting the password one by one. The player selects a single-digit symbol to be input with the left switch 201 or the right switch 203. When the left switch 201 is operated by the player, the left symbol is selected. When the right switch 203 is operated by the player, the symbol on the right side is selected. The selected symbol is displayed at the bottom. Further, the selected symbol has a color obtained by inverting the color of the unselected symbol. By performing such control, the player can intuitively recognize the selected symbol. When the determination switch 202 is operated, the selected symbol is input as one digit of a four-digit password. When the input of the 4-digit symbol is completed, “Determination” is automatically selected (see FIG. 26H). When the determination switch 202 is operated in a state where the “decision” is selected, the slot machine 1 accepts the input 4-digit symbol as a password, and whether or not the input password is an appropriate password. Determine whether. When it is determined that the input password is an appropriate password, the slot machine 1 controls to the normal user mode. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input password is not an appropriate password, the slot machine 1 determines that the input password is not an appropriate password (as shown in FIG. "The password is wrong.") Is displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 26D, the symbol “A” is selected. When the left switch 201 is operated by the player while the symbol “A” is selected, the symbol “@” on the left side is selected. When the player operates the right switch 203 with the symbol “A” selected, the symbol “B” on the right side is selected. When the determination switch 202 is operated while the symbol “A” is selected, the symbol “A” is input as shown in FIG.

  When “password” is determined in the state of FIG. 26C, the password input screen is displayed with the symbol “A” selected as shown in FIG. When the determination switch 202 is operated in a state where the symbol “A” in FIG. 26D is selected, the symbol “A” is input as shown in FIG. Switches to the password input screen with selected.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated in a state where the symbol “A” in FIG. 26E is selected, the symbol “A” is input as shown in FIG. Switches to the password input screen with selected.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated in a state where the symbol “A” in FIG. 26F is selected, the symbol “A” is input as shown in FIG. Switches to the password input screen with selected.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated in a state where the symbol “A” in FIG. 26 (G) is selected, the symbol “A” is input as shown in FIG. Switch to the password input screen in the selected state.

  When the enter switch 202 is operated in a state where “decide” in FIG. 26H is selected, the characters “password is different” are displayed as shown in FIG. By displaying such characters, the player can recognize that the input symbol string “AAAA” is not an appropriate password.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated while the screen of FIG. 26I is displayed, the screen returns to the menu top screen of FIG.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 26A to 26I, when only the determination switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen is displayed, FIG. 26A → FIG. 26B → FIG. (C) → FIG. 26 (D) → FIG. 26 (E) → FIG. 26 (F) → FIG. 26 (G) → FIG. 26 (H) → FIG. 26 (I) → FIG. As described above, the screen shown in FIGS. 26B to 26I is looped. Therefore, when the demonstration screen is displayed, the user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated.

  In order to determine the normal user mode (start the normal user mode), an appropriate password is input by operating the left switch 201 or the right switch 203 on the password input screen in FIG. In order to determine the simple user mode (start the simple user mode), “Easy Start” is selected by operating the left switch 201 on the screen of FIG. To operate. By this operation, the simple user mode is started. Thus, in order to determine the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of other buttons is necessary.

  In the example of FIG. 26, the example in which the menu top screen is displayed during the demonstration screen display period has been described. However, the same control is executed even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period. The same control means that the operation of only the decision switch 202 does not determine the “user mode” by looping between the screens of FIGS. 26B to 26I, and not only the operation of the decision switch 202. In this control, the user mode is determined when other buttons are operated.

  Even in the screen transition control shown in FIG. 26, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) can be prevented from being started only by operating the decision switch 202, as in FIG. Therefore, for example, when the player hits the decision switch 202 repeatedly, the user mode is not started, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting regardless of the player's intention as much as possible.

  Further, when only the determination switch 202 is operated, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by the operation of the determination switch 202 by looping between the screens of FIGS.

  Further, as a further first modification of FIG. 26, when the determination switch 202 is operated on the screen of FIG. 26 (I), the screen returns to the demonstration screen of FIG. It may be. That is, in the operation of only the decision switch 202, FIG. 26 (A) → FIG. 26 (B) → FIG. 26 (C) → FIG. 26 (D) → FIG. 26 (E) → FIG. ) → FIG. 26 (H) → FIG. 26 (I) → FIG. 26 (A) →... Loop between the screens shown in FIGS. Even in such a further modification, the operation of only the decision switch 202 loops between the screens of FIGS. 26A to 26I, so that the user mode can be changed only by the operation of the decision switch 202. You can impress that it doesn't start.

  In addition, as a second modification of FIG. 26, a control may be executed so that the password is not input only by operating the determination switch 202. For example, although the screen of FIG. 26D has been described as being displayed with the symbol “A” selected, it may be displayed with “return” selected. When the determination switch 202 is operated in a state where “return” is selected, the screen returns to the previous screen (that is, the screen of FIG. 26C). According to such a configuration, only the operation of the determination switch 202 loops the screen of FIG. 26C and the screen of FIG. By performing such a loop, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by the operation of the decision switch 202, and a useless password (a password that does not start the normal user mode. In the example of FIG. It is possible to prevent the password "AAAAA" from being input.

[Screen transition control in user mode]
(1) In this embodiment, in the user mode, as shown in FIG. 19, when only the decision switch 202 is operated, the menu top screen in FIG. 19B and the game history screen in FIG. As described above, it executes screen transition control that loops. However, when only the decision switch 202 is operated, the screen transition control that loops may be another control.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram for describing a first modification of the screen transition control in the user mode. The screen to be looped may be a loop as shown in FIG. Comparison of FIG. 27 and FIG. 19 shows that the transition destination screen from the game history screen (see FIG. 19C and FIG. 27C) is the menu top screen of FIG. 19B. On the other hand, FIG. 27 is different from FIG. 27 in that it is a demonstration screen of FIG. Even in such a loop, it can be impressed that the user mode is not started only by operating the decision switch 202.

  When the menu top screen is displayed by operating the determination switch 202 during the demonstration screen display period, the return screen may be configured as a demonstration screen or a menu top screen. Further, when the menu top screen is displayed by operating the determination switch 202 during the normal screen display period, the return screen is preferably the menu top screen, not the demo screen. This is because, in the case where the menu top screen is displayed by operating the decision switch 202 during the normal screen display period, if the return screen is a demo screen, the player may feel uncomfortable. Because it ends up.

  (2) As the screen transition control that does not determine the user mode when only the determination switch 202 is operated, the screen transition as shown in FIG. 19 is executed. However, other controls may be used as long as the screen transition control does not cause the user mode to be determined by operating only the determination switch 202.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining a second modification of the screen transition control in the user mode. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute screen transition control as shown in FIG. Compared with FIG. 19 and FIG. 28, the main difference is that in FIG. 19, the menu top screen of FIG. 19B is displayed with “game history” selected, whereas in FIG. The menu top screen of FIG. 28B is displayed in a state where “user mode” is selected.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 28A is displayed, the menu top screen shown in FIG. 28B is displayed. A transition may be made from FIG. 28A to FIG. 28B by operating only the decision switch 202. In addition, a transition from FIG. 28A to FIG. 28B may be made when the determination switch 202 is operated or another operation is performed.

  In the menu screen of FIG. 28B, a plurality of selectable items include “game history”, “user mode”, and “return”. “User mode” is an item related to execution of control to end the user mode. “Game history” and “return” are items not related to the execution of the control to end the user mode.

  When the enter switch 202 is operated on the demonstration screen, as shown in FIG. 28B, the menu top screen is displayed with the “user mode” selected. Therefore, when the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, a user mode screen is displayed as shown in FIG. Further, the screen of FIG. 28C is displayed in a state where “user mode end” is selected. When the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, a selection presentation screen for presenting a selection as to whether or not to end the user mode in FIG. 28D is displayed. The selection presentation screen of FIG. 28D is displayed in a state where an item that does not start the easy start (item of NO) is selected. In this state, when the decision switch 202 is operated, the menu top screen of FIG. 28B is returned as shown by the solid line arrow.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 28A to 28D, when only the determination switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen is displayed, FIG. 28A → FIG. 28B → FIG. (C) → FIG. 28 (D) → FIG. 28 (B) → FIG. 28 (C) → FIG. 28 (D) → FIG. 28 (B)... Loop between the screens shown. Therefore, when the demonstration screen is displayed, the end of the controlled user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated.

  In order to determine the end of the user mode, “YES” is selected by operating the left switch 201 on the screen of FIG. 28D, and the user mode is ended by operating the determination switch 202. As described above, in order to end the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of other buttons are required.

