JP2023015744A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with a customize function that does not give a player troublesome impression.SOLUTION: When a common custom item is changed that is common to a plurality of models of Pachinko game machines, a two-dimensional code indicating that the common custom item is changed is to be generated. The two-dimensional code is effective not only to specific models but effective to all models connectable to a server. Therefore, by causing a Pachinko game machine of a different model to read the two-dimensional code, without changing the common custom item in each model, a changed content based on the common custom item after the change can be reflected in all models by only changing the common custom item in one model.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine in which a jackpot lottery is performed when a game ball enters a starting hole, and a jackpot game is performed when the jackpot lottery is won.
Also, in recent years, there has been known a machine equipped with a customization function that allows a player to change the sound volume of the gaming machine and the appearance rate of a specific advance notice effect (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-158789 A

By the way, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, even setting items (for example, sound volume) that are common to all models of the same manufacturer must be set for each model when performing custom settings, which is complicated for the player. tended to leave a strong impression.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and its object is to provide a gaming machine having a customization function that does not give a complicated impression to a player.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention comprises an effect execution means for executing a game effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and a custom item for the game effect based on the player's operation. setting means for performing settings; and output means for outputting setting information corresponding to data related to at least the common custom items among the model-specific individual custom items that are the custom items and the common custom items common to all models. characterized by having

According to the gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from having a complicated impression.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine. It is an explanatory view showing the electrical configuration of the gaming system in a block diagram. It is an explanatory view showing an electrical configuration of a main control board and peripheral devices in blocks. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an electrical configuration of a sub-control board and peripheral devices in blocks; 6 is a flowchart of main-side main control processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing individual custom items and common custom items for each model; 10 is a flowchart of server-side custom setting processing; (a) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing various images displayed on the player terminal. 10 is a flowchart of gaming machine side custom setting processing. (a) and (b) are schematic diagrams showing various images displayed on the pachinko gaming machine. (a) and (b) are schematic diagrams showing various images displayed on the pachinko gaming machine in the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a continuation of FIG. 12;

<First embodiment>
A gaming system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The gaming system S includes a pachinko gaming machine 1 as a gaming machine and a server SV.

<Description of pachinko machine>
A pachinko game machine as a game machine constituting the game system S will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following explanation, when explaining the direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine, the direction viewed from the player playing the game facing the pachinko gaming machine is used as a reference. Specifically, the left-right direction and the up-down direction of each part of the pachinko game machine are the left-right direction and the up-down direction viewed from the player. In addition, with respect to the pachinko game machine, the direction toward the player is defined as the front, and the direction away from the player is defined as the rear.

[Main Configuration of Pachinko Machines]
As shown in FIG. 1 , the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a gaming machine frame 16 . The game machine frame 16 is composed of a front frame 18, an inner frame (not shown), and an outer frame (not shown) in order from the front side. The front frame 18 includes a handle 4, a production lever 6, a speaker 8, a production button 9, a left side lamp 23a, a right side lamp 23b, a batted ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper tray) 24, and a surplus ball receiving tray. 25 (also referred to as a lower plate).

The handle 4 is provided at the lower right side of the front frame 18, that is, at a position where a player playing a game facing the pachinko game machine 1 can hold it with the right hand. The handle 4 includes a touch switch 92 (FIG. 3), a firing lever 4a, and a firing stop button 4b. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4, and is arranged at a portion touched by the right hand of the player holding the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting lever 4a is for adjusting the shooting strength of the game ball, and is rotatably provided on the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting stop button 4b is for stopping the shooting of the game ball when the game ball is being shot, and is provided at a position that can be operated by the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 4.例文帳に追加

A production lever 6 is provided on the left side of the surplus ball receiving tray 25 in the front frame 18, that is, near the left end of the lower side of the front frame 18. - 特許庁In other words, the effect lever 6 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with the left hand. The performance lever 6 has a shape that can be gripped by the left hand, and can be tilted in four directions, up, down, left, and right, in addition to rotating rightwardly or leftwardly. Moreover, the production lever 6 is provided with a production lever vibration motor 6c (FIG. 4). The production lever vibrating motor 6c vibrates the production lever 6, and vibrates at a predetermined timing in a period when the operation of the production lever 6 is effective. When the player operates the performance lever 6 during a period when the operation of the performance lever 6 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect lever 6 will be referred to as a lever effect.

The speakers 8 are provided at the upper left and right corners of the front frame 18, respectively, and output sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the content of the presentation.
The performance button 9 is provided in a portion of the front frame 18 that covers the upper side of the batted ball supply tray 24.例文帳に追加In other words, the effect button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can press it with the right hand or the left hand. Also, the effect button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where it can be pressed with the right hand while the player is operating the effect lever 6 with the left hand. A push-on type button switch, for example, can be adopted as the effect button 9 . The performance button 9 incorporates a performance button vibration motor 9b (FIG. 4) and a performance button lamp 9c (FIG. 4). The production button vibrating motor 9b vibrates the production button 9, and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period when the production button 9 is effectively pressed. In this embodiment, the effect button lamp 9c is an LED. The effect button lamp 9c can emit light in a plurality of colors, and when the effect button 9 is pressed while the effect button 9 is being pressed, it lights up or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the color of the emitted light. Let The surface of the effect button 9 is formed of a translucent material, and is devised so that the player can visually recognize the light emitted from the effect button lamp 9c.

The performance button 9 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring for returning the pressed performance button 9 to the position before the pressing operation, and the performance button 9 is released from the pressed state. Then, the state before the pressing operation is restored by the restoring force of the elastic member. When the player presses the performance button 9 during a period in which the pressing operation of the performance button 9 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect button 9 will be referred to as a button effect.

A left side lamp 23a is provided on the left side of the front frame 18, and a right side lamp 23b is provided on the right side. The portion of the front frame 18 where the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b are provided is translucent, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent portion. Each LED is capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the presentation, and further changes the color of the emitted light.

A hitting ball supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) 24 is provided on the lower center side of the front frame 18 . The hit ball supply tray 24 stores game balls paid out from the rental ball payout device 80 (FIG. 3) and the prize ball payout device 400 (FIG. 3), or stores game balls to be supplied to the shooting device 90 (FIG. 3). It is for A surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray 24 in the front frame 18 . The surplus ball receiving tray 25 stores game balls exceeding the number of game balls that can be stored in the batted ball supply tray 24. - 特許庁

Also, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a game board 2, a glass plate 5, and an effect display device 7. - 特許庁
The game board 2 is arranged substantially in the center of the pachinko game machine 1, that is, at a position substantially facing the player's face. The front side of the board surface of the game board 2 is covered with a transparent glass plate 5. - 特許庁The effect display device 7 is arranged behind the game board 2, and its screen is exposed from substantially the center of the game board 2. - 特許庁

A game area 3 in which game balls flow down (roll) is formed on the board surface of the game board 2 . The game area 3 has a left game area 3A formed on the left side of the screen of the effect display device 7 and a right game area 3B formed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 7. - 特許庁A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the board surface of the game board 2 for changing the flowing direction of the game ball. LEDs are provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 2, and in FIG. 4, these LEDs are collectively indicated as "board lamps 2a". Each LED constituting the board lamp 2a is capable of emitting light of a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the color of the emitted light.

The game board 2 includes a fixed prize winning device 10, a gate 12, a general prize winning port 13, a center decorative body 14, a movable body 15, a rail member 17, a normal variable prize winning device (also called electric chew) 20, A big winning device 30 and display devices 50 are provided.

The fixed winning device 10 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 2 . The fixed winning device 10 has a first starting port 11 that allows one game ball to win (enter a ball). The first starting port 11 is always open, and the probability that the game ball wins the first starting port 11 does not substantially change. The gate 12 is arranged in the right game area 3B, and is configured so that game balls flowing down the right game area 3B can pass therethrough. The general winning port 13 is arranged on the left side of the fixed winning device 10 in the left game area 3A.

The center decorative body 14 is arranged on the upper part of the game board 2. - 特許庁The center decorative body 14 has translucency, and is provided with a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink in accordance with the contents of the performance. The movable body 15 is arranged behind the center decorative body 14 . FIG. 1 shows a state in which the movable body 15 is substantially hidden by the center decorative body 14. FIG. The movable body 15 descends downward at a predetermined timing according to the content of the effect, and is displaced to a state visible to the player.

The rail member 17 is arranged along the circumference of the game board 2 . The rail member 17 guides the game ball shot by the shooting device 90 ( FIG. 3 ) to the game area 3 . At the bottom center of the game board 2, an out port 19 for discharging game balls that have not won anywhere is opened.

The normal variable winning device 20 is arranged below the gate 12 in the right game area 3B. The normal variable winning device 20 has a movable member (electric tulip) 21 . The movable member 21 is configured to be rotatable with its proximal end serving as a rotation axis, and the opening and closing of the movable member 21 opens and closes the second starting port 22 . When the movable member 21 is opened, the second starting port 22 is opened, and the game balls enter the second starting port 22 one by one (entering a ball) easily. Further, when the movable member 21 is closed, the second starting port 22 is closed and the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 22.例文帳に追加Although the normal variable winning device 20 is arranged on the right side of the game area 3 in the example shown in FIG.

The big winning device 30 is arranged on the right side of the fixed winning device 10 in the right game area 3B. The big prize winning device 30 includes an opening/closing member 31 that opens and closes the big prize opening 32 . The big winning opening 32 is formed in a size that allows a plurality of game balls to win (enter the ball). The opening/closing member 31 is formed in a plate shape elongated in the left-right direction, and is configured to be rotatable about the left and right lower ends thereof as a rotation axis.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1, by adjusting the shooting intensity of the handle 4, the shooting intensity of the game ball can be adjusted. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, game balls can be separately hit so as to flow down the left game area 3A or the right game area 3B. When the game ball is shot toward the left game area 3A, the game ball can enter the first starting hole 11 and the general winning hole 13.例文帳に追加On the other hand, when the game ball is shot toward the right game area 3B, the game ball can enter the gate 12, the second starting hole 22, and the big winning hole 32.

