JP5354531B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine improving customer-attracting capacity by giving variation to the content of demonstration presentation carried out during a non-game state in which a game is not carried out in a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: A demonstration executing means 1230 carries out demonstration presentation when the slot machine is determined to be in the non-game state by a non-game determining means 1232. At this time, initial demonstration presentation of a fixed pattern is carried out until the operation period of the slot machine is determined to be a predetermined period by an operation period determining means 1236, and after the lapse of the predetermined period, a demonstration presentation lottery means 1238 carries out demonstration presentation selected by a demonstration presentation lottery every time a predetermined time passes during the non-game state. A possibility of selecting special demonstration presentation by the demonstration presentation lottery occurs according to the set content in a demonstration presentation pattern-setting switch 1240. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that performs a demonstration effect by light, sound, or an image when a non-game state in which no game is played continues for a predetermined time.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine installed in a game room such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine is provided with a lamp, a speaker, an image display device, and the like. By these devices, a player's expectation, satisfaction and superiority during the game are provided. We produce effects to enhance the feeling and improve the fun of the game. In addition, if it is determined that there is no game among the gaming machines that perform these effects, the lamp described above blinks in a predetermined pattern, or the maker name or game machine of the gaming machine is displayed on the image display device. There are some which perform a so-called demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demonstration effect) by displaying an effect image or the like displayed therein.

  Further, in the conventional gaming machine, for example, as in the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, if the game does not start even after 30 seconds have elapsed since the game stopped, the game is started again. It has also been proposed to execute the standby effect until the game is started again, and when the game is started again, the content of the start effect pattern executed on the symbol display device is switched according to the time when the game is stopped. Specifically, for example, if the game has been stopped for less than 5 minutes, “Return” is displayed on the symbol display device at the start of the game, and “Welcome” is displayed if it is longer than 5 minutes.

JP 2006-204615 A

  As described above, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 switches the content to be displayed when the game is started again according to the time when the game has not been performed (hereinafter referred to as non-game time). However, since the non-game time corresponds to the content displayed when the game is resumed, the player can see how much games are being played on the gaming machine from the content displayed at the start of the game. You can know what happened. However, while a game is not being performed, only a certain standby effect is performed on the symbol display device.For example, it is likely to attract the interest of a player who is selecting a gaming machine from which a game will be played. It was hard to say.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its purpose is to give a change to the contents of a demonstration effect that is executed during a non-game where a game is not being played on a gaming machine. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the ability to attract customers.

In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, after a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn rotate, the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed is used in any of the predetermined roles. A slot machine for performing a game in which a privilege is given to a player depending on whether or not it is compatible,
An instruction input means for inputting an instruction of the player by an external operation;
A directing means for performing a game effect for improving the interest of the game during the game,
Non-game determining means for determining whether or not the game is not being played,
In the production means, a demonstration production lottery means for performing a demonstration production lottery for determining the contents of the demonstration production executed during the non-game by lottery;
Demo execution means for causing the effect means to execute the demonstration effect determined by the demonstration effect lottery means based on determining that the non-game determining means is not playing a game;
It is characterized by having.

Here, as specific examples of the instruction input means, for example, a medal sensor for detecting a game medium (medal, game ball, etc.) inserted into the slot machine, or a game medium stored in the slot machine for playing a game is input. A bet switch for turning the reel, a start switch for rotating the reel of the slot machine, a stop switch for stopping the rotating reel, and a payout switch for discharging the stored game media. In addition, various switches that can be operated by the player, for example, when a dedicated switch for instructing the slot machine to start the game other than the insertion of the game medium is provided, the switch also inputs the instruction. Included in the means.
Specific examples of the production means include various devices that stimulate the player's five senses, such as a lamp or LED provided in a slot machine housing, a speaker, and an image display device.
The demonstration effect lottery can be appropriately determined every time a predetermined time elapses, a predetermined number of games are performed, a predetermined game result is obtained (for example, every time a predetermined combination is established), or the like. When performing the demonstration production lottery during the game, for example, a demonstration production according to the result of the demonstration production lottery obtained immediately before the transition to the non-game state may be performed, or the demonstration production performed during the game The results of the lottery may be sequentially stored in a memory or the like, and the contents of the demonstration effects may be sequentially switched in the order in which the lottery results are obtained each time a predetermined time elapses during non-games.
Further, the contents of the demonstration effect include blinking or emission color change performed in a predetermined pattern when the effect means is a lamp or three-color LED, and a predetermined music piece or effect when the effect means is a speaker. In the case of sound or the like, and when the effect means is an image display device, it is in the form of a displayed moving image or still image.

  According to the slot machine described above, the content of the demonstration effect is determined by the demonstration effect lottery, and the determined demonstration effect is executed by the effecting means during non-game, so that the content of the demonstration effect can be changed. It becomes possible. As a result, the change in the demonstration effect attracts the interest of the player who has selected the slot machine for the game, and as a result, it can be expected that the player will play the game with the slot machine according to the present invention.

The slot machine according to the present invention further includes a specific demonstration effect setting means for setting whether or not to include the demonstration effect of specific contents in the lottery of the demonstration effect lottery.
The demonstration effect lottery means includes the demonstration effect of the specific content in the lottery object on the condition that the demonstration effect of the specific content is set to be included in the lottery object in the specific demonstration effect setting means. The demonstration production lottery is performed.

  According to the slot machine described above, when the specific demonstration production setting means is set to include the demonstration production of the specific content in the lottery object, the demonstration production of the specific content is the lottery object in the demonstration production lottery described above. In addition, a demonstration lottery will be held. In other words, if the specific demonstration production setting means is not set to include the demonstration production with the specific content in the lottery object, the demonstration production with the specific content is not executed during the non-game. As a result, it is possible to arbitrarily set the state in which a demonstration effect with a specific content can occur.For example, it is possible to create a state in which a new demonstration effect can be generated at the time when the ability to attract customers due to the demonstration effect has decreased. Thus, the ability to attract customers can be improved again.

Further, the slot machine in the present invention includes a game effect selection means for selecting the game effect performed by the effect means from a plurality of types of game effects,
The game effect selecting means is:
When the instruction input means is operated when the demonstration execution of the specific content is performed in the effect execution means, the effect execution means includes a specific game effect in the selection targets of the game effects. The game effect to be executed is selected.

  According to the slot machine described above, when a player operates the instruction input means when a demonstration effect having a specific content is being executed by the effect executing means during a non-game, any game effect is executed during the game. When selecting whether or not to perform, selection including a specific game effect as a selection target is performed. Thus, for example, when the causal relationship between the execution of the demonstration effect of the specific content and the occurrence of the specific game effect is widely known, the player can perform the demonstration effect performed in the slot machine according to the present invention. You can expect to be interested in the content. That is, the interest of the player who is selecting a slot machine to play a game can be gathered in the slot machine according to the present invention without being directed to other types of slot machines. it can.

Further, the slot machine in the present invention comprises an operation period determination means for determining whether the operation period of the slot machine has reached a predetermined period,
The demonstration execution means causes the effect means to execute a predetermined demonstration effect until the operation period determination means determines that the predetermined period has been reached.
The demonstration production lottery means starts the demonstration production selection by the demonstration production lottery after the operation period judging means judges that the predetermined period has been reached.

  Here, the operating period of the slot machine is determined by the time elapsed since the slot machine was installed in a game hall or the like and the player was able to play a game, or the number of times the game was played. It is done.

According to the slot machine described above, a demonstration effect with a certain content is performed until the operation period of the slot machine reaches a predetermined period, and after the predetermined period, the demonstration selected by the demonstration effect lottery means during non-games. Production will be performed.
For this reason, by appropriately setting the predetermined period, when the slot machine according to the present invention has been installed in the amusement hall, the time has passed and the novelty of the slot machine itself has faded. The ability to attract customers can be improved by changing the player's interest again.

Further, the slot machine in the present invention comprises a time measuring means for measuring time,
The demonstration effect lottery means performs the demonstration effect lottery every time a predetermined time is counted by the timing means.

  According to the slot machine described above, a demonstration effect lottery is performed every time a predetermined time elapses, and a demonstration effect with a content corresponding to the result of the demonstration effect lottery is performed, so the contents of the demonstration effect performed during non-games Can be changed over time, attracting the player's interest and improving the ability to attract customers.

Moreover, the slot machine according to the present invention is an image display device in which the effect means displays an image,
The demonstration effect is performed by displaying a demonstration image configured by a combination of a plurality of image elements on the image display device,
The demonstration effect lottery means determines the combination of the image elements constituting the demonstration image by lottery.

  Here, the image element refers to an image that can be distinguished from others as an individual or a group, or a phenomenon, for example, an image showing a character, a background image (if it is an image showing an indoor, an image such as a floor, a wall, or a furniture, An image showing the outdoors, such as an image showing a cityscape or a natural landscape), an image showing a weather condition, an image expressing light, smoke, sound, or the like.

  According to the slot machine described above, a combination of image elements to be displayed as a demonstration effect is determined by a demonstration effect lottery, and an image constituted by the combination of image elements determined during non-game is displayed on the image display device. The Thereby, various screen contents can be determined with a small number of lotteries compared to the case where each image element constituting the image to be displayed is lottery individually. In addition, because the combination of image elements to be selected is determined in advance, the degree of visual difference (apparently different, slightly different, etc.) between the demonstration effect with specific contents and the demonstration effect with non-specific contents It can be set as appropriate and can cope with various preferences.

  As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the ability to attract customers by giving a change to the contents of the demonstration performance that is executed during a non-game where no game is played on the gaming machine. .

1 is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming machine system 1000 according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a hardware configuration of a mobile phone 2100. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a hardware configuration of a gaming machine server 3100. FIG. FIG. 20 is a front view showing the front surface of the slot machine 1010 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 shows an internal structure of the slot machine 1010. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol attached | subjected to each of three reels 1030L-1030R. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an outline of main functions in the slot machine 1010. FIG. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the number corresponding to the some game state and the kind of combination. It is a figure which shows the example (a) which shows the concept of a lottery table, and the example (b) of a winning flag. An example (a) showing the concept of the demonstration production lottery table for determining the contents of the demonstration production, an example (b) showing the contents of the setting pattern for designating the demonstration production lottery table used for the demonstration production lottery, ( FIG. 5 is a flowchart of control in main control means 1100. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the lottery process called and performed by step S1005 of the subroutine of FIG. 12 is a subroutine flowchart of a reel stop control process that is called and executed in step S1011 of the subroutine of FIG. 12 is a subroutine flowchart of a reel stop control process that is called and executed in step S1012 of the subroutine of FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine in which processing subsequent to the subroutine illustrated in FIG. 11 is executed. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process performed when a player operates the adjustment button 1054. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of a subroutine for processing information received from the main control unit 1100 in the sub control unit 1200. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of a subroutine for determining an operation period of the slot machine 1010 in the sub-control unit 1200. This is a demonstration effect end process executed by the sub-control unit 1200, and is a subroutine that is called and executed in step S1602 of FIG. 17 described above. This is a demonstration effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit 1200, and is a subroutine that is called and executed in step S1603 of FIG. 17 described above. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a member registration process. The flowchart shown in FIG. 17 is transmitted or received between the processes executed by each of the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100, the correspondence between these processes, and these devices. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary with this information. When a player plays a game in the slot machine 1010, a flowchart showing an outline of a process for storing game-related information related to the game played in the slot machine 1010 in the gaming machine server 3100. It is a flowchart showing an outline of a process for customizing an effect performed with a game performed in the slot machine 1010, a process executed in each of the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100; It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the correspondence of these processes, and the information transmitted or received between these apparatuses. 21 is a flowchart showing a process for selecting and operating a process executed by the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010. 21 is a flowchart showing a process for inputting a password executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. This is a QR code / password generation process executed by the sub-control unit 1200, and is a subroutine called and executed in step S2012 of FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a process for adding achievement status information values executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. FIG. A mission-addition value correspondence table that is stored in the mission-addition value correspondence table storage means 1290 of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 and defines the relationship between various missions and the addition values associated with each of them is conceptually shown. It is a table | surface shown in. 12 is a flowchart showing a process for adding achievement status information values executed by the gaming machine server 3100. It is a table conceptually showing a mission-addition value correspondence table that is stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100 and defines the relationship between various missions and the addition values corresponding to each of them. 10 is a flowchart showing a process related to a password executed by the gaming machine server 3100. This is a subroutine for processing the added value in the gaming machine server 3100 when the added value of the achievement state information is generated by a device different from the slot machine 1010 such as the mobile phone 2100 and the home game machine. This is a subroutine showing processing for determining an added value of achievement status information when a player plays a game on a device different from the slot machine 1010 such as a mobile phone 2100 or a home game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process for performing a master-slave effect. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process for performing multiple productions. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process for performing a continuous production. It is a time chart which shows the outline of the unit effect performed when a master-slave effect is performed. It is a time chart which shows the outline of the unit production performed when a multiple production is performed. It is a time chart which shows the outline of the unit production performed when a continuous production is performed.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<<<<< Game machine system 10 >>>>
FIG. 1 shows an outline of the overall configuration of a gaming machine system 10 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine system 10 includes a slot machine 1010, a mobile phone communication system 2000, and a server system 3000.

<<< Mobile Phone Communication System 2000 >>>
The mobile phone communication system 2000 includes a mobile phone 2100, a base station 2200, a packet network 2300, and a center server 2400.

  In the mobile phone communication system 2000 shown in FIG. 1, a mobile phone 2100 is connected to a packet network 2300 via a base station 2200. The cellular phone 2100 can transmit and receive voice data, character data, and image data to each other via the packet network 2300. In particular, as will be described later, the mobile phone 2100 can transmit game-related information included in a QR code (described later) displayed on the slot machine 1010 to the gaming machine server 3100 via the packet network 2300. In addition, the mobile phone 2100 can receive the password generated by the gaming machine server 3100 via the packet network 2300. The password will be described later in detail.

<< Mobile phone 2100 >>
The cellular phone 2100 is a portable telephone using wireless communication, and is a telephone that performs wireless communication with a packet network 2300 configured by a base station 2200 described later. A specific configuration of the mobile phone 2100 will be described later.

  Instead of the cellular phone 2100, a portable information terminal (so-called PDA), a communicable game machine, or the like may be used.

<< Base Station 2200 >>
The base station 2200 is a base for wireless connection with the mobile phone 2100, and is a device corresponding to the end of the packet network 2300 described later. The base station 2200 is installed on a utility pole or a rooftop of a building. The base stations 2200 are connected to each other via a wired or wireless network to form a packet network 2300 described later.

<< Packet Network 2300 >>
The packet network 2300 is a data communication network for temporarily dividing data to be transmitted / received into packets and transmitting / receiving them one by one (hereinafter referred to as packet communication) when performing data communication using the mobile phone 2100. . Each of the plurality of packets is transmitted through an available line on the packet network.

<< Center Server 2400 >>
The cellular phone 2100 can access the center server 2400 by packet communication via the packet network 2300. In response to a request from the mobile phone 2100, the center server 2400 communicates with a gaming machine server 3100 connected to a network 3200, which will be described later, and sends various information according to the request from the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server. 3100, and the acquired information is transferred to the requesting mobile phone 2100. As a result, the operator of the mobile phone 2100 can obtain desired information from the gaming machine server 3100 via the packet network 2300 or the center server 2400 regardless of the location of whereabouts or the like.

  The center server 2400 described above stores in advance a database (not shown) in which a telephone number previously assigned to each mobile phone 2100 and a user ID for identifying the owner of the mobile phone 2100 are associated with each other. Has been. When the mobile phone 2100 is connected to the gaming machine server 3100 in response to a request from the mobile phone 2100, first, the phone number of the mobile phone 2100 described above is transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 to the center server 2400. Next, the center server 2400 searches the database described above based on the transmitted telephone number, obtains the user ID of the mobile phone 2100, and transmits the obtained user ID to the gaming machine server 3100. In this way, the gaming machine server 3100 acquires the user ID of the mobile phone 2100 when accessed from the mobile phone 2100, and requests from the mobile phone 2100 based on the acquired user ID of the mobile phone 2100. It is possible to execute processing according to the above.

  Note that the information for specifying the operator of the mobile phone 2100 may be unique identification information such as the manufacturing number of the mobile phone 2100 that can specify the operator in addition to the above-described user ID and telephone number. Further, the gaming machine server 3100 in the present embodiment stores the user ID transmitted from the center server 2400 in a management database server 3178 (see FIG. 3) described later.

<<< Server System 3000 >>>
Server system 3000 includes a gaming machine server 3100 and a network 3200.

<< Pachislot machine server 3100 >>
The gaming machine server 3100 can be accessed from the mobile phone 2100 via the packet network 2300 and the network 3200 as described above. The gaming machine server 3100 transmits gaming related information included in the QR code displayed on the slot machine 1010 from the mobile phone 2100. The gaming machine server 3100 stores the transmitted game related information in a predetermined storage unit. The game related information will be described in detail later. In addition, a password is generated in response to the password transmission request transmitted from the mobile phone 2100, and the generated password is transmitted to the mobile phone 2100. Further, when a condition for setting an effect in the slot machine 1010 is transmitted from the mobile phone 2100, the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password according to the set condition, and uses the generated password for the mobile phone 2100. Send to.

  Various processes executed by the gaming machine server 3100 will be described later. The detailed configuration of the gaming machine server 3100 will also be described later.

<<< Configuration of Mobile Phone 2100 >>>
FIG. 2 shows a hardware configuration of the mobile phone 2100 described above. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, even when there are a plurality of mobile phones 2100, each of them has the same configuration.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a CPU) 2102, a ROM (read only memory) 2104, and a RAM (random access memory) 2106 are connected to the input / output bus 2140. The ROM 2104 stores in advance a program shown in FIGS. 17, 18, and 19, a browser for browsing a WEB site, a program for controlling various devices such as a display device described later, and a mobile phone 2100 in advance. Remember the assigned phone number. The RAM 2106 executes various data such as character data such as a telephone number and mail, received image data, voice data to be issued when a call is received, and the programs shown in FIGS. 17, 18 and 19. The value of the variable used at the time of doing is memorized.

  The input / output bus 2140 controls a display control circuit 2112 that controls a display device 2110 that includes a liquid crystal display, an audio signal processing circuit 2118 that controls a microphone 2114 and a speaker 2116, and a key 2120 that includes numeric keys and operation keys. An input interface (hereinafter referred to as input I / F) 2122, a communication interface (hereinafter referred to as communication I / F) 2126 that transmits and receives information to and from the packet network 2300 via the antenna 2124, and imaging. A control circuit 2130 is connected.

  Further, the key 2120 is operated by an operator of the mobile phone 2100. The communication I / F 2126 transmits input information based on an input operation of the key 2120 by the operator and a telephone number previously assigned to the mobile phone 2100 through the packet network 2300 and the network 3200 described above. Further, the communication I / F 2126 receives information transmitted through the packet network 2300 or the network 3200. The display device 2110 displays input information input by the operator operating the key 2120 and information transmitted through the packet network 2300 and the network 3200.

  An imaging element 2128 is connected to the imaging control circuit 2130. The image sensor 2128 is configured by, for example, a CCD image sensor (Charge Coupled Device Image Sensor), a C-MOS image sensor (Seamos image sensor), or the like. The image sensor 2128 detects light from the object, images the object, converts it into an electrical signal indicating the image, and outputs the electrical signal. The image sensor 2128 is provided on the back surface of the mobile phone 2100 as shown in FIG. The image sensor 2128 can image an object from the back surface of the mobile phone 2100. When the operator of the mobile phone 2100 operates a predetermined key 2120, the object can be captured as a still image or a moving image, and the captured data can be stored in a storage unit such as the RAM 2106. In particular, in this embodiment, the image sensor 2128 images a QR code displayed on an image display device 1034 (see FIG. 4) of a slot machine 1010 described later.

<<< Configuration of gaming machine server 3100 >>>
FIG. 3 shows a hardware configuration of the gaming machine server 3100 described above. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine server 3100 includes a WEB / content server 3120 and a management server 3140.

<< WEB / Content Server 3120 >>
A central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a CPU) 3152, a ROM (read only memory) 3154, and a RAM (random access memory) 3156 are connected to an input / output bus 3150 of the WEB / content server 3120. The ROM 3154 stores a program shown in FIG. 17, 18, 19, 26, 28, or 29 described later, and a program for controlling various devices such as a WEB server 3158 and a content server 3160 described later. .

  A WEB server 3158 and a content server 3160 are also connected to the input / output bus 3150. The WEB server 3158 and the content server 3160 are made of a storage medium capable of storing a large amount of data such as a hard disk drive. As will be described later, the WEB server 3158 mainly stores character data and image data for browsing. These display data are created in a language conforming to Compact HTML, which is a subset of so-called HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), and include URL (not only character information but also the location of image data and other WEB servers). Uniform Resource Locator) information can be incorporated. The content server 3160 mainly stores image data and audio data to be downloaded to the mobile phone 2100 and contents such as the application program shown in FIG. 17, FIG. 18, FIG. 19, FIG. 26, FIG. To do.

  Further, an external connection interface (hereinafter referred to as an external connection I / F) 3162 and an internal connection interface (hereinafter referred to as an internal connection I / F) 3164 are also connected to the input / output bus 3150. ing. The external connection I / F 3162 is a communication interface for connecting to the network 3200 shown in FIG. Data transmission / reception with the mobile phone 2100 and data transmission / reception with the center server 2400 are performed by the external connection I / F 3162. Also, management data stored in a management database server 3178, which will be described later, is transmitted to and received from the WEB / content server 3120 via the internal connection I / F 3164.

<< Management Server 3140 >>
A central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 3172, a ROM (read only memory) 3174, and a RAM (random access memory) 3176 are connected to the input / output bus 3170 of the management server 3140. The ROM 3174 stores a program for transmitting and receiving management data in response to a command from the WEB / content server 3120.

  A management database server 3178 is connected to the input / output bus 3170. The management database server 3178 is composed of a storage medium that can store a large amount of data such as a hard disk drive. As will be described later, the management database server 3178 mainly stores a management database such as personal information of an operator of the mobile phone 2100 such as a user ID.

  Further, an internal connection I / F 3180 is also connected to the input / output bus 3170. The internal connection I / F 3180 is also connected to the internal connection I / F 3164 of the WEB / content server 3120, and stores information transmitted from the WEB / content server 3120 in the management database server 3178, Information stored in the database server 3178 can be transmitted to the WEB / content server 3120.

<<< Slot Machine 1010 >>>
<< Configuration of Slot Machine 1010 >>
FIG. 4 is a front view showing the front surface of the slot machine 1010 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1010.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the slot machine 1010 includes a box-shaped base portion 1020 and a front door 1040. The front door 1040 is pivotally supported on the left side portion of the base portion 1020 and is provided so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the base portion 1020. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the front door 1040 is closed with respect to the base portion 1020, and FIG. 5 shows an internal structure that can be viewed with the front door 1040 being opened approximately 180 degrees with respect to the base portion 1020.

<Front side of front door 1040>
Front door 1040 is attached to base portion 1020 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front surface of base portion 1020 when closed. As shown in FIG. 4, a member related to operation and a member related to display are mainly provided on the front surface of the front door 1040. A control circuit board is mainly provided on the back surface of the front door 1040.

<Operational parts>
As shown in FIG. 4, an operation panel 1041 extending in the horizontal direction is provided at the approximate center of the front side (player side) of the front door 1040. A start switch 1042 and three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R are provided on the front side of the operation panel 1041. On the upper surface side of the operation panel 1041, a 1-bet switch 1062, a 2-bet switch 1064, a maximum bet switch 1066, and a medal insertion slot 1046 are provided. A tray 1048 for receiving medals paid out based on the result of a unit game described later is also provided at the lower part of the front door 1040.

<Start switch 1042>
The above-mentioned start switch 1042 is a switch operated by the player to advance the unit game. When the player operates the start switch 1042, a start signal is issued from the start switch 1042. A start signal generated from the start switch 1042 is supplied to a main control board 1032 described later. The main control board 1032 starts control of rotational driving of three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R, which will be described later, by detecting the start signal. The start switch 1042 corresponds to an instruction input unit.

<Stop switches 1044L, 1044C and 1044R>
The three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R described above are also switches that are operated by the player to advance the unit game. When the player operates the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R, a stop signal is separately generated from each of the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R. Stop signals generated from the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R are supplied to a main control board 1032 described later. The main control board 1032 separately detects control of stop driving of three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R described later by detecting the stop signal. These stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R also correspond to instruction input means.

<Reel display window 1051 and reels 1030L, 1030C, 1030R>
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a front frame 1050 is formed on the front door 1040. A reel display window 1051 is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 1050. As shown in FIG. 5, the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are rotatably accommodated in the reel unit 1028. The reel unit 1028 has an open front surface 1029 so that the player can visually recognize the type of symbols located on the front surface 1029 of the reel unit 1028 as will be described later. The reel unit 1028 is supported by a support plate 1026 fixed to the base portion 1020.

  When the front door 1040 is closed, the reel display window 1051 is positioned in front of the front surface 1029 of the reel unit 1028. The reel display window 1051 is covered with a transparent member, and when the front door 1040 is closed, the player can display the symbols drawn on the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R through the reel display window 1051. The type can be visually recognized. Here, when the three reels 1030L to 1030R are stopped, the reel display window 1051 displays three consecutive symbols for each reel, and a total of nine symbols are stopped and displayed in a visible manner. An area formed by the reel display window 1051 corresponds to a “symbol display area”.

