JP2018148956A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a game from becoming boring by effectively using points acquired during a game.SOLUTION: Any one of a plurality of performance modes including at least a first performance mode and a second performance mode different from the first performance mode can be executed. Based on the fact that a predetermined operation for operation means is performed during a specific performance display, points are given or deprived of. When accumulated points reach a predetermined threshold or more, the mode is changed from the first performance mode to the second performance mode, and when the accumulated points are less than the predetermined threshold, the mode is returned to the first performance mode from the second performance mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine and a slot machine (hereinafter also referred to as a gaming machine).

  In the conventional pachinko machine, a game ball is launched by the player operating the launch handle, and a random number value is extracted due to the launched game ball entering the start port. Thus, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit game that is advantageous to the player. The determination result is notified by a special symbol confirmation display, but the special symbol is displayed small at the corner of the game area, and the pseudo effect of the special symbol is displayed large at the center of the game area, so the player is not a special symbol. Look at the simulated performance to determine whether it is a hit or a miss, whether you can expect it or not.

  In addition, in order to prevent the game from becoming boring, there is a gaming machine having a plurality of effect modes for the pseudo effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 described above, a plurality of effect modes are provided for the pseudo effect, and a specific start condition (for example, the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (4)) is established during the game. Thus, when the point assignment is started and the number of points given reaches a predetermined threshold value or more, the effect mode is shifted from the effect mode before the predetermined threshold value or more to another effect mode.

  In addition, the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 described above shifts to the effect mode before the predetermined threshold value is reached when a predetermined time elapses without satisfying the specific start condition after shifting to another effect mode. .

JP 2014-018246 A

  As in Patent Document 1, the points earned by the player during the game are used only for shifting from the rendering mode before the threshold value is exceeded to another rendering mode, and other renderings after the transition In the configuration in which the points acquired in the mode are not used, it cannot be said that the acquired points are effectively used.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can effectively utilize points acquired during a game and prevent the game from being bored.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, displays a variation of the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition after the start condition is established, and is specified by the variation display. When the display result is displayed, the gaming machine is capable of shifting to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and includes an effect control means for executing effect display, an operation means operable by the player, and a specific effect. Plural points including point control means for assigning or stripping points based on a predetermined operation of the operation means being displayed, at least a first effect mode, and a second effect mode different from the first effect mode. Effect mode execution means for enabling any one of the effect modes to be executed as the effect display. The effect mode execution means is given by the point control means, and the accumulated point is a predetermined threshold value. When reaching the above, the effect mode is changed from the first effect mode before the predetermined threshold value or more to the second effect mode, and when the accumulated point becomes less than the predetermined threshold value, the effect mode Is changed from the second effect mode before the first threshold value is less than the predetermined threshold value to the first effect mode.

  Here, the start condition is a condition related to the occurrence of the start condition, and in the case of a ball game machine, it is a winning of a game ball to the start port arranged in the game area, and the revolving game machine In case of, it refers to the operation of the start lever. Strictly speaking, a ball game machine obtains a random number for determination used to determine whether or not it is won by winning a prize at the start opening, and a spinning machine is started with a lottery right obtained by inserting a value medium. The lever will be operated.

The start condition is a condition for starting the variation display of the identification information by being satisfied after the start condition is satisfied.
In the case of a ball game machine, it is common not to be a big hit, not to display the fluctuation of the identification information, and not to be a fixed display, but even if other conditions are added, some conditions You may sharpen.
In the case of a revolving type gaming machine, it is common that a bet is made, the reel is not rotating, and a medal is not being paid out. You may sharpen.

The plurality of effect modes may have different effect contents, different motifs as effects, or different character, BGM, background display, and effect design.
The second effect mode is preferably an effect mode that is more advantageous for the player than the first effect mode. Specifically, for example, the second effect mode has a higher appearance rate of the notice effect than the first effect mode, the pre-effect effect is executed only in the second effect mode, or the first effect mode. However, a configuration in which the appearance rate of the prefetching effect is higher in the second effect mode is conceivable.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player may be any operation means provided on the front side of the gaming machine, and any operation means such as a so-called push button, jog dial, or cross key can be used.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the game machine further comprises a mini game executing means for executing a mini game during the specific effect display, and the mini game executing means includes the operating means. The result of the mini game is changed based on the predetermined operation, and the point control means determines whether to give or remove the point based on the result of the mini game.

  It is desirable that the mini game has a clear result such as success or failure, win or lose, correct answer or incorrect answer, and examples include a game in which a command is accurately input, a fighting game in which characters simultaneously fight, and a quiz game. .

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, when the accumulated point number reaches a predetermined threshold value or more, the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode, and the accumulated point number is less than the predetermined threshold value. Then, by adopting a configuration in which the second effect mode is changed to the first effect mode, not only the change from the first effect mode to the second effect mode but also the change from the second effect mode to the first effect mode is important. Therefore, points can be used effectively, and games can be prevented from becoming boring.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, the mini game can be enjoyed during the specific effect display, and it is determined based on the result of the mini game whether points are given or removed. Therefore, a tension can be given to the player.

Game history information and point count information stored on a pachinko machine using a mobile device is saved on the website, and pachinko machine games are resumed while reflecting the game history information and game history information saved on the website Explanatory drawing which shows a mode to do. (A) The front view of the pachinko machine 50 of this invention, (b) The enlarged plan view of the cross key 69. The front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The rear view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. FIG. 2 is an electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment. The flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main routine performed with the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The flowchart of the winning confirmation process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 of the special symbol control process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The special symbol control process flowchart 2 which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the special symbol control process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. Flowchart 4 of the special symbol control process executed by the main controller 80. The flowchart 1 of the jackpot game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the jackpot game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the big hit game process which the main controller 80 performs. Explanatory drawing of the selection screen etc. which are displayed with the production symbol display device 6. FIG. The flowchart of the two-dimensional code production | generation process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart of the history clear process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart of the continuous game process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart of the effect determination process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart of the point control process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart of the production mode setting process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The table | surface which shows the number of points set according to the result of a mini game in which the effect in which each kind of mini game is performed is displayed in each effect mode. Display example 1 of the effect aspect displayed with the effect symbol display apparatus 6 of Example 1. FIG. Display example 2 of the effect aspect displayed on the effect symbol display apparatus 6 of Example 1. FIG. Display example 3 of the effect aspect displayed on the effect symbol display apparatus 6 of Example 1. FIG. Display example 4 of the effect aspect displayed on the effect symbol display apparatus 6 of Example 1. FIG. Display example 5 of the effect aspect displayed on the effect symbol display apparatus 6 of Example 1. FIG. The electric block diagram of the pachinko machine 50 of other Examples. The example 1 of the display of the effect mode displayed with the effect symbol display apparatus 6 of another Example. Display example 2 of the effect aspect displayed on the effect symbol display apparatus 6 of another Example.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples, and can take various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention, and the contents described in the respective examples are appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible.
[Example 1]

  In the present embodiment, a website corresponding to the pachinko machine 50 is operated, and a player who has registered as a member can browse game history information on the pachinko machine 50 and play games on the pachinko machine 50 on this website. It is possible to save, exchange, and change the setting of the production contents.

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

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, in the pachinko machine 50, at the end of the game, there is a two-dimensional code that can specify the latest game history information, the total number of points acquired, setting information of the production contents, etc. It is generated and displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. At this time, when a player who is a member takes a two-dimensional code with a portable terminal 102 with a camera such as a mobile phone or a smartphone, the player 150 can access the server 150 that operates the website. The game history information specified by is stored on the website.

  Then, when the member accesses the server 150 with the mobile terminal 102, the member can browse the game history information on his / her pachinko machine 50 on the website and change the setting of the production contents.

  In addition, on this website, passwords corresponding to the latest game history information, the total number of points, the setting information of production contents, and the like are displayed. When the player displays the displayed password in the pachinko machine 50, the game history information, the number of points, and the production content setting information at the end of the previous game (the production mode (normal mode, A game reflecting the special mode (Tatsukichi mode))) is started. Thereafter, as the game progresses, the game history information from the end of the previous game is updated or points are given.

Note that the mobile terminal 102 displays the password corresponding to the game history information specified from the two-dimensional code by the application installed on the mobile terminal without reading the website after reading the two-dimensional code. You may do it.
In the present embodiment, as described above, the server 150 is accessed using the two-dimensional code generated at the end of the game and displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and game history information and the like are stored on the website. However, the server 150 may be accessed by substituting a code other than the two-dimensional code, and the game history information and the like may be stored. For example, instead of a two-dimensional code, a mobile terminal with a camera receives a light emission pattern of light emitted from an LED of a gaming machine, picks up sound output from a gaming machine with a microphone of a mobile terminal, etc. A configuration in which access to the server 150 is possible and game history information or the like is stored may be employed.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, a pachinko machine 50, which is a type of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the upper left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound generated from the pachinko machine 50 is output to improve the player's preference. In order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps 65 are provided on the front frame 52 to emit light according to the gaming state. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1.