The display device 50 is provided outside the game area 3 of the game board 2 and below the big winning device 30 . As shown in FIG. 3, the display devices 50 include a first special symbol display device 51 that variably displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special symbol) and a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol). and a normal symbol display 53 for variably displaying a normal symbol (also referred to as a normal symbol). In addition, the display devices 50 display the first special symbol reservation display 51a that displays the number of memory of operation suspension of the first special symbol display 51, and the number of memory of operation suspension of the second special symbol display 52. It is provided with a second special figure suspension display 52a and a normal figure suspension display 53a for displaying the number of memory of operation suspension of the normal pattern display 53. - 特許庁Hereinafter, when describing matters common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it is simply referred to as a special symbol. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol display device 52, they are simply referred to as special symbol display devices.

Each of the special symbol indicators 51 and 52 is composed of a plurality of LEDs. Each LED constituting each special symbol display device 51, 52 is lit in a predetermined lighting pattern, respectively, the combination of the LED to be lit and extinguished represents the special symbol, the combination of the LED to be lit and extinguished varies. The state in which it is displayed represents the variable display of the special symbol. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the special symbol from when the special symbol starts the variable display until the special symbol is confirmed and displayed is called the special symbol variation pattern.

Also, the normal symbol display 53 is composed of two LEDs. The LEDs that are turned on and off represent normal symbols, and the state in which the LEDs are alternately lit represents the variable display of the normal symbols. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, a lottery for normal symbols is executed to determine whether or not the game ball wins, and the normal symbol display 53 variably displays the normal symbols. Then, the normal symbol display device 53 confirms and displays the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol after the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol. When the normal pattern determined and displayed by the normal pattern display 53 is a normal pattern indicating winning, the normal variable winning device 20 operates to open the movable member 21 and the second starting port 22 is opened.

When the game ball wins the first starting port 11, big win determination (also called big win lottery) for determining whether or not it is a big win is executed, and the first special symbol display 51 variably displays the first special symbol. Then, the first special symbol display device 51 confirms and displays the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Here, when the first special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the big winning device 30 operates to open and close the opening/closing member 31, and the big winning opening 32 opens and closes. do. When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 while the first special symbol display 51 is displaying the first special symbol, the operation of the first special symbol display 51 is triggered by the winning. The memory number indicating the number of pending operations is displayed by the first special figure pending display 51a. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the first special symbol display device 51 is referred to as the first special symbol suspension number.

Also, when the game ball wins the second starting hole 22, big hit determination (also called big hit lottery) is executed, and the second special symbol display 52 variably displays the second special symbol. Then, the second special symbol display device 52 confirms and displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the second special symbol is started. Here, when the second special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the big winning device 30 operates to open and close the opening/closing member 31, and the big winning opening 32 opens and closes. do. When the game ball wins the second starting port 22 while the second special symbol display 52 is displaying the second special symbol, the operation of the second special symbol display 52 is triggered by the winning. The memory number indicating the number of pending operations is displayed by the second special figure pending display 52a. Hereinafter, the number of operation suspensions stored in the second special symbol display 52 is referred to as a second special symbol suspension number. In addition, when explaining the matter common to the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number, it is simply referred to as the special figure reservation number.
Hereinafter, the period from when the special symbol display device starts the variable display of the special symbols to when the special symbols are fixedly displayed is referred to as one variation of the special symbols. In addition, the fact that the special figure reservation number decreases by one each time the special symbol is changed once is called digestion of the special figure reservation number.

Next, the effect display device 7 will be described.
The effect display device 7 displays moving images such as effect images, message images, demonstration images (demo images), and still images. The player plays the game while looking at those images from the front of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加A performance display device 7 variably displays a performance (decorative) pattern as a performance image in synchronization with the variable display of the special pattern. The production pattern is a pattern representing Arabic numerals (eg, 1 to 10). Note that the performance symbols may include symbols representing characters other than numbers, such as alphabets and special characters, and may be combined with symbols representing symbols other than numbers. As areas in which the effect display device 7 variably displays the effect symbols, a left effect symbol display area, a middle effect symbol display area, and a right effect symbol display area are set in order from the left. A left performance symbol 7L is variably displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol 7C is variably displayed in the medium performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol 7R is variably displayed in the right performance symbol display area. Hereinafter, when describing items common to the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol display area and the right effect symbol display area, they are simply referred to as the effect symbol display area.

The main variation pattern (variation mode) of each performance design is a variation pattern in which the numbers represented by the performance design move downward from the top of the screen in ascending order, that is, a variation pattern in which the numbers are scrolled in the vertical direction. As a variation pattern, it is possible to use a horizontal scroll method in which the performance symbols move from one to the other on the left or right of the screen, a method in which the performance symbols are displayed at the same display position in ascending numerical order, or the like. In addition, the effect display device 7 displays a background image as the effect image in the background of each effect pattern. For example, the background image is a moving image such as a TV drama or a movie, a moving image obtained by converting the moving image into an animation, an animation, or an original moving image of a pachinko machine manufacturer. The effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device. As the effect display device 7, an organic EL display device, a display device using a dot matrix LED, or the like can be used.

A performance display device 7 variably displays each performance design in synchronism with the variable display of the special design, determines and displays each performance design at the same time as the special design is determined and displayed, and displays the big win determination result. Here, the fixed display means a stop display state in which the production pattern is completely stopped without fluctuating up and down or fluctuating again.

Hereinafter, the performance pattern indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit is called a big hit performance pattern, and the performance pattern that shows that the result of the big hit determination is a loss is called a loss performance pattern. The jackpot production pattern is a state in which each production pattern is aligned with production patterns representing the same number, that is, a so-called zigzag state. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the left effect symbol 7L, the middle effect symbol 7C and the right effect symbol 7R which are confirmed and displayed are all "7". In addition, the lost performance pattern is a state in which the performance symbols representing the same number are not aligned, that is, the pattern is not in a grid pattern. For example, the confirmed and displayed left effect symbol 7L is "7", the middle effect symbol 7C is "6", and the right effect symbol 7R is "7". Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the performance design which is variably displayed by the performance display device 7 in synchronism with the special design is referred to as the performance design variation pattern, and the image displayed in the background of the performance design variation pattern is referred to as the background image. A background image is a still image or a moving image.

The variation display of the performance symbol variation pattern is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol variation pattern, and when the suspension of the operation of the special symbol display device occurs, the operation of the performance display device 7 is also suspended. That is, the number of pending operations of the special symbol display and the number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 are the same. In addition, the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the first special figure pending number and the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the second special figure pending number are displayed on the effect display device 7 by the pending image be. Therefore, the player can know the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number by counting the number of pending images displayed on the effect display device 7, and the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number. It is possible to know the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 resulting from the second special figure pending number. The number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 may be notified to the player by using a lamp or the like around the effect display device 7 without displaying it on the effect display device 7 .

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1, in addition to the notification of the result of the jackpot determination by the performance pattern, the background image displayed on the performance display device 7, the sound output from the speaker 8, the lighting of the board lamp 2a, etc. are combined. Use to notify the result of the big hit determination. Specifically, various effects such as advance notice effects and ready-to-win effects are applicable.

[Main electrical configuration of game system]
Next, according to FIG. 2, the electrical configuration of the gaming system S will be described.
As described above, the gaming system S includes the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the server SV. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the server SV transmit and receive various data via the player terminal 500 . The gaming system S provides a so-called site-linked service that links the pachinko gaming machine 1 with a website managed by the server SV. The "website" here is a general term for a group of web pages belonging to a domain managed by the server SV.

First, the server SV will be explained.
The server SV has a server control section SV1, a server data transmission/reception section SV2, and a storage section SV3.

The server control unit SV1 controls the entire server SV.
The server data transmission/reception unit SV2 transmits/receives data to/from the pachinko gaming machine 1 via a network N such as the Internet. The data to be transmitted/received is, in particular, setting data (corresponding to "information on settings of various effects" and "setting information" of the present invention) related to custom items set by the player on the website.

The storage unit SV3 is, for example, a storage medium such as a hard disk drive, and particularly stores setting data related to custom items set by the player.

Next, the player terminal 500 will be described.
The player terminal 500 has a terminal control section 501 , a terminal display section 502 , a terminal camera 503 , a terminal operation section 504 and a terminal data transmission/reception section 505 .
The player terminal 500 is an external terminal that can be operated by a player, independent of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the server SV. The player terminal 500 is, for example, a smart phone, a mobile phone, a tablet, or the like.

The terminal control unit 501 controls the player terminal 500 as a whole.
The terminal display unit 502 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like, and displays various images and moving images. In addition, although the details will be described later, the terminal control unit 501 receives data for displaying a multidimensional code (two-dimensional code in this example) generated by the server SV side, and converts the two-dimensional code based on the data. Displayed on the terminal display unit 502 . A “two-dimensional code” is, for example, a QR code (registered trademark). Any data format may be used as long as the data set on the website can be used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 .

The terminal camera 503 particularly reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 7 of the pachinko game machine 1 .
The terminal operation unit 504 is operated particularly when the player sets custom items on the website. The terminal operation unit 504 is, for example, a touch panel, a keyboard, a cross key, or the like.

The terminal data transmitting/receiving unit 505 transmits/receives setting data relating to custom items set by the player on the website between the server SV and the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the network N such as the Internet.

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko machine]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG.
The pachinko game machine 1 includes a main control board 60 (FIG. 3), a payout control board 73 (FIG. 3), a sub control board 100 (FIG. 4), an image control board 200 (FIG. 4), and an audio control board 78. (FIG. 4) and a lamp control board 79 (FIG. 4).