  Each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R has a plurality of spoke portions and an annular frame. Each of the plurality of spoke portions is formed so as to extend in the radial direction from the shaft portion serving as the rotation center of each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R toward the outer periphery. The annular frame is made of resin or the like, and a reel band on which 21 symbols are drawn is attached to the frame. In this way, 21 symbols can be attached to each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R.

  Each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R has a shaft portion rotatably provided to the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R. Each of the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R comprises a stepping motor, and when a pulse signal composed of one pulse is supplied, the motor 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R are rotated by a predetermined angle and supplied with a pulse signal composed of 504 pulses. Rotate. The shaft portion of the reel 1030L is connected to the rotation shaft of the motor 1086L, the shaft portion of the reel 1030C is connected to the rotation shaft of the motor 1086C, and the shaft portion of the reel 1030R is connected to the rotation shaft of the motor 1086R. Thus, the reel 1030L can be rotated once by rotating the motor 1086L once, the reel 1030C can be rotated once by rotating the motor 1086C once, and the reel 1030R can be rotated once by rotating the motor 1086R once. Can also make one rotation.

  A detection protruding piece (not shown) is attached to one of the spoke portions of each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. The detection protruding piece is for detecting the rotational position of each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. As the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R rotate, the detection protruding piece also rotates. In the vicinity of each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R, rotational position sensors 1083L, 1083C, and 1083R are provided. The rotational position sensors 1083L, 1083C, and 1083R are composed of a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion (not shown), and one pulse is detected when the rotationally protruding detection piece passes between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion. A pulse signal (hereinafter referred to as an index signal) consisting of In this way, each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R can generate a pulse signal composed of one pulse each time it makes one rotation. The position where the detection protruding piece described above is provided can be the origin of the rotational positions of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. The rotational position sensors 1083L, 1083C, and 1083R are electrically connected to a main control board 1032 to be described later, and index signals generated from the rotational position sensors 1083L, 1083C, and 1083R are supplied to the main control board 1032. The main control board 1032 can determine when each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is located at the origin by detecting a pulse included in the index signal from the rotational position sensors 1083L, 1083C, and 1083R.

  Further, a light emitting diode (not shown) is provided as a backlight inside each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R, and light is irradiated from the inside of each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. The symbols drawn on the reel band are easily visible to the player.

  As described above, 21 symbols are provided at equal intervals on each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R. These types of symbols can be identified by the player, for example, the number “red 7” or the fruit “cherry”. An example of symbols attached to each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R is shown in FIG. This figure shows the types of symbols assigned to each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R, and is also a table showing the correspondence between the symbol numbers and the symbols assigned to each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R. . In the example shown in FIG. 6, in order from the left side, the first column shows the symbol number, the second column shows the symbol attached to the reel 1030L, and the third column shows the symbol attached to the reel 1030C. The fourth column shows symbols attached to the reel 1030R. As will be described later, the symbol numbers shown in the first row correspond to the rotational positions of the reels 1030L to 1030R and identify 21 symbols assigned to each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R. Are the 0th to 20th numbers. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the 0th symbol of the left reel 1030L is “lever”, the 8th symbol is “red 7”, and the 19th symbol is “cherry”.

  In the main control means 1100 described later, the correspondence between the symbol number and the symbol assigned to each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R is stored as a table, and the symbol stopped by referring to this correspondence. Can be obtained. This correspondence will be described later.

<Reel 1030L, 1030C, 1030R and stop switch 1044L, 1044C, 1044R>
The left reel 1030L corresponds to the left stop switch 1044L. When the player operates the left stop switch 1044L, the left reel 1030L stops. The middle reel 1030C corresponds to the central stop switch 1044C. When the player operates the central stop switch 1044C, the middle reel 1030C stops. The right reel 1030R corresponds to the right stop switch 1044R. When the player operates the right stop switch 1044R, the right reel 1030R stops.

<Reel display window 1051 and winning lines L1 to L5>
As described above, the reel display window 1051 is covered with a transparent member. As shown in FIG. 4, five winning lines L <b> 1 to L <b> 5 are drawn on the reel display window 1051. By doing so, the player can visually recognize the type of symbol through the reel display window 1051, and can also visually recognize the five winning lines L1 to L5 on the reel display window 1051. .

  The winning line L1 is a straight line extending in the horizontal direction at a central symbol display position (hereinafter referred to as a middle stage) among three consecutive symbols stopped and displayed on the reel display window 1051 in each reel. The winning line L2 is a straight line extending in the horizontal direction at the top symbol display position (hereinafter referred to as the upper stage) among the three consecutive symbols. The winning line L3 is a straight line extending in the horizontal direction at the lowest symbol display position (hereinafter referred to as the lower stage) among the three consecutive symbols. The winning line L4 is a straight line extending from the upper left to the lower right, and the winning line L5 is a straight line extending from the lower left to the upper right.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, the five winning lines L1 to L5 are depicted on the reel display window 1051, but if the winning line is clear to the player, the reel display window No winning line may be drawn on 1051.

<Bet switches 1062, 1064 and 1066 and winning lines L1 to L5>
When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 1046 of the operation panel 1041 described above, the medal is detected by a medal sensor 1068 (see FIG. 7), and when a predetermined number (for example, three) or more is inserted, it will be described later. In the main control board 1032 to be counted, the number of inserted sheets is counted and stored as the number of credits. The 1-bet switch 1062 described above is a switch for setting one medal out of the stored credits as a target for betting on a game. Further, the 2-bet switch 1064 is a switch for targeting two medals out of the credits for game betting, and the maximum bet switch 1066 is a game betting on three medals out of the credits. It is a switch for making it an object of. The various bet switches and medal sensors described above also correspond to instruction input means.

  As described above, the five reel lines L1 to L5 are drawn on the reel display window 1051. When the player operates the 1-bet switch 1062 or when one medal is detected by the medal sensor 1068 in a state where no medal is inserted, one of the five winning lines For example, the winning line L1 is activated. When the 2-bet switch 1064 is operated or when the second medal is detected by the medal sensor 1068, three of the five pay lines, for example, the pay lines L1 to L3 are activated. When the maximum bet switch 1066 is operated, or when the third medal is detected by the medal sensor 1068, all five pay lines, that is, L1 to L5 are activated. Thus, by detecting the medals by the three bet switches 1062, 1064 and 1066 and the medal sensor 1068, the number of medals to be a game bet is determined and the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated. The Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line.

<Effective line>
It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped and displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination corresponding to some combination, that is, whether or not any combination is established. For example, when the combination of “red 7” — “red 7” — “red 7” is aligned on the left reel 1030L, the middle reel 1030C, and the right reel 1030R along the above-mentioned effective line L1, the big bonus combination is established. It is judged. The types of combinations will be described later. Further, when the symbol combination that does not correspond to any combination stops along the effective line L1, it is determined that the combination has not been established (disconnected). In addition, a winning line that is not activated even if it is a winning line is not subject to determination as to whether or not a winning combination has been established. That is, even if a combination of “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” is aligned along a pay line that is not activated, it is not determined that a big bonus combination has been established.

<Image Display Device 1034>
An image display device 1034 is provided above the front door 1040. On the image display device 1034, an effect image is displayed. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, a game effect that is performed during a unit game, which will be described later, and a demonstration effect that is performed when it is determined that no unit game is performed (that is, during a non-game) (hereinafter, a demonstration effect). The image display device 1034 displays an image in accordance with each production intention.
Game effects are targeted at players who are playing unit games. Mainly, various game information related to each unit game is indirectly or directly notified with a predetermined degree of reliability, thereby increasing the player's expectation. It is an effect performed to enhance the game motivation and an effect performed to satisfy a player's sense of achievement, satisfaction, superiority, etc. in a special game state described later. The various game information described above includes, for example, lottery results performed by the role lottery means 1120 (see FIG. 7) described later in each unit game.
In addition, the demonstration effect is an effect performed for a player who is going to play a game in order to motivate to play a game in the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It blinks with a pattern or changes the emission color, or the image display device 1034 displays an image having the content determined by the demonstration effect lottery described later.

  In the effect image displayed on the image display device 1034 (image displayed in the various effects described above), various types of information are displayed in a character mode, and other types are displayed in a graphic mode other than characters. There is. The information displayed in the form of characters is mainly used to make a player visually recognize various information directly. In this case, symbols that visually represent words as a means for transmitting human intentions and feelings such as numbers, alphabets, hiragana, katakana, and kanji are used as characters. Further, the information displayed in the form of a drawing is mainly used for indirectly making a player visually recognize various kinds of information. In this case, an image of a character indicating a creature such as a person or an animal, a pseudo-living body such as a robot, an image indicating a background of other machinery, a building, or a landscape is included.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the effect performed by the image display device 1034 notifies information related to the lottery result of the combination. For example, information indicating that a predetermined combination is won is displayed on the image display device 1034 by the combination lottery means 1120 described later. In particular, in this embodiment, when a small role is won, information indicating that to the player is displayed on the image display device 1034.

<Speaker 1036>
As shown in FIG. 4, the speakers 1036 are provided on both the left and right sides of the image display device 1034 described above. The speaker 1036 performs an audio game effect as the game progresses. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a sub-control board 1052, which will be described later, a sound corresponding to the condition is emitted from the speaker 1036. For example, based on the lottery result of the lottery process performed by the role lottery means 1120 described later, sound effects, music, etc. suggesting the lottery result are emitted from the speaker 1036.

<Lamp 1038>
As shown in FIG. 4, the lamp 1038 is provided on the upper portion of the front door 1040. The lamp 1038 produces an effect based on the progress of the game. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a sub-control board 1052, which will be described later, the lamp 1038 is turned on or blinked according to the condition. For example, based on the lottery result of the lottery process performed by the role lottery means 1120 described later, the lamp 1038 is lit in a predetermined color or a predetermined pattern according to the type of the role so as to suggest the lottery result. Or blink.

  In addition, the effect by light includes not only the lamp 1038 described above but also a backlight (not shown) arranged inside the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R.

<Base part 1020>
The base body portion 1020 shown in FIG. 5 is assembled with wood or the like, and is formed in a box shape with an open front surface. A power supply unit 1022 for supplying power to various devices mounted on the slot machine 1010 and a medal payout device 1024 including a hopper for storing medals are provided at a lower portion inside the base body portion 1020. A support plate 1026 is provided above the power supply unit 1022 and the medal payout device 1024. The support plate 1026 supports a reel unit 1028 that rotatably accommodates the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. Furthermore, a main control board 1032 for overall control of games played in the slot machine 1010 is provided in the upper part inside the base portion 1020.

<Setting switch 1027>
A setting switch 1027 is disposed on the back surface of the front door 1040. The setting switch 1027 is a switch operated by a person such as an administrator of the slot machine 1010. A setting value for setting a lottery table used when performing a role lottery process by the role lottery means 1120 described later is set by an operation by an administrator or the like.

  In order to set or change the set value, another switch provided in the slot machine 1010 is operated so that an input from the setting switch 1027 is accepted. A person such as an administrator sets the desired setting value by pushing the setting switch 1027 at least once. For example, when the set value is 1 to 6, every time the setting switch 1027 is pressed, “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “ It is preferable that the set value is changed by 1 such as “1” →. In order to confirm the set value and store the set value, other switches provided in the slot machine 1010 are operated. The determined set value is stored in a set value storage unit 1180 described later.

<Main control board 1032>
The main control board 1032 is a control board for controlling the start and stop of the rotation of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R and for controlling the entire game such as the progress of the game performed in the slot machine 1010.

  The main control board 1032 includes a CPU (central processing unit) (not shown) that performs arithmetic operations, a ROM (read only memory) (not shown) that stores a game program, and a RAM that temporarily stores each data. (Random access memory) (not shown).

  For example, the ROM stores a program for executing the flowcharts shown in FIGS. The RAM also stores variable values used in this program. These CPU, ROM, and RAM are electrically connected by an input / output bus so that data signals and address signals can be input / output.

  The main control board 1032 is electrically connected to the bet switches 1062, 1064 and 1066 described above. When the player operates the bet switches 1062, 1064 and 1066, a bet instruction signal is issued from each of the bet switches 1062, 1064 and 1066 to the main control board 1032.

  Further, the main control board 1032 is electrically connected to the above-described start switch 1042 and the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R. As described above, when the player operates the start switch 1042, a start signal is generated from the start switch 1042 and supplied to the main control board 1032. When the player operates the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R, a stop signal is generated from each of the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R and supplied to the main control board 1032. When the start signal generated from the start switch 1042 is supplied to the main control board 1032, the main control board 1032 controls the rotation of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. When the stop signal generated from the stop switch 1044L, 1044C or 1044R is supplied to the main control board 1032, the main control board 1032 corresponds to the operated stop switch among the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. Control the stop of the reels.

<Sub control board 1052>
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 1052 is arranged on the upper part of the back surface of the front door 1040. The sub control board 1052 is a board that mainly controls the effects during the game. For example, an effect image of a game effect or a demonstration effect is displayed on the image display device 1034, a sound effect or music is generated from the speaker 1036, or a lamp 1038 is turned on or blinked. The sub-control board 1052 has a CPU (not shown) that executes an effect control program for performing the above-described control, a ROM (not shown) that stores the effect control program and effect data, and temporarily stores each data. A RAM (not shown) for storing, a demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240 (see FIG. 7) for controlling the types of demonstration effects that can be generated, and the like are included. The demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240 is, for example, a DIP switch in which eight switches are arranged in one package.

  For example, the ROM stores an effect control program for controlling various effects shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 and image data and audio data for effects. The RAM also stores variable values used in the above-described effect control program. The CPU, ROM, and RAM are electrically connected by an input / output bus so that data signals and address signals can be input / output. The demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240 is also connected to the input / output bus, and the CPU reads the on / off states of the eight switches arranged in the demonstration effect pattern setting switch via the input / output bus. A demonstration production lottery (described later) according to the on / off state is performed.

  The sub control board 1052 is electrically connected to the main control board 1032 by a harness (not shown). The main control board 1032 transmits commands, information, and the like to the sub control board 1052. The above-described main control board 1032 controls the entire game in an integrated manner, whereas the sub-control board 1052 belongs to a lower level of the main control board 1032 and is based on commands, information, etc. sent from the main control board 1032. To control the entire production.

<< Overview of Unit Game in Slot Machine 1010 >>
A unit game performed in the slot machine 1010 is a game in which a single-stroke game can be repeated. That is, the unit game is handled each time the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R are sequentially operated after the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R start to rotate by the player operating the start switch 1042. This is a game in which the rotation of the reels to be stopped is stopped and all the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped in a single stroke.
In addition, in this specification, when expressed as a unit game, there are both cases where one unit game is meant and cases where a plurality of unit games are played continuously. .

  More specifically, in the unit game, when the player operates the start switch 1042, a start signal is generated from the start switch 1042, and when the main control board 1032 detects the start signal generated from the start switch 1042. Is preferable. In addition, the start time of the unit game may be a time when it can be visually recognized that the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R start to rotate. In addition, with the detection of the start signal described above, a role lottery for a plurality of types of predetermined roles is performed by a role lottery means 1120 (described later) included in the main control board 1032. Whether or not any combination is won by this combination lottery, and if a combination is won, the type of combination is determined. Note that not only one type of winning combination but also a plurality of types of winning combinations may be won at once.

  Then, the player visually observes the symbols on the rotating reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R, and the combination of symbols corresponding to any one of the predetermined roles is along the activated pay line. The three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R are sequentially operated at the timing that is determined to be optimal so that they are aligned. As a result, the reel stop control means 1134 described later performs stop control of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch, and the rotation of the reel is stopped. When the reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols are stopped and displayed at fixed positions (upper, middle, and lower) of the reel display window 1051. When the player operates all the stop switches and all the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped, a determination is made regarding the result of the unit game. This determination is performed based on the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed along the active line. If the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed along one of the effective lines matches a symbol combination corresponding to some role, that symbol If it does not match, it will be out of place. When any combination is established, a winning process for granting a player a privilege (described later) corresponding to the established combination is performed.

  The end of the unit game is that when the player operates the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R, the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped, and the main control board 1032 finishes the end process such as the winning process. Sometimes it is preferred. The end point of the unit game may be when the main control board 1032 detects that the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped. Furthermore, the end point of the unit game may be a time when it can be visually recognized that the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped.

<Type of role>
In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the types of combinations that can be established include small combinations, replay combinations, special combinations, and the like.

  The small role is a role of paying out a predetermined number of medals as a privilege to be given to the player when established. Furthermore, a plurality of types of small roles are determined according to the number of medals to be paid out. In many cases, a small role is used as a name of a character by using the types of symbols attached to the three reels 1030L, 1030C, or 1030R. For example, the types of symbols include “watermelon”, “bell”, “cherry” and the like. For this reason, a small role in which the pattern “watermelon” is aligned on the effective line is referred to as a watermelon role, and a small role in which the pattern “bell” is aligned on the effective line is referred to as a bell role. Further, when the symbol “cherry” of the left reel 1030L is stopped and displayed on the active line, it is assumed that a winning is made regardless of the types of symbols of the middle reel 1030C and the right reel 1030R. This role is called the cherry role.

  As described above, a small role can include a plurality of types such as a watermelon role, a bell role, and a cherry role. Further, the probability of winning these combinations and the number of medals to be paid out can be made different for each of these plural types. In the following, a winning combination for which a medal is paid out is called a winning combination, and a winning combination is called winning. Therefore, the small role is a kind of winning combination.

  The re-gamer is a role that allows the next unit game to be played again without inserting a new medal, while maintaining the number of medals that were inserted when the unit game in which the re-gamer was established was performed. is there. That is, when a re-game is established, a unit game can be performed once again without inserting a medal as a privilege for the player. In the present specification, the re-playing role is also referred to as a replaying role or an RP role, and a unit game that can be played without inserting a medal due to the establishment of the re-playing role is a replay (or replay or RP).

  When the special role is established, as a privilege to be granted to the player, the game state of the unit game (details will be described later) can be transferred from the general game state to the special game state (a game advantageous to the player). is there. Examples of the special combination include a single bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as SB combination), a regular bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as RB combination), a challenge bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as CB combination), and the first type. There are a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as a first type BB combination) and a second type big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as a second type BB combination). As described later, the special gaming state includes a single bonus (SB) gaming state, a regular bonus (RB) gaming state, a challenge bonus (CB) gaming state, and a first type big bonus (first type BB) gaming state. And a second type big bonus (second type BB) gaming state.

  The SB combination is a combination for shifting the gaming state of the unit game to the SB gaming state (ordinary combination). When the symbol combinations corresponding to the SB combination are aligned on the active line, the gaming state of the unit game is shifted to the SB gaming state. When the SB combination is established, no medal is paid out. In the unit game in the SB game state, the winning combination wins with a high probability. The SB game state is ended by performing one unit game. In this way, when the SB combination is established, a privilege of shifting to the SB gaming state is given to the player.

  The RB combination is a combination for shifting the game state of the unit game to the RB game state (first type special combination). When the symbol combinations corresponding to the RB combination are aligned on the active line, the gaming state of the unit game is shifted to the RB gaming state. When transitioning to the RB gaming state, no medal is paid out. Also in the unit game in the RB gaming state, the winning combination wins with a high probability. The RB gaming state ends when the number of unit games exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 12 times) or the winning combination wins a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times), whichever comes first. Therefore, when the RB combination is established, a privilege of shifting to the RB gaming state is given to the player.

The CB combination is a combination for shifting the gaming state of the unit game to the challenge bonus gaming state (second type special combination) (hereinafter referred to as CB gaming state). When the symbol combinations corresponding to the CB combination are aligned on the active line, the gaming state of the unit game is shifted to the CB gaming state. When the CB role is established, no medal is paid out. When the gaming state becomes the CB gaming state, stop control of a predetermined reel among the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R can be changed.
Specifically, the reel is stopped within 75 milliseconds (190 milliseconds in other gaming states) with reference to when the stop switch corresponding to the predetermined reel is operated by the player. To control. Further, when the gaming state becomes the CB gaming state, regardless of the result of lottery processing by the role lottery means 1120 described later, the symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined small role only according to the operation timing of the stop switch by the player. It is possible to perform reel stop control for aligning to the effective line. The CB gaming state is ended by performing one unit game.

  The first type BB combination is a combination for shifting the gaming state of the unit game to the first type BB gaming state (a combination continuous action device related to the first type special combination). When the symbol combinations corresponding to the first type BB combination are aligned on the active line, the gaming state of the unit game is shifted to the first type BB gaming state. When the first type BB combination is established, no medal is paid out. In addition, when in the first type BB gaming state, it is possible to shift to the RB gaming state described above, and at least one unit game can be performed in the RB gaming state in that case. Furthermore, it is possible to repeat the transition to the RB gaming state a plurality of times in a single first type BB gaming state. The first type BB gaming state ends when the number of medals paid out in the first type BB gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 300). Also, a plurality of types of first type BB combinations can be set in advance, and the winning probabilities in the combination lottery can be made different for each first type BB combination.

  The second type BB combination is a combination for shifting the gaming state of the unit game to the second type BB gaming state (a combination continuous action device related to the second type special combination). When the symbol combinations corresponding to the second type BB combination are aligned on the active line, the gaming state of the unit game is shifted to the second type BB gaming state. When the second type BB combination is established, no medal is paid out. The second type BB gaming state includes two gaming states, a CB high probability winning state in which the above-mentioned CB combination is won with a high probability and the above-described CB gaming state, and unit games can be performed in each of them. . In addition, when the gaming state shifts from the CB high probability winning state to the CB gaming state, the CB gaming state can be returned to the CB high probability winning state again. When the number of medals paid out in the second type BB gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 286), the second type BB gaming state ends. Further, in the combination lottery performed in the second type BB gaming state, when the above-mentioned SB combination or RB combination is included as a lottery target, the second type BB gaming state ends when the SB combination or RB combination is won. To do.

  A plurality of types of the second type BB combination can be set in advance, and the winning probabilities in the combination lottery can be made different for each second type BB combination.

<Game state>
The unit game is executed in various game states. The gaming state is determined so that the benefits given to the player are different. For example, the gaming state includes a general gaming state and a special gaming state.

  The special game state includes the above-described first type BB game state, second type BB game state, RB game state, SB game state, and CB game state. The first type BB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts when the first type BB combination is established. The second type BB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts when the second type BB combination is established. The RB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts when an RB combination is established. The SB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts when an SB combination is established. The CB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts when a CB combination is established.

  The general game state described above includes a normal general game state, a first type BB winning general game state, a second type BB winning general game state, and an RB winning general game state. The first type BB winning general gaming state is a general gaming state from when the first type BB combination is won in the above-described combination lottery until the first type BB combination is established. The second type BB winning general gaming state is a general gaming state from when the second type BB combination is won in the combination lottery until the second type BB combination is established. The RB winning general gaming state is a general gaming state from when the RB combination is won in the combination lottery until the RB combination is established. The normal general gaming state is a general gaming state in which the first type BB combination, the second type BB combination, or the RB combination is not won in the combination lottery.

  Further, in addition to the gaming state described above, there is also a re-gaming high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as an RT gaming state). This RT gaming state is a gaming state that is determined so that it is easy to win a re-gamer, that is, a game state in which a winning probability of a re-gamer is increased to perform a role lottery process. For example, a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than 10/73.

  The transition to the RT gaming state is, for example, (1) when a first type BB combination, a second type BB combination, or an RB combination described later is won, and (2) the first type BB gaming state, the second type This can be done when the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state ends, or (3) when a specific symbol combination is prepared in the normal general gaming state.

  Furthermore, as described above, in the RT gaming state, it is only necessary to increase the winning probability of the re-gamer and perform the role lottery process, and it is only necessary to shift to the RT gaming state when the above-described conditions are satisfied. A plurality of RT gaming states can be provided. In each of the plurality of RT game states, the winning probabilities of re-games in the role lottery can be made different.

  The unit game is performed under any one of the various game states described above. In order to be able to recognize which current gaming state is, the state of the flag corresponding to each gaming state is stored in the storage means of the main control means 1100. These flags are set in the process of step S1122 of FIG. Note that it is not necessary to determine all of the above-described gaming states, and the gaming state may be selected and determined as appropriate according to the unit game to be progressed or developed by the slot machine 1010.

<< Function of Slot Machine 1010 >>
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing an outline of main control functions in the slot machine 1010. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1010 mainly includes an operation unit 1500, a game medium number setting unit 1600, a set value setting unit 1700, a main control unit 1100, a sub control unit 1200, and a symbol display unit. 1400 and rendering means 1300.

<Operating means 1500>
The operation means 1500 is operated by the player, and issues a signal indicating that it has been operated to the main control means 1100 described later based on the player's operation. The operation unit 1500 preferably includes a start switch 1042, and stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R (hereinafter, these three stop switches are simply referred to as “stop switch 1044”). When the start switch 1042 is operated by the player, the start switch 1042 issues a start signal indicating that the start switch 1042 has been operated to the main control unit 1100 described later. Each of the stop switches 1044 also issues a stop signal indicating that it has been operated to the main control means 1100 when operated by the player.

  As described above, the rotation of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is started by the start signal issued from the start switch 1042 to the main control unit 1100, and the start timing of the unit game described above is determined.

  Further, the corresponding reel among the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is stopped by a stop signal issued from each of the stop switches 1044 to the main control unit 1100. Based on the fact that all of the three stop switches 1044 are operated and all of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped, an opportunity to end the unit game is determined. Thus, the unit game is started based on the start signal described above being issued, and the unit game is ended based on the stop signal being issued from the stop switch corresponding to the reel to be finally stopped.