In the upper center of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67 that can be operated by the player is provided. The effect button 67 is provided with a jog dial 68 around it.
When the player presses the effect button 67 during a predetermined period, the effect content displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 described later is changed, and the game sound output by the speaker is changed. Further, the jog dial 68 is rotated to change the effect image.
The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 57, a settlement button 58 and a balance. A CR settlement display device having a display 59 is provided. Further, a cross key 69 is provided on the left side of the upper plate 55.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the cross key 69 is operated by five operation buttons including a cross key up button 69a, a cross key down button 69b, a cross key left button 69c, a cross key right button 69d, and a cross key middle button 69e. It is configured. In the present embodiment, a cross key 69 is used in a mini game played on the effect symbol display device 6.

  FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In addition, since the whole structure of this pachinko machine is based on a well-known technique, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are nailed in the game area 3.

  A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 includes a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and a window for displaying the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 for displaying the effect symbol, as well as known ones. Below the center case 5, the 1st starting port 11 (starting port corresponding to a 1st special symbol) is arrange | positioned. A second start port 12 (start port corresponding to the second special symbol) is disposed below the first start port 11. A normal symbol operating gate 17 (a gate corresponding to the normal symbol) is arranged on the left side of the center case 5. The second start port 12 is provided with an openable / closable member.

  In the lower right part of the game area 3, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device. 19 and a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 composed of a 7-segment display device are arranged.

  An attacker type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second start opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning port 32, a third left winning port 33, and a fourth left winning port 34 are provided. Note that the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not always change.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the inner frame 70 to which the game board 1 described above is detachably attached is housed in the outer frame 51 described above, as shown in FIG. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball at the winning slot on the game board 1, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. . Also, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50 (see also FIG. 5), a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a production symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. It has been. The production symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

  The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 4, the launch control device 84 is not drawn, but the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame (the frame side (front frame). 52, a terminal for outputting a signal output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer). In this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.
Note that the pachinko machine 50 is configured not to include a backup power source that holds the contents of the RAM provided in the sub integrated control device 83.

The power supply board 85 is configured to generate a backup power supply by a backup power supply generation circuit including a capacitor, and the backup power supply is supplied to the RAM of the main controller 80. As a result, the RAM of the main controller 80 can be backed up, and after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main controller 80 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain time (for example, The gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is held.
On the other hand, since the backup power generated by the power supply board 85 of this embodiment is not supplied to the sub integrated control device 83, it is held in the RAM of the sub integrated control device 83 after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped. The game history information, the total number of points acquired, and the setting information of the production contents are not held.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a first 2 A detection signal of the left winning port switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 is input.

The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.
The main controller 80 also displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10 and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 that are connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90. Control of lighting of the special symbol hold number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19 and the normal symbol display device 7 is performed.

Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 5) 12b. Thus, opening / closing of the opening / closing member provided at the second start port 12 is controlled.
In addition to being output to the test signal terminal, an output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to an external connection terminal 78 for management such as symbol variation and jackpot (also called special game) and sent to the hall main computer. . The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.

  The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal.
In this embodiment, the game ball is paid out, but it may be a sealed structure that stores the game ball generated in accordance with winning etc. without paying out the game ball.

The launch controller 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired. If the fire stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be fired even if the player touches the launch handle 64. It is like that.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to the sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, The display control command and the like are transmitted to the effect design control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in the display control command 82. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver. The sub integrated control device 83 is connected with an effect button 67, a jog dial 68, and a cross key 69. When the player operates the effect units 67, 68, 69, the operation signal is sub integrated control. Input to the device 83.

  The sub integrated control device 83 is provided with a volume setting switch 83a for an employee of the gaming facility to set an initial setting volume that is a reference for the production sound.

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display effect images such as effect symbols on the effect symbol display device 6.
In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are separated into separate devices, but may be configured as a single device.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment, the first special symbol is determined to be successful or the game ball enters the second start port 12 due to the game ball entering the first start port 11. (2) Whether or not a special symbol is successful is executed. In response to the determination, whether or not the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6 are changed. After that, when the first or second special symbol change time has passed and the first or second special symbol display device 9 or 10 displays the confirmed symbol of the first or second special symbol, the effect symbol display The effect symbol 1000 displayed on the device 6 is confirmed and displayed to notify the result of the first or second special symbol determination.
When the result of the determination on whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit, the condition device is activated to activate the accessory continuous operation device, and the special winning opening 14 is advantageous for acquiring the winning ball. The big hit game (special game) released at is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the high probability gaming state, the open extension state, the low probability gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as “hit”) after the executed big hit game is completed based on the big hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol or the second special symbol. , Also referred to as a normal probability gaming state) and an open extended state.

The high-probability gaming state is a state in which a probability variation function is activated that improves the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination of success / failure of the first special symbol and the determination of success / failure of the second special symbol. On the other hand, a state in which the probability variation function is not activated is a low probability gaming state.
The open extended state (short-time state) means a state in which the short-time function is activated to extend the opening time of the normal electric accessory (open-extension function) and shorten the average fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol. The non-open extended state refers to the open extended state and the state in which the time reduction function is not activated.

  A main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S70 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. If the interrupt is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on. However, microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is usually when power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial settings (for example, writing a predetermined value to the predetermined area of the memory and setting a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol to each initial to the work area of the memory) Value is written (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S70).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “3899”, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 3900 integers from “0” to “3899” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) subsequent to S20 is an increment process that increments by one each time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "3899", the next process starts with the next process. Is returned to “0”, and 3900 integers from “0” to “3899” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. If this value is 250, the jackpot determination random number is updated as “250” “251” “252”... “3900” “0” “1”.

When the big hit determining random number is updated once (3900 times), the initial value random number at that time is set as the initial value of the big hit determining random number, and the big hit determining random number is +1 from the initial value. Increment processing is performed. Then, when the big hit determining random number makes one round again, an operation of changing the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determining random number is performed. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “249”, it is one round, so the next value after “249” is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, it changes to “249” “87” “88”... “3900” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value. The number of values determined to be a big hit in the normal probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is not activated) is 13, which is “775 to 778”, “1775 to 1778”, and “2775 to 2779”. Further, the number of values determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is activated) is a number greater than 13.
The jackpot symbol determination random number update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”. Each time this process is incremented by 1 and exceeds the maximum value, the initial value is “0”. Return to.

  The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from “0” to “996”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. Return to a certain “0”. The values to be won are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. This winning determination random number update process is used for lottery of normal symbols, and other initial value random numbers, big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are drawn special symbols. Used for.

  The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and the initial value is “0”. Return to.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from “0” to “1020”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), confirmation of winning in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed.
When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc. are acquired, The number of memories that can be stored is up to 4 for each of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, and when the reserved memory is full, the game balls are stored in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. Even if a prize is won, only a winning ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

Subsequently, a special symbol control process (S55) is performed as a condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a big hit. When the special symbol control process (S55) ends, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed.
In each output process (S60), as the game progresses, the main control device 80 controls the production symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the big prize opening solenoid 14b, and the like. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S50) that there is a winning game ball in each winning slot on the game board 1, the winning ball data is output to the payout control device 81 so as to pay out the gaming ball as the winning ball. In the process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83, an error signal is output to the production symbol control device 82 to notify that there is an error when the pachinko machine 50 is abnormal. Each process is executed.

  In the subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65), it is monitored whether or not fraud is performed on the normal winning award (the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, the fourth left winning port 34). It is a process to determine whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. It is processing to do. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main controller 80.

  The above-described remaining process following this process is composed of the initial value random number update process (S70), but is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number is not uniform when the interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 is executed once. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (3900 values from 0 to 3899) when the big hit determination random number makes one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3900. The hit determination random number update process (S35) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

The winning confirmation process in S50 is as shown in FIG. 7, and the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port switch 11a. Determine (S100). In the case of an affirmative determination (S100: yes), the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the first reserved memory is full (this implementation) It is determined whether the number is 4 in the example (S105).
If the first reserved memory is not full (S105: no), the above random numbers are stored as the first reserved memory, the number of lighting of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18 is increased by 1 (S110), The process proceeds to prefetch determination processing (S111), and then proceeds to S115.

  In S110, a hold number command indicating the hold number stored in the first hold memory is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the reserved number command, the reserved symbol corresponding to the first reserved memory is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

In S111, main controller 80 determines whether or not the random number for determination of success / failure stored in the reserved storage of the first special symbol corresponds to the jackpot. When it is determined that the game corresponds to a big hit, a prefetch command indicating a big hit is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. When it is determined that it does not correspond to the big hit, the main controller 80 changes to the sub-integrated controller 83, the reach is out (out, but there is a reach display), or the super reach is lost (is lost, but the super reach is displayed) Sends a pre-read command that contains data such as whether or not there is no reach display.
The pre-read command may be combined with the above-described reserved number command and transmitted as one command. When the transmission timing is the same and the production is performed with the reserved symbol, it is preferable because the relevance is high.