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game control microcomputer) 61 . The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62 , a ROM 63 , a RAM 64 and an input/output circuit 65 . The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various determinations (lottery), such as jackpot random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. The CPU 62 executes detection of prize winning, determination of a big hit, updating of various random numbers, and the like. Various tables such as a computer program executed by the CPU 62, a jackpot determination table, a reach determination table, and a special figure variation pattern selection table are stored in the ROM 63.
The RAM 64 is used as a work memory or the like when the CPU 62 executes a computer program. In addition, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special figure reservation storage section 64a, a second special figure reservation storage section 64b, and a general figure reservation storage section 64c.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of first special figure reservations that can be stored is four. Each storage area stores a jackpot random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the winning of the game ball in the first starting hole 11 . When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 while the first special symbol display device 51 is displaying the first special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol resulting from the winning is temporarily suspended ( The operation is suspended), and the jackpot random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the first special figure suspension storage unit 64a.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 64b includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of second special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, a jackpot random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the second start hole 22 are stored. When the game ball wins the second starting port 22 while the second special symbol display device 52 is displaying the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol resulting from the winning is temporarily suspended ( The operation is suspended), and the jackpot random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 64b.

The jackpot random numbers and the like are stored in order of occurrence of operation suspension, that is, in order of acquisition by the game control microcomputer 61, from each first storage area of the first special figure suspension storage unit 64a and the second special figure suspension storage unit 64b. . Therefore, when the jackpot random numbers and the like are stored in the first to fourth storage areas, the jackpot random numbers and the like stored in the fourth storage area are the newest information in terms of time, and are stored in the first storage area. The jackpot random numbers and the like that are used are the oldest information in terms of time. The jackpot random numbers and the like stored in each storage area are shifted one by one to the storage area with the older storage order each time the variable display of the special symbols is completed. For example, the jackpot random numbers stored in the second storage area are shifted to the first storage area. Further, the determination (lottery) based on the jackpot random number or the like stored in the first storage area is executed before the variable display of the special symbols by the special symbol display is completed and the next variable display is started.

In the normal pattern holding storage unit 64c, the normal winning random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball passing through the gate 12 (random number for determining (lottery) whether or not the normal pattern is winning) ) is stored. When the game ball passes through the gate 12 while the normal symbol display 53 is displaying the normal symbols, the operation of the normal symbol display 53 caused by the passage is temporarily suspended (operation suspension), and the passage is performed. The normal random number acquired due to is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 64c. The variation display of the normal symbols withheld is performed after the current variation display of the normal symbols is completed. In the pachinko game machine 1, the normal pattern suspension storage unit 64c has a storage area for performing a total of four suspensions, and the number of operation suspensions stored in the normal symbol display device 53 is four at maximum. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the normal symbol display 53 is referred to as the normal symbol suspension number. A storage unit 64b and a normal map reservation storage unit 64c are provided.

Also, the display devices 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 . As described above, the display devices 50 include the first special symbol display device 51, the second special symbol display device 52, and the normal symbol display device 53. Furthermore, the display devices 50 include a first special figure reservation indicator 51a, a second special figure reservation indicator 52a, and a general figure reservation indicator 53a. Furthermore, the main control board 60 has a first starting hole sensor 11a, a second starting hole sensor 22a, a gate sensor 12a, a big winning hole sensor 32a, and a general winning hole sensor 13a via a relay board 74. The electric tuning solenoid 20a and the big winning opening solenoid 30a are electrically connected.

The first starting hole sensor 11 a is provided directly under the first starting hole 11 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 22a is provided directly under the second starting hole 22, and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the second starting hole 22. The gate sensor 12 a is provided in a game ball passage area of the gate 12 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 12 . The big winning hole sensor 32 a is provided directly under the big winning hole 32 and outputs to the main control board 60 a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the big winning hole 32 . The general winning hole sensor 13 a is provided directly under the general winning hole 13 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the general winning hole 13 .

The electric tuning solenoid 20a drives the movable member 21 of the normal variable winning device 20 to open and close. The big winning opening solenoid 30a drives the opening/closing member 31 of the big winning device 30 to open and close.
The main control board 60 is electrically connected to the card unit 76 , the ball rental device 80 , and the prize ball delivery device 400 via the payout control board 73 . The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1, and performs reading and writing of the balance on the prepaid card. The rental ball dispensing device 80 includes a ball rental motor 81 and a ball rental sensor 82 . A ball rental motor 81 drives a member for putting out a game ball as a rental ball, and a ball rental sensor 82 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73 for main control. Output to substrate 60 . The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of rental balls paid out by the rental ball payout device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 . When a ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76 has a balance recorded that is equal to or greater than the minimum balance that can be paid out, the ball lending device 80 operates, A minimum unit number of rented balls is dispensed to the batted ball supply tray 24 .

The prize ball dispensing device 400 includes a prize ball motor 401 and a prize ball sensor 402 . A prize ball motor 401 drives a member that pays out game balls as prize balls, and a prize ball sensor 402 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73. Output to substrate 60 . The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball payout device 400 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 .

A launching device 90 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a launching control circuit 75 . Firing device 90 comprises firing motor 91 , touch switch 92 and firing volume 93 . The shooting motor 91 drives a hitting mallet (not shown) that hits and shoots game balls. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4 . The shooting volume 93 adjusts the strength with which the hitting hammer hits the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the shooting lever 4a.

The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a power board 70 . The power board 70 supplies power to the main control board 60 and the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power via the payout control board 73 to each device electrically connected to the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power from the main control board 60 through the relay board 74 to each sensor and solenoid electrically connected to the relay board 74 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power through the main control board 60 to the displays 50 electrically connected to the main control board 60 .

A backup power supply circuit 71 is provided on the power supply board 70 . The backup power supply circuit 71 supplies power necessary for holding information to the RAM 64 and the like of the main control board 60 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. A power switch 72 is electrically connected to the power board 70 for turning on and off a main power supply that supplies power to the power board 70 .

The main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub-control board 100 . The main control board 60 can send commands to the sub control board 100 , but the sub control board 100 cannot send commands to the main control board 60 . In other words, the communication between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 100 is unidirectional communication in which only transmission from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 100 is possible.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 100 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as the effect control microcomputer) 101 . The effect control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102 , a ROM 110 , a RAM 120 and an input/output circuit 103 . The CPU 102 controls an effect along with the game. The ROM 110 stores computer programs for the CPU 102 to control effects, as well as various tables. RAM 120 is used as a work memory when CPU 102 executes a computer program. In addition, the RAM 120 is provided with a first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121, a second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122, and a variation effect storage unit 123.

The first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area stores the first start winning command etc. output from the main control board 60. . The first start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a variation pattern random number and a reach random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball has won the first start hole 11 .

On the other hand, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122 has four storage areas consisting of the first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area stores the second start winning command etc. output from the main control board 60 Remember. The second start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a variation pattern random number and a reach random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball has won the second start hole 22 .

The variable effect storage unit 123 stores the first start winning command or the second starting winning command used for the change of the variable effect pattern.
The input/output circuit 103 transmits data to or receives data from each board connected to the sub-control board 100 .

An image control board 200 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 . The effect display device 7 is electrically connected to the image control board 200 . The image control board 200 includes a VDP 201 (Video Display Processor), an image control CPU 202, a control ROM 203, a control RAM 204, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 205, and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 206. and are implemented. The image control CPU 202 controls the effect display device 7 to display effect images such as a variable effect pattern, a button effect image, and a notice image. The control ROM 203 stores a computer program for the image control CPU 202 to control the effect display device 7 . The control RAM 204 is used as a work memory when the image control CPU 202 executes computer programs. The CGROM 205 stores image data for the effect display device 7 to display effect images. The VDP 201 reads image data from the CGROM 205 according to the display list created by the image control CPU 202 and develops the read image data in the development area in the VRAM 206 . The VDP 201 synthesizes the image data developed in the VRAM 206 and stores the synthesized image data in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 . The VDP 201 converts the image data stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 into RGB signals and outputs them to the effect display device 7 . Thereby, the effect display device 7 displays the effect image.

The sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the board lamp 2a, the effect button lamp 9c, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b through the lamp control board 79. The effect control microcomputer 101 uses data stored in the ROM 110 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Then, the lamp control board 79 performs light emission control of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data.

The movable body 15 is electrically connected to the lamp control board 79 via the relay board 77 . A device (not shown) for operating the movable body 15 is connected to the movable body 15, and a movable body motor (not shown) for driving the device is connected to the device. . The effect control microcomputer 101 creates operation pattern data for determining the operation pattern of the movable body 15 using data stored in the ROM 110 and transmits the operation pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Upon receiving the operation pattern data, the lamp control board 79 drives the movable body motor via the relay board 77 according to the operation pattern, thereby controlling the operation of the movable body 15 .

Each speaker 8 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 via the audio control board 78 . The audio control board 78 is equipped with an audio control CPU (not shown), an audio data ROM (not shown), an audio synthesizing circuit (not shown), and an amplifier (not shown). . The audio data ROM stores audio data for each speaker 8 to output sounds such as music and sound effects. The voice control CPU reads voice data from the voice data ROM based on the command received from the sub-control board 100, and outputs the read voice data to the voice synthesizing circuit. The speech synthesizing circuit synthesizes the input speech data, converts the synthesized synthesized speech data into an analog speech signal, and outputs the analog speech signal to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the input audio signal and outputs it to each speaker 8 . Each speaker 8 outputs a sound indicated by the input audio signal.