  There are a plurality of types of operation modes for the operation of the stop switch 1044. For example, the stop switch 1044 can be operated in a different order and operation timing. Specifically, the operation can be performed in a different order, such as stop switch 1044L → 1044C → 1044R or 1044C → 1044L → 1044R.

  As described above, a stop signal is issued from each of the stop switches 1044 to the main control unit 1100, and there are a plurality of types of operation modes for operating the stop switch 1044. For this reason, the stop signal is issued based on the operation mode, and the main control unit 1100 that generates the stop signal obtains the operation mode by detecting the order in which the stop signal was issued and the timing at which it was issued. be able to.

<Game medium number setting means 1600 (effective line making means)>
The game medium number setting means 1600 issues a bet instruction signal to the main control means 1100 described later based on the player's operation. Based on the bet instruction signal issued from the game medium number setting means 1600 to the main control means 1100, it is determined which one of the plurality of pay lines L1 to L5 is to be activated. The game medium number setting means 1600 only needs to output a bet instruction signal based on the player's operation. The game medium number setting means 1600 preferably includes the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, the maximum bet switch 1066, and the medal sensor 1068 (see FIG. 7).

  The number of medals to be a game bet is determined by a bet instruction signal issued from the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064 or the maximum bet switch 1066 to the main control means 1100. For example, in accordance with a 1-bet instruction signal issued from the 1-bet switch 1062 to the main control unit 1100, one medal is targeted for a game bet, and a 2-bet instruction signal is issued from the 2-bet switch 1064 to the main control unit 1100. Thus, two medals are targeted for game betting, and three medals are targeted for game betting by the maximum bet instruction signal issued from the maximum bet switch 1066 to the main control means 1100. As described above, the reel display window 1051 has five pay lines L1 to L5 drawn. When the 1-bet switch 1062 is operated, the pay line L1 is operated, and when the 2-bet switch 1064 is operated. When the maximum bet switch 1066 is operated for the pay lines L1 to L3, all the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated.

When a medal detection signal is output from the medal sensor, “1” is added to the number of medals to be a game bet, and a winning line corresponding to the addition result is validated. That is, each time a medal detection signal is output, each winning line is validated as winning line L1 → winning lines L1 to L3 → winning lines L1 to L5. Credited to the machine. Further, for example, when the medal detection signal is output from the medal sensor 1068 after the 1-bet switch 1062 is operated and the pay line L1 is activated, the number of medals to be a game bet becomes 2 and the pay line L1 to L3 are activated.
As described above, the three bet switches 1062, 1064 and 1066 and the medal sensor 1068 determine the number of medals to be a game bet and also function as effective line enabling means for activating the pay lines L1 to L5. To do.

<Set value setting means 1700 (role lottery table specifying means)>
The set value setting means 1700 is operated by an administrator of the slot machine 1010 or the like. When the set value setting unit 1700 is operated by an administrator or the like, the set value setting unit 1700 designates a lottery table to be used when performing a role lottery process by the role lottery unit 1120 described later from a plurality of lottery tables. Designation information for this is issued to the main control means 1100 (details will be described later). The designation information is information indicating a so-called setting value. For example, when the set value is 1 to 6, designation information indicating values “1” to “6” is issued to the main control unit 1100. As will be described later, the set value indicated by the designation information sent to the main control unit 1100 is stored in the set value storage unit 1180. The set value setting means 1700 preferably comprises the above-described setting switch 1027 (see FIG. 5).

<Main control means 1100 (game control means)>
In addition to the above-described operation means 1500 and game medium number setting means 1600, the main control means 1100 is electrically connected to a sub-control means 1200 and a symbol display means 1400. The main control means 1100 controls the entire game such as the progress of the game. The main control means 1100 is preferably composed of the main control board 1032 (see FIG. 5) described above.

  As described above, the operation unit 1500 is electrically connected to the main control unit 1100. A start signal is issued to the main control means 1100 from the start switch 1042 of the operation means 1500. Thereby, it can be detected that the start switch 1042 has been operated by the player. A stop signal is issued to the main control means 1100 from each of the stop switches 1044L to 1044R of the operation means 1500. As a result, the order and timing of the stop signals issued from each of the stop switches 1044 can be detected.

  The main control means 1100 is electrically connected with a game medium number setting means 1600. Each of the 1 bet switch 1062, the 2 bet switch 1064 and the maximum bet switch 1066 of the game medium number setting unit 1600 issues a bet instruction signal to the main control unit 1100. By detecting the issued bet instruction signal, the number of medals to bet and the setting of the effective line are controlled.

  The main control unit 1100 includes a combination lottery unit 1120, a reel drive control unit 1130, a reel rotation position acquisition unit 1140, an effective line storage unit 1160, and a set value storage unit 1180.

<Role lottery means 1120 (role lottery means)>
The role lottery means 1120 performs a lottery for the various types of roles described above. In this combination lottery, not only one combination can be won, but a plurality of combinations can be won at the same time, so-called overlapping winning combination. For example, a small combination and a special combination can be won in duplicate, or a plurality of small combinations can be won in duplicate. However, even if the winning combination is duplicated, the winning combination that can be established is only one of the winning winning combinations.

  The role lottery means 1120 includes, for example, a random number generation means 1122, a random number extraction means 1124, and a random number determination means 1126. The random number generating means 1122 generates a random number (hardware random number or the like) for the role lottery process. The random number extraction unit 1124 extracts the random number generated by the random number generation unit 1122. The random number determination means 1126 determines the presence / absence of a winning combination and the type of the winning combination based on the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means 1124. Hereinafter, the winning combination is referred to as a winning combination. The role lottery means 1120 constitutes a “role lottery means”, and a “role lottery process” is performed.

  The “role lottery process” is a process for determining whether or not to enter a state where a combination can be established in a unit game. In other words, if any combination is won by the combination lottery process, the combination can be established, but if the timing for operating the stop switch 1044 is not appropriate, the symbol combination corresponding to the combination is selected. In some cases, the winning combination may not be established. Specifically, the role lottery process is executed by a subroutine shown in FIG. 12 called in step S1006 of FIG.

<Random number generator 1122>
The random number generator 1122 continuously generates random numbers in a predetermined integer range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) at predetermined timings.

<Random number extraction means 1124>
The random number extraction unit 1124 extracts the random number generated by the random number generation unit 1122 at a predetermined timing. For example, in this embodiment, random numbers are extracted in response to the start switch 1042 being operated by the player.

<Random number judging means 1126>
The random number determination unit 1126 compares the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 1124 with a lottery table stored in the lottery table storage unit 1128 described later, thereby determining a combination corresponding to the area to which the random number value belongs. .

<Lottery table storage means 1128 (role storage means)>
The lottery table storage unit 1128 has a lottery table in which lottery probabilities are stored in accordance with a plurality of gaming states and types of combinations.

  As described above, for example, the normal gaming state, the first type BB winning general gaming state, the second type BB winning general gaming state, the RB winning general gaming state, the SB gaming state, and the RB gaming state, as described above. There are a first type BB gaming state, a CB gaming state, a second type BB gaming state, and the like. FIG. 8 shows a table of the relationship between the numbers corresponding to the plurality of game states and the types of combinations. In the example shown in FIG. 8, specific numbers are omitted in the blanks. In addition, depending on the gaming state, there are some combinations that cannot be drawn in lots, and the number of the combination is indicated as “0”. By determining these numbers as appropriate, the probability of winning a winning combination can be determined. As described above, when a random number in the range of 0 to 65535 is generated by the random number generation means 1122, the probability of winning each winning combination can be determined by a number / 65535.

  The lottery table corresponds to these gaming states, the normal general gaming state lottery table, the first type BB winning general gaming state lottery table, the second type BB winning general gaming state lottery table, the RB winning general gaming state lottery table, It consists of lottery tables such as an SB gaming state lottery table, an RB gaming state lottery table, a first type BB gaming state lottery table, a CB gaming state lottery table, and a second type BB gaming state lottery table. Each of these lottery tables is stored in the lottery table storage unit 1128 corresponding to the setting value that can be set by the setting switch 1027 described above. That is, when the set value can be set as an integer of 1 to 6, a lottery table corresponding to each of the above game states is stored in the lottery table storage unit 1128 corresponding to each of the six set values. Yes. Further, although not shown in the example of FIG. 8, there is also a lottery table for setting a replay high probability gaming state. This lottery table is configured separately from the normal game state lottery table and the special game state lottery table.

  Each of these lottery tables has, for example, a plurality of areas obtained by dividing an integer in the range of 0 to 65535 for each predetermined range. Each of the plurality of areas corresponds to a type of combination. For example, an integer in the range of 0 to 65535 can be used for an area corresponding to a small combination, an area corresponding to a re-playing combination, an area corresponding to an RB combination, an area corresponding to a first type BB combination, and an outage The area is divided into a plurality of areas such as the obtained area. Further, the size (numerical value range) of the area corresponding to each combination varies depending on the corresponding set value. For example, even in the same normal general game state lottery table, the one corresponding to the set value “1” and the one corresponding to the set value “2” correspond to the first type BB combination and the second type BB combination. Different numerical ranges are attached.

  An example showing the concept of the lottery table is shown in FIG. The example shown in FIG. 9A is a normal general gaming state lottery table, in which integers in the range of 0 to 65535 are divided into predetermined ranges, and each area is divided into the first type BB combination and the second type. BB combination, RB combination, CB combination, SB combination, small combination, re-game combination, duplicate winning combination, losing. The sizes of these areas correspond to the numbers determined for each combination shown in FIG. 8 described above.

  The random number determination unit 1126 described above determines in which of the regions the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 1124 is included, and determines the type of the combination. For example, when the value of the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 1124 is included in the area corresponding to the first type BB combination, the random number determination unit 1126 determines that the first type BB combination is won. Further, when the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 1124 is included in the area corresponding to the deviation, the random number determination unit 1126 determines that the random number has been removed.

  As described above, the normal general gaming state lottery table, the first type BB winning general gaming state lottery table, the second type BB winning general gaming state lottery table, the RB winning general gaming state lottery table, the SB gaming state lottery table, It is not necessary to provide areas corresponding to all combinations in all lottery tables such as the RB gaming state lottery table, the first type BB gaming state lottery table, the CB gaming state lottery table, and the second type BB gaming state lottery table. It is only necessary to provide an area only for a winning combination that can be won in the gaming state. For example, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the RB gaming state lottery table includes these roles so that the SB combination, the RB combination, the first type BB combination, the CB combination, and the second type BB combination are not won. Do not provide an area corresponding to. In addition, when the gaming state is the first type BB gaming state, the first type BB gaming state lottery table does not win the SB combination, the first type BB combination, the CB combination, or the second type BB combination. Do not provide areas corresponding to these roles. Furthermore, when the gaming state is the second type BB gaming state, the second type BB gaming state lottery table corresponds to these roles so that the first type BB combination and the second type BB combination are not won. Avoid providing areas.

  The winning combination by the above-described winning lottery process is stored as a winning flag. An example of the winning flag is shown in FIG. The winning flag is composed of 16 bits in total, using 1 bit for each role. When the winning combination is won, the value of 1 bit corresponding to the winning combination is set to “1”. When the winning combination is not set, the value is set to “0”.

<Reel drive control means 1130>
The reel drive control means 1130 performs rotation control and stop control of the corresponding reel based on the start signal issued from the start switch 1042 and the stop signal issued from the stop switches 1044L to 1044R. The reel drive control unit 1130 includes a reel rotation control unit 1132, a reel stop control unit 1134, and a reel rotation drive unit 1136.

<Reel rotation control means 1132>
The reel rotation control unit 1132 issues a rotation control signal to the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R based on the detection of the start signal issued from the operation unit 1500, preferably the start switch 1042. Note that the reel rotation control means 1132 does not detect the start signal from the start switch 1042 and immediately issues a rotation control signal, but starts rotation such as when other conditions such as a wait time have elapsed. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and a rotation control signal is issued.

  As will be described later, the motor 1086L drives the left reel 1030L, the motor 1086C drives the middle reel 1030C, and the motor 1086R drives the right reel 1030R. Each of the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R is formed of a stepping motor. When a pulse signal composed of one pulse is supplied, the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R are rotated by a predetermined angle and supplied with a pulse signal composed of 504 pulses. Rotate. When the motor 1086L makes one revolution, the reel 1030L also makes one revolution, and when the motor 1086C makes one revolution, the reel 1030C also makes one revolution, and when the motor 1086R makes one revolution, the reel 1030R also makes one revolution.

  The reel rotation control means 1132 detects a start signal generated from the start switch 1042, and a pulse signal for the motor 1086L for rotating the motor 1086L and a pulse signal for the motor 1086C for rotating the motor 1086C. And a pulse signal for the motor 1086R for rotating the motor 1086R is generated and supplied to the reel rotation driving means 1136.

  As will be described later, the motor 1086L pulse signal, the motor 1086C pulse signal, and the motor 1086R pulse signal generated by the reel rotation control unit 1132 detect the rotational positions of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. It is also used to

<Reel stop control means 1134>
The reel stop control means 1134 stops to the motor 1086L, 1086C or 1086R based on the timing when the stop switch 1044L, 1044C or 1044R is operated by the player and the result of the lottery process of the above-mentioned combination lottery means 1120. A control signal is issued to stop the left reel 1030L, the middle reel 1030C, or the right reel 1030R.

  As described above, when the stop switch 1044L, 1044C or 1044R is operated by the player, a stop signal is issued from the operated stop switch. The reel stop control means 1134 detects a stop signal issued from the stop switch 1044L, 1044C or 1044R.

  When the reel stop control means 1134 detects a stop signal issued from the stop switch 1044L, 1044C or 1044R, it obtains a candidate symbol to be described later. As will be described later, the candidate symbols are at least one symbol selected as one that can be positioned at the rotation reference position when the reels 1030L, 1030C, or 1030R are stopped. Note that the at least one or more symbols are symbols for the number of control frames described later. In the present embodiment, the rotation reference position is preferably the winning line L3 (that is, the lower position in the reel display window 1051), as will be described later.

  Hereinafter, the number of control frames and candidate symbols will be described.

  The reel stop control means 1134 controls the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R to stop after a certain degree of rotation after the stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R are operated. However, when the time until the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped is excessively long, the mode until the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped becomes unnatural. For this reason, the time from when the stop signal generated by the stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R is detected until the reel stops is set to 190 milliseconds or less in principle. As described in the CB gaming state described above, when the gaming state becomes the CB gaming state, the stop control can be changed for certain reels among the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. . Control is performed so that the reel is stopped within 75 milliseconds with reference to the time when the stop signal issued from the stop switch corresponding to the certain reel is detected.

  Further, when the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are rotating at a constant speed, it is necessary to allow the player to generally identify the symbols attached to the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. Therefore, the rotation speeds of the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are determined so that the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R do not rotate more than 80 rotations per minute.

  In the case of a general slot machine, the number of symbols attached to each of the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is 21.

  As described above, the first control condition is that stop control is performed so that the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R with 21 symbols stop within 190 milliseconds after the stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R are operated. From the second control condition that the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are controlled to rotate so as not to rotate more than 80 revolutions per minute, the reels 1030L to 1030R are stopped after the stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R are operated. Until then, the number of symbols that can pass through the rotation reference position most often (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of passing symbols) is four. The number of symbols that can pass through the rotation reference position includes a symbol that is passing through the rotation reference position when the stop switch 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R is operated.

  In the present embodiment, the sum of the maximum number of symbols that pass and the symbol that the reel stops and is positioned at the rotation reference position is referred to as the number of control frames. As described above, the maximum number of passing symbols is four. Further, the number of symbols positioned at the rotation reference position when the reel is stopped is one. Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of control frames is 5. The symbols for the number of control frames are symbols that may be located at the rotation reference position, and are candidate symbols to be described later.

  The reel stop control means 1134 uses the reels 1030L, 1030L, 1044L, 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R as a reference so that the number of symbols passing through the rotation reference position is equal to or less than the maximum number of symbols to be passed. Stop control of 1030C and 1030R is performed. When the rotation reference position is the winning line L3, after the stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R are operated, the reels are stopped so that the number of symbols passing through the winning line L3 is equal to or less than the maximum passing symbol number. Take control. In other words, in the above-described example, the reel stop control unit 1134 receives the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R from when the stop switch 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R is operated until the number of symbols passing through the pay line L3 becomes four. Is controlled to stop the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R.

  In this embodiment, the reference rotation reference position is preferably one of the winning lines L1 to L3 extending in the horizontal direction. Further, if attention is paid to one of the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R, the number of symbols passing through the winning lines L1 to L3 from when the stop switch is operated until the reel stops is The same is true for any winning line. For example, the number of symbols that pass through the winning lines L1 to L3 from when the stop switch 1044L is operated until the reel 1030L stops is the same in any winning line.

  Further, the reel stop control means 1134 performs stop control of the left reel 1030L, the middle reel 1030C, or the right reel 1030R based on the result of the lottery process of the combination lottery means 1120 described above.

  For example, when a predetermined winning combination is won by the lottery process of the winning lottery means 1120, the reel stop control means 1134 is easily arranged on the winning line where the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is activated. Stop control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is performed. That is, when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is included in the candidate symbol, the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are arranged so that the symbol is positioned on the activated pay line. Perform stop control. In this manner, the reel stop control so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the predetermined winning combination are aligned on the activated pay line is referred to as “pull-in control”.

  On the other hand, if any winning combination is not won (departed) by the lottery process of the winning lottery means 1120, the reel stop control means 1134 receives the winning line in which the symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination is activated. Stop control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is performed so that they are not aligned at the top. That is, stop control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is performed so that even if the symbols constituting the candidate symbols are positioned on the activated pay line, they do not become a symbol combination corresponding to any combination. . Thus, performing reel stop control so that the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the combinations are not aligned on the activated pay line is referred to as “kicking control”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the rotation reference position is the lower pay line L3. When a predetermined symbol is positioned on the winning line L3 and the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped, another symbol is positioned on each of the middle winning line L1 and the upper winning line L2. Has been. That is, the interval between the three winning lines L1, L2, and L3 is set to be approximately equal to the adjacent interval of the 21 symbols arranged on each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, there may be a case where a plurality of winning combinations are won by the winning lottery means 1120. When multiple winning combinations are won, a priority order for stopping the three reels 1030L, 1030C, or 1030R is determined in advance according to the type of the winning combination.

  Regarding the stop control in the case where multiple winning combinations and multiple combinations including re-playing roles are won for each of the combination controls that can be pulled in for the combination of symbols corresponding to the multiple winning combinations, Even if the combination is a special combination, stop control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C or 1030R is executed so that a re-game combination is established. In addition, when the special combination and one or more small roles are selected and the symbol combination corresponding to any combination can be controlled, the symbol combination corresponding to one predetermined combination is Perform pull-in control.

  Even in the case of duplicate winning, only one winning combination can be finally established, but in the process of stopping control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C or 1030R, Perform as many winnings as possible. Such stop control may be possible depending on the symbol arrangement of the three reels 1030L, 1030C or 1030R and the timing at which the stop switches 1044L, 1044C or 1044R are operated.

  For example, when a small winning combination and a special winning combination are won, the three reels 1030L, 1030C or 1030R stop control is performed. Stop control is performed for each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. Hereinafter, the reel is stopped first (hereinafter referred to as a first stop), the reel is stopped second (hereinafter referred to as a second stop), and the reel is stopped last (hereinafter referred to as a second stop). This is referred to as a third stop.) The reel stop control will be described.

  First, when the first stop is performed, stop control is performed so that both the symbol corresponding to the small role and the symbol corresponding to the special role are positioned as much as possible on any of the effective lines. When both the symbol corresponding to the small role and the symbol corresponding to the special role cannot be positioned on the effective line, the symbol that constitutes the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined role is given priority among the special role and small role. Then, stop control is performed so as to be positioned on the effective line. Here, a combination determined to be established with priority is referred to as a priority establishment combination, and a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the priority establishment combination is referred to as a priority symbol. In addition, among the winning combinations, a combination that is not a priority winning combination is referred to as a non-priority winning combination, and a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the non-priority winning combination is referred to as a non-priority symbol. In this case, stop control is performed so that the priority symbol is positioned on the effective line during the second stop and the third stop.

  On the other hand, at the time of the first stop, when the stop control for establishing both the small role and the special role or the priority role cannot be performed, the stop control is performed so that the non-priority symbol is positioned on the effective line. 3. At the time of stop, stop control is performed so that the non-priority symbol is positioned on the effective line in order to establish the non-priority combination.

  Further, as a result of the first stop, when both the symbol corresponding to the small role and the symbol corresponding to the special role can be positioned on the effective line, both the small role and the special role are also in the second stop. Stop control is performed so that there is a possibility that When the stop control cannot be performed so that there is a possibility that both the small role and the special role will be established, the stop control is performed so that the priority symbol is positioned on the effective line, similarly to the first stop.

  Furthermore, when there is still a possibility that both the small role and the special role will be established as a result of the second stop, the priority symbol is positioned on the active line so that the priority role is established at the third stop. Perform stop control. At this time, when the priority symbol cannot be stopped at the position of the effective line, stop control is performed so that the non-priority symbol is positioned on the effective line in order to establish the non-priority role.

  By performing the stop control as described above, if the special role and the small role are duplicated, the possibility of winning both the special role and the small role is left as much as possible. Win one of the two roles. In the example described above, the case where the special combination and the small combination are won simultaneously is shown, but the same stop control is performed according to the predetermined priority order even when the other combination is won.

  The process in the reel stop control means 1134 described above is executed in the reel stop control process of FIG. 13 called in the process of step S1012 of the flowchart shown in FIG.

<Reel rotation driving means 1136>
The reel rotation drive unit 1136 generates a rotation drive signal for the motor 1086L according to the supplied pulse signal for the motor 1086L, and generates and supplies a rotation drive signal for the motor 1086C according to the supplied pulse signal for the motor 1086C. The motor 1086R rotation drive signal is generated in accordance with the motor 1086R pulse signal, and these rotation drive signals are supplied to each of the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R. The rotation drive signal is a signal for rotating the motor 1086L, 1086C or 1086R by the rotation position corresponding to the number of pulses of the pulse signal supplied from the reel rotation control means 1132. The motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R start to rotate according to the rotation drive signal supplied to each.

  This process is executed in step S1011 shown in the flowchart of FIG.

<Reel rotation position acquisition means 1140>
The reel rotation position acquisition unit 1140 acquires the rotation positions of the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. As described above, the reel rotation control unit 1132 supplies a pulse signal to the reel rotation driving unit 1136 for driving each of the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R. The reel rotation driving means 1136 is a motor 1086L rotation drive signal, motor so that the motor 1086L, 1086C or 1086R rotates by a rotation position corresponding to the number of pulses included in the pulse signal supplied from the reel rotation control means 1132. A rotation drive signal for 1086C and a rotation drive signal for motor 1086R are generated and supplied to each of motors 1086L, 1086C and 1086R. Therefore, the rotational positions of the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R can be acquired by counting the number of pulses included in the pulse signal supplied to the reel rotation driving unit 1136. As described above, each of the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R can be rotated once by supplying a pulse signal composed of 504 pulses to the reel rotation driving unit 1136. When the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R make one rotation, each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R can also make one rotation.

  Further, as described above, the index signals generated from the rotational position sensors 1083L, 1083C, and 1083R are supplied to the main control unit 1100. Each time the reel rotation position acquisition unit 1140 receives an index signal, the reel rotation position acquisition unit 1140 initializes the number of counted pulses, for example, to 0. In this way, it is possible to initialize the number of pulses counted each time the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R make one rotation. Thus, since the number of pulses counted for each rotation is initialized, the rotational positions of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R can be obtained according to the number of counted pulses. In addition, by initializing the number of pulses counted for each rotation, even if a malfunction such as a step-out occurs while the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R are rotating, the number of pulses is immediately corrected. can do.

  The index signal generated from the rotational position sensors 1083L, 1083C, and 1083R is preferably generated when the symbol of the symbol number “0” is located at a predetermined rotation reference position, for example, the winning line L3. As described above, a detection protruding piece (not shown) is attached to one of the spoke portions of each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. Therefore, it is preferable to attach the protruding protrusion for detection so that an index signal is generated when the symbol of symbol number 0 is positioned on the winning line L3.

  In this way, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 6, in the case of the left reel 1030L, an index signal is generated when the symbol “lever” of symbol number “0” is positioned on the winning line L3. . In the case of the middle reel 1030C, an index signal is issued when the symbol “RP” having the symbol number “0” is positioned on the pay line L3. Further, in the case of the right reel 1030R, an index signal is generated when the symbol “bell” having the symbol number “0” is positioned on the winning line L3.

  The counted number of pulses is stored in the pulse number storage unit 1142 of the reel rotation position acquisition unit 1140 for each of the left reel 1030L, the middle reel 1030C, and the right reel 1030R. Each time the reel rotation position acquisition unit 1140 counts the number of pulses, the counted number of pulses is stored in the pulse number storage unit 1142 and updated, so that the number of pulses stored in the pulse number storage unit 1142 is read out. Thus, the latest number of pulses can be obtained.