  When it is determined in S100 that no game ball has entered the first starting port 11 (S100: no), or when it is determined in S105 that there are already four first reserved memories ( S105: yes), the first reserved memory is not stored, and the number of lighting of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18 is not increased, and the process proceeds to S115.

  In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 12 based on the detection signal of the second start port switch 12a. In the case of an affirmative determination (S115: yes), the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the second reserved memory is full (this implementation) It is determined whether the number is 4 in the example (S120). If the second reserved memory is not full (S120: no), the above random numbers are stored as the second reserved memory, the number of lighting of the second special symbol reserved number display device 19 is increased by 1 (S125), the second A prefetch determination process (S126) is performed, the process is terminated (returned), and the process proceeds to a special symbol control process (S55).

  In S125, a hold number command indicating the hold number stored in the second hold memory is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, when the sub integrated control device 83 receives the reserved number command, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the reserved symbol corresponding to the second reserved memory.

In S126, main controller 80 determines whether or not the random number for determination of success / failure stored in the reserved storage of the second special symbol corresponds to the jackpot. When it is determined that the game corresponds to a big hit, a prefetch command indicating a big hit is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. When it is determined that it does not correspond to the big hit, the main control device 80 loses reach to the sub-integrated control device 83 (out of reach but with reach display), super reach lose (with loss but with super reach display) Then, a prefetch command indicating any one of the deviations without reach display is transmitted.
The pre-read command may be combined with the above-described reserved number command and transmitted as one command. When the transmission timing is the same and the production is performed with the reserved symbol, it is preferable because the relevance is high.

  In S115, when a game ball is not in the second starting port 12 (S115: no), or in S120, when there are already four second reserved memories (S120: yes), the second reserved memory is stored. This process is terminated (returned) without storing and without increasing the number of lighting of the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the process proceeds to the special symbol control process (S55).

The special symbol control process (S55) will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, in FIG. 8, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating based on the jackpot flag (S150). If the determination in S150 is negative (S150: no), the special symbol is not changing (S155: no), and the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S160: no), the process proceeds to S200 in FIG.

  If it is determined in S150 that the special electric accessory is in operation (S150: yes), the special symbol control process is terminated (returned). In S155, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S155: yes), the process proceeds to S300 in FIG. If it is determined in S160 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S160: yes), the process proceeds to S350 in FIG.

  In S200 of FIG. 9, main controller 80 determines whether or not there is a second reserved memory (the second reserved memory in S125 of FIG. 7 described above). When there is a second reserved memory (S200: yes), the second reserved memory number is decremented (S205), and the process proceeds to S220.

  In S200, if there is no second reserved memory (S200: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (the first reserved memory in S110 shown in FIG. 7 above) (S210). If there is the first reserved memory (S210: yes), the first reserved memory number is decremented (S215), and the process proceeds to S220.

In S210, when there is no first reserved storage (S210: no), the process proceeds to S217, and in S217, the main controller 80 does not change the special symbol and the pachinko machine 50 is in a standby state. When a standby command indicating this is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, the process shifts to a big hit game process.
The waiting state means a waiting state for waiting for a player who is not playing a game and a waiting state for change in which a special symbol does not change even in a gaming state where a game ball is being fired. The sub integrated control device 83 is configured to display a demonstration display screen or a symbol standby screen on the effect symbol display device 6 when receiving the above-described standby command. Further, when the presentation button 67 is pressed while the demonstration symbol display screen or the symbol standby screen is displayed on the production symbol display device 6, the production symbol display device 6 is changed to the selection screen 500 (see FIG. 15A). .

  In S220, main controller 80 reads the oldest stored memory (however, if the second reserved memory is present, priority is given to the second reserved memory even if the first reserved memory is older). It is determined whether or not the probability change flag is set (ie, 1). Here, the probability variation flag of 1 means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability gaming state. In the case of an affirmative determination (S220: yes), the read jackpot determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S225), and the process proceeds to S235.

  In S220, if a negative determination is made (S220: no), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S230), and the process proceeds to S235. In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is an approximate number thereof (normally 1/300, high probability state (probability change) is 1/30). And the rate which will be in a high probability state after big hit is set to 65%.

  In S235, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a big hit based on the determination in S225 or S230, and if it is a big hit (S235: yes), determines a big hit symbol by a random number for determining the big hit symbol (S240), A big hit variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the big hit variation pattern determination random number (S245), a big hit setting process is performed (S250), and the process proceeds to S270.

  The jackpot setting process (S270) is based on the determined jackpot design, the gaming status after the jackpot (such as whether there is a probability change or opening extension) and information about the jackpot game (opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, round Number).

  In S235, if the main control device 80 determines that a loss has occurred (S235: no), the main control device 80 determines a loss symbol (S255), and determines a loss variation pattern based on the reach determination random number and the loss variation pattern determination random number. (S260). Thus, when the loss variation pattern is set, the loss setting process is performed (S265), and the process proceeds to S270. In the loss setting process (S265), if the number of time reductions or the number of probability changes is positive, -1 is respectively set.

Subsequent to S250 or S265, in S270, the main control device 80, the data indicating the lottery results described above, specifically, the normal big hit, the probable big hit, the reach out (there is out, but there is a reach display), super reach lose ( A change start command (display control command) that includes data indicating either losing but super-reach display), data indicating fluctuations without reach display, fluctuation pattern data specifying the change time, and hit data in super reach The data is output to the sub integrated control device 83 (S270), and the process shifts to a big hit game process.
Note that the effect symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the effect symbols by the process of S270, but the main control device 80 also starts the variation of the special symbols almost simultaneously.

  Upon receiving the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 80, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss included in the received fluctuation start command, and in the case of a big hit, whether it is a normal big hit or a probability change big hit. The effect pattern is determined based on the data to be shown and the data of the change pattern specifying the change time, and the determined pseudo effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. By notifying the lottery result as to whether or not the jackpot is achieved by the pseudo effect, the player can know the lottery result as to whether or not the jackpot is won.

If it is determined in S155 of FIG. 8 that the special symbol is changing (S155: yes), in S300 of FIG. 10, the main controller 80 determines the symbol change time (based on the change pattern of S245 or S260). It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S300: yes), a confirmed symbol display process (S305) is performed, and thereafter, a big hit game process is performed. In the fixed symbol display process, a command for displaying a fixed symbol (symbol fixed command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the special symbol display devices 9 and 10 to stop at the fixed symbol. Let
In this embodiment, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. However, since the variation time is specified by the variation start command, a symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to execute the effect display equally while reducing the number of commands.

  In S300, when it is determined that the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S300: no), main controller 80 shifts to the big hit game process without performing the fixed symbol display process.

  If it is determined in S160 of FIG. 8 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S160: yes), in S350 of FIG. 11, main controller 80 determines whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S350: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S355), and the process proceeds to S360. In the case of a negative determination (S350: no), the process directly proceeds to the big hit game process.

  In S360, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a big hit. In the case of the symbol that is a special symbol jackpot that is confirmed and displayed (S360: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S365). If the probability variation flag is 1 (S365: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S370, and the process proceeds to S375.

  In S365, if the probability variation flag is not 1 (S365: no), main controller 80 determines whether the time reduction flag is 1 (S375).

  If the time reduction flag is 1 (S375: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S380, and the process proceeds to S385.

  In S375, if the hourly flag is not 1 (S375: no), the big hit flag is set in S385 by the conditional device operation start process. In subsequent S390, the accessory continuous operation device is operated. In the jackpot game start process (S395), a command to start the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (such as the jackpot opening time, release pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Then, it shifts to jackpot game processing.

  If the main controller 80 determines in S360 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win (S360: no), it determines whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S400). If (S400: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation number is 0 (S405). If the probability variation count is 0 (S405: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S410, and the process proceeds to S415.

  If it is determined in S400 that the probability variation flag is not 1 (S400: no), or if it is determined in S405 that the number of probability variations is not 0 (S405: no), in S415, the main controller 80 shortens the time. It is determined whether or not the flag is 1.

  If the time reduction flag is 1 in S415 (S415: yes), the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (S420). If the time reduction count is 0 (S420: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 (S425), and the process proceeds to S430.