Also, the sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the production lever push detection switch 6a, the production lever rotation detection switch 6b, the production button detection switch 9a, the production lever vibration motor 6c, and the production button vibration motor 9b. It is

The production lever push detection switch 6a outputs to the sub-control board 100 a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been pushed. The production control microcomputer 101 executes a lever production performed when the production lever 6 is pushed in based on a signal input from the production lever push detection switch 6a. The production lever rotation detection switch 6b outputs to the sub-control board 100 a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been rotated. The production control microcomputer 101 executes a lever production performed when the production lever 6 is rotated based on a signal input from the production lever rotation detection switch 6b. The performance button detection switch 9a outputs to the sub-control board 100 a signal indicating that the performance button 9 has been pressed. The production control microcomputer 101 executes the button production based on the signal input from the production button detection switch 9a.

The production lever vibration motor 6c is a member that vibrates the production lever 6, and is provided in a portion in contact with the production lever 6 or inside the production lever 6. - 特許庁The production button vibration motor 9b is a member for vibrating the production button 9 and is housed inside the production button 9. - 特許庁The ROM 110 stores operation pattern data for determining the operation pattern of the effect lever vibration motor 6c and operation pattern data for determining the operation pattern of the effect button vibration motor 9b. A production control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from a ROM 110 when the production timing for vibrating the production lever 6 comes, and drives and controls a production lever vibration motor 6c based on the read operation pattern data. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 101 reads the operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance button 9 comes, and drives and controls the performance button vibration motor 9b based on the read operation pattern data.

A game machine camera 300 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 . The effect control microcomputer 101 converts information (mainly two-dimensional code) captured by the game machine camera 300 into data that can be used by the pachinko game machine 1 . In this example, the gaming machine camera 300 is an example of input means of the present invention.

[Jackpot determination table]
The jackpot determination table is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when executing jackpot determination as to whether or not the game is a jackpot. The jackpot determination table is distributed with jackpot random numbers. The jackpot random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot random numbers generated by the jackpot random number counter. If it is not determined as a big hit, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is lost. Incidentally, the jackpot determination table is common to the lottery for the first special symbol and the lottery for the second special symbol.

[Reach determination table]
The reach determination table is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when determining whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the big hit determination is a loss. Here, the reach means a state in which only one special symbol remains among a plurality of special symbols that is variably displayed, and it depends on which special symbol the variably displayed special symbol is fixedly displayed. It is a state in which special symbols are combined to indicate a big hit. In addition, the ready-to-win state is a state in which one of the performance symbols variably displayed in each of the plurality of display areas of the performance display device 7 remains, and is variably displayed. It is a state in which the combination of the big hit production pattern depends on which production pattern the existing production pattern is fixedly displayed.

For example, when one of the combinations of the jackpot effect symbols is "777", "7" is confirmed and displayed in the left effect symbol display area and the right effect symbol display area, respectively, and the effect symbol is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area. This is the state in which the display is changed. The concept of reach includes, in addition to the state in which the middle effect pattern is scrolling, the state in which it is swaying, and the state in which enlargement and reduction are repeated.

The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Reach random numbers are assigned to the reach determination table. The reach random number is a predetermined random number selected from the reach random numbers generated by the reach random number counter. The reach determination table in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be the same or different between the lottery for the first special symbol and the lottery for the second special symbol.

[Special figure variation pattern selection table]
The special figure variation pattern selection table is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 determines the special figure variation pattern by lottery. The special figure variation pattern selection table is configured by associating the determination (jackpot determination and reach determination) result, the number of special figure reservations, the variation pattern random number, the special figure variation pattern, the variation time, and the stop time. ing. In addition, you may match about a jackpot classification. The variation pattern random number value is a predetermined random number selected from the variation pattern random numbers generated by the variation pattern random number counter. As the special figure variation pattern, there are a variation pattern for big hit variation and a variation pattern for loss variation. The variation pattern for big win variation is a variation pattern that is selected when a big win is determined in the big win determination. The variation pattern for the loss variation is a variation pattern that is selected when a loss is determined in the big win determination. Furthermore, the variation pattern for the loss variation can be classified into a variation pattern selected when it is determined that there is reach in the reach determination, and a variation pattern selected when it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination.

[Main processing of game control microcomputer 61]
Next, main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Main side main control processing)
First, according to FIG. 5, the contents of the main-side main control process will be described.
When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out a computer program for main control processing from the ROM 63 and executes it. The game control microcomputer 61 first performs initial setting (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 62 setting, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt circuit for managing time), various flags, resetting counters and timers, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption prohibition (S2), and executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S3). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process, the initial value of each random number counter that generates the aforementioned jackpot random number, reach random number and variation pattern random number is updated by adding "1" to each. When the count value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and "1" is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Further, the count value of each random number counter may be updated by adding a numerical value of "2" or more. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generating circuit such as a counter IC. If this hardware random number is used, the random number updating process (S3) by software is not required.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption permission (S4). While the interrupt is enabled, the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) can be executed. The main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse input to the CPU 62 at a 4 msec cycle. That is, it is executed at a 4 msec cycle. Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is completed, until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is started, normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S3) Initial value update processing of various counters is executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S5) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt permission (S4) is executed. be.

(Main-side timer interrupt processing)
Next, according to FIG. 6, the contents of the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes output processing (S10). In this output process, commands set in an output buffer provided in the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 100, the payout control board 73, and the like. The game control microcomputer 61 provides a variation start command for normal symbols indicating that the normal symbols have started to vary when the normal symbols start to vary, and when the special symbols start to vary, the special symbols start to vary. It also outputs the fluctuation start command for the special figure that indicates that it has been done. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes input processing (S11). In this input process, each detection signal detected by various sensors (first starting hole sensor 11a, second starting hole sensor 22a, big winning hole sensor 32a, gate sensor 12a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 load. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes timer update processing (S12). In this timer update process, a subtraction counter operating as a timer is updated (decremented). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes prize ball control processing (S13). In this prize ball control process, a payout command for paying out prize balls corresponding to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 based on the detection signals of the various sensors read in the input process (S11). The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 73 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S14). This normal design/special design main random number update process is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S3) executed in the main side main control process of FIG. That is, the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter consists of the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S5) and the other period (after the main timer interrupt process (S5) ends, the next main timer (period until interrupt processing (S5) is started).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a starting opening sensor detection process (S15).
Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 12 as the starting opening sensor detection process. Passage of the game ball through the gate 12 is detected by a gate sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 12, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the normal pattern reservation number is 4 or more, and if the normal pattern reservation number is not 4 or more, the normal pattern reservation number , and a process of acquiring and storing a winning random number for performing a lottery for normal symbols is performed.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 first performs a starting hole sensor detection process related to the second starting hole 22 as the starting hole sensor detection process, and after the process is completed, or the game ball enters the second starting hole 22 is not won, a starting opening sensor detection process relating to the first starting opening 11 is executed. Note that the process for detecting the starting hole sensor for the second starting hole 22 and the process for detecting the starting hole sensor for the first starting hole 11 have the same processing flow, and therefore will be described together.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the starting hole. When it is determined that the game ball has won the start opening, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit value of "4". When determining that the number of special figure reservations has not reached "4", the game control microcomputer 61 adds 1 to the number of special figure reservations. As a result, the special symbol variation holding condition is established. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires a jackpot random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number, and stores each of the acquired random numbers in the special figure reservation storage unit according to the current special figure reservation number. Store in the area. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 creates a start winning command based on each random number group stored in the special figure reservation storage unit. This starting winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the starting opening, data indicating each random number stored in the special figure reservation storage unit, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the created start winning command in the output buffer of the RAM 64 . This set start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 in the output process (S10), and the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the effect based on each random number included in the starting winning command.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 executes normal operation processing (S16). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61 performs, as normal operation processing, addition of the number of reserved normal symbols, variable display of normal symbols by the normal symbol display 53, determination of whether or not the normal symbols are successful, and determination of winning. Processing such as opening and closing operation of the normal variable winning device 20 when the result is a hit is performed.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a special symbol standby process (S17).
Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61, as a special symbol standby process, first performs a special symbol standby process related to the second special symbol, and after the process is completed, or when the number of second special symbol reservations is "0 ”, the special symbol standby process relating to the first special symbol is executed. In addition, since the special symbol standby process related to the second special symbol and the special symbol standby process related to the first special symbol have the same processing flow, they will be collectively described.

First, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special figure reservation number is "0". When the special figure reservation number is not "0", the game control microcomputer 61 performs special figure jackpot determination. The game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit, and refers to the jackpot determination table. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the same random number as the jackpot random number read from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit exists in the jackpot determination table, that is, whether or not the jackpot is hit. . When it is determined as a big hit, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special figure stop symbol data for confirming and displaying the big winning symbol of the special figure in a special figure buffer provided in the RAM 64 . When it is determined that the game is not a big hit, that is, it is a loss, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special figure stop symbol data for confirming and displaying the special figure losing symbol in the special figure buffer.

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special figure variation pattern. When selecting a special figure variation pattern, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special figure variation pattern in the case of a big hit with reference to a special figure variation pattern selection table when it is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, if it is not a jackpot, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires the reach random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit, and determines whether the acquired reach random number is the reach establishment random number. judge. When the acquired reach random number exists in the reach random numbers distributed as reach establishment random numbers in the reach determination table, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is the reach establishment random number. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special figure variation pattern selection table and selects a special figure variation pattern that becomes a loss with reach.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a reach establishment random number, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special figure variation pattern selection table and selects a special figure variation pattern that becomes a loss without reach. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 . This variation pattern data is included in the aforementioned special figure variation start command together with the special figure stop symbol data, and is output to the sub-control board 100 by the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61, after selecting the special figure fluctuation pattern, subtracts "1" from the number of special figure reservations, each data stored in each storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit, Shift one by one to the storage area with the older order. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a variation start command for special symbols in the output buffer of the RAM 64 to start variable display of the special symbols.