  Furthermore, the symbol number can be calculated by the number of counted pulses. For example, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 6, when the number of pulses counted is “0” when the left reel 1030L is stopped, the symbol of symbol number “0” is positioned on the winning line L3. If the number of counted pulses is 24, the symbol of symbol number 1 is located on the winning line L3. If the counted number of pulses is “48”, the symbol number The symbol “2” indicates that the winning line L3 is located. Further, when the number of pulses counted is “192” when the middle reel 1030C is stopped, it indicates that the symbol of the symbol number “8” is located on the winning line L3, and the number of counted pulses If the number is “216”, it indicates that the symbol of symbol number “9” is positioned on the winning line L3. If the number of pulses counted is “240”, the symbol of symbol number “10” is It shows that it is located in the winning line L3. The same applies to the right reel 1030R.

  Thus, for each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R, any of the 21 symbols of symbol numbers “0” to “20” is positioned on the winning line L3 depending on the number of pulses counted. You can get that.

  Similarly, when the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are rotating, the symbol number can be obtained by the number of counted pulses. For example, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 6, when the number of pulses counted is “492” to “12” when the left reel 1030L is rotating, the symbol number 0 moves and the winning line is moved. If the number of pulses counted is “276” to “300”, the symbol number “12” moves and passes the winning line L3. Indicates that it is in progress. The same applies to the middle reel 1030C and the right reel 1030R.

  In this way, for the left reel 1030L, the middle reel 1030C, and the right reel 1030R, depending on the number of counted pulses, the symbol number of the symbol that is positioned on the winning line L3 or the symbol that is passing the winning line L3. Can be obtained.

  The acquired symbol numbers are stored in the symbol number storage unit 1144 of the reel rotation position acquisition unit 1140 for each of the left reel 1030L, the middle reel 1030C, and the right reel 1030R. Each time the symbol number increases, the symbol number storage unit 1144 stores and updates the symbol number. By reading the symbol number stored in the symbol number storage unit 1144, the latest symbol number can be acquired.

  The correspondence between the symbol number and the symbol for each of the middle reel 1030C and the right reel 1030R shown in FIG. 6 is stored in the symbol number-symbol correspondence storage unit 1146. The table shown in FIG. 6 schematically shows the symbols so that they can be visually recognized. However, the correspondence between the symbol numbers and the symbols stored in the symbol number-symbol correspondence storage means 1146 shows the symbols. Numerical data for identification is stored as a table.

  The symbol numbers stored in the symbol number storage means 1144 are read out, and the read symbol numbers are referred to the correspondence stored in the symbol number-symbol correspondence storage unit 1146, whereby the left reel 1030L, the middle reel 1030C, and For each of the right reels 1030R, it is possible to acquire a symbol positioned on the winning line L3 and a symbol that is passing through the winning line L3. For example, in the case of the left reel 1030L, when the number of counted pulses is 384 steps, the symbol number is “16”. By referring to the correspondence between the symbol number and the symbol, "Watermelon". Therefore, it can be acquired that the symbol positioned on the winning line L3 is “watermelon”.

  As described above, the symbol numbers stored in the symbol number storage unit 1144 are updated as needed. Therefore, even when each of the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is rotating, it is stored in the symbol number storage unit 1144. The symbol in the middle of passing the winning line L3, which is the rotation reference position, can be acquired by reading the symbol number. The rotation reference position is obtained by obtaining the symbol in the middle of passing the winning line L3, which is the rotation reference position, and referring to the correspondence stored in the symbol number-symbol correspondence storage means 1146. It is also possible to acquire a symbol that may be located on the winning line L3. As described above, the symbol that may be located at the rotation reference position is a candidate symbol, and may be located at the rotation reference position when the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped. Even when the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped, by reading the symbol number stored in the symbol number storage means 1144, the symbol that is stopped and positioned at the rotation reference position can be acquired. .

  Acquisition of the candidate symbol mentioned above is performed as follows.

  When the stop switch is operated, the symbol number stored in the symbol number storage unit 1144 is read, and the read symbol number is referred to the correspondence relationship stored in the symbol number-symbol correspondence storage unit 1146. The symbol in the middle of passing through the rotation reference position, for example, the winning line L3 can be obtained. Furthermore, as described above, in the present embodiment, the number of control frames is the sum of the maximum number of passing symbols and the symbol where the reel is stopped and positioned at the rotation reference position. After obtaining the symbol in the middle of passing through the rotation reference position, the symbols corresponding to the number of control frames can be obtained by referring to the symbol number-symbol correspondence relationship. As described above, in the present embodiment, symbols for the number of control frames are referred to as candidate symbols. The reel stop control means 1134 obtains the candidate symbol as described above and starts the reel stop control corresponding to the operated stop switch. The acquired candidate symbols are referred to when the reel stop control unit 1134 described above performs pull-in control or kick-off control.

  As described above, by acquiring a candidate symbol, the position of the candidate symbol with respect to the rotation reference position can be determined. That is, how far the predetermined symbol included in the candidate symbol is with respect to the rotation reference position, that is, how many frames the predetermined symbol included in the candidate symbol is separated from the rotation reference position. You can decide whether

  Further, as described above, when the reels 1030L, 1030C, or 1030R are already stopped, the symbol positioned at the rotation reference position, for example, the winning line L3 can also be acquired. This processing can be performed by reading the symbol number stored in the symbol number storage means 1144. Acquisition of a symbol positioned at the rotation reference position for a reel that has already stopped is also required when winning processing or when the reel stop control means 1134 described above performs pull-in control or kick-off control.

  In the winning process, it is necessary to acquire symbol combinations arranged on the activated winning line. In this case, first, a symbol positioned on the winning line L3, which is the rotation reference position, is also acquired, and the symbol number-symbol correspondence storage means 1146 is referred to from the symbol and the valid relationship is stored. Acquire symbols arranged in a winning line.

  Also, when performing pull-in control or kick-off control, when a predetermined winning combination is won by the lottery process of the winning lottery means 1120, the reel stop control means 1134 will stop the reel symbol already stopped and The reels that are to be stopped are controlled so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are arranged on the activated winning line from the candidate symbols of the reels to be reeled. Further, when no winning combination is won by the lottery process of the winning lottery means 1120, the reel stop control means 1134 displays the symbols of the reels that have already stopped and the candidate symbols of the reels to be stopped. Therefore, stop control of the reel to be stopped is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the combinations are not aligned on the activated pay line.

  The above-described symbol acquisition is also referred to when the reel stop control process in step S1012 in FIG. 11 is performed or in the winning process in step S1013 in FIG.

<Effective line storage means 1160>
As described above, any one of the five winning lines L1 to L5 is validated by the game medium number setting means 1600 (valid line creating means). The effective line storage unit 1160 stores the winning line activated by the game medium number setting unit 1600 (effective line conversion unit) as an effective line.

  For example, when one medal is set as a game bet by the game medium number setting means 1600, the effective line storage means 1160 stores the winning line L1 as an effective line. When two medals are targeted for game betting, the effective line storage unit 1160 stores the winning lines L1 to L3 as effective lines. When three medals are targeted for game betting, the effective line storage means 1160 stores the winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines.

<Set value storage means 1180>
The set value storage unit 1180 stores the set value indicated by the signal generated from the set value setting unit 1700. For example, when the set value is an integer from “1” to “6”, the set value storage unit 1180 stores any value from “1” to “6” as the set value information. The set value information stored in the set value storage unit 1180 is read when the lottery table stored in the lottery table storage unit 1128 is selected.

  Further, the set value stored in the set value storage unit 1180 is transmitted to a sub-control unit 1200 described later at a predetermined timing.

<Pattern display means 1400>
The symbol display means 1400 includes three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. In the present embodiment, as described above, each of the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R has a predetermined number, for example, 21 symbols arranged at equal intervals along the rotation direction of the reel. The symbol display means 1400 is preferably composed of the reel unit 1028 (see FIG. 5) described above.

  The reel 1030L includes a motor 1086L for rotationally driving the reel 1030L and a rotational position sensor 1083L for detecting the rotational position of the reel 1030L. The reel 1030C includes a motor 1086C for rotationally driving the reel 1030C and a rotational position sensor 1083C for detecting the rotational position of the reel 1030C. The reel 1030R includes a motor 1086R for rotationally driving the reel 1030R and a rotational position sensor 1083R for detecting the rotational position of the reel 1030R. In the present embodiment, the central portions of the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are connected to the rotation shafts of the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R, and when the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R make one rotation, the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is also configured to rotate once.

  In the present embodiment, each of motors 1086L, 1086C and 1086R is a stepping motor. Reel rotation driving means 1136 (see FIG. 7) for driving the motors 1086L, 1086C and 1086R is electrically connected to each of the motors 1086L, 1086C and 1086R. The reel rotation driving unit 1136 is electrically connected to the main control unit 1100.

  As described above, when a pulse signal is supplied from the reel rotation control unit 1132, the reel rotation drive unit 1136 receives the rotation drive signal for the motor 1086L, the rotation drive signal for the motor 1086C, and the motor based on the supplied pulse signal. A rotation driving signal for 1086R is generated and issued to each of the motors 1086L, 1086C and 1086R. The reel rotation drive unit 1136 is configured to rotate the motor 1086L, the rotation drive signal for the motor 1086L, and the rotation for the motor 1086C so that the motor 1086L, 1086C, or 1086R rotates by the rotation position corresponding to the number of pulses of the pulse signal supplied from the main control unit 1100. A drive signal and a rotation drive signal for the motor 1086R are generated. In this embodiment, the motor 1086L, 1086C or 1086R is divided into one rotation, that is, 360 degrees, equally divided into 504 steps. That is, when a pulse signal composed of 504 pulses is supplied from the main control unit 1100 to the reel rotation driving unit 1136, the reel rotation driving unit 1136 causes the motor 1086L, 1086C, or 1086R to make one rotation. The rotation drive signal for the motor, the rotation drive signal for the motor 1086C, and the rotation drive signal for the motor 1086R are generated.

  The reel rotation position acquisition unit 1140 of the main control unit 1100 counts the number of pulses included in the pulse signal supplied from the reel rotation control unit 1132 to the reel rotation driving unit 1136. By counting the number of pulses, the rotational position of the motor 1086L, 1086C or 1086R can be obtained.

  As described above, the rotational position sensors 1083L, 1083C, and 1083R generate an index signal composed of one pulse each time the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R make one rotation. The rotation position where the pulse is generated can be set as the origin of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. The rotational position sensors 1083L, 1083C, and 1083R are electrically connected to the main control unit 1100, and pulse signals generated from the rotational position sensors 1083L, 1083C, and 1083R are supplied to the main control unit 1100. The main control means 1100 can determine when each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is located at the origin by detecting when a pulse signal is issued from the rotational position sensors 1083L, 1083C, and 1083R. . The reel rotation position acquisition unit 1140 described above initializes the number of pulses counted, for example, to “0” every time an index signal is received.

<Sub-control means 1200 (production control means)>
As described above, the sub control unit 1200 is electrically connected to the main control unit 1100, and various types of information issued from the main control unit 1100 are supplied to the sub control unit 1200. The various information issued from the main control unit 1100 includes information indicating a lottery result of a lottery process performed by the combination lottery unit 1120, stop information indicating that the stop switch 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R is operated, and the like. These pieces of information are transmitted from the main control means 1100 in processing such as step S1007 in the flowchart of FIG. 11 described later or S1202 in the flowchart of FIG.

  The sub-control unit 1200 receives these pieces of information and controls a game effect performed by the effect unit 1300 described later. Also, based on a predetermined condition, it is determined whether or not a unit game is being played in the slot machine 1010. If it is determined that no unit game is being played, a demonstration effect is controlled. The sub-control means 1200 is preferably composed of the sub-control board 1052 (see FIG. 5) described above. Sub-control means 1200 includes effect information transmission means 1210, game effect selection means 1220, demo execution means 1230, and game system processing means 1250.

<Production information transmission means 1210>
The effect information transmitting unit 1210 transmits information related to the game effect or the demonstration effect to the effect unit 1300. When it is determined by the game effect selection means 1230 or the demo execution means 1240, which will be described later, that the effect is to be performed by the effect means 1300, for example, image data is transmitted to the effect means 1300. On the other hand, when it is determined not to produce an effect, information related to the effect is not transmitted to the effecting means 1300.

<Game effect selection means 1220>
With reference to the effect lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 1222, the game effect content to be executed during the unit game is selected based on various information transmitted from the main control unit 1100. Here, the effect lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 1222 includes a normal effect lottery table in which conditions for selection are determined for a plurality of types of effect contents, and the normal effect lottery table. In addition to the contents of effects that can be selected, a special effect lottery table that includes, as selection targets, special effects that have a very low probability of being selected is stored.

  When selecting a game effect to be executed, the effect lottery table switching means 1224 selects which lottery table to be used, the normal effect lottery table described above or the special effect lottery table. When the demonstration lottery table switching means 1224 starts a unit game when the demonstration execution means 1230, which will be described later, is executing a demonstration effect having a specific content (hereinafter referred to as a rare demonstration effect) in the effect means 1300, which will be described later. The effect lottery table used for selecting the game effect is switched from the normal effect lottery table to the special effect lottery table. Thereby, the game effect selection means 1220 selects a game effect using the special effect lottery table. Further, the production lottery table switching unit 1224 switches to the normal production lottery table when the demonstration production unit 1230 starts the demonstration production and the currently selected production lottery table is a special production lottery table.

  The effect lottery table switching means 1224 pays attention only to the contents of the demonstration effect when the unit game is started while the demonstration effect is being performed, and the unit game is played when the rare demonstration effect is being performed. When started, the special effect lottery table may be selected, and when the unit game is started when the demonstration effect other than the rare demonstration effect is being performed, the normal effect lottery table may be selected.

<Demo execution means 1230>
When the non-game determining unit 1232 determines that the slot machine 1010 is in a non-game state, the demonstration executing unit 1230 causes the effecting unit 1300 to execute a demonstration effect. When the sub-control unit 1200 receives any information from the main control unit 1100, the non-game determination unit 1232 causes the timer 1234 to newly start timing, and the sub-control unit 1200 keeps the main control unit 1100 after a predetermined time has elapsed. If no new information is received from, it is determined that the game is in a non-game state (non-game).
As a method for determining whether or not the slot machine 1010 is not playing a game, another known method may be adopted. In addition to the above-described time for determining whether or not the player is in a non-game state (hereinafter referred to as non-game time), the timer 1234 provides a lottery opportunity for a demonstration performance lottery performed by a demonstration performance lottery means 1238 described later. It also measures the time to be used as a basis for judgment (hereinafter referred to as demo lottery time).

  When the non-game determining means 1232 determines that the non-game is in progress, the demonstration executing means 1230 causes the effecting means 1300 to execute the demonstration effect, but the content is that the slot machine 1010 is installed in the game arcade and operates. Before and after the predetermined period elapses. In other words, the operating period determination unit 1236 determines whether or not the operating period of the slot machine 1010 has passed a predetermined period (here, two months) based on the current time being clocked by the real time clock 1237. Then, the contents of the demonstration effect are switched according to the determination result.

  Here, before it is determined that the operating period of the slot machine 1010 has passed the predetermined period, the demonstration execution means 1230 performs a demonstration effect of a certain pattern (hereinafter referred to as an initial demonstration effect) every time it enters a non-game state. The production means 1300 is caused to execute. As the contents of the initial demonstration effect, for example, after displaying a logo of the manufacturer name of the slot machine 1010 for a predetermined time, a video such as a character appearing in the game effect of the slot machine 1010 is displayed for a predetermined time. Display and video are repeated alternately. Note that the content of the moving image displayed at this time (the type of character that appears and its movement, the background image, etc.) is the same every time. In addition, after the operation period determination unit 1236 determines that the operation period has passed the predetermined period, the demonstration unit determined by the demonstration production lottery performed by the demonstration production lottery unit 1238 described later is executed on the production unit 1300. Let

  When the non-game determining unit 1232 determines that the slot machine 1010 is not playing a game, the demonstration effect lottery unit 1238 starts the timer 1234 to measure time and stores the demonstration effect lottery table every 5 minutes. Using the lottery table stored in the means 1239, the contents of the demonstration effect executed by the demo execution means 1230 are determined by lottery based on random numbers. Here, the contents of the lottery table stored in the demonstration effect lottery table storage means 1239 are shown in FIG. FIG. 10A is a lottery table in which a combination of image elements constituting a demonstration effect image displayed on the image display device 1034 is a lottery object. Character images A to D, X, Y, and a background image are illustrated. This is for determining a combination (effect pattern) with ad, x, y by random lottery.

  Here, each of the character images A to D, X, and Y may be different characters, or the same character, but with different clothes, hairstyles, and accessories. Also good. Also, each of the background images a to d, x, and y may be in different places or the same place, but the situation is different from each other, such as weather and time (morning / daytime / night). It may indicate the situation.

  In the demonstration effect lottery table shown in FIG. 10 (a), a total of 18 combinations of character images and background images are set, and a demonstration effect determination random number (which can be generated by the demonstration effect lottery means 1238) for each of them. A predetermined numerical range of 0 to 255) in decimal notation is associated. The numerical range associated with each pattern differs depending on the setting pattern of the demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240 described above. Here, three types of setting patterns “1” to “3” are determined according to the on / off states of the eight switches provided in the demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240. That is, as shown in FIG. 10B, in switches 1 to 8 of the demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240, the switches 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8 are set on and the switches 3, 4, and 7 are set off. Corresponds to the setting pattern “2”. Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, the case where the switches 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 are set to ON and the switches 3, 5, and 7 are set to OFF corresponds to the setting pattern “3”. When the on / off states of the switches 1 to 8 do not correspond to either the setting pattern “2” or “3”, the setting pattern is “1”. The demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240 corresponds to specific demonstration effect setting means.

  As a result, the demonstration effect lottery means 1238 receives one random number within a numerical range of 0 to 255 every time 5 minutes is counted by the timer 1234 after the non-game determining means 1232 determines that the game is not playing. The contents of the demonstration effect (specifically, the effect pattern, that is, the character image and the background) generated by the effect means 1300 based on the demonstration effect lottery table generated and corresponding to the setting pattern set by the demonstration effect pattern setting switch 2140 A combination with an image). Here, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the setting pattern is “1”, the production patterns 1 to 16 are the lottery targets, and the production patterns 17 and 18 are not the lottery targets. In addition, the probability that each of the production patterns 1 to 16 is selected is set to 1/16. In addition, when the setting pattern is “2”, the effect pattern 17 is also a lottery object in addition to the effect patterns 1 to 16, and the probability that the effect pattern 17 is selected is 1/256, which is the effect pattern 1 to 16. It is set lower than the selection probability (1/16 or 15/256). Similarly, when the setting pattern is “3”, in addition to the production patterns 1 to 16, the production pattern 18 is a lottery object, and the probability (1/256) that the production pattern 18 is selected is the production pattern. The selection probability is set lower than 1 to 16 (1/16 or 15/256). The production patterns 17 and 18 each correspond to a demonstration production of specific contents.

<Game system processing means 1250>
The gaming system processing means 1250 is mainly used by the player to access the gaming machine server for membership registration in order to receive the service provided by the gaming system 10 shown in FIG. A process of presenting various information that the player exchanges with the gaming machine server 3100 to the player is performed. The gaming system processing unit 1250 includes a game related information storage unit 1251, a member ID storage unit 1254, a URL information storage unit 1256, a QR code generation unit 1252, an achievement state information storage unit 1258, and a mission-addition value correspondence table. Storage means 1260 and addition value storage means 1262 are included.

The URL information storage unit 1256 stores URL information for accessing the gaming machine server 3100 from the mobile phone 2100 shown in FIG. 1 via the packet network 2300 and the network 3200 in advance.
When a predetermined operation is performed on the slot machine 1010 by the player, the QR code generating unit 1252 generates a QR code including URL information and various information stored in the URL information storage unit 1256, and displays an image. The information is displayed on the device 1034 (see FIG. 21 described later).
The member ID storage unit 1254 stores member ID information extracted from a password (described later) input to the slot machine 1010 by the player. This member ID information is information used to identify or identify a player when the player plays a game in the slot machine 1010 (details will be described later).
The game-related information storage unit 1251 stores information (game-related information) related to a game that is updated as a game is played in the slot machine 1010. This game-related information includes, for example, information indicating the history of unit games, and further includes not only information directly related to unit games but also information related to game effects executed in the course of unit games. It is. Further, the game related information is exchanged with the gaming machine server 3100 by the mobile phone 2100 through a form of QR code and password.

The achievement state information storage unit 1258 stores achievement state information extracted from a password input by the player or generated and updated by a unit game being performed in the slot machine 1010. As will be described in detail later, this achievement state information is a numerical value that changes according to the history of the unit game, the contents of the executed game effect, and the like, and indicates the progress of the game performed in the slot machine 1010.
The mission-addition value correspondence table storage unit 1260 adds a value (addition value) to be added to the numerical value stored in the achievement state information storage unit 1258 as achievement state information and the addition value to the value of the achievement state information. A table (see FIG. 28) showing the correspondence with the above condition (mission) is stored in advance.
Of the game effects executed in the slot machine 1010, the added value storage means 1262 has a master effect (see FIG. 34), a plurality of effects (see FIG. 35), and a continuous effect (see FIG. 36) described later. The added value is stored in advance when the performance execution condition satisfies a predetermined condition.

<Direction 1300>
The production means 1300 executes various productions performed by the slot machine 1010. In the present embodiment, the effect means 1300 performs a game effect for notifying information related to a unit game and a demonstration effect performed during a non-game.

  The effect unit 1300 is electrically connected to the effect information transmission unit 1210 of the sub-control unit 1200 described above. The effect unit 1300 notifies the player of the information emitted from the effect information transmission unit 1210 so that the player can recognize it. This rendering means 1300 preferably comprises an image display device 1034, a speaker 1036, and a lamp 1038 (see FIG. 4). In particular, the demonstration effect described above is preferably performed by the image display device 1034. As described above, the execution of various effects is controlled by the sub-control unit 1200.

<< Control processing >>
Hereinafter, control performed in the main control unit 1100 (main control board 1032) and the sub control unit 1200 (sub control board 1052) of the slot machine 1010 described above will be described. FIGS. 11 to 16 are subroutines for executing control processing in the main control means 1100. 17 to 19 are subroutines for executing control processing in the sub-control means 1200. As will be described later, the sub-control unit 1200 also executes a control process for serving as a corner of the gaming machine system 10.

  In the following, the slot machine 1010 has been activated in advance, and the main control means 1100 described above has completed the activation processing such as initialization of various variables used for control, and the slot machine 1010 is in steady operation. And Further, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 11 to 19 show only one example for executing the control processing in the main control unit 1100 and the sub control unit 1200, and are not limited to this processing procedure.

<Control in main control means 1100>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the control in the main control means 1100.
First, it is determined whether or not the unit game played this time is a re-game (step S1001). Whether or not to change the unit game to be performed this time to a re-game is determined by the processing in step S1307 of FIG. 14 described later. The process of step S1307 in FIG. 14 is processed in the unit game performed last time.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that the unit game to be performed this time is not a re-game (NO), the player issues the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064 or the maximum bet switch 1066 as described above. Based on the given bet instruction signal, the inserted number is determined (step S1002). This inserted number indicates the number of medals targeted for betting for one unit game, and is not only the number of medals targeted for betting after being temporarily accumulated as the number of credits described above. In addition, the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 1046 and directly targeted for betting is also included. As described above, the winning line L1, the winning lines L1 to L3, or the winning lines L1 to L5 are activated according to the number of inserted coins.

  When it is determined in the determination process of step S1001 that the unit game to be performed this time is a re-game (YES), or when the process of step S1002 is executed, the setting value information stored in the setting value storage unit 1180 is stored. The data is transmitted to the sub control unit 1200 (step S1003).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the start switch 1042 has been operated by the player (step S1004). This determination is made based on whether or not a start signal is issued from the start switch 1042. When it is determined that the start switch 1042 is not operated (NO), the determination process in step S1004 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 1042 has been operated by the player (YES), information indicating the current gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 as gaming state information (step S1005). Then, a role lottery process by the role lottery means 1120 shown in FIG. 12 to be described later is called and executed (step S1006), and information indicating the result of the role lottery process by the role lottery means 1120 is used as the lottery result information. (Step S1007).

  Next, it is determined whether or not to wait (step S1008). The weight is used to wait for a player to consume a large number of medals in a short time, and the time required for one unit game is set to a predetermined time, for example, 4.1 seconds or more. . When it is determined in step S1008 that the wait is to be performed (YES), it is determined whether the timer value of the wait timer started in step S1010, which will be described later, is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and the wait is terminated. Is determined (step S1009). The process of step S1010 is executed in the previous unit game. When it is determined in the determination process in step S1009 that the weight is not terminated (NO), the process in step S1009 is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S1008 that the wait is not to be performed (NO), or if it is determined in step S1009 that the weight is to be terminated (YES), a wait timer is started (step S1010). ). The timer value of the weight timer activated in the process of step S1010 is used in the determination process of step S1009 described above in the unit game to be performed next.

  Next, rotation control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is started by the reel rotation control unit 1132 of the reel drive control unit 1130 described above (step S1011). Further, a stop control subroutine shown in FIG. 11 described later is called, and stop control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is executed by the reel stop control unit 1134 of the reel drive control unit 1130 (step S1012).

  After executing the process of step S1012, the winning process subroutine shown in FIG. 13 to be described later is called to execute the unit game winning process performed this time (step S1013), and this subroutine is terminated.

