JP2020006228A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine allowing a player to be satisfied with a game more.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine 10 is configured so as to allow a player to set a plurality of performance setting items relating to a performance, and includes setting storage means for allowing the player to store setting contents of the performance setting items. The Pachinko machine 10 is configured so as to allow the player to input coded selection information including setting contents of the performance setting items, and decodes information relating to the setting contents of the performance setting items by the player from among the inputted selection information and stores the information in setting storage means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  There is a pachinko machine as a kind of gaming machine. In a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by the launching device enters the starting ball entry means provided on the game board, a winning / no-go lottery as to whether or not to generate a hit state is performed, and the hit / fail is determined on the variable display device. A fluctuation display for teaching the result of the lottery is performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-154110 A

  By the way, in recent gaming machines, various effects have been derived in order to suppress a monotonous feeling in a game. However, each player has a preference for the production, for example, he likes most of the specs and motifs, but he does not like some productions or does not understand the appearance balance of each production. For some reason, the player is less willing to play the game, and some players stop playing the game.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game more.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
It is configured such that a player can set a plurality of effect setting items related to the effect,
Comprising setting storage means capable of storing setting contents of the effect setting items by the player,
It is configured to be able to input encoded selection information including the setting contents of the effect setting items by the player, and information on the setting contents of the effect setting items by the player among the input selection information is compounded. Stored in the setting storage means,
When at least an effect related to the effect setting item is performed, input means capable of inputting a selection for the effect,
Selection information storage means capable of storing selection information by operation of the input means,
It is characterized in that the selection information stored in the selection information storage means can be reflected on the setting contents of the effect setting item.

  The gaming machine may be a pachinko machine or a rotating gaming machine.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a player can enjoy a game more.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view showing composition of an inner frame, a game board, etc. It is a rear view showing the composition of the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view showing the state where an inner frame, a back pack unit, etc. were opened. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows a menu display process. It is a flowchart which shows a password input process. It is a flowchart which shows a code issuing process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a menu screen. It is an explanatory view showing a password input screen. It is a flowchart which shows the access correspondence process by a server. It is a flowchart which shows the password issuing process by a server. It is an explanatory view showing the outline of the gaming system. It is an explanatory view showing a local effect. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process of the sub control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of a reach effect process. It is a flowchart of a notice effect setting process. It is an explanatory view showing an effect setting item. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting storage area. It is an explanatory view showing a reach effect table. It is an explanatory view showing an effect setting counter.

(1st Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 3 and the like, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 constituting an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. . In FIG. 3, for convenience, nails and other accessories arranged on the surface of the game board 30, a glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14, and the like are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the outer frame 11 has an upper frame component 11a and a lower frame component 11b made of a wooden plate, and a left frame component 11c and a right frame component 11d made of an aluminum alloy by extrusion molding. The frame components 11a to 11d are assembled into a rectangular frame as a whole by detachable fasteners such as screws.

  An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the left side frame forming portion 11c, respectively (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 are rotatably supported by the upper hinge 81 and the lower hinge 82, so that the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. The inner frame 12 and the like are housed in a space formed inside the outer frame 11.

  Further, the right side frame forming portion 11d is formed with an extended wall portion 83 protruding from the vicinity of the rear end in the width direction toward the inside of the outer frame 11. The extension wall portion 83 covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 (see FIG. 6) provided on the right rear surface of the inner frame 12 from the rear surface of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of upper and lower receiving portions 84 and 85 to which the locking members of the locking device 600 are locked are provided on the front side of the extending wall portion 83. The lower receiving portion 85 is provided with a pressing portion 86 that comes into contact with an inner frame opening detection switch 92 described later, protruding toward the inner side of the outer frame 11.

  Further, a curtain plate decoration 87 made of resin is attached to the lower side frame forming portion 11b. A rib 88 protruding upward is integrally formed at the back of the upper surface of the curtain plate decoration 87. This makes it difficult for a gap to be formed between the inner frame 12 and the inner frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the open / close axis of the inner frame 12 is set vertically along the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with the open / close axis as the axis. It has become. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 38 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially oval window hole 39 is formed in the center of the resin base 38.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame set 14 is attached so as to be openable and closable. The front frame set 14, like the inner frame 12, can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis set vertically along the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It should be noted that the front frame set 14 may be configured so as to be directly and releasably supported by the outer frame 11, not through the inner frame 12.

  The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window 101 is formed at the center of the front frame set 14. Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) mounted on the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside via the window 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12. The detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a lower plate 15 as a ball tray is provided at the lower center of the front side of the front frame set 14, and the game balls discharged from the outlet 16 are provided with the lower plate 15. It can be stored inside. A ball release lever 25 for discharging game balls from the inside of the lower plate 15 is provided on the near side of the lower plate 15.

  On the right side of the lower plate 15, a game ball firing handle (hereinafter, simply referred to as a handle) 18 protruding to the near side is provided. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (variable resistor) (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 18. When the handle 18 is rotated clockwise, a game ball is fired by a firing device 60 as a firing means described later with a strength corresponding to the amount of the rotation operation. The handle 18 is provided with a firing prohibition button 18a that can be pressed by the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 18. In a state where the firing prohibition button 18a is pressed, the firing of the game ball by the firing device 60 is prohibited even if the handle 18 is held. For this reason, it is possible to perform the turning operation of the handle 18 while prohibiting the launch of the game ball, or to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball while holding the handle 18.

  An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing game balls and guiding them toward a firing device 60 described later while aligning them in a line. When the upper plate 19 is full of game balls, the game balls to be paid out are guided to the lower plate 15 via a lower plate communication path 71 and a discharge port 16 described later.

  The upper plate 19 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. Thereby, when the ball lending button 121 is operated in a state where bills, cards, and the like are inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like, the operation is performed according to the operation. The rental ball is supplied to the upper plate 19. On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted in the card unit. However, a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122 are unnecessary in a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lent to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with a ball-pulling button 123. When the ball-pulling button 123 is pressed, a communication hole (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the ball guide path of the upper plate 19 and communicating with the lower plate 15 is opened and stored in the upper plate 19. The game ball is guided (falls) to the lower plate 15. In other words, the player can move the game ball on the upper plate 19 to the lower plate 15 at any time by operating the ball pullout button 123.

  Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with an effect button 125 (enter button) and a cross button 126 (cursor key) as operation means and input means. The effect button 125 has a built-in LED, and when the effect button 125 is pressed, a corresponding effect is performed on the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like, which will be described later, or the effect content is changed.

  Light emitting means such as various lamps is provided around the front of the front frame set 14. These light-emitting means change the light-emitting mode in accordance with a change in the game state and the like, and play a role of enhancing the effect of the effect during the game. For example, on the periphery of the window 101, there is provided an annular illuminated portion 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED. Further, on both sides of the ring-shaped illumination unit 102, an error display lamp 104 which is turned on when a predetermined error occurs is provided. In addition, a large number of small through holes are formed in the annular illumination portion 102 above the error display lamps 104 in correspondence with the speakers SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the back of the front frame set 14. .

  On the back side of the front frame set 14, a glass unit 137 is attached. The glass unit 137 is not a conventional pair of front and rear rectangular plate glasses that are separately attached in a front-back pair, but has a round shape as a whole, and is attached after being assembled.

  Next, the inner frame 12 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 30 is mounted on the inner frame 12 behind the window hole 39 in a state in which the game board 30 is in contact with the back side of the resin base 38. Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front of the game board 30 is exposed to the front of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39.

  At the lower part of the front surface of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, below the window hole 39, a launching device 60 and a launching rail 61 for guiding a game ball immediately after being launched by the launching device 60 are attached. I have. In the present embodiment, a solenoid type firing device is employed as the firing device 60. Further, above the launching device 60, a ball feeder for guiding game balls guided from the upper plate 19 to the launching position of the launching device 60 one by one by driving a built-in driving means (for example, a solenoid). 63 are provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 has a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning unit (starting opening) 33, a through gate 34, a variable display device unit 35, a first special display device 43L and a second special display device 43R, and fluctuations. A specific lamp 40 and the like are provided. As is well known, when a game ball enters (wins) various winning holes such as a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32 as a variable winning means, and a starting winning unit 33, it is detected by various detection switches, and the upper plate 19 or A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the lower plate 15. For example, when there is a ball in the start winning unit 33, three when there is a ball in the general winning opening 31, and when there is a ball in the variable winning device 32, there are ten. 15 game balls are paid out. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls not winning any of the various prize ports such as the general prize port 31 are discharged out of the game area through the out port 36. . In addition, a large number of nails are planted on the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are provided.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which game balls cannot be won, and is in an open state in which game balls can be won in a big hit state. Although not shown, the variable winning device 32 includes a special winning opening leading to the rear of the gaming board 30, a shutter for opening and closing the special winning opening, a special winning opening solenoid for operating the shutter, and a special winning opening. A count switch 223 for detecting a game ball entering the mouth is provided, and the variable winning device 32 (large winning opening) is switched between the closed state and the open state by driving and controlling the large winning opening solenoid and opening and closing the shutter. Switching.

  The start winning unit 33 includes an upper winning opening 33a and a lower winning opening 33b, and a pair of opening / closing members 33c provided on both sides of the lower winning opening 33b. The opening / closing member 33c opens and closes in accordance with the establishment of the predetermined condition, so that a game ball flowing down the side of the lower winning opening 33b is between an open state where the gaming ball is guided to the lower winning opening 33b and a closed state where it is not guided. And the state can be changed. As will be described later in detail, the starting winning unit 33 includes a first starting winning switch 224a and a second starting winning switch 224b for detecting game balls entering the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b, respectively. When a game ball is detected by the start winning switches 224a and 224b, a win / loss lottery for determining whether or not to generate a big hit state is performed, and special display devices 43L and 43R (and variable display means to be described later). In the decorative symbol display device 42), the variable display for teaching the result of the success / failure lottery is performed. Then, in the case where the jackpot is won in the winning or losing lottery, a jackpot state is given as a special game state in which the variable winning device 32 is opened.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there are a low probability state in which the jackpot is won with a predetermined probability in the win / loss lottery, and a high probability state in which the jackpot is won with a higher probability than the low probability state in the win / loss lottery. Further, the opening / closing member 33c is opened relatively frequently, and a high ball entry state in which the game ball can easily enter the lower winning opening 33c, and the opening / closing member 33c is hardly opened, and the game ball is set in the lower winning opening 33b. There is a low entry state where it is difficult to enter the entry. Hereinafter, the low probability state and the low ball entry state are referred to as `` normal mode '', the low probability state and the high ball entry state are referred to as `` time reduction mode '', and the high probability state and the high ball entry state A certain state is called a “probable change mode”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the normal mode and the probable change mode are continued until the big hit state occurs, whereas the time reduction mode does not require the big hit state, and the special display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 do not. When the variable display in is performed 100 times, the process ends and the mode shifts to the normal mode.

  In addition, the jackpot types of the present embodiment include a 16-round probability change jackpot (hereinafter, referred to as “16RS”), a 7-round probability change jackpot (hereinafter, “7RS”), and a 7-round normal jackpot (hereinafter, “7RN”). There are three types. Then, assuming that the variable prize device 32 is opened for 30 seconds, or that eight game balls enter the variable prize device 32 after the variable prize device 32 is opened, as one round, and regarding “16RS”, , It is repeated 16 times, while for “7RS”, it is repeated 7 times before the jackpot condition ends. After the big hit state of “16RS” and “7RS” ends, the “probable change mode” is given, and after the big hit state of “7RN”, the “time reduction mode” is given.

  Each of the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R is constituted by a 7-segment display device of a type capable of displaying two characters (and dots), and is a position that can be visually recognized by a player (in this example, the variable winning device 32). (Right side). Then, when the game ball enters the upper winning opening 33a of the starting winning unit 33, a switching display (variable display) is performed on the first special display device 43L, and the game ball enters the lower winning opening 33b. , The switching display (variable display) is performed on the second special display device 43R. The display contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are directly controlled by a main control device 261 as a main control means described later.

  Further, after the variable display is performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, depending on the display mode when the variable display is stopped, the result of the winning / rejecting lottery, that is, “big hit” or “missing”. It is definitely displayed that there is. For example, when a game ball wins in the winning prize opening 33a, the lighting mode (combination of segments to be lit) is switched (variable display) at high speed (for example, every 4 msec) on the corresponding first special display device 43L, When the predetermined time has elapsed, one of the lighting modes is stopped (for example, stopped for several seconds). Then, when a "big hit" is won in the winning / rejecting lottery, the corresponding lighting mode is displayed at the time of the fluctuation stop, and a big hit state occurs.

  Further, in the special display devices 43L and 43R, it is not only taught that the "big hit" has been won, but also the type of the big hit state, that is, "16RS", "7RS", or "7RN". Are also taught. For example, when “7.7.” Is finally displayed (stop-displayed) on the first special display device 43L (or the second special display device 43R), “16RS” is added, and “n. 0. "is displayed," 7RN "is assigned. Further, the special display devices 43L and 43R for teaching one jackpot type have not one stop mode but a plurality of stop modes, and one of them is selected and stopped and displayed. Further, when the variable display or the determination display is being performed on one of the first special display device 43L and the second special display device 43R, the other is turned off ("-" is displayed. However, when the variable display and the determination display are not performed in either case, “−” is displayed in both cases.

  In addition, when a new game ball wins the start winning unit 33 during the fluctuation display of the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, the fluctuation display corresponding to that is displayed at the time. After the end of the process. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of the variable display corresponds to the game ball that has won the upper winning opening 33a and the game ball that has won the lower winning opening 33b. Then, the variable display up to four times (a total of eight variable displays) is suspended.

  Further, the number of suspended displays (hereinafter, referred to as “first variable display”) based on the entry of a game ball into the winning prize opening 33a is illuminated and displayed by a first holding lamp 46a capable of emitting blue light, The number of pending displays (hereinafter, referred to as “second variable display”) based on the entry of game balls into the lower winning opening 33b is illuminated and displayed by a second holding lamp 46b capable of emitting red light. Has become. The number of the holding lamps 46a and 46b is equal to the maximum number of holdings of the first variable display and the second variable display, four each, and the same number as the number of the held first variable display or the second variable display. Light. The display contents of the holding lamps 46a and 46b are controlled by a sub-control device 262 as sub-control means described later. When a new game ball wins the start winning unit 33 during the jackpot state, the display of the fluctuation corresponding to that is also suspended.

  It should be noted that the suspended display of fluctuations is basically digested in the order of suspension, but when both the first fluctuation display and the second fluctuation display are suspended (the holding lamp 46a, When one or more lamps 46b are lit, the second variable display is preferentially extinguished. That is, unless the second variable display triggered by the winning in the lower winning opening 33b is completely exhausted, the first variable display triggered by the ball entering the upper winning opening 33a is not performed. ing. For example, in the state where one first holding lamp 46a is turned on, when a game ball enters the lower winning opening 33b and one second holding lamp 46b is turned on, the first variable display is postponed, The second variable display is performed first.

  The change specifying lamp 40 determines which of the change winning display 33a and the lower change winning opening 33b corresponds to the change display performed by the decorative symbol display device 42 (the first change display or the second change display). This is for indicating whether the display is a variable display), and is arranged at a position visible to the player (in this example, below the special display devices 43L and 43R). The variation specifying lamp 40 includes an LED having a blue emission color and an LED having a red emission color. When the first variation display is performed on the decorative symbol display device 42, the variation identification lamp 40 emits blue light, and the second variation variation lamp 40 emits blue light. When the display is being performed, red light is emitted.

  The through gate 34 is configured such that game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. As will be described in detail later, the through gate 34 includes a through gate switch 225 capable of detecting a game ball passing through the through gate 34, and starts when a game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225. The ball entry assist lottery for determining whether or not the winning unit 33 is in the open state is performed, and a variable display for teaching the result of the ball entry assist lottery is performed on the ordinary symbol display device 41. Then, when the ball is won in the ball entry assist lottery, the lower winning port 33b (opening / closing member 33c) of the start winning unit 33 is opened for a specified time after the end of the variable display.

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that performs variable display when passing through the through gate 34 and a decorative symbol display device that performs variable display in accordance with variable display by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. 42 are provided. Further, the variable display device unit 35 is provided with the first holding lamp 46a and the second holding lamp 46b, and the holding lamp 44.

  The normal symbol display device 41 is configured to be able to light up and display “O” or “X” as a normal symbol, and for example, every time a game ball passes through the through gate 34, the normal symbol is changed from “O” → “X” → Switching display (variation display) is performed at a high speed, such as “○” →. Then, when the fluctuation display is stopped for a few seconds with the symbol “○” (winning symbol), the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for a predetermined time. The display contents of the ordinary symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  Further, when a game ball newly passes through the through gate 34 during the variable display of the ordinary symbol display device 41, the variable display is performed after the end of the variable display being performed at that time. It has become. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. However, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of times of the variable display is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is illuminated and displayed by the holding lamp 44. I have.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 of the present embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display device, and is configured to be able to variably display decorative symbols as identification information. The display contents of the decorative symbol display device 42 are controlled by a sub-control device 262 and a display control device 45 described later. That is, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the sub-control device 262 uses the auxiliary control device 262 based on the command from the main control device 261 so as to correspond to the result displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Display contents are determined, and based on the determination, the display control device 45 performs display control.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is provided with, for example, three symbol display regions of upper, middle, and lower, and in each symbol display region, a plurality of types of decorative symbols (for example, numeric symbols with numbers 1 to 9) are provided. The decorative symbols are displayed sequentially (variable display), and thereafter, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in order for each symbol display area (for example, in the order of the upper symbol display area → the lower symbol display area → the middle symbol display area). . For example, when the occurrence of the jackpot state is determined by the main control device 261, a display corresponding to the jackpot is made on the first or second special display device 43 </ b> L, 43 </ b> R, and the decorative symbol display device 42 displays the jackpot. (For example, the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area are the same), and the big hit state is started.

  When the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to the jackpot, the same decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in, for example, the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area as a preceding stage. Thus, the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area and the variable display is still being performed in the middle symbol display area is the reach state. Of course, the occurrence of the reach state does not necessarily result in a jackpot, and may sometimes deviate.

  In the present embodiment, after the reach state occurs, in the middle symbol display area, the same decorative symbol (reach symbol) stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display region and the lower symbol display region is stopped (Zoro) The big hit state is given when the eyes are stopped and displayed). In the case of odd-numbered slots, “16RS” or “7RS” to which the probability change mode is given after the end of the jackpot state occurs, and in the case of even-numbered slots, “16RS”, “7RS”, Or, “7RN” is given. In addition, the combination of the decorative patterns other than the black eyes basically teaches "out of alignment".

  In addition, a center frame 47 is arranged in the variable display device unit 35 so as to surround the decorative design display device 42. A ball entrance 151 is provided in the upper part of the center frame 47, and a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 151 is formed inside the center frame 47 and extends along the side of the decorative symbol display device 42. It is guided on a stage 153 formed below the decorative symbol display device 42 via a warp channel 152 extending vertically. The game ball guided on the stage 153 falls from the stage 153 to the front game area, or rolls on the stage 153 and then enters the pocket 154 formed at the center deep side of the stage 153. . Note that the pocket 154 communicates with a guide passage 155 that leads to a game area immediately above the start winning unit 33 (the winning prize opening 33a), and a game ball that has entered the pocket 154 has a relatively high probability. The ball is entered into the start winning unit 33 (upward winning opening 33a).

  The game board 30 includes an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52, and is provided with a rail 50 for guiding a game ball fired from the firing device 60 to an upper portion of the game board 30. Thereby, the game ball fired by the turning operation of the handle 18 is guided through the firing rail 61 and the rail 50 into the game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to a tip portion (upper left portion in FIG. 4) of the inner rail constituting portion 51. This prevents a situation in which a game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the game area returns to the inside of the rail 50 again. In addition, a return rubber 54 is attached to a substantially end portion (upper right portion in FIG. 4) of the outer rail component 52. The game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and returns to, for example, a substantially central portion of the game board 30.

  In the present embodiment, the outer rail component 52 is interrupted at the upper right portion of the game board 30, and the inner rail component 51 is interrupted at the lower right portion of the game board 30. For this reason, the game area is defined by the rail 50 and the inner peripheral surface of the window hole 39 of the resin base 38. However, since the game ball hit by the launching device 60 may flow backward on the rail 50 until it passes through the return ball preventing member 53, the parallel portions of the inner and outer rail components 51 and 52 are excluded from the game area. I will

  As shown in FIG. 3, a ball passage unit 70 is provided below the window 101 on the rear side of the front frame set 14. The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower plate communication path 71 that connects the dispensing mechanism 352, which will be described later, to the discharge port 16 of the lower plate 15, and an upper plate communication passage 73 that connects the dispensing mechanism 352 to the upper plate 19. In addition, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 61 provided on the front side of the inner frame 12 and the rail unit 50 (outer rail constituting portion 52), and the ball passage unit 70 of the front frame set 14 has A foul ball passage 72 is formed to guide the game ball dropped from the gap to the lower plate 15. As a result, if the game ball fired from the firing device 60 does not reach the return ball preventing member 53 and returns on the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball is transferred to the lower plate 15 via the foul ball passage 72. Is discharged.

  Reference numeral 67 in FIGS. 3 and 4 denotes a payout passage for guiding the game balls paid out by the payout mechanism 352 described later to the front of the inner frame 12, and the upper plate communication passage 73 (upper plate 19). And a passage leading to the lower plate communication passage 71 (lower plate 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the dispensing passage 67, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the shutter 68 projects forward by an urging force of a spring or the like to substantially close the outlet of the dispensing passage 67. ing. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 can be pushed open by the rear end of the lower plate communication passage 71 on the entrance side. In addition, the entrances (ball inflow portions) of the lower plate communication passage 71 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are adjacent to each other, and the respective entrances and the discharge passage 67 are separated by a predetermined distance when the front frame set 14 is closed. A game ball can pass through a gap between the two. For this reason, when the upper plate 19 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are full of game balls, the game balls to be dispensed flow to the lower plate communication passage 71 side (overflow at the entrance side of the lower plate communication passage 71), and the lower plate connection It is paid out to the lower plate 15 through the passage 71.

  In addition, the ball passage unit 70 is provided with a fullness detection switch (not shown) for detecting a game ball located in the lower plate communication passage 71. Due to the presence of the full detection switch, it is determined that the lower plate 15 is full of game balls (the lower plate 15 is full of game balls and the game balls stay in the lower plate communication passage 71). be able to. In the present embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball is continuously detected by the fullness detection switch for a predetermined time, an error notification that teaches that the lower plate 15 is full using a display, sound, or the like on the decorative symbol display device 42. Is performed. It should be noted that when the game balls stay in the lower plate communication path 71 and the game balls are no longer detected by the fullness detection switch (if they are not continuously detected for a predetermined time), the state of the error notification is released.

  Next, the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. On the back side of the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged so as to be arranged vertically and horizontally and partially overlapped back and forth, and further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls. And a protective cover made of resin. The dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack. Therefore, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here.

  First, the rear configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, a resin frame cover that covers the center frame 47 from behind is provided on the rear side of the variable display device unit 35 (see FIG. 4) disposed corresponding to the through hole at the center of the game board 30. 213 is provided to project rearward. Further, on the back side of the frame cover 213, a decorative pattern display device 42, a display control device 45, and a sub control device 262, which are a liquid crystal display device, facing forward from an opening of the frame cover 213, can be attached and detached in a state of being stacked back and forth. Attached to.

  The decorative design display device 42 is housed in a housing box 42 a having an opening for exposing the display portion (liquid crystal screen) of the decorative design display device 42 on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and the back surface of the frame cover 213. Fixed on the side. The display control device 45 is accommodated in the substrate box 45a and is fixed to the back side of the decorative design display device 42 (the accommodation box 42a). The sub-control device 262 is housed in the board box 262a and is fixed to the back of the display control device 45 (board box 45a). In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 is provided. The storage box 42a and the substrate boxes 45a and 262a are made of a transparent resin material or the like, so that the inside is visible.

  Below the frame cover 213, a back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 so as to cover the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the starting winning unit 33 and the like from behind. The back frame set 215 includes a ball collection mechanism (not shown) for collecting game balls that have won various winning ports. The game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism are guided to a discharge passage 217 described later, and are discharged from the discharge chute of the discharge passage 217 to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the present embodiment, the back frame set 215 functions as a mount for the main control device 261. More specifically, a board box 263 on which the main controller 261 is mounted is rotatably supported by the back frame set 215 and can be opened rearward.

  Main controller 261 is housed in a substrate box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing member. The substrate box 263 connected by the sealing member cannot be opened without leaving a predetermined mark. Thereby, it can be easily found that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

  In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a ball detection switch that detects a game ball that has entered the various prize holes corresponding to various prize holes such as the general prize hole 31. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31, and a count switch 223 is provided on the variable winning device 32. Further, the start winning unit 33 is provided with a first start winning switch 224a and a second start winning switch 224b corresponding to the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b, respectively. Further, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34.

  Although not shown, the back frame set 215 is provided with a first panel relay board that is electrically connected to the winning opening switch 221, the count switch 223, and the through gate switch 225 via a cable connector. . The first board relay board relays the winning opening switch 221 and the like and the main control device 261 as main control means, and is electrically connected to the main control device 261 via a cable connector. On the other hand, the start winning switches 224a and 224b are directly connected to the main controller 261 via the connector cable without passing through the relay board.

  The detection results detected by the various ball detection switches are taken into main controller 261. Then, a payout command (payout number of game balls) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and a predetermined number of game balls are output based on an output signal from the payout control device 311. Is carried out (except for the case where it is detected by the through gate switch 225).

  In addition, although not shown, a large winning opening solenoid for opening a large winning opening with the variable winning device 32 is provided on the back surface of the gaming board 30, and a pair of opening / closing members 33c are provided by the starting winning unit 33. A winning opening solenoid driven to open and close is provided. The back frame set 215 is also provided with a second board relay board (not shown) that relays these solenoids and the main controller 261.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a resin-backed back pack 351 and a payout mechanism 352 for playing balls. The back pack unit 203 is supported to be openable and closable on the left side (the right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened rearward with an opening / closing axis extending along the vertical direction as an axis. ing. In addition, an external terminal board 240 is provided on the upper left (the upper right in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203.

  The external terminal board 240 is for relaying various information transmissions to a hall computer or the like of the game hall, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For the sake of convenience, reference numerals are not given, but, for example, terminals for outputting information on the current game state (big hit state, probability change mode, etc.), front frame set 14 and inner frame detected by open detection switches 91 and 92 described later. A terminal for outputting information relating to the opening of the terminal 12; a terminal for outputting information relating to various error states such as a ball entry error, a lower tank full error, a tank ball empty error, and a payout error; and a prize paid out from the payout control device 311. A terminal for outputting information on the number of balls is provided.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a protection cover portion 354 that projects rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to cover at least the frame cover 213. However, in this embodiment, the protective cover 354 also covers the upper part and the right part (the left part in FIG. 5) of the board box 263 together. Accordingly, in the closed state of the back pack unit 203, the sealing member provided on the right side of the board box 263 and the terminal section (board-side connector) provided along the upper edge of the main controller 261 are covered. It will be.

  The payout mechanism 352 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, and game balls supplied from island facilities in the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 having two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, a case rail 357 is provided vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. Are linked. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and pays out a required number of game balls appropriately by a predetermined electric configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 and the like.

  In the dispensing mechanism 352, a dispensing relay board 381 that relays a signal of a dispensing command from the dispensing control device 311 to the dispensing device 358 is installed, and a power switch board 382 that receives a main power from the outside is installed. I have. Main power of, for example, 24 V AC is supplied to the power switch board 382 via a voltage converter, and the power is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  Below the back pack unit 203 (substrate box 263), there is provided a lower frame set 251 that is pivotally supported on the left side (the right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12 and can be opened rearward. As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame set 251 is formed with a discharge passage 217 into which the game balls collected by the above-described ball collection mechanism flow, and a game ball is provided at the most downstream portion of the discharge passage 217. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is formed. That is, the game balls that have won each of the winning ports such as the general winning port 31 collect through the ball collection mechanism of the back frame set 215, and are further discharged outside the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage 217. The out port 36 also communicates with the discharge passage 217, and game balls that have not won any of the winning ports are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute. In this embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are configured separately and can be opened and closed independently, but the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are integrally formed. It may be good.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the lower frame set 251, a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection board 314 are detachably attached in a state of being stacked back and forth. Have been.

  The launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are housed in the board box 313a and fixed to the rear side of the lower frame set 251. Note that the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are described as independent control devices for convenience, but are actually configured by one board (printed board).

  Further, the payout control device 311 is housed in the board box 311a, and is fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313). The board box 311a in which the payout control device 311 is housed is provided with a sealing member in the same manner as the board box 263 in which the main control device 261 is housed, so that the trace of opening the board box 311a remains. Has become.

  In addition, the card unit connection board 314 is accommodated in the board box 314a, and is fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (the emission control device 312 and the power supply device 313). Each of the board boxes 311a, 313a, 314a is made of a transparent resin material or the like, and the inside is visible.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321 that protrudes outward from the board box 311a. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as when the payout motor is clogged with a ball, the payout motor rotates forward and reverse to eliminate the clogged ball (return to a normal state).

  Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 protruding outward from the board box 313a. The pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the state at the time of the power failure is maintained, and when returning from the power failure (power recovery), it can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure. it can. Therefore, when the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, at the end of the business hours of the game hall), the state before the power is turned off is stored and retained. Input.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a locking device 600 is provided on the right rear surface of the inner frame 12. The locking device 600 includes a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1 and the like) exposed on the front side of the front frame set 14, and a key is inserted into a key hole of the cylinder lock 700, and the key is rotated by one side to rotate the inside. The frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 can be unlocked by rotating the frame 12 to the other side. In the present embodiment, the inner frame 12 is locked to the outer frame 11, and the front frame set 14 is locked to the inner frame 12.