  In the example of FIG. 28, the example in which the menu top screen is displayed during the demonstration screen display period has been described. However, the same control is executed even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period. The same control means that the operation of only the decision switch 202 does not end the “user mode” by looping between the screens of FIGS. 28B to 28D, and not only the operation of the decision switch 202. In this control, the user mode is terminated when another button is operated.

  Even in the screen transition control shown in FIG. 28, as in FIG. 19, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) can be stopped only by operating the decision switch 202. Therefore, for example, when the player hits the decision switch 202 repeatedly, the controlled user mode is not terminated, and the user mode can be prevented from being terminated as much as possible regardless of the player's intention. .

  Further, when only the determination switch 202 is operated, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by the operation of the determination switch 202 by looping between the screens of FIGS.

  Further, as a further modification of FIG. 28, when “NO” is determined on the selection presentation screen of FIG. 28D, the screen returns to the demonstration screen of FIG. 28A as indicated by the dashed arrow. It may be. That is, in the operation of only the decision switch 202, FIG. 28 (A) → FIG. 28 (B) → FIG. 28 (C) → FIG. 28 (D) → FIG. 28 (A) → FIG. ) → FIG. 28 (D) → FIG. 28 (A)..., Loops between the screens shown in FIGS. Even in such a further modification, the operation of only the decision switch 202 loops between the screens of FIGS. 28A to 28D, and the user mode can be changed only by the operation of the decision switch 202. You can impress that it doesn't start.

[Return screen]
In the present embodiment and the modification, the screen transition control in the normal mode or the user mode has been described on the assumption that the return screen from the last screen is the demo screen or the menu top screen. However, the return screen is not limited to these screens, and may be as follows. For example, a case will be described in which a configuration in which N (N is an integer of 2 or more) screens G1 to GN are transitioned by operating only the determination switch 202 is described. Among the N screens G1 to GN, the screen G1 is referred to as a “first screen”, and the screen GN is referred to as a “last screen”. For example, in the example of FIG. 18, the first screen G1 corresponds to the demo screen, the screen G2 corresponds to the menu top screen, and the last screen GN (= G3) corresponds to the game explanation screen.

  In the case of adopting a configuration that transitions N screens G1 to GN, when the determination switch 202 is operated in a state where the last screen GN is displayed, any screen among the screens G1 to GN-1 is displayed. You may make it return to. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by the operation of the decision switch 202 by looping between predetermined screens only by the operation of the decision switch 202.

  In addition, when the first screen G1 is displayed, when the determination switch 202 is operated, the second screen G2 may be displayed with “Return” selected. Here, when the determination switch 202 is operated in a state where “return” is selected, the screen returns to the previous screen. For example, in the examples of FIGS. 18, 19, and 24 to 28, the menu top screen (FIG. 18B, FIG. 19B, and FIG. 24B to FIG. 28 with “return” selected). (B)) is displayed. That is, when only the determination switch 202 is operated while the first screen G1 is displayed, the first screen G1 and the second screen G2 loop. Therefore, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by the operation of the decision switch 202 by displaying only the first screen G1 and the second screen G2 without displaying the third and subsequent screens. Therefore, it is possible to immediately impress the player that the user mode is not started only by operating the determination switch 202.

[Operation]
The operation of the decision switch 202 is a first operation, and at least one of the operation of the right switch 203 and the operation of the left switch 201 is a second operation. In the present embodiment and this modification, the first operation and the second operation are performed for the control for starting the user mode and the control for ending the controlled user (hereinafter referred to as “start / end control”). It has been described that it is executed when the operation is performed and is not executed only by the first operation.

  However, the first operation and the second operation may be other operations. For example, a case where a configuration in which the screen operation switch 205 is not provided will be described. When such a configuration is adopted, the functions of the left switch 201, the determination switch 202, and the right switch 203 may be provided to the left stop switch 8L, the effect switch 56, and the right stop switch 8R, respectively. . When such a configuration is adopted, the first operation is an operation of the effect switch 56, and the second operation is an operation of the left stop switch 8L and an operation of the right stop switch 8R.

  Further, it has been described that the operation unit operated to determine the selected item is the determination switch 202 in both the normal mode and the user mode. However, in the normal mode and the user mode, the operation unit operated to determine the selected item may be different. For example, the operation unit operated to determine the selected item in the normal mode is the determination switch 202, while the operation unit operated to determine the selected item in the user mode. May be a stop switch 8C.

  Further, it has been described that the operation units operated to select items in both the normal mode and the user mode are the left switch 201 and the right switch 203. However, the operation unit operated to select an item may be different in the normal mode and the user mode. For example, the operation unit operated to determine the selected item in the normal mode is the left switch 201 and the right switch 203, while the operation unit is operated to determine the selected item in the user mode. The operation unit to be operated may be the stop switch 8L or the stop switch 8R.

  The start / end control may be executed by performing the second operation after the first operation. The start / end control may be executed by performing the first operation after the second operation. The start / end control may be executed by performing the second operation while performing the first operation. The start / end control may be executed by performing the first operation while performing the second operation. The start / end control may be executed by simultaneously performing the first operation and the second operation.

[About mode]
(1) Hereinafter, a mode that is started when the first operation is performed and the second operation is performed and that is not started even when only the first operation is performed is referred to as a specific mode. The specific mode is a mode that is terminated when the first operation is performed and the second operation is performed, and is a mode that is not terminated even when only the first operation is performed. The specific mode may be a mode not related to the progress of the game. Further, the specific mode may be a mode not related to the advantage for the player. In the present embodiment, the specific mode is described as the user mode. However, the specific mode may be another mode.

  The specific mode may be a specific effect execution mode. The specific effect execution mode is a mode in which the specific effect is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined condition refers to, for example, a condition that is established when a mission is achieved. According to such a configuration, in a state where the specific effect execution mode is not controlled (for example, a state where the specific effect non-execution mode described later is controlled), the specific effect execution mode is not related to the player's intention. It is possible to prevent starting as much as possible. Further, it is possible to prevent the controlled specific performance execution mode from being ended as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  The specific mode may be a specific performance non-execution mode. The specific effect non-execution mode refers to a mode in which the specific effect is not executed even if a predetermined condition is satisfied. According to such a configuration, the specific effect non-execution mode starts regardless of the player's intention in a state where the specific effect non-execution mode is not controlled (for example, a state where the specific effect execution mode is controlled). Can be prevented as much as possible. Moreover, it can prevent as much as possible that the controlled specific performance non-execution mode is complete | finished irrespective of a player's intention.

  The specific mode may be a game history storage mode. The game history storage mode is a mode for storing a player's game history as the game progresses. According to such a configuration, in a state where the game history storage mode is not controlled (for example, a state where the game history storage mode is described later), the game history storage mode is set regardless of the player's intention. It is possible to prevent starting as much as possible. Further, it is possible to prevent the controlled game history storage mode from ending as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  The specific mode may be a game history non-memory mode. The game history non-memory mode is a mode in which no game history is stored even when a game progresses. According to such a configuration, in a state where the game history non-memory mode is not controlled (for example, a state where the game history memory mode is controlled), the game history non-memory mode starts regardless of the player's intention. Can be prevented as much as possible. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the controlled game history non-memory mode from ending as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  In addition, the specific mode may be a mode in which the aspect of the effect changes compared to before the control to the specific mode. Here, the aspect of the production includes, for example, the volume of the production, the brightness of the production screen, and the like. That is, the specific mode is, for example, a mode in which the volume of the effect is increased before being controlled to the specific mode. According to such a configuration, only the operation of the decision switch 202 can increase the production volume, reduce the production volume, brighten the production brightness, or darken the production brightness. Can be prevented. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect mode from changing regardless of the player's intention.

  (2) The “mode in which mission completion notification is executed every time a 7-round outcome is derived” is referred to as a first mode. “First, a mission completion notification is executed when a 7th match is derived, and after the completion of the mission, a mission completion notification is not performed even if a 7th match is derived” It is called mode. In the present embodiment, the second mode has been described as the normal user mode, and the first mode has been described as the simple user mode in which the operation amount to be controlled is smaller than that in the normal user mode. However, in the first mode, the combination of the first mode and the second mode may be another combination as long as the operation amount for controlling is smaller than that in the second mode.

  The first mode may be a mode that is controlled without any operation from the player, that is, a normal mode. When the first mode is the normal mode, the second mode may be either the simple user mode or the normal user mode in which the amount of operation is larger than the first mode (normal mode).

  (3) In the present embodiment, the user mode has been described as a mode controlled based on the player's operation (operation of the screen operation switch 205). However, the user mode may be controlled based on the player's intention display. Here, the player's intention display may include not only the player's operation but also the utterance from the player, the player's operation, and the like. The slot machine 1 further includes intention display information acquisition means for acquiring information related to the player's intention display.