<Role drawing process>
FIG. 12 shows a subroutine of the lottery process called and executed in step S1006 of FIG. 11 described above. This process is a process executed by the above-described combination lottery means 1120. The gaming state described below is stored as a flag value, and the gaming state can be obtained by reading the flag value. The value of the flag is changed and stored by the process in step S1122 of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a general gaming state (step S1101). As described above, the general gaming state includes the normal general gaming state, the first type BB winning general gaming state, the second type BB winning general gaming state, and the RB winning general gaming state. When it is determined in the determination process of step S1101 that the gaming state is the general gaming state (YES), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the first type BB winning general gaming state (step S1102). When it is determined that the gaming state is the first type BB winning general gaming state (YES), the first type BB winning gaming state lottery table is selected (step S1103).

  When it is determined in the determination processing in step S1102 that the gaming state is not the first type BB winning general gaming state (NO), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the second type BB winning general gaming state. (Step S1104). When it is determined that the gaming state is the second type BB winning general gaming state (YES), the second type BB winning gaming state lottery table is selected (step S1105).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1104 that the gaming state is not the second type BB winning general gaming state (NO), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RB winning general gaming state (step S1106). ). When it is determined that the gaming state is the RB winning general gaming state (YES), the RB winning gaming state lottery table is selected (step S1107).
If it is determined in step S1106 that the gaming state is not the RB winning general gaming state (NO), the normal general gaming state lottery table is selected (step S1108).

When it is determined that the gaming state is not the general gaming state (NO) in the determination process of step S1101 described above, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the first type BB gaming state (step S1109). As described above, the special gaming state includes a first type BB gaming state, a second type BB gaming state, an RB gaming state, an SB gaming state, and a CB gaming state, as will be described later. When it is determined in the determination process in step S1109 that the gaming state is the first type BB gaming state, the first type BB gaming state lottery table is selected (step S1110).

  When it is determined in the above-described determination processing in step S1109 that the gaming state is not the first type BB gaming state, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the second type BB gaming state (step S1111). When it is determined that the gaming state is the second type BB gaming state (YES), the second type BB gaming state lottery table is selected (step S1112).

  When it is determined in the above-described determination processing in step S1111 that the gaming state is not the second type BB gaming state, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state (step S1113). When it is determined that the gaming state is the RB gaming state (YES), the RB gaming state lottery table is selected (step S1114).

  After executing the above-described step S1103, S1105, S1107, S1108, S1110, S1112 or S1114, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT gaming state (step S1115). When it is determined that the gaming state is the RT gaming state (YES), the RT gaming state lottery table is selected (step S1116). As described above, the RT gaming state is not an independent gaming state such as a normal general gaming state or a special gaming state, but a gaming state that can be superimposed on these gaming states, and the processing of steps S1101 to S1114 is performed. After the execution, it is determined again whether or not the gaming state is the RT gaming state by the determination processing in step S1115. As described above, in the above-described example, the RT gaming state is independently determined in step S1115. However, in conjunction with the processing in steps S1101 to S1114 described above, it is determined whether or not the RT gaming state is set. May be.

  When it is determined that the gaming state is not the RB gaming state in the determination process of step S1113 described above (NO), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the SB gaming state (step S1117). When it is determined that the gaming state is the SB gaming state (YES), the SB gaming state lottery table is selected (step S1118), and when it is determined that the gaming state is not the SB gaming state (YES), The CB gaming state lottery table is selected (step S1119).

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S1115 that the gaming state is not the RT gaming state (NO), or when the processing in step S1116, S1118, or S1119 is executed, the random number extraction unit 1124 described above extracts a random number. (Step S1120). The random number determining means 1126 uses the lottery table data selected in each of the processes in steps S1103, S1105, S1107, S1108, S1110, S1112, S1114, S1116, S1118, or S1119, and the random number value extracted in the process of step S1120. The type of the combination is determined by collation (step S1121). The value of the winning flag is set according to the type of combination determined in step S1121 (step S1122), and this subroutine is terminated.

<Reel stop control process>
FIG. 13 shows a subroutine of the reel stop control process that is called and executed in step S1012 of the subroutine of FIG. 11 described above.

  First, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 1044L, 1044C or 1044R has been operated by the player (step S1201). This determination process is determined based on whether or not a stop signal is issued from the stop switch 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R. When it is determined that the stop switch 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R is not operated (NO), the determination process in step S1201 is repeated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the player has operated the stop switch 1044L, 1044C or 1044R (YES), information indicating that the stop switch 1044L, 1044C or 1044R has been operated (hereinafter referred to as stop information). Is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1202). The stop information includes information for identifying the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch among the stop switches 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R. For example, when the stop switch 1044L is operated by the player and stop information is transmitted, the information identifies the reel 1030L. When the stop switch 1044C is operated by the player and stop information is transmitted, the reel 1030C is information for identifying the reel 1030R when the stop switch 1044R is operated by the player and stop information is transmitted.

  The stop information also includes a symbol number indicating a symbol located at the rotation reference position when the stop switch 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R is operated. The symbol located at the rotation reference position is, for example, a symbol that is moving immediately above the winning line L3. The symbol numbers are numbers “0” to “20” (see FIG. 6) for identifying the 21 symbols assigned to each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. In the process of step S1202, stop information is transmitted to the sub-control unit 1200 every time the stop switch 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R is operated. In this way, the sub control unit 1200 can obtain the order in which the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R are operated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won in the winning lottery process in step S1006 of FIG. 11 (step S1203). If it is determined that the winning combination is won (YES), it is determined whether or not the symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be drawn into any of the effective lines (step S1204). This determination can be made by reading out the symbol number stored in the symbol number storage means 1144 described above. When it is determined that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be drawn into any of the effective lines, the symbols to be stopped on the effective line are determined so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are aligned, and the reel pull-in control is stopped. The position is determined (step S1205).

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S1203 that the winning combination has not been won (NO), or in the determination process in step S1204, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination cannot be drawn into any active line (NO ) Is determined, the symbols to be stopped on the effective line are determined so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are not prepared, and the reel kicking control stop position is determined (step S1206).

  After executing the processing of step S1205 or S1206, the reel stop control means 1134 of the reel drive control means 1130 causes the pull control stop position determined in step S1205 or the kick control stop position determined in step S1206. Stop control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is executed (step S1207). The stop control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R is performed by a motor 1086L for driving the reel 1030L, a motor 1086C for driving the reel 1030C, and a motor 1086R for driving the reel 1030R. It can be stopped by exciting all of each phase. For example, when each of the motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R is driven by three-phase excitation, the motors can be stopped by exciting all three phases of each motor simultaneously. By performing the processes of steps S1203, S1204, and S1205 described above, pull-in control can be performed. On the other hand, kicking control can be performed by executing the processing of steps S1203, S1204, and S1206.

  After executing the process of step S1207 described above, the symbol number of the symbol stopped on the activated pay line is stored in the symbol number storage means 1144 (step S1208), and all the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are stored. It is determined whether or not has stopped (step S1209). As described above, the motor 1086L for driving the reel 1030L, the motor 1086C for driving the reel 1030C, and the motor 1086R for driving the reel 1030R excite all phases of each of these motors. It can be stopped. The determination process in step S1209 is a process for determining whether or not the excitation control for stopping the motor has been performed for all of the three motors 1086L, 1086C, and 1086R.

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S1209 that all the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are not stopped, that is, at least one of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is stopped. When it is determined that there is not (NO), the process returns to step S1201 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R are stopped (YES), this subroutine is immediately ended.

<Winning process>
FIG. 14 shows a winning process subroutine that is called and executed in step S1013 of the subroutine of FIG. 11 described above.

  First, the value of the variable C_ALL_game is increased by 1 (step S1301). The variable C_ALL_game is a variable that is initialized when the slot machine 1010 is activated or initialized, and is a variable that stores the number of unit games performed so far.

  Next, the value of the variable C_spec_game is increased by 1 (step S1302). This variable C_spec_game is a variable that is initialized when the gaming state is changed, and is a variable that stores the number of unit games performed in one gaming state. This variable C_spec_game can be used to determine whether or not the game condition end condition is satisfied.

  Next, a symbol stopped on the activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as a “stop symbol”) is read out (step S1303). This stop symbol is stored in step S1208 of FIG. 13 described above. By reading this stop symbol, it can be determined whether or not a winning combination has been established.

  It is determined from the stop symbols read out in the process of step S1303 whether or not a small role has been won (step S1304). When it is determined that a small role has been won (YES), a medal payout process is executed (step S1305). In the process of step S1305, a process of paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning small combination and a process of counting the paid out medals are executed. The counting of medals is performed according to the gaming state, and can be used to determine whether or not the gaming state end condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S1304 that no small combination has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not a re-game combination has been established (step S1306). When it is determined that a replaying combination has been established (YES), a replaying flag is set (step S1307). By setting the replay flag in step S1307, it is possible to determine whether or not to replay in the determination process in step S1001 of FIG. 11 described above.

  If it is determined in step S1306 that the re-game combination is not established (NO), it is determined whether or not the first type BB combination is established (step S1308). When it is determined that the first type BB combination is established (YES), the first type BB game flag is set (step S1309).

  If it is determined in step S1308 that the first type BB combination is not established (NO), it is determined whether the second type BB combination is established (step S1310). When it is determined that the second type BB combination is established (YES), the second type BB game flag is set (step S1311).

  If it is determined in step S1310 that the second type BB combination is not established (NO), it is determined whether an RB combination is established (step S1312). When it is determined that the RB combination has been established (YES), an RB game flag is set (step S1313).

  If it is determined in step S1312 that the RB combination is not established (NO), it is determined whether or not the SB combination is established (step S1314). When it is determined that the SB combination is established (YES), the SB game flag is set (step S1315).

  If it is determined in step S1314 that the SB combination is not established (NO), it is determined whether or not the CB combination is established (step S1316). When it is determined that the CB combination has been established (YES), a CB game flag is set (step S1317).

  After executing the above-described step S1305, S1307, S1309, S1311, S1313, S1315, or S1317, it is determined whether or not the condition for starting the RT gaming state is satisfied (step S1318). The condition for starting this RT gaming state is that when the first type BB combination, the second type BB combination, or the RB combination is won in the combination lottery process shown in FIG. 12, the gaming state is the first type BB described above. When the gaming state, the second type BB gaming state, or the RB gaming state is entered, when the first type BB gaming state, the second type BB gaming state, or the RB gaming state ends, or the first type BB No combination of symbols, 2nd type BB role, or RB role is selected, and when the first type BB gaming state, second type BB gaming state, or RB gaming state is not established There are times. When it is determined that the condition for starting the RT gaming state is satisfied (YES), the RT gaming flag is set (step S1319). When it is determined in the determination process of step S1318 that the conditions for starting the RT gaming state are not satisfied (NO), or when the process of step S1319 is executed, the above-described S1305, S1307, S1309, S1311, S1313, S1315 or By executing the processing of S1317, it is determined whether or not the flag is set (step S1320). If it is determined that the flag is set (YES), the value of the variable C_spec_game is initialized, for example, set to “0” (step S1321).

  When it is determined that the flag is not set in the determination process in step S1320 described above (NO) or when the process in step S1321 is executed, winning information indicating the type of winning or winning combination is sent to the sub-control unit 1200. After transmitting (step S1322) and performing the process of step S1413 described later, this subroutine is terminated (see FIG. 15 described later). The winning information described above includes information indicating the symbol combination stopped on the active line.

  If it is determined in step S1316 that the CB combination has not been established (NO), the process proceeds to step S1401 in FIG. 15, and whether or not the termination condition for the first type BB gaming state is satisfied. Is determined (step S1401), and when it is determined that the termination condition of the first type BB gaming state is satisfied (YES), the first type BB gaming flag is cleared (step S1402).

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S1401 that the termination condition for the first type BB gaming state is not satisfied (NO), it is determined whether the termination condition for the second type BB gaming state is satisfied (step S1403). ). When it is determined that the termination condition for the second type BB game state is satisfied (YES), the second type BB game flag is cleared (step S1404).

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S1403 that the condition for ending the second type BB gaming state is not satisfied (NO), it is determined whether the condition for ending the RB gaming state is satisfied (step S1405). When it is determined that the RB gaming state end condition is satisfied (YES), the RB gaming flag is cleared (step S1406).

  If it is determined in step S1405 that the RB gaming state termination condition is not satisfied (NO), it is determined whether the SB gaming state termination condition is satisfied (step S1407). When it is determined that the SB game state end condition is satisfied (YES), the SB game flag is cleared (step S1408).

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S1407 that the SB gaming state end condition is not satisfied (NO), it is determined whether or not the CB gaming state end condition is satisfied (step S1409). When it is determined that the CB gaming state end condition is satisfied (YES), the CB gaming flag is cleared (step S1410).

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S1409 that the CB gaming state termination condition is not satisfied (NO), it is determined whether or not the RT gaming state termination condition is satisfied (step S1411). When it is determined that the RT game state end condition is satisfied (YES), the RT game flag is cleared (step S1412).

  When the above-described step S1402, S1404, S1406, S1408, S1410, or S1412 is executed, or when it is determined in the determination process of step S1411 that the RT game state end condition is not satisfied (NO), the process ends. End information indicating the type of gaming state that has been played is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1413), and this subroutine ends.

<Checkout button operation processing>
FIG. 16 shows a subroutine of processing executed when the player operates the checkout button 1054. This subroutine is called and executed every predetermined timing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the checkout button 1054 has been operated by the player (step S1501). When it is determined that the checkout button 1054 has not been operated by the player (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the checkout button 1054 has been operated by the player (YES), it is determined whether there are medals to be paid out (step S1502). When it is determined that there are medals to be paid out (YES), medals are paid out to the tray 1048 (step S1503), and this subroutine is finished. By executing the process of step S1503, a normal medal payout process can be executed.

  When it is determined that there are no medals to be paid out (NO), the settlement information is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1504). The settlement information is information indicating that the settlement button 1054 has been operated by the player.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the player has operated the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066 (step S1505). When it is determined that the player has operated the 1 bet switch 1062, the 2 bet switch 1064 or the maximum bet switch 1066 (YES), the bet operation information is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1506), and this subroutine is executed. finish. The bet operation information is information indicating that the player has operated the 1 bet switch 1062, the 2 bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066, and the operated bet switch.

  On the other hand, when the player determines that the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064 or the maximum bet switch 1066 is not operated (NO), the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R are It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed (step S1507). When it is determined that the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R are not operated by the player (NO), the process returns to step S1505 described above.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R are not operated by the player (NO), stop information is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1508), and this subroutine is finished. To do. This stop information is information indicating that the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R are operated by the player and the operated stop switches.

  By executing this processing, the player has operated the checkout button 1054, the player has operated the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066, and three stop switches. The sub-control unit 1200 can be notified that the 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R has been operated by the player.

<< Sub-control-side processing >>
17 to 19 are flowcharts showing a control program executed in the sub-control means 1200.

<Information reception processing>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an outline of a subroutine for processing information received from the main control unit 1100 in the sub control unit 1200. This subroutine is called and executed at predetermined timings, for example, by interrupt processing or the like.

  First, it is determined whether or not any information has been received from the main control means 1100 (step S1601). When it is determined that information has been received from the main control unit 1100 (YES), a demonstration effect end process described later with reference to FIG. 19 is performed (step S1602), and it is determined that information has not been received (NO). At that time, a demonstration effect execution process described later with reference to FIG. 20 is performed (step S1603). Further, after performing the demonstration effect execution process in step S1603, this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the demonstration effect end process in step S1602 ends, the sub-control unit 1200 determines whether or not the value of the flag F_adjustment is “1” (step S1604). The flag F_adjustment is a flag indicating whether or not the adjustment information (see step S1504 in FIG. 16) transmitted from the main control unit 1100 has been received. When the adjustment information is received, the value becomes “1” and the adjustment information is displayed. When not received, the value is “0”.

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S1609 that the value of the flag F_adjustment is “1” (YES), it is determined whether stop information transmitted from the main control unit 1100 has been received (step S1605). . When it is determined that stop information has not been received from the main control means 1100 (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop information is received from the main control means 1100 (YES), the operated stop switch is stored from the transmitted stop information (step S1606), and this subroutine is terminated.

  When it is determined that the value of the flag F_adjustment is not “1” in the determination processing in step S1604 described above (NO), it is determined whether the received information is gaming state information (step S1607). This game state information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 by the process of step S1005 of the subroutine shown in FIG. When it is determined that the received information is gaming state information (YES), the value of the flag F_game_run is set to “1” (step S1608). This flag F_game_run is a flag indicating whether or not a unit game is being performed under the control of the main control means 1100. When the value of the flag F_game_run is “1”, it indicates that a unit game is being performed, and when the value of the flag F_game_run is “0”, it indicates that no unit game is being performed.

  Next, the gaming state indicated by the transmitted gaming state information is stored (step S1609), the value of the variable C_game is increased by “1” according to the gaming state (step S1610), and this subroutine is terminated. This variable C_game counts the number of unit games performed under the control of the main control means 1100 for each gaming state. Here, as described above, the gaming state includes the general gaming state, the first type BB gaming state, the second type BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, the SB gaming state, the CB gaming state, and the re-gaming high probability gaming. State, etc.

  When it is determined that the received information is not gaming state information in the determination process of step S1607 described above (NO), it is determined whether the received information is combination lottery result information (step S1611). This combination lottery result information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 by the process of step S1007 of the subroutine shown in FIG. When it is determined that the received information is the winning lottery result information (YES), the winning lottery result indicated by the received winning lottery result information is stored (step S1612), and this subroutine is terminated.

  When it is determined in the determination processing in step S1611 described above that the received information is not the role lottery result information (NO), it is determined whether the received information is stop information (step S1610). This stop information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 by the process of step S1202 of the subroutine shown in FIG. When it is determined that the received information is stop information (YES), stop reel information indicated by the received stop information is stored (step S1614), and a symbol number indicated by the received stop information is stored (step S1615). ), This subroutine is terminated.

  The stop reel information stored in step S1614 is information for identifying the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. For example, when the stop switch 1044L is operated by the player and stop information is transmitted, information for identifying the reel 1030L is stored. When the stop switch 1044C is operated by the player and stop information is transmitted, information for identifying the reel 1030C is stored. When the stop switch 1044R is operated by the player and stop information is transmitted, information for identifying the reel 1030R is stored. The symbol numbers stored in step S1615 are numbers “0” to “20” (see FIG. 6) for identifying the 21 symbols assigned to each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. is there.

  When it is determined that the received information is not stop information in the determination process in step S1613 described above (NO), it is determined whether the received information is winning information (step S1616). This winning information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 by the process of step S1322 of the subroutine shown in FIG. When it is determined that the received information is winning information (YES), stop symbol information indicated by the winning information is stored (step S1617), and the value of the flag F_game_run is set to “0” (step S1618). This subroutine is terminated. The received winning information includes information indicating the type of winning combination and information indicating a symbol combination stopped on the active line. Further, by setting the value of the flag F_game_run to “0” by the processing of step S1618, the unit game performed under the control of the main control unit 1100 is completed, and the control in the sub control unit 1200 is executed. can do.

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S1616 that the received information is not winning information (NO), it is determined whether the received information is end information (step S1619). This end information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 by the process of step S1413 of the subroutine shown in FIG. This end information is information indicating that various game states have ended. For example, information indicating that the first type BB gaming state has ended is transmitted from the main control unit 1100 as end information. When it is determined that the received information is end information (YES), the gaming state stored in the process of step S1609 described above is cleared (step S1620), and this subroutine is ended.

  When it is determined that the received information is not end information in the determination process of step S1619 described above (NO), it is determined whether the received information is set value information (step S1621). When it is determined that the received information is set value information, the set value information is stored (step S1622), and this subroutine is terminated. This set value information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 by the process of step S1003 of the subroutine shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the received information is not set value information, it is determined whether or not the received information is settlement information (step S1623). When it is determined that the received information is payment information (YES), the value of the flag F_adjustment is set to “1” (step S1624), and this subroutine is terminated. This flag F_adjustment is used in the determination process in step S1604 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that the received information is not settlement information (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  By executing the processing described above, various types of information transmitted from the main control unit 1100 can be processed for the control of the sub-control unit 1200.

<Operation period judgment processing>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an outline of a subroutine for determining the operation period of the slot machine 1010 in the sub-control means 1200. This subroutine is called and executed every time the slot machine 1010 is powered on. Further, the function performed by processing this subroutine matches the function of the operation period determination means 1236 shown in FIG.

  First, the sub-control means 1200 acquires the current time (current year / month / day information) from the real-time clock 1237 (see FIG. 7) (step S1631). Then, it is determined whether or not demo switching information to be described later is already stored (step S1632). If it is determined that the demo switching information has not yet been stored (NO), it is considered that the slot machine 1010 has been installed in the amusement hall or the like and has started operation, and two months after the current time acquired by the processing of step S1631 Are calculated and stored as demo switching information (step S1633). Here, it is desirable that the demo switching information is a non-volatile memory (for example, a flash memory) provided on the sub-control board 1052 (see FIG. 5).

  Then, the current time acquired by the process of step S1631 is compared with the year / month / day indicated by the stored switching information (step S1634), and whether the year / month / day of both coincides with each other. Judgment is made (step S1635). If the year, month, and day of both coincide (YES), the value of the flag F_demo_change is set to “1” (step S1636), and the operation period determination process ends. On the other hand, if the year / month / day do not match (NO), the operation period determination process is immediately terminated. Here, the flag F_demo_change is referred to when determining whether or not to perform the initial demonstration effect when determining the contents of the demonstration effect in the demonstration effect execution process described later. Note that the value of the flag F_demo_change in the initial state (for example, when the slot machine 1010 is shipped from the factory) is “0”.

  As described above, the operation period determination process shown in FIG. 18 is a process for determining whether or not a predetermined period (two months) has elapsed since the slot machine 1010 started operation. After determining that the period has elapsed, the operating period determination process may not be executed each time the slot machine 1010 is powered on. The operation period is determined by the time from when the power to the slot machine 1010 was first turned on, but instead, it may be determined by the cumulative number of unit games played in the slot machine 1010.

<Demo production end processing>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the demonstration effect end process executed when it is determined that the information is received from the main control unit 1100 (YES) in the determination process of step S1601 in the information reception process shown in FIG. is there.

  When the sub-control unit 1200 receives information from the main control unit 1100, first, the non-game time counted by the timer 1234 is reset, and the non-game time is started again (step S1641). Then, it is determined whether the demonstration effect is currently being executed (step S1642). If the demonstration effect is not being executed (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when the demonstration effect is being executed (step S1642, YES), it is determined whether or not the demonstration effect is the effect pattern 17 (demonstration effect of specific contents, see FIG. 10A). Step S1643). If the production pattern 17 has been performed as a demonstration production (YES), after setting the value of the flag F_rare_direct_A to “1” (step S1644), the demonstration production being executed is terminated (step S1645), and this subroutine is executed. Exit.

  Here, the flag F_rare_direct_A is a game effect (slave effect and rare effect) having a specific content in a master-slave effect (see FIG. 34) and a continuous effect (see FIG. 36), which will be described later, among the game effects executed during the unit game. This flag is referred to when determining whether or not to perform. If the value of this flag is “1”, the game effect with the specific content is or can be executed. If the value is “0”, the game effect with the specific content is executed. Absent.

  If the demonstration effect being executed is not the effect pattern 17 (step S1643, NO), then the demonstration effect being executed is the effect pattern 18 (demonstration effect of specific contents, see FIG. 10A). It is determined whether or not there is (step S1646). If the production pattern 18 has been performed as a demonstration production (YES), after setting the value of the flag F_rare_direct_B to “1” (step S1647), the process proceeds to step S1645, and the demonstration production being executed is terminated. This subroutine is finished.

  Here, the flag F_rare_direct_B is a game effect (“second half” unit effect) having a specific content in a plurality of effects (see FIG. 35) and continuous effects (see FIG. 36) to be described later among the game effects executed during the unit game. And a flag that is referred to when determining whether or not to perform a rare effect). If the value of this flag is “1”, the game effect with the specific content is or can be executed. If the value is “0”, the game effect with the specific content is executed. Absent.

  As described above, when the player performs some operation on the slot machine 1010 while the demonstration effect of the specific content is being performed in the image display device 1034 by the demonstration effect end process shown in FIG. Depending on the contents of the demonstration effect, the value of the flag F_rare_direct_A or the flag F_rare_direct_B is set to “1”, so that a game effect with a specific content can be performed during the unit game.

  The demonstration effect end process described above was performed when arbitrary information was received from the main control unit 1100, but only when specific information (for example, either adjustment information or set value information) was received. When the demonstration effect end process is executed and other information is received, the process may proceed to step S1604 without executing the demonstration effect end process.

<Demo effect execution process>
FIG. 20 shows the flow of the demonstration effect execution process executed when it is determined in step S1601 in the information reception process shown in FIG. 17 that no information has been received from the main control means 1100 (NO). It is a flowchart.

  If the sub-control unit 1200 determines that information has not been received from the main control unit 1100 (step S1601, NO), first, the non-game time counted by the timer 1234 is checked, and the non-game time is 5 It is determined whether or not the minute has been exceeded (step S1651). If it is determined that the non-game time does not exceed 5 minutes (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the non-game time has exceeded 5 minutes (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the stored flag F_demo_change is “1” (step S1652). When the value of the flag F_demo_change is “0” (NO), it is considered that a predetermined period has not elapsed since the slot machine 1010 started operation, and the effect information transmission unit 1210 (see FIG. 7) is displayed. Then, the above-described initial demonstration effect is executed by the image display device 1034 (step S1653), and this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the flag F_demo_change is “1” in the determination process in step S1652 (YES), the timer 1234 is started to count the demonstration lottery time. If the demonstration lottery time has already been counted, The clocking of the demonstration lottery time is continued (step S1654). Then, it is determined whether the demonstration lottery time has exceeded 5 minutes (step S1655). If it is determined that the demonstration lottery has exceeded 5 minutes (YES), the demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240 (see FIG. 7) is turned on / off. The state is read (step S1656), and a demonstration effect lottery table corresponding to the setting pattern shown in FIG. 10 is selected. That is, first, it is determined whether or not the on / off state of the demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240 is set to the setting pattern “2” (see FIG. 10B) (step S1657), and the setting pattern “2”. If it is set to (YES), the demonstration effect lottery table (see FIG. 10A) corresponding to the setting pattern “2” is selected (step S1658).