  As described above, the extension wall portion 83 that covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 from the back side of the inner frame 12 is formed in the right side frame forming portion 11d of the outer frame 11 as described above. reference). This makes it difficult for the wire or the like to enter from the rear side of the outer frame 11 and to operate the locking device 600 with the wire or the like. As a result, the defense performance can be improved. Furthermore, the extension wall portion 83 is configured to cover the right end (the left end in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 from the back side. The back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 cannot be opened.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a front frame opening detection switch 91 for detecting the opening of the front frame set 14 is provided on the lower right side of the front side of the inner frame 12 (on the right side of the firing device 60). As shown in FIG. 5, an inner frame opening detection switch 92 for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is provided in the lower right portion on the back side of the inner frame 12 (lower left in FIG. 5). Each of the front frame opening detection switch 91 and the inner frame opening detection switch 92 has a detection unit that can protrude and retract with respect to the switch main body. The front frame opening detection switch 91 is provided so that the detection unit faces forward. The inner frame opening detection switch 92 is provided so that the detection unit faces rearward. Then, when the detection unit is in a state of protruding from the switch main body, an ON signal is output to the main controller 261. When the detection unit is pressed toward the switch main body and is immersed in the switch main body, an OFF signal is output. The output is to the main controller 261. That is, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the detection unit is pressed by the rear surface of the front frame set 14 to be turned off when the front frame open detection switch 91 is closed, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the detection unit returns to the protruding state. It turns on. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the detecting portion is pressed by a pressing portion 86 integrally formed with the receiving portion 85 of the outer frame 11 to be turned off when the inner frame 12 is closed. The part returns to the protruding state and is turned on.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. A main controller 261 (main board) as main control means is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer as an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a RAM 503 that is a memory that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 502. And various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit. However, the CPU, the ROM, and the RAM may not be integrated into one chip, but may be integrated into a chip for each function.

  The RAM 503 includes a stack area in which the contents of internal registers of the CPU 501 and a return address of a control program executed by the CPU 501 are stored, and a work area (work area) in which values of various flags, counters, I / O, and the like are stored. ) And a backup area 503a.

  The RAM 503 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply unit 313 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and is stored in the stack area, the work area, and the backup area 503a. All data that is backed up.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is returned to the state before the power was turned off when the power is turned on again. This is an area for storing values such as a stack pointer, registers, and I / O. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by the main processing. Conversely, restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is performed when the power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure and the same applies hereinafter). Executed in Note that a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to an NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. Upon occurrence, a power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

  If data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 503a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to a CPU 501 including the ROM 502 and the RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 is connected to a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a sub-control device 262, first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, and a normal symbol display device 41, which will be described later. With this configuration, the above-described special display devices 43L and 43R and the ordinary symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by the main control device 261. On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 42 is controlled via the sub-control device 262.

  In addition, although illustration of various relay boards and the like are omitted for convenience, the input / output port 505 includes a winning opening switch 221, a count switch 223, start winning unit switches 224a and 224b, a through gate switch 225, various switches of the handle 18, and the like. And various electric components such as a solenoid for opening and closing the variable winning device 32 are connected. In other words, the main controller 261 is provided with a plurality of terminals (board-side connectors) for connecting connectors of various cable connectors, and these terminals and the like constitute the input / output port 505.

  A sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) as a sub-control means includes a CPU 551 as an arithmetic unit, a ROM 552 storing various control programs executed by the CPU 551 and fixed value data, and a control program stored in the ROM 552. RAM 553, a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the program, an input / output port 554, a bus line 555, and other various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit (not shown). It has. The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 551 executes various programs.

  The CPU 551, the ROM 552, and the RAM 553 are connected to the input / output port 554 via a bus line 555, and the display control device 45 is connected to the input / output port 554. Further, to the input / output port 554, a speaker SP, holding lamps 46a and 46b, an effect button 125, various illuminated parts, and lamps 102 to 104 are connected.

  The CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to perform display control based on a command signal (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261 and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display the display. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R controlled by the main control device 261 indicate that a jackpot has been won, and the sub control device 262 In the decorative symbol display device 42 controlled by the display device, a display (an additional effect display) is performed in accordance with the display of the special display devices 43L and 43R. In addition, the gaming machine ID is stored in the ROM 552 of the present embodiment.

  The payout control device 311 controls the payout of a prize ball or a loaned ball by the payout device 358. The CPU 511 as an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 storing a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 used as a work memory or the like.

  Like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 includes a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 511 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 511 are stored, various flags and counters, It has a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored, and a backup area 513a.

  The RAM 513 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply 313 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and all data stored in the stack area, the work area, and the backup area 513a are stored. Data is backed up. If data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 513a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  The backup area 513a includes a stack pointer at the time of power-off, each register, and the like in order to return the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power-off at the time of power-on when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. This area stores values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the main processing, and the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main processing when the power is turned on. Note that, similarly to the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 is configured to receive the power failure signal SK1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of the power failure or the like. When input to the CPU 511, an NMI interrupt process as a process during a power failure is immediately executed.

  In the work area, a payout permission flag for setting a prize ball payout permission by the payout control device 311, a command reception flag set when a command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and a main control device 261. And a command buffer for storing a command transmitted from the server.

  The payout permission flag is a flag for setting a prize ball payout permission, and is turned on when a specific command for permitting prize ball payout is transmitted from the main control device 261 and the specific command is received. It is turned off when the process is restored or before the power is turned off. In the present embodiment, the specific commands are a payout initialization command for instructing the initial processing of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, a prize ball command for instructing the prize ball payout, and the main control device 261 is restored. These are the three payout return commands transmitted in such a case.

  The command reception flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command. The command reception flag is turned on when any of the commands is received. The signal is turned off when the command is returned to the previous position, and is turned off when the received command is determined by the command determination process.

  The command buffer includes a ring buffer that temporarily stores a command transmitted from main controller 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area, and when the command is stored in all storage areas, the command is stored at the start of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 having the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. The RAM erasure switch circuit 543, the main control device 261, the firing control device 312, the payout device 358, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515.

  The card unit connection board 314 includes a ball-lending operation unit (ball lending button 121 and return button 122) on the front of the pachinko machine 10 and a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like. Are electrically connected to each other to take in a ball lending operation command from the player and output it to the card unit. In a cash machine in which game balls are directly rented to the upper plate 19 from a ball rental device or the like without a card unit, the card unit connection board 314 can be omitted.

  The firing control device 312 permits or prohibits the firing of the game ball by the firing device 60, and the driving of the firing device 60 is permitted when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, that the firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, that the player has touched the steering wheel 18 is detected by a sensor signal, and that the firing inhibition button 18 a ( (See FIG. 1) is not operated, the firing device 60 is driven, and the game ball is fired at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the handle 18.

  The display control device 45 executes a variable display of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 42 in accordance with an instruction from the sub-control device 262. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, a video display processor (VDP) 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And The input port 527 is connected to the input / output port 554 of the sub control device 262. The CPU 521, the program ROM 522, the work RAM 523, and the VDP 526 are connected to the input port 527 via the bus line 530. An output port 529 is connected to the VDP 526 via a bus line 531. The output port 529 is connected to the decorative design display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 receives the display command transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, and analyzes the received command or performs a predetermined operation based on the received command to control the VDP 526. (Specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 526). Thereby, display control in the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed.

  The program ROM 522 is a memory that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data. The work RAM 523 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes the various programs. It is.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. The display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory that stores character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The VDP 526 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since the VDP 526 is formed as an IC chip, it is also called a “drawing chip”, and its substance can be called a microcomputer chip containing firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 526 adjusts the timing of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the like to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and also reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 at a predetermined timing and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display the data.

  The power supply unit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 that is connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And

  The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 and the like via a power supply path (not shown). As an overview, the power supply unit 541 takes in an externally supplied 24 volt power supply, generates a +12 V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a +5 V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. These + 12V power, + 5V power and backup power are supplied to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The firing control device 312 is supplied with operating power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) via the payout control device 311. Similarly, operating power is supplied to various switches, motors, and the like via a control device to which these are connected.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 to each of the NMI terminals of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors a DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power interruption) has occurred when this voltage falls below 22 volts. The power outage signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure, and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt process).

  Note that even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts, the power supply unit 541 keeps the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, normal for a period of time sufficient to execute the power failure process. It is configured to maintain a value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erasure switch circuit 543 is a circuit that captures a switch signal of the RAM erasure switch 323 and clears backup data of the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 according to the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erasure switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erasure switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erasure signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erasing switch 323 is pressed (including the power-on due to the blackout), the data in the RAMs 503 and 513 in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 are cleared. You.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 provided in the main control device 261 as main control means performs a lottery using various types of counter information when playing a game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for winning or deciding whether to generate a jackpot state, a type determining counter C2 used for determining a jackpot type (type lottery), and decoration A variable selection counter C3 used to determine whether or not a reach state is generated in the symbol display device 42, an initial value random number counter CINI used to set an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and first and second special display devices 43L, 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) used for determining the variable display time and the like, used for the first variable type counter CS1 and the second variable type counter CS2, and the lottery of the normal symbol display device 41 (ball entry assist lottery). And a normal symbol random number counter C4. The change selection counter C3 is also used for the lottery of the reach type when the decorative symbol display device 42 is displaced and changed. The change type counters CS1 and CS2 are also used for selecting a change pattern (selection of an effect pattern) of the decorative symbol display device 42. More specifically, the variation time of the special display devices 43L and 43R is determined by the determined variation pattern, and the variation mode and the variation time, that is, the effect pattern in the decorative symbol display device 42 are determined.

  Each time the counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, CS1, CS2, and C4 are updated, 1 is added to the previous value. Each counter is updated periodically, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 (excluding the random number initial value counter CINI).

  The RAM 503 stores a special fluctuation holding area as a holding storage area for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the fluctuation selection counter C3, and a normal symbol random number counter C4. A fluctuation holding area is provided. The normal fluctuation holding area includes one execution area and four holding areas (first to fourth holding areas). The values of the normal symbol random number counter C4 are stored in time series in each of the normal fluctuation holding areas in accordance with the passing history of the game ball to the through gate 34. By employing this configuration, the variable display on the ordinary symbol display device 41 can be held up to four times.

  Further, the special fluctuation reservation area includes a first special fluctuation reservation area and a second special fluctuation storage area each having four reservation areas (first to fourth reservation areas), and one execution area. In each holding area of the first special fluctuation holding area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the fluctuation selection counter C3 are displayed in chronological order in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the winning prize opening 33a. Is stored in In each holding area of the second special change holding area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the change selection counter C3 are displayed in chronological order according to the winning history of the game ball to the lower winning opening 33b. Is stored in By adopting this configuration, the variable display on the special display devices 43L and 43R can be held up to four times each.

  Describing each counter in detail, the jackpot random number counter C1 is added, for example, one by one in the range of, for example, 0 to 599. It returns to the structure. Normally, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI at that time is read as the next initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599), and is updated once every timer interrupt and repeatedly within the remaining time of the normal processing. On the other hand, the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the jackpot random number counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball wins the upper winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b of the starting winning unit 33, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the jackpot random number counter buffer is stored in the special fluctuation holding area. .

  In the present embodiment, the number of values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which becomes a jackpot in a low probability state (normal mode, time reduction mode) is two, and the value is “7, 307”. In the state (probable mode or latent mode), the number of values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which becomes a jackpot is 20, and the value is “7 to 16, 307 to 316”. In this embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with two hit / fail judgment tables which are referred to when judging whether or not the value of the big hit random number counter C1 corresponds to a big hit. There is a first hit / fail judgment table stored as a value, and a second hit / fail judgment table storing “8-16, 308-316” as a jackpot value.

  Note that, in the normal mode, the probability of winning a jackpot in the win / fail lottery (big hit probability) is 1/300, and the fluctuation time in the ordinary symbol display device 41 for teaching the result of the ball entry assist lottery is 6 seconds. Yes, and when winning in the ball entry assist lottery, the lower winning opening 33b (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for 0.6 seconds.

  In the probable change mode, the jackpot probability is 1/30, and the jackpot becomes easier than in the normal mode. Further, in the probability change mode, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol display device 41 based on the ball entry assist lottery is 2 seconds, which is shorter than that in the normal mode. Are released three times, and each release time is 2 seconds. That is, in the probability change mode, the fluctuation time in the ordinary symbol display device 41 is shorter than in the normal mode, and the opening time of the lower winning opening 33b per winning of the ball entry assist lottery is longer, and the number of times of opening is larger. Become. As a result, the time period during which the lower winning opening 33b is in the open state becomes longer, so that the game balls frequently enter the lower winning opening 33b (become a high-entering state), and the winning or losing lottery is performed. It is performed continuously, and the ball is in good condition. In the high ball entry state, the probability that the symbol “○” is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 41 (the winning probability of the ball entry assist lottery) may be set higher than in the normal mode.

  In the time reduction mode, the jackpot probability is 1/300. Also, in the time reduction mode, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol display device 41 based on the ball entry assist lottery is 2 seconds, and when winning in the ball entry assist lottery, the lower winning opening 33b is opened three times, Each opening time is 2 seconds. That is, in the time reduction mode, the jackpot probability is the same low probability as that in the normal mode, but only the operation of the start winning unit 33 is the same as the probability change mode. In the present embodiment, the time reduction mode is set over a total of 100 variable displays performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R after the end of the "7RN" jackpot state. Further, the time reduction mode ends when the special display devices 43L and 43R perform the variable display 100 times in total, even if the big hit state does not occur, and then shifts to the normal mode.

  The type determination counter C2 is configured to be incremented by one, for example, in the range of 0 to 19, and to reach the upper limit (that is, 19), and then return to 0, which is the lower limit. Further, the ROM 502 is provided with a type determination table which is referred to when determining which jackpot type the value of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to. Then, when a win is made in the winning / rejecting lottery, the type of the jackpot state type to be given based on the value of the type determination counter C2 is determined (type lottery is performed), and the jackpot state of the determined type is given. The Rukoto.

  The type determination counter C2 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the type determination counter C2 is stored in the type determination counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball wins the upper winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b of the starting winning unit 33, the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the type determination counter buffer is stored in the special fluctuation holding area of the RAM 503. You.

  In the present embodiment, “0” of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to “16RS”, “1 to 14” corresponds to “7RS”, and “15 to 19” corresponds to “7RN”. I have. In other words, when the lottery is won, the ratio of “16RS” is 5%, the ratio of “7RS” is 70%, and the ratio of “7RN” is 25%. Furthermore, when a winning is achieved in the probability change jackpot, the ratio of the stop display of the odd number of double eyes in the variable display of the decorative symbol display device 42 is 30%. By the way, in the case of "16RS", even if the jackpot type is not taught at the start of the jackpot state, etc., it is possible to grasp that the jackpot state is always "16RS" by shifting to the eighth round. it can.

  Also, in the case of winning in “7RS” and in the case where even-numbered double eyes are stopped and displayed in the variable display on the decorative symbol display device 42, the rate at which it is taught that it is a probability variable jackpot during the jackpot state is It is 80%, and it is not possible to determine whether the mode given after the end of the jackpot is the probable mode or the time reduction mode at the remaining 20%. It should be noted that even if an odd number of doubles is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, it cannot be determined at that time whether “16RS” or “7RS” has been won. By the way, after grasping the correspondence between the stop display patterns of the special display devices 43L and 43R and the jackpot types, by confirming the stop display patterns of the special display devices 43L and 43R, the jackpot types are surely grasped. However, since the patterns of the stop display of the special display devices 43L and 43R are various, it is practically difficult to grasp the above-described correspondence, and at this point, the type of the jackpot is not known. By doing so, the interest can be improved.

  The variation selection counter C3 is configured to be incremented by one, for example, in the range of 0 to 238, and after reaching the upper limit (that is, 238), return to 0, which is the lower limit. In the present embodiment, the reach state of the decorative symbol is generated by the variation selection counter C3, and then the "reach out of front and rear reach" in which the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol, and the reach state is also generated. The "reach other than the front and rear departure" in which the rear final stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol and the "complete departure" in which the reach state does not occur are determined by lottery. In the present embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with a reach determination table that stores the correspondence between the value of the variation selection counter C3 and the reach type. In the reach determination table, values of “0 to 238” are stored. C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to the out-of-order reach, C3 = 2 to 21 corresponds to reach other than the out-of-order reach, and C3 = 22 to 238 is complete. It is configured to cope with disconnection.

  The variation selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the variation selection counter C3 is stored in the variation selection counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball wins the upper winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b of the starting winning unit 33, the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 stored in the fluctuation selection counter buffer is stored in the special fluctuation holding area of the RAM 503. You.

  Further, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is, for example, sequentially added one by one within a range of 0 to 59, and reaches a lower limit value after reaching an upper limit value (that is, 59). The other variation type counter CS2 is incremented by one in the range of, for example, 0 to 37, and reaches the upper limit value (that is, 37), and then returns to the lower limit value of 0. It has become. For example, the reach pattern of decorative symbols such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough design variation modes are determined by the first variation type counter CS1, and the final stop symbol is generated after the reach occurs by the second variation type counter CS2. A finer pattern variation mode such as the elapsed time until the (in this example, the middle symbol) stops is determined. Therefore, by combining these change type counters CS1 and CS2, a wide variety of change patterns can be easily realized. Further, it is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  Further, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once each time a normal process described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time of the normal process. The buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the decorative symbol display device 42 determines the variation pattern at the time of starting the variation of the decorative symbol.

  Note that the size and range of each counter are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed. However, it is desirable that the sizes of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers, and are values that are not synchronized in any case.

  Further, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter which is added one by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 9 and returns to an upper limit value (that is, 9 and then returns to a lower limit value of 0. Normal symbols). The random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired when the game ball passes through the left or right through gate 34. The number of the random numbers is 6, and the range is “3 to 8.” Then, when the value of the ordinary symbol random number counter C4 to be won is obtained, the variable display is normally displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 41. After the time has elapsed, the symbol corresponding to the winning (“○” in this example) is stopped and displayed, and the lower winning opening 33b (opening / closing member 33c) is opened in a pattern corresponding to the game mode at that time.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, the player simply exchanges data related to the game of the player between the pachinko machine 10 and the server operated by the game machine maker via the portable communication terminal carried by the player, so that the player can simply It is configured to provide services that cannot be obtained by playing games. Hereinafter, such a game system will be described. In the present embodiment, a gaming system is configured by the pachinko machine 10, a portable communication terminal operated by a player, and a server.

  First, an overall schematic configuration of the gaming system will be described with reference to FIG. As a method of transmitting information from the pachinko machine 10 to the portable communication terminal, a QR code (registered trademark) as code information, which is a two-dimensional code, is displayed on the decorative design display device 42 and read by the portable communication terminal. Done. In the mobile communication terminal, by reading the QR code, character string information in a URL format can be obtained by a conversion application (barcode reader) preinstalled in the mobile communication terminal, and is included in the character string information. Access the server based on the server address information.

  The server issues a password based on various information included in the character string information in response to a request from the mobile communication terminal. Then, by manually inputting the password into the pachinko machine 10 by the player, a game in which various information included in the character string information is reflected can be performed.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the present embodiment, when the effect button 125 is operated in a state where the variable display or the like is not performed, a menu screen is opened on the decorative symbol display device 42. Here, a process (menu display process) related to a menu operation performed by the sub control device 262 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the variable display is being performed on the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative symbol display device 42). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1101, the process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1101, a determination is made in step S1102 as to whether or not the game is in a jackpot state. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1102, the present process ends. If a negative determination is made in step S1102, it is determined in step S1103 whether or not the effect button 125 has been operated. If a negative determination is made in step S1103, the present process ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1103, it is determined in step S1104 whether a menu screen is being displayed. If a negative determination is made in step S1104, a menu screen (top menu) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 in step S1105, and the process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 11, on the menu screen (top menu), there are operations of “password input (game start)”, “code issue (initial registration / game end)”, “stage select”, “customize”, and “end”. The item is displayed. Then, when the cursor is moved by operating the cross button 126 and the effect button 125 is operated, the corresponding subpage is opened (or the menu screen is closed).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1104, in step S1106, a password selection operation (operating the effect button 125 with the cursor positioned on the operation item of “password input (game start)”) is performed. Is determined. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1106, a password input screen is displayed in step S1107, and the process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 12, on the password input screen, alphanumeric characters "A to Z" and "1 to 9" used for the password, and selection items of "one character erase", "determine", and "return" are displayed. At the same time, in order to display the eight-character words input as the password in a one-by-one manner, a word display section including eight horizontally-arranged frames (cells) is displayed. In addition, the password input screen displays an alphanumeric character used for the password, an input cursor that indicates which one of “one character erase”, “enter”, and “return” has been selected, and a word display composed of eight frames. When an input operation is performed by selecting an alphanumeric character with the input cursor among the parts, an input location cursor indicating which frame the alphanumeric character is input is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the upper three digits (three characters on the left) of the password indicate information set in accordance with the game information, which is information on the game of the player, and the lower five digits (the five right characters). Characters) indicate information set in accordance with the selection information (and the remaining information to be described later, which is the remaining information if information is set) relating to the player's hobbies and preferences. By dividing the information in this way, it becomes easier to read the contents of the password when executing the process corresponding to the password on the pachinko machine 10 side, and the process can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, by inputting the password issued from the server, the balance of the effects is changed, and is derived in the case of the mobile interlocking game, compared to the case where the game is performed without inputting the password. An effect that does not occur can be derived. Hereinafter, a game performed by inputting a password is referred to as “mobile-linked game”, and a game performed without inputting the password is referred to as “no mobile-linked game”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1106, then in step S1108, the code operation (operating the effect button 125 with the cursor positioned on the operation item of “code issue (first registration / game end)”) is performed. It is determined whether or not the operation has been performed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1108, a code issuance screen is displayed in step S1109, and this processing ends.

  Although illustration is omitted, on the code issuance screen, operation items of “initial registration”, “code issuance (game end)”, and “return to top menu” are displayed. In addition, a QR code is displayed on each subpage corresponding to “code issue (first registration / game end)”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1108, then in step S1110, it is determined whether or not a stage selection operation (operation of the effect button 125 with the cursor positioned on an operation item of “stage selection”) has been performed. Determine. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1110, a stage select screen is displayed in step S1111 and the process ends.

  In the present embodiment, in a normal gaming state in which the variable display is performed, three stages are provided: a diving stage, a cruising stage, and a deep sea search stage, in which the background, the appearance characters, and the like change and the effect method also changes. In response to this, selection items respectively corresponding to these three stages are displayed on the stage select screen. By moving the cursor and operating the effect button 125, the stage shifts to the corresponding stage. . Note that the menu screen is automatically terminated when a selection operation is performed. Further, when the effect button 125 is operated during the fluctuation display (in a state where the button effect using the effect button 125 is not performed), the stage is switched one by one every time the effect button 125 is operated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1110, it is determined in step S1112 whether a customizing operation (operating the effect button 125 with the cursor positioned on the operation item of “customization”) is performed. . If an affirmative determination is made in step S1112, in step S1113, a customization screen is displayed, and the process ends.

  In the present embodiment, as a customizing function, the design of the appearance character displayed on the decorative design display device 42 of the pachinko machine 10 is slightly changed, and the player selects a character or voice appearing in a predetermined effect. Can do that. Further, the customization function cannot be used in the mobile-linked game, but the customization function is gradually enhanced by clearing predetermined conditions relating to the game in the mobile-linked game.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1112, it is determined in step S1114 whether an end operation (operation of the effect button 125 with the cursor positioned on the operation item of “end”) has been performed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1114, the process closes the menu screen in step S1115, and ends this processing. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1114, the present process ends.

  Next, a process regarding password input (password input process) will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the password input screen is open on the decorative symbol display device. If a negative determination is made in step S1201, the present process ends. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, it is determined in step S1202 whether or not the effect button 125 has been operated. If a negative determination is made in step S1202, the process ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1202, it is determined in step S1203 whether the input operation returns to the top menu. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, the process proceeds to step S1204, where the top menu is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1203, it is determined in step S1205 whether or not a mobile-linked game is in progress. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1205, the process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1205, it is determined in step S1206 whether the input operation is for inputting each word constituting the password. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1206, in step S1207, a process of displaying the word specified by the input cursor on the frame of the word display unit specified by the input location cursor is performed, and the process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1206, it is determined in step S1208 whether the operation is to delete one character of the word input on the word display unit. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1208, in step S1209, if the word of the frame specified by the input location cursor in the word display section or the word has not yet been input to the frame specified by the input location cursor , A process of erasing the word of the previous (one left) frame is performed, and then this process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1208, that is, if the player has finished inputting the password in the word display unit and has operated the effect button 125 with the input cursor positioned on the operation item of "OK", In step S1210, a password authentication process is performed. In a succeeding step S1211, it is determined whether or not the input word combination is registered as a password combination. That is, not all combinations of the above-mentioned alphanumeric characters are used as passwords, and some combinations are not used.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1211, an input error display process is performed in step S1212, followed by terminating the present process. In other words, in the input error display processing, a display such as "the password is incorrect" is displayed, and the operation item for obtaining the consent of the player is displayed in a state where the cursor is selected from the beginning, and the player operates the staging button 125 Then, settings are made to return to the password input screen.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1211, a password reflection process is performed in step S1213 to reflect the information included in the input password in the game of the pachinko machine 10. As will be described later in detail, the password has a variable rank given in accordance with the number of times of variable display (variable number) performed on the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) when the player plays the game. And whether the jackpot rank given according to the number of times the jackpot state has occurred (number of jackpots) and whether the first to third premium reach as a predetermined specific effect have been derived. In addition to the information on the career rank given in accordance with the information, the information on the preference of the player regarding the game and the like are included.

  After step S1213, in step S1214, a remaining number setting process is performed, and then this process ends. The details of the remaining number setting process and the password reflection process will be described later for convenience of description.

  Next, a process regarding issuance of a QR code (code issuing process) will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1301, it is determined whether the code issuance screen is open on the decorative symbol display device 42. If a negative determination is made in step S1301, the present process ends. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S1301, it is determined in step S1302 whether or not the effect button 125 has been operated. If a negative determination is made in step S1302, the present process ends.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1302, it is determined in step S1303 whether the input operation returns to the top menu. If a negative determination is made in step S1303, it is determined in step S1304 whether or not a mobile-linked game is in progress. If a negative determination is made in step S1304, the process ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1304, it is determined in step S1305 whether or not the registration is for the first time. If a negative determination is made in step S1305, a process of setting a QR code based on the game data of the player and displaying the QR code on the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed in step S1306.

  In the present embodiment, the QR code displayed on the subpage of “Code issue (game end)” includes the game machine ID for identifying the pachinko machine 10, the address of the server operated by the game machine maker, and the lottery performed in the game. Game information, selection information that is information regarding selection by operating the cross button 126 or the effect button 125, and is represented by a character string in a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) format when read by the mobile communication terminal. Converted to information. That is, on the display of the mobile communication terminal, the character string indicating the address of the server, the character string indicating the game information, and the like are displayed, and by accessing the server, the game information and the like are transmitted to the server. Become.

  The sub control device 262 of the present embodiment includes a game information storage area as a game information storage unit capable of accumulating and storing game information, and a selection information storage area as a selection information storage unit capable of accumulating and storing selection information. I have.

  The game information of the present embodiment includes the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, and information on whether the first to third premium reach has been derived. In response to this, the game information storage area includes a change number counter for counting the number of changes in the mobile-linked game state, a jackpot number counter for counting the number of jackpots in the mobile-linked game state, and a first number in the mobile-linked game state. There are provided three experienced flags which are turned on when the third premium reach is derived. In the present embodiment, the variation counter and the jackpot counter constitute the game information counting means.

  Note that, in the mobile linked gaming state or the mobile linked gaming state, even in the initial state, only the first premium reach among the first to third premium reach can be derived. On the other hand, if the first premium reach is derived at least once in the mobile-linked game state, the second premium reach can be derived in the subsequent mobile-linked game state, and has already been derived. The derivation probability of the first premium reach is increased. Further, when the second premium reach is derived in a state where the second premium reach can be derived, the third premium reach can be derived and the first and second premiums that have already been derived are obtained. The derivation probability of reach is increased. Furthermore, when the third premium reach is derived in a state where the third premium reach can be derived, the derivation probabilities of the first to third premium reach are increased.

  In addition, in the mobile-linked game state, when the first premium reach is derived, the first experienced flag is turned on, and when the second premium reach is derived, the second experienced flag is turned on, and the third premium is turned on. When the reach is derived, the third experienced flag is turned on. Incidentally, the premium reach corresponds to “16RS”, and when the premium reach is derived, it can be understood that the jackpot state of “16RS” occurs at that time. In the present embodiment, when the probability of occurrence of the premium reach is increased, the probability that the odd number of eyes are stopped at the time of the stop display of the variable display when the probability change jackpot is won is reduced accordingly. .

  Further, the selection information of the present embodiment includes the number of times of change in each stage in the normal game state, that is, “diving stage”, “cruising stage”, and “deep sea search stage”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, three stages are also prepared in the jackpot state. More specifically, in the present embodiment, when an even number of doubles is stopped and displayed in the variable display, it is actually a probability change jackpot, and when an odd number of doubles is stopped and displayed, the actual value is "16RS". A "sudden notification stage" for notifying at the start of the jackpot round, a "final notification stage" for notifying at the end of the seventh round, and the player using the production button 125 or the like in any of the first to seventh rounds. A “chance production stage” is provided in which a promotion production to participate in the operation is derived. Then, at the start of the jackpot state, a select screen for selecting a stage is displayed. When the cursor is moved to the option corresponding to the desired stage with the cross button and the effect button 125 is operated, the jackpot round is started on the corresponding stage. Becomes In the present embodiment, the selection information also includes the number of times each of “sudden notification stage”, “final notification stage”, and “chance production stage”.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, a display urging the operation of the effect button 125 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, whether or not the effect button 125 is operated (pressed) within the set period, the number of times the effect button 125 is operated (the number of continuous hits). ), There is a case where a button effect is performed in which the effect derived is changed. In the present embodiment, information on whether or not the effect button 125 has been operated in such a button effect and how many times the effect button 125 has been operated are also selection information.