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a special symbol variation process (S18).
Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the special symbol variation pattern) has ended as the special symbol variation process. When it is determined that the variation time of the special symbols has ended, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a special symbol variation stop command for stopping the variation display of the special symbols in an output buffer provided in the RAM 64.例文帳に追加Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 causes the special symbol display to display the variation of the special symbol being executed on the special symbol display device after the variation time specified in the special symbol variation pattern has elapsed, and the symbol ( A special symbol stop process for stopping at a special symbol jackpot symbol or a special symbol losing symbol) is executed. In addition, each data stored in each storage area of the special symbol holding storage unit is shifted to the storage area with the older storage order each time the special symbol display device performs the variable display of the special symbol.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 starts a jackpot game when the jackpot is won. First, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an opening command for executing a jackpot opening. The opening of the big win is an effect such as displaying an effect image celebrating the occurrence of the big win on the effect display device 7 or reproducing a music piece celebrating the occurrence of the big win from each speaker 8 . In the opening setting, the execution time of the opening of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a special electric accessary product process. First, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the special electric role operation valid counter in the special electric role product processing. The special electric role operation effective counter is a counter that counts the remaining number of rounds in the jackpot game. Then, when the round start time is reached, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the round start command in the output buffer of the RAM 64 . Then, the game control microcomputer 61 opens and closes the big prize opening 32 in an opening pattern corresponding to the kind of big win. Then, during the round game, when the maximum number of game balls wins after the big winning port 32 is opened, or when a predetermined opening time elapses, the game control microcomputer 61 closes the opening/closing member 31. The round game is ended by closing the large winning opening 32.例文帳に追加Further, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the special electric role operation effective counter each time a round game is started, and when the value of the special electric role operation effective counter becomes "0", the jackpot game is terminated. Let Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an ending command for executing an ending effect in the output buffer of the RAM 64 .

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 executes other processing (S19) and terminates the main side timer interrupt processing. Other processing (S19) includes security control processing for detecting and notifying fraudulent winning, magnetic detection processing for detecting and notifying fraudulent activity using magnetism, and detecting and notifying the opening of the front frame 18 and inner frame. These include door opening processing, fraudulent radio wave detection processing for detecting and reporting fraudulent activity using radio waves, and impact detection processing for detecting and reporting fraudulent activity that causes the pachinko game machine 1 to vibrate. Moreover, in other processes, the special figure reservation indicator is controlled to the display mode which shows the number based on the number of special figure reservations. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62, the processing of S2 to S4 of the main side main control processing is repeatedly executed, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt Load processing (S5) is executed. In the output processing (S10) of the main-side timer interrupt processing that is executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) are output to a predetermined board. .

<Sub-side control processing>
Next, sub-side control processing will be described.
The effect control microcomputer 101 of the sub control board 100 executes predetermined processing based on various commands output from the main control board 60 .
(Variation effect processing)
The production control microcomputer 101 analyzes the command when a variation start command for a special figure is inputted. Information of the special figure fluctuation pattern, the special figure stop design and the like are included in the fluctuation start command for the special figure. Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 101 selects a combination of performance symbols to be finally determined and displayed when the performance display device 7 displays the variable performance pattern by referring to a performance symbol selection table (not shown). . In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 selects from a variable effect pattern selection table (not shown) based on the instructed special figure variation pattern, the effect contents (variable effect pattern) to be performed according to the change in the effect pattern. to select. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 outputs to the image control board 200 a variable effect start command for causing the effect display device 7 to start displaying the selected effect content (variable effect pattern). The variable effect start command includes effect image data for displaying the effect pattern on the effect display device 7 in addition to the effect contents (variable effect pattern).

Subsequently, when a variable stop command for a special figure is inputted, the effect control microcomputer 101 outputs a variable effect end command for ending the variable effect to the image control board 200.例文帳に追加The image control board 200 confirms and displays the effect pattern through a predetermined stop pattern on the effect display device 7 based on the variable effect end command. A performance control microcomputer 101 confirms and displays the combination of the big win performance symbols in the case of a big win, and confirms and displays the combination of the losing performance symbols in the case of a loss.

(Jackpot control processing)
When an opening command is input, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes an opening effect selection process. In the opening effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed during the opening is selected, an opening effect command for starting the selected opening effect is output to each control board such as the image control board 200, and the opening effect is executed. Let Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes a round effect selection process when a round designation command is input. In the round effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed in each round of the jackpot game is selected, a round effect command for starting the round effect of the selected content is output to each control board such as the image control board 200, and the round is performed. carry out the performance. Next, when an ending command is input, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes ending effect selection processing. In the ending effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed at the end of the jackpot is selected, an ending effect command for starting the selected ending effect is output to each control board such as the image control board 200, and the ending effect is executed. let it run.

(Other processing)
In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 generates switch data (edge data and level data) and outputs the data to the image control board 200 to display the button effects and the like displayed by the effect display device 7 . In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 creates lamp data for causing the board lamps 2a and the like to emit light in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7, and by outputting the data to the lamp control board 79, the board lamps 2a and the like are generated. emits light in a predetermined light emission mode. In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 outputs audio data for outputting audio from the speaker 8 in accordance with the display of the production display device 7 to the audio control board 78 , thereby outputting audio from the speaker 8 . In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 creates drive data (data for driving the movable body 15) in order to drive the movable body 15 in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7, and transmits the data to the lamp control board. By outputting to 79:, the movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation pattern.

<Reflection of common custom items>
The pachinko gaming machine 1 managed by the gaming system S of the present embodiment is not limited to one model, but includes multiple models capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server SV.
A plurality of types of pachinko gaming machines 1 that transmit and receive data to and from the server SV will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of types (three types in this example) are set as models capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server SV.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of model X, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of model Y, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 of model Z are based on the premise that the mechanical structure and configuration are generally the same, but the characters and the like that are different in terms of presentation are the subjects. Various game performances are performed in each pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加In these pachinko gaming machines 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the server SV are connected via the player terminal 500, and the settings of the game presentation can be changed on the website according to the taste of the player. Equipped with a customization function.

The customization targets in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of model X are the reliability improvement of the battle presentation, volume control, vibration control, and brightness control. The "battle effect" in the "improved reliability of the battle effect" is a ready-to-win effect in which the hero character corresponding to the player fights against the enemy character. By facilitating the selection of the battle performance when a big win is achieved, the reliability of the big win is improved when the battle performance is executed. In the volume adjustment, the volume output from the speaker 8 can be adjusted in a plurality of steps (five steps from 1 to 5 in this example). In the vibration adjustment, the vibration intensity of the production button 9 vibrated by the production button vibration motor 9b can be adjusted over a plurality of stages (in this example, a total of 5 stages from 1 to 5). In brightness adjustment, the brightness of the liquid crystal display of the effect display device 7 can be adjusted in a plurality of steps (five steps from 1 to 5 in this example).

The targets of customization in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the model Y are the reliability UP of the gold effect, the volume control, the vibration control, and the brightness control. "Gold effect" in "Reliability UP of gold effect" is a general term for effects where the text color and background color are "gold" in comment notices and cut-in notices that are executed in multiple colors or patterns. is. By facilitating the selection of the "gold effect" when a big win is achieved, the reliability of the big win is improved when the golden comment notice or the golden cut-in notice is executed. The comment notice and the cut-in notice are also installed in other models, but "gold" is set only in the model Y.

The customization targets in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the model Z are the mission production reliability enhancement, volume control, vibration control, and brightness control. "Mission presentation" in "Reliability UP in mission presentation" is a ready-to-win presentation indicating success or failure of the mission challenged by the main character. By facilitating selection of the mission performance when a big win is achieved, the reliability of the big win is improved when the mission performance is executed.

Among the game effects to be customized, the battle effect is an effect that is installed only in the model X, so the “reliability of battle effect UP” is an individual custom item unique to the model X. Since the gold effect is an effect that is installed only in the model Y, the "reliability of the gold effect UP" is an individual custom item unique to the model Y. Since the mission effect is a effect that is installed only in the model Z, "increase the reliability of the mission effect" is an individual custom item unique to the model Z. On the other hand, the sound output by the speaker 8, the vibration of the effect button 9, and the display effect in the effect display device 7 are commonly installed in the model X, the model Y, and the model Z. Therefore, volume control, vibration control, and brightness control are common custom items common to all models. Note that "3" is set as the default value for volume, vibration, and brightness. On the other hand, "OFF" is set as a default value for "Battle presentation reliability UP", "Gold presentation reliability UP", and "Mission presentation reliability UP".

Thus, the advantage of the pachinko game machine 1 equipped with the customization function is that the settings of the game presentation can be changed according to the preferences of the player. When the models are different, the same setting has to be performed for each model. For example, a player prefers a darker setting for the brightness of the liquid crystal display on any model. In this case, the player is required to set exactly the same brightness for different models many times because the models are different. In such a case, the player may have a complicated impression. Therefore, in the gaming system S of the present embodiment, when a common custom item is changed in a certain model, the changed common custom item can be reflected in other models.

Specifically, these game effects to be customized can be set on a specific dedicated website accessed via the player terminal 500 . It should be noted that changes in the common custom items are not limited to one specific model, but can be reflected in all models capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server SV. Specifically, a two-dimensional code is generated when custom item settings are completed on the website. This two-dimensional code includes, for example, URL information for accessing a specific dedicated website. This URL information includes information specifying setting data related to common custom items and individual custom items. In other words, common custom items can be set by accessing the URL indicated by the two-dimensional code. Also, this two-dimensional code can be read by all types of pachinko gaming machines 1 capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server SV. As a result, by reading the two-dimensional code with all models capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server SV, it is possible to grasp the common custom items to be changed and their numerical values. Note that model information may be incorporated in the two-dimensional code.