  Hereinafter, specific examples of “information relating to the player's intention display” and “will display information acquisition means” will be described. The information related to the player's intention display may be voice from the player. In this case, the intention display information acquisition unit is a voice recognition unit. The sub-control unit 91 controls the mode according to the voice recognition result by the voice recognition unit. For example, when the player utters “simple user mode”, the voice recognition means controls the simple user mode by recognizing the uttered voice. When the player utters “normal user mode”, the voice recognition means controls the normal user mode by recognizing the uttered voice.

  Information relating to the player's intention display may be an action by the player. In this case, the intention display information acquisition unit may be an operation detection unit (sensor). The sub-control unit 91 controls the mode according to the motion detection result by the motion detection unit. Further, the operation to be controlled in the simple user mode and the operation to be controlled in the normal user mode are determined in advance. The operation to be controlled in the simple user mode is assumed to be holding the player's hand over the operation detecting means, for example. In addition, the operation controlled to the normal user mode is, for example, to hold the portable terminal held by the player over the operation detecting means.

  In such a configuration, when the player holds the player's hand over the motion detection means, the sub-control unit 91 controls to the simple user mode. Further, when the player holds the player's form terminal over the motion detection means, the sub-control unit 91 controls to the normal user mode.

[About production-related processing]
(1) In the production related process of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, a first determination process for determining whether or not to give an experience value and a second for determining whether or not to perform AT winning notification are performed. The description has been made assuming that the determination processing is also used (both processing is S66). However, the first determination process and the second determination process may be separate processes. In the case of such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect based on the processing result of the first determination process and the processing result of the second determination process.

  For example, if it is determined in the first determination process that an experience value is given and it is determined in the second determination process that the AT winning notification is to be executed, the sub-control unit 91 executes the mission achievement notification and the AT winning notification. If it is determined in the first determination process that no experience value is given, and it is determined in the second determination process that the AT winning notification is to be executed, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT winning notification without executing the mission achievement notification. To do. If it is determined in the first determination process that an experience value is to be assigned, and it is determined in the second determination process that the AT winning notification is not performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs the mission achievement notification and does not execute the AT winning notification. When it is determined that no experience value is given in the first determination process and it is determined that the AT winning notification is not executed in the second determination process, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute either the mission achievement notification or the AT winning notification. .

  (2) It has been described that the erasure condition for erasing the “mission completion informed flag” described in S84 of FIG. 21 is a condition that is satisfied when the normal user mode ends. However, the erasing condition may be other conditions. The sub-control unit 91 may include a clocking means (for example, RTC) capable of clocking, and the erasure condition may be a condition that is satisfied when the clocking means clocks a predetermined time. For example, a predetermined time may be a closing time of a game store. In this case, the set mission completion notification completed flag is deleted when the closing time is reached. That is, the mission completion notification is executed once a day for one player.

  The erasure condition may be a condition that is satisfied when the number of times of control in the normal user mode reaches a predetermined number. Here, regarding the number of times of control in the normal user mode, the time when the normal user mode is started and the normal user mode is ended is counted as “one time”.

  Further, the erasing condition may not exist. In other words, once the mission completion notification is executed for one player, the mission completion notification may not be permanently executed for the player. In such a configuration, the two-dimensional code issued at the end of the user mode may include information that can specify that the mission achievement notification flag is set. That is, the management server 1200 can manage whether or not the mission completion notification flag has been set. Even if a player plays with a slot machine that is different from the slot machine played in the user mode and is of the same model, the mission completion notice flag can be set in the RAM 91c of the slot machine. Therefore, even if the player changes the slot machine, it is possible to prevent the mission achievement notification from being repeatedly executed for the player.

  (3) Hereinafter, a privilege that affects the game state of the player is referred to as a first privilege, and a privilege that is different from the provision of gaming value (medal) and does not affect the game state is referred to as a second privilege. In the present embodiment, the first privilege is the number of AT games, and the second privilege is an experience value. The first privilege and the second privilege may be other privileges. For example, the first privilege may be a number of navigation stocks that is a predetermined number (for example, 50) of AT games, a transition to a bonus state, or the like. Further, the first privilege is not limited to this, and may be a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game. For example, information that informs whether or not it is in the so-called AT latency that has been acquired non-AT but has already acquired the number of AT games and has been determined to be controlled by AT, or notification When this is done, information that is executed so as to actually become an AT latent state with a predetermined reliability (that is, latent suggestion information that suggests an AT latent state) may be notified. Further, the first privilege may be AT points, and when the AT points reach a predetermined number, AT lottery (or provision of the number of AT games) may be executed.

  In addition, the second privilege is a game store in which a gaming machine is installed by executing a bonus effect (such as appearance of a special character), executing a set value suggesting effect to suggest a set value that has been set, and collecting a certain number. It is also possible to give points that can be exchanged with the service defined in the above, and to display a two-dimensional code that can download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website.

  In the user mode, the concept of experience value and character level may be omitted. In the case of such a configuration, in the user mode, even if the mission is achieved (even if the 7th outcome is derived), no experience value is given, and the database described in FIG. 14 and FIG. The “experience value” and “level” columns are deleted, and the game history, the number of mission achievements, and the like are stored.

  (4) In the effect-related processing of FIG. 21, the mission achievement notification condition under which the mission completion notification can be executed has been described as a condition that is satisfied by deriving seven uniforms. However, the mission achievement notification condition may be other conditions. For example, the condition may be satisfied when a predetermined number (for example, 1000) of medals are paid out. Further, the mission achievement notification condition may be a condition that is established by controlling a predetermined state (for example, AT) a predetermined number of times (for example, five times).

  (5) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the sub-control unit 91 executes both the first determination process and the second determination process. However, the second determination process may be executed by the main control unit 41. In the case of such a configuration, processing is executed according to the following flow. The main control unit 41 executes AT lottery. The main control unit 41 determines (determines) whether or not to execute the AT winning notification as the second determination process when the AT winning is performed by the AT lottery. If the main control unit 41 determines that the AT winning notification is to be executed, the main control unit 41 sends an AT winning notification execution command that can specify execution of the AT winning notification to the sub-control unit 91. Send. When receiving the AT winning notification execution command, the sub-control unit 91 executes AT winning notification at a predetermined timing. When the main control unit 41 determines that the AT winning notification is not executed, the main control unit 41 transmits no command. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute AT winning notification. According to such a configuration, since the main control unit 41 executes the second determination process, the processing load of the sub control unit 91 is reduced as compared with the configuration in which the second control process is executed by the sub control unit 91. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the sub-control unit 91 executes the determination process (the process of S66) for determining whether or not to notify the 7-order pressing order. However, this determination process may be executed by the main control unit 41. In the case of such a configuration, processing is executed according to the following flow. The main control unit 41 executes AT lottery. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to notify the 7-order pressing order when the AT is won by the AT lottery. When the main control unit 41 determines that the 7-order push order is notified, the main control unit 41 sends a 7-order push order notification command to the sub-control unit 91 that can specify that the 7-order push order is notified. To send. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the 7-order push order notification command, the sub-control section 91 notifies the 7-order press order notification command (S72). If the main control unit 41 determines not to notify the 7-order push order, the main control unit 41 transmits a 7-order push order non-notification command to the sub-control unit 91. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the 7-order push order non-notification command, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the procedure different from the 7-order push order without notifying the 7-order push order (S70). According to such a configuration, since the main control unit 41 executes the determination process for determining whether or not to notify the 7-order pressing order, the determination process for determining whether or not to notify the 7-aligned pressing order is performed. Compared to the configuration executed by the sub-control unit 91, the processing load on the sub-control unit 91 can be reduced.

  (6) The AT control lottery may be executed by the sub-control unit 91. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 executes the second determination process. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 executes AT lottery. When the AT is won by the AT lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines (determines) whether or not to execute the AT winning notification as the second determination process. When it is determined that the AT winning notification is to be executed, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT winning notification at a predetermined timing. According to such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 can execute processing from AT lottery to AT winning notification, and the processing load on the main control unit 41 can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to reduce the command transmission processing burden by the main control unit 41.

  (7) In the present embodiment, it has been described that AT winning is performed at a rate of 100% when 7 matching lips are won. However, it may be possible to adopt a configuration in which when 7 rips are won, AT is won at a predetermined rate (for example, 80%). When this configuration is adopted, FIG. 21 may be the following flowchart. The process of S64 in FIG. 21 is omitted, and the process of S66 is replaced with “Did you win an AT?”. When YES is determined in S66, the process proceeds to S72, and when NO is determined in S66, the process proceeds to S70. Other processes are the same as those described in FIG.

  In addition, when this configuration is adopted, “when experience value is determined to be assigned” and “when experience value is determined not to be assigned” shown in FIG. ”And“ when AT is not won ”.

  According to such a configuration, when the AT is won, the 7-order pressing order is notified (S72), and the AT-winning notification is executed by deriving the 7th-matched output. The player can be recognized directly. On the other hand, when the AT was not won, the push order different from the 7-order push order was notified, and when operated in the notified push order, the 7-th order was not derived. Can be directly recognized by the player.

  As a further modification, a configuration may be employed in which a third determination process for determining whether or not an AT is won and a fourth determination process for determining whether or not an experience value has been granted are combined. When such a configuration is adopted, it is determined that an experience value is given when an AT is won, and it is determined that an experience value is not given when an AT is not won. According to such a configuration, when the AT is won, both the number of AT games and the experience value are given, and when the AT is not won, neither the number of AT games nor the experience value is given. Therefore, it is possible to give a sharpness of advantage between when the AT is won and when the AT is not won.

  Further, the third determination process for determining whether or not the AT is won and the fourth determination process for determining whether or not the experience value is given may be made separate. According to such a configuration, a situation where both the number of AT games and experience values are given, a situation where the number of AT games is given but experience values are not given, and a number of AT games are not given but experience values are given Any of the situation, the number of AT games, and the situation where no experience value is given can be caused, and the difference in the degree of advantage can be varied.

  (8) In this embodiment, whether or not mission achievement notification is executed and whether or not AT winning notification is executed depends on whether or not an experience value is given by the experience value determination process (S64 in FIG. 21, S66) It has been described as determined. However, at least one of whether or not to execute mission achievement notification and whether or not to execute AT winning notification may be determined according to other triggers. For other opportunities, for example, it may be determined whether or not it is established by random number lottery.

  (9) Further, S64 of FIG. 21 may be replaced with “AT winning notification mode determination process” and the process of S66 may be replaced with a determination process of “AT winning notification mode?”. The AT winning notification mode determination process is a process of determining a mode for notifying that the AT has been won by random lottery. For example, the probability that the AT winning notification is determined is 50%, and the probability that the character effect is determined is 50%.

  In this case, when YES is determined in S66, the process proceeds to S72 and an experience value is given. If NO is determined in S66, the process proceeds to S70, and no experience value is given. As a modification, when NO is determined in S66, the process may proceed to S70 and an experience value may be given. Other processes are the same as those described in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, by executing the “AT winning notification mode determination process” of S64, it is possible to directly determine the mode for notifying that the AT has been won, and to improve the interest of the game Can do.

[About notification]
(1) The mission completion notification of the present embodiment has been described on the assumption that the characters “seven successes! Experience value GET!” Are displayed. In other words, the mission completion notification is described as notification that allows the player to directly recognize that seven matches have been derived. However, the mission completion notification may be a notification that does not allow the player to directly recognize that seven matches have been derived. For example, the mission completion notification may be an effect that displays the characters “experience value GET!” And does not display the characters “seven success!”.

  (2) The AT winning notification of the present embodiment has been described on the assumption that the characters “Congratulations on AT Winning” are displayed. However, the AT winning notification may be any notification as long as it is an effect for notifying information that can specify that the AT winning is determined. For example, an effect of displaying a character corresponding to AT winning may be displayed.

[About 7 uniforms]
The description has been given assuming that the 7-aligned outcome of the present embodiment is an outcome derived when operated in the 7-aligned pushing order and operated at the 7-aligned outcome derivation timing. However, the 7-matched outcome may be an outcome that is derived regardless of the timing at which the stop switch is operated when operated in the 7-aligned pressing order. According to such a configuration, since 7 uniforms are derived regardless of the player's technical level, fairness can be ensured.

[First example in which the role of the same operation means varies depending on the operation mode]
In the embodiment described above, when the operation is accepted in the first mode in the operation of the operation means such as the pressing operation of the determination switch 202, the first setting screen capable of performing the first setting regarding the game is displayed. When the operation is accepted in the second mode, a second setting screen on which a second setting relating to the game can be performed may be displayed. Specific examples will be described below.

  FIG. 29 is a display screen diagram illustrating a first specific example in which the role of the determination switch 202 varies depending on the operation mode. FIG. 29A shows an example of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in the demonstration screen display period. Referring to FIG. 29A, on this display screen, information indicating that a demonstration is in progress (here, the characters “during demonstration”) and information indicating that when the determination switch 202 is operated, the screen is shifted to the setting screen. (Here, the image of the left switch 201, the right switch 203 in an inconspicuous mode (for example, a light color, no pattern) and the determination switch 202 in a prominent mode (for example, a dark color, with a pattern)) and conspicuous When the determination switch 202 displayed in the form is pressed once, the screen shifts to the volume setting screen, and when pressed for a long time, the information shifts to the brightness setting screen (here, “single press → volume”, “long press → brightness”). Character). Although not shown in FIG. 29A, this display screen includes an effect image during the demonstration.

  Single pressing (also referred to as “short pressing”) is a pressing operation for a relatively short time, specifically, a period shorter than a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds). The long press is an operation different from the single press, and is a press operation for a relatively long time, specifically, a period longer than a predetermined period.

  FIG. 29B shows an example of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when the determination switch is pressed and held during the demonstration screen display period. Referring to FIG. 29B, this display screen includes information indicating that this screen is a setting screen for brightness adjustment (here, “brightness adjustment”) and information indicating the current brightness (here: , An image showing the current luminance depending on the number of bar graphs that stand out from the left among the plurality of bar graphs that become higher as it goes to the right), and information that the luminance can be adjusted by operating the left switch 201 or the right switch 203 (Here, images of the left switch 201, the right switch 203 in a conspicuous manner, and the decision switch 202 in a conspicuous manner).

  When the display screen of FIG. 29B is displayed, every time the left switch 201 is pressed, the brightness is lowered step by step until the brightness reaches the lowest level, and each time the right switch 203 is pressed, The brightness is increased stepwise until the brightness reaches the highest level.

  FIG. 29C shows an example of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when the determination switch is pressed once during the demonstration screen display period. Referring to FIG. 29C, this display screen includes information indicating that this screen is a volume adjustment setting screen (here, “volume adjustment” characters) and information indicating the current volume (here). , An image showing the current volume according to how many bar graphs from the left among the plurality of bar graphs that become more prominent from the left), and information that the brightness can be adjusted by operating the left switch 201 or the right switch 203 (Here, images of the left switch 201, the right switch 203 in a conspicuous manner, and the decision switch 202 in a conspicuous manner).

  When the display screen of FIG. 29C is displayed, every time the left switch 201 is pressed, the volume is gradually decreased until the minimum level is reached, and each time the right switch 203 is pressed, The volume is increased step by step until the volume reaches the highest level.

  Conventionally, the brightness adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 29B and the volume adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 29C are menu screens including options for selecting these setting screens. It was migrated through. However, as described above, by changing the role of the same operation receiving means depending on the operation method, it is possible to directly shift to the setting screen without going through the menu screen.

  Here, it is assumed that the screen to be shifted by the different operation methods of the same operation accepting means is an adjustment system setting screen such as a brightness adjustment setting screen or a volume adjustment setting screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be a setting screen related to accumulation of game history (accumulation of game history linked to a portable terminal or accumulation of game history of a single device) or a setting screen related to game effects. May be.

  Here, the operations in different modes are the long-pressing operation of the decision switch 202 and the single-pressing operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is an operation in a plurality of different modes of one operation means, and even if it is a multiple continuous push (for example, a double push, a triple push) that quickly presses the operation means a predetermined number of times. Alternatively, it may be an operation in different directions in the operation means operable in a plurality of directions (for example, up, down, left, and right).

  Here, the case where the above-described operation is applied to a setting operation related to a game in a gaming machine such as the slot machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described operation may be applied to the setting operation related to the gaming apparatus in the gaming apparatus such as the information display apparatus 300, the calling lamp, and the data lamp.

[Second example in which the role of the same operation means varies depending on the operation mode]
Further, in the above-described user mode in which a game history can be accumulated, when an operation is accepted in the first mode in the operation of the operation accepting means such as a pressing operation of the decision switch 202, the specification regarding the accumulation of the game history is specified. When the setting screen is displayed and the operation is accepted in the second mode, an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history may be displayed. Specific examples will be described below.

  FIG. 30 is a display screen diagram illustrating a second specific example in which the role of the determination switch 202 varies depending on the operation mode. FIG. 30A shows an example of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in the demonstration screen display period in the user mode. Referring to FIG. 29A, on this display screen, information indicating that a demonstration is in progress (here, “Demo in progress”) and information indicating that the display switches to a predetermined screen when the determination switch 202 is operated. (Here, the image of the left switch 201, the right switch 203 in an inconspicuous mode (for example, a light color, no pattern) and the determination switch 202 in a prominent mode (for example, a dark color, with a pattern)) and conspicuous When the determination switch 202 displayed in the mode is pressed once, the screen shifts to the menu screen, and when pressed for a long time, information indicating that the screen shifts to the history output screen (here, “single press → menu”, “long press → history output” Character). Although not shown in FIG. 30A, this display screen includes an effect image during the demonstration.

  FIG. 30B shows an example of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when the determination switch is pressed once during the demonstration screen display period in the user mode. Referring to FIG. 30B, this display screen includes information indicating that this screen is a menu screen (here, “menu”) and setting item option information (here “small role counter”). ”,“ History output ”and“ return ”option characters).

  Each time the left switch 201 or the right switch 203 is pressed while the display screen of FIG. 30B is displayed, the selection state (indicated here by reversed characters) is switched. When the determination switch 202 is pressed, the selected setting item is determined.

  FIG. 30C shows the display of the liquid crystal display 51 when the determination switch is pressed and held during the demonstration screen display period in the user mode, and when the setting item “history output” is determined on the menu screen. An example of the screen is shown. Referring to FIG. 30C, on this display screen, information indicating that this screen is a history output screen (here, “history output” characters) and information indicating a game history (here, A two-dimensional code image in which a game history is encoded).

  When the display screen of FIG. 30C is displayed, the player can store a game history by photographing a two-dimensional code using a portable terminal and accessing the management server 1200.

  Conventionally, the history output screen as shown in FIG. 30C has been transferred through a menu screen including options for displaying this screen. However, by changing the role of the same operation accepting unit depending on the operation method as described above, it is possible to shift directly to the history output screen without going through the menu screen.

  FIG. 31 is a display screen diagram illustrating a third specific example in which the role of the determination switch 202 varies depending on the operation mode. FIG. 31A shows an example of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in the demonstration screen display period in the normal mode. Referring to FIG. 31A, on this display screen, information indicating that a demonstration is in progress (here, “Demo in progress”) and information indicating that a transition to a predetermined screen is made when the determination switch 202 is operated. (Here, the image of the left switch 201, the right switch 203 in an inconspicuous mode (for example, a light color, no pattern) and the determination switch 202 in a prominent mode (for example, a dark color, with a pattern)) and conspicuous When the determination switch 202 displayed in the mode is pressed once, the screen shifts to the menu screen, and when pressed for a long time, information indicating that the screen shifts to the password input screen (here, “single press → menu”, “long press → pass input”) Character). Although not shown in FIG. 31A, this display screen includes an effect image during the demonstration.

  FIG. 31B shows an example of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when the determination switch is pressed once during the demonstration screen display period in the normal mode. Referring to FIG. 31B, this display screen includes information that the screen is a menu screen (here, “menu”) and setting item option information (here, “volume adjustment”). "Password input" and "Easy start" option characters).

  Each time the left switch 201 or the right switch 203 is pressed while the display screen of FIG. 31B is displayed, the selection state (indicated here by reversed characters) is switched. When the determination switch 202 is pressed, the selected setting item is determined.

  FIG. 31C shows the display on the liquid crystal display 51 when the determination switch is pressed and held during the demonstration screen display period in the normal mode, and when the setting item of “pass input” is determined on the menu screen. An example of the screen is shown. Referring to FIG. 31C, this display screen includes information indicating that this screen is a password input screen for shifting to the user mode (here, “password input” characters), and password characters. Option information (in this case, an enumerated character string) and a password input field.

  When the display screen of FIG. 31 (C) is displayed, the player can input the password for taking over the previous game history acquired from the management server 1200 using the mobile terminal in the input field. The game can be started in the user mode by taking over the game history.

  Conventionally, the password input screen as shown in FIG. 31C has been transferred via a menu screen including options for displaying this screen. However, by changing the role of the same operation accepting unit depending on the operation method as described above, it is possible to shift directly to the password input screen without going through the menu screen.

  Here, the case where the above-described operation is applied to a gaming machine such as the slot machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the above-described information display device 300, gaming devices such as a call lamp and a data lamp are configured so as to be able to manage gaming histories of gaming machines such as the slot machine 1, and the like The operation may be applied to such a gaming device.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, the contents of processing executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the above-described embodiment will be described. The sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) executes timer interrupt processing (sub) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock. In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use in the stack area. Next, a power failure determination process is performed. In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process, it is determined whether the power interruption flag is set. If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub).

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  Further, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 executes a continuous effect execution process. In the continuous performance execution process, the sub-control unit 91 identifies that the ART lottery has been executed based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and the result thereof, and performs the continuous performance over a plurality of games (for example, 5 games). Run.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes a continuous effect by displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display 51. In an intermediate game (for example, the 1st to 4th games) until the last game (for example, the 5th game) of the continuous effect, an effect image indicating that the continuous effect is continuously executed in the next game after the game ends is displayed. Is done.

  In the final game of the continuous production, the sub-control unit 91 shifts to an operation reception period in which the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted after the symbols are stopped and the display result is derived. In the operation reception period, an operation promotion notification indicating that the operation reception period is in effect is executed by displaying a notification image from the liquid crystal display 51. When the production switch 56 is operated during the operation reception period, a suggestion production indicating the possibility of winning the ART lottery is executed as the production result of the continuous production. In the present embodiment, it is suggested that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 100%, that is, the confirmation that the ART lottery has been won, or that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 0%. That is, a notification that the ART lottery has not been won is executed as a suggestion effect.

  In addition, a battle effect can be mentioned as an example as a continuous effect. In the battle effect, a state in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle over a plurality of games is displayed. Then, the result of the effect is notified by the suggestion effect after the end of the final game of the continuous effect. When the teammate wins by the suggestion effect, it is suggested that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 100%. In other words, a notification that the ART lottery has been won is made. If the enemy character wins by the suggestion effect, it is suggested that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 0%. That is, a notification that the ART lottery has not been won is made.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the sub control part 91 performs the operation promotion alerting | reporting in an operation reception period by the 1st aspect or the 2nd aspect.

  Here, the following aspects may be adopted as the first aspect and the second aspect. For example, an image showing the effect switch 56 may be displayed as an operation promotion notification, and the size of the image showing the effect switch 56 may be different between the first mode and the second mode. In addition, for example, an image showing the effect switch 56 may be displayed as an operation promotion notification, and the display mode of the image showing the effect switch 56 may be different in the first mode and the second mode (first mode). In one mode, it is a normal display, but in the second mode, characters are added.)

  Based on the ART lottery result, a lottery is performed to determine whether the operation promotion notification is performed according to the first mode or the second mode. Specifically, when the ART lottery is won, the probability that the second mode is selected is higher than the first mode. When the second mode is selected, it is further determined whether or not to display an image of the effect switch 56 with a specific pattern. The display probability of the image of the effect switch 56 with a specific pattern is distributed so that the determination value of the lottery table is higher when the ART lottery is won than when the ART lottery is not won. Thereby, the effect of the effect when the image of the effect switch 56 of a specific pattern is displayed is enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved. It is possible to display a specific pattern around the effect switch 56 as well as an aspect in which the effect switch 56 is provided with a specific pattern.

  Further, in the timer interruption process (sub), the sub control unit 91 outputs BGM output during the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 and BGM output according to the gaming state (for example, whether or not the bonus is in progress). A voice control process for controlling the output of the voice including the voice is executed. Then, a predetermined time elapses in a state (hereinafter, also referred to as “no-operation state”) in which the operation (operation relating to the progress of the game, operation of the effect switch 56, menu operation) accepted according to the state is not performed When this happens, the sound output is interrupted and the sound is muted.

  The operation of the effect switch 56 is continuously accepted even when the BGM is silenced during the operation acceptance period. In addition, when the BGM corresponding to the game state (for example, BGM in bonus) is muted, the game progress operation itself is continuously accepted. The menu operation is continuously accepted even when the BGM is muted during the menu operation acceptance period.

  In the present embodiment, the sound is muted when a predetermined time has elapsed in the non-operating state, but it is also possible to control the various LEDs and lamps to be turned off.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), after the third stop operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs a certain time (for example, 1 Execute the demo transition process to transition to the demonstration state when (minute) passes. Hereinafter, the demonstration state is referred to as “demo state” or “demo”. When transitioning to the demo state, the demonstration effect is executed by displaying the effect image from the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the slot machine 1 is put into a standby state. However, in the operation acceptance period after the final game of the continuous production, even if one minute elapses without any operation, the demo state is not entered.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), after the third stop operation is performed, the sub control unit 91 has a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) in the no-operation state in which the operation related to the progress of the game is not performed. A menu operation accepting process is executed for shifting to a menu operation accepting state for accepting a menu operation when the time has elapsed. However, as will be described later, in the operation reception period after the final game of the continuous production, the menu operation reception state is not shifted even if 30 seconds elapses without operation.

  Note that the sub-control unit 91 performs notification that the menu operation is accepted in the menu operation acceptance state by displaying a notification image from the liquid crystal display 51. However, this notification is different from the operation promotion notification during the operation reception period of the effect switch 56.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the menu operation is performed by the player side setting switch 70, but the menu operation can also be used as another switch. For example, the menu operation may be performed using the effect switch 56. In this case, it is preferable that the notification that the menu operation is accepted and the operation promotion notification are different. For example, displaying an image of a switch with a different color or displaying an image of a switch with a different pattern is given as an example. Thereby, even if it is the same switch, it can make a player recognize that a use differs with timing.

  In the timer interruption process (sub), the sub control unit 91 performs the suggestion effect described above when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 after the end of the final game of the continuous effect. The suggestion effect execution process to be executed is executed.

[About menu operation acceptance processing]
Next, menu operation acceptance processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the menu operation acceptance process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a third stop operation has been performed based on a command from the main control unit 41 (Sh1). If the third stop operation has not been performed (N in Sh1), the process ends.

  When the third stop operation is performed (Y in Sh1), it is determined whether or not it is the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 (Sh2). That is, it is determined whether or not the operation acceptance period after the end of the last game of the continuous performance is reached. In the case of the operation acceptance period (Y in Sh2), the process is terminated.

  If it is not the operation acceptance period (N in Sh2), it is determined whether or not it is after the end of the game during the continuous production (Sh3). If the game is after the end of the continuous production (Y in Sh3), the process ends.

  If it is not after the end of the game in the middle of continuous production (N in Sh3), after the third stop operation is performed, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have passed in the non-operation state in which the operation related to the progress of the game is not performed. Determine (Sh4). When 30 seconds have passed since the third stop operation in the non-operation state (Y in Sh4), a menu operation reception process for receiving a menu operation is executed (Sh6).

  When 30 seconds have not elapsed since the third stop operation (N in Sh4), the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation reception period, and the effect switch 56 is operated without any operation. It is determined whether 30 seconds have passed (Sh5). If 30 seconds have not elapsed since the operation of the effect switch 56 during the operation acceptance period (N in Sh5), the process ends. If 30 seconds have elapsed since the operation of the effect switch 56 during the operation reception period (Y in Sh5), a menu operation reception process for shifting to a menu operation reception state in which a menu operation can be received is executed. (Sh6).

[Suggested production execution process]
Next, the suggestion effect execution process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in the suggestion effect execution process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it is during the operation reception period (Sb1). That is, it is determined whether or not the operation acceptance period after the end of the last game of the continuous performance has been entered. If it is not during the operation acceptance period (N in Sb1), the process ends.

  If it is during the operation acceptance period (Y in Sb1), it is determined whether or not the effect switch 56 has been operated (Sb2). When the effect switch 56 is operated (Y in Sb2), a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of winning the lottery result of the ART lottery is executed (Sb3). Further, the movable accessory is operated based on the operation of the effect switch 56 (Sb4).

  The suggestion effect is executed by selecting any one of a plurality of effects including an effect suggesting that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 100% (confirmed notification that the ART lottery has been won). Then, when the ART lottery is won, the proportion of the effects indicating that there is a high possibility of winning the ART lottery is higher than when the ART lottery is not won.

  When the effect switch is not operated (N in Sb2), it is determined whether or not the MAXBET switch 6 is operated (Sb5). If the MAXBET switch 6 is not operated (N in Sb5), the process is terminated.

  When the MAXBET switch 6 is operated (Y in Sb5), it is determined whether or not the ART lottery is won based on the command received from the main control unit 41 (Sb6). If the ART lottery is not won (N in Sb6), an effect cancellation process for stopping the execution of the suggested effect is executed (Sb8).

  If the ART lottery is won (Y in Sb6), a suggestion effect indicating that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 100% is executed (Sb7). In other words, the notification of confirmation that the ART lottery has been won is executed with the suggestion effect.

  At this time, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the effect being executed is stopped and the confirmation notification is not immediately executed. When the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the suggested effect is executed to the end and the effect is performed. As a result, a definite notification is executed. Specifically, for example, as a continuous performance, an effect image in which an effect image in which an ally character and an enemy character battle is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 is executed, and the fact that the teammate character wins the ART lottery is won. It is a definite notification. In this case, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the battle effect is not stopped and the victory of the teammate character is displayed, but the battle situation is displayed to the end to display the victory of the teammate character. To do.

[Specific example of restricting transition to menu operation acceptance status]
Next, a specific example of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 shows a specific example of limiting the transition to the menu operation acceptance state.

  As shown in FIG. 34, when the third stop operation is performed and the display result is derived in the final game of the continuous effect, the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 is set after the game ends. Operation promotion notification is executed during the operation reception period. The time from when the 5 seconds have elapsed from the third stop operation until the transition to the menu operation state is started. During the operation acceptance period, the menu operation acceptance state is not shifted even if 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of counting. If the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation reception period, the suggestion effect is executed. When 30 seconds elapses from the operation of the effect switch 56 without the operation related to the progress of the game, the state shifts to the menu operation acceptance state.

  In addition, you may make it transfer to a menu operation reception state not only when 30 seconds have passed since the operation switch 56 was operated, but when 30 seconds passed since the suggestion effect was performed.

[Operation procedure]
In the present embodiment, the operation procedure of the stop switch has been described as including both concepts of the pressing order of the stop switch and the operation timing of the stop switch. However, the operation procedure of the stop switch may include one of the concepts of the pressing order of the stop switch and the operation timing of the stop switch.

[About reel]
In the present embodiment, the number of reels has been described as three. However, the number of reels may be one or two, or four or more. When the number of reels is one, the concept of the operation procedure for deriving the display result for executing the mission achievement notification includes only the operation timing and does not include the pressing order.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is displayed. You may make it transfer to the setting change state in which change operation is possible. In addition, regarding the setting change state, transition to the setting change state may be made on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the number of bets is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Other variations]
As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine may adopt a pachinko gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize, the game media is enclosed, and the game media is played in response to the occurrence of a prize. A sealed pachinko gaming machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be employed. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of gaming media, in the pachinko gaming machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. In accordance with the game point, the game point is added to the storage unit, the game point is subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game point is added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. It is also possible to share the basic functions such as and distribute only the game board which is a characteristic configuration of the game. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

[Summary]
The embodiments described above are summarized below.

  (1) Conventionally, in the gaming machine, the operation unit is operated during non-game, the menu screen is opened, and the operation for selecting one of the menu items is performed, thereby setting the selected item. (For example, JP 2012-85858 A (hereinafter referred to as “Document 1”)).

  However, with the technique as described in Document 1, in order to select an item to be set, it is necessary to make a selection on the menu screen. For this reason, there is a problem that an operation for selecting the setting item is troublesome.

  The invention according to this embodiment has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the effort for selecting a setting item. In order to solve such a problem, the present invention is configured as follows.

(1-1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
A specific operation receiving means (for example, a determination switch 202) capable of receiving an operation (for example, a pressing operation);
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51);
In a predetermined state in which a setting operation related to a game can be performed, when the operation is accepted in the first mode (for example, a single press) by the specific operation receiving means, a first setting (for example, a volume setting, a brightness) First setting display means for displaying on the display means a first setting screen (for example, any one of adjustment system settings such as settings, history accumulation settings such as user mode, and production customization settings). , See FIG. 29B),
In the predetermined state, when an operation is accepted in the second mode (for example, long press) by the specific operation accepting means, second settings relating to the game (for example, adjustment system settings such as volume setting, brightness setting, etc., user mode) The second setting display means (for example, FIG. 29 (FIG. 29)) displays on the display means a second setting screen that can be used for setting history accumulation, etc., or any one of the settings for effect customization. C)).

  According to such a configuration, when the operation is accepted in the first mode, the first setting screen capable of performing the first setting relating to the game is displayed, and when the operation is accepted in the second mode, the first mode relating to the game is displayed. A second setting screen that allows two settings is displayed. For this reason, the first setting screen or the second setting screen is displayed without selecting any one of the screens for selecting the first setting or the second setting. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the trouble of selecting setting items.

(1-2) A gaming device (for example, an information display device 300, a call lamp, a data lamp) used in a game hall where gaming machines capable of playing games are installed,
A specific operation receiving means (for example, a determination switch 302) capable of receiving an operation (for example, a pressing operation);
Display means (for example, a display unit);
In a predetermined state in which a setting operation related to a gaming device can be performed, when an operation is accepted in the first mode (for example, a single press) by the specific operation receiving means, a first setting (for example, a gaming device) First setting display means (for example, see FIG. 29 (B)) for displaying a first setting screen on which the display means can be set (one of display setting, history accumulation setting such as personal history). ,
In the predetermined state, when an operation is accepted in the second mode (for example, long press) by the specific operation accepting means, a second setting (for example, display settings, history accumulation such as personal history) regarding the gaming device is set. 2nd setting display means (for example, refer to Drawing 29 (C)) which displays the 2nd setting screen which can perform any one of the 1st setting of these among the display means.