If it is determined in S415 that the time reduction flag is not 1 (S415: no), or if it is determined in S420 that the number of time reductions is not 0 (S420: no), the main controller 80 determines that the current gaming state Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 after a special symbol determination time (600 ms) indicating whether or not the time is being changed or whether the time is short or not (S430). Then, it shifts to jackpot game processing.
The timing for transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 in the special symbol control process (S55) is after the special symbol determination time, but at the time of starting the special symbol change and at the time of power recovery. In this case, a state designation command may be transmitted.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, in FIG. 12, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S450). If the determination is affirmative (S450: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S455). If the big prize opening 14 is not being opened (S455: no), it is determined whether the big prize opening 14 is closed during the interval between rounds (S460). If it is not during the interval (S460: no), it is determined whether the big hit end effect is being performed (S465). If this is also a negative determination (S465: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the presentation to start the big hit game has elapsed (S470). When the big hit start effect time has passed (S470: yes), the big winning opening opening process (S475) is performed, and the big hit game process ends (returns).

  In S450, if the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S450: no), or if the time required to produce the big hit game has not passed in S470 (S470: no), the big hit game processing is performed as it is. Ends (returns).

  If it is determined in S455 of FIG. 12 that the big prize opening 14 is open (S455: yes), whether or not the main controller 80 has won ten prize winning openings 14 in S500 of FIG. Determine whether. In the present embodiment, the number is 10, but it may be 9 or 8, and is not particularly limited. In the case of negative determination (S500: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended (S505). In this embodiment, in the case of a big hit in 15 rounds, the maximum opening time of each round is set to 28 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. If the determination is affirmative (S505: yes), the process proceeds to S510. If it is determined in S505 that the opening time of the big winning opening 14 has not ended (S505: no), the big hit game process is ended (returned) as it is.

  In S500, when ten game balls are won in the big winning opening 14 (S500: yes), the big winning opening closing process is performed (S510), the big hit interval process (S515) is executed, and the big hit gaming process is ended. (Return).

  If it is determined in S460 of FIG. 12 that the interval is in progress (S460: yes), in S520 of FIG. 13, main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed. When the interval time has elapsed (S520: yes), it is determined whether or not the last round is the last winning opening 14 opened (S525). If it is the final round (S525: yes), the jackpot end effect process (S530) is performed, and the jackpot game process ends (returns).

  In S520, when it is determined that the big hit interval time has not elapsed (S520: no), the big hit game process ends (returns) as it is.

In S525, when it is determined that it is not the final round (S525: no), the process of opening the big winning opening 14 is performed again (S535), and the big hit game process is ended (returned).
In the process of opening / closing the special winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. The sub integrated control device 83 grasps the current round based on the signal and performs an effect corresponding to the round.

  In S465 of FIG. 12, when it is determined that the big hit end effect is being performed (S465: yes), main controller 80 proceeds to S550 of FIG. 14 and determines whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed. (S550). When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (S550: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S555), the operation of the condition device is stopped (S560), and the process proceeds to S565. In S550, when it is determined that the time for the big hit end effect has not elapsed (S550: no), the main control device 80 ends (returns) the big hit game process.

  In S565, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the next gaming state acquired in S250 shifts to the high probability gaming state. When shifting to probability change (S565: yes), the number of times of probability change is set (S570), the probability change flag is set to 1 (S575), and the process proceeds to S580. When the probability variation flag is set to 1, the winning probability of the special symbol is improved in this embodiment. Note that the number of probability changes is set to 10,000, which substantially guarantees the continuity of the probability change until the next big hit.

  In S565, when it is determined that the main control device 80 does not shift to the probability change (S565: no), the main control device 80 determines whether or not the next game state shifts in a short time as it is in S580.

  If it is determined in S580 that the time is shifted (S580: yes), the number of hours is set (S585), the time flag is set to 1 (S590), and the process proceeds to S595. The number of time reductions set in S585 is normally 100 times for big hits, but is set to 10,000 times for probable big hits, substantially guaranteeing continuation of the time reduction until the next big hit. When the time reduction flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the special symbol average fluctuation time reduction, the normal symbol average fluctuation time reduction, and the normal electric accessory opening extension function are set.

  If it is determined in S580 that the time shift is not to be made (S580: no), the main control device 80 performs a process (S595) of transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 83, and sub-integrates the state designation command. The game is transmitted to the control device 83 (S597), and the big hit game process ends (returns).

  The sub-integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment produces an effect when the effect button 67 is pressed during the standby state (the state where the symbol effect or the reserved symbol display is not performed on the effect screen of the effect symbol display device 6). The design control device 82 is controlled to display the selection screen 500 on the effect design display device 6 (see FIG. 15A).

  In the selection screen 500 shown in FIG. 15A, three items of “start the game from the continuation”, “confirm the history”, and “clear the history” are displayed. Any item can be selected by operating the button 67.

  When “confirm history” is selected on the selection screen 500 shown in FIG. 15A, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and displays the game history screen 501 on the effect symbol display device 6. Display (see FIG. 15B).

On the game history screen 501 shown in FIG. 15B, a two-dimensional code that can specify game history information, the total number of points acquired, setting information of effect contents, and the like is displayed. As described above, by reading the two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal 102, it is possible to check the game history on the website, exchange points, and the like. In this embodiment, as an example, a QR code (registered trademark) is used as a two-dimensional code.
In this embodiment, a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since the game history screen 501 was displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, or the game history screen 501 is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. When the effect button 67 is pressed, the display of the game history screen 501 is terminated, and the selection screen 500 shown in FIG. 15A is displayed. It is not limited to this configuration, for example, a game screen may be displayed on which the game history screen 501 shown in FIG.

  On the game history screen 501 shown in FIG. 15B, the information of the game history is displayed as character information that can be read by the player. The game history information includes a record of games played by the player today, effects produced in the game, and the like. These are generated by the sub integrated control device 83 based on various commands received from the main control device 80. According to FIG. 15 (b), the player changed the special symbol 861 times in the game of today (indicated as “rotation number 861” in FIG. 15 (b)), and pulled the big hit three times (FIG. 15). In (b), “the number of hits is 3”), reach, mini game A (see FIG. 22), and mini game F (see FIG. 22) are performed. Here, the number of rotations corresponds to “the number of times that the special symbol control process has been determined to be true”, and the number of hits corresponds to “the number of times that the special symbol control process has been determined to be a hit”. A rectangle 504 on the left of the game history screen 501 indicates how much of the game history information currently displayed occupies in the entire history acquired by the player. According to FIG. 15B, the rectangle 504 occupies about 1/3 of the vertical length of the history screen and is located at the upper end, so about 1/3 is displayed from the top of the entire history. Will be. In other words, this player has produced three times as many effects as those displayed in FIG. 15B in today's game. To display the remaining 2/3 that is not displayed, the jog dial 68 is appropriately rotated to scroll the game history screen.

  Here, the player refers to a person who inputs a password issued based on the same ID to the pachinko machine 50 of the same model. Therefore, the person who entered a password based on another ID into the pachinko machine 50 is another player, but the password based on the same ID is entered into the same model of the pachinko machine 50 (whether or not they are the same machine). Those who have become the same player. When a game is played with the pachinko machine 50 and the two-dimensional code 502 is read by the camera of the portable terminal 102, the acquired points and game history information can be taken into the portable terminal 102. The acquired information is automatically transmitted to the server 150 and recorded in the server 150.

  Returning to FIG. When the player selects “Clear history”, the game history as displayed in the history column 503 shown in FIG. 15B is cleared, and the number of points acquired by the player in the gaming machine Clear the total number of points. Thereafter, the selection symbol 500 shown in FIG. 15A is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Without being limited to this configuration, a game screen on which the stopped effect symbol 1000 is displayed may be displayed.

  Further, when “start a game” is selected on the selection screen, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and displays the password input screen 505 on the effect symbol display device 6 (FIG. 15). (See (c)).

The password input screen 505 is a screen for inputting the password displayed on the portable terminal 102. While the password input screen 505 is displayed, the player can input the password in the input field 505a. When the sub-integrated control device 83 collates the input password and the collation is successful, a password authentication screen 506 shown in FIG. 15D is displayed, and the game history indicated by the password, the total number of points, The game reflecting the content setting information (the production mode (normal mode, special mode (Tatsukichi mode) set at the end of the previous game)) can be started. When the game is started without selecting “Start the game from the next”, the game is performed with the total number of points being 0, and the effect mode is set to the normal mode.
In this embodiment, after the password input screen 505 is displayed on the production symbol display device 6, a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes) elapses without the password being input, or the password input screen 505 is being displayed. When the effect button 67 is pressed, the display of the password input screen 505 is terminated, and the selection screen 500 shown in FIG. 15A is displayed. Without being limited to this configuration, for example, a game screen may be displayed in which the password input screen 505 shown in FIG.

  Next, the flowchart of FIG. 16 shows an outline of the two-dimensional code generation process for displaying the game history screen 501 on the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with an instruction from the player. This process is periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 83 while the selection screen 500 is displayed. In addition, this process is a process executed by the player at the end of the game or in the middle of the game to confirm the two-dimensional code and the game history, and is not a process performed at the beginning of the game. When viewed from the whole, the explanation is mixed.