  In response to this, the selection information storage area includes a stay stage counter that counts the number of changes in the “diving stage”, “cruising stage”, and “deep sea search stage”, and “sudden announcement stage”, “final announcement”. Stage, a jackpot stage selection counter that counts the number of times of selection of the “chance effect stage”, a button counter that is counted when the operation of the effect button 125 is not performed at all in the button effect, and an effect button 125 in the button effect. A continuous hit counter for counting the total number of times of operation is provided. In particular, in the present embodiment, the stay stage counter, the jackpot stage selection counter, the button counter, and the continuous hit counter are provided two sets each for personal use and statistical use.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a questionnaire may be conducted during the jackpot state. For example, at the start of the jackpot state, only when the value of the questionnaire conduct counter that can take a value of “0 to 16” is obtained and the value is “1”, the decorative symbol is displayed at the start of the second round. A questionnaire display is derived on the display device 42.

  As the questionnaire display, first, a screen as to whether or not to cooperate with the questionnaire is displayed, and the next page of the questionnaire display is displayed only when there is an input to operate the direction button 125 and the cross button 126 to cooperate with the questionnaire. If there is an input operation indicating that the user does not cooperate, or if a corresponding input operation is not performed even after a predetermined period has passed (even when the round in which the questionnaire display has been started), a questionnaire is issued. The display is terminated.

  Correspondingly, the sub-control device 262 includes a questionnaire result storage area in which questionnaire answer information (question and answer) is stored.

  In step S1306, the storage contents of the variation counter, the jackpot counter, and the experienced flag, which are the game information, and the stay stage counter, the jackpot stage selection counter, the button counter, and the continuous hit counter, which are the selection information, are stored. The contents stored in the questionnaire result storage area and the contents stored in the questionnaire result storage area are encoded and included in the QR code.

  On the display of the mobile communication terminal that has read the QR code, as shown in the upper center of FIG. 15, following the character string indicating the server address, the number of times of variable display, the number of jackpots, and the first to third premium reach are displayed. Information on whether or not it was derived, the number of fluctuations in the "diving stage", the number of fluctuations in the "cruising stage", the number of fluctuations in the "deep sea search stage", the number of selections in the "sudden notification stage", the "final notification stage" , The number of selections of the “chance production stage”, the type of questionnaire executed, and information indicating the answer are displayed. In FIG. 15, for convenience, character strings indicating game information and selection information are indicated by “•”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, "-" is used to delimit a character string indicating each game information and each selection information. In addition, the number of characters constituting each character string indicating each game information and each selection information is not constant. It changes depending on the content to be shown. In other words, by determining the order in which the character strings indicating the game information and the selection information are arranged and the delimiter characters, the number of character strings indicating each information can be changed. Thus, when the amount of information is small, the number of characters can be reduced as much as possible, and communication time can be reduced (communication charges can be reduced).

  By the way, as a character string indicating game information or selection information, for example, if the number of fluctuations is 1,000 and the number of jackpots is two, the character string of the portable communication terminal is simply set to “1000-02” or the like. Although it may be displayed on the display, if the display is such that the correspondence is easy to understand, such numbers may be tampered with in the mobile communication terminal, and false information may be sent to the server. There is. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the game information and the selection information are encrypted, and for example, if it is indicated that the number of fluctuations is 1000 and the number of jackpots is 2, the game information is set to “E7L1-MQT” or the like. The display of the mobile communication terminal is displayed so that the user does not know the correspondence between the character string and its specific contents (such as the number of changes). Further, since the rules regarding encryption (encryption / decryption) are unified between the pachinko machine 10 and the server, information can be reliably exchanged.

  If a variety of questionnaires are conducted during the period from the previous transmission of the game information and the selection information to the present, the data amount in the next transmission of the game information and the selection information may be enormous. Further, even in the configuration in which the questionnaire is not implemented as in the present embodiment, even when the type of information to be stored and stored as game information and selection information and sent to the server is set more, the next game information and selection information There is a possibility that the amount of data in the transmission of the data becomes enormous. In this case, it is conceivable to set an upper limit of the amount of information to be transmitted at one time in order to suppress communication time and communication fee. In such a configuration, when the amount of information is small, the number of characters that can be sent at a time is increased by reducing the number of characters as much as possible, or the information cannot be sent in the previous transmission and is accumulated in the pachinko machine 10 side. It can be transmitted with information. Also, the characters used for delimiting the character string are not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate.Furthermore, a plurality of types of characters are used as delimiters, and the types of delimiters and predetermined meanings are set. May be associated. In addition, although the delimiter is set between character strings, a predetermined character can be added to the beginning of each character string, and such a character can be used as a substitute for the delimiter. In addition, in the case of indicating 0 times or indicating that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, this may be indicated by a character string other than the initial character, but it is configured to indicate that by arranging delimiters consecutively. You may. In this case, the number of characters can be further reduced.

  In the present embodiment, a stage or button effect that can be selected by the player operating the effect button 125 or the cross button 126 constitutes a selected effect. Further, a function that can derive a stage or a button effect changed by the button operation constitutes a selected effect deriving unit.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1305, in step S1307, a QR code corresponding to the initial registration is set and displayed, and then this processing ends. The QR code displayed on the “first registration” subpage includes a gaming machine ID, a URL of a server, and information that the game is a first game. Note that the QR code of the first registration does not include the game information and the selection information, but the next and subsequent QR codes always include both the game information and the selection information.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1303, it is determined in step S1308 whether the QR code is being displayed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1308, in step S1309, processing for deleting the game data of the individual player stored in the pachinko machine 10 is performed, and this processing ends. More specifically, in step S1309, the change number counter, the jackpot number counter, and the experienced flag are reset (the counter value is set to 0 and the flag is turned off), and the staying stage counter, the jackpot stage selection counter, The personal counter among the button counter and the continuous hit counter is reset.

  The statistical counter among the staying stage counter, the jackpot stage selection counter, the button counter, and the continuous hit counter is not reset at this time. Also, the questionnaire result storage area has only one for statistics. The statistic storage area and the questionnaire result storage area are configured to be able to store selection information for one week separately for each day, and to store information that has passed one week based on a date counter that counts dates. It is configured to be erased.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the change number counter, the jackpot number counter, and the personal stay stage counter, the jackpot stage selection counter, the button counter, the count to the continuous hit counter, and the storage to the experienced flag are stored in the mobile-linked game. Done only on On the other hand, counting to the stay stage counter for statistics, the jackpot stage selection counter, the button counter, the continuous hit counter, and the storage in the questionnaire result storage area are performed not only in the mobile linked game but also in the mobile linked game. Is In correspondence with these configurations, the QR code includes game information and selection information of the individual player, and selection information and questionnaire information for one week including not only the player but also other players. Set to be included.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1308, the process moves to step S1310, where the top menu is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the process ends. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponds to a display unit, and the function of displaying a QR code on the decorative symbol display device 42 constitutes an information output unit.

  Next, a process on the server side (access correspondence process) when there is an access from a predetermined mobile communication terminal (for example, a mobile phone or a smartphone) will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the portable communication terminal includes a reading unit (a camera, a decoder, or the like) that can read the QR code displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, a communication unit that can communicate with the server, and data supplied from the server (web page). ) Can be displayed on the display. In addition, the server, from the mobile communication terminal, a fluctuation number counter, a jackpot number counter, and an experienced flag, a personal and statistical stay stage counter, a jackpot stage selection counter, a button counter, a continuous hit counter, and a questionnaire result When the information with the storage area is transmitted, the host-side game information storage area (including the host-side variable number counter, the host-side big hit number counter, and the host-side experienced flag, so that the information can be stored). A host-side game information storage means); a host-side stay stage counter for personal and statistical purposes; a host-side jackpot stage selection counter; a host-side button counter; Information storage means) and a host-side questionnaire result storage area. It is. In the present embodiment, the host-side fluctuation number counter and the host-side big hit number counter constitute host-side game information counting means.

  First, in step S1401, it is determined whether there is access from a mobile communication terminal. If a negative determination is made in step S1401, the present process ends. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, it is determined in step S1402 whether the information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal includes information indicating the first time.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1402, then in step S1403, the game that has accessed the host-side storage area (host-side game information storage area, host-side selection information storage area) via the portable communication terminal. A process for setting a storage area (individual game information storage area, personal selection information storage area) for accumulating and storing individual game information and selection information is performed.

  Subsequently, in step S1404, the process of displaying the web page for the first time corresponding to the access using the QR code for the first time on the display of the mobile communication terminal is performed, and then the process ends. More specifically, after the formal user registration, the password for the first time is displayed (the password is issued even if there is no entry in the user registration). Note that the password for the first time contains information that the game is the first game. Also, in step S1404, the cookie information is stored in the mobile communication terminal that has accessed it. This allows the portable communication terminal to transmit the Cookie information to the server the next time the server is accessed, and the server can check the Cookie information even if the player does not log in. In addition, it is configured to grasp which stored data the player's portable communication terminal has accessed and display a corresponding display. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which an ID password is entered and logged in each time the server is accessed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1402, that is, if an access based on the QR code issued since the first time is received, in step S1405, the number of times of change information (change The information indicating the value of the number counter is read, the number of times of change this time is added to the number of times of change already stored in the host-side change number counter, and the calculated value is newly stored in the host-side change number counter.

  In the following step S1406, the jackpot number information (information indicating the value of the jackpot counter) is read from the information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal, and the current jackpot number is read as the number of fluctuations already stored in the host-side jackpot counter. And the value after the operation is newly stored in the host-side jackpot counter.

  Further, in step S1407, occurrence information of premium reach (information indicating the turned-on experienced flag) is read from the information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal, and when occurrence is confirmed, the corresponding host-side experienced Turn on the flag.

  Thereafter, in step S1408, a fluctuation rank determination process is performed. In the present embodiment, the ranking is performed according to how much the player has played the mobile-linked game, and the higher the rank, the more the effect of the effect is enhanced, and the effect balance is more greatly changed compared to the initial state. Or The rank is basically determined in the server. In step S1408, it is determined whether the number of changes stored in the host-side change number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times. The rank (fluctuation rank) related to the number of fluctuations is determined. In the present embodiment, the variable rank can be updated to the second rank by displaying the variable rank 1000 times in the first rank (initial rank). In addition, 3000 rotations are required from the second rank to the third rank, but after that, 5000 rotations are required to update one rank. In addition, if the pachinko machine 10 is played in the game hall from the start of business to the end of business, the total fluctuation display frequency will be about 3000 rotations, depending on the business hours and the contents of the game, and the rank after the second rank will be ranked in one day. It is difficult to raise the rank, but if it is the first rank, it can be expected to rise in half a day.

  In the following step S1409, a jackpot rank determination process is performed. In the present embodiment, the jackpot rank can be updated to the second rank by executing the jackpot state ten times in the first rank (initial rank). The number of times from the second rank to the third rank is 30 times, and the number of times from the third rank to the fourth rank is 50 times. Thereafter, 80 times are required to update one rank. In addition, if the pachinko machine 10 is played in the game hall from the start of business to the end of business, the total number of jackpots will be about 25 times depending on business hours and luck, and it will not be possible to raise the rank in one day after the second rank. It is difficult, but if it is the first rank, it can be expected to rise in a day.

  In a succeeding step S1410, a history rank determination process is performed. In the present embodiment, the career rank is such that the premium reach has not been derived during the mobile-linked game and the first rank can be derived only from the first premium reach, and the first premium reach is derived in the first rank. This makes it possible to derive the second premium reach, and also derives the second premium reach in the second rank and the second rank in which the probability of deriving the first premium reach increases, As a result, the third premium reach can be derived, and the third premium reach can be derived in the third rank, in which the probability of deriving the first and second premium reach increases, and in the third rank. There is a fourth rank in which the probabilities of deriving the first to third premium reach increase.

  In the following step S1411, various selection information (information indicating the values of the stay stage counter, the jackpot stage selection counter, the button counter, and the continuous hit counter for both personal and statistical use) are transmitted from the information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal. The processing for reading and adding to the corresponding counter is performed, and the processing for setting the corresponding flag is performed. In the present embodiment, not only the selection information of the individual player but also the selection information of other players who have played the pachinko machine 10 played by the player are transmitted via the mobile communication terminal. The player's individual selection information is stored in a personal selection information storage area capable of storing individual player's selection information in the host-side game information storage area, and the selection information including other players is a player playing the same model. The whole selection information is stored in the whole game information storage area which can store the selection information. In step S1411, the process of storing the questionnaire information included in the information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal in the host-side questionnaire result storage area is also performed.

  Then, in step S1412, a process of displaying a web page on the display of the mobile communication terminal reflecting the rank determined in steps S1408 to S1410, the accumulated data of the selection information added in step S1411, and the like. After that, the present process ends. The web page includes “specs” for teaching specifications such as the jackpot probability of the pachinko machine 10, “personal data management” for checking a player's personal game record, and information based on accumulated game information and selection information. There is an operation item such as "Issue password" that can issue a new password. In this embodiment, the functions of steps S1408 to S1410 constitute a rank determining unit.

  Next, a process of issuing a password (password issuing process) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1501, it is determined whether an operation for issuing a password has been performed. If a negative determination is made in step S1501, the present process ends. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1501, a residual information determination process is performed in step S1502.

  In the remaining information determination process, the current fluctuation rank is confirmed, the next fluctuation rank is grasped, and a value predetermined as the total number of fluctuations required for updating to the next fluctuation rank is grasped, and from this value, Calculate the value obtained by subtracting the number of times of change stored in the host-side change number counter, that is, how many remaining change displays are necessary to update to the next change rank, and store the host-side remaining change number storage area. To be stored temporarily. Further, it is determined whether or not the calculated number is less than 1000 times. If the calculated number is 1000 times or more, the number stored in the host side remaining hit number storage area is deleted.

  In the remaining information determination process, the current jackpot rank is confirmed to determine the next jackpot rank, and a value determined in advance as the total number of jackpots required for updating to the next jackpot rank is determined. A value obtained by subtracting the number of jackpots stored in the host-side jackpot counter from the value, that is, how many remaining jackpots are required to update to the next jackpot rank is calculated, and the host-side remaining jackpot count is stored. Temporarily store in the area. Further, it is determined whether or not the calculated number is less than 30 times. If the calculated number is 30 times or more, the number stored in the host-side remaining number of hits storage area is deleted. In the present embodiment, the function of the remaining information determination processing constitutes calculation means and allowable value determination means.

  After step S1502, in step S1503, reference is made to the fluctuation rank, the jackpot rank, the career rank, the selection information of the individual player, the value of the host-side remaining fluctuation count storage area, and the value of the host-side remaining fluctuation count storage area. And a password setting process for setting a password. When a value other than “0” is stored in the host-side remaining change count storage area and the host-side remaining change count storage area, the remaining information indicating the value is included in the password. In that case, that is, if there are at least 1000 remaining times before reaching the next variable rank or 30 or more times before reaching the next jackpot rank, the remaining information is not included in the password.

  The sub-control device 262 of the pachinko machine 10 has a rank storage area for storing a variable rank, a jackpot rank, and a career rank. Is read, the corresponding information is stored in the rank storage area. As a result, it is possible to enjoy the effects according to the rank. In the present embodiment, it is possible to select a design of a character appearing in a predetermined effect or select a voice pattern to be output at a predetermined timing according to the fluctuation rank and the jackpot rank. In addition, for example, when performing super reach, the value stored in the rank storage area may be checked, and a corresponding effect table may be selected from a plurality of effect tables. Note that the storage contents of the rank storage area are deleted at the same time when the QR code issued in the code issuing process is deleted (see step S1309 in FIG. 10).

  In addition, the sub-control device 262 includes a preference information storage area capable of storing information (preference information) based on accumulated selection information of the individual player. The information is stored in the preference information storage area. As the preference information of the present embodiment, information indicating the most selected stage in the normal game state, information indicating the most selected stage in the big hit state, whether the tendency is to operate the effect button 125 in the button effect There is information indicating Then, in the password reflection process, when the menu screen display is closed, a process of automatically shifting to the most selected stage in the normal game state, and at the start of the big hit state, the selection cursor on the stage selection screen, The process of setting the operation item for selecting the most selected stage so as to be aimed from the beginning and the process of increasing or decreasing the derivation ratio of the button effect (changing the selected effect table) are performed. Note that the contents stored in the preference information storage area are deleted at the same time as the QR code issued in the code issuing process is deleted.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that a questionnaire may be performed during the jackpot state (second round), and the content of the preference information storage area is also reflected in the content of the questionnaire of the questionnaire. Is done. For example, in the no mobile linked game state, "What is the number of games played for this model? 1; First time; 2; Second to fourth times; 3; 5 times or more"; 1; less than 1 time; 2; 2-4 times, 3; 5 times or more "," What stage do you dislike? 1; diving stage, 2; cruising stage, 3; deep sea search stage "etc. Question is selected. On the other hand, in the mobile-linked game state, in addition to the content of the question in the no-mobile-linked game state (may be partially omitted), the stage in the normal game state selected by the player is “XX stage Question contents such as "What do you like: 1; directing, 2; character, 3; other", "What do you like about directing? 1, step-up notice, 2; super reach, 3; button directing" Selected. It should be noted that up to three questions are given during one jackpot, and the questionnaire display ends with the end of the third round even without answering three questions.

  Further, the sub-control device 262 includes a remaining change count storage area (counter) and a remaining large hit count storage area (counter) as a remaining count storage unit, and a corresponding remaining change flag and a remaining winning flag, respectively. When the remaining information is read from the password, in the remaining number setting process (step S1214), the remaining number is set in the remaining change number storage area and the remaining number of hits storage area, and the corresponding remaining change flag and remaining number are set. Turn on the winning flag. Thereafter, when the remaining fluctuation flag is turned on, the value of the remaining fluctuation count storage area is decremented by 1 each time the fluctuation display is performed, and when the remaining winning flag is turned on, every time a big hit state occurs, The value of the remaining number of hits storage area is subtracted by one. When the value of the corresponding remaining fluctuation count storage area or remaining jackpot count storage area becomes “0” while the corresponding remaining fluctuation flag or remaining winning flag is turned on, the fluctuation rank or the jackpot rank is updated by one rank. As a result, the value of the corresponding rank storage area is changed (addition of 1), and the process corresponding to the new rank is executed.

  The remaining fluctuation count storage area, the remaining large hit count storage area, and the two remaining setting flags are reset at the same time when the QR code issued in the code issuing process is deleted. In addition, for example, in the decorative symbol display device 42, an event display may be generated over a plurality of variable displays in response to rank increase. That is, by checking the values of the remaining fluctuation count storage area and the number of remaining large hits storage area, it is possible to grasp the remaining count up to rank up. And countdown of the value of the remaining number of large hits storage area is performed at the time when the start winning unit 33 receives a prize (start prize processing), and at the time when the value becomes “0”, all or In a part of the variable display (including the variable display in which the value of the remaining variable number storage area or the number of remaining large hits storage area is “0”), a series of displays (for example, the remaining variable number storage area or the remaining large number of hits storage) A display for preparing for the party is displayed for the variable display in which the area value becomes “0”, and the remaining fluctuation count storage area and the remaining large hit count storage area are displayed. In the variable display in which the value is “0”, the party is displayed, and a predetermined change occurs in the appearing character (for example, the clothes change), and the changed state of the subsequent variable display is maintained. May be configured.

  After step S1503, in step S1504, the password is displayed, and the process ends. The functions of steps S1503 and S1504 constitute a password issuing unit.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the game information (variation number counter, jackpot) stored in the game information storage area for the QR code displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 of the pachinko machine 10 is displayed. When including the number counter and the value of the experienced flag, the selection information (both personal and statistical stay stage counters, jackpot stage selection counters, button counters) stored and stored in the selection information storage area , And the value of the continuous hit counter). In other words, it is used as a reference material when the player considers his or her own game, or in order to receive the service according to the game history, the player wants to know or collect information and grasp customer needs. A set of information that the gaming machine manufacturer wants to know is included. For this reason, by reading the QR code with the portable communication terminal after the game and communicating with the server, it is possible to send useful information to the server to both the player and the gaming machine maker. In particular, the choice information is fast, accurate, and wide-ranging (a lot of players can get a response) to avoid situations where the information is outdated, off-target, or over-biased Can be. Further, in the present embodiment, a person who selects a predetermined stage can also obtain detailed data such as that a button operation is not frequently performed. As a result, since fresh and accurate information can be obtained sequentially, it is possible to use such good information to develop a new model that meets the expectations of the player. In other words, while retaining the elements that are popular with the player, the traditional goodness is inherited, while the elements that are not popular are reduced and simplified, or replaced with another element to reduce the complexity. Or perform new attempts.

  In the present embodiment, the game information storage area stores only the game information in the mobile-linked game state between the time when the password input operation is performed and the time when the QR code including the game information and the selection information is displayed. It is memorized. Therefore, the game information of the individual player can be securely stored, and the data storage capacity of the game information in the pachinko machine 10 can be minimized.

  Furthermore, the selection information storage area has a storage area for individual players that stores the selection information of the individual player (during the game), and a statistics area that stores the selection information of all the players who have played the pachinko machine 10. The storage area for statistics stores not only the selection information in the mobile-linked game state but also the selection information in the no mobile-linked game state. Therefore, selection information other than the information of the player who sent the data is also sent. Thereby, more selection information can be obtained in the server.

  In addition, regarding the storage contents of the game information storage area and the storage contents of the personal storage area in the selection information storage area, the QR code is displayed and deleted when the mobile-linked game ends. On the other hand, regarding the storage contents of the statistic storage area in the selection information storage area, a QR code is displayed and remains after the mobile-linked game is terminated. For this reason, it is possible to send more selection information to the server (send selection information for other players collectively) to the server while minimizing the data storage capacity of the pachinko machine 10. Further, for example, in a configuration in which when the QR code is displayed, the storage content of the statistic storage area in the selection information storage area is erased, for example, the player displays the QR code at the end of the game. However, in the case where the act of reading the QR code and transmitting it to the server is not performed, the selection information of the player (and immediately before the player performs the mobile-linked game, If performed, the selection information accumulated and stored at that time is not sent to the server and does not remain on the pachinko machine 10 side. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, even after the QR code is displayed, the storage content of the statistic storage area of the selection information storage area is left, so that there is a possibility that another player may send the selected information to the server. Will be left. Therefore, the effect of obtaining more selection information is more reliably achieved.

  In the server, the game information stored in the host-side game information storage area and the selection information stored in the player-specific storage area in this example among the selection information stored in the host-side selection information storage area. A password corresponding to the password is issued. More specifically, the password may include not only the rank information indicating each rank assigned according to the accumulated game information but also the information indicating the player's hobbies and preferences determined from the accumulated selection information. Is set to For this reason, the selection information accumulated so far of the individual player, that is, the hobby preference of the player can be reflected in the game, and an effect appropriate to the tendency of the individual hobby preference of the player is performed. (In this example, in a normal game state, by inputting a password, the stage is automatically switched to a stage preferred by the player, or the frequency of button effects is increased or decreased). As a result, the playability can be improved by retrofitting, and in this embodiment, particularly, in the present embodiment, the player feels as if the gaming machine is adapted to the player as the game is repeatedly performed, and plays the game in a good mood. Can be. In addition, it is possible to eliminate a situation in which the same operation must be performed every time in order to set the pachinko machine 10 in a favorite state within a range that can be selected by the player (for example, to set the stage to a favorite stage). Furthermore, the effect balance changes at any time according to the accumulation state of the selection information, so that it is possible to suppress rut.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, a questionnaire effect may be derived during the jackpot state. As described above, by performing the questionnaire, it is possible to obtain information that cannot be grasped simply by counting the selection of the selected effect. For example, it is possible to ask for a dislike (uninteresting) effect or to ask why he likes a particular effect. Therefore, more information can be collected, and a situation in which a gaming machine that does not meet the needs of the player is produced can be more reliably avoided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the content of the questionnaire can be changed according to information (information of a player's hobbies and preferences) based on the selection information included in the password input to the pachinko machine 10. That is, for example, in the case where the player himself has overwhelmingly selected the diving stage in the past, the display on the decorative symbol display device 42 shows "Please tell us why you like the diving stage. 1; 2) I like the appearing character. 3: I like the sound. " Therefore, a more detailed survey can be performed, and higher-quality questionnaire data can be obtained. In addition, even if you reduce the number of choices or the number of questions, you can efficiently move to questions with detailed contents, and as a player, you can respond to questionnaires relatively smoothly (without feeling much stress). I can answer.

  If a large number of questions are prepared and derived at random, the questions may be biased or may be inappropriate for the player's hobbies and preferences. Can be derived. Therefore, the questionnaire can be conducted efficiently, a more suitable answer can be obtained, and the number of times the questionnaire effect is derived can be reduced. It is possible to suppress a situation where the user feels it.

  In addition, in the questionnaire production, an indication asking whether or not to participate in the questionnaire is displayed first, the content of the questionnaire (question) is displayed only when an operation to indicate participation in the questionnaire is performed, and an operation indicating that no participation in the questionnaire is performed Is performed, or if there is no corresponding operation within a predetermined period, the contents of the questionnaire are not displayed. For this reason, the intention of the player who does not want to participate in the questionnaire can be respected. In addition, despite the fact that the player does not intend to participate in the questionnaire, the display has shifted to the display of the questionnaire content, and no operation has been performed here, and the player has no intention of confirming the content of the questionnaire. Makes it possible to suppress a situation in which the accuracy of the questionnaire result is significantly reduced due to different selections (simply hitting the production button 125 repeatedly) and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, ranking is performed according to the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, and the presence or absence of the experience of deriving premium reach, and it is possible to cause a change in the contents of the effect according to the rank. That is, it is possible to derive an effect that has not been possible to derive until now, or to enhance the customization function. Further, the determination of the update of the rank and the accumulation of the game information of the game over a plurality of times are performed in the server. Therefore, in order to update the rank, it is necessary to repeatedly perform the mobile-linked game, so that the player may actively participate in the mobile-linked game, and may be provided with more selection information. it can.

  In addition, in the case of a configuration in which total game information is stored and stored on the server side, even if the rank update condition is cleared during the game, the rank is not updated unless information indicating that is transmitted to the server side. Therefore, the update of the rank is reflected from the next game.

  However, the number of fluctuations and the number of jackpots start the game from a short time before reaching the prescribed number of times predetermined as a condition for updating the rank, and even if the number of times reaches the prescribed number early, the game is terminated once. Unless steps such as displaying the QR code to access the server and inputting the issued password are taken into consideration, there is a concern that the effect change corresponding to the new rank cannot be enjoyed. For this reason, the player who wants to enjoy the corresponding effect because the condition of the rank update has been attained has an extra trouble of terminating the game once as described above. In addition, even after achieving the rank update condition, the number of times of change and the number of jackpots are accumulated without accessing the server, thereby significantly shortening a period in which the effect corresponding to the next updated rank can be enjoyed. Or, the condition of jumping one rank higher and updating to the rank higher than two may be achieved, and the opportunity to enjoy the effect corresponding to the rank higher by one may be lost. There is.

  In this regard, according to the present embodiment, the difference between the total number of executions of the number of fluctuations and the number of jackpots and the prescribed number of times predetermined as a condition for rank update is less than the allowable value (the number of fluctuations is less than 1000 times). , The number of jackpots is less than 30), the password is configured to include remaining information indicating the number of fluctuations and the number of jackpots up to the specified number. For this reason, it is possible to change the effect corresponding to the update of the rank without ending the game once. Therefore, as long as the condition of the rank update is cleared at the time of the game, the effect corresponding to the new rank can be derived without causing the player to take extra time. Further, it is possible to sufficiently provide an opportunity to enjoy the effects and the like corresponding to each rank.

  Furthermore, when the difference between the total number of times of the change and the number of big hits and the prescribed number of times predetermined as the condition of the rank update is equal to or more than an allowable value, the password does not include the remaining information. ing. As described above, since the remaining information is not always included in the password, the total number of password patterns can be reduced as much as possible. In general, when a password is entered, not only a combination that permits input but also a combination that is not permitted is required as a combination of words constituting the password. If the total number of combinations of password word combinations is large, the password , And the number of types of words that can be selected when inputting a password needs to be increased. Therefore, by reducing the total number of password patterns as much as possible, the password can be shortened, and the number of words that can be selected when entering the password can be reduced as much as possible, thereby improving the operability when the player enters the password. Etc. can be achieved. As a result, since the password input operation is difficult, the input operation is avoided, and the game cycle via the mobile communication terminal and the server is stopped there. As a result, the opportunity to obtain data (selection information) on the player is reduced. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, the sub-control device 262 of the pachinko machine 10 has a remaining fluctuation count storage area and a remaining jackpot count storage area for storing the remaining fluctuation count and the jackpot count required until the fluctuation rank or the jackpot rank is updated to the next rank. And a corresponding remaining variation flag and a remaining winning flag, respectively. When the remaining information is read from the password, processing such as setting the number of remaining times in the corresponding storage area is performed. Further, when the mobile-linked game is performed first (or when starting over from the beginning), although the password issued by the server does not include the remaining information, it includes the information of the first game, Based on the fact that the information is included, processing such as setting the remaining number of times in the corresponding storage area is performed. Therefore, even when the condition for updating to the next rank in the initial rank is achieved, the effect corresponding to the update of the rank can be suitably changed without causing the player to take extra time.

  In addition, the fluctuation rank and the jackpot rank are such that the number of times that the initial rank can be updated to the next rank is the smallest as compared with the number of times required for the subsequent rank update. In other words, the variable rank requires 1,000 times of variable display from the first rank (initial rank) to the second rank, 3000 times of variable display from the second rank to the third rank, and ranks thereafter. Requires 5,000 variable displays to update one. The jackpot rank requires 10 jackpots from the first rank to the second rank, 30 jackpots from the second rank to the third rank, and 50 jackpots from the third rank to the fourth rank. Requires one jackpot, and thereafter requires 80 jackpots to update one rank. In this way, by making the update condition from the initial rank to the next rank relatively relaxed, the update condition cannot be achieved at all, resulting in a decrease in the gaming performance through the mobile communication terminal and the server. It is possible to suppress a situation in which the player does not feel attractive and is subsequently shunned.

(2nd Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted, and the description will be given using the same member names and member numbers.