<Control of custom settings on the server side>
Hereinafter, control related to custom settings performed on the server SV side will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG.
First, based on the operation of the player terminal 500 by the player, the terminal control unit 501 performs custom settings. ) website.

As shown in the server-side custom setting process of FIG. 8, when the server control unit SV1 receives an instruction to access the website of company A from the terminal control unit 501 (S20), the website of company A is displayed by the terminal control unit. 501 is instructed (S21). The terminal control unit 501 that has received the instruction causes the terminal display unit 502 to display the website of company A. FIG.

FIG. 9(a) shows a state in which the website of company A is displayed on the terminal display unit 502. FIG.
On the website of company A, items IC1 to IC3 indicated by "model X", "model Y", and "model Z" are displayed. In addition to these items IC1 to IC3, an item IC4 indicated as "common to all models" is provided. When one of the items IC1 to IC3 is selected and determined by operating the terminal operation unit 504, a menu screen (a specific dedicated website) dedicated to each model specified by the items IC1 to IC3 is displayed. . On the other hand, when item IC4 is selected by operating the terminal operation unit 504, a menu screen dedicated to all models (specific dedicated web site) is displayed. At this time, an application for transmitting/receiving data between the player terminal 500 and the server SV is downloaded from the server SV and stored in the player terminal 500 side, and the player terminal 500 receives the two-dimensional code based on the application. Various controls such as reading and data transmission/reception may be executed. Note that the player terminal 500 can transmit and receive data to and from the server SV via the network N without using the aforementioned application.

Returning to the description of FIG. 8, when the player operates the terminal operation unit 504 to select/determine one of the items IC1 to IC4, a signal indicating the selected item is received by the server data transmission/reception unit SV2 (S22 ). The server control unit SV1 instructs the terminal control unit 501 to display the menu screen MG corresponding to the indicated item (S23). The terminal control unit 501 that has received the instruction causes the terminal display unit 502 to display the menu screen MG corresponding to the instructed item.

FIG. 9(b) shows a menu screen MG dedicated to the model X that is displayed when the item IC1 is selected.
As shown in FIG. 9B, on the menu screen MG dedicated to model X, a plurality of items (four in this example) can be freely set according to the player's preference. As described above, the customization targets in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of model X are "improvement of reliability of battle presentation", "volume control", "vibration control", and "brightness control". On the terminal display section 502, an item IC5 indicated by "battle effect", an item IC6 indicated by "volume", an item IC7 indicated by "vibration", and an item IC8 indicated by "brightness" are displayed.

On the right side of the item IC5 indicated by ``battle effect'', there are items indicated by ``ON'' which are operated when the reliability of the battle effect is to be improved from the current reliability of the jackpot, and the reliability of the current jackpot is maintained. , and an item indicated by "OFF" to be operated when desired. When the item indicated by "ON" is selected and determined, the setting is changed to improve the reliability of the big hit of the battle production from the current reliability. On the other hand, if the item indicated by "OFF" is selected and determined, the current jackpot reliability is maintained.

By the way, there are the following methods for changing the jackpot reliability of the battle production, for example. In the ROM 110, a first notice effect determination table referred to when an item indicated by "OFF" is selected, and a second notice effect determination table referred to when an item indicated by "ON" is selected. set. In the second notice effect determination table, the distribution rate of random numbers is such that more "battle effect" is selected as the kind of notice effect when it is determined as a big win in the jackpot determination, compared to the first notice effect determination table. is set. Then, when the item indicated by "ON" is selected, the effect control microcomputer 101 refers to the second notice effect determination table to determine the type of the notice effect. On the other hand, when the item indicated by "OFF" is selected, the effect control microcomputer 101 refers to the first notice effect determination table and determines the type of the notice effect.

On the right side of the item IC6 indicated by "volume", set values "1" to "5" representing the strength of the volume output from the speaker 8 are displayed. When one of "1" to "5" is selected and determined, it is determined to output music or the like at a volume corresponding to the selected numerical value.

On the right side of the item IC7 indicated by "vibe", setting values from "1" to "5" representing the vibration intensity of the effect button 9 vibrated by the effect button vibration motor 9b are displayed. When one of "1" to "5" is selected and determined, it is determined to vibrate the production button 9 with an intensity corresponding to the selected numerical value.

Set values from "1" to "5" representing the light intensity of the liquid crystal display of the effect display device 7 are displayed on the right side of the item IC8 indicated by "luminance". When one of "1" to "5" is selected and determined, it is determined to control the liquid crystal of the effect display device 7 with the brightness corresponding to the selected numerical value. As described above, "3" is set as the default value for volume, vibration, and brightness.

Although not shown here, the menu screen MG dedicated to the model Y displayed when the item IC2 is selected and the menu screen MG dedicated to the model Z displayed when the item IC3 is selected are also shown in FIG. As in the example shown in b), both individual custom items and common custom items can be set.

FIG. 9(c) shows a menu screen MG dedicated to all models displayed when the item IC4 is selected.
As shown in FIG. 9(c), on the menu screen MG dedicated to all models, common custom items can be freely set according to the preferences of the player. The setting targets are three common custom items of "volume", "vibration", and "brightness" for all models that transmit and receive data with the server SV (in this example, model X, model Y, and model Z). Items IC6 to IC8 corresponding to each are displayed.

Then, in the menu screen MG dedicated to all models shown in FIG. When the decision button KB located below is selected and decided, the terminal control unit 501 stores the setting data related to each custom item and transmits the setting data related to each custom item to the server SV. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9C, "volume" is set to "2", "vibration" is set to "4", and "brightness" is set to "4". (Information on common custom items) is included. In addition, FIG. 9(c) shows a state in which the colored state is selected for the setting value.

Returning to the description of FIG. 8, upon receiving the “setting data related to each custom item” transmitted from the terminal control unit 501 (S24), the server control unit SV1 calculates the numerical value specified by the setting data related to each custom item. is stored in the storage unit SV3, and a two-dimensional code (corresponding to input information) that can be input to a plurality of types of pachinko gaming machines 1 is generated based on the setting data related to each custom item (S25). Subsequently, the server control unit SV1 transmits the two-dimensional code data to the terminal data transmission/reception unit 505 (S26). After that, the server control unit SV1 terminates this process.

As shown in FIG. 9D, the terminal control unit 501 receives the two-dimensional code data from the server control unit SV1 and causes the terminal display unit 502 to display the two-dimensional code Q based on the data. As described above, this two-dimensional code Q can be input to all types of pachinko gaming machines 1 capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server SV. In other words, by selecting and confirming the enter button KB on the menu screen MG dedicated to all models, the change content related to the common custom item is decided as the default value of the common custom item for all models.

Only when the item IC4 is selected, a two-dimensional code that can be input to all types of pachinko gaming machines 1 that transmit and receive data to and from the server SV may be generated. Since the setting data is common to all models, there is no need to individually set common custom items for each model. Note that the two-dimensional code created when the items IC1 to IC3 for each model are selected and custom settings are made includes both the setting data for the individual custom items and the setting data for the common custom items. , the two-dimensional code may be usable only in the model for which the custom setting has been performed, and may not be usable in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of other models.

Conversely, the two-dimensional code created when the items IC1 to IC3 of each model are selected and custom settings are made may also be input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of other models. That is, the two-dimensional code includes both setting data related to individual custom items and setting data related to common custom items. Of these, only setting data related to common custom items may be used. Therefore, even when items IC1 to IC3 for each model are selected/determined, a two-dimensional code that can be input to all models that transmit/receive data to/from the server SV is generated in the same way as when item IC4 is selected/determined. You may Also in this case, if the decision button KB is selected and confirmed with any item (ON/OFF) or setting value (1 to 5) selected for each custom item, the individual custom item and the common custom item will be displayed. A two-dimensional code containing the items is generated. In addition, when the items IC1 to IC3 of each model are selected and custom settings are made, it is possible to select whether to reflect the custom settings to other models or only to the model by selecting a button or the like. good. When it is decided to reflect the code on other models, a two-dimensional code that can be input by the pachinko gaming machine 1 of other models may be generated. When it is decided to reflect only to the model, a two-dimensional code that cannot be input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of other models may be generated.

<Control related to custom settings on the pachinko machine side>
Next, according to FIGS. 10 and 11, the control related to the custom setting performed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side will be described.

First, in the game hall, the player selects the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the model to which the "setting data related to each custom item" set on the menu screen MG (FIG. 9C, etc.) is to be reflected. The model of the pachinko game machine 1 selected at this time is not limited to the model X, and includes other models capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server SV. Here, it is assumed that the player has selected the model Y pachinko gaming machine 1 . Then, the player shifts the pachinko game machine 1 of model Y to a state in which the two-dimensional code can be read. For example, the player can read the two-dimensional code by operating the production button 9 or the like in the standby state (not during the jackpot game, during the special symbol fluctuation, and when the special symbol reservation number is zero). A two-dimensional code reading instruction image YG (see FIG. 11A), which is an example of such a state, is displayed. As described above, the game machine camera 300 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 of this embodiment. The game machine camera 300 is provided, for example, above the effect display device 7 so that the lens faces downward. The two-dimensional code displayed in is brought close to the lens of the game machine camera 300 to cause the game machine camera 300 to read the two-dimensional code.

Returning to the description of FIG. 10, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not the two-dimensional code has been read by the gaming machine camera 300 (S30). If the two-dimensional code has not been read (S30: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 terminates this process. On the other hand, if the two-dimensional code is read (S30: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 analyzes the read two-dimensional code, and sets the setting data for each custom item specified by the two-dimensional code. Confirm (S31). Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 instructs the display of the menu screen PMG for the pachinko game machine in which the setting values (1 to 5) specified by the confirmed setting data are reflected (S32).