  In the two-dimensional code generation process, first, based on the operation signal from the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, it is determined whether or not “confirm history”, which is one of the items displayed on the selection screen 500, is selected ( S600). In the case of an affirmative determination (S600: yes), it is determined whether or not the game history screen 501 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (S605), and in the case of a negative determination (S605: no), the total points, etc. A two-dimensional code corresponding to is generated (S610), a game history screen display process (S615) is performed, and the process proceeds to S620.

  In S600, when it is determined that “confirm history” is not selected (S600: no), the two-dimensional code generation process is terminated (returned) as it is.

  In S610, two-dimensional code image data is generated based on the latest game history information stored in the RAM of the sub integrated control device, the current total number of points, the number of points, and the like. Note that the player ID is also included in the two-dimensional code. The ID is taken into the pachinko machine 50 through a password described later.

  The latest game history information indicates the game history at the time when this processing is executed, and is information that is displayed as in the game history screen 501 of FIG. Note that only a part of the history information displayed on the game history screen 501 may be two-dimensionally encoded, or conversely, a history that is not displayed on the game history screen 501 (for example, a time series indicating the type of hit that occurred) Data, the number of times that a predetermined reach has occurred, the number of times that a predetermined notice has occurred, the number of times that an effect in which each mini game is performed, etc.) may also be two-dimensionally coded.

  The number of points is the total value of points earned by the player as a result of the execution of the game today, and the total number of points is the sum of all past points.

  In the game history screen display process (S615), the effect symbol control device 82 is controlled to display the game history screen 501 on which the two-dimensional code based on the image data is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The sub integrated control device 83 may display the two-dimensional code using a dedicated display device or the like without being limited to the effect symbol display device 6.

  When the two-dimensional code displayed by the game history screen display process (S615) is photographed and recognized by the camera of the portable terminal, the game history information included in the two-dimensional code, information such as the current total number of points, etc. It is imported into a mobile terminal. Precisely, software for accessing the server 150 is installed in advance in the portable terminal 102, and the two-dimensional code can be photographed and recognized by starting the software. When the two-dimensional code is recognized, the server 150 is automatically accessed (the player ID and its password are registered in advance in the software), and information indicated by the two-dimensional code is transmitted to the server 150. The server 150 that has received the information stores the information in a storage area assigned to the corresponding ID. This means that information included in the two-dimensional code is saved in the server 150. Note that the access to the server 150 by the software may be performed before photographing the two-dimensional code. In other words, the configuration may be such that when the software is started, the server 150 is first accessed, and then the two-dimensional code is photographed and recognized.

In S605, when it is determined that the game history screen 501 is being displayed (S605: yes), it is determined whether or not the effect button 67 has been operated (S620), and in the case of a negative determination (S620: no), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the game history screen 501 was displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (S625). If the determination is affirmative (S625: yes), the process proceeds to S630. In the present embodiment, when the game history screen 501 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, when the effect button 67 is operated, the display of the game history screen 501 is terminated.
In S625, if a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) has not elapsed (S625: no), the two-dimensional code generation process is terminated (returned) as it is.

  In S620, when the effect button 67 is operated (S620: yes), the display of the game history screen 501 displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is ended (S630), and the selection symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. 500 (see FIG. 15A) is displayed (S635), and this process ends (returns). Note that when the display of the game history screen 501 is ended, the display of the two-dimensional code is also ended.

  Next, an outline of the history clear processing for clearing the history in accordance with an instruction from the player is shown in the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 83 while the selection screen 500 is displayed. In the history clear process, first, based on the operation signal from the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, it is determined whether or not “Clear history”, which is one of the items displayed on the selection screen, has been selected (S650). If the determination is affirmative (S650: yes), the process proceeds to S655, the selection screen 500 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (S660), and then the history clear process is terminated (returned).

  If it is determined in S650 that “Clear history” has not been selected (S650: no), the history clear processing is terminated (returned) as it is.

In S655, the information related to the game that has been played immediately before is stored in the RAM of the sub integrated control device 83 is cleared. As information related to the game, ID is cleared in addition to the game history information, the number of points, and the total number of points.
The history clear process is executed when a game in the gaming machine is finished or when a history that the previous player has left without being cleared is cleared. For example, when the player wants to save the game history etc. in the server 150 and continues the game, it is only necessary to execute the two-dimensional code generation process and not execute the history clear process. When the game is to be completed completely, the history clear process may be executed after executing the two-dimensional code generation process.

  In S655, when the production mode set at the time of clearing the information related to the game is the special mode (Tatsukichi mode), the sub-integrated control device 83 clears the information related to the game and the special mode (Tatsukichi). Mode) to normal mode.

  Next, a flowchart of FIG. 18 shows an outline of continuous game processing for accepting a password input from a player and resuming the game in a state where the total number of points is reproduced. The continuous game process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 after the display of the selection screen is started and before the display of the effect screen is restarted.

In S700, the sub integrated control device 83 first determines whether or not “start a game” that is one of the items displayed on the selection screen 500 is selected based on the operation signals from the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68. If the determination is affirmative (S700: yes), it is determined whether or not the password input screen 505 is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (S705). If the determination is affirmative (S705: yes), the process proceeds to S710 to determine whether or not the operation of the effect button 67 has been performed. In this embodiment, when the password input screen 505 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, when the effect button 67 is operated, the display of the password input screen 505 is terminated.
Further, in S700, when “Start playing game” which is one of the items displayed on the selection screen 500 is not selected (S700: no), or the password input screen 505 is displayed on the production symbol display device 6. If it is not in progress (S705: no), the continuous game process is ended (returned).

In S710, in the case of a negative determination (S710: no), from the cross key 69 (cross key up button 69a, cross key down button 69b, cross key left button 69c, cross key right button 69d, cross key middle button 69d). It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes) has elapsed since the password was not input based on the operation signal (S715). If the determination is negative (S715: no), the cross key 69 (cross Based on operation signals from the key up button 69a, the cross key down button 69b, the cross key left button 69c, the cross key right button 69d, and the cross key middle button 69d), and whether or not the password input is completed. (S720), and in the case of an affirmative determination (S720: yes), it is determined whether the input password is correct. Perform that password collation process (S725), determines whether the successful password verification (S730). In the case of an affirmative determination (S730: yes), the effect symbol control device 82 is controlled, and the effect symbol display device 6 displays that the password has been successfully verified (S735), performs the game setting process of S737, and continues. End (return) the game process.
In S720, if the password input is not completed (S720: no), the continuous game process is terminated (returned).

  In S737, the sub integrated control device 83 includes the game history included in the password, the total number of points and the production mode set at the end of the previous game (normal mode, special mode (Tatsukichi mode)), and the password. The ID is also set as data of the pachinko machine 50. Based on the set data, the total number of points displayed in the point number display 1003 of the effect display device 6 is changed, and the effect mode (normal mode, special mode (Tatsukichi mode) set at the end of the previous game) ) Is also changed.

In S730, if a negative determination is made (S730: no), the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and displays on the effect symbol display device 6 that an error has occurred in the password verification. Then (S740), the password input screen 505 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (S742), and the continuous game process is ended (returned).
In this embodiment, when the password verification fails (S730: no), the effect symbol display device 6 displays that the error has occurred in the password verification (S740) and displays the password input screen 505 again (S740). S742). In this case, for example, if the password entered continuously several times (for example, three times) is incorrect, it is selected without displaying the password input screen 505 after displaying that a password verification error has occurred. A configuration for returning to the screen 500 is conceivable.
Moreover, not only displaying the password input screen 505 while displaying that the error has occurred in the password verification on the effect symbol display device 6 described above, but, for example, there is an error in the password verification on the effect symbol display device 6. It may be possible to display the selection screen 500 by displaying the fact that it has occurred. In addition, it may be possible to display on the effect symbol display device 6 that an error has occurred in the password verification and to display another screen different from the selection screen 500 and the password input screen 505 described above.

  In S710, when the effect button 67 is operated (S710: yes), or when a predetermined time has elapsed without a password being input (S715: yes), the password input displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is entered. The display of the screen 505 is terminated (S745), the selection screen 500 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (S747), and the continuous game process is terminated (returned).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an outline of the effect determination process performed by the sub integrated control device 83.
In S735, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a special figure change start command has been received from the main control device 80. If the determination is affirmative (S735: yes), an effect selection process is executed in S736. The effect selected in S736 is started (S737), and the effect determination process is ended (returned). The special figure change start command is a command transmitted by the main controller 80 in S270 (see FIG. 9) of the special symbol control process.
In the effect selection process (S736), various effect displays that are actually executed by the effect symbol display device 6 or the like, random numbers extracted at the time of receiving the special figure change start command or the like, and the contents of the special figure change start command are displayed. Determined by. The various effect displays of the present embodiment include an effect display (see FIG. 22) in which a mini game using an operating means (the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, or the cross key 69) is executed during the effect display. Therefore, the effect display is also determined by the above-described random number and the contents of the special figure change start command.