  In the second embodiment, the player can set the effect in the pachinko machine 10 on the server (the homepage of the gaming machine maker). That is, as shown in FIG. 20, the appearance rate of each effect in each stage in the normal game state can be set. As more specific effect setting items, the appearance rate of a notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation to the occurrence of a jackpot, the appearance balance of a reach effect performed in a variable display in which a jackpot is taught or a front-rear reach occurs, a jackpot Appearance rate of cut-in effects to increase the expectation of occurrence, distribution balance of operation timing of premium characters (not shown) that teaches that jackpots will occur, various reach suggestions that indicate the expectation of occurrence of reach state The presence or absence of a character is mentioned. Naturally, the type (target) and the number of the effect setting items are not particularly limited, and the effect setting items may be configured to allow more detailed (many) settings.

  The general flow of the game regarding the setting of the production setting items is as follows. You can change the settings, but what do you do? By the way, you can change the settings at any time. " Here, when the setting of the effect setting items is performed, information relating to the setting contents of the effect setting items is added to the password issued by the server. The game is played with the balance of the effect setting items.

  The server stores and stores the game information and selection information of the player who has completed the initial registration, and also stores the setting contents of the effect setting items. Therefore, the information about the setting contents of the effect setting items stored in the server is added to the password even in the next and subsequent mobile communication linked games.

  Furthermore, when the portable communication terminal accesses the server based on the information of the latest QR code issued by the pachinko machine 10, the setting of the effect setting items can be freely changed at any time. In addition, in the present embodiment, even if the mobile communication terminal is not performing a mobile-linked game (cookie information is registered in the server), the server is accessed from a personal computer installed at a player's home, etc. When the password issued to the server by the mobile communication terminal is input to the server from the personal computer (or the server is accessed by using the URL format character string information obtained when the latest QR code is read), the player The user can change the setting of the effect setting items corresponding to his / her mobile-linked game and issue a password for the changed mobile-linked game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the mobile-linked game is not performed, the effect setting items can be set, and the game on the pachinko machine 10 according to the setting content can be performed. That is, even a player who does not play a mobile-linked game can access the server with a personal computer or the like and set the effect setting items so as to obtain a desired effect. Further, it is possible to issue an effect setting password including information on the effect contents of the set effect setting items and the corresponding model. Then, by inputting the effect setting password into the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to enjoy a game corresponding to the set contents of the set effect setting items.

  In addition, the server is capable of browsing the setting contents of the effect setting items set by other players or game machine makers, and obtaining a password for the setting. For example, popularity voting of the setting contents of the effect setting items is performed on the server, and the setting contents of the superior and the password thereof are disclosed. In addition, for example, an image of the setting and a password thereof are made public as recommended by the manufacturer. Incidentally, the password includes only the setting contents of the effect setting items and the model information, and does not include information of the individual player such as game information. For this reason, the effect setting password has a smaller number of words than the ordinary mobile-linked game password because of the small amount of information. As a part of the mobile-linked game, when accessing the server based on the information of the QR code issued by the pachinko machine 10, or inputting the password previously issued to the server by the mobile communication terminal from the personal computer to the server. When the user logs in, it is possible to reflect the setting contents of the effect setting items set by other players or game machine manufacturers to his own effect setting items, and issue a password for the mobile-linked game after the change. It has become.

  In this embodiment, the effect setting items cannot be set on the pachinko machine 10 in order to simplify the control of the pachinko machine 10 and reduce the memory used. The effect setting item may be configured to be changeable at 10. In this case, the convenience regarding the setting change of the effect setting item is further improved. In the case of adopting this configuration, in order to use the setting contents of the effect setting items in the mobile linked game continuously, it is necessary to produce the effect contents in the QR code in order to output the setting contents of the effect setting items to the server side. It is necessary to include the setting contents of the setting items. In addition, when such a configuration is adopted, after inputting the password for the mobile-linked game to the pachinko machine 10 to perform the mobile-linked game, if the password for the effect setting is entered, the password is set based on the password for the effect setting. The configuration of the effect setting items may be changed.

  In the present embodiment, random or original can be selected in various settings of the effect setting items. If random is set, the server will determine one of the options, but the determined content will not be notified to the player at that time, and the mobile-linked gaming password of such setting content will be After inputting and playing the mobile-linked game with the pachinko machine 10, the QR code is read by the portable communication terminal, and when accessing the server, the user can know by opening the setting screen of the effect setting items. ing. As a result, fun such as answering can be added, and motivation for the mobile-linked game can be improved. Further, all random and all original settings for the entire selection item, random settings in units of columns on the setting screen for effect setting items, and original settings in units of columns are also possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a special effect that cannot be set alone can be derived by a combination of setting of the effect setting items. For example, in the present embodiment, a “fish school effect” displayed so as to cross the decorative design display device 42 is performed as a notice effect, and in a normal (original), a fish school effect is performed. The jackpot state is generated in about 40% of the cases. In the present embodiment, the probability that the fish school effect appears when the jackpot state occurs and the probability that the fish school appears when the front and rear reach are set can be set, respectively. In addition, if it is set to 60% or less, it is set so that a fish school (large school of fish) composed of relatively large fish that is not derived in the original state appears as a special effect.

  Further, for example, in the present embodiment, one to three of the reach effects “Kuroshio Reach”, “Coral Reach”, and “Marine Reach” can be made unnecessary (do not appear). Above, any one can be set as a favorite. Then, in the present embodiment, if any one of “Kuroshio Reach”, “Sango Reach”, and “Marine Reach” is unnecessary and one of them is set as a favorite, as a special effect, "Treasure reach", which is a reach effect that is not derived in the original state, is set to be derived.

  It is not specified on the server that the “large fish school” or “treasure reach” is derived, but the corresponding password is input to the pachinko machine 10 and the “large fish school” or “treasure reach” is actually entered. Until is derived, the player cannot confirm. Further, in the present embodiment, a setting is made such that “Large Fish School” and “Treasure Reach” are derived on the server side, and “Large Fish School” and “Treasure Reach” appear on the pachinko machine 10. A password is issued. For example, the server issues a password purely indicating the setting contents of the effect setting items, and the pachinko machine 10 that has input the password determines whether there is a combination for generating a special effect. Then, the corresponding setting may be performed.

  Further, on the pachinko machine 10 side, when a password is input, a password reflection process for reflecting information included in the input password in a game of the pachinko machine 10 is performed as in the first embodiment. In the password reflection process, corresponding information based on the game information indicating the player's gaming experience of the same model as the pachinko machine 10 and the selection information indicating the player's preference included in the mobile-linked gaming password is stored. A process for storing the data in the area is performed. In particular, in the present embodiment, a setting storage area is provided in the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 as setting storage means for storing the setting contents of the effect setting items set by the player. Then, a process of storing the setting contents of the effect setting items included in the mobile-linked game password is performed.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the setting storage area has a storage area at the time of hitting and a storage area at the time of departure corresponding to the “fish school effect”. If it is set to be performed, the essential flag is set ON, and if it is set to be performed with a probability of 0%, the none flag is set ON. If it is set to be performed with a probability of 10% to 90% (selectable in 10% steps), information indicating an effect setting counter used when determining whether or not to perform a fish school effect is stored. Is done.

  In addition, there is a storage area at the time of the probability change big hit and a storage area at the time of the normal big hit corresponding to the "premium character", and the effect using the premium character (the big hit state occurs in the middle of the variable display) Or it is taught that during the jackpot state started with the jackpot type not specified, the fact that the jackpot has been won in the probability change jackpot) is set to be performed with a 100% probability. If the mandatory flag is set to ON and it is set to be performed with a probability of 0%, the none flag is set to ON. If it is set to be performed with a probability of 10% to 90%, information indicating an effect setting counter used to determine whether or not to perform a premium bonus effect is stored.

  When deriving the “large fish school”, the large fish school flag is set to ON.

  Also, in response to the “reach effect”, the original flag is turned on when deriving the “reach effect” with the original balance, and when the balance is set at other balances, the type of the reach effect is set. Is stored, among the plurality of reach effect tables (see FIG. 22) referred to when determining the present, the information indicating the reach effect table to be referred to this time is stored.

  Further, in the case where it is set that the reach is performed at a probability of 100% at the time of the probability change hit, corresponding to "Sam Reach" in which a character that is determined to occur in the probability change big hit state when appearing on the decorative symbol display device 42 is set. Is set to ON, and if it is set to be performed with a probability of 0%, the none flag is set to ON. Further, when it is set to be performed with any probability of 50%, 10%, 5%, or 1%, information indicating an effect setting counter used when deciding whether or not to perform thumb reach is stored. You.

  In addition, in accordance with the “cut-in effect”, a setting of an essential flag, a none flag, or an effect setting counter is performed. The flag is set individually for the “reach suggesting character”.

  As described above, there are two types of password input according to the present embodiment. When inputting a password including game information, the user inputs the password from the password input screen for the mobile-linked game, and does not include the game information. When inputting the setting content of the effect setting items and the password including the model information, the user inputs the password from the password input screen for effect setting.

  Further, similarly to the first embodiment, when ending the mobile-linked game, a process of displaying a QR code including information on the current game content (code issuing process) on the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed. It will be. In particular, in the present embodiment, the QR code includes information on the effect setting items. However, even though the information on the effect setting items is not the setting itself of the effect setting items, the information on the impression of how the player actually played the game with the contents set on the server is sent.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, when a performance corresponding to a performance selection item is actually derived in the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the mobile-linked game is being performed, a questionnaire display for asking about the impression of the performance is displayed. Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. For example, when the super reach is derived, after such a fluctuation display (for example, the next fluctuation display, during the big hit when a big hit occurs, during the big display, when there is no suspension of the fluctuation display, during the demonstration screen display) By using a part of the decorative design display device 42, a display for asking the impression of the effect contents is made.

  In response to such display, the player operates the effect button 125 to perform a corresponding input. Although illustration is omitted, the effect button 125 of the present embodiment includes a relatively large main button located at the center, a left button arranged to the left of the main button, and a right button arranged to the right of the main button. And For example, during the fluctuation display next to the fluctuation display in which Kuroshio Reach has occurred, the picture of the effect button 125 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the message "Right button if you like Kuroshio Reach, if you do not like it, "Press the left button", "Press the middle main button when input is completed", and so on.

  Further, the RAM 553 of the sub-control device 262 is provided with a good / bad counter corresponding to each item of the setting storage area. The good / bad counter is a counter that can take a value of 0 to 20, and the reference value (initial value) is 10 (10 is set at the start of each mobile-linked game). If the right button is operated during the period of asking for the impression of the corresponding effect, one is added each time, and if the left button is operated, one is subtracted each time.

  The information of the value of the good / bad counter is included in the QR code displayed at the end of the mobile-linked game, and the server may change the effect setting based on the information of the good / bad counter. In the present embodiment, when the information indicating that the value of the corresponding good / bad counter has become 0 is received, the effect appearance rate is reduced by one step (for example, if the appearance rate of the fish school is 40%, it is reduced to 30%). When the information indicating that the value of the corresponding good / bad counter has become 20 is received, the effect appearance rate is raised by one step.

  In the present embodiment, the effect button 125 (main button, left button, right button) and the display of the choice of the effect on the effect on the decorative symbol display device 42 constitute a good / bad input means, and the good / bad counter stores the good / bad information. It corresponds to a means.

  Next, the normal processing of the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3901, a port corresponding to a command input of the input / output port 554 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not a command transmitted from the main control device 261 has been received.

  If a command has been received, the command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553 in step S3902. The command buffer of the RAM 553 is configured by a ring buffer that temporarily stores a command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area, and when the command is stored in all storage areas, the command is stored at the start of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  In the following step S3903, a pending information storage process is performed to store the information of the advanced command output from the main control device 261 in the pending information storage area provided in the RAM 553. As described above, the starting command sent when a game ball enters the winning prize opening 33a or the winning prize opening 33b is triggered by the entry of either the winning prize opening 33a or the lower prize opening 33b as described above. , The information indicating whether the information is the fluctuation information corresponding to the jackpot, the information indicating the type of the jackpot, and the information indicating the type of the reach.

  The hold information storage area includes a first hold information storage area and a second hold information storage area each having four hold areas (hold first to fourth hold areas), similarly to the special variable hold area of the main controller 261. And one execution area. The first hold information storage area has a jackpot according to the reception history of the advance command based on the first change display (information stored in the first special change hold area) triggered by the ball entry into the winning prize opening 33a. Information on whether or not it is, the jackpot type, and the reach type are stored in chronological order. In addition, the second hold information storage area is set in accordance with the reception history of the advance command based on the second change display (information stored in the second special change hold area) triggered by the ball entering the lower winning opening 33b. , Fluctuation information is stored in chronological order. By employing this configuration, information of the first variable display (variation information) triggered by the ball entering the upper winning opening 33a and information of the second variable display triggered by the ball entering the lower winning opening 33b Can be held and stored respectively, and as a result, the fluctuation information stored in the first and second special fluctuation holding areas of the main control device 261 can also be grasped by the sub control device 262. In addition, in the hold information storing process, the lighting process of the hold lamps 46a and 46b accompanying the reception of the advance command (the increase in the number of holds) is also performed.

  After step S3903 or when a negative determination is made in step S3901, the flow shifts to step S3904 to perform a first counter update process. In the first counter updating process, a process of updating a part of the effect setting counter (specifically, a sub effect setting counter to be described later) used in determining the effect is executed.

  After step S3904, in step S3905, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (2 msec in this example) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal process. If the predetermined time has elapsed, the flow shifts to step S3906. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous normal process, the flow shifts to step S3914.

  In step S3906, update processing is performed on the counters that are excluded from the update in step S3903 among the symbol counters used for displaying the decorative symbols and the effect setting counters used for determining the effect. In the following step S3907, a hold process is performed. In the suspension processing, the information in the suspension information storage area is shifted, and the lighting process of the suspension lamps 46a and 46b is performed in accordance with the reception of the fluctuation pattern command (the suspended fluctuation display is exhausted).

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 23, the effect setting counter of the present embodiment includes a 90% counter (value is 0 to 9), an 80% counter (value is 0 to 10), and a 70% counter (value is 0 to 12). ), 60% counter (value is 0 to 14), 50% counter (value is 0 to 17), 40% counter (value is 0 to 21), 30% counter (value is 0 to 29), 20% counter ( 10% counter (value is 0 to 89), 5% counter (value is 0 to 179), 1% counter (value is 0 to 899), sub 90% counter (value is 0 to 9) ), Sub 80% counter (value is 0 to 10), sub 70% counter (value is 0 to 12), sub 60% counter (value is 0 to 14), sub 50% counter (value is 0 to 17), Sub 40% counter (value is 0-21), sub 30% counter (value is 0-29) Sub 20% counter (value from 0 to 44), sub-10% counter (value 0 to 89) is. In step S3904, the sub 90% counter, sub 80% counter, sub 70% counter, sub 60% counter, sub 50% counter, sub 40% counter, sub 30% counter, sub 20% counter, and sub 10% counter are The updated effect setting counter is updated in step S3906. Also, each time the update is performed, the value of each effect setting counter is stored in the corresponding counter buffer.

  After the suspension processing, in step S3908, a password input processing for inputting a mobile-linked game password or a password for effect setting is performed. In the password input process, as described above, a process of converting information such as the setting contents of the effect setting items included in the password into a corresponding format and storing the information in the corresponding storage area is performed.

  In a succeeding step S3909, a code issuing process for issuing a QR code at the end of the mobile-linked game is performed. In the code issuance process, as described above, a QR code including game information, selection information, and information on the value of a good / bad counter indicating an impression of good or bad for an effect corresponding to the effect setting item is issued. In the present embodiment, even if the issue screen is deleted, the stored contents of the setting storage area are left as they are, but when the issued screen is deleted, the stored contents of the setting storage area are reset ( (Original settings are performed). In the present embodiment, the contents stored in the setting storage area are configured to be resettable by an operation on a menu screen in the decorative symbol display device 42, and are reset even when the power is turned off. The reset means is constituted by a menu screen for selecting whether or not to reset, the effect button 125, the cross button 126, and the function of the sub-control device 262 for resetting the stored contents of the setting storage area in accordance with the operation.

  Thereafter, in step S3910, a display setting process is performed. Here, based on the information stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553, various arithmetic processing such as generation of a display command to be output to the display control device 45 and output setting of the command are performed. That is, here, the display mode to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 is determined. For example, when receiving the variation pattern command and the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 refers to the corresponding table based on the variation type, the variation time, the stop symbol, and determines the display pattern and the like. Then, control such as outputting the determined items as display commands to the display control device 45 is performed.

  Note that the display control device 45 performs a drawing process in response to a command from the sub-control device 262, and starts a decorative display of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 42. It should be noted that once a fluctuation pattern command is received from the main control device 261, the symbol is operated in cooperation with the sub control device 262 and the display control device 45 until the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses. Is continuously displayed.

  Here, the reach effect setting process performed in the display setting process of step S3910 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S7101, it is determined whether a fluctuation pattern command has been received. If a negative determination is made in step S7101, the process ends. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S7101, it is determined whether the original flag of the storage area corresponding to the reach effect in the setting storage area (see FIG. 21) is set to ON.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S7102, it is determined in step S7103 whether a big hit state occurs. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7103, a reach effect is determined in step S7104 with reference to the first reach effect table (see FIG. 22) among the plurality of reach effect tables. That is, the value of the reach effect selection counter updated in the range of 0 to 30 at the timing of step S3906 is acquired, and if it is 0 to 8, "Kuroshio reach"; if it is 9 to 17, "Sango reach"; If 29, "Marine Reach" is set, and if it is 30, "Normal Reach" is set. After step S7104, this process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S7103, it is determined in step S7105 whether the vehicle is in front-rear reach. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7105, then in step S7106, a reach effect is determined with reference to the second reach effect table (see FIG. 22). That is, the value of the reach effect selection counter is acquired, and if it is 0-13, it is "Kuroshio reach"; if it is 14-21, it is "Sango reach"; if it is 22-29, it is "Marine reach"; Set to perform "Normal reach". After step S7106, this process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S7105, it is set to perform “normal reach” in step S7107, and the process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7102, that is, if any effect change has been set for the reach effect, it is determined in step S7108 whether or not a jackpot has been won. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7108, in step S7109, the reach effect table (any of the third to eighteenth reach effect tables) supported in the storage area corresponding to the reach effect in the setting storage area (see FIG. 21). (Refer to FIG. 22) to determine the reach effect. As shown in FIG. 22, when the thirteenth reach effect table to the eighteenth reach effect table are referred to, “treasure reach” may be selected. After step S7109, the process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S7108, it is determined in step S7110 whether the vehicle is in front-rear reach. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7110, the reach effect is determined in step S7109, and the process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S7110, “normal reach” is set in step S7111, and the process ends.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the selected reach effect is configured to change depending on whether the hit is a big hit or the case where the hit effect is out of order only when the reach effect is set to the original setting. Even when the effect setting items are set to the user's own preference, the ratio of the reach effect selected depending on whether or not the effect is set may be changed.

  Note that “Sam Reach” is a reach effect that may be derived only when one of “Kuroshio Reach”, “Sango Reach”, “Marine Reach”, and “Treasure Reach” is derived. For this reason, when it is determined that one of “Kuroshio Reach”, “Sango Reach”, “Marine Reach”, and “Treasure Reach” is derived, “Sam Reach” is derived after the reach effect setting process described above. The setting process of whether or not to make the original (about 1/500 of the original in the case of the probability of big hit) is performed. Also, regardless of the type of reach, there is a possibility that the premium accessory will be activated when a jackpot state occurs, and when performing a fluctuation display for teaching a jackpot, the premium accessory is displayed together with the reach effect setting process. Processing for setting whether or not to operate, and the timing of operation is performed.

  Next, the notice effect setting process performed after the reach effect setting process in the display setting process of step S3910 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S7201, it is determined whether a variation pattern command has been received. If a negative determination is made in step S7201, the present process ends.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S7201, it is determined in step S7202 whether or not a super reach is established. By the way, Super Reach is a reach state in which one of "Kuroshio Reach", "Coral Reach", "Marine Reach", and "Treasure Reach" is derived, and the fluctuation time is longer than "Normal Reach" ing.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S7202, it is determined in step S7203 whether or not a big hit has occurred. If an affirmative determination is made in step S7203, it is determined in step S7204 whether the none flag in the hitting storage area corresponding to “fish school effect” is set to ON. If a negative determination is made in step S7204, it is determined in step S7205 whether or not the essential flag in the hitting storage area corresponding to "fish school effect" is set to ON.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7205, in step S7206, an effect setting counter (see FIG. 23) to be used among a plurality of effect setting counters is designated in the hit time storage area corresponding to "fish school effect". Therefore, the value of the effect setting counter is obtained. In a succeeding step S7207, it is determined whether or not the value of the obtained effect setting counter is any one of 0 to 8. In this embodiment, if the value of the effect setting counter is 0 to 8, the fish school effect is performed. By changing the effect setting counter used according to the setting of the player, the appearance probability of the fish school effect is changed. ing.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, in addition to the “fish school effect”, a display in which bubbles rise upward from the lower part of the decorative symbol display device 42 is provided as a notice effect in which the occurrence of the jackpot state is not determined just by appearing “ There is "bubble production". When a negative determination is made in step S7207, or when an affirmative determination is made in step S7204, in step S7208, processing for deriving a bubble effect is performed, and then this processing ends. In the present embodiment, when the super reach is performed, either the fish school effect or the bubble effect is always performed. However, even when the super reach is performed, the notice effect may not be performed. May be configured.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S7207, it is determined in step S7209 whether the large fish school flag is set to ON. If a negative determination is made in step S7209 or an affirmative determination is made in step S7205, a process of deriving a fish school effect is performed in step S7210, and this process ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S7209, it is determined in step S7211 whether or not the value of the large fish school counter updated in the range of 0 to 13 is 0 to 5 at the timing of step S3906. If a negative determination is made in step S7211, the process moves to step S7210. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S7211, a process of deriving a large fish school effect is performed in step S7212, and the process ends.

  When a negative determination is made in step S7203, that is, in the case of the out-of-reach reach in which super reach occurs, in step S7213, the none flag in the out-of-office storage area corresponding to "fish school effect" is set ON. Is determined. If a negative determination is made in step S7213, it is determined in step S7214 whether or not the essential flag in the out-of-storage storage area corresponding to "fish school effect" is set to ON.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7214, in step S7215, an effect setting counter to be used among a plurality of effect setting counters is specified in the out-of-office storage area corresponding to “fish school effect”. Get the counter value. In a succeeding step S7216, it is determined whether or not the obtained value of the effect setting counter is any one of 0 to 8.

  The effect setting counter is used in addition to the settings of the fish school effect (in this example, the operating probability of the premium character, the appearance rate of the Samreach, and the appearance rate of the cut-in effect). When the same effect setting counter is acquired at the same timing (at a timing not including updating) in a plurality of settings, the combination pattern of the plurality of effects determined using the same effect setting counter is always the same. There is a possibility that it will. In this regard, in this example, a sub-effect setting counter with a different update timing from the effect setting counter is provided, and when the appearance rates of a plurality of effects have the same probability, one of the sub-effect setting counters is used. To be set.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7216 or an affirmative determination is made in step S7213, in step S7217, a process for deriving a bubble effect is performed, and then the present process ends. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S7216, it is determined in step S7218 whether the large fish school flag is set to ON. If a negative determination is made in step S7218 or an affirmative determination is made in step S7214, a process of deriving a fish school effect is performed in step S7219, and this process ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S7218, it is determined in step S7220 whether the value of the large fish school counter is 0. If a negative determination is made in step S7220, the flow shifts to step S7219. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S7222, in step S7221, a process for deriving a large fish school effect is performed, and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S7202, that is, if super reach is not derived, in step S7222, the value of the bubble counter updated in the range of 0 to 7 is set to 0 or 1 at the timing of step S3906. It is determined whether or not there is. If a negative determination is made in step S7222, the present process ends. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S7222, in step S7223, settings for deriving a bubble effect are performed, and the process ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 17, in the lamp setting process of step S3911, a lighting pattern of lamps and electric decorations is set to synchronize with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  In the audio setting process in step S3912, the output pattern of the speaker SP is set in synchronization with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42. When a command related to voice, such as notification of occurrence of an error, is transmitted from the main control device 261, settings for performing these controls are also performed in step S3912.

  In step S3913, an external output process of transmitting a control signal based on the settings in steps S3906 to S3912 to each device is executed. For example, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 45 when the decorative symbol display device 42 displays a decorative symbol in a variable manner.

  After the processing of steps S3906 to S3912 performed every 2 msec, or when a negative determination is made in step S3905, the flow shifts to step S3914 to determine whether or not the power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 553. Is determined. The power-off information is stored when a power-off command is received from the main controller 261.

  If power-off occurrence information is not stored, the process advances to step S3915 to determine whether the RAM 553 has been destroyed. If the RAM 553 has not been destroyed, the process returns to step S3901, and the normal process is repeatedly performed. On the other hand, if the RAM 553 has been destroyed, the processing is executed in an infinite loop to stop the execution of the subsequent processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3914 that the power-off occurrence information is stored, power-off processing is executed in step S3916. In the power-off processing, the generation of the interrupt processing is prohibited, and each output port is turned off. Further, the storage of the information of the occurrence of the power interruption is also deleted. After the power-off processing is performed, the processing is in an infinite loop.

  As described in detail above, in the second embodiment, with respect to a plurality of effect setting items related to the effect, encoded selection information including the setting contents of the effect setting items by the player (mobile-linked game password or effect setting password). ) Is input to the pachinko machine 10, so that settings made outside the pachinko machine 10 and settings that have actually been played can be reflected in the current game. For this reason, the same setting does not have to be repeated from the beginning, and convenience can be improved. In addition, the player can make his or her own effects, and can make the game more comfortable and more attractive. Therefore, for example, although I like most of the specifications and motifs (concepts), I stop playing the game just because there are effects that I do not like or the appearance balance of each effect is not acceptable (2). It is possible to suppress such situations as to prevent the player from enjoying the pachinko machine 10 more frequently (more opportunities for the pachinko machine 10 to be liked).

  Furthermore, once the effect setting items are set in the mobile interlocking game using the mobile communication terminal and the server, once the effect setting items are not set in each game, the setting for the mobile interlocking game can be performed. By simply inputting the password into the pachinko machine 10, the effect setting items of the player can be set incidentally. Therefore, it is possible to relatively smoothly change the setting of the effect of the pachinko machine 10.

  The setting contents of the effect setting items are input to the pachinko machine 10 via the server. For this reason, the server can grasp the setting contents of the effect setting items of the entire player. Therefore, the set contents can be disclosed, the set contents can be exchanged (popularity voting, etc.), and the game system (mobile-linked game) centering on the pachinko machine 10 can be realized by sharing information. You can enjoy more. Furthermore, the gaming machine maker can grasp the preferences (trends) of the entire player, etc., which can be utilized in the development of gaming machines.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when an effect related to the effect setting item is performed in the pachinko machine 10, the impression of the like / dislike for the effect is asked, and the user operates the effect button 125 according to the like / dislike, so as to determine the like / dislike. It counts in the form of the numerical value of a good / bad counter, sends the counter value to the server (via a mobile communication terminal), and can change the setting of the effect setting items based on the counter value. That is, it is possible to actually play a game and experience the effects related to the effect setting items, and input and reflect the impression of likes and dislikes for the effects in the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, the setting can be made closer to the player's request, and the player can play the game in a better mood.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to issue not only a password for a mobile-linked game including personal information of a player, but also a password for a performance setting including information on setting contents of a performance setting item and a corresponding model. Of course, the pachinko machine 10 is also configured to be able to support both passwords. That is, when performing a mobile-linked game, the setting contents of the effect setting items are included in the mobile-linked game password, and by inputting such a password, it is possible to enjoy the game with the set effect balance. . Even if another person enters the password, he / she can enjoy the game with the corresponding effect balance, but the other person cannot use the mobile-linked game password including the personal information. In this regard, according to the present embodiment, the effect setting password including the setting contents of the effect setting items and not including the personal information is issued to the server, and the password is input to the pachinko machine 10, and the effect included in the password is generated. It is possible to execute a corresponding process such as storing the setting content of the setting item in the setting storage area. For this reason, if the user finds a favorite effect setting on the server or the like, and notes the corresponding effect setting password, anyone can easily set the effect setting items according to their favorite settings. (It is not necessary to do it.) It is possible to play the game in the effect setting. Therefore, it is possible to more easily enjoy the playability such that the effect can be changed according to the player's preference (even a player who does not play a mobile-linked game can enjoy a game with his or her favorite effect setting) can do). Also, since it is relatively easy to try a combination of a plurality of effect setting items set by another person, it is possible to easily find an effect setting suitable for oneself.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is configured that random can be selected by setting the effect setting items. For this reason, it is possible to meet a player's request that the user wants a change from the original, but does not have a particularly desired setting, or does not want to know the setting content by himself.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, a special effect that cannot be set alone can be derived by a combination of the effect setting items selected by the player. That is, for example, assuming that the appearance probability at the time of hitting the fish school effect and the appearance probability at the time of departure are the same probability at 60% or less, a large school of fish that normally forms a school of large fish that is not derived is derived. It has become so. In this case, fun similar to treasure hunting, such as deriving a hidden effect, can be provided. Therefore, it is possible to make the user interested by setting the effect setting items, and to maintain motivation for the game.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the content described in the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

  (A) The contents and numbers of the game information and the selection information are not particularly limited, and can be appropriately changed. For example, in response to a slot machine as a gaming machine, winning probabilities such as various bonuses and ART (assist replay time) can be set in a plurality of stages. In the case where there is a difference, the number of wins of the child role having a difference in the winning probability is accumulated and stored in the game information storage area according to the setting, and by sending it to the server, the server calculates the winning probability of the child role, The result may be configured to be displayed on the display of the mobile communication terminal.

  Furthermore, the selection effect that can be selected by the player is not particularly limited to the stage selection in the normal state and the big hit state, and the button effect, but can be changed as appropriate instead of or in addition to these. For example, after the reach state occurs, at the timing when the super reach occurs, the player can select one of a plurality of types of super reach by operating the effect button 125 and the cross button 126, and the selection result May be stored and stored as selection information, and a question as to why the super reach is selected may be derived in a questionnaire for a mobile-linked game. In addition, for example, in correspondence with a slot machine as a gaming machine, the order in which a plurality of stop buttons for stopping a plurality of reels is pressed is accumulated in association with a staying stage and an effect derived at that time. You may comprise so that it may memorize | store.