  If it is determined in step S1657 that the on / off state of the demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240 is not set to the setting pattern “2” (NO), the setting pattern “3” (FIG. 10 (c)) is determined (step S1659). If the setting pattern “3” is set (YES), the demonstration effect lottery table (see FIG. 10A) corresponding to the setting pattern “3” is selected (step S1660). Furthermore, in the determination processing in step S1659, if it is determined that the on / off state of the demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240 is not set to the setting pattern “3” (NO), the demonstration effect corresponding to the setting pattern “1”. A lottery table (see FIG. 10A) is selected (step S1661).

  When the demonstration effect lottery table is selected by the processing of steps S1658, S1660, or S1661 described above, the sub-control unit 1200 randomly generates one numerical value within the numerical value range of 0 to 255 (step S1662) and selects it. In the demonstration production lottery table, the production pattern corresponding to the numerical value is determined as the production pattern of the demonstration production to be executed (step S1663). And the information (henceforth effect pattern data) which shows the effect pattern memorize | stored in memory, such as RAM, is updated to the effect pattern data defined based on the process of step S1663. When the effect pattern data is stored in a volatile memory such as a RAM, for example, when the power of the slot machine 1010 is turned on, the initial value of the effect pattern data is stored in the volatile memory by an initialization process or the like. It is preferable to memorize.

  Next, the demonstration lottery time counted by the timer 1234 is reset, and the timer 1234 again counts the demonstration lottery time (step S1665), and the demonstration effect based on the stored effect pattern data is displayed on the image display device 1034. (Step S1666), and the demonstration effect execution process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the demonstration lottery time counted by the timer 1234 does not exceed 5 minutes (NO) in the determination process of step S1655 described above, it is considered that it is not yet the timing for performing the demonstration effect lottery, The process proceeds to step S1666, and the demonstration effect based on the stored effect pattern is continued.

  In the slot machine 1010 that performs the demonstration effect execution process described above, when five minutes have passed without any operation being performed on the slot machine 1010 (step S1651: YES), the demonstration effect is started. While the operation period of 1010 does not exceed 2 months (step S1652, NO), an initial demonstration effect is performed (step S1653). On the other hand, when the operation period exceeds 2 months and the demonstration lottery time exceeds 5 minutes (step S1652, YES), the demonstration production lottery is performed and the contents of the demonstration production (combination of character image and background image) ) Is determined (steps S1662, S1663). Prior to that, the on / off state of the demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240 is read (step S1656), and if it corresponds to a specific setting pattern ("2" or "3"), a specific character image and background image (A production pattern 17 or 18 in FIG. 10A) is a demonstration production lottery (see steps S1658 and S1660, FIG. 10A).

  By performing the demonstration effects as described above, when the slot machine 1010 is installed in a game arcade or the like, and two months have passed and the novelty is fading, the demonstration effects that have not been shown before will change. Therefore, it can be expected to attract the player's interest again. Furthermore, depending on the setting of the demo performance pattern setting switch 1240, a special demonstration performance that occurs rarely can be included in the demo performance that changes, so that the player's will and the like can further increase It is possible to create a situation where an interesting demonstration performance can occur.

In addition, in the demonstration effect execution process described above, the cumulative number of times that the demonstration effect of specific content (effect patterns 17 and 18) has been selected is stored, and when the demonstration effect of the specific content is selected a predetermined number of times, In the demonstration effect lottery performed at the same time, even if a specific setting pattern is set in the demonstration effect pattern setting switch 1240, a demonstration effect having a specific content may not be selected.
In the demonstration effect lottery described above, the selection probability of the effect pattern is fixed in each setting pattern. However, for example, the selection probability may be changed according to the operating period of the slot machine 1010. In particular, in the setting pattern “2” or “3”, as the operating period of the slot machine 1010 becomes longer, the selection probability of the effect pattern 17 or 18 is increased, so that the demonstration effect with the specific content described above is easily generated. May be.
Further, in the above-described step S1666, when performing the demonstration effect of the contents of the demonstration effect determined by the demonstration effect lottery (step S1663), the value of the flag F_demo_change and the value of the set pattern are checked, and the value of the flag F_demo_change Is “1” and the value of the setting pattern is “2” or “3”, it is determined by the demonstration effect lottery that the demonstration effect of the specific content can be executed. You may make it alert | report irrespective of the content of demonstration production. For example, this notification may be recognized by a remote player who is not facing the slot machine 1010, for example, the lamp 1038 (see FIG. 4) blinks in a unique blink pattern, or the speaker 1036. It may be performed by generating a unique sound effect or the like (see FIG. 4).

<<< Control processing in gaming machine system 10 >>>
Below, the control processing in the gaming machine system 10 will be described. As described above, the gaming machine system 10 includes the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100, and processes executed by each of them and various information transmitted and received between them. explain.
In the following, the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100 are started in advance, and these start up processing such as initialization of various variables used for control and operate normally. It shall be.

<< Membership registration process >>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an outline of the member registration process. The flowchart shown in FIG. 21 is transmitted or received between the processes executed by each of the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100, the correspondence between these processes, and these devices. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary with this information.

<Processing in Slot Machine 1010>
In the slot machine 1010, a game is executed by a player's operation (step S17101). This game is a unit game played at least once as described above. Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed by the player (step S17102). This predetermined operation is an operation of an operation unit such as a switch or button that can be operated by the player, and an operation not directly related to the progress of the game is preferable. In the present embodiment, it is preferable that the predetermined operation by the player is, for example, an operation of the checkout button 1054 by the player. The process executed by operating the settlement button 1054 is performed by the settlement button operation process of FIG. If it is determined in step S17102 that the predetermined operation by the player has not been performed (NO), the process returns to step S17101, and the game is continued.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process in step S17102 that a predetermined operation by the player has been performed (YES), a QR code (quick response code) is generated (step S17103), and the generated QR code is used as a slot machine. The image is displayed on the image display device 1034 1010 (step S17104), and this subroutine is finished. The QR code generated in step S17103 described above includes URL (Uniform Resource Locator) information indicating the location of the gaming machine server 3100. The QR code is a kind of two-dimensional code having information in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and can be displayed as an image on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010. The QR code described above corresponds to “access information”, and the URL corresponds to “location information”.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the QR code displayed on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 is captured and analyzed by the mobile phone 2100. Therefore, what is displayed on the image display device 1034 is not limited to a QR code, but may be anything that can be captured and analyzed by the mobile phone 2100.

<Processing in mobile phone 2100>
In the mobile phone 2100, first, when the player operates, the QR code displayed on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 is imaged by the image sensor 2128 (step S17201). This QR code is displayed on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 by executing the process of step S17104 described above in the slot machine 1010. Next, the captured QR code is analyzed and converted into character information indicating the URL included in the QR code, thereby obtaining a URL indicating the location of the gaming machine server 3100 (step S17202).

  Next, the gaming machine server 3100 indicated by the acquired URL is accessed, and a form request indicating that a form for generating a password is transmitted is transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 (step S17203). This password is for identifying a player so that a game can be played in the slot machine 1010, and is character information including various information for games played in the slot machine 1010. It is generated by the gaming machine server 3100. Details of the password will be described later. This password corresponds to “game execution information”.

  Next, various information input forms transmitted from the gaming machine server 3100 are received (step S17204), and the received various information input forms are displayed on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100 (step S17205). By the operation of 2120, player specifying information is input (step S17206), and the input player specifying information and mobile phone specifying information are transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 (step S17207). The above-described player specifying information is information relating to the player, and is information used when generating a password. For example, there are information such as name and handle name, and information such as e-mail address, address, and sex. The mobile phone specifying information is information allocated in advance for specifying the mobile phone 2100, and one mobile phone 2100 can be specified by one mobile phone specifying information. This mobile phone specifying information can also be used as information for specifying the player who owns the mobile phone 2100. This mobile phone 2100 specifying information corresponds to “mediating means specifying information”.

  Next, the password generated and transmitted by the gaming machine server 3100 is received (step S17208), and this subroutine is terminated. As will be described later, the password transmitted from the gaming machine server 3100 is displayed on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100.

<Processing in gaming machine server 3100>
In the gaming machine server 3100, the form request transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 is received by the process of step S17203 described above (step S17301), and in response to the received form request, predetermined various information input forms are sent to the mobile phone 2100. (Step S17302). By this processing, the mobile phone 2100 displays various information input forms on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100 as described above.

  Next, the player specifying information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 is received (step S17303), a password is generated based on the received player specifying information (step S17304), and the generated password is transmitted to the mobile phone 2100. (Step S17305), this subroutine is terminated. The password transmitted by the process of step S17303 is received by the mobile phone 2100 by the process of step S17204 described above.

  By this member registration process, the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password based on the player specifying information and the mobile phone specifying information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100, and transmits the generated password to the mobile phone 2100. The password generated by the member registration process is used to identify and identify the player when the player plays a game on the slot machine 1010 after registering the member, and then advance the game for each player. It is information to make it possible. The password is also information used for storing in the gaming machine server 3100 the progress and status of the game after the game has been played.

  Furthermore, in the above-described member registration process, in order to connect the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server 3100 so as to be accessible, it is only necessary to obtain a URL indicating the location of the gaming machine server 3100, and the QR display is displayed on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010. The URL character information may be directly displayed on the image display device 1034 without displaying the URL as a code. In this case, when the player inputs the character information of the URL displayed on the image display device 1034 to the mobile phone 2100, the mobile phone 2100 can be connected to the gaming machine server 3100 so as to be accessible.

  In addition, the QR code including the URL indicating the location of the gaming machine server 3100 and the character information of the URL are displayed not only on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 but also on other media such as a magazine. May be.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine server 3100 performs processing so as to generate a password. However, the password is preferably information including a character string that can be visually recognized by the player.

  Further, as described above, the password generation at the time of member registration is performed in the gaming machine server 3100 based on the player specifying information and the mobile phone specifying information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100. When a game is played in the slot machine 1010 after membership registration and a password is generated, the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password based on game-related information related to the game played in the slot machine 1010. Details of the game-related information and processing for generating a password based on the game-related information will be described with reference to FIG.

<< Game-related information storage process >>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an outline of a process for storing game-related information related to a game played in the slot machine 1010 in the gaming machine server 3100 when the player plays a game in the slot machine 1010. The flowchart shown in FIG. 22 is also transmitted or received between the processing executed by each of the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100, the correspondence between these processings, and these devices. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary with this information.

  Here, the game-related information is information stored in the game-related information storage unit 1251 of the slot machine 1010 in order to generate a QR code, and the time point when the password is input to the slot machine 1010 is used as a reference. It is information about a game that has changed with the progress of the game. The game related information includes information indicating a game history. Furthermore, the game-related information only needs to be based on the progress of the game, and includes not only information that changes due to the progress of the game but also information that changes due to the progress of the performance that is triggered by the progress of the game. One type of information is included.

  As will be described later, by restoring the game related information stored in the gaming machine server 3100 to the slot machine 1010 again by the game related information storage processing of FIG. 22, the game performed by the player in the past is restored. The degree and situation of progress can be restored, and the game can be resumed for each player from the restored state. By doing this, even if you change the gaming machine and play a game again, or when you play a game again, you can restore the progress and situation of the game you played in the past, and continue Can play games.

<Processing in gaming machine server 3100>
As described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 21, the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password (step S17304), and transmits the generated password to the mobile phone 2100 (step S17305).

  The password generation process in step S17304 in FIG. 22 may be performed at the time of member registration or after the member registration.

  As described above, the password generation at the time of member registration is performed based on the player specifying information and the mobile phone specifying information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100. The password generated at the time of member registration is information for allowing the player to advance the game for each player after identifying or identifying the player when playing the game with the slot machine 1010. is there. Therefore, the password generated at the time of member registration only needs to include member ID information (player identification information).

On the other hand, generation of a password after member registration is performed based on game-related information relating to a game performed in the slot machine 1010. The password generated after membership registration is used to identify and identify the player when the player plays a game on the slot machine 1010, and then the degree and status of the progress of the game performed by the player in the past. Is information for enabling the game to be resumed for each player from the restored state. Therefore, the password generated after member registration includes not only member ID information (player identification information) but also achievement status information and production customization setting information (production control information).
The achievement status information and the effect customization setting information (effect control information) are processed in steps S18108 to S18110 executed in the slot machine 1010 described later, steps S18203 to S18206 executed in the mobile phone 2100, and games. The data is stored in the gaming machine server 3100 by the processing in steps S 18301 and S 18302 executed in the machine server 3100.

<Processing in mobile phone 2100>
Corresponding to the process of step S17305 executed by the gaming machine server 3100 described above, the mobile phone 2100 receives the password transmitted from the gaming machine server 3100 (step S17208). Next, in the mobile phone 2100, the received password is stored in the RAM 2106 (step S1821) and displayed on the display device 2110 (step S1822). As will be described later, the player manually inputs the password into the slot machine 1010 while viewing the password displayed on the display device 2110. The password is input to the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010 and processed.

<Processing in Slot Machine 1010>
A player can enter a password into the slot machine 1010 by performing a predetermined operation. Similar to the predetermined operation described above, in the present embodiment, the predetermined operation by the player is preferably an operation of the checkout button 1054 by the player. When the slot machine 1010 is ready to input a password, the player connects the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server 3100, and causes the display device 2110 to display the password by the process of step S1822 described above. The player visually recognizes the password displayed on the display device 2110 and manually inputs it to the slot machine 1010. A password is input to the slot machine 1010 by the player's manual operation (step S18101). As described above, the password input process is executed by the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010.

  Next, various types of information included in the input password are extracted (step S18102). The various information extracted from the password includes, for example, member ID information, achievement status information, and production customization setting information. As described above, the password generation generated at the time of member registration includes only member ID information.

  The member ID information is information used to identify or identify a player when playing a game with the slot machine 1010. Mainly for identifying and identifying a player by generating member ID information based on information for identifying or identifying the mobile phone 2100 stored in the mobile phone 2100 It can be information. What is generated based on the above-described player specifying information and mobile phone specifying information (mediating means specifying information) is preferable. This member ID information corresponds to “player identification information”.

The achievement state information described above is information that is changed by at least one of changing the “game progress information” and clearing the “progress establishment condition”. Specifically, for example, the parameter is changed according to at least one of the state of “game history” and “clear mission”.
The above-mentioned “game progress information” is history information indicating a history of played games, and means information that inevitably changes as the game progresses. For example, there are the number of times a unit game has been played and the number of times a special role has been won.
The “progress establishment condition” refers to a condition determined in accordance with at least one of the progress of the game and the progress of the game effect performed based on the progress of the game. In the present embodiment, the “progress establishment condition” may be referred to as a mission. When a game or game effect is advanced, it is determined that the condition defined as this mission has been satisfied, so that the mission is cleared, and satisfaction information indicating that fact is generated.
In the present embodiment, the achievement state information is also referred to as a “cumulator”.

  On the other hand, the effect customization setting information is information for setting the contents of the game effect performed by the effect means 1300 (for example, the image display device 1034 and the speaker 1036), and the effect control means (sub control means 1200) is the effect customization. The content of the game effect is determined based on the setting information. This effect customization setting information corresponds to “effect control information”. For example, sound such as music emitted from the speaker 1036 of the slot machine 1010 and an image displayed on the image display device 1034 can be set or changed according to the effect customization setting information.

  After executing the process of step S18102 described above, the member ID information extracted from the password is stored in the member ID storage unit 1254 of the sub-control unit 1200 (step S18103), and the achievement state information extracted from the password is reflected (step S18104). ) Customize the effect according to the effect customization setting information extracted from the password (step S18105).

  Note that the processing of steps S18101 to S18105 described above will be further described in detail in a subroutine shown in FIG.

  After executing the process of step S18105, a game is executed in the slot machine 1010 (step S18106), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined operation is performed by the player (step S18107). The game executed in the process of step S18106 is a game that proceeds under the control of the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, and is the same as that executed in the process of step S17101 of FIG. The determination process in step S18107 is the same as the determination process in step S17102 of FIG. Therefore, the predetermined operation in the determination process of step S18107 is an operation of an operation unit such as a switch or a button that can be operated by the player, and an operation not directly related to the progress of the game is preferable. The predetermined operation is preferably, for example, an operation of the settlement button 1054 for paying out medals previously inserted and stored.

  If it is determined in step S18107 that the predetermined operation has not been performed (NO), the process returns to step S18106 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined operation has been performed (YES), the game related information is read from the game related information storage unit 1251 of the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010 based on the predetermined operation. (Step S18108), a QR code is generated based on the read game-related information (Step S18109), the generated QR code is displayed on the image display device 1034 (Step S18110), and this subroutine is terminated.

  As described above, the game related information is information for generating a QR code. The above-described QR code at the time of member registration shown in FIG. 21 only needs to include a URL indicating the location of the gaming machine server 3100. The game-related information storage process of FIG. 22 is a process after a game is played by the player, and therefore indicates the progress and status of the game in addition to the URL information indicating the location of the gaming machine server 3100. Information related to the game is also included in the QR code.

  As described above, the game-related information is information indicating the progress and status of the game, and thus includes various information indicating the progress and status of the game. For example, illustration acquisition information (production progress information), mission achievement information, the number of unit games played from password entry to generation, the number of winning bonuses (game progress information), the level of the kyungkyu meter (achievement status information), member ID information (player identification information), setting values (setting information), appearance information (game medium information), and the like.

  The illustration acquisition information is a kind of effect progress information that indicates the degree and situation of the effect that is performed based on the progress of the game. The illustration acquisition information is information for storing an illustration displayed as an effect image on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010. By referring to this information, a predetermined illustration has already been displayed or has not been displayed yet. It is possible to determine whether or not the progress of the performance and the situation.

  The mission achievement information (satisfaction information) is information generated when it is determined that the mission (progress formation condition) has been cleared. The mission (progress formation condition) is a condition determined according to at least one of the progress of the game and the progress of the performance performed based on the progress of the game. When a game or performance is advanced, it is determined that a condition determined as a mission has been satisfied, and thus it is determined that the mission (progress formation condition) has been cleared, and satisfaction information is generated. Based on this mission achievement information (satisfaction information), it is possible to determine the degree and situation of the game progress and the degree and situation of the production progress.

  The degree of progress of the game based on information indicating the history of the game, such as the number of unit games played from the time the password was entered until the next password generation, and the number of special games (bonus) won during that time And the situation can be judged. In the present embodiment, it is history information indicating the history of games played, such as the number of unit games and the number of special roles won, and information that inevitably changes as the game progresses This is referred to as “progress information”.

  The achievement state information is information that is changed by at least one of changing the “game progress information” and clearing the “progress establishment condition”. For example, the information is changed by at least one of the “game history” state and the “mission clear” (such as). In the present embodiment, it is also referred to as a “cumulator”.

  As described above, the member ID information is information used to identify or identify a player when playing a game on the slot machine 1010.

  The setting value of the slot machine 1010 is a value determined by the administrator of the slot machine 1010 operating the specified value setting means 1700, and determines the conditions for performing the lottery process executed in the game. As a result, it is a value that affects the difficulty level of the game.

  The medal appearance information is information relating to the balance of game media used to advance the game.

  The player can acquire the information included in the QR code by imaging the QR code displayed on the image display device 1034 with the imaging device 2128 of the mobile phone 2100 by the process of step S18110.

<Processing in mobile phone 2100>
As described above, when the QR code is displayed on the image display device 1034, the player images the QR code displayed on the image display device 1034 with the image sensor 2128 of the mobile phone 2100. By the player's operation, the QR code is imaged by the image sensor 2128 of the mobile phone 2100 (step S18203).

  Next, by analyzing the image of the captured QR code, it is converted into character information indicating the URL included in the QR code (step S18204), and the game related information included in the QR code is extracted (step S18204). S18205). Next, the gaming machine server 3100 indicated by the URL converted into the character information is accessed, and the extracted gaming related information is transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 (step S18206), and this subroutine is finished. The URL can be acquired from the QR code by the process of step S18204, and the game related information can be acquired from the QR code by the process of step S18205.

  Note that in the processing subroutine in the mobile phone 2100 shown in FIG. 22, the processing in step S18203 is executed after the processing in step S1822, but the processing in steps S18208, S1821, and S1822 The processes of S18203 to S18206 may be separately called and executed. Since processing can be made independent by doing in this way, processing and control in the mobile phone 2100 can be facilitated or simplified.

<Processing in gaming machine server 3100>
Game-related information is transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 in step S18206 of the process in the mobile phone 2100 described above. Correspondingly, the gaming machine server 3100 receives game related information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 (step S18301), and stores the received game related information in the game related information storage means 1251 of the gaming machine server 3100. (Step S18302), this subroutine is terminated.

  In the gaming machine server 3100, when the game-related information is stored in the game-related information storage unit 1251 of the gaming machine server 3100 in the above-described step S18301, the process in the above-described step S17304 is executed again to generate a password. The stored game related information is read out, and a password is generated based on the read out game related information. By executing such processing in the gaming machine server 3100, the game related information is sequentially updated as the player plays a game in the slot machine 1010, and accordingly, based on the updated game related information. The generated password is also updated sequentially. In this way, by configuring the gaming machine server 3100 to store the game related information, the game related information can be restored to the slot machine 1010 again. By restoring the game-related information to the slot machine 1010, it is possible to restore the degree and situation of the game that the player has performed in the past, and to resume the game for each player from the restored state. it can. By doing this, even if the game machine is changed and the game is played again, or the game is played again on the day, the slot machine 1010 to play a game from now on You can restore the degree and situation of progress and continue the game.

  In the processing subroutine in the gaming machine server 3100 shown in FIG. 22, the processing of step S18301 is executed following the processing of step S17305. However, the processing of steps S17304 and 17305, and the processing of step S18301 and step The process of S18302 may be called and executed separately. Since processing can be made independent by doing in this way, processing in game machine server 3100 can be made easy or concise.

<< Direction customization process >>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an outline of a process for customizing an effect performed in a game performed in the slot machine 1010, which is executed in each of the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100. 2 is a flowchart showing an overview of the processing, the correspondence between these processing, and the information transmitted or received between these devices.

  The customization of the effect is, for example, to set an effect to be performed with a game performed in the slot machine 1010 based on the player's intention. For example, an image displayed on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 is set, or a sound emitted from the speaker 1036 is set. When the player operates the mobile phone 2100 to set the contents of customization, and the effect customization designation information indicating the content is transmitted to the game machine server 3100, the game machine server 3100 is set as the effect customization designation information. Based on this, production customization setting information is generated. Furthermore, the gaming machine server 3100 includes the generated effect customization setting information in the password and generates a password.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect customization setting information for customizing the effect performed along with the game performed in the slot machine 1010 is included in the password generated by the gaming machine server 3100. Thus, by integrating the information included in the password, the information to be handled can be unified, and processing such as transmission / reception can be simplified or facilitated.

<Processing in mobile phone 2100>
First, when the player operates the mobile phone 2100, an effect customization setting form request is transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server 3100 (step S19201). This effect customization setting form request requests the gaming machine server 3100 for a form to be displayed on the display device 2110 in order to set contents of customization of the effect.

  Next, the effect customization setting form transmitted from the gaming machine server 3100 according to the process of step S19201 is received (step S19202), and the received effect customization setting form is displayed on the display device 2110 (step S19203). According to the effect customization setting form displayed on the display device 2110, the player operates the mobile phone 2100 to set the contents of effect customization (step S19204). Production customization designation information indicating the content of the production customization set by the processing of step S19204 is generated and transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 (step S19205).

  As will be described later, the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password based on the effect customization designation information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100, and transmits the generated password to the mobile phone 2100. The cellular phone 2100 receives the password transmitted from the gaming machine server 3100 (step S17208), stores the received password in the RAM 2106 (step S1821), and displays it on the display device 2110 (step S1822). Note that the processing in step S17208, step S1821 and step S1822 is the same as the processing in FIG.

<Processing in gaming machine server 3100>
The gaming machine server 3100 receives an effect customization setting form request transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server 3100 in response to the process of step S19201 executed by the mobile phone 2100 described above (step S19301). In response to the effect customization setting form request, the effect customization setting form is transmitted to the mobile phone 2100 (step S19302).

  Further, in response to the process of step S19205 executed in the above-described mobile phone 2100, presentation customization designation information is received (step S19303), and a password is generated based on the received presentation customization designation information (step S19304). The generated password is transmitted to the mobile phone 2100 (step S19305). The processing of step S19304 and step S19305 is the same as the processing of step S17304 and step S17305 of FIG.