For example, as shown in FIG. 11(b), setting data (see FIG. 9(c)) related to each custom item set on the menu screen MG dedicated to all models is displayed on the menu screen for the pachinko machine 1 of model Y. Suppose it is reflected in PMG. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 101 displays the menu screen PMG for the pachinko game machine with the setting value specified by the two-dimensional code selected (colored) for the common custom item. In other words, when "Volume" is set to "2", "Vibration" is set to "4", and "Brightness" is set to "4" as common custom items, "Volume" is set to "2", " The menu screen PMG for the model Y pachinko game machine is displayed in a state in which "4" is selected for "Vibration" and "4" is selected for "Brightness". By the way, regarding the individual custom item “gold effect”, the default value “OFF” is selected.

On the other hand, a two-dimensional code containing both setting data relating to individual custom items and setting data relating to common custom items is generated by an operation on the menu screen MG dedicated to model X, and the two-dimensional code is generated for a pachinko machine of a different model. It is assumed that the game machine 1 reads it. In this case, the custom setting is performed on a model other than the model on which the custom setting was performed, but the effect control microcomputer 101 controls only the setting data related to the common custom items among the data specified by the two-dimensional code. , and the menu screen PMG for the pachinko game machine may be displayed with the set value selected according to the data.

Specifically, it is assumed that the custom setting is performed on the menu screen MG dedicated to the model X, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the model Y is selected as the gaming machine on which the custom setting is to be reflected. In this case, the received two-dimensional code includes data relating to the individual custom item "Battle effect reliability UP" for model X, but the effect control microcomputer 101 is for model Y pachinko game machine. The setting contents of the individual custom items for the model X cannot be reflected on the menu screen PMG. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 101 reflects only the setting data related to the common custom item among the data specified by the two-dimensional code on the menu screen PMG for the model Y pachinko game machine. For example, even if it has been determined that "ON" is set for "battle production jackpot reliability UP", the production control microcomputer 101 does not select the model Y individual custom item "gold production jackpot reliability UP". As for, the menu screen PMG for the pachinko game machine is displayed with the default value "OFF" selected. On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 101 displays the menu screen PMG for the pachinko game machine in a state where the set value specified by the two-dimensional code is selected (colored) with respect to the common custom item. In other words, if you set "Volume" to "2", "Vibration" to "4", and "Brightness" to "4" as custom items for Model X, the same "Volume" as Model X is set according to the received two-dimensional code. The menu screen PMG for the model Y pachinko game machine is displayed with "2" for "Vibration", "4" for "Vibration", and "4" for "Luminance".

It is assumed that a custom item is set on the menu screen MG dedicated to the model X, and the setting data related to the custom item is reflected in the menu screen PMG of the pachinko game machine 1 of the model X. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 101 can reflect the setting contents of both the individual custom items and the common custom items in the menu screen PMG of the model X pachinko gaming machine 1 . It should be noted that it is not necessary to provide a default value for each custom item. Alternatively, the selected state may be indicated by enclosing the item or setting value with a cursor.

Returning to the description of FIG. 10, the effect control microcomputer 101 instructing the display of the menu screen for the pachinko game machine in S32 thereafter operates the effect button 9 or the like to operate the determination button PKB for the pachinko game machine ( FIG. 11 ( b)) is selected/determined (S33). When determining that the determination button PKB for the pachinko game machine has not been selected/determined (S33: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 returns to S32 again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination button PKB for the pachinko game machine has been selected and determined (S33: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 stores setting data related to each custom item in the RAM 120, and stores each custom item. Each control board is instructed to execute various effects with the setting data related to the item (S34). After that, the effect control microcomputer 101 terminates this process.

Each control board that has received the instruction executes a game performance reflecting the instruction content. For example, in the example of FIG. 11(b), since it was instructed to set the common custom item “volume” to “2”, the pachinko machine 1 of model Y does not need to set the volume again. The control board 78 can cause the speaker 8 to output music or the like at a volume corresponding to the set value "2", like the content set on the menu screen MG dedicated to all models. Similarly, since it was instructed to set "vibe", which is a common custom item common to model X, to "4", the pachinko game machine 1 of model Y does not need to set the vibe again. 101 can vibrate the effect button 9 with an intensity corresponding to the set value "4", as with the contents set in the model X. Similarly, since it was instructed to set the "brightness", which is a common custom item common to the model X, to "4", the image control board 200 of the pachinko game machine 1 of the model Y does not need to set the brightness again. can adjust the brightness of the liquid crystal display of the effect display device 7. In addition, in the present embodiment, by providing an opportunity to confirm whether or not to reflect the changed custom item settings by operating the decision button PKB for the pachinko game machine, an opportunity to review the settings is provided. be able to. That is, the menu screen PMG is displayed in a state in which the change contents related to the common custom items are reflected. It is also possible to change the setting values (1 to 5) again.

The effect display device 7, the speaker 8, the effect button vibration motor 9b of the effect button 9, and the like are examples of the effect executing means of the present invention. In addition, in the case of performing a light emitting effect using lamps such as the board lamp 2a or an effect of moving the movable body 15, these members also correspond to the effect executing means. Also, the effect control microcomputer 101, which performs display instructions for the image control board 200, audio output instructions for the audio control board 78, vibration instructions for the effect button vibration motor 9b, etc., is an example of the effect control means of the present invention. In addition, various control boards that receive instructions from the performance control microcomputer 101, perform display performance with the performance display device 7, and output music or the like from the speaker 8 are also examples of the performance control means of the present invention. Also, the effect control microcomputer 101 for setting custom items based on the player's operation (in this example, the player's operation on the dedicated website) is an example of the setting means of the present invention.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
(1-1) By implementing the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, when a common custom item common to a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 is changed, setting data ( setting information) is output. Since the setting data can be reflected not only in one model but also in a plurality of models, in the pachinko game machine 1 to which the setting data is input, the trouble of setting custom items common among the models for each model is saved. A game effect can be executed based on the input setting data. This makes it difficult for the player to have a complicated impression.

(1-2) In addition, the setting data (setting information) includes data related to model-specific individual custom items in addition to data related to common custom items. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of reflecting data related to individual custom items included in the setting data inputs the setting data, not only the common custom items but also the individual custom items can be changed based on the setting data. can.

(1-3) In addition, when the data relating to the individual custom item included in the setting data input by the game machine camera 300 (input means) cannot be reflected, the effect control microcomputer 101 (effect control means) A game performance is executed based only on the data related to the custom item. Since the setting data related to the individual custom items can only be used in the pachinko machine 1 of a specific model, the common custom items and the individual custom items are divided into separate two-dimensional codes, and the two-dimensional codes to be output are used according to need. It can be done, but the control becomes complicated. However, as in the present invention, when the 2D code contains both common custom items and individual custom items and unusable individual custom items are included, only usable common custom items are used. This eliminates the need to divide the two-dimensional code into two, and can suppress complication of control.

(1-4) Also, the setting data is a password or a two-dimensional code (multi-dimensional code). Only by reading the two-dimensional code with the game machine camera 300, the player can reflect the changed contents of the custom item on the pachinko game machine 1 without complicated operations.

(1-5) The server SV has a website, the player terminal 500 can access the website, and common custom items can be changed on the website. As a result, a dedicated application becomes unnecessary, and versatility increases.

(1-6) In addition, it is possible to select for each model whether or not to reflect the changed content of the common custom item. As a result, it is possible to reflect the settings according to the preferences of the player for each model.
(1-7) Custom settings are made on the server SV side, and the setting data can be reflected in all pachinko machine models 1, but the reflection is not compulsory, and the decision button PKB for the pachinko machine is operated. It will be confirmed only after If the player does not want to reflect the custom settings of the other machine, he/she will be given an opportunity to review the settings again.

<Second embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment according to the invention will be described. In addition, in the second embodiment, mainly different points from the first embodiment will be described. In addition, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same or similarly corresponding configurations as in the first embodiment, and some or all of the drawings are omitted.

In the first embodiment, custom setting is performed on the server SV side, and the setting data is reflected in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of another model via the two-dimensional code. In the second embodiment, when custom settings are made in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of a specific model, the setting data are stored in the server SV. It should be noted that the setting data related to each custom item stored in the server SV in this embodiment can be reflected in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of other models as in the first embodiment.

<Control related to custom settings on the pachinko machine side>
12, the control related to the custom setting performed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side will be described.
For example, during the standby state, the player operates the effect button 9 of the pachinko game machine 1, and the menu screen PMG for the pachinko game machine is displayed (see FIG. 12(a)). In this example, the pachinko game machine 1 of model Y will be described as an example. By operating the production button 9 or the like, one of the items (ON/OFF) or setting values (1 to 5) for each custom item is selected, and the determination button PKB for the pachinko game machine is selected and determined. Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 causes the RAM 120 to store setting data related to each custom item. At the same time, the effect control microcomputer 101 generates a two-dimensional code Q including the setting data based on the setting data related to each custom item stored in the RAM 120, and as shown in FIG. The code Q is displayed on the performance display device 7. The effect display device 7 is an example of output means in the present invention. Also, the effect control microcomputer 101 for setting custom items based on the player's operation (in this example, the operation on the menu screen PMG for the pachinko game machine using the effect button 9) is an example of the setting means of the present invention. is.

<Two-dimensional code reading process and transmission process by player terminal>
Next, reading processing and transmission processing of the two-dimensional code by the player terminal 500 will be described.
As described above, the player terminal 500 has the terminal camera 503, and the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 7 of the pachinko game machine 1 can be read by photographing with the terminal camera 503. there is After reading the two-dimensional code captured by the terminal camera 503, the terminal control unit 501 accesses the dedicated website specified by the two-dimensional code.