  In addition, the customizing function is not particularly limited. For example, the design of the character (e.g., costume) and the sound output during the production are arranged. For example, in the configuration in which the words of the character are displayed in a balloon on the decorative symbol display device 42 and the color of the character changes from white to red to gold as the degree of expectation for the jackpot increases, Instead of being highly likely to win, the game may be always won, or the derivation of red and gold may be stopped. The customizing function is configured so that the higher the rank, the more patterns that can be customized.

  Also, the method of determining the effect setting items is not particularly limited, and a configuration may be adopted in which rules can be appropriately set for each model. For example, when there are a plurality of setting items such as reach direction, the setting indicating "like" was made for "Kuroshio Reach", but no setting was made for "Sango Reach" or "Marine Reach". In this case, as the reach effect selected when super-reach occurs (selected when it is determined that no Sam-reach will occur), "Kuroshio Reach" is set to 60%, "Sango Reach" and "Marine Reach" May be configured so as to be a ratio (20% each) obtained by equally dividing the remaining ratio (40%). In this case, it is possible to simplify the control of setting the effect setting items. Further, for example, a configuration in which an effect for which setting has not been performed may not be derived at all may be provided. In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which the setting screen of the effect setting item cannot be terminated (setting cannot be completed) unless predetermined main settings or all settings are performed.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the questionnaire may be derived in both the mobile-linked game and the non-mobile-linked game. However, the questionnaire may be derived only in the mobile-linked game. A questionnaire may be configured to be relatively easily derived during a game. In addition, you may comprise so that a questionnaire may not be conducted at all.

  In addition, if you cooperate with the questionnaire, a special animation etc. will be derived in the subsequent jackpot round, or if it is in a state where it is impossible to determine whether it is a probability variable jackpot although it is actually a variable jackpot, it is a probability variable jackpot It may be configured such that an effect that teaches the fact is always performed, or the possibility that the performance is performed is increased.

  In addition, the server compares the questionnaire information with the game information, determines whether or not the questionnaire information and the game information match, and reflects the result in the password, and thus in the effect on the pachinko machine 10, etc. Good. For example, if a player who answered "Yes" to the question "Is this the first game of this model?" Checks the game information, a game that does not correctly answer the questionnaire as if the number of games was about 10 times The ratio of teaching the fact that the player is in the probability change jackpot or the probability change mode relatively early instead of teaching it at an early stage increases (when the special display devices 43L and 43R are checked when the jackpot occurs, If the correspondence between the displayed content and the jackpot type is not grasped, it is relatively easy to sort the pattern into the indeterminate mode or the time reduction mode even at the end of the jackpot state.) Conversely, a player who answers the questionnaire correctly can reflect the fact that it is the probability change jackpot or the probability change mode that it is easy to be taught at a relatively early stage.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the QR code is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 as the code information including the server address information, the game information, and the selection information. The code may be a one-dimensional code, a one-dimensional code, or a combination of symbols such as a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) (for example, a URL indicating the address of the server followed by game information and selection information. Character string). Further, in the above embodiment, the player (the mobile communication terminal thereof) is specified using “HTTP Cookie”, but the player is specified by another method (for example, the player registers an e-mail address). Is also good. In addition, a configuration is also possible in which a dedicated application can be downloaded from the server, and game information and selection information can be read from the pachinko machine 10 by a portable communication terminal and transmitted to the server by a communication method different from the above embodiment. Good.

  (D) The mobile communication terminal is not limited to a mobile phone or a smartphone, but may be a mobile PC having a code information reading function. Further, in the above embodiment, the data exchange between the pachinko machine 10 and the portable communication terminal is performed by reading the QR code displayed on the pachinko machine 10 with the portable communication terminal, and by the server in response to the request of the portable communication terminal. Although the issued password is input to the pachinko machine 10, wireless communication such as infrared rays may be used, for example.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the game information and the selection information accumulated in the server can be reflected by inputting the password to the pachinko machine 10, but the configuration cannot be reflected (the pachinko machine). A configuration in which a password is not input to 10) may be used.

  In addition, data is exchanged between the pachinko machine 10 and the server via the portable communication terminal, but exchange is performed between the pachinko machine 10 and the server by another method. It may be configured as follows. For example, the pachinko machine 10 and the server are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a hall computer of a game hall. Further, the player holds the inter-table device installed in the gaming hall beside the pachinko machine 10 and having a function of lending game media (game balls for a pachinko machine, medals for a slot machine). A function is provided for reading and writing information from and to a non-volatile portable storage means (such as a card) capable of storing the number of game media used. Then, when the player plays the game, the game information and the selection information are sent to the server via the hall computer, and the information corresponding to the game information and the selection information is transmitted from the server side via the hall computer to the inter-apparatus device. And the information may be written to the portable storage means by the inter-apparatus. Also, when the player inserts the portable storage means into the inter-stand device at the next game and reads the information, the game according to the rank information and the player's taste and taste is performed as in the above embodiment. May be configured.

  (E) In the above embodiment, both the selection information of the individual player and the selection information of the entire player who has played each pachinko machine 10 are configured to be stored and stored. , May be omitted. In this case, the storage capacity of the pachinko machine 10 and the server can be reduced. Furthermore, if the configuration is such that the selection information of the individual player is not stored, the selection information of the specific player can be blurred, and the individual's hobbies and preferences can be highlighted without knowing it (the player may be aware of this). Is known to be offended). Further, in the above embodiment, when the player agrees to accumulate personal selection information (for example, at the start of a mobile-linked game (before and after a password input operation), a question and an operation item ( Yes or No), or a question and an operation item are displayed on the server web page at the time of the first registration, and the approval of the accumulation of the personal selection information is obtained only). May be stored.

  In the above-described embodiment, the storage contents of the statistic storage area in the selection information storage area are configured to be sequentially deleted after the lapse of one week, but this period is not particularly limited. For example, it may be after a predetermined number of days (for example, 1 to 14 days) or a predetermined time has elapsed, after a predetermined number of changes (for example, 3000 to 60,000 rotations) has been performed, or the data may be deleted. There may be a configuration in which there is no program (there is no program to erase, all the selection information of the pachinko machine 10 so far is stored, and the collected selection information is known when the substrate is collected and analyzed).

  Also, in the pachinko machine 10, when the code issuance screen is displayed and then closed, the stored game information is erased and the selection information is not erased. However, the game information is not erased. The configuration may be such that the selection information is deleted at another timing, or the selection information may be deleted at the timing when the code issuance screen is closed. In the case where the selection information is deleted at the timing when the code issuance screen is closed (the server side adds the selection information as needed), it is possible to reduce the storage capacity in the selection information storage area.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the information based on the storage content of the personal storage area in the selection information storage area is included in the password, and the personal taste of the player is reflected in the game. The password may include information based on the storage content of the statistic storage area in the selection information storage area, and the hobby preference (popular voting) of the entire player may be reflected in the game.

  In this case, for example, a player who plays for the first time is encouraged to first enjoy a popular performance and the like, thereby increasing the possibility of attracting the player's interest at the earliest possible stage. It is possible to actively appeal the goodness of the pachinko machine 10, for example, to have the player who has selected only the performance select a popular performance as a trial and discover a new goodness. it can. Therefore, depending on the development of the game, etc., it is possible to reduce a situation in which the potential of the pachinko machine 10 cannot be sufficiently drawn out, and the game is not completely played.

  When the gaming experience of the pachinko machine 10 is small, the hobby preference of the entire player may be reflected, and when the gaming experience is accumulated to some extent, the hobby preference may not be reflected. In addition, the player may be configured to be able to select whether to reflect individual hobbies and preferences or to reflect hobbies and preferences of the entire player. Furthermore, it is conceivable that such a selection is made at the time of inputting a password or at the time of issuing a password on a web page, but by setting it on the web page (server side), The total number of words can be reduced, and processing related to password issuance, storage capacity can be simplified, and time and effort related to password input can be reduced.

  (G) Further, when the gaming experience of the pachinko machine 10 is small, the hobby preference of the entire player is reflected, and when the gaming experience is accumulated to some extent, the hobby preference of the individual player is reflected. May be. More specifically, upon issuing a password, for example, it is determined whether or not both the fluctuation rank and the jackpot rank are “2” or more. If a negative determination is made, the host-side game information storage area and the entire host-side A password is issued in accordance with the storage contents of the selection information storage area (storage area of the selection information storage area). If the determination is affirmative, the host-side game information storage area and the host-side personal selection information are issued. A password may be issued according to the storage content of the storage area (a personal storage area of the selection information storage area). In this case, in a state in which the gaming experience of the corresponding pachinko machine 10 is shallow and the data amount of the personal taste of the player is not so much acquired, the hobby preference of the entire player is reflected in the game, and the pachinko machine 10 We can appeal goodness positively. Furthermore, when the player has some experience of playing the corresponding pachinko machine 10, the personal taste of the player is reflected in the game, so that the player can play the game more comfortably. Therefore, it is possible to provide suitable playability according to the situation.

  In addition, the server side determines which of the personal selection information storage area and the overall selection information storage area is to be reflected in the game (whether to be included in the password). The number of pieces of information identified from the password, and thus the total number of patterns of the password, can be reduced as compared with the case where both the storage contents of the storage area are included in the password. Therefore, the password can be shortened as much as possible, and the number of types of words used in the password can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to simplify processing related to issuing a password, simplify storage capacity, and reduce time and effort related to password input.

  (H) Furthermore, the configuration may be such that the player can select whether or not to reflect the storage content (selection information) of the selection information storage area in the game. In this case, a mobile-linked game using the mobile communication terminal and the server can be comfortably performed even for a well-balanced player as it is.

  A selection information storage area for individual players and a host side selection information storage area (individual selection information storage area) for storing and storing selection information only in the mobile-linked game state are provided to indicate the intention that the player does not reflect. (If the corresponding operation / setting is performed), the selection information is not stored and stored in the means for storing the selection information for the individual player. A configuration may be adopted in which the result is reflected in the following.), Or a configuration in which data is accumulated but not reflected may be used.

  (I) In the above embodiment, the effect button 125 and the cross button 126 are used to perform the selection operation at the time of the selection effect and the input operation of the password. A button for inputting a password may be provided separately (a button for opening and operating a menu screen may be provided in addition to the effect button 125). Further, the operation means and the input means need not be buttons. For example, the decorative symbol display device 42 may be configured as a touch panel, and a password input operation may be performed by touching a key displayed on the display unit.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the decorative design display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display is provided as the display means, but the display means may be constituted by another display device such as an LED display and a segment display device. Further, it is also possible to provide a display means capable of displaying a QR code, a password input screen, etc., separately from a display device capable of displaying a pattern such as identification information. In addition, the type and number of characters used for the password are not particularly limited, and hiragana, katakana, kanji, alphabetic characters, numbers, symbols, marks, and the like can be used as appropriate.

  (J) The game information to be ranked is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately changed for each model. In the first place, the information targeted for the game information and the selection information is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately changed for each model. Furthermore, the update condition of the fluctuation rank and the jackpot rank is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately changed for each model. For example, regarding the update of the jackpot rank, the first rank → second rank and the second rank → third rank each require 20 jackpots, and thereafter require 40 jackpots. Good.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the fluctuation count information and the jackpot count information accumulated in the server are less than 1000 times (the number of times that can be achieved if playing a game for half a day), and 30 times (if one is lucky, it can be achieved in one day). If the number is less than (the number of times), the password is configured to include the remaining information. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, if it is possible to grasp the closing time of the game hall, etc., calculate a value that can be achieved in the remaining playable time at the time of starting the game, and compare the remaining value with the password to calculate the remaining information. May be determined. In addition, when there is not much time to close the store (for example, the remaining two or three hours), an announcement (display) for recommending a relatively time-efficient stage may be performed.

  (K) In the above embodiment, the jackpot probability, the number of jackpot types, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 of each jackpot type, and the like are not particularly limited, and can be appropriately set for each model. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the winning probability in the winning / rejecting lottery is changed between the probability change mode and the other modes, but the winning probability does not change (is constant) and is given after the big hit state ends. The above-described configuration may be applied to a pachinko machine in which a plurality of patterns of the period (the number of fluctuations) of the time reduction mode are prepared.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a case where a jackpot is won based on the entry of a game ball into the upper winning opening 33a, and a case where a jackpot is won based on the entry of a game ball into the lower winning opening 33b, You may be comprised so that the ratio of the big hit type | type given may differ. For example, "7RN" is obtained when a jackpot is won based on the entry of a game ball into the upper winning opening 33a, and when a jackpot is won based on the entry of a game ball into the lower winning opening 33b. The ratio may be the same, but the ratio of “16RS” (in other words, the ratio of “7RS”) may be different.

  (L) In the above embodiment, the holding of the variable display is taught to the player by the holding lamps 46a and 46b, but the holding may be taught by other display means. For example, on the decorative symbol display device 42, an image object indicating suspension is displayed in a one-to-one correspondence with the suspended variable display so that it can be determined whether the first variable display is on hold or the second variable display is on hold. May be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a ball is entered into the lower winning opening 33b, which is retained after the variable display (first variable display) based on the entering of the gaming ball into the upper winning opening 33a, which has already been retained. The second variable display is preferentially digested in such a way that the variable display (second variable display) based on the second variable display is performed earlier than the first variable display, so that the order of the suspension is changed. Although the display is configured as described above, the display may be performed in the reserved order regardless of whether the display is the first variable display or the second variable display.

  (M) It may be implemented as a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, movable means (a movable area that can be changed to a specific area where a game ball moving in the game area can enter the ball, an open state allowing ball entry into the specific area, and a closed state inhibiting ball entry into the specific area ( Wing member), a specific ball entry device and a non-specific ball entry device capable of entering a game ball entering a specific region, and a game ball entering a specific ball entry device. Specific ball detecting means (condition satisfaction detecting means), starting ball input means provided outside the specific area, and capable of entering game balls moving in the game area, and game balls having entered the starting ball input means And a main control unit for controlling the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means. When a game ball enters a specific area, the game ball becomes a specific ball entry means and an unspecified ball. A predetermined number of game values (game balls) are given to the player regardless of which way the ball is thrown. The main control means, based on the detection of the starting ball detection means, the small hitting state in which the variable ball entry means is opened once or a plurality of times only for the first time, Whether to make the open state for the second time longer than the time, or to generate a big hit state in which the predetermined number of game balls enter the variable winning means in the open state as one round and this is repeated a specified number of times If the winning or losing lottery is performed and a small hit is won in the winning or losing lottery, a small hit state is generated, and if a big hit is won in the winning or losing lottery, and if the specific ball detection means is detected. May be applied to a gaming machine that generates a jackpot state. In this case, the variable ball entry means corresponds to a variable winning device. In addition to pachinko machines, the game will be implemented as various types of gaming machines, such as arranged ball machines, similar sparrow balls, slot machines as spinning machines, and machines that combine slot machines and pachinko machines. May be.

  (N) In the above embodiment, the upper limit of the amount of data that can be transmitted at a time from the pachinko machine 10 to the server via the portable communication terminal may be set. Furthermore, if the data amount of the game information and the selection information to be transmitted to the server is larger than the predetermined upper limit and cannot be transmitted at one opportunity, even if the code issuance screen is closed, the untransmitted data is not transmitted. The information may be left without being erased, and may be left so that it can be seen that it has not been transmitted.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the amount of game information and selection information to be stored in the pachinko machine 10 and to be transmitted to the server is large (for example, when selection information for several days is stored), the storage is performed during the game. When the game information or the selection information is converted into a QR code, the type of the game information or the selection information that has not been stored in the current game, that is, for example, the number of jackpots is 0 Check if there is something that does not derive premium reach at all, and if it is determined that there is, reduce the information display area that was to be used for such information and An information display area into which information is inserted may be used, or an information display area that should have been used for such information may be used for another information.

  In other words, when the amount of information to be sent to the server is large, for example, when the amount of stored selection information is large, trying to send it all at once takes a relatively long time and requires a It is feared that communication charges will be added excessively. For this reason, it is desirable to set the upper limit of the amount of information to be sent at one time. In the configuration (n), even under such conditions, information stored in the pachinko machine 10 can be sent to the server as much as possible. As described above, an area that is not used (vacant) is searched for because there is no corresponding information, and when it is found, another area is used to send the information.

  When the QR code is read by the portable communication terminal, the QR code is converted into URL format character string information, and the order in which the game information and the selection information other than the questionnaire information are arranged is determined. In addition, at the beginning of the character string indicating each game information and selection information, a head character indicating that it is the beginning of the game information and selection information is interposed, and there is no corresponding storage of the game information and selection information. In such a case, it may be set so that only the corresponding initial character is left. In this case, since the initial character is consequently present between the character strings indicating the respective game information and the selection information, it becomes a character for separating between the information, and according to the information amount of each information at each time. Thus, the number of characters constituting a character string can be changed. Further, when the corresponding game information and selection information are not stored and stored, that is, for example, when the value obtained by counting the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is the game information, and when the predetermined condition has never been satisfied, Only the first character is left, that is, it is continuous with the first character corresponding to the game information or selection information in the subsequent order, whereby the server grasps that there is no accumulation and storage of the corresponding game information and selection information. It is possible to do. Therefore, the number of characters can be further reduced as compared with the case where a character string other than the first character indicates that the corresponding game information and selection information are not stored.

  It should be noted that, even when the game information and selection information to be sent to the server are large and the types of information are various, it is desirable that the information having a high correlation be sent at once. For example, at normal time, information indicating the number of times the “diving stage” is selected, information indicating the number of times the “cruising stage” is selected, and information indicating the number of times the “deep sea search stage” is selected simultaneously It is desirable to be configured to be sent. That is, if they are not sent at the same time, it becomes impossible to accurately grasp the value of the number of times each stage has been selected out of how many times the stage has been changed. In addition, the information on whether or not the effect button 125 has been operated is configured to be transmitted each time transmission is performed so that the user can grasp the ratio of the effect button 125 to the total number of changes. Is also good. In addition, a shortened URL service may be used.

  (O) In the above embodiment, for example, when the mobile communication terminal accesses the server to issue a password at the start of the game, if the location information of the mobile communication terminal is transmitted to the server, It may be configured such that not only the information and the selection information but also the location information is stored correspondingly, or a configuration may be such that not only the game information and the selection information but also a password corresponding to the location information is issued. . Furthermore, when a password including the position information is input to the pachinko machine 10, an effect (local effect) or the like reflecting the position information may be performed. In addition, the local production may be performed only during the mobile-linked game state of the player who transmitted the location information, or after the player ends the mobile-linked game, for example, continues until the power is turned off. May be performed.

  Hereinafter, an example of a case in which positional information is exchanged between the pachinko machine 10, the mobile communication terminal, and the server will be described. The mobile communication terminal of this example has a built-in GPS. For example, when a QR code is read and game information or the like is transmitted to the server for the first time, a display appears asking whether position information may be sent. In addition, a description of a service that can be used by using the position information on the web page of the server or the menu of the pachinko machine 10 can be referred to.

  The first purpose of exchanging location information is to allow the gaming machine maker operating the server to grasp the operating status of the pachinko machine 10 in each region and the preference of the player. As a result, customer satisfaction can be estimated and utilized for the development of gaming machines. When location information is added when game information is sent from the mobile communication terminal, the game information etc. for each prefecture is different from that for individual players and statistics for players nationwide. Stored. However, it is not always necessary for all information to be stored for each prefecture. Only a part of the information may be stored, or a plurality of prefectures may be stored collectively (Kanto region, Tokai region, etc.). May be configured.

  The second purpose is to have the player enjoy the effect using the position information and to improve the interest. Hereinafter, an example of the “local effect” using the position information will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this example, a decorative pattern with a picture corresponding to “local” is set and stored in correspondence with each prefecture of the whole country, and the player can obtain points according to points and the like obtained by performing a mobile-linked game. Thus, the "this map pattern" can be set in a state where the decorative pattern display device 42 can use (release the lock) as a decorative pattern for variable display. It should be noted that the symbols with the numbers “1 to 9” shown in the upper and middle sections of FIG. 16A are usually used as the ornamental symbols of the ornamental symbol display device 42, and FIG. The symbol shown in the lower part of a) is the “this map pattern” acquired by the player so far.

  First, when a player sends location information when accessing a server with a portable communication terminal to perform the first mobile-linked game, the server determines the prefecture where the player is located based on the location information. At the same time, information relating to position information is included in a password issued in response to a request from the player.

  More specifically, on the pachinko machine 10 side, local information storage areas (a total of 47 pieces) are provided in the sub-control device 262 so as to correspond individually to each prefecture, and each local information storage area has , A takeover flag, a local flag indicating in which prefecture the first mobile-linked game was performed, and a local flag indicating in which prefecture the current mobile-linked game is performed. In addition, there is provided a corresponding map pattern correspondence table indicating a correspondence relationship with the “corresponding map pattern” stored in the character ROM 525 of the display control device 45. Also, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the prefecture corresponding to the on-set flag is colored differently so that it can be recognized that the vehicle has been crossed, and the city whose on-set flag is set on. "This map pattern" corresponding to the prefecture can be used for production.

  In the first mobile-linked game, the local flag and the local flag are turned on by the location information included in the password, and the local flag (the local flag also indicates the same prefecture) is used to set the towing flag of the prefecture for which the local flag is turned on. turn on. On the menu screen of the decorative design display device 42, “nationwide rally” can be selected. Also, if you select "National Crossing Rally", the prefectures for which the Tobu flag is set to ON and the corresponding "Tokyo map pattern" (a pattern with a motif of things, (Combination with a number pattern) and the decorative pattern (upper and middle rows in FIG. 16) used in the current variable display can be displayed, and the decorative pattern to be used is changed to “this map pattern”, or It is possible to perform operations such as returning to the initial decorative design.

  In the “National Crossing Rally”, every time a specified number of points are accumulated in mobile-linked games (for example, 1 point per change, 300 points per big hit, 1000 points per premium reach, 1000 points are accumulated Each time it is saved), it is possible to turn on the one-by-one flag of another prefecture for which the one-way flag is not turned on. By the way, in this example, the order of the prefectures in which the flag is turned on is determined, but the player may be allowed to select. Note that the condition under which the flag is set to ON is not particularly limited. For example, the variable display may be performed every 500 times and / or every 5 big hits. Further, the determination (point conversion) as to whether or not the condition for turning on the towing flag is established can be performed not only on the server side but also on the pachinko machine 10 side. By sending the number of remaining points required to set the crossing flag to ON in the form of information to the pachinko machine 10, the new map pattern may be used immediately when the conditions are achieved.

  Further, in this example, the player performs the mobile-linked game of the same model pachinko machine 10 in a prefecture other than “local” (sends the position information to the server), so that the player in the prefecture where the towing flag is not turned on is transmitted. When the local flag is turned on, the crossing flag of the prefecture in which the local flag is turned on is set regardless of the point. Further, the towing flag, the local flag, and the local flag are reset when the mobile-linked game ends (when the QR code issuance screen is closed) and when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. I have. In addition, information on which prefecture's flag is on, information on the points, and the like are also included in the two-dimensional code, and are output to the server and managed. Then, the information on the local password related to the next password is included so that the local production (“nationwide rally”) can be continued. In addition, in a state where the traverse flag of the whole country is set to ON, it is possible to derive a special effect (for example, it is possible to derive a premium notice that can teach that occurrence of a jackpot when the occurrence of a jackpot is determined, (A special image can be derived during the jackpot state, or the second week of the “National Rally” may be entered. The special benefits of the second week include different colors of this map pattern.) . In addition, the motif of the pattern used in the “this map pattern” is used for a notice effect or the like (for example, displayed in a small group). It may be set so that it can be derived at the time of the production).

  As the number of “this map” increases, the number of decorative patterns showing the same number increases. However, in order to reduce the storage capacity of image data, the number of decorative patterns except for the pattern is common (the same pattern). Design). In addition, the points used in the “nationwide rally” are set so that the rate of points applied to the game changes depending on the day and time (for example, double on holidays and holidays on weekdays and double on mornings). Etc.). Furthermore, when playing a game in a prefecture other than the local area, the point multiplying rate for the game may be changed (for example, the farther away from the local area, the higher the multiplying rate may be).

  In addition, in the above example, the local division is performed on a per-prefecture basis, and individual local images (minimum of 47 images in total) are associated with each other. It is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, the division may be performed on a country basis in the Warring States period.

  Further, a different effect display may be performed depending on whether the “local” where the game was played last time and the “local” where the game is played this time are the same or different. For example, when the game is the same, "I'll come again" or "It's faster than usual (see time information and store visit time information)" is displayed at the start of the game. ? " Furthermore, the display of the question format may be subsequently derived, and the selection result may be stored as the selection information. In addition, when playing in a local area where the number of games is large (local), if the previous time was a game in another local area, "Welcome home" or "Which place did you go to?" Etc. may be displayed.

  In addition, the store time (game start time), the game time, and the store close time (game end time) of the player are accumulated, and based on such data, the average of the store visit time, the average of the game time, and the store close time. The average of the time and the like may be determined, and this may be reflected in the effect of the pachinko machine 10. In other words, it randomly derives an effect that goes one step further into the player's private, such as "I thought it was time to come soon", "It is time to return soon", "I am playing longer than usual", etc. Instead of the facts. For this reason, it is possible to improve the willingness to play as compared to a case where only a common person performs only a common effect, and a situation where the intention of the player to go one step into the private becomes an inappropriate target Can be avoided. Furthermore, including information such as the number of jackpots, the number of fluctuations, and the number of games played at a given location, such as "I'm on today", "I saw the premium reach", or "It's a 10th anniversary today" By performing a player-specific effect such as "Ne", it is possible to improve the playability of the mobile-linked game.

  In addition, the “local production” is not limited to the above example. For example, the costume of the appearing character may be changed to one derived from the local area, the background may be changed to a local famous place, or music or speech ( The character of (telop) may be changed to music or a dialect derived from this place. Further, it is desirable that the “local production” is not compulsory, and that it is possible to select whether or not to do so by the player.

  It should be noted that the image data for local production can be derived (at a low probability) not only at the time of the mobile-linked game but also at the time of the mobile-linked game (at random regardless of the player's intention). You may comprise. In this case, the opportunity to enjoy the local production can be increased, and the participation in the mobile-linked game should be encouraged (the occurrence of the local production in the mobile-linked game should not be called for the participation in the mobile-linked game). Can be. However, in order to be able to set the local effects and local images as desired by the player (such as deriving at a desired timing or selecting a predetermined image from a number of local images), the mobile device must be used. It is necessary to play linked games.

  (P) Also, when personal information such as gender and age is input when registering a user in the server, a password corresponding to the personal information is issued, and when the password is input to the pachinko machine 10, the personal information is reflected. An effect or the like may be performed. For example, when a birthday is input, a relatively beautiful effect image (which does not hinder the visual display of the variation display of the decorative symbols) which is also used for the normal effect is always displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 only during the game of the day. , The probability of deriving premium reach may be increased. Furthermore, an arrangement may be made so that a production dedicated to a birthday, a production dedicated to a day when a public event such as New Year or Christmas is held, a production dedicated to a day of an event in a game hall, or the like can be derived. Also, for example, the decorative symbol display device 42 may be configured to be tiltable with the left-right direction as the axial direction, and the decorative symbol display device 42 may be tilted according to the height data of the player included in the password. Good. Note that the gaming machine maker can obtain information such as which age group, which gender and which effect is preferred by obtaining information on the sex and age of the player.

  Further, a password may be issued according to the time or day of the week at the time of starting the game, and when the password is input to the pachinko machine 10, an effect or the like reflecting the password may be performed.

  For example, the relationship between the remaining time until the game hall is closed (in this case, the closed time is preset) and the selected stage may be investigated. That is, when the remaining time is small, it may be determined which stage is selected, whether a stage with high time efficiency is selected, or whether or not it is irrelevant. Also, for example, if there is a stage that is easy to be selected according to the season, which stage is easy to be selected immediately after the start of installation, and which stage is easy to be selected after a certain period of time from the start of the installation, it is also possible to check which stage is easy to be selected. Good. Further, for example, it may be checked whether there is a stage that is easily selected depending on the temperature or the weather. If the remaining time is short, an announcement recommending a time-efficient stage may be made by the decorative symbol display device 42 or voice output.

  Also, using the gaming machine ID information, even if the pachinko machine 10 of the same model is played on a stand different from the previously played stand, a different (reaction) effect is performed than when playing the same stand. It may be configured as follows. Furthermore, even when the models are different, if the server is common or compatible, the selection information of the player and the like may be configured to be sharable, and may be configured to be appropriately reflected.

  (Q) In the above embodiment, information as to whether or not the effect button 125 has been operated when a button effect has occurred and information as to how many times the effect button 125 has been operated are accumulated and stored as selection information on the button effect. , But is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, the maximum number of operation times of the production button 125 in the validity period of the production button 125 was expected to be a predetermined number, but that is not enough, or conversely, information such as that no one reaches it, There may be a pattern A and a pattern B, and information may be obtained such that an operation is performed in the case of the pattern A but the operation in the case of the pattern B is not performed much.

  Further, for example, in the configuration in which the stage (“diving stage”, “cruising stage”, “deep sea search stage”) is switched every time the effect button 125 is operated in the normal game state as in the above embodiment. The timing at which the stage is changed may be accumulated and stored as selection information.

  For example, after the player starts the game of the day (from the start of the beating), or how many times the variable display is performed from the end of the jackpot state, how many times the stage is likely to be changed (so-called “addition” and the stage change). Relationship), how many times the variable display is performed after the super-reach has departed and / or after the relatively high-predictive notice production has been performed, how easily the stage can be changed (disappointing The relationship between the high degree of expectation for the production and the stage change), the number of total jackpots since the game was started, and how easily the stage is changed (the relationship between the boring for the production and the stage change). The information may be configured to be obtained on the server side.