  In S735, when the special figure change start command has not been received (S735: no), the effect determination process is terminated (returned) as it is.

In the present embodiment, there are 25 types of mini-game A to mini-game Z as the mode of effect display in which the mini-game using the operating means (effect button 67, jog dial 68, or cross key 69) is performed during the effect display. (See FIG. 22). The 25 types of mini-games include various types of mini-games using the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, the cross key 69, and the like.
If a mini-game is played and the mini-game can be cleared, points are awarded. On the other hand, if the mini game cannot be cleared, no points are awarded or points are stripped.

Further, the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment has two types of effect modes, “normal mode” and “special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode)” shown in FIG. The “normal mode” and the “special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode)” are different in the contents of the effect, the effect display motif, the background display, and the reach effect and the notice effect in the effect mode. In addition, the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” is a more advantageous mode for the player than the “normal mode”. For example, in the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)”, the pre-reading effect using the reserved symbol is performed, but in the “normal mode”, the pre-reading effect using the reserved symbol is not performed. .
The “normal mode” is a simple effect mode with fewer variations of the effect display corresponding to the normal mode than the “special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode)”. In “Special mode (Tatsukichi mode)”, the bear's Tatsukichi is always displayed, and the display pattern of the reserved symbol is the bear's Tatsukichi. This is a production mode that suggests the height of the game, and the variation pattern of the production symbol can be varied, and the player can be entertained by the movement of the production symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the random number extracted at the time of receiving a special figure variation start command or the like, regardless of which effect mode is set in “normal mode” or “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” If the mini-game using the operating means (the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, or the cross key 69) is determined during the effect display according to the contents of the special figure change start command, the effect is executed.

  If the total number of points awarded by clearing the mini game in the “normal mode” reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points) or more, in this embodiment, the “normal mode” is changed to the “special mode”. (Tatsukichi mode) ". In addition, even after the transition to the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)”, if the mini game is played and the number of points is not maintained above a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points), the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” If the accumulated number of points becomes less than a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points), the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” returns to the “normal mode”. Yes.

Using FIG. 22, whether or not each production in which mini-game A to mini-game Z are performed in “normal mode” or “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” has been cleared. The number of points to be set will be described.
As shown in FIG. 22, the A table indicating points set when any one of the mini game A to the mini game Z is performed during the “normal mode” and the mini game can be cleared, and during the “normal mode”. B table showing points set when mini game A to mini game Z is executed and the mini game cannot be cleared, and the mini game is in the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” A table C indicating points set when any one of A to mini-game Z is performed and the mini-game can be cleared, or mini-game A to mini-game Z during “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” Any one of them is performed, and a D table indicating points set when the mini game cannot be cleared is used.

  For example, when the set production mode is the “normal mode” and the production display in which the mini game B is performed appears and the mini game B can be cleared, the determination is made with the A table, and the number of points Is set to “+2”. On the other hand, when the effect mode set is “normal mode” and an effect display in which the mini game B is performed appears and the mini game B cannot be cleared, the determination is made by the B table, and the point The number is set to “0” and no points are awarded.

  If the effect mode set is “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” and an effect display in which the mini game B is performed appears and the mini game B can be cleared, the table C is displayed. The number of points is set to “+2”. On the other hand, when the set effect mode is “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” and an effect display in which the mini game B is performed appears and the mini game B cannot be cleared, the D table And the number of points is set to “−1”.

In the present embodiment, the effect display in which the mini game is performed during the effect display is set such that an effect with a lower appearance rate has a higher number of points given when the mini game is cleared.
In addition, the appearance rate of the effect in which each mini game is played is constant regardless of whether it is the “normal mode” or the “special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode)”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the appearance rate of the effect in which the mini game is performed differs depending on the set effect mode is also conceivable.

The point control process will be described with reference to FIG.
In S750, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not an effect in which a mini game is played appears on the effect symbol display device 6, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S750: yes), it is currently set. It is determined whether or not the effect mode is the normal mode (S755). If the determination is affirmative (S755: yes), it is determined whether or not the mini game has been cleared (S760). (S760: yes), the point is determined by the A table (S765), and the process proceeds to S790. In S750, when it is determined that the effect in which the mini game is played does not appear on the effect symbol display device 6 (S750: no), the point control process is ended (returned) as it is.
Here, “the mini-game has been cleared” means that the contents instructed in the mini-game can be achieved within the time limit using the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, or the cross key 69. . Therefore, if the content instructed within the time limit cannot be achieved, or if the time limit elapses without the effect button 67 being operated, the mini game is not cleared.

  In S760, when it is determined that the mini game could not be cleared (S760: no), a point is determined in the B table (S770), and the process proceeds to S790.

  In S755, when it is determined that the currently set production mode is the “special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode)” (S755: no), it is determined whether or not the mini game has been cleared (S775). If the determination is affirmative (S775: yes), point determination is performed using the C table (S780), and the process proceeds to S790.

  In S775, when the mini game cannot be cleared (S775: no), the point is determined in the D table (S785), and the process proceeds to S790.

  Subsequent to S765, S770, S780, or S785, in S790, the sub integrated control device 83 sets points according to the result determined in S765, S770, S780, or S785. Thereafter, the sub integrated control device 83 updates the number of points displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 based on the points set in S790 (S795), and the point control processing ends (returns).

The effect mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
In S800, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the set production mode is the normal mode. If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), the total number of acquired points is a predetermined threshold ( For example, it is determined whether or not 100 points have been reached (S805). If the determination is affirmative (S805: yes), the special mode change process (S810) changes from “normal mode” to “special mode (Tatsuyoshi). Mode) ”and the production mode setting process is terminated (returned).
If the acquired number of points has not reached a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points) (S805: no), the effect mode setting process is terminated (returned) as it is.

In S800, when it is determined that the set production mode is the special mode (Tatsukichi mode) (S800: no), the sub integrated control device 83 determines that the acquired number of points is a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points). ) If the result is affirmative (S815: yes), change from “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” to “normal mode” in the normal mode change process (S820), and set the production mode. End (return) processing.
If the acquired number of points is not less than the predetermined threshold (S815: no), the effect mode setting process is terminated (returned) as it is.

  The effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in a state where the “normal mode” or the “special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode)” is set will be described with reference to FIG.

The effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the state where the “normal mode” is set will be described with reference to FIG.
When the main controller 80 executes the special symbol variation display in the state where the “normal mode” is set, the sub-integrated control device 83 uses the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. Variation display of the production symbol 1000 is performed. A mode name display 1002 is displayed at the upper left of the effect symbol display device 6. The mode name display 1002 displays “normal mode” and informs the player that the currently set production mode is “normal mode”. On the lower right side of the effect symbol display device 6, a point number display 1003 is displayed. The point number display 1003 displays “point number 0”, and notifies the player that the total number of points currently acquired is “0”. In addition, on the lower left side of the effect symbol display device 6, one reserved symbol (white circle) corresponding to the special symbol reserved memory is displayed.

The effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the state where the “special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode)” is set will be described with reference to FIG.
When the main controller 80 executes the special symbol variation display in the state where the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” is set, the sub-integrated control device 83, as shown in FIG. The display device 6 displays the effect symbol 1000 in a variable manner. In the upper left of the effect symbol display device 6, the effect character Tatsukichi is displayed. The mode name display 1002 above the effect symbol display device 6 displays “Tatsukichi mode” and informs the player that the currently set effect mode is “Tatsukichi mode”. ing. The point number display 1003 on the lower right side of the effect symbol display device 6 displays “point number 100” and notifies the player that the total number of points currently acquired is “100”.
In addition, on the lower left side of the effect symbol display device 6, one reserved symbol (Tatsukichi Kuma) corresponding to the special symbol reserved memory is displayed. The display mode of the reserved symbol 1001 shown in FIG. 23 (b) is different from the display mode of the reserved symbol 1001 shown in FIG. 23 (a).

A case where an effect display in which a mini game in which the effect button 67 is repeatedly hit is generated will be described with reference to FIG.
When an effect display in which a mini game in which the effect button 67 is repeatedly hit occurs, as shown in FIG. 24A, an effect character and a rock are displayed in front of the effect character as an effect image. In the center of the effect symbol display device 6, an instruction display 1005 indicating “Break a point by breaking the rock !?” is displayed, and in the upper right of the effect symbol display device 6, an effect display suggesting an operation of pressing the effect button 67 is displayed. Is done. In addition, a meter display 1004 indicating an elapsed time since the mini-game is started is displayed on the upper left of the effect symbol display device 6. The remaining time is notified to the player by decreasing the meter amount displayed on the meter display 1004.