<Control of custom settings on the server side>
The server control unit SV1 receives the setting data for each custom item from the player terminal 500 via the two-dimensional code and stores the setting data in the storage unit SV3.
As shown in FIG. 13, the terminal control unit 501 displays a menu screen reflecting the setting data related to each custom item based on the setting data (the dedicated website specified by the two-dimensional code) stored in the storage unit SV3. MG is displayed on the terminal display unit 502 . Since this menu screen MG reflects the setting data related to each custom item set in FIG. 12(a), it has the same contents as the menu screen PMG for the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 12(a). .

When the custom items set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are to be reflected in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of another model, data transmission/reception with the server SV is executed when the decision button KB shown in FIG. 13 is selected/determined. You may make it reflect the change content of a common custom item in all possible models. In this case, the server control unit SV1 may generate a two-dimensional code for reflecting changes in common custom items in all models capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server SV. In addition, instead of the decision button KB shown in FIG. 13, a button is provided that allows individual selection of the model to be reflected, and when the button is selected and decided, it is decided to reflect the change in the common custom item. A two-dimensional code that can be input only to the selected model may be generated. Note that the newly generated two-dimensional code may be temporarily stored in the storage unit SV3 of the server SV. In addition, as described above, even if the two-dimensional code contains data related to individual custom items that cannot be used, only the setting data related to common custom items can be used. The two-dimensional code itself read in FIG. 12(b) may be reused without generating a new two-dimensional code to be read by the machine 1 in the server SV.

After the server SV generates the two-dimensional code, the terminal control unit 501 accesses the website and requests data transmission of the generated two-dimensional code. The server control unit SV1 transmits two-dimensional code data to the terminal control unit 501, as in the first embodiment. Then, the terminal control unit 501 causes the terminal display unit 502 to display the two-dimensional code according to the two-dimensional code data received from the server SV. When this two-dimensional code is read by the game machine camera 300 of the pachinko game machine 1, even if the pachinko game machine 1 is a model different from the model for which the custom setting is performed, the common code after the change is obtained. Changes to custom items can be reflected.

For example, in the example of FIG. 13, based on the custom setting (see FIG. 12(a)) performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of model Y, the common custom item "volume" for all models that transmit and receive data with the server SV. is "2", "vibration" is "4", and "brightness" is "4". Therefore, when the player decides to play a game on a pachinko gaming machine 1 of a model (for example, model X) different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 on which the custom setting of FIG. For example, the sound control board 78 can play music at a volume corresponding to the set value "2", just like the content set for the model Y, even if the custom settings are not performed again on the model X pachinko game machine 1, just by making it read. can be output from the speaker 8. Similarly, the effect control microcomputer 101 can vibrate the effect button 9 with an intensity corresponding to the set value "4". Also, the image control board 200 can adjust the brightness of the liquid crystal display of the effect display device 7 with the brightness corresponding to the set value "4".

[Effect of Second Embodiment]
(2-1) By implementing the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the setting data set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the storage unit SV3, and the two-dimensional code specifying the data is stored in the other machine. When output to the pachinko game machine 1, it is possible to reflect the common custom item after change to the pachinko game machine 1 of other models.

(2-2) Even if the model for which the two-dimensional code is generated and the model for which the custom setting is performed based on the read two-dimensional code are different, the pachinko machine 1 is specified by the two-dimensional code. Custom settings are performed by using only the setting data related to the common custom items among the setting data provided by the user. Therefore, even if the model information is included in the two-dimensional code and the model specified by the two-dimensional code is different from the model of the pachinko machine 1 for which custom setting is to be performed, the two-dimensional code can be used. can be used. In addition, since the setting data related to the individual custom items can only be used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of a specific model, the player does not need to read the common custom items and the individual custom items individually into the player terminal 500. , the player does not feel troublesome.

<Other embodiments>
- In the first embodiment, the gaming machine camera 300 may not be installed.
- The website may be stored in the storage unit SV3.

- In the gaming machine side custom setting process shown in FIG. 10, when the setting data related to the common custom item is input from the player terminal 500, the process of S33 may be omitted. In other words, when setting data is input, the process of S34 may be executed without checking whether or not the setting data is data instructing to change the common custom item. In such a case, the contents instructed by the setting data are directly reflected without giving the player an opportunity to check the setting status by displaying the menu screen reflecting the changed numerical value.

- Two-dimensional codes may be generated separately for setting data related to common custom items after change and setting data related to individual custom items after change.
・In each embodiment, a two-dimensional code is generated based on setting data related to each custom item, and data is transmitted and received between the server SV and the pachinko machine 1 via the code. The data format is not limited to the two-dimensional code as long as the format is usable by the game machine 1 . For example, the password format may be a string of characters or a string of alphanumeric characters. In the password format, the server SV instructs the player terminal 500 to display the password, and the terminal control section 501 receiving the instruction causes the terminal display section 502 to display the password. Then, the player inputs the character string displayed on the terminal display unit 502 into the pachinko gaming machine 1 using an operating means such as a touch panel provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is specified by the password. The changed contents of the custom item are reflected in the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加Note that the operation means is not limited to the touch panel, and may be a keyboard, a cross key, or the like. In this case, a touch panel, a keyboard, a cross key, etc. correspond to input means. Conversely, when setting data set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is to be input to the server SV, the effect display device 7 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a password consisting of a string of alphanumeric characters, etc., and the terminal of the player terminal 500 By operating the operation unit 504 to transmit the password to the server SV, the server SV can acquire setting data related to the changed common custom item.

- In the first embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. The past game history of the player is referred to, and the values that the player prefers to set are automatically reflected without having to operate the operation unit 504 to select/determine the setting values related to the common custom items. may

・Even in the menu screen MG dedicated to all models, we will provide a button that allows you to select the model to be reflected individually, and generate a two-dimensional code that can be entered only for the model that has decided to reflect the change of the common custom item. may

- Item IC4 indicated as "common to all models" may be omitted. In other words, setting values for common custom items common to all models may be changed from a menu screen dedicated to each model.
・In the second embodiment, the server SV that receives the two-dimensional code including the setting data of the custom settings performed in the pachinko machine 1 reflects the setting data related to the common custom items included in the two-dimensional code. , the terminal display unit 502 may display a menu screen dedicated to the model on which the settings are to be reflected.

- In the second embodiment, when a custom setting is performed on a pachinko gaming machine 1 of a specific model, the setting data is temporarily stored in the server SV. Alternatively, when a custom setting is performed in a pachinko gaming machine 1 of a specific model and a two-dimensional code is generated, the two-dimensional code is read by the player terminal 500, stored in the player terminal 500, and sent to the server. The two-dimensional code may be read by the pachinko game machine 1 of another model as it is without going through the SV, and the change contents related to the common custom item may be reflected. In this case, changes can be reflected in other models without going through the server SV.

- In each embodiment, the game system S may include the player terminal 500 as a component.
- In each embodiment, the setting data is stored in the RAM 120 of the sub-control board 100, but may be stored in the RAM 64 of the main control board 60.

・In each embodiment, the mechanical structures and configurations of the pachinko machines 1 of model X to model Z capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server SV are generally the same. , may not have the same structure or configuration. For example, the model X has the movable body 15 mounted thereon, but the model Y does not have to have the movable body 15 mounted thereon.

・The common custom item is not limited to the example of each embodiment as long as it is an effect commonly installed in all models. For example, ON/OFF of the automatic button operation in which the production button 9 is automatically operated when performing the production requiring the operation of the production button 9, and ON of the reliability UP of the advance notice of the movable body performed using the movable body 15. /OFF or the like may be used.

- In each embodiment, the target game machine is a pachinko game machine, but a slot machine (rotary-type game machine) may also be used. In a slot machine, when a player operates a lever, a plurality of reels on which multiple types of symbols are arranged starts to change, and when a stop button is pressed, the movement of each reel is stopped, and the result of winning or not is determined. This is a gaming machine in which a combination of symbols is stopped and displayed.

[Inventions disclosed herein]
The other embodiments described above disclose the following inventions. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in each embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

(Invention A)
The gaming machine according to claim 1;
a server (SV) capable of transmitting and receiving the setting information to and from the player terminal (500);
A gaming system, wherein the server outputs the setting information as input information that can be input by the input means of the gaming machine when the setting information is changed by the player terminal.

(Invention B)
the server has a website, the player terminal is enabled to access the website;
The gaming system according to invention A, wherein the common custom item can be changed on the website.

(Invention C)
The gaming system according to invention A or invention B, wherein whether or not to reflect the changed contents of the setting information can be selected for each model.

N: network, S: game system, SV: server, SV1: server control unit, SV2: server data transmission/reception unit, SV3: storage unit, 1: pachinko game machine, 7: effect display device, 9: effect button, 10: Fixed winning device 20: Normal variable winning device 61: Game control microcomputer 101: Effect control microcomputer 300: Game machine camera 500: Player terminal 501: Terminal control unit 502: Terminal display unit 503 : terminal camera, 504: terminal operation unit, 505: terminal data transmission/reception unit.

Claims (5)

an effect executing means for executing a game effect;
Production control means for controlling the production execution means,
setting means for setting custom items for game presentation based on player's operation;
output means for outputting setting information corresponding to at least data relating to the common custom item among the model-specific individual custom item as the custom item and the common custom item common to all models. machine. an effect executing means for executing a game effect;
Production control means for controlling the production execution means,
Setting information corresponding to at least the data related to the common custom item among the model-specific individual custom item, which is a setting item of the game presentation that can be changed according to the player's preference, and the common custom item common to all models, from the outside. and an input means capable of inputting,
The game machine, wherein the effect control means executes the game effect based on the setting information input by the input means. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said setting information includes data relating to model-specific individual custom items in addition to data relating to said common custom items. When the data relating to the individual custom item included in the setting information input by the input means cannot be reflected, the effect control means causes the game effect to be executed based only on the data relating to the common custom item. 3. The game machine according to claim 3 quoting claim 2, characterized in that: 5. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said setting information is a password, bar code or multi-dimensional code.

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