  However, storing all of these counts would result in an enormous amount of storage. Therefore, the counts may be stored for each of the ranges corresponding to each predetermined count. For example, after the start of the game or the end of the jackpot, within 10 times, within 50 times, within 100 times, within 200 times,... Within 800 times, within 900 times, 1000 times or more, there was a stage change, super The stage was changed within 5 times, 15 times, 30 times or more after the reach was released. 1st jackpot, 5th jackpot, 10th jackpot, 15th jackpot, 15 jackpots, 20 jackpots from the start of the game The configuration may be such as how many times the stage has been changed up to the 25th hit and the 25th hit. Note that, instead of or in addition to storing the frequency information, time information may be stored. For example, the fact that the stage has been changed within 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes or more after the end of the jackpot state is stored and stored in the server via the mobile communication terminal. May be configured to be transmitted.

  In addition, as a function of the effect button 125, when a predetermined effect is performed, or when it is determined that the predetermined effect is to be performed, a predetermined operation is performed on the effect button 125, so that a predetermined operation is performed. Effect is skipped (a predetermined effect is skipped based on a predetermined operation being performed), or the effect is changed to a different effect (a predetermined image ( It may be configured to output a picture during construction and sound). In this case, for example, when the effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 does not give a favorable impression to the player (for example, it becomes embarrassed to watch, or the volume becomes too large to make the user feel bad). To prevent the player from being stressed, or to find new enjoyment by using such a cancellation function when the expectations are too high for the user to be excited and cannot be seen. Can be. In this configuration, the effect button 125 corresponds to an effect canceling operation unit.

  Further, the configuration may be such that information when the effect cancel function using the effect button 125 is used is stored and transmitted to the server via the mobile communication terminal. Further, the accumulated information may be reflected in the mobile-linked game of the pachinko machine 10 and thereafter (the password includes information corresponding to the effect cancellation information). Note that it is preferable that this setting be configured so that it can be returned to the original by the player's intention.

  Further, a pressure gauge, a speed measuring device, and the like are provided on the effect button 125, these measured values are stored and stored as selection information, and information on what strength or speed the effect button 125 is operated on the server side. May be obtained.

  (R) In the above embodiment, in order to display the two-dimensional code on the decorative symbol display device 42, it is necessary to re-enter the same password as the password input at the start of the mobile-linked game as the identity verification. Is also good. In other words, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the stored game information is illegally received by another player and carried away (especially, in the embodiment, the stored game information or the like is deleted). . In the case where the pachinko machine 10 and the mobile communication terminal can perform wireless communication such as infrared communication between the pachinko machine 10 and the mobile communication terminal, it may be unnecessary to input a password at the start of the mobile interlocking game. When communicating with the pachinko machine 10, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to include player identification information for identifying a player, and the player identification information received from the mobile communication terminal at the start of the mobile-linked game is transmitted to the pachinko machine 10. When it is determined whether or not the player identification information received from the mobile communication terminal when storing and issuing the two-dimensional code coincides with the player identification information stored in the pachinko machine 10 side, Alternatively, the game information and the selection information stored may be output, and the information may not be output if they do not match. Furthermore, a configuration may be adopted in which a personal identification number is individually given at the time of the first registration of the mobile-linked game, and the input of the personal identification number is required when issuing a two-dimensional code. It is desirable that such a password can be confirmed by accessing the server together with the cookie information.

  Also, a separation timer that measures the time from when the player's contact with the steering wheel 18 is no longer detected until a predetermined time elapses, and is turned on when the mobile-linked game is started, and is measured by the separation timer. When a specified time has elapsed from the start and when a mobile-linked game is terminated, a flag is provided which is turned off when a player-specified flag is turned off. The configuration may be such that a two-dimensional code cannot be issued. In other words, when the player-specifying flag is turned off while the mobile-linked game is being performed, the player-specifying flag can be turned on by performing identity verification (for example, re-entering the password), and the player specifying If the middle flag is on, a two-dimensional code can be issued. As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent a situation in which game information or the like is carried away when the player leaves the seat for use in a toilet or the like. In addition, the off-setting of the player-specifying flag may be configured to be performed immediately by the user's own input operation when the player leaves the seat. In this case, the above-described operation and effect are further ensured.

  (S) In the second embodiment, the content and number of the effect setting items that can be changed by the player are not particularly limited, and can be appropriately set for each model. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which music or a background image or the like (for example, music or background used in successive gaming machines) at the time of variable display can be selected. Further, the pachinko machine 10 may be configured so that settings relating to various electric decorations provided on the pachinko machine 10 can be performed. For example, the brightness (normal, bright, dark, or unlit) of the illumination of the front frame set 14 or the game board 30 when the premium accessory is activated may be settable.

  Further, a combination of effects performed in one change display or a combination of effects performed in one big hit state may be set. For example, a configuration may be made in which settings such as not to combine the A notice effect and the C reach effect can be performed. In other words, the effects of recent variable displays are derived by combining (sequentially) a plurality of effects, but as the effects are more and more complex, one variable display takes a longer time. And there are many players who get tired of this. Further, effects having substantially the same meaning may appear repeatedly. On the other hand, such a concern can be eliminated by the player being able to limit the combined combinations. It should be noted that an effect of a version in which the effect of the predetermined time is shortened may be derived so that the player can select the effect.

  (T) In the second embodiment, the setting of the effect setting items may be performed on one of the server and the pachinko machine 10, or may be performed on both. If the setting can be made only by the server, the control load and the memory used on the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced, and the setting contents can be surely grasped on the server side. On the other hand, if the setting can be changed on the pachinko machine 10 side, the good / bad information on the effect of the player can be immediately reflected in the pachinko machine 10, and the player can feel better in the subsequent games of the day. be able to.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment, when random is set in the effect setting item, the setting content set at random (by lottery) is reflected in the subsequent mobile-linked game. Alternatively, a randomly set item may be determined randomly each time a mobile-linked game is played.

  In addition, in the second embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a selection range in the case where the effect setting items are set at random is specified. That is, in the second embodiment, each effect setting item is selected and set from a selectable range. However, the selection range can be limited (for example, 40% to 70%). In such a manner as to be able to be set as random or the like in the range of (1). In this case, for example, it is possible to respond to the player's request that the user wants to limit the appearance rate of a predetermined effect to a certain degree so as to obtain his or her favorite effect setting, but does not want to know the setting value itself. .

  (U) In the pachinko machine 10 (sub-controller 262) of the second embodiment, a real-time clock may be provided as date and time measurement means capable of measuring the actual date and time. Further, the server is configured to be able to issue a password for mobile-linked game or effect setting including period information, and when the password is input to the pachinko machine 10, a corresponding process is performed with reference to the real-time clock. It may be that. For example, for the summer period of July and August, it can be set so that a character with an unusual costume appears. Even if the "password including the content" is input, a character with an unusual costume cannot appear. In other words, if the period is limited only on the server side, the period during which the corresponding effect appears on the pachinko machine 10 cannot be limited, although the password distribution period is limited. For this reason, if the password is obtained, the corresponding effect can be derived at any time in the pachinko machine 10 thereafter. On the other hand, by providing the real-time clock, it is possible to limit a period during which a corresponding effect can be derived. Therefore, the willingness to play a game during a limited period can be improved.

  (V) In the second embodiment, a method of quantifying the impression (impression) of each effect of the player on the pachinko machine 10 side and reflecting the numerical value on the setting content is not particularly limited. If the production button 125 is not operated, a negative evaluation is performed for the production using the, and if many production buttons 125 are operated, a positive evaluation is made, and the information is output to the server. May be configured. In addition, at the end of the mobile-linked game, as an impression of the entire production setting items, the player questions the balance of the production as a whole, and evaluates whether the performance is good or bad. May be configured. Note that the number of points that can be voted for the popularity ranking (one time) when accessing the server may be smaller than the maximum number of points that can be added at the end of the mobile-linked game (for example, one point at maximum). In this case, it is possible to prevent the ranking from being determined by the minority opinion.

  (W) In the second embodiment, when an effect corresponding to the effect setting item is performed separately from the decorative symbol display device 42 (identification information display means), it is possible to derive a display for asking or dislike of the effect. Sub display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device or the like) may be provided. In this case, the guidance display for asking the likes and dislikes of the effect is performed on the decorative symbol display device 42, so that it is possible to avoid a situation in which the variable display of the decorative symbols becomes difficult to visually recognize.

  (X) In the second embodiment, the effect setting items may be set on the pachinko machine 10 side. Further, the pachinko machine 10 may be configured so that the setting contents (history) of the effect setting items set so far in the pachinko machine 10 can be viewed. Further, a configuration is provided in which a favorite pattern can be selected from among the setting content patterns of the effect setting items viewed on the pachinko machine 10 and reflected in the game (the content stored in the setting storage area is changed to the selected content). May be.

  (Y) In the second embodiment, the correspondence between the digit of the word constituting the password and the target content may be determined. For example, in the case where the password is composed of a plurality of digits, the first digit corresponds to the fish school effect, the second digit corresponds to Kuroshio Reach, and the first digit is a number from 0 to 9. Thus, the appearance probability of the fish school effect may be changed, and the appearance rate of Kuroshio Reach may be changed by inserting any of H, M, and L in the second digit. In this case, the player can achieve a desired effect balance by directly inputting a password. Therefore, it is not necessary to go through the server to change the setting, so that the convenience can be improved. Further, since the player can intuitively input a word, the player can input words as expected. It is easy to perform setting input to achieve the effect balance.

  (Z) In the above embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which a favorite effect can be derived in a variable display designated by a player. For example, a reach lamp and a reach button corresponding to each reach effect are provided, and each time the fluctuation display is performed 100 times since the previous reach effect was derived, one of the reach lamps is turned on, and When the corresponding reach button is pressed, the corresponding reach effect may be derived in the next fluctuation display after the currently performed fluctuation display. In this case, it is possible to derive a desired reach effect anyway, regardless of the result of the variable display, and it is possible to avoid a situation where the desired reach effect is not seen forever.

  In addition, if it is within a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation, a configuration may be made so that the corresponding reach effect is performed in the current fluctuation display (the effect is rewritten). In addition, a configuration may be made such that a reach effect corresponding to the variable display designated by the player can be derived from the suspended variable displays. Further, in a configuration in which a series of effects are performed using the suspended display of fluctuations (so-called continuous notice, etc.), if there is a suspension display corresponding to a jackpot, the continuous announcement is activated and the jackpot is achieved. The reach effect corresponding to the fluctuation display may be derived (the fake effect of the continuous notice effect is also set). In addition, even in the case of the reach effect, if the appearance probabilities are different, the number of times of change required until the corresponding reach lamp is turned on may be different. That is, when the appearance probability of the reach effect A is 1/200 and the appearance probability of the reach effect B is 1/5000, when the reach effect A is derived, the corresponding reach counter A is set to 200, and the reach effect is set. When B is derived, 5000 may be set in the reach counter B, and when each reach counter becomes 0, the corresponding reach lamp may be turned on.

[Appendix]
The technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

Means P-1. Operating means operable by the player;
A selection effect deriving means capable of deriving a selection effect for selecting an effect by an operation of the operation means by a player,
A gaming machine comprising selection information storage means capable of accumulating and storing selection information which is information relating to selection by operation of the operation means.

  According to the means P-1, there is provided selection information means capable of accumulating and storing selection information such as what kind of selection the player made in the selection effect. For this reason, by confirming the storage information of the selection information storage means, it is possible to grasp popular effects, unpopular effects, and the like, which can be used as a reference for the development of gaming machines. Also, the selection information stored in the selection information storage means matches (is itself) the selection made by the player during the game. You can get more accurate and detailed information than if you answer while remembering how many choices you made.

  A. There is a pachinko machine as a kind of gaming machine. In the pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by the launching device enters the starting ball entry means provided on the game board, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated, and a lottery is performed on the variable display device. A variable display for teaching the result is performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  By the way, when a gaming machine maker manufactures a new model or the like, the aim is to create a gaming machine that is pleasing to a player with reference to evaluation of a conventional gaming machine or the like.

  However, for example, when marketing is performed by requesting a research company, a satisfactory number of responses may not be obtained, or the result report may be delayed. There is also a concern that the answer to the questionnaire given to the player is not accurate.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of quickly and widely collecting information on a game tendency of a player.

Means A-1. In a gaming machine capable of transmitting information on a game of the player to a server via a mobile communication terminal operated by the player,
Game information storage means capable of accumulating and storing game information, which is information relating to a lottery performed in a game,
Operating means operable by the player;
A selection effect deriving means capable of deriving a selection effect for selecting an effect by an operation of the operation means by a player,
Selection information storage means capable of accumulating and storing selection information, which is information relating to selection by operation of the operation means,
Display means provided at a position visible to the player and capable of displaying an image object;
In the display means, the address information of the server, the game information stored and stored in the game information storage means, and at least selection information stored and stored in the selection information storage means, includes at least the address information of the server, Information output means for displaying code information readable by the mobile communication terminal,
The information output means, when the game information stored in the game information storage means is included in the code information displayed on the display means, the selection information stored in the selection information storage means. A gaming machine characterized by including

In addition, "The mobile communication terminal
Reading means capable of reading the code information displayed on the display means,
Communication means capable of communicating with the server;
Portable display means capable of displaying data supplied from the server,
The server is
Via the portable communication terminal, when receiving game information stored and stored in the game information storage means, a host-side game information storage means for storing and storing the game information;
And host-side selection information storage means for storing the selection information when receiving the selection information stored in the selection information storage means via the portable communication terminal.

  The game information stored and stored in the game information storage means is a history of the game played by the player, and may be useful as a reference when the player looks at his or her own game. In addition, various services may be provided from a gaming machine maker or the like that operates the server according to the game history. On the other hand, the game information accumulated and stored in the selection information storage means is information indicating a preference of which of the effects the player has selected from among the effects which can be selected. It is useful information.

  In this regard, according to the present means A-1, when the game information stored in the game information storage means is included in the code information displayed on the display means, the code information is stored and stored in the selection information storage means. And information collected by the player and information desired by the gaming machine maker. Therefore, by reading the code information with the portable communication terminal after the game and communicating with the server, information that is useful for both the player and the gaming machine maker can be sent to the server. In particular, the choice information is fast, accurate, and wide-ranging (a lot of players can get a response) to avoid situations where the information is outdated, off-target, or over-biased Can be. As a result, since fresh and accurate information can be obtained sequentially, it is possible to use such good information to develop a new model that meets the expectations of the player. In other words, while retaining the elements that are popular with the player, the traditional goodness is inherited, while the elements that are not popular are reduced and simplified, or replaced with another element to reduce the complexity. Or perform new attempts.

  In addition, as the game information, the number of occurrences of the special game state advantageous to the player, the number of executions of the variable display performed by the variable display means to teach the result of the success / failure lottery for determining the success / failure of the special game state, For example, when a special effect determined in advance from a number of effects in the special game state or the fluctuation display is generated. In addition, according to the slot machine as a gaming machine, the winning probability of a special gaming state (bonus) or the like can be set in a plurality of stages, and there is a difference in the winning probability of the child role according to the setting. The server calculates the appearance rate of the child role per predetermined number of games by accumulating and storing in the game information storage means the number of wins of the child role having a difference in the winning probability according to the setting, and sending it to the server. Alternatively, it may be configured to be able to be displayed on the portable display means.

  Further, as the “selection effect for selecting an effect by the operation of the operation device by the player”, a plurality of stages are provided so that a background image, an appearance character, and the like on the display device change, and the operation is performed during a normal game state. In a configuration in which the stages are sequentially changed by operating the means, each of the stages constitutes a selection effect, and in this case, as game information, for example, how many times a variable display is performed at which stage is displayed. Information such as whether or not the player has been touched (only changing the stage by operating the operating means is not counted as selection information). Furthermore, during a normal game state (for example, when a pachinko machine develops a super reach) or when a special game state occurs, the player selects a development destination of the effect or an effect during the special game state from a plurality of effect patterns. In a possible configuration, the plurality of effect patterns constitute a selected effect, and the game information in this case includes, for example, information as to which effect pattern was selected and executed. In addition, when the player operates the operation means within a predetermined period, a predetermined effect is derived as a reaction, and in some cases, in a configuration in which the effect changes depending on the number of operations, the operation means is not used. An effect that can be derived by operating constitutes a selected effect, and as the game information in this case, for example, information as to whether or not the player has operated the operating means within a predetermined period, or a plurality of operating means Information on how many times the player has operated the operating means (how many times the player has operated) when the player makes an announcement such as performing the operation twice.

  The address information is information such as a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) for the mobile communication terminal to access the server, and it is sufficient that the IP address of the server is finally obtained. In addition, the “code information” is not only a two-dimensional code and a one-dimensional code, but also includes a form of a sequence of symbols such as a URI, and includes a sequence of the symbols (combination). is there. Also, "the portable communication terminal reads the address information of the server from the code information displayed on the display means and accesses the server, and when the game information and the selection information included in the code information are Output to the server ".

  Means A-2. The game information storage means stores the code information including the game information and the selection information after an operation for starting accumulation of the game information of the individual player is performed on the game information storage means. The gaming machine according to means A-1, wherein only the game information up to when the game information is displayed on the display means is stored.

  According to the means A-2, the data storage capacity of the game information in the gaming machine can be minimized.

  Means A-3. In the selection information storage means, after an operation for starting accumulation of the game information of the individual player is performed on the game information storage means, the code information including the game information and the selection information is stored in the selection information storage means. The gaming machine according to the means A-1 or A-2, wherein the selection information is stored not only until the information is displayed on the display means, but also in other periods.

  According to the means A-3, selection information other than the information of the player who sent the data is also sent. Thereby, more selection information can be obtained in the server. In the case of a configuration in which the selection information of the individual player is not separately stored, the selection information of the specific player can be blurred, so that the individual's hobbies and preferences are highlighted while the user does not know the information (the player may not be able to see the information). It is possible to suppress such a situation that the user is offended by knowing that.

  Note that the code information may be configured to include all the selection information accumulated for the gaming machine on that day, or may be configured to include the selection information up to several days ago (separated by day). May be. Further, in the server, apart from the total selection information of the gaming table played by the player, the personal selection information is configured to be accumulable, and only when the player agrees to accumulate the personal selection information, You may comprise so that the selection information of an individual may be accumulate | stored.

  Means A-4. The storage content of the game information storage means is deleted when the code information including the game information and the selection information is displayed on the display means, whereas the storage content of the selection information storage means is The gaming machine according to means A-3, wherein the contents stored in the game information storage means are retained even after the contents are erased.

  According to the means A-4, it is possible to send more selection information to the server (send selection information for other players collectively) while minimizing the data storage capacity of game information in the gaming machine as much as possible. It becomes possible. Further, for example, in the case of a configuration in which the storage content of the selection information storage means is erased when the code information is displayed on the display means, for example, when the player ends the game, the code information is displayed on the display means of the gaming machine. If the code information is displayed, but the code information is not read and transmitted to the server, the selection information of the player is not transmitted to the server and remains on the gaming machine. On the other hand, according to the present means, since the storage contents of the selection information storage means are retained even after the code information is displayed, there is a possibility that another player may send the information to the server. Therefore, the effect of obtaining more selection information is more reliably achieved.

  Note that the gaming machine may be configured to delete the selection information that has passed a predetermined period (predetermined time, predetermined number of days, etc.) after being stored in the selection information storage means, or may not delete (delete) the selection information. (There is no program).

Means A-5. An input unit capable of inputting information by a player's operation is provided,
When a password is input using the input unit, a state in which the game information of the individual player is stored in the game information storage unit is started,
In the case where the password includes information corresponding to the game information and the selection information stored in the server, a process corresponding to the information (when the information corresponding to the game information and the selection information is not included, A processing different from the case where the storage contents of the game information and the selection information stored in the server are different). The gaming machine described.

  In addition, "the server is configured to access the password corresponding to the storage contents of the host-side game information storage means and the host-side selection information storage means in response to a request from the player via the mobile communication terminal being accessed. Password issuing means for issuing the password. "

  According to the means A-5, not only the game information stored and stored in the host-side game information storage means but also the selection information stored and stored in the host-side selection information storage means can be reflected in the game. For example, by analyzing the tendency of the player's hobby preference for the game, it is easy to derive the effect suitable for it, or the tendency of the hobby preference of the entire player, that is, grasping the presence or absence of popularity of each effect, Popular effects can be easily derived. Therefore, it is possible to improve the playability by retrofitting according to the tendency of the hobby and taste of the individual player or the entire player. Further, the effect balance changes in accordance with the accumulation state of the selection information, so that it is possible to suppress rut.

  The input means may be at least partially constituted by the operation means, or may be provided completely separately. In addition, "when the password is input to the gaming machine when starting the game of the gaming machine, the effect table referred to when deriving the selected effect is configured to be changeable." It may be. In addition, the "request of the player via the mobile communication terminal being accessed" means that not only the operation corresponding to the issuance of the password by the mobile communication terminal is performed on a web page, but also the mobile communication terminal In the case where it is programmed that a password is issued to the web page immediately when the information indicating that the game is the first game is received via the first game, the first access is performed.

  Means A-6. In the case where the password includes the game information of the individual player stored in the server and the information corresponding to the selection information of the individual player, a process corresponding to the information (including the game information and the selection information (A different process from the case where the corresponding information is not included or the case where the storage contents of the game information and the selection information stored in the server are different). 6. The gaming machine according to 5.

Note that the server "the host-side game information storage means includes a personal game information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the game information of the individual player,
The host-side selection information storage means includes a personal selection information storage area capable of storing the selection information of the individual player,
The password issuing means may issue the password according to the storage content of the corresponding personal game information storage area and the storage content of the corresponding personal selection information storage area. "

  According to the means A-6, the selection information accumulated so far of the individual player, that is, the hobby and preference of the player can be reflected in the game. For example, in a configuration in which a plurality of stages are provided so that a background image, an appearance character, and the like on the display unit change, and the operation unit is operated during a normal game state, the stages are sequentially changed. For example, by inputting a password, it may be configured to automatically switch to a stage where the player has a high selection rate (the number of selections is large). Further, for example, in a configuration in which a player can select a development destination of an effect or an effect in a special game state during a normal game state (for example, when a super-reach is developed in a pachinko machine) or when a special game state occurs, For example, by inputting a password, the cursor for selecting an effect can be configured to be aimed from the beginning to a position for selecting an effect for which the player has a high selection rate. Further, for example, in a configuration in which the player operates the operating means within a predetermined period, a predetermined effect is derived as a reaction, and in some cases, the effect changes depending on the number of operations. By inputting, the effect using the operating means is not performed much (replaced with other effects) corresponding to the player who does not operate the operating means very much, or the operation number of the operating means is originally the reference number of times. , A specific effect is performed, and the specific effect can be derived by performing a predetermined number of operations less than the reference number. Therefore, the player has a feeling that the gaming machine becomes familiar to the player as the player repeatedly plays the game, and can play the game in a comfortable manner. In addition, it is possible to eliminate a situation in which the player has to perform the same operation every time in order to bring the gaming machine into his / her favorite state within a selectable range.

  Means A-7. When the password includes the game information of the individual player stored in the server and the information corresponding to the selection information of the entire player, a process corresponding to the information (the game information and the selection information (A different process from the case where the corresponding information is not included or the case where the storage contents of the game information and the selection information stored in the server are different). 6. The gaming machine according to 5.

Note that the server "the host-side game information storage means includes a personal game information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the game information of the individual player,
The host-side selection information storage means includes an entire selection information storage area capable of storing the selection information of the entire player.
The password issuing means may issue the password according to the storage contents of the corresponding personal game information storage area and the storage contents of the overall selection information storage area. "

  According to the means A-7, it is possible to reflect the total of the selection information so far of the entire player, that is, the statistics of the hobbies and preferences of the entire player who is playing the gaming machine of the corresponding model in the game. . For this reason, for example, a player who plays for the first time is encouraged to first enjoy a popular performance and the like, thereby increasing the possibility of attracting the player's interest at the earliest possible stage. It is possible to actively appeal the goodness of the gaming machine, for example, to have the player who has only selected the effect select a popular effect as a trial and discover new goodness. . Therefore, depending on the development of the game or the like, it is possible to reduce a situation in which the potential of the gaming machine cannot be sufficiently drawn out, and the game cannot be completely played. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the hobby preference of the entire player is reflected when the gaming experience of the gaming machine is small, and the hobby preference is not reflected when the gaming experience is accumulated to some extent.

  Means A-8. If the password includes the game information of the individual player stored in the server and the information corresponding to the selection information of the individual player and / or the entire player, processing corresponding to the information (the game) (A process different from the case where the information corresponding to the information and the selection information is not included or the case where the storage contents of the game information and the selection information stored in the server are different). The gaming machine according to means A-5.

Note that the server "the host-side game information storage means includes a personal game information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the game information of the individual player,
The host-side selection information storage means includes a personal selection information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the selection information of the individual player, and an overall selection information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the selection information of the entire player.
The password issuing unit is configured to respond to at least one of the storage content of the corresponding personal game information storage area, the storage content of the corresponding personal selection information storage area, and the storage content of the entire selection information storage area. Issuing the password ".

  According to the means A-8, it is possible to reflect the hobbies and preferences of the individual player, and to reflect the hobbies and preferences of the entire player, and basically the same as the means A-6 and A-7. The operation and effect of the present invention are achieved. It should be noted that the player may be configured to be able to select whether to reflect individual hobbies and preferences, or to reflect hobbies and preferences of the entire player (or not to reflect them at all). Furthermore, it is conceivable that such a selection is made at the time of inputting a password or at the time of issuing a password on a web page, but by setting it on the web page (server side), The total number of words can be reduced, and processing related to password issuance, storage capacity can be simplified, and time and effort related to password input can be reduced.

Means A-9. In the case where the password includes information corresponding to the fact that the specific game information is stored in the server in an amount equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, the password of the individual player stored in the server included in the password is included in the password. Perform processing according to the game information and the selection information of the player individual,
In the case where the password does not include information corresponding to the fact that the specific game information has been stored in the server in a predetermined amount or more, the personal information of the player stored in the server included in the password is not included. The gaming machine according to means A-8, wherein processing is performed according to the game information and the selection information of the entire player.

  Note that the password issuing means determines whether or not the specific game information is stored in the host-side game information storage means in a predetermined amount or more when the password is issued, and a negative determination is made. Issue the password according to the storage contents of the personal selection information storage area and the overall selection information storage area, and when the determination is affirmative, the personal selection information storage area and the personal selection information storage area Issuing the password according to the stored contents ".

  According to the means A-9, in a state in which the gaming experience is small with respect to the corresponding gaming machine, and the data amount of the personal preference of the player has not been obtained so much, the hobby preference of the entire player is reflected in the game, We can positively appeal the goodness of gaming machines. Furthermore, when the player has gained a certain amount of gaming experience of the corresponding gaming machine (for example, when the number of fluctuations and the number of wins are equal to or more than the reference value), the personal taste of the player is reflected in the game, The player can play the game more comfortably. Therefore, it is possible to provide suitable playability according to the situation.

  In addition, the server side determines which of the personal selection information storage area and the overall selection information storage area is to be reflected in the game (whether to be included in the password). The number of pieces of information identified from the password, and thus the total number of patterns of the password, can be reduced as compared with the case where both the storage contents of the storage area are included in the password. Therefore, the password can be shortened as much as possible, and the number of types of words used in the password can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to simplify processing related to issuing a password, simplify storage capacity, and reduce time and effort related to password input.

  Means A-10. The gaming machine according to any one of means A-5 to A-9, wherein the player can select whether or not to reflect the accumulated selection information in a game.

  According to the means A-10, it is possible to prevent the accumulated selection information from being reflected in the game. Therefore, even a well-balanced player as is can comfortably play a mobile-linked game using a mobile communication terminal and a server.

  It should be noted that a selection information storage means for personal use and a host side selection information storage means (individual selection information storage area) for storing and storing the selection information only in the mobile-linked game state are provided to indicate the intention that the player does not reflect. In the case where the corresponding operation / setting has been performed, the selection information is not stored and stored in the means for storing the selection information for the individual player (a configuration for asking whether or not to participate each time may be employed, A configuration may be adopted in which the results are reflected in the following.), Or a configuration in which data is accumulated but not reflected may be used.

Means A-11. Along with being configured to be able to conduct a questionnaire that can be answered by operating the input means,
The gaming machine according to any one of means A-5 to A-10, wherein the content of the questionnaire can be changed according to the information on the selection information included in the input password.

  According to the means A-11, by performing the questionnaire, it is possible to obtain information that cannot be completely grasped only by counting the selection of the selected effect. For example, it is possible to ask for a dislike (uninteresting) effect or to ask why he likes a particular effect. Therefore, more information can be collected, and a situation in which a gaming machine that does not meet the needs of the player is produced can be more reliably avoided.

  Further, in this means, the contents of the questionnaire can be changed according to the selection information included in the password input to the gaming machine. That is, for example, in a case where the player himself / herself has selected many effects A in the past in the selected effects in correspondence with the means A-6, the display means displays "The reason why I like the effect A." Please tell us: 1; easy to hit; 2; like the characters appearing; 3; like the sound. " Therefore, a more detailed survey can be performed, and higher-quality questionnaire data can be obtained. In addition, even if you reduce the number of choices or the number of questions, you can efficiently move to questions with detailed contents, and as a player, you can respond to questionnaires relatively smoothly (without feeling much stress). I can answer.

  If a large number of questions are prepared and derived at random, the questions may be biased or may be inappropriate for the player's hobbies and preferences. Can be derived. Therefore, the questionnaire can be conducted efficiently, a more suitable answer can be obtained, and the number of times the questionnaire effect is derived can be reduced. It is possible to suppress a situation where the user feels it.

  Means A-12. In the questionnaire, the content of the questionnaire is displayed only when an operation indicating participation in the questionnaire is performed (when an operation indicating non-participation in the questionnaire is performed or no corresponding operation is performed within a predetermined period) Does not display the contents of the questionnaire).

  According to the means A-12, the intention of the player who does not want to participate in the questionnaire can be respected. Also, despite the fact that the player does not intend to participate in the questionnaire, the display has shifted to the display of the content of the questionnaire, and no operation has been performed here, and the player has no intention of confirming the content of the question. Can prevent a situation in which the accuracy of the questionnaire result is significantly reduced due to a different selection or the like.