<Processing in Slot Machine 1010>
In the cellular phone 2100, the password is displayed on the display device 2110 by the processing in step S 18202 described above, so that the player manually inputs the password into the slot machine 1010 while viewing the password displayed on the display device 2110. (Step S18101). By inputting the password to the slot machine 1010, various information included in the input password is extracted (step S18102), and the member ID information extracted from the password is stored in the member ID storage unit 1254 of the sub-control unit 1200. The achievement state information extracted from the password is reflected (step S18103), and the effect is customized according to the effect customization setting information extracted from the password (step S18105). The processing of these steps S18101 to S18105 is the same as the processing shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, customization information is extracted from the password generated by the gaming machine server 3100, and the contents of variables and flags required for presentation are changed by the extracted customization information. The information can be reflected, and the effect performed in association with the game performed in the slot machine 1010 can be customized according to the player's intention.

  By executing the processing shown in FIG. 23, the player inputs the password displayed on the mobile phone 2100 to the slot machine 1010, so that the contents of the effect executed on the slot machine 1010 can be customized. it can. The effect that can be customized is preferably one in which an image displayed on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 is set or a sound emitted from the speaker 1036 is set.

<< Process selection operation process >>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a process for selecting and operating a process executed by the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010.

  This payment information reception processing is performed by displaying a menu on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 in response to the player operating the payment button 1054, and from that menu, member registration processing or password input And processing for executing password generation and display processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_adjustment is “1” (step S2001). The flag F_adjustment is a flag indicating whether or not the checkout button 1054 has been operated by the player (see FIGS. 16 and 17). When the value of the flag F_adjustment is “1”, it indicates that the adjustment button 1054 is operated by the player, and when the value of the flag F_adjustment is “0”, it indicates that the adjustment button 1054 is not operated by the player. . The determination process in step S2001 is equivalent to the determination process in step S17102 shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S2001 that the value of the flag F_adjustment is not “1”, that is, the value of the flag F_adjustment is “0” (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the flag F_adjustment is “1” (YES), a menu is displayed on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 (step S2002). In this menu, “member registration process”, “password input process”, and “process end” are displayed (not shown). As will be described later, the player operates the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R in order to select the process displayed in this menu.

  After executing the process of step S2002, it is determined whether or not bet information has been received (step S2003). The bet information is information indicating that the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066 has been operated. When the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066 is operated, bet information is transmitted from the main control unit 1100 to the sub-control unit 1200. The determination process in step S2003 is a process for determining whether or not the sub-control unit 1200 has received the bet information transmitted from the main control unit 1100.

  If it is determined in step S2003 that the bet information has not been received (NO), it is determined whether or not the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R have been operated (step S2004). As described above, when the menu is displayed on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010, the player selects the processing of the displayed menu by operating the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R. be able to. When it is determined in step S2004 that the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R are not operated (NO), the process returns to step S2002 described above.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process in step S2004 that three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, or 1044R are operated (YES), it is determined whether any process is selected (step S2005). If it is determined that no process is selected (NO), the process returns to step S2002 described above. When it is determined in the determination process in step S2005 that any process has been selected (YES), it is determined whether or not the selected process is a “member registration process” (step S2006). When it is determined that “member registration processing” has been selected (YES), the URL is indicated from information on a predetermined URL stored in advance in the URL information storage unit 1256 of the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010. A QR code is generated (step S2007), the generated QR code is displayed on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 (step S2008), and the process returns to step S2002 described above. The information of the predetermined URL indicates the location of the gaming machine server 3100. The process in step S2007 described above is the same as the process in step S17103 in FIG. 21, and the process in step S2008 is the same as the process in step S17104 in FIG.

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S2006 described above that the selected process is not the “member registration process” (NO), whether or not the selected process is the “password input process”. Is determined (step S2009). When it is determined that “password input process” has been selected (YES), a password input subroutine described later is called and executed (step S2010), and the process returns to step S2002 described above.

  Further, when it is determined in the determination process in step S2009 described above that the selected process is not the “password input process” (NO), it is determined whether or not the process end is selected (step S2011). . When it is determined that the end of the process is selected (YES), a subroutine for generating a QR code / password to be described later is called and executed (step S2012), and the process returns to the above-described step S2002.

  By executing the above-described processing, the player can execute any one of “member registration processing”, “password input processing”, and “processing end”.

  When it is determined that the bet information has been received in the determination process of step S2003 described above (YES), the value of the flag F_adjustment is set to “0” (step S2013), and this subroutine is terminated. Thus, when the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064 or the maximum bet switch 1066 is operated after the player operates the checkout button 1054, the game controlled by the main control unit 1100 is started. Therefore, the process is returned to the normal control.

<< Password input process >>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a process for inputting a password executed by the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010. This subroutine is called and executed in step S2010 of FIG. 24 described above.

  The player manually inputs the password to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 while visually checking the password displayed on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100. The input operation only needs to use switches and buttons that can be operated by the player, such as stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R.

  As described above, since the password is for manual input to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010, the password is preferably made up of characters and character strings that can be visually recognized by the player. In particular, it is preferable that the password is constituted by characters that can represent one character in one byte and can be recognized by the player, such as alphabets and numerical values.

  The password is generated by the gaming machine server 3100. As described above, the password generated at the time of member registration includes member ID information (player identification information). Further, the password generated after member registration includes not only member ID information (player identification information) but also achievement status information and production customization setting information (production control information).

  First, an image for inputting a password to the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010 is displayed on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 (step S2101). Next, a predetermined character is input in accordance with the operation of the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R by the player (step S2102), and the operation of the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R has been completed. It is determined whether or not there is (step S2103). When it is determined that the operation of the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R is not for ending input (NO), the process returns to step S2102 described above, and the process of inputting the next character is executed. By repeatedly executing step S2102, it is possible to input at least one character as a password to the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010.

  As described above, by configuring the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010 to input the password manually regardless of the machine or device, an illegal act on the slot machine 1010 can be prevented in advance. Further, the processing in step S2102 described above is the same as the processing in step S18101 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the three stop switches 1044L, 1044C, and 1044R is to end the input (YES), it is determined whether or not the input password is valid ( Step S2104). This determination process is a process for checking whether or not an appropriate character string is input as a password. By performing this determination process, an illegal act on the slot machine 1010 can be prevented in advance. If it is determined that the input password is not valid (NO), the process returns to step S2102 described above.

  When it is determined that the input password is valid (YES), information such as achievement status information, member ID information, and production customization setting information is extracted from the input password (step S2105). . Next, the member ID extracted from the password is stored in the member ID storage unit 1254 (step S2106), the achievement state information extracted from the password is stored in the achievement state information storage unit 1258, and according to the contents of the achievement state information. The values and contents of the variables related to the achievement status information, the flag values related to the achievement status information, etc. are updated (step S2107). Depending on the contents of the production customization setting information extracted from the password, The contents, the flag value related to the effect, etc. are updated (step S2108), the game progress information is initialized (step S2109), and this subroutine is terminated.

  As described above, according to the processing in step S2107, the value and content of the variable related to the achievement status information, the value of the flag related to the achievement status information, and the like can be updated according to the content of the achievement status information. As a result, it is possible to restore the degree and situation of the game that the player has played in the past, and to resume the game for each player from the restored state. In other words, even if the game machine is changed and another game is played, or when the game is played again on the day, the progress and the situation of the game played in the past must be restored before the subsequent game is played. Can do.

  Further, the game progress information is initialized by the processing of step S2109. For example, values such as the number of times that a unit game has been played and the number of times that a special role has been won are initialized. In this way, even if another person has played a game on the gaming machine so far, the game progress information is initialized, so that the game progress of a game performed by a certain player thereafter The information can be information only for the player, and when a player who has registered as a member plays a game, the game progress information can be recorded accurately, and the progress and situation of the game can be accurately recorded. Can be restored.

  The process of step S2105 described above is the same as the process of step S18102 of FIG. 22 or FIG. 23, the process of step S2106 is the same as the process of step S18103 of FIG. 22 or FIG. 23, and the process of step S2107. Is the same as the process of step S18104 of FIG. 22 or FIG. 23, and the process of step S2108 is the same as the process of step S18105 of FIG. 22 or FIG.

<< Slot machine QR code and password generation process >>
FIG. 26 shows a QR code / password generation process executed by the sub-control unit 1200, which is a subroutine called and executed in step S2012 of FIG. The subroutine shown in FIG. 26 is for displaying a QR code and a password on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010.

  As described above, the QR code (quick response code) is a kind of two-dimensional code in which information is given in two directions, the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. The QR code is generated by game related information. The game-related information includes, for example, illustration acquisition information (production progress information), mission achievement information (satisfaction information), the number of unit games performed from password entry to generation, the number of winning bonuses (game progress information), There are meter levels (achievement state information) member ID information (player identification information), setting values (setting information), appearance information (game medium information), and the like.

  First, game-related information is read from the game-related information storage unit 1251 of the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010 (step S2201). As the player plays a game in the slot machine 1010, various types of information are transmitted from the main control means 1100 to the sub-control means 1200. The sub-control unit 1200 executes various processes based on these pieces of information. The game-related information is updated as the game progresses by the information transmitted from the main control unit 1100 or the processing executed by the sub-control unit 1200. The updated game-related information is sequentially stored in the game-related information storage unit 1251 of the sub-control unit 1200. The process of step S2201 described above is a process of reading the latest game-related information that has been updated and stored.

  Next, a QR code is generated based on the read game related information (step S2202). In this process, the QR code may be generated based on the game related information in accordance with a predetermined procedure (not shown) for generating the QR code. Next, the generated QR code is displayed on the image display device 1034 (step S2203). Further, a password is also generated based on the read game related information (step S2204), the generated password is also displayed on the image display device 1034 (step S2205), and this subroutine is terminated.

  In the slot machine 1010, if a QR code is generated and displayed, the gaming machine server 3100 can capture the displayed QR code with the mobile phone 2100 by executing the processing of FIG. 22 as described above. It is possible to store game related information. Therefore, in principle, it is not necessary for the slot machine 1010 to generate a password and display it on the image display device 1034. However, it is sufficiently assumed that the player goes to the game store without carrying the mobile phone 2100 and plays the game. In other words, if no information related to the game can be recorded even though the player has played a game, the player will be disappointed and the interest in the game will be rapidly reduced. For this reason, such inconvenience can be prevented by leaving the minimum game history in the password. As described above, since the password includes achievement status information, the achievement status information can be stored by the player writing down the password on paper or the like. Next time, when the player plays a game in the slot machine 1010, the achievement status information can be restored by inputting the password written on the paper or the like into the slot machine 1010, and the restored achievement status The game can be resumed from the information.

  In the present embodiment, the case where game related information is transmitted from the slot machine 1010 to the mobile phone 2100 using the QR code is shown, but the information is not limited to the QR code and is updated and stored in the slot machine 1010. What can transmit game related information to the mobile phone 2100 may be used.

  The process of step S2201 described above is the same as the process of step S18108 of FIG. 22, the process of step S2202 is the same as the process of step S18109 of FIG. 22, and the process of step S2203 is the same as that of step S18110 of FIG. Same as processing.

<< achievement state information value addition process 1 >>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a process for adding achievement status information values executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. By executing this processing, the value of the achievement state information can be added as the game progresses in the slot machine 1010, that is, as the repetitive unit game is performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not the unit game is ended by the control process of the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 (step S2301). This determination process can be performed by determining whether or not the end information (see FIG. 15, step S1413) from the main control unit 1100 has been received. When it is determined that the unit game has not ended (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended. By executing the determination process in step S2301, the following processes in steps S2302 to S2306 can be performed each time the unit game is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the unit game has ended (YES), an addition value is determined according to the number of unit games and the number of times the special role is won (step S2302), and the value of the achievement state information is added to the value. Is increased by only (step S2303). For example, every time a unit game is played 100 times, the added value is set to “1” and the achievement status information value is increased by “1”, or the added value is set to “3” every time the first type BB combination is won. Then, the value of the achievement state information is increased by “3”. This added value is a value that is predetermined and stored according to the conditions.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the mission has been cleared (step S2304). As described above, the mission (progress formation condition) is a condition determined in accordance with at least one of the progress of the game and the progress of the effect performed based on the progress of the game. When a game or performance is advanced, it is determined that the mission has been satisfied by determining that the conditions set for the mission have been met.

  The mission is a condition determined according to the progress of the game and the progress of the production. An example of the mission is shown in FIG. For example, there are conditions determined according to the progress of the game, such as winning a special role or winning a special role continuously in the RT gaming state. Also, depending on the progress of the performance, such as winning a special role (bonus) when performing a physical education performance, winning a special role when performing a swimming performance, etc. There are also specific conditions.

  If it is determined in step S2303 that the mission has not been cleared (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mission is cleared (YES), the addition value corresponding to the cleared mission is read with reference to the table as shown in FIG. 28 (step S2305), and the value of the achievement status information is read. The added value is increased (step S2306), the value of the achievement state information is stored (step S2307), and this subroutine is finished. FIG. 28 is a table conceptually showing a mission-addition value correspondence table that defines the relationship between various missions and the addition values corresponding to each of the missions. It is stored in advance in the mission-addition value correspondence table storage means 1260 (see FIG. 7) of the sub-control means 1200.

  Specifically, when it is determined in step S2303 that the mission has been cleared, in step S2305, the mission-addition value correspondence table is referenced to read the addition value corresponding to the cleared mission, In step S2306, the achievement state information value is increased by the read addition value.

  For example, if the cleared mission is that a special role was won while performing a tennis performance, this mission is the 47th mission in the mission-addition value correspondence table shown in FIG. Therefore, the added value “2” is read out in the process of step S2305. In the process of step S2306, the value of the achievement state information is increased by the read addition value “2”.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 27 described above, in the processing for adding the value of the achievement status information, in step S2302, the addition value is determined according to the number of unit games and the number of winning special roles. However, the processing of steps S2302 and S2303 may be omitted by including the number of unit games and the number of winning special roles in the mission type. By doing in this way, a structure can be simplified and a process can be performed rapidly.

<< achievement state information value addition process 2 >>
As described above, the process for adding the value of the achievement state information shown in FIG. 27 is executed by the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010. The process for adding the value of the achievement status information does not need to be performed only by the slot machine 1010 but can be performed by the gaming machine server 3100. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a process for adding achievement status information values executed by the gaming machine server 3100.

  After the slot machine 1010 is installed in the amusement hall, it is extremely difficult to change the control processing, but it is easy to change the control processing in the gaming machine server 3100. For this reason, it is possible to easily change a program for executing processing such as changing the contents of a mission or reducing or increasing the types of missions. By configuring in this way, processing that can be executed in the gaming machine server 3100 can be appropriately changed according to a change in the value of the achievement state information acquired by the player, and without changing the processing of the slot machine 1010, The player's interest can be continuously attracted.

  First, it is determined whether or not game-related information is already stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100 (step S2501). If it is determined that game-related information has not yet been stored (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that game-related information has already been stored (YES), it is determined from the game-related information whether there is a cleared mission (step S2502). As described above, since the game-related information includes mission achievement information, it is possible to determine whether or not there is a cleared mission based on the mission achievement information. When it is determined that there is no cleared mission (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a cleared mission (YES), the addition value corresponding to the cleared mission is read with reference to a table as shown in FIG. 30 (step S2503), and the value of the achievement state information is set. The read addition value is increased (step S2504). The processing in step S2503 is equivalent to the processing in step S2305 in FIG. 27 described above, and the processing in step S2504 is equivalent to the processing in step S2306 in FIG. FIG. 30 is a table conceptually showing a mission-addition value correspondence table that defines the relationship between various missions and the addition values corresponding to each of them, and this mission-addition value correspondence table is a gaming machine server. It is stored in advance in the management database server 3178 3100. The mission-addition value correspondence table shown in FIG. 30 is equivalent to the mission-addition value correspondence table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, the setting values set by the setting value setting means 1700 (see FIG. 7) can be included in the mission conditions. 27 is executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. Therefore, when the player is playing a game in the slot machine 1010, the setting value of the slot machine 1010 is immediately changed to the player. It is not preferable for a game arcade where the slot machine 1010 is installed. For this reason, it is preferable to delay the timing at which the player can recognize the set value even if the player recognizes the set value of the slot machine 1010. That is, the mission including the set value condition is determined by the gaming machine server 3100, whereby the timing at which the player can recognize the set value can be adjusted.

  For example, if the cleared mission is that the achievement state value has increased by 40 or more when the set value is “4”, this mission is 14 in the mission-addition value correspondence table shown in FIG. Since this is the first mission, the added value “3” is read out in the process of step S2503. In the processing of step S2504, the achievement state information value is increased by the read addition value “3”.

  After executing the processing of step S2504, the value of the achievement status information is stored (step S2505), the type of the cleared mission is stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100 (step S2506), and the cleared mission Determines whether it is related to the set value (step S2507). In the mission-addition value correspondence table shown in FIG. 30, only missions related to setting values are shown, but missions not related to the setting values are also determined, and the determination processing in step S2507 is determined. This is a process for determining whether a cleared mission among the existing missions is related to the set value.

  When it is determined that the cleared mission is not related to the set value (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the cleared mission is related to the set value (YES), information indicating that the mission related to the set value has been cleared (hereinafter referred to as satisfaction information) is generated (step S2508). The display permission date on which the satisfaction information can be displayed on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100 is determined (step S2509), and this subroutine is terminated.

  When the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password after this subroutine is completed, the password is generated so that the satisfaction information generated in step S2508 and the display permission date determined in step S2509 are included in the password. By transmitting the generated password to the mobile phone 2100, the satisfaction information is displayed on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100 on the determined display permission date. The player can know or analogize the set value when the mission is cleared from the content of the mission by notifying the satisfaction information.

Satisfaction information generated in step S2508 may be used to display a predetermined type of image or change the color of the image even if it directly or explicitly notifies that the mission has been cleared by character information or the like. Such information may be indirectly or implicitly notified. If the notification is made directly or explicitly, the set value can be known to the player, and if the notification is made indirectly or implicitly, the set value can be inferred by the player.
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 30, it can be included in a part of the mission that the set value is “1”. A state in which the set value is “1” is generally a state in which the probability of winning a special role is set low, so that the player is avoided. However, by including that the setting value is 1 in a part of the mission, even if the setting value is “1”, it is possible to play a game in order to clear the mission. In this way, even in a state of being shy away from the player, the player can be made to actively play, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be maintained or improved.

  Furthermore, as described above, when the player is playing a game in the slot machine 1010, it is not preferable for a game store that the set value of the slot machine 1010 can be immediately recognized by the player. For this reason, it is preferable to set the display permission date so that it is delayed from when the player is playing the game in the slot machine 1010. Specifically, it is more preferable that the date after the day after the date on which the player plays the game in the slot machine 1010 is set as the display permission date.

  Further, in the determination processing in step S2507 described above, it is possible to determine not only all the missions related to the set value but only the missions related to the set value included in the predetermined range. For example, only a mission that includes that the set value is “1” or “2” as part of the mission may be determined.

<< Server-side password-related processing >>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a process related to a password executed by the gaming machine server 3100. Through this process, the gaming machine server 3100 can generate a password and transmit the generated password to the mobile phone 2100.

  26, the game-related information can be transmitted from the slot machine 1010 to the gaming machine server 3100 via the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100 can store the gaming-related information. it can. Further, based on executing the processing of FIG. 31, the game related information is read from the gaming machine server 3100, and the game related information is transmitted from the gaming machine server 3100 to the slot machine 1010 via the mobile phone 2100. it can. In this way, by executing the processing shown in FIGS. 26 and 31, the gaming machine server 3100 is handled as an external storage means, a temporary storage means, an auxiliary storage means, or a secondary storage means for storing game-related information. be able to.

  First, it is determined whether or not the player specifying information and the mobile phone specifying information are received from the mobile phone 2100 (step S2701). When it is determined that the player specifying information and the mobile phone specifying information are received (YES), the received player specifying information and the mobile phone specifying information are stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100 ( In step S2702, the member ID information is generated based on the player specifying information and the mobile phone specifying information, and this is used as a password (step S2703). The member ID information may be generated in advance according to a rule that is uniquely determined from the player specifying information and the mobile phone specifying information. As described above, since the password at the time of membership registration only needs to include member ID information (player identification information), based on the player identification information and the cellular phone identification information transmitted from the cellular phone 2100, Member ID information may be generated.

  Next, the generated password is transmitted to the mobile phone 2100 that has accessed the gaming machine server 3100 (step S2704), and this subroutine is terminated.

  The processing in step S2703 described above is the same as the processing in step S17304 in FIG. 21, and the processing in step S2704 is the same as the processing in step S17305 in FIG.

  If it is determined that the player specifying information and the mobile phone specifying information have not been received in the determination processing in step S2701 described above (NO), it is determined whether or not the production customization specifying information has been received (step S2705). ). When it is determined that the production customization designation information has been received (YES), production customization setting information is generated based on the received production customization designation information (step S2706), and the produced production customization setting information is stored (step S2706). S2707). The effect customization setting information is information for the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010 to control the effect. For example, information for determining the content of the effect performed by the effect means 1300 (the image display device 1034 and the speaker 1036). It is. The production customization setting information includes image data designation information for designating image data of an image to be displayed as production, audio data designation information for designating audio data of audio output as production.

  When it is determined that the effect customization designation information has not been received in the determination process of step S2705 (NO) or when the process of step S2707 is executed, it is stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100. The game related information is read (step S2708).

  Note that when it is determined in the above-described determination processing in step S2705 that the production customization designation information has not been received, after the player has completed the member registration process, the game is started in the slot machine 1010. In some cases, the mobile phone 2100 is operated to transmit a password transmission request from the mobile phone 2100.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the production customization setting information is stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100 (step S2709). When it is determined that the effect customization setting information is not stored (NO), information including member ID information and achievement status information included in the game related information read out in the process of step S2708 is generated. This is used as a password (step S2710). On the other hand, when it is determined that the production customization setting information is stored (YES), the production customization setting information is read (step S2711), and the member ID information included in the game related information read in the process of step S2708. And the information which consists of achievement status information and the production customization setting information read by the process of step S2711 is produced | generated, and it is set as a password (step S2712).

  After executing the process of step S2710 or S2712 described above, the process proceeds to step S2704 described above, and this subroutine is terminated.

  As described above, the password after member registration needs to include at least achievement status information as well as member ID information. Furthermore, when the player makes settings for customizing the production, it is necessary to include production customization setting information (production control information) in the password after the member registration.

  The password generated at the time of membership registration is used to allow each player to proceed with a unique game after identifying or identifying the player when playing a game on the slot machine 1010. Information. Therefore, the password generated at the time of member registration only needs to include member ID information (player identification information).

  On the other hand, generation of a password after member registration is performed based on game-related information relating to a game performed in the slot machine 1010. The password generated after membership registration is used to identify and identify the player when the player plays a game on the slot machine 1010, and then the degree and status of the progress of the game performed by the player in the past. Is information for enabling the game to be resumed for each player from the restored state. Therefore, the password generated after member registration needs to include at least achievement status information as well as member ID information (player identification information).

  As described above, the password generated by the processing of FIG. 31 is to be visually recognized by the player and manually input to the slot machine 1010. Therefore, it is preferable that the password be character information consisting of a normal character string. . For example, it is preferable to use character information composed of numerical values, alphabets, and simple symbols. The password may be character information that can be visually recognized by the player and manually input.

<< achievement state information value addition process 3 >>
The achievement status information value addition processing 1 shown in FIG. 27 and the achievement status information value addition processing 2 shown in FIG. 29 are for adding achievement status information values based on playing a game in the slot machine 1010. It was processing. The value of the achievement state information may be changed by devices other than the slot machine 1010. For example, a game or the like can be executed on the mobile phone 2100 described above, and the achievement status information value may be added based on the player executing the game on the mobile phone 2100. Furthermore, the value of achievement status information may be added based on the fact that the player has executed the game with the mobile phone 2100 using a home game machine or the like.
When a player uses a mobile phone 2100 to play a game on a home game machine or the like, the QR code is displayed on a display device such as a home game machine and the QR code is shot on the mobile phone 2100. By doing so, achievement status information can be transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 and stored in the same process as when a game is played in the slot machine 1010.

  In this way, by making it possible to add the value of the achievement status information with a device different from the slot machine 1010, it is possible to make the game played in the slot machine 1010 aware or interested.

  In order to prevent fraud, when the achievement status information value is added by a device different from the slot machine 1010 such as the mobile phone 2100 or the home game machine, the achievement status information value is not directly changed. It is preferable that only the addition value added to the value of the achievement state information is handled. In this way, fraud can be prevented by limiting the added value that can be handled.

  FIG. 32 shows a subroutine for processing the added value in the gaming machine server 3100 when the added value of the achievement state information is generated by an apparatus different from the slot machine 1010 such as the mobile phone 2100 and the home game machine. It is.

  First, it is determined whether or not an addition value of achievement status information transmitted from a device different from the slot machine 1010 such as the mobile phone 2100 or the home game machine is received (step S2801). If it is determined that the achievement state information addition value has not been received (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the achievement state information addition value has been received (YES), the achievement state information addition value is determined according to the type of the device that has transmitted the achievement state information addition value. It is stored in the management database server 3178 3100 (step S2802). The type of device may be a type that roughly classifies whether it is a mobile phone 2100 or a home game machine. By storing the added value of the achievement state information according to the type of the device, it is possible to easily determine whether or not there is an injustice, and it is possible to easily manage the addition value of the achievement state information.

  Next, the addition value of achievement status information is added to the current achievement status information value to obtain a new achievement status information value (step S2803), and this subroutine is terminated.

<< achievement state information value addition process 4 >>
FIG. 33 is a subroutine showing a process for determining an added value of achievement status information when a player plays a game on a device different from the slot machine 1010 such as a mobile phone 2100 or a home game machine.