  According to such a configuration, when the operation is accepted in the first mode, the first setting screen capable of performing the first setting relating to the gaming apparatus is displayed, and when the operation is accepted in the second mode, the game A second setting screen is displayed on which the second setting for the device can be made. For this reason, the first setting screen or the second setting screen is displayed without selecting any one of the screens for selecting the first setting or the second setting. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus that can reduce the trouble of selecting setting items.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or the gaming device of (1-2),
The first mode is a mode in which the specific operation accepting unit is pressed for a period shorter than a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds),
The second mode is a mode in which the specific operation accepting unit is pressed for a period longer than the predetermined period.

  According to such a configuration, the operation of the first aspect is a pressing operation for a relatively short period, and the operation of the second aspect is a pressing operation for a relatively long period. As a result, both operations are simple and easy to operate.

(1-4) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-3) above,
The predetermined state is a non-game state (eg, during a demo),
In the predetermined state, an explanation display means (for example, see FIG. 29A) for displaying an explanation screen relating to the first aspect and the second aspect on the display means is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the explanation regarding the operation of the first aspect and the second aspect.

(1-5) In the gaming machine of (1-1), (1-3) or (1-4) above,
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and variably displaying the identification information and then deriving a display result by stopping the variation display,
The gaming machine can generate a prize according to the display result,
Production operation accepting means (for example, production switch 56) capable of accepting production operation for game production;
Receivable state transition means (for example, step Sh6 in FIG. 32, FIG. 34) that transitions to a receivable state in which an operation can be accepted by the specific operation accepting means when a transition condition is satisfied after the display result is derived; ,
When the production operation is accepted by the production operation accepting unit during the production operation acceptance period, the production system further includes suggestion production execution means (for example, step Sb3 in FIG. 33) that executes the production suggesting the display result.
The production operation accepting means includes a period after the display result is derived (for example, FIG. 34),
In the production operation acceptance period after the display result is derived, acceptable state transition restriction means for restricting the transition to the acceptable state even if the transition condition is satisfied (for example, step Sh2 in FIG. 32). If YES, step Sh6 is not executed.).

  According to such a configuration, in the production operation reception period, the production operation accepting unit accepts the production operation without shifting to a receivable state where the operation can be accepted by the specific operation accepting unit. As a result, it is possible to prevent an operation not intended by the player from being performed.

(1-6) In the gaming machine or gaming device according to any one of (1-1) to (1-5) above,
The predetermined state is a history accumulation state (for example, user mode) in which a game history can be accumulated.
The first setting screen is a specific setting screen relating to accumulation of game history (see, for example, FIG. 30B),
The second setting screen is an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history (see, for example, FIG. 30C).

  According to such a configuration, when an operation is accepted in the first mode in a history storage state in which a game history can be stored, the specific setting screen relating to the storage of the game history is displayed. When the operation is accepted, an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history is displayed. For this reason, it is possible to shift to the end screen without going through the specific setting screen. As a result, it is possible to reduce the trouble of ending the accumulation of game history.

  (2) Conventionally, in a game machine, there is a menu screen related to a mode for accumulating game histories that selects the start or end of accumulation of game histories (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-244022 (hereinafter “Document 2”) "))).

  However, with the technique as described in Document 2, it is necessary to make a selection on the menu screen in order to select the start or end of the accumulation of game history. For this reason, there has been a problem that operations for starting and ending accumulation of game history are troublesome.

  The invention according to this embodiment has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object of the invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce time and effort for ending accumulation of gaming history. In order to solve such a problem, the present invention is configured as follows.

(2-1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
A specific operation receiving means (for example, a determination switch 202) capable of receiving an operation (for example, a pressing operation);
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51);
Accumulation of game history when an operation is accepted in the first mode (for example, single press) by the specific operation accepting means in a history accumulation state (for example, user mode) in which a game history can be accumulated. Specific setting display means for displaying a specific setting screen on the display means (for example, see FIG. 30B);
When the operation is accepted in the second mode (for example, long press) by the specific operation accepting unit in the history accumulating state, an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history is displayed on the display unit. Display means (for example, see FIG. 30C).

  According to such a configuration, when an operation is accepted in the first mode in a history storage state in which a game history can be stored, the specific setting screen relating to the storage of the game history is displayed. When the operation is accepted, an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history is displayed. For this reason, it is possible to shift to the end screen without going through the specific setting screen. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce time and effort for ending accumulation of game history.

(2-2) A gaming device (for example, an information display device 300, a call lamp, a data lamp) used in a game hall in which a gaming machine capable of playing a game is installed,
A specific operation receiving means (for example, a determination switch 302) capable of receiving an operation (for example, a pressing operation);
Display means (for example, a display unit);
Accumulation of game history when an operation is accepted in the first mode (for example, single press) by the specific operation accepting means in a history accumulation state (for example, user mode) in which a game history can be accumulated. Specific setting display means for displaying a specific setting screen on the display means (for example, see FIG. 30B);
When the operation is accepted in the second mode (for example, long press) by the specific operation accepting unit in the history accumulating state, an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history is displayed on the display unit. Display means (for example, see FIG. 30C).

  According to such a configuration, when an operation is accepted in the first mode in a history storage state in which a game history can be stored, the specific setting screen relating to the storage of the game history is displayed. When the operation is accepted, an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history is displayed. For this reason, it is possible to shift to the end screen without going through the specific setting screen. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus that can reduce the time and effort required to end the accumulation of gaming history.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) or the gaming device of (2-2),
The first mode is a mode in which the specific operation accepting unit is pressed for a period shorter than a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds),
The second mode is a mode in which the specific operation accepting unit is pressed for a period longer than the predetermined period.

  According to such a configuration, the operation of the first aspect is a pressing operation for a relatively short period, and the operation of the second aspect is a pressing operation for a relatively long period. As a result, both operations are simple and easy to operate.

(2-4) In the gaming machine or gaming device according to any one of (2-1) to (2-3) above,
The specific setting screen includes a display (for example, an option) for shifting to the end screen (for example, see FIG. 30B).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to shift from the specific setting screen to the end screen. As a result, the convenience for the player can be improved.

(2-5) In the gaming machine or gaming device according to any one of (2-1) to (2-4) above,
When the operation is accepted in the first mode by the specific operation accepting unit in a history non-accumulating state in which a game history cannot be accumulated, a transition to a start screen for starting a game history is performed. A special setting display screen (for example, see FIG. 31 (B)) that displays a special setting screen relating to accumulation of game history including display (for example, options) on the display means;
Start display means (for example, see FIG. 31 (C)) that displays the start screen on the display means when the operation is accepted in the second mode by the specific operation accepting means in the history non-accumulation state; Is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, when an operation is accepted in the first mode in a history non-accumulation state in which a game history cannot be accumulated, the game history including a display for shifting to the start screen is related. When the special setting screen is displayed and an operation is accepted in the second mode, a start screen is displayed. For this reason, it is possible to shift to the start screen without going through the special setting screen. As a result, it is possible to reduce the trouble of starting accumulation of game history.

(2-6) In any of the gaming machines (2-1) and (2-3) to (2-5) above,
The predetermined state is a non-game state (eg, during a demo),
In the predetermined state, an explanation display means (for example, see FIGS. 30A and 31A) for displaying an explanation screen relating to the first aspect and the second aspect on the display means is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the explanation regarding the operation of the first aspect and the second aspect.

(2-7) In any one of the above gaming machines (2-1) and (2-3) to (2-6),
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and variably displaying the identification information and then deriving a display result by stopping the variation display,
The gaming machine can generate a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is a specific determination result (for example, 7-match lip winning) and is operated in a specific operation procedure (for example, the 7-align push order shown in FIG. 23B), the specific Derivation control means for deriving a specific display result (for example, 7-aligned eyes) that is not derived when operated in an operation procedure different from the operation procedure (for example, the 7-aligned pressing order shown in FIG. 23D) Control unit 41);
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, specific information notification that can notify specific information that can specify the specific operation procedure (for example, the 7-order pressing order shown in FIG. 23B). Means (for example, step S72 in FIG. 21);
When the specific display result is derived during the history accumulation state, the specific effect is executed when the specific information is notified, while the specific effect is not executed when the specific information is not notified Production execution means (for example, as shown in FIG. 23, when the seventh uniform push order is notified, when the seventh uniform turn is derived, the mission achievement notification is executed, while the seven uniform push order is not notified. The mission achievement notification is not executed even if seven uniforms are derived at times.

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect is not executed when the specific information is not notified. As a result, it is possible to prevent an unnatural effect from being executed. Further, in the history accumulation state, the presence / absence of notification of specific information and the presence / absence of execution of a specific effect can be linked. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) Conventionally, a slot machine is generally provided with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of identification information as identification information drawn on the outer periphery. The bet number is set by operating the BET, and the start lever is operated by operating the start lever in a state where the specified bet number is set, and the stop button provided corresponding to each reel is operated. Stop rotation. Then, when the rotation of all reels is stopped, a winning combination is established on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, a combination of identification information is also called a role). Will occur. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  In addition, there is one that presents a player with a mission for aligning predetermined identification information on a line (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2012-50614 (hereinafter referred to as “Document 3”)).

  In the technique described in Document 3, even when no mission is presented, no consideration is given to the fact that predetermined identification information is aligned on the line depending on the player's operation, so an unnatural performance is performed. There was a risk of doing so.

  The invention according to this embodiment has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that prevents an unnatural effect from being executed. In order to solve such a problem, the present invention is configured as follows.

(3-1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result (the slot described in the first embodiment) In machine 1)
Controllable to a specific mode (user mode) based on the player's intention (as shown in FIG. 18, the player operates the switch to at least one of the left switch 201 and the right switch 202; Mode control means (sub-control unit 91) that can be controlled to the user mode based on the operation on the decision switch 202;
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for deciding whether or not to allow winnings,
Derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result;
What is the specific operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result (seven-match lip winning) and is operated in a specific operation procedure (seven-order pressing order shown in FIG. 23B)? Derivation control means (main control unit 41) for deriving a specific display result (seven alignment eyes) that is not derived when operated in a different operation procedure (a pressing order different from the 7 alignment pressing order shown in FIG. 23D). ,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, it is possible to notify specific information (S72 in FIG. 21 and 7-order pressing order shown in FIG. 23B) that can specify the specific operation procedure. Specific information notification means,
When the specific display result is derived during the specific mode, the specific effect is executed when the specific information is notified, while the specific effect is not executed when the specific information is not notified (FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, when the 7-aligned push order is notified, when the 7-aligned turn is derived, the mission achievement notification is executed, while when the 7-aligned push order is not notified, the 7-aligned turn is notified. The mission achievement notification is not executed even if it is derived).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific effect is not executed when the specific information is not notified, it is possible to prevent an unnatural effect from being executed and whether or not the specific information is notified during the specific mode. Since it is possible to link the execution / non-execution of the specific effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The “player's intention” includes, for example, an operation on a predetermined operation means (screen operation switch 205) by the player, an operation by the player (for example, utterance by the player, an operation by the player), and the like.

(3-2) In the slot machine of (3-1) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling the production,
The game control means includes
The pre-determining means;
The derivation control means;
A privilege grant determining means for determining to grant a privilege (AT lottery),
The production control means includes
When it is determined that the privilege is to be granted, the specific information notification means determines whether or not to notify the specific information (depending on whether or not the experience value of S66 has been granted, the order of 7 uniform pushes is determined). Determining means for determining whether to notify),
The privilege information that can determine that the privilege is determined to be determined when it is determined to notify the specific information (YES in S66) and the specific display result is derived (YES in S76). And a privilege information notification means (execution of AT winning notification in S80).

  According to such a configuration, in the specific mode, it is possible to link the presence / absence of a privilege to be granted, the presence / absence of notification of privilege information, and the presence / absence of derivation of a specific display result. Can be made.

(3-3) In the slot machine of (3-1) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling the production,
The game control means includes
The pre-determining means;
The derivation control means;
A privilege grant determining means for determining to grant a privilege (AT lottery);
When it is determined that the privilege is to be granted, the specific information notification means determines whether or not to notify the specific information (as shown in the modification, the main control unit 41 changes the pressing order of seven. Determining means for determining whether to notify),
The production control means includes
When it is determined that the specific information is to be notified and the specific display result is derived, the privilege information capable of specifying that the privilege is determined to be granted is notified (AT winning notification is executed) ) Includes privilege information notification means.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to link the privilege to be granted, the presence / absence of privilege information notification, and the presence / absence of derivation of the specific display result during the specific mode, so that the interest of the game is improved. However, since the game control means includes privilege information determination means, the processing load of the effect control means can be reduced.

(3-4) In the slot machine of (3-2) or (3-3) above,
The advantage of the privilege to be given is the same regardless of the operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result (when a 7-set lip is won, a stop switch Regardless of the order of pressing, the number of AT games given is the same).

  According to such a configuration, since the advantage of the privilege is the same regardless of the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, it is not necessary to perform a notification regarding the advantage of the privilege related to the operation procedure. Can be abundant.

(3-5) In any one of the slot machines (3-1) to (3-4) above,
Operation accepting means (sub-control) capable of accepting a plurality of types of operations including a first operation (operation on the decision switch 202 in FIG. 18) and a second operation (operation on the left switch 201 or the right switch 203 in FIG. 18). Part 91),
The mode control means can execute start control for starting the specific mode by accepting the first operation and accepting the second operation, while depending only on accepting only the first operation. The start control is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, when only the decision switch 202 is operated, neither the simple user mode nor the normal user mode is started. The simple user mode or the normal user mode is started by operating at least one of the left switch 201 and the right switch 203).

  According to such a configuration, the specific mode is not started only by the first operation, but is started when the first operation is accepted and the second operation is accepted. It is possible to prevent the specific mode from starting as much as possible.

(3-6) In any one of the slot machines (3-1) to (3-5) above,
Operation accepting means (sub control unit 91) capable of accepting a plurality of types of operations including a predetermined operation (operation on the decision switch 202 in FIG. 18) and a specific operation (operation on the left switch 201 or the right switch 203 in FIG. 18). )
The mode control means can execute an end control for ending the specific mode when the predetermined operation is received and the specific operation is received, while the end control is performed when only the predetermined operation is received. (For example, as shown in FIG. 18, if only the decision switch 202 is operated, neither the simple user mode nor the normal user mode is terminated, but the operation on the decision switch 202 and the left switch 201 are not performed. And the simple user mode or the normal user mode is ended by an operation on at least one of the right switches 203).

  According to such a configuration, the specific mode is not terminated only by the first operation, but is terminated when the first operation is accepted and the second operation is accepted. It is possible to prevent the specific mode from being terminated as much as possible.

(3-7) In any one of the slot machines (3-1) to (3-6) above,
When the specific condition (derivation of 7-matched items shown in FIGS. 22 (A-2) and (B-2)) is established, the specific effects (shown in FIGS. 22 (A-3) and 22 (B-3)) A specific effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a mission achievement notification),
The mode control means includes
The specific mode can be controlled to any one of a plurality of modes including a first mode (simple user mode) and a second mode (normal user mode),
Based on the intention display from the player, control is made to the second mode (as shown in FIG. 18, the player operates the switch to at least one of the left switch 201 and the right switch 202 and decides Control to the normal user mode based on the operation to the switch 202),
The specific effect executing means is
In the first mode, the specific effect is executed every time the specific condition is satisfied (as shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the simple user mode, a mission completion notification is issued each time seven uniforms are derived. Run),
In the second mode, the specific effect is executed when the specific condition is initially satisfied, and after the specific effect is executed, the specific effect is not executed even if the specific condition is satisfied (FIG. 22B ), In the normal user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed only when the first 7-round outcome is derived, while the mission completion notification is not executed even if the seventh-round outcome is derived after the second time. ).

  According to such a configuration, in the second mode that is controlled based on the intention display from the player, the specific player is likely to play a game, and therefore the specific condition is satisfied multiple times. Even if the specific condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome by not executing the specific effect. On the other hand, in the first mode, there is a possibility that the player is switched, so that the interest of the game can be improved by executing the specific effect every time the specific condition is satisfied.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 60 AT count display unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Specific operation accepting means capable of accepting operations;
Display means;
A specific setting screen for displaying a specific setting screen related to accumulation of game histories when an operation is accepted in the first mode by the specific operation accepting means in a history accumulation state in which a game history can be accumulated. Setting display means;
In the history accumulation state, when an operation is accepted in the second mode by the specific operation accepting means, an end display means for displaying on the display means an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history is provided. Gaming machine. A gaming device used in a game hall where gaming machines capable of playing games are installed,
Specific operation accepting means capable of accepting operations;
Display means;
A specific setting screen for displaying a specific setting screen related to accumulation of game histories when an operation is accepted in the first mode by the specific operation accepting means in a history accumulation state in which a game history can be accumulated. Setting display means;
In the history accumulation state, when an operation is accepted in the second mode by the specific operation accepting means, an end display means for displaying on the display means an end screen for ending accumulation of the game history is provided. Game equipment.

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