Means A-13. It is a configuration in which ranking is performed according to the number of executions of specific game information, and the content of the effect is changed according to the rank,
In the mobile-linked game state between the time when the password is input and the time when the code information including the game information and the selection information is displayed on the display means, the number of times the specific game information is executed Game information counting means for storing
In the password, together with the rank information indicating the rank, to update to the next rank set when the number of executions of the specific game information for updating to the next rank is less than a predetermined allowable value. Means for executing a process according to the rank information and the remaining information when the remaining information indicating the number of executions of the specific game information is included. 13. The gaming machine according to any one of 12 above.

In addition, "The server is
A host-side game information counting unit provided in the host-side game information storage unit and accumulating and storing the number of executions of the specific game information received via the mobile communication terminal;
Rank determining means for determining the rank based on the number of executions of the specific game information stored in the host-side game information counting means,
Calculating means for calculating how many times the remaining number of executions of the specific game information is needed to update to the next rank,
An allowable value determining unit that determines whether the value calculated by the calculating unit is less than a predetermined allowable value,
When the value calculated by the calculating means is determined to be less than the allowable value by the allowable value determining means, the password is calculated by the calculating means together with rank information indicating the rank. Include remaining information indicating the value. "

  According to the means A-13, when the number of times of execution of the specific game information becomes equal to or more than the specified number, the rank is updated, and the effect change according to the new rank can be enjoyed. Further, the determination of the rank update and the accumulation of the game information of the game over a plurality of times are performed in the server. Therefore, in order to update the rank, it is necessary to repeatedly perform the mobile-linked game, so that the player may actively participate in the mobile-linked game, and may be provided with more selection information. it can.

  Further, since the total game information is accumulated and stored on the server side, even if the condition of the rank update is cleared at the time of the game, the rank is not updated unless information indicating that is transmitted to the server side. Therefore, the update of the rank is reflected from the next game.

  However, the game is started from a short time before the number of times of execution of the specific game information reaches the predetermined number of times predetermined as a condition for updating the rank, and even if the number of times reaches the specified number of times early, the game is terminated once Unless the step of displaying the code information and accessing the server and inputting the issued password is taken into consideration, there is a concern that the effect change corresponding to the new rank cannot be enjoyed. For this reason, the player who wants to enjoy the corresponding effect because the condition of the rank update has been attained has an extra trouble of terminating the game once as described above. In addition, even after achieving the rank update condition, the number of times of execution of specific game information is accumulated without accessing the server, so that the period in which the effect corresponding to the next updated rank can be enjoyed is significantly shortened. Or the condition of skipping the next higher rank and fulfilling the condition of updating to the second higher rank, and losing the opportunity to enjoy the effect corresponding to the higher rank, is lost. May be invited.

  In this regard, according to this means, when the server determines that the difference between the total number of executions of the specific game information and the prescribed number of times predetermined as the condition of the rank update is less than the allowable value, The password is configured to include remaining information indicating the number of executions of specific game information up to a specified number of times. For this reason, it is possible to change the effect corresponding to the update of the rank without ending the game once. Therefore, as long as the condition of the rank update is cleared at the time of the game, the effect corresponding to the new rank can be derived without causing the player to take extra time. Further, it is possible to sufficiently provide an opportunity to enjoy the effects and the like corresponding to each rank.

  The gaming machine is referred to when determining the pattern of the selected effect, and is in a state where the game is being performed without inputting the password (no mobile-linked gaming state), or the game is being performed in the initial rank. It is not selected or selected in the state where the game is performed without entering the password and the normal table that is selected or easily selected in the state, or the game is performed in the initial rank. A special table that is difficult to use, and a use permission flag that is individually provided for the special table. When determining the pattern of the selected effect, the use permission flag is checked and the table to be referred to is determined. The corresponding use permission flag may be set based on the rank information included in the input password.

  In addition, in a configuration in which the rank can be raised in two stages in a game of the day, the number of times until the rank is raised closer is stored. May be up to one stage (the next start is from the two-stage up state), and the number of times up to the first stage and the number of times up to the second stage are stored. You may. However, in order to fully enjoy the effects corresponding to each rank and to simplify the processing, it is desirable that at most three ranks can be updated in one day.

  Means A-14. The gaming machine according to means A-13, wherein when the remaining information is not included in the password, a process corresponding to the rank information can be executed.

  Note that, when the allowable value determining means determines that the value calculated by the calculating means is equal to or greater than the allowable value, the remaining information indicating the value calculated by the calculating means with respect to the password. May not be included. "

  According to the means A-14, the remaining information is not always included in the password, so that the total number of password patterns can be reduced as much as possible. In general, when entering a password, not only a combination that permits input but also a combination that is not permitted is required as a combination of words constituting a password. If the total number of combinations of password words is large, the password It is necessary to increase the number of words and to increase the number of selectable words when inputting a password. Therefore, by reducing the total number of password patterns as much as possible, the password can be shortened, and the number of words that can be selected when entering the password can be reduced as much as possible, thereby improving the operability when the player enters the password. Etc. can be achieved. As a result, since the password input operation is difficult, the input operation is avoided, and the game cycle via the mobile communication terminal and the server is stopped there. (Therefore, there is an opportunity to obtain data (selection information) regarding the player. Can be suppressed.

Means A-15. A remaining number storage unit for storing the number of executions of the remaining specific game information required until the game is updated to the next rank,
When the first password issued at the time of performing the mobile linked game for the first time is input, the specific game information is stored in the remaining number storage unit until the specific rank can be updated from the initial rank to the next rank. A game machine according to means A-13 or A-14, wherein the number of times of execution is set.

  According to the means A-15, even when the condition for updating to the next rank in the initial rank is achieved, the effect corresponding to the update of the rank is preferably changed without causing the player to take extra time. be able to.

  Means A-16. The means A-13 to A-, wherein the number of executions of the specific game information that can be updated from the initial rank to the next rank is the smallest as compared to the number of executions of the specific game information required for the subsequent rank update. 15. The gaming machine according to any one of 15.

  According to the means A-16, the update condition from the initial rank to the next rank is set relatively loosely. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the user cannot attain the game condition via the mobile communication terminal and the server due to the inability to attain the update condition at all, and the player is avoided from doing so.

  B. There is a pachinko machine as a kind of gaming machine. In the pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by the launching device enters the starting ball entry means provided on the game board, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated, and a lottery is performed on the variable display device. A variable display for teaching the result is performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  By the way, recent gaming machines tend to increase the variation of effects and the like, and are devised so as not to get tired as much as possible. However, depending on the development of the game and the like, there is a concern that the potential of the gaming machine cannot be brought out well, or the player may get tired of playing the game several times.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game more.

Means B-1. In a gaming system including a gaming machine and a server capable of acquiring information on a game of the player via a portable communication terminal operated by the player,
The gaming machine is
Game information storage means capable of accumulating and storing game information, which is information relating to a lottery performed in a game,
Operating means operable by the player;
A selection effect deriving means capable of deriving a selection effect for selecting an effect by an operation of the operation means by a player,
Selection information storage means capable of accumulating and storing selection information, which is information relating to selection by operation of the operation means,
Display means provided at a position visible to the player and capable of displaying an image object;
In the display unit, at least the address information of the server among the address information of the server, the game information stored and stored in the game information storage unit, and the selection information stored and stored in the selection information storage unit. Information output means for displaying code information including,
An input unit capable of inputting information by a player's operation,
When a password is input using the input unit, a state in which the game information of the individual player is stored in the game information storage unit is started,
The mobile communication terminal,
Reading means capable of reading the code information displayed on the display means,
Communication means capable of communicating with the server;
Portable display means capable of displaying data supplied from the server,
The server is
Via the portable communication terminal, when receiving game information stored and stored in the game information storage means, a host-side game information storage means for storing and storing the game information;
Via the portable communication terminal, when receiving the selection information stored and stored in the selection information storage means, the host-side selection information storage means for storing and storing the selection information,
The information output means of the gaming machine stores the game information stored in the game information storage means with the code information displayed on the display means, and stores the code information in the selection information storage means. Include the selection information
The server issues the password according to the storage contents of the host-side game information storage unit and the host-side selection information storage unit in response to a request from a player via the mobile communication terminal being accessed. A game system comprising password issuing means.

  The game information stored and stored in the game information storage means is a history of the game played by the player, and may be useful as a reference when the player looks at his or her own game. In addition, various services may be provided from a gaming machine maker or the like that operates the server according to the game history. On the other hand, the game information accumulated and stored in the selection information storage means is information indicating a preference of which of the effects the player has selected from among the effects which can be selected. It is useful information.

  In this regard, according to the present means B-1, when the game information stored in the game information storage means is included in the code information displayed on the display means, the code information is stored and stored in the selection information storage means. And information collected by the player and information desired by the gaming machine maker. Therefore, by reading the code information with the portable communication terminal after the game and communicating with the server, information that is useful for both the player and the gaming machine maker can be sent to the server. In particular, the choice information is fast, accurate, and wide-ranging (a lot of players can get a response) to avoid situations where the information is outdated, off-target, or over-biased Can be. As a result, since fresh and accurate information can be obtained sequentially, it is possible to use such good information to develop a new model that meets the expectations of the player. In other words, while retaining the elements that are popular with the player, the traditional goodness is inherited, while the elements that are not popular are reduced and simplified, or replaced with another element to reduce the complexity. Or perform new attempts.

  Furthermore, according to the means B-1, not only the game information stored and stored in the host-side game information storage means, but also the selection information stored and stored in the host-side selection information storage means can be reflected in the game. For example, by analyzing the tendency of the player's hobby preference for the game, it is easy to derive the effect suitable for it, or the tendency of the hobby preference of the entire player, that is, grasping the presence or absence of popularity of each effect, Popular effects can be easily derived. Therefore, it is possible to improve the playability by retrofitting according to the tendency of the hobby and taste of the individual player or the entire player. Further, the effect balance changes in accordance with the accumulation state of the selection information, so that it is possible to suppress rut.

Means B-2. The host-side game information storage means includes a personal game information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the game information of the individual player,
The host-side selection information storage means includes a personal selection information storage area capable of storing the selection information of the individual player,
The password issuing means issues the password according to the storage content of the personal game information storage area and the storage content of the personal selection information storage area. Gaming system.

  According to the means B-2, the selection information accumulated so far of the individual player, that is, the hobby and preference of the player can be reflected in the game. For example, in a configuration in which a plurality of stages are provided so that a background image, an appearance character, and the like on the display unit change, and the operation unit is operated during a normal game state, the stages are sequentially changed. For example, by inputting a password, it may be configured to automatically switch to a stage where the player has a high selection rate (the number of selections is large). Further, for example, in a configuration in which a player can select a development destination of an effect or an effect in a special game state during a normal game state (for example, when a super-reach is developed in a pachinko machine) or when a special game state occurs, For example, by inputting a password, the cursor for selecting an effect can be configured to be aimed from the beginning to a position for selecting an effect for which the player has a high selection rate. Further, for example, in a configuration in which the player operates the operating means within a predetermined period, a predetermined effect is derived as a reaction, and in some cases, the effect changes depending on the number of operations. By inputting, the effect using the operating means is not performed much (replaced with other effects) corresponding to the player who does not operate the operating means very much, or the operation number of the operating means is originally the reference number of times. , A specific effect is performed, and the specific effect can be derived by performing a predetermined number of operations less than the reference number. Therefore, the player has a feeling that the gaming machine becomes familiar to the player as the player repeatedly plays the game, and can play the game in a comfortable manner. In addition, it is possible to eliminate a situation in which the player has to perform the same operation every time in order to bring the gaming machine into his / her favorite state within a selectable range.

Means B-3. The host-side game information storage means includes a personal game information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the game information of the individual player,
The host-side selection information storage means includes an entire selection information storage area capable of storing the selection information of the entire player.
The game according to claim B-1, wherein the password issuing means issues the password according to the storage content of the corresponding personal game information storage area and the storage content of the overall selection information storage area. system.

  According to the means B-3, it is possible to reflect the total of the selection information so far of the entire player, that is, the statistics of the hobbies and preferences of the entire player who is playing the gaming machine of the corresponding model in the game. . For this reason, for example, a player who plays for the first time is encouraged to first enjoy a popular performance and the like, thereby increasing the possibility of attracting the player's interest at the earliest possible stage. It is possible to actively appeal the goodness of the gaming machine, for example, to have the player who has only selected the effect select a popular effect as a trial and discover new goodness. . Therefore, depending on the development of the game or the like, it is possible to reduce a situation in which the potential of the gaming machine cannot be sufficiently drawn out, and the game cannot be completely played. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the hobby preference of the entire player is reflected when the gaming experience of the gaming machine is small, and the hobby preference is not reflected when the gaming experience is accumulated to some extent.

Means B-4. The host-side game information storage means includes a personal game information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the game information of the individual player,
The host-side selection information storage means includes a personal selection information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the selection information of the individual player, and an overall selection information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the selection information of the entire player.
The password issuing unit is configured to respond to at least one of the storage content of the corresponding personal game information storage area, the storage content of the corresponding personal selection information storage area, and the storage content of the entire selection information storage area. The gaming system according to means B-1, wherein the password is issued.

  According to the means B-4, it is possible to reflect the personal tastes of the player and the tastes of the entire player, and it is basically the same as the means B-2 and B-3. The operation and effect of the present invention are achieved. It should be noted that the player may be configured to be able to select whether to reflect individual hobbies and preferences, or to reflect hobbies and preferences of the entire player (or not to reflect them at all). Furthermore, it is conceivable that such a selection is made at the time of inputting a password or at the time of issuing a password on a web page, but by setting it on the web page (server side), The total number of words can be reduced, and processing related to password issuance, storage capacity can be simplified, and time and effort related to password input can be reduced.

  Means B-5. The password issuing means determines whether or not the specific game information is stored in the host-side game information storage means in a predetermined amount or more in the issuance of a password, and when a negative determination is made, The password according to the storage contents of the personal selection information storage area and the general selection information storage area is issued, and when the determination is affirmative, the password is stored in the personal selection information storage area and the personal selection information storage area. The gaming system according to means B-4, wherein the password is issued in accordance with the password.

  According to the means B-5, in a state in which the gaming experience is low with respect to the corresponding gaming machine, and the data amount of the personal preference of the player has not been obtained so much, the hobby preference of the entire player is reflected in the game, We can positively appeal the goodness of gaming machines. Further, when the player has gained a certain amount of gaming experience of the gaming machine, the hobby preference of the individual player is reflected in the game, so that the player can play the game more comfortably. Therefore, it is possible to provide suitable playability according to the situation.

  In addition, the server side determines which of the personal selection information storage area and the overall selection information storage area is to be reflected in the game (whether to be included in the password). The number of pieces of information identified from the password, and thus the total number of patterns of the password, can be reduced as compared with the case where both the storage contents of the storage area are included in the password. Therefore, the password can be shortened as much as possible, and the number of types of words used in the password can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to simplify processing related to issuing a password, simplify storage capacity, and reduce time and effort related to password input.

  Means B-6. The gaming system according to any one of means B-1 to B-5, wherein the player can select whether or not to reflect the accumulated selection information in a game.

  According to the means B-6, it is possible to prevent the accumulated selection information from being reflected in the game. Therefore, even a well-balanced player as is can comfortably play a mobile-linked game using a mobile communication terminal and a server.

Means B-7. The gaming machine is configured to be able to conduct a questionnaire that can be answered by operating the input unit,
The gaming system according to any one of means B-1 to B-6, wherein the contents of the questionnaire can be changed according to the information on the selection information included in the input password.

  According to the means B-7, by conducting a questionnaire, it is possible to obtain information that cannot be grasped simply by counting the selection of the selected effect. For example, it is possible to ask for a dislike (uninteresting) effect or to ask why he likes a particular effect. Therefore, more information can be collected, and a situation in which a gaming machine that does not meet the needs of the player is produced can be more reliably avoided.

  Further, in this means, the contents of the questionnaire can be changed according to the selection information included in the password input to the gaming machine. That is, for example, in a case where the player himself / herself has selected many effects A in the past in the selected effects in correspondence with the means B-2, the display means displays "Why do you like the effect A?" Please tell us: 1; easy to hit; 2; like the characters appearing; 3; like the sound. " Therefore, a more detailed survey can be performed, and higher-quality questionnaire data can be obtained. In addition, even if you reduce the number of choices or the number of questions, you can efficiently move to questions with detailed contents, and as a player, you can respond to questionnaires relatively smoothly (without feeling much stress). I can answer.

  In addition, if a large number of questions are prepared and derived at random, the questions may be biased or may be inappropriate for the player's hobbies and preferences. Can be derived. Therefore, the questionnaire can be conducted efficiently, a more suitable answer can be obtained, and the number of times the questionnaire effect is derived can be reduced. It is possible to suppress a situation where the user feels it.

  Means B-8. In the questionnaire, the content of the questionnaire is displayed only when an operation indicating participation in the questionnaire is performed (when an operation indicating non-participation in the questionnaire is performed or no corresponding operation is performed within a predetermined period) Does not display the contents of the questionnaire). The gaming system according to the means B-7, wherein:

  According to the means B-8, the intention of the player who does not want to participate in the questionnaire can be respected. In addition, despite the fact that the player has no intention to participate in the questionnaire, the display has shifted to the display of the content of the questionnaire. It is possible to suppress a situation in which the accuracy of the questionnaire result is significantly reduced due to, for example, repeatedly performing a selection different from the actual intention.

Means B-9. It is a configuration in which ranking is performed according to the number of executions of specific game information, and the content of the effect is changed according to the rank,
The gaming information storage means of the gaming machine, in the mobile-linked gaming state from inputting the password to displaying the code information including the gaming information and the selection information on the display means, Game information counting means for storing the number of times of execution of information,
The server is
A host-side game information counting unit provided in the host-side game information storage unit and accumulating and storing the number of executions of the specific game information received via the mobile communication terminal;
Rank determining means for determining the rank based on the number of executions of the specific game information stored in the host-side game information counting means,
Calculating means for calculating how many times the remaining number of executions of the specific game information is needed to update to the next rank,
An allowable value determining unit that determines whether the value calculated by the calculating unit is less than a predetermined allowable value,
When the value calculated by the calculating means is determined to be less than the allowable value by the allowable value determining means, the password is calculated by the calculating means together with rank information indicating the rank. The gaming system according to any one of means B-1 to B-8, wherein remaining information indicating a value is included.

  According to the means B-9, when the number of times of execution of the specific game information becomes equal to or more than the specified number, the rank is updated, and the effect change according to the new rank can be enjoyed. Further, the determination of the rank update and the accumulation of the game information of the game over a plurality of times are performed in the server. Therefore, in order to update the rank, it is necessary to repeatedly perform the mobile-linked game, so that the player may actively participate in the mobile-linked game, and may be provided with more selection information. it can.

  Further, since the total game information is accumulated and stored on the server side, even if the condition of the rank update is cleared at the time of the game, the rank is not updated unless information indicating that is transmitted to the server side. Therefore, the update of the rank is reflected from the next game.

  However, the game is started from a short time before the number of times of execution of the specific game information reaches the predetermined number of times predetermined as a condition for updating the rank, and even if the number of times reaches the specified number of times early, the game is terminated once Unless the step of displaying the code information and accessing the server and inputting the issued password is taken into consideration, there is a concern that the effect change corresponding to the new rank cannot be enjoyed. For this reason, the player who wants to enjoy the corresponding effect because the condition of the rank update has been attained has an extra trouble of terminating the game once as described above. In addition, even after achieving the rank update condition, the number of times of execution of specific game information is accumulated without accessing the server, so that the period in which the effect corresponding to the next updated rank can be enjoyed is significantly shortened. Or the condition of skipping the next higher rank and fulfilling the condition of updating to the second higher rank, and losing the opportunity to enjoy the effect corresponding to the higher rank, is lost. May be invited.

  In this regard, according to this means, when the server determines that the difference between the total number of executions of the specific game information and the prescribed number of times predetermined as the condition of the rank update is less than the allowable value, The password is configured to include remaining information indicating the number of executions of specific game information up to a specified number of times. For this reason, it is possible to change the effect corresponding to the update of the rank without ending the game once. Therefore, as long as the condition of the rank update is cleared at the time of the game, the effect corresponding to the new rank can be derived without causing the player to take extra time. Further, it is possible to sufficiently provide an opportunity to enjoy the effects and the like corresponding to each rank.

  Means B-10. When the allowable value determining unit determines that the value calculated by the calculating unit is equal to or greater than the allowable value, the password includes remaining information indicating the value calculated by the calculating unit. The gaming system according to means B-9, wherein there is no gaming system.

  According to the means B-10, the remaining information is not always included in the password, so that the total number of password patterns can be reduced as much as possible. In general, when entering a password, not only a combination that permits input but also a combination that is not permitted is required as a combination of words constituting a password. If the total number of combinations of password words is large, the password It is necessary to increase the number of words and to increase the number of selectable words when inputting a password. Therefore, by reducing the total number of password patterns as much as possible, the password can be shortened, and the number of words that can be selected when entering the password can be reduced as much as possible, thereby improving the operability when the player enters the password. Etc. can be achieved. As a result, since the password input operation is difficult, the input operation is avoided, and the game cycle via the mobile communication terminal and the server is stopped there. (Therefore, there is an opportunity to obtain data (selection information) regarding the player. Can be suppressed.

Means B-11. The gaming machine further includes a remaining number storage unit that stores a remaining number of executions of the specific game information required until the game machine is updated to the next rank.
When the first password issued at the time of performing the mobile linked game for the first time is input, the specific game information is stored in the remaining number storage unit until the specific rank can be updated from the initial rank to the next rank. The game system according to means B-9 or B-10, wherein the number of times of execution is set.

  According to the means B-11, even when the condition for updating to the next rank in the initial rank is achieved, the effect corresponding to the update of the rank is preferably changed without causing the player to take extra time. be able to.

  Means B-12. The means B-9 to B-, wherein the number of executions of the specific game information that can be updated from the initial rank to the next rank is the smallest as compared with the number of executions of the specific game information required for the subsequent rank update. A game system according to any one of the eleventh to eleventh aspects.

  According to the means B-12, the update condition from the initial rank to the next rank is set relatively loosely. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the user cannot attain the game condition via the mobile communication terminal and the server due to the inability to attain the update condition at all, and the player is avoided from doing so.

  Means B-13. The game information storage means stores the code information including the game information and the selection information after an operation for starting accumulation of the game information of the individual player is performed on the game information storage means. The gaming system according to any one of means B-1 to B-12, wherein only the game information until display on the display means is stored.

  According to the means B-13, the data storage capacity of the game information in the gaming machine can be minimized.

  Means B-14. In the selection information storage means, after an operation for starting accumulation of the game information of the individual player is performed on the game information storage means, the code information including the game information and the selection information is stored in the selection information storage means. The gaming system according to any one of means B-1 to B-13, wherein the selection information is stored not only until the information is displayed on the display means, but also in other periods.

  According to the means B-14, selection information other than the information of the player who sent the data is also sent. Thereby, more selection information can be obtained in the server. In the case of a configuration in which the selection information of the individual player is not separately stored, the selection information of the specific player can be blurred, so that the individual's hobbies and preferences are highlighted while the user does not know the information (the player may not be able to see the information). It is possible to suppress such a situation that the user is offended by knowing that.

  Means B-15. The storage content of the game information storage means is deleted when the code information including the game information and the selection information is displayed on the display means, whereas the storage content of the selection information storage means is The gaming system according to means B-14, wherein the storage contents of the gaming information storage means are retained even after the contents are erased.

  According to the means B-15, it is possible to send more selection information to the server (sending selection information for other players collectively) while minimizing the data storage capacity of game information in the gaming machine as much as possible. It becomes possible. Further, for example, in the case of a configuration in which the storage content of the selection information storage means is erased when the code information is displayed on the display means, for example, when the player ends the game, the code information is displayed on the display means of the gaming machine. If the code information is displayed, but the code information is not read and transmitted to the server, the selection information of the player is not transmitted to the server and remains on the gaming machine. On the other hand, according to the present means, since the storage contents of the selection information storage means are retained even after the code information is displayed, there is a possibility that another player may send the information to the server. Therefore, the effect of obtaining more selection information is more reliably achieved.

  C. There is a pachinko machine as a kind of gaming machine. In the pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by the launching device enters the starting ball entry means provided on the game board, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated, and a lottery is performed on the variable display device. A variable display for teaching the result is performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In addition, by using a portable communication terminal carried by the player to exchange data between the gaming machine and a server operated by the gaming machine manufacturer, it is possible to provide fun that cannot be enjoyed by simply playing a gaming machine There are known gaming systems capable of playing. In the game of such a game system, generally, a rank is given every time a predetermined amount of game experience is acquired as a condition for rank update (for example, the number of times of change exceeds a specified number of times), and according to the rank, The production has changed and new services can be received.

  The determination of the update of the rank is performed in the server. That is, since the game record of the individual player is stored on the server side, the rank is not updated unless information indicating the condition is transmitted to the server side even if the condition of the rank update is cleared in the game. Therefore, the update of the rank is reflected from the next game.

  However, the game is started from a little later until the condition of the rank update is cleared, and even if the condition is cleared early, the game is ended once and the data is exchanged between the server and the gaming machine Otherwise, the update of the rank is not reflected in the game, so that a player who wants to immediately reflect the update has to perform extra trouble. Also, even after achieving the rank update condition, by accumulating games without accessing the server, the period during which the effect corresponding to the next updated rank can be enjoyed is significantly shortened, or There is a possibility that the condition for skipping over the next higher rank and achieving the condition of updating to the second higher rank is achieved, and the opportunity to enjoy the effects etc. corresponding to the higher rank is lost. is there.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to more fully enjoy a state given according to gaming experience. is there.

Means C-1. In a gaming system including a gaming machine and a server capable of acquiring information on a game of the player via a portable communication terminal operated by the player,
The gaming machine is
Game information storage means capable of accumulating and storing game information, which is information relating to a lottery performed in a game,
Display means provided at a position visible to the player and capable of displaying an image object;
Information output means for displaying, in the display means, address information of the server, and code information including at least the address information of the server, out of game information stored and stored in the game information storage means;
An input unit capable of inputting information by a player's operation,
When a password is input using the input unit, a state in which the game information of the individual player is stored in the game information storage unit is started,
The mobile communication terminal,
Reading means capable of reading the code information displayed on the display means,
Communication means capable of communicating with the server;
Portable display means capable of displaying data supplied from the server,
The server is
Via the portable communication terminal, when receiving game information stored and stored in the game information storage means, a host-side game information storage means for storing and storing the game information;
Password issuing means for issuing the password according to the storage content of the host-side game information storage means, in response to a request from the player via the mobile communication terminal being accessed,
It is a configuration in which ranking is performed according to the number of executions of specific game information, and the content of the effect is changed according to the rank,
The game information storage means stores a number of times of execution of specific game information in a mobile-linked game state between the time when the password is input and the time when the code information including the game information is displayed on the display means. Equipped with information counting means,
The server is
A host-side game information counting unit provided in the host-side game information storage unit and accumulating and storing the number of executions of the specific game information received via the mobile communication terminal;
Rank determining means for determining the rank based on the number of executions of the specific game information stored in the host-side game information counting means,
Calculating means for calculating how many times the remaining number of executions of the specific game information is needed to update to the next rank,
An allowable value determining unit that determines whether the value calculated by the calculating unit is less than a predetermined allowable value,
When the value calculated by the calculating means is determined to be less than the allowable value by the allowable value determining means, the password is calculated by the calculating means together with rank information indicating the rank. A gaming system characterized by including remaining information indicating a value.

  According to the means C-1, when the server determines that the difference between the total number of executions of the specific game information and the predetermined number of times predetermined as the condition of the rank update is less than the allowable value, the password is set. Is configured to include remaining information indicating the number of executions of specific game information up to the specified number of times. For this reason, it is possible to change the effect corresponding to the update of the rank without ending the game once. Therefore, as long as the condition of the rank update is cleared at the time of the game, the effect corresponding to the new rank can be derived without causing the player to take extra time. Furthermore, even after achieving the rank update condition, by accumulating games without accessing the server, the period during which the effect corresponding to the next updated rank can be enjoyed is significantly shortened, or To avoid a situation in which the condition of jumping to the next higher rank and updating to the second higher rank is achieved, and the opportunity to enjoy the effects etc. corresponding to the next higher rank is lost. Thus, it is possible to sufficiently provide an opportunity to enjoy the effects and the like corresponding to each rank.

  Means C-2. When the allowable value determining unit determines that the value calculated by the calculating unit is equal to or greater than the allowable value, the password includes remaining information indicating the value calculated by the calculating unit. The gaming system according to means C-1, wherein there is no gaming system.

  According to the means C-2, since the remaining information is not always included in the password, the total number of password patterns can be reduced as much as possible. In general, when entering a password, not only a combination that permits input but also a combination that is not permitted is required as a combination of words constituting a password. If the total number of combinations of password words is large, the password It is necessary to increase the number of words and to increase the number of selectable words when inputting a password. Therefore, by reducing the total number of password patterns as much as possible, the password can be shortened, and the number of words that can be selected when entering the password can be reduced as much as possible, thereby improving the operability when the player enters the password. Etc. can be achieved. As a result, since the password input operation is difficult, the input operation is avoided, and the game cycle via the mobile communication terminal and the server is stopped there. (Therefore, there is an opportunity to obtain data (selection information) regarding the player. Can be suppressed.

Means C-3. The gaming machine further includes a remaining number storage unit that stores a remaining number of executions of the specific game information required until the game machine is updated to the next rank.
When the first password issued at the time of performing the mobile linked game for the first time is input, the specific game information is stored in the remaining number storage unit until the specific rank can be updated from the initial rank to the next rank. A game system according to the means C-1 or C-2, wherein the number of times of execution is set.

  According to the means C-3, even when the condition for updating to the next rank in the initial rank is achieved, the effect corresponding to the update of the rank is appropriately changed without causing the player to take extra time. be able to.

  Means C-4. The number of executions of the specific game information that can be updated from the initial rank to the next rank is the smallest as compared with the number of executions of the specific game information required for the subsequent rank update. 3. The gaming system according to any one of 3.

  According to the means C-4, the update condition from the initial rank to the next rank is set relatively loosely. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the user cannot attain the game condition via the mobile communication terminal and the server due to the inability to attain the update condition at all, and the player is avoided from doing so.