  First, based on the player's operation, a game is executed on a device different from the slot machine 1010 (step S2901), and an addition value of achievement status information is determined according to the result of the game (step S2902). Next, it is determined whether or not the added value of the achievement state information exceeds a predetermined value (step S2903). When it is determined that the added value of the achievement state information does not exceed the predetermined value (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the addition value of the achievement state information exceeds the predetermined value (YES), the addition value of the achievement state information is set to the predetermined value (step S2904), and the addition value of the achievement state information is set to the predetermined value. A message indicating that it has been exceeded is displayed on the display device (step S2905).

  In this way, when the player plays a game on a device different from the slot machine 1010 such as the mobile phone 2100 and the home game machine, the added value of the achievement status information is prevented from exceeding a predetermined value. The slot machine 1010 can be differentiated from the time when a game is played, and a person who is interested in the achievement status information can be motivated to play a game actively with the slot machine 1010. The operating rate of the amusement store where 1010 is installed can be improved.

<<< Direction execution process >>>
By the control processing of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010, various game effects are advanced as the game progresses. The game here is such that a unit game can be repeatedly executed by the control processing of the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 based on the operation of the player. For this reason, it is preferable that the game effect executed by the control process of the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010 is also executed according to the unit game. It is preferable that one unit effect is determined so that it can be executed according to one unit game. Since the time required for one unit game expands and contracts depending on how the player operates, it is preferable to configure each unit effect so that the time can be expanded and contracted. For example, each unit effect is preferably configured to include at least one effect that waits at a predetermined timing until a predetermined signal is issued from the main control unit 1100.

  As described above, since unit games can be repeatedly executed, a plurality of types of unit effects are often prepared in advance. These plural types of unit effects may be selected and executed independently according to the progress of the unit game. For example, there is an independent effect or a single effect where the unit effect is performed independently of the content of the unit game executed before and after and the timing at which the unit effect is executed.

  On the other hand, in addition to such independent productions and single productions, while a plurality of unit games of repeated unit games are being performed, a plurality of related unit productions are continuously performed. It can also be done intermittently or continuously. By comprising in this way, the production | presentation with a story property can be performed or the production | presentation based on a predetermined theme can be performed. Examples of the related unit effects include a master-slave effect, a plurality of effects, and a continuous effect.

  The master-slave effect is, for example, an effect comprising at least one main effect and at least one sub-effect depending on the main effect. By performing such a master-slave effect, it is possible to execute an effect with a change-over. In the case of this master-slave effect, the fact that all of the slave effects have been executed can be used as a mission condition.

  The multiple effects are effects in which a plurality of unit effects are grouped and associated by a predetermined theme. For example, a certain character can always appear, or an effect expressed by a certain motif can be performed. In the multiple effects, the order of performing the plurality of unit effects may be determined in advance, but when executing the unit effects, what to execute may be determined each time. Moreover, it is preferable to divide a plurality of unit effects into a first-half effect and a second-half effect, and to finish the first-half effect as a condition for executing the second-half effect. Further, in the case of the multiple effects, the number of unit effects performed can be set as the mission condition. For example, the mission condition may be that all unit effects have been executed.

  Further, the continuous effect is an effect in which the order in which the plurality of unit effects are executed is determined in advance and is associated. Only the order of execution is determined, and an effect that is always executed and an effect that is rarely executed (hereinafter referred to as a rare effect) can be included. In the case of continuous production, the execution of this rare production can be a mission condition.

  Below, each process of a master-slave effect, a multiple effect, and a continuous effect is demonstrated.

<< Master-subordinate production execution process >>
FIG. 34 is a subroutine showing a process for executing the master-slave effect. As described above, the master-slave effect is an effect including, for example, at least one master effect and at least one slave effect subordinate to the master effect.

  First, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the unit game is started (step S3001). When it is determined that it is the timing at which the unit game is started (YES), it is determined whether or not the master-slave effect process has already been executed (step S3002). If it is determined that the master-slave effect processing has not yet been executed (NO), it is determined whether or not a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery processing of the combination lottery unit 1120 of the main control unit 1100 (step S1). S3003). When it is determined that the predetermined combination is not won (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined combination is won (YES), it is determined whether or not the contents of the mission have not yet been determined (step S3004). When it is determined that the mission content has not yet been determined (YES), the mission content is determined according to the winning combination (step S3005).

  When it is determined in the determination process of step S3004 that the mission content has already been determined (NO), or when the process of step S3005 is executed, it is determined whether or not execution of the master-slave effect has been determined. (Step S3006). When it is determined that execution of the master-slave effect has not been determined (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that execution of the master-slave effect is determined (YES), or when it is determined that the process of master-slave effect has already been executed in the determination process of step S3002 described above (YES), the flag It is determined whether or not the value of F_sub_effect_permission is “1” (step S3007). The flag F_sub_effect_permission is a flag indicating whether or not the execution of the secondary effect is permitted. When the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is “1”, the execution of the secondary effect is permitted, and the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is “0”. "" Indicates that the execution of the secondary effect is not permitted.

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S3007 that the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is “1” (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the flag F_rare_direct_A is “1” (step S3008). . The flag F_rare_direct_A is a flag indicating whether or not the player has performed an operation on the slot machine 1010 when the demonstration effect of the effect pattern 17 is being performed on the image display device 1034. When the value of the flag F_rare_direct_A is “1” (YES), execution of the secondary effect is started (step S3009), and then this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the flag F_rare_direct_A is “0” (NO), execution of the main effect is started (step S3010), and this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined in step S3007 that the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is “0” (NO), execution of the main effect is started (step S3010), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in the above-described determination processing in step S3001 that it is not the timing at which the unit game is started (NO), it is determined whether it is the timing at which the unit game is ended (step S3011). When it is determined that it is not the timing when the unit game is ended (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the timing when the unit game ends (YES), it is determined whether there is a unit effect that has already ended among the master-slave effects (step S3012). If it is determined that there is no finished unit effect (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  When it is determined that there is a unit effect that has already ended (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is “1” (step S3013). When it is determined that the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is not “1” (NO), it is determined whether or not the main effect has ended (step S3014). In this determination process, when the main effect is composed of a plurality of unit effects, it is determined whether or not all of the plurality of unit effects have been completed. When it is determined that the main performance has not ended (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  When it is determined that the main effect has ended (YES), the value of the flag F_main_effect_end is set to “1” (step S3015), and this subroutine is ended. The flag F_main_effect_end is a flag indicating whether or not the main effect has ended. When the value of the flag F_main_effect_end is “1”, it indicates that the main effect has ended, and when the value of the flag F_main_effect_end is “0”. Indicates that the main performance has not ended.

  When the main effect is completed by executing the above-described processing, the value of the flag F_main_effect_end is set to “1”. When the QR code is generated after executing the process of step S3015 described above, information indicating that the main effect has ended is included in the QR code described above. By including information indicating that the main effect has ended in the QR code, the gaming machine server 3100 can acquire that the main effect has ended. In the gaming machine server 3100, based on the acquisition of the end of the main effect, the password is generated by including the permission information for setting the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission to “1” in the password. When the password is input by the player, the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010 sets the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission to “1” based on the permission information included in the password.

  By processing in this way, the execution of the slave effect is not permitted immediately after the master effect is completed, but the execution of the slave effect is permitted after accessing the gaming machine server 3100 once. In particular, by setting to permit the execution of the subordinate effect on the day after the day when the gaming machine server 3100 is accessed, it is possible to cause the game in the slot machine 1010 to be performed on and after the next day. Can be made to play games. Opportunities for the player to go to the amusement store can be increased or an opportunity can be created, and the operating rate of the slot machine 1010 in the amusement store can be improved or stabilized.

  When it is determined that the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is “1” in the determination process in step S3013 described above (YES), it is determined whether or not the secondary effect has ended (step S3016). In this determination process, when the subsidiary effect is composed of a plurality of unit effects, it is determined whether or not all of the plurality of unit effects have been completed. When it is determined that the secondary effect has not ended (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  When it is determined that the secondary effect has been completed (YES), the mission that the secondary effect has been completed is cleared, and the added value corresponding to this mission is added to the added value storage unit 1262 of the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010. (Step S3017), and the read addition value is added to the value of the current achievement status information (step S3018). Then, after setting the value of the flag F_rare_direct_A to “0” (step S3019), this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 37 is a time chart showing an outline of the unit effect to be executed when the master-slave effect is executed. In the example of FIG. 37, when 10 unit games are executed by the main control unit 1100 of the slot machine 1010, the sub-control unit of the slot machine 1010 corresponds to each of these 10 unit games. A unit effect is executed under the control of 1200.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37, ten unit games are executed in the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010. Meanwhile, in the sub control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010, six unit effects and subordinates are used as the main effects. Four unit effects are executed as effects.

  First, based on having won the special role by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, it is determined to execute the master-slave effect (steps S3003 and S3005 in FIG. 34). Based on the execution of six unit games by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, six unit effects of main effect 1 to main effect 6 are executed by the sub control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. The When the main effect 6 is executed, it is determined that the main effect has ended, and the value of the flag F_main_effect_end is set to “1” (steps S3014 and S3015 in FIG. 34).

  As described above, when the QR code is generated after the value of the flag F_main_effect_end is set to “1”, information indicating that the main effect has ended is included in the above-described QR code. Thereafter, the information included in the QR code is transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 via the mobile phone 2100. By doing in this way, the gaming machine server 3100 can acquire that the main effect has ended.

  Thereafter, in the gaming machine server 3100, based on acquiring that the main effect has been completed, the password is generated by including information for permitting the sub effect in the password. When the player inputs the password to the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010, the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010 sets the flag F_sub_effect_permission based on the information for permitting the sub-effect included in the password. Set the value to “1”. When the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is set to “1” and the value of the flag F_rare_direct_A is “1”, execution of the secondary effect is started (step S3009 in FIG. 34).

  By configuring in this way, after the master effect is finished, the slave effect is not executed immediately, but after accessing the gaming machine server 3100 and allowing the game machine server 3100 to execute the slave effect, further When the operation with respect to the slot machine 1010 is performed during the demonstration production (production pattern 17) having the specific contents, the secondary production is executed. In this way, by adding access to the gaming machine server 3100 to the conditions for executing the secondary effects, it is possible to increase the chances of playing games in the slot machine 1010 and create opportunities, and the slot machine 1010 is installed. It is possible to increase the operation rate in the amusement store.

  Further, by adding an operation to the slot machine 1010 during execution of the demonstration effect having the specific content to the condition for executing the secondary effect, the player can change the content of the demonstration effect being performed on the image display device 1034. When attention is paid and a demonstration effect with a specific content is performed, the slot machine 1010 is operated, so that the ability to attract customers of the slot machine 1010 can be further improved.

<< Multiple effects execution process >>
FIG. 35 is a subroutine showing a process for executing a plurality of effects. As described above, in the multiple effects, even if the order of performing the multiple unit effects is determined in advance, what is to be executed may be determined each time when the unit effects are executed.

  First, it is determined whether it is the timing when the unit game is started (step S3101). When it is determined that it is the timing when the unit game is started (YES), it is determined whether or not the multi-effect processing has already been executed (step S3102). If it is determined that the multi-effect process has not yet been executed (NO), it is determined whether or not a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery process of the combination lottery unit 1120 of the main control unit 1100 (step S100). S3103). When it is determined that the predetermined combination is not won (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined combination is won (YES), it is determined whether or not the contents of the mission have not yet been determined (step S3104). When it is determined that the mission content has not yet been determined (YES), the mission content is determined according to the winning combination (step S3105).

  When it is determined in the determination process of step S3104 described above that the mission content has already been determined (NO), or when the process of step S3105 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute a plurality of effects. (Step S3106). When it is determined that it is not determined to execute a plurality of effects (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is determined to execute a plurality of effects (YES), or when it is determined that the processing of a plurality of effects has already been performed in the determination process of step S3102 described above (YES), the process is ended. It is determined whether or not the number of unit effects made has reached a predetermined number or more (step S3107). That is, it can be determined whether or not the first half unit effect has ended. When it is determined that the number of finished unit effects has become a predetermined number or more (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is “1” (step S3108). The flag F_remain_effect_permission is a flag indicating whether or not execution of the remaining unit effect, that is, the latter unit effect is permitted. When the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is “1”, execution of the remaining unit effect is permitted. When the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is “0”, it indicates that execution of the remaining unit effects is not permitted. If it is determined in step S3108 that the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is not “1” (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is “1” (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the flag F_rare_direct_B is “1” (step S3109). The flag F_rare_direct_B is a flag indicating whether or not the player has performed an operation on the slot machine 1010 when the demonstration effect of the effect pattern 18 is being performed on the image display device 1034. When the value of the flag F_rare_direct_B is “1” (YES), or when it is determined that the number of finished unit effects is not equal to or larger than the predetermined number in the determination process of step S3107 described above (NO), One of the remaining unit effects is selected and execution is started (step S3110), and this subroutine is terminated.

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S3101 described above that it is not the timing at which the unit game is started (NO), it is determined whether it is the timing at which the unit game is ended (step S3111). When it is determined that it is not the timing when the unit game is ended (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the timing when the unit game is ended (YES), it is determined whether there is a unit effect that has already ended among the plurality of effects (step S3112). If it is determined that there is no finished unit effect (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the finished unit effect exists (YES), the number of finished unit effects is counted (step S3113), and the number is stored in the storage unit of the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010. (Step S3114), it is determined whether or not the number of finished unit effects is a predetermined number or more (Step S3115). When it is determined that the number of finished unit effects is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of finished unit effects is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is “1” (step S3116). When it is determined that the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is not “1” (NO), the value of the flag F_part_effect_end is set to “1” (step S3117), and this subroutine is finished.

  By executing the above-described processing, the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is set to “1” when the effect in the first half is completed. When the QR code is generated after executing the process of step S3117 described above, information indicating that the first half of the production has ended is included in the above-described QR code. By including information indicating that the main effect has ended in the QR code, it is possible to acquire in the gaming machine server 3100 that the first half of the effect has ended. In the gaming machine server 3100, based on the fact that the first half of the production has been completed, the password is generated by including the permission information for setting the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission to “1” in the password. When the password is input by the player, the sub-control unit 1200 of the slot machine 1010 sets the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission to “1” based on the permission information included in the password.

  By processing in this way, after the first half of the production is finished, the second half of the production is not permitted immediately, but once the gaming machine server 3100 is accessed, the second half of the production is permitted. Become. In particular, by setting so as to allow the execution of the latter half of the production after the day after accessing the gaming machine server 3100, it is possible to cause the game in the slot machine 1010 to be performed after the next day, The game can be played continuously. Opportunities for the player to go to the amusement store can be increased or an opportunity can be created, and the operating rate of the slot machine 1010 in the amusement store can be improved or stabilized.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is “1” (YES), it is determined whether or not all the unit effects have been executed (step S3118). When it is determined that all unit effects have not been executed (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the unit effects have been executed (YES), since the mission that all of the unit effects have been executed has been cleared, the added value corresponding to this mission is added to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. The added value storage means 1262 is read (not shown), and the read added value is added to the value of the current achievement state information (step S3119). Then, after setting the value of the flag F_rare_direct_B to “0” (step S3120), this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 38 is a time chart showing an outline of unit effects to be executed when a plurality of effects are executed. In both the example of FIG. 38 (a) and the example of FIG. 38 (b), when 10 unit games are executed by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, each of these 10 unit games is assigned. Correspondingly, a unit effect is executed under the control of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010.

In the example shown in FIG. 38 (a), ten unit games are executed by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, and the first to tenth units are executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 during that time. This is an example in which effects are executed in order. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (b), ten unit games are executed by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, and the first to tenth units are executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 during that time. This is an example in which one unit effect to be executed is determined from the effects and the unit effect is executed.
First, in both the example of FIG. 38 (a) and the example of FIG. 38 (b), it is decided to execute a plurality of effects based on the fact that the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 has won a special role. (Steps S3103 and S3105 in FIG. 35).

  In the example shown in FIG. 38A, the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 executes six unit games, and the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 The six unit effects are sequentially executed as the first half effects. When the sixth unit effect is executed, the value of the flag F_part_effect_end is set to “1” (steps S3115 and S3117 in FIG. 35) assuming that the first half effect has ended.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38 (b), the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 executes six unit games, and the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 executes the first to Six sixth unit effects are executed as the first half effects. As described above, in the first to sixth unit effects, one unit effect to be executed is determined each time out of the first to tenth unit effects. When the sixth unit effect is executed, the value of the flag F_part_effect_end is set to “1” (steps S3115 and S3117 in FIG. 35) assuming that the first half effect has ended.

  As described above, when the QR code is generated after the value of the flag F_part_effect_end is set to “1”, information indicating that the first half of the effect has ended is included in the above-described QR code. Thereafter, the information included in the QR code is transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 via the mobile phone 2100. By doing in this way, the gaming machine server 3100 can acquire that the first half of the production has ended.

  Thereafter, in the gaming machine server 3100, based on acquiring that the first half of the production has ended, information for permitting the latter half of the production is included in the password, and the password is generated. When the player inputs the password to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010, the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 uses the flag F_remain_effect_permission based on the information for permitting the latter half effect included in the password. Is set to “1”. Then, the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is set to “1”, and further, the execution of the latter half of the production starts based on an operation performed on the slot machine 1010 during the demonstration production (production pattern 18) of the specific content. (Step S3110 in FIG. 35).

  By configuring in this way, after the first half of the production has ended, the second half of the production is not immediately executed, but the gaming machine server 3100 is allowed to access the gaming machine server 3100 and the game machine server 3100 is allowed to execute the latter half of the production. Later, when an operation is performed on the slot machine 1010 during a demonstration production (production pattern 18) of specific contents, the latter half production is executed. In this way, by adding access to the gaming machine server 3100 to the conditions for the execution of the latter half of the production, it is possible to increase opportunities for playing games in the slot machine 1010 and to create opportunities. The occupancy rate at the installed amusement store can be increased.

  Further, by adding an operation to the slot machine 1010 during execution of a demonstration effect having a specific content to the conditions for execution of the latter half of the effect, the player can display the contents of the demonstration effect being performed on the image display device 1034. When a demonstration effect with a specific content is performed, the slot machine 1010 is operated, so that the ability to attract customers of the slot machine 1010 can be further improved.

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FIG. 36 is a subroutine showing a process for executing a continuous effect. As described above, a continuous effect is an effect that is associated with a predetermined execution order of a plurality of unit effects, and rare effects that may be rarely executed are included in the plurality of unit effects. be able to.

  First, it is determined whether or not a betting operation has been performed by the player (step S3201). This determination is a process of determining whether or not the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064 or the maximum bet switch 1066 has been operated by the player.

  When it is determined that the betting operation has been performed (YES), it is determined whether or not the previous effect is being continued (step S3202). When it is determined that the previous effect is continued, the effect is interrupted (step S3203).

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S3202 that the previous effect is not continued (NO), or when the process in step S3203 is executed, this subroutine is immediately ended. Thus, even if another effect has already been performed by the player performing a bet operation, it is possible to immediately prepare and wait for a continuous effect to start.

  If it is determined in the determination processing in step S3201 that the betting operation has not been performed by the player (NO), it is determined whether it is the timing when the unit game is started (step S3204). When it is determined that it is the timing when the unit game is started (YES), it is determined whether or not the continuous effect processing has already been executed (step S3205). If it is determined that the continuous effect processing has not yet been executed (NO), it is determined whether or not a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery processing of the combination lottery unit 1120 of the main control unit 1100 (step). S3206). When it is determined that the predetermined combination is not won (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined combination is won (YES), it is determined whether or not the content of the mission has not yet been determined (step S3207). If it is determined that the mission content has not yet been determined (YES), the mission content is determined according to the winning combination (step S3208).

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S3207 described above that the mission content has already been determined (NO), or when the process in step S3208 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the continuous effect. (Step S3209). When it is determined that the execution of the continuous performance has not been determined (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution of the continuous effect is determined (YES), it is determined whether or not the rare effect to be executed rarely is executed. That is, first, it is determined whether or not the value of either the flag F_rare_direct_A or F_rare_direct_B is “1” (step S3210). If the value of one of the flags is “1” (YES), among the effect lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 1222 by the effect lottery table switching unit 1224 shown in FIG. An effect lottery table in which a continuous effect (specific game effect) including a rare effect is included in the lottery object is selected from the plurality of normal effects, and a random number lottery based on the effect lottery table is performed (step S3211). In addition, in the continuous production including the rare production described above, the timing for executing the rare production is predetermined.

  On the other hand, if the value of any flag is “0” (NO), the effect lottery table switching unit 1224 selects the continuous effect made up of only the normal effects from the effect lottery table storage unit 1222 as a lottery target. The effect lottery table to be selected is selected, and a random number lottery based on the effect lottery table is performed (step S3212).

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S3205 that the continuous effect process has already been executed (YES), or when the continuous effect is selected by the process in step S3211 or S3212, the rare effect is displayed. It is determined whether it is time to execute (step S3213). When it is determined that it is not time to execute the rare effect (NO), a normal effect is selected as the effect to be performed next time (step S3214), and this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is time to execute the rare effect (YES), the rare effect is selected as the effect to be performed next time (step S3215), and this subroutine is terminated. It should be noted that when a continuous effect composed only of a normal effect is selected by the process of step S3211 or S3212, it is not determined in step S3213 that it is the timing for executing the rare effect. Nor.

  When it is determined in the determination processing in step S3204 described above that it is not the timing at which the unit game is started (NO), it is determined whether it is the timing at which the unit game is ended (step S3216). When it is determined that it is not the timing when the unit game is ended (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  When it is determined that the unit game has ended (YES), it is determined whether or not all of the continuous effects have been executed (step S3217). When it is determined that all of the continuous effects have not been executed (step S3217). If NO, this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the continuous performances have been executed (YES), the mission that the continuous performance has ended is cleared, so the added value corresponding to this mission is added by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. The read value is read from the value storage unit 1262, and the read addition value is added to the value of the current achievement status information (step S3218). Then, of the flags F_rare_direct_A or F_rare_direct_B, the value of the flag that is “1” is set to “0” (step S3219), and this subroutine is terminated.

  FIG. 39 is a time chart showing an outline of unit effects to be executed when continuous effects are executed. In both the example of FIG. 39 (a) and the example of FIG. 39 (b), when 10 unit games are executed by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, each of these 10 unit games is assigned. Correspondingly, a unit effect is executed under the control of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010.

  The example shown in FIG. 39A is an example in which the normal effects (effects 7 to 10) are executed in the second half by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. In the case of the example of FIG. 39A, it is determined to execute the continuous effect based on the fact that the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 has won the special role (steps S3206 and S3206 in FIG. 36). S3208), and then, in the process of step S3211 or S3212, a continuous effect composed only of a normal effect is selected.

  On the other hand, the example shown in FIG. 39B is an example in which a rare effect (effect 7 'to effect 10') is executed in the second half by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. In the case of the example of FIG. 39 (b), it is determined to execute the continuous effect based on the fact that the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 has won the special role (steps S3206 and S3208 in FIG. 36). Then, an example when the continuous effect including the rare effect is selected by the process of step S3211 is shown.

  By performing such a process, there is a possibility that rare effects will be performed in continuous effects by performing operations on the slot machine 1010 during execution of a demonstration effect (effect pattern 17 or 18) of specific contents. Since the player pays attention to the contents of the demonstration performance performed on the image display device 1034 and performs the demonstration performance of a specific content, the slot machine 1010 is operated. The ability to attract 1010 customers can be further improved.

1010 Slot machine (game machine)
1034 Image display device (display means)
1054 Checkout button (operation means)
1034 Image display device (production means, display means)
1036 Speaker (production means, voice output means)
1038 Lamp (Direction means)
1200 Sub-control means (production control means)
1220 Game effect selection means 1224 Effect lottery table switching means 1230 Demo execution means 1236 Operating period determination means 1238 Demo effect lottery means 1240 Demo effect pattern setting switch 1300 Effect means 2000 Mobile phone communication system 2100 Mobile phone 2128 Imaging device (imaging means)
2300 packet network 3000 server system 3100 gaming machine server 3162 external connection I / F (communication means)
3200 network

Claims (2)

After a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn rotate, a bonus is given to the player depending on whether or not the symbol combination that has been stopped and displayed corresponds to one of the predetermined roles. A slot machine for playing games,
An instruction input means for inputting an instruction of the player by an external operation;
A directing means for performing a game effect for improving the interest of the game during the game,
Non-game determining means for determining whether or not the game is not being played,
In the production means, a demonstration production lottery means for performing a demonstration production lottery for determining the contents of the demonstration production executed during the non-game by lottery;
Demo execution means for causing the effect means to execute the demonstration effect determined by the demonstration effect lottery means based on determining that the non-game determining means is not playing a game;
A game effect selecting means for selecting the game effect performed by the effect means from a plurality of types of game effects;
The game effect selecting means is:
When the instruction input means is operated while a demonstration effect having a specific content is being performed in the effect means, a specific game effect is included in the selection targets of the game effect and executed by the effect means. Select a game effect
Slot machine that features a call. The demonstration effect of the specific content, with a specific demonstration effect setting means for setting whether to include the lottery subject of the demonstration effect drawing,
The demonstration effect lottery means includes the demonstration effect of the specific content in the lottery object on the condition that the demonstration effect of the specific content is set to be included in the lottery object in the specific demonstration effect setting means. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the demonstration effect lottery is performed.

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