  In the mini game in which the effect button 67 is repeatedly hit, the effect character displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 destroys the rock as shown in FIG.

  If the player repeatedly hits the effect button 67 and the effect character can destroy the rock before the meter display 1004 becomes “0”, the mini game is cleared. If the mini-game can be cleared, an effect display indicating that the effect character has successfully destroyed the rock is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. Then, an addition display indicating that “+1” points are awarded as a reward for clearing the mini game is displayed, and “point number 1” is displayed in the point number display 1003.

  On the other hand, if the meter display 1004 becomes “0” and the production character cannot destroy the rock, the mini game fails. If the mini game cannot be cleared, an effect display indicating that the effect character has failed to destroy the rock is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. No points are given, and the point number display 1003 remains “0”.

A case where an effect display in which a quiz is performed as a mini game has occurred will be described with reference to FIG.
When an effect display in which a quiz is performed as a mini-game occurs, as shown in FIG. 25A, the effect symbol display device 6 displays “Get points with all correct answers within the time limit !?”. An instruction display 1005, an effect character, a message “What is the name of this character?”, Four options that can be selected by the player, and the like are displayed. The player operates the cross key up button 69a or the cross key down button 69b to select four options (1. bear's Tatsukichi, 2. bear's chichikichi, 3. bear's Tsutsuyoshi, 4. bear's arm By selecting the correct answer from among (Tsukichi) and pressing the cross key 69e, the player's selection is confirmed. As shown in the instruction display 1005 of FIG. 25 (a), “If you answer all questions within the time limit! It will be a failure.

  If the answer selected by the player (1. Tatsukichi Kuma) is correct, an effect display indicating that it is correct is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. The On the other hand, when the answer selected by the player (4. Tetsukichi Kuma) is an incorrect answer, an effect display indicating that the answer is incorrect is displayed as an effect symbol display as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the device 6.

  All the quizzes are answered before the meter display 1004 becomes “0”, and when all the questions are correct, the mini game is cleared. If the mini-game can be cleared, as shown in FIG. 25 (d), an effect display indicating that all questions are correct is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and points are given as rewards for clearing the mini-game. An addition display indicating that “+1” is added is displayed. The point number display 1003 displays “point number 1”.

A case where the total number of acquired points reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 26 (a), an effect display indicating that the effect character has successfully destroyed the rock is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and points are given as “+1” as a reward. A message is displayed. When the total number of acquired points reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points), an effect display indicating that the acquired number of points has reached “100” as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the symbol display device 6. In the point number display 1003 displayed at the lower left of the effect symbol display device 6, “Point number 100” is displayed.

  When the total number of acquired points reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points), as shown in FIG. 26 (b), an effect indicating that the “normal mode” and the “special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode)” are entered. The display is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. As shown in FIG. 26 (b), a production character and a message “Tatsuyoshi mode entry!” Are displayed in the middle of the production symbol display device 6.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to FIG. As shown in FIG. 26C, the effect mode is changed from the “normal mode” to the “special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode)”. As shown in FIG. 26 (c), the mode name display 1002 above the effect symbol display device 6 displays “Tatsukichi mode”, and the currently set effect mode is “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)”. Is informed to the player. The display mode of the reserved symbol 1001 displayed on the lower left of the effect symbol display device 6 is changed to an effect character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma). The display mode (white circle) of the reserved symbol 1001 in the normal mode is clearly different from the display mode.

  Here, when a game ball is newly won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 and a new reserved memory is stored, as shown in FIG. ) Is newly added. In addition, as shown in FIG.26 (d), the newly added reservation symbol 1001 becomes a display aspect of Tatsukichi of a smile unlike the display aspect of the reservation symbol 1001 currently displayed on the production symbol display apparatus 6. FIG. ing. When the special mode (Tatsukichi mode) is set, the sub integrated control device 83 receives the prefetch determination command transmitted from the main control device 80, and produces the effect symbol display device 6 according to the degree of expectation that is a big hit. The expression of Tatsukichi, which is the display mode of the reserved symbol 1001 displayed on the screen, is changed, and the higher the expectation of a big hit, the more the expression character (Tatsukichi bear) changes to a smile, The lower the degree of expectation, the more the expression character (Tatsukichi Kuma) changes to a darker expression. Due to this difference in facial expression, the player is informed of the difference in expectation that will be a big hit.

A case where an effect in which a mini game is performed occurs in a state where the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” is set will be described.
In the state where the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” is set, when an effect display in which a mini game using the cross key 69 is performed is performed, as shown in FIG. And a pseudo effect button indicating an operation instruction of the cross key 69 (the cross key up button 69a (up) in the first operation, the cross key up button 69a (up) in the second operation, and the third operation. The cross key right button 69d (right) and the fourth operation, the cross key right button 69d (right)), the meter display 1004, and the instruction display 1005 indicating "Operate as instructed within the time limit!" The If the player can operate the cross key 69 within the time limit indicated by the meter display 1004 as indicated by the pseudo effect button shown in FIG. 27A, the mini game is cleared.

  When the mini game can be cleared, as shown in FIG. 27B, an effect display indicating that the player has cleared the mini game is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. . As shown in FIG. 27 (b), the message “+1 point as reward” is displayed in the center of the effect symbol display device 6, and the point number display 1003 displayed at the upper right of the effect symbol display device 6 includes: “Point number 101” is displayed. Thereby, it can be grasped that one point has been added.

  When the player cannot clear the mini game using the cross key 69, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), an effect display indicating that the player has failed in the mini game is displayed as an effect symbol display. It is displayed on the device 6. In the center of the effect symbol display device 6 shown in FIG. 27 (c), a message “sorry ...− 10 points” is displayed, and the point number display 1003 displayed at the upper right of the screen displays “point number”. 90 points "is displayed. Thereby, it can be grasped that 10 points have been subtracted.

As shown in FIG. 27C, when 10 points are subtracted from the total number of points (100 points) and become less than a predetermined threshold value (100 points), as shown in FIG. An effect display is displayed on the symbol display device 6 to notify that the special mode (Tatsukichi mode) returns to the normal mode.
In the center of the effect symbol display device 6 shown in FIG. 27 (d), an effect character and a message “sorry! I will return to the normal mode” are displayed. Thereafter, the effect mode shifts to the “normal mode”.

According to the pachinko machine 50 described in the first embodiment, by operating the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, or the cross key 69, the number of points is given or stripped depending on whether or not the mini game can be cleared, When the total number of points reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points), the mode shifts from the “normal mode” to the “special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode)”, and the total number of points becomes less than the predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points). By returning to the “normal mode” from the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)”, not only simply using points to shift to different production modes, but also the “special mode (Tatsukichi) Mode) ”, the points will be used to continue, so that the points can be used effectively and the game can be prevented from becoming boring. Can.
In addition, by executing the mini-game with the effect display displayed during the game, the player can enjoy the mini-game and is set based on whether or not the mini-game has been cleared. Since the number of points to be played is different, it can give a player a sense of tension.

  Here, the correspondence relationship between the configuration / state of the first embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention is shown. The “operation means” of the present invention corresponds to the effect button 67, the job dial 68, and the cross key 69, the “point control means” corresponds to the point control process shown in FIG. 20, and the “effect mode execution means”. 21 corresponds to the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 21, the “first effect mode” corresponds to the normal mode, and the “second effect mode” corresponds to the special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode).

  As another configuration, the number of points set when the mini game is cleared may be different according to the reliability with which the special symbol being changed is determined and displayed as a jackpot symbol. For example, the higher the reliability that the special symbol in the change is confirmed and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the more points are set when the mini game is cleared, and the reliability that the special symbol in the change is fixed and displayed in the jackpot symbol. It can be considered that the lower the number, the fewer points are set when the mini game is cleared.

  In the present embodiment, the elapsed time after the mini game is started is shown by decreasing the meter amount of the meter display 1004, but may be shown by other display methods. For example, it may be indicated by a numerical value, or may be indicated not only by a display but also by a voice or a lamp. If it is a numerical value, the specific remaining seconds or elapsed seconds can be grasped, if it is a voice, it can be grasped by hearing, and if it is a lamp, it can be grasped sensuously by the emission color or the like.

  As another structure, the structure which can be exchange | exchanged for a privilege (for example, effect item) in exchange for the acquired point, for example may be sufficient. In that case, it is preferable that the player can select a favorite privilege using the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 in the standby state. Moreover, the privilege acquired in exchange for the acquired points may be downloaded to the mobile terminal and viewed on the mobile terminal.