Means C-5. The gaming machine is
Operating means operable by the player;
A selection effect deriving means capable of deriving a selection effect for selecting an effect by an operation of the operation means by a player,
Selection information storage means capable of accumulating and storing selection information that is information on selection by operation of the operation means,
The server, via the mobile communication terminal, when receiving the selection information stored and stored in the selection information storage means, the host-side selection information storage means for storing and storing the selection information,
The information output means, when the game information stored in the game information storage means is included in the code information displayed on the display means, the selection information stored in the selection information storage means. The gaming system according to any one of means C-1 to C-4, further comprising:

  According to this means C-5, when the game information stored in the game information storage means is included in the code information displayed on the display means, the selection information stored in the selection information storage means is stored. , And information that the player wants to know (or collects) and information that the gaming machine maker wants to know is set. Therefore, by reading the code information with the portable communication terminal after the game and communicating with the server, information that is useful for both the player and the gaming machine maker can be sent to the server. In particular, the choice information is fast, accurate, and wide-ranging (a lot of players can get a response) to avoid situations where the information is outdated, off-target, or over-biased Can be. As a result, since fresh and accurate information can be obtained sequentially, it is possible to use such good information to develop a new model that meets the expectations of the player. In other words, while retaining the elements that are popular with the player, the traditional goodness is inherited, while the elements that are not popular are reduced and simplified, or replaced with another element to reduce the complexity. Or perform new attempts.

  Means C-6. The password issuance unit is configured to respond to a request from a player via the mobile communication terminal that is accessing the rank information according to the storage contents of the host-side game information storage unit and the host-side selection information storage unit. The gaming system according to means C-5, wherein the password including the password is issued.

  According to the means C-6, not only the game information (rank information) stored and stored in the host-side game information storage means but also the selection information stored and stored in the host-side selection information storage means can be reflected in the game. it can. For example, by analyzing the tendency of the player's hobby preference for the game, it is easy to derive an effect suitable for it, and the tendency of the hobby preference of the entire player, that is, grasping whether or not each effect is popular, Popular effects can be easily derived. Therefore, it is possible to improve the playability by retrofitting according to the tendency of the hobby and taste of the individual player or the entire player. Further, the effect balance changes in accordance with the accumulation state of the selection information, so that it is possible to suppress rut.

Means C-7. The host-side game information storage means includes a personal game information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the game information of the individual player,
The host-side selection information storage means includes a personal selection information storage area capable of storing the selection information of the individual player,
The device according to claim C-6, wherein said password issuing means issues said password in accordance with the storage content of said personal game information storage area and the storage content of said personal selection information storage area. Gaming system.

  According to the means C-7, the selection information accumulated so far of the individual player, that is, the hobby and preference of the player can be reflected in the game. For example, in a configuration in which a plurality of stages are provided so that a background image, an appearance character, and the like on the display unit change, and the operation unit is operated during a normal game state, the stages are sequentially changed. For example, by inputting a password, it may be configured to automatically switch to a stage where the player has a high selection rate (the number of selections is large). In addition, for example, in a configuration in which a player can select a development destination of an effect or an effect in a special game state during a normal game state (for example, in a pachinko machine when super reach is developed) or when a special game state occurs, For example, by inputting a password, the cursor for selecting an effect can be configured to be aimed from the beginning to a position for selecting an effect for which the player has a high selection rate. Further, for example, in a configuration in which the player operates the operating means within a predetermined period to derive a predetermined effect as a reaction, and in some cases, the effect changes depending on the number of operations, for example, a password By inputting, the effect using the operating means is not performed much (replaced with other effects) corresponding to the player who does not operate the operating means very much, or the operation number of the operating means is originally the reference number of times. , A specific effect is performed, and the specific effect may be derived by performing a predetermined number of operations less than the reference number. Therefore, the player feels as if the gaming machine becomes familiar to the player as the player repeatedly plays the game, and can play the game in a comfortable manner. In addition, it is possible to eliminate a situation in which the player must perform the same operation every time in order to make the gaming machine his / her favorite state within a selectable range.

Means C-8. The host-side game information storage means includes a personal game information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the game information of the individual player,
The host-side selection information storage means includes an entire selection information storage area capable of storing the selection information of the entire player.
The game according to claim C-6, wherein the password issuing unit issues the password according to the storage content of the corresponding personal game information storage area and the storage content of the overall selection information storage area. system.

  According to the means C-8, it is possible to reflect the total of the selection information so far of the entire player, that is, the statistics of the hobbies and preferences of the entire player who is playing the gaming machine of the corresponding model in the game. . For this reason, for example, a player who plays for the first time is encouraged to first enjoy a popular performance and the like, thereby increasing the possibility of attracting the player's interest at the earliest possible stage. It is possible to actively appeal the goodness of the gaming machine, for example, to have the player who has only selected the effect select a popular effect as a trial and discover new goodness. . Therefore, depending on the development of the game or the like, it is possible to reduce a situation in which the potential of the gaming machine cannot be sufficiently drawn out, and the game cannot be completely played. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the hobby preference of the entire player is reflected when the gaming experience of the gaming machine is small, and the hobby preference is not reflected when the gaming experience is accumulated to some extent.

Means C-9. The host-side game information storage means includes a personal game information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the game information of the individual player,
The host-side selection information storage means includes a personal selection information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the selection information of the individual player, and an overall selection information storage area capable of accumulating and storing the selection information of the entire player.
The password issuing unit is configured to respond to at least one of the storage content of the corresponding personal game information storage area, the storage content of the corresponding personal selection information storage area, and the storage content of the entire selection information storage area. The gaming system according to means C-6, wherein the password is issued.

  According to the means C-9, it is possible to reflect the hobbies and preferences of the individual player, and to reflect the hobbies and preferences of the entire player, and basically the same as the means C-7 and C-8 described above. The operation and effect of the present invention are achieved. It should be noted that the player may be configured to be able to select whether to reflect individual hobbies and preferences, or to reflect hobbies and preferences of the entire player (or not to reflect them at all). Furthermore, it is conceivable that such a selection is made at the time of inputting a password or at the time of issuing a password on a web page, but by setting it on the web page (server side), The total number of words can be reduced, and processing related to password issuance, storage capacity can be simplified, and time and effort related to password input can be reduced.

  Means C-10. The password issuing means determines whether or not the specific game information is stored in the host-side game information storage means in a predetermined amount or more in the issuance of a password, and when a negative determination is made, The password according to the storage contents of the personal selection information storage area and the general selection information storage area is issued, and when the determination is affirmative, the password is stored in the personal selection information storage area and the personal selection information storage area. The gaming system according to means C-9, wherein the password is issued in accordance with the password.

  According to the means C-10, in a state where the gaming experience of the corresponding gaming machine is shallow and the data amount of the personal taste of the player is not so much acquired, the hobby preference of the entire player is reflected in the game, We can positively appeal the goodness of gaming machines. Further, when the player has gained a certain amount of gaming experience of the gaming machine, the hobby preference of the individual player is reflected in the game, so that the player can play the game more comfortably. Therefore, it is possible to provide suitable playability according to the situation.

  In addition, the server side determines which of the personal selection information storage area and the overall selection information storage area is to be reflected in the game (whether to be included in the password). The number of pieces of information identified from the password, and thus the total number of patterns of the password, can be reduced as compared with the case where both the storage contents of the storage area are included in the password. Therefore, the password can be shortened as much as possible, and the number of types of words used in the password can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to simplify processing related to issuing a password, simplify storage capacity, and reduce time and effort related to password input.

  Means C-11. The gaming system according to any one of means C-6 to C-10, wherein the player can select whether or not to reflect the accumulated selection information in a game.

  According to the means C-11, it is possible to prevent the accumulated selection information from being reflected in the game. Therefore, even a well-balanced player as is can comfortably play a mobile-linked game using a mobile communication terminal and a server.

Means C-12. The gaming machine is configured to be able to conduct a questionnaire that can be answered by operating the input unit,
The gaming system according to any one of means C-6 to C-11, wherein the content of the questionnaire can be changed according to the information on the selection information included in the input password.

  According to the means C-12, by performing the questionnaire, it is possible to obtain information that cannot be grasped simply by counting the selection of the selected effect. For example, it is possible to ask for a dislike (uninteresting) effect or to ask why he likes a particular effect. Therefore, more information can be collected, and a situation in which a gaming machine that does not meet the needs of the player is produced can be more reliably avoided.

  Further, in this means, the contents of the questionnaire can be changed according to the selection information included in the password input to the gaming machine. That is, for example, in the case where the player himself / herself has selected many effects A in the past in the selected effects in correspondence with the means C-7, the display means displays "Why do you like the effect A?" Please tell us: 1; easy to hit; 2; like the characters appearing; 3; like the sound. " Therefore, a more detailed survey can be performed, and higher-quality questionnaire data can be obtained. In addition, even if you reduce the number of choices or the number of questions, you can efficiently move to questions with detailed contents, and as a player, you can respond to questionnaires relatively smoothly (without feeling much stress). I can answer.

  In addition, if a large number of questions are prepared and derived at random, the questions may be biased or may be inappropriate for the player's hobbies and preferences. Can be derived. Therefore, the questionnaire can be conducted efficiently, a more suitable answer can be obtained, and the number of times the questionnaire effect is derived can be reduced. It is possible to suppress a situation where the user feels it.

  Means C-13. In the questionnaire, the content of the questionnaire is displayed only when an operation indicating participation in the questionnaire is performed (when an operation indicating non-participation in the questionnaire is performed or no corresponding operation is performed within a predetermined period) Does not display the contents of the questionnaire), the gaming system according to the means C-12.

  According to the means C-13, the intention of the player who does not want to participate in the questionnaire can be respected. In addition, despite the fact that the player has no intention to participate in the questionnaire, the display has shifted to the display of the content of the questionnaire. It is possible to suppress a situation in which the accuracy of the questionnaire result is significantly reduced due to, for example, repeatedly performing a selection different from the actual intention.

  Means C-14. The game information storage means stores the code information including the game information and the selection information after an operation for starting accumulation of the game information of the individual player is performed on the game information storage means. The gaming system according to any one of means C-5 to C-13, wherein only the game information until display on the display means is stored.

  According to the means B-14, the data storage capacity of the game information in the gaming machine can be minimized.

  Means C-15. In the selection information storage means, after an operation for starting accumulation of the game information of the individual player is performed on the game information storage means, the code information including the game information and the selection information is stored in the selection information storage means. The gaming system according to any one of means C-5 to C-14, wherein the selection information is stored not only until the information is displayed on the display means but also during other periods.

  According to the means C-15, selection information other than the information of the player who sent the data is also sent. Thereby, more selection information can be obtained in the server. In the case of a configuration in which the selection information of the individual player is not separately stored, the selection information of the specific player can be blurred, so that the individual's hobbies and preferences are highlighted while the user does not know the information (the player may not be able to see the information). It is possible to suppress such a situation that the user is offended by knowing that.

  Means C-16. The storage content of the game information storage means is deleted when the code information including the game information and the selection information is displayed on the display means, whereas the storage content of the selection information storage means is The gaming system according to means C-15, wherein the storage contents of the gaming information storage means are retained even after being erased.

  According to the means C-16, it is possible to send more selection information to the server (send the selection information for other players collectively) while minimizing the data storage capacity of the game information in the gaming machine as much as possible. It becomes possible. Further, for example, in the case of a configuration in which the storage content of the selection information storage means is erased when the code information is displayed on the display means, for example, when the player ends the game, the code information is displayed on the display means of the gaming machine. If the code information is displayed, but the code information is not read and transmitted to the server, the selection information of the player is not transmitted to the server and remains on the gaming machine. On the other hand, according to the present means, since the storage contents of the selection information storage means are retained even after the code information is displayed, there is a possibility that another player may send the information to the server. Therefore, the effect of obtaining more selection information is more reliably achieved.

  Means D-1. When the code information is read by the mobile communication terminal, the code information is converted into character string information in a URI format in the mobile communication terminal, and at least a part of the game information and the selection information are arranged between corresponding character strings. A gaming machine, wherein the order is determined, and the character string indicating each of the game information and the selection information is set so that a delimiter character is interposed therebetween.

  According to the means D-1, the number of character strings indicating each information can be freely changed by determining the order in which the character strings indicating the game information and the selection information are arranged and the character of the delimiter (indicating the delimiter). can do. Thus, when the amount of information is small, the number of characters can be reduced as much as possible, and communication time can be reduced (communication charges can be reduced). In addition, when the upper limit of the amount of data to be transmitted at one time is set in order to reduce the communication time (suppression of the communication fee), when the amount of information is small, the number of characters is reduced as much as possible so that more (type) information can be obtained. Can be sent. Thereby, more hot information can be obtained.

Means D-2. When the code information is read by the mobile communication terminal, the code information is converted into character string information in a URI format in the mobile communication terminal, and at least a part of the game information and the selection information are arranged between corresponding character strings. The order is determined, and at the beginning of the character string indicating each of the game information and the selection information, a head character indicating that the game information and the selection information is the beginning is interposed,
If there is no corresponding storage of the game information and the selection information, only the corresponding initial character is left.

  According to the means D-2, the initial character is consequently present between the character strings indicating the respective game information and the selection information, and is equivalent to the case where the delimiter of the means D-1 is interposed. Action and effect can be obtained. Further, when the corresponding game information and selection information are not stored and stored, that is, for example, when the value obtained by counting the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is the game information, and when the predetermined condition has never been satisfied, Only the first character is left, that is, it is continuous with the first character corresponding to the game information or selection information in the subsequent order, whereby the server grasps that there is no accumulation and storage of the corresponding game information and selection information. It is possible to do. Therefore, the number of characters can be further reduced as compared with the case where a character string other than the first character indicates that the corresponding game information and selection information are not stored.

  Means D-3. The operation by the player is performed in a state where the predetermined effect is derived on the display means, so that the predetermined effect is skipped, or an effect cancel operation means that changes to a different effect is provided. The gaming machine according to the means D-1 or D-2, wherein information when the effect is canceled by operating the canceling means is accumulated and stored as the selection information.

  According to the means D-3, for example, in the case where the effect displayed on the display means does not give a favorable impression to the player, or in the case where the expectation is too large and it is not possible to watch with excitement, It is possible to prevent a situation in which the player is stressed, and to find new fun using the cancel function. Further, information indicating that the effect cancellation function by the effect cancel operation means has been used is stored and transmitted to the server via the mobile communication terminal. For this reason, it can be used as a reference for the development of a gaming machine or reflected in the next mobile-linked game. Note that it is preferable that this setting be configured so that it can be returned to the original by the player's intention.

  Means D-4. When the location information is sent from the mobile communication terminal to the server, a password is issued from the server according to the location information, and when the password is input to the gaming machine, a local production corresponding to the location information can be executed. A gaming machine according to any one of means D-1 to D-3.

  According to the means D-4, it is possible to derive a local effect by performing a mobile-linked game. For this reason, it is possible to make the mobile-linked game more interesting and to encourage participation in the mobile-linked game. In addition, you may be comprised so that a different effect is derived | led-out in the case where the local where it played last time and the local where it played this time are the same and different. Furthermore, the number of times of playing a game in each local area may be accumulated and stored, and the accumulated information may be reflected in the game effect.

  Means D-5. The data according to any one of means D-1 to D-4, wherein the data for local production can be derived not only at the time of a mobile-linked game in which a password has been input, but also at the time of a mobile-linked game. Gaming machine.

  According to the means D-5, it is possible to increase opportunities to enjoy the local production and to encourage participation in the mobile-linked game. Note that, in the no mobile linked game, the probability of occurrence for local production may be lower than in the veil linked game. In mobile-linked games, the data for local production can be selected by the player's intention.However, in mobile-linked games, data for local production is derived randomly regardless of the player's intention. It may be good. By adopting these configurations, it is possible to further promote participation in the mobile-linked game (the occurrence of the local effect in the mobile-linked game is to be a priming for the mobile-linked game participation).

Means D-6. Information indicating a game start time of the player, information indicating a game time, and information indicating a game end time are configured to be output by the information output means,
When a password set based on the information indicating the game start time, the information indicating the game time, and the information indicating the game end time of the player accumulated in the server is input, it is possible to execute an effect relating to the time of the game. The gaming machine according to any one of means D-1 to D-5.

  According to the means D-6, it is possible to derive an effect relating to the time of the game by performing the mobile-linked game. For this reason, it is possible to make the mobile-linked game more interesting and to encourage participation in the mobile-linked game.

  E. FIG. There is a pachinko machine as a kind of gaming machine. In the pachinko machine, when a game ball launched by the launching device enters the starting ball-in means provided on the game board, a lottery determination as to whether or not to generate a big hit state is performed, and a determination is made in the variable display device. A fluctuation display for teaching the result of the lottery is performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  By the way, in recent gaming machines, various effects have been derived in order to suppress a monotonous feeling in a game. However, each player has a preference for the production, for example, he likes most of the specs and motifs, but he does not like some productions or does not understand the appearance balance of each production. For some reason, the player is less willing to play the game, and some players stop playing the game.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game more.

Means E-1. It is configured such that a player can set a plurality of effect setting items related to the effect,
Comprising setting storage means capable of storing setting contents of the effect setting items by the player,
It is configured to be able to input encoded selection information including the setting contents of the effect setting items by the player, and information on the setting contents of the effect setting items by the player among the input selection information is compounded. A gaming machine stored in the setting storage means.

  According to the means E-1, by inputting encoded selection information (for example, a password or the like) including the setting contents of the effect setting items by the player to the plurality of effect setting items related to the effect, the gaming machine The settings made outside of the game and the settings made on the gaming machine during the previous game can be reflected in the current game. For this reason, the same setting does not have to be repeated from the beginning, and convenience can be improved. In addition, the player can make his or her own effects, and can make the game more comfortable and more attractive. Therefore, for example, although I like most of the specifications and motifs (concepts), I stop playing the game just because there are effects that I do not like or the appearance balance of each effect is not acceptable (2). It is possible to suppress such a situation as to prevent the player from enjoying the game machine more and more.

  The effect setting item may have a reference (original) setting, and if the player has not set the effect setting item, the reference may be set. Further, it may be provided that “the resetting means capable of resetting the setting of the effect setting item by an operation of the player is provided, and when the reset operation is performed, the reference setting is performed on the effect setting item”. . In addition, when a reset operation is performed, the memory of the setting storage unit may be configured to be erased, or may be erased by overwriting or powering off without being erased by the reset operation. You may comprise.

Means E-2. Through a mobile communication terminal operated by the player, game history information on the game of the player (for example, game information which is information on a lottery performed at the time of the game, or selection by operation on operation means operable by the player) Machine, which can transmit selection information, which is information about
The gaming machine according to means E-1, wherein the selection information is a password issued by the server and including a setting content of the effect setting item (set by the player on the server).

  According to the means E-2, by inputting a password to the gaming machine in order to perform a game (mobile-linked game) using the mobile communication terminal and the server, (the effect setting items have already been set by the player. If so, the setting of the effect setting items of the player can be additionally set in the gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to change the setting relating to the effect of the gaming machine relatively smoothly.

  Further, the setting contents of the effect setting items are inputted to the gaming machine via the server. For this reason, the server can grasp the setting contents of the effect setting items of the entire player. Therefore, the set contents can be disclosed and the set contents can be exchanged (popularity voting, etc.), and by sharing information, etc., the gaming system centered on the gaming machine (mobile-linked game) can be further improved. You can enjoy it. Furthermore, the gaming machine maker can grasp the preferences (trends) of the entire player, etc., which can be utilized in the development of gaming machines.

  The password may include at least information based on game history information. Further, the effect setting item may be configured to be settable on a server by a player.

Means E-3. Equipped with date and time measurement means that can measure the date and time,
The gaming machine according to means E-2, wherein when a password including period information is input, a corresponding process is performed with reference to the date and time measurement unit.

  If the period is limited only on the server side, the distribution period is limited, but the period in which the corresponding effect appears in the gaming machine cannot be limited. That is, if the password is obtained, the corresponding effect can be derived at any time thereafter in the gaming machine. On the other hand, by providing the date and time measurement means as in the present means E-3, it is possible to limit the period during which the corresponding effect can be derived. Therefore, the willingness to play a game during a limited period can be improved.

Means E-4. At least when an effect related to the effect setting item is performed, a good / bad input means capable of inputting an impression of like or dislike for the effect,
Good and bad information storage means capable of accumulating and storing good and bad information on the likes and dislikes by operation of the good and bad input means,
The gaming machine according to any one of means E-1 to E-3, wherein the good / bad information stored and stored in the good / bad information storage means is configured to be reflected in the setting contents of the effect setting item.

  According to the means E-4, it is possible to actually play a game, experience the effect on the effect setting items, and input and reflect the impression of likes and dislikes for the effect on the gaming machine. Therefore, the setting can be made closer to the player's request, and the player can play the game in a better mood.

  In addition, a variable display of identification information for teaching the result of a predetermined lottery in a stop mode, or an identification information display means for performing a display corresponding thereto, and a sub display means provided separately from the identification information display means The display relating to the good / bad information may be performed by the sub-display means. In this case, for example, a display or the like that provides guidance on input to the good / bad input means is performed on the identification information display means, so that a change display of the identification information (or a display corresponding thereto) becomes difficult to visually recognize. Can be avoided.

Means E-5. In a gaming machine capable of transmitting game history information on a game of the player to a server via a portable communication terminal operated by the player,
Accumulation storage means capable of accumulating and storing the game history information,
Information output means for encoding and outputting the game history information stored and stored in the storage means (for example, two-dimensionally coded and output to the display means);
The information output means is configured to encode and output the good / bad information accumulated and stored in the good / bad information storage means together with the game history information accumulated and stored in the accumulation storage means,
The effect setting item including the setting content of the effect setting item changed by the server based on the favorable / bad information, and entering the password as the selection information issued by the server, whereby the favorable / bad information is reflected. The gaming machine according to means E-4, characterized in that the setting content of (1) is stored in the setting storage means.

  According to the means E-5, it is possible to relatively smoothly change the setting of the effect of the gaming machine while reflecting the good / bad information only by performing the mobile-linked game.

  In addition, based on the good / bad information stored and stored in the good / bad information storage means, the setting contents of the effect setting items stored in the setting storage means may be changed without using a server. In this case, the good / bad information can be immediately reflected in the gaming machine, and the player can feel better performing the subsequent game of the day.

  In addition, "a display means provided at a position visible to a player and capable of displaying an image object, and, in the display means, address information of a server, game information stored and stored in the game information storage means, and And information output means for displaying code information that includes at least the address information of the server among the selection information stored and stored in the selection information storage means and is readable by the mobile communication terminal. "

  Means E-6. A password issued by the server and including the setting contents of the effect setting items and not including information based on the game history information (for example, a password indicating only the setting contents of the effect setting items, the setting contents of the effect setting items and the gaming machine) Password that indicates only the information that specifies the model of the device, the setting contents of the effect setting items, and the date and time when the password was issued (in this case, the password is different even for the password for performing the same setting). The gaming machine according to the means E-5, characterized by the following features.

  If the password issued by the server includes information about the individual player, others cannot use the password. In this regard, according to the means E-6, a password including only the setting contents of the effect setting items and not including the information based on the game history information (only the setting contents of the effect setting items) is issued to the server, and the password is issued. Corresponding processing can be executed, such as inputting to a gaming machine and storing the setting contents of the effect setting items included in the password in the setting storage means. For this reason, if a user finds a favorite effect setting on a server or the like, and writes down the corresponding password, anyone can easily set the effect setting items according to the favorite settings one by one. (It is not necessary to do so.) It is possible to play a game with the effect setting. Therefore, it is possible to more easily enjoy the playability such that the effect can be changed according to the player's preference (even a player who does not play a mobile-linked game can enjoy a game with his or her favorite effect setting) can do). Also, since it is relatively easy to try a combination of a plurality of effect setting items set by another person, it is possible to easily find an effect setting suitable for oneself.

  In the server, the ranking of the effect setting may be announced, and the higher-level effect setting and the corresponding password (not including information based on the game history information) may be disclosed. In this case, it is possible to have more players enjoy the effect setting that many players find interesting.

Means E-7. It is configured to be able to select random in the setting of the effect setting items,
The gaming machine according to any one of means E-1 to E-6, wherein randomly set contents are stored in the setting storage means.

  According to the means E-7, it is possible to meet a player's request that the user wants a change from the original, but does not have a particularly desired setting, or does not want to know the setting contents by himself.

  In the case where the mobile-linked game is performed as in the means A-6, the effect setting items are set by the player on the server, and the setting contents of the effect setting items by the player also on the server side. When the player selects random in the setting of the effect setting items, the setting is kept random unless the setting is changed from random (server-side setting storing means). The random setting may not be changed) or the server may receive information on the setting contents of the effect setting items stored in the setting storage means via the mobile communication terminal, and accordingly, the server-side setting may be performed. The storage (setting contents) of the storage means may be changed.

  It should be noted that the configuration may be such that a selection range in the case where the effect setting items are set at random can be specified. In this case, for example, it is possible to respond to the player's request that the user wants to limit the appearance rate of a predetermined effect to a certain degree so as to obtain his or her favorite effect setting, but does not want to know the setting value itself. .

Means E-8. Variation display of identification information that teaches a predetermined lottery result in a stop mode, or variation display of sub-identification information corresponding to the variation display of the identification information is provided, and identification information display means is provided.
The gaming machine according to any one of means E-1 to E-7, characterized in that it is configured to be able to set whether or not a combination of effects is derived during one change display.

  In recent years, the effect of variable display is derived by combining (sequentially) a plurality of effects. However, if the effect of the effect becomes more and more complex, one variable display becomes longer. There are many players who get tired of this. Further, effects having substantially the same meaning may appear repeatedly. On the other hand, according to the means E-8, such a concern can be eliminated by enabling the player to limit the combination of the combined effects in one change display. It should be noted that an effect of a version in which the effect of the predetermined time is shortened may be derived so that the player can select the effect.

  Means E-9. According to any one of the means E-1 to E-8, a special effect that cannot be set alone can be derived by a combination of the effect setting items selected by the player. Gaming machine.

  According to the means E-9, it is possible to make the user interested by setting the effect setting items, and to maintain motivation for the game. For example, there are an A effect, a B effect, and a C effect, and if settings are made so that all of the A to C effects are performed, only the A to C effects are directly derived, but only the A and B effects are performed. When such a configuration is adopted that a D effect that was not set is also derived, a fun similar to treasure hunting, such as deriving a hidden effect, can be provided.

  Means F-1. A gaming machine comprising any of the means A-1 to A-16 and any of the means D-1 to D-6.

  Means F-2. A gaming machine characterized in that any one of the means B-1 to B-15 includes any one of the means D-1 to D-6.

  Means F-3. A gaming machine, wherein any of the means C-1 to C-16 includes any of the means D-1 to D-6.

  Means F-4. In any of the means E-1 to E-9, any of the means A-1 to A-16, any of the means B-1 to B-15, and any of the means C-1 to C-16 A gaming machine comprising any one of the above means D-1 to D-6.

  Hereinafter, a basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above-described units are applied will be described.

  a. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine. As a more detailed example of the mode, an operation means (a game ball firing handle) operated by a player, a firing means (a firing motor or the like) for playing a game ball based on the operation of the operation means and a fired motor, and the like. Ball game machine provided with a game area in which a game ball is guided, and each ball entry means (a general winning port, a variable winning device, an operating port, etc.) arranged in the game area.

  b. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine provided with a game area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As a more detailed example of the mode, "the operating means (gaming ball launching handle) operated by the player, the launching means (firing motor or the like) for playing the game ball based on the operation of the operating means, and the launching means" The game ball is guided and extends in a substantially vertical direction. A predetermined game area (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface or the like), and each ball entry means (a general winning opening, A variable prize device, an operation port, etc.), and the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area is configured to be visually recognizable.

  c. The gaming machine in each of the above means, or each of the ball-ball gaming machines is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine similar to a pachinko machine.

  d. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a spinning-type gaming machine such as a slot machine. As a more detailed example of the mode, “variable display (specifically, a reel such as a reel or a belt provided with a symbol) of an identification information sequence (a symbol sequence; specifically, a reel with a symbol attached thereto) composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information (a symbol) And the like, and a variable display unit (specifically, a rotating unit such as a reel unit) for stopping and displaying the identification information sequence after the rotation of the start operation unit (specifically, a start lever). The change of the identification information (symbol) is started, and the change of the identification information (symbol) is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (specifically, the stop button). A spinning-type gaming machine configured to provide a gaming value on condition that the information is specific identification information. "

  e. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are integrated (especially a gaming machine of a slot machine specification using a game ball as a game medium). As a more detailed example of the mode, “variable display (specifically, a reel such as a reel or a belt provided with a symbol) of an identification information sequence (a symbol sequence; specifically, a reel with a symbol attached thereto) composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information (a symbol) And the like, and variable display means (specifically, a rotating body unit such as a reel unit) for stopping and displaying the identification information sequence after the rotation of the start operation means (specifically, a start lever). The change of the identification information (symbol) is started, and the change of the identification information (symbol) is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (specifically, the stop button). A game value is provided on condition that the information is specific identification information, and a ball tray (upper plate or the like) is further provided to take in game balls from the ball tray; Payout means for paying out game balls Comprising a configuration and gaming machine "and the like as starting condition of the game is satisfied by the game ball is captured by the capturing means.

  Reference numeral 10: pachinko machine, 32: variable winning device, 33: starting winning unit, 33a: upper winning opening, 33b: lower winning opening, 42: decorative design display device, 43L, 43R: special display device, 46: hold lamp, 125 ... production button, 126 ... cross button, 224a, 224b ... start winning switch, 261: main control device, 262 ... sub control device.

Claims (1)

It is configured such that a player can set a plurality of effect setting items related to the effect,
Comprising setting storage means capable of storing setting contents of the effect setting items by the player,
It is configured to be able to input encoded selection information including the setting contents of the effect setting items by the player, and information on the setting contents of the effect setting items by the player among the input selection information is compounded. Stored in the setting storage means,
When at least an effect related to the effect setting item is performed, input means capable of inputting a selection for the effect,
Selection information storage means capable of storing selection information by operation of the input means,
A gaming machine characterized in that the selection information stored in the selection information storage means can be reflected in the setting contents of the effect setting item.

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