As another configuration, the time limit of the mini game may be different depending on whether the set production mode is the “normal mode” or the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)”. For example, when the set production mode is the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” than when the set production mode is the “normal mode”, the time related to the mini game is shortened. Can be considered. Thereby, it is possible to prevent points from being excessively given in the second effect mode, and it becomes difficult to clear the mini game performed in the second effect mode, which gives the player a sense of tension. Can do.
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  Another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the other embodiments have much in common with the first embodiment, different points will be described mainly.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 according to the first embodiment is configured to display a mini-game while displaying the selected effect according to the extracted random number and the content of the command when receiving the special figure change start command transmitted from the main control device 80. Was configured to be performed. Without being limited to this configuration, for example, a special effect is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) every predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) without depending on the variation time of the symbol, and the mini effect is generated during the special effect. It is good also as a structure which performs a game.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine of the other embodiments is as shown in the block diagram of FIG. As a difference from the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, the counter integrated control device 83 of the other embodiments is equipped with a counter 100. The counter 100 counts the time that has elapsed since the pachinko machine 50 was turned on.
Here, the above-mentioned special effect is an effect that is not related to the game situation in progress (not related to the big hit determination). In addition, it becomes possible to perform the same special effect all at once whenever a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) passes for the same type of gaming machines installed in the gaming machine island facility. Such effects are more powerful than when individual gaming machines perform effects. In addition, it is exciting to see the production of many gaming machines synchronized.
In the present embodiment, a special effect is performed every predetermined time, so that a special effect is performed a plurality of times during the period from the opening of the amusement store to the closing of the store. Note that the predetermined time described above is not limited to 30 minutes as long as the special effect is performed a plurality of times during the period from the start to the closing of the amusement store, and may be another time.
Further, the present invention is not limited to the counter 100, and a real-time clock (RTC) is provided, and the sub integrated control device 83 may be configured to display a special effect when a predetermined time is reached by the RTC. Furthermore, it may be configured such that a signal indicating that the predetermined time has been reached is transmitted from the outside of the pachinko machine 50 to the pachinko machine, and the sub integrated control device 83 receives the signal and displays a special effect.

  In the special effects of the other embodiments, a plurality of types of mini-games are configured. When the time limit provided for one mini-game has passed, the next mini-game is started.

A process until the special effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is started will be described with reference to FIG.
When the main control device 80 executes the special symbol variation display, the sub-integration control device 83 displays the variation of the effect symbol 1000 on the effect symbol display device 6, as shown in FIG. A mode name display 1002 indicating “normal mode” is displayed at the upper left of the effect symbol display device 6. As a difference from the effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 described in the first embodiment, a display indicated by reference numeral 1006 is displayed on the lower right side of the effect symbol display device 6 shown in FIG. The display indicated by reference numeral 1006 displays “00:10 until the start of the special effect”, and notifies that the special effect will start after 10 seconds.

  When 10 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), an effect display for notifying the start of the special effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. In the center of the effect symbol display device 6 shown in FIG. 29B, an effect character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma no Katsu), a message “special effect start”, and a remaining time display 1007 are displayed. The remaining time display 1007 displays “remaining 05:00” and indicates the remaining time until the special effect is finished.

A case where a mini game in which the effect button 67 is repeatedly hit on the effect symbol display device 6 of the pachinko machine 50 according to another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
When a mini game in which the effect button 67 is repeatedly hit during the special effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 30A, an effect character and a rock are displayed in front of the effect character. In addition, an instruction display 1005 is displayed in the center of the effect symbol display device 6, “Break rocks and get points !?”. In addition, an effect display that suggests an operation of pressing the effect button 67 is displayed on the upper right side of the effect symbol display device 6. Further, in the upper left of the effect symbol display device 6, a remaining time display 1007 displayed as “04:50 remaining until the end of the mini game” is displayed. Below the remaining time display 1007, a meter display 1004 is displayed. By reducing the meter amount displayed in the meter display 1004, the remaining time is notified to the player. In the point number display 1003, “point number 50” is displayed.
Note that the mini game shown in FIG. 30 (a) is similar to the mini game in which the effect button 67 described in the first embodiment is repeatedly hit, and if the effect character can destroy the rock by repeatedly hitting the effect button 67, The mini game is cleared and points are awarded. On the other hand, if the rock cannot be destroyed, the mini game fails and no points are awarded.

A case where the total number of points acquired during the special performance reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points) will be described with reference to FIG.
When the total number of points acquired during the special performance reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points), the total number of acquired points reaches 100 points as shown in FIG. An effect display indicating entry into the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and then the mode is shifted to the special mode (Tatsukichi mode). In the point number display 1003, “point number 100” is displayed. In the remaining time display 1007, “00:30 until the end of the special effect” is displayed.

A case where a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since the start of the special effect will be described with reference to FIG.
When a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since the start of the special effect, an effect display indicating that the special effect is finished is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. . In the center of the effect symbol display device 6, an effect character and a message “Special effect end!” Are displayed. When the special effect ends, the process proceeds to FIG. Above the effect symbol display device 6, a mode name display 1002 indicating "Tatsukichi mode" is displayed.

According to the pachinko machine 50 described in other embodiments, the number of points is given or stripped depending on whether or not the mini game can be cleared by operating the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, or the cross key 69. When the total number of points reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points), the mode shifts from the “normal mode” to the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)”, and the total number of points becomes less than the predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points). In this case, the configuration returns from the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” to the “normal mode”, so that not only simply using points to shift to different production modes, Since the points will be used to continue the “good mode”), the points can be used effectively, preventing the game from becoming boring. Rukoto can.
In addition, by executing the mini-game with the effect display displayed during the game, the player can enjoy the mini-game and is set based on whether or not the mini-game has been cleared. Since the number of points to be played is different, it can give a player a sense of tension.
Furthermore, unlike the pachinko machine 50 described in the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 50 described in the other embodiments has a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) different from the configuration in which the effects in which the mini game is performed appear at random. By adopting a configuration in which a special effect in which a mini game is performed each time is executed, the mini game is always executed every time a predetermined time elapses, and the player can be entertained.

  In this embodiment, the time until the special effect ends is shown by the remaining time display 1007, but may be shown by other display methods. For example, it may be indicated by an increase or decrease in the meter displayed on the meter display, or may be indicated not only by a display but also by a voice or a lamp. If it is a meter display, the approximate remaining time and elapsed time can be grasped, if it is a voice, it can be grasped by hearing, and if it is a lamp, it can be grasped sensuously by the emission color or the like.

  In another embodiment, the counter 100 counts the time elapsed since the power is turned on, and the special effect in which the mini game is performed every time the measured time elapses a predetermined time. Alternatively, for example, the counter 100 measures the time that has elapsed since the end of the jackpot game, and a special effect in which a mini-game is performed on the effect symbol display device 6 every time the measured time elapses a predetermined time. Good. In addition, a special effect in which a mini game is performed on the effect symbol display device 6 may be executed every time the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number.

The pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment and the other embodiments includes two types of performance modes of “normal mode” and “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” shown in FIG. It is not limited to a kind, The structure provided with 3 types, 4 types, 5 types, etc. may be sufficient.
If the configuration includes three types of performance modes, when the total number of points acquired in the “normal mode” reaches a first predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points), the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)” And when the total number of points reaches a second predetermined threshold value (for example, 200 points) in the “special mode (Tatsukichi mode)”, the third effect mode may be further increased. . In that case, if the total number of points cannot be maintained at the second predetermined threshold (for example, 200 points) even if the rank is increased to the third performance mode, the rank is lowered to “special mode (Tatsuyoshi mode)” Furthermore, if the total number of points cannot maintain the first predetermined threshold (for example, 100 points), a configuration in which the mode returns to the “normal mode” that is the mode in the initial state can be considered.

  In the embodiment described above, the configuration of the gaming machine used for the pachinko machine 50 has been described. However, the above-described configuration may be applied to a rotating type gaming machine (so-called slot machine).

6: Effect symbol display device 67: Effect button 68: Jog dial 69: Cross key 69a: Cross key up button 69b: Cross key down button 69c: Cross key left button 69d: Cross key right button 69e: Cross key middle button 80: Main Control device 82: Production symbol control device 83: Sub integrated control device 100: Counter

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After the start condition is established, based on the establishment of the start condition, the identification information is variably displayed, and when the specific display result is displayed in the variability display, the game that allows a transition to a specific game state advantageous to the player Machine,
Production control means for performing production display;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Point control means for assigning or stripping points based on the fact that a predetermined operation of the operation means is performed during a specific effect display;
Production mode execution means that enables execution of any one of a plurality of production modes including a first production mode and a second production mode different from the first production mode as the production display,
The production mode execution means includes:
When the points given and accumulated by the point control means reach a predetermined threshold value or more, the effect mode is changed from the first effect mode before becoming the predetermined threshold value or more to the second effect mode,
When the accumulated point is less than the predetermined threshold, the game mode is changed from the second effect mode to the first effect mode before the effect mode is less than the predetermined threshold. A mini game executing means for executing a mini game during the specific effect display;
The mini game execution means changes the result of the mini game based on a predetermined operation of the operation means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the point control means determines whether to give or remove the points based on a result of the mini